Flower Show
Flower Show General Rules
All amateur exhibitors may enter. If you have a flower or plant that is not listed, feel free to bring it in. We welcome children to enter their plants and floral designs. Adults and children compete separately.
Entries are accepted between the hours of 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 7th & Main Streets, Plattsmouth, NE
Judging will begin at 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Only the General chairman, the Classification Chairmen, and the clerks will be allowed on the show floor during the time of judging.
Judging will be by the NGC Standard System of awarding, Handbook for Flower Shows Revised 2007 Edition and additions found in The National Gardener.
The show will be open for public viewing 9:00 am - 6:00 pm on Friday, September 10, 2021 and 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Saturday, September 11, 2021.
There must be an emphasis on fresh plant material. No artificial plant material will be allowed in any division.
No plants on the state’s endangered or conservation plant list and noxious weeds is not allowed. See www.neweed.org.
NOTE: All exhibits, plants and floral arrangements, may not be removed prior to the close of public viewing or they will forfeit any applicable awards.
The decision of the Classification Committee for Horticulture and Design Divisions must review all entries for proper identification and conformity to the schedule and will be final authority regarding the eligibility of all entries.
The decision of the judges is final. Awards will be withheld if not merited.
All exhibits, container, awards, etc. must be picked up between the hours of 11:00 am and 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
The Plattsmouth Garden Club is not responsible for anything left after 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Awards
· Only one first place (blue) ribbon per class. Must score 90 or above.
· Only one second place (red) ribbon per class. Must score 85 or above.
· Only one third place (yellow) ribbon per class. Must score 80 or above.
· One or more honorable mention (white) ribbons as merited. Must score 75 or above.
Rosette ribbons are given for:
· Best of Show
· Best Horticulture
· Best Specimen
· Best Fresh Arrangement
· Best Dried Arrangement
· Best Fresh Miniature Arrangement
· Best Dried Miniature Arrangement
· Most Blue Ribbons Won
People’s Choice Award
Design Rules
1. A design entered in competition must be the work of only one exhibitor and that exhibitor’s name must appear on the entry card.
2. An exhibitor may enter as many classes in the Design Division as desired unless the schedule limits the number of entries, but only one exhibit per class.
3. Fresh plant material may not be treated in any manner. Plant material that has been treated to alter its exterior appearance may be used only in its dried state.
4. The designer has the freedom to choose Traditional or Creative style with any design type listed unless restricted by the schedule.
5. Plant material used in designs need not have been grown by the exhibitor unless the schedule requires it.
6. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruits or vegetables are permitted in the Design Division.
7. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the Design Division.
8. Refer to pp. 189—190 of Handbook for Flower Shows Revised 2007 Editions.
Division I
Section 1 – ARRANGEMENTS
Note: No artificial flowers, leaves, berries, or fruit are permitted as part of an arrangement or as accessories (excluding container).
Class 1 – Arrangement for Special Occasions Accessories are permitted, flowers may be purchased.
A. Holidays using fresh flowers – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.
B. Holidays using dried flowers – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.
C. Hobbies using fresh flowers
D. Hobbies using dried flowers
E. Interpretation of Harvest Festival theme, “85 Years of Harvest Memories,” using fresh plant material.
F. Interpretation of Harvest Festival theme, “85 Years of Harvest Memories,” using dried plant material.
Class 2 – Fall Centerpiece Arrangement
Accessories are permitted, flowers may be purchased.
A. Fresh
B. Dried
C. Combination fresh and dried
Class 3 – Vase Arrangement
Vase to be at least 6” tall and using at least three (3) flowers. Accessories are permitted. Flowers may be purchased.
A. Fresh
B. Dried
Class 4 – Basket Arrangement
Overall measurements at least 5” height, width and depth, using at least three (3) flowers. Accessories are permitted, flowers may be purchased.
A. Fresh
B. Dried
Class 5 – Small
Overall measurements 8” in height, width and depth, including container. Accessories are permitted, flowers may be purchased.
