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Saturday, March 23, 20139:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Naples Botanical Garden4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, Florida 34112

Sixty Years and Still Growing

Friday, March 22, 20139:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Standard Flower Show

Naples GardenClub cordially invites you to a...

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Celebrating sixty years as a garden club is quite remarkableand I feel honored to be your Flower Show Chair for this amaz-ing event. It has been an exciting and very rewarding learningexperience. I have enjoyed working with a remarkable team thatput many hours of their expertise into making this a reality.

The goal of our Flower Show is to stimulate the love of floraland garden design and an appreciation for nature’s beauty.Through the artistic use of plant materials we hope we havestimulated your interest in floral design and encouraged ouryoung people to appreciate and understand their environment.

The members of Naples Garden Club along with the staff and vol-unteers of Naples Botanical Garden thank you for joining us. Wehope you enjoy the show.

We have many talented designers, horticulturists and enthusi-astic local youths that have worked very hard to display theirvast talents for your viewing pleasure.

Respectfully, Roberta Ross, Flower Show Chair 2013

Black Tie, Green ThumbSixty Years and Still Growing

Member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. Deep South Region

Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.District IX

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Admission: $12.95Includes Entry to Flower Show & Naples Botanical Garden

Free to Members of NBG and NGC

NGC 60th Anniversary Celebration Gala Thursday, March 21, 2013 6:00 PM

Marketplace Vendors open during Gala and Show

Black Tie, Green ThumbSixty Years and Still Growing

A Standard Flower ShowPresented by Naples Garden Club

Division I, Horticulture, is open to all gardeners. Division II, Design, is open to members of National Garden Clubs, Inc.Division III, Special Exhibits, Section A - Youth, is open to Avalon Ele-mentary School students.Division III, Special Exhibits, Section B - Photography, is open to NaplesGarden Club members.The 2007 edition of the National Garden Clubs Inc. Handbook for FlowerShows, with corrections, is the authority.The National Garden Clubs Inc. Standard System of Awarding will be usedthroughout the Show. (Handbook (HB) for Flower Show pg 5) Top Awards may be awarded if merited. All decisions of the Judges willbe final. Emphasis in the show will be on fresh plant material. No artificial plantmaterial is permitted in any area of the show.

All entries must be the work of one exhibitor unless the Schedulestates otherwise. The Schedule is the Law of the Show. Judges and exhibitors are asked toread it carefully. Judging will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday, March 21, 2013. Only theShow Chairman, Judges Chairman, Classification Chairmen, Judges andClerks are allowed on the floor during judging. Due care will be taken, but neither NGC nor NBG will be responsiblefor either damage to or loss of property. Properties should be markedwith exhibitor’s name.All exhibits must be removed promptly after 5:00 PM on Saturday,March 23, 2013. Designs, Exhibits and Horticulture not removed by the ex-hibitors will be removed and disposed of by the committee. Entry cards, pho-tographs and ribbons will be retained at the Naples Garden ClubOffice.

General Show Rules

DATEWed March 20

Thurs March 21

Fri/Sat March 22 & 23 Fri/Sat March 22 & 23

Sat March 23

Timetable ACTIVITYContainer and/or Cut Specimens acceptedDesigners may place exhibits

Only Cut Specimens acceptedDesigners may place exhibitsExhibitors MUST leave Exhibition SpacesJudging CommencesGala Celebration , Black Tie Encouraged

Designs & Horticulture RefreshedShow Open to the PublicDismantle & Remove all Exhibits & Horticulture

TIMES12:00 - 4:00

1:00 - 4:00

8:00 - 10:308:00 - 10:30

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8:00 - 8:45 9:00 - 5:005:00

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Plants on the threatened or endangered lists, virtualherbarium.org/EPAC/,must have been grown by the exhibitor or obtained in a legal manner.Exhibition of invasive plants, as deemed by the University of Florida’sCenter for Invasive Plants, ifas.ufl.edu/manage/why-manage-plants/floridas-most-invasive-plants, is not permitted.

All horticulture specimens must be fresh plant material grown by ex-hibitor. Entries must be of show quality, well groomed and in suitableclean containers. Specimens that have been oiled or dressed will bedisqualified.All specimens should be correctly labeled with botanical names.To be eligible for a Top Exhibitor Award, specimen MUST BE identifiedby its botanical name. If it is a hybrid, cultivar or variety the appropriatename should be given. Common names may be also given.Exhibitor may submit more then one entry per class or sub-class, ifeach is a different genus, species, variety, cultivar, type, form, size, orcolor.Cut specimens of annuals, perennials and biennials must have beenin the exhibitor’s possession from seeds, cuttings or immature plantsand grown to maturity.Blooms from bulbs,tubers,etc.must have been in exhibitor’s posses-sion from planting or must have been cared for as a mature plant forat least 90 days.Container grown plants must have been in exhibitor’s possession atleast 90 days, except for combination plantings, which must have beenin exhibitor’s possession and growing together at least six (6) weeks.Orchids must have been in the exhibitor’s possession for at least six(6) months.Exhibits of self-multiplying and other multiple plants are permitted.Entry cards are available in the NGC office and MUST be completedin advance with as much information as possible before bringing ex-hibits to be placed. Do not show up without at least your NAME, DATE, SHOWAND GARDEN CLUB NAME ON YOUR ENTRY CARD.Pots may be of any size unless otherwise noted.Clear glass containers will be furnished for all cut specimens and suit-able wedging is permitted, but must not detract. Note: Exhibitor mustsupply clear glass container or staging for exceptionally large or heavycut specimens. The Committee reserves the right to combine or divide entries in anySection or Class.Double potting and decorative pots are permitted as long as the inte-rior pot does not protrude above the outer decorative container andthe decorative pot does not detract from the beauty of the Horticul-ture.THE CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS MUST APPROVE ALL ENTRIESAND HAVE AUTHORITY to disqualify entries that do not conform to sched-

DIVISION I - HORTICULTURE

Green ThumbDisplayed on the Loggia and in the Windstar Room

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The following NATIONAL GARDEN CLUB TOP AWARDS may beawarded to blue ribbon winners scoring 95 or above. No sectionmay be eligible for more than one sectional Top Exhibitor Award.See the Handbook for Flower Shows for specific requirementson the pages indicated.

Award of Horticultural Excellence (1 Award) Division AwardAward for highest scoring exhibit in the Horticulture Division (pg. 43)

Award of Merit (5 Awards) Sections C, D, I, K1, LA section award where classes have a common characteristic (pg. 43)

Collectors Showcase Award (2 Awards) Sections O, PA section award for a Display or Collection (pg. 43)

Arboreal Award (2 Awards) Sections F, GA section award for cut trees and/or shrubs (pg. 43)

Grower’s Choice Award (3 Awards) Sections J, M, N A section award for Container Grown Plants or Combination Plantings(The National Gardener, Winter 2008, pgs. 20 - 21)

The following Additional Awards may be given:

Naples Botanical Garden Director’s Award Section QFlower Show Chair’s Award Club AwardFlower Show School Award Club AwardNaples Garden Club President’s Award Club AwardPeople’s Choice Award Club Award

5 pts25 pts60 pts10 pts

Plant Identification (Correct botanical names)Condition/Grooming/Staging (Clean and free of debris)Cultural Perfection (Show quality)Distinction (Perfection of the specimen)

Top Horticulture Awards

Horticulture Scale of Points

For all other Horticulture see Complete Scale of Points in HB pg. 301

Scale of Points for flowering, foliage and arboreal exhibits

Cut SpecimensDisplayed in the Windstar Room

Consultant: Liz Chehayl - lchehayl@comcast.net SECTION A: FLOWERS FROM PERENNIALS* & ANNUALS................................................................................ 1 stem (Perennials*) - 3 stems (Annuals)

Vibrant1. Begonia*2. Impatiens3. Lantana*4. Pentas*

5. Petunia6. Stachytarpheta (porter weed)*7. Verbena*8. Other

CUT FLOWERS FROM BULBS, TUBERS, RHIZOMES OR CORMS................................................ 1 stem

Magnificent1. Agapanthus2. Begonia3. Canna4. Crinum

5. Hippeastrum (amaryllis)6. Lilium7. Other

SECTION C: TROPICAL FLOWERS..................................................1 stem

Eligible for an Award of Merit

Sublime

1. Alpinia2. Anthurium

a. Small b. Large

3. Bromeliad4. Costus5. Curcuma6. Euphorbia7. Heliconia

8. Hibiscus9. Pachystachys (shrimp plant)

10. Spathiphyllum (peace lily)11. Strelitzia (bird of paradise)

a. nicolaib. reginae

12. Zingiber (ginger)13. Other

DIVISION I - HORTICULTURE

SECTION D:FLOWERS FROM VINES............................1 stem per container or support not to exceed 30”

Eligible for Merit Award

Adventuresome

1. Allamanda2. Aristolochia (Dutchman’s pipe)3. Bougainvillea4. Clerodendrum5. Ipomoea (morning glory)6. Jasminum7. Lonicera (coral honeysuckle)

8. Mandevilla9. Passiflora (passion vine)

10. Petrea (queen’s wreath)11. Tecomaria (cape honeysuckle)12. Thunbergia13. Other

SECTION E:ROSES................................................................... 1 stem with at least one set of 5 leaflets

Luxuriant

1. Floribunda2. Grandiflora3. Hybrid Tea4. Old Garden Rose

5. Shrub Rose6. Climbing Rose7. Other

SECTION F:FLOWERS FROM SHRUBS AND TREES........... 1 branch to include several nodes, not to exceed 30”

Eligible for Arboreal Award

Handsome

1. Allamanda2. Brugmansia (angel’s trumpet)3. Brunfelsia4. Callistemon (bottlebrush)5. Cleorodendrum6. Duranta (golden dew drop)7. Erythrina (coral bean)8. Euphorbia9. Hamelia

10. Galphimia (thryallis)11. Gardenia12. Ixora13. Jacaranda

14. Jasminum15. Jatropha16. Leea17. Megaskepasma (Brazilian red cloak)18. Metrosideros (NZ Christmas tree)19. Nerium (oleander)20. Odontonema (firespike)21. Plumbago22. Rhododendron (azalea)23. Sanchezia24. Tibouchina (glory bush)25. Viburnum26. Other

Container Grown PlantsConsultant: Marilyn Gross - 239-643-1885, marilyngross@sbcglobal.net

Displayed in the Windstar Room

SECTION G:FOLIAGE FROM SHRUBS AND TREES................... 1 stem with several nodes not to exceed 30”

Eligible for Arboreal Award1. Acalypha (copperleaf)2. Breynia (snowbush)3. Chrysobalanus (cocoplum)4. Coccoloba (sea grape)5. Codiaeum (croton)6. Conocarpus

(silver buttonwood)7. Citharexylum (fiddlewood)

8. Ilex (holly)9. Podocarpus

10. Polyscias (aralia)11. Psychotria (wild coffee)12. Sanchezia13. Schefflera14. Viburnum15. Other

SECTION H: ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE.........................................1 stem or petiole not to exceed 30”

1. Alocasia2. Alternanthera3. Caladium4. Calathea5. Colocasia (elephant ear)6. Cordyline (ti plant)7. Cyperus (papyrus)8. Dracaena

9. Euphorbia10. Monstera (Swiss cheese plant)11. Perilla12. Philodendron13. Solenostemon (coleus)14. Strobilanthes (Persian shield)15. Zamioculcas16. Other

SECTION I:ORCHIDS....................................................................1 stem per container or support

Eligible for Award of Merit

1. Cattleya2. Dendrobium3. Oncidium4. Paphiopedilum

5. Phalaenopsis6. Vanda7. Other

Glorious

Gorgeous

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SECTION J:FLOWERING PLANTS IN BLOOM..................... 1 specimen per container or support

Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award

Flamboyant

1. Adenium2. Anthurium3. Begonia4. Gardenia5. Episcia (flame violet)6. Impatiens7. Jatropha

9. Pelargonium (geranium)10. Saintpaulia (African violet)11. Sinningia (gloxinia)12. Spathiphyllum (peace lily)13. Streptocarpus14. Other

SECTION K:BROMELIADS1 species per container or support

K-1 FLOWERING.....................................................Eligible for Award of Merit

K-2 FOLIAGE ONLY.........................................................

Bodacious

1. Aechmea2. Ananas (pineapple)3. Alcantarea4. Androlepis5. Billbergia6. Cryptanthus

7. Guzmania8. Neoregelia9. Portea

10. Tillandsia11. Vriesea12. Other

SECTION L:CACTUS & SUCCULENTS..............1 species per container or support

Eligible for Award of Merit

Perky and Prickly

1. Agave2. Aloe3. Cereus4. Crassula5. Disocactus6. Echeveria7. Epiphyllum8. Euphorbia9. Gasteria

10. Hatoria

11. Haworthia12. Hoya13. Huernia14. Kalanchoe15. Opuntia16. Rhipsalis17. Sansevieria18. Schlumbergera19. Sedum20. Other

Stately

Displayed on the Loggia

SECTION M:FOLIAGE PLANTS.................................................... 1 specimen per container or support

Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award

Dazzling

1. Aglaonema2. Begonia3. Calathea4. Cissus (grape ivy)5. Codiaeum (croton)6. Cordyline (ti plant)7. Cycas (sago palm)8. Dieffenbachia9. Dracaena

10. Epipremnum (pothos)11. Episcia (flame violet)12. Fittonia13. Hedera (ivy)

14. Hemigraphis (red flame ivy)15. Maranta (prayer plant)16. Nematanthus (gold fish plant)17. Nephrolepsis (Boston Fern)18. Oxalis19. Pelargonium (geranium)20. Philodendron21. Polyscias (aralia)22. Petris (fern)23. Schefflera24. Selaginelia25. Solenostemon (coleus)26. Syngonium27. Other

SECTION N:COMBINATION PLANTINGS............................

1 container or support with a minimum of 3 different species maynot exceed 16” diameter.

Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award

Harmonious

1. Dish garden2. Planter3. Terrarium4. Trough5. Other

Displayed on the Loggia

Must contain a minimum of 5 different specimensEligible for Grower’s Choice Award

SECTION O:COLLECTIONS.................................................

1. Cut flowering plants2. Cut foliage plants3. Container flowering plants4. Container foliage plants5. Other

Simpatico

Must register in advance with Container Entries Chair, Marilyn Gross, 239-537-5659,marilyngross@sbcglobal.net. See (HB pgs. 34, 114-118 for Collections and Displays)

Delicious

SECTION P:DISPLAYS.................................................................

1. Cut flowering plants2. Cut foliage plants3. Container flowering plants4. Container foliage plants5. Other

SECTION Q:MEMBERS CHALLENGE......................................Eligible for the Naples Botanical Garden Director’s Award

Consultant: Liz Chehayl...........lchehayl@comcast.net

Open ONLY to Naples Garden Club members. 12 entries determined by lottery. RoundContainers 12” H x 14” W diameter provided by committee. Grower’s choiceof “salad bowl” plants to be purchased and grown by the participant. Flowersand other components may be used.Judged for overall effect, health and beauty using Horticulture Scale of Pointsfor Combination Plantings. (HB pgs 84 and 301).

SECTION R:OTHER ENTRIES............................................Over The TopAll other worthy horticultural entries

ShowyMust contain a minimum of 5 different specimens

Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award

Must register in advance with Container Entries Chair, Marilyn Gross, 239-537-5659, marilyngross@sbcglobal.net. See (HB pgs. 34, 114 - 118 for Collectionsand Displays)

1. Cut 2. Container Grown3. Other

Displayed in Buehler Auditorium at FGCU Kapnick CenterDESIGN RULES

Only members of National Garden Clubs, Inc. may enter the DesignDivision by pre-registering with the appropriate Consultant.Design Classes are limited to four entries. Exhibitors may enter onlyone design in each Class, but may enter as many Classes as desired.Entry cards will be prepared by the Entries Chairman and placed ineach designer’s exhibiting location Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Designsmust be the work of a single exhibitor and that exhibitor’s name mustbe on the entry card.If a designer is unable to fulfill a design assignment, it is the responsi-bility of the designer to provide a substitute. The Design Entries Chairmanmust be notified of the substitution/or problem with entry fulfillment assoon as possible.All designs must contain some plant material, however, plant material usedin designs need not have been grown by the exhibitor.All pedestals, tables, frames and cubes are supplied by the committee.Committee supplied staging may not be painted, papered, substituted,or modified in any permanent way. All pedestals are black and all ta-bles are covered to the floor in black, unless otherwise stated.Designs will be judged from at least 3 feet in center front, unless oth-erwise noted in schedule.The treating of fresh plant material – embellishing, painting, glittering,waxing, etc. is not permitted. However plant material may be abstracted(HB pg. 185).Artificial plant materials, cut fruit/vegetables, prepared foods, naturalbird’s nests, butterflies or other insects, fish, birds, or animals land-scapes or scenes and the official American Flag and other nationalflags, are not permitted in any design. The use of any official nationalflag as an underlay, background, skirting, draping, etc., is also not per-mitted.Treated or dried plant materials, contrived flowers and/or plant formsconstructed of recognizable plant materials, decorative woods, back-grounds, and/or draping, underlay, overlay and bases are permitted un-less specified in the Schedule. Plant material must be neatly and correctly named on a plain 3” X 5”card. (2 copies) Designer’s name and Class must be listed on the re-verse side of the cards.Judges are requested to award 90+ where merited and to provide commentson all designs including Blue Ribbon Exhibits.Accessories and featured objects may be used.The Classification Chairman must approve and sign off on exhibit for con-formance before the exhibitor leaves the exhibition space. It is the exhibitor’sresponsibility to keep his/her design in pristine condition throughout the show.Removal of a design and/or awards prior to the Show’s completion isforbidden.

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DIVISION II - DESIGN

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Award of Design Excellence Division Award (pg. 45)For the design exhibit judged highest scoring in Division II, Design.

Tricolor Award Section A. Classes 1, 2, 3 (pg. 46)

Designer’s Choice Award Section B. Classes 4, 5, 6 (pg. 47)

Petite Award Section C. Classes 7, 8, 9 (pg. 49)

Table Artistry Award Section D. Classes 10, 11, 12 (pg. 48)

Designer’s Choice Award Section E. Classes 13, 14, 15 (pg. 47)

The following NATIONAL GARDEN CLUB TOP AWARDS may begiven, if merited, to Blue Ribbon winners scoring 95 or more points.See Handbook for Flower Shows (HB) for specific requirements onpages indicated.

Top Design Awards

20 pts42 pts12 pts10 pts16 pts

Club AwardClub AwardClub AwardClub Award

Design Scale of Points

Conformance (schedule requirements)Design (elements & principles)Artistic Concept (selection & organization of materials) Expression (interpretation of class) Distinction (marked superiority in all respects)

For Scale of Points for Tables see HB pg. 303

The NGC Standard System of Awarding shall be used. Only onefirst place (Blue), one second place (Red) and one third place (Yel-low) may be awarded in each Class. Honorable Mention (White)may be given to other meritorious exhibits. First Place must score90 or more, Second Place, 85 or more, Third Place 80 or more, andHonorable Mention 75 or more.

The following Additional Awards may be given (1 Award Each)

Flower Show Chair’s Award Flower Show School Award Naples Garden Club President’s AwardPeople’s Choice Award

SECTION A:.................................

ELIGIBLE FOR TRI-COLOR AWARD - Only fresh plant materialmay be used. Other components of designer’s choice may be used(HB pgs.46 - 47). Class 1 and Class 2 staged against a light taupewall and Class 3 against a white backdrop.

CLASS 1- Swinging 50’s & 60’s - A design staged on a pedestal30” H x 13 ½” square top.

Consultant: Melinda Earle, 239-435-9123, mbearle@embarqmail.com

CLASS 2 – Disco 70’s & 80’s - A design staged on a pedestal36” H x 16” square top.

Consultant: Jean Lemmon 239-455-0952, jlemmon102@yahoo.com

CLASS 3 – High Tech 90’s ‘til Now - A design staged on half atable 29” H. Space allotted 30” W x 29” D.

Consultant: Bobbye Raye Womack, 239-596-0604, bobbyeraye@comcast.net

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ELIGIBLE FOR DESIGNER’S CHOICE AWARD - Fresh and/ordried and/or treated dried plant material and other components ofdesigner’s choice may be used. Class 4 and Class 6 staged against a white backdrop and Class 5 against a light taupe wall.

CLASS 4 - Gorgeous Gowns - A design staged on a pedestal 18”H with a 31 ½” round top. Minimum height of design unit 36”.

Consultant: Carol Conant, 239-775-9201, cmconant@comcast.net

CLASS 5 - White Gloves - A design incorporating a black frame24" H x 14" W x 4" D, staged on a pedestal 40” H with a 16½“ square top.

Consultant: Marilyn Gross, 239-643-1885, marilyngross@sbcglobal.net

CLASS 6 – Top Hat & Tails - A design staged on a round shinypedestal 42“ H x 14“ diameter top.

Consultant: Gail Pica, 239-774-3507, gail514@comcast.net

As Time Goes By

All Dolled Up

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DIVISION II - DESIGN

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ELIGIBLE FOR PETITE AWARD - Fresh and/or dried and/ortreated dried plant material and other components may be used.Backgrounds and/or underlays permitted in all classes. Designs tobe judged directly in front at a comfortable distance (HB pg. 49).

CLASS 7 - Precious Colored Stones - A Miniature design not toexceed 3” in H, W or D. Staged in a white 5” cube with open top andfront (See HB pg. 203).

Consultant: Gail Pica, 239-774-3507, gail514@comcast.net

CLASS 8 - Opulent Fiery Opals - Designer’s choice of a TableDesign (HB pg. 215). Staged in a white 9” cube with open top andfront on a round table 3” H x 4” diameter. Scale Size. 1”:1’. Overalldesign unit is not to exceed 5” (HB pg. 203). Must name Table De-sign type on entry card. Judged as a Miniature Table Design.

Consultant: Sondra Quinn, 239-732-0528, squinn1940@gmail.com

CLASS 9 - Sparkling Treasures - A design not to exceed 5” in H,W, or D. Staged in a white 7” cube, with open top and front (SeeHB pg. 203).

Consultant: Mary Raymond, 239-262-0336, thistlemar@aol.com

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ELIGIBLE FOR THE TABLE ARTISTRY AWARD - Fresh and/ordried and/or treated dried plant material and other components ofdesigner’s choice may be used (HB pg. 48). Class 10 staged againsta white backdrop, Class 11 staged against a light taupe wall andClass12 viewed from all sides.

CLASS 10 - Colorful Cocktails - An Exhibition Table, Type I,staged on a 40” H High-top table, 30” in diameter (HB pgs. 216 - 217).

Consultant: Suzanne Synnott, 239-513-1157, suesynnott@aol.com

CLASS 11 - After Theater Excitement - A Functional Table for twostaged on a table 27" H x 33" square top (HB pgs. 215 - 216).

Consultant: Kathleen Hawryluk,239-455-5113, kathleenhaw@hotmail.com

CLASS 12 - Celebration Gala - A Buffet table with service for fouror more (HB pg. 218) table 29” H x 71” W x 29” D, viewed from allsides.

Consultant: Barbara Ricci, 239-348-1604, bbricci1872@me.com

A Gem of an Event

Talk of the Town

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ELIGIBLE FOR DESIGNER’S CHOICE AWARD -Fresh and/ordried and/or treated dried plant material and other components ofdesigner’s choice may be used. Classes 13, 14 and 15 stagedagainst a white backdrop.

CLASS 13 - Bright Outlook - A design staged on a pedestal 38”H x 20” square top.

Consultant: Shirley Wigginton, 239-592-9662, swigginton@neo.rr.com

CLASS 14 - Green Earth - A 'Hanging Design" staged on half a table29 ½”H x 35’W x 29” D in a large frame 41” H x 29” W x 5” D , with baseof frame 29” W x 8” D.

Consultant: Melinda Earle, 239-435-9123, mbearle@embarqmail.com

CLASS 15 - Mysterious Unknown - A “Creative Design” stagedon a pedestal 40” H x 14” square top.

Consultant: Billie Stevens, 239-597-2397, billiestev@aol.com

Here’s to the Future

Naples Garden Club Youth Horticulture Award Club AwardNaples Garden Club Youth Design Award Club AwardNaples Garden Club Youth Participation Awards Club Award

Open to Avalon Elementary school students.There are no minimum number of exhibits required in the YouthSection of an Adult Standard Flower Show.Rules are the same as for adults with the following exceptions:

a. Common names are acceptable for Horticulture Exhibits.b. Exhibits may be Individual or Group entries.c. Multiple plants must have been grown together for a minimum

of three weeks.d. Container-grown plants must have been in the possession of

the Youth Exhibitors for at least 60 days.An entry card must be filled out for each exhibit with the exhibitor’sname(s), age(s), grade, city and school.Exhibits will be staged on tables 29” H x 71” W x 29” D.All Exhibitors must pre-register with Renee Lewis by January 21,2013.All Exhibitors must make arrangements with the Special ExhibitsChair/Consultant, Renee Lewis for entries to be placed on Wednes-day, March 20, 2013.

YOUTH SECTION RULES

DIVISION III - SPECIAL EXHIBITS

SECTION A: YOUTH.......... Through Children’s EyesDisplayed in the NGC Room

Pre-registration required with Chair/Consultant: Renee Lewis239-348-8667, cressex@aol.com

Youth Section Awards

A Fresh New Look

CLASS 1 - HORTICULTURE.........

Eligible for Naples Garden Club Horticulture Award and Naples Garden Club Youth Participation Awards

Exhibit 1: Arid - Hot and Dry Exhibit 2: Vegetables - Eating What you GrowExhibit 3: Flowers - Florida FlowersExhibit 4: Herbs - Smelly Herbs

CLASS 2 - DESIGN...............

Eligible for Naples Garden Club Design Award and Naples Garden Club Youth Participation Awards

Exhibit 1: Leaves - Design(s) Using LeavesExhibit 2: Bugs - Design a Fancy BugExhibit 3: Beach - Design(s) Using ShellsExhibit 4: Cupcakes - Design a Dessert

Growing Up Green

Designing with Nature

PHOTOGRAPHY RULES

SECTION B: PHOTOGRAPHY..........Picturing NatureDisplayed in NBG Administrative Building Hallway

Chair/Consultant: Susan Haley, 239-793-3323, sahaley3344@aol.com

Carefully read and follow the rules, general information andtimetable. The photo chair/consultant, Susan Haley, will accept allphotos and verify that all specifications have been met.Pre-registration in the photography classes is a must and requiredby February 4, 2013. Entries must be received by chair/consultant,Susan Haley no later then March 4, 2013 to be eligible.Exhibitors may enter only one photograph in a class, but may entermore than one class.Each photograph must be accompanied by two (2) 3” x 5” indexcards labeled with the exhibitor’s name, phone, email and class ofentry, with top of the photograph indicated and one (1) of the 3” x5” cards attached to the back.Each photograph must be the work of the Naples Garden Clubmember whose name appears on the entry card. Matting, mount-ing and printing may be done professionally.All photographs must include plant material where noted in theschedule. No people allowed in photographs.Identification of plant material, on a 3“ x 5” index card with botan-ical and/or common name(s) is not required but encouraged.Photography must be in a framed mat board with perimeter not toexceed 50 inches. Neither glass nor other framing are permitted.The photograph may be matte or glossy finish. Ribbon prizes will be awarded and hung on the mat board framesof the winning photographs. All Blue Ribbon winners will be placedon the NGC website and all others may be posted on the NGCwebsite as room permits.NGC & NBG are not responsible for damage and/or loss ofphotos. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to remove the photo uponcompletion of the Flower Show on March 23,2013, at 5:00 PM.

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CLASS 1 – Diamonds are Forever 4 - 8 EntriesAn image of a diamond(s) combined with unexpected plant material.

CLASS 2 – Cocktails at Sunset 4 - 8 EntriesA photograph where Florida skies meet Florida horticulture.

CLASS 3 – Black Tie 4 - 8 EntriesBlack and white photo featuring contrast and/or texture of horticulture.

CLASS 4 - Up Close 4 - 8 EntriesA macro photograph of nature. (A close-up part of subject)

Photography AwardsBest in Show Award

Given for the best photograph in Section B

The NGC Standard System of Awarding shall be used. Onlyone first place (Blue), one second place (Red) and one thirdplace (Yellow) may be awarded in each Class. Honorable Men-tion (White) may be given to other meritorious exhibits. FirstPlace must score 90 or more, Second Place, 85 or more, ThirdPlace 80 or more, and Honorable Mention 75 or more.

Creativity 30 ptsComposition 25 ptsTechnical Merit 20 ptsDistinction 15 ptsInterpretation of Theme 10 pts

Total 100 pts

Photography Scale of Points

Daily presentations will be held in the Windstar Room. Gardening and flower ar-ranging experts will discuss a broad range of topics. The speakers and demonstrationswill be on Friday, March 22, 2013 and Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 10:30, 12:00and 1:30. Speakers to be announced.

NOTES

Flower ShowSpeakers and Demonstrations

Sondra QuinnRoberta RossKathleen HawrylukGail Pica

Gail PicaDiane GreenJean Lemmon , Audrey HennessyBarbara Ricci, Carol ConantArlette BradleyMarv Diamond, Michel FranklinCarol GreenwoodJill Chamberlain, Hospitality ChairLeslie BrandaMelinda EarleRoberta Ross, Gail Pica, Catherine WareMary Pulick, Joyce Colvario, Liz ChehaylJoyce ColvarioJune KroeschellSue Synnott, Liz ChehaylRaynelle PerkinsNaples Botanical GardenCatherine Ware

Liz Chehayl, Marilyn GrossMarilyn GrossLiz ChehaylLiz Pedersoli, Diane Dahl, Paula BraidaPat Fosberg, Mike & Jackie MalloyCarol McMenamyHorticulture CommitteeLiz Chehayl

Mary PulickJanet DonaldMary PulickCarol Conant

club president:chair:

show consultant:secretary:

awards:clerks:

hostess chairs:judges:

judges hospitality:photography:

popular vote coordinator:preview gala chair:

pr website coordinator:schedule chair:

schedule committee:

schedule/pamphlet:signage:

speakers:staging & lighting:

vendors:volunteer coordinator:

co-chairs: container grown entries & classification chair:

cut specimens entries & classification chair:entries & classification committee:

placement:members challenge:

chair:entries:

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COMMITTEE

DIVISION I - HORTICULTURE

DIVISION II - DESIGN

DIVISION III - SPECIAL EXHIBITS

Flower Show Committee

Youth Renee LewisPhotography

chair/consultant:

chair/consultant: Susan Haley

Naples Garden Club (NGC) is a non-profit community-oriented char-itable and educational organization. It is a member of National Gar-den Clubs, Inc. Deep South Region and Florida Federation of GardenClubs, Inc. District IX. The NGC office is located at Naples BotanicalGarden (NBG).

Membership in Naples Garden Club kindles friendships and inspiresconnections among individuals who want to foster appreciation andunderstanding of horticulture, floral design and the environment.General meetings are held on the first Monday of each month fromNovember through April. Monthly meetings take place in the KapnickBuilding, Buehler Auditorium, located at NBG, or the Moorings Pres-byterian Church (see website for details). NGC offers interactiveworkshops to members in floral design and horticulture along withfield trips and speakers.

For sixty years, Naples Garden Club’s House and Garden Tour hasbeen a highlight of the Season. This perennially sold-out event show-cases unique homes and inspiring gardens while raising funds thatsupport scholarships and community projects.

The Naples Garden Club Endowment annually awards financialassistance to a selected student who conducts research in plant sci-ences at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Kapnick Education and Re-search Center. This endowed fellowship continues the Garden Club’sdecades-long practice of awarding scholarships to benefit the com-munity.

Naples Garden Club in partnership with Naples Botanical Gardenpresents the juried Naples Flower Show, the largest flower show inSWFL. Thousands enjoy spectacular floral designs, exotic plants,educational displays, interactive demonstrations, entertainment, andshopping in a beautiful tropical setting.

The Idea Garden at Naples Botanical Garden, funded by NaplesGarden Club in 2010, opens eyes to new ways of enjoying sustain-able gardening techniques in Southwest Florida. It is a place to learnpractical ways to create beauty with plants, grow one’s own food andconserve water.

Naples Garden Cub welcomes new members. Those interestedshould reside in the Naples area for a minimum of four months during“season”, attend a membership meeting, be sponsored by a Clubmember, approved by the NGC Board, fulfill Provisional requirementsand participate in Club activities.

For Further Information: www.naplesgardenclub.org, 239-262-1271

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