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11 Entry Form Entry Free: $65.00 Through September 21, 2016 $75.00 Day of Pageant (Deadline One Hour Before Age Div.) Optional: Miss Photogenic Each Division: $10.00 You Must Bring Photo (B&W or Color) 8x10 or less Mail entry form with beauty/photogenic entry fees to: Gene Phillips, 3078 Old Cabin Lane, Smyrna, GA Make check payable to: Miss Cobb county Pageant For additional information call: Gene Phillips: Steve Duncan: Alice Suber: DIVISION: BEAUTY PHOTOGENIC NUMBER: Name: Age: Date of Birth: (as of ) Parent s Name: Phone #: Address: Address: City: Zip: School: Grade: Sponsor: Activities/Hobbies: Please list exactly as you wish the emcee to read: DO NOT ATTACH ANY EXTRA SHEETS BEAUTY DIVISIONS AGES ATTIRE TIME OF PAGEANT Tiny Miss North GA State Fair 3-4 Short/Long Dress 6:00 p.m. Petite Miss North GA State Fair 5-6 Short/Long Dress 6:30 p.m. Little Miss North GA State Fair 7-9 Short/Long Dress 7:00 p.m. Pre-Teen Miss North GA State Fair Long Dress 7:30 p.m. Junior Miss North GA State Fair Long Dress 8:15 p.m. Teen Miss North GA State Fair Long Dress 8:45 p.m. Guidelines: Contestants in all Divisions must be single and never been married and reside in the state of Georgia. Judging will be based on Beauty, Poise and Personality on a scale of 1 through 10 Judges will be associated with the Miss America Pageant system Individual scores will NOT be made available, and the decision of the judges will be final. An optional rehearsal will be held on the covered main stage Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Ages 3-9 years: 6:30 p.m. Ages10-15 years: 7:15 p.m. Ages years: 8:00 p.m. Numbers for order of appearance will be drawn at this time. Instructions and stage directions will be given. Casual dress is recommended. Prior too each contest, there will be dressing facilities available in a mobile home. Due to limited space, contestants must arrive in a ready or nearready dress for stage entrance. Hair dryers or other electrical devices will not be allowed in the dressing area. A photographer will be available the day of the pageant to take pictures of the contestants. 11

12 ENTRY SCHEDULE Non-Perishable and Arts & Crafts Exhibits Saturday, September 17; 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, September 18; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Agriculture - Horticulture (See First Flower Show) Baked Goods Show Wednesday, September 21; 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. First Flower Show Wednesday, September 21; 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, September 22; 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Second Flower Show Tuesday, September 27; 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 28; 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CHECK OUT SCHEDULE All Non-Perishable and Arts & Crafts Exhibits Sunday, October 2; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday, October 3; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. No Exceptions. Baked Goods Show Thursday, September 22; 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. (all items not picked up will be taken to the MUST Ministries) Agriculture - Horticulture (See First Flower Show) First Flower Show Tuesday, September 27; 1:00-5:00 p.m. Second Flower Show Sunday, October 2; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (all items not picked up by specified time will be discarded) JUDGING SCHEDULE Non-Perishable and Arts & Crafts Adult Exhibits & Youth Exhibits Monday, September a.m. Baked Goods Show Thursday, September a.m. Flower Shows First Flower Show Thursday, September 22-12:30 p.m. Second Flower Show Wednesday, September 28-12:30 p.m. *See Flower Show Rules NOTE: EXHIBITOR WILL BE ADMITTED TO CHECK OUT EXHIBITS AT THE SOUTH GATE ONLY ON SUNDAY, September 31; BETWEEN 6 P.M. AND 9 P.M. THE ABOVE SCHEDULES AND THE GENERAL RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED IN FAIRNESS TO ALL EXHIBITORS AND PARTICIPANTS. NON-COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS CHAIRMAN Marilyn Ellis -- (770) OVERALL FLOWER SHOW CHAIRMAN Holly Walquist (770) hollywalquist@comcast.net 12

13 NON-COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS NOTICE: All exhibitors are cautioned to carefully read the following rules and regulations. ELIGIBILITY 1. Entries are limited to bona fide residents of Georgia unless stated otherwise in a particular Division or Section. Entries must be made by individuals only, unless specifically exempted. No entry fee is required. 2. Divisions in each category refer to an age level and are usually selfexplanatory. 3. There are special categories for youth competition. Students may not enter adult competitions. 4. To be eligible for entry, exhibitors must meet and adhere to the requirements of the Category. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 5. Exhibitors may enter as many classes as they wish, but only one entry per class. 6. Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and must have been completed within the previous 12 months (September 2015-September 2016). 7. All entries must be typed or printed on current official entry forms of the North Georgia State Fair in accordance with instructions on same, in its entirety. All forms must be presented in triplicate. ONLY ONE ENTRY FORM PER PERSON. 8. Each exhibitor (and exhibitor s parent or legal guardian, if exhibitor is a minor) must sign a statement acknowledging that he/she understands and will abide by the liability requirements and rules and regulations. Incomplete entry forms will not be accepted. 9. Exhibitors should retain duplicate part of entry tag and entry sheet to identify and reclaim articles at close of the Fair. JUDGES AND JUDGING PROCEDURES 10. Every effort will be made to obtain qualified, impartial judges in every area. 11. Judging will be based upon recognized standards of quality, skill, and workmanship. 12. Articles with and without competition will be judged on their own merit and will be placed first, second, third, etc., or no award, as the judges see fit. 13. Judging will not be delayed for late entries. Any exhibit not presented promptly at the scheduled time is barred from competition in the class. 14. No one will be allowed to act as judge in a class in which he/she exhibits or in which he/she may hold an interest. 15. Should any article be entered in the wrong class and the error discovered before the judging, the exhibit chairman may make proper correction in the entry. 16. The decisions of the judges shall be final in all classes. PREMIUMS 17. All premium money will be paid from the judges record sheets and not from ribbons that may be attached to the exhibits. STATEMENT OF LIABILITY 18. All exhibits will be under the direction of the North Georgia State Fair, but the North Georgia State Fair Management will in no case be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage done to, or occasioned by, or arising from any article exhibited by him/her and shall indemnify the management against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto, as well as damage or injury to any other person or property caused by the exhibitor. 19. The management reserves the right to remove from the grounds any exhibit that may be falsely entered or may be deemed unsuitable or objectionable, without assigning reason therefore. ADMISSION TICKETS AND PARKING 20. All exhibits are delivered to the Fair grounds prior to the opening of the Fair. No tickets are required at this time. Enter the SOUTH GATE and proceed to the Exhibit entry area. OTHER RULES AND REGULATIONS 21. Dogs will not be allowed in the Exhibit areas, with the exception of service dogs. ADULT EXHIBITS DEPARTMENT Name must not be visible on needlework, crafts & creative arts. Senior Divisions are open to men and women age 60 and over. NEEDLEWORK ADULT NEEDLEWORK DIVISION 21 SENIOR NEEDLEWORK DIVISION 31 Premium Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00. Items need to have a clear dry cleaner bag placed over them and left on until judged. Judging Criteria Workmanship 60% Appearance 25% Level of Difficulty 15% 100% 1- Afghan Throw, crocheted 2- Afghan Throw, knitted 3- Baby Blanket, knitted or crocheted 4 Baby Outfit, knitted or crocheted 5- Crocheting, 12" X 12" and smaller 6- Crocheting, 13" X 13" up to 24 X Cross-stitch, any article any count material 8- Dressed Dolls - crocheted, knitted, or sewn 9- Embroidery 10 Hat, not sewn 11 Knitted article 12- Needlepoint 13 Pillow 14- Plastic Canvas Scarves, wearable 16- Scarves, dresser 17 Tatting, any item 18- Miscellaneous, any article not listed above. QUILTING ADULT DIVISION 22 SENIOR DIVISION 32 Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Premium Prize: 1st - $20.00, 2nd - $15.00, 3rd - $10.00 Class 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Premium Prize: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3 rd - $3.00 JUDGING CRITERIA General Appearance 20% Appropriateness of fabrics 10% Workmanship 30% Quilting stitch (hand or machine) 30% Finishing 10% 100% 1- Appliquéd quilt, hand pieced & quilted 2 Mixed quilt, hand pieced & quilted 3 Pieced quilt, hand pieced & quilted 4 Appliquéd quilt, machine pieced & quilted 5 Mixed quilt, machine pieced & quilted 6 Pieced quilt, machine pieced & quilted 7 Wall Hanging quilt 8 Baby Quilt 9 Pillow Quilted 10 Table Runner 11 Miscellaneous Quilted item any article not listed above CLOTHING/SEWING ADULT DIVISION 23 SENIOR DIVISION 33 Premium Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00 JUDGING CRITERIA Construction 60% Suitability of fabric to pattern 15% General Appearance 15% Degree of Difficulty 10% 100% 1- Apron - fancy 2- Baby Bib 3 Baby Blanket 4- Casual outfit 5- Children's clothing - dressy 6- Children's clothing - casual 7- Costume 8- Dress, simple 9- Dress, formal 10 Outfit, baby 11- Pants 12 Pillow Case 13- Pillow, decorative 14- Pocketbook or tote 15- Skirt, plain or divided 16- Table Runner 17- Towel, Decorated 18- Vest 19- Miscellaneous, any article not listed above. CRAFTS ADULT DIVISION 24 SENIOR DIVISION 34 Premium Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $ Ceramics, from mold 2- Ceramics, original 3- Decoupage 4- Door Hangings 5- Hairbow / Headbands 6- Hats - decorated 7- Holiday Idea (Other than Christmas) (Halloween, Valentines Day, Easter, Patriotic Days) - no clothing 8- Jewelry, handmade, Not Christmas (No kits) 9- Model from kit 10- Placemats (set of 2) 11- Potholder(s) 12- Scrapbook Pages Stained Glass 14- Sweatshirts or T-shirts - decorated 15- Toy - doll, cloth 16- Toy - stuffed animal 17- Vest, decorated 18- Whimsical Totes, not sewn 19- Woodworking 20- Wreaths (other than Christmas) 21- Miscellaneous, any article not listed above. CREATIVE ARTS YOUTH DIVISION 15 (Ages 10 to 17) ADULT DIVISION 25 (Ages 18 & over) Premium Prizes Adult: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00 Premium Prizes Youth: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00 This department is not open to teachers or professional artists. Entries shall consist of original works of art only -- no molds, kits or commercial objects. All two dimensional work must be framed or mounted and ready for hanging. 1- China Painting 2- Drawings, any medium 3- Flower Arrangements 4- Gourd, decorated 5- Bird houses 6- Net Plastic, stitching 7- Pictures, original - watercolor 8- Pictures, original oil 9- Pictures, original, other 10- Sculpture, wood, clay, stone, metal, etc. 11- Trash to Treasures 12- Weaving 13- Woodcarving 14- Miscellaneous, any article not listed above PHOTOGRAPHY ADULT DIVISION 26 (Ages 18 & over) YOUTH DIVISION 16 (Ages 12 to 17) All Photos Must be 5 x 7 or larger and printed on photographic paper and mounted with standard photo matting. Sizes listed must be of the actual photograph excluding matt. No names or stickers can be attached to the photos or matts or backing. People Alone or in groups, head or full figure, posed, informal or candid where the person, people are the main interest. Animals live wild or domestic animals, pets, insects, etc. Plant Life Live flowers, trees, fungus, etc. Scenic Landscapes, water, sunsets, architectural and industrial scenes. Premium Prizes Adult: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00 Premium Prizes Youth: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $ Color photo people 2 B/W photo people 3 Color photo animals 4 B/W photo animals

