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Green Tree Garden Club
Member of The Garden Club of America
Presents
IN THE GARDEN
A Club Flower Show
June 9, 2015
The Town Club
7950 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Fox Point, WI 53217
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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The purpose of a flower show is threefold: to set standards of artistic and horticultural
excellence; to broaden knowledge of horticulture, floral design, conservation, photography
and other related areas; and to share the beauty of a show with fellow club members and with
the public.
The Garden Club of America Flower Show and Judging Guide, July 2014 Edition
The purpose of The Garden Club of America
is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening; to share
the advantage of association by means of educational meetings,
conferences, correspondence and publications; and to restore, improve and protect the
quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of
conservation and civic improvement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
TIMETABLE FOR EXHIBITORS……………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE……………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
GCA RULES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
GENERAL INFORMATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9
FLORAL DESIGN GUIDELINES……………………………………………………………………………………………………..10
FLORAL DESIGN CLASSES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
HORTICULTURE GUIDELINES………………………………………………………………………………………………….12-13
HORTICULTURE CLASSS………………………………………………………………………………………………………...14-15
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES………………………………………………………………………………………………….16-17
PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18
Floral DESIGN REGISTRATION FORM…………………………………………………………………………………………..19
HORTICULTURE REGISTRATION FORM………………………………………………………………………………………..20
PHOTOGRAPHY REGISTRATION FORM………………………………………………………………………………………..21
PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRY FORMS……………………………………………………………………………………………………22
FLOWER SHOW AWARDS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23
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TIMETABLE FOR EXHIBITORS
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Registration for all classes opens
Monday, March 16, 2015
Floral Design registration deadline
Monday, March 16, 2015
Photography registration deadline
Monday, June 1, 2015
Horticulture registration deadline
Monday, June 1, 2015
Photography must be submitted
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
7:45am-9:00am
7:45am-9:00am
Floral Design entries accepted and passed
Horticulture entries accepted and passed
8:45am
Judges’ briefing
9:00am
Judging begins
10:00am
Business Meeting
11:00am
Show open to members
12:00pm
Luncheon
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FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE
Floral Show Chairmen
Sara Murphy
414-352-3283
Cato Schley
414-352-8816
Club President
Holly Blake
414-351-3622
Awards
Name Email Telephone
Judges, Passing and Clerks
Cato Schley
414-352-8816
Hospitality
Judges Luncheon
Schedule
Floral Design
Deb Walker
414-446-5572
Rana Holbrook
Horticulture
Sarah Starrett
414-379-0185
Photography
Sarah Starrett
414-379-0185
Signage/Graphics
Name Email Telephone
Staging and Passing
Floral Design
Deanna Braeger
414-332-3228
Margot Paddock
414-212-8418
Horticulture
Valerie Brumder
414-352-4506
Photography
Sandy Dawson
262-241-5885
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GCA RULES
1.
Please carefully read and follow GCA flower show rules, general information and division guidelines. All
rules as stated in The Garden Club of America Flower Show and Judging Guide, July 2014 Edition, shall
apply.
2.
All plant material must be correctly identified with the botanical and common names, if possible.
Accepted references for nomenclature are: AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, The Plant List at
www.the plantlist.org, International Plant Names Index at www.ipni.org or
http://www.internationalplantnames.com, Plant Systematics at www.plantsystematic .org, Royal
Horticultural Society plant finder database http://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder
3.
The Garden Club of America expects all exhibitors to be aware of the need to promote conservation of
endangered and threatened plants. Plants collected in the wild and listed by the Wisconsin Natural
Heritage Program may not be exhibited in any flower show sponsored by a GCA club. Cultivated plant
material listed by Wisconsin’s Natural Heritage Program may be exhibited if accompanied by a typed
card stating that it has not been collected from the wild or that it was collected out-of-state and giving
information concerning its cultural requirements and methods of propagation. Natural Heritage Program
lists of endangered plant material will be available before and during the show from the division
chairmen and are available online at http://plants.usda.gov/ threat.html
4.
Plant material showing evidence of insects or disease must be removed immediately from the exhibition
area. This rule will be enforced at any time during the show, whenever the problem is identified.
5.
All entries in the Floral Design Division must include fresh and/or dried plant material. Fresh plant
material must be in water or conditioned in such a way as to remain in pristine form while on exhibition.
An entry not maintained in show condition may have its award removed.
6.
Locally invasive plants, diseased plant material, artificial plant material, live animals (including fish),
taxidermy, natural birds’ nests, and protected sea life, are not permitted,
http://plants.usda.gov/java/noxiousDriver
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.
