Twinsburg Garden Club proudly presents Garden Party A Standard Flower Show Friday, July 17, 2015 1 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Twinsburg Public Library 10050 Ravenna Road Twinsburg, Ohio Free & Open to the Public Twinsburg Garden Club is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. Central Atlantic Region Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. - Akron District Garden Forum of Greater Akron This show conforms to the standards established by The National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Flower Show Committee Twinsburg Garden Club Co-Presidents Sue Davis 330-487-0336 Karen Conrad 330-348-1526 General Chairmen Marlene Hatton 216-390-7489 Karen Fullerman 330-425-3626 Schedule Committee Design Entries & Consultant Marlene Hatton 216-390-7489 Horticulture Entries & Consultant Karen Fullerman 330-425-3626 Horticulture Classification & Consultant Virginia Schmidt 216-310-7413 Special Exhibits Artistic Crafts Nancy King 330-688-7944 Educational Exhibits Rita Gabrovsek 330-405-3511 Hospitality Karen Conrad 330-348-1526 Staging Nancy King 330-688-7944 Judges, Awards, Clerks Marlene Hatton 216-390-7489 Photography Victoria Fleigel 216-835-7371 Publicity Gail Takacs 330-425-4544 Cover & Theme Designs Kristen Beason 234-212-9011 THANKS The club wishes to extend its appreciation to the Twinsburg Public Library staff for their support and use of the facilities, the Akron Garden Forum and Terrace Garden Club for the use of their staging items and special thanks to the judges for their time and expertise on our behalf.
General Flower Show Rules 1. Each active member is invited and expected to participate in the show. 2. Entries will be accepted between 4 pm and 8 pm on July 16 th and from 9-10 am on July 17, 2015. All horticulture must be received on Thursday, July 16 th 3. All judging will be based on the Standard System of Awarding by National Garden Clubs, Inc., Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007, pp.5-7. Judges will be asked to acknowledge scores of 90 and above on the entry card. 4. Judging will begin promptly at 10:20 am on July 17 th and only the Flower Show Chairs, Classification Chairs and clerks will be permitted on the floor during judging. 5. The show will be free and open to the public: Friday, July 17 th 1:00 6:00 pm Saturday, July 18 th 10:00 am 4:00 pm 6. An exhibitor may enter as many classes as desired, but only one entry per design class. Pre-registration is required. 7. Emphasis is on fresh plant material. The use of artificial flowers or foliage is prohibited in all classes. 7. Plants on the state conservation list are not permitted unless grown by an exhibitor and so stated on the entry card. Reference the ODNR website. 8. No noxious or invasive plants are permitted. 9. Entry cards will be available prior to the show. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to complete the card and must include the binomial name and common name written in pencil or waterproof ink. 10. Neither Twinsburg Garden Club, National Garden Clubs nor Twinsburg Public Library may be held responsible or liable for loss or damage to property or personal injury to members or visitors. 11. All exhibits are to remain in place until the end of the show at 4:00 pm on July 18, 2015 and must be removed by 5:00 pm. 12. All members are expected to share in the clean-up.
DIVISION I: HORTICULTURE In the Garden Section A: Roses Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Akron, Eligible for Award of Merit OH Class 1: Rosa spp. Hybrid teas 1 stem with 2 leaf sets Class 2: Rosa spp. Miniature 1 stem with 2 leaf sets Class 3: Rosa spp. Any other Rose - 1 stem, 2 leaf sets Section B: Perennials (Foliage) Longwood Hall & Gardens Kennett Square, PA Eligible for Award of Merit Class 4: Ferns 1 frond Class 5: Heucheras (Coral Bells) 1 stem Class 6: Any other foliage perennial 1 stem Section C: Perennials (Flowering) Biltmore Gardens Ashville, NC Eligible for Award of Merit Class 7: Coreopsis (Tickseed) Any 1 stem Class 8: Leucanthemum (Daisies) 1 stem Class 9: Echinacea (Coneflowers) 1 stem Class 10: Any other flowering perennial 1 stem Section D: Hosta Cleveland Botanical Garden Eligible for Award of Merit Cleveland, OH Class 11: Hosta, Blue 1 leaf Class 12: Hosta, Green 1 leaf Class 13: Hosta, Miniature 1 leaf Class 14: Hosta, Variegated 1 leaf Section E: Annuals (Flowering) Winterthur Gardens & Museum Brandywine Valley, DE Eligible for Award of Merit Class 15: Tagetes ( Marigold) 1 stem Class 16: Zinnia 1 stem Class 17: Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) 1 stem Class 18: Any other flowering annual 1 stem Section F: Annuals (Foliage) Phipps Conservatory & Gardens Pittsburgh, PA Class 19: Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus) 1 leaf Class 20: Ipomoea batatas (Sweet Potato Vine) 1 leaf Class 21: Perilla hybrid (Perilla) 1 leaf
Section G: Herbs Fellows Riverside Gardens Youngstown, OH Class 22: Mentha (Mint) 3 stems Class 23: Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) 3 small stems Class 24: Petroselinum (Parsley) 3 stems Class 25: Ocimum basilicum (Basil) 3 stems Class 26: Any other foliage herb 3 stems Section H: Houseplants Kingwood Center & Gardens Mansfield, OH Eligible for Grower s Choice Award Class 27: Tropical 12 max. pot size Class 28: Cacti & Succulents 12 max. pot size Class 29: Any other foliage plant 12 max. pot size Section I: Shrubs Chanticleer Gardens Wayne, PA Eligible for Arboreal Award Class 30: Hydrangea 12-30 branch Class 31: Buddleia davidii (Butterfly Bush) 12-30 branch Class 32: Any other shrub 12-30 branch Section J: Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomes Holden Arboretum Kirtland, OH Class 33: Dahlia 1 stem Class 34: Canna x generalis (Canna) 1 stem Class 35: Caladium hortulanum (Caladium) 1 stem
DIVISION II DESIGN View From the Terrace Section A: Cottage Garden The cottage garden is a distinct style of garden that uses an informal design, traditional materials, dense plantings and a mixture of ornamental and edible plants. English in origin, the cottage garden depends on grace and charm rather than grandeur and formal structure. Eligible for Petite Award Designer s freedom of style and choice of materials. Class 1. Class 2. Class 3. Butterflies & Bees A small design not to exceed 8 in any dimension staged 50 from the floor on a white cloth supplied by the committee. Child s Play A small design not to exceed 8 in any dimension staged 36 from the floor on a white cloth supplied by the committee A Garden Path A miniature design not to exceed 5 in any dimension staged 36 from the floor in a lighted box provided by the committee Section B: Rose Garden Rose gardens go back to ancient China. Romans became smitten with the rose and started their cultivation in the prime time of the Roman Empire. When the knights got back from wars in the Crusades, they brought roses to France and England. Class 4: Class 5: Eligible for the Table Artistry Award Designer s freedom of style and choice of materials. Breakfast in the Garden A functional table setting for one on a tray. All entries are staged on a table 2 x 6 covered with a white cloth. Tea for Two Functional table setting for 2 staged on a bistro table provided by the exhibitor. Class 6: After 5 A type I exhibition table setting staged on a table not to exceed 30 wide by 24 deep, height is unlimited covered with a white cloth in front of a beige wall. Section C: Pleasure Garden A pleasure garden is usually a garden that is open to the public typically for recreation. It differs from other public gardens in that it serves as a venue for entertainment. Eligible for Designer s Choice Award. Designer s freedom of style and choice of materials.
Class 7: Class 8: Class 9: Seaside Garden A design staged on a green, vinyl Adirondack chair supplied by the committee. Games Anyone? A design incorporating an element from a lawn game staged on a gray pedestal with a 14 x 14 square top and 36 tall provided by the committee. It is to be viewed from all sides. Gatsby s Party Under the Stars A design staged on a table 30 wide x 24 deep on a white cloth in front of a beige wall. Division III: Special Exhibits Gifts From The Garden Section A : Artistic Crafts The Gardener s Handiwork Exhibits using plant materials that combine horticulture, design and craft work to add interest and beauty to the flower show. Some plant material must be used. Eligible for the Artistic Crafts Award Designer s choice of materials. Class 1: Decorated Hats Staged on a garden fence. Class 2: Birdhouse Staged on a garden fence Class 3: Picnic Basket Staged on a picnic table bench covered with a white cloth. Section B: Educational Exhibits From Garden to Table An exhibit must occupy a minimum of 18 square feet surface area and promote the aims of National Garden Clubs (advance the arts of gardening, horticulture, design and environmental sciences). Eligible for Educational Exhibit Award Exhibit 1: Exhibit 2: Teas Camellia Sinensis If you are a tea drinker or a newcomer to the world of teas, you will enjoy a cup of its history, types, harvesting and processing, health benefits and more. Sweeteners Honey and plant-derived sweeteners, a look at the mass production of sugarcane and beets and exploration of Stevia and the wave of artificial sweeteners.
Design Rules For Exhibitors 1. Designs entered in competition must be the work of only one exhibitor. 2. Four entries are required in each class. An exhibitor may enter as many classes as desired, but only one exhibit per class. Entry cards will be provided for all designs. Design entries must be pre-registered by July 9 th. 3. Plant material used in designs need not have been grown by the exhibitor. No cut fruits or vegetables are permitted. 4. Fresh plant material may not be treated in any manner. However, it may be clipped, stripped, bent or otherwise manipulated. 5. Only in its dried state may plant material be treated to alter its exterior appearance. 6. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruits or vegetables are permitted. 7. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the Design Division. 8. Accessories and featured objects are permitted. 9. Backgrounds and underlays are permitted. Note: the tables are only 24 inches deep. 10. Objects which add interest when tastefully used, e.g., feathers, antlers, coral, horns, starfish, sponges, sea fans, shells or nests are permitted. 11. Refer to pp. 189-190 of the Handbook for Flower Shows 2007 for all items permitted in all design classes unless prohibited by the schedule or by law. 12. Once an exhibit is placed it is not to be altered in any fashion. 13. If a designer is unable to fulfill an assignment, it is her responsibility to provide a replacement. Horticulture Division Rules 1. More than one entry per class may be entered by the exhibitor, provided each is of a different species, variety, cultivar, type or color. 2. Exhibits must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for no fewer than 90 days. Exception: plants grown from seed, seedling, or immature transplants, bulbs, tubers, corms or rhizomes 3. Entry cards can be obtained from the Entry Chairman, Karen Fullerman (330-425- 3626) and will be available prior at the show. All specimens should be correctly labeled with scientific (binomial) names or the currently accepted scientific identification for their educational value. Common name may also be added. 4. Plant material may not be altered by the treatment of oil, commercial shine products, etc., that may artificially change the natural color and texture. 5. Transparent containers will be provided for (72) cut specimens by the committee. Should more be required, please provide a clear glass bottle. Wedging material of bubble wrap is permitted and provided by the committee. No foliage is permitted below the water line. 6. Container grown plants must be well groomed. Double potting is permitted with discretion. The container size will be determined by the dimension of the top of the outer pot. The inner pot may not show. 7. Unobtrusive staking of flowering plants is allowed. 8. It is the Classification Chairman s responsibility to check for conformance to the schedule. Classes may be subdivided at the discretion of the Classification Committee. 9. The Scales of Points used for judging horticulture are found in the Handbook for Flower Shows, revised 2007, pages 297-302.
Standard System of Awarding The Standard System of Awarding will be used for all competitive judging: only one first place (blue) ribbon per class or sub-class, which must score 90, or above only one second place (red) ribbon per class or sub-class, which must score 85, or above only one third place (yellow) ribbon per class or sub-class, which must score 80, or above one or more honorable mention (white) ribbons if merited, must score 75 or above. Decisions of the judges will be final. Exhibits may not be altered after the judging. Awards will be withheld if not merited. Awards Award of Design Excellence (Gold Rosette) May be offered to the highest scoring exhibit in the entire Design Division, scoring 95 points or above. Petite Award (Blue and White Rosette) A blue ribbon winning exhibit scoring 95 or above from classes 1, 2 and 3. Table Artistry Award (Burgundy Rosette)A blue ribbon winning exhibit scoring 95 or above from classes 4, 5 and 6. Designer s Choice Award (Purple Rosette)A blue ribbon winning exhibit scoring 95 or above from classes 7, 8 and 9. Award of Horticultural Excellence (Green, Orange, Blue Rosette) A blue ribbon winning exhibit scoring 95 or above as the finest exhibit in the entire Horticulture Division. Award of Merit (Rosette of Orange Ribbons) A blue ribbon winning exhibit scoring 95 or above in Sections A, B, C, D, and E in the Horticulture Division. Arboreal Award (2 Shades of Green Rosette)A blue ribbon winning exhibit scores 95 or above in Section H of the Horticulture Division. Grower s Choice Award (Dark Green Rosette)A blue ribbon winning exhibit scores 95 or above in Section G of the Horticulture Division. Artistic Crafts Award (Rosette of Navy Ribbons) May be awarded if a blue ribbon winning exhibit scores 95 or above. Educational Award (Rosette of Brown and White Ribbons) May be awarded if a blue ribbon winning exhibit scores 95 or above. The Marge Percy Sweepstakes Award (Rosette) The award is presented by the club to the exhibitor with the highest point score in both the Horticulture and Design divisions combined. Blue ribbons are worth 4 points, red ribbons are worth 3 points, yellow ribbons are worth 2 points and white ribbons are worth 1 point.
Scale of Points for Designs Conformance to type 7 Conformance to other schedule requirements 7 Design (Elements and Principles) 48 Artistic Concept (selection and organization) 6 Creativity and Expression 6 Distinction 16 Total Score 100 Scale of Points for Artistic Crafts Conformance to schedule requirements 20 Design - Applying design principles (5 pts ea.) 30 Craftsmanship and Technique 25 Distinction 20 Total Score 100 Scale of Points for Educational Exhibits Educational Value 60 Interest to viewers 25 Clear, concise presentation 15 Adequate educational signs, tags 10 Conforms to NGC objectives 10 Staging 20 Craftsmanship, technique 10 Distinction 10 Creativity and Expression 20 Total Score 100 Scale of Points for Horticulture The Scales of Points used for judging Horticulture are found in the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 revised, pp. 207-302.
NOTES: Congratulations to all of the members of Twinsburg Garden Club on a wonderful flower show!