DRAFT SHOW TITLE: JERSEY BLOOMS. DIVISION I - Horticulture: NJ The Garden State

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1 DRAFT SHOW TITLE: JERSEY BLOOMS DIVISION I - Horticulture: NJ The Garden State This division is named after beautiful and educational gardens in NJ - so many to visit! All classes in this Division are eligible for the Award of Horticultural Excellence and the Millija Lovett Horticultural Award. SECTION A - RUTGERS GARDENS, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ CONTAINER-GROWN FLOWERING PLANTS Eligible for Grower s Choice Award Flowers must be in bloom Class 1 - Orchid (Orchid) - One plant per container, container not to exceed 12 in diameter Class 2 - Saintpaulia (African Violet) - One plant per container, container not to exceed 12 in diameter Class 3 - Any Other Container-Grown Flowering Plant a. Container under 6 in diameter b. Container 6 to 12 in diameter SECTION B - WICK HOUSE HERB GARDEN, MORRISTOWN, NJ COMBINATION PLANTINGS Eligible for Grower s Choice Award Combination plantings must have been grown together and in the exhibitor s possession for at least six weeks. Minimum of three plants required, a 4 x 6 card required to diagram and list binomial plant names. Staging determined by Committee. All classes viewed from the front. Class 4 - A Planter of All Foliage Plants A planter with a minimum of three plants grown primarily for foliage. Not a landscape, accessories not permitted. Container, provided by the exhibitor, maximum of 16 in diameter. No height restriction. Class 5 - A Dish Garden of Cacti and/or Succulents A miniature landscape with a minimum of three compatible plants growing together in an open container, provided by exhibitor, staged on a 12 square table space. Accessories permitted. Class 6 - A Dish Garden of Foliage and/or Flowering Plants A miniature landscape with a minimum of three compatible plants growing together in an open container, provided by exhibitor, staged on a 12 square table space. Accessories permitted. Class 7 - A Terrarium A miniature landscape with a minimum of three compatible plants growing together in a transparent container, provided by exhibitor, staged on a 15 square table space. Accessories permitted. Plant list and diagram required on a 4 x 6 card. a. WTGC Challenge Class (PENDING) - various plants provided by WTGC at workshop in March (container provided by exhibitor). b. All other Terrariums

2 SECTION C - HUNTERDON COUNTY ARBORETUM, LEBANON, NJ CONTAINER-GROWN FOLIAGE PLANTS Eligible for Grower s Choice Award One plant per container. with the exception of Class 9. No container larger than 12 in diameter accepted in Section. Class 8 - Herbs a. Container under 6 in diameter b. Container 6 to 12 in diameter Class 9 - Single Parent - 2 plants, a single plant, along with the parent plant from which it was propagated, both in the same container. a. Container under 6 in diameter b. Container 6 to 12 in diameter Class 10 - Any Other Container-Grown Foliage Plant a. Container under 6 in diameter b. Container 6 to 12 in diameter SECTION D - GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE, HAMILTON, NJ CACTI AND OTHER SUCCULENTS Class 11 - Container 4 in diameter & under. a. Cacti b. Other Succulents Class 12 - Container 5 to 8 in diameter a. Cacti b. Other Succulents Class 13 - Container 9 to 16 in diameter a. Cacti b. Other Succulents SECTION E - NJ STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN, RINGWOOD, NJ FLOWERING HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Eligible for Award of Merit One cut stem with attached foliage unless otherwise noted, 4 to 18 in length. Class 14 - Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) Class 15 - Iberis (Candytuft) Class 16 - Lunaria (Honesty) Class 17 - Any Other Cut Flowering Herbaceous Perennial SECTION F - WARINUNCO PARK GARDENS, ROSELLE, NJ BULBS, CORMS, RHIZOMES AND TUBERS Eligible for Award of Merit Once cut stem if large, 3 if small. Class 18 - Allium (Allium) a. WTGC Challenge - Purple Sensation b. All Other Class 19 - Hyacinthus (Hyacinth) Class 20 - Iris (Iris)

