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The Clermont Garden ClubPresents
An NGC Flower Show
Mardi GrasA Horticulture Specialty Flower Show
Friday, January 31, 2020 from 1 – 3 p.m.Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 10 – 2 p.m.
At the Clermont Garden Club849 West Avenue, Clermont, Florida 34711
Open to the Public Free of ChargeMember, National Garden Clubs, Inc., Deep South Region
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, District VII
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
Welcome to the Mardi Gras, an NGC Horticultural Specialty Flower Show, presented by the Clermont Garden Club.
It is believed that Mardi Gras arrived in the United States when French explorers settled in the south during the 17th Century. Some believe that Mardi Gras is connected to ancient Roman and pre-Roman celebrations that mark the arrival of spring and it is known for parades, colorful costumes, and plenty of alcohol and debauchery. However, religion also plays a role in the festival's history.
We believe that our flower show introduces you to beauty, creativity and fun in the use of flowers and plants (though we did not include any alcohol or debauchery). To that end we have included categories for Horticulture and Botanical Arts, including Pot de Fleur, Hanging Wreaths, Topiary, and Photography.
We hope that by viewing the wonderful entries provided by our club members (and Florida Federation of Garden Cubs Judges), you will be inspired!
Marilyn PaonePresident, Clermont Garden Club
“Mardi Gras,” a time of fun and excitement! We hope that as you view this Horticulture Specialty Flower Show, you will feel that and more!
We sincerely appreciate our members, who have grown and shared their horticulture, and who accepted the challenge of the new Botanical Arts Divisions to stretch their imaginations. Most assuredly, we thank all who have graciously given of their time to make our show a success!We are especially grateful to those Flower Show Judges and Photographers who accepted our invitation to judge this show, and to the members of the community who, by their presence, encourage our ambitions.
Alice Barrows Arlene RandCo-Chairman Co-Chairman
Table of Contents
President’s Message 2Chairmen 3
Rules 4, 6, 11, 14 Awards 5, 6, 12, 14
Division I Horticulture 6Division II Education 11Division III Botanical Arts 11Design and Photography 13
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Flower Show Committees
I Club President/Sponsoring GroupMarilyn Paone/Clermont Garden [email protected]
II General Chairman/Co-ChairmanAlice Barrows/Arlene [email protected] [email protected]
III Schedule Co-ChairmenArlene Rand/Alice Barrows
IV Staging/Properties Co-ChairmanChickie BromanAnne [email protected] [email protected]
V Entries Chairmen Horticulture: Pat [email protected]
Botanical Arts (Design & Photography): Ruth Webb [email protected]
Education: Arlene [email protected]
VI Classification ChairmenHorticulture: Pat Richardson
Botanical Arts (Design & Photography): Ruth Webb
VII Placement ChairmanHorticulture: Pat Richardson
VIII Placement ChairmanBotanical Arts (Design & Photography): Ruth Webb
IX Judges ChairmanMargaret [email protected]
X Clerks ChairmanElaine [email protected]
XI Consultants ChairmenDesign & HorticultureCarolyn [email protected]
XIII Awards ChairmanGwen [email protected]
XIII Publicity & Signs ChairmanBarbara [email protected]
XIV Hospitality ChairmanSandi [email protected]
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General Rules1. Only members of the Clermont Garden Club and invited guests may enter the show,
except where noted.2. No advance registration is required for horticulture, but it is strongly recommended that
club members pre-register their entries to facilitate the process of entry and registration. Pre-registration forms will be emailed to club members and available in printed form at club meetings. Contact Pat Richardson, Horticulture Chairman at [email protected] for registration information and help with forms.
3. Botanical Arts Design entries must be pre-registered with the Design Entries Chairman, Ruth Webb, at [email protected].
