Artful Living - Newport Mansions

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The Newport
Flower Show
New England’s Premier Flower Show
Gilded
Artful Living
June 24-26, 2016
Rosecliff - Newport, RI
Bartlett Tree Experts
Presenting Sponsor
Patricia Hamilton Fernandez
Chair
www.NewportFlowerShow.org •
401-847-1000
Gilded
Artful Living
Join us on
Friday, June 24, 2016
for the
Opening Night Party
Cocktail Buffet &
Entertainment
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
During the Gilded
Age, nearly every
aspect of life was
elevated to an art
form. Gardens
became stages
for nature’s most
brilliant performances,
women’s fashions were created for
stylish parades, and houses became
museums for a lifetime of treasures.
Join us as we celebrate all that is Gilded!
Shopping:
Gardeners’ Marketplace
&
Oceanside Boutiques
•Judged Horticultural Specimens,
Containers & Floral Designs
• Lectures & Demonstrations
• Outdoor Garden Displays
www.NewportFlowerShow.org
Dear Friends,
The Newport Flower Show is pleased to celebrate its 21st year as America’s premier
summer flower show, held on the historic grounds of Rosecliff. This year’s theme
Gilded – Artful Living will showcase an era when the goal was to embellish and enhance
what nature had already provided. It was a time when nearly every aspect of life was
elevated to an art form. That is our goal at the 2016 Newport Flower Show – to celebrate
all that is gilded in nature and in life.
Joining us will be ever popular designer and author, Bunny Williams. We all fell in love
with her as she shared her “Affair with a House”, and Artful Living defines her
style which is chic, casual, comfortable and clever all at once. With all the zeal she
brought to the house, Williams shares how to build garden rooms. We are thrilled to
have internationally recognized floral designer, Bruno Duarte, join us to share his
unique, fresh and relatable floral style. As always, our Horticultural Division aspires to
engage gardeners at all levels inspiring them to “gild the lily.” The Photography Division
will capture visitors with images inspired by the gilded beauties of Newport from
amateur photographers. The Children’s Division will engage our youngest gardeners
ushering in a generation that is redefining our relationship with the earth.
The expansive front lawn of Rosecliff will be transformed into a “Great Public Park”
which during the era was intended to shape and enhance the quality of life. As always,
shopping at the Oceanside Boutiques and the Gardener’s Marketplace are a much
anticipated Newport tradition. The Opening Night Party will launch the summer
season in Newport with a cocktail buffet, live music, a casual supper surrounded by the
beautiful display gardens on the front lawn and other exciting surprises.
Our presenting sponsor, Bartlett Tree Experts, has been a long and valued friend
of The Newport Flower Show. Not only do they carefully tend the 88 acres of the
Preservation Society’s landscapes and gardens, but it is because of their support that
all monies raised through The Newport Flower Show are dedicated to the ongoing
restoration and maintenance of the Preservation Society’s grounds. On behalf of our
talented exhibitors, tireless volunteers, wonderful vendors and valued sponsors, we
invite you to Newport the weekend of June 24-26, 2016, as we rejoice in all aspects of
Gilded – Artful Living.
Patricia Hamilton Fernandez
Chair
P.S. There can be nothing more lovely than beginning your summer journey on the
lawns of Rosecliff by moonlight. Gild your Opening Night Party experience by signing
up for the Enchanted Evening Rose package featuring a luxurious supper in a most
unique setting.
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Presenting Sponsor:
BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS
CONTENTS
Awards – Newport Flower Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Botanical Arts Division – Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Botanical Arts Division – Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Botanical Arts Division – Rules and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children’s Education Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floral Design Division – Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floral Design Division – Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floral Design Division – Rules and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horticulture Division – Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horticulture Division – Entry Rules and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horticulture Division – Pre-Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Photography Division – Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Photography Division – Rules and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Events and Ticket Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PRODUCED BY
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Donald O. Ross, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Trudy Coxe, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Philip F. Pelletier, Director of Special Events
Beverly A. Ware, Special Events Manager
WEBSITE: www.NewportFlowerShow.org EMAIL: Events@NewportMansions.org
TEL: 401.847.1000
Proceeds from The Newport Flower Show benefit the preservation and restoration
of the historic landscapes of The Preservation Society of Newport County.
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CHAIR EMERITUS
Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton
FOUNDERS
Brittain Bardes
Kate Gubelmann
Mrs. Robert H. Charles
Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton
Norey Dotterer Cullen
Edward Lee Lindemann
FLOWER SHOW CHAIR
Patricia H. Fernandez
BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION
HORTICULTURE DIVISION I –
Robyn Spagnolo, Chair
Janice Panoff, Vice Chair
INVITATIONAL GARDEN DESIGN
BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION ENTRIES
Kathy Michie, Chair
BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION JUDGES
Sue Redden, Chair
Katie Barrack, Vice Chair
BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION CLERKS
Kathy Thomas, Chair
Tara Bradley, Co-Chair
Karen Barbera, Co-Chair
Diane Montenegro, Vice Chair
HORTICULTURE DIVISION II –
CREATIVE OUTDOOR CONTAINERS
Donna Lane, Chair
Liza Chung, Vice Chair
HORTICULTURE DIVISION III –
ORNAMENTAL PLANTS IN CONTAINERS
FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION
Libby Moore, Chair
Vera Bowen, Chair
Lynne Merrill, Vice Chair
HORTICULTURE DIVISION IV –
FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION ENTRIES
Kate Lucey, Chair
Kathy Michie, Chair
CUT SPECIMENS
HORTICULTURE DIVISION PASSING
Valerie Mead, Chair
Patricia Bailey, Chair
Karen Rawson, Vice Chair
FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION JUDGES
HORTICULTURE DIVISION STAGING
Sue Redden, Chair
Katie Barrack, Vice Chair
Carrie Slee, Chair
Denae Bayer, Vice Chair
FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION CLERKS
HORTICULTURE DIVISION CLERKS
Kathy Thomas, Chair
Susan Ruf, Chair
FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION PASSING
HORTICULTURE DIVISION
James Donahue, Chair
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
R. Ellen Avellino, Co-Chair
Ann Franzen, Co-Chair
Penny Ross, Co-Chair
JUDGES & CLERKS
Ellen Avellino, Co-Chair
Ann Franzen, Co-Chair
Penny Ross, Co-Chair
AWARDS
Betsy Vitton, Chair
HAMILTON EDUCATION SERIES
James Donahue, Chair
CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL DIVISION
Stefanie Vieau, Co-Chair
Pamela Younes, Co-Chair
Jacqui Colbert, Advisor
Bronwyn McDermott, Advisor
RETAIL WINDOW DISPLAY DIVISION
Lynn Kaye, Chair
OCEANSIDE BOUTIQUES &
GARDEN MARKETPLACE
Roderick B. O’Hanley, Chair
Tony Venetucci, Vice Chair
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Cheryl Mrozowski, Co-Chair
Anne Hogg, Co-Chair
Debbie Grant, Co-Chair
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Print-at-Home tickets for all events
may be purchased online at
or call
401.847.1000 ext. 140
Deadline for mail order tickets is Friday, June 17, 2016.
