The Garden Clubs of District IV

The Garden Clubs of District IV

Members of

Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.

NGC Central Region &

National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Present

“Music of the 1960’s:

The Beat Goes On”

A Standard Flower Show

March 5-8, 2015

THURSDAY, March 5th FRIDAY. March 6th

3 pm-9:00 pm 12 Noon – 9:30 pm

SATURDAY, March 7th SUNDAY, March 8th

10 am – 9:00 pm 11 am – 6 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Admission: Adults $10 Children: 6-14 $4 Children 5 and under: Free

West Michigan Home and Garden Show

DeVos Place

303 Monroe NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503

“Music of the 1960’s: The Beat Goes on”

DISTRICT IV STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Directions…………………………………………………………………………………………..1

Clubs of District IV………………………………………………………………………………2

Flower Show Committee…………………………………………………………………….3

Protected Plants…………………………………………………………………………………4

General Flower Show Time Schedule & Information…………………………..5

Flower Show Preparation………………………………………………………………..6-7

Judging and Awards…………………………………………………………………………7-9

Division I Design………………………………………………………………………………..10

Design Rules…………………………………………………………………………….10

Design Scale of Points………………………………………………………………11

Design Classes…………………………………………………………………….11-13

Division II Horticulture………………………………………………………………………14

Horticulture Scale of Points………………………………………………..14-17

Horticulture Classes……………………………………………………………18-21

Division III Special Exhibits………………………………………………………………..21

Educational Exhibits & Scale of Points………………………………………….21-22

Artistic Crafts & Scale of Points…………………………………………………….22-23

Photography Rules and Classes…………………………………………………….23-24

Registration Form……………………………………………………………………………..25

Guidelines for distribution of Show Span Funds………………………………..26

Sample Entry Card…………………………………………………………………………….27

Local driving directionsGoogle: Grand Rapids Home and Garden Show at

DeVos Place for map to convention center

From the North

Travel US-131 South.

The best exit is Pearl Street.
At the end of the ramp turn left onto Pearl Street.
Take Pearl Street to Monroe and make a left.
Take Monroe to Michigan and make a left.
The entrance to the DeVos Place parking ramp will be on your left just before the river.

From the South

Travel US-131 North.

The best exit is Pearl Street.
At the end of the ramp turn right onto Pearl Street.
Take Pearl Street to Monroe and make a left.
Take Monroe to Michigan and make a left.
The entrance to the DeVos Place parking ramp will be on your left just before the

From the West

From Muskegon:

Travel I-96 East to US-131 South.

The best exit is Pearl Street.
At the end of the ramp turn left onto Pearl Street.
Take Pearl Street to Monroe and make a left.
Take Monroe to Michigan and make a left.
The entrance to the DeVos Place parking ramp will be on your left just before the river.

From Holland:

Travel I-196 East

Use the Ottawa/Downtown Exit (77C).
Turn right onto Michigan Street at the end of the ramp.
The entrance to the DeVos Place parking ramp will be on your left just past Monroe Avenue before you cross the river.

From the East

Travel I-96 West to I-196 West
Use the Ottawa/Downtown Exit (77C)
Turn right onto Michigan Street at the end of the ramp.
The entrance to the DeVos Place parking ramp will be on your left just past Monroe Avenue before you cross the river.

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PRESENTED BY THE GARDEN CLUBS OF MGC DISTRICT IV

BELDING GARDENEERS

BIG RAPIDS

CANADIAN LAKES

CEDAR SPRINGS

FREMONT

GREENVILLE

HOLLAND

KENT

LOWELL SHOWBOAT

DIRT DAUBERS/ MONTAGUE/ WHITEHALL

MUSKEGON COUNTY

PENTWATER

ROCKFORD

SAUGATUCK/ DOUGLAS

SHAWMUT HILLS

STANDALE

TRI-CITIES/ GRAND HAVEN, SPRING LAKE & FERRYSBURG

WHITE CLOUD

WEST MICHIGAN FLOWER ARRANGERS GUILD

The mission of Michigan Garden Clubs is “to provide education, resources, and networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral and landscape design, and environmental responsibility.” Michigangardenclubs.org

National Garden Clubs Conservation Pledge

Gardenclub.org

“I pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of planet earth and promise to promote education so that we may become caretakers of our air, water, forest, land and wild life.”

