Crowley Garden Club Diggers and Weeders Garden Club of Lake Charles

Iowa Garden Club Lake Charles Garden Club

and Sulphur Garden Club

Present

A Small-Standard NGC Flower

Show

‘The Roaring 20’s!’

March 27-28, 2020 Burton Coliseum Judging on 9 AM – 5 PM 7001 Gulf Hwy. March 26, 2020 Public Admission $3 Lake Charles, LA

Members of NGC, Deep South GC, District VII of LGCF, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Committee Chairmen .................................................................. 3

General Rules .............................................................................. 4

Awards .................................................................................... 5 - 6

Division I – Horticulture

Rules for Exhibitor ................................................................. 7

Scale of Points .................................................................... 7

Schedule ....................................................................... 8 - 13

Division II – Design

Rules for Exhibitor ............................................................... 14

Scale of Points .................................................................... 14

Schedule ................................................................................. 15

Division III – Special Exhibits

Rules for Exhibitor .............................................................. 16

Scale of Points .................................................................... 16

Schedule ............................................................................ 16

Exhibit Area .................................................................................... 17

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COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

Area codes are 337

General Chairman Pam Langley 842-2995

Co-Chairman Thelma Fontenot 564-0541

Awards Carolyn Miller 515-7155

Clerks Kathy Tell, Chair 249-1898

Edith Keys 540-2004

Annette Hoenes 281-650-8142

Designs

Advance Entries Barbara Watkins 304-7052

Consultant Georgie Petitjean 783-4545

Entries & Classification Sharon Nabours 302-3488

Educational Exhibits Pam Langley 842-2995

Horticulture

Classification & Consultants Linda Finley 477-5406 Margo Racca 582-7339

Entries Thelma Fontenot 564-0541 Placement Kathy Tell 249-1898

Carolyn Miller 515-7155

Judges Chairman Margo Racca 582-7339

Judges Luncheon Lake Charles Garden Club

Frances Jeffords 274-9061

Sulphur Garden Club

Edith Keys 540-2004

Publicity Linda Finley 477-5406

Schedule Pam Langley 842-2995

Staging Master Gardeners/ Janet Piraro 540-6417

Take Down Thelma Fontenot 564-0541

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GENERAL RULES 1. Read the schedule carefully. Observe all rules in this schedule. 2. Entries in all classes are open to all NGC Federated Garden Club members. 3. Emphasis is placed on FRESH plant material. No artificial plant materials may be used in

exhibits.

4. No plant considered a rare plant species by the state of Louisiana may be exhibited in the show. Refer to: http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/wildlife/species-parish-list?tid=231&type_1=fact_sheet_plant

5. National Garden Clubs Accredited Judges will judge the Flower Show. Student Judges may also judge on a panel with two Accredited Judges.

6. All judging will be based on the NGC Standard System of Awarding (HB p 5):

Only one 1st place blue ribbon (must score 90 or above) per class or sub-class; Only one 2nd place red ribbon (must score 85 or above) per class or sub-class Only one 3rd place yellow ribbon (must score 80 or above) per class or sub-class One or more white Honorable Mention ribbons scoring 75 or above.

7. All exhibits must be approved by the Classification Committee who checks for conformity to the schedule. The Committee reserves the right to mark an exhibit as ‘EXHIBITION ONLY’ if it does not meet the requirements.

8. Exhibitors must use care not to damage any of the Coliseum's possessions by water, etc. Coliseum possessions may be moved or adjusted with permission from a staff member. The clubs of Southwest Louisiana will do everything possible to protect personal property, but neither the Garden Clubs nor Calcasieu Extension Agriculture Center can be held responsible for accidental injury or breakage.

9. ALL MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLOWER SHOW, HELP SET UP ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20th AT 2 PM, AND DISMANTLE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 23th AT 5 PM.

10. Entries will be received in the exhibit area on Thursday, March 21, 2019 beginning at 8 a.m. and must be received no later than 12 noon.

11. Exhibitors must leave the area at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday so that the placement committee can check for errors and prepare for the judges. Judging will begin after the Judge's luncheon.

12. Only Judges, General Chairman, Co-Chairman, Clerks and Classification Chairmen are allowed in exhibit area during judging.

13. The decision of the judges is final. Any awards listed in the schedule may be withheld if not merited.

14. Two Garden Clubs shall host the Judges Luncheon. Rotation for the meal and decorations will be in alphabetical order by sponsoring club's name, excluding Crowley Garden Club.