14 5 Color photo plant life 6 B/W photo plant life 7 Color photo scenic 8 B/W photo scenic CHRISTMAS CONER DIVISION 27 This division is open to all persons 18 years of age or older. All items must depict a recognizable Christmas theme Premium Prizes Adult: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $ Ceramics - from mold, not more than 18"x18" 2- Clothing item 3- Crocheted item 4- Cross-Stitched item 5- Decorated candle 6- Doll 7- Door or wall decoration/hanging original 8 Jewelry, Christmas 9- Ornament, original set Ornament, original Silk Flower arrangement 12- Stocking 13- Table or mantel arrangement 14- Tablecloth 15- Tree, handmade, original, any material 36" size limit 16- Tree Skirt 17- Tree Topper 18- Wood craft 19- Wreath 20- Miscellaneous - any article not listed above FOOD PRESERVATION ADULT DIVISION 28 Premium Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00 Entry Requirements 1.No more than one entry per class may come from a kitchen shared by two or more exhibitors. 2.All entries must have been canned during the last growing season. 3.All products must be canned in clear standard half-pint, pint or quart jars in good condition. 4.Jars must be labeled to indicate contents. Judging Criteria Quality of Product 45% Quality of Pack 15% Quality of Liquid 30% Appearance of Jar 10% 100% 1- Butter, Apple 2- Butter, Other fruit 3- Cucumber pickle, Bread & Butter 4- Cucumber pickle, Dill 5- Cucumber pickle, Sweet 6- Dried or dehydrated fruit 7- Dried or dehydrated vegetable 8- Dried herbs 9- Fruit, Applesauce 10- Fruit, Berry 11- Fruit, Peaches 12 Fruit, Pears 13- Fruit, Other 14- Fruit pickle 15- Green Beans 16- Green Vegetables, other 17- Herbal Vinegars 18- Honey 19- Jam, Strawberry 20- Jam, Blackberry 21- Jam, Other 22- Jelly, Apple 23- Jelly, Blackberry 24- Jelly, Grape 25- Jelly, Mint 26- Jelly, Muscadine / Scuppernog 27- Jelly, Pepper 28- Jelly, Strawberry 29- Jelly, Other 30- Meat 31- Okra 32- Pepper, single variety, hot 33- Pepper, single variety, sweet 34- Pepper, mixed 35- Pickled Eggs 36- Preserves, Berry 37- Preserves, Fig 38- Preserves, Other 39- Preserves, Peach 40- Preserves, Pear 41- Relish Pickle 42- Relish, vegetable 43- Relish, other 44- Salsa tomato base 45- Salsa -other 46- Sauce -Chili 47- Sauce- Spaghetti 48- Sauce - Other 49- Soup Mix 50- Syrup 51- Tomatoes - whole 52- Tomatoes - pieces 53- Tomato juice 54- Vegetable- mixed variety 55- Vegetable- other single 56- Vegetable pickle- Beets 57- Vegetable pickle- Other 58- Yellow vegetables (corn, squash, carrots, pumpkin, etc.) YOUTH FOOD PRESERVATION JUNIOR DIVISION 11 (Ages 9-13) SENIOR DIVISION 12 (Ages 14-18) Premium Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $ Fruit 2 Jam 3 Jelly 4 Vegetables ASPIRING ARTIST Youth Premium Prizes: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00 PICTURE GALLERY BEGINNER YOUTH DIVISION 01 (Ages 4-7) JUNIOR YOUTH DIVISION 02 (Ages 8-12) SENIOR YOUTH DIVISION 03 (Ages 13-18) 14 SPECIAL POPULATION PICTURE GALLERY DIVISION 04 Securely attach all pictures to a stiff backing with no decorations or writing. 1- Acrylic 2- Chalk 3- Charcoal 4- Colored Pencil 5- Crayon 6- Finger painting 7- Marker 8- Pen/ Ink 9- Pencil 10- Tempera paint 11- Watercolor 12- Mixed media 13- Oil pastel CRAFTS BEGINNER YOUTH CRAFTS DIVISION 05 (Ages 5-9) JUNIOR YOUTH CRAFTS DIVISION 06 (Ages 10-14) SENIOR YOUTH CRAFTS DIVISION 07 (Ages 15-18) SPECIAL POPULATION CRAFTS DIVISION 08 NO LEGOS OR BUILDING BLOCKS. 1- Beadwork 2- Birdhouses 3- Ceramics or clay - sculpture 4- Ceramics - made with mold 5- Christmas decoration (other than ornament) 6- Christmas tree ornament (no kits) 7- Collage 8- Hats - decorated 9- Jewelry, handmade 10- Models - cars, ships, etc. 11- Paper Mache 12- Scrapbook 13- T-shirt painted or tye-dyed 14- Tin Punch 15- Trash to Treasures 16- Whimsical Totes 17- Woodcraft - requiring less than 18 of shelf space 18- Woodcraft requiring more than 18 of shelf space 19- Wreath 20- Miscellaneous- any article not listed above. YOUTH SEWING JUNIOR YOUTH DIVISION 09 (Ages 9-13) SENIOR YOUTH DIVISION 10 (Ages 14-18) Premium Prizes Youth: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $ Crocheted article 2- Cross-stitched article 3- Knitted article 4- Outfit 5- Quilt 6- Throw pillow 7- Toy - original 8- Miscellaneous, any article not listed above. CULINARY DIVSIONS Entry for all Culinary Divisions will be: Wednesday, September 21, 2-8:00 p.m. Baked goods may be picked up from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22 Remaining items not picked up by 8 p.m. will be donated to MUST Ministries 30%- Appearance- Uniform in size and shape. Color - even color; appropriate for type of food. 40%- Texture - Soft and moist for rolls, cakes and bar cookies. Crisp or soft for drop, roll or refrigerator cookies. 30%- Flavor - Pleasing: All ingredients well blended, not over-powered by one ingredient. YOUTH CULINARY BEGINNING BAKING DIVISION 17 (Ages 6-8) JUNIOR BAKING DIVISION 18 (Ages 9-13) SENIOR BAKING DIVISION 19 (Ages 14-18) Premium Prizes Youth: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00 Place all goods on paper plates or cardboard with a transparent cover, preferably zip-lock bags. NO MIXES ALLOWED. Children from same household may not enter the same food in the same class. 1- Bread - loaf 2- Candy, 1 kind - 3 pieces 3- Cookies, Bar Cookies, Dropped 3 5- Cupcakes 3 6- Muffins, Sweet Muffins, Corn Pie ADULT CULINARY DIVISION 29 Premium Prizes Adult: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $ Bar Cookie 2- Biscuits Bread, 1 loaf (sourdough or yeast) 4- Brownies Bundt Cake 6- Candy - 6 pieces 7- Cake - decorated 8- Cheese Cake 9- Coffee Cake 10- Cookies Fried Pies Fruit Breads 13- Iced Layer Cake 14- Muffins, corn Muffins, assorted fruit - 3 (Strawberry, blueberry, etc.) 16- Pie 17- Pound Cake

15 First Flower Show September THE MARIETTA COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC. Member of LAUREL DISTRICT I, THE GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC., DEEP SOUTH REGION, and NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. In cooperation with THE NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION PRESENTS A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW Homecoming" JIM R. MILLER PARK in Building B 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, Georgia September 22 to 27, 2016 Th.-F, Mon.: 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Sat: 10:00 a.m. - Midnight; Sun: 12:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Free with Fair Admission OVERALL CHAIR Holly M. Walquist 361 North Hillcrest Drive Marietta, GA (770) GENERAL CO-CHAIR Phyllis Goff 3611 Winfair Place Marietta, GA (770) Wilda Camp 1265 Waterfall Lane, NW Acworth, GA (770) CLERKS CHAIR Linda Pou 980 Marbury Court Marietta, GA (678) HOSPITALITY CO-CHAIRS Karen Miller 1239 Wynford Colony Marietta, GA (770) Carra Harris 910 Mountain Brook Lane Marietta, GA (770) SCHEDULE CHAIR Karin E. Guzy 4531 Paper Mill Rd., SE Marietta, GA (678) AWARDS CO-CHAIRS Janette Clarkson Gail Brancheau 4349 Dutch Lane 2465 Kirk Lane, NW Douglasville, GA Kennesaw, GA (770) (770) DESIGN CONSULTANT & ENTRIES CHAIR Vy Shinn 2380 Tree Arbor Way Marietta, GA (770) JUDGING CHAIR Shirley Dobbins 62 Shadowlawn Road Marietta, GA (770) Entries: Wednesday, September 21, :00 pm 8:30 pm Thursday, September 22, :30 am - 11:30 am HORTICULTURE PLACEMENT CHAIR Marilynn Parker 7148 Shell Rd. Winston, GA (770) Judging: Thursday, September 22, :30pm HORTICULTURE IFICATION CHAIRS Jack Driskell Karin Guzy 101 Dawson Drive 4531 Paper Mill Rd SE Powder Springs, GA Marietta, GA (678) (770) Checkout Schedule: Tuesday, September 27, :00 pm - 5:00 pm No early entries accepted and no early checkouts permitted. GENERAL RULES 1. All entries for the first show must be delivered to Jim R. Miller Park, Bldg. B, and may be placed on Wednesday, September 21, between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. or on Thursday, September 22, between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. An authorized entry card must accompany each exhibit. Entry cards are available at the Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Ave., Marietta, or at the Fairgrounds during entry periods as published. Fill out card stock entry cards in pencil or waterproof ink. Please do not print paper copies. 2. All exhibits for the first show must be removed between 1pm and 5pm. on Tuesday, September 27. Nothing is to be removed before the end of the show. No Exceptions. 3. The doors to the exhibit hall will be closed promptly at specified deadline for the show. 4. Judging will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, September There must be an emphasis on fresh plant material. No artificial plant material may be used in any division (Handbook, Pg. 307). 6. The use of plants on the State Conservation List is prohibited. Native plants, other than those on the State Conservation List, may be exhibited in the Horticulture Division provided they are grown by the exhibitor. They may be exhibited in the Design Division and in Educational Exhibits if they are grown or legally obtained by the exhibitor. All native plants must be labeled with common and botanical names. 7. All horticulture entries must be approved by the Horticulture Classification Committee who shall have the authority to disqualify any en- 15 tries not conforming to the schedule and/or not of flower show quality. All entries in Div. II Design and Div. III Special Exhibits must be checked by Design or Section Consultants who shall have the authority to disqualify any entries not conforming to the schedule and/or not of flower show quality. 8. Judges are asked to review the red, yellow and white winning exhibits in Divisions I and II to determine if any or all of them scored 90 or above. An Accredited Judge is requested to sign and date all blue ribbons and 90+ entry cards and Top Award Rosettes. They are asked to leave written comments on all designs, educational exhibits and entries not judged. The decision of the judges is final. Awards may be withheld if not merited. 9. Overall General Show, Classification, Design, Special Exhibits and Placement Chairs are required to be in attendance during judging. Other than these Chairmen, only the Show Chair, Judges, Judges Chair, Clerks and Clerks Chair are allowed on the floor during judging. 10. The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. and the North Georgia State Fair cannot be responsible for loss or breakage of exhibit materials. 11. The show is open to any amateur grower or designer, regardless of whether or not they are members of a National Garden Clubs, Inc. affiliated group. All Designs must be pre-registered with Design Consultation and Entries Chair prior to the entry dates and times. 12. The Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 Edition, as amended in The National Gardener, shall be used as the authority in all