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DISTRICT IV STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE

Committees ChairTelephone

DISTRICT IV DIRECTOR Lynn Miller616-676-2274

GENERAL CHAIRMAN Peggy Hartmann231-744-3540

GENERAL CHAIRMAN Lynn Miller616-676-2274

AWARDS Lynn Miller616-676-2274

CLERKS Monica Taylor616-607-8264

HORTICULTURE DIVISION Dolores Stouwie616-949-5825

HORTICULTURE CLASSIFICATION Dolores Stouwiesame as above

HORTICULTURE PLACEMENT M. Block616-866-1357

DESIGN CLASSIFICATION L. Miller, P. Hartmannsame as above

DESIGN PLACEMENT P. Hartmann231-744-3540

HOSPITALITY/ HOSTESSES Betty Dame616-399-2323

Cindy Anderson231-798-7622

JUDGES LUNCHEON Jeanne Poll616-335-3585

JUDGES CHAIRMAN Carol Brock231-392-4080

SCHEDULE WRITERS D. Stouwie, P. Hartmann,

L. Miller

SIGNAGE Show Span

PHOTOGRAPHY Deannie Picciotti616-399-2323

SPECIAL EXHIBITS L. Millersame as above

STAGING/ PROPERTIES P. Hartmannsame as above

PUBLICITY Show Span page 3

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DISTRICT IV FLOWER SHOW

PROTECTED MICHIGAN NATIVE PLANTS

The following plants are only permitted if grown by the exhibitor or obtained in a legal manner and so marked on the entry card.

Department of Natural Resources List:

All native club mosses, gentians, orchids and trilliums

BaptisialeucophaeaCream Wild Indigo

CamassiascilloidesWild Hyacinth

Chelone obliquePurple Turtlehead

Iris lacustrisDwarf Lake Iris

NelumboluteaNorth American Lotus

Phlox maculateWild Sweet William

Sarreceniapurpurea ssp. heterophylla Yellow Pitcher Plant

Viola pedatifidaPrairie Birdfoot Violet

THE MICHIGAN GARDEN CLUB, INC LIST:

Aquilegia CanadensisWild Columbine

ArisaematriphyllumJack-in-the-Pulpit

CalthapalustrisCowslip, Marsh Marigold

CelastrusscandensClimbing Bittersweet

ChimaphilaumbellataPipsissewa, Prince's Pine

Claytonia virginicaSpring Beauty

Clintonioa borealisSpotted Wood Lily

Cornusflorida Flowering Dogwood

EpigaearepensTrailing Arbutus

ErythroniumamericanumAdder's Tongue, Dog Tooth Violet

Ilex speciesMichigan Holly

LiliummichiganenseMichigan Lily

LiliumsuperbumTurk's Cap Lily

Lobelia cardinalisCardinal Flower

SanquinariacanadensisBloodroot

Lythrumsalicaria (outlaw)Purple loosestrife

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DISTRICT IV STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

GENERAL FLOWER SHOW TIME SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION

TASK DAYDATETIME

Staging set up Monday March 2 12 n–2 pm

Entries by Show Committee Wednesday March 4 11:00 am-12:30 pm

All entries: horticulture/ designWednesday March 4 1:00-5:30 pm

Entries: DESIGN ONLY Thursday March 5 8:00 am -10:00 am

Judges Lunch/Briefing Thursday March 5 11:00am-12:30pm

Judging Thursday March 5 1:00-3:00pm

Flower Show Opens to PublicThursday March 5 3:00 pm

Removal of Entries Sunday March 8 6:00 pm, not before

Dismantling/All Members Sunday March 8 6:00 pm

GENERAL RULES FOR EXHIBITORS

Advance registration is required for all entries in the Design and Horticulture Divisions. The registration form is on page 25 of this schedule. Send to Lynn Miller by February 23, 2015.
All entry cards will be filled out in advance by the Design and Horticulture Division chairmen, and will be available at the flower show for the exhibitor.

All entries will be received on Wednesday, March 4th from 1-5:30 pm. Horticulture and Photography entrieswill only be accepted on Wednesday, March 4th. Only Design, Artistic Craft andEducational Exhibits will be accepted on March 5th from 8-10 am.
All entries received after the deadline will be for exhibit only.

All entries must be ready for judging by 10 am Thursday, March 5, 2014.

Each exhibit must be checked with the Classification Committee before the exhibitor leaves the show area. This chairperson is responsible for checking each exhibit for conformity to the schedule.

All exhibits must be kept in show condition during the show. Unsightly or wilted plant material must be replaced by the exhibitor or their designated person.

Judging will be by the NGC Standard System of Awarding. The decision of the judges is final. Awards may be withheld if not merited. HB Pg. 5

No one other than judges, clerks, and the flower show chairperson(s) and other required chairpersons will be permitted in the flower show area while judging is taking place.