15. Any entries remaining after 5 PM, on Saturday, will be discarded. Ribbons and awards should also be picked up at this time.

Note HB p and HB pp refers to Handbook for Flower Shows Page Number/s (Revised 2017) Changes published in the National Gardener and online apply.

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AWARDS HB pp 39-48

NGC Standard System of Awarding will be used for all competitive judging. Only one first, second, and third ribbon per class or sub-class will be awarded, if merited.

First Place blue ribbon must score 90 or more Second Place red ribbon must score 85 or more Third Place yellow ribbon must score 80 or more Honorable Mention white ribbons must score 75 or more

Judges are encouraged to leave comments on all design entry cards.

TOP EXHIBITORS AWARDS OFFERED

Horticulture Division

Given by Judges

HORTICULTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR TOP EXHIBITOR AWARDS All plant material must be fresh and grown by exhibitor the required length of time. Exhibit must be correctly named according to its binomial name (Genus and species). (HB p 40).

Award of Horticultural Excellence Division Award ( HB p 40) R osette of green, orange, and blue ribbons. Only one may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in the entire Horticulture Division. (Only 1 awarded)

Arboreal Award Section Award (HB pp 40-41) Rosette of green ribbons. For cut or container-grown trees and/or shrubs. Cut portions of vines are not eligible. Cut specimens may not compete in the same section as container grown specimens. Cut specimens must be no longer than 30” in length, include an apical tip, central leader and several nodes. (up to 2 awarded) Award of Merit Section Award ( HB p 41) Rosette of orange ribbons. For all cut non-woody specimens including vines. (up to 6 awarded) Growers Choice Award Section Award (HB p 41) Rosette of dark green ribbons. For all container grown plants (single, multiple, self-multiple and combination plantings). (up to 2 awarded)

Design Division Given by Judges

DESIGN DIVISION TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD REQUIREMENTS Minimum of four exhibits per class. The exhibit must be the work of one individual. (HB P 42)

Designer’s Choice Award Section Award (HB p 42) Rosette of purple ribbons. Plant material used in exhibit may be fresh, dried, and/or treated dried. Exhibitor has freedom to choose other components within NGC policies. (Only 1 awarded)

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Recognition Awards Given by Show Committee

Sweepstakes Award (HB p 46) Rosette of green and white ribbons. A single award offered to exhibitor with the most blue ribbons in the entire flower show. If a tie occurs, points will determine winner. Tabulations compiled by show committee. (Only 1 awarded)

The Award of Appreciation (HB pp 45) Rosette of orchid ribbons. May be given by the show committee to one or more educational exhibits. (up to 2 awarded)

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DIVISION I – HORTICULTURE – “Music in the 1920’s” Music in the 1920's was dominated by jazz, blues and the traveling dance bands that played what was popular at the time. Following the devastation of the first World War, Twenties music was quite upbeat and optimistic as the economy boomed and parties roared despite prohibition in the US. Each horticulture section is titled with an influential musician or band from the era.

Rules for Exhibitor HB pp 55-57

1. All plant material must be fresh and grown by the exhibitor. 2. Exhibits must have been in the possession of the exhibitor at least 90 days or grown to maturity by

the exhibitor from seed or bulb, tuber, corm or rhizome. Combination plantings must have been growing together for at least six weeks. Arboreals and troughs must have been grown by exhibitor at least 6 months.

3. Exhibits must be correctly named with botanical name; common name may also be given. 4. Exhibitor may make more than one entry per class if each entry is a different species, variety,

cultivar or color. 5. Plant materials must be in natural state and may not be altered by ‘shine’ products, etc. 6. Exhibitor is responsible for providing his/her own clear, plain, transparent, clean bottle for exhibiting

specimens. Bottle should be appropriate size for specimen. 7. No foliage below the water line. (Except Gladiolus) 8. Wedging is permitted using plastic wrap or stem if inconspicuous. 9. Double potting is permitted for container grown plants if the inner pot is not visible. 10. Classification Chair or General Chair may sub divide classes if he/she deems necessary. 11. Exhibitor must furnish entry cards and must be filled out in advance and written in pencil.

Address labels may be used. 12. All entries are to be checked by the Classification Committee. When specimen is

identified/verified/initialed, it is then entered with Horticulture Entries, recorded and placed on a receiving table for Placement to place specimen in the show. Exhibitor leaves.

13. Judging of horticultural specimens shall be according to the National Garden Clubs Horticulture Scales of Points listed in The Handbook for Flower Shows page 129.

