Garden Party. A Standard Flower Show. Table of Contents. Boise Flower & Garden Show. Held in conjunction with the. Show Committee

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1 Garden Party Table of Contents Show Committee 2 General Rules 3 Division I: Horticulture 4-5 Division II: Design 6-8 Division III Special Exhibits 9 Scales of Points 10 A Standard Flower Show Held in conjunction with the Boise Flower & Garden Show Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, ID March 24, am-8pm March 25, am-8pm March 26, am-5pm Open to the public free with admission to BF&G Show Presented by Ada Gardeners Garden Club and Treasure Valley Flower Show Judges Council Members of Pacific Region National Garden Clubs, Inc. and Garden Clubs of Idaho, Inc. 1 Awards Glossary Show Committee Show Chairman: Allen Deitz allen_deitz@hotmail.com Schedule and Publicity: Pat Baker patbaker@live.com Horticulture Classification, Placement and Consultant: Janet Petersen janetnpeter@gmail.com Design Classification and Placement: Glenna Waltee glennawaltee@yahoo.com Design Consultant and Preregistration: Happy Ford hap629@gmail.com Judges and Clerks: Sandra Ford sandraford@cableone.net Special Exhibits Consultant, Preregistration, Classification, Placement: Sandra Ford sandraford@cableone.net Awards: Glenna Waltee glennawaltee@yahoo.com Staging: Allen Deitz allen_deitz@hotmail.com 2

2 General Rules Division I Horticulture Fun and Games 1. Entries will be received on Thursday, March 23, between 1 pm and 4 pm. Enter through the doors in the Front Street loading zone. The show will be judged on Thursday, March 23, beginning at 4:30 pm. 2. Classification chairmen will check to see that all entries conform to the schedule before being accepted for exhibit and will exclude entries that do not conform. Exhibitors are not to leave the show area until their entries have been accepted by classification. Horticulture entries must be accepted by classification before they are presented to registration. Design and Special Exhibits entries must be accepted by classification after placement. 3. The Flower Show Chairman, Classification Chairmen and Clerks will remain present during judging. 4. The show is open to the public from 10 am 8pm, March 24; 10 am 8 pm, March 25; and 11 am 5 pm, March All exhibits must be picked up between 5:30 and 6:30 pm, March 26. Enter and exit though the doors in the Front Street loading zone. 6. Each entry is to be the work of one exhibitor, unless otherwise indicated in the class or section description. 7. Entries in Design Division and Special Exhibits Division must be preregistered. See division rules and requirements. 8. Show will be judged by the NGC Standard System of Awarding. Decision of judges is final; awards may be withheld if not merited. Judges will consider non-blue ribbon winning exhibits for 90+ recognition. 9. Show is open for entries in both design and horticulture divisions by anyone; you need not be a garden club member to enter. 10. Plants listed by the Idaho Department of Agriculture as noxious or invasive will not be accepted for competition (list provided upon request or from Emphasis in all divisions is on fresh plant material. No artificial plant materials are to be used anywhere in the show. 12. Tape your name to the bottom of all containers and accessories. 13. If you have questions or need explanations, please contact the appropriate consultant or the show chairman. See committee listing (page 2) for contact information. All classes in this division are eligible for the Award of Horticultural Excellence. Horticulture Rules and Requirements: 1. Horticulture specimens must be fresh plant materials grown by exhibitor. 2. Cut annuals, biennials and bulbous blooms from plantings of bulb, tuber, corm, or rhizome must have been in exhibitor s possession from seed, cuttings or immature plants for at least 90 days; combination plantings must have been growing together and in exhibitor s possession for at least six weeks. 3. All specimens must be named, giving genus and species; variety/ cultivar added when available; common name may be added. Only properly named specimens are eligible for Award of Horticultural Excellence and section awards. 4. Exhibitor may enter up to two entries per class, provided each entry is a different species, variety, cultivar, type or color. 5. Plant material may not be altered or treated with any oils, or products that may artificially change the natural color or texture. 6. Exhibitor should provide a suitable clear (transparent, no color, no printing or labels) glass container for each entry. Suitable containers include recycled glass bottles or jars, or plain vases, with narrow openings to hold specimens upright. Container size should be in pleasing proportion to the specimen size. Tape exhibitor s name to the bottom of the container. 7. Unless otherwise indicated, all cut specimens should be exhibited with attached foliage. Specimens should not have any foliage below water line. 8. Inconspicuous wedging with plastic wrap or floral foam is permitted. 9. Entry cards are to be filled out in advance (if possible), typed, water-proof ink, labels, or pencil. Cards are available in advance from the show chairman or horticulture consultant; cards will also be available from registration during entry time. 10. If you have questions or need explanations, please contact the horticulture consultant or the show chairman. See committee listing (page 2) for contact information. 11. Show chairman or classification chairman may subdivide classes. 3 4

