59th

Annual

Standard

Flower

Show

W I L D

T H I N G S

Spring Lake District Library

123 E. Exchange Street Spring Lake, MI 49456

Presented by Tri-Cities Garden Club, Inc.

Member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., Central Region

Member of Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc., District IV

FREE

Open to the Public

July 14, 3:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.

July 15, 9:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

July 16, 9:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

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Gardeners today are more aware than ever of the role that pollinators play in our gardens and in our world. This year’s flower

show theme focuses on “wild things” and, in particular, on pollinators, in support of National Garden Clubs, Inc.’s emphasis

on these important and wonderful creatures.

Table of Contents

Information and Protected Plant Schedules ……………….……………..……..…..2 Flower Show Committee ………………………………….…………..….………..…..3 General Rules ………………………………………………..…..….…………..……4-5 Awards ………………………..……………………….…….………….…………….5-6 Horticulture Rules …………………………………………………….………...……7-8 Division I – Horticulture …………………………………………………..…………8-13 Design Rules ………………………………….………...….…………..….…...….14-15 Division II – Design ……………………………………..….................................15-17 Division III – Special Exhibits …………......………….……………..……...........17-19 Flower Show Judging Scales of Points ….…….……...…….………...……..……..20 Sample Entry Card ..……………...……………………..……..………..............…..21

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INFORMATION A Standard Flower Show is the official title of a flower show conforming to the standards established by National Garden Clubs, Inc. The Purposes of a Standard Flower Show: To educate garden club members and the viewing public To stimulate interest in horticulture To provide an outlet for creative expression

To convey to the community the objectives of National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Wildflowers Protected by Michigan State Law

A complete list can be found at: http://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/data/specialplants.cfm

All Club Moss -- Lycopodium sp. All Gentians -- Gentiana sp. All Native Orchids -- Arethusa sp., Calopogon sp., Calypso sp., Cleistes sp., Cypripedium sp., Habenaria sp., Isotria sp., Listera sp., Orchis sp., Pogania sp., Triphora sp., etc. All Native Trilliums -- Trillium sp. Bird's Foot Violet -- Viola pedata Climbing Bittersweet -- Celastrus scandens False Indigo -- Baptisia leucophaea Flowering Dogwood -- Cornus florida North American Lotus -- Nelumbo lutea Pipsissewa, Prince's Pine -- Chimaphila umbellata Purple Turtlehead -- Chelone obliqua Sweet William -- Phlox maculata Trailing Arbutus -- Epigaea repens Wild Hyacinth -- Camassia scilloides

Wildflowers Protected by Request of Michigan Garden Clubs

Adder's Tongue, Trout Lily -- Erythronium americanum Blood Root -- Sanguinaria canadensis Cardinal Flower -- Lobelia cardinalis Cowslip Caltha palustris Indian Pipe -- Monotropa uniflora Jack in the Pulpit -- Arisaema sp. Pitcher Plant -- Sarracenia purpurea f. heterophylla Spring Beauty -- Claytonia virginica Wild Columbine -- Aquilegia canadensis Wild Iris -- Iris sp. Wild Lilies -- Lilium sp. (Daylily, Hemerocallis sp., are NOT a lilies.) Outlawed: Purple Loosestrife -- Lythrum salicaria

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2016 Flower Show Committee

President, Tri-Cities Garden Club Judy Lindemulder, 616-607-8096 General Co-Chairs Monica Taylor, 616-607-8264

Judy Lindemulder, 616-607-8096

Staging Chair Lynn Smith, 616-690-0681 Staging Committee: Bob Friese, Carol Petrowski, Judy Auch Schedule Chair Pat Bazany, 616-842-3092

Horticulture Co-Chairs Pam Cater, 616-846-7527 (Entries, Classification & Placement) Barb Van Tubergen 616-846-4765 Horticulture Classification Committee Kris Knox – perennials, 616-842-5824 Nancy Plantenga – annuals, 616-842-1508 Lori Morey – roses, 616-304-4274

Design Classification Chair Pat Bazany, 616-842-3092 Design Entries & Placement Chair Pam Johnson, 616-846-5793 Photography Exhibits Terri Saltsman, 616-607-7038 Kate Przybytek 231-730-0861 Youth Exhibits Sandy Minuth, 616-844-0249

