October 16, 2025

River Farm, 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA

10:00 am Deadline for placement of entries
10:00 am Roll call & business meeting
11:00 am Program: “Backyard Bird Feeding”
Learn from the “Backyard Bird Feeder” how to provide an environment that will keep birds happy and safe in your own backyard!
Noon. Lunch
Lead Hostess: Abbott
Hostesses: Cimino, Condon, Hunt Judge’s Clerks: Alexander, Beggs
Set-Up/Break Down: Carlson, Coupe

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

Class 1. Callicarpa
Class 2. Ilex (verticillata or decidua)
Class 3. Malus
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 or 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 must 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. Any other worthy named specimen

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 glass containers. To be judged for cultural perfection.

DIVISION II: DESIGN

Section A. Open: “Old Masters” A European Traditional Design in the Manner of the 17th and 18th Century Dutch and Flemish

A traditional design using characteristics of Dutch and Flemish paintings. Space: 30” x 30”.

Design Tips: The design should be oval in form, with massed fruit and flowers festooning over the rim of the container. Varied accessories such as shells, birds, and nests may be used. Rich colors as in the paintings of the Old Masters are used. See Handbook for Flower Shows, page 69.

Section B. NJSAJ: “I Got Rhythm” Multi-Rhythmic Design

A Creative Design with emphasis on two or more rhythms in the design with one rhythm dominating. Space: 30” x 30”.

Design Tips: Lines create two or more separate and distinct rhythms, each creating a different pattern and movement from the other. Lines may go in any direction, be continuous, interrupted and/or crossed. See Handbook for Flower Shows, page 75, and Designing by Types, pages 85-89.