SCALE OF POINTS

for all cut or container-grown Horticulture Specimens and Collections

Arboreal, Flowering, Foliage, Fruit/Vegetable/Nuts

HB pp 129

Criteria Value

Conformance 5

Plant Identification 5 Peak of Perfection

Form 20

Color 20

Maturity / Size 20

Condition / Blemishes 15

Grooming / Staging

Grooming 10

Staging 5

Total Score 100

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DIVISION I – HORTICULTURE – “Music in the 1920’s” Eligible for AWARD OF HORTICULTURAL EXCELLENCE

SECTION A – Cut Flowers of Annuals “Louis Armstrong” (Eligible for AWARD OF MERIT)

No foliage allowed, except that attached to the stem. One stem for flowers bigger than 1” in diameter; three (3) stems for flowers 1 inch or less; unless otherwise specified.

Class 1. Antirrhinum (snapdragons) Class 2. Consolida ajacis (larkspur) Class 3. Cosmos Class 4. Gaillardia spp. (blanket flower) Class 5. Gomphrena globose (globe amaranth) Class 6. Impatiens – 1 spray Class 7. Lathryrys (sweet pea) – 3 stems Class 8. Lupinus texensis (Texas Bluebonnet) Class 9. Petunia Class 10. Portulaca oleracea (purslane) Class 11. Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium) Class 12. Vicia sativa (common vetch) 3 stems Class 13. Viola x hybrid (3 stems without foliage)

a. V. tricolor (Johnny-jump-ups) b. V. cornuta (viola) c. V. x wittrockiana (pansy)

Class 14. Any other worthy named specimen SECTION B – Cut flowers of Perennials "Jelly Roll Martin” (Eligible for AWARD OF MERIT)

One stem for flowers bigger than 1”; three stems for flowers <= 1”; unless otherwise specified. Class 15. Achillea millefolium (yarrow) Class 16. Aechmea spp. (bromeliad) Class 17. Asclepias spp. (milkweed) Class 18. Begonia spp. (3 stems if flower is <= 1”; otherwise 1 stem) Class 19. Chrysanthemum spp. Class 20. Coreopsis spp. (tickseed) Class 21. Crossandra spp. Class 22. Cuphea spp. Class 23. Dianthus barbatus (sweet William; 3 stems if flower is <= 1”; otherwise 1 stem) Class 24. Gebera spp. (gerbera daisy) Class 25. Glandularia puchella (moss leaf verbena) Class 26. Hemerocallis spp. (daylilies) Class 27. Justicia spp.

a. J. betonica (white shrimp plant) b. J. brandegeana (shrimp plant) c. J. carnea (jacobinia or flamingo plant) d. J. spicigera (Mexican honeysuckle) e. Any other Justicia

Class 28. Kalanchloe blossfeldiana (kalanchoe) Class 29. Lantana (ham and eggs) Class 30. Leucanthemum superbum (Shasta daisy)

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Class 31. Orchidaceae (Orchids) a. Bletilla striata (Chinese ground orchid) b. Cattleya spp. (corsage orchid) c. Cymbidium spp. (boat orchid) d. Dendrobium spp. e. Phaius spp. (nun’s orchid) f. Phalaenopsis spp. (moth orchid) g. Spathoglottis spp. (Philippine ground orchid) h. Any other Orchid

Class 32. Pelargonium spp. (Geranium) Class 33. Penstemon spp. (beardtongue) Class 34. Phlox

a. P. divaricate (woodland phlox) b. P. pilosa (fragrant phlox) c. Any other Phlox

Class 35. Ranunculus repens (creeping buttercup) Class 36. Salvia

a. S. ‘Amistad’ (friendship sage) b. S. coccinea (scarlet sage) c. S. farinacea (Mealy blue sage) d. S. gauranitica (black & blue sage) e. S. ‘Indigo Spires’ f. S. leucantha (Mexican bush sage) g. S. lyrate (Lyre leaf sage) h. Any other Salvia

Class 37. Scagiosa spp. (pincushion flower) Class 38. Tradescantia virginiana (spiderwort) Class 39. Trifolium repens (white clover) Class 40. Verbena spp.

a. V. bonariensis (purpletop) b. V. hybrida (garden verbena) c. Any other Verbena

Class 41. Any other worthy named specimen SECTION C - Cut Flowers from Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes, & Tubers “Benny Goodman” (Eligible for AWARD OF MERIT)

One stem for flowers bigger than 1”; three stems for flowers <= 1”; unless otherwise specified. Class 42. Alstoemeria spp. (peruvian lily) Class 43. Amaryllis spp. Class 44. Anomathica laxa (false freesia) Class 45. Canna spp. Class 46. Dietes spp.

