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

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1 THE COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS OF GREATER CHARLESTON A member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. South Atlantic Region The Garden Club of South Carolina, Inc. East Lowcountry District In Cooperation With THE EXCHANGE CLUB FAIR OF CHARLESTON, INC. FLOWER DEPARTMENT Presents TWO STANDARD FLOWER SHOWS OCTOBER 30 NOVEMBER 3, 2014 And NOVEMBER 4 - NOVEMBER 9, 2014 OPEN MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 3PM 9PM SENIOR DAY - WEDNESDAY 11AM 9PM SATURDAY 10AM 9PM SUNDAY 12N 9PM Flower Show Theme Tis the Season 1 Council President: Mrs. Yvonne Jordan Flower Show Chairman: Ms. Trish Bender Treasurer: Mrs. Jerry Weise Participating Federated Garden Clubs Alhambra Garden Club Belle Isle Garden Club Berkeley Hills Garden Club Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Garden Club of Drayton on the Ashley Garden Club of Otranto Isle of Palms Garden Club Ivy Garden Club Lawton Bluff Garden Club Magnolia Garden Club Melrose Garden Club Petal Pushers Garden Club Riverland Terrace Garden Club Ridgeville Garden Club St. Paul s Garden Club South Windermere Garden Club Southern Magnolia Garden Club The Garden Club of Charleston The Groves Garden Club Town and Village Garden Club Wando Woods Garden Club Additional Clubs and Societies Flowertown Garden Club Lake Sandhurst Garden Club Charleston Lowcountry Rose Society Coastal Carolina Camellia Society Admission fee to the Fairgrounds. Flower Show is open and free to the public.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Cover page...1 Table of Contents Directory General Rules and Requirements How to Fill out the NGC Show Entry Card...8 Statement of Awards Horticulture Rules and Requirements GCSC Conservation List of Endangered Plants...15 Horticulture Scales of Points Division I, Horticulture Division Sections A, B, C - Container Grown Plants Section D - Roses, Miniature Section E - Roses, Hybrid Teas, Standard...22 Section F- Hanging Foliage Plants other than Ferns...22 Section G - Hanging Ferns...23 Section H - Hanging Flowering Plants...23 Section I - Blooming Cut Plant Material-Annuals...24 Section J - Blooming Cut Plant Material-Perennials...24 Section K - Climbers...25 Section L - Camellias...25 Section M - Herbs...25 Section N - Small Container Grown Plants...26 Section O - Decorative Cut Foliage Section P - Shrubs, Dwarf...27 Section Q - Shrubs, Standard Section R - Trees...28 Section S - Fruits, Nuts, and Vegetables...29 Section T - Blooming Collections...30 Section U Cut Pink Specimens Section V - Container Grown Plants with Pink Blooms or Foliage.. 30 Design Rules and Requirements...31 Scales of Points for All Designs...32 Division II, Design Division Section A- Designers Choice Award...33 Section B- Novice Award...34 Section C- Petite Award...34 Section D- Designers Choice...35 Section E- Tricolor Award Section F Invitational...36 Special Exhibits Rules and Requirements...37 Scales of Points for All Special Exhibits

3 Division III, Special Exhibits Section A- Educational...38 Exchange Park Map/Information... Inside front cover Flower Show Floor Plan... Inside back cover 3

4 4 DIRECTORY Show Chairman: Trish Bender, Riverland Terrace Garden Club Welch Ave Charleston, SC Show Co-Chairmen: Linda Smith Town and Village Garden Club Council President: Yvonne Jordan, Lawton Bluff Garden Club Majestic Oaks Dr Charleston, SC Council Treasurer: Jerry Weise, Camellia Garden Club Building Manager & Exchange Club Representatives: Don Reid, The Exchange Club (h) (c) Al Straub Awards: Applications: Trish Bender, Riverland Terrace Garden Club Calligraphy: TBD Ribbons and Rosettes Committee: Jerry Weise, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Carolyn King, South Windermere Garden Club Validation: Betty Gourdin, Belle Isle Garden Club Design Division: Chairman: Martha Lehane, Magnolia Garden Club Invitational: Carolyn Yarbrough, Alhambra Gardem Club Reservations: Martha Lehane, Magnolia Garden Club Horticulture Division: Chairman: Laurette Sweet, Town and Village Garden Club Classification: Jerry Weise, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Classification Committee: Diane Britton, Garden Club of Charleston Judy Burns, Camellia Garden Club Rue Lucas, MG, Souther Windermere GC Geny Morrison, Camellia Garden Club Nancy Newman-Limata, Alhambra Garden Club Cindy Thornton, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Identification: Kathy Woolsey, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Identification Committee: Laura Courtney, Master Gardener Rosie Luther, Tricounty Master Gardeners Darren Sheriff, Master Gardener Norma Wolf, Master Gardener Placement: Frances Lahm, Garden Club of Otranto Placement Committee: Vera Carson, Garden Club of Otranto Priscilla Fletcher, Lowcountry Rose Society Marge Gosch, Garden Club of Otranto

