In Cooperation With. THE EXCHANGE CLUB FAIR OF CHARLESTON, INC. FLOWER DEPARTMENT Presents TWO STANDARD FLOWER SHOWS

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1 THE COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS OF GREATER CHARLESTON A member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. South Atlantic Region The Garden Club of South Carolina, Inc. East Lowcountry District In Cooperation With THE EXCHANGE CLUB FAIR OF CHARLESTON, INC. FLOWER DEPARTMENT Presents TWO STANDARD FLOWER SHOWS OCTOBER 27 OCTOBER 31, 2016 And NOVEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 6, 2016 OPEN MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 3PM 9PM SENIOR DAY - WEDNESDAY 10AM 9PM SATURDAY 10AM 9PM SUNDAY 12 NOON 9PM Flower Show Theme RETURN TO OZ Council President: Terry Ritchen Flower Show Chairperson: Sherri Bardsley Treasurer: Nancy Newman-Limata Alhambra Garden Club Berkeley Hills Garden Club Edgewater Park Garden Club Ivy Garden Club Magnolia Garden Club Ridgeville Garden Club St. Paul s Garden Club The Garden Club of Charleston Wando Woods Garden Club Participating Federated Garden Clubs Belle Isle Garden Club Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Isle of Palms Garden Club Lawton Bluff Garden Club Melrose Garden Club Riverland Terrace Garden Club South Windermere Garden Club Town and Village Garden Club Additional Clubs and Societies Charleston Lowcountry Rose Society Coastal Carolina Camellia Society Flowertown Garden Club Garden Club of Otranto Admission fee to the Fairgrounds. Flower Show is open and free to the public 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Cover page...1 Table of Contents Directory General Rules and Requirements How to Fill out the NGC Show Entry Card...8 Statement of Awards Horticulture Rules and Requirements GCSC Conservation List of Endangered Plants...15 Horticulture Scales of Points Division I, Horticulture Division Section A. Container Grown Flowering Plants...18 Section B. Container Grown Foliage Plants Section C. Large Cut Foliage...19 Section D. Roses, Miniature...20 Section E. Roses, (Standard) Section F. Hanging Foliage Plants other than Ferns...21 Section G. Hanging Ferns...21 Section H. Blooming Cut Plant Material-Annuals Section I. Blooming Cut Plant Material-Perennials...22 Section J. Climbers...22 Section K. Blooming Cut Plant Material - Camellias...23 Section L. Herbs...23 Section M. Decorative Cut Foliage Section N. Shrubs, Dwarf Section O. Flowering, Berried, Fruited, or Coned Shrubs...25 Section P. Foliage Shrubs Section Q. Trees...26 Section R. Fruits, Nuts, and Vegetables Section S. Collections of Cut Blooming Specimens...28 Section T. Collections of Citrus, Fruit, or Vegetable Specimens...28 Section U. Cut Pink Specimens Design Rules and Requirements Scale of Points for All Designs...30 Division II, Design Division Section A. Novice Award...31 Section B. Designer s Choice Award Section C. Petite Award...32 Section D. Designer s Choice Award...33 Section E. Table Artistry Award Special Exhibits Rules and Requirements...34 Special Exhibits Scale of Points

3 Division III, Special Exhibits Section A - Educational...36 Section B Youth Sculpture Section C Invitational...37 Exchange Park Map/Information... Inside front cover Flower Show Floor Plan...Inside back cover A special recognition and thanks to L. Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz, for the magical words that have delighted children and adults for generations. There s no place like home 3

4 DIRECTORY Show Chairperson: Sherri Bardsley South Gum Street Summerville, SC Camellia GC of Greater Charleston, Flowertown Garden Club Co-Chairperson: Susan Lord Magnolia Garden Club Council President: Terry Ritchen The Garden Club of Charleston 16 Wappoo Creek Place Charleston, SC Council Treasurer: Nancy Newman-Limata Alhambra Garden Club Building Manager & Exchange Club Representatives: Bob Correia, The Exchange Club Don Reid, The Exchange Club (h) (c) Al Straub, The Exchange Club Award Applications: Trish Bender, Riverland Terrace Garden Club Certificates: Jeannie Bluemel, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Ribbons and Rosettes Committee: Jerry Weise, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Rue Lucas, TGCoC, South Windermere Garden Club Carolyn King, South Windermere GC, Edgewater Park GC Validation: Betty Gourdin, Belle Isle Garden Club Design Division: Chairperson: Martha Lehane, Magnolia Garden Club Reservations: Martha Lehane, Magnolia Garden Club Horticulture Division: Chairperson: Laurette Sweet, Town and Village GC, Camellia GC Co-Chairperson: Dee Wardle, Magnolia Garden Club Classification Chairperson: Jerry Weise, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Classification Committee: Judi Burns, Camellia Garden Club, Flowertown Garden Club Peggy Groce, Alhambra Garden Club Rue Lucas, South Windermere GC, TGCoC Nancy Newman-Limata, Alhambra Garden Club Cindy Thornton, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Identification Chairperson: Kathy Woolsey, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Identification Committee: Laura Courtney, Camellia GC of Greater Charleston Peggy Groce, Alhambra Garden Club Rosie Luther, Garden Club of Otranto Darren Sheriff, Citrus Society Photography: Trish Bender, Riverland Terrace Garden Club