Entries are open to all Green Tree Garden Club members.
2.
Registration is required for all classes. Registration forms are provided at the back of the schedule.
3.
While The Garden Club of America, Green Tree Garden Club and The Town Club will exercise due caution
in safeguarding exhibits, responsibility for damage, loss or personal injury cannot be assumed.
4.
An entry card must accompany each entry. Entry cards for Floral design and Horticulture will be
available at the show. Information required on the entry card must be completed in black waterproof
medium.
5.
The passing committee must pass each entry before an exhibitor may leave the show area. The passing
committee reserves the right to refuse any entry that does not conform to the rules of the schedule. The
exhibitor has the option of correcting the entry, if time permits. If not corrected, the entry cannot be
judged, but may remain in place, marked “For Exhibit Only” with a brief, constructively worded
statement explaining why it was not judged. The judges may not disqualify any entry passed by the
passing committee, unless evidence of insect infestation or disease is identified.
6.
Once an entry is passed, the exhibitor(s) must immediately leave the exhibition area. A passed entry
may not be touched again by the exhibitor until after judging.
7.
All exhibits must remain in place in show condition until 3:15pm.
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FLORAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
1.
Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and Timetable for Exhibitors.
2.
An exhibitor is permitted only one entry per class, but may enter more than one class. The exhibitor(s)
under whose name(s) the entry has been registered must create and complete the design. All
participants must be listed. Only listed exhibitors and show personnel may be on the show floor at the
time of entry.
3.
If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must notify the registration chairman and class consultant, and find a
substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class.
4.
Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral part of the design.
5.
Designs may be executed off-site and brought to the show completed.
6.
Anything not prohibited in the GCA Rules, Floral Design Division Guidelines, or individual class
descriptions is permitted.
7.
Although permitted, the use of cut fruits and vegetables is discouraged and should be undertaken only
with proper treatment to prevent spoilage and insect contamination.
8.
Judging will be based on the principles of design: balance, contrast, dominance, proportion, rhythm and
scale; and the elements of design: light, space, line, form, color, texture, pattern and size. Creativity is
important, as are distinction, conformance to and interpretation of the class and schedule.
9.
Accessories are permitted, unless otherwise stated in the class description.
10.
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A statement of intent is required in Floral Design classes.
The scale of points for judging are as follows:
Design
Interpretation
Creativity
Scale/Proportion
Total
30
20
25
25
100
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FLORAL DESIGN CLASSES
CLASS 1
PICNIC IN THE PARK
5 Entries
Springtime has finally arrived at Olbrich Gardens!
Find a friend or two* and prepare a functional table arranged on 36’ x 36” table which will be
draped with a black cloth. Overlay permitted. This is to be arranged as a "sit down" meal for
two persons to include linens, dishes and glassware. Flatware may be included. Plastic is
acceptable.
There is no height restriction and the design will be viewed from all four sides.
* (maximum three people total but only two allowed on the floor to arrange)
Class Consultant
CLASS 2
ASIAN SERENITY
Margot Paddock
414-212-8418
5 Entries
Create a design inspired by the Thai Golden Temple at Olbrich Gardens. Arrangements will be
viewed from three sides. Floral Designs will be displayed on a 15’ long table covered with
black cloth. Each Floral Design will be allowed a 24” space. Design may not be exceed 18” in
width or 24” in height. Overlay permitted.
Class Consultant
Deanna Braeger
414-352-3228
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In The Garden
Horticulture Guidelines
1. Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and Timetable for Exhibitors.
2. Preregistration is requested for Classes 1 and 2. The form is attached at the end of the guidelines. Please
send your form to the Horticulture Chairman, Sarah Starrett.
3. Ceramic, troughs, terra-cotta and green or terracotta-colored plastic containers are allowed. Containers
must be clean, unobtrusive and compatible with the exhibit.
4. Entries must have been owned and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of two months. Ownership
deadline is April 9th, 2015.
5. Unobtrusive stakes are permitted in container classes.
6. An exhibitor may only submit one entry per class. An entry card is required for each exhibit. An entry
card is a 4 x 6 index card that includes information about the exhibit. Bring to the show the botanical and
common name (if known), length of ownership, propagation method and details if done by the owner.
There will be club members at the show to assist with completing the entry card.
7. A key card (diagram or plant list) is required when multiple species or cultivars are exhibited in the same
container. This should be provided on a 5 x 8 unlined card and completed in waterproof black ink. If you
need help with this, bring the common names of the plants (at a minimum) to the show. We will have
cards and helpers there.
8. Top dressing is permitted but must not float when watered.
9. All cuts must be presented in green Perrier bottles provided by the committee. Wedging material for
cuts will be available at entry.
