Huntingdon Valley Garden Club

Founded 1925



Design Shows
 
Floral Design Rules
revised 7/16
1. All arrangements must include fresh and/or dried plant material.
Artificial plant material is not allowed.
2. The categories for arrangers are “N” for novice and “E” for
experienced. Once a “novice” has been awarded a blue ribbon for
an individual floral design entry, her category would change to
“experienced” in the printing of the next year's membership listing.
3. Fresh plant material must be in water or be conditioned in such
a way as to remain in pristine form while on exhibit.
4. Live animals (including fish), taxidermy, natural bird's nests
not permitted.
5. Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral
part of the design.
6. An entry must be arranged by the exhibitor(s) under whose
name(s) it has been entered. All participants must be listed.
7. Although permitted, the use of cut fruit and cut vegetables is
discouraged and should be undertaken only with proper
treatment to prevent spoilage.
8. Although permitted, the treating of fresh plant material should
be done with utmost discretion.
9. An exhibitor may make only one entry per class.
10. The Elements and Principles of Design are the criteria for
judging.
Floral Design Rules
revised 7/16
1. All arrangements must include fresh and/or dried plant material.
Artificial plant material is not allowed.
2. The categories for arrangers are “N” for novice and “E” for
experienced. Once a “novice” has been awarded a blue ribbon for
an individual floral design entry, her category would change to
“experienced” in the printing of the next year's membership listing.
3. Fresh plant material must be in water or be conditioned in such
a way as to remain in pristine form while on exhibit.
4. Live animals (including fish), taxidermy, natural bird's nests
not permitted.
5. Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral
part of the design.
6. An entry must be arranged by the exhibitor(s) under whose
name(s) it has been entered. All participants must be listed.
7. Although permitted, the use of cut fruit and cut vegetables is
discouraged and should be undertaken only with proper
treatment to prevent spoilage.
8. Although permitted, the treating of fresh plant material should
be done with utmost discretion.
9. An exhibitor may make only one entry per class.
10. The Elements and Principles of Design are the criteria for
judging.
Floral Design Rules
revised 7/16
1. All arrangements must include fresh and/or dried plant material.
Artificial plant material is not allowed.
2. The categories for arrangers are “N” for novice and “E” for
experienced. Once a “novice” has been awarded a blue ribbon for
an individual floral design entry, her category would change to
“experienced” in the printing of the next year's membership listing.
3. Fresh plant material must be in water or be conditioned in such
a way as to remain in pristine form while on exhibit.
4. Live animals (including fish), taxidermy, natural bird's nests
not permitted.
5. Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral
part of the design.
6. An entry must be arranged by the exhibitor(s) under whose
name(s) it has been entered. All participants must be listed.
7. Although permitted, the use of cut fruit and cut vegetables is
discouraged and should be undertaken only with proper
treatment to prevent spoilage.
8. Although permitted, the treating of fresh plant material should
be done with utmost discretion.
9. An exhibitor may make only one entry per class.
10. The Elements and Principles of Design are the criteria for
judging.
Floral Design Rules (revised 7/16)

1. All arrangements must include fresh and/or dried plant material. Artificial plant material is not allowed.

2. The categories for arrangers are “N” for novice and “E” for experienced. Once a “novice” has been awarded a blue ribbon for an individual floral design entry, her category 

would change to “experienced” in the printing of the next year's membership listing.

3. Fresh plant material must be in water or be conditioned in such a way as to remain in pristine 

form while on exhibit.
4. Live animals (including fish), taxidermy, natural bird's nests not permitted.
5. Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral part of the design.
6. An entry must be arranged by the exhibitor(s) under whose name(s) it has been entered. All participants must be listed.

7. Although permitted, the use of cut fruit and cut vegetables is discouraged and should be undertaken only with proper treatment to prevent spoilage.

8. Although permitted, the treating of fresh plant material should be done with utmost discretion.
9. An exhibitor may make only one entry per class.
10. The Elements and Principles of Design are the criteria for judging.
 FLORAL DESIGN SHOW ENTRY CARDS

HVGC 2019-2020 Design Shows

  All Flower Show entries in place and passed by 10:00 AM


November 5, 2019 - Huntingdon Valley C.C.

"Elements", Jane K. Morgan Creativity Day


Class 1 “From the Earth”

A collage:  A composition in low relief using fresh and/or dried plant material(s) and other objects, on a
12x16" stretched canvas supplied by the committee.  Plant material should dominate.  Collage to be
displayed upright on a 30" high table and labeled with a creative hashtag.  Exhibitor to supply
mechanics to display in an upright position.  Limited to 4 Experienced entries and 4 Novice entries.
Sign-up required.

Class 2 “Under the Sea”

A contemporary design to be displayed on a 30" high table covered with an ivory cloth.

Design not to exceed 30" in depth or width and will be viewed from three sides.


Class 3 “Forged in Fire"

                        A creative design.  Design to be viewed from three sides and displayed on a 40" high   black pedestal with a 15" square top.  Design cannot exceed 18" from the center of the pedestal on any side.  Height is restricted to 96" from the floor.  Limited to 4 entries.
Pedestals available for pick up before the show.
                    ALL DESIGNS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE JANE K. MORGAN CREATIVITY AWARD
                    Award criteria and scale of points are listed in the Awards section of the club yearbook.


June 2, 2020 - Huntingdon Valley C.C.

FLORAL DESIGN SHOW: "DAWN TO DUSK"


Class 1: "Good Morning"

A breakfast tray featuring plant material and accessories of your choice.

Design to be placed in a space 30" in width and depth on a 30" high table covered with

an ivory cloth.  All components to be placed on the tray.  Entries limited to 4 Experienced

exhibitors and 4 Novice exhibitors.  Sign-up required.

Class 2: "Windfall"

A Cascade/Waterfall Design: A design constructed of layered loosely trailing plant material

which appears to flow out of the container.  Design to be viewed from three sides and displayed

on a 40" high black pedestal with a 14.5" round top.  The design cannot exceed 18" from the

center of the pedestal on any side.  Height restricted to 96" from the floor.

Limited to 4 entries, sign-up required.  Pedestals available for pick up before the show.

Class 3:  "Moonlight and Roses"

A design featuring roses staged on a 30" high table covered with an ivory cloth. Design not to

exceed 30" in width or depth.  To be viewed from three sides.  Eligible for the Gilbert Sewell Trophy.