5 Placement Chairperson: Frances Lahm, Garden Club of Otranto Placement Committee: Vera Carson, Garden Club of Otranto Priscilla Fletcher, Lowcountry Rose Society Marge Gosch, Garden Club of Otranto Vicki Hood, Town and Country Garden Club Cindy Thornton, Camellia Garden Club June Van Steyn, Flowertown Garden Club Judy Walton, Garden Club of Otranto Registration: Carolyn & Bill King, South Windermere GC, Edgewater Park GC Hosting: Mickey Smith, Town and Village Garden Club Hospitality: House Yvonne Jordan, Lawton Bluff Garden Club Housekeeping: (bottles, dismantling, change over) Glenda Owens, Riverland Terrace Garden Club Judges Chairperson: (coordinator, gifts, luncheon) Sue Lawley, The Garden Club of Charleston Seaward Drive Charleston, SC Clerks Chairperson: Rue Lucas, TGCoC, South Windermere Garden Club Hospitality: Jackie Wienzierl, The Garden Club of Charleston Publicity: Vicki Hood, Town and Village Garden Club Schedule Committee: Trish Bender, Riverland Terrace Garden Club Sherri Bardsley, Camellia GC, Flowertown Garden Club Yvonne Jordan, Lawton Bluff Garden Club Carolyn King, South Windermere GC, Edgewater Park GC Sue Lawley, The Garden Club of Charleston Martha Lehane, Magnolia Garden Club Rue Lucas, South Windermere GC, TGCoC Sue Lord, Magnolia Garden Club Linda Smith, Town and Village Garden Club Laurette Sweet, Town and Village GC, Camellia GC Jerry Weise, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Staging: Chaiperson: Sherri Bardsley, Camellia GC, Flowertown Garden Club Signage: Jeannie Bluemel, Camellia Garden Club Linda R. Smith, Town and Village Garden Club Restroom: Sherri Bardsley, Camellia GC, Flowertown Garden Club Court of Honor: Sue Lawley, The Garden Club of Charleston Flags: Sherri Bardsley, Camellia GC, Flowertown Garden Club Outside: Linda Bodifod, Town and Village Garden Club Crew: Billy Bardsley, Camellia Garden Club Janice Grant, Edgewater Park Garden Club Susan Hemminger, Edgewater Park GC, TGCoC Rosie Luther, Garden Club of Otranto June Van Steyn, Flowertown Garden Club Special Exhibits Division: Educational: Ellen Straub, Magnolia Garden Club Invitational: Casey Price, Magnolia Garden Club Linda R. Smith, Town and Village Garden Club Youth: Trish Bender, Riverland Terrace Garden Club

6 GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS Please also read the rules in each Division 1. There will be two standard flower shows, both conforming to the requirements of the Handbook, for Flower Shows 2007 edition with all updates from The National Gardener magazine, as published by National Garden Clubs, Inc. Both shows are open to all to enter, provided they adhere to the schedule requirements. FIRST SHOW: Thursday, October 27, 2016 through Monday, October 31, SECOND SHOW: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 through Sunday, November 6, All entries in Horticulture, Design and Special Exhibits Divisions are considered competitive exhibits within their respective classes. The ultimate authority for judging is the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 edition with all updates from The National Gardener magazine, as published by National Garden Clubs, Inc. This National Garden Clubs, Inc. publication will be known as the Handbook or HB when referenced hereafter. 3. ENTRIES will be received in the back of the Flower Building. FIRST SHOW ENTRIES: Wednesday, October 26, :00 PM 4 PM and Thursday, October 27, :15AM-10:00AM. Judging: 12:00-3:00 PM, show opens to public 3:00 PM. SECOND SHOW ENTRIES: Tuesday, November 1, :00AM-10:30AM. Late entries will not be placed. Judging: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM, show opens to public 3:00 PM. 4. REMOVAL TIMES: FIRST SHOW REMOVAL: Tuesday, November 1, :00AM 7:00 AM SECOND SHOW REMOVAL: Monday, November 7, :30 AM 1:00 PM. After these designated times, the Dismantling Committee will dispose of all remaining materials. 5. ***TO AVOID THE RISK OF SPREADING PLANT VIRUSES OR DISEASES, ALL CUT HORTICULTURE WILL BE DISPOSED OF AT THE END OF EACH SHOW BY THE DISMANTLING COMMITTEE PRIOR TO REMOVAL TIME. ONLY CONTAINER PLANTS AND DESIGNS MAY BE REMOVED BY THE EXHIBITOR.*** 6. REGISTRATION for all Horticulture entries will be located at the rear entrance to the Flower Bldg. 7. Designers and Special Exhibitors must check in with the respective Reservation Coordinator prior to exhibit placement to receive a confirmed entry card. 8. A FULLY COMPLETED HORTICULTURE ENTRY CARD must accompany each entry. A plant must be identified by its binomial name or its currently accepted scientific identification to be eligible for any Top Exhibitor Award, NGC or Local Awards. Please use 3 x 5 card/s to list all plants in a collection or display. 9. The Design Classification Chairperson will check for conformity to the schedule and advise the exhibitor as necessary. All designers must check out with the Design Classification Chairperson after completing their design to assure it meets all requirements before leaving the floor. 10. JUDGING for both shows will begin at 12 Noon and the shows will open to the public after judging is completed at approximately 3:00 P.M. 6

7 11. JUDGING will be conducted according to National Garden Clubs, Inc. Standard Judging Procedures as stated in the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 edition and as updated in The National Gardener. Decisions of the judges are final. Only one blue, one red and one yellow ribbon may be awarded in each class or sub-class. White ribbons may be awarded to all entries that merit Honorable Mention. See page 12. Top awards are described on the following pages. Awards may be withheld if not merited. 12. DURING JUDGING, only the following people may be present on the show floor: Judges, Judges Chairperson, Clerks, Clerks Chairperson, Show Chairperson, Show Co- Chairperson, Horticulture Chairperson, Classification Chairperson, and Hospitality personnel. 13 Although reasonable care will be taken with each exhibit, the FAIR management will not be responsible for containers or other properties. 14. Once a reservation is made in any Division, it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to fill that reservation or furnish a substitute for the exhibit with prior notice and approval by the appropriate divisional chairperson. 15. National Garden Clubs, Inc. prohibits the use of all living members of the animal kingdom and taxidermal representations of the same in any design or horticultural exhibit. 16. The American flag and other national flags must be displayed in a respectful manner and may not be incorporated into any competitive design, nor used as underlays, backdrops, swags, etc. in any division of a flower show. 17. No South Carolina conservation plant material is permitted in any designs or horticultural exhibits. These plant materials may only be used in Flower Shows for educational exhibits and should never be collected from the wild. Seek out reputable nursery sources that propagate these protected plants legally. For a comprehensive list of better known conservation material please see page 15 or see the website for the Department of Natural Resources. 18. Anyone may enter a design or horticulture specimen provided they adhere to the schedule and make reservations when required. Educational exhibits and Church Invitationals are by invitation only. 19. FRESH PLANT MATERIAL MUST BE EMPHASIZED AND NO ARTIFICIAL PLANT MATERIAL IS PERMITTED IN ANY DIVISION. 20. DUE TO IMPATIENS DOWNY MILDEW FUNGUS, ONLY NEW GUINEA HYBRIDS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS FLOWER SHOW. 21. DUE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INVASIVE PLANT LISTING, NANDINA AND LIGUSTRUM ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS STANDARD FLOWER SHOW. 22. An exhibitor s meeting will be held September 27, 2016 following the CGCGC meeting at Park Circle approximately 12:30, so exhibitors can see the staging for each area, and clarify any questions with the Classification Chairpersons. 7