3 Division I Horticulture Fun and Games (continued) Section A Spring Flowers Hide and Seek Cut specimen, one stem. All classes eligible for an Award of Merit. Class 1. Helleborus (Hellebore) Class 2. Tulipa (Tulip); foliage optional Class 3. Narcissus (Daffodil); foliage optional Class 4. Any other blooming bulb, tuber, rhizome or corm Section B Arboreal Limbo Cut branch not to exceed 30 measured from cut end to tip. All classes eligible for the Arboreal Award. Class 5. Evergreen branch, needled Class 6. Evergreen branch, broad-leaf Class 7. Flowering branch; may be forced Section C Container Grown Treasure Hunt Container and plant not to exceed 12 at widest point. Staging not provided for hanging containers; hangers must be removed before entry. All classes eligible for the Grower s Choice Award. Class 8. Grown for foliage Class 9. Grown for flowers (must be in bloom) Class 10. Cactus and other Succulents Section D Material Useful in Designs Twister Cut specimen, one stem; entries should be selected for shape, color, texture or other notable attribute useful in a floral design. All classes eligible for an Award of Merit. Class 11. Leaf Class 12. Branch (maximum 30 ) Class 13. Vine (maximum 30 ) Division II Design You re Invited to a Garden Party All classes are eligible for Award of Design Excellence. Unless otherwise specified, tables will be covered with black plastic, skirted to the floor. Each design should occupy a visually pleasing proportion of its allotted space. Design Rules and Requirements: 1. In addition to the following, all design division policies and guidelines, pp , Handbook for Flower Shows, revised 2007, apply to this show. 2. Page numbers listed after the class description, refers to the page in the handbook (above) for the design types. 3. An exhibitor may enter as many eligible classes as desired, but only one exhibit per class. 4. Due to limited space, all design entries must be pre-registered by March 15; Happy Ford, design consultant, at hap629@gmail.com or call Entry cards will be prepared by the show committee and will be available to the exhibitor during design placement. 5. If designer is unable to fulfill assignment, it is the designer s responsibility to find a replacement and notify the design consultant. 6. Artificial flowers, fruit or foliage is not permitted in the Design Division or any other division of a Standard Flower Show. Fresh plant material must be emphasized. 7. Plant material that has been treated to alter its exterior appearance may be used only in its dried state in the show. See chapter 7, page 154, II, D, in Handbook for Flower Shows, revised Cut fruit and vegetables are not allowed. 9. A design must be the work of only one exhibitor and that exhibitor s name must appear on the entry card. 10. Plant material used in a design need not have been grown by the exhibitor unless required by class description. Some plant material must be used in every exhibit. 11. Underlays and backgrounds are permitted in all sections and classes, unless specifically stated otherwise in the class description. 12. Religious symbols, if used, must be displayed in a respectful manner and in accordance with policies of local religious organization. 13. American flag or other national flags may not be used. 14. Landscapes and scenes are not permitted in the Design Division. 15. If you have questions or need explanations, please contact the design consultant or the show chairman. 5 6

4 Division II Design You re Invited... (continued) Section A: Party Under the Stars Designer s choice of plant material. All classes eligible for the Table Artistry Award. Class 1. Moonlight and Candelabras Exhibition Table, Type I (include decorative unit); staged on table space 24 wide by 30 deep. (pp ) Class 2. Cocktails for Two Exhibition Table, Type II (do not include decorative unit); staged on table space 24 wide by 30 deep. (pp ) Class 3. Decadent Dessert Capsule-Functional Table; staged on a 20 diameter by 25 high, round table covered in floor-length burgundy cloth. Additional table covering may be provided by designer. Background not allowed. Table will be provided by the show committee. Decorative unit is to be appropriate in size to the provided exhibit space. (pp 216, 218)\ Section B: Lei d Back Luau Designer s choice of plant material. All classes eligible for the Designer s Choice Award. Class 4. Sun, Sand and Sea Abstract Creative design; staged on a table space 24 wide by 30 deep. (p 196 ) Class 5. Let s Hula by the Poola Designers choice of style and type; staged on a motorized rotating turntable with a diameter of 12 provided by the committee. Underlay, if used, not to exceed 15 diameter, background panels not allowed. Design to be viewed from all sides. Class 6. Fruit Salad Designer s choice of style and type; staged on a table space 24 wide by 30 deep. Division II Design You re Invited (continued) Section C: Great Gatsby Retro Party All plant material must be fresh. All classes eligible for Tricolor Award. Class 7. Roaring 20 s Op Art design; staged on a table space 24 wide by 30 deep. (p 205) Class 8. String of Pearls Stretch design; staged on a table space 24 wide by 30 deep. (pp ) Class 9. Casino Royale Designer s choice of style and type using one or more frames provided by designer; staged on a table space 24 wide by 30 deep. Section D: Fiesta! Ole All Classes eligible for Petite Award. Underlays permitted. Class 10. Hot Tamale Miniature design, not to exceed 5 in height, width and depth (including container). Designer s choice of style, type and plant material; staged on plastic risers provided by the show committee. Class 11. Piñata Miniature Type II Hanging design, not to exceed 5 in height, width or depth (including container) to be hung in a black iron stand provided by committee. Designer s choice of plant material; hanging loop or hook must be incorporated in design. (p.202) Class 12. Tequila Sunrise Small design not to exceed 8 in height, width, depth (including container) staged on black, 8 diameter, motorized turntable provided by the show committee. Designer s choice of style, type and plant material; design to be viewed from all sides. Underlay, if used, not to exceed 10 diameter. Background not allowed. 7 8

