“JUNE IS BUSTIN` OUT ALL OVER” A Small Standard Flower Show

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“JUNE IS BUSTIN` OUT ALL OVER” A Small Standard Flower Show
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“JUNE IS BUSTIN’ OUT ALL OVER”
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A Small Standard Flower Show
Presented by Front Range Designers Guild
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Member of
Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Region
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
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June 12-13, 2015
Friday June 12, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday June 13, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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at
Covenant Village – Smith Fellowship Hall
9151 Yarrow St.
Westminster, CO 80021
Directions: From US Hwy. 36, turn south on SH 121
(Wadsworth Pkwy) to 92nd St., turn right, west, at light to
Yarrow St. Follow Yarrow St. around and the small
building on right is Smith Fellowship Hall. It is before the
tall building (residences).
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Show Chairman
Co-Chair
Show Committee
Jan Maynard
Sandy Dennis
303-920-2681
307-632-6678
Geneva Austin
720-833-1806
Staging
Rose Persichetti
303-449-7355
Horticulture
Classification
Placement
Vienne Spahn
303-652-1334
Ray Daugherty
Sandee Teitscheid
Nadine Kiser
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Schedule
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Design Registration
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Clerks
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Judges & Hospitality
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Awards
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Kay Richards
303-682-2500
Donna Whitaker
303-460-9407
Mickey Johnson 303-953-1402
Sandee Teitscheid
303-466-0637
Signs
Sandy Dennis
307-632-6678
Special Exhibits
Jan Maynard
303-920-2681
Rose Persichetti
303-449-7355
Pam Pearson
303-449-7148
Lowanna Morgan
303-920-0731
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Photography
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Publicity
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Entryway Design
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Take Down
All members & exhibitors
General Rules for Exhibitors
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1. All entries must be the work of a single exhibitor.
2. Entries will be received from noon to 4:00 PM on
Thursday, June 11, and must be removed after
4:30 PM on Saturday.
3. There must be an emphasis on fresh plant material. No
use of topical application of “shine products” is allowed.
4. Entry tags for Division I, Horticulture, may be obtained
before the show from the Horticulture chair or General
Show chair, and will also be available at the Registration table. Address labels are encouraged on the tag.
5. Entry tags for Division II, Design, and Division III,
Special Exhibits will be completed by the Flower Show
Committee.
6. Judging will begin promptly at 9:30 AM on Friday, June 12,
and will be performed by Accredited Judges of National
Garden Clubs, Inc.
7. The Flower Show committee will exercise due care, but
cannot be responsible for loss or breakage of designs,
accessories, or containers.
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8. Horticulture exhibitors must provide their own clear
glass containers in proportion to size of entry.
9. Refer to Handbook for Flower Shows, pg. 297 for scale
of points. Judges decision is final. Awards may be
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withheld if not merited.
AWARDS
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Award of Horticulture Excellence – One may be awarded to
the top qualifying exhibit in Division I.
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Award of Merit – Three may be awarded, one in each Section
A, B, and C.
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Arboreal Award – Two may be awarded, one in each Section
D and E.
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Grower’s Choice Award – Two may be awarded, one in each
Section G and H.
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Sweepstakes Award – a local award presented by the Show
Committee to the exhibitor receiving the most blue ribbons.
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Division II, Design Awards:
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Award of Design Excellence – one may be awarded to the top
qualifying design in Division II.
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CVC Directors Award – one may be awarded to the top
qualifying exhibit in Section I, Classes 3 or 4.
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Show Chairman’s Award – one may be awarded to an exhibit in
Section I, classes 1 or 2.
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People’s Choice Award - one may be awarded based on the
number of votes cast by the show visitors before noon of June 13 .
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Sweepstakes Award – a local award presented by the Show
Committee to the exhibitor receiving the most blue ribbons.
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Division III, Special Exhibits:
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Division I, Horticulture Awards:
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Award of Appreciation – given to a non-competitive Educational Exhibit.
Division I
Horticulture Rules, HB pgs. 102-104
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1 – Exhibitor must have had entry in their possession for 90
days.
Exceptions: multiple & combination plantings must have been
growing together and in exhibitor’s possession at least six
weeks.
2 – Entrants are responsible for bringing a clear glass
container to display their cut specimens. These containers
should be in proportion to the specimen displayed.
3 – For their educational value, all specimens entered should
be correctly labeled with scientific (botanical) names or the
accepted scientific identification.
4 – Exhibitor may make more than one entry per class if each
entry is a different species, variety, cultivar, type or color.
5 – Cut specimens should not have foliage below water line.
Exception: Gladiolus.
6 – Wedging (using a small, inconspicuous “plug” of plastic
wrap or Styrofoam) is permitted, but must not detract from the
cut specimen.
7 – Plant material may not be altered by the application of oil,
commercial “shine” products, etc. that may artificially change
the natural color and texture.
8 – Double potting is permitted unless prohibited by the
schedule. Inner pot must not be visible.
9 – All entry cards should be filled out in advance, if possible.
They should be filled out in pen. Personal labels are
suggested. Entry cards may be obtained from either the
Horticulture Chairman, Vivienne Spahn, or the Show Chair,
Jan Maynard.
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Division I
HORTICULTURE
“All Things Bright and Beautiful”
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Section A “Raise the Flag”
Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers
Eligible for Award of Merit
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Class 1. Iris
a. Bearded
b. Beardless
c. Any other Iris
Class 2. Tulip
a. Single
b. Double
Class 3. Peonies
a. Single
b. Double
Class 4. Lily
Class 5. Any other named bulbous flower
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Section B “Many Happy Returns”
Perennials
Eligible for Award of Merit
Classes 6 through 14: Exhibit: Large – 1 stem;
Small – 3 stems per container.
Class 6. Primrose
Class 7. Columbine
Class 8. Geraniums
Class 9. Roses
a. Hybrid Tea
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b. Floribunda
c. Miniature
d. Any other rose
Class 10. Any other Flowering Perennial
Section C “New Beginnings”
Annuals
Eligible for Award of Merit
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Class 11.
Class 12.
Class 13.
Class 14.
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Pansies or violets – 3 stems
Sweet Peas – 3 stems
Petunias – 1 spray
Any other annual – Large, over 2” - 1 stem
Small, under 2” - 3 stems
Section D “Summer’s Early Bloom”
Flowering Trees and Shrubs Eligible for Arboreal Award
One branch or spray no longer than 30”
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Class 15. Cherry, Crabapple, Pear, Plum
Class 16. Cinquefoil/Potentilla
Class 17. Hydrangea
Class 18. Lilac
a. Shrub
b. Tree
c. Miniature/Dwarf
Class 19. Any other flowering shrub or tree
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Section E “50 Shades of Summer”
Foliage Trees & Shrubs
Eligible for Arboreal Award
One branch or spray no longer than 30”
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Class 20. Conifers
a. Pine
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b. Spruce
c. Fir
d. Any other conifer
Class 21. Any other foliage tree or shrub
Section F “June’s Sweet Scents”
Herbs
3 Cut stems in water
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Class 22.
Class 23.
Class 24.
Class 25.
Class 26.
Rosemary
Lavender
Sage
Thyme
Any other herb
Section G “Nature’s Gems”
Houseplants Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award
10”’ maximum diameter container
Subsection 1. Foliage Houseplants
Class 27. Begonias
Class 28. Ivy
Class 29. Philodendron
Class 30. Succulents/Cacti
Class 31. Any other foliage houseplant
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Subsection 2. Flowering Houseplants
Class 32. Begonias
Class 33. African Violets
Class 34. Any other flowering Houseplant
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Section H “Family Reunion”
Combination Plants/Container Gardens
Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award
15” maximum diameter container
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Class 35. Dish Garden
Class 36. Trough Garden
Class 37. Any other container garden
Division II
DESIGN GUIDELINES
1. One design entry will be allowed per class, per exhibitor. All
entries must be registered in advance by May, 28 2015, by
calling Kay Richards (303) 682-2500.
2. A design entered in competition must be the work of only
one exhibitor and that exhibitor's name must appear on the
entry card.
3. Some plant material, fresh or dried, must be used in every
exhibit. Fresh fruits and vegetables are considered plant
material and are allowed. No artificial flowers, fruits, or foliage
may be used.
4. All designs are Designer’s choice of fresh and/or dried
plant materials.
5. Exhibitor may provide suitable background for exhibits in
Section I, Classes 3 and 4, and Section J, Class 1.
6. It is not necessary for the plant material to be grown by the
exhibitor. Fresh plant material may not be treated in any way.
Treated dry plant material is allowed.
7. A card may accompany each exhibit with plant material
named and/or interpretation of design.
8. The official American flag and other national flags are not
permitted within any design in a Standard Flower Show.
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9. See the NGC Handbook for Flower Shows, pages 187-190,
for complete guidelines.
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Division II
Section I
DESIGN “Nature’s Plan”
"Celebrating June"
Class 1. "Wedding Bells Are Ringing"
Alfresco brunch, a functional table for 2; for a bridal shower.
Staged on a 42" diameter round table, covered with a white
cloth to the floor. Additional covering permitted.
Class 2. "Hit the Road"
A Creative floor design depicting a summer vacation theme.
Staged within a floor space 4' by 4', incorporating a wood
frame 18" by 60". Committee to provide the frame, which may
be painted as desired.
Class 3. "School's Out!"
A Creative small design measuring no more than 8" in height,
width, or depth. Staged at eye level. A background panel
provided by exhibitor, is permitted.
Class 4. "Summer Solstice"
A Creative design, staged on one half of a freestanding 6'
table, 30” deep. Background panel, provided by exhibitor, is
permitted.
Section J
“Beginning to Bloom”
Novice
A novice is an exhibitor who has never won a blue ribbon in
Design in a Standard Flower Show.
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Class 1. “Time To Bloom”
Designer’s choice of style. Staged on one half of a
freestanding 6’ table 30’ deep. A background panel, provided
by the exhibitor, is permitted.
Division III SPECIAL EXHIBITS
Section A
Educational Exhibits
Rules for non-competitive Education Exhibits.
1. Exhibits are to instruct and inform the public on goals
and objectives of NGC, Inc. HB pages 223-224.
2. Each exhibit will be staged on a 6’ table, 30” wide.
Covered and skirted in white material, provided by the
committee.
3. The recommended size of Educational Exhibits is a
surface area of 18 sq. feet.
4. No artificial plant material is allowed. Fresh plant
material is encouraged.
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Exhibit 1.
“BLUE STAR MEMORIALS”
National Garden Clubs, Inc.’s program that honors
our Armed Forces men and women.
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Exhibit 2 .
“GARDEN CLUB MEMBERSHIP”
Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs memberships
align with the goals and objective of National Garden Clubs,
Inc., the parent organization.
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Exhibit 3.
“PERMACULTURE”
CARING FOR THE EARTH ONE GARDEN AT A
TIME, Creating the Home Scale Permaculture Garden.
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