8 1. Example: Return to Oz 2. [Show Date] 3. [I] 4. [K] 5. [68] 6. # 7. Example: Camellia japonica Your Full Name here. Your Garden Club, Society or School Your Full Name here Required Pink Perfection Not Required Your Garden Club, Society or School How to complete your entry card 1. Flower Show Name Ex: Return to Oz- I or II 2. Date Entry Date 10/27/16 or 11/01/16 3. Division: I Horticulture Division II Design Division III Special Exhibits Division 4. Section A through U 5. Class No. 1 through Entry No. Your registration # given when registering 7. Botanical Name Genus species (underlined) and Common Name in single quotes 8. Exhibitor Your Full Name YOUTH ages 4-18 please add your age 9. Address required on bottom portion only. 10. Club Your Garden Club, Society Name or School Name. You may leave this line blank if you are not in a club, society or school. Fill out this card in Pencil only and attach it to the bottle or plant stake in your potted container Example Camellia japonica Pink Perfection Once your entry is completed place it on the placement table located in the back of the building, where it will be transferred by a placement person to classification for verification before being placed on the flower show floor. 8

9 STATEMENT OF AWARDS Design Sections must have at least three (3) classes of four (4) entries each to offer a Sectional award. In the Horticulture Division there must be a minimum of three (3) classes in each designated section listed in the schedule in order to offer a NGC Top Award. There is no minimum number of exhibits required except that there must be twenty (20) exhibits in all. A Section may have one (1) class, but no Sectional Award can be offered. The winner of this class, if scoring 95 or better, would be eligible for a Division Top Award. This statement applies to both the Design and Horticulture Divisions. HORTICULTURE DIVISION NGC TOP EXHIBITOR AWARDS Award of Horticultural Excellence: Handbook, p.43. Represented by a rosette of green, orange and blue ribbons. May be awarded to the correctly named highest scoring exhibit in the entire Horticulture Division. A plant must be identified by its binomial name or its currently accepted scientific identification to be eligible for any Top Exhibitor Award. Only Section Award winners, (Awards of Merit, Arboreal, Elfin, Grower s Choice, Collector s Showcase, and Show-Specific Section Awards) are eligible for consideration for the Award of Horticultural Excellence. ONLY ONE AWARD OF HORTICULTURAL EXCELLENCE IS AWARDED PER FLOWER SHOW. Award of Merit: HB 43. Represented by a rosette of orange ribbons. May be awarded to a correctly named (as above) blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in the designated sections. An Award of Merit may be offered in each of the following Sections: C, E, H, I, and L. Five Awards of Merit may be offered per flower show. Arboreal Award; HB 43. Represented by a rosette of two shades of green ribbons. May be awarded to a correctly named (as above) blue ribbon winner scoring a 95 or above in Section P, Foliage Shrubs and in Section Q, Trees. Two Arboreal Awards may be offered per flower show. Collector s Showcase: HB 44. Represented by a rosette of brown and green ribbons. May be awarded to a correctly named (as above) blue ribbon winner scoring a 95 or above in Sections S, Collection of Cut Blooming Specimens, and in Section T, Collection of Citrus, Fruits or Vegetables. Two Collectors Showcase Awards may be offered per flower show. Elfin Award: HB 45, addendum. Represented by a rosette of chartreuse ribbons. May be awarded to a correctly named (as above) blue ribbon winner scoring a 95 or above in Section D, Miniature Roses, and in Section N, Dwarf Shrubs. Two Elfin Awards may be offered per flower show. Grower s Choice Award: Represented by a rosette of dark green ribbons. May be awarded to a correctly named (as above) blue ribbon winner scoring a 95 or above in Section A, Flowering Container Grown Plants, in Section B, Container Grown Foliage Plants, and in Section G Hanging Ferns. Three Grower s Choice Awards may be offered per flower show. 9

10 ADDITIONAL NGC AWARD Individual Sweepstakes Award: Awarded each show. Awarded to the winner of the most blue ribbons in the Horticulture Division. In case of a tie red ribbons will be totaled, then yellow and/or white if necessary. Represented by a rosette of green and white ribbons. LOCAL AWARDS The Cloud Award: Represented by a rosette of two shades of blue ribbons. May be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section F. The Witch s Broom Award: Represented by a rosette of lemon and orange ribbons. May be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section J. The Palace Award: Represented by a rosette of turquoise ribbons. May be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section K. The Wiz Award: Represented by a rosette of lilac and white ribbons. May be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section M. The Quadlings Award: Represented by a rosette of light green and cream ribbons. May be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section O. The Cornfield Award: Represented by a rosette of hot green and lemon ribbons. May be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section R. The Ruby Slippers Award: Represented by a rosette of red and pink ribbons. May be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section U. Garden Club Return to Oz Award: Represented by a rosette of yellow, red, and black ribbons. To be awarded to the garden club with the most blue ribbons in Horticulture. One may be awarded each show. DESIGN DIVISION NGC TOP AWARDS Award of Design Excellence: Represented by a rosette of gold ribbons. This Top Design Award may be awarded to the highest scoring design in the entire Design Division entered by a single designer, provided that all general rules and design award requirements are met. Only designs winning a top Sectional Award are eligible for consideration for the Award of Design Excellence. ONLY ONE DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD MAY BE AWARDED PER FLOWER SHOW. 10