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DISTRICT IV STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

The Flower Show Committee and Show Span will make every effort to protect the property of those working at or attending the show, but cannot be responsible for loss, damage or injury sustained during the show or while it is being set-up, judged or dismantled.

Removal of all entries, ribbons and dismantling will be no earlier than 6 pm, Sunday March 8, 2015. If unable to remove your exhibit, please make arrangements to have it removed.

FLOWER SHOW PREPARATION

HORTICULTURE:

FOLLOW THE FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE PRECISELY. IT IS THE LAW OF THE SHOW!

CONDITIONING OF HORTICULTURE CUT SPECIMENS

Stem length is measured from tip of specimen to cut end, and includes the “apical end” and several nodes.
Cut the specimen on a slant in the late afternoon or evening a few inches longer than required by schedule.
Leave foliage on the stem, as it is needed to judge the health of the specimen.
Place cut end of specimen in tepid water and place in a cool, dark place away from drafts overnight to “condition”. HB p. 100.
Some plants need special conditioning such as those with a milky substance. The stem must be sealed by applying a candle flame or other heat source to the cut end.
Re-cut the stem underwaterjust before entering the specimen in the show. Do not touch the cut end as it may cause it to seal and prevent water uptake.
Foliage that will be under water in the exhibit bottle or crushed in the openingmust beremoved.
Exhibitor provides wedging to position exhibit in the best pose. Plastic wrap or bubble wrap is to be used for wedging. The entry committee can assist you if necessary.
Collectionsmust be pre-registered with the consultant to assure ample space is available for staging of the exhibit.

CARING FOR AND GROOMING

No wiring, oiling, plant shine or artificial coloring is permitted in the horticulture classes.
Remove dust, dirt or spray residue with mild soapy water. Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. Remove damaged leaves and faded blooms. You can use scissors for contouring the leaf. Entries must be “pest” free.
Be sure no foliage is under water in the container when exhibiting.
Container grown plants must be well groomed with soil surface clean.

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DISTRICT IV STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

For potted plants, make sure the pots are clean and attractive (free of dirt, moss and salts). Double potting is allowed, which means you may set your potted plant into another pot or basket of suitable size and texture to enhance your plant. Inner pot must not be visible.
Single house plants should be centered in the pot. African violets should have only one crown.
Exhibitor must provide clear/ transparent bottleswith water for all cut specimens entered.
Unobtrusive staking is permitted where needed, but training mechanics must be removed.
Refer to Flower Show Handbook revised 2007 Pg. 101. Your consultant should have access to one.

LABELING

Correct botanical name (genus and species) and common name are encouraged for all horticulture specimens exhibited.
A specimen can only receive the Top Exhibitor Award if it is a blue ribbon 95+ and has the correct scientific name. HB p 91-97
The Design and Horticulture Chairmen will make out the entry card for all entries pre-registered. You will be given an exhibitor number, which will be used on the entry card. Placing your name on the card is optional.

ARTISTIC DESIGN:

Entries must be in show condition for four (4) days. Wilted plant material will need to be replaced by the exhibitor or their designee during the show.
Follow the description requirements of the Design class you decide to enter. Pre-register with the consultant for the class.
The consultants will be available to help you with conformance to the rules and schedule requirements. Consultants are there to help you, so be sure to ask any questions you might have. Conformance to design type is important, and is worth 10 points in the judging process.
Refer to the Flower Show Handbook revised 2007 for detailed information on the specific design type requirements. HB P. 196-222.

JUDGING AND AWARD INFORMATION

The flower show will be judged by Accredited NGC Flower Show Judges using the NGC Standard System of Awarding. HB P. 5

Only one blue (first place); exhibit must score 90 or above
Only one red (second place); exhibit must score 85 or above
Only one yellow (third place); exhibit must score 80 or above
One or more white (honorable mention); exhibit must score 75 or above.

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DISTRICT IV STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

The decision of the judges is final.
The schedule is the law of the show.
Entry card with a 90+ or aboveexhibitmustbe signed by an NGC Accredited Judge on the panel.

TOP EXHIBITOR AWARDS acknowledge outstanding exhibitor achievement that is above and beyond blue ribbons and are awarded according to the NGC Standard System of Awarding. A Top Exhibitor Award is available for each division in a Standard Flower Show when specific requirements are met. The exhibit must be a blue ribbon winner and score 95 or above to be considered for the award. HB P. 41-59

AWARDS

NGC, INC TOP EXHIBITOR AWARDS

All requirements for NGC Top Exhibitor Awards as listed in the Flower Show Handbook revised 2007 must be met. The following awards will be offered.