10. Classes may be subdivided and entries moved and/or reclassified at the discretion of the horticulture
committee and/or the judges.
11. No invasive plant material is permitted for entry.
12. The plants will all be staged on white table cloths supplied by the Horticulture staging committee.
13. Any questions regarding the Horticulture schedule should be referred to the class consultant.
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14. Classes will be judged based on the following scale of points:
Class 1
Condition
Degree of maturity
Presentation/grooming
Nomenclature
Total
60
20
15
5
100
Class 2
Each plant is judged individually against the perfection of standard for the specific specimen or cultivar.
Class 3
Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes, Tubers and Flowering Perennials
Form
15
Substance
15
Color
10
Size
15
Foliage and stem
25
Balance and proportion
10
Conditioning and grooming
10
Total
100
Flowering bushes or trees
Amount of flowers
Quality of flowers
Condition
Grooming
Form of branch
Distinction
Total
25
25
20
15
10
5
100
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In The Garden
Horticulture Classes
Class 1: Succulents and Cactus
A singly grown, or collection of succulents/cactus grown in a single container.
1. Plants have been owned less than 1 year.
2. Plants have been owned 1 year or more.
Class 2: Par
A single rooted specimen of exceptional horticultural merit, which does not qualify elsewhere
within the horticultural schedule.
1 Plants have been owned less than 1 year.
2. Plants have been owned 1 year or more.
Class 3: Cuts
Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes or Tubers – Single stem cut to be not less than 12” nor more than 24”
in length.
1. Tulipa (tulip)
2. Iris
3. Daffodil
4. Allium
5. Other
Flowering Perennials – Single stem cut to be not less than 12” nor more than 24“ in length.
6. Peaeonia (Peony)
7. Aquilegia (Columbine)
8. Other
Flowering Bushes – Single stem branch not to exceed 30” in length.
9. Rhododendron (azalea and rhododendron)
10. Syrigia (Lilac)
11. Magnolia
12. Other
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Flowering Trees – Branch not to exceed 30” in length.
13. Prunus (Cherry)
14. Malus (Crabapple)
15. Cercus canadensis (Redbud)
16. Other
Classes 1, 2, 3 consultant
Adrienne Widell
414-961-9361
[email protected]
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DIVISION III
Photography Guidelines
1. An exhibitor may enter one class only. Total entries for the show are limited to 18 photographs. Advance
registration is required. Registration forms will be accepted from Green Tree Garden Club members only February
10 to May 16, 2015. Exhibitors will be notified if accepted or not by email at the time of registration. Note:
Photography has a registration form AND an entry form. The registration form reserves your place in a class, the
entry form is attached to the photograph at the time the photograph is submitted.
2. Each entry must be labeled on the back of the photograph mounting with the attached entry form including the
exhibitor’s name, address, phone number, email and class entered. The top of the photograph must be indicated. A
second copy of the entry form is submitted along with the photograph but not attached to it.
3. All photographs must be submitted to Mary Walker, Photography Division Chairperson, no later than June 1,
2015. If you will not be present to remove your entry on the date of the show please make arrangements for
someone to take it home for you; or, send preaddressed packing materials and adequate postage along with your
submission.
4. If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must notify Mary Walker, the Photography Division Chairperson, and find a
substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class.
5. Photographs that have won first place or a Special Award in a GCA or GCA Major Flower Show may not be
entered in a competition again. A photograph that has been entered before in another GCA Flower Show or GCA
Major Flower Show but has not received a First Place ribbon may be entered again if the image is altered and newly
printed. The same photograph may only be entered in one show at a time.
6. Each photograph must be the work of the exhibitor under whose name it is registered. Mounting and printing
may be done professionally.
7. Any manipulation at any stage must be the work of the exhibitor. This includes enhancement for color or clarity,
removal of a part of the image, combining images, or distorting the original subject.
8. Photography entries are limited to subjects consistent with The Garden Club of America interests such as
horticulture, floral design, gardens/landscapes, conservation and the environment, historic preservation, civic
improvement and the natural world. Plant material is required in all classes.
9. Photographs must be mounted on foam core with no boarder or over-matting. The dimension of the matted
photograph must be a minimum of 36" and may not exceed 50". Glass and framing are not permitted.
10. Identification of plant material on the entry form is not required, but encouraged whenever possible. An
optional title or brief statement may be included on the entry form.