16 points not covered by this schedule. 13. No exhibitor may judge or clerk in any section in which he or she has exhibits. 14. Show will be open to the public Thursday, Friday, Monday 4 to 11 pm, Saturday 10 a.m. to Midnight and Sunday 12:30-10 pm. FLOWER SHOW JUDGES ARE CERTI- FIED AND ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. AND THE GAR- DEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC AWARDS - First Show National Garden Clubs, Inc., (NGC) Standard System of Awarding will be used and NGC Top Award Rosettes may be given in the Design and Horticulture Divisions in designated classes when the exhibitor scores 95 or more and meets all requirements stated in Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 edition, and as amended in The National Gardener. NGC Youth Award Rosettes may be give to the highest scoring blue ribbon exhibit scoring 90+ in each age category. In the Horticulture Division, a plant must be identified by its binomial name or its currently accepted scientific identification to be eligible for a Top Exhibitor Award. Name must be shown on both top and bottom sections of entry card. Judging will be by National Garden Club Standard System of Awarding. Only one blue ribbon, 1st place, exhibit must score 90 or above; only one red ribbon, 2nd place, exhibit must score 85 or above; only one yellow ribbon, 3rd place, exhibit must score 80 or above; and one or more white ribbons, as merited, honorable mention, exhibit must score 75 or above, may be placed in each class or sub-class. The ribbons will be placed at the discretion of the judges, whose decision is final. Awards may be withheld if not merited. 1. The Award of Horticultural Excellence (green, orange and blue rosette) may be awarded to the highest-scoring named exhibit of fresh plant material receiving a Blue Ribbon in Division I Horticulture (Handbook, page 43), including sections not offering a Top Exhibitor Award. 2. Awards of Merit (orange rosette) (Handbook page 43) may be awarded to the highest scoring named exhibits of fresh cut nonarboreal plant material one in each of the following sections: Rosa (roses), Div. 1, Sec. A, Classes 1-20 Dahlias, Div. 1, Sec. B, Classes Annuals, Flowering /Colorful Brachts Div. 1, Sec. E, Classes Perennials, Foliage only Div. 1, Sec. H, Classes Deciduous Vines, Div. 1, Sec. J, Classes Two Arboreal Awards (two shades of green rosette) (Handbook page 43) may be awarded to the highest-scoring named exhibit of fresh plant materials in Division I, Sections K and L. One will be awarded to Shrubs, Sec. K (classes ) and another to Trees, Sec. L (classes ). 4. Two Grower s Choice Awards (dark green rosette) (Handbook addition, Natl. Gardener Winter 2008, pg. 20) for the highest scoring exhibits in Div. 1, Section M Container-grown plants Flowering/Colorful Brachts (classes ) and Div. 1 Section O Foliage Plants (classes ). 5. One Collector s Showcase Award (brown and green rosette) (Handbook, pg. 44) may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Section R Collections (classes ). 6. Two Designer's Choice Awards (purple rosette) (Handbook, page 47) may be awarded to the highest-scoring exhibit in Design, Division II - Section A (classes 1-3) and Section B (classes 4-6) with four exhibits in each class. 7. The Award of Design Excellence (gold rosette) (Handbook, page 45-46) may be awarded to the highest-scoring exhibit in the entire Design Division, Division II, entered by a single exhibitor. Only those exhibits that have received a Top Exhibitor Award in their section may be considered. 8. Eligible for Youth Award - A total of three NGC Top Awards may be awarded if merited. Winning exhibits must be the highest-scoring exhibits scoring 90 or above. ONE award may be given in each of the following age categories: Junior (Pre-school through age seven) Class 1, A-1, B-1; Class 2, A-1, B-1; and Class 3 a Intermediate (ages 8 through 12) Class 1-A- 2. B-2; Class 2. A-2, B-2; and Class 3 b High School (ages 13 through 18) Class 1, A- 3, B-3; Class 2, A-3, B-3; and Class 3 c Winning exhibits must be submitted by a single exhibitor. All youth entries should in clude a last name only, age and an adult phone number. 9. The Sweepstakes Award (green and white rosette) (Handbook, page 54) will be given to the exhibitor winning the most blue ribbons in the Division I -Horticulture. Red ribbons will be counted in case of tie. 10. The Olen R. Morgan Jr., Horticulture Award will be given to the exhibitor winning the most Blue Ribbons in Vegetables, Fruits & Gourds and Oddities (sections S, T & U). The winner s name will be engraved on a brass plate to be affixed to the permanent award displayed at the Marietta Educational Garden Center. This award will be offered in the first show only. The recipient must be a garden club member of the Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, INc. 11. The North Georgia State Fair Association will give a special award for all of those listed above (awards 1-10), if merited. DIVISION I HORTICULTURE RULES 1. Entries must be accompanied by a complete entry card showing exhibitor's full name and address. Please do not use paper copies. Cards should be filled out in advance in pencil or waterproof ink. Please fill out the top and bottom of each entry card. This is necessary to check ribbons when counting for sweepstakes. Entry cards are available from the Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Ave., Marietta, or at Jim R. Miller Park during entry intake times as published. Horticulture entries are open to any amateur gardener. 2. Horticulture entries must be fresh plant material grown by the exhibitor and must be correctly named with its binomial name or currently accepted scientific identification to be eligible to win a Top Award. Exhibitor may make more than one entry in any horticulture class, provided each entry is a DIF- FERENT species, variety, cultivar, type or color. A clean and transparent glass container, with no lettering on it, of appropriate proportion must be furnished by the exhibitor for all cut specimens. Container may be clear or green. (Exceptions may be 16 made for unusually large specimens as necessary for stability.) All perishable exhibits (Sections R, S & T) must be on paper or foam plate with the exception of any large items, and specimen should be covered with plastic wrap or similar fly-proof material. Use a zip-lock bag whenever possible. Plates will be provided by the show committee. Horticultural Committee will discard decaying exhibits as necessary. Judges may unwrap any exhibit to handle during judging. 3. All container-grown plants must have been grown by the exhibitor for at least 90 days prior to the show. Double potting is permitted, but inner pot must not be visible. Exceptions: Combination plantings such as terrariums or planters must have been grown together for at least six (6) weeks. Maximum container size is 18 in diameter. See section N regarding size of hanging containers. 4. Cut 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 for at least 90 days. 5. No exhibitor may judge or clerk in any section in which he or she has entries. 6. Any plant or plants entered in the first show cannot be entered in the second show. 7. All entries shall be submitted to and approved by the classification committee which shall have the authority to disqualify any entry not conforming to the schedule and/or inferior quality. Horticultural entries may be placed on the show floor by the placement committee or classification committee only with the exception of collections which must be placed by the exhibitor in the 2 x2 space provided by the show committee. 8. The Horticulture Classification Committee and/or General Chair are free to subdivide to a single exhibitor per class or sub-class, by color, form, size, cultivar, variety and/or other distinguishing characteristics. Sub-dividing of classes after initial placement will be done by Classification Chairs only. 9. All horticulture should be well groomed (free of dust, spray residue, leaf shine, and should show no insect damage or insects). Arboreal specimens must be cut branches and are not to exceed 30" from tip to cut end and should have several nodes and an apical tip. Cut specimens should not have foliage below the water line, with the only exception being Gladiolus. (Handbook, page 103) Wiring is not allowed except with trained plants. 10. Scale of Points in Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 edition, pages will be used in judging Division I Horticulture. Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts will be judged by the Scale of Points in The National Gardener, Summer 2010 issue (Scale available upon request). 11. Judges are requested to sign and date all blue ribbon winning entry cards, Top Award Rosettes, and any entry cards for exhibits scoring 90+ which must also include the notation All specimens must be positioned in the best possible pose. Wedging material may be used in the neck of the horticulture container to hold specimens in a proper pose and must be neat and inconspicuous. (Handbook, page 103) Styrofoam peanuts, cotton, or plastic wrap may be used as wedg- ing material (provided by committee). The use of stones or other items for stability is not permitted, unless approved by the Horticulture Classification Chair. All exhibits must be staged and ready for judging by 12:15 p.m. 13. The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. and North Georgia State Fair cannot be responsible for loss or breakage of entry materials. Please do NOT use family heirloom containers. ROSE SECTION RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All amateur rose growers are eligible and invited to make entries in the show with exception of the Judges of this section and their families. 