4. Photo entries must be submitted to Botanical Arts Placement Chairman, Ruth Webb for mounting by January 15, 2020.
5. Horticulture entries will be accepted from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. on January 30, 2020Botanical Arts Design entries will be accepted from 8:00 a.m. – 9:15a.m. on January 31, 2020
6. All exhibits must be removed at the close of the show between 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
7. Judging will be done between 9:30 a.m. and Noon on Friday, January 31, 2020.a. The Classification Chairmen for each division checks exhibits for conformity
to the schedule prior to judging. Final determination for conformance is the judges’ responsibility.
b. The General Chairmen and the Classification Chairmen 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.
c. The decisions of the judges are final. Awards may be withheld if not merited.d. There must be an emphasis on FRESH plant material. No artificial plant
material is permitted in any exhibit in any division.e. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per class, except in the Horticulture
Division.f. The Clermont Garden Club will strive to assure the safety of all items after
arrival and placement, but is not responsible for any loss or damage to exhibits.
8. The use of invasive plants, noxious weeds and endangered plants is strictly prohibited by the State of Florida. Refer to the following databases.
Endangered Plants - https://www.fws.gov/endangered/ Invasive Plants - www.fleppc.org Category I Plants are not permitted.Noxious Weeds - https://plants.usda.gov/java/noxious?rptType=State&statefips=12
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Awards1. The NGC Standard System of Awarding is used in all divisions.
a. Only one (1) first-place (blue) ribbon per class or subclass: must score 90 points or more.
b. Only one (1) second-place (red) ribbon per class or subclass; must score 85 points or more.
c. Only one (1) third-place (yellow) ribbon per class or subclass; must score 80 points or d. One (1) or more Honorable Mention (white) ribbons as merited; must score 75 points
or more.
2. Division I – Horticulture a. Division Award: Award of Horticultural Excellence is offered in Division I.
Only one award may be offered to the highest scoring exhibit entered by an individual in the entire Horticultural Division. Rosette of green, blue and orange ribbons.
b. Section Awards Arboreal Award: For cut or container grown trees and/or shrubs. Rosette of green ribbons.
Award of Merit: For all cut non-woody specimens including vines. Rosette of orange ribbons.
Grower’s Choice Award: For all container-grown plants (single, multiple or self-multiple and combination plantings, including foliage, flowering, fruit or vegetable specimens). Rosette of dark green ribbons.
c. Recognition AwardsSweepstakes Award: For the exhibitor earning the greatest number of blue ribbons in the Horticulture Division. If a tie exists, points will be considered. Rosette of green and white ribbons.
3. Division II – Education
a. Recognition AwardsAward of Appreciation for non-judged exhibits may be awarded. Rosette of orchid ribbons.
4. Division III Botanical Artsa. Top Exhibitor Award
Botanical Arts Design Award for highest scoring exhibit. Yellow/Orange ribbons.
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Botanical Arts Photography Award for highest scoring exhibit. Black/White ribbons.
5. Overall Flower Showa. Recognition Award
Sweepstakes Award: For the exhibitor earning the most blue ribbons in the Horticulture Division and the Botanical Arts Division combined. If a tie exists, points will be considered. Rosette of green and white ribbons.
Division I Horticulture Carnival of PlantsA. Horticulture Rules
1. General Rulesa. The NGC Exhibit Policies are printed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter
6, Exhibiting in the Horticulture Division.b. The rules for a single species cut or container-grown specimen are listed in the
Handbook for Flower Shows or its supplement, Horticulture Exhibiting and Judging.
c. In order to receive a NGC Top Exhibitor Award, the exhibitor must identify his/her entry by its binomial name or currently acceptable scientific designation. (Consult Handbook for Flower Shows, Exhibiting in the Horticulture Division, Chapter 6.)
d. Entry cards are to be filled out in advance, if possible, in pencil. Refer to the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 6, for a correctly filled out entry card.
e. Cut specimens should not have foliage below the water line, except for Gladiolus.f. 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 a foliage plant if they are grown for their leaves.
g. Specimens with a class designation in the schedule may not be entered in the “Any Other Worthy” class.
h. The Horticulture Classification Committee Chairman and/or General Show Chairman are free to subdivide classes by color, form, size, cultivar, variety or other distinguishing characteristics.
i. The Scales of Points for Horticulture are located in Chapter 14 of the Handbook for Flower Shows.