a. D. bicolor (fortnight lily) b. D. iridioides (African iris) c. Any other Dietes

Class 47. Drimiopsis maculate (little white soldiers) Class 48. Galanthus nivalis (snowdrop) Class 49. Gladiolus spp. Class 50. Hippeastrum spp. (St. Joseph’s lily) Class 51. Ipheion uniflorum (spring star flower-three stems required)

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Class 52. Iris a. Bearded b. Louisiana c. Any other Iris

Class 53. Ledebouria socialis (silver squill) Class 54. Leucojum aestivum (summer snowflake or loddon lily) Class 55. Lillium spp. Class 56. Narcissus spp.

a. N. jonquilla (jonquils) b. N. papyraceous (paperwhites) c. N. pseudonarcissus (daffodil) d. Any other Narcissus

Class 57. Tricyrtis hirta (toad lily) Class 58. Tulbaghia violacea (society garlic) Class 59. Zantedeschia spp. (calla lily) Class 60. Any other worthy named specimen

SECTION D – Rosa (Roses) "Dixieland Jazz Band” (Eligible for AWARD OF MERIT)

One stem of a single flower or spray with attached foliage according to variety. Spray should have at

least 2 open blooms and several buds in various stages of development. Leaves should be five -

leaflet and blemish-free. Label as to type and cultivar.

Class 61. Climbing Class 62. Floribunda Class 63. Grandiflora Class 64. Hybrid Tea Class 65. KnockOut Class 66. Miniature Class 67. Old Garden Class 68. Polyantha Class 69. Any other worthy named specimen

SECTION E - Cut Flowering or Fruiting Branches of Trees and Shrubs “New Orleans Rhythm Kings” (Eligible for ARBOREAL AWARD)

Fresh cut branches from evergreen or deciduous shrubs and trees grown for the beauty of flowers or fruit. Specimens must be between 12” and 30” in length. One stem unless otherwise noted.

Class 70. Abuliton sp. (flowering maple) Class 71. Aesculus pavia (red buckeye) Class 72. Ardisia crenata (coral berry) Class 73. Brunfelsia paucifloria (yesterday, today and tomorrow) Class 74. Buddleia (butterfly bush) Class 75. Callistemon (bottlebrush) Class 76. Camelia japonica (1 – 2” stem with at least 1 leaf in flat container) Class 77. Clerodendrum Class 78. Duranta erecta (golden dewdrop) Class 79. Hibiscus Class 80. Ilex (hollies) Class 81. Itea virginca (sweetspire) Class 82. Lorapetalum chinense (Chinese fringe flower) Class 83. Magnolia fuscata (Banana shrub)

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Class 84. Magnolia liliiflora (purple magnolia) Class 85. Philadelphus coronarius (mock orange) Class 86. Pittosporum tobira (pittosporum) Class 87. Rhaphiolepsis indica (Indian hawthorn) Class 88. Rhododendron indica (azalea)

a. Any other rhododendron Class 89. Spirarea sp. (bridal wreath) Class 90. Viburnum spp Class 91. Weigela spp Class 92. Any other worthy named specimen

SECTION F – Cut Flowering or Fruiting Stem from Vines "Josephine Baker” (Eligible for AWARD OF MERIT)

Not to exceed 24” in length. Class 93. Bignonia capreolata (cross vine) Class 94. Clematis spp Class 95. Gelsemium sempervirens (yellow jasmine) Class 96. Lonicera sempervirens (coral honeysuckle) Class 97. Vitis spp (grape vine) Class 98. Wisteria spp

a. Purple flowered b. White flowered c. Any other Wisteria

Class 99. Any other worthy named specimen

SECTION G – Cut Decorative Foliage "The Mills Brothers” (Eligible for AWARD OF MERIT)

Foliage generally, but not limited to, leaves or branchlets of tropical or exotics. Those pieces of horticulture which are not trees or shrubs and which might be useful in design or are grown for their own beauty or distinction. One stem unless otherwise noted.