SHOW HOURS
10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 25, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 26, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
ADVANCE ADMISSION PURCHASE
$20
Advance Sale/PSNC Members Single Day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday),
purchased before Friday, June 17, 2016
DAY OF SHOW TICKET ADMISSION
$25
Adult Opening Day – Friday
$23
Adult Day of Show – Saturday or Sunday
$6
Children 6-17 years old
Free
Children 5 and under
GROUP ADMISSION
Adult group rates are $15 per person each day of The Newport Flower Show and
are based on a minimum of twenty persons or more and all must arrive as an
organized group. Driver and escort are complimentary. Please contact the Group
Tour Office for additional group information. (401) 847-1000 ext. 159 or
dfryer@newportmansions.org
Opening Night Party
Prior to Friday, June 10, 2016
Preservation Society Members - $145 per person; Non-Members $170 per person
After Friday, June 10, 2016
Preservation Society Members - $160 per person; Non-Members - $190 per person
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Be a part of this much-anticipated festive event that kicks off the Newport summer
season, The Newport Flower Show Opening Night Party. Enjoy a delicious cocktail
buffet while perusing the fresh floral arrangements, horticultural extravaganzas and
shopping at the Oceanside Boutiques and Gardeners Marketplace.
Enchanted Evening Rose Sponsor
Prior to Friday, June 10, 2016
After Friday, June 10, 2016
Optimize your Opening Night Party experience by joining us, along with your friends,
for the Enchanted Evening Rose package featuring a splendid buffet supper and
private tented area. Package includes:
❋ Admission to the breathtaking outdoor Opening Night Party (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
❋ Admission to VIP only tent for a buffet supper and private bar service (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
❋ Option to reserve table seating seating for 10 in the VIP tent for you and your friends
to enjoy supper together
❋ Valet parking at Rosecliff during the Opening Night Party
American Beauty Rose Patron - $475 per person
If you would love to spend your weekend at The Newport Flower Show, this is the
package for you! Package includes:
❋ Three-day Show admission
❋ A Parking Pass for free weekend parking at Rosecliff
❋ Friday early bird shopping (9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
❋ Special admission to the interior of Rosecliff to view the exhibits immediately
following judging (Friday, 10:30 a.m.)
❋ Admission to the breathtaking outdoor Opening Night Party (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
❋ Admission to the VIP only tent for a buffet supper and private bar service (7 p.m.
to 10 p.m.)
❋ Option to reserve table seating for 10 in the VIP tent for you and your friends
to enjoy supper together
❋ Valet Parking at Rosecliff during the Opening Night Party
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Bunny Williams
Classic Style Inside and Out
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Lecture Tent – Front Lawn
Bunny Williams, the iconic American designer, has
turned her exquisite eye back to the garden. Known for
the warm and personal style she brings to rooms and
furnishings, and her bestseller, An Affair with a House; it
is clear that the affair was hardly limited to the house. Eighteen years ago, she
published On Garden Style which established her as a reputable expert on gardens.
Ms. Williams has returned to the garden and updated this much loved classic just this
year to shed light on the key components that make a garden so appealing and idyllic.
For Williams, gardens offer an escape, and she imparts vital information on how to
envision your garden and design a space that translates into a lush sanctuary reflecting
your taste and style. Once you’ve imagined your garden, Williams offers advice for
bringing it to fruition — the garden structure, furnishing the space, and establishing
an aesthetic. Her approach is for the novice and professional alike.
Join us as she shares lessons learned, some the hard way, on designing a garden which
is right for you and your home.
Guests have the option of enjoying an elegant luncheon with the speaker by choosing
a Luncheon and Lecture ticket or purchasing a Lecture Only ticket. Either way, you’ll
have the opportunity to learn from this talented lecturer. Tickets are limited, please
reserve in advance. Includes one day Show admission.
$100 per person for Luncheon and Lecture
Please arrive by 11:45 a.m.
$50 per person for Lecture Only
Please arrive by 1:00 p.m.iana
Bruno Duarte
Leaf Manipulation/Floral Art
Saturday, June 25, 2016
12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
From the mountains to the markets, Bruno grew up surrounded by flowers on his
family's farm in Madeira. This island paradise off the coast of Morocco is known as the
floating garden and is home to rare species of flowers from around the world. It's here
where Bruno's passion for orchids and all things floral began.
Much like his Belgian contemporaries, Bruno's approach to floral design is both
sculptural and emotional, blending organic materials and found objects together to
create works of art. His floral studio in Toronto, Fresh Florals, is often mistaken for an
art gallery, where weekly window displays are created to showcase his artistry. His work
runs the gamut in scale, whether for a grand entrance or a dinner table, his style and
artistry is relatable. Both the professional and amateur flower arranger will find lessons
in his demonstrations. His exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design techniques
have captured the attention of socialites and A-list celebrities in Canada as well as
international glitterati like Rene Zellweger, Patti LaBelle and Sir Elton John.
Guests have the option of enjoying an elegant luncheon with the speaker by choosing
a Luncheon and Lecture ticket or purchasing a Lecture Only ticket. Either way, you’ll
have the opportunity to learn from this talented lecturer. Tickets are limited, please
reserve in advance. Includes one day Show admission
$100 per person for Luncheon and Lecture
$50 per person for Lecture Only
Please arrive by 11:45 a.m.
Please arrive by 1:00 p.m.
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Afternoon Tea
3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea right in the heart of The Newport
Flower Show. Set in a tent on the front lawn of Rosecliff, you will be treated to a
sampling of savory and sweet delicacies as well as your favored version of tea
(iced or hot).
$60 per person.
Tickets are limited, please reserve in advance. Includes day of Show admission.
Champagne & Jazz Brunch
11:00 a.m.
Enjoy a leisurely start to your Sunday morning as you and friends savor a delicious
brunch before taking in the last day of the Newport Flower Show. What could be
more perfect than sipping champagne and listening to cool jazz on the beautiful
grounds of Rosecliff.
$75 per person.
Tickets are limited, please reserve in advance. Includes day of Show admission.
Print-at-Home tickets for all events
may be purchased online at
or call
401.847.1000 ext. 140
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Botanical Arts Division
Robyn Spagnolo, Chair
Janice Panoff, Vice Chair
ldyrbn@aol.com
janicepanoff@post.harvard.edu
401.849.1955
401.782.2256
Botanical Arts Entries
Kathy Michie, Chair
michie.kathy@gmail.com
508.835.3342
1. Please carefully read the Floral Design Division Rules and Guidelines on page 16.
2. Registration Form must be received by the Entries Chair no later than Friday,
March 25, 2016 and will be accepted in the order received. Exhibitors should
complete the necessary registration form on page 15 of this booklet or review the
information on our website at www.NewportFlowerShow.org then complete the
on-line registration form or e-mail a scan of your completed registration form
from the booklet to Kathy Michie, michie.kathy@gmail.com Tel. 508-835-3342
* Please indicate NFS Entries in subject line
Upon receipt of the registration form, exhibitors will receive confirmation of receipt
by e-mail. An exhibitor’s information packet will be mailed. The packet will
include your entry number, exhibitor name badge, an entry card, a plant list form,
a copy of the floor plan at Rosecliff, plant identification key cards, a card for a
statement of intent (optional) and, where applicable, a paint sample.
If an exhibitor has requested a Show badge for a helper in advance, this will also be
included. Show badges must be worn at all times while on the grounds of Rosecliff.