Class 6 – Miniature Arrangement
Overall measurements not to be over 5” in height, width and depth, including the container.
Accessories are permitted, flowers may be purchased.
A. Fresh
B. Dried
Class 7 – Others
Horticulture Rules
1. All plant material must be fresh and have been grown by the exhibitor.
2. Exhibits must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for no fewer than 90 days. Exception: Plants grown from seed, seedling, or immature transplants, bulbs, tubers, corms or rhizomes. Combination plantings must have been grown together for no fewer than 6 weeks.
3. Plant material may not be altered by the application (treatment) of oil, commercial “shine” products, etc. that artificially change the natural color and texture.
4. All specimens should be correctly labeled with scientific (botanical) names or the currently accepted scientific identification for their educational value. Common name may also be added.
5. An exhibitor may make more than one entry per class if each entry is a different species, variety, cultivar, type or color.
6. Cut specimens must be displayed in clear transparent bottles provided by the exhibitor of suitable size and stability. Some bottles may be available from the club. Cut specimens should not have foliage below the water line.
7. Wedging, a small, inconspicuous “plug” in the neck of a container to improve the pose of the specimen, is permitted. Wedging may e visible but must not detract from the cut specimen. Wedging must be provided by the exhibitor.
8. Double potting is permitted, but the inner pot must not be visible.
9. All entry cards should be filled out in advance, if possible, and if handwritten, should be in pencil or water-proof pen to avoid water damage.
10. Classification Committee has the authority to subdivide classes as necessary.
11. Refer to pp. 298—302 of the Handbook for Flower Shows Revised 2007 Edition
Division II
Section 2 – CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS
Note: Only one plant per pot, unless otherwise stated. No accessories unless otherwise stated.
Class 1 – Hanging Plant – Blooming
Note: No container over 12” diameter
A. One in pot
B. Group of same
C. Group of different
Class 2 – Hanging Plant – Non-blooming
Note: No container over 12” diameter.
A. One in pot
B. Group of same
C. Group of different
Class 3 – Saintapaulia (African Violet)
Note: One plant in container.
A. Single Flower
B. Double Flower
C. Variegated Foliage
D. Miniature – Single Flower
E. Miniature – Double Flower
F. Episcia – Flame Violet
Class 4 – Begonia
A. Single Flower
B. Double Flower
C. Large Leafed
D. Variegated Foliage
E. Tuberous
F. Beefsteak
Class 5 – Cactus
A. One per container and blooming
B. Group of same, blooming
C. One per container, not blooming
D. Group of same, with none blooming
Class 6 – Dish Garden
A combination planting in a container up to 16 inches. A miniature landscape in an open container. One or more accessories permitted. If used, they must be in scale with the plant material and with each other. Plant material should be dominant.
Class 7 — Fairy Garden
A combination planting in a container up to 16 inches. A miniature landscape in an open container depicting fairies. One or more accessories permitted. If used, they must be in scale with the plant material and with each other. Plant material should be dominant.
Class 8 – Fern
A. Boston
B. Davillian (Hare’s Foot, etc.)
C. Staghorn
D. Miniature
E. Others
Class 9 – Pelargonium (Geranium)
A. Single Flower
B. Double Flower
C. Vining (Ivy Geranium)
D. Scented
E. Martha Washington
Class 10 – Impatience
A. Single Flower
B. Double Flower
C. Single Flower, variegated foliage
D. Double Flower, variegated foliage
E. New Guinea
Class 11 - Ivy
A. English
B. German
C. Swedish
D. Others
Class 12 – Philodendron
A. Plain
B. Split Leaf
C. Variegated
Class 13—Epipremnum or Scindapsus (Pothos)
Class 14 – Sansevieria
A. Snake Plant, Mother-in-law tongue
B. Bird Nest
C. Others
Class 15 – Chlorophytum (Spider Plant)
A. Plain
B. Variegated
Class 16 – Succulent
A. One in pot
B. Group of same kind
C. Group of different
D. Blooming
Class 17 – Oxalis (Shamrock)
A. Green
B. Purple
C. Variegated
Class 18 – Terrarium
A miniature landscape in a covered, transparent container. One or more accessories in proper scale with the plant material and with each other, may be included.