Class 100. Aglaonema modestum (Chinese evergreen) Class 101. Asparagus

a. A. densifloris ‘Myersii’ (foxtail fern) b. A. densiflorus ‘Myriocladus’ (asparagus fern) c. A. retrofractus (ming fern) d. A. setaceus (plumosa fern) e. Any other Asparagus

Class 102. Aspidistra elatior (cast iron plant) a. Green b. ‘Variegata’ (striped) c. ‘Milky Way’ (spotted)

Class 103. Begonia sp. Class 104. Cycas revolute (sago palm) Class 105. Cyperus alternifulius (umbrella plant) Class 106. Equisetum hyemale (horsetail) Class 107. Fatsia japonica (Japanese aralia)

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Class 108. Filices (Ferns) a. Adiantum sp. (maidenhair) b. Asplenium sp. (bird’s nest) c. Cyrtomium falcatum (Japanese holly fern) d. Davallia fejeensis (rabbit’s foot fern) e. Nephrolepis exaltata (sword fern / Boston) f. Platycerium sp. (staghorn fern) g. Rumohra adiantiformis (leatherleaf) h. Any other worthy named ferns

Class 109. Hedera sp. (Ivy) Class 110. Hosta sp. (plantain lily) Class 111. Farfugium sp. aka Ligularia sp. (leopard plant) Class 112. Monstera deliciosa (split leaf philodendron) Class 113. Palms

a. Livistonis chinensis (Chinese fan palm) b. Phoenix canariensis (date palm) c. Sabal minor (palmetto) d. Any other worthy named palm

Class 114. Philodendron sp. Class 115. Plectranthus scutellarioides (coleus) Class 116. Sanserviera sp. (mother-in-law tongue) Class 117. Senecio cineraria (dusty miller) Class 118. Tradescantia

a. T. pallida (purple heart) b. T. zebrina (wondering jew) c. Any other Tradescantia

Class 119. Any other worthy named specimen

SECTION H – Cut Foliage Branches of Shrubs and Trees “Buddy Rich” (Eligible for ABOREAL AWARD)

Fresh cut branches from shrubs and trees grown for the beauty of foliage. Specimens not to exceed 30”

in length, nor be shorter than 12”.

Class 120. Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) Class 121. Cedrus sp. (cedar) Class 122. Juniperus sp. (juniper) Class 123. Laurus noblis (bay laurel) Class 124. Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa' (corkscrew willow) Class 125. Sassafras albidum (sassafras) Class 126. Any other worthy named specimen

SECTION I - Container Grown Flowering Plants “The Dorsey Brothers” (Eligible for GROWERS CHOICE AWARD)

Plants must be in bloom. Maximum container size is 12” diameter inside rim. Double-potting of

container-grown plants is allowed as long as the inner pot is NOT visible. Top dressing of container-

grown plants with new soil or other organic material to freshen the look of the soil is recommended.

Class 127. Begonia sp. Class 128. Euphorbia milii (crown of thorns) Class 129. Orchids Class 130. Oxalis triangularis (shamrock) Class 131. Any other worthy named specimen

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SECTION J – Container Grown Foliage Plant “Duke Ellington” (Eligible for GROWERS CHOICE AWARD)

Maximum container size is 12” diameter inside rim. Double-potting of container-grown plants is allowed

as long as the inner pot is NOT visible. Top dressing of container-grown plants with new soil or other

organic material to freshen the look of the soil is recommended.

Class 132. Asparagus

a. A. densifloris ‘Myersii’ (foxtail fern) b. A. densiflorus ‘Myriocladus’ (asparagus fern) c. A. retrofractus (ming fern) d. A. setaceus (plumosa fern) e. Any other worthy named Asparagus

Class 133. Begonia sp. Class 134. Bromeliads Class 135. Filices (Ferns)

a. Adiantum sp. (maidenhair) b. Asplenium sp. (bird’s nest) c. Cyrtomium falcatum (Japanese holly fern) d. Davallia fejeensis (rabbit’s foot fern) e. Nephrolepis exaltata (sword fern / Boston) f. Platycerium sp. (staghorn fern) g. Rumohra adiantiformis (leatherleaf) h. Any other worthy named ferns

Class 136. Hedera sp. (Ivy) Class 137. Herbs Class 138. Sansiveria sp. (Mother-in-law tongue) Class 139. Succulents Class 140. Any other worthy named species

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DIVISION II – DESIGN – “Flapper Dances” Flappers of the 1920s were young women known for their energetic freedom. They embraced a lifestyle viewed by many at the time as outrageous, immoral or downright dangerous. Now considered the first generation of independent American women, flappers pushed barriers in economic, political and sexual freedom for women. Dancing was a favorite pastime of flappers. Each Class is entitled with a popular dance of the 1920’s. Rules for Exhibitor HB pp 79-81

1. The NGC Exhibit Policies are printed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 7, “Exhibiting

in the Design Division, NGC Policies and Guidelines.”, page 79. 2. Advance registration with the Design Entries Chairman is by March 1, 2019.