Debra Wagenmaker, 616-842-4162

Judges Co-Chairs Lynn Smith, 616-690-0681 Sandy Minuth, 616-844-0249

Clerks Co-Chairs Sandy Minuth, 616-844-0249 Kate Przybytek, 231-730-0861 Awards Co-Chairs Kathy Parmer, 616-842-6229

Kathleen Schumacher, 616-844-2068 Hospitality Co-Chairs Janet Joiner, 616-842-7919 Pat Dorton, 616-847-9410 Publicity Co-Chairs Janet Joiner, 616-842-7919

Shirley Batchelder, 616-846-2643

Photography Pat Bazany, Terri Saltsman, Lynn Smith Entryway Bob Friese Book of Evidence Pat Bazany

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GENERAL RULES

1. All classes are open to the public. Advanced registration is required for all design entries and container grown plants. Notify the appropriate Entries’ Chairs to register. 2. Staging set-up is Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Spring Lake Library. 3. On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 the Spring Lake District Library will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for show set-up and registration. See rules 4-7 for details on when specific exhibits may be entered. Classification Chairs will check each exhibit to be sure all entries conform to the schedule. 4. All horticulture (except daylilies) can be entered from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. 5. Designs and Special Exhibits may be installed any time on Wednesday. All design entries must be in place by 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning. There must be an emphasis on fresh plant material. 6. Daylilies (Hemerocallis sp. only) are entered on Thursday morning from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to ensure open blooms. 7. Entries received after 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning will be accepted for exhibit only. 8. No plants on state conservation lists (page 2) may be exhibited unless grown by exhibitor, obtained legally and so marked. No noxious plants may be exhibited except in an educational exhibit. 9. Artificial plant material is not allowed in any division and cannot be used for staging. 10. Containers and accessories used by exhibitors must be marked with the owner's name (not visible). Tri-Cities Garden Club, Inc. cannot be responsible for loss or damage, but care will be given to all exhibits. 11. Judging will start at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Classification Chairs and Flower Show Chairs must be present during judging. Only these chairs along with Judges and Clerks are permitted on the show floor during judging. The judges’ luncheon will follow completion of judging. All club members and guests with advance reservations may attend. 12. The Flower Show is open to the public: Thursday, July 14 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.; Friday, July 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and, Saturday, July 16 from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. 13. Exhibits must be removed promptly at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Nothing, however, is to be removed before 3:00 p.m. 14. This is a Standard Flower Show to be judged by Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judges using the Standard System of Judging as authorized by the National Garden Clubs, Inc. in the 2007 Revised Handbook for Flower Shows and National Gardener Magazine. The decision of the judges is final and awards may be withheld if not merited. Exhibitors may not discuss exhibits with the judges. See page 20 for the Scales of Points used to judge all exhibits.

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15. Copies of the Revised 2007 Handbook for Flower Shows ($15.00 each) can be ordered by writing or calling: National Garden Clubs, Inc., 4401 Magnolia Avenue, St. Louis MO 63110-3492. However, please note that a new Handbook is due out in 2017. Telephone: (314) 776-7574, Fax: (314) 776-5108 16. Emergency contact phone numbers: Spring Lake District Library, 616-846-5770. Monica Taylor, 734-347-0200, Judy Lindemulder 517-285-5750

NGC STANDARD SYSTEM OF AWARDING The National Garden Clubs’ Standard System of Awarding specifies only one first (Blue Ribbon, 90 points or above), one second (Red Ribbon, 85 points or above) and one third (Yellow Ribbon, 80 points or above) may be awarded in each class or sub-class. One or more Honorable Mentions (White Ribbons) may be given (as merited) to exhibits scoring 75 or above. See page 21 for the Scales of Points used to judge all exhibits.

NGC TOP EXHIBITOR AWARDS FOR HORTICULTURE

General horticulture award requirements apply (see 2007 Handbook for Flower Shows, pgs. 42-44). Awarded exhibits must have correct botanical names and must score 95 points or more. AWARD OF MERIT (Rosette of Orange Ribbons): Five may be offered to the highest scoring 95 or above exhibits in Sections: A, Flowering Annuals; B, Non-Flowering Cut Specimens; C, Flowering Perennials; D, Flowering Bulbs, Tubers, Rhizomes & Corms; and E, Roses. ARBOREAL AWARD (Rosette of Green Ribbons in two shades): One may be offered to the highest scoring 95 or above exhibit in Section F, Flowering Woody Shrubs. GROWER’S CHOICE AWARD (Rosette of Dark Green Ribbons): One may be offered to the highest scoring 95 or above exhibit in Section G, Flowering Container-Grown Planters AWARD OF HORTICULTURAL EXCELLENCE (Rosette of Green, Orange & Blue Ribbons): One may be awarded to the highest scoring 95 or above exhibit in the entire Horticulture Division.