5 5 June van Steyn, Flowertown Garden Club Judy Walton, Garden Club of Otranto Ann Ward Otis Ward Registration: Carolyn King, South Windermere Garden Club Reservationist for Section (C and T) Scotty Yensen, Camellia Garden Club Hosting: Nancy Lovelace, Otranto Garden Club Hospitality: House Yvonne Jordan, Lawton Bluff Garden Club Housekeeping: (bottles, dismantling, change over) Glenda Owens, Riverland Terrace Garden Club Judges: Chairman: (coordinator, gifts, luncheon) Terry Ritchen, MG, The Garden Club of Charleston Wappoo Creeek Place Charleston, SC Clerk: Rue Lucas, MG, TGCOC, South Windermere Garden Club Hospitality: Jackie Wienzierl, The Garden Club of Charleston Schedule Committee: Trish Bender, Riverland Terrace Garden Club Sherri Bardsley, MG, The Flowertown Garden Club Yvonne Jordan, Lawton Bluff Garden Club Carolyn King, South Windermere Garden Club Sue Lawley, The Garden Club of Charleston Rue Lucas, MG, South Windermere Garden Club, TGCOC Terry Ritchen, MG, The Garden Club of Charleston Linda Smith, Town and Village Garden Club Jerry Weise, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Laurette Sweet, Town and Village Garden Club Susan Hemminger, The Garden Club of Charleston Scotty Yensen, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston Staging: Chairman: Sherri Bardsley, Flowertown Garden Club Signage: Yvonne Jordan, Lawton Bluff Garden Club Restroom: Sherri Bardsley, Flowertown Garden Club Court of Honor: Sue Lawley, The Garden Club of Charleston Flags: Trish Bender, Riverland Terrace Garden Club Outside: Linda Smith, Town and Village Garden Club Crew: Linda Smilth, Town and Village Garden Club Rosie Luther, Master Gardener June Van Steyn, Garden Club of Otranto Maureen Minner, Flowertown Garden Club Martha Lehane, Magnolia Garden Club Susan Hemminger, The Garden Club of Charleston Youth Staging Coordinator, School of the Arts Special Exhibits Division: Educational: Sue Lord, Magnolia Garden Club Youth: Jackie Weinzierl, The Garden Cub of Charleston

6 GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS Please also read the rules in each Division 1. There will be two standard flower shows, both conforming to the requirements of the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 edition with all updates from The National Gardener magazine, as published by National Garden Clubs, Inc. Both shows are open to all to enter, provided they adhere to the schedule requirements. FIRST SHOW: Thursday, October 30, 2014 through Monday, November 3, SECOND SHOW: Tuesday, November 4, 2013 through Sunday, November 9, All entries in Horticulture, Design and Special Exhibits Divisions are considered competitive exhibits within their respective classes. The ultimate authority for judging is the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 edition with all updates from The National Gardener magazine, as published by National Garden Clubs, Inc. This National Garden Clubs, Inc. publication will be known as the Handbook or HB when referenced hereafter. 3. ENTRIES will be received in the back of the Flower Building. FIRST SHOW ENTRIES: Wednesday, October 29, p.m, or Thursday, October 30, :30AM-10:00AM. SECOND SHOW ENTRIES: Tuesday, November 4, :30AM-11:00AM. Late entries will not be placed. Due to space limitations, ALL Design entries and Horticulture entries in Sections C, U and V must be reserved in advance with the respective reservationist as listed in this schedule. 4. REMOVAL TIME for the First Show will be Tuesday, November 4, :30AM 7:30AM and for the Second Show will be Monday, November 10, :00PM 2:00PM. After these designated times, the Dismantling Committee will dispose of all remaining materials. 5. ***TO AVOID THE RISK OF SPREADING PLANT VIRUSES OR DISEASES, ALL CUT HORTICULTURE WILL BE DISPOSED OF AT THE END OF EACH SHOW BY THE DISMANTLING COMMITTEE PRIOR TO REMOVAL TIME. ONLY CONTAINER PLANTS AND DESIGNS MAY BE REMOVED BY THE EXHIBITOR.*** 6. REGISTRATION for all Horticulture entries will be located at the rear entrance to the Flower Building. 7. Designers and Special Exhibitors must check in with the respective Reservation Coordinator prior to exhibit placement to receive a confirmed entry card. 8. A FULLY COMPLETED ENTRY CARD must accompany each entry. 9. The Classification Chairman will check for conformity to the schedule and advise the exhibitor as necessary. All designers must check out with the Design Classification Chairman after completing their design to assure it meets all requirements before leaving the floor. 10. JUDGING for both shows will begin at 12 Noon and the shows will open to the public after judging is completed at approximately 3:00 P.M. 11. JUDGING will be conducted according to National Garden Clubs, Inc. Standard Judging Procedures as stated in the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 edition and as updated in The National Gardener. Decisions of the judges are final. Only one blue, one red and one yellow ribbon may be awarded in each class or sub-class. White ribbons may be awarded to all entries that merit Honorable Mention. See page 9. Top awards are described on the following pages. Awards may be withheld if not merited. 6