5 Division III Educational Exhibit Play, Learn, Grow All exhibits are eligible for Educational Top Exhibitor Award. Educational Rules & Requirements: 1. Educational exhibits may be the work of more than one individual; however, exhibits by a Student Judge or Accredited Judge seeking exhibiting credit must be the work of that individual alone and must be entered accordingly. 2. Due to limited space, all educational entries must be preregistered by Friday, March 10 by contacting Sandra Ford, special exhibit consultant, or sandraford@cableone.net. 3. Entry cards will be prepared by the show committee and will be available to the exhibitor during design placement. 4. If exhibitor is unable to fulfill assignment, it is the exhibitor s responsibility to find a replacement and notify the special exhibits consultant. 5. Exhibits in competition will be judged according to NGC Standard System of Awarding. 6. Artificial plant material is not permitted in education exhibits. 7. Plant material is not required, however, fresh plant material is encouraged wherever appropriate. 8. There is no minimum or maximum size for an Educational Exhibit; however, to be eligible for an Educational Top Exhibitor Award, an exhibit must occupy a minimum of eighteen (18) square feet of surface area horizontal, vertical or combination. If required, display tables will be provided by the show committee; inform consultant of table needs when preregistering. Exhibit 1: Pollinator Gardens Helping our native bees, butterflies, honey bees and other pollinators by replacing lost habitat. Exhibit 2: Dandelions: Friend or Foe? Learn about dandelions; their medicinal uses, as food for wildlife, benefits to gardeners, edibility, cultural importance, dangers, and as a source of natural rubber. Exhibit 3. Cacti and Succulents How to grow, propagate and care for cactus and succulent plants NGC Standard Awards All exhibits in Divisions I, II and III will be judged according to the NGC Standard System of Awarding (see Scales of Points pages ). Within each class (or subclass) the following awards may be awarded. An award will be withheld if judges determine no exhibit is worthy or no exhibit meets the specific requirements of the class and division. First Place Blue ribbon. Only one award may be awarded in each class or subclass; exhibit must score 90 or above. Second Place Red ribbon. Only one award may be awarded in each class or subclass; must score 85 or above. Third Place Yellow ribbon. Only one award may be awarded in each class or subclass; must score 80 or above. Honorable Mention White ribbon. One or more may be awarded as merited; must score 75 or above. Scales of Points All competitive exhibits will be judged according to the NGC Standard System of Awarding using the Scales of Points shown below. For full details of each scale of points, see the indicated pages in the Handbook for Flower Shows, revised Design Scale of Points (p 303) Conformance to type 7 to other requirements 7 Design Principles 48 Artistic Concept 12 Expression 10 Distinction 16 Total 100 Horticulture Scale of Points (pp ) Plant Identification 5 Cultural Perfection 60 Condition/Grooming/ and Staging 25 Distinction 10 Total 100 Educational Exhibit Scale of Points (p 304) Educational Value 60 Staging 20 Creativity & Expression 20 9 Total