Class 19 – Planter
A group of different plants growing together in a container for artistic effect. It is not planted as a landscape and no accessories are permitted. If round, not more than 16” in diameter, if rectangular not more than 8” by 24”.
Class 20—Combination Planting
Multiple plants of different types or different cultivars of the same type growing in one container. If round, not more than 16” in diameter, if rectangular not more than 8” by 24”.
A. Same variety
B. Assorted variety
Class 21 – Solenostemon (Coleus)
Class 22 – Houseplants, Blooming
A. Hibiscus
B. Orchid
C. Gloxinia
D. Other
Class 23 – Houseplants, Non-blooming
A. Sagittaria (Arrowhead)
B. Bonsai Tree
C. Croton
D. Dieffenbachia (Dumbcane)
E. Dracaena
F. Hoya (Wax Plant)
G. Palms
H. Peperomia
I. Schefflera
J. Others
Section 3 - ANNUAL SPECIMENS
Note: Need clear glass container and three (3) stems with foliage for all specimens, unless other wise stated. Flowers should be of uniform size, color and bloom stage.
Class 1 – Ageratum (3 stems)
Class 2 – Amaranthus (1 stem)
A. Summer Poinsettia
B. Love Lies Bleeding
C. Other
Class 3 – Aster (3 stems)
A. Small
B. Medium
C. Large
Class 4 – Balsam (1 spike)
Class 5 – Begonia (1 shoot or stem)
Class 6 – Calendula (Pot Marigold) (1 stem)
Class 7 – Celosia, Crested (Cockscomb)
A. Small (3 stems)
B. Medium (3 stems)
C. Large (7” or bigger, no leaves (1 stem)
Class 8 — Celosia, Plumed
A. Small (3 spikes)
B. Medium (1 stem)
C. Large (1 spike)
Class 9 – Solenostemon (Coleus)
A. Small (3 stems)
B. Medium (1 stem)
C. Large (1 stem)
D. Miniature
Class 10 – Cosmos (3 stems)
Class 11 – Cleome (1 stem)
Class 12 - Dianthus (3 stems)
Class 13 – Tanacetum (Feverfew) (1 spray)
Class 14 – Pelargonium (Geranium)
A. Single flower (1 head of blooms, foliage optional)
B. Double flower (1 head of blooms, foliage optional
C. Vining (1 head of blooms, foliage optional)
Class 15 – Impatiens
A. Single Flower (1 spray)
B. Double Flower (1 spray)
C. Single Flower, variegated foliage (1spray)
D. Double Flower, variegated foliage (1 spray)
E. New Guinea (1 spray)
F. Miniature (1 spray)
Class 16 – Lantana (1 spray)
Class 17 – Tagetes (Marigold)
A. Small (1 spray)
B. Medium (3 stems)
C. Large (3 stems)
Class 18 – Nasturtium (3 stems)
Class 19 – Nicotiana (3 stems)
Class 20 – Petunia (1 spray)
A. Single flower
B. Double Flower
Class 21 – Polygonum (Kissing over the Garden Gate) (1 stem)
Class 22 – Salvia
A. Red (3 stems)
B. Pink (3 stems)
C. Blue/Lavender (3 stems)
D. White (3 stems)
Class 23 – Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) (3 stems)
Class 24 – Xerochrysum (Strawflowers)
A. Small (3 stems)
B. Medium (3 stems)
C. Large (3 stems)
Class 25 – Helianthus (Sunflowers)
A. Large (1 stem)
B. Others (3 stems)
Class 26 - Torenia
Class 27 – Verbena (3 bloom heads)
Class 28 – Vinca (3 stems)
Class 29 – Zinnia
A. Cactus (3 stems with foliage)
B. Daisy (3 stems with foliage)
C. Regular (3 stems with foliage)
D. Miniature/Pompom (3stems with foliage)
Class 30 – Miscellaneous
Section 4 – PERENNIALS OR BIENNIALS
Note: Need clear container and three (3) stems with foliage, unless otherwise stated.. Flowers should be of uniform size, color and bloom stage.