Only those possessing a badge will be allowed on the Show grounds during set-up
Entry numbers will be pre-assigned by the Entries Chair on a first-come, firstserved basis.
3. Exhibitors are permitted one entry per class in the Botanical Arts Division.
However, exhibitors may enter more than one class in the Botanical Arts Division.
If forced to withdraw, the exhibitor must notify the Entries Chair, the Class
Consultant and find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class. It is
strongly suggested that exhibitors contact their Class Consultant for valuable and
updated information.
4. All plant material used must be dried. This includes flowers, foliage, seeds, pods,
nuts (in or out of shells), vegetables, twigs, vines, reeds, etc. Artificial, endangered,
and locally invasive plant material may not be used.
5. Figural forms must be assembled or judiciously carved. Any plant material may be
cut, incised or shaped to enhance artistic effect.
6. Non-plant material (i.e. cardboard, metal, twine, string, cording, etc.) may be used
only for construction. Mechanics may not show.
7. All exhibits must appear to be functional.
8. Surface treatment of plant material may be painted, varnished, waxed, or nail
polished. Exhibitors are strongly advised to use discretion if using glitter, resin epoxy
finishes, or nail polishes containing glitter. Man-made crystals, gem stones, shells,
feathers and pasta are not permitted.
9. A 5"x 8" key card is required for all exhibits and will be supplied by the Committee.
It must show the plant material in its natural form, along with both botanical and
common name. The exhibitor's name should be written in pencil on the back of the
card. Lettering must be typed. The entry form and key card will be mailed in the
exhibitor’s packet (see rule #2) and must be included with entry when submitted to
the Show.
10. If an exhibitor intends to mail their entry, this should be noted on the registration
form when they register. Mail-in entries must be delivered no later than Tuesday,
May 24, 2016, via US Postal Service or commercial carrier, with tracking, to Robyn
Spagnolo, 181 Coggeshall Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. Passing of the exhibit will
be conducted by the Committee upon arrival.
Note: Following the Show, mail-in entries will only be returned if the exhibitor
provides appropriate pre-paid and labeled shipping materials.
11. Exhibitors may deliver their entry in person to the Salon at Rosecliff on Thursday,
June 23, 2016, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Passing will take place in the Salon and
will close promptly at 2 p.m. Judging will begin at 3 p.m.
12. Installation of the mail-in exhibits will be the responsibility of the Committee. Each
entry will be handled with care and respect. Detailed photos of entry, taken from
all sides, must be sent with the entry. The exhibitor should indicate top and bottom
of the exhibit. Explicit directions as to how the entry is to be displayed are required.
If an exhibit arrives damaged, the exhibitor will be notified. The exhibitor will have
the option to have the entry returned for repair, if time permits, or the exhibitor can
give permission for the Committee to make the repair. It is strongly suggested that
a repair kit be included with the entry.
13. While the Botanical Arts Division Committee and The Preservation Society of
Newport County will afford the best possible protection to all exhibits, they
distinctly disclaim all liability for loss or damage to exhibits and personal property
belonging to exhibitors.
14. An exhibit previously entered in any competition must be significantly altered
before being submitted to The Newport Flower Show Botanical Arts Division.
15. A Statement of Intent is optional and may not exceed 25 words. Statements of
Intent for all entries must be sent (hard copy or email) to Robyn Spagnolo,
181 Coggeshall Avenue, Newport, RI 02840, by Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
16. Novice and new exhibitors will be eligible for specific awards. Please designate on
the Registration Form if you belong in one of these categories.
a. A Novice is an exhibitor/s who has never won a blue ribbon in The Newport
Flower Show in the Botanical Arts Division.
b. A New Exhibitor is a person or group who is entering The Newport Flower Show
for the first time in the Botanical Arts Division.
c. See page 52 for definition of awards.
17. Scale of points:
Design
Craftsmanship
Originality
Interpretation of theme
Distinction
30
25
20
15
10
100
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The Gilded Age is identified with the enhancement of all things, natural and manmade,
to an elevated and artistic state. In no other part of the Newport Flower Show is this more
evident than Botanical Arts where designers do just that. Staged in the ornate Salon of
Rosecliff, this division will feature items commonly found in the wardrobe of grand ladies
of the era much like those featured in the portraits in this room
Class 1 Parasol
Mail-In Class
Salon
4 entries
Since as early as the year 21AD, some version of the parasol has been noted in history.
But not until the Gilded era did it take on such importance. No proper lady was ever
without one which was artfully created to match her ensemble.
A parasol, in the open position, befitting a Gilded Age beauty created from dried plant
materials. Staged on a stand supplied by the Committee and positioned on a pedestal,
30" square, painted Rosecliff White. Parasol may not exceed width of pedestal. Viewed
from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Robyn Spagnolo
ldyrbn@aol.com /401.849.1955
Class 2 Jewelry Box
Mail-In Class
Salon
4 entries
There has always been the need for a safe place to keep precious items. This period saw the
evolution of the jewelry box to a precious item on its own. It sat on the dressing table as a
very special object d’ art.
The box was often just as beautiful as the contents. Staged on a console which mimics
a dressing table. Console measures 36" high x 32" wide x 17 ¼" deep, with attached
backboard 45" high x 32" wide and each exhibitor will have ½ of console top for their
display. Box to be supplied by committee. The box may be opened or closed and the
clasp may be altered. No accessories are permitted. Viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Robyn Spagnolo
ldyrbn@aol.com /401.84.1955
Class 3 Brooch
Mail-In Class
Salon
4 entries
What began as a piece with a function of fastening clothing changed forever during this period as purely and perfectly ornamental status symbol.
A brooch made entirely of dried plant materials created to artfully make a statement.
Staged on a velvet stand supplied to the exhibitor upon registration. Stand will be staged
in a niche 12" high x 12" wide x 12" deep with a 9-1/2" circular opening (opening is ½"
from base of niche.) Background may be enhanced without damaging the niche. Niche
will be lighted from above and painted Rosecliff White. Viewed from the front.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Janice Panoff
janicepanoff@post.harvard.edu /
401.782.2256
Class 4 Slipper
Mail-In Class
Salon
4 entries
No detail was too small when a lady worked with her dressmaker. The Gilded Age saw
dressmakers become designers who oversaw the creation of entire ensembles for a lady’s
wardrobe. From her head to her delicate feet, the look was complete and no one was more
popular than Charles Frederick Worth, the father of haute couture.
A slipper worthy of the intricate outfits of the Gilded Age lady. Staged on a lucite stand
provided to the exhibitor upon registration. Stand will be staged on console which
mimics a dressing table. Console measures 36" high x 32" wide x 17 ¼" deep, with
attached backboard 45" high x 32" wide and each exhibitor will have ½ of console top
for their display.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Janice Panoff
janicepanoff@post.harvard.edu
401.782.2256
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Complete your Registration Form online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org
or fill out this form, scan it and return by email to:
Kathy Michie, Entries Chair
Michie.kathy@gmail.com
Please indicate NFS Entries in e-mail subject line.
EXHIBITOR/S NAME _______________________________________________________________
CO-EXHIBITOR (IF ANY)
___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________
CITY
_______________________________________
STATE
______ ZIP _________________
TELEPHONE________________________________CELL __________________________________
EMAIL_________________________________________________ Confirmation will be by e-mail.