11. All photographs will be passed by the photography committee to verify that class specifications have been
met. If a photograph is not passed, the exhibitor will be notified and allowed, if time permits, to send a
replacement photograph. If not corrected, the entry cannot be judged, but may remain in place, marked “For
Exhibit Only” with a brief, constructively worded statement explaining why it was not judged. The judges may
not disqualify any entry passed by the passing committee, unless evidence of disease is identified.
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12. The recommended scale of points by which the classes are to be judged.
Creativity 25
Composition 25
Technical Merit 20
Interpretation of Theme 20
Distinction 10
Total 100
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In The Garden
Photography Classes
Class 1: Seasons in the Garden
Color
6 entries
Gardens change dramatically throughout the year. Photograph a garden demonstrating the
beauty of one of the four seasons.
Class 2: Precious Pollinators
Color
6 entries
A macro of a pollinator actively fertilizing a plant.
Macro is life size or lager.
Class 3: Monet’s Garden
Color
6 entries
An impressionistic style photograph of water, manipulation encouraged.
Classes 1, 2, 3 consultant
Sandy Dawson
262-241-5885
[email protected]
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In the Garden
Floral Design Registration Form
Please complete one Registration Form per entry.
Registration Deadline: Monday,
March 16, 2015
Send to:
Cato Schley
7716 N. Links Way
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Please print using block letters.
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________
Tel:_____________________
E-mail:___________________________
Co-Exhibitor(s):_______________________________________________________________
Class Number
Class Title
1st
Choice:______________________________________________________________________
2ndChoice:_____________________________________________________________________
NOVICE: Yes_____ No______
A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or GCA Special Award
in Floral Design in a GCA Flower Show, a GCA Major Flower Show or a Sanctioned Non GCA
Major Flower Show.
Date: ___________________________
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In the Garden
Horticulture Registration Form
Form for club flower show Registration is not required for cut specimen classes. Preregistration is requested for Classes 1 and 2.
Please complete one Registration Form per entry.
Registration Deadline: June 5, 2015
Send to: Sarah Starrett 3131 W. Donges Bay Rd., Mequon, WI 53092 or [email protected]
Please print using block letters.
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
Tel:_____________________Fax:_________________Email:___________________________
Class Number
Class Title
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
NOVICE: Yes_____ No______
A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or GCA Special Award
in Horticulture in a GCA Flower Show, a GCA Major Flower Show or a Sanctioned Non GCA
Major Flower Show.
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In the Garden
Photography Registration Form
Registration deadline: May 16, 2015
Mail registration form to: Mary Walker, Photography Division Chairperson
825 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
[email protected]
Name: ______________________________ Garden Club: _____________
Address_________________________________________________________________
Phone ________________________ Cell __________________Email ____________________
Class Number and Title:
1st Choice _____________________________________
2ndChoice ____________________________________________
NOVICE: Yes_____ No______
A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or GCA Special Award
in Photography in a GCA Flower Show, a GCA Major Flower Show or a Sanctioned Non GCA
Major Flower Show.
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Photograph Entry Form
Photograph Submission Deadline: June 1, 2015
Two copies of this form must accompany the entry.
Affix one form to the back of the photographic mounting. Indicate top of photo.
Leave one form loose.
Class Entered: ___________________________email:____________________________
Name: _______________________ Garden Club:___________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Tel: _________________________ Cell: ____________________ Return postage and packaging have been
provided____. Yes____No_____
Identifiable Plant Material (optional):__________________________________________________
Title or brief statement (optional):
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Novice? Yes No
A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or GCA Special Award in Photography in a GCA
Flower Show, a GCA Major Flower Show or a Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show.
Send photograph to: Mary Walker, Photography Division Chairperson
825 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Photograph Entry Form
Photograph Submission Deadline: June 1, 2015
Two copies of this form must accompany the entry.
Affix one form to the back of the photographic mounting. Indicate top of photo.
Leave one form loose.
Class Entered: ___________________________email:____________________________
Name: _______________________ Garden Club:___________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Tel: _________________________ Cell: ____________________ Return postage and packaging have been
provided____. Yes____No____
Identifiable Plant Material (optional):__________________________________________________
Title or brief statement (optional):
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Novice? Yes No
A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or GCA Special Award in Photography in a GCA
Flower Show, a GCA Major Flower Show or a Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show.
Send photograph to: Mary Walker, Photography Division Chairperson
825 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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CLUB FLOWER SHOW AWARDS
Best in Show, selected from among the first place winners, may be awarded in each division.
Judges’ Commendation(s) may be given to an entry, class, section, special exhibit or other
aspect of the show that is of exceptional merit.
Novice Award, may be given to a novice in any division who has placed first, second or third.
In the Floral Design table class if more than one person worked on the table then everyone
must be a novice.
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