Class 1 – Althea (Rose of Sharon)
A. Single (1 stem with foliage)
B. Double (2 stem with foliage)
Class 2 – Aster (1 stem with foliage)
Class 3 - Chrysanthemum
A. Small (1 spray with foliage)
B. Medium (1 spray with foliage)
C. Large (1 bloom with foliage
Class 4 – Clematis (3 blooms with foliage)
Class 5 – Echinacea (Cone Flower) (3 stems with
foliage)
Class 6 – Delphinium (1 stalk with foliage)
Class 7 – Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) (3 stems, no foliage required)
Class 8 – Hibiscus
A. Greenhouse (1 stem with foliage)
B. Outdoor (1 stem with foliage)
Class 9 – Hydrangea (1 bloom head with foliage)
Class 10 – Ornamental Grass
A. Pampas (1 stem)
B. Maiden
C. Others
Class 11 – Rudbeckia (Blackeyed Susan, etc.) (1 spray with foliage)
Class 12 – Phlox, hardy (1 bloom head with foliage)
Class 13 - Salvia
Class 14 – Sedum (Live Forever) (1 stem with
foliage)
Class 15 – Others
Section 5 – ROSES
(1 spray or stem with foliage)
Class 1 – Rosa (Floribunda) (Eutin) ( 6- 25 blooms per spray)
Class 2 – Rosa (Grandiflora) (3-6 blooms per spray)
Class 3 – Rosa (Hybrid Tea) (1 bloom with no buds, foliage required)
A. Pink
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Orange
E. White
F. Lavender
G. Striped
H. Peace
I. Other bi-color
J. Others
Class 4 – Rosa (Miniature) (1 bloom with no buds, foliage required)
A. Pink
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Orange
E. White
F. Lavender
1. Striped
2. Other bi-color
3. Others
Class 5 – Rosa rugosa (1 bloom with foliage)
Class 6 – Rosa (Shrub Roses) (English Roses, Knock Out, Nearly Wild) (1 spray with foliage)
Section 6 – BULBS, Rhizomes, CORMS and Tubers
Cut specimen, full scapes/stems required. Foliage is not included unless it grows naturally on the stem.
Class 1 – Canna
A. Small (1 spike)
B. Large (1 spike)
Class 2 – Dahlia
A. Small (3 stems)
B. Large (1 stem)
C. Dinner Plate (1 bloom)
Class 3 – Gladiolus
A. Standard (1 spike)
B. Miniature (1 spike)
C. Perennial (1 spike)
Class 4 – Hosta – Standard
A. Light Green (1 leaf)
B. Green (1 leaf)
C. Blue (1 leaf)
D. Variegated (1 leaf)
Class 5 – Hosta – Miniature
A. Light Green (1 leaf)
B. Green (1 leaf)
C. Blue (1 leaf)
D. Variegated (1 leaf)
Class 6 – Polianthes tuberose (Tuberose)
A. Single Flower (1 flower spike)
B. Double Flower (1 flower spike)
Class 7 – Begonia (Tuberous Begonia) (1 bloom, no foliage required)
Class 8 - Others
Section 7—Youth
Sub-section: Juniors (Pre-school through age 7)
Class 1 — Design (Floral Arrangements)
Class 2 — Horticulture
Class 3 — Specimens
Sub-section: Intermediate (Ages 8 through 12)
Class 4 — Design (Floral Arrangements)
Class 5 — Horticulture
Class 6 — Specimens
Sub-section: Advanced (Ages 13 through 18)
Class 7 — Design (Floral Arrangements)
Class 8 — Horticulture
Class 9 — Specimens