11 Designer s Choice Award: Represented by a purple rosette with purple ribbons. This award will be offered in Section B and D. To be eligible a design must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above. Two awards may be offered per show. Petite Award: Represented by a small rosette of blue and white ribbons. One award may be offered per show in Section C, Small Designs. To be eligible a design must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above. Table Artistry Award: Represented by a rosette of burgundy ribbons. One award may be offered per show in Section E. To be eligible a design must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above. ADDITIONAL NGC AWARDS Individual Sweepstakes Award: Represented by a rosette of green and white ribbons. One may be awarded each show. Awarded to the winner of the most blue ribbons in the Design Division. In case of a tie red ribbons will be totaled, then yellow and/or whites if necessary. Only one blue ribbon from Design Section C may be counted for this award. ADDITIONAL LOCAL AWARDS Garden Club Return to Oz Award: Represented by a rosette of yellow, red, and black ribbons. To be awarded to the garden club with the most blue ribbons in Design. One may be awarded each show. Novice Award: Represented by rosette of rose ribbons. One may be awarded per show in Section A, Class 1, Novice. To be eligible a design must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above. The designer must be a novice, never having won a blue ribbon in design in a NGC Standard Flower Show. SPECIAL EXHIBITS DIVISION NGC TOP AWARDS Educational Award: Represented by a rosette of brown and white ribbons. May be awarded to the blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Section A. Since Educational Exhibits will only be judged during the First Show and remain in place through both shows, only one Educational Award will be offered.. Award of Appreciation: Represented by a rosette of orchid ribbons. One may be awarded to each invitational exhibit in Section C. ADDITIONAL LOCAL AWARDS The Lollipop Kids Award: Represented by a rosette of red, yellow and purple ribbons. Awarded to the Youth Exhibit receiving the most votes from the viewing public. One awarded each show. 11

12 ADDITIONAL EXHIBITOR AWARD Exchange Club Award: Represented by a rosette of blue and gold ribbons. Awarded by a committee of Exchange Club members. The committee will choose the most popular entry in each division: Design, Horticulture and Special Exhibits. Three awarded in the first show and two in the second show as Educational Exhibits remain for both shows. FLOWER SHOW AWARDS These awards are given to individual exhibits in every class of all three Divisions within the flower show. Ribbons (HB 5) Points Blue 1 st place Only one per class or subclass 90 or above Red 2 nd place Only one per class or subclass 85 or above Yellow 3 rd place Only one per class or subclass 80 or above White Honorable Mention 75 or above (More than one white may be offered if worthy) 12

13 HORTICULTURE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS 1. ALL CUT HORTICULTURE BECOMES THE PROPERTY OF THE FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE ONCE ENTERED AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF AFTER THE SHOW. POTTED PLANTS AND EPIPHYTES REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE EXHIBITOR AND WILL BE RETURNED AT THE END OF EACH SHOW. 2. No exhibited container grown plants or air plants may be sold during or after the show. 3. The Flower Show Committee may refuse any horticulture exhibits that are not deemed show worthy due to pests, grooming or disease. 4. An exhibitor may enter as many specimens as desired, provided each entry is a different cultivar or species. 5. Cut specimens of annuals, biennials and perennials must have been in exhibitor s possession from seeds, cuttings or immature plants and grown to maturity. Bulbous blooms must have been in exhibitor s possession from planting of bulb, corm, rhizome or it must have been cared for as a mature plant at least 90 days. 6. The Flower Show Committee will furnish clear colorless glass bottles/containers for display of cut specimens. 7. Exhibitors should strive to correctly identify horticulture specimens and research the botanical/cultivar name prior to the show. If still uncertain the first stop in the entry process will be the identification station for assistance. After identification the exhibitor completes their entry for exhibit and places said completed entry on the Placement Table located at the back of the building. 8. Exhibitor must check in with Entry Committee to be assigned an ENTRY NUMBER. This number will be placed on all the exhibitor s entry cards as well as the exhibitor s name and name of club (if a member). Exhibitors with many entries are encouraged to contact the Horticulture Entry Chairman in advance to secure a number. Entry cards will be available at the September Council meeting and at each show. Please use a pencil for a no-smear card should it get wet. Entry cards should be filled out in advance (if possible) since entry hours are very limited the morning of the show. PLEASE SEE THE EXAMPLE ENTRY CARD ON PAGE No late entries will be placed or judged. 10. Exhibits must be registered with the Entry Committee at the rear of the Flower Show Building. First Show: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1PM 4PM, or Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:15AM 10:00AM. Second Show: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7:00 AM 10:30AM. 11. ALL HORTICULTURE ENTRIES must be checked by the Classification Committee for conformance to Class Requirements. Only a member of the Classification Committee may O.K./initial entry cards. 12. A plant must be identified by its binomial name or its currently accepted scientific identification to be eligible for a Top Exhibitor Award. 13. All classes will be sub-divided by species, variety, cultivar and color (in a series) and will be judged accordingly. 14. Unless specified as a multiple planting, combination planting or dish garden, all container-grown plants must have only one species or cultivar per container. 15. Container-grown plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least 90 days. Exception: Multiple or combination plantings, must have been in exhibitor s possession and growing together at least 6 weeks. 16. Container-grown plants must have been grown in the pots in which they are exhibited. Buckets, tubs and cans are not acceptable containers for exhibiting plants. DOUBLE POTTING IS PERMITTED. Containers must be scrubbed clean on the outside and visible inside portion. 13