7 12. DURING JUDGING, only the following people may be present on the show floor: Judges, Judges Chairman, Clerks, Clerks Chairman, Show Chairman, Show Co-Chairman, Classification Chairmen, and Hospitality personnel. 13. Although reasonable care will be taken with each exhibit, the FAIR management will not be responsible for containers or other properties. 14. Once a reservation is made in any Division, it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to fill that reservation or furnish a substitute for the exhibit with prior notice and approval by the reservation coordinator. 15. National Garden Clubs, Inc. prohibits the use of all living members of the animal kingdom and taxidermal representations of the same in any design or horticultural exhibit. 16. The American flag and other national flags must be displayed in a respectful manner and may not be incorporated into any competitive design, nor used as underlays, backdrops, swags, etc. in any division of a flower show. 17. No South Carolina conservation plant material is permitted in any designs or horticultural exhibits. These plant materials may only be used in Flower Shows for educational exhibits and should never be collected from the wild. Seek out reputable nursery sources that propagate these protected plants legally. For a comprehensive list of better known conservation material please see page 11 or for a comprehensive list see the website for the Department of Natural Resources. (Refer to page 11 for the website address). 18. Anyone may enter a design or horticulture specimen provided they adhere to the schedule and make reservations when required. Educational exhibits are by invitation only. 19. FRESH PLANT MATERIAL MUST BE EMPHASIZED and NO ARTIFICIAL PLANT MATERIAL IS PERMITTED IN ANY DIVISION. 7

8 How to complete your entry card 1. Example: Most wonderful time 2. [Show Date] 3. [I] 4. [L] 5. [65] 6. # 7. Example: Camellia japonica Pink Perfection Your Full Name here (For Youth also list your age) Your Mailing Address here Your Garden Club, Society or School Your Full Name here (For Youth also list your age) Your Mailing Address here Your Garden Club, Society or School Flower Show Name Ex: The Art of Flowers - I or II 2. Date Entry Date 10/30/14 or 11/04/14 3. Division: I Horticulture Division II Design Division III Special Exhibits Division 4. Section A through V 5. Class No. 1 through Entry No. Your registration # given at check in 7. Botanical Name Genus species (underlined) and Common Name in single quotes 8. Exhibitor Your Full Name YOUTH ages 4-18 please add your age 9. Address Your Mailing Address 10. Club Your Garden Club, Society Name or School Name. You may leave this line blank if you are not in a club, society or school. Fill out this card in Pencil only and attach it to the bottle or plant stake in your potted container Example: Camellia japonica Pink Perfection Take this entry tag and your specimen to the Horticulture Classification Table to complete your entry registration.

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

10 ADDITIONAL NGC AWARD Individual Sweepstakes Award: Awarded each show. One awarded to the winner of the most blue ribbons in the Horticulture Division. In case of a tie red ribbons will be totaled, then yellow and/or white if necessary. Represented by a rosette of green and white ribbons. LOCAL AWARDS Contain Yourself: Represented by a rosette of rainbow colored ribbons. One may be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section C. Beauty in the Air Award: Represented by a rosette of red and white ribbons. One may be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section H. Hanging Foliage Award: Represented by a rosette of dark green and white ribbons. One may be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section F. Festive Foliage Award: Represented by a rosette of turquoise ribbons. One may be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section O. Herb Award: Represented by a rosette of hot green and lemon ribbons. One may be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section M. Holiday Harvest Award: Represented by a rosette of hot tomato red ribbons. One may be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section S. Most Wonderful Award: Represented by a rosette of green, red and white ribbons. One to be given to the garden club with most blue ribbons in Horticulture. In case of a tie red ribbons will be totaled, then yellow and/or whites if necessary. One awarded each show. Pink Ribbon Award: Represented by a rosette of pink ribbons. One each may be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Sections U and V. Twining Vine Award: Represented by a rosette of purple and lavender ribbons. One may be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Horticulture Section K. 10

11 DESIGN DIVISION NGC TOP AWARDS Holiday Excellence Award: Represented by a rosette of gold ribbons. This Top Design Award may be awarded to the highest scoring design in the entire Design Division entered by a single designer, provided that all general rules and design award requirements are met. In Sections where Top Designer Awards have been placed, Sections A, B, C, D and E, only those winners are eligible for consideration for the Holiday Excellence Award. ONLY ONE HOLIDAY EXCELLENCE AWARD IS AWARDED PER FLOWER SHOW.. Designer s Choice Award: Represented by a purple rosette with purple ribbons. This award will be offered in Section A and Section D. To be eligible, design must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above. Two awards will be offered per show. Petite Award: Represented by a small rosette of blue and white ribbons. One award will be offered per show in Section C, Miniature Designs. To be eligible design must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above. Tricolor Award: Represented by a rosette of red, blue and yellow ribbons. One award will be offered per show, in Section E. To be eligible design must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above and all plant material must be fresh. ADDITIONAL NGC AWARD Individual Sweepstakes Award: Awarded each show. One awarded to the winner of the most blue ribbons in the Design Division. In case of a tie red ribbons will be totaled, then yellow and/or whites if necessary. Only one blue ribbon from Design Section C may be counted for this award. Represented by a rosette of green and white ribbons. Award of Appreciation: Represented by an orchid rosette and ribbon. One may be awarded to each invitational exhibit in Section F. ADDITIONAL LOCAL AWARD Most Wonderful Time Award: Represented by a rosette of green, red and white ribbons. One to be given to the garden club with the most blue ribbons in Design. Awarded each show. Novice Award: Represented by a rosette of rose ribbons. One may be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Design Section B Class 4. SPECIAL EXHIBITS DIVISION NGC TOP AWARD Educational Award: Represented by a rosette of brown and white ribbons. May be awarded to the blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in Section A. Since Educational Exhibits will only be judged during the First Show and remain in place through both shows, only one Educational Award will be offered. 11