2. Additional Rulesa. Clermont Garden Club will furnish containers for cut specimens.b. Clermont Garden Club will furnish wedging.c. No specimen will be accepted weighing over 20 lbs., including pot, nor spreading
more than 24” in width. Pots may be no more than 14” in diameter.
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d. All plants must be in possession of exhibitor for 90 days prior to show unless otherwise noted. (Since November 2, 2019.)
e. Plants may be double-potted at exhibitor’s discretion or choice. Pots should be clean and unobtrusive. Green, black and terracotta containers are recommended over white or pastel colors. Decorated containers should not dominate the specimen.
f. Staking is permitted, but should be unobtrusive and not extend above the top of the plant.
B. Horticulture Sections and Classes
Section A Riotous Colors
Container-grown Flowering Specimens or Specimens with Colorful BractsEligible for Grower’s Choice Award
Class 1 Arum a. Anthurium b. Spathiphyllum Class 2 Begonia a. Semperflorens (wax) b. Tuberous Class 3 Bromeliad a. Aechmea b. Billbergia c. Neoregelia. Class 4 Geranium a. Pelargonium (Geranium) Class 5 Orchid a. Cattleya b. Dendrobium c. Phalaenopsis Class 6 Any other worthy flowering container-grown plant.
Section B Festival of LeavesFoliage Container-grown PlantsEligible for Grower’s Choice Award
Class 7 Agave a. Beaucarnea recurvata (Pony Tail Palm) b. Dracaena c. Sansevieria trifasciata (Snake Plant)
Class 8 Arum a. Epepremmum aureum (Pothos) b. Philodendron Class 9 Begonia a. B rex b. Cane stemmed Class 10 Bromeliad a. Cryptanthus b. Vriesea Class 11 CordylineClass 12 Euphorbia a. Acalypha (Copper Leaf) b. Codiaeum variegatum
(Croton)Class 13 Dieffenbachia
Class 14 PeperomiaClass 15 Schlefflera Class 16 Any other worthy foliage container-grown plant.
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Section C Mob Improv
Combination PlantingsTrough plantings must be in possession of exhibitor for 6 months prior to show.Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award
Class 17 Dish GardenClass 18 PlanterClass 19 TerrariumClass 20 Trough
Section D Visible VoodooContainer Grown Cacti and SucculentsEligible for Grower’s Choice Award
Class 21 Agave a. A. americana (Century Plant) Class 22 Cactus a. Rhipsalis (Chain/mistletoe cactus) b. Schlumberger c. Opuntia
Class 23 Crassula a. C. ovata (Jade plant) b. Echeveria c. Kalanchoe d. Sedum
Class 24 Euphorbia a. E. milli (Crown of Thorns) b. Pedilanthus tithmoloides (Devil’s backbone)
Class 25 Hoya carnosa (wax plant) Class 26 Lilium a. Aloe b. Haworthia Class 27 Any other worthy cactus or succulent.
Section E Solo ReignCut Flowers from AnnualsOne Stem only, unless otherwise specified; not to exceed 30” in length and proportionate to the plant growth. Exhibitor’s choice of glass containers, supplied by Committee.Eligible for an Award of Merit
Class 28 Aster a. Calendula b. Coreopsis c. Gaillardia d. Tagetes (Marigold) Class 29 Salvia Class 30 Scrophularia a. Antirhinnum majus (Snapdragon) Class 31 Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium) (Three stems, one color) Class 32 Any other worthy cut flowering annual.
Section F Stilt WalkersCut Flowers from Perennials
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One stem only, unless otherwise specified; not to exceed 30” in length and proportionate to the plant growth. Exhibitor’s choice of glass containers, supplied by Committee.Eligible for Award of Merit
Class 33 Asclepias curassivica (Milkweed) Class 34 Crossandra Class 35 Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) Class 36 Justicia brandegean (shrimp plant)
Class 37 Rosa a. Hybrid tea b. Floribunda c. Miniature Rose specimens may be a single disbudded flower or a spray with at least two open blooms and several buds in various stages of development.
