What s New? An Introduction to the 2017 Handbook for Flower Shows. Copyright NGC May 2017; created by David Robson, NGC Handbook Revision Chairman

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1 What s New? An Introduction to the 2017 Handbook for Flower Shows

2 SIZE Fewer pages, larger font, more white spaces, space for notes Easier to Update (once every two years)

3 Misteaks! Misnames Mis-numbers Misspellings and mis-accents CHECK ONLINE

4 Chapter One NGC FLOWER SHOW Standard Flower Show, Small-Standard Flower Show, Specialty Flower Shows

5 5 Divisions Horticulture Design Education Youth/Sponsored Groups Botanical Arts HB pg. 1

6 Subdividing Horticulture Usually three (3) or more Botanically related, or Similar in form, color, size, description HB Pg. 3

7 Ribbons or Seals? Uniformity Non-discriminatory HB Pg. 5

8 90+ On ALL eligible 90+ non-blue ribbon winners. (Must be signed!) HB Pg. 6 EDUCATE PUBLIC

9 Specialty Flower Shows Horticulture Specialty Flower Show Design Specialty Flower Show HB Pg. 6

10 Horticulture Specialty Flower Show 10 classes minimum 40 exhibits minimum All Horticulture Top Exhibitor Awards Botanical Arts Horticulture/Photography HB Pg. 6-7

11 Design Specialty Flower Show 10 classes minimum 40 exhibits minimum All Design Top Exhibitor Awards Botanical Arts: Design, Artistic Crafts, Photography HB Pg. 7

12 Petite Flower Shows All Top Exhibitor Awards EXCEPT: Elfin (Horticulture) Petite (Design) HB Pg. 8

13 Chapter Two Committees (little to no change)

14 Chapter Three Schedule (more specific details on how to write )

15 Chapter Four Staging

16 STAGING Horticulture Weighted containers Vertical gardens MUST be staged vertically Exhibitor may provide staging for COLLECTIONS, but still subordinate Design Staging Panel Underlays dimensions HB Pg

17 Chapter Five Awards

18 Awards UNLIMITED Section Awards (provided requirements are met) Arboreal Award for cut OR container-grown. Designer s Choice schedule may specify style or type. HB Pg

19 Awards Botanical Arts Section Awards Botanical Arts Horticulture Award Botanical Arts Design Award Botanical Arts Artistic Crafts Award Botanical Arts Photography Award HB Pg

20 Awards Two (2) SECTION AWARDS must be present to give Division Award HB Pg. 40 Small-Standard Flower Show: Best-in- Show for Design

21 Flower Show Achievement Awards HB Pg. 48 January 1, 2018 UNLIMITED entries Standard, Small-Standard, Specialty Flower Shows

22 Flower Show Achievement Awards Non-competitive. (Except ) Changed requirements for Others

23 Flower Show Achievement Awards For more info, check online. HB Pg. 48

24 Chapter Six

25 Chapter Six HORTICULTURE Growing Information omitted Basic Botany Writing the Entry Card HB Pg. 53, 54, 57

26 Horticulture Container-grown include Arboreal HB Pg. 58 Cut single plant removed from parent plant HB Pg. 59

27 Horticulture Combination Plantings Realistic Accessories Troughs: 6 months Hanging Gardens (vertical gardens, living wreaths, Kokedama, hanging baskets, etc.) HB Pg. 59

28 Horticulture Collections: exhibitor may include staging but must not detract from specimens Displays: space allocated must be stated in the schedule. HB Pg. 60

29 Chapter Seven Design Elements and Principles of Design remain the same, but abbreviated

30 Design American Traditional Design HB Pg. 70 Creative Design Abstract Design a dominance of abstraction HB Pg. 72

31 Design Petite Design: 3-12 Standard Design >12 HB Pg. 73

32 Design Design Types Advanced Design Types

33 New Design Types Cascade Design Emphasis on downward rhythmic movement Minimum of components may extend upward HB Pg. 73

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40 New Design Types Featured Plant Material Design Emphasis on one plant species Other components are subordinate and may enhance the featured plant material The focus is on the chosen species HB Pg. 74

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47 New Design Types Grouped Mass Design Mass design of only plant material with radial placement Liked material grouped and placed next to each other HB Pg. 78

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52 New Design Types Low-Profile Design 3-D design incorporating 3 design techniques 4x s long or wide as it is tall Viewed and Judged from above HB Pg. 78

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56 New Design Types Challenge Class All identical components for all exhibitors. Not eligible for Designer s Choice HB Pg. 78

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58 Design Gone but not forgotten Design types. Still can be used, but not by name in a schedule Op Art Design Sculptural Design Stretch Design Synergistic Design Vibratile Design

59 Design Schedule: A Design. In the manner of.. An American Traditional Design A Creative Design Specific Design type HB Pg. 73

60 Design Traditional vs. Creative vs.

61 Open Ended Designs Cascade Design Featured Plant Material Design Floor Design Grouped Mass Design Low-Profile Design Mono-Botanic Design Parallel Design Still Life Design Vignette Design Exhibition Table

62 Table Designs Exhibition may/may not have completed design; Not meant to be functional HB Pg. 76

63 Table Designs Functional Table for one/tray HB Pg. 76

64 Design Plant material card (common name) Floral Design Techniques Objects of interest/laws HB Pg. 80 HB Pg HB Pg. 81

65 Chapter Eight Education Division (no change except separate Division)

66 Chapter Nine Youth and Sponsored Groups (no change except separate Division)

67 Chapter Ten Botanical Arts

68 Botanical Arts Horticulture Arboreal Dried and Preserved Specimens Landscapes Manipulated Plants

69 Botanical Arts Horticulture Arboreal Fall Color Winter Interest Naturally long/large HB Pg. 91

70 Botanical Arts Horticulture Dried and Preserved Specimens Glycerinized, skeletonized, gourds, cones, etc. No embellishment, but fixatives to prevent shattering permitted HB Pg. 92

71 Botanical Arts Horticulture Landscapes Gardens Container-Grown Miniature Gardens Fairy Gardens Dioramas HB Pg. 93

72 Botanical Arts Horticulture Manipulated Plants Topiary Espalier Grafted cacti HB Pg. 94

73 Botanical Arts Design Bonded Design Hanging Design Pot-et-fleur Topiary

74 Botanical Arts Design Bonded Design Collage - abstract Staged upright No limitations to depth Plaque naturalistic manner HB Pg. 93

75 Botanical Arts Design Hanging Design Vertical flat surface: wreaths, swags, garlands, etc. Suspended: mobiles HB Pg. 93

76 Botanical Arts Design Pot-et-fleur Topiary Contrived tree form HB Pg. 94

77 Botanical Arts Design EXPLORATION No restrictions on what can be done to Plant Material, but other NGC rules still must be followed requiring permitted/not permitted No restrictions except for space allocated Not eligible for exhibiting credit HB Pg. 94

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79 Botanical Arts Artistic Crafts Jewelry Wearable apparel Decorations Trees Others HB Pg

80 Botanical Arts Photography Schedule driven Photos must be displayed vertically (upright) Judged by panel of three One NGC Judge, two recognized photography experts Three recognized photography experts HB Pg

81 Chapter Eleven Judging Procedures What Judges Look For

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83 Judging Ethics Judging is a responsibility, not a right Judges NEVER judge a section where they have an exhibit IDEALLY, judges shouldn t judge if they are exhibiting HB Pg. 97

84 What Judges Look For Aid exhibitors Aids judges HB Pg. 97

85 Chapter Twelve Judges

86 JUDGES Accredited Judge Judge five (5) shows (or four shows and one alternative judging credit); must judge 3 hort & 3 design classes, or 6 specialty show classes Earn one (1) ribbon in Horticulture and one (1) ribbon in Design Three additional exhibiting credits (Botanical Arts included); exhibits need to be point scored Pass symposium refreshers with a 75; one per year; three refreshers needed

87 JUDGES Accredited Life Judge Judge one (1) show; must judge 3 hort & 3 design classes, or 6 specialty show classes Earn one (1) ribbon in Horticulture and one (1) ribbon in Design for each year between refreshers Pass symposium refreshers with a 75. Two (2) refreshers needed; must be at least four (4) months between refreshers, but no more than 3 years.

88 JUDGES Accredited Master Judge Judge one (1) show; must judge 3 hort & 3 design classes, or 6 specialty show classes; may also serve on School or Symposium Master Panel with sheet graded Earn one (1) ribbon in Horticulture and one (1) ribbon in Design Attended a symposium at least once every three (3) years.

89 Judge s Responsibilities Share judging opportunities Strong State Judges Credentials Chair/Judges Councils Judges Council Shows 3 years!

90 Chapter Thirteen School Curriculum

91 School Curriculum Course I must be taken first HB Pg. 113, 124 Flower Show Procedure: Emphasis building on schedule writing Horticulture: Combination Plantings, Collections and Displays moved to Symposium level

92 School Curriculum Design Course II (tables) HB Pg. 125 Course III (Creative Design Types) HB Pg. 126 Course IV (Plastic Organization & Dynamic Balance using Advanced Design Types) HB Pg. 127

93 School Curriculum Courses may be taken four (4) months apart.

94 School Curriculum GREEN MANUAL - ONLINE Flower Show School Checklist Handbook Checklist Schedule Checklist Symposium Checklist Credentials Chairman

95 School Curriculum All forms are online, PDF fillable, and can be ed to appropriate persons. No Registration Fees for Schools/Symposiums

96 Chapter Fourteen Scales of Points

97 Scales of Points Horticulture: Cut or Container-Grown (All specimens combined), Combination Plantings, Displays Design Both Horticulture and Design Scales of Points HAVE changed. STUDY. HB Pg

98 Scales of Points Education Botanical Arts Artistic Crafts Botanical Arts Photography Flower Show Evaluation (3) Small-Standard, Standard, Horticulture Specialty, Design Specialty HB Pg

99 Chapter Fifteen Glossary - Combined

100 HB Revision Committee Claudia Chopp Barbara May David Robson James Schmidt Tony Todesco June Wood Sylvia Wray Dorthy (Dot) Yard And thanks to Michelle Smith, NGC Exec Director and her staff.

101 SINCERE THANKS Linda Nelson Bentsen NGC President ( ) Sandy Robinson NGC President ( )