- Established In 1925
10. Flowering, Pot 8″ and Under
11. Foliage, Pot 8″ and Under
12. Topiary or Trained Plant
13. Cacti or Succulent, Pot 4″ and Over
14. Challenge Plant – Any HVGC Challenge Plant
15. Par Class
1. Plants should be groomed and entry cards completed before taking the entry to the Passing table. The exhibitor should remain with her entry until it has been passed. The exhibit will then be staged, where it is to be judged by a committee member.
2. Plants must be well groomed and containers clean before exhibiting. A plant not suitable for judging shall be placed in an “exhibition only” class.
3. All entries, unless otherwise stated, must be grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of three (3) months.
4. Three entries of different varieties are allowed in each division of a class.
5. Anyone wishing to exhibit horticulture other than the scheduled class may do so in the Par Class.
6. All specimens in a collection must be labeled individually.
7. Container-grown plants, grown primarily for foliage, shall be classified even when in bloom.
8. Double potting is permitted. Top dressing should cover the rim of the inner pot so that the entry appears to be in a single pot.
1. Challenge Plant will be distributed in October 2022.
2. Pot-et-fleur is a design consisting of a combination of 2 or more rooted plants growing in soil or other medium and fresh-cut flowers and/or foliage in a container supplied by the exhibitor. No ownership requirement, but a key card or labeled photograph is required.
3. There will be no GCA judges for this horticulture show. For fun, both classes will be judged on their merits by those attending the meeting.
1. An exhibitor may enter no more than two classes and only one entry in a class.
2. If a photograph has won a blue ribbon in a GCA photography show, it may not be entered again. Previously entered photographs, which did not place first, may be entered again if the image is altered and newly printed.
3. Identification of plant material is encouraged but not required.
4. Photograph size can be a maximum perimeter of 60″, flush mounted on white foam core with no over-matting. Glass and framing are not permitted.
5. A title or brief explanation may be included.
6. Each entry must be labeled on the back with the exhibitor’s name, phone number, email address, and “TOP” with an arrow. All photographs must be accompanied by a completed HVGC entry card.
Creativity – 25
Composition – 25
Technical Skill – 20
Distinction – 10
Conformance/Interpretation – 20
Total Possible: 100
A color photograph capturing any aspect of an outdoor farmers market. Plant material is not required.
A color landscape photograph that depicts any rural setting. Plant material is not required.
A close-up color photograph showcasing fruit, vegetable, or herbs. Plant material is necessary and identified.
A black-and-white photograph featuring a farmer’s, gardener’s, or chef’s tool(s). Plant material is not required.
Please sign up for entry on or before September 13, 2022, at the HVGC meeting or contact Laura Philip. The scale of points is available in the GCA Flower Show and Judging Guide.
To be staged on a table that is 30” high, it should not exceed 30” in width or depth.
To be staged on a table that is 30” high, it should not exceed 30” in width or depth.
Dining for one featuring a floral design. To be staged on a tray table supplied by the committee in September (top measures 19” x 14.5”). May include an intent (limited to 25 words) on what you are watching or doing while dining.
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 following 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, and natural bird nests are 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, using cut fruit and vegetables is discouraged and should be undertaken only with proper treatment to prevent spoilage.
8. Although permitted, treating fresh plant material should be done with the utmost discretion.
9. An exhibitor may make only one entry per class.
10. The Elements and Principles of Design are the criteria for judging.
To submit photos from your phone, please email the design photos and entry card to Rae Bettinger and Laura Philip. Remember to include the show date, event, your name, and personal entry number in the subject line. (Example: Nov2020_HVGCFD_LPhilip1)
Kindly choose the actual size or the largest resolution possible. From your computer, email the photos in JPEG format, and name each file as the example above.
Please sign up for entry on or before March 1, 2023, at the HVGC meeting in February or contact Laura Philip. The scale of points is available in the GCA Flower Show and Judging Guide.
A design featuring roses. To be staged on a table that is 30” high, it should not exceed 30” in width or depth. Eligible for the Gilbert Sewell Award.
A design featuring or inspired by a foraged material. To be staged on a table that is 30” high, it should not exceed 30” in width or depth.
To be staged on a black 10“ cube in front of a black tri-fold (box and tri-fold will be supplied by the committee). The design should not exceed 8“ in any direction.
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