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

13 HORTICULTURE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS 1. ALL CUT HORTICULTURE BECOMES THE PROPERTY OF THE FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE ONCE ENTERED AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF AFTER THE SHOW. POTTED PLANTS AND EPIPHYTES REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE EXHIBITOR AND WILL BE RETURNED AT THE END OF EACH SHOW. 2. No exhibited container grown plants or air plants may be sold during or after the show. 3. The Flower Show Committee may refuse any horticulture exhibits that are not deemed show worthy due to pests, grooming or disease. 4. An exhibitor may enter as many specimens as desired, provided each entry is a different cultivar or species. 5. Cut specimens of annuals, biennials and perennials must have been in exhibitor s possession from seeds, cuttings or immature plants and grown to maturity. Bulbous blooms must have been in exhibitor s possession from planting of bulb, corm, rhizome or it must have been cared for as a mature plant at least 90 days. 6. The Flower Show Committee will furnish clear colorless glass bottles for display of cut specimens. 7. Exhibitors should strive to correctly identify horticulture specimens and research the botanical/cultivar name prior to the show. If still uncertain the first stop in the entry process will be the identification station. After identification exhibitor proceeds to the Horticultural Entry Committee and then to the Horticultural Classification Committee. 5. Exhibitor must check in with Entry Committee to be assigned an ENTRY NUMBER. This number will be placed on all the exhibitor s entry cards as well as the exhibitor s name, address, and name of club (if a member). Exhibitors with many entries are encouraged to contact the Horticulture Entry Chairman in advance to secure a number. Entry cards will be available at the September Council meeting and at each show. Please use a pencil for a no-smear card should it get wet. Entry cards should be filled out in advance (if possible) since entry hours are very limited the morning of the show. PLEASE SEE THE EXAMPLE ENTRY CARD ON PAGE No late entries will be placed or judged. 7. Exhibits must be registered with the Classification Committee at the rear of the Flower Show Building First Show: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1PM 4PM, or Thursday, Oct. 30 6:30AM 10:00AM Second Show: Thursday, Nov. 4 7:00AM 11:00AM 8. ALL HORTICULTURE ENTRIES must be checked by the Classification Committee for conformance to Class Requirements. Only a member of the Classification Committee may O.K./initial entry cards. 9. Advanced Reservations are required for Horticulture Section C Large Containers and Section T Blooming Collections by contacting the Horticulture Reservation Chairman before October 1, 2014 and must be checked by the Classification Committee upon arrival. 10. A plant must be identified by its binomial name or its currently accepted scientific identification to be eligible for a Top Exhibitor Award. 11. All classes will be sub-divided by species, variety, cultivar and color (in a series) and will be judged accordingly. 12. Unless specified as a multiple planting, combination planting or dish garden, all container-grown plants must have only one species or cultivar per container. 13. Container-grown plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least 90 days. Exception: Multiple or combination plantings, which must have been in exhibitor s possession and growing together at least 6 weeks. 14. Container-grown plants must have been grown in the pots in which they are exhibited. Buckets, tubs and cans are not acceptable containers for exhibiting plants. DOUBLE POTTING IS PERMITTED. Containers must be scrubbed clean on the outside and visible inside portion. 13

14 15. Exhibitors must submit only those entries that are clean, without dead leaves, spent blooms, or spray residue and are free of insects/disease (thrips, scale, fungus, mildews, etc.). NO WIRING, OILING, PLANT SHINE, OR ARTIFICIAL COLORING IS PERMITTED IN HORTICULTURE CLASSES. 16. Plants grown PRIMARILY for bloom CANNOT be entered in foliage classes. 17. No South Carolina conservation plant material may be exhibited as horticulture. See list on Conservation List page 11 following these rules for better known species. For a complete list see DNR website at Camellia japonicas are exhibited on one to two inch stems with at least one, but preferably two leaves, in cups provided by show committee. NGC requires that leaves be attached to the stem. Camellia sasanqua blooms are shown on branches in Section L. 19. Wedging is permitted using clear plastic wrap only (available at show). Exception: The Rose section (only) will use green Styrofoam for wedging provided at the show. 20. Horticulture (first show) will remain until Tuesday, November 4, 2014 with removal by exhibitor or member of Show committee between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM and (second show) will remain until Monday, November 10,, 2014 with removal between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. After these appointed hours, Dismantling Committee will dispose of all remaining plant material. 21. Cut specimens may not have any foliage below the waterline. 22. Terminal. Terminal bloom must be present at apex of spray, positioned as high or higher than all other blooms and surrounded by four or more other blossoms, each on its own pedicel (stem), initiating from the peduncle (main stem). A spray in which terminal bloom is depressed more than one-half its (the bloom) diameter below the highest point of inflorescence is penalized in direct proportion to the severity of the depression. 23. Due to time and space limitations only staging and placement committees may be on the floor in the horticulture section during placement of exhibits. Once an exhibit has been sent to Placement Committee, the exhibitor may not conduct any further grooming, rearranging, etc. This should be completed prior to entry. Exceptions are Section C - Large container grown plants, and Section T - Collections, both of which require the exhibitor to place the exhibits. Once exhibits are placed and checked out with the Horticulture Placement Chairman these exhibitors are asked to immediately leave the floor. 14