2. All roses entered for competition must have been grown in a private outdoor garden by the exhibitor. Each entry must be correctly named and classed. 3. See General Rules number one (1) for time of placement. 4. Entries in each class will be staged alphabetically according to variety. Exhibitors may make as many entries as desired in each class, provided they are different cultivar, type or color. 5. Climbing sports of bush-type roses will be exhibited in the appropriate class for the bush rose. 6. Each entry is required to have a minimum of two leaves, each with five leaflets. (P ) 7. Hybrid Tea roses, classes 5, 6, 7, 14 & 15, must be exhibited disbudded. Evidence of recent disbudding will be severely penalized. If side buds are present, the entry will be disqualified. Single-type Hybrid Teas, Class 8, must be exhibited as naturally grown. 8. Hybrid Teas and single bloom Grandifloras should be 1/2 to 3/4 open, with well- formed centers. Single bloom Florabundas should be exhibited in the most perfect phase of beauty for each variety, which may vary from 1/3 open to full -bloom. Progressive stages of bloom are desired in sprays of Florabundas, Polyanthas and clustered Miniatures and minifloras. Multiple bloom Grandifloras ideally are exhibited with each individual bloom at 1/2 to 3/4 open. Progressive stages of bloom here are undesirable and will be penalized. Climbers, Old Garden Roses, Shrub Roses, and Single Hybrid Teas should be exhibited naturally grown. Length of stem should be pleasing proportion to the size of the bloom. DIVISION I HORTICULTURE Eligible for Award of Horticultural Excellence SECTION A ROSA (Rose) Eligible for Award of Merit - 1st and 2 nd show Class 1: Climbers Class 2: Floribundas (one stem one bloom) Class 3: Floribundas and Polyanthas (one multiple bloom spray) Class 4: Old Garden Roses (introduced before 1867) Class 5: Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras (one stem one bloom) Class 6: Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras (one multiple bloom spray)erite Class 7: Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras fully open (one stem one bloom) Class 8: Single Hybrid Teas (5-12 petals) Class 9: Miniatures and miniflora (one stem one bloom)

17 Class 10: Miniatures and miniflora (one multiple bloom spray) Class 11: Single Miniatures and miniflora (one stem one bloom, 5-12 petals) Class 12: Fully open Miniatures and miniflora Class 13: Shrub Roses Class 14: Three or more Hybrid Tea or Grandifloras, same variety Class 15: Three or more Hybrid Tea or Grandifloras, different varieties Class 16: Three or more Floribunda or Polyantha sprays, same or different varieties Class 17: Three or more Miniatures or miniflora, same variety Class 18: Three or more Miniatures or miniflora, different varieties Class 19: Three or more Miniature or miniflora sprays, same or different varieties Class 20: Any container-grown rose SECTION B DAHLIAS Eligible for Award of Merit 1st & 2 nd show (see sketches in 3rd column) Class 21 - POMPONS A. 1 bloom, any color B. 3 blooms, one variety C. 5 blooms, one or more varieties D. 12 blooms, one or more varieties Class 22 - BALLS A. 1 bloom, any color B. 3 blooms, one variety C. 5 blooms, one or more varieties Class 23 - MINIATURES (up to 4 inches) A. 1 bloom, any color, Formal B. 1 bloom, any color, Informal C. 1 bloom, any color, Semi-Cactus D. 1 bloom, any color, Cactus E. 3 blooms, any type, one variety F. 3 blooms, any type, one or more varieties G. 5 blooms, one or more varieties H. 12 blooms, one or more varieties Class 24 - ONE BLOOM FORMAL "BB" TYPE (Size 4 to 6 inches) A. White, Yellow, Pink or Lavender B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Variegated Class 25 ONE BLOOM INFORMAL "BB" TYPE (Size 4 to 6 inches) A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Variegated Class 26 - ONE BLOOM SEMI-CACTUS "BB" TYPE (Size 4 to 6 inches) A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Variegated Class 27 ONE BLOOM CACTUS "BB" TYPE (Size 4 to 6 inches) A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Variegated Class 28 - THREE BLOOMS "BB" TYPE (Size 4 to 6 inches) A. Formal, any color B. Informal, any color C. Semi-Cactus, any color D. Cactus, any color E. Any type any color Class 29 - ONE BLOOM FORMAL "B" TYPE (Size 6 to 8 inches) A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, Variegated Class 30 ONE BLOOM INFORMAL "B" TYPE (Size 6 to 8 inches) A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Variegated Class 31 - ONE BLOOM SEMI-CACTUS "B" TYPE (Size 6 to 8 inches) A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red or Purple C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Variegated Class 32 ONE BLOOM CACTUS "B" TYPE (Size 6 to 8 inches) A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Variegated Class 33 THREE BLOOMS "B" TYPE (Size 6 to 8 inches) A. Formal, any color B. Informal, any color C. Semi-Cactus, any color D. Cactus, any color E. Any type any color Class 34 - ONE BLOOM FORMAL "A" TYPE (Over 8 inches) A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Variegated Class 35 - ONE BLOOM INFORMAL "A" TYPE (Over 8 inches) A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Variegated Class 36 - ONE BLOOM SEMI-CACTUS "A" TYPE (Over 8 inches) A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Variegated Class 37 - ONE BLOOM CACTUS "A" TYPE (Over 8 inches) A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Variegated Class 38 - THREE BLOOMS "A" TYPE (Over 8 inches) A. Formal, any color B. Informal, any color C. Semi-Cactus, any color D. Cactus, any color E. Any type, any color Class 39 - FIVE BLOOMS "A" TYPE (Over 8 inches) A. Any type, any color Class 40 - OTHER FLOWERING A. 1 bloom, Orchid flowering B. 1 bloom, Single flowering C. 1 bloom, Collarette flowering D. 1 bloom, Anemone flowering E. 1 bloom, Peony flowering F. 1 bloom, Water Lily flowering G. 3 blooms, one or more varieties, any type H. 5 blooms, one or more varieties, any type SECTION C BULBOUS PLANTS - Flowering (Including tubers, tuberous roots, bulbs, corms, and rhizomes) Class 41 - Begonia, tuberous (Specimen bloom) Class 42 - Canna Class 43 - Gladiolus A. 1 spike B. 3 spikes Class 44 - Iris 17 Class 45- Lilium (lily) Class 46 Lycoris (Spider lily) Class 47- ANY OTHER WORTHY NAMED BULBOUS PLANT Flowering SECTION D BULBOUS PLANTS- Foliage Only Class 48 Alocasia (African Mask) - one leaf Class 49 - Caladium- one leaf Class 50 - Colecasia (Elephant Ear), one leaf minimum length 30 inches from rim of container (to keep foliage from drooping, place cut end in very warm water immediately upon cutting and leave in water.) Class 51 - Colecasia (Elephant Ear), one leaf, maximum length 30 inches from rim of container (to keep foliage from drooping, place cut end in very warm water immediately upon cutting and leave in water.) Class 52 ANY OTHER WORTHY NAMED BULBOUS PLANT Foliage Only SECTION E ANNUALS, Flowering (including colorful bracts) Eligible for Award of Merit 1 st and 2 nd show Class 53 - Celosia (cockscomb) A. 1 spray, plumosa, medium-tall, (plumed, feathered) any color B. 3 sprays, plumosa, medium-tall, (plumed, feathered) one or more colors C. 1 spray, plumosa, dwarf, (plumed, feathered) any color D. 3 sprays, plumosa dwarf, (plumed and feathered) one or more colors E. 1 stem, cockscomb, medium-tall, (crested) any color F. 3 stems, cockscomb, medium-tall, (crested) one or more colors G. 1 stem, cockscomb, dwarf, (crested) any color H. 3 stems, cockscomb, dwarf, (crested) one or more colors Class 54 - Cleome (Spider Flower) A. 1 spray B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 55 - Cosmos (cosmos) A. 1 spray B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 56 - Euphorbia (Snow on the Mountain) A. 1 spray B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 57 - Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) A. 1 spray B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 58 Helianthus (Sunflower) A. 1 spray B. 1 spray, dwarf variety C. 3 sprays, same variety Class 59 - Helichrysum (Strawflower) A. 1 spray B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 60 - Impatiens (Balsam, Sultana, Touch- Me-Nots) A. 1 spray B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 61 Pelargonium (Geranium) flowering A. 1 spray B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 62 - Pentas (Egyptian Star Flower) A. 1 spray B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 63 - Petunia (petunia) A. 1 spray (bloom size under 3 1/2 inches) B. 3 sprays (bloom size under 3 1/2 inches), same variety C. 1 spray (bloom size over 3 1/2 inches) D. 3 sprays (bloom size over 3 1/2 inches), same variety E. 1 spray (trailing variety) Class 64 - Plectranthus (Swedish Ivy) flowering Class 65 - Salvia (salvia -annual only) A. 1 spray B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 66 - Tagetes (Marigold) A. 1 bloom, large flowering, African type T. erecta, bloom 3-1/2 to 5 B. 3 blooms, large flowering, African type, one variety C. 1 bloom, double-flowered French type T.patula, bloom 1-2 D. 3 blooms, double-flowered French type, one variety E. 1 spray, single-flowered French type T. patula, bloom 1-2 F. 3 sprays, single-flowered French type, one variety G. 1 spray, simple flowered, flat, T.tenuifolia, bloom up to 2 across H. 3 sprays, single-flowered, flat one variety I. Any other not listed