1ST CHOICE
CLASS NUMBER
_______
CLASS TITLE
_____________________________________
2ND CHOICE
CLASS NUMBER
_______
CLASS TITLE ______________________________________
Name of Garden Club or Horticulture Organization for your signage (if applicable)
City & State for your signage
Name of local newspaper
Are you a New Exhibitor* in The Newport Flower Show in Botanical Arts Division? ❍ Yes
❍ No
Are you a Novice* in The Newport Flower Show in Botanical Arts Division?
❍ No
Are you a Member of a GCA Club?
❍ Yes
❍ No
Are you a Member of a NGC Club?
❍ Yes
❍ No
Do you intend to mail your entry?
❍ Yes
❍ No
❍ Yes
* Please see Rules and Guidelines on page 12.
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Floral Design Division
Lynne Merrill, Co-Chair
Vera Bowen, Co-Chair
lynnemerrill3@gmail.com
kpbowen@att.net
Floral Design Entries
Kathy Michie, Chair
michie.kathy@gmail.com
1. Floral Design Classes are open to all on a first-come basis. Designs may be the
collaboration of more than one exhibitor. An exhibitor/s may enter only one class
in the Floral Design Division. An exhibitor may be placed on a waiting list for an
additional class, if desired, and will be notified by Monday, May 2, 2016, if space is
available.
2. Exhibitors should complete the necessary registration form on page 23 of this
booklet or review the information on our website at www.NewportFlowerShow.org
then complete the online registration form or e-mail a scan of your completed
registration form from the booklet to Kathy Michie, michie.kathy@gmail.com.
Upon receipt of the registration form, exhibitors will receive confirmation of receipt
by e-mail. An exhibitor’s information packet will be mailed. The packet will include
your entry number, show badge, a plant list form, and a copy of the floor plan at
Rosecliff and where applicable, a paint sample. If an exhibitor has requested a badge
for a helper in advance this will also be included. Show badges must be worn at all
times while in the grounds of Rosecliff.
3. Entry numbers will be pre-assigned by the Entries Chair on a first come basis.
4. Samples of staging (pedestals, niches, stands, etc.) will be available for inspection the
week of May 2 to 7, 2016 at Rosecliff by appointment during business hours (9 a.m.
until 3 p.m.) Details for making an appointment to see staging will be included in
the exhibitor’s packet.
5. Fresh plant material must predominate unless otherwise stated. No cut fresh
vegetables/fruit or prepared food products will be permitted.
6. No artificial flowers, foliage or vegetables will be permitted.
7. Accessories are permitted but should be used with discretion.
8. All containers must be labeled with the exhibitor’s name and address. Staging may
not be altered or moved unless stated in the schedule.
9. Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral part of the design.
10. Designs may be partially assembled prior to show with finishing touches done
on site.
11. Exhibitors are allowed on the Show floor at 5:00 a.m., Friday, June 24, 2016. Designs
MUST be completed and passed by 8:00 a.m. The Passing Committee must pass
each exhibit before exhibitor leaves Flower Show area. Design may not be altered
after passing. Only required personnel may remain in exhibit area after 8:00 a.m.
12. Judging will begin at 8:30 a.m. Show opens to the public at 10:30 a.m.
13. All plant material must be correctly identified with the botanical and common
names, if possible. A complete list must be emailed to Vera Bowen by Friday,
June 10, 2016 to verabowen9092@gmail.com. The plant material list will be
submitted to the Passing Committee.
Please note: Additions or deletions to the prepared list may be made the morning
of the Show to accurately reflect the materials used in the design. Horticulture
reference materials will be available at the Passing Committee table to identify
unknown plant material.
The Royal Horticultural Society Horticultural Database is available online at
www.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder/plantfinder.asp.
No plant material listed on the Rhode Island Endangered Species list may be used.
A complete list of endangered species is available at
www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bpoladm/plandev/heritage.
14. Once an entry is accepted, if the exhibitor must cancel, he or she must find a
substitute unless there is a waiting list for that class. The Entries Chair and Class
Consultant should be notified immediately of any changes.
15. Plant material used in the design must have been grown in the exhibitor’s garden,
which may not include indoor plants and must have been in the exhibitor’s
possession/garden for a minimum of 9 months. There may be no more than two
exhibitors. (All Floral Design Division Classes will be eligible for the Bettie Bearden
Pardee Award, see award page 53).
16. Fresh plant material must be in water or be conditioned in such a way as to remain
in pristine form while on exhibition. An arrangement not maintained in Show
condition may have its award removed. Show management may, at any time,
remove an exhibit if deemed necessary.
17. Exhibitors are responsible for maintaining their own exhibits, but are cautioned
not to over water, which may cause seepage and/or damage. Maintenance by the
Committee may be done if prior notification is made on the Refreshing Form
included in the exhibitor’s packet.
18. All maintenance may begin at 7:00 a.m. and must be completed by 8:30 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday mornings. Parking restrictions will be in place after 8:30 a.m.
each day.
19. Exhibitors are responsible for the complete removal of their exhibits at the close of
the Show on Sunday, June 26, 2016 between the hours of 5:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
20. While the Floral Design Division Committee and The Preservation Society of
Newport County will afford the best possible protection to all exhibits, they
distinctly disclaim all liability for loss or damage to exhibits and personal property
belonging to exhibitors.
21. Novice and New Exhibitors will be eligible for specific awards. Please designate on
the Registration form if you belong in one of these categories. A Novice is an
exhibitor/s who has never won a blue ribbon in The Newport Flower Show in the
Floral Design Division. A New Exhibitor is a person or group who is entering
The Newport Flower Show for the first time in the Floral Design Division. See
page 53 for definition of awards.
22. Class 5 - Judges’ Challenge entries to be created between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on
Thursday, June 23, 2016. All plant material, components and tools supplied on site.
This class is open to invited Judges with travel restrictions.
23. Class 12: Requires a Statement of Intent which should be emailed to Vera Bowen at
verabowen9092@gmail.com no later than Friday, June 10, 2016 and may not
exceed 25 words.
24. Exhibitors are requested to enter through the front entrance of Rosecliff during
set-up. Aides will be available to assist with unloading of plant materials and
supplies and guide you to your exhibit location.
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New: Any entry in the Floral Design Division may qualify for the Bettie Bearden
Pardee Award. The entry must adhere to the requirements for that award and must be
identified at the time of passing as eligible. See award details on page 53.
During the Gilded Age, nearly every aspect of life was elevated to an art form. Gardens
became stages for nature's most brilliant performances, women's fashions were created for
stylish parades and houses became museums for a lifetime of treasures. Life was indeed
Gilded.
Class 5 Calling Cards Judges’ Invitational Challenge
Foyer
4 entries
Calling cards were carried by ladies of Gilded society and individualized to their taste
and style. Tradition was that on a specific day it was acceptable to drop by for a visit and
the calling card became the announcement of that visit.
A Floral design typifying the designer’s individual style which announces their visit
to Rosecliff. All materials, including tools, provided by the committee. Viewed from
three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Lynne Merrill
Lynnemerrill3@gmail.com / 401.862.3102
Class 6 Velvet Swing
Ballroom (South End)
4 entries
Stanford White, Architect of Rosecliff, had a lifelong fascination with stage-star of the
Gilded Age, Evelyn Nesbit. The Velvet Swing would become her signature act. She married
the very wealthy and very social Harry Thaw, who in a jealous rage, shot and killed White
on the roof of Madison Square Garden in 1906.