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

16 HORTICULTURE SCALES OF POINTS 1. FLOWERING SPECIMENS or SPECIMENS WITH COLORFUL BRACTS May be cut or container-grown, single specimen or collection. Plant Identification...5 Legible. Plant completely identified with genus, species, and cultivar, as appropriate. Cultural Perfection Peak of perfection. 10 Proper maturity for exhibiting with no major Cultural Perfection faults. Quantity. 5 Number of specimens as defined by schedule, number of blooms, proportional to size of specimen. Color. 10 Of flower/s and foliage. Form. 10 Flowers and foliage balanced, appropriate to type. Substance. 5 Firmness of tissue. Texture. 5 Surface quality of bloom and foliage. Size. 5 Ideal for type, average or slightly above. Foliage/stem 10 Proportion, form, amount, color, length, condition, if applicable. Condition/Grooming/Staging Health, blemish free. 10 Evidenced by above qualities, damage due to insects, disease, physiological, mechanical problems. Grooming. 10 Preparations the exhibitor can control: stem length, clean cut, foliage removed below water level, cleanliness, conditioning. Staging. 5 Presentation, including container (size, type, cleanliness) and pose (attitude, wedging). Collection: Placement of individual specimens in space allotted. Distinction Single specimen exhibits: The degree of superiority in all listed qualities. Collection: Uniformity. Similarity in physical characteristics such as form, size, color, State of maturity of specimens. Educational value. Total Score

17 2. FOLIAGE SPECIMENS. May be cut or container-grown, single specimen or collection. Plant Identification...5 Legible, plant completely identified with genus, species, cultivar, as appropriate. Cultural Perfection Peak of perfection. 10 Proper maturity for exhibiting with no major Cultural Perfection faults. Degree of maturity. Foliage. 10 Amount according to type, proportionate to stem, positioning on stem, if applicable. Stem 5 Proportional, growth habit. Color 10 Foliage and stem. Form. 10 Balanced, appropriate to type. Substance. 5 Firmness of tissue. Texture. 5 Surface quality. Size. 5 Ideal for type, average or slightly above. Condition/Grooming/Staging Health, blemish free. 10 Evidenced by above qualities, damage due to insects, disease, physiological, mechanical problems. Grooming. 10 Preparations the exhibitor can control: stem length, clean cut, foliage removed below water level, cleanliness, conditioning. Staging 5 Presentation, including container (size, type, cleanliness) and pose (attitude, wedging). Collections: Placement of individual specimens in space allotted. Distinction Single specimen exhibits: The degree of superiority in all listed qualities. Collection: Uniformity. Similarity in physical characteristics, such as form, size, color, state of maturity of specimens. Educational value. Total score

18 3. FRUITS, VEGETABLES & NUTS Plant Identification...5 Legible, plant completely identified with genus, species, cultivar, as appropriate. Cultural Perfection Peak of perfection. 15 Proper stage of development Fresh Edibility culinary value Quantity. 5 Amount requested Color 10 Clear & uniform. Form. 10 Appropriate for variety Substance. 5 Firmness of tissue. Texture. 5 Surface quality Bloom Evident, if applicable Size. 5 Typical of variety Uniform Quality 5 Proper weight Condition/Grooming/Staging Health, blemishes 10 No scarring, cracks, sunburn, spots, mechanical injury, discoloration Grooming 10 Bloom left on, if applicable Clean, Trimmed stem (if applicable) Staging 5 Distinction Superiority in all respects Total Score

19 4. ARBOREALS: Foliage/Flowering/Fruited/Coned. Cut specimens only. Plant Identification...5 Legible. Plant completely identified with genus, species, and cultivar as appropriate. Cultural Perfection Arboreal specimen.30 Maturity. 10 Proper stage of development for exhibition. Form. 10 Pose and balance of entire specimen. Stem. 10 Sturdiness, color, growth habit. Foliage, Flowers, Fruit, Cones.30 Spacing/positioning 5 Balanced placement on branch. Quantity. 5 Well clothed with foliage and/or number of open flowers, mature fruit, cones. Color. 5 Degree of clarity. Substance. 5 Firmness of tissue. Texture. 5 Surface quality. Size. 5 Ideal for type. Condition/Grooming/Staging Health/Blemish free. 10 As evidenced by above qualities: damage due to insects, disease, physiological, mechanical problems. Grooming. 10 Preparations the exhibitor can control: stem length, clean cut, foliage removed below water level, cleanliness, conditioning. Staging. 5 Presentation, including container size, type, cleanliness, pose, wedging. Distinction Superiority in all listed qualities. Collection: Uniformity. Similarity in physical characteristics, such as form, size, color, state of maturity of specimens. Educational value. Total score