Class 38 Rudbeckia spp. Class 39 Stokesia laevis (Stoke’s aster)Class 40 Any other worthy cut flower from a perennial.
Section G Leaf ParadeCut Specimens from Foliage Shrubs and TreesOne branch; must include an apical tip, central leader and several nodes; not to exceed 30” in length. Exhibitor’s choice of glass containers, supplied by Committee.Specimen plants must be in possession of exhibitor for 6 months prior to show.Eligible for Arboreal Award
Class 41 Acalypha (Copperleaf)Class 42 Cocoloba (Sea Grape)Class 43 Codiaeum variegatum (Croton)Class 44 Any other worthy cut foliage specimen.
Section H Spring DanceCut Specimens from Flowering Shrubs and TreesOne branch; must include an apical tip, central leader and several nodes; not to exceed 30” in length. Exhibitor’s choice of glass containers, supplied by Committee.Specimen plants must be in possession of exhibitor for 6 months prior to show.Eligible for Arboreal Award
Class 45 Callistemon (Bottlebrush) Class 46 Duranta erecta (Golden Dewdrop) Class 47 Hamelia paatens (Firebush) Class 48 Any other worthy cut flowering specimen.
Section I BacchanaliaCut Decorative Foliage from Non-woody Plants, Including VinesOne stem; not to exceed 30” in length. Exhibitor’s choice of glass containers, supplied by Committee.
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Eligible for Award of Merit
Class 49 Begonia a. B. rex b. Other type grown for foliage Class 50 Calathea Class 51 Dieffenbachia Class 52 Maranta (Prayer plant) Class 53 PhilodendronClass 54 Sansevieria sppClass 55 Any other worthy cut decorative foliage specimen.
Division II Education Unmasking
A. Education Rules1. Education Exhibits may be the work of more
than one individual or organization unless a
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Scales of PointsAll Cut or Container-Grown HorticultureCriteria
Value/PointsConformance
5Plant Identification
5Peak of Perfection
Form20
Color20
Maturity/Size20
Condition/ Blemishes15
Grooming/StagingGrooming
10Staging
5TOTAL
100Combination Plantings and GardensCriteria
Value/PointsConformance
5Plant Identification
5Labeling
5Peak of Perfection
Form10
Color10
Condition10
Show-worthy Size5
Overall Effect30
Student Judge or an Accredited Judge is seeking exhibiting credit for preparing an education exhibit
2. General Rulesa. A minimum of 18 square feet surface area, informing viewers about goals
and objectives of National Garden Clubs, Inc., in an engaging manner, with text easily readable from a distance of 3 feet.
b. Plant material is not required, but encouraged where appropriate.c. No artificial plant material is permitted.d. Handouts are encouraged.e. NGC Education Exhibit policies are described in the Handbook for
Flower Shows, Chapter 8, pp. 85-86 and Chapter 3 p. 29-30, VIII A.B. Education Exhibits
Section A. Florida TreasuresClass 1 Nature’s Coin
Exhibit I Florida WildflowersExhibit II Organic Gardening for Environmental SustainabilityTo be displayed on a three-panel triptych, standing vertically on half an 8’
long table.
Not to be judgedEligible for an Award of Appreciation
Division III. Botanical Arts Sumptuous Surprises
A. Botanical Arts Rules1. General Rules
a. All Botanical Arts Horticulture, and Design must contain some plant material.
b. No artificial plant material is permitted in any exhibit.c. The Scale of Points for judging Botanical Arts Horticulture,
Design and Photography are listed in Chapter 14 of the Handbook for Flower Shows.
d. The General Guidelines for all Designs apply as printed in Chapter 10 of the Handbook for Flower Shows, including a card provided by the exhibitor and listing plant material used in the design.
e. The rules for Photography are printed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 10.
