March 19, 2026

10:00 am Deadline for placement of entries
10:00 am Roll call & business meeting
11:00. am Program: “Spring Fling 2.0” with Laura Francis
A BHGC floral design favorite, Laura is back again with a program that promises to be fun and educational.
NOON Lunch
Lead Hostess: Wilson
Hostesses: Walker, Schwidde, Hall, Doyle
Judge’s Clerks: Beane, Carlson
Set-Up/Break Down: Alexander, Warner

HORTICULTURE & FLOWER DESIGN SCHEDULE

DIVISION I: HORTICULTURE

Entries must be staged in green bottles of appropriate size, unless otherwise stated. If needed, wedging material must be bubble wrap and must not be visible above the top of the bottle.

Section A. Broadleaf Evergreen Tree or Shrub Branches: Flowering specimen (Unless otherwise noted: 10” minimum, 30” maximum. For dwarf varieties: 4”minimum, 12” maximum)

Class 1. Camellia (A branch or may display flower on 1-2” stem, preferably with two leaves, in a clear cup or bowl or on a plate)
Class 2. Pieris
Class 3. Prunus
Class 4. Rhododendron
Class 5. Viburnum
Class 6. Any other worthy named specimen

Section B. Coniferous Tree or Shrub Branches: Foliage specimen (10” minimum, 30” maximum. For dwarf varieties: 4”minimum, 12” maximum)

Class 7. Chamaecyparis
Class 8. Cryptomeria
Class 9. Juniperus
Class 10. Picea
Class 11. Any other worthy named specimen

Section C. Deciduous Tree or Shrub Branches: Flowering specimen (10” minimum, 30” maximum. For dwarf varieties: 4”minimum, 12” maximum)

Class 12. Chaenomeles (Flowering Quince)
Class 13. Forsythia
Class 14. Jasminum
Class 15. Magnolia
Class 16. Prunus
Class 17. Rhododendron
Class 18. Any other worthy named specimen

Section D. Herbaceous Perennials: Cut flower or foliage specimen (one stem, unless otherwise noted)

Class 19. Dicentra
Class 20. Epimedium
Class 21. Ferns
Class 22. Herbs (3 stems required)
Class 23. Iberis (3 stems)
Class 24. Mertensia (Virginia bluebell)
Class 25. Viola tricolor (Pansy)
Class 26. Any other worthy named specimen

Section E. Helleborus: Cut flower specimen (may have attached leaves)

Class 27. Single
Class 28. Double
Class 29. H. foetidus

Section F. Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes, or Tubers: Cut flower specimen (full scape or stem required)

Class 30. Chionodoxa (Glory-of-the-snow)
Class 31. Crocus
Class 32. Hyacinth
Class 33. Iris
Class 34. Tulipa
Class 35. Any other worthy named specimen

Section G. Narcissus: Cut flower specimen (with spathe)

Class 36. Solitary flower, single set of petals
Class 37. Solitary flower, double or multiple sets of petals, coronas, etc.
Class 38. Multiple flowers per stem

Section H. Container grown plants (Container may not exceed 12” in diameter)

Class 39. Flowering plants
Class 40. Foliage plants
Class 41. Combination plantings

Section I. Collection: A group of five different cut and named specimens that have a common characteristic, displayed in individual green or clear glass containers. To be judged for cultural perfection.

DIVISION II: DESIGN
Section A. Open: “On Your Mark!” A Challenge Design

A design where all exhibitors use the same materials. Space: 30” x 30”.

Design Tips: The Design Committee challenges exhibitors to use the following materials only: Roses, Ferns, Carnations, and Baby’s Breath. Not all materials must be used. See Handbook for Flower Shows, page 78, and Designing by Types, pages 93-96.

Section B: NJSAJ: “Background Story” Panel Design
A Creative Design using a structural panel(s) as an integral part of the design. Space: 30” x 30”.

Design Tips: The panel(s) may be self-supporting or rely on a container or other device for support. Panels may be of any material, shape or form, solid or transparent, or any combination. See Handbook for Flower Shows, page 75 and Designing by Types, pages 92-94.