20 Division I Horticulture Division Season s Greetings Section A. Wrapped In Color Container Grown Flowering Plants (STANDARD SIZE CONTAINERS) Eligible for the Grower s Choice Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Round container size must be greater than 4 diameter but less than 14 diameter. Rectangular container size must be greater than 13 perimeter but less than 44 perimeter. (NOTE: For smaller container sizes, see Section N.) Class 1. Begonia Class 2. Impatiens Class 3. Orchidaceae Class 4. Pelargonium (e.g. Ivy-leaved, scented leaved, zonal, etc.) Class 5. Saintpaulia (African Violet) * Miniatures should be entered in Section N, Small Containers Class 6. Any other not listed above a. Any other single specimen not listed above b. Multiple planting of a single cultivar and color Section B. Better Not Pout Container Grown Foliage Plants (STANDARD SIZE CONTAINERS) Eligible for the Grower s Choice Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Round container size must be greater than 4 diameter but less than 14 diameter. Rectangular container size must be greater than 13 perimeter but less than 44 perimeter. (NOTE: For smaller containers, see Section N.) Class 7. Asparagus a. densiflorus Meyersii b. densiflorus Sprengeri c. setaceus d. Any other single specimen not listed above Class 8. Begonias Class 9. Cacti Class 10. Codiaeum (Croton) Class 11. Dracaena Class 12. Ferns 20

21 Class 13. Hedera (Ivy) Class 14. Philodendron Class 15. Sansevieria (Snake Plant, Mother-in-law s tongue) Class 16. Schefflera Class 17. Plectranthus scutellarioides (Coleus) please name cultivar if known Class 18. Succulents other than Cacti Class 19. Any other not listed above a. Any other single specimen not listed above b. Multiple planting of a single cultivar and leaf color Section C. Contain Yourself Large Container Grown Plants Eligible for the Contain Yourself Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Round container size must be at least 14 diameter. Rectangular container must be at least 44 perimeter. Due to space limitations exhibit may not exceed 48 in width or depth. Height is unlimited. Exhibitor must be responsible for transporting plant to position for display. THIS SECTION REQUIRES A RESERVATION. Reservations for this section must be made by calling Scotty Yensen at (843) Class 20. Flowering Plants Class 21. Foliage Plants (a plant grown primarily for flowers may not be entered for foliage) Class 22. Fruiting Plants (must have fruit visible) Class 23. Any other not listed above (e.g. multiple plantings of a single cultivar) (If flowering or fruiting plants must have flowers or fruit visible) Section D. Precious Petites Roses (Miniature) Eligible for the Elfin Award Natural foliage attached. Must be exhibited with a minimum of 2 leaf sets. Unless noted, stem length may vary. Varieties and cultivars will be entered alphabetically by first name and each is to be considered as a sub-class under its respective class. Class 24. Miniatures a. Single b. Spray Class 25. Micro mini a. Single b. Spray Class 26. Mini-floras a. Single bloom b. Spray 21

22 (Section D. continued) Class 27. Any other not listed above a. Single b. Spray Section E. Rose Parade Roses (Standard) Eligible for the Award of Merit Natural foliage attached. Must be exhibited with a minimum of 2 leaf sets. Sprays must be exhibited with a minimum of 3 stems with 2 leaf sets each. Unless noted, stem length may vary. Varieties and cultivars will be entered alphabetically by first name and each is to be considered as a sub-class under its respective class. Class 28. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora - Maximum stem length is 24 a. Single b. Spray Class 29. Floribunda a. Single b. Spray Class 30. Polyantha a. Single b. Spray Class 31. Shrub Roses a. Single b. Spray Class 32. Old Garden Roses those grown before 1867 a. Single b. Spray Class 33. Any other not listed above a. Single b. Spray Section F. Hanging Traditions Hanging Foliage Plants other than Ferns (Including containers and bark slabs) Eligible for The Hanging Foliage Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Round container size must be greater than 4 diameter but less than 14 diameter. Rectangular container must be greater than 13 perimeter but less than 44 perimeter. Due to space limitations, exhibit must not exceed 48 in width or depth. Class 34. Single Specimen Class 35. Multiple plantings of a single cultivar Class 36. Multiple planting of different cultivars 22

23 Section G. Earthly Delights Hanging Ferns (Including containers and bark slabs) Eligible for the Award of Merit Each variety constitutes a sub-class Round container size must be greater than 4 diameter but less than 14 diameter. Rectangular container must be greater than 13 perimeter but less than 44 perimeter. Due to space limitations, exhibit must not exceed 48 in width or depth. Class 37. Davallia species (Rabbit foot fern, etc.) Class 38. Platycerium species (Staghorn ferns) Class 39. Any other fern not listed above Section H. Beauty In The Air Hanging Flowering Plants (Including containers and bark slabs) Eligible for the Beauty in the Air Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Round container size must be greater than 4 diameter but less than 14 diameter. Rectangular container must be greater than 13 perimeter but less than 44 perimeter. Due to space limitations, exhibit must not exceed 48 in width or depth. Class 40. Single Specimen Class 41. Multiple plantings of a single cultivar Class 42. Multiple planting of different cultivars 23

