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The World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS) is an umbrella association of (as of 2015) 39-member countries' national rose societies. [1]Although founded in 1968 [2] in London by 8 constituent countries' rose societies, [3] the WFRS did not have a first meeting until 1971, held in New Zealand.
The aim of the Society is "Progressing science in Queensland". "Science" is interpreted broadly and includes a wide range of learned disciplines that follow scientific method. The Society is a non-partisan, secular, learned society, not an activist lobby group and does not campaign on environmental or planning issues.
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By 1992, Irvine had named after her mother 'Niree Hunter', a Rugosa rose she had discovered at Bleak House. [30] In 1994 she received the Australian Rose Award from the National Rose Society of Australia. [31] A Hybrid Gigantea rose called 'Susan Irvine' was introduced in South Australia in 1996. [32]
In any case, his roses of all periods have an irregularity which rose fanciers find endearing. [13] Twenty years after his death in 1949 Alister Clark remained the most important Australian rose breeder. A.S. Thomas was the Australian registrar of roses and president of the National Rose Society of Victoria.
The following is a selected list of rose varieties and cultivars which currently (2017) [1] hold the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] List of roses
The Queensland Acclimatisation Society (QAS) was an acclimatisation society based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia which operated from 1862 to 1956. Its primary interest was in the introduction of exotic plants, particularly tropical and sub-tropical, to Queensland, both for economic and ornamental purposes. [1] [2]
The Society played an important role in the development of civic and domestic landscapes in Queensland through its concern with ornamental and garden trees and shrubs. From Bowen Park, the Society provided plants to towns, churches and cemeteries. The society also organised educational meetings on botanical subjects.