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Scales of PointsAll Cut or Container-Grown HorticultureCriteria
Value/PointsConformance
5Plant Identification
5Peak of Perfection
Form20
Color20
Maturity/Size20
Condition/ Blemishes15
Grooming/StagingGrooming
10Staging
5TOTAL
100Combination Plantings and GardensCriteria
Value/PointsConformance
5Plant Identification
5Labeling
5Peak of Perfection
Form10
Color10
Condition10
Show-worthy Size5
Overall Effect30
f. The NGC Exhibit Policies are printed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 7, Exhibiting in the Design Division, NGC Policies and Guidelines.
g. Advance registration with the Design Entries Chairman, Ruth Webb, [email protected] is required by January 15, 2020.
h. Plant material and non-plant material, permitted and not permitted in the Design Division, are printed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 7. (pp.80-81) No artificial plant material is permitted in any exhibit.
i. All plant material used in the design must be identified on a card, provided by the exhibitor and included with the entry tag.
j. The exhibitor is required to conform to the stated description and limitations of the design type, if named in the class.
k. Rules for Design Types are printed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 7.
l. The Scales of Points is listed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 14.
2. Awardsa. Eligible for the Botanical Arts Design Award
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Scales of PointsAll Designs
Criteria
Value/PointsConformance
To Type
7To
Schedule Requirements 7Design Principles
48Selection of
Components 8Organization of
Components 8Expression
8Distinction
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100
PhotographyCriteria
B. Botanical Arts Sections and Classes
Section A. Botanical Designs Revelry in the Garden
Class 1 Fancy Dress (4 Exhibits)
Pot-et-Fleur A design with an emphasis on a combination of two or more flowering and/or foliage plants with roots growing in soil or other medium. Fresh cut flowers must be included.Other fresh and/or dried plant material and/or components may be added for embellishment: examples include fruits, vegetables, nuts, leaves and branches.Branches with or without foliage and/or decorative wood may be used for a dominant line in keeping with class requirements. This is not a landscape or combination planting. Staged on 35 ½” high pedestals with an 18” square surface.
Class 2 Bangles & Beads (4 Exhibits)
Hanging Design A creative wreath, not to exceed 15” in any dimension, or 5 lbs. in weight, to be displayed suspended before windows. See Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 7, p.72.
Class 3 Jazz Flats (4 Exhibits)
Topiary A contrived tree form having a visible trunk/s created by the exhibitor and embellished with cut plant material. Non-plant material may also be used to embellish the topiary. Staged on pedestals 30-38” high with a 14” square surface.
Open to CGC members and FFGC Judges Council members.Eligible for the Botanical Arts Design Award
Section B. Photography Magical Mysteries
A. Photography Rules1. General Rules
a. Images are intended to stimulate gardening interest, photographic abilities and NGC goals and objectives.
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Scales of PointsAll Designs
Criteria
Value/PointsConformance
To Type
7To
Schedule Requirements 7Design Principles
48Selection of
Components 8Organization of
Components 8Expression
8Distinction
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100
PhotographyCriteria
b. All exhibits must relate to horticulture, gardening, design or other NGC goals, objectives or initiatives (landscape, civic projects, preservation, ecology, environment, etc.)
c. Image must be matted; no frames allowed. CGC will provide mats and mounting.
d. Professional printing is permitted.e. Exhibitors are encouraged to label photographed plant material, preferably
with current scientific designation on a 3”x 5” card.f. Photos may be enhanced by exhibitor with cropping, filters, adjustments,
and/or darkroom techniques. Images with extreme manipulation may be displayed in a specific class.
g. Photos must be submitted to Botanical Arts Placement Chairman, Ruth Webb for mounting by January 15, 2020.
2. Awardsa. Eligible for the Botanical Arts Photography Award
Class 1 Crown Jewel (4 Exhibits)
Flower A single vertical image of a flower, in color, 8” x 10” to be mounted near eye level by the Committee, using an 11” x 14” mat with cut-out.
Class 2 Extravagant Vista (4 Exhibits)
Landscape A single horizontal image of a landscape, in color, 8” x 10” to be mounted near eye level by the Committee, using an 11” x 14” mat with cut-out.
Class 3 Water Music (4 Exhibits)
Water A single vertical image of water, in color, 8” x 10” to be mounted near eye level by the Committee, using an 11” x 14” mat with cut-out.
Eligible for Botanical Arts Photography Award
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