Sample Schedule
for Standard Flower Shows
presented by
National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.

Outside Front Cover
Art and Theme

Inside Front Cover

THE PURPOSE OF A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW IS:

To educate club members and viewing public,

To stimulate interest in horticulture,

To provide an outlet for creative expression,

And to convey to the community

the objectives of National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Thanks and Acknowledgements

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THEME

(Example:  Celebrate Nature’s Beauty)

A Standard Flower Show

or A Standard Home Show

or Small-Standard Flower Show

or Petite Small-Standard Flower Show

or Petite Standard Flower Show

Presented by

Name of Club

City and State

NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

CENTRAL ATLANTIC REGION

NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

LOCATION

address

city, state

phone number

MONTH, DAY, YEAR

Time (open and close)

Options for attendance:

Public is invited

Price of Admission

Invitation only

Home shows may say “Members and Guests Only”

Note:  The abbreviation HB refers to the Handbook for Flower Shows.

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Title of  Flower Show

Program

Day, month, date, year                                                                        Opening time to Closing time

                        Horticultural and Design entries

Day, month, date, year                                                                        Opening time to Closing time

                        Judging

Day, month, date, year                                                                        Opening time to Closing time

                        Open to the Public

Day, month, date, year                                                                        Opening time to Closing time

                        Dismantle Show

Flower Show Committee*

Club President                                                                                        Name                                    Phone Number

General Chairman                                                                              Name                                    Phone Number

Committee Members:

Awards Chairman                                                                                Name                                   Phone Number

Horticulture Chairman                                                                     Name                                   Phone Number

Horticulture Consultant                                                                    Name                                   Phone Number

Horticulture Entries Chairman                                                     Name                                   Phone Number

Horticulture Classification Chairman                                       Name                                   Phone Number

Horticulture Placement Chairman                                             Name                                   Phone Number

Design Chairman                                                                                 Name                                   Phone Number

Design Entries Chairman                                                                Name                                   Phone Number

Design Consultant                                                                               Name                                   Phone Number

Design Entries Chairman                                                                Name                                   Phone Number

Special Exhibits Chairman                                                              Name                                   Phone Number

Special Exhibits Entries Chairman                                             Name                                   Phone Number

Judges Chairman                                                                                 Name                                   Phone Number

Clerks Chairman                                                                                 Name                                   Phone Number

Recorder                                                                                                     Name                                   Phone Number

Schedule Chairman                                                                            Name                                   Phone Number

Publicity Chairman                                                                             Name                                   Phone Number

Staging Chairman                                                                               Name                                   Phone Number

Hospitality Chairman                                                                         Name                                   Phone Number

(An individual may hold more than one title.)

*Required Committee listings

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Title of Flower Show

General Rules

1.        Throughout the show, emphasis is placed on growing, showing and  designing with FRESH plant materials, except where noted in the Design Division and except where noted in the Schedule.

2.        Classes are open to amateur growers and designers. All entries are to   be the work of one exhibitor.  Exception:  Club Competition Section.

3.        All judging will be based on the Standard System of Awarding as set   forth by   the National Garden Club, Inc. Handbook for Flower Shows. 2003. (p. 270          and 271 for Horticulture scale of points, p 272 for all Design and Educational scale of points, and p 273 for Gardens and Artistic Crafts scale of points). The decision of the Judges is final.  See pp. 11-12 for available awards and descriptions.  Awards will be withheld if not merited.

4.        During judging, only judges, the clerks and required committee  members will     be allowed in the judging area.

5.        No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegetables are permitted in any division of a Standard Show.

        6.     Conservation material may be used if acquired in a lawful manner and labeled with the botanical name and        common name.  A 3” X 5” card with the following statement should accompany the exhibit:  “In  accordance    with the policies of the National Capital Area Federation of Garden clubs, Inc., the public display here of                native plants is not contrary to conservation practices. These plants were properly gathered with permission    of the owner and where locally abundant.”

         7.    All exhibits in the three Divisions must be approved by the Classification Committee.  The Committee            reserves the right to mark, ‘Not for Competition’          any exhibit not of show quality, late entries, and those not   conforming to the    Flower Show Schedule.

         8.    The Flower Show Committee will endeavor to protect all exhibits but cannot be responsible for loss or            damage to the exhibitor's property.  Properties should be inconspicuously marked with the exhibitor's name.

         9.    All entries will be received between ______(opening time) and _____(closing     time) on _______ (day,          month, date). 

         10.  Judging will be from ____ (opening time) to _____ (closing time) on  ________ (day, month, date).

         11.  The show will be open to the general public from _______ (opening time) to

                _________ (closing time)  on  _______ (day, month, date).

         12.  All entries are to be removed promptly at _____ (opening time) on ________ (day, month, date).

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Title of Flower Show

Division I - Horticulture Rules for Exhibitor

1.             All horticulture specimens must be fresh plant materials grown by exhibitor.

2.             All specimens must be named, giving genus and species; variety/cultivar added when available, or when  schedule gives genus and/or species.

3.             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.

4.             All entries are to be checked by the Classification Committee and then turned over to the Placement                                                 Committee for placement.

5              Container-grown plants must have been in exhibitor's possession at least 90 days, except for multiple plants, which must have been in exhibitor's possession at least six weeks.

6              If containers are not provided by committee for cut specimens, schedule specifies type of container exhibitor must furnish.

7.             The Committee reserves the right to subdivide by genus, species,  cultivar, type, size or color.

8.             Measure length of cut specimens from tip to cut end.

9.             Cut specimens should not have any foliage below water line.

10.           If exhibitor is to provide wedging material, schedule specifies type, as sprig of evergreen, plug of wood, etc.

11.           Space allotted each exhibit if appropriate, e.g. Collections and/or  Displays.

12.           All entry cards are to be filled out in advance, if possible, and in pencil to avoid smearing from water.               Address labels may be used.  Entry cards may be obtained from _____________(name),  Horticulture       Chairman, ___________phone number.

13.           Maximum size of pot for container grown plants is _____(size in        inches).

14.           Judging of horticultural specimens shall be according to the National Garden 

                Clubs Horticulture Scales of Points listed in The Handbook for Flower Shows    2003 pages 270-271 (OR        could list Scales of Points below).

15.           All entries will be received between ___(opening time)  and _____(closing

                time) on _________(day, month, date). 

Scales of Points for Horticulture

(either as cut specimens or container-grown)

Flowering, Fruited or Coned Plants;

Vegetables/Fruits

Cultural perfection                                   60

Condition and grooming                           25

Distinction                                                               10

Correct, complete name, neatly written   5

                                                              100

Foliage Plants

Cultural perfection                                        60

Condition and grooming                               25

Distinction                                                    10

Correct, complete name, neatly written   5

                                                              100