Manatee River Garden Club wishes to thank its Sponsors and those companies who have helped make this event a success: ANNUAL SPONSORS Advanced Spray Foam Insulation Bay Area Physical Therapy Bradenton Herald Cortez Floral Company Johnson Housemovers Keep Manatee Beautiful Sweet Bay Nursery CONTRIBUTORS Parrish General Feed Store Manatee County Fair Association Gary Reeder Farms Andrew Ditsworth, Enza Zaden Research Florida Patio Furniture AN NGC FLOWER SHOW A Design Specialty Flower Show PRESENTED BY MANATEE RIVER GARDEN CLUB 3120 FIRST AVENUE WEST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34205 A MEMBER OF NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. DEEP SOUTH REGION FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC DISTRICT VIII OPEN AND FREE TO THE PUBLIC FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 1 PM ~ 4PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 10 AM ~ 4 PM 24
The Manatee River Garden Club welcomes you to our show E-I-E-I-O, Down On The Farm. We are especially grateful to our members who graciously volunteered their time and talents. Many hearts, minds, and hands are necessary to make a successful show. We appreciate the judges who traveled near and far to share their expertise. We also wish to thank our generous sponsors and contributors who make our events possible throughout the year. The National Garden Club organization recently revised show guidelines. Today s Design Specialty Flower Show is an example of a new, cutting-edge format. We hope you have as much fun Down On The Farm as we had putting the show together. Chris O Grady, Chairman Lori Richie, Co-Chairman 2 23
No Farms... TABLE OF CONTENTS Committee Chairmen......4 General Rules...5-6 Awards..6-8 DIVISION I - DESIGN Design Rules...9-11 Design Classes......12-15 DIVISION II BOTANICAL ARTS Photography Rules.16 Photography classes.17-18 DIVISION III - EDUCATION Educational Exhibit Rules.........18 Educational Exhibits....19...No Food Scale of points Design.20 Photography..21 Education.21 22 3
FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN President Barbara Beury 795-4621 Flower Show Chairman Chris O Grady 776-5788 Flower Show Co-Chairman Lori Richie 795-7567 Awards Pat Danahy 741-8487 Clerks Rita Mixer 203-981-0247 Design Classification Parke Finold 705-7409 PHOTOGRAPHY SCALE OF POINTS Conformance 5 points Interpretation of class title 10 points Composition 25 points Artistry/Creativity 25 points Technical Achievement 25 points Distinction/Impact (Wow! Factor) 10 points Total 100 points Design Entries Parke Finold 705-7409 Education Classification Barbara Beury 795-4621 Education Entries Barbara Beury 79504621 Hostesses Anne Stein 751-0825 Judges Brenda Johnson 776-1478 Judges Hospitality Sharron Jones 355-1367 Photography Classification Cathy Willard 729-8752 Photography Entries Cathy Willard 729-8752 Publicity Judy Boehm 592-7066 Schedule Lori Richie 795-7567 Staging Carol Friedman 238-8561 Vendors Cass Robertson 524-1356 EDUCATION SCALE OF POINTS Educational Value Interest to Viewer 25 points Clear, concise presentation 15 points Adequate signage 10 points Conforms to NGC Objectives 10 points Staging Craftsmanship/Technique 10 points Distinction 10 points Creativity and Expression 20 points Total 100 points 4 21
DESIGN SCALE OF POINTS Conformance to all schedule requirements...14 Conformance to design type...7 points Conformance to all other schedule requirements (divided)...7 points Design...48 Design Principles (Balance, Contrast, Dominance, Proportion, Scale, Rhythm) are applied to the Design Elements (Line, Form, Color, Texture, Pattern, Size, Space, Light.) Each Design Principle is worth eight (8) points. Selection of components...8 Organization of components...8 Expression...8 Interpretation of class title or theme through component/s or Design Elements. Distinction...14 Degree of superiority in all respects. Exceptionally fine design negates minor faults. Moderate to major faults identified in the above qualities negatively affect distinction. Degree of distinction is evident in craftsmanship, use of mechanics, and condition of all components. Total Score...100 GENERAL RULES 1. Competition in the Design Division is open to amateur exhibitors who are members of Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Competition in the Botanical Arts Division Photography is open to all amateur exhibitors in Florida. 2. Persons wishing to place entries in the flower show should consult the rules of each Division for specific information. The Classification Chairman of each Division will verify that all entries conform to the Schedule and to the policies of NGC. 3. All entries with the required entry tag information must be sent to the appropriate Entries Chairman by October 12, 2017 in order to be computerized. 4. Registration forms can be found online at our website: www.manateerivergardenclub.com. 5. Entry date for all exhibits is November 2nd, 9:00am at the MRGC Clubhouse. 6. All exhibits must be removed from the MRGC clubhouse on Saturday, November 4th after 4pm. 7. Judging will begin at 10:00am on Friday, November 3rd. 8. The Classification Chairmen for each division check exhibits for conformity to the schedule prior to judging. Final determination for conformance is the judges responsibility. 9. The General Chairmen and the Classification Chairmen for each division are available during judging for possible consultations. They, along with the judges and clerks, are the only personnel allowed on the floor during judging. 10. The decisions of the judges are final. Awards may be withheld if not merited. 11. There must be an emphasis on FRESH plant material. No artificial plant material is permitted in any exhibit in any division. 12. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per class. 13. MRGC will strive to assure the safety of all items after arrival and placement, but is not responsible for any loss of damage to exhibits. 20 5
GENERAL RULES (continued) 14. Native plant material, correctly labeled and legally obtained in the State of Florida may be entered and displayed. The use of plant material classified as Federal Noxious Weeds or Florida prohibited Aquatic Plants is prohibited. The use of plant material on Florida s Federally Listed Plant Species as endangered or threatened is prohibited. Consult the list on file in the MRGC library for these plants. SECTION A DIVISION III-EDUCATION FARMING CONCERNS Eligible for Educational Award (HB pg 43-44) Consultant: Barb Beury Phone: 795-4621 AWARDS The NGC Standard System of Awarding is used in all divisions. 1. Only 1 first-place (blue) ribbon per class or subclass; must score 90 points or more. 2. Only 1 second-place (red) ribbon per class or subclass; must score 85 points or more. 3. Only 1 third-place (yellow) ribbon per class or subclass; must score 80 points or more. 4. One or more Honorable Mention (white) ribbon(s) as merited; must score 75 points or more. Scale of Points for all Divisions are listed on pages 21-22. DESIGN TOP EXHIBITOR AWARDS To be able to offer NGC Design Top Exhibitor Awards, there must be a minimum of three (3) classes in each section with at least four (4) exhibits in every class for each award offered. Additional NGC Top Exhibitor Awards may be offered in each division. One or more Section Awards may be offered, but only one Section Award per section. Design Top Exhibitor Awards are available only in the Design Division. An exhibit may be awarded only one division and one section Top Exhibitor Award. All design exhibits must be the work of one individual. To be eligible for NGC Design Top Exhibitor Awards, an exhibit must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above. In this flower show, the following NGC Design Top Exhibitor Awards may be presented: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Water Conservation What farmers are doing to protect and conserve our water supply. Exhibit to be placed on a table 6 long, 30 deep and 30 high, covered with a black cloth in front of a cream colored wall Pesticide Usage How the use of pesticides affects our environment. Exhibit to be placed on a table 6 long, 30 deep and 30 high, covered with a black cloth in front of a cream colored wall. Organic Farming The benefits of organic farming. Exhibit to be placed on a table 6 long, 30 deep and 30 high, covered with a black cloth in front of a cream colored wall. 6 19
Class 5 FLOWING WATERS Streams, rivers and even ditches filled with water are so beautiful. Images with extreme manipulation in this class (HB p. 96). Exhibitor to provide one of water in accordance with the rules and guidelines as stated in the Photography Rules. EDUCATION RULES 1. Education Exhibits may be the work of more than one individual or organization unless a Student Judge or an Accredited Judge is seeking exhibiting credit for preparing an education exhibit. 2. An exhibit must occupy a minimum of eighteen (18) square feet surface area. 3. Some plant material is required. 4. Advanced registration with the Education Consultant is required by October 12, 2017. Award of Design Excellence, (HB pg 42) a Division Award, rosette of gold ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in the entire Design Division entered by a single exhibitor, provided all General and Design Award Requirements are met. In this flower show, only winners of Section Top Exhibitor Awards will be eligible for consideration. Designer s Choice Award. (HB pg 42) a Section Award, rosette of purple ribbons may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Division I, Section A, provided all General and Design Award Requirements are met. Exhibitor has complete freedom to choose plant material and other components within NGC policies. The designated Section must have a minimum of three (3) classes with four (4) exhibits in each, giving a total of twelve (12) exhibits. Petite Award, (HB pg 43) a Section Award, small rosette of blue and white ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Division I, Section D provided all General and Design Award Requirements are met. Schedule will specify requirements for plant material and other components within NGC Policy. The designated Section must have a minimum of three (3) classes and four (4) exhibits in each, giving a total of twelve (12) exhibits. Table Artistry Award, (HB pg 43) a Section Award, rosette of burgundy ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Division I, Section C provided all General and Design Award Requirements are met. Exhibitor has complete freedom to choose plant material and other components within NGC Policy. The designated Section must have a minimum of three (3) classes with four (4) exhibits in each giving a total of twelve (12) exhibits. Tricolor Award, (HB pg 43) a Section Award, rosette of blue, red and yellow ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Division I, Section B provided all General and Design Award Requirements have been met. All plant material used in design must be fresh. Nonplant material may be included and may dominate. The designated Section must have a minimum of three (3) classes with four (4) exhibits in each giving a total of twelve (12) exhibits. 18 7
BOTANICAL ARTS TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD Botanical Arts Photography Award, (HB pg 45) a Section Award, rosette of black and white ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Division II, Section A provided all General and Photography Award Requirements are met. The designated section must consist of at least three (3) classes with at least 4 exhibits in each class, giving a total of at least twelve (12) exhibits. EDUCATION TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD Educational Award, (HB pg 43-44) a Section Award, rosette of brown and white ribbons, may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in Division III, Section A, provided all General and Education Award Requirements are met. A minimum of two (2) educational exhibits designated as eligible must be present. The exhibit may be the work of an individual or organization. DIVISION II BOTANICAL ARTS SECTION A PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGH THE LENS ON THE FARM Photography eligible for Botanical Arts Photography Award. (HB pg 45) Photographs must be in color unless otherwise stated. Exhibitor must consult and apply schedule Photography Section Rules Consultant: Cathy Willard 729-8752 Cell 941-524-6530 CLASS 1 HARVEST TIME Harvest time creates beautiful sights. Exhibitor to provide one photograph of harvesting in accordance with the rules and guidelines as stated in Photography Rules. CLASS 2 POLLINATORS FOR THE CROPS So many different ones. Exhibitor to provide one photograph of a pollinator(s) in accordance with the rules and guidelines as stated in Photography Rules. CLASS 3 DANCING IN THE FIELDS The wind, rain, or children in the fields - what a beautiful scene. Exhibitor to provide one photograph of fields in accordance with the rules and guidelines as stated in Photography Rules. 8 CLASS 4 ANIMALS ON THE FARM So many animals on the farm! Photos to be printed in Black and White Exhibitor to provide one photograph of farm animal(s) in accordance with the rules and guidelines as stated in the Photography Rules. 17
PHOTOGRAPHY RULES 1. Intended to stimulate garden/gardening interest, photographic abilities and NGC goals and objectives. 2. All exhibits must relate to horticulture, gardening, design, or other NGC goals, objectives and/or initiatives. 3. All exhibits must be pre-registered and completed forms must be sent to the Photography Consultant listed in the schedule. Registration deadline: October 12, 2017. 4. Each class is limited to 4 entries 5. An exhibitor may enter as many classes as desired but is limited to only one exhibit per class. 6. Photograph must be 8 x 10 single color photograph (no collages), mounted on an 11 x 14 mat board. Exhibitor s choice of mat board color and portrait or landscape orientation. No over matting, frames or glass permitted. Hanging devices will be provided by Committee for staging purposes. 7. Photo may be enhanced by the exhibitor with cropping, filters, adjustments and/or darkroom techniques. Images with extreme manipulation may be exhibited in Class 5 only. 8. Exhibitor must indicate the top of the image by writing TOP on corresponding area on the back of the mat board. 9. Exhibitors are encouraged to label photographed plant material, preferable with current scientific designation. This information should be provided on the registration form and the back of the mat board attached to the photograph. 10. Images will be displayed vertically at eye level staged on cream colored panels for judging and viewing. 11. All photographs will be judged by a 3 person panel comprised of professional photographers. (HB pg 96) 12. Exhibits are judged by the Photography Scale of Points. 13. Entries are not eligible for exhibiting credits. 16 DESIGN RULES 1. Some plant material must be used in every exhibit. This includes fresh and/or dried plant material. 2. Exhibitor may enter multiple classes within the Design Division, but only one exhibit per class. 3. The exhibit entered into competition must be the work of only 1 exhibitor and that exhibitor s name must appear on the entry card. 4. If the designer is unable to fulfill the assignment, it is the designer s responsibility to provide a substitute. 5. If the designer is unavailable to transport and/or set up her/his completed design, a substitute person may enter the exhibit for the designer. The designer may still receive exhibiting credit if needed. This is permitted only for completed designs. 6. A single flower is not a design. Container-grown plants are fresh plant material and are permitted in the Design Division where appropriate, but they are never considered floral designs. 7. Landscapes, scenes or anything representing an actual item of clothing, person, animal, etc. are not considered acceptable in the Design Division. 8. Religious symbols used in a design must be displayed in a respectful manner. 9. In an effort to educate the public, plant material used in the design must be listed on a card. (Botanical and/or common name acceptable.) 10. Advance registration with the Design Entries Chairman/Consultant is required by October 12, 2017. 11. Permitted plant material: (need not be grown by the exhibitor) A. Products manufactured from plant material whose natural state (leaves, branch, tree trunk, root, etc. ) has been so altered as to be given a new identity and a specific name, such as rope, basket, mat, etc. B. Decorative wood an all inclusive term for most dried wood that includes weathered wood and/or polished or otherwise treated wood. Not permitted in Tricolor classes. C. Altering the exterior appearance of dried plant material. 9
D Using absorbing solutions such as glycerin, bleach, antifreeze, etc. on fresh plant material to change the natural dried state. E Contrived plant material (a form constructed of fresh and/ or dried plant material appearing as an obvious fantasy flower, foliage and/or stem ). F Dried man-made constructed components retaining their recognizable character as plant material (and not used as a container), such as grape vine forms, etc., are considered dried plant material. G Living plants with roots attached, such as moss, Bromeli aceae family members or container-grown specimens. H Plants on the state conservation/native plant list, grown by the Exhibitor or obtained in a legal manner and so identified. 12. Not permitted: A Painting, flocking, glittering or dyeing of fresh plant material in any manner. (All other physical embellishments of fresh plant material are permitted. B Artificial flowers, foliage, fruits and vegetables. (Artificial is defined as imitation or a copy, handcrafted or manu factured to represent and/or appear as real plant material.) C Silk, plastic or other imitation plant material. D Manufactured items simulating plant material. (Examples: Singing/speaking flowers, motorized flowers and metallic flowers and foliage, fountains featuring metal cattails and/ or water lilies. E Invasive plants - see General Rules 13. Non-plant material permitted: A Accessories (a subordinate object other than plant mate rial) and featured objects (an object that is dominant in a design) B Dinnerware, inspired in design by the form of a plant (flower, fruit, leaf, vegetable, etc.) created not to replace the actual plant material, but to serve as an interesting piece SECTION D: BABIES ON THE FARM Designs eligible for Petite Award (HB pg 43) Exhibitor has freedom to choose plant material and other components. Limited to 4 entries per class. Consultant: Cass Robertson Phone: 779-0425 CLASS 10 WITH A PEEP, PEEP HERE Down on the farm there are baby Chicks. A fertilized egg starts developing into a chick when its temperature reaches 86 degrees Fahrenheit. A chick takes 21 days to hatch. A Creative Design (HB pg 74), of Designer s choice, not to exceed 5 in height, width and depth. Staged on ¼ of a black box measuring 46 long; allotted space is 11.5 wide x 11 deep x 6 high, placed at eye level in front of a black panel measuring 35 wide by 81 high CLASS 11 AND A QUACK, QUACK THERE Down on the farm there were Ducklings. As they grow up to be ducks they are useful to human beings because they provide us with eggs and meat. Some ducks provide us with feathers which are used for stuffing quilts and pillows. A Creative Line Design (HB pg 74), not to exceed 8 in height, width and depth. Staged on ¼ of a black box measuring 46 long; allotted space is 11.5 wide x 11 deep x 6 high placed at eye level in front of a black panel measuring 35 wide by 81 high. Class 12 AND EVERYWHERE A HOP, HOP Down on the farm there were Bunnies. Bunnies make cute and cuddly pets, they live from 9 to 12 years. There are eight different genera in the family. An Angular Design (HB pg 73), not to exceed 12 in height, width and depth. Staged on a 12 square, black pedestal 37 high and freestanding. 10 15
SECTION C: DINING ON THE FARM Eligible for Table Artistry Award (HB pg 43) Exhibitor has freedom to choose plant material and other components. Limited to 4 entries per class. Consultant: Janice Hamlin Phone 745-5920 CLASS 7 PIGGING OUT Down on the farm there is a Pig. Adult pigs can run speeds up to 11mph. Pigs genetics are very close to our own therefore their stem cells are being used for research for cures for human diseases. An Exhibition Table Design (HB pg 76) staged on one half of a 6 table 30 deep and 30 high, draped in black cloth in front of a black panel measuring 35 wide by 81 high. Plant material must be used as needed for the overall design. CLASS 8 ON THE LAMB Down on the farm there is a Lamb. A lamb is milk fed for the first year of its life. An Informal Functional Table For Two (HB pg 76) staged on an unskirted card table measuring 33 1/2 square and 27 high, placed diagonally against a cream colored wall with windows. of dinnerware. (Cabbage-shaped tureen, apple- shaped luncheon plate, floral-motif napkin ring.) A traditional container with three-dimensional motif is essentially a container. C Objects adding interest when permitted by federal, state and/or local regulations, such as feathers, antlers, coral, horns, starfish, sponges, sea fans, shells, nests, or manufac tured or crafted simulations of birds, animals, etc. D Special lighting not requiring electrical source. E All staging properties, such as panels, including staging panels, frames, pedestals, columns, boxes, cubes, underlays, etc. 14. Not Permitted: A American and other national flags. B Living members of the animal kingdom and/or taxidermal representations. 15. All plant material used in the design must be identified on a card, provided by the exhibitor and included with the entry tag. 16. The exhibitor is required to conform to the stated description and limitations of the Design Type if named in the class. 17. Rules for Design Types, Advanced Design Types, Table Designs and Table Appointments are printed the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 7. CLASS 9 IN THE HEN HOUSE Down on the farm there is a Hen. The hen lays an average of 300 eggs per year. The hen will sit on her eggs to keep them warm so they will hatch into chicks. A Functional Breakfast Table For One (HB pg 76) staged on a blue crate measuring 36 high, 23 wide, 17 deep, placed in front of a black panel measuring 35 wide by 81 high. 14 11
SECTION A: DIVISION I DESIGN AND ON THE FARM THERE WAS.. Eligible for Designer s Choice Award (HB pg 42) Exhibitor has freedom to choose plant material and other components. Limited to 4 entries per class. Crystal Herold Phone 795-1224 CLASS 1 A HORSE Down on the farm there is a Horse which we can ride and race. It can also carry and pull heavy loads. A Creative Line Design (HB pg 74) staged on a black 20 square pedestals 38 high, placed in front of black panel measuring 35 wide by 81 high. CLASS 2 A GOAT Down on the farm there is a Goat. Goats give us milk rich with similar nutrients as that of human milk. An Assemblage Design (HB pg 77) staged on one half of a 6 table, 30 wide and 30 high, draped in black cloth in front of a black panel measuring 35 wide by 81 high. CLASS 3 A COW Down on the farm there is a Cow. Cows give us milk, meat and leather. Milk can be made into other dairy products: butter, cheese, and yogurt. A Floor Design (HB pg 78) a large design staged on the floor, space allotted is 36 by 36 in front of a natural wood panel, 38 wide by 76 high. May use underlay. SECTION B:. GRANDMA S FLOWER AND VEGETABLE GARDEN Eligible for Tri Color Award (HB pg 43) All plant material used in design must be fresh. Limited to 4 entries per class. Consultant: KC Jeronimo Phone 348-9200 CLASS 4 EAT YOUR VEGGIES Grandma grows vegetables. Some vegetables are really flowers. Many of the plants in the Cruciferae family are annuals. The parts of the plant we eat are clusters of immature flowers harvested before they bloom such as cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli. A Creative Design (HB pg 71-72) staged on a black pedestal measuring 20 square 38 high, placed in front of a natural wood panel 40 wide by 78. CLASS 5 FLOWERS ON THE TABLE Some of Grandma s flowers twist and turn to bring more interest to her garden. A Low Profile Design (HB pg78) staged on a black ellipse pedestal measuring 24 x 49 at the widest point, 18 high placed in front of French glass doors. CLASS 6 SPARKLE & SHINE The sun has a way of making some of the plants and flowers in Grandma s garden shine enough to reflect from one to another. A Reflective Design (HB pg 75) staged on a black pedestal 20 square 38 high, placed in front of a cream colored wall. 12 13