3. Plant material and non-plant material permitted and not permitted in the Design Division are printed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 7, pages 80-81.

4. All plant material used in the design must be identified by correct botanical name on a 3”X5” index card, provided by the exhibitor. The index card should also contain the Section and Class identification. Cards should be displayed on table next to design.

5. The exhibitor is required to conform to the stated description and limitations of the Design Type, if named, in the class.

6. Rules for Design types, Advanced Design Types, Table Designs and Table Appointments are printed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 7, pages 69-84

7. Design entry cards will be placed at assigned location by Design Entries Chairman, who will show exhibitor where to place his/her design.

8. The Scale of Points for Design is listed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 14, pg 130.

SCALE OF POINTS

HB p 130

All Designs

Criteria Value (Points)

Conformance

To Type 7 To Other Schedule Requirements 7

Design Principles 48

Selection of Components 8

Organization of Components 8

Expression 8

Distinction 14

Total Score 100

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DIVISION II – DESIGN – “Flapper Dances” SECTION A (Eligible for DESIGNERS CHOICE AWARD)

Class 1: “The Lindy Hop” 4 Entries Parallel Design HB p 75

Staged on a table using a niche or back panel and underlay provided by designer. Allotted space 31” at its widest point x 24” deep by 36” high. A design consisting of three (3) or more groupings of plant material and optional components with a strong parallel placement in a single container and/or base. •Multiple containers/bases may be used if combined to appear as one unit •Parallel direction may be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal within the allotted space •The overall effect must appear parallel. Groupings need not be equidistant from each other •A connective/s may be used at the base of the design

Class 2: “The Fox Trot” 4 Entries

Grouped Mass Design HB pp 78

Staged on a table using a niche or back panel and underlay provided by designer. Allotted space 31” at its widest point x 24” deep by 36” high.

A mass design of only plant material with radial placement •Like material is grouped and placed next to other different grouped like material •Additional plant material may be included, but the proportion of groupings dominate the design •Plant material emanates from one(1) point of emergence Class 3: “The Charleston” 4 Entries

Construction Design HB PG 74

Staged on a table using a niche or back panel and underlay provided by designer. Allotted space 31” at its widest point x 24” deep by 36” high. A creative Design with strong architectural characteristics using geometric form or forms combine into a single three-dimensional unit •Construction is limited to one (1) or two (2) types of materials, which may be fresh or dried plant material and/or man-made material. •If construction is composed of man-made form/s, plant material must be used to complete the design

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DIVISION III – EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS – “Prohibition” The temperance movement led to the passing of the 18th amendment which prohibited the sale of alcohol. Prohibition went into effect January 1920. Supporters of prohibition thought it would reduce criminal activity, when, in fact, it led to many illegal activities and the rise of organized crime. Each exhibit in this division is titled with a direct consequence of prohibition.

Rules for Exhibitor HB pp 86

1. Award of Appreciation may be placed by the show committee if merited. 2. Artificial plant material may not be included in exhibits. 3. Exhibits must be placed on the morning of Thursday, March 21, starting at 8:30 a.m. and MUST

be completed by 12:10 p.m. that same day. The exhibit should be removed by 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

SCALE OF POINTS

Special Exhibits Scale of Points HB p 130

Educational Exhibits

Educational Value

Interest to Viewer 25 Clear concise presentation 15 Adequate signage 10 Conforms to NGC Objectives 10 Staging Craftsmanship/Technique 10

Distinction 10 Creativity and Expression 20 Total Score 100

DIVISION III- EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS – “Prohibition”

Eligible for Award of Appreciation

EXHIBIT 1: “Speakeasies” Lake Charles Junior Team Green Staged on a table 6 ft long by 30” deep. Members of the Junior Team Green will display fun facts about their organization and their long-term goals. The display is aimed to help promote knowledge of Junior

Team Green’s mission to help keep our environment clean and healthy.

EXHIBIT 2: “Moonshine” Calcasieu Orchid Society Staged on a table 6 ft long by 30” deep. Members of the Calcasieu Orchid Society will display their talents in growing orchids. Different types of orchids will be on display.

EXHIBIT AREA

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Table layout for flower show Dotted boxes indicate tables for Horticulture exhibits. Striped boxes indicate tables for Design exhibits. Diagonal Striped boxes indicate tables for Educational exhibits. Checkered boxes indicate tables that will be used for horticulture check-in on Thursday morning and for club raffles during show.

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