3 Class 21 - Narcissus (Daffodil) a. WTGC Challenge - Cheerfulness b. WTGC Challenge - Actaea c. All Other Class 22 - Tulipa (Tulip) a. WTGC Challenge - Mistress b. All Other Class 23 - Any Other Bulb, Corm, Rhizome or Tuber SECTION G - SAYEN GARDENS, HAMILTON, NJ CONED, FLOWERING OR FRUITED CUT BRANCHES Eligible for Arboreal Award One cut branch measuring 10 to 30 in length with several nodes and apical tip. Class 24 - Cornus (Dogwood) Class 25 - R. Azalea (Azalea) Class 26 - Rhododendon (Rhododendron) Class 27 - Any Other Cut Coned, Flowering or Fruited Branch SECTION H - WILLOWWOOD ARBORETUM, CHESTER, NJ BRANCHES GROWN FOR FOLIAGE - EVERGREENS Eligible for Arboreal Award One cut branch 10 to 30 in length with several nodes and apical tip. Includes needled and broadleaf specimens. Class 28 - Buxus (Boxwood) Class 29 - Ilex (Holly) - Unfruited Class 30 - Juniperus (Juniper) Class 31 - Pinus (Pine) Class 32 - Any Other Evergreen, Needled or Broadleaf Division II. Design Favorite Places, Famous Faces All Design Classes are eligible for the Award of Design Excellence & the Mari Epley Award. SECTION A - FAVORITE NJ DINING SPOT (HB pgs ) Eligible for Table Artistry Award Consultant: Joan Naro Contact: (609) Class 1 - Newark - NJ s Largest City Famous for its ironbound district, this city is renowned for its Portuguese, Spanish, Italian and Brazilian restaurants.

4 A Functional Table for TWO (HP pgs ) Pick a cuisine and manner of dining (informal, semiformal or alfresco) and stage on a card table, supplied by Committee, measuring 36 square, 30 from the floor. Table must be covered by the exhibitor, no overhang limit. Table will be against a neutral colored wall. Viewed from the front. Designer s choice of plant material and other components. A floral design unit is required. The type of restaurant should be noted on the index card. Class 2 - An Afternoon Tea There are many favorite small towns in NJ two that bring many tourists are only a 20 to 30 minute drive from West Trenton: Lambertville, founded in 1705 and Flemington, founded in Both of these historical locations have unique shopping and interesting restaurants. An Informal Functional Tray for One, (HB pg. 218) tray to be provided by the exhibitor, placed in allowable space 24 wide x 30 in depth. A floral design unit is required. All entries will be staged on a table with top covered in white and skirted to the floor in blue, table height is 29 from the floor. Viewed from the front. Designer s choice of plant material and other components. Class 3 - Jersey Diners Everyone loves a diner! According to a vacation website, New Jersey has the largest concentration of diners in the country more than 600 spread out around towns and cities throughout the state. An Exhibition Table, Type I, (HB pg. 216) innovatively staged on a white covered table, skirted in blue, in front of a white niche (tri-fold display board) supplied by committee, design placed in an allowable space 33 wide x 24 deep x 36 in height. Design may incorporate niche and niche may be covered, underlays are permitted. Must include a decorative unit. Viewed from the front. Designer s choice of plant material and other components. Include the name/and or location of your favorite diner on your 4 x 6 card. SECTION B - EXPLORING THE STATE Eligible for Designer s Choice Award Consultant: Iliana Okum Contact: (609) Class 4 - Famous New Jerseyans Famous NJ Natives (past or present), there are so many...from entertainers, athletes, politicians to scientists and authors. Pick one and tell their story. Still Life Design, (HP pg. 209) staged on a white covered table, skirted in blue, 30 H, space allotted 33 W x 30 D. Background panel and underlay, if used, provided by designer, no height restrictions. Viewed from front. Designer s choice of plant material and other components. Class 5 - Liberty State Park With dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Liberty State Park and its amenities draw four million guests a year. A Design (freedom of style) staged on a white pedestal 33 high with an 11 square top, provided by the Committee, in front of a neutral colored wall. Design space should not exceed 3 wide x 3 deep x 7 high. Underlays are permitted and may hang beyond pedestal surface. Viewed from the front. Designer s choice of plant material and other components. Class 6 - Jersey Shore - NJ s Crown Jewel What is your favorite beach destination? With 130 miles of coastline, spanning from Sandy Hook to Cape May, it is hard to choose. An Underwater Design, (HB pg. 212) staged on a white covered table, skirted in

