October 17, 2024

10:00 am Deadline for placement of entries

10:00 am Roll call & business meeting

11:00 am Program: Mary Beth Buchholz “Seasonal Arrangements”
Mary Beth, owner of Free Spirit Floral, will demonstrate techniques she uses when making fall and holiday arrangements.

12:00 noon Lunch (See Guidelines for Hospitality)

Lead Hostess: Benson

Hostesses: Cimino, Condon, Hoffman, Hunt, Schwidde

Judge’s Clerks: Alexander, Hurlbut (See Guidelines for Judge’s Clerk)

Set Up/Break Down: Abbott, Beggs (See Guidelines for Set Up/Break Down)

DIVISION I: HORTICULTURE (Must be in place by 10:00am)

Number of entries permitted: 6

Staged in green or clear bottles of appropriate size. Staged in green or clear bottles of appropriate size. Wedging material of with bubble wrap is allowed but should not be visible above the top of the bottle.

Section A. Deciduous Tree or Shrub Branches: Flowering or fruiting specimen (10” minimum, 30” maximum, unless dwarf variety, then 18” maximum) 

Class 1. Callicarpa

Class 2. Malus

Class 3. Cornus

Class 4. Any other worthy named specimen

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

Class 5. Camellia (Branch or may display flower on 1-2” stem preferably with two leaves in a clear cup/bowl or on a plate)

Class 6. Ilex

Class 7. Magnolia

Class 8. Osmanthus **(Fragrant olive)

**Note: Osmanthus heterophyllus (Holly Osmanthus) is on the City of Alexandria invasive plant list and should not be submitted

Class 9. Any other worthy named specimen

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

Class 10. Chamaecyparis (False cypress)

Class 11. Juniperus

Class 12. Pinus

Class 13. Any other worthy named specimen

Section D. Annuals or Tender Perennials: Cut flower specimen (one stem or spray)

Class 14. Begonia

Class 15. Pelargonium (Annual geranium)

Class 16. Petunia

Class 17. Plectranthus (Coleus)

Class 18. Tagetes (Marigold)

Class 19. Zinnia

Class 20. Any other worthy named specimen

Section E. Herbaceous Flowering Perennials: Cut flower specimen (one stem or spray)

Class 21. Anemone

Class 22. Aster

Class 23. Chrysanthemum

Class 24. Eupatorium

Class 25. Rudbeckia

Class 26. Sedum

Class 27. Solidago

Class 28. Tricyrtis (Toadlily)

Class 29. Any other worthy named specimen

Section F. Herbaceous Foliage Perennials: Cut foliage specimen (one stem, unless otherwise noted)

Class 30. Asarum

Class 31. Ferns

Class 32. Herbs (3 stems required)

Class 33. Heuchera

Class 34. Hosta

Class 35. Ornamental grasses 

Class 36. Other

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

Class 37. Caladium

Class 38. Canna

Class 39. Dahlia

Class 40. Any other worthy named specimen

Section H. Container grown Succulents and Cacti (container not to exceed 12” in diameter)

Class 41. Aloe

Class 42. Crassula (Jade Plant)

Class 43. Haworthia

Class 44. Any other worthy named specimen

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 (Must be in place by 10:00 am)

SECTION A. Open: “Bright Ideas” Illuminary Design

A creative design incorporating light/lighting for special effect. Space: 30 x 30

Design Tips:
The light must be an integral component of the design, adding balance or color and enhancing the illusion of greater depth within the design. See Handbook for Flower Shows, page 74, and Designing by Types pages 74/78.

Section B. NJSA: “Floral Abundance” American Traditional Mass

A style popular in the mid-20th century, prior to the introduction of creative designs. Space: 30 x 30

Design Tips:
Designs should be based on a single geometric form (sphere, cylinder or pyramid). The plant material should radiate from one point, with little or no abstraction. Plant material, forms, and colors are integrated, rather than grouped. See Handbook for Flower Shows, page 70, and Designing by Types, pages 163 and 166.