A hanging design evocative of the passions inspired by the Gilded “It” girl, Evelyn
Nesbit. Staged from a central hook on a gold-gilded metal open frame 93" high x
69"wide. Frame details provided in Exhibitor packet. Design should be stationary.
Viewed from all sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Lynne Merrill
Lynnemerrill3@gmail.com / 401.862.3102
Class 7 Livery Colors
Ballroom (East Wall)
4 entries
Mimicking the royals of Europe, wealthy Gilded Age families adopted the practice of
having a color scheme which was distinctive to their family. These colors were worn by the
male servants in grand houses and present on and in their coaches.
A traditional mass design adopting the colors of a grand Newport family. Family
colors assigned on first-come basis. Staged on a pedestal painted Rosecliff White
48" high with a 20" square top. Viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Sue Redden
sueredden@verizon.net / 401.245.8215
Class 8 Dollar Princesses
Ballroom (North End)
4 entries
The marriage of American heiresses saved many a great European estate and family.
The penultimate “Dollar Princess”, Consuela Vanderbilt, saw her dowry used to rebuild
“Blenheim”, one of England’s grandest estates and restore Gilding to the Churchill family.
A two-part design symbolic of the marriage of American heiresses and European
peerage. Staged on a two-part round console painted Rosecliff White which nests
together. Sides vary in height (Short 18" high – Tall 24" high). Together they are
36" in diameter. May be separated by up to 10”. No height restriction. Viewed from
all sides.
Class 9 The Triumvirate
Ballroom (West Wall)
4 entries
Gilded Age Newport was ruled by what became known as The Triumvirate: Alva
Vanderbilt (Marble House), Tessie Oelrichs (Rosecliff) and Mamie Fish (Crossways).
They literally controlled the doors to Newport society.
A contemporary floral design dominated by three different flowers symbolic of
The Triumvirate’s shared social power. Staged on a console painted Rosecliff White
42" high x 36" wide x 17-7/8" wide. Viewed from three sides.
Class 10 Artful Living
Ballroom (Center)
4 entries
Homes became stages to showcase both status and style. Decorators of the day dictated
every detail, designing fabrics and even furniture to fit the grand spaces designed for the
great families of the day.
An interpretive design to complement an upholstered chair. Each chair has a unique
fabric. Design will be displayed alongside the chair on a pedestal painted Rosecliff White
42" high with an 18" square top. Chair and design staged in front of curved wall with
coordinating solid screen. Samples of chair and screen fabrics supplied to the designer
upon registration Viewed from all sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Vera Bowen
verabowen9092@gmail.com / 401.225.9680
Class 11 The Boutonniere
Hall Alcove
4 entries
Men were not to be left behind when it came to style in the Gilded Age. Legend has it that
Prince Albert cut a hole in his wedding coat to accommodate the flowers presented him by
Queen Victoria on the day and ever since, no well-dressed gentleman had an empty
buttonhole on his wedding or dinner jacket.
A boutonniere staged on a black velvet men’s lapel display. supplied to the exhibitor
upon registration. Display to be placed on a pedestal painted Rosecliff White 44" high
with a 10" square top. Viewed from all sides
CLASS CONSULTANT: Kathy Michie
michie.kathy@gmail.com / 508.835.3342
Class 12 Love Letter
Library
4 entries
“The Language of Flowers” became all the rage during this era was a way to circumvent the
rigid rules of courtship. A suitor could send messages via the flowers he chose to send her.
Small bouquets called “Tussie Mussies” were common.
A tussie mussie design staged upon pedestal painted Rosecliff White 40” high by 16” square.
Silver holder and stand supplied to exhibitor upon registration. Viewed from 3 sides. Statement of Intent required with intended message and legend of flowers with meanings.
Class 13 Naturally Gilded
Library
4 entries
John James Audubon (1785-1851) and his love of birds was the inspiration for the creation of
The Audubon Society in 1894. Ornithologist, naturalist and painter known for his
precisely and accurately rendered images of American birds and their habitats quickly
became the passion of Gilded Age collectors and remain highly coveted today.
A mono-botanic design symbolizing a habitat in the style of an Audubon painting. Staged
in a niche 30” high x 31 1/6” wide x 23” deep on a pedestal 42” high and painted Rosecliff
White. Front of niche features an oval opening which measures 32" high x 28" wide with
the center of the opening to be viewed at 60 ½" high. Background may be enhanced without damaging the niche. Access to niche is from the front and top is fixed and closed. Niche
is lit from above. Viewed from the front.
Class 14 a la Russe
Terrace
4 entries
The height of formality in the Gilded era was dining “a la Russe”, in the Russian style.
This meant each course was served sequentially in individual portions. This style, copied in
grand homes from the French originated with Russian diplomat Alexander Kurakin (17521818). It remains the style used today in most western cultures.
A floral design complementing a staged table. Design must incorporate candleholder
provided by Committee. Design may not exceed 30" in height and 20" in width (including the candleholder). Candleholder, photos of dinnerware, linen samples and table
layout supplied to exhibitors upon registration. Viewed from all sides.
Class 15 Bal Blanc
Terrace
4 entries
Rosecliff was the site of one of Newport’s most famous parties, the Bal Blanc. Its hostess, Tessie
Oelrichs (a renowned clean freak) decided that everything would be white. All the flowers,
food, and decorations; she even placed white skeleton ships off the cliff. Guests were instructed
to wear white and to powder their hair.
A floral design using all white flowers and green foliage. The arrangement will be staged
on a riser set in the center of a staged table. Riser is 6” high and 12” square covered to
match table linens. Design not to exceed 30” high (including riser) and 20” wide.
Photos of dinnerware, linen samples and table layout supplied to exhibitors upon
registration. Viewed from all sides.
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Boutonniere: A floral decoration worn by men, typically single flower or bud.
Contemporary Design: A floral design not following traditional styles, using imagination and creativity to devise new approaches to the selection and organization of plant
material and other components according to principles and elements of design.
Hanging Design: A design hung on a solid structure or suspended as from a frame
or hook.
Interpretive Design: Components are selected to portray a theme or idea.
Key Card: (BA Div. only) A numbered list of botanical and common names accompanying an exhibit. Corresponding numbers are placed with each individual sample of
untreated plant material. Card to be supplied in exhibitor’s packet.
Mono-Botanic: A creative design using multiple parts of a plant of one family or genus.
New Exhibitor: A person or group who is entering that particular division of
The Newport Flower Show for the first time.
Novice: An exhibitor/s who has never won a blue ribbon in that particular division of
The Newport Flower Show.
Statement of Intent: A brief written paragraph (no more than 25 words) offering
eplanation of the exhibitor’s creation. (See Rules and Guidelines for divisional details Botanical Arts #15 and Floral Design #23)
Traditional Mass Design: A profusion of flowers of various forms and sizes arranged in
an oval, triangular or fan-shaped design, a closed silhouette having more solids than voids.
Tussie Mussie: A small, round bouquet of herbs and flowers with symbolic meanings.
Two-sided Design: Two designs placed back to back, judged separately but organized in
one or more containers appearing as one.
