Skyscrapers & Roses, March 2009

The Sustainable Rose Garden (2008)

Founded in 2000, the Manhattan Rose Society (MRS) is an educational, not for profit organization dedicated exclusively to the cultivation and enjoyment of roses. The MRS is an affiliate of the American Rose Society (ARS), a national organization with over 14,000 members dedicated to the enjoyment, enhancement and promotion of America's Floral Emblem.

Manhattan Rose Society focuses on providing members with information on all aspects of the rose including which roses grow best in our area, techniques of environmentally friendly gardening, preserving heritage roses, rose history and public rose gardens in our area.  MRS does not sponsor a rose show. A schedule of programs and events, featuring private garden tours, is available online and in our monthly member newsletter, Skyscrapers & Roses, which also features hands-on seasonal information about growing great roses.

Manhattan Rose Society is also  the East Coast partner of the Huntington Botanical Garden in San Marino, California, in sponsoring the annual  Great Rosarian of the World Lectureship.

For more information on member activities, or to become a member, click here.

Manhattan Rose Society Officers:

President - Pat Shanley
Vice President - Gene Waering
Secretary - Ellen Spector Platt
Treasurer - Rosalinda Morgan

Manhattan Rose Society Board of Directors (in addition to officer board members above):

Stephen Kozuch
Marjorie Marcallino
Dan Simas

Quick Facts:

• The Manhattan Rose Society is an affiliate of the ARS.
• The MRS was founded by Pat Shanley, in New York on April 13, 2000.
• The MRS encompasses the local chapter of the Greater New York City Area.

Click here to learn more about American Rose Society.