6 NGC Top Exhibitor Awards All classes in Division 1-Horticulture are eligible for the following Top Exhibitor Awards provided the division has at least twenty exhibits. The Award of Horticultural Excellence, a rosette of green, orage and blue ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring (minimum 95) correctly named exhibit in Division I, as determined by all judges that judged horticulture exhibits. An Award of Merit, a rosette of orange ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in each of Sections A and D. The Arboreal Award, a rosette of green ribbons in two shades, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Section B. The Grower s Choice Award, a rosette of dark green ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Section C. All classes in Division II-Design are eligible for the following Top Exhibitor Awards provided each section has a minimum of three classes and each class has at least four exhibits. The Award of Design Excellence, a rosette of gold ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring (minimum 95) exhibit in Division II, as determined by all judges that judged design exhibits. The Table Artistry Award, a rosette of burgundy ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in section A. The Designer s Choice Award, a rosette of purple ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Section B. The Tricolor Award, a rosette of red, blue, and yellow ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Section C. The Petite Award, a rosette of blue and white ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Section D. All competitive exhibits in Division III - Educational Exhibits are eligible for the Educational Top Exhibitor Award, a rosette of brown and white ribbons; it may be awarded to the highest scoring (minimum 95) exhibit meeting all general and educational award requirements. Glossary See pages , Handbook for Flower Shows, revised 2007 and other pages as indicated. Abstract Creative: designs with a dominance of abstraction. Accessory Item: subordinate object other than plant material used in a design such as a figurine, rock, etc. Artistic Concept: result of the designer s imaginative skill and discernment in selecting and organizing the design components. Background Panel: upright surface placed behind a design. Balance: Principle of Design which deals with visual stability. Balance may be either symmetrical or asymmetrical. Capsule-Functional: functional table exhibit restricted to one place setting. Must include a decorative unit. (pp ) Class: group of exhibits conforming to same specifications. Condition: quality of nearness to perfection in physical state of plant materials at time of judging. Conformance: adherence to schedule requirements and class description. Container Grown: Plant grown in a container either singly or in combination. Container grown plant must have been in the exhibitors possession for at least 90 days; combination plantings must have grown together, in the exhibitor s possession for at least six weeks. Contrast: Principle of Design pertaining to use of differences within each Design Element, straight line vs. curved, cool color vs. warm, rough texture vs. smooth etc. Cultural Perfection: vigor, condition, form-typical growth pattern, substance, turgidity, color, size, floriferousness, state of maturity at peak. Decorative Unit: term used when referring to a floral design with or without candles, accessories, etc. in a Table Class. All Functional Tables must include a Decorative Unit. Design: the art of organizing design elements (line, form, color, texture, pattern, size, space and light) found in plant materials and other components according to design principles (balance, contrast, dominance, proportion, scale, rhythm) to attain the design attributes of beauty, harmony, distinction and expression. Designer s Choice: designer has choice of design components and style

7 Glossary (continued) Glossary (continued) Distinction: marked superiority in every respect; conformance, design, condition, workmanship and mechanics; a design which holds the viewer s attention. Dried Plant Material: plant material in which moisture has been removed either naturally or by mechanical means. Exhibition Table: a mode of table classes; an artistic arrangement of decorative unit or plant material with dining components staged with no consideration for functionality. (pp ) Expression: interpretation of title or communication of imaginative thought. Foliage: leaves or needles of a plant. Functional Table: a mode of table class, planned and set for actual service of food. Grooming: removing soil, spray, residue, insect remains or damage, dead florets, dead leaves, etc. Soil surface and outside of containers should be clean. Hanging, Type II Design: A suspended Kinetic Design created to move freely in staging area. Line: Element of Design; one dimensional, visual path and structural framework of a design. Mechanic: a device used to hold and control plant material in design, such a needlepoint holder, pin frog, floral foam, twigs, etc. Miniature Design: a design of any style or type, but reduced in size. Requirements and scale of points are same as for any full size design. Miniature design may not exceed five (5) inches in height, width, or depth. (pp ) Op Art: An Abstract Creative Design having implied visual motion. (p 205) Plant Identification: correct and complete botanical name. Small Design: a design, as described for Miniature Design, except a Small design may not exceed eight (8) inches in height, width, or depth. (p 208) Staging: The proper presentation of a horticulture specimen including appropriateness of the container, positioning, pose, etc. In design, the place where the design resides. Stretch Design: creative design in two units, one smaller than the other, having a prominent component connecting the two. Rhythm: Principle of Design pertaining to movement or visual path through a design. It may be actual or implied. Treated Plant Material: plant material whose exterior appearance has been artificially altered by a substance such as dye, paint, glycerin. Only dried plant material may be treated, with the exception of glycerin treatment or skeletonizing which requires beginning the treatments with fresh plant material. Treated plant material is permitted in both Design and Special Exhibits however it must be used only as dried plant material. Underlay: a fabric, board, paver, etc. placed under the design usually the dimensions equal to the width and depth of the design area