14 17. Exhibitors must submit only those entries that are clean, without dead leaves, spent blooms, or spray residue and are free of insects/disease (thrips, scale, fungus, mildews, etc.). NO WIRING, OILING, PLANT SHINE, OR ARTIFICIAL COLORING IS PERMITTED IN HORTICULTURE CLASSES. 18. Plants grown PRIMARILY for bloom CANNOT be entered in foliage classes. 19. No South Carolina conservation plant material may be exhibited as horticulture. See list on Conservation List page 15 following these rules for better known species. For a complete list see DNR website at Camellia japonicas are exhibited on one to two inch stems with two leaves attached, in cups provided by show committee. NGC requires that leaves be attached to the stem. Camellia sasanqua blooms are shown on branches in Section O, Class Wedging is permitted using clear plastic wrap only (available at show). Exception: Section C and the Rose Section may use green Styrofoam for wedging provided at the show. 22. Horticulture (first show) will remain until Tuesday, November 1, 2016, with removal by exhibitor or member of Show committee between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM and (second show) will remain until Monday, November 7, 2016, with removal between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM. After these appointed hours, Dismantling Committee will dispose of all remaining plant material. 23. Cut specimens may not have any foliage below the waterline. 24. Terminal Bloom must be present at apex of spray, positioned as high or higher than all other blooms and surrounded by four or more other blossoms, each on its own pedicel (stem), initiating from the peduncle (main stem). A spray in which terminal bloom is depressed more than one-half its (the bloom) diameter below the highest point of inflorescence is penalized in direct proportion to the severity of the depression. 25. Due to time and space limitations only staging and placement committees may be on the floor in the horticulture section during placement of exhibits. Once an exhibit has been sent to the Classification Committee, the exhibitor may not conduct any further grooming, rearranging, etc. This should be completed prior to entry. Exceptions are Section C, Large Cut Foliage plants, and Sections S and T, Collections, both of which may require the exhibitor to assist in placing the exhibits. Once exhibits are placed and checked out with the Horticulture Chairperson or Horticulture Classification Chairperson, these exhibitors are asked to immediately leave the floor. 26. NOTE: DUE TO IMPATIENS DOWNY MILDEW FUNGUS I. balsamina, I. capensis, or I. walleriana, ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS FLOWER SHOW. WE WILL ACCEPT ONLY NEW GUINEA HYBRIDS. 27. DUE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INVASIVE PLANT LISTING, NANDINA AND LIGUSTRUM ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS FLOWER SHOW. 28. An exhibitor s meeting will be held September 27, 2016 following the CGCGC meeting at Park Circle approximately 12:30, so exhibitors can see the staging for each area, and clarify any questions with the Classification Chairpersons 14

15 CONSERVATION LIST OF ENDANGERED PLANTS Adopted 1989 by Garden Club of South Carolina, Inc. Common Name PLANTS Bloodroot Trailing Arbutus Lady Slipper Orchid Yellow Lady Slipper Orchid Fringed Orchids Yellow Fringed Orchid Showy Orchis Rose Mallow Indian Pipe Columbine Closed Gentian SHRUBS/TREES Mountain Laurel Pink Rhododendron White Rhododendron Grandsire Greybeard Atlantic Azalea Flame Azalea Pinxterbloom Silky Stewartia GRASSES Sea Oats WILDFLOWERS (To be picked sparingly) Spring Beauty Trilliums Liverwort Hepatica Ground Pink Sand violet (Bird Foot) Scientific Name Sanguinaria canadensis Epigaea repens Cypripedium species C. calceolus Habenaria species H. ciliaris Orchis spectabilis Hibiscus species Monotropa uniflora Aquilegia canadensis Gentiana andrewsii Kalmia latifolia Rhododendron punctatum Rhododendron maximum Chionanthus virginicus Rhododendron atlantica Rhododendron calendulaceum Rhododendron nudiflorum Stewartia malochodendron Uniola paniculata Claytonia virginica Trillium species Hepatica triloba Phlox subulata Viola pedata Additional Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species in South Carolina as of 1/17/2006 For complete list see Striped Maple Blue Monkshood Pipevine Pink Turtlehead Venus Fly-Trap Small-flowered Silver bell-tree Shoals Spider Lily Oconee-Bells Trillium (large flowered) Acer pensylvanicum Aconitum uncinatum Aristolochia macrophylla Chelone lyonii Dionaea muscipula Halesia parviflora Hymenocallis cornaria Shortia galacifolia Trillium grandiflorum THESE PLANT MATERIALS MAY ONLY BE USED IN FLOWER SHOWS FOR EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND SHOULD NEVER BE COLLECTED FROM THE WILD. SEEK OUT REPUTABLE NURSERY SOURCES THAT PROPAGATE THESE PROTECTED PLANTS LEGALLY. 15

16 HORTICULTURE SCALES OF POINTS 1. FLOWERING SPECIMENS or SPECIMENS WITH COLORFUL BRACTS Plant Identification...5. Cultural Perfection...60 Peak of perfection 10 Quantity 5 Color 10 Form 10 Substance 5 Texture 5 Size 5 Foliage 10 Condition/Grooming/Staging...25 Health, blemish free 10 Grooming 10 Staging 5 Distinction...10 Total Score FOLIAGE SPECIMENS. Plant Identification...5 Cultural Perfection...60 Peak of perfection 10 Foliage 10. Stem 5 Color 10 Form 10 Substance 5 Texture 5 Size 5 Condition/Grooming/Staging...25 Health, blemish free 10 Grooming 10 Staging 5 Distinction...10 Total Score

17 3. FRUITS, VEGETABLES & NUTS Plant Identification...5 Cultural Perfection...60 Peak of perfection Quantity 5 Color 10 Form 10 Substance 5 Texture 5 Size 5 Quality 5 Condition/Grooming/Staging...25 Health, blemishes 10 Grooming 10 Staging 5 Distinction 10 Total Score ARBOREALS: Foliage/Flowering/Fruited/Coned. Plant Identification...5 Cultural Perfection...60 Arboreal specimen.30 Maturity 10 Form 10 Stem 10 Foliage, Flowers, Fruit, Cones.30 Spacing/positioning 5 Quantity 5 Color 5 Substance 5 Texture 5 Size 5 Condition/Grooming/Staging...25 Health/Blemish free 10 Grooming 10 Staging 5 Distinction...10 Total Score