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NGC TOP EXHIBITOR AWARDS FOR DESIGN

General design top exhibitor award requirements apply (see 2007 Handbook, pgs. 45-49). One may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit (95 points or above) in the designated section.

DESIGNER’S CHOICE AWARD (Rosette of Purple Ribbons) - Section A, Classes 1, 2, and 3. TRICOLOR AWARD (Rosette of Red, Blue & Yellow Ribbons) - Section B, Classes 4, 5, and 6. TABLE ARTISTRY AWARD (Rosette of Burgundy Ribbons) - Section C, Classes 7, 8, and 9. AWARD OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE (Rosette of Gold Ribbons): One may be awarded to the highest scoring 95 or above exhibit in the entire Design Division.

ADDITIONAL AWARDS AND TROPHIES YOUTH TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD (Rosette of Red, White & Blue Ribbons): Two may be offered to the highest scoring exhibits in Division III, Section A if all requirements are met. EDUCATIONAL TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD (Rosette of Brown & White Ribbons): One may be awarded to the highest scoring (95 or above) exhibit in Division III, Section B. SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS (Rosette of Green & White Ribbons): One each in Horticulture and Design Divisions determined by number of blue ribbons; if a tie, by red ribbons, etc. PHOTOGRAPHY BEST IN SHOW – Tri-Cities Garden Club Award Ribbon given to the winner in Division III, Special Exhibits, Section C, Classes 1 - 4. ETHEL LARSEN MEMORIAL BOWL* – Tri-Cities Garden Club Award given to the Design Division, Novice Class, Blue Ribbon winner. TRI-CITIES GARDEN CLUB ANNIVERSARY TRAY* – given to the Design Sweepstakes Award winner. FORREST C. SALISBURY MEMORIAL BOWL* – given to the Award of Merit winner in Roses. MILDRED AND ROBERT MARSH BOWL* – given to the Horticulture Sweepstakes Award winner. JANE DENNING MEMORIAL URN* – for creativity in any Design Division class except table artistry. PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARD DESIGN – determined by votes from the public attending the flower show (Division II, Sections A, B and C, Classes 1 – 9).

*(If a non-member wins any of these awards, a certificate will be given and the trophy will remain with the Tri-Cities Garden Club, Inc.)

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HORTICULTURE DIVISION – RULES & REQUIREMENTS 1. All classes are open to the public. Exhibits must be fresh plant material and must have been grown by exhibitor and in exhibitor’s possession from seeds, cuttings or immature plants and grown to maturity. 2. Entry cards are obtained from Horticulture Co-Chairs and should be written in pencil or waterproof ink. Horticulture questions should be referred to the Horticulture Chairs. See page 21 for samples of “filled in” entry cards. 3. Horticulture specimens (except daylilies) will be accepted by Classification, recorded by Entries and placed by Placement on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Daylilies (and only Hemerocallis sp.) will be entered on Thursday morning between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. (to ensure open blooms). Entries received after 8:30 a.m. will be accepted for exhibit only and cannot be judged. 4. All entries must comply with the schedule. Horticulture Classification Co-Chairs will check all entries for conformance to the schedule. Entries not conforming or late will be accepted for exhibit only. (A horticulture specimen with evidence of insect pests or disease will not be accepted.) 5. Exhibitors may make more than one entry per class if each is a different species, variety, cultivar, type, size or color. 6. All horticulture entries must be identified by their binomial name (Genus and species) or their currently acceptable scientific identification. If the plant is a hybrid, the cultivar name is added (if known). If the plant is a variety within a species, the variety’s name should be added (if known). Trademarked™ and Registered® trade-marked names are legal entities that may or may not be the actual cultivar name. Trademarked names are acceptable in an NGC Flower Show in place of a cultivar name. Trademarked names are not enclosed in single quotes but are spelled out in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. 7. Containers will be provided for all cut specimens. 8. Plant material must be clean. No treatment of plant material is allowed (no waxing, oiling) 9. Cut specimens should not have any foliage below the water line. Stem length should be appropriate to specimen and/or proportionate to the size of the bloom. 10. Exhibits may be neatly wedged using committee supplied wedging materials in the neck of the container. (Wedging helps to correctly position an exhibit for a beautiful presentation.)