DIVISION I DESIGN

HB P. 45-49

Award of Design ExcellenceClasses 1-9

Division Award: One (1) may be awarded

Rosette of gold Ribbons

Table Artistry AwardClasses 4-6

Section Award: One (1) may be awarded

Rosette of burgundy ribbons

Petite AwardClasses 1-3

Section Award: One (1) may be awarded

Rosette of blue and white ribbons

Designer’s Choice AwardClasses 7-9

Section Award: One (1) may be awarded

Rosette of purple ribbons

WMFAG Novice Award (Local)Class 7

Given to an exhibitor in Design who

has never won a blue ribbon in a Standard

Flower Show

District Director’s Award (Local)Classes 1-9

Award for outstanding blue ribbon winner Design

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DISTRICT IV STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

DIVISION II HORTICULTURE

HB P. 41-44

Horticultural Excellence AwardClasses 1-25

Division Award: One may be awarded

if merited.

Rosette of green, orange and blue ribbon

Award of MeritClasses 6-9

Section Award: Three (3) may be Classes 10-17

awarded if merited.Classes 18-20

Rosette of orange ribbons

Arboreal AwardClasses 1-5

Section Award for a cut specimen of trees

and shrubs. One (1) may be awarded if merited

Rosette of green ribbons in two shades

Collectors Showcase AwardClasses 21-25

Section Award for five (5) different specimens

One (1) may be awarded if merited.

Rosette of brown and green ribbons

District Director Award for HorticultureClasses 1-25

Award for outstanding blue ribbon winner

Horticulture exhibit.

DIVISION III SPECIAL EXHIBITS

HB p. 49-55

Educational Top Exhibitor AwardExhibits 1-4 Section Award

One (1) may be awarded if merited.

Rosette of brown and white ribbons

Artistic Craft AwardClass 10-12

Section Award

One (1) may be awarded if merited

Rosette of navy ribbons

Award of AppreciationExhibits 1-3

May be given in the Educational Exhibits

Rosette of Orchid ribbons

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DISTRICT IV STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

DIVISION I DESIGN

DESIGN RULES & REGULATIONS

All classes are open to any amateur designer.
Design class entries must be pre-registered. Exhibitors who have registered to enter a class must provide a substitute if unable to fulfill an assignment.
There must be 4 exhibits in each design class.
A 3”x5” card neatly typed or printed naming the plant material used must accompany each exhibit, as well as a brief description of your interpretation of the design title and components used. Binomial names are not required, but are encouraged for education.
An exhibitor may enter as many classes as desired, but only one entry per class.
Plant material used in the designs need not have been grown by the exhibitor.
Some plant material must be used in every exhibit.
The Novice class shall be open only to those exhibitors who have never won a blue ribbon in the design division in a Standard Flower Show.
No artificial flowers, foliage, fruits or vegetables are permitted in the design division.
Plant material that has been treated to alter its exterior appearance may be used only in its dried state.
Religious symbols used must be displayed in a respectful manner and in accordance with policies of local religious organizations.
The American flag may not be used in a design or as a background.
Fruit and/ or vegetables that are uncut may be used.
There must be an emphasis on fresh plant material. No artificial plant material in any division.
Fresh plant material must never be treated.
Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the design division.
Refer to Flower Show Handbook revised 2007 page 189-N for items permitted in all design classes unless prohibited by the schedule, law or specific requirements of a Design Top Exhibitor Award.

NOTE:“Design Components” refer to those materials used when creating a floral design. It includes plant material (fresh and dried), featured objects, accessory objects, special staging (background, frames, etc.) and mechanics which are organized in a volume of space.

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DISTRICT IV STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

DESIGN SCALES OF POINTS

Flower Show Handbook revised 2007 page 303 (revised 7/1/2013)

ALL DESIGNS INCLUDING EXHIBITION TABLES TYPE II

CONFORMANCE to all schedule requirements20

Design type (if applicable)10

Remaining requirements divided10

DESIGN42

Design principles (balance, contrast, dominance,

proportion, scale, rhythm) are applied to the

design elements (line, form, color, texture,

pattern, size, space and light).

Each design principle is worth 7 points

ARTISTIC CONCEPT12

Creative selection and organization of all components.

Appropriateness of components and their placement

for design type, if applicable.

EXPRESSION10

Interpretation of class title or theme through

component/s or design elements.

DISTINCTION16

Degree of superiority in all aspects.

Exceptional fine design negates minor faults. Moderate to major

faults identified in the abovequalities negatively affect Distinction.