18 Division I Horticulture Division The Emerald City Eligible for the Award of Horticulture Excellence Section A. Auntie Em Container Grown Flowering Plants (STANDARD SIZE CONTAINERS) Eligible for the Grower s Choice Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Round container size must be greater than 4 diameter but less than 14 diameter. Rectangular container size must be greater than 13 perimeter but less than 44 perimeter. NOTE: DUE TO IMPATIENS DOWNY MILDEW FUNGUS I. balsamina, I. capensis or I. walleriana ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS FLOWER SHOW. WE WILL ACCEPT ONLY NEW GUINEA HYBRIDS. Class 1. Begonia Class 2. Orchidaceae (any flowering orchid) Class 3. Pelargonium (e.g. Ivy-leaved, scented leaved, zonal, etc.) Class 4. Saintpaulia (African Violet) Class 5. Any other not listed above a. single specimen b. multiple planting of a single cultivar and color Section B. Uncle Henry Container Grown Foliage Plants (STANDARD SIZE CONTAINERS) Eligible for the Grower s Choice Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Round container size must be greater than 4 diameter but less than 14 diameter. Rectangular container size must be greater than 13 perimeter but less than 44 perimeter. Class 6. Asparagus a. A. densiflorus Meyersii b. A. densiflorus Sprengeri c. A. setaceus d. Any other single specimen not listed above Class 7. Begonias 18

19 Class 8. Cacti Class 9. Codiaeum (Croton) Class 10. Dracaena Class 11. Ferns Class 12. Hedera (Ivy) Class 13. Philodendron Class 14. Plectranthus scutellarioides (Coleus) (please name cultivar if known) Class 15. Sansevieria (Snake Plant, Mother-in-law s tongue) Class 16. Schefflera Class 17. Succulents other than Cacti Class 18. Any other not listed above a. Any other single specimen not listed above b. Multiple planting of a single cultivar and leaf color Section C. King of the Forest Large Cut Foliage Eligible for the Award of Merit Each variety constitutes a sub-class Only one (1) frond, leaf or stem is required, not to include trees or shrubs. Total length must be a minimum of 42 from tip to cut end and total length is limited to a maximum of 8 (96 ). Where only genus is given, please give species and cultivar of variety if known. Frond Class 19. Cyathea cooperi (Australian tree fern) Class 20. Palms (To be subdivided) Class 21. Any other frond not listed above (to be subdivided) Leaf Class 22. Alocasia (Elephant s Ear) Class 23. Colocasia esculenta (Taro) Class 24. Cycas revoluta (Sago) Class 25. Monstera deliciosa (Split leaf philodendron) Class 26. Tetrapanax papyrifer (Rice Paper plant) (single leaf only, may not be entered as a stem) Class 27. Any other leaf not listed above (to be subdivided) Stem Class 28. Bambusa (Bamboo) Class 29. Cyperus a. alternifolius b. papyrus Class 30. Any other stem not listed above (to be subdivided) 19

20 Section D. My Pretty Roses (Miniature) Eligible for the Elfin Award Natural foliage attached. Must be exhibited with a minimum of 2 leaf sets. Sprays must be exhibited with a minimum of 3 blooming stems with 2 leaf sets each. Unless noted, stem length may vary. Varieties and cultivars will be entered alphabetically by first name and each is to be considered as a sub-class under its respective class. Class 31. Miniatures a. Single b. Spray Class 32. Micro mini a. Single b. Spray Class 33. Mini-floras a. Single bloom b. Spray Class 34. Any other not listed above a. Single b. Spray Section E. Off to See the Wizard Roses (Standard) Eligible for the Award of Merit Natural foliage attached. Must be exhibited with a minimum of 2 leaf sets. Sprays must be exhibited with a minimum of 3 blooming stems with 2 leaf sets each. Unless noted, stem length may vary. Varieties and cultivars will be entered alphabetically by first name and each is to be considered as a sub-class under its respective class. Class 35. Floridbunda a. Single b. Spray Class 36. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora - Maximum stem length is 24 a. Single b. Spray Class 37. Old Garden Roses those grown before 1867 a. Single b. Spray Class 38. Polyantha a. Single b. Spray Class 39. Shrub Roses a. Single b. Spray 20

21 Class 40. Any other not listed above a. Single b. Spray Section F. Where the Clouds Are Hanging Foliage Plants other than Ferns Containers Eligible for The Cloud Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Round container size must be greater than 4 diameter but less than 14 diameter. Rectangular container must be greater than 13 perimeter but less than 44 perimeter. Due to space limitations, exhibit must not exceed 48 in width or depth. Class 41. Single Specimen (one individual plant) Class 42. Multiple plantings of a single cultivar (many of the same plants) Class 43. Multiple planting of different cultivars (same genus and species, different variety) Section G. Above the Chimney Tops Hanging Ferns (Including containers and bark slabs) Eligible for the Growers Choice Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Round container size must be greater than 4 diameter but less than 14 diameter. Rectangular container must be greater than 13 perimeter but less than 44 perimeter. Due to space limitations, exhibit must not exceed 48 in width or depth. Class 44. Davallia species (Rabbit foot fern, etc.) Class 45. Platycerium species (Staghorn ferns) Class 46. Any other fern not listed above Section H. The Poppy Fields Blooming Cut Plant Material Annuals Eligible for the Award of Merit Each variety constitutes a sub-class Where only genus name is given, please give species name and cultivar or variety if known. All classes will be subdivided by species and/or cultivar, variety, or color to be judged accordingly. Cut plant material should be displayed with 1 stem and a minimum of 2 leaves. Sprays should be displayed with a minimum of 3 blooming stems with 2 leaves on each stem. NOTE: DUE TO IMPATIENS DOWNY MILDEW FUNGUS I. balsamina, I. capensis, or I. walleriana, ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS FLOWER SHOW. WE WILL ACCEPT ONLY NEW GUINEA HYBRIDS. 21

22 Class 47. Cosmos Class 48. Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) Class 49. Pentas Class 50. Tagetes (Marigolds) Class 51. Any other flowering Annual not listed above (to be subdivided) a. Single bloom b. Spray Section I. The Rainbow Blooming Cut Plant Material Perennials Eligible for the Award of Merit Each variety constitutes a sub-class Where only genus name is given, please give species name and cultivar or variety if known. All classes will be subdivided by species and/or cultivar, variety, or color to be judged accordingly. Cut plant material should be displayed with 1 stem and a minimum of 2 leaves. Sprays should be displayed with a minimum of 3 blooming stems with 2 leaves on each stem. Class 52. Asclepias (Butterfly Weed) Class 53. Chrysanthemum a. Large (disbudded single bloom) b. Standard spray Class 54. Coreopsis Class 55. Dahlia Class 56. Dianthus Class 57. Gaillardia Class 58. Gerbera jamesonii Class 59. Hedychium coronarium (white Ginger Lily, Butterfly Ginger) Class 60. Justicia brandegeeana (Shrimp plant) Class 61. Lantana Class 62. Salvia Class 63. Zingiber zerumbet (Pine Cone Ginger) Class 64. Any other blooming Perennial not listed above Section J. Witch s Broom Climbers Eligible for the Witch s Broom Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Total length must not exceed 30" from terminal bud to cut end. Class 65. Foliage Class 66. Flowering Class 67. Fruited 22

23 Section K. The Palace Blooming Cut Plant Material - Camellias Eligible for The Palace Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Varieties and cultivars will be entered alphabetically by first name and each is to be considered as a sub-class under its respective class. All camellias must have two leaves attached. Camellia saquanqua will be exhibited in Section O, Any other. Dwarf camellias will be exhibited in Section N. Class 68. Camellia japonica Class 69. Camellia reticulata Class 70. Any other Camellia species or hybrids (to be subdivided) Section L. The Scarecrow Herbs Eligible for the Award of Merit Each variety constitutes a sub-class Cut specimen length must not exceed 30 from tip to cut end. SPECIMENS MUST BE EXHIBITED AT THEIR PEAK OF USEFULNESS. Class 71. Ocimum basilicum (Basil) Class 72. Origanum a. O. majorana (Sweet Marjoram) b. O. vulgare (Oregano) Class 73. Petroselinum (Parsley) a. P. crispum (Curly) b. P. crispum var. neapolitanum (Flat Leaf) Class 74. Rosmarinus (Rosemary) Class 75. Salvia (Sage) Class 76. Thymus (Thyme) Class 77. Any other not listed above (to be subdivided) Section M. The Wiz Decorative Cut foliage Eligible for The Wiz Award Only one (1) frond, leaf, plume, or stem required. Total length must not exceed 40 from tip to cut end. Where only genus is given, please give species name and cultivar or variety if known. Frond Class 78. Adiantum species (Maidenhair fern) Class 79. Cyrtomium falcatum (Holly fern) Class 80. Davallia species (Deer s foot, Rabbit foot fern, etc.) 23

24 Class 81. Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston) Class 82. Rumohra adiantiformis (Leatherleaf or Baker s fern) Class 83. Any other frond not listed above (to be subdivided) Leaf Class 84. Alocasia (Elephant s ear) Class 85. Aspidistra elatior a. green b. variegated Class 86. Caladium bicolor (Give cultivar) Class 87. Colocasia esculenta (Taro) Class 88. Cycas revoluta (Sago) Class 89. Fatsia japonica Class 90. Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother-in-law s tongue) Class 91. Syngonium podophyllum (Arrowhead plant) Class 92. Tetrapanax papyrifer (Rice paper plant) 1 leaf only (May not be entered as a stem.) Class 93. Any other leaf not listed above (to be subdivided) Plume Class 94. Chasmanthium latifolium (Northern Sea Oats) Class 95. Any other plume not listed above (to be subdivided) Stem Class 96. Asparagus a. densiflorus Meyersii b. densiflorus Sprengeri c. officinalis (culinary asparagus) d. Any other stem not listed above (to be subdivided) Class 97. Cyperus a. alternifolius (Umbrella plant) b. papyrus Class 98. Equisetum hyemale (Horse tail rush) Class 99. Philodendron Class 100. Senecio cineraria (Dusty miller) Class 101. Plectranthus scutellarioides (Coleus) (Give cultivar) Class 102. Tradescantia pallida Purpurea (Purple heart) Class 103. Any other stem not listed above (to be subdivided) Section N. Toto Shrubs (Dwarf) Eligible for the Elfin Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Dwarf Shrubs Cut branch length must not exceed 30 in length from tip to cut end. Minimum length determined by overall shrub size and requirement of several nodes. To be subdivided by variety/cultivar. Each entry must have several nodes and a complete tip. 24

25 Class 104. Foliage dwarf shrub Class 105. Flowering dwarf shrub Class 106. Berried dwarf shrub Class 107. Coned dwarf shrub Section O. The Quadlings Flowering, Berried, Fruited or Coned Shrubs Eligible for the Quadlings Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Standard Flowering Shrubs Cut branch must not exceed 30 in length from tip to cut end. To be subdivided by variety/cultivar. Each entry must have several nodes and a complete tip.. Due to the South Carolina Invasive Plant Listing, Nandina and Ligustrum are not allowed in this Flower Show. Class 108. Brugmansia (Angel Trumpet) Class 109. Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry) (must be berried) Class 110. Callistemon (Bottlebrush) Class 111. Hibiscus Class 112. Hydrangea (to be subdivided) Class 113. Ilex (Holly) (must be berried) Class 114. Pyracantha (must be berried) Class 115. Rhododendron (Azalea) Class 116. Any other shrub not listed above flowering, berried, fruited or coned (to be subdivided by variety) Section P. The Winkies Foliage Shrubs Eligible for the Arboreal Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Cut branch must not exceed 30 in length from tip to cut end. To be subdivided by variety/cultivar. Each entry must have several nodes and a complete tip. Due to the South Carolina Invasive Plant Listing, Nandina and Ligustrum are not allowed in this Flower Show. Class 117. Aucuba Class 118. Euonymus a. green b. variegated Class 119. xfatshedera lizei (the hybrid Fatshedera lizei Tree Ivy) Class 120. Ilex (Holly) a. green b. variegated 25