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11. Foliage is required in Section E, Roses, (Classes 3 & 4 must have at least two sets of leaves each with five leaflets). 12. Container-Grown Plants (Section G) must be pre-registered with Horticulture Co-Chairs by July 11, 2016. Container-grown plants must have been in exhibitor's possession at least 90 days. Multiple and Combination Plantings must have been grown together and in exhibitor’s possession for six (6) weeks. Double potting is permitted but the inner pot must not be visible. See Section G for all requirements. 13. Each exhibit is judged on its own merits. No more than one blue, red, and yellow ribbon may be awarded per class or subclass. One or more white ribbons (Honorable Mentions) may be given as merited. See page 21 for the Scales of Points used to judge flowering, foliage, and arboreal exhibits, and exhibits of combination plantings. 14. The Horticulture Classification Committee has the right to remove any exhibit in wilted condition during the show. .

DIVISION I – “Wild, Winged Wonders” – HORTICULTURE All sections eligible for the Award of Horticultural Excellence

Section A – FLOWERING ANNUALS Eligible for Award of Merit “Hummingbirds – Flying Jewels” Grown by exhibitor from seeds, cuttings or immature plants. Stem appropriate to size of bloom. CLASS NO.

1. Ageratum - 1 stem a. Blue b. Any Other

2. Antirrhinum (Snap Dragon) - 1 spike a. Short b. Tall

3. Calendula (Pot Marigold) - 3 blossoms, one variety or color 4. Celosia (Cockscomb) - 1 stem

a. Tall b. Short 5. Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower) - 3 stems, one color 6. Consolida (Larkspur - annual delphinium) – 3 stems, one color 7. Cosmos - 1 stem 8. Helianthus (Sunflower) - 1 stem

a. Tall b. Dwarf 9. Heliotropium (Heliotrope) - 1 stem

10. Impatiens - 1 stem a. Single b. Double c. Variegated foliage d. New Guinea

11. Lisianthus - 1 stem

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12. Nicotiana (Flowering tobacco) - 1 stem 13. Papaver (Poppy) - 3 stems, one color 14. Pentas - 1 spray 15. Petunia - 1 spray

a. Grandiflora – large 4” flowers b. Multiflora – smaller, 2” flowers 16. Salvia - 3 stems, one color 17. Tagetes

a. disbudded - 1 bloom b. spray -1 stem 18. Tropaeolum (Nasturtium) - 3 stems, one color 19. Verbena - 1 stem 20. Viola (Pansy) - 3 blooms, one variety/color 21. Zinnia – 1 stem or bloom 22. Any other Annual - 3 Blooms, 1 stem, 1 spike or 1 spray

Section B – NON-FLOWERING CUT SPECIMENS Eligible for Award of Merit “Praying Mantises” Grown by exhibitor from bulbs, seeds, cuttings or immature plants to maturity; with appropriate stem length. CLASS NO.

1. Solenostemon (Coleus) – 1 stem 2. Senecio cineraria (Dusty Miller) – 1 stem 3. Pelargonium (Scented Geranium) – 1 stem 4. Annual Herb – 1 stem 5. Any other Annual 6. Hosta (fortunei, hybrid) – 1 leaf

a. Small leaf (up to 3” across) b. Medium Leaf (3”-6” across) c. Large Leaf (over 8” across)

7. Grasses (ornamental) – 1 stem 8. Ferns – 1 frond

9. Hedera (Ivy) – 1 stem, (maximum length 24”) 10. Perennial Herb – 1 stem 11. Any other Perennial – 1 stem 12. Bulbs

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Section C – FLOWERING PERENNIALS Eligible for Award of Merit “Butterfly Magic” Grown by exhibitor from seeds, cuttings or immature plants to maturity with stem length appropriate to specimen. CLASS NO.

1. Achillea (Yarrow) - 1 stem a. Red b. Yellow c. Any Other

2. Alcaea (Althea - Hollyhock) - 1 stem 3. Anthemis (Golden marguerite) - 1 spray 4. Aquilegia (Columbine) - 1 spray 5. Asclepias (Butterfly weed) - 1 stem

a. Tuberose - Orange/Red b. Incarnata - Pink/Rose c. Any Other 6. Astilbe (False spirea) -1 stem

a. White b. Pink c. Red d. Any Other 7. Campanula (Bellflowers) - 1 stem

a. Bell-shaped b. Clustered c. Short d. Any Other 8. Centaurea - 1 stem

a. Blue b. Yellow c. Rose 9. Cimicifuga (Bugbane/Snakeroot) -1 spray

a. Short b. Tall 10. Coreopsis - 3 blooms

a. Yellow - Single b. Yellow – Double c. Any other (3 blooms or 1 spray)

11. Delphinium - 1 spike a. D. elatum b. D. belladonna c. Pacific Hybrid 12. Dianthus (Pinks, Carnation) - 3 stems, one color 13. Echinacea (Coneflower) -1 stem

a. Purple/Pink b. Any Other 14. Echinops (Globe thistle) - 1stem 15. Filipendula (Meadowsweet) - 1 spray 16. Gaillardia (Blanket flower) - 3 blooms, 1 color 17. Goniolimon tataricum (German statice) -1 stem 18. Gypsophila (Baby's breath) - 1 stem 19. Heliopsis helianthoides (Sunflower heliopsis) -1 stem

a. Double b. Single c. Any Other 20. Hemerocallis (Daylily) -1 stem

a. Standard b. Double c. Miniature 21. Heuchera (Coral bells) - 3 stems, 1 color

22. Kniphofia (Tritoma - Red hot poker) - 1 spray 23. Lavandula (Lavender) - 3 stems, one color 24. Leucanthemum (Shasta daisy) - 3 blooms, one variety

a. Single b. Double 25. Liatris (Gayfeather) - 1 stem

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26. Lysimachia (Loosestrife) -1 stem 27. Malva -1 stem 28. Monarda (Bee balm) -1 stem 29. Nepeta (Catmint) - 1 stem 30. Penstemon (Beardtongue) -1 stem 31. Phlox - 1 stem a. Pink b. Purple c. White d. Any Other 32. Platycodon (Balloon flower) -1 stem

a. Single b. Double c. Dwarf 33. Rudbeckia -1 stem

a. Single-flowered b. Double-flowered c. Any Other 34. Salvia - 1 stem 35. Stokesia (Stokes’ aster) -1 stem 36. Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) - 1 stem 37. Veronica - 1 stem 38. Any other Perennial - 3 blooms, 1 stem, 1 spike or 1 spray

Section D – FLOWERING BULBS, RHIZOMES, TUBERS, CORMS

Eligible for Award of Merit “Buzzing Bees” Grown by exhibitor from planting of bulb or a minimum of 90 days; stem length appropriate to specimen. CLASS NO.

1. Begonia tuberosa (Tuberous begonia) - 1 stem 2. Crocosmia - 1 stem 3. Dahlia

a. Decorative forms (formal and informal) -1 stem b. Ball forms (ball, miniature ball and pompons) -1 stem c. Stellar and Waterlily forms – 1 stem d. Semi-cactus forms – 1 stem e. Cactus and laciniated forms – 1 stem f. Open-centered (Single and Collarette) forms - 1 stem g. Any other form

4. Lilium (Lily) -1 stem a. Asiatic b. Any Other

5. Zantedeschia (Calla lily) - 1 stem 6. Any other Flowering Bulb, Tuber, Rhizome or Corm – 1 stem, 1 spike or 1 spray

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Section E – ROSES (Rosa) Eligible for Award of Merit & Salisbury Memorial Award

“Lovely Lady Bugs” Stem length appropriate to specimen. CLASS NO.

1. Climbing - 1 spray 2. Floribunda - 1 spray 3. Hybrid Tea - 1 bloom

(Grown disbudded with at least 2 sets of leaves each with 5 leaflets) 4. Miniature - 1 stem

(Grown disbudded with at least 2 sets of leaves each with 5 leaflets) 5. Modern Shrubs - 1 stem 6. Any other Roses - 1 bloom or 1 stem

Section F – FLOWERING WOODY SHRUBS

Eligible for Arboreal Award “Little Brown Bats” Exhibit is no longer than 30 inches from tip of specimen to cut end and has several nodes and an apical tip. CLASS NO.

1. Hydrangea - 1 blossom a. Macrophylla 1. Mophead 2. Lacecap b. Paniculata c. Arborescens d. Quercifolia e. Serrata f. Any other 2. Buddleia 3. Any other Flowering Woody Shrub

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Section G – CONTAINER-GROWN FLOWERING PLANTERS

Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award “Mysterious Moths” Planters – a group of different plants growing together in a container for artistic effect. It is not planned as a landscape and no accessories are permitted. Any type of container may be used as long as it is proportionate to and attractive with the plant material. (Refer to Handbook, pgs. 84 and 85.) Container-grown plants must have been in exhibitor's possession at least 90 days. Multiple and Combination Plantings must have been grown together and in exhibitor’s possession for six (6) weeks. Double potting is permitted but the inner pot must not be visible. Maximum container size is 18” for all classes. These classes must be pre-registered with a Horticulture Co-Chair, by Monday, July 11, 2016. Entries are limited. CLASS NO.

1. Planters – Mixed genera, a group of plants (minimum of three genera of flowering and non-flowering plant material – flowering plant material must dominate) grown together in an indoor or outdoor container. List all plant material on a 3x5 card. 2. Flowering Hanging Baskets – Mixed genera, a group of plants (minimum of three genera of flowering and non-flowering plant material – flowering plant material must dominate) grown together in an outdoor container equipped for hanging. List all plant material on a 3x5 card. Staging will be provided for hanging plants by the committee 3. Flowering Planters – Single Genus

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DESIGN DIVISION – RULES & REQUIREMENTS

1. Entries must be pre-registered with the Design Entries Co-Chairs by Monday, July 11, 2016. Competition in all adult classes is open to amateurs. A design entry must be the work of one exhibitor whose name must appear on the entry card. Entry cards can be obtained from the Design Co-Chairs. See page 21 for a sample “filled-in” entry card. 2. Design Consultants can be called for technical advice or opinion on a specific class or type of design. 3. Plant material in designs does not need to have been grown by exhibitor. 4. The Design Classification Chair will check all entries for conformance to the schedule. Entries not conforming will be accepted for exhibit only. All entries must be in place by 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Late entries will be accepted for exhibit only. 5. Exhibitors are permitted one entry per class and no more than six entries in the Design Division. A designer unable to fulfill an assignment must (himself or herself) provide for a substitute designer. 6. All plant material used in a design must be named on a small 3 x 5 card. This is required! Binomial names are preferred. Exhibitors must replace wilted plant material in their designs during the show. 7. No artificial plant material (flowers, foliage, fruits or vegetables) is permitted. 8. Dried plant material can be treated to alter its exterior appearance (dyed, painted, glittered, varnished, or preserved). Fresh plant material may never be treated in any manner, but may be bent, cut or otherwise manipulated (see 11. B below). 9. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the design division. A single flower is not a design. 10. Some plant material (fresh and/or dried as specified in the schedule) must be used in every exhibit. Fruits and vegetables may be used for their contour, texture, and color. They should be crisp, fresh and free of mark or blemish and may be cut (and sealed unobtrusively). No food or drink items are to be used. 11. The following are permitted in all design classes unless prohibited by the schedule; emphasis, however, is to be on plant material. (2007 Handbook for Flower Shows, pgs. 189-190):

A. Accessory objects and featured objects. B. Fresh plant material may be clipped, stripped, bent or otherwise manipulated.

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C. Contrived flower forms or other forms made from real plant materials (fresh or dried). D. Objects which add interest when tastefully used; e.g., feathers, shells, bones, antlers, etc. E. Special lighting not requiring an electrical source. Lighted candles are prohibited. F. All staging properties such as panels, frames, pedestals, columns, boxes, cubes, etc. may be incorporated into designs. G. Container-grown plants growing in soil are permitted in an Exhibition Table, Type II where appropriate. H. Living plants with roots attached (e.g., leeks, Bromeliaceae, moss) I. Plants on state conservation list if grown by exhibitor or obtained legally and so marked.

12. For the Design Scale of Points used to judge all designs, see page 21. 13. Underlays are encouraged in all sections and classes where appropriate. Overhang permitted if stated in the specific design class requirements.

DIVISION II – “Wild by Design” – DESIGN All sections eligible for Award of Design Excellence

Section A: “Woodland Wild Things” Designer’s Choice Award

Jane Denning Memorial Urn

Designer’s choice of plant materials. Class No. 1 “Woodland Fantasy”

A floral design, staged in a 12” x 12” space on a rustic board positioned at a height between 35” - 37”.

Class No. 2 “Creatures of the Night”

A floral design staged on a table space 30” wide by 24” deep. Table will be covered with a black cloth. A 32” wide by 40” high black foam background panel will be supplied by the committee. (This panel may be covered or painted by the designer.)

Class No.3 “Fungus among Us” A floral design staged on a creamy beige and white pedestal 34” high with a 20” wide octagon-shaped top

Consultant for Section A – Carol Petrowski, 231-798-1122

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Section B: “Where the Wild Things Are” Tricolor Award Jane Denning Memorial Urn

All plant material in this section must be fresh. Class No. 4 “Jurassic Park”

A floral design staged on a beige and white pedestal, 38” high and 20” square. Underlayment required; overhang permitted.

Class No. 5 “At the Zoo”

Novice Class – A Vertical Line Design staged on a table in a space 30” wide by 24” deep. A 20” wide by 30” high blue foam background panel will be supplied by the committee. (Designer may substitute a background panel of the same size.) Underlayment required; overhang not permitted. Open to exhibitors who have never won a blue ribbon in a design class.

Blue ribbon winner receives the Club’s Novice Award Class No. 6 “Backyard Monsters”

A Floral Design staged on a natural wood pedestal, 24” square and 35” high. Underlayment required; overhang permitted.

Consultant for Section B – Pat Bazany, 616-842-3092 Section C: “Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing”

Table Artistry Award Class No. 7 “The Proposal”

Exhibition Table Type I, staged on a table in a space 32” wide by 24” deep. White, 32” wide by 40” high foam background panels will be supplied by the committee (may be covered or painted by the designer). Exhibition Tables Type I requires a complete floral design unit.

Class No. 8 “Secret Rendezvous”

A Functional, Informal or Semi-Formal, Table-for-Two, staged on a 36” round café table, 28” high and covered with a black cloth (provided by committee). Designer provides an additional table cloth. (Floor length cloths may be used for the beauty of the show.)

Class No. 9 “Honeymoon”

Functional, Alfresco, Dining-for-Two (dining outdoors) staged on a carpeted floor space 36” - 38” square against a wall. Designer provides table cloth, blanket or other “ground” covering. Since this section is staged on the floor, stanchions will be used to protect designs. This is a functional table design and must include a decorative floral unit.

Consultant for Section C – Kathleen Schumacher, 616-844-2068

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Design Types and Modes of Table Designs – Additional Information Vertical Line Design – “Vertical” line direction must dominate and design must have an “open” silhouette. Round form(s) provide the center of interest or focal area but do not diminish the impact of the linear material and vertical thrust. Restraint is important in the quantity of plant materials used. Refer to Handbook, pgs.182 and 199 for additional information. Exhibition Table Type I – An artistic arrangement of table components in an allotted space without consideration for functional placement. Type I Table Designs must include a decorative floral unit. See Handbook, pgs. 216-217. Functional Tables – a table (or tray) set for actual food service, capable of functioning for dining as displayed. Convenience and a sense of order must prevail. The exhibit must always contain a decorative unit (a floral design equal to 1/4 – 1/3 of the total design area). These designs typically include dishes, beverage containers (cups or glasses) and napkins. For more detail of all table designs and components refer to Handbook, pgs. 215 -221.

DIVISION III – “Wild Habitats” – SPECIAL EXHIBITS Section A: “Creative Housing” — YOUTH Youth Exhibit I “Spider Webs” Youth Award

Youth -- Ages 3 through 6 – Kids will create fresh floral arrangements in small containers. All materials will be supplied by the flower show committee.

Youth Exhibit II “Bird Nests” Youth Award

Youth -- Ages 7 through 12 – Kids will create fresh floral arrangements in small containers. All materials will be supplied by the flower show committee.

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Section B: “Leap into Action for Wildlife Habitats” – EDUCATION

Educational Award Education exhibits are staged on 6’ by 2’ tables. A minimum of 18 square feet of surface area is required (measured vertically and horizontally). Plant material is not mandatory but encouraged whenever appropriate, especially fresh plant material. Exhibits should convey educational facts quickly and forcefully in an interesting manner. Educational value is most important. Handout materials add to educational value but are not required. Education Exhibit I “NWF Wildlife Habitat Certification Program” –

When you certify your wildlife garden with National Wildlife Federation, it also gets counted towards the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge an initiative supported by National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Education Exhibit II “Monarch Watch” National Garden Clubs, Inc. encourages members to support the North American Butterfly Association’s conservation and restoration of milkweeds nationwide. Get involved by creating a Monarch Waystation.

Education Exhibit III “The Frightened Frog” This book and program highlight the environmental issues affecting amphibians and emphasizes their role in healthy ecosystems.

Section C: “Wild Safaris” – PHOTOGRAPHY Eligible for Best in Show Club Photography Award

1. Intended to stimulate gardening interest, photographic abilities and National Garden Club, Inc. objectives. All entries must be pre-registered with a Photography Co-Chair. Entries are limited.

2. Judging will be done by camera club judges, professional photographers or

qualified photography judges. 3. First, second, third and honorable mention ribbons may be awarded in

accordance with the NGC Standard System of Awarding. (Handbook for Flower Shows, pg. 53) Judging considerations shall include creativity, composition, technical merit, quality of the image, conformance/interpretation, distinction (the WOW factor).

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4. Photography Rules: • All photos should relate to horticulture, gardening or other National Garden Club, Inc.’s objectives (refer to pgs. 223 – 224 in the Handbook for Flower Shows). Information on National Garden Club objectives can also be found in The National Gardener and on the National Garden Clubs’ website. Www.gardenclub.org. Photos therefore may include subjects like amphibians, mammals, birds or insects (bees, Monarch butterflies and frogs in particular). • Images should be matted and may be over matted. No frames permitted. • Images will be hung or displayed vertically for judging • Exhibitors are encouraged to name photographed plant material, if identifiable, with scientific names. • Photos may be enhanced to include in-camera changes and post production changes, to include cropping and other filters and dark room techniques.

Class No. 1 “Where the Wild Things Roam”

A landscape photo relating to horticulture, gardening or other National Garden Club, Inc. objectives as described in Rule 4 above.

1a. Color 5 x 7 1b. Color 8 x 10 Class No. 2 “On My Own”

A photo of a single subject relating to horticulture, gardening or other National Garden Club, Inc. objectives as described in Rule 4 above.

2a. Color 5 x 7 2b. Color 8 x 10 Class No. 3 “Up close”

A close-up photo showing some detail of a plant or subject relating to National Garden Club, Inc. objectives as described in rule 4 above

3a. Color 5 x 7 3b. Color 8 x 10 Class No. 4 “Night and Day”

Any black and white photo of a landscape, single subject or subject detail relating to National Garden Club, Inc. objectives as described in Rule 4 above. (Sepia is not black and white.)

4a. Black and White 5 x 7 4b. Black and White 8 x 10

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FLOWER SHOW JUDGING SCALES OF POINTS

2007 Handbook for Flower Shows, pages 297-304 HORTICULTURE SCALE OF POINTS

1. FLOWERING SPECIMENS (Cut or container grown, single specimen or collection, pg. 298)

Plant Identification…………………………………………………………………………………5 Cultural Perfection……………………………………………………………..…………………60 Condition / Grooming / Staging…………………………………………………………………25

Distinction……………………………………………………………………………………10 Total Points 100

2. FOLIAGE SPECIMENS (Cut or container grown, single specimen or collection, pg. 299)

Plant Identification…………………………………………………………………………………5 Cultural Perfection……………………………………………………………..…………………60 Condition / Grooming / Staging…………………………………………………………………25

Distinction……………………………………………………………………………………10 Total Points 100

3. ARBOREAL SPECIMENS FLOWERING (Cut specimens only, pg. 300)

Plant Identification…………………………………………………………………………………5 Cultural Perfection……………………………………………………………..…………………60 Condition / Grooming / Staging…………………………………………………………………25

Distinction……………………………………………………………………………………10 Total Points 100

4. COMBINATION PLANTINGS (Flowering or foliage, pg. 301)

Plant Identification…………………………………………………………………………………5 Overall Effect…………………………………………………………………..…………………25 Environmental Stability……………………………………………………………………………5 Cultural Perfection……………………..…………………………………………………………35 Conditioning and Grooming…………………………..…………………………………………10 Container………………………………………………………………………………………….10

Distinction……………………………………………………………………………………10 Total Points 100

DESIGN SCALE OF POINTS (pg. 303)

Conformance to Design Type……………………………………………………………………7 Conformance to all schedule requirements……………………………………………………7 Design Principles……….………….……………………………………………………………48 Artistic Concept (Design Type: Selection 6, Organization 6)………………………………12 Expression …………………………………………..……………………………………….….10

Distinction ………….……………………………………………………………………….16 Total Points 100

SPECIAL EXHIBITS SCALE OF POINTS 1. EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS (pg. 304)

Educational Value ………………………………………………………………….……,….…60 Staging ……………………………..………………………………………………………….. 20 Creativity and Expression ……………………………………………………………………..20

Total Points 100