24 Section I. Magical Moments Blooming cut plant material Annuals Eligible for the Award of Merit Each variety constitutes a sub-class Where only genus name is given, please give species name and cultivar or variety if known. All classes will be subdivided by species and/or cultivar, variety, or color to be judged accordingly. Cut plant material should be displayed with 1 stem and a minimum of 2 leaves. Sprays should be displayed with a minimum of 3 stems with 2 leaves on each stem. Class 43. Cosmos Class 44. Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) Class 45. Impatiens walleriana Class 46. Pentas Class 47. Tagetes (Marigolds) Class 48. Any other flowering Annual not listed above (to be subdivided) a. Single bloom b. Terminal spray Section J. Many Happy Returns Blooming cut plant material Perennials Eligible for the Award of Merit Each variety constitutes a sub-class Where only genus name is given, please give species name and cultivar or variety if known. All classes will be subdivided by species and/or cultivar, variety, or color to be judged accordingly. Cut plant material should be displayed with 1 stem and a minimum of 2 leaves. Sprays should be displayed with a minimum of 3 stems with 2 leaves on each stem. Class 49. Asclepias (Butterfly Weed) Class 50. Chrysanthemum a. Large (disbudded single bloom) b. Terminal spray Class 51. Coreopsis Class 52. Dahlia Class 53. Dianthus Class 54. Gaillardia Class 55. Gerbera jamesonii Class 56. Hedychium (Ginger Lily) Class 57. Hibiscus Class 58. Justicia brandegeeana (Shrimp plant) Class 59. Lantana Class 60. Salvia Class 61. Any other flowering Perennial not listed above 24

25 Class 62. Foliage Class 63. Flowering Class 64. Berried Section K. Twining Vine Climbers Eligible for the Twining Vine Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Total length must not exceed 30" from terminal bud to cut end. Section L. December Delights Blooming cut plant material - Camellias Eligible for the Award of Merit Each variety constitutes a sub-class Varieties and cultivars will be entered alphabetically by first name and each is to be considered as a sub-class under its respective class. Class 65. Camellia japonica (two leaves only required) Class 66. Camellia sasanqua (flowering branch, maximum length is 30 ) Class 67. Any other Camellia species or hybrids (to be subdivided) Section M. Seasonal Spice Herbs Eligible for the Herb Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Cut specimen length must not exceed 30 from tip to cut end. SPECIMENS MUST BE EXHIBITED AT THEIR PEAK OF USEFULNESS. Class 68. Ocimum basilicum (Basil) Class 69. Origanum a. O. majoranum (Sweet Marjoram) b. O. vulgare (Oregano) Class 70. Petroselinum (Parsley) a. Curly b. Flat leaf Class 71. Rosmarinus (Rosemary) Class 72. Salvia (Sage) Class 73. Thymus (Thyme) Class 74. Any other not listed above (to be subdivided) 25

26 Section N. Stocking Stuffers Small Container Grown Plants Eligible for the Elfin Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Round container must be less than or equal to 4 diameter. Rectangular container must be less than or equal to 13 perimeter. Note: Only one species, variety or cultivar per container in this section. Plants must be naturally small growing or classified as dwarf or miniature by plant societies or horticulturists/breeders. Class 75. Succulents (including cacti) a. blooming b. non-blooming Class 76. Non-succulent foliage plants (To be placed alphabetically) * A plant grown primarily for bloom may not be entered as a foliage plant Class 77. Non-succulent flowering plants (To be placed alphabetically) Section O. Festive Foliage Decorative Cut Foliage Eligible for the Festive Foliage Award Only one (1) frond, leaf, plume, or stem required. Total length must not exceed 40 from tip to cut end. Where only genus is given, please give species name and cultivar or variety if known. Frond Class 78. Adiantum species ( Maidenhair fern) Class 79. Cyrtomium falcatum (Holly fern) Class 80. Davallia species (Deer s foot, Rabbit foot fern, etc.) Class 81. Nephrolepis (Boston) Class 82. Rumohra adiantiformis (Leatherleaf or Baker s fern) Class 83. Any other frond not listed above. To be subdivided. Leaf Class 84. Alocasia (Elephant s ear) Class 85. Aspidistra a. green b. variegated Class 86. Caladium bicolor (Give cultivar) Class 87. Colocasia esculenta (Taro) Class 88. Fatsia japonica Class 89. Sansevieria (Mother-in-law s tongue) Class 90. Syngonium (Arrowhead plant) Class 91. Tetrapanax papyiferus (Rice paper plant) 1 leaf only (May not be entered as a stem.) Class 92. Any other leaf not listed above. To be subdivided. Plume Class 93. Chasmanthium latifolium (Northern Sea Oats) Class 94. Any other plume not listed above. To be subdivided. 26

27 Stem Class 95. Asparagus (Fern) a. densiflorus Meyersii b. densiflorus Sprengeri c. officinalis (culinary asparagus) d. Any other Class 96. Cycas revoluta (Sago palm) Class 97. Cyperus a. alternifolius (Umbrella plant) b. papyrus c. profiler (Dwarf papyrus) Syn. Cyperus papyrus Nanus Class 98. Equisetum hyemale (Horse tail rush) Class 99. Philodendron Class 100. Senecio cineraria (Dusty miller) Class 101. Plectranthrus scutellarioides (Coleus) (Give cultivar) Class 102. Tradescantia pallida Purpurea (Purple heart) Class 103. Any other stem not listed above. To be subdivided Section P. Toy Soldiers Shrubs (Dwarf) Eligible for the Elfin Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Dwarf Shrubs Cut branch length must not exceed 30 in length from tip to cut end. To be subdivided by variety/cultivar. Must have several nodes. Class 104. Foliage dwarf shrub Class 105. Flowering dwarf shrub Class 106. Berried dwarf shrub Class 107. Coned dwarf shrub 27 Section Q. All Spruced Up Shrubs Eligible for the Arboreal Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Standard Shrubs Cut branch must not exceed 30 in length from tip to cut end. To be subdivided by variety/cultivar. Must have several nodes. Class 108. Aucuba Class 109. Brugmansia (Angel Trumpet) Class 110. Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry) Class 111. Callistemon (Bottlebrush) Class 112. Euonymus a. green