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Complete your Registration Form online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org
or fill out this form, scan it and return by email to:
Kathy Michie, Entries Chair
Michie.kathy@gmail.com
EXHIBITOR/S NAME _______________________________________________________________
CO-EXHIBITOR (IF ANY) ____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________
CITY
_______________________________________
STATE
______ ZIP _________________
TELEPHONE________________________________CELL __________________________________
EMAIL_________________________________________________ Confirmation will be by e-mail.
1ST CHOICE
CLASS NUMBER
_______
CLASS TITLE
_____________________________________
2ND CHOICE
CLASS NUMBER
_______
CLASS TITLE ______________________________________
Name of Garden Club or Horticulture Organization for your Signage (if applicable)
City & State for your signage
Name of helper for set-up ((Name badge provided, name will not appear on signage)
Name of local newspaper
Are you a New Exhibitor* in The Newport Flower Show in Floral Design Division? ❍ Yes
❍ No
Are you a Novice* in The Newport Flower Show in Floral Design Division?
❍ No
Are you a Member of a GCA Club?
❍ Yes
❍ No
Are you a Member of a NGC Club?
❍ Yes
❍ No
❍ Yes
* Please see Rules and Guidelines on page 16.
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HOW TO ENTER THE HORTICULTURE DIVISION
Entering is easy and everyone is welcome! You do not have to be a member of a garden
club or a horticultural organization. There are horticulture classes for all levels of
gardener – from the weekend dabbler to the experienced horticulturist. So, bring your
favorite plant, your prettiest cut specimen or plant something completely new, inspired
by this year’s flower show theme.
WHEN & HOW TO ENTER
Horticulture Division I: Invitational Garden Design
Garden installations will begin on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 and must be complete by
5 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
Horticulture Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers
Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Classes 1 to 9 - Registration and Passing will take place in front of Rosecliff, by the steps
to the courtyard garden. All other container entries must be brought to the Passing
Tent on the back lawn of Rosecliff, adjacent to the parking lot. Exhibitors must allow
sufficient time to complete registration and entry cards as well as for the passing process
for each entry. Exhibitors with multiple entries should allow an hour or more to complete the process. Passing for Division II closes promptly at 11:00 a.m. No entries will
be passed after this time. Assistance will be available to move large containers.
Horticulture Division III: Ornamental Plants Grown In Containers
Registration and Passing takes place in the Passing Tent on the back lawn of Rosecliff,
adjacent to the parking lot. Exhibitors must allow sufficient time to complete the
registration and entry cards as well as for the passing process for each entry. Exhibitors
with multiple entries should allow an hour or more to complete the process. Passing
for Division III closes promptly at 11:00 a.m. No entries will be passed after that time.
Assistance will be available to move large containers.
Horticulture Division IV: Cut Specimens
Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All cut specimens must be brought to the Passing Tent on the back lawn of Rosecliff,
adjacent to the parking lot. Registration closes promptly at 3:15 p.m. Exhibitors with
multiple entries should arrive no later than 2:30 p.m. Cut specimen passing closes
promptly at 3:30 p.m. No entries will be passed after this time. Cut specimens must be
properly conditioned in order to survive the entire (un-air conditioned) run of the
Show. The Newport Flower Show reserves the right to remove wilted cut specimens.
THE PASSING PROCESS - REGISTRATION AND ENTRY CARDS
Each person entering the Horticulture Division must complete one horticulture registration card and an entry card for each container or cut specimen entered. Cards are
available in advance at the reception desk at The Preservation Society of Newport
County’s Office at 424 Bellevue Avenue, or by calling the Special Events Office at 401
847-1000 ext. 140 before Friday, June 17, 2016. On Thursday, June 23, 2016, cards will
be available in the Passing Tent at the Show. We encourage you to complete registration and entry cards in advance.
All completed cards should be taken to the Registration Desk next to the Passing Tent,
where horticulture registration cards will be collected and entry cards will be reviewed,
marked with an “R” and returned to the exhibitor.
When registered, please visit the grooming station, and for cut specimens choose an
appropriate vase provided by The Newport Flower Show. Be sure to give each cut
specimen or container entry one last thorough inspection before proceeding to the
appropriate passing table for your class number. Here your entry card and entry will be
reviewed and each entry card will be marked with a “P”. All entries will be given to
runners to be staged in the Show.
Amateurs and professionals are eligible to enter any class; however, entries may not be
entered under a commercial or business name. Entries may be made under an estate
name. This rule does not apply to Division I, Division II, Class 9, which are designed
to be promotional opportunities. There are no entry fees.
Amateur:
Professional:
Novice:
An exhibitor who does not derive any income from horticulture.
An exhibitor who derives income from horticulture.
An exhibitor who has never won a blue ribbon in a major
flower show.
New Exhibitor: A first-time exhibitor who has never entered the Horticulture
Divisions of The Newport Flower Show.
1. Entries in Divisions III & IV must have been owned and/or grown by the exhibitor
for a minimum of three months prior to The Newport Flower Show and must be
of Show quality and free of all pests and diseases.
2. Entries in Division II will be judged on horticultural and artistic merit, as well as
interpretation of the stated theme. Entries in Divisions III & IV will be judged on
horticultural excellence, except where stated.
3. The standard ribbons will be: 1 blue awarded for first place, 1 red awarded for
second place and 1 yellow awarded for third place. White will be awarded for
honorable mention. In classes where entries are exceptionally competitive, more
than 1 red and/or yellow ribbon may be awarded, at the discretion of the judges.
4. There is no limit as to how many different classes each exhibitor may enter.
Multiple entries by the same exhibitor must not be duplicates and should represent different species, varieties or planting combinations (except where noted).
5. Exhibitors are responsible for identifying entries with correct botanical and
common names. The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden
Plants and The New Royal Horticultural Society Index of Garden Plants are two
recommended resources.
6. A Photo Key Card is required when entering Division II: Creative Outdoor
Containers, with the exception of Class 9, which is planted on-site, in which case a
diagram must be provided. The exhibitor must provide a white card, no larger than
5" x 8", with a numbered listing of the botanical and common names for each plant
corresponding to a numbered photograph of the planting.
7. Once your entry is passed, maintenance of the entry becomes the responsibility of
The Newport Flower Show Committee. You may groom and/or water your entries
only before they have been passed, not after.
8. Wild-collected plants of endangered species are strictly forbidden.
9. Entries must be well-balanced, sturdy and able to withstand inclement weather
conditions.
10. Entries that exceed 100 lbs. or cannot be lifted easily by two people will not be
accepted.
11. Containers must be clean, compatible and proportionate to the planting within.
In Division III: Ornamental Plants Grown in Containers, clay or clay-colored pots
are preferred, but not required.
12. Pot size is measured as the longest inside dimension across the top of the pot;
rectangular pots will be measured on the diagonal.
13. Disguised, double-potting is permitted. The interior pot is the one that will be
measured, if necessary.
14. No dried, treated or artificial plant material is permitted, with the exception of dried
moss used to disguise double-potting.
15. No fresh-cut stems are allowed to supplement container entries.
16. The Newport Flower Show Committee may divide, subdivide, withdraw or combine
classes at their discretion.
17. The Newport Flower Show, Garden Club of America and National Garden Club
awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at
3:30 p.m.
