VASANTHOLSAVAM 2019 11-20 January Kanakakunnu, Thiruvananthapuram PROSPECTUS
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C O N T E N T S No. s Page No. FLOWER SHOW COMPETITIONS 1. Guidelines and Rules of the competitions 4 Class A. Foliage Plants 2. Section A Ornamental Foliage Plants 6 3. Section B Cacti and other succulents 6 4. Section C Bamboo and its varieties 7 5. Section D Vertical Garden 7 6. Section E Bonsai 7 Class B. Display Competitions 7. Section A Special Display Competitions 7 8. Section B Artistic display competition 7 Class. C. Flowering Plants 9. Section A Annuals 8 10. Section B Perennial Flowering Plants 8 11. Section C Collection of Wild Ornamental Plants 9 12. Section D Anthurium 9 13. Section E Orchids 10 Class. D. Roses 14. Section. A General Collection of Roses 10 15. Scoring System for the Cash Prizes 11 FLORAL ARTS COMPETITIONS 16. Guidelines and Rules of the competitions 12 17. Section A Cut Flower Competitions (Open to All) 13 18. Section B Flower Arrangement Competitions (Students) 13 19. Section C Free Style Floral Arts (Amateurs) 13 20. Section D Vegetable Carving (Open to All) 14 21. Section E Free Style Floral Arts (Professionals) 14 22. Section F Bouquet Making (Open to All) 15 23. Pushparani/Psushparaja Competitions 15 24. Scoring System for the Cash Prizes 15 3
Guidelines & Rules FLOWER SHOW COMPETITIONS 1. The competition is open to all those who are residing in the State of Kerala, but in exceptional cases the Flower Show Committee may relax this condition. 2. Entry form for the competitions will be available from the Office of the VASANTHOLSAVAM 2019, Kanakakunnu Palace, Thiruvananthapuram from 26.12.2018 onwards. 3. Application for participation in the competition in the prescribed form should reach the Convener, Exhibit Committee at Office of the VASANTHOLSAVAM 2019, Kanakakunnu Palace on or before 5.00 p.m. on 06.01.2019. Nevertheless, the Convener, Flower Show, Vasantholsavam 2019 reserves the right to accept late entries if, in his view, the circumstances so warrant. 4. The entry fee is Rs.50/-per competitor for each section of the competition irrespective of the number of entries under the same section. 5. There will be separate competition for, Institutions and Commercial growers as indicated in the classification of items of competition. 6. Commercial growers are not entitled to compete as Institutional or Individual competitors. 7. All the items of competition shall be displayed in pots of size not less than 8 inches. 8. The individual competitors should engage their own labourers for loading and unloading the plants at their end. Expenditure incurred in this regard will be reimbursed at the rates fixed by the Committee. 9. Each competitor will be allowed duly authorized representative or gardener on the Show grounds to look after the plants. The expenditure of that shall be met by the competitor concerned. In the case of individual competitors, the expenses incurred for engaging gardeners of the competitor will be borne by the Flower show Committee at the rates fixed by the Committee. 10. The Flower show Committee will arrange the routine care of the plants, but the committee will not accept the responsibility of any loss or damage that may happen in the Show Ground. 11. Each competitor will be assigned an entry number which shall be prominently displayed on the group of plants for competition. 12. The Committee will provide to and fro transport facility to the individual competitors in Thiruvananthapuram city. The details of the transportation arrangement can be obtained from the Office of the Flower show Committee. 13. Commercial growers and institutional exhibitors will have to arrange their own transport. 4
14. The plants for the competition under Classes A and B shall be displayed in the stalls/places allotted in the venue of the Flower Show before 10.00 a.m. on 10.01.2019. 15. The plants for the competition under Classes C and D should be displayed in the stalls/places allotted in the venue of the Flower Show before 5.00 p.m. on 10.01.2019. 16. The competitors or their representatives should not be present anywhere near the plants at the time of judging. 17. 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd prizes will be given for each item according to the decision of panel of Judges. The decision of the panel of judges will be final on all matters concerning the award of prizes. They may withhold or cancel prizes if the plants displayed for the competition are not worthy of being awarded prizes. 18. Cash Awards and Certificates will be given to the competitors who win the first, second and third places in each item of the competition. Cash Awards will be granted to the competitions only if the Judges recommend that the exhibits are worthy of being awarded cash prizes. 19. Sufficient place for the sale of plants by commercial growers who actively participate in the competition will be provided space free of cost on the basis of a grading system which will be worked out by the Flower show Committee, subject to the condition that if the provision of shade net or other facilities are required, the actual cost thereof will have to be remitted to the Infrastructure Committee. For the purpose of grading by the Flower show Committee the plants for competition shall be in position before 11 a.m. on 11.01.2019. The allotment will be made in preferential order based on the points secured in Display competitions and the involvement in other competitions. 20. The decision of the Convener, Flower Show Committee shall be final and binding on the interpretation of the rules governing the VASANTHOLSAVAM 2019 in general and the competitions in particular. The decision of the Organising Committee shall be final and binding on all matters not covered by these rules. 21. All correspondence regarding the show shall be addressed to the Convener, Flower Show Committee. 22. The Office of the VASANTHOLSAVAM 2019 will be functioned at the Kanakakunnu premises from 26.12.2018 to 20.01.2019. An enquiry counter will also be functioning in this office from where information regarding the Show, if needed can be obtained. 23. The exhibits are permitted to remove only after the completion of the show. 5
ITEMS INCLUDED FOR THE COMPETITIONS Class A. FOLIAGE PLANTS Section A. Ornamental foliage plants No. of plants to No. of plants to 1. Aglaonema 4 10 8 20 2. Alocasia/Caladium 4 10 8 20 3. Asparagus 4 8 6 10 4. Begonia 5 10 10 20 5. Bromeliads 4 10 6 20 6. Coleus 10 30 15 50 7. Cordyline/Dracaena 10 30 15 50 8. Crotons 10 30 20 50 9. Dieffenbachia 8 15 10 20 10. Ferns 5 10 8 20 11. Ficus 5 10 8 15 12. Maranta/Calathea 6 10 10 20 13. Palms 6 12 10 20 14. Peperomia 4 10 6 10 15. Philodendron 8 10 15 20 16. Poinsettia 3 10 4 20 17. Rhoeo 4 10 6 10 Section B. Cacti and other Succulents Cacti and other succulents No. of plants to No. of plants to 15 30 20 50 6
Section C. Bamboo and its varieties No. of plants to No. of plants to Bamboos and its varieties 5 10 8 20 Section D. Vertical Garden Minimum area (1 ft. above ground level) Minimum area (1 ft. above ground level) Vertical gardens 6 x 6 feet 6 x 10 feet Section E. Bonsai pots to Min. No. pots to Bonsai 10 20 Class B. DISPLAY COMPETITIONS Section A. Special Display Competition (Open to all) Sl. No. s No. of plants to be presented for competition 1. Aster 100 2. Bougainvillea 50 3. Celosia 100 4. Chrysanthemum 100 5. Dahlia 100 6. Marigold 100 7. Petunia 100 8. Torenia 100 9. Vinca 100 10. Zinnia 100 Section B. Artistic Display Competition 1. Artistic display of Horticultural and Ornamental Plants (There will be separate competitions for Commercial Growers, Institutions and ) 7
Class C. FLOWERING PLANTS Section A. Annuals No. of plants to No. of plants to 1. Aster 6 20 8 30 2. Balsam 4 20 6 30 3. Celocia 4 20 6 30 4. Chrysanthemum 4 20 6 30 5. Cockscomb 4 20 6 30 6. Dahlia (Seeds) 4 20 6 30 7. Marigold 4 20 6 30 8. Petunia 4 20 6 30 9. Phlox 4 20 6 30 10. Salvia 4 20 6 30 11. Torenia 4 20 6 30 12. Zinnia 4 20 6 30 13. General collection of Annuals other than those covered under items 1-11 above Section B. Perennial Flowering Plants 6 20 10 30 No. of plants to No. of plants to 1. Adenium 4 6 6 10 2. Bougainvillea 6 12 10 20 3. Canna 3 20 5 30 4. Dahlia 4 12 6 20 5. Euphorbia 4 6 6 10 6. Gerbera 4 12 6 20 7 Ginger/Costus 4 10 6 20 8
8. Heliconia 6 12 10 20 9. Hibiscus 6 12 10 20 10. Ixora 6 12 10 20 11. Lantana 4 12 6 20 12. Melastoma 3 12 4 20 13. Pentas 3 20 5 30 14. Perennial Balsam 4 12 6 20 15. Verbena 4 10 6 20 16. Vinca 4 20 6 30 Section C. Collection of Wild Ornamental Flowering Plants Plants like Clitoria, Crotalaria, Stachytarphoeta etc. No. of plants to No. of plants to 4 6 8 12 Section D. Anthurium No. of plants to No. of plants to 1. Red Varieties 8 15 10 25 2. Orange Varieties 5 15 8 25 3. Pink 5 15 8 25 4. White Varieties 4 10 6 20 5. Obake Varieties 3 10 5 20 6. Miniature Varieties 4 10 6 20 9
Section E. Orchids No. of plants to No. of plants to 1. Arachnis 2 6 3 10 2. Mokara 3 6 5 10 3. Vandas and Vandaceous hybrids (Renantanda, Aranda, Vandaenopsis, Aeridovanda, Ascocenda, Holtumara, Leeara, Opsisanda etc.) 6 15 10 20 4. Dendrobiums 4 6 6 10 5. Renanthera & Aranthera 3 6 5 10 6. Phalaenopsis 2 3 3 5 7. Cattleya 2 3 3 5 8. Oncidiums 3 6 5 10 9. Spathoglottis 3 6 5 10 10. Miscellaneous species 3 10 5 15 Class D. ROSES Section A. General Collection of Roses in Pots Category A Category B Number of plants to be exhibited 30 15 Category A. Institution, Commercial Grower or Individual Category B. only 10
Scoring System for the Cash Prizes Points (The value of one point will Details of Competitions be Rs.100/-) I Prize II Prize III Prize Class A. Foliage Plants Section A. Ornamental Foliage Plants 10 8 6 Section B. Cacti and Other Succulents 10 8 6 Section C. Bamboos and its varieties 10 8 6 Section D. Vertical gardens 15 12 10 Section E. Bonsai 15 12 10 Class B. Display Competitions Section A. Special display competitions 10 8 6 Section B. Artistic display competitions 20 15 10 Class C. Flowering Plants Section A. Annuals 10 8 6 Section B. Misc. Flowering Plants 10 8 6 Section C. Wild Ornamentals 10 8 6 Section D. Anthurium 10 8 6 Section E. Orchids 15 12 10 Class D. Roses Section A. Rose in pots 15 12 10 For More Details Please Contact: Dr. M. Saleem 94464 24390 Sri. K. Gopa Kumar 94461 22244 11
Guidelines & Rules FLORAL ARTS COMPETITIONS 1. The venue of the competition is Kanakakunnu Palace. 2. The entry form for the participation in the competitions should be given to the office or email on or before 3.00 pm on 10.01.2019. The convener of the Exhibit committee reserves the right to accept late entries if any, in his view, the circumstances so warrant. 3. The entry fee for each section of competition specified in the prospects will be Rs. 50/- only and this shall be remitted at the registration counter and receipts thereof shall be obtained. 4. Each competition will be assigned a code number, which shall be prominently displayed on the exhibit; but none of the exhibit shall carry the name of the competitor. 5. The competitor or their representatives shall not be present at the venue during the time of judging. 6. Competitor s badges will be issued at the time of registration. These badges are non-transferable. 7. The venue of the competition will be open to the competitors between 8.00 am and 11.00 am on each competition day. The schedule and specifications given in this prospectus shall be adhered to for ing for the competitions. 8. The decision of the panel of judges will be final and binding in the matter of evaluation of exhibits under all groups of the competition. The panel of judges is also free to decline the award of prizes; if in their view the exhibits are not worthy of being awarded prizes. 9. The results of the competition will normally be available in the office of the Exhibits Committee. 10. The decision of the Convener, Agri-Flower Show Committee shall be final and binding on all matters concerning the competitions covered by this prospectus. 11. Participants contesting in amateur category are not eligible for student category and vice-versa. 12
12 th January 2019 (10.00 am to 01.00pm) Section A. Cut Flower Competition (Open to all) (Participants should bring containers, plants and other required items) Minimum number of be displayed Minimum number of blooms to be displayed 5 3 Section B. Flower Arrangements (only for Students) 1. Shallow Container Arrangements 2. Mass Arrangements 3. Dry Arrangements Category A : up to 5 th Standard Category B : 5-10 th Standard Category C : 11-12 th Standard For each category there will be separate competitions Students should submit their school Identity Card at the venue 13 th January 2019 (10.00 am to 01.00pm) Section C. Free style Floral Arts (only for Amateurs) 1. Shallow Container Arrangements 2. Mass Arrangements 3. Double Container Arrangements 4. Dry Arrangements 5. Floating Arrangements 13
14 th January 2019 (10.00 am to 01.00pm) Section C. Free style Floral Arts (only for Amateurs) 6. Arrangements with Rose Flower 7. Arrangements with Orchid Flower 8. Arrangements with Anthurium Flower 9. Arrangements with Traditional Flower 15 th January 2019 (10.00 am to 01.00 pm) Section D. Vegetable Carving (Open to all) (Participants should bring all required materials and tools. Skill demonstration on the spot only) 16 th January 2019 (10.00 am to 01.00 pm) Section E. Free style Floral Arts (only for Professionals) 1. Shallow Container Arrangements 2. Mass Arrangements 3. Double Container Arrangements 4. Dry Arrangements 5. Floating Arrangements 17 th January 2019 (10.00 am to 01.00 pm) Section E. Free style Floral Arts (only for Professionals) 6. Arrangements with Rose Flower 7. Arrangements with Orchid Flower 8. Arrangements with Anthurium Flower 9. Arrangements with Traditional Flower 14
18 th January 2019 (10.00 am to 01.00 pm) Section F. Bouquet Making 1. Loose Bouquet 2. Bridal Bouquet 19 th January 2019 Time: 6.00 pm PUSHPA RANI /PUSHPA RAJA COMPETITIONS (for Girls/Boys in the age group of 5-10 years) The Entries for Pushparani competition must reach on the Office of the Vasantholsavam 2019 at Kanakakunnu Palace before 5.00 pm on 18.01.2019. The contestants has to bring all the materials for the competition and use only natural flowers Scoring System for the Award and Prizes Points (The value of one Details of Competitions point will be Rs.100/-) I Prize II Prize III Prize Section A. Cut Flower Competition 10 8 6 Section B. Flower Arrangements - Students 5 3 2 Section C. Free Style Floral Arts - Amateurs 8 6 4 Section D. Vegetable Carving 10 8 6 Section E. Free Style Floral Arts - Professionals 10 8 6 Section F. Bouquet Making 8 6 4 For More Details Please Contact: Sri. Sabu 92497 98390 Smt. Ajitha 98956 69000 15
VASANTHOLSAVAM 2019 11-20 January Kanakakunnu, Thiruvananthapuram Organized by Department of Tourism Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment Department of Agriculture District Tourism Promotion Council 16