28 b. variegated Class 113. xfatshedera lizei (the hybrid Fatshedera lizei Tree Ivy) Class 114. Hydrangea a. green b. variegated Class 115. Ilex (Holly) a. green b. variegated Class 116. Juniperus Class 117. Ligustrum (Privet) a. green b. variegated Class 118. Nandina (Heavenly bamboo) Class 119. Osmanthus (Tea olive) Class 120. Pittosporum tobira a. green b. variegated Class 121. Shrubs not listed above, grown primarily for foliage. To be subdivided by variety. Class 122. Shrubs not listed above, flowering, berried, fruited or coned. To be subdivided as stated above and by variety. Section R. Winter Wonderland Trees Eligible for the Arboreal Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Cut branch length must be between 25 and 30 from tip to cut end. To be subdivided as (a) foliage, (b) flowering, (c) fruited (coned or berried) and by variety. Must have several nodes and a complete tip. Class 123. Cassia floribunda Class 124. Cedrus (Cedar) Class 125. Cryptomeria japonica Class 126. Cupressocyparis leylandii (Leyland cypress) Class 127. Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat) Class 128. Eucalyptus Class 129. Magnolia Class 130. Pinus (Pine) Class 131. Podocarpus macrophyllus (Southern Yew) Class 132. Any other tree not listed above. To be subdivided as: (a) foliage (b) flowering (c) fruited (d) coned, and by variety. 28

29 Section S. Holiday Harvest Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables Eligible for the Holiday Harvest Award Each variety constitutes a sub-class Homegrown produce (See Handbook pp ) NOTE: ALL SPECIMENS MUST BE EXHIBITED AT THEIR PEAK OF USEFULNESS. Gently clean all produce. No waxing or oiling permitted. Leave natural bloom on fruit. Leave stems on; roots and leaves on radishes, green onions; do not peel mature onions; peas in their pods with stem, etc. Final trimming and placement for display (i.e. tomato stem down, sweet pepper standing on stem end, etc.) will be directed by the Classification Committee. To be staged on plates furnished by the Show. Mushrooms are not judged in this flower show. Banana flowers are exhibited in Section J, Class 61. Any other blooming perennial. Class 133. Fruits a. Harvested (1) Large 3-5 per plate (Meyer Lemons, Oranges, Bananas, etc.) (2) Small 5-10 per plate (Muscadine grapes, Kumquats, Berries, etc.) (2) Cluster Fruit 1 bunch per plate (Concord grapes, etc.) b. Container Grown must have ripe produce on the bush,vine, shrub. Staking of vines is permitted. Container must not exceed 12 diameter. Class 134. Nuts, same variety 5 per plate, clean, in shell Class 135. Vegetables a. Harvested (1) Large 1 per plate (Pumpkin, Gourds, Cabbage, Squash, Cucumber, etc.) (2) Medium 3 per plate (Potatoes, slicing tomatoes, bell peppers, etc.) (3) Small - 5 per plate (Radishes, cherry tomatoes, green beans, hot peppers, etc.) b. Container Grown - must have ripe produce on bush, vine, shrub. Staking of vines is permitted. Container is not to exceed 12 diameter. 29

30 Section T. Nature s Symphony Blooming Collections Eligible for the Collector s Showcase Award. Collections: A group of five or more specimens of similar characteristics, all cut fresh plant material or all individually container grown. (Example 5 cut roses of different cultivars, 5 container grown orchids of different cultivars, etc.) Display space per exhibitor is 20 square per container, container not to exceed 10 in diameter. Cut specimens to be staged in individual clear glass containers. Double potting is permitted. (See Handbook pp # 6a, 6b) Exhibits are not permitted on the floor. No fabric or other underlay permitted. Exhibitor must check in with both Horticulture Placement Chairman and Horticulture Classification Chairman before leaving exhibit area. THIS SECTION REQUIRES A RESERVATION. Reservations can be made by calling Scotty Yensen at (843) Class 136. Cut annuals Class 137. Cut perennials Class 138. Container grown annuals Class 139. Container grown perennials Section U. Miracle On 34 th Street Cut Pink Specimens Each variety constitutes a sub-class. Eligible for the Pink Ribbon Award for Breast Cancer Awareness Cut specimens not to exceed 30. Class 140. Cut pink perennial blooms Class 141. Cut pink annual blooms Class 142. Cut foliage having some pink coloration (Must not exceed 30 ) Class 143. Cut pink shrub blooms (Rosa, Hibiscus, etc.) Section V. It s A Wonderful Life Container Grown Pink Plants Each variety constitutes a sub-class. Eligible for the Pink Ribbon Award for Breast Cancer Awareness Class 144. Single specimen bearing pink blooms (To be subdivided ) Class 145. Foliage plant having some pink coloration Class 146. Combination planting of pink blooming plant(s) and/or foliage with some pink coloration 30