18. Horticulture Division entries and ribbons must be picked up between 5:00 p.m.
and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Beyond this pick up time, The Newport
Flower Show Committee is not responsible for entries. Note: Cut Specimen entries
will be donated to a local charitable organization.
19. Exhibitors are required to present an Exhibitor’s Receipt to retrieve container
entries in The Newport Flower Show. Exhibitors will receive a receipt for each
container entry passed.
20. In Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers, Classes 1 to 9 will be passed and staged
in front of Rosecliff by the steps to the courtyard garden. All entries in Divisions III
and IV, Classes 10 to 125 will be passed in the Passing Tent on the back lawn.
21. In Division III: Ornamental Plants Grown in Containers. If ornamental plant
requires watering during the three day Show, please provide a compatible saucer.
22. No hanging containers.
23. In Division IV: Cut Specimens. A single stem per vase with attached foliage above
the water line. No loose foliage. Classes 94, 97 and 125 only, allow for multiple
stems.
24. Statements of Intent are required in Division I only.
25. Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers requires three or more different varieties
of plants.
26. Pre-registration forms must be received by Tuesday, May 31, 2016 either online or
a paper copy. See page 32.
27. Accessories are non-essential decorative items, such as props. Necessary support
structures and natural mulches are not considered accessories.
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HORTICULTURE EXHIBITOR’S RECEPTION
Get Growing!
Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
The Breakers Greenhouses
Bateman Avenue, Newport
Potential horticulture competitors are cordially invited to a reception
hosted by the Horticulture Committee at the Preservation Society’s
beautiful greenhouses. Learn more about the horticulture competitions,
enjoy good food, good conversation and begin planning your winning entries!
Please RSVP by Thursday, March 17, 2016
E-mail: Events@NewportMansions.org or Telephone: 401. 847.1000 ext. 169
DIVISION I: INVITATIONAL GARDEN DESIGN
Garden Installations will begin on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 and must be complete by
5 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
Cercle de la Sphère Dorée
6 Entries
The rolling front lawn of Rosecliff is graced by carved stone planters befitting its Gilded
Age provenance. Some with statuary cherubs and others with classic garden urns will be
accessorized with gilded hoop spheres that will act as focal points within the garden
installations and for the lawn overall.
Six landscape designers will be invited to create a 30’ wide, circular garden that envelops
one of Rosecliff ’s front lawn planters. The exhibitor should coordinate the planter’s
contents with the surrounding garden to create a focal point. The 30” wide gilded hoop
spheres and planter inserts will be provided by The Newport Flower Show Committee.
DIVISION CONSULTANT:
Karen Barbera
KLB7@aol.com / 401.742.2680
DIVISION II: CREATIVE OUTDOOR CONTAINERS
Passing & Registration for entries in Divisions II:
All Creative Outdoor containers, Classes 1 to 9, will be passed in front of Rosecliff, by the
steps to the courtyard garden.
Please note: Classes 1-3 require pre-registration. Spaces will be filled on a first-come,
first-serve basis. To reserve a spot, contact the class consultant listed below the
class description by May 31, 2016. Complete the Pre-Registration Form online at
www.NewportFlowerShow.org or return the completed Pre-Registration Form on
page 32 by standard mail. Please read the Horticulture Rules and Guidelines on
page 24 before entering your creative container.
Class 1 Artful ‘Gilded’ Recycling
Back by popular demand! …a novelty container challenge.
6 entries
Six competitors will re-purpose a non-flower-pot object, rescued from the refuse pile
and (painted) silver or gold, with a planting that complements or contrasts the
container’s character. The re-purposed container must not exceed 24" in any dimension,
including diagonal. Annuals, perennials, succulents, houseplants, edibles and woody
plants are all permitted, but must be rooted and tolerant of being displayed in full sun.
Accessories are not permitted. Pre-registration is required.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Donna
Lane
donnamlane@verizon.net
Class 2 Silver & Gold Flower Pot
…A mixed ornamental container
6 entries
Six competitors will plant ornamental mixed containers with at least three different
species, varieties or cultivars of sun-loving flowering and foliage plants to create a lush
and dramatic effect. At least one flowering or foliage plant must exhibit silver or gold
coloration. The planter must not exceed 24" in any dimension, including diagonal.
Pre-registration is required.
Lane
Class 3 Fête champêtre
…A tabletop perennial vignette
In 1857, William Wetmore invited 2,000 guests to an elaborate country picnic on the
grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer. Guests dined on Persian rugs scattered on the lawn, amongst
potted plants of every description.
Four veteran gardeners will be invited to compose a tabletop vignette of potted perennials staged with a vintage picnic theme. A planting diagram is required. Accessories
are encouraged to help in creating a complete ambience, but plants must predominate.
The table dimensions: 6"x30". Pre-registration is required.
Lane
Class 4 Artful Succulents
…A mixed succulents planting
A miniature succulent garden containing a minimum of three different species,
varieties, or cultivars of hardy and/or non-hardy succulents, in a container not to
exceed 24" in any dimension, including diagonal. No flowers permitted in this class.
No artificial accessories are permitted. All plants must be rooted. Pre-registration is not
required.
CLASS CONSULTANT:
Donna Lane
Class 5 Artful Dish Garden
…A miniature garden
A miniature garden or landscape design—a planting of a minimum of three different
species, varieties, or cultivars in a shallow, open container not to exceed 24" in any
dimension, including diagonal. The plant material must be culturally compatible and
in scale. Accessories are permitted. All plants must be rooted. Pre-registration is not
required.
CLASS CONSULTANT:
Donna Lane
Class 6 Artful Edibles
…A mixed veggie planting
A mixed edibles container featuring at least three different vegetables, fruits, herbs
or edible flowers, in a pot not to exceed 24” in any dimension, including diagonal.
Pre-registration is not required.
CLASS CONSULTANT:
Donna Lane
Class 7 Par Class
Enter a container of three or more different species or varieties of plant material that
does not qualify for entry elsewhere in Division II. To be judged individually on design
and horticultural merit. To be displayed in full sun. Accessories are not permitted.
Pre-registration is not required
CLASS CONSULTANT:
Donna Lane
Class 8 Gilded Age Garden Urn
…Garden Club Challenge
10 entries
In the late nineteenth century, gardeners were experimenting with newly available
ornamental plants from all around the globe. Estates and public parks were graced by
garden urns planted with a mix of flowers and exotic foliage.
Ten regional garden clubs will be invited to plant classic garden urns with a mix of flowering and foliage plants. There will be two color scheme sub-classes: warm or cool colors.
Classic garden urns will be distributed at the ‘Get Growing’ reception on Thursday,
March 24, 2016, 5:30 p.m. The Breakers Greenhouse, Bateman Avenue, Newport.
CLASS CONSULTANT:
Teresa Mello
Teresa@dreamscaped.com
Class 9 Gilded Age ‘Cottages’
…Professional Gardeners’ Challenge
6 entries
During the Gilded Age, Newport estate gardeners made competitive entries into the flower
show to represent their employer’s ‘summer cottage’. “A harvest basket by Governor
Wetmore of Chateau-sur-Mer” would have been grown and assembled by the gardening
staff to represent the estate’s specialties; in the case of Chateau-sur-Mer, it was Black
Hamburg Grapes grown in the grapery.