26 Class 121. Juniperus Class 122. Osmanthus (Tea Olive) Class 123. Pittosporum tobira a. green b. variegated Class 124. Shrubs not listed above, grown primarily for foliage (to be subdivided by variety) Section Q. The Haunted Forest Trees Eligible for the Arboreal Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Cut branch length must be between 25 and 30 from tip to cut end. To be subdivided as (a) foliage, (b) flowering, (c) fruited (coned or berried) and by variety. Each entry must have several nodes and a complete tip. Class 125. Cassia floribunda Class 126. Cedrus (Cedar) Class 127. Cryptomeria japonica Class 128. xcuprocyparis leylandii (Leyland cypress) Class 129. Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat) Class 130. Eucalyptus Class 131. Magnolia Class 132. Pinus (Pine) Class 133. Podocarpus macrophyllus (Southern Yew) Class 134. Any other tree not listed above. (To be subdivided as: (a) foliage (b) flowering (c) fruited (coned or berried) and by variety Section R. The Cornfield Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables Eligible for The Cornfield Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Homegrown produce (See Handbook ) NOTE: ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE EXHIBITED AT THEIR PEAK OF USEFULNESS. Gently clean all produce. No waxing or oiling permitted. Leave natural bloom on fruit. Leave stems as specified. To be staged on 9 plates or cups furnished by the Show Committee. Final trimming and placement for display will be directed by the Classification Committee. Mushrooms are not judged in this flower show. Banana flowers are exhibited in Section I, Class 64, Any Other Blooming Perennial. Class 135. Fruits a. Citrus all with small stem, cut close and level with the surface of the rind 1. Citrus aurantium sour orange 3 on a plate 2. Citrus aurantiifolia key lime 3 on a plate 26

27 3. Citrus x latifolia Persian lime 3 on a plate 4. Citrus x limon lemon 3 on a plate 5. Citrus x meyer Meyer lemon 1 on a plate 6. Citrus x paradisi grapefruit 1 on a plate 7. Citrus reticulata mandarin orange/tangerine 3 on a plate 8. Citrus x sinensis orange/sweet orange 3 on a plate 9. Any other citrus not listed above (to be subdivided) b. Grapes 1. Vitis rotundifolia muscadine minimum of 8 individual grapes on a plate 2. Vitis rotundifolia Michx. (scuppernong, a muscadine cultivar) minimum of 8 individual grapes on a plate 3. Any other grape not listed above, a minimum of 1 cluster (to be subdivided) c. Tomato (give cultivar if known) 1. Solanum lycopersicum - slicing 1 on a plate 2. Solanum lycopersicum - cherry type 6 on a plate 3. Solanum lycopersicum - Roma type 3 on a plate d. Any other type of fruit not listed above, to be entered with stem attached, with number necessary to be displayed on a plate attractively. Class 136. Nuts, same variety minimum of 8 on a plate, in shells Class 137. Vegetables a. Abelmoschus esculentus okra 5 on a plate, stem attached b. Allium cepa mature onion 3 on a plate, outside skin intact, top trimmed to 1, roots trimmed to ¼. c. Allium fistulosum green onion 6 on a plate, tops cut to 8, roots trimmed to ¼ d. Capsicum annuum pepper on a plate, stem cut to ½ 1. C. annuum hot 6 on a plate 2. C. annuum sweet 3 on a plate e. Citrullus lanatus watermelon 1 on a plate, stem removed f. Cucumis melo cantaloupe 1 on a plate, stem removed g. Cucurbita pepo 1. Cucurbita pepo gourd 1 on a plate 2. Cucurbita pepo pumpkin 1 on a plate 3. Cucurbita pepo squash small 3 on a plate; medium or large 1 on a plate h. Ipomoea batatas sweet potato 2 on a plate, remove hair roots, do not trim ends i. Lactuca sativa lettuce 1 bunch loose leaf, roots attached, in cup with 1 water j. Phaseolus vulgaris green bean 8 on a plate, with stem attached k. Raphanus sativus radish 5 on a plate, roots and leaves attached l. Solanum melongena eggplant 3 on a plate, 1/2 stem attached m. Any other type of vegetable not listed above, to be entered with roots and stem attached, with number necessary to be displayed on a plate attractively. Roots and stems to be removed by the Classification Committee if necessary. 27

28 Section S. Back to Kansas Collections of Cut Blooming Specimens Eligible for the Collector s Showcase Award Collections: A group of five or more specimens of similar characteristics, all cut fresh plant material. (Example 5 cut roses of different cultivars) Collection space is 22 square (22 x22 ). The five specimens will be displayed on a 22 square of dark gray poster board furnished by the show committee. No fabric or other underlay permitted. Cut specimens not to exceed 18. Specimens will be staged in individual clear glass containers furnished by the exhibitor. (Show committee does have clear glass bottles available if necessary.) Exhibitor must check in with either the Horticulture Chairperson or Horticulture Classification Chairperson before leaving area. Class 138. A collection of five or more cut blooming annuals Class 139. A collection of five or more cut blooming perennials Class 140. A collection of five or more other cut blooming specimens Section T. Stuffed With Straw Collections of Citrus, Fruit or Vegetable Specimens Eligible for the Collectors Showcase Award Collections: A group of five or more specimens of similar characteristics, all cut fresh plant material. (Example 5 tomatoes of different cultivars) Collection space is 22 square (22 x22 ). The five specimens will be displayed on a 22 square of dark gray poster board furnished by the show committee. No fabric or other underlay permitted. Exhibitor must check with either the Horticulture Chairperson or the Horticulture Classification Chairperson before leaving area. Class 141. A collection of five or more citrus Class 142. A collection of five or more fruits Class 143. A collection of five or more vegetables Section U. Ruby Slippers Blooming Cut Pink Specimens Eligible for The Ruby Slippers Award Cut specimens not to exceed 30 in length. Class 144. Cut pink perennial blooms Class 145. Cut pink annual blooms Class 146. Cut pink shrub blooms (Rosa, Hibiscus, etc.) 28