The Gloucester Daffodil Show

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1 The Gloucester Daffodil Show A Signature Event of the 2018 Gloucester Daffodil Festival Sanctioned by the American Daffodil Society Paint T Y he own ellow T Saturday, March 24, 2018 Sunday, March 25, :00-5:00 p.m. 12:00-5:00 p.m. Botetourt Elementary School 6361 Main Street Gloucester, Virginia Free Admission DONATIONS WELCOMED

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Schedule of Events... 1 General Rules... 1 Rules for Horticulture... 2 ADS Point Scale for Judging Cut Specimens... 3 Daffodil Classifications... 4 Horticulture... 5 Photography Artistic Design Awards Committee and Donors Petie Matheson Dedication WELCOME The Gloucester Daffodil Show is a respected feature of the 32nd Annual Gloucester Daffodil Festival, a celebration of our beautiful harbinger of spring and a Gloucester County tradition. The Daffodil Festival Committee invites you to enjoy this unique, family-friendly, two-day event. This year s theme, Paint the Town Yellow, portrays the excitement that abounds as daffodil blooms begin to color the landscape throughout Gloucester. Festival weekend begins on Saturday with the colorful parade, an incredible celebration of daffodils. Tours are available to the internationally known daffodil fields at Brent and Becky s Bulbs. Activities abound for the entire family. There are rides and games for children. You can take part in a gardening seminar, shop more than 175 crafters and juried artisans, enjoy live entertainment, or have a tasty treat and get your face painted. There s even a free photo booth. For more Daffodil Festival information, times and a full schedule of events, please visit the website at

3 2018 GLOUCESTER DAFFODIL SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, March 23 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Entries Accepted Saturday, March 24 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 25 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Entries Accepted Show Opens Awards Ceremony Show Closes Show Open GENERAL RULES Exhibitors must register and receive an exhibitor number before entering the show. No entries will be accepted after 10:00 a.m. Saturday. be off the floor at that time. We encourage exhibitors needing help to bring their entries on Friday. Assistance with entry cards for all classes will be available. For help identifying your daffodil bloom, please consult Each entry must have an American Daffodil Society (ADS) entry card Exhibitors must with both sections completed with name, address and exhibitor number. The cards will be provided and must be completed, folded, closed and attached to the exhibit. Any information on an entry tag, including the exhibitor number, which could compromise the anonymity of the exhibitor, must be concealed during the judging. Gloucester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism will not be responsible for any lost or damaged property. All entries must remain in place until the show closes at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 25. Entries, awards and ribbons may be picked up between 5:00 and 5:15 p.m. Any unclaimed ribbons will be mailed.

4 RULES FOR HORTICULTURE 1. Horticulture classes are open to all daffodil growers unless specified otherwise. 2. All standard blooms in the horticulture section must have been grown in the open by the exhibitor. Miniatures may have been grown in protected areas. 3. Exhibits, not named or named incorrectly, will not be judged. Correct classification and labeling shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor. Blooms of seedlings may be exhibited in all classes for named cultivars. All seedlings must be identified by a number designation assigned by the originator. If the exhibitor is not the originator, the name of the originator must be included as part of the identification. 4. All collections of five or more stems must be exhibited with each cultivar or species in a separate container labeled with the name, color code and division. Containers for all classes will be furnished. 5. Miniature Daffodils (Section F) may be shown only in classes for miniatures. A miniature daffodil is any cultivar on the current ADS Approved List of Miniatures, except as noted in the Historic Section. Also, any named, numbered, or species daffodil which appears graceful, with all its parts proportionately small, may be exhibited in Miniatures classes and is eligible for all ADS awards, except that only numbered seedlings shown by the originator are eligible for the ADS Miniature Rose Ribbon. The judges may decline to judge any exhibit containing an unapproved miniature that they consider too large for these classes. 6. Historic Daffodils (Section H) is open to all cultivars, but not species, registered or introduced before All cultivars must be labeled with name, division number, color code and a year of registration or introduction as listed in the ADS Daffodils to Show and Grow, or DaffSeek Data Bank. Note: Miniature daffodils registered prior to 1940, but removed from the ADS Approved Miniature List over time, shall be eligible for entry in the Historic Section for Miniatures - and only in the Historic Section. These delisted cultivars include W. P. Milner, Rip van Winkle, Coleen Bawn, Agnes Harvey, Rockery Beauty, Pencrebar and Cobweb. They are eligible for all Historic Awards. Winners of the Historic single stem, three stem and collection of five are eligible for consideration for the Gold, Mini-Gold, White, and Purple Ribbons, in which case they are to be judged on the Cultivar scale. 7. The Youth Division (Section K) is limited to exhibitors 18 years and under. The show committee encourages exhibitors in this section to have directly participated in the growing and the exhibiting process. 8. All specimens are to be shown without daffodil foliage. Wedging material will be provided. 9. Exhibitors are allowed up to three entries in single stem classes, vases of three, Small Growers, Historic, Intermediate, Classic, Miniature and Youth sections provided that each is a different cultivar or species. 2