Six professional gardeners will produce entries that represent their home estate, by creating a container garden in large pots on Rosecliff ’s front lawn. The planting design
should evoke their home estate’s landscape. A set of Campania Portsmouth planters
will be provided by The Newport Flower Show Committee. A photograph and brief
description of the estate should accompany the entry along with the container garden’s
planting diagram.
CLASS CONSULTANT:
Jim Donahue jdonahue@newportmansions.org / 401.662.0874
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Please submit your Pre-Registration Form online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org
or fill out this form, scan it and return by email to the Class Consultant
no later than Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Division II – Creative Outdoor Containers
Classes 1 to 3 Donna Lane / donnamlane@verizon.net
Class 8 Teresa Mello / Teresa@dreamscaped.com
EXHIBITOR/S NAME _______________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________
CITY
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STATE
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TELEPHONE________________________________CELL __________________________________
EMAIL________________________________________________________________________
CLASS NUMBER ___________ CLASS TITLE _______________________________________________
Name of Garden Club or Horticulture Organization (if applicable)
Name of local Newspaper
Confirmation Preference:
❍ Email Confirmation
❍ Postcard Confirmation
Are you a first time Exhibitor in The Newport Flower Show?
❍ Yes
❍ No
Have you ever won a Blue Ribbon in a major Flower Show?
❍ Yes
❍ No
DIVISION III: ORNAMENTAL PLANTS GROWN IN CONTAINERS
Libby Moore
libbymoor@aol.com / 401.635.2657
Passing and Registration for Entries in Division III
Division III entries will be passed in the passing tent, behind Rosecliff.
Remember: One plant per pot unless otherwise stated. Containers must be able to be
staged with ease.
Topiary
(entries must have been trained by the exhibitor - multiple plants of same variety per pot
permitted in 10 and 11)
Class 10 Trained on a frame
Class 11 Trained on a stuffed form
Class 12 Standard pruned to tree form
Bonsai
Class 13 Trained in the Bonsai manner, container 6" and under
Class 14 Trained in the Bonsai manner, container over 6"
Annual, Perennial or Biennial
Class 15 Grown for flower
Class 16 Grown for foliage
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber or Corm
(multiple bulbs of same variety per pot permitted in 17 & 18)
Class 17 Grown for flower
Class 18 Grown for foliage
Begonia
Class 19 Any species or cultivar grown primarily for flower
Class 20 Any species or cultivar grown primarily for foliage
Fern
Class 21 Container 6" and under
Class 22 Container over 6"
Miniature or Dwarf Plant
Class 23 A mature example of a species or cultivar that is one of the naturally diminutive members of the genus.
Orchid
(Must be in bloom. No hanging containers please)
Class 24 Novice Orchid Class (open to exhibitors who have not won a blue ribbon in
the orchid class at The Newport Flower Show)
Class 25 Cattleya
Class 26 Paphiopedilum
Class 27 Phalaenopsis
Class 28 Any small Orchid, in a pot 3" and under
Class 29 Other Orchid
Succulents
Class 30 Agave, container 6" and under
Class 31 Agave, container over 6"
Class 32 Aloe, container 6" and under
Class 33 Aloe, container over 6"
Class 34 Crassula, container 6" and under
Class 35 Crassula, container over 6"
Class 36 Echeveria, container 6" and under
Class 37 Echeveria, container over 6"
Class 38 Euphorbia, container 6" and under
Class 39 Euphorbia, container over 6"
Class 40 Haworthia, container 6" and under
Class 41 Haworthia, container over 6"
Class 42 Other succulent
Family
Class 43 Three or more different species from one plant family (e.g., Apiaceae,
Petroselinum (parsley), Illicium (anise), Anthenum (dill). In separate
containers 6" or under, staged on a base or tray provided by the exhibitor.
Photo Key Card required.
Species and/or Cultivars
Class 44 Three or more different species and/or cultivars from one plant genus
(e.g., Agave: A. “Blue Glow”, A. isthmensis, A. victoria-reginae). Separate
containers 6" or under, staged on a base or tray provided by the exhibitor.
Photo Key Card required.
Wardian Case
Class 45 There must be at least three different species and/or cultivars, separately
potted, in an enclosed case that does not exceed 24" (diagonal inside
measurement). To be judged for horticultural and artistic merit. Accessories
are not permitted. Photo Key card required.
Terrarium
Class 46 Unlike a Wardian case, which features separate potted specimens, a terrarium
is here defined as at least three species grown in a capped container, creating
a landscape under glass
Parent and Child
Class 47 A single plant exhibited along with the parent plant from which it was propagated, each in a separate container. Date and method of propagation must
be specified on a 4" x 6" white index card (starting date, light source, medium
used, repotting date, etc.). Both plants will be judged.
Propagation
Class 48 A single plant propagated by the exhibitor from seed, stem, leaf cutting
or other method. Date and method of propagation must be specified on a
4" x 6" white index card (starting date, light source, medium used, repotting
date, etc.).
Grand Dame
(A plant noted for its age, owned by the exhibitor for at least 5 years)
Class 49 Grown primarily for flower
Class 50 Grown primarily for foliage
Twins
Class 51 Two matching plants, judged as a pair
Rose
Class 52 Standard Tree Rose
Class 53 Rose bush
Par
Class 54 An individual plant, owned by the exhibitor for a minimum of six months,
which does not qualify for entry elsewhere in Division III. One entry per
exhibitor. To be judged on horticultural excellence.
DIVISION IV: CUT SPECIMENS
Kate Lucey
401.847.6403 / kwlphoto@hotmail.com
Passing and Registration for Entries in Division IV
Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Division IV entries will be passed in the Passing tent behind Rosecliff
Cut specimens must be properly conditioned in order to survive the entire (un-air
conditioned) run of the Show.
Stems may not exceed 40" in length. All stems should include enough foliage to
indicate the overall health and vigor of the plant; two full sets of attached leaves are
recommended. Also, length of stem should be proportional. All entries should be a
single stem with foliage attached above the water line and must have been grown by the
exhibitor. Classes 94, 97 and 125 only, allow for multiple stems.
Vases for staging your cut specimen will be provided by The Newport Flower Show.
Please read the Horticulture Rules on page 24 before entering your cut specimen.
No entries will be passed after 3:30 p.m.
Judging criteria for cut specimens include: form, substance, condition, grooming and
labeling. The Newport Flower Show reserves the right to remove cut specimens that
have wilted.
Annuals and Biennials
Class 55 Annual or Biennial in bloom
Class 56 Annual or Biennial grown for foliage
Perennial
Class 57 Alchillea
Class 58 Alchemilla
Class 59 Aquilegia
Class 60 Astilbe
Class 61 Astrantia
Class 62 Campanula
Class 63 Coreopsis
Class 64 Delphinium
Class 65 Dianthus
Class 66 Digitalis
Class 67 Leucanthemum
Class 68 Paeonia
Class 69 Salvia
Class 70 Veronica
Class 71 Other perennial in bloom
Class 72 Other perennial grown for foliage
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber & Corm
Class 73 Allium
Class 74 Dahlia
Class 75 Iris
Class 76 Lilium Asiatic
Class 77 Lilium Oriental
Class 78 Lilium Other
Class 79 Other bulb, rhizome, tuber or corm in flower
Hydrangea
Class 80 Hydrