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The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. presents the

2018 FFGC Annual Convention Flower Show

An NGC Major Flower Show

World Golf Village Renaissance Resort

500 South Legacy Trail

St. Augustine, FL 32092

904-940-8639

Show hours:

Ribbon Cutting April 22, 2018 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 22, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony after Early Arrival Program on April 22, 2018

8:45 p.m.

Monday, April 23, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Open and Free to the Public Handicap Accessible

Member: Deep South Region, National Garden Clubs, Inc.

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Hello Flower & Plant Lovers:

It is with a great deal of pleasure and LOTS of work by

DOZENS of people that the Florida Federation of Garden

Clubs, Inc. presents its bi-annual State Flower Show, "Fabulous

Florida." This Flower Show is being presented in Florida's oldest

city, St. Augustine; a city with history, charm and something to

offer everyone who visits. Please take the time to look at what

constitutes a 'blue ribbon winner'. We've heard the term all of

our lives, and we knew it meant 'the best'.

What constitutes 'the best' is evaluated by a panel of three

Flower Show Judges; these judges have spent several years taking

a series of four 2 day courses, then every three years, another 2 day course to re-certify and educate themselves on plant culture

and the Principles of Design as they relate to Floral Design and

to the study of Horticulture. It's not easy to be a DESIGNER -

every person who has entered this show with a design has

practiced each design many, many times to get it perfect in their

eyes (and hopefully, yours). The flowers must be at the peak of

perfection, everything must be pristine, balanced and a work in

which the designer can take pride. The Horticulture exhibitors

have spent months & years growing the plants you see here; they

treat these plants as they would their children (sometimes, better)

in that they ensure the plants are watered, fed, groomed and

sometimes, disciplined! (tying it to a stake to ensure upright

growth for example).

FFGC is indebted to Kathleen Hawryluk as Chair, and

Judi Jodoin and Glenda Dawson as Vice Co-Chairs, all the

Flower Show Committee Chairmen, the Judges and

Exhibitors for ensuring our Flower Show is the best it can

be. Feel free to ask questions of the hostesses you see at the

Flower Show. They are qualified to answer your questions and

look forward to doing so. Just please remember the cardinal rule

of any exhibit, DO NOT TOUCH!

Claudia Bates President, FFGC

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Welcome to FFGC’s 2018 State Flower Show,

I was honored to have been entrusted with the organization

and leadership of this show. An extremely talented and devoted

group of FFGC members offered to assist in this endeavor and

the result is the wonderful show that you will have the pleasure of

seeing. Claudia Bates, our President, offered me her support in

putting this together and was true to her word.

Florida (Naples) has been my home for thirteen years and I

have loved every minute of living in a world filled with the

beautiful scenery, world class beaches, greenery that I had only

dreamed existed, and best of all, garden club friends. It is my

hope that we have put much of the beauty of Florida all together

in one place for your enjoyment.

National Garden Club has published a new Handbook for

Flower Shows and we have tried to showcase it here. It was a

challenge to incorporate the changes and make sure that it all was

presented seamlessly.

The Committee wishes to express thanks to Penny Decker

for her assistance. She worked along with us to iron out wrinkles

and to answer our many questions. She is also serving as the

Chair of the Botanical Arts Division. Bravo Penny! Please enjoy

your visit with us and be sure to ask questions of the hostesses or

any of the committee who are identified by special name tags.

Kathleen Hawryluk

Chair of the 2018 FFGC State Flower Show

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Welcome to the 2018 FFGC State

Flower Show. Our title will hold different meaning for viewers

depending on each one’s special relationship with Florida, this

fabulous state.

Florida is eclectic and diversified like the people who call it

home. Millions of tourists thank Florida for her amazing theme

parks, the fascinating Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful Gulf

waters with their combined 825 miles of white sandy beaches.

Winter residents may applaud the warm winters, sunny days,

lush vegetation, beautiful flowers and being able to enjoy cultural

events and outside activities like golfing, tennis, sports teams, and

boating while it is all snow and ice in their northern homes.

Naturalists, natives, near natives and many residents find

every inch of Florida fabulous due to the subtle and dramatic

diversity of Florida’s many unique natural areas. We love our

seasons, tropical plants, native trees, shrubs, wildflowers,

seashells, butterflies, birds, bees, fish, coral reefs, crustaceans,

National Parks, and all that comprises this wonderful state.

We sincerely hope that each of you will enjoy our Flower

Show and reflect on the amazing wonders of our Fabulous

Florida. Find your Florida Bliss.

Glenda Dawson

Judi Jodoin

Co-Vice Chairs of the 2018 FFGC State Flower Show

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Title Page 1

Welcome 2 - 4

Table of Contents 5

Flower Show Committee 6 - 10

General Rules 11 - 12

Standard System of Awarding 13

Division I – Design

Design Rules 14 - 15

Scale of Points 16

Awards 16 - 18

Sections and Classes 19 - 26

Division II – Horticulture Horticulture Rules 26 - 28

Scales of Points 29 - 30

Awards 31 - 32


Division III – Education

Education Rules 42

Scale of Points 43

Awards 43

Exhibits 44

Division IV – Youth Youth Rules 45


Awards 47


Division V – Botanical Arts

Botanical Arts Rules 50 - 52


Awards 56 - 57


Show Layout 62

Patrons and Donors 63 - 64

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FFGC President Claudia Bates

[email protected]

General Chair Kathleen Hawryluk

[email protected]

239-331-0267, 239-455-5113

Co-Vice Chairs

Glenda Dawson Judi Jodoin

[email protected] [email protected]

941-704-3343 386-428-5853

386-689-8432

Secretary Jane Gregory

[email protected]

203-788-1240

Finance Committee Andrea Finn

[email protected]

386-677-2630

Schedule Elaine Schweitzer

[email protected]

941-408-5912

Chair/Entries Elaine Parisi

4000 N. Little Dove Terrace

Hernando 34442-2894

[email protected]

352-419-6639

Section Entries & Classification Consultants:

Section A Carol Lucia

5625 113 St. N.

Seminole 33772-7155

[email protected]

727-393-8276

Section B Parke Finold

1103 DeNarvaez Ave.

Bradenton 34209-3368

[email protected]

941-705-7409

mailto:[email protected]










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Section C Christy Linke

2909 Aston Ave.

Plant City 33566-9301

[email protected]

813-752-5874

Section E Sue Angle

6972 Country Lakes Circle

Sarasota 34243-3803

[email protected]

941-351-1103

Section G Lori Richie

1212 75th

Street W.

Bradenton 34209-3316

[email protected]

941-795-7567

Section D Margaret Kirkpatrick

431 Newton PL.

Longwood 32779-2295

[email protected]

407-399-8230

Section F Jan Sillik

5707 Cedar Park Lane

Jacksonville 32210-5246

[email protected]

904-772-1365

Section H Mayfair Hydro

17701 SW 77th Ave.

Palmetto Bay 33157-6320

[email protected]

305-378-1775

Horticulture Schedule Jan Griffin

[email protected]

813-716-6691

Chair/ Entries/Classification Jan Griffin

[email protected]

813-716-6691

Assistants Marie Harrison Suzy Valentine

[email protected] [email protected]

850-678-2842 239-992-0113

Entry tags Bessie Morse

[email protected]

727-215-6666

Placement Bess Treadwell

[email protected]

813-661-3963, 813-732-9025













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Chair/Entries/Placement Christy Linke

[email protected]

732-322-8392

Chair/Entries/Placement Eileen Zebroski

[email protected]

904-273-1677

Chair/Classification

Penny Decker

[email protected]

386-676-2990

Horticulture Consultants/Entries

Jan Griffin

[email protected]

813-716-6691

Design Consultant/Entries

Vicki Williamson

[email protected]

802-324-3847

Artistic Crafts Consultant/Entries

Carolyn Stevens

[email protected]

904-631-3395

Photography Consultant/Entries

Kathleen Pruett

[email protected]

386-441-9100, 386-451-0472







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Awards/Ribbons Carolyn Stevens

[email protected]

904-631-3395

Clerks Barbara Jacobson

[email protected]

941-769-1019

Name Tags Maureen Tuber

[email protected]

407-909-1461

Patrons, Donors Judi Jodoin

[email protected]

386-428-5853, 386-689-8432

Publicity Barbara Huber

[email protected]

904-797-0660, 904-501-9491

Hostesses Beverly Williams

[email protected]

404-312-8530

Judges Mary Silas

[email protected]

904-285-1411

Photography Lorraine Gabler

[email protected]

352-406-0841

Staging, Scale Drawing Carol Friedman

[email protected]

941-238-8561










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Focal Area Denise Crutchfield

[email protected]

386-409-8688

Tabulation Carol Lucia

[email protected]

727-656-3207

Jill Anderson

[email protected]

727-798-1970

Challenge Class Sondra Quinn

[email protected]

239-732-0528, 239-370-0633

Popular Vote Sudie Minamyer

[email protected]

330-807-8533

Typography

Cover Valerie Seinfeld

[email protected]

305-772-8617

Carol Friedman

[email protected]

941-238-8561

Schedule Stephanie Susetka

[email protected]

646-853-4402

Signage Carol Friedman

[email protected]

941-238-8561









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1. This Flower Show conforms to the standards established by

National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC). The Handbook for Flower Shows (HB), 2017 Edition, with revisions printed in

The National Gardener (TNG) magazine, is the authority for

all issues not covered by the Flower Show Schedule, which is

the Law of the Show.

2. All Classes are open to members of National Garden Club,

Inc.

3. There must be an emphasis on FRESH plant material. NO

artificial plant material is permitted in any exhibit in any

division.

4. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per class, except in

Division II – Horticulture (all sections) and Division V –

Section D Botanical Arts Horticulture.

5. All entries will be registered in advance with the

Division/Section Consultant/Chair prior to April 1, 2018 either

by phone or online EXCEPT Horticulture and Botanical Arts

Horticulture entries which will be registered in advance with

the Division/Section Chair prior to April 10, 2018 either by

phone or online.

6. ALL entries will be accepted on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from

2 - 5 pm and from 6:30 – 8 pm EXCEPT Design Class 13

which will be created on-site at 1 pm (see Design Rule 5) and

Photography jpeg entries will be accepted no later than

February 28, 2018.

7. Please do not bring entries through the hotel lobby. The

loading/unloading area is at the west side of The Renaissance

Resort at World Golf Village. Directions will be clearly

marked by signs.

8. See Entry tag and Entry card information in the rules for each

specific Division.

9. It is the obligation of the Section Entries & Classification

Consultants for Design, Education, Youth and Botanical Arts

to check exhibits for conformity to the schedule prior to

judging. In Horticulture, the Classification Chair will check

exhibits for conformity prior to entry. Final determination for

conformance is the judges' responsibility.

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10. Judging will begin at 8:45 a.m., Sunday, April 22, 2018. The

General Chair and the Classification Chair for each Division

are available during judging for possible consultations. They,

along with the judges and clerks, are the only personnel

allowed on the floor during judging.

11. The decisions of the judges are final. Awards may be withheld

if not merited.

12. Entry cards of blue ribbon and 90+ exhibits must be signed

and dated by an NGC Accredited Judge on the panel. All

other entry cards must be initialed. (Accredited or Student

Judge may initial). Top Exhibitor award rosettes must be

signed on the back by an NGC accredited judge who judged

the class. HB pg. 6.

13. The Flower Show will be open to the public on:

a. Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 4 - 7:30 p.m.

b. Monday, April 23, 2018 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

c. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

14. Exhibitors MUST remove all entries on Tuesday, April 24,

2018 between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Any remaining entries will be

disposed of without notification.

15. Native plants may be entered provided such plants have been

legally obtained and grown by the exhibitor for at least three

months.

Reference:http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_native_plants

16. The use of plant material classified as Federal Noxious is

prohibited.

Reference:http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_i

nfo/weeds/downloads/weedlist.pdf

17. The use of plant material on Florida's Federally Listed Plant as

endangered or threatened is prohibited.

Reference:https://plants.usda.gov/java/threat?statelist=states&st

ateSelect=US12

18. No solicitation material may be included in any exhibits.

19. The Flower Show Committee will strive to assure the safety of

all items after arrival and placement, but is not responsible for

any loss or damage to exhibits.

20. The American flag and other national flags are not permitted

in the Design Division.

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• To educate club members and the viewing public

• To stimulate interest in horticulture and floral design

• To provide an outlet for creative expression

• To communicate National Garden Club, Inc. goals and

objectives to the community

HB pg. 5

The NGC Standard System of Awarding is used in all

Divisions. It

• Encourages uniform standard of judging

• Ensures fair and objective evaluation of all exhibits

• Ensures no criteria are overlooked

• Compares relative importance of qualities

Award must be withheld if the exhibit does not meet the point

value for the ribbon

Only one (1) first-place (blue) ribbon per class or sub-

class; must score 90 points or more.

Only one (1) second-place (red) ribbon per class or

sub-class; must score 85 points or more.

Only one (1) third-place (yellow) ribbon per class or

sub-class; must score 80 points or more.

One (1) or more Honorable Mention (white) ribbons

as merited; must score 75 points or more.

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(HB pgs. 28-29; 79-81)

1. All General Rules apply.

2. The National Garden Clubs' Standard System of Awarding will

be used. The Scale of Points for Design is listed in the

Handbook for Flower Shows, pg.130.

3. Registration will be in advance with the Design Consultants

prior to April 1, 2018. Design Consultants will forward Entry

Forms to the Design Entries Chair, Elaine Parisi, 4000 N.

Little Dove Terrace, Hernando 34442-2894, 352-419-6639,

[email protected]. Two (2) pre-printed entry cards (3”

x 5” index cards) will be found at the exhibitor's entry site.

(See show layout pg. 62). The exhibitor will list the plant

material used on the back of the index cards.

4. All entries will be accepted on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from

2 - 5 p.m. and 6:30 - 8 p.m. with the exception of Class 13

(see rule 5).

5. Challenge Class 13: Exhibitor will be given materials on

Saturday, April 21 at 1 p.m. and will be given one (1) hour in

which to finish her/his design in the assigned exhibit space.

Designs must be the work of one (1) person. The Flower

Show Committee will provide identical components to all

Exhibitors. Exhibitor should provide their own tools. Not all

provided materials must be used. Design is eligible for the

Petite Award.

6. The exhibitor has the freedom to choose Traditional or

Creative Style with any design listed unless restricted by the

Flower Show Schedule. Design must be approved for

conformance and classification by the Design Section

Entries/Classification Chair, before the exhibitor leaves the

show area. Exhibitors are expected to maintain their exhibits

for the duration of the show.

7. Design entries may be refreshed prior to judging on Sunday,

April 22, 2018, from 7 to 8 a.m.


2018 between 3 - 5 p.m. Any remaining entries will be



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9. Some plant material must be used in every exhibit. This

includes fresh and/or dried plant material. Plant material need

not be grown by exhibitor.

10. An exhibitor may enter multiple classes within the Design

Division, but only one (1) exhibit per class.

11. The exhibit entered into competition must be the work of only

one (1) exhibitor and that exhibitor's name must appear on the

entry card.

12. If an exhibitor is unable to fulfill their assignment, it is her/his

responsibility to find a replacement.

13. If the exhibitor is unavailable or unable to transport and/or set

up her/his completed design, a substitute person may enter the

completed design. The exhibitor may still receive exhibiting

credit if needed.

14. Plant material and non-plant material permitted and not

permitted in the Design Division are printed in the HB pgs.

80, 81.

15. Painting, flocking, glittering or dyeing of fresh plant material in

any manner is not permitted. (All other embellishments of

fresh plant material are permitted.)

16. The exhibitor is required to conform to the stated description

and limitations of the Design Type if named in the class.

17. Rules for Design Types, Advanced Design Types, Table

Designs and Table Appointments are printed in the HB pgs.

70-79.

18. The exhibitor is on her/his honor to ensure that the design

being entered has neither been previously entered nor

previously judged in an NGC Flower Show.

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All Design Types HB pg. 130

NGC TOP EXHIBITOR AWARDS

DIVISION AWARD

AWARD OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE HB pg. 42

Rosette of gold ribbons

Awarded to the highest-scoring 95+ blue ribbon exhibit in the

entire Design Division

Conformance

To Type 7

To Schedule Requirements 7

Design Principles 48

Selection of Components 8

Organization of Components 8

Expression 8

Distinction 14

TOTAL 100

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SECTION AWARDS

Awarded to the highest-scoring blue ribbon winner in a Section

Minimum number of four (4) exhibits per class

Must score 95 or above

Awards may be withheld if not merited

DESIGNER'S CHOICE AWARD HB pg. 42

Rosette of purple ribbons

Plant material used in the exhibit may be dried, treated

dried, and/or fresh

Exhibitor has freedom to choose other components

within NGC policies

One (1) award in each of SECTIONS A, B, and C

TRICOLOR AWARD HB pg. 43

Rosette of blue, red, and yellow ribbons

All Plant material must be fresh

One (1) award in SECTION D

PETITE AWARD HB pg. 43

Small rosette of blue and white ribbons

May be offered to most outstanding petite design in a

show of otherwise full-sized designs

One (1) award in each of SECTIONS E and F

TABLE ARTISTRY AWARD HB pg. 43

Rosette of burgundy ribbons

Designer's choice of fresh and/or dried plant material

One (1) award in SECTION G

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SECTION AWARDS (cont.)

AWARD OF DISTINCTION HB pg. 42

Rosette of brown ribbons

All plant material must be dried

One (1) award in SECTION H

PEOPLE'S CHOICE DESIGN AWARD Certificate to be presented April 24, 2018

In honor of FFGC President

Claudia Bates

Award Chosen by Ballot of Attendees

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The Designer has the freedom to choose Traditional or Creative style

with any design listed unless restricted by the Flower Show Schedule

Eligible for one (1) Award of Design Excellence HB pg. 42

SECTION A

Eligible for one (1) Designer's Choice Award HB pg. 42

Designer's Choice of plant materials and other components Consultant: Carol Lucia 113 St. N., Seminole 33772-7155

[email protected] 727-393-8276

CLASS 1 4 entries HB pg. 78

Henry Flagler's dream railroad was completed in 1912 connecting Key West and Miami. It proved to be an economic disaster but lives on in stories and local museums. A Low-Profile Design. A three-dimensional design incorporating three

(3) or more design techniques which must be noted on the index card.

Completed design must be at least four (4) times as long and/or wide as

it is high. To be viewed and judged from above. Staged on a table 6’

long x 18” deep x 16” high, draped to the floor with black fabric.

Design not to exceed frame of reference.


Thomas Edison patented many of his inventions from his winter residence in Ft. Myers. An Armature Design. Must feature an armature form (grid-like

structure). Staged on ½ of a 6’ long x 30” deep x 30” high table,

draped to the floor with black fabric, against a pale cream patterned

wallpaper wall. Exhibitor must provide 32” wide x 48” high staging

panel and 32” wide x 30” deep underlay.


Chris Evert, Marjorie Rawlings, Janet Reno represent three of Florida's famous females. An Assemblage Design. Dominant components are chosen for their

non-naturalistic characteristics and organized in a non-realistic manner.

Staged on a 24” square x 36” high pedestal draped to the floor with

black fabric, against a pale cream patterned wallpaper wall. Underlay

optional.


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SECTION B


Designer's Choice of plant materials and other components Consultant: Parke Finold 1103 DeNarvaez Ave., Bradenton 34209-3368


CLASS 4

4 entries HB pg. 71 The festival is an annual art show in North Straub Park along the bay front. A Traditional Mass Design. Plant material is integrated and not

grouped. Conforms to American Traditional Design characteristics.

Staged on a 24” square 36” high pedestal draped to the floor with black

fabric, against a pale cream patterned wallpaper wall. Underlay

optional.


St. Augustine lights up the town showing off its ambience. An Illuminary Design. Must incorporate light(s) for special effect and

as an integral part of the design. Staged on ½ of a 6’ long x 30” deep x

30” high table, draped to the floor with black fabric, against a pale

cream patterned wallpaper wall. Exhibitor must provide 32” wide x

48” high staging panel and 32” wide x 30” deep underlay.


Recurring music festival monthly on the last Sunday on the Great Lawn in Pompano Beach. A Featured Plant Material Design. Any part(s) of the plant may be

used. Other components are subordinate and may be used to enhance

the featured plant material. The focus is on the chosen species.

Staged on a 24” square x 36” high pedestal draped to the floor with

black fabric, against a black draped background. Underlay optional.


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SECTION C


Designer's Choice of plant materials and other components Consultant: Christy Linke 2909 Aston Ave., Plant City 33566-9301



Restful, standing, legs akimbo...Once its leg snaps into place it is rigid and unyielding. A Creative Line-Mass Design. Staged on ½ of a 6’ long x 30” deep x

30” high table, draped to the floor with black fabric, against a black

draped background. Exhibitor must provide a 32” wide x 48” high

staging panel and a 32” wide x 30” deep underlay.


Flowing in repose, the long train of a male peacock still shows off its beautiful colors. A Cascade Design. Emphasis must be on a downward rhythmic

movement. A minimum of components may extend upward. Staged

on a 24” square x 36” high pedestal draped to the floor in black fabric,

against a black fabric background. Underlay optional.


America's majestic national bird builds its nest high in the pines. A Construction Design. Construction is limited to one (1) or two (2)

types of materials, which may be fresh or dried plant material and/or

man-made material. If construction is composed of man-made

form(s), plant material must be used to complete the design. Staged on

½ of a 6’ long x 30” deep x 30” high table, draped to the floor with

black fabric, against a black fabric draped background. Exhibitor must

provide a 32” wide x 48” high staging panel and a 32” wide x 30” deep

underlay.


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SECTION D

Eligible for one (1) Tricolor Award HB pg. 43

All plant material used must be fresh Consultant: Margaret Kirkpatrick 431 Newton Pl., Longwood 32779-2295



The numerous teeth of this colorful fish form a parrot-like beak with which they rasp algae from coral and other rocky substrates. An Underwater Design. Some fresh plant material and other optional

component(s) must be submerged in water. Staged on ½ of a 6’ long x

30” deep x 30” high table, draped to the floor with black fabric, against

a black fabric draped background. Exhibitor must provide a 32” wide

x 48” high staging panel and a 32” wide x 30” deep underlay.

CLASS 11 4 entries HB pg. 78 Coral Reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals.

A Grouped Mass Design. Fresh plant material with radial placement.

Additional plant material may be included, but the proportion of

groupings dominate the design. Plant material emanates from one (1)

point. Staged on a 24” square x 36” high pedestal draped to the floor in

black fabric, against a black fabric draped background. Underlay

optional.


The electric eel (actually a knifefish) can generate an 860 volt current for 2 milliseconds, but as an obligate air-breather, it needs to rise to the surface every 10 minutes or so to breathe! An Abstract Design. Using all fresh plant material, dominant

components are chosen for their non-naturalistic characteristics and

organized in a non-realistic manner. Staged on ½ of a 6’ long x 30”

deep x 30” high table, draped to the floor with black fabric, against a

black fabric draped background. Exhibitor must provide a 32” wide x

48” high staging panel and a 32” wide x 30” deep underlay.


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SECTION E

Eligible for one (1) Petite Award HB pgs. 43, 73

Designer's choice of fresh and/or dried plant material Consultant: Sue Angle 6972 Country Lakes Circle, Sarasota 34243-3803



The race is on... Florida is famous for marathons and international race tracks. Even famous fishing tournaments begin with a gunshot as the boats speed off.

A 12-inch Challenge Design. Design not to exceed 12” in any

dimension. The Flower Show Committee will provide identical

components to all exhibitors. Exhibitor should provide their own

tools. Not all provided materials must be used. Created on-site at

1 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2018. Staged on ¼ of a 48” round x 42”

high table divided by a black partition.

CLASS 14 4 entries HB pg. 75 Depending on which authority you believe, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge pier, which was the original Skyway Bridge, is touted as the longest fishing pier in the world. A 12-inch Parallel Design. Must consist of three (3) or more groupings

of designer's choice of plant material and optional components with a

strong parallel placement in a single container and/or base. Design not

to exceed 12” in any dimension. Staged on 12” square black pedestals.

To be viewed from all sides. Underlay optional.


The lift-off site for every United States' space adventure has been Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida. A 12-inch Duo Design. Organized as two (2) designs, back-to-back, and

entered in Class 15 and Class 16. Each side appears as a distinctly

different design. Design not to exceed 12” in any dimension. Staged

on ½ of a 48” wide x 24” deep x 36” high table draped to the floor with

black fabric. Finished Duo will be displayed on an additional black

fabric box 12” wide x 18” deep x 6” high.


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SECTION F

Eligible for the one (1) Petite Award HB pgs. 43, 73

Designer's choice of fresh and/or dried plant material Consultant: Jan Sillik [email protected] 904-772-1365


The primary site for United States' spaceflight landings, endings, and/or touchdowns, has been the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Side two of the 12-inch Duo Design. Organized as two (2) designs,

back-to-back, and entered in Class 15 and Class 16. Each side

appears as a distinctly different design. Design not to exceed 12” in

any dimension. Staged on ½ of a 48” wide x 24” deep x 36” high table

draped to the floor with black fabric. Finished Duo will be displayed

on an additional black fabric box 12” wide x 18” deep x 6” high.


Sunset Celebration is a nightly arts festival at Mallory Square Dock in Key West, Florida. A 5-inch Reflective Design. Design must contain reflective materials

giving back images of light to the viewer. Staging in front of or on a

mirror is not acceptable. Design not to exceed 5” in any dimension.

Staged on a 6” square transparent acrylic pedestal of varying heights at

eye level in front of a black partition.

CLASS 18 4 entries HB pgs. 71,72

The Daytona 500 NASCAR Cup Series motor race is officially finished with the energetic wave of a black and white checkered flag.

An 8-inch Creative Design. Design not to exceed 8” in any dimension.

Staged in one (1) of four (4) 10”x10” sections of a black acrylic shelf, at

eye level, in front of a black partition. Exhibitor may provide staging

panel and underlay not to exceed 8” wide x 8” deep x 8” high.


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SECTION G

Eligible for one (1) Table Artistry Award HB pg. 43

Designer's choice of fresh and/or dried plant material. Consultant: Lori Richie 1212 75

th

Street W., Bradenton 34209-3316


CLASS 19 4 entries HB pg. 76, 77

Whether seaside or atop a roof in a bustling city, dining outdoors in Florida can provide fabulous vistas for the diner's enjoyment. A Tray for One. The decorative unit should be in proportion to the

one (1) place setting. A tray is a Functional Table design.

Staged on ¼ of a 5’ round table 30” high, draped to the floor with black

fabric, divided by a 24” high black partition. Exhibitor must provide

tray not to exceed 22” x 15” rectangular or 22” diameter.

CLASS 20 4 entries HB pgs. 76, 77

What's your favorite family buffet event? A Buffet Table. Designed for the actual service of food for four (4) or

more, with components conveniently and logically placed for ease of

self-service. At least one (1) serving piece required.

Staged on an 8’ long x 30” deep x 30” high table, draped to the floor

with black fabric. Viewable from all sides.

CLASS 21 4 entries HB pgs. 76, 77

Whether the party is wild and crazy, sedate, or elegant, a meal at the beach is part of Florida's fine dining. An Exhibition Table Design. Created artistically to suggest the service

of food with no requirements as to the type or number of table

appointments. Plant material must be used as needed for the overall

design. Staged on ½ of a 6’ long x 30” deep x 30” high table, draped to

the floor with black fabric, against black draped background. Exhibitor

must provide a 32” wide x 48” high staging panel and 32” wide x 30”

deep underlay.


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SECTION H

Eligible for one (1) Award of Distinction HB pg. 42

All plant material used in the exhibit must be

dried and/or treated Consultant: Mayfair Hydro

17701 SW 77th

Ave., Palmetto Bay 33157-6320



A favorite game played on cruise ships and neighborhood courts... A Panel Design. Must use a structural panel(s) as an integral part of the

design. Staged on ½ of a 6’ long x 30” deep x 30” high table, draped to

the floor with black fabric, against a black fabric draped background.

Exhibitor must provide a 32” wide x 48” high staging panel and a 32”

wide x 30” deep underlay.


Knowing how to use angles can make one a master at golf. An Angular Design. Emphasis is on strong angles that may be acute,

obtuse, reflex, right or a combination of angles.

Staged on ½ of a 6’ long x 30” deep x 30” high table, draped to the

floor with black fabric, against a black fabric draped background.

Exhibitor must provide a 32” wide x 48” high staging panel and a 32”

wide x 30” deep underlay.


A sport that is like martial arts in its precision and ballet in its rhythm. A Multi-Rhythmic Design. Emphasis is on two (2) or more rhythms in

the design with one (1) rhythm dominating. Staged on ½ of a 6’ long x

30” deep x 30” high table, draped to the floor with black fabric, against

a black fabric draped background. Exhibitor must provide a 32” wide

x 48” high staging panel and a 32” wide x 30” deep underlay.


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(HB pgs. 27, 28, 55,56)



be used. The Scales of Points for Horticulture are located in

the Handbook for Flower Shows, pgs. 129, 130.

3. The rules for a single species cut or container-grown specimen

are listed in the HB, pgs. 55, 56, or its supplement,

Horticulture Exhibiting and Judging. 4. The NGC Exhibit Policies are printed in the HB pg. 55.

5. Registration should be in advance by April 10, 2018 with

Horticulture Division Chair, Jan Griffin, 3032 Sutton Woods

Dr. Plant City 33566, 813-716-6691, [email protected].

6. All entries will be accepted on Saturday, April 21, 2018,

2 - 5 p.m. and 6:30 - 8 p.m. NO exceptions. Entry forms for

Horticulture will be available on-line at FFGC.wildapricot.org.

Pre-printed entry tags will be distributed by Entries/Placement

Chairs upon your arrival at the World Golf Village

Renaissance Resort, Wentworth/Troon Room (inside west

entrance).




8. All plant material must be fresh and grown by the exhibitor.

9. Container grown plants must have been in the possession of

the exhibitor for no fewer than ninety (90) days except for

plants grown from seed, seedling cuttings, or immature

transplants, bulbs, tubers, corms, or rhizomes. Combination

plantings must have been in the exhibitor's possession and

grown together not fewer than six (6) weeks. Cut specimens

must have been cared for as a mature plant at least ninety (90)

days. Arboreals (woody ornamentals) must have been in the

exhibitor's possession for 6 months. HB pg. 55

10. All entries and entry tags will be checked by the Classification

Committee before being placed in the exhibition area.


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11. The Horticulture Classification Committee Chair and/or

General Show Chair are free to subdivide classes by color,

form, size, cultivar, variety or other distinguishing

characteristics.

12. All entries are to be labeled by genus, specific epithet and

variety/cultivar or patented/trademarked names. Common

names may also be given. Each specimen in a collection or

display must be correctly and clearly labeled with the scientific

designation and in a manner to easily identify the specimen’s

location in the collection or display. This may be done on a 4”

x 6” index card provided by the committee.

13. Space may limit the number of entries in any horticulture class.

Decision to be made by Horticulture Chair.

14. Horticulture specimens must be of superior quality and well-

groomed. Exhibits of inferior quality or not conforming to the

schedule will be disqualified.

15. Only one plant per pot is permitted, except where schedule

permits. Plants that grow naturally with multiple stems will be

considered one plant.

16. Double potting and staking are allowed. Inner pot must not be

visible and staking must be unobtrusive.

17. Cut specimens should not have foliage below the water line. 18. If a plant is considered a flowering plant, it should be exhibited

as a flowering specimen. Foliage plants may flower, but should

be exhibited as foliage plant if they are grown for their leaves.

19. Specimens with a class designation in the schedule may not be

entered in the 'Any Other Worthy Named' Class.

20. Clear glass bottles of varying sizes will be provided by the

committee.

21. Clear plastic wrap wedging will be available by the flower show

committee.

22. Containers for all container-grown plants are not to exceed 14”

in diameter. NO entries over 20 lbs.

23. Exhibitor may make more than one entry per class or sub-

class, if each is a different genus, species, variety, cultivar, type,

form, size, or color.

24. Plant material may not be altered by the application

(treatment) of oil, commercial “shine” products, etc. that may

artificially change the natural color and texture.

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All Cut or Container-Grown Horticulture

Specimens and Collections HB pg. 129

Conformance 5

Plant Identification 5

Peak of Perfection

Form 20

Color 20

Maturity/Size 20

Condition/Blemishes 15

Grooming / Staging

Grooming 10

Staging 5

TOTAL 100

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Combination Plantings and Gardens HB pg. 129

Displays HB pg. 130

Conformance 5


Labeling 5

Peak of Perfection

Form 10

Color 10

Condition 10

Show-worthy size 5

Overall Effect 30

Creative/Distinctive 5

Grooming 10

Staging 5

TOTAL 100

Conformance 5


Labeling 5

Grooming 5

Peak of Perfection

Form 10

Color 10

Maturity/Size 10

Condition 10



TOTAL 100

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DIVISION AWARD

AWARD OF HORTICULTURAL EXCELLENCE

Rosette of green, blue and orange ribbons HB pg. 40

Awarded to the highest-scoring and botanically named 95+ blue

ribbon exhibit in the entire Horticulture Division

SECTION AWARDS

Awarded to the highest-scoring blue ribbon winner in a Section

No minimum number of exhibits is required per class

Must score 95 or above


GROWER'S CHOICE AWARD HB pg. 41 Rosette of dark green ribbons

For all container-grown plants

Includes foliage, flowering, fruit or vegetable specimens

One (1) award in each of Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, and G

AWARD OF MERIT HB pg. 41 Rosette of orange ribbons

For all cut non-woody specimens

One (1) award in each of Sections H, I, and J

COLLECTOR'S SHOWCASE AWARD HB pg. 41

Rosette of brown and green ribbons

For collections and displays

Each specimen within the exhibit must score 95 or more points;

scores for the specimens in the exhibit are not averaged

One (1) award in each of Sections K, L, M, and N

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SECTION AWARDS

ARBOREAL AWARD HB pgs. 40,41

Rosette of green ribbons

For cut or container-grown trees and/or shrubs

One (1) award in each of Sections O, P, and Q

ELFIN AWARD HB pg. 41

Small rosette of chartreuse and purple ribbons

For petite horticulture specimens in a non-Petite Standard

Flower Show

Classes in an eligible section must consist of all cut specimens, all

container-grown specimens, or all arboreal specimens

One (1) award in each of Sections R, and S



Claudia Bates


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Eligible for one (1) Horticultural Excellence Award HB pg. 40

Chair: Jan Griffin [email protected] 813-716-6691

SECTION A

Eligible for one (1) Grower’s Choice Award HB pg. 41

Container-grown flowering or plant with colorful bracts

(excluding orchids)

CLASS

1. Adenium (desert rose) 2. Allamanda 3. Angelonia 4. Anthurium

5. Asclepias (milkweed)

6. Barleria 7. Begonia

a. Semperflorens (wax)

b. Tuberous/Semi-

tuberous

c. Rhizomatous

d. Cane-like

e. Trailing-Scandent

f. Any other worthy

Begonia

8. Blooming cactus

9. Bromeliad

a. Guzmania b. Nidularium

c. Quesnelia

d. Vriesea

e. Any other worthy

10. Canna 11. Crossandra 12. Episcia 13. Euphorbia 14. Justicia (shrimp plant)

15. Kalanchoe 16. Kohleria 17. Mandevilla 18. Saintpaulia

(African violet)

a. Single crown

b. Trailers (minimum of

three (3) crowns) 19. Streptocarpus 20. Strelitzia

21. Thunbergia 22. Vinca 23. Viola

24. Any other worthy named

specimen

named Bromeliad


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specimen

SECTION B


Container-grown or mounted (epiphytic) flowering orchid

CLASS

25. Cattleya

26. Dendrobium

27. Epidendrum

28. Oncidium

29. Phalaenopsis 30. Vanda

31. Any other worthy

named specimen

SECTION C


Container-grown foliage plant

(excluding cacti and other succulents, bromeliads and orchids)

CLASS

32. Acalypha (copper leaf)

33. Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen)

34. Alocasia (elephant ear)

35. Asparagus 36. Aspidistra

(cast iron plant)

37. Begonia

a. Rex-cultorum

b. Canelike

c. Any other worthy

specimen

38. Bowiea volubilis (climbing onion)

39. Calathea 40. Chlorophytum

(spider plant)

41. Codiaeum (croton)

42. Cordyline (ti plant)

43. Dieffenbachia (dumb cane)

44. Dracaena 45. Epipremnum (pothos)

46. Fern a. Adiantum (maidenhair)

b. Asplenium (bird’s nest)

c. Davallia (rabbit’s foot)

d. Nephrolepis (Boston)

e. Platycerium (staghorn)

f. Any other worthy fern

47. Jatropha 48. Liriope (lilyturf)

49. Maranta (prayer plant) 50. Ophiopogon

(mondo grass)

51. Peperomia 52. Philodendron 53. Plectranthus

a. P. scutellarioides (coleus)

b. Any other worthy

Plectranthus 54. Rosmarinus (rosemary)

55. Spathiphyllum

(peace lily)

56. Stromanthe 57. Any other worthy named

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SECTION D


Container-grown cactus grown for foliage

CLASS

58. Cereus 59. Cleistocactus 60. Disocactus 61. Echinocactus 62. Epiphyllum

63. Mammillaria

64. Notocactus 65. Opuntia

66. Rhipsalis 67. Any other worthy named

specimen

SECTION E


Container-grown succulent other than cactus grown for foliage

CLASS

68. Aeonium 69. Agave 70. Aloe 71. Beaucarnea

(Ponytail Palm)

72. Crassula

73. Echeveria 74. Euphorbia

a. E. lactea cristata (coral cactus)

b. E. obesa c. E. ritchiei d. E. tirucalli

(pencil cactus) e. E. tithymaloides

(devil’s backbone)

f. Any other worthy

Euphorbia

75. Gasteria 76. Graptopetalum 77. Haworthia

a. H. attenuata

b. H. cooperi

c. H. fasciata

d. H. limifolia

e. Any other worthy

Haworthia

78. Hoya 79. Huernia

80. Kalanchoe a. K. beharensis b. K. thyrsiflora (flapjack) c. K. tomentosa (panda) d. Any other worthy

Kalanchoe

81. Pachypodium 82. Sansevieria a. S. cylindrica

b. S. hanni c. S. trifasciata

d. Any other worthy

Sansevieria

83. Sedum 84. Stapelia 85. Any other worthy named

specimen

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SECTION F


Container-grown or mounted bromeliad grown for its foliage

CLASS

86. Aechmea

87. Billbergia

88. Cryptanthus 89. Dyckia

90. Neoregelia

91. Tillandsia

92. Vriesea

93. Any other worthy named

specimen

Section G


Combination Planting HB p. 59

Container size not to exceed 14″ inside diameter

Naturalistic accessories permitted

Pre-registration required because of space limitations

CLASS

94. Dish Garden – cacti and succulents

a. Cacti

b. Succulents (other than cacti)

c. Mixed cacti and other succulents

95. Dish Garden – other than cacti and succulents

96. Planter

97. Trough

98. Hanging Garden

99. Terrarium

100. Any other worthy combination planting

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SECTION H

Eligible for one (1) Award of Merit HB pg. 41

Cut stem not to exceed 30” of a flowering annual or perennial or stem

with colorful bracts

CLASS

101. Asclepias (milkweed) 102. Bromeliad

103. Coreopsis (tickseed)

104. Crinum 105. Echinacea

(coneflower)

106. Gaillardia (blanket flower)

107. Gerbera 108. Ginger

(subclass by species)

109. Hippeastrum (amaryllis)

110. Justicia (shrimp plant)

111. Lilium (lily)

112. Rosa (rose)

a. Old garden rose

b. Hybrid tea

c. Grandiflora

d. Floribunda

e. Polyantha (heirloom

or old garden roses)

f. Climbing

g. Shrub/Landscape

rose

113. Salvia

114. Strelitzia

115. Tagetes (marigold)


named specimen

SECTION I


Cut stem not to exceed 30” of a flowering vine

CLASS 117. Bougainvillea 118. Clerodendrum (bleeding heart) 119. Gloriosa

120. Lonicera (honeysuckle) 121. Mandevilla 122. Passiflora (passion vine) 123. Trachelospermum (confederate jasmine) 124. Any other worthy named specimen

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SECTION J


Cut stem of tropical foliage

Length must be appropriate to the plant growth but not exceed 40″

CLASS

125. Alocasia 126. Anthurium 127. Asparagus 128. Aspidistra

a. Green leaf

b. Variegated leaf

c. Spotted leaf

129. Cordyline 130. Cycad 131. Dracaena

a. D. ‘Janet Craig’

b. D. ‘Lemon Lime’

c. D. ‘Song of India’

d. D. ‘Song of Jamaica’

e. D. Tricolor’

f. D. ‘Warneckii’

g. Any other worthy

Dracaena 132. Monstera 133. Philodendron 134. Sansevieria

a. S. cylindrica

b. S. masoniana

c. S. trifasciata

d. Any other worthy

Sansevieria


named specimen

SECTION K

Eligible for one (1) Collector’s Showcase Award HB pg. 41

Collection of flowering specimens

Staged on ¼ of an 8′ table, 30″ deep

Limit of 4 collections per class. Pre-registration required because of

space limitations

CLASS

136. Container-grown

137. Cut

138. Container-grown and cut

139. Epiphytes

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SECTION L


Collection of foliage specimens


Limit of 4 collections per class


CLASS


141. Cut


143. Epiphytes

SECTION M

Eligible for one (1) Collector’s Showcase Award HB pg. 41 Display of flowering specimens or specimens with colorful bracts

Staged on ¼ of an 8′ table, 30″ deep. Exhibitor may furnish additional

staging.

Limit of 4 displays per class


CLASS


145. Cut


147. Epiphytes

SECTION N


Display of foliage specimens


Exhibitor may furnish additional staging

Limit of 4 displays per class


CLASS


149. Cut


151. Epiphytes

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SECTION O

“

Eligible for one (1) Arboreal Award HB pgs. 40,41

Cut Flowering arboreal branch of a tree or shrub

One (1) branch; must include an apical tip, central leader and several

nodes, not to exceed 30″ in length

CLASS

152. Brunfelsia (yesterday,

today, and tomorrow)

153. Callistemon (bottlebrush)

154. Cercis (redbud) 155. Chionanthus

(grancy graybeard)

156. Clerodendrum 157. Cornus (dogwood)

158. Hamelia (firebush)

159. Jacaranda 160. Jatropha 161. Leptospermum

scoparium

162. Odontonema (firespike)

163. Pachystachys lutea (golden shrimp)

164. Plumeria (frangipani)

165. Rhaphiolepis (Indian hawthorn)

166. Rhododendron (azalea)

167. Viburnum


named specimen

SECTION P

Eligible for one (1) Arboreal Award HB pgs. 40,41

Cut foliage or coned/fruited arboreal branch of a tree or shrub

One (1) branch; must include an apical tip, central leader and several

nodes, not to exceed 30″ in length

CLASS

169. Acer (maple)

170. Acalypha (copperleaf)

171. Breynia (snowbush)

172. Codiaeum (croton)

173. Coned shrub or tree

174. Ficus 175. Fruited or berried

shrub or tree

176. Morus nigra (mulberry)

177. Parkinsonia aculeata (Jerusalem thorn)

178. Pittosporum

179. Podocarpus (Japanese yew)

180. Schefflera 181. Any other worthy

named specimen

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SECTION Q

Eligible for one (1) Arboreal Award HB pgs. 40, 41

Container-grown arboreal specimen of a tree or shrub

Container not to exceed 14″ in diameter measured from the inside lip

CLASS

182. Acer (maple)

183. Breynia (snowbush)

184. Citrus

185. Ficus 186. Ilex (holly)

187. Juniperus (juniper)

188. Olea europaea (olive)

189. Pieris 190. Pittosporum

191. Podocarpus (Japanese yew)

192. Polyscias

193. Sanchezia 194. Schefflera 195. Rhododendron

196. Viburnum


named specimen

SECTION R

Eligible for one (1) Elfin Award HB pg. 41

Container-Grown petite flowering herbaceous plant

CLASS

198. Begonia

199. Euphorbia 200. Kalanchoe 201. Rosa

202. Saintpaulia

203. Streptocarpus 204. Any other worthy

named specimen

SECTION S

Eligible for one (1) Elfin Award HB pg. 41

Container-Grown petite foliage herbaceous plant

CLASS

205. Aralia

206. Bromeliad

207. Cactus

208. Codaieum (Croton)

209. Fern

210. Succulent

(other than cactus)


named specimen

Petite horticulture definition: Plants with naturally small growth

or those designated as dwarf or miniature varieties or cultivars by

nurseries and plant societies.

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(HB pgs. 85, 86, 39, 40,43, 44, 130)

1. All General rules apply.


be used. The Scale of Points for Educational Exhibits is on

HB pg. 130.

3. Registration will be in advance with the Education Division

Chair, Christy Linke 732-322-8392, [email protected].


2 - 5 p.m. and 6:30 – 8 p.m. NO exceptions. Two (2) pre-

printed entry cards (3” x 5” index cards) will be found at the

exhibitor's entry site. (See show layout pg. 62). The exhibitor

will list the plant material used on the back of the index cards.

Exhibitors MUST remove all entries on Tuesday, April 24,

2018, between 3 - 5 p.m. Any remaining entries will be


5. Educational Exhibits may be the work of more than one (1)

individual or organization. However, if a Student Judge or

Accredited Judge is seeking exhibiting credit, the work must be

done solely by the individual and entered accordingly.

6. Plant material is not required, although NGC encourages the

use of plant material where appropriate.

7. No artificial plant material is permitted in an Educational

Exhibit.

8. To be eligible for NGC Educational Top Exhibit Award, a

minimum of eighteen (18) square feet surface area must be

used.

9. Exhibits should convey educational facts quickly and

persuasively in an interesting manner. Posted printed material

should be large enough to read from a distance of three (3)

feet.

10. Handout materials add to educational value but are not

required.

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Educational Exhibits HB pg. 130


DIVISION AWARD

EDUCATIONAL TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD HB pg. 43, 44

Rosette of brown and white ribbons

Awarded to the highest-scoring exhibit achieving 95+

A minimum of two (2) educational exhibits designated as eligible

is required

The exhibit may be the work of an individual or organization

Educational Value

Interest to viewer 25

Clear, concise presentation 15

Adequate Signage 10

Conforms to NGC Objectives 10

Staging

Craftsmanship/Technique 10

Distinction 10

Creativity and Expression 20

TOTAL 100

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Chair: Christy Linke [email protected] 732-322-8392

Eligible for one (1) Educational Top Exhibitor Award HB pgs. 43, 44

Exhibitor MUST provide a niche 24” wide by 48” high with two (2)

12” wings (trifold) to equal required 18 square feet. Staged on 36”

width of 8' long tables x 30” deep x 30” high draped to the floor in

black fabric.

EXHIBIT 1

An exhibit explaining the importance of bees to Florida, their care

and threats to their existence.

EXHIBIT 2

An exhibit describing FFGC's involvement in the restoration of

underwater reefs along Florida's coastline.

EXHIBIT 3 An overview of the beauty to be enjoyed when visiting Florida's

State Parks.

EXHIBIT 4

A tribute to FFGC President, Claudia Bates' project, promoting

planting flowering trees.

EXHIBIT 5

An exhibit illustrating Floral Design techniques featuring Florida

Botanicals.


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(HB pgs. 87-89)

1. All NGC policies and rules apply.

2. All Horticulture entries are to be labeled by genus, specific

epithet, and variety/cultivar or patented/trademarked names.

Common names may also be given. Each specimen in a

miniature garden must be correctly and clearly labeled with the

current scientific designation and in a manner to easily identify

the specimen’s location in the garden. This may be done on a

4” x 6” index card provided by the committee.

3. Registration will be in advance with the Youth Division Chair,

Eileen Zebroski [email protected] 904-273-1677 prior to

April 1, 2018.


2 - 5 p.m. and 6:30 - 8 p.m. NO exceptions.

5. Two (2) pre-printed entry cards (3” x 5” index cards) will be

found at the exhibitor's entry site. (See show layout pg. 62).

The exhibitor will list the plant material used on the back of

the index cards.


2018 between 3 - 5:00 p.m. Any remaining entries will be


7. Youth classes are open to members of sponsored groups of a

garden club or member.

8. Youth exhibits are evaluated using the Horticulture, Design,

and Botanical Arts Scales of Points.

9. The NGC Exhibit Policies are printed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, pgs. 87-89.

10. Entries must include name, grade, city, and FFGC District.

11. All Design exhibits must be created solely by the exhibitor.

12. A minimum score of ninety (90) is required to place an NGC

Youth Top Exhibitor Award.

13. All Horticulture exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor,

though plants could be part of a family garden or yard.

14. Container-grown plants must have been in the possession of

the youth exhibitor for a minimum of sixty (60) days.

HB pg. 88

15. Combination plantings must have been grown together for at

least three (3) weeks. HB pg. 88.

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All Design Types (Used to judge CLASSES 1, 4, and 7) HB pgs. 130


Specimens and Collections (Used to judge CLASSES 2, 5, and 8) HB pg. 129

Conformance

To Type 7





Expression 8

Distinction 14

TOTAL 100

Conformance 5


Peak of Perfection

Form 20

Color 20

Maturity/Size 20


Grooming / Staging

Grooming 10

Staging 5

TOTAL 100

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Combination Plantings and Gardens (Used to judge CLASSES 3, 6, and 9) HB pg. 129


YOUTH DESIGN TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD

YOUTH HORTICULTURE TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD

YOUTH BOTANICAL ARTS HORTICULTURE AWARD

HB pgs. 26, 44

Rosette of red, white and blue ribbons

One (1) award of each for each of three (3) age groups

(SECTIONS A, B, C)

Must score at least 90 or above

No minimum number of exhibits required

Conformance 5


Labeling 5

Peak of Perfection

Form 10

Color 10

Condition 10

Show-worthy size 5

Overall effect 30


Grooming 10

Staging 5

TOTAL 100

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Chair: Eileen Zebroski [email protected] 904-273-1677

All classes to be staged on 8' x 30” deep x 30” high table, draped to the

floor in black fabric

SECTION A JUNIORS

Elementary School to Grade 5

CLASS 1 4 entries HB pg, 74

Eligible for a Youth Design Top Exhibitor Award HB pg. 44

A Design using fresh and/or dried materials. Staged on a ¼ of an

8' wide x 30” deep x 30” high table, skirted to the floor in black fabric,

against a black draped background.


Eligible for a Youth Horticulture Top Exhibitor Award HB pg. 44

A Horticulture cut vegetable specimen. Staged on a 10" white

paper plate to be provided by committee.

a. Cherry/small (5-7 specimens)

b. Large (3 specimens)


Eligible for a Youth Botanical Arts Top Exhibitor Award HB pg. 44

A Botanical Arts Horticulture container-grown miniature garden

suggesting Busch Gardens. Container not to exceed 10” in diameter.

Each plant must be correctly and clearly labeled with the current

scientific designation and in a manner to easily identify the specimen’s

location in the garden. Diagram not to exceed 4” x 6” index card.

SECTION B INTERMEDIATES

Middle School Grades 6 to 8



A Featured Plant Material Design using fresh and/or dried

materials. Staged on a ¼ of an 8' wide x 30” deep x 30” high table,

skirted to the floor in black fabric, against a black draped background.


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A Horticulture container-grown cactus and/or succulent.

Container not to exceed 10” in diameter.



A Botanical Arts Horticulture container-grown miniature fairy

garden. Container not to exceed 10” in diameter. Each plant must be

correctly and clearly labeled with the current scientific designation and

in a manner to easily identify the specimen’s location in the garden.

Diagram not to exceed 4” x 6” index card.

SECTION C HIGH SCHOOL

High School Grades 9 to 12



A Reflective Design using fresh and/or dried materials. Staged on

¼ of an 8' wide x 30” deep x 30” high table, skirted to the floor in black

fabric, against a black draped background.



A Horticulture combination planting of three (3) or more herbs.

Container not to exceed 10” in diameter. Each herb must be correctly

and clearly labeled with the current scientific designation and in a

manner to easily identify the specimen’s location in the garden.

Diagram not to exceed 4” x 6” index card.



A Botanical Arts Horticulture container-grown miniature

landscape. All types of accessories are permitted. Container not

to exceed 10” in diameter. Each plant must be correctly and clearly

labeled with the current scientific designation and in a manner to easily

identify the specimen’s location in the garden. Diagram not to exceed

4” x 6” index card.

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(HB page 31, 91-96)

Rules specifically for SECTION A: Photography 1. All General Rules apply.

2. Additional Guidelines for Botanical Arts Photography are

printed in the HB pgs. 95, 96. 3. The NGC Standard System of Awarding will be used. The

Scale of Points for judging Botanical Arts Photography are

listed in Handbook for Flower Shows pg. 131. 4. SECTION A is open to all amateur photographers who are

members of a garden club with membership in the Florida

Federation of Garden Clubs.

5. Entry period begins on November 1, 2017 and ends on

February 28, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Entries submitted

before or after the entry period will not be eligible. The digital

image(s) is to be emailed to [email protected]. In

the email subject line reference "FFGC Photo". An email

verification of receipt will be sent to you.

6. Participants may enter up to one (1) entry per class. FFGC

reserves the right to reject any additional entries or entries that

do not comply with Official Rules. By entering, you indicate

your unconditional agreement to, and acceptance of, these

Official Rules and FFGC's decisions, which are final and

binding. A scanned signed copy of the Official Rules is to

accompany the digital image(s). No photographic entry will be

accepted without a signed copy of the Official Rules.

7. Photos must be a single color image submitted in a jpeg format

at 8" x 10" with 100 resolution. Each jpeg is to be labeled with

the last name of the photographer, followed by the first name

and the entry class (EXAMPLE: Smith, Betty Class 7).

8. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard

optimization (removal of dust, cropping, reasonable

adjustment to exposure, color and contrast, etc.) will be

disqualified. No photos with recognizable people in the image

will be accepted

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9. The digital image(s) will be used for judging, displayed on the

FFGC website and become part of a slide show to be shared at

the FFGC Convention.

10. Judging will be conducted by two professional photographers

and a judge with both flower show and photography expertise

selected by The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. In early

March, the three judges will choose the top four photos in

each class and from these the Botanical Arts Photography

Award. The participants with the top four photos in each class

will be contacted by Photography Chair, Kathleen Pruett.

Exhibitors will then supply a color 8" x 10" print with an 11" x

14" white over mat (no frame allowed) accompanied by a 3” x

5” index card identifying the plant material photographed,

preferably with current scientific designation, for display at the

convention.

Botanical Arts SECTIONS B, C, and D (HB pgs. 31, 91-96)


2. The NGC Standard System of Awarding will be used. The

Scale of Points for judging Botanical Arts Horticulture, Design,

and Artistic Crafts are listed in Handbook for Flower Shows pgs.129-131.

3. Registration will be in advance with the appropriate Botanical

Arts Section Entries' Consultant:

Design Vicki Williamson 802-324-3847 APRIL 1

Artistic Crafts Carolyn Stevens 941-631-3395 APRIL 1

Horticulture Jan Griffin 813-716-6691 APRIL 10

4. All entries except Photography will be accepted on Saturday,

April 21, 2018, 2 - 5 p.m. and 6:30 - 8 p.m.

5. Entry forms for Botanical Arts Horticulture will be available

on-line at FFGC.wildapricot.org. Pre-printed entry tags will be

distributed by Entries/Placement Chairmen upon your arrival

at the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort, Room

Wentworth/Troon inside west entrance.

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6. Botanical Arts Design entrants will find two (2) pre-printed

entry cards (3” x 5” index cards) at the entry site. See show

layout pg. 62. The exhibitor will list the plant material used on

the back of the index cards.

7. Botanical Arts Artistic Crafts entrants will find two (2) pre-

printed entry cards (3” x 5” index cards) at the entry site.

Please put your key card next to them. See show layout pg.

62.




9. All Botanical Arts Horticulture, Design, and Artistic Crafts

exhibits must contain some plant material.

10. No artificial plant material is permitted in any exhibit.

11. All Botanical Arts Horticulture exhibits must be labeled by

genus, specific epithet and variety/cultivar or

patented/trademarked names. Common names may also be

given. Each specimen in a miniature garden must be correctly

and clearly labeled with the current scientific designation and

in a manner to easily identify the specimen’s location in the

garden. This may be done on a 4” x 6” index card provided

by the committee.

12. Additional Guidelines for Botanical Arts Horticulture are

printed in the HB pgs. 91-93.

13. Additional Guidelines for Botanical Arts Designs are printed

in the HB pgs. 93, 94.

14. Additional Guidelines for Botanical Arts Artistic Crafts are

printed in the HB pgs. 94, 95.

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Photography

Used for SECTION A, Classes 1, 2, 3, 4. HB pg. 131

All Design Types Used for SECTION B, Classes 5, 6, 7.

HB pg. 130

Conformance

To Type 7





Expression 8

Distinction 14

TOTAL 100

Conformance 5

Interpretation of Class Title 10

Composition 25

Artistry/Creativity 25

Technical Achievement 25

Distinction 10

TOTAL 100

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Artistic Crafts Used for SECTION C, Classes 8, 9, 10

HB pg.131


Specimens and Collections Used for SECTION D, Class 12,13

HB pg. 129

Conformance 25

Design 30

Craftsmanship/Technique 25

Distinction 20

TOTAL 100

Conformance 5


Peak of Perfection

Form 20

Color 20

Maturity/Size 20


Grooming / Staging

Grooming 10

Staging 5

TOTAL 100

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Combination Plantings and Gardens Used for SECTION D, Class 11

HB pg. 129

Conformance 5


Labeling 5

Peak of Perfection

Form 10

Color 10

Condition 10

Show-worthy size 5

Overall Effect 30


Grooming 10

Staging 5

TOTAL 100

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SECTION AWARD

Awarded to the highest-scoring 95+ blue ribbon winner in a Section


BOTANICAL ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD Rosette of black and white ribbons HB pg. 45

One (1) award in SECTION A

Photographs must relate to NGC goals and objectives

The exhibit must be the work of one (1) individual

Each section must consist of at least three (3) classes with at least

four (4) exhibits in each class

BOTANICAL ARTS DESIGN AWARD

Rosette of yellow and orange ribbons HB pg. 44

One (1) award in SECTION B

The Exhibit must be the work of one (1) individual



BOTANICAL ARTS ARTISTIC CRAFTS AWARD

Rosette of navy blue ribbons HB pg. 44

One (1) Award in SECTION C



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BOTANICAL ARTS HORTICULTURE AWARD

Rosette of light brown ribbons HB pg. 44

One (1) award in SECTION D

The Exhibit must be the work of one (1) individual

Each section must consist of at least three (3) classes and at least

twelve (12) exhibits are required in all classes combined



Claudia Bates


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SECTION A

BOTANICAL ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY HB pgs. 95, 96

Eligible for Botanical Arts Photography Award HB pg. 45

Not eligible for exhibiting credit Consultant: Kathleen Pruett 386-441-9100, 386-451-0472

[email protected]


A heritage tree in Florida is a large, individual tree with unique value, which is considered irreplaceable. The major criteria are age, rarity, and size, as well as esthetic, botanical, ecological, and historical value.

A photograph featuring a Heritage Tree(s).


A photograph featuring plant life in/or close to water.


A photograph featuring blooming gardens or blooming tree(s).


A photograph featuring pollinator(s) on a plant.

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SECTION B

BOTANICAL ARTS DESIGN HB pgs. 93, 94

Eligible for Botanical Arts Design Award HB pg. 44 Consultant: Vicki Williamson 802-324-3847 [email protected]

CLASS 5 4 entries HB pg. 94 An Exploration—Freedom of Style design. Freedom to explore the

world of creativity with plant material and design. Some plant material

must be used but there is no restriction on what can be done to the

plant material. (Note: this is the only class permitting treatment of fresh

plant material such as painting, flocking or dyeing.)

Staged on ½ of a 6’ wide x 30” deep x 30” high table, draped to the

floor with black fabric, against a pale cream patterned wallpaper wall.

Exhibitor must provide a 32” wide x 48” high staging panel and 32”

wide x 30” underlay. Not eligible for exhibiting credit.


A Wreath. Using fresh and/or dried plant material. Each wreath

to be hung on a 38” wide x 76” high natural wood door panel. Not to

exceed 24” x 30”. Maximum weight 10 lbs. Design must be ready to

hang by monofilament.

CLASS 7 4 entries HB pg. 93 A Collage. An abstract design that may be three (3) dimensional,

created on a background panel(s) with a dominance of components

attached in a non-realistic arrangement. Components include plant

material and other found objects. Each design will be hung on a 38”

wide x 76” high natural wood door panel. Not to exceed 30” wide x

48” tall. 10 lbs. maximum weight. Design must be ready to hang by

monofilament.

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SECTION C

BOTANICAL ARTS ARTISTIC CRAFTS HB pgs. 94, 95

Exhibit must contain some fresh and/or dried plant material

Only dried material may be treated

A key card listing plant material must be included with all Artistic Craft

entries

Eligible for Botanical Arts Artistic Crafts Award HB pg. 44 Consultant: Carolyn Stevens 904-631-3395 [email protected]


Fashion a necklace using only dried plant material. Non-plant

material components may be used, but may not show. Staged on a 14

½” tall (12 7/8” from shoulder) black felt jewelry stand. Jewelry stand

and a 5” x 7” key card will be supplied to exhibitor. Sample piece of

each material should be glued to the key card and identified.

CLASS 9 4 entries HB pg. 95 Create a 5 ½” x 8 ½”” invitation for a Golf Luncheon at the World

Golf Hall of Fame, St. Augustine, Florida. Exhibitor should decorate

front using fresh and/or dried plant material. Staged on an acrylic 6 ½”

high easel with adjustable width. A 5” x 7” key card will be supplied to

exhibitor. Sample piece of each material should be glued to the key

card and identified.

CLASS 10 4 entries HB pg. 95 Make a mask for the Gasparilla Pirate Festival using fresh and/or

dried plant material, staged on ¼ of a 6' table draped to the floor in

black fabric on a long neck, graphite gray, 21” head circumference, 19”

tall wig stand. Wig stand and a 5” x 7” key card will be supplied to

exhibitor. Non-plant material components may be used, but may not

show. Sample piece of each material should be glued to the key card

and identified.

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SECTION D

BOTANICAL ARTS HORTICULTURE HB pgs. 91-93

Eligible for Botanical Arts Horticulture Award HB pg. 44 Consultant: Jan Griffin 813-716-6691 [email protected]

CLASS 11 HB pg. 92 A Container-Grown Fairy Garden. Emphasis is not necessarily on

plant material but some live plant material(s) must be included

Container not to exceed 12” in diameter. NO entries over 20 lbs.

Plant material must be correctly and clearly labeled on a 4” x 6” index

card with the current scientific designation and in a manner to easily

identify the specimen's location in the garden.

CLASS 12 HB pg. 91

Manipulated plant (a plant whose natural growth has been

altered). Staged on a table.

a. Espalier

b. Grafted cactus

c. Topiary

d. Lucky Bamboo

e. Any other worthy named manipulated plant

CLASS 13 HB pg. 93

Dried and Preserved specimen. No additional embellishments

(dyes, glitter, spray paint or manipulation such as cutting or twisting)

permitted. Material such as Petal-Proof*, Super Surface Sealer* or

hairspray are permitted to prevent shattering of fragile seed heads, etc.

Entries may be dried, pressed, glycerinized, or skeletonized. a. Flowering

b. Foliage

c. Gourd

d. Seed Pod

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The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. acknowledges with deep

appreciation the gifts made to support the FFGC 2018 Advanced

Standard State Flower Show.

Benefactor

Patron

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