5 RULES FOR HORTICULTURE (cont d) 10. The show committee reserves the right to subdivide classes by cultivar or color code, if a sufficient number of worthy exhibits is left in the class. Species may be subdivided by their botanical section. 11. Colored, as used in this schedule, means any color other than white. 12. A reverse bicolor has a predominately yellow perianth and predominantly white cup. Predominantly means at least two adjacent zones must be the designated color. 13. Judges may not judge any class in which they have an entry. 14. Only one FIRST, one SECOND and one THIRD award will be given in each class. HONORABLE MENTION may also be given, but only if the higher awards are given. Any and all awards may be withheld by judges, if in their opinion, the exhibit is not worthy. If a blue ribbon is given in a class eligible for an ADS award, the ADS award may not be withheld. 15. Correct classification and labeling shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor. Name, division and color code are required. ADS authoritative publications for this will be available at the show. No label may be changed, specimen altered, added, removed or substituted after the judging has begun. The decisions of the judges shall be final. If an error has been discovered in an exhibit after the completion of the judging, any award placed thereon (ADS) shall be forfeited by the exhibitor. If an error is discovered before judging is completed, the class must be judged again. 16. You are encouraged to pre-register for horticulture by contacting Peggy Bowditch at (804) or peggyb72@gmail.com. ADS Point Scale for Judging Cut Specimens For miniature daffodils the judges will substitute Form and Grace for Form. In exhibits of three stems, the judges may deduct up to 5 points for lack of uniformity. 3

6 DAFFODIL CLASSIFICATIONS Division 1 TRUMPET One flower to a stem, trumpet as long or longer than perianth segments. Division 2 LARGE-CUPPED One flower to a stem, cup more than one-third, but less than the length of the perianth segments. Division 3 SMALL-CUPPED One flower to a stem, cup not more than one-third the length of the perianth segments. Division 4 DOUBLE Usually one flower to a stem, with doubling of the perianth segments or the corona, or both. Division 5 TRIANDRUS Characteristics of Narcissus Triandrus clearly evident. Usually two or more drooping flowers to a stem, perianth often reflexed. Division 6 CYCLAMINEUS Characteristics of Narcissus Cyclamineus clearly evident. One flower to a stem, perianth reflexed and corona straight and narrow. Flower usually at an acute angle to the stem on a short neck. Division 7 JONQUILLA AND APODANTHUS Characteristics of Narcissus Jonquilla group clearly evident. Usually one to three fragrant flowers to a stem, perianth segments spreading, not reflexed. Division 8 TAZETTA Characteristics of the Narcissus Tazetta group clearly evident. Usually three or more, fragrant, very short-cupped flowers to a stout stem, perianth segments spreading, not reflexed. Division 9 POETICUS Characteristics of the Narcissus Poeticus group clearly evident. Usually one fragrant flower to a stem, pure white perianth, small flat cup edged with red. Division 10 BULBOCODIUM Characteristics of Section Bulbocodium clearly evident. Usually one flower to a stem, perianth segments insignificant compared with the dominant corona, anthers dorsifixed (i.e. attached more or less centrally to the filament), filament and style usually curved. Division 11 SPLIT CORONA Usually one flower to a stem, corona split (not lobed) for at least one-third and usually half of its length. Division 12 MISCELLANEOUS All hybrid daffodils not falling into any of the foregoing divisions. Division 13 SPECIES WILD VARIANTS AND WILD HYBRIDS Any species, one bloom per stem. Any species more than one or more blooms to a stem. 4

7 HORTICULTURE The Royal Horticulture Society System of Classification is the authority for color coding. Daffodils to Grow and Show, as amended each year in the December Daffodil Journal, supplemented by the ADS data book and DaffSeek are tools for classification by the exhibitor. Exhibitors may enter up to three entries in Sections A and B if each is a different cultivar or species. SECTION A - SINGLE STEM - Standard daffodil shown in a block with a single large test tube. SECTION B - THREE STEMS - One standard cultivar or species daffodil shown in a clear vase. SECTION C - FIVE DIFFERENT VARIETIES - One stem each, individually labeled and shown in a block of five large test tubes. 5

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9 SECTION D - SMALL GROWERS - A small grower is one who grows 50 or fewer cultivars or species. Exhibitors may enter up to three in each class if each is a different cultivar. Many of us grew up calling any yellow daffodil a jonquil, most often incorrectly. As a rule, but not always, jonquil species and hybrids are characterized by several yellow flowers, strong fragrance and rounded foliage. Jonquils are confined to Division 7 and the term jonquil should be applied only to Division 7 cultivars or species in Division 13 known to belong to the jonquil group. 7

10 SECTION E - STANDARD DAFFODIL COLLECTIONS - Multiple different cultivars, one stem each, shown in a block of five large test tubes each unless otherwise specified. Each stem is to be labeled with name, division and color code. Entries in classes are eligible for the ADS Purple Ribbon. Advanced registration for classes 162, 163, 164 and 165 is appreciated. Narcissus is the Latin, or botanical, name for all daffodils. Daffodil is the common name for all members of genus Narcissus, and its use is recommended by the ADS at all times except in scientific writings. 8

11 SECTION F - MINIATURE DAFFODILS - Exhibit in small wooden blocks with small test tubes. SECTION G - MINIATURE DAFFODIL COLLECTIONS - Multiple different miniature cultivars and/or species one stem each, shown in a block of five small test tubes unless otherwise specified. Each stem is to be labeled with name, division and color code. SECTION H - HISTORIC DAFFODILS (Pre-1940) - This section is open to all cultivars (no species), any division, introduced or in gardens before All labels must show name, division, color code and registration or introduction date. 9

12 SECTION I - CLASSIC STANDARD DAFFODILS - A classic daffodil registered between 1940 and 1969 inclusive. The date of the registration MUST appear on the entry card. Each single stem in this section is eligible for the ADS Best Classic Ribbon. Additionally, the ADS Classic Single Stem Ribbon is given for the best cultivar from classes SECTION J - INTERMEDIATE DAFFODILS - An intermediate daffodil is a standard daffodil in divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 11 having a single floret whose diameter is typically 50 mm through 80 mm. Intermediate daffodils may be entered in classes for standard daffodils. Each stem is eligible for the ADS Intermediate Ribbon. SECTION K - YOUTH DIVISION (Open to Exhibitors 18 yrs and under) Youth exhibitors are not restricted to this section. Classes 209 through 215 are exhibited in a block with a single large test tube. 10

13 PHOTOGRAPHY RULES 1. Please read General Rules for exhibitors (page 1). 2. All amateurs, professionals and youth are eligible to enter all classes, except only youth 18 years and under may enter the Class P6. 3. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and must contain images of one or more daffodils as required by the class. 4. All photographs must have been taken within twelve months of the show. 5. Exhibitors may not enter more than two photographs in each class. Photographs may not have won a blue ribbon in a previous American Daffodil Society sanctioned show. 6. The photograph must be 8 x 10. The photograph must be mounted on 8 x 10 stiff card stock or foam board with no border showing. No matting or framing is allowed. 7. Only one FIRST, one SECOND and one THIRD award will be given in each class. HONORABLE MENTION may be given, but only if the higher awards are given. 8. The American Daffodil Society Wells Knierim Ribbon will be awarded to the best photograph in the Photography Section. The American Daffodil Society Youth Photography Ribbon will be awarded to the best photograph in Class P6. 9. Rights to use the images for potential promotional purposes are granted to Gloucester County. 10.For more information on the photography and to pre-register, please contact Linda Tjossem at latjossem@yahoo.com. PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES Daffodils are probably the easiest and most dependable of all the families of flowers and ideal for a beginner in gardening in most regions of the United States. 11

14 ARTISTIC DESIGN ARTISTIC DESIGN RULES 1. The Schedule is known as The Law of the Show. 2. One person must execute each entry with the exception of ART An exhibitor may enter as many classes as desired, but is restricted to one entry per class. 4. Designs will be judged according to the GCV Flower Shows Handbook found at under flower shows. 5. Daffodils must predominate in all designs. 6. Plants on the endangered species list may be used only if grown in exhibitor s garden and noted on plant material card. 7. The use of commercially grown flowers is discouraged. Seasonal flowers are preferred. 8. Designs must include some fresh plant material. All exhibitors must ensure the freshness of their arrangements for the duration of the show. 9. Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit are not permitted. 10. Treating fresh plant material by application of substances such as paints, dyes, etc. is not permitted. Plants may be clipped, stripped, bent, or otherwise manipulated. 11. Living creatures are not permitted. 12.The following are permitted - A. Accessories B. Base C. Contrived flowers and/or forms made of fresh, dried or treated plant material D. Cut fruit or vegetables sealed in some manner to discourage insects E. Objects that add interest when tastefully used, e.g.: nests, feathers, coral, sponges, sea fans, starfish, antlers, etc. F. Drapery G. Cards of intent (3x5 inches). ARTISTIC PROCEDURES 1. All artistic entries must be pre-registered with the show s Artistic Chairman, Kate Zullo (zphyr94@aol.com) or by March 15, Check in at the registration desk upon arrival at the show. 3. Exhibitor entry cards will be filled out completely, both top and bottom portions, by the Artistic Chairman. The completed card will be given out to the registrant when they come to the desk. 4. The exhibitor must check the name and address on both portions. 5. Upon completion of design, complete a 3 x5 card listing floral material, noting G for garden grown or F for florist. 12

15 ARTISTIC PROCEDURES (cont d) 6. Notify a member of the Passing Committee when an exhibit is ready to be passed. The Passing Committee may disqualify arrangements that do not meet the Schedule requirements in consultation with the Flower Show Chairman and/or the Judges Chairman. 7. The Passer will check exhibitor entry card for accuracy and completion. 8. The Passer will determine that the arrangement complies with the Schedule and that the above-mentioned cards are in place before passing. 9. The exhibitor will remain in the exhibit area until the exhibit is passed. 10. Except for watering and/or necessary maintenance, the exhibitor may not touch the exhibit after it is passed. 11. Exhibitors are urged to show caution when placing their arrangements. As a courtesy to other exhibitors, they must stay a safe distance from neighboring arrangements. ARTISTIC SCHEDULE and Paint T hetowny ellow : urtain R aise The Y ellow C ART-1 The Bridge on the River Kwai Create a STRETCH design depicting the tension involved in building the bridge. Displayed on a 40-inch tall table against a black background. Arrangement space is 30 inches wide, 18 inches deep and 36 inches tall. ART-2 Gone With the Wind Create a traditional MASS arrangement for the sideboard in the foyer at Tara. Displayed on a 15-inch square pedestal, 41 inches tall, placed in front of a black screen. No part of the arrangement may extend horizontally more than 4½ inches on left or right of the pedestal, regardless of the position it is placed on the pedestal. 13

16 ART-3 Mary Poppins ART-6 On Golden Pond ARTISTIC SCHEDULE (cont d) Create a MINIATURE design illustrating the adventures of this unusual nanny. Displayed in a white shadow box, 8 inches tall, 6 inches deep ART-4 The African Queen Create a CONSTRUCTION design depicting this dependable boat that Bogart and Hepburn traveled in during WWI. Displayed on a 40-inch tall table against a black background. Arrangement space is 30 inches wide, 18 inches deep and 36 inches tall. ART-5 Hidden Figures Create a PARALLEL arrangement illustrating the incredible mathematical abilities of three women at NASA in the 1960s. Displayed on a 40-inch tall table against a black background. Arrangement space is 30 inches wide, 18 inches deep and 36 inches tall. Create a MORIBANA (in the oriental manner) arrangement depicting the peacefulness of this New Hampshire lake. Displayed on a 40-inch tall table against a black background. Arrangement space is 30 inches wide, 18 inches deep and 36 inches tall. ART-7 The Wizard of Oz Create an INTERPRETIVE arrangement illustrating Dorothy and her friends (and foes!) travels in the magical Land of Oz. Displayed on a cocktail table 42 inches tall, 30 inches across. To be viewed from all sides. This arrangement may be created by two or more people. ART-8 A Golden Touch With a lifetime of experience, these arrangements were designed and created by the residents of our local senior homes, including: Daffodil Gardens, Daybreak, Gloucester House, Gloucester Active Lifestyle Center, Heron Cove, Sanders Assisted Living, and Walter Reed Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center. For questions regarding the Artistic Schedule, call Kate Zullo at or zphyr94@aol.com. People s Choice - an award chosen by show visitors of their favorite Artistic Design arrangement. 14

17 AMERICAN DAFFODIL SOCIETY and GLOUCESTER DAFFODIL SHOW HORTICULTURE AWARDS ADS GOLD RIBBON for best standard cultivar or species. Brent and Becky Heath Award* donated by Patty Rosenberg. ADS MINIATURE GOLD RIBBON for best miniature daffodil or species. Gloucester Daffodil Show Committee Award donated by Dianne Spence. ADS SILVER RIBBON for the most blue ribbons in horticulture. John and Petie Matheson Award donated by the Gloucester Daffodil Show Committee. ADS ROSE RIBBON for the best standard seedling exhibited by its originator. ADS MINIATURE ROSE RIBBON for the best miniature seedling exhibited by its originator. ADS WHITE RIBBON for best vase of three stems of one standard cultivar or species. Edward Ould III Award donated by Betty Barr Ould. ADS MINIATURE WHITE RIBBON for the best vase of three stems of miniature cultivar or species. Botetourt Elementary School Award donated by Georgette Hurley. ADS PURPLE RIBBON for the best collection of five standard cultivars or species. John Bowditch Award ADS LAVENDER RIBBON for the best collection of five miniature cultivars or species. Mary Price Conner Award donated by Maryann Hogge. ADS RED-WHITE-BLUE AWARD for the best collection of five different standard daffodils of American breeding. Darlene Cumberland Award ADS MINIATURE RED-WHITE-BLUE AWARD for the best collection of five different miniature cultivars of American breeding. ADS MAROON RIBBON for the best collection of five standard reverse bi-color daffodils. ADS ELISE HAVENS AWARD for the best collection of twelve different standard daffodils, one stem each from at least three RHS divisions 5 through 10. ADS MARIE BOZIEVICH RIBBON for the best collection of twelve different standard daffodils, one stem each from at least four RHS divisions. ADS ROBERTA C. WATROUS SILVER MEDAL OR RIBBON for a collection of twelve different miniature cultivars and/or species from at least three RHS divisions. Open only to ADS members. ADS THROCKMORTON RIBBON for the best collection of fifteen standard cultivars of fifteen different RHS classifications of division and color codes. 15

18 AMERICAN DAFFODIL SOCIETY and GLOUCESTER DAFFODIL SHOW HORTICULTURE AWARDS (cont d) ADS CAREY E. QUINN SILVER MEDAL OR RIBBON for the best collection of twenty-four standard cultivars or species representing at least five RHS divisions. Open only to ADS members. ADS SMALL GROWERS RIBBON for the best bloom in the Small Growers Section. Ruth Ellen Edwards Hurley Award* donated by Rachel, Sarah Grace and Trip Hurley. ADS HISTORIC RIBBON for the best pre-1940 cultivar in Section H. Elizabeth Clopton Brown Award donated by Peggy Bowditch. ADS HISTORIC VASE OF THREE RIBBON for the best pre-1940 cultivars. ADS HISTORIC COLLECTION OF FIVE RIBBON for the best collection of pre-1940 cultivars. ADS CLASSIC RIBBON for the best standard cultivar in the Classic Section. Classic Award donated by Nancy Fuchs. ADS CLASSIC SINGLE STEM RIBBON for the best cultivar from a class of single stems of standard cultivars in the Classic Section. ADS CLASSIC VASE OF THREE RIBBON for the best vase of three in the Classic Section. ADS CLASSIC COLLECTION OF FIVE RIBBON for the best collection in the Classic Section. ADS INTERMEDIATE RIBBON for the best cultivar in the Intermediate, Youth, and Small Growers Sections, and Standard Collection. ADS INTERMEDIATE VASE OF THREE RIBBON for the best set of three in the Intermediate Section. ADS INTERMEDIATE COLLECTION OF FIVE RIBBON for the best collection in the Intermediate Section. ADS YOUTH RIBBON for the best daffodil in Youth Section. Leland Coffey Bowditch Award donated by Peggy Bowditch. ADS YOUTH VASE OF THREE RIBBON for the best set of three in the Youth Section. York River Garden Club Award. ADS YOUTH COLLECTION OF FIVE RIBBON for the best collection in the Youth Section. Ruth Dalton Award donated by Nancy Dwoyer. Hometown Collection Award honoring Brent and Becky Heath donated by Gloucester Daffodil Show Committee. Petie Matheson Award for the most blue ribbons won by a Gloucester resident donated by John L. Whitehead and Mary Scott Whitehead Baker. 16

19 ARTISTIC DESIGN AWARDS ANN H. TUNNER AWARD for the Best in Show arrangement donated by Suzanne Hudson. JANET HOST AWARD* for the most creative arrangement donated by Sandy Pait. KITTY MARTIN AWARD for the best novice arrangement donated by Amelita Thomas. JEAN MADDY ONEY AWARD for the best arrangement in Art-1 donated by Kristen Pritchard. RACHEL ABBOTT AWARD for the best arrangement in Art-2 donated by Linda Tjossem. PEGGY AND H. B. ROBINS AWARD for the best arrangement in Art-3 donated by Kate Zullo. WALTER REED GARDEN CLUB AWARD for the best arrangement in Art-4 donated by Sandy Pait. JOANNE BARTLETT AWARD for the best arrangement in Art-5 donated by Peggy Robins. AOYAMA FLOWER MART AWARD for the best arrangement in Art-6 donated by Kate Cole. RACHEL EDWARDS AWARD for the best arrangement in Art-7 donated by Linda Tjossem. THE HONORABLE HARVEY MORGAN PEOPLE S CHOICE AWARD *denotes perpetual trophy PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS ADS WELLS KNIERIM RIBBON for the best photograph in the Photography Section. Best Photograph Award donated by Linda Tjossem. ADS YOUTH PHOTOGRAPH RIBBON for the best photograph in Class P6. Best Youth Photograph Award donated by Carol Steele. MAIN STREET AWARDS Main Street residents and businesses were invited to showcase daffodils by planting their yard or places of businesses with the famous harbingers of spring. AWARD for the best in-ground planting at a residence. AWARD for best container planting at a residence. AWARD for most creative design featuring daffodils at a residence. AWARD for the best in-ground planting at a business. AWARD for the best container planting at a business. AWARD for the most creative design featuring daffodils at a business. 17

20 We anticipate another successful show thanks to a hardworking committee, generous sponsors and award donors. A talented force of energetic volunteers makes the show run smoothly and makes it enjoyable for everyone. SPONSORS KING ALFRED Brent and Becky s Bulbs, Gloucester County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, and Park Partners. BRAVOURE Steve Bland, Peggy Bowditch, Harry and Jean Corr, Matt and Maryann Hogge, Georgette Hurley, Sandy Pait, Kristen Pritchard, Eric and Patty Rosenberg, Dianne Spence, Amelita Thomas, Linda Tjossem, Walter Reed Garden Club, and Peter and Kate Zullo. AWARD DONORS Peggy Bowditch; Kate Cole; Daffodil Show Committee; Nancy Dwoyer; Nancy Fuchs; Maryann Hogge; Suzanne Hudson; Georgette Hurley; Rachel, Sarah Grace and Trip Hurley; Betty Barr Ould; Sandy Pait; Kristen Pritchard; Peggy Robins; Patty Rosenberg; Dianne Spence; Carol Steele; Amelita Thomas; Linda Tjossem; The York River Garden Club; and Kate Zullo GLOUCESTER DAFFODIL SHOW COMMITTEE Steve Bland, Peggy Bowditch, Pat Conner, Nancy Dwoyer, Nancy Fuchs, Maryann Hogge, Becky Horsley, Georgette Hurley, Roy Kidd, Katie Legg, Patti McGrath, Betty Barr Ould, Sandy Pait, Kristen Pritchard, Peggy Robins, Elaine Rountree, Diane Spence, Carol Steele, Linda Tjossem, Amelita Thomas, and Kate Zullo. 18

21 Honoring Petie Matheson The Gloucester Daffodil Show Committee dedicates their 2018 show to Ruth ( Petie ) Whitehead Matheson. This show would not exist had not John and Petie joined other like-minded individuals to continue a sixty-plus year tradition of a Gloucester Daffodil Show. Petie was born in 1950 to John Lewis Whitehead and Mary Shelton of Radford. She attended Hannah Moore Acedemy, Sullins College and St. Andrews College. Shortly after their marriage, she and John moved to Rabbit Hill in Gloucester in Petie was introduced to growing and showing daffodils by Mrs. Reginald F. C. Vance. She learned quickly and started showing successfully in Virginia and beyond. Petie became a certified judge in She followed other Gloucester mentors in orchestrating the horticulture division of our annual daffodil show for many years. She also served as daffodil chairman of The Garden Club of Virginia. Her experiences and knowledge guided us. Petie was endowed with poise, grace and honesty; she was warm and friendly to everyone. Petie encouraged others to show daffodils. Often she failed to get her beautiful cultivars entered, because she was helping others with their entries. She loved her daffodils. A great treat was to join her as she selected blooms for a show. She could tell you if someone had given her the bulb, how well it grew and multiplied, and the details that made it a good bloom for the show and its past success on the show bench. Petie was encouraged and helped tremendously by her husband. They were a great team. Our show benefitted from John s eye for staging, something he had done in several venues. He was a problem solver. He and Petie contributed whatever was needed for the show s success. Our committee, our lives, the daffodil community, and Gloucester are diminished by their deaths. We will honor Petie with the continuation of this show. We will make the show inclusive and encourage growing and showing daffodils. We will also endeavor to reflect her kindness and spirit of hospitality. 19

22 Glossary of Terms ADS - American Daffodil Society Color Code - The letters relating to the color found in the perianth and corona. Corona - Cup or trumpet, the center portion of the flower varying in shape and size. Cultivar - A daffodil raised from a cross of two other daffodils. Miniature - The same as a standard, only with smaller blooms, usually less than 50 mm (approximately 2 inches) in diameter. Novice - One who has never won a blue ribbon in an ADS flower show. Perianth - The circle or wheel of petals and sepals surrounding the central corona. Standard - Any daffodil with a diameter greater than 50 mm. Join the American Daffodil Society For further information, join online at Or contact: ADS Executive Director, Frank Nyikos 8374 E State Rd 45, Unionville, IN ads_exec_dir@daffodilusa.org ADS Websites: daffodilusa.org daffodilusastore.org daffseek.org daffnet.org dafflibrary.org dafftube.org

23 NOTES

24 Gloucester Daffodil Show 2018 P.O. Box 1626 Gloucester, VA The Gloucester Daffodil Festival and Daffodil Show are sponsored by the Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department.