18 Class 67 - Tropaeolum (Nasturtium) A. 1 stem B. 3 stems, same variety Class 68 - Zinnia (Zinnia) A.1 bloom, large flowering, bloom over 4 inches B.3 blooms, large flowering, one variety C.1 bloom, medium flowering, bloom 1 1/2 to 4 inches D.3 blooms, medium flowering, one variety E.1 bloom, baby or pompon, under 1 1/2 inches F. 3 blooms, baby or pompon, one variety G. Any other not listed Class 69 - Any other annuals, Flowering A.1 spray, variegated foliage B.3 sprays, variegated foliage, same variety C.1 bloom or spray, any other type D.3 blooms or sprays, any other type, same variety SECTION F ANNUALS, Foliage only Class 70 Pelargonium (Geranium) no flowers, unscented Class 71 - Plectranthus (Swedish Ivy) no flowers Class 72 - Ricinus (Castor bean) A.1 spray B.3 sprays, same variety Class 73- Solenestemon (Coleus) no flowers A.1 spray, sun variety, foliage only B.3 sprays, same sun variety, foliage only C.1 spray, shade variety, foliage only D.3 sprays, same shade variety, foliage only Class 74 Any other annuals Foliage only, 1 stem SECTION G PERENNIALS, Flowering Eligible for Award of Merit 2 nd show One Specimen or Spray as Naturally Grown Class 75 - Achillea (Yarrow) Class 76 - Althea (Hollyhock) Class 77 - Anthemis tinctoria (Golden Marguerite) Class 78 - Aster A.1 spray, any type B.3 sprays, any type, one variety Class 79 - Begonia (Wax Begonia) Class 80 - Chrysanthemum, single disbudded bloom or spray A. 1 bloom, reflexed B. 1 bloom, intermediate C. 1 bloom, incurved D. 1 bloom, single E. 1 bloom, anemone F. 1 spray, pompon G. 1 spray, any other variety Class 81 - Conclinium coelestinum (ageratum, mist flower) A. 1 spray B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 82 Coreopsis Coreopsis Class 83 Datura Class 84 - Gaillardia - Gaillardia Class 85 - Gerbera jamesonii B. Double Class 86 - Hedychium (Ginger) Class 87 - Hibiscus moscheutos (Rose or Marsh Mallow) Class 88 - Lantana - Lantana Class 89 - Monarda (Bee balm) Class 90 - Penstemon (Beardstongue) Class 91 - Phlox - Phlox Class 92 - Rudbeckia (Coneflower) Class 93 - Salvia Salvia (perennial only) Class 94 - Sedum Sedum, flowering Class 95 - Solidago (Goldenrod) Class 96 - Tricyrtis (Toad lily) Class 97 - Verbena - Verbena Class 98 - Any other worthy named seeded or berried perennial Class 99 - Any other worthy perennial, flowering SECTION H PERENNIALS, Foliage only Eligible for Award of Merit 1st show One Specimen or Spray as Naturally Grown Class Ajuga, entire plant, exhibited in low container with roots in water A. Green B. Bronze C. Variegated Class 101 Aspidistra (Cast Iron Plant) A. One leaf, green B. One leaf, variegated Class Cortaderia (Pampas Grass), maximum length 30 inches from rim of container Class Cyperus (Umbrella palm), one stem, maximum length 30 inches from rim of container Class Equisetum (Horsetail), one stalk, maximum length 30 inches from rim of container Class Fern, any evergreen, maximum length 30 inches from rim of container Class Fern, any deciduous, maximum length 30 inches from rim of container Class Hosta A. Green shades 1. small leaf, under 6 inches wide 2. large leaf, six inches wide and over B. Variegated 1. small leaf, under 6 inches wide 2. large leaf, six inches wide and over Class Phalaris (Ribbon Grass), maximum length 30 inches from rim of container Class 109 Phyllostachys (Bamboo), maximum length 30 inches from rim of container Class 110- Sedum Sedum, foliage only Class Stachys (Lamb s Ear) no flowers Class Any other worthy perennial, foliage only SECTION I HERBS Class Aloysia triphylla (Lemon verbena) single specimen Class Anethum graveolens (Dill) single specimen Class Artemisia (Wormwood) Class Cichorum intybus (Chicory) single specimen Class 117 Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) Class Lavandula (Lavender) single specimen Class Mentha (Mint) single specimen Class Nepeta (Catnip) single specimen Class Ocimum (Basil) single specimen Class Origanum vulgare (Oregano) single specimen Class 123 Pelargonium (Scented geranium) single specimen Class 124 Petroselinum (Parsley) Class Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) single specimen Class Salvia officinalis (Sage) single specimen Class 127 Thymus (Thyme) Class Any flowering type Class Any other worthy named single specimen SECTION J VINES SPECIMEN NOT TO EXCEED 18 INCHES FROM TIP TO CUT END must have apical (growing) tip. Vines may be inconspicuously staked. EVERGREEN VINES Class 130 Hedera (Miniature ivy) Class Hedera (Large leaf ivy) Class Rubus calycinoides (Creeping Raspberry) Class Any other worthy named evergreen vine DECIDUOUS VINES Eligible for Award of Merit 1st show Class 134 Clematis: blooming Class 135 Stephanotis (Jasmine): blooming Class 136 Lonicera (Honeysuckle): blooming Class Any other worthy named flowering deciduous vine Class Any other worthy named deciduous vine SECTION K - SHRUBS Eligible for Arboreal Award- 1 st and 2 nd show Branches not to exceed 30 inches in length from tip to cut end and have several nodes and an apical tip. BROAD-LEAVED SHRUBS Class Abutilon Class Abelia Class 141 Aucuba A. Green B. Variegated Class Berberis (Barberry) Class Buxus (Boxwood) Class Buddleia (Butterfly bush) Class Caryopteris (Bluebeard) Class Cleyera Class 147 Eleagnus A. Green B. Variegated Class Euonymous A. Green B. Variegated Class 149 Gardenia Class Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Tropical Hibiscus) in flower Class 151 Hydrangea, in flower A. Variegated foliage B. Non-variegated foliage Class 152 Hypericum (St. John s Wort) Class Ilex aquifolium (English Holly) Class Ilex cornuta (Chinese Holly) Class Ilex crenata (Japanese Holly) Class Ilex opaca (American Holly) Class Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) Class Ilex (Holly), any other named variety Class 159 Leucothoe (Dog Hobble) Class 160 Mahonia (Oregon Grape Holly) Class 161 Nandina (Heavenly Bamboo) Class 162 Osmanthus (Tea Olive) Class 163 Photinia (Red Tip) Class Prunus (Cherry laurel) Class Pyracantha Class Viburnum Class Any other worthy named nonvariegated or variegated foliage specimen Class Any other worthy named flowering specimen Class Any other worthy named seeded or berry specimen NEEDLE LEAVED SHRUBS Class 170 Abies (fir) Class 171 Cedrus (cedar) Class 172 Any other worthy needle-leaved shrub SECTION L TREES Eligible for Arboreal Award 1 st and 2 nd show Branches not to exceed 30 inches in length from tip to cut end and have several nodes and an apical tip. Class 173 Chamaecyparis (false cypress) Class Cryptomeria Class Cunninghamia (China fir) Class 176 Cupressocyparis leylandii (Cypress) Class Juniperus (Juniper) Class Pinus (Pine) Class Taxus (Yew) Class Tsuga (Hemlock) Class Any other worthy named needle leaved tree OTHER TREES Class 182- Acer (Maple) Class Cercis (Redbud) Class Magnolia Class Any other worthy named specimen SECTION M CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS FLOWERING/COLORFUL BRACTS PLANTS Eligible for Grower s Choice Award 1 st show only Double-potting is permitted, but inner pot must not be visible. Trailing plants may be raised from the table surface by use of an inverted pot supplied by exhibitor. Maximum container size is 18 interior diameter. Class Begonia, Cane like (including Angel Wing) Class Begonia, Semperflorens (Wax or bedding type) Class Begonia, Tuberous Class Bougainvillea Class Bromeliad Class Chrysanthemum Class Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns) Class Episcia (Flame violet) Class Fuchsia Class Impatiens, single Class Impatiens, double Class Orchid Class Pelargonium (Geranium) Class Saintpaulia (African violet) Class Sinningia (Gloxinia) Class Any other worthy named flowering specimen, excluding Rosa (rose) SECTION N CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS FRUITING PLANTS Double-potting is permitted, but inner pot must not be visible. Trailing plants may be raised from the table surface by use of an inverted pot supplied by exhibitor. Maximum container size is 18 interior diameter. Class Capsicum (Ornamental pepper, cluster or miniature pod type) Class 203- Capsicum (Ornamental pepper, long pod type) 18

19 Class Capsicum (Ornamental pepper, round pod type) Class Solanum pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem Cherry) Class Any other worthy named fruiting specimen SECTION O CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS FOLIAGE PLANTS Eligible for Grower s Choice Award 1st and 2nd Show Double-potting is permitted, but inner pot must not be visible. Trailing plants may be raised from the table surface by use of an inverted pot supplied by exhibitor. Maximum container size is 18 interior diameter. Class Aspidistra Class Begonia, Cane like, (including Angel Wing) Class Begonia, Rhizomatous (including Rex) Class Bromeliad Class Cactus Class Caladium Class Coleus, no flowers permitted Class Dieffenbachia Class Fern A. Adiantum capillus-veneris (southern Maidenhair) B. Asplenuim nidus (birds nest) C. Nephrolepsis exaltata (Boston) 1. Common 2. Fluffy Ruffle D. Platycerium bifurcatum (Staghorn) E. Any other worthy named Ferns Class 216- Fern Allies A. Asparagus densiflorus (asparagus fern) B. Asparagus meyeri (foxtail fern) C. Selaginella (spike moss, rainbow fern) Class Ficus - Rubber Plant Class Pedilantus (Devil's Backbone) Class Peperomia Class Philodendron Class Plectranthus Class Succulents A. Aloe B. Agave C. Crassula D. Echeveria E. Euphorbia F. Haworthia G. Kalanchoe H. Pachyphytum I. Sedum J. Sempervivum K. Stapelia, (carrion or starfish flower) Due to odor this should be encased under glass. L. Any other worthy named Succulent M. Any other miniature worthy named Succulent Class Any other worthy named foliage plant SECTION P CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS Mixed Planting Double-potting is permitted, but inner pot must not be visible. Trailing plants may be raised from the table surface by use of an inverted pot supplied by exhibitor. Maximum container size is 18 interior diameter. Class Multiple plantings, two or more varieties in container. No accessories permitted. Class Dish Garden, two or more plants staged as a miniature landscape in low container. Accessories in scale with plants may be used. Class Terrarium, a miniature landscape grown in glass container. Accessories in scale with plants may be used. SECTION Q - HANGING CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS Class Hanging container grown plant, flowering overall size under 10 inches in diameter, one variety in container A. Begonia B. Pelargonium C. Petunia D. Sultana E. Any other worthy named hanging flowering plant under 10 inches Class Hanging Container, flowering overall size under 10 inches in diameter, more than one variety in container Class Hanging Container, foliage, overall size under 10 inches in diameter, one variety in container A. Adiantum capillus-veneris (maidenhair fern) B. Humata tyermannii (rabbitsfoot fern) C. Nephrolepsis exaltata (Boston fern) D. Philodendron E. Platycerium bifurcatum(staghorn fern) F. Plectranthus species (Swedish ivy) G. Sempervivum H. Solenestemon (coleus, no flowers permitted) I. Tradescantia albiflora (wandering Jew) J. Any other worthy named hanging foliage plant Class Hanging Container, foliage, overall size under 10 inches in diameter, more than one variety in container Class Hanging Container, flowering, overall size10 inches or over in diameter, one variety in container A. Begonia B. Pelargonium C. Petunia D. Sultana E. Any other worthy named hanging flowering plant Class Hanging Container, flowering, overall size 10 inches or over in diameter, more than one variety in container. Class Hanging Container, foliage, overall size 10 inches or over in diameter, one variety in container A. Adiantum capillus-veneris (maidenhair fern) B. Humata tyermannii (rabbitsfoot fern) C. Nephrolepsis exaltata (Boston fern) D. Philodendron E. Platycerium bifurcatum(staghorn fern) F. Plectranthus species (Swedish ivy) G. Sempervivum H. Solenestemon (coleus, no flowers permitted) I. Tradescantia albiflora (wandering Jew) J. ANY OTHER WORTHY named hanging foliage plant over 10 inches Class Hanging Container, foliage, overall size 10 inches or over in