5 blue, 30 H, space allotted 30 W x 30 D. Background panel and underlay provided by designer, no height restrictions. Designer s choice of plant materials and other components. Viewed from front. SECTION C: GEORGE SLEPT HERE Consultant: Contact: Class 7 - NJ - Crossroads of the American Revolution NJ played a key role in the American Revolution. General George Washington spent more of the war in NJ than any other state, with more battles fought here (including Monmouth, Princeton and Trenton) than anywhere else. A Traditional Miniature Design (HB pgs ) no more than 5 in height, width and depth to be staged in a niche supplied by the Committee (6 wide x 6 deep x 6 high). Niche may be covered. Staged on a white-topped, blue-skirted table, 29 from floor, topped with a shelf (18 high). Designer s choice of plant material and other components. Division III. Special Exhibits Discover New Jersey SECTION A: NJ Events & Celebrations Artistic Crafts Consultant: Helga Fontus Contact: (609) Class 1 - The Miss America Show Us Your Shoe Parade A grand Miss America tradition! Embellish a Shoe using fresh and/or dried plant materials and other components staged on ¼ of a white-topped, blue skirted 60 round table, 29 from floor. Underlay may be used. Class 2 - Victorian Weekend in Cape May! Every October, Cape May celebrates its Victorian heritage with historic house tours, murder mystery dinners, living history programs, lectures, workshops, performances and more. Many dress for the occasion. Create or Embellish a Hat using fresh and/or dried plant material and other components staged on a hat stand provided by committee. Stand, 12 high, will be placed on ¼ of a white-topped, blue skirted 60 round table 29 from. Class 3 - Scrap It - A Favorite NJ Memory So many vacations, annual events and celebrations, right here in NJ, pick a favorite and scrap it. Create and embellish a Scrap Book Page, 12 x!2, using botanical materials. One or two photographs may be added which depict an event, celebration or favorite place in NJ. Page should be mounted on 12 x 12 cardboard by exhibitor. Will be displayed on an easel supplied by committee and staged on ¼ of a white-topped, blue skirted 60 round table 29 from floor. Add NJ Event/Location to the 3 x 5 card. SECTION B - NJ - PICTURE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

6 Eligible for WTGC Special Award Consultant: Linda Reasoner Contact: (609) From High Point to Cape May - NJ has so much to offer! Let your camera tell the story. Image, when matted, can be no larger than 11 x 14. Mat provided by exhibitor can be in any color. Image must contain some type of floral, horticulture or landscape content. No glass, wire or frame. Must preregister with consultant by April 10, Hanging mechanism will be supplied by Committee. Staging at the discretion of the Committee. Limit of 10 Entries per sub-class. Class 4 - The Garden State - Film or Digital A photograph of any farm, park, landscape or garden (including your own backyard). a. Black & White b. Color c. Tech-Enhanced/Manipulated Class 5 - The Close-Up - Film or Digital Get a close-up of your favorite flower or plant grown in NJ. a. Black & White b. Color c. Tech-Enhanced/Manipulated Class 6 - NJ Art & Architecture - Film or Digital Photograph of any building, sculpture, art work or structure (no paintings). a. Black & White b. Color c. Tech-Enhanced/Manipulated Class 7 - The NJ Tourist - Film or Digital Photograph of any NJ tourist spot, event or attraction. a. Black & White b. Color c. Tech-Enhanced/Manipulated SECTION C - OUR ENVIRONMENT EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS Eligible for Educational Top Exhibitor Award & Audrey Harker Educational Award White-topped, blue skirted 8 long x 30 deep, 29 from floor tables are available for staging the Educational Exhibits. Consultant: Pat Bowker Contact: (609) Exhibit 1 - NJ Natives The Right Tree Come explore the many NJ Native Trees Your will be amazed at the varieties that ready to add to your landscape. This educational display will give the NJ resident and home gardener an idea of what NJ native trees to plant in their own home gardens. (DISCRIPTION NEEDS TO BE ENHANCED) Exhibit 2 - Helping Out Our Garden Friends Sustainable Garden Practices Building Garden Friendly Homes for our Garden Friends! NEED DESCRIPTION SECTION D - NJ CARES INVITATIONAL EXHIBITS Eligible for Award of Appreciation, Non-Competitive Consultant: Dianne Dickinson Contact: (609)

7 Exhibit 1 - Butterflies and BeeGAP Project A Garden Club of NJ project that introduces native bee awareness and shows way to increase our pollinator population. The decline of the honey bee population has become critical. This display, created by Jeannie Geremia, key champion for this cause, will show us ways to create pollinator friendly habitats for bees and butterflies in every yard, garden, park and community in our state. Exhibit 2 - Think NJ-Green - The Ewing Green Team The Ewing Township Sustainable Green Team is composed of a group of concerned Ewing residents dedicated to building a sustainable community in Ewing Township. This display shows the accomplishments of this group and what is planned for the future. SECTION E - ENJOYING LIFE IN NJ SPONSORED GROUPS & COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS Eligible for Award of Appreciation, Non-Competitive Open to the residents/participants of the, Inc. sponsored by the West Trenton Garden Club (Garden Therapy Committee). Consultant: Contact: (609) Class 8 - Spring in our Steps Open to the residents/participants of the??? sponsored by the West Trenton Garden Club (Garden Therapy Committee). Consultant: Contact: (609) The senior residents of the??? will practice their design skills with the help of our Garden Therapy Committee. Designs to be staged on an white-topped, blue skirted 6 long x 30 deep, 29 from floor, provided by Committee. All materials for the designs will be supplied by the West Trenton Garden Club. SECTION F - OUR GARDENS COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS - TEMPORARY GARDENS Eligible for Award of Appreciation, Non-Competitive Consultant: Pat Bowker Contact: (609) Class 9 - A Garden Fantasy As you enter the Flower Show, you will be delighted by the garden party fantasy provided by Nancy Issler, owner of forever in bloom. Walk the garden setting to see beautiful perennials, small trees and garden art. SECTION G - JERSEY ROCKS YOUTH EXHIBIT Sub-Sections: F-1 and F-2 eligible for Youth Top Exhibitor Award (total of 6 Awards). Classes will be subdivided by grades: Grades 1 through 5, Grades 6 through 8 and Grades 9 through 12. Refer to General, Design, Horticulture and Special Exhibits Rules for additional information. Consultant: Camille Rainiero Contact: (609) SUB-SECTION G-1 - HORTICULTURE Class 10-4th of July - Asbury Park by Bruce Springsteen A dish garden - miniature landscape consisting of 3 or more plants growing together in an open container, provided by exhibitor, staged on a 14 square space. Dish garden must be planted three weeks prior to show. Accessories permitted. Plant names required on 4 x 6 card.

8 SUB-SECTION G-2 - DESIGN Class 11 - Wildwood Days by Bobby Rydell A Floral Design (freedom of style) in a space 15 W x 15 D with no height restriction. Staged on a portion of a white-topped table with blue skirting provided by Committee. Exhibitor to create a floral design using a sea shall as the container. Designer s choice of plant materials and other components. Plant materials list required on 4 x 6 card. An underlay may be used.