diameter, more than one variety in container SECTION R - COLLECTIONS Eligible for the Collector s Show Award Five different specimens required. Each Specimen must be clearly labeled with exact botanical names or genus and cultivar name. The same cultivar may not be exhibited more than once. Each collection will be allowed a 2ft. x 19 2ft. Space on white cloth covered table. Exhibitor must place entry to insure correct labeling. Contact Classification Chair with questions. Class 235 Cut Specimens, displayed in five individual clear glass bottles Class 236 Container-grown Specimens displayed on a mat Class 237 Fruits, vegetables or nuts displayed on a placemat SECTION S VEGETABLES Groups must be of one variety See Horticulture Rule #2 for display information Eligible for the Olen R. Morgan Jr., Award 1st Show ONLY Class 238 -Allium cepa (onion) Class 239- Arachnis hypogaea, (peanuts) B. Group of six, one variety Class 240- Capsicum Annuum (pepper, hot) A. Banana, single B. Banana, group of six, one variety C. Cayenne, single D. Cayenne, group of six, one variety E. Cowhorn cayenne, single F. Cowhorn cayenne, group of six, one variety G. Habanero, single H. Habanero, group of six I. Jalapeno, single J. Jalapeno, group of six, one variety K. Poblano, single (Ancho) L. Poblano, group of six, one variety M. Any other, single N. Any other, group of six, one variety Class 241 Capsicum (pepper, sweet) A. Banana, single B. Banana, group of six, one variety C. Bell, green, single D. Bell, green, group of six, one variety E. Bell, any other color, single F. Bell, any other color, group of six, one variety G. Any other, single H. Any other, group of six, one variety Class 242 Capsicum (pepper, novelty) B. Group of six, one variety Class 243 Cucumis (melons) Class 244 Cucumis sativus (cucumber) Class 245 Hibiscus esculenta (okra) Class 246 Ipomoea batatas (potato, sweet, culinary) Decorative sweet potatoes vines must be entered in Vine Section J Class 247 Lycopersicon esculentum (regular or slicing tomatoes) Class 248 Lycopersicon esculentum (tomatoes, novelty) Class 249 Lycopersicon esculentum (tomatoes, heirloom) Class 250 Lycopersicon esculentum (tomatoes, salad) Class 251 Phaseolus (beans) B. Group of six, one variety Class 252 Solanum melongena (eggplant) Class 253 Solanum tuberosum (potato, Irish) Class 254 Zea Mays (corn, white) Class 255 Zea Mays (corn, yellow) Class 256 Other vegetables SECTION T FRUITS & GOURDS Groups must be of one variety See Horticulture Rule #2 for display information Eligible for the Olen R. Morgan Jr., Award 1st Show ONLY Class 257 Citrullus lanata (watermelon, stem removed) Class 258 Cucumis melo (stem removed) A. Cantaloupe, Muskmelon 1. Single 2. Group of three, one variety B. Honeydew 1. Single 2. Group of three, one variety Class 259 Curcurbita pepo (pumpkin) A. Pumpkin, small (any color) 2 to 5 lbs. 1. Single 2. Group of three B. Pumpkin, medium 5 to 8 lbs. 1. orange 2. tan C. Pumpkin, standard 8 to 15 lbs. 1. orange 2. tan D. Pumpkin, large over 15 lbs. 1. orange 2. tan Class 260 Curcurbita (gourd) Class 261 Curcurbita (squash) Class 262 Malus (apple, stem attached, in natural bloom, not polished) Class 263 Vitus rotundifolia (stem attached, set of six) A. Muscadines, light, including scuppernogs B. Muscadines, dark, including scuppernogs Class 264 Other fruits SECTION U ODDITIES & OTHERS Groups must be of one variety See Horticulture Rule #2 for display information Eligible for the Olen R. Morgan Jr., Award 1st Show Only

20 Class 265 Gossypium (cotton) C. Other Class 266 Helianthus (sunflower, with seeds, no stem, in a closed plastic bag) C. Other Class 267 Sorghum (Sorghum) C. Other Class 268 Other C. Other DIVISION II - DESIGN Eligible for Award of Design Excellence "Homecoming DESIGN RULES 1. Any amateur designer is eligible to enter the Design Division if pre-registered with Design Consultant and Entries Chair. If designer is unable to fulfill assignment, it is the responsibility of the designer to provide a substitute. 2. Accessories, features, background panels and underlays are permitted and to be furnished by the exhibitor. It is suggested that personal property be labeled with exhibitor's name. 3. Judges are asked to review the red, yellow and white winning exhibits in Division II to determine if any or all of them scored 90 or above. An accredited judge is requested to sign and date all blue ribbon, 90+ entry cards, and Top Award Rosettes. They are also asked to leave written comments on all designs. 4. There will be six (6) classes with four (4) entries per class. 5. Only one (1) exhibit is permitted by an exhibitor in each class. 6. Each design must have been created and placed by one (1) exhibitor, and must not have been exhibited in previous flower shows. Exhibitor s name must appear on entry card. Entry card to be prepared by exhibitor. 7. Plant material must be listed on 3 X 5 cards. 8. Fresh material may not be treated in any manner. Cut fruits or vegetables must be sealed unobtrusively to discourage insects, odor, and discoloration. Only dried material may be treated to alter its exterior appearance. 9. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegetables are permitted. The use of plants on the State Conservation List is prohibited. Native plants, other than those on the State conservation List, may be exhibited in the Design Division if they are grown or legally obtained by the exhibitor. 10. Please refer to the Handbook for Flower Shows (2007 edition) for specific category criteria. This Handbook is available for reference at the Marietta Educational Garden Center Library, 505 Kennesaw Avenue, Marietta, Georgia, , or contact Design Consultant listed. 11. Some plant material must be used in each design, but need not have been grown by exhibitor. 12. Religious symbols used must be displayed in a respectful manner and in accordance with policies of local religious organizations. 13. In order not to offend, American and other national flags may not be incorporated into any competitive designs, nor be used as underlays, swags, or the like. 14. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the Design Division. 15. Living members of the Animal Kingdom are not permitted in the Design Division, and taxidermal representations of the same are also not allowed. 16. Designs must be placed either Wednesday, Sept. 21, between 6 and 8:30 pm, or Thursday, Sept. 22, between 8:30 and 11:30 am. After design is placed, designer must check with Design Consultant before leaving the building. 17. Judging begins promptly at 12:30 p.m., on Thursday, Sept Exhibitors are asked to consider the longevity of plant material used since show is open to the public for five days and to construct design so that plant material will last throughout, or to refresh them before show opens to the public each day. SCALE OF POINTS FOR ALL DESIGNS Conformance (to schedule requirements)..14 Design Type (if applicable) Conformance (to all other schedule requirements) Design (Elements, Principles) Artistic Concept (selection and/or organization) Expression (interpretation of class by exhibitor) Distinction (marked superiority in all respects) DIVISION II - DESIGN "Homecoming Eligible for Award of Design Excellence (Handbook, page 45) SECTION A. Eligible for the Designer's Choice Award (Handbook, page 47) The exhibitor has complete freedom to choose plant materials and other components within NGC policies. The design may use fresh, dried and/or treated dried plant material. Artificial plant material is never permitted. Designs to be staged in white niches 32 wide, 18 deep, and 40 high on tables 30 from the floor in Classes 1, 2, and 3. Niches to be provided by show committee. Underlay's and background panels, provided by exhibitor, are permitted, but no side panels are allowed. Tables are covered in white fabric and skirted in either red or blue. 1: "HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Alums are welcome at the homecoming game A Total of Four Multi-Rhythmic Designs (Handbook page 205) 2: HEROES ARE HOME Happy families welcome service members home. A Total of Four Creative Mass Designs (Handbook, page 200) 3: MY FRONT DOOR Always happy to open the front door. A Total of Four Panel Designs (Handbook page 205) SECTION B Eligible for the Designer s Choice Award (Handbook, page 47)The exhibitor has complete freedom to choose plant materials and other 20 components within the NGC policies. The designer may use fresh, dried, and/or treated dried plant material. Artificial plant material is never permitted. Designs to be staged in white niches 32 wide, 18 deep, and 40 high on tables 30 from the floor in Classes 4 and 5. Niches to be provided by show committee. Underlays and background panels, provided by exhibitor, are permitted, but no side panels are allowed. Tables are covered in white fabric and skirted in either red or blue. 4: A NEW HOME The excitement of building a new home. A Total of Four Construction Designs. (Handbook, pages ) 5: BIRDHOUSES A creative design featuring a fanciful birdhouse. A Total of Four Armature Designs. (Natl. Gardener, Winter 2012) 6: BISCUITS ARE HOT AT MAMA S HOUSE Reflect on a home cooked meal. A Total of Four Exhibition Table Designs, Type II (Handbook, pages ) Designer s Choice on number of components. Table is provided by show committee. Staged on a table 35 square, 28 high (off floor). Use of expensive dishware and flatware on flower show tables is discouraged. Design space is approximately 34 wide, 34 deep and 40 high. Table will be placed against a backdrop of white fabric provided by the committee. DIVISION III - SPECIAL EXHIBITS SECTION A. Educational exhibits are designed to instruct, educate, and inform the public on the goals and objectives of the National Garden Clubs Inc. (page , Handbook). A minimum of 18 square feet shall be used for each exhibit. Space may be horizontal, vertical or both. Each exhibit can be staged on the floor or on half of a six foot table provided by the Show Committee, in a space 3 wide, 2 deep and 3 high. Tables will be covered in white fabric and skirted red or blue. Background panels or underlays, provided by exhibitor, may be used. Exhibitors must pre-register with General Show Chairman and should have exhibit installed Thurs., Sept. 22 by 11:30 am No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegetables are permitted. The use of plants on the State Conservation List is prohibited. The use of some fresh plant material is encouraged. Native plants, other than those on the State Conservation List, may be exhibited in the Design Division if they are grown or legally obtained by the exhibitor. Educational Exhibits will remain on display for both shows 1 and 2 and will not be judged. If merited three Awards of Appreciation will be given. 1: Exhibit 1 Growing Vegetables at Home Exhibit 2 Homes for Birds Exhibit 3 Providing for Pollinators SECTION B YOUTH HORTICULTURE Eligible for Youth Award in each age category YOUTH HORTICULTURE RULES 1. Youth exhibitor must have had possession of container grown plants for at least 60 days. Other Horticulture Division rules apply. 2. Each entry must be fresh plant material grown by the exhibitor. Age must be stated on the entry card, upper and lower sections. Cut specimens will be exhibited in clear glass bottles. 3. Youth exhibits will be judged by the NGC Standard System of Awarding and the Scales of Points, Handbook Pg , and NG, Summer 2010, Fruits and Vegetables. Eligible for Youth Award - A total of three NGC Top Awards may be awarded if merited. Winning exhibits must be the highest-scoring exhibits scoring 90 or above. ONE award may be given in each of the following age categories: Junior (Pre-school through age 7) Class 1, A-1, B-1; Class 2, A-1, B-1; and Class 3 a Intermediate (ages 8 through 12) Class 1-A-2. B-2; Class 2. A-2, B-2; and Class 3 b High School (ages 13 through 18) Class 1, A-3, B-3; Class 2, A-3, B-3; and Class 3 c NOTE: PLEASE STATE EXHIBITOR'S GRADE IN SCHOOL AND AGE ON ENTRY CARDS. Only exhibits by single exhibitors will be judged. Groups may enter for display only and will receive a ribbon of appreciation for participating. Class 1: Flowering A. Cut Specimens 1. Junior 2. Intermediate 3. High School B. Container grown specimens 1. Junior 2. Intermediate 3. High School Class 2: Foliage A. Cut Specimens 1. Junior 2. Intermediate 3. High School B. Container grown specimens 1. Junior 2. Intermediate 3. High School Class 3: Fruits and Vegetables A. Junior B. Intermediate C. High School SCALE OF POINTS Cultural Perfection Condition and Grooming Distinction Correct, Complete Name, Neatly Written... 5 TOTAL POINTS 100

21 Second Flower Show September 28- October 2, 2016 GENERAL RULES 1. All entries for the second show must be delivered to Jim R. Miller Park, Bldg. B, and may be placed on Tuesday, September 27 between 6p.m. and 8:30 p.m. or on Wednesday, September 28 between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. An authorized entry card must accompany each exhibit. Entry cards are available at the Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Ave., Marietta, or at the Fairgrounds during entry periods as published. Fill out card stock entry cards in pencil or waterproof ink. Please do not print paper copies. 2. All exhibits for the second show must be removed between 6pm and 8pm. on Sunday, October 2. Nothing is to be removed before the end of the show. No Exceptions. 3. The doors to the exhibit hall will be closed promptly at specified deadline for the show. 4. Judging will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September There must be an emphasis on fresh plant material. No artificial plant material may be used in any division (Handbook., Pg. 307) 6. The use of plants on the State Conservation List is prohibited. Native plants, other than those on the State Conservation List, may be exhibited in the Horticulture Division provided they are grown by the exhibitor. They may be exhibited in the Design Division and in Educational Exhibits if they are grown legally obtained by the exhibitor. All native plants must be labeled with common and botanical names. 7. All horticulture entries must be approved by the Horticulture Classification Committee who shall have the authority to disqualify any entries not conforming to the schedule and/or not of flower show quality. All entries in Div. II Design and Div. III Special Exhibits must be checked by Section Consultants who shall have the authority to disqualify any entries not conforming to the schedule and/or not of flower show quality. 8. Judges are asked to review the red, yellow, and white winning exhibits in Divisions I, II and III to determine if any or all of them scored 90 or above. An accredited judge is requested to sign and date all blue ribbon and 90+ entry cards and Top Award Rosettes. They are asked to leave written comments on all designs. The decision of the judges is final. Awards may be withheld if not merited. 9. Overall, General Show, Classification, Design, Special Exhibits and Placement Chairs are required to be in attendance during judging. Other than these Chairmen, only the Show Chair, Judges, Judges Chair, Clerks and Clerks Chair are allowed on the floor during judging. 10. The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. and the North Georgia State Fair cannot be responsible for loss or breakage of exhibit materials. 11. The show is open to any amateur grower or designer, regardless of whether or not they are members of a National Garden Clubs, Inc. affiliated group. All Designs must be pre-registered with Design Consultation and Entries Chair prior to the entry dates and times. 12. The Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 Edition, as amended in The National Gardener, shall be used as the authority in all points not covered by this schedule. 13. No exhibitor may judge or clerk in any section in which he or she has exhibits. 14. Show will be open to the public Wednesday through Friday, 4 to 11 pm, Saturday 10 a.m. to Midnight and Sunday 12:30-6 pm. FLOWER SHOW JUDGES ARE CERTI- FIED AND ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. AND THE GAR- DEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC. AWARDS Second Show National Garden Clubs, Inc., (NGC) Standard System of Awarding will be used and NGC Top Award Rosettes may be given in the Design and Horticulture Divisions in designated classes when the exhibitor scores 95 or more and meets all requirements stated in Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 edition, and as amended in The National Gardener. NGC Youth Award THE MARIETTA COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC. MEMBER OF THE LAUREL DISTRICT I, THE GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC., DEEP SOUTH REGION, and NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. In cooperation with THE NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION PRESENTS A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW Homecoming" JIM R. MILLER PARK 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, Georgia September 28 to October 2, 2016 W-F, : 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Sat: 10:00 a.m. - Midnight; Sun: 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Free with Fair Admission OVERALL CHAIR Holly M. Walquist 361 North Hillcrest Drive Marietta, GA (770) GENERAL CO-CHAIR Phyllis Goff 3611 Winfair Place Marietta, GA (770) GENERAL CO-CHAIR Wilda Camp 1265 Waterfall Lane, NW Acworth, GA (770) JUDGING CHAIR Shirley Dobbins 62 Shadowlawn Road Marietta, GA (770) Entries: Tuesday, September 27, :00 pm 8:30 pm Wednesday, September 28, :30 am - 11:30 am CLERKS CHAIR Linda Pou 980 Marbury Court Marietta, GA (678) HOSPITALITY CO-CHAIRS Gail Brancheau 2465 Kirk Lane Kennesaw, GA (770) Connie Novack 2815 Cedarbrook Dr. Marietta, GA (770) HORTICULTURE PLACEMENT CO-CHAIRS Marilynn Parker 7148 Shell Rd. Winston, GA (770) Judging: Wednesday, September 28, :30pm SCHEDULE CHAIR Karin E. Guzy 4531 Paper Mill Rd SE Marietta, GA (678) AWARDS CO-CHAIRS Janette Clarkson Gail Brancheau 4349 Dutch Lane 2465 Kirk Lane Douglasville, GA Kennesaw, GA (770) (770) DESIGN CONSULTANT & ENTRIES CHAIR Vy Shinn 2380 Tree Arbor Way Marietta, GA (770) HORTICULTURE IFICATION CO-CHAIRS Jack Driskell Karin Guzy 101 Dawson Drive 431Paper Mill Rd SE Powder Springs, GA Marietta, GA (678) (770) Checkout Schedule: Sunday, October 2, :00 pm - 8:00 pm No early entries accepted and no early checkouts permitted. Rosettes may be give to the highest scoring blue ribbon exhibit scoring 90+ in each age category. In the Horticulture Division, a plant must be identified by its binomial name or its currently accepted scientific identification to be eligible for a Top Exhibitor Award. Name must be shown on both top and bottom sections of entry card. Judging will be by National Garden Club Standard System of Awarding. Only one blue ribbon, 1st place, exhibit must score 90 or above; only one red ribbon, 2nd place, exhibit must score 85 or above; only one yellow ribbon, 3rd place, exhibit must score 80 or above; and one or more white ribbons as merited, honorable mention, exhibit must score 75 or above, may be placed in each class or sub-class. The ribbons will be placed at the discretion of the judges, whose decision is final. Awards may be withheld if not merited. 1. The Award of Horticultural Excellence (green, orange and blue rosette, Handbook pg. 43) for the highest-scoring named exhibit of fresh plant material receiving a Blue Ribbon in Division I Horticulture, including sections not offering a Top Exhibitor Award. 2. Awards of Merit (orange rosette) (Handbook page 43) may be awarded to the highest scoring named exhibits of fresh cut nonarboreal plant material one in each of the following sections: Rosa (roses), Div. 1, Sec. A, Classes 1-20 Dahlias, Div. 1, Sec. B, Classes Bulbous Plants, Flowering, Div. 1, Sec. C, Classes Annuals, Flowering /Colorful Brachts Div. 1,

22 Sec. E, Classes Perennials, Flowering only Div. 1, Sec. G, Classes Herbs, Div. 1, Sec. I Classes Two Arboreal Awards (two shades of green rosette) (Handbook page 43) may be awarded to the highest-scoring named exhibit of fresh plant materials in Division I, Sections K and L. One will be awarded to Shrubs, Sec. K (classes ) and another to Trees, Sec. L (classes ). 4. Two Grower s Choice Awards (dark green rosette) (Handbook addition, Natl. Gardener Winter 2008, pg. 20) for the highest scoring exhibits in Div. 1, Section M Container-grown plants, Flowering?Colorful Bracts (classes ) and Div. 1, Section O Foliage Plants (classes ). 5. One Collector s Showcase Award (brown and green rosette) (Handbook, pg. 44) may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Section R Collections (classes ). 6. Two Designer's Choice Awards (purple rosette) (Handbook, page 47) may be awarded to the highest-scoring exhibit in Design, Division II - Section A (classes 1-3) and Section B (classes 4-6), with four exhibits in each class. 7. The Award of Design Excellence (gold rosette) (Handbook, page 45-46) may be awarded to the highest-scoring exhibit in the entire Design Division, Division II, entered by a single exhibitor. Only those exhibits that have received a Top Exhibitor Award in their section may be considered. 8. Eligible for Youth Award - A total of three NGC Top Awards may be awarded, if merited. Winning exhibits must be the highest-scoring exhibits scoring 90 or above. ONE award may be given in each of the following age categories: Junior (Pre-school through age seven) Class 1, A-1, B-1; Class 2, A-1, B-1; and Class 3 a Intermediate (ages 8 through 12) Class 1- A-2. B-2; Class 2. A-2, B-2; and Class 3 b High School (ages 13through 18) Class 1, A-3, B-3; Class 2, A-3, B-3; and Class 3 c Winning exhibits must be submitted by a single exhibitor. All youth entries should include a last name only, age and an adult phone number. 9. The Sweepstakes Award (green and white rosette) (Handbook, page 54) will be given to the exhibitor winning the most blue ribbons in the Division I -Horticulture. Red ribbons will be counted in case of tie. 10. The Olen R. Morgan Jr. Horticulture Award will be given to the exhibitor winning the most blue ribbons in Vegetables, Fruits & Gourds and Oddities (Sections S, T and U). The winner s name will be engraved on a brass plate to be affixed to the permanent award displayed at the Marietta Educational Garden Center. This award will be offered in the first show only. The recipient must be a garden club member of the Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. 11. The North Georgia State Fair Association will give a special award for all of those listed above (awards 1-10), if merited. DIVISION I HORTICULTURE RULES SEE Flower Show 1 for Division I Horticulture Rules, Rose Section Rules and Section A-U. The 2nd Show duplicates these sections in their entirety DIVISION II - DESIGN Eligible for Award of Design Excellence "Homecoming DESIGN RULES 1. Any amateur designer is eligible to enter the Design Division if pre-registered with Design Consultant and Entries Chair. If designer is unable to fulfill assignment, it is the responsibility of the designer to provide a substitute. 2. Accessories, features, background panels and underlays are permitted and to be furnished by the exhibitor. It is suggested that personal property be labeled with exhibitor's name. 3. Judges are asked to review the red, yellow and white winning exhibits in Division II to determine if any or all of them scored 90 or above. An accredited judge is requested to sign and date all blue ribbon, 90+ entry cards, and Top Award Rosettes. They are also asked to leave written comments on all designs. 4. There will be six (6) classes with four (4) entries per class. 5. Only one (1) exhibit is permitted by an exhibitor in each class. 6. Each design must have been created and placed by one (1) exhibitor, and must not have been exhibited in previous flower shows. Exhibitor s name must appear on entry card. Entry card to be prepared by exhibitor. 7. Plant material must be listed on 3 X 5 cards. 8. Fresh material may not be treated in any manner. Cut fruits or vegetables must be sealed unobtrusively to discourage insects, odor, and discoloration. Only dried material may be treated to alter its exterior appearance. 9. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegetables are permitted. The use of plants on the State Conservation List is prohibited. Native plants, other than those on the State conservation List, may be exhibited in the Design Division if they are grown or legally obtained by the exhibitor. 10. Please refer to the Handbook for Flower Shows (2007 edition) for specific category criteria. This Handbook is available for reference at the Marietta Educational Garden Center Library, 505 Kennesaw Avenue, Marietta, Georgia, , or contact Design Consultant listed. 11. Some plant material must be used in each design, but need not have been grown by exhibitor. 12. Religious symbols used must be displayed in a respectful manner and in accordance with policies of local religious organizations. 13. In order not to offend, American and other national flags may not be incorporated into any competitive designs, nor be used as underlays, swags, or the like. 14. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the Design Division. 15. Living members of the Animal Kingdom are not permitted in the Design or Horticulture Division, and taxidermal representations of the same are also not allowed. 16. Designs must be placed either Tuesday, Sept. 27, between 6 and 8:30 pm, or Wednesday, Sept. 28, between 8:30 and 11:30 am. After design is placed, designer 22 must check with Design Consultant before leaving the building. 17. Judging begins promptly at 12:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept Exhibitors are asked to consider the longevity of plant material used since show is open to the public for five days and to construct design so that plant material will last throughout, or to refresh them before show opens to the public each day. SCALE OF POINTS FOR ALL DESIGNS Conformance (to schedule requirements)..14 Design Type (if applicable) Conformance (to all other schedule requirements) Design (Elements, Principles) Artistic Concept (selection and/or organization) Expression (interpretation of class by exhibitor) Distinction (marked superiority in all respects) *Note if designs DO NOT meet the design requirements for type 10 points will be deducted. DIVISION II - DESIGN Homecoming Eligible for Award of Design Excellence (Handbook, page 45) SECTION A. Eligible for the Designer's Choice Award (Handbook, page 47) The exhibitor has complete freedom to choose plant materials and other components within NGC policies. The design may use fresh, dried and/or treated dried plant material. Artificial plant material is never permitted. Designs to be staged using white niches 32 wide, 18 deep, and 40 high on tables 30 from the floor in Classes 1, 2 and 3. Niches to be provided by show committee. Underlays and background panels, provided by exhibitor, are permitted, but no side panels are allowed. Tables are covered in white fabric and skirted in either red or blue. 1 "LEAVE A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW Anticipating the arrival home. A Total of Four Illuminary Designs (Handbook page 202). Battery-operated lights ONLY, no outlets are available. 2 "MEMORIES OF A CHILDHOOD Reflecting on the memories of childhood. A Total of Four Reflective Designs (Handbook page 207). 3: "REACHING OUT TO FAMILY Being with them is coming home. A Total of Four Stretch Designs (Handbook page ). SECTION B. Eligible for the Designer's Choice Award (Handbook, page 47) The exhibitor has complete freedom to choose plant materials and other components within NGC policies. The design may use fresh, dried and/or treated dried plant material. Artificial plant material is never permitted. Designs to be staged using white niches 32 wide, 18 deep, and 40 high on tables 30 from the floor in Classes 4 and 5. Niches to be provided by show committee. Underlays and background panels, provided by exhibitor, are permitted, but no side panels are allowed. Tables are covered in white fabric and skirted in either red or blue. 4: "THE HOUSE AT THE LAKE" Coming back to that vacation home. A Total of Four Underwater Designs (Handbook pages ) 5: HANGING OUT WITH THE FAMILY Good to be home with loved ones. A Total of Four hanging designs. (Handbook, page 202) 6: "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" With the family for a holiday of your choice. A Total of Four Functional Table Designs, set for two (Handbook, pages ) Designer s choice on number of components. Table is provided by show committee. Staged on a table 35 square, 28 high (off floor). Use of expensive dishware and flatware on flower show tables is discouraged. Design space is approximately 34 wide, 34 deep, and 40 high. Table will be placed against a backdrop of white fabric provided by the committee. DIVISION III SPECIAL EXHIBITS SECTION A. Educational exhibits are designed to instruct, educate, and inform the public on the goals and objectives of the National Garden Clubs Inc. (page , Handbook). A minimum of 18 square feet shall be used for each exhibit. Space may be horizontal, vertical or both. Each exhibit can be staged on the floor or on half of a six foot table provided by the Show Committee, in a space 3 wide, 2 deep and 3 high. Tables will be covered in white fabric and skirted red or blue. Background panels or underlays, provided by exhibitor, may be used. Exhibitors must pre-register with General Show Chairman and should have exhibit installed Wednesday, Sept. 21 by 11:30 a.m. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegetables are permitted. The use of plants on the State Conservation List is prohibited. The use of some fresh plant material is encouraged. Native plants, other than those on the State Conservation List, may be exhibited in the Design Division if they are grown or legally obtained by the exhibitor. Educational Exhibits will remain on display for both shows 1 and 2, and will not be judged. If merited three Awards of Appreciation will be given. 1: Exhibit 1 Growing Vegetables at Home Exhibit 2 Hoes for Birds Exhibit 3 Providing for Pollinators

23 SECTION B. YOUTH HORTICULTURE Eligible for Youth Award in each age category YOUTH HORTICULTURE RULES 1. Youth exhibitor must have had possession of container grown plants for at least 60 days. Other Horticulture Division rules apply. 2. Each entry must be fresh plant material grown by the exhibitor. Age must be stated on the entry card, upper and lower sections. Cut specimens will be exhibited in clear glass bottles. 3. Youth exhibits will be judged by the NGC Standard System of Awarding and the Scales of Points, Handbook. Pg , and NG, Summer 2010, Fruits and Vegetables. Eligible for Youth Award - A total of three NGC Top Awards may be awarded if merited. Winning exhibits must be the highest-scoring exhibits scor- ing 90 or above. ONE award may be given in each of the following age categories: Junior (Pre-school through age 7) Class 1, A-1, B-1; Class 2, A-1, B-1; and Class 3 a Intermediate (ages 8 through 12) Class 1-A-2. B-2; Class 2. A-2, B-2; and Class 3 b High School (ages 13 through 18) Class 1, A-3, B-3; Class 2, A-3, B-3; and Class 3 c NOTE: PLEASE STATE EXHIBITOR'S GRADE IN SCHOOL AND AGE ON ENTRY CARDS. Only exhibits by single exhibitors will be judged. Groups may enter for display only and will receive a ribbon of appreciation for participating. Class 1: Flowering A. Cut Specimens 1. Junior 2. Intermediate 3. High School 23 B. Container grown specimens 1. Junior 2. Intermediate 3. High School Class 2: Foliage A. Cut Specimens 1. Junior 2. Intermediate 3. High School B. Container grown specimens 1. Junior 2. Intermediate 3. High School Class 3: Fruits and Vegetables A. Junior B. Intermediate C. High School SCALE OF POINTS Cultural Perfection Condition and Grooming Distinction Correct, Complete Name, Neatly Written... 5 TOTAL POINTS 100 Cobb County Fair Association Officers and Board of Directors President Vice President Past President Secretary Treasurer Member-at-Large Officers: Holly Walquist Johnny Woodward, Jr. Roswell Story Gene Morris Bill Hutson Frank Wigington Directors: Max Bacon Eddie Canon Terry Chandler Mike Donahoo Charlotte Dorsey Tim Lee Bill Martin Brett McClung Colin Meaders Nelle Purvis Billy Reece Phillip Robuck Wade Stephens Alice Summerour Cooter Swanson Butch Thompson Lindsey Tippins Neil Warren Arts and Crafts Entry and Release Schedule: Entries accepted Saturday, September 17 -noon to 6 pm and Sunday, September 18-1 to 5 pm Check out will be Sunday, October 2, 6 to 9 pm and Monday, October 3, 11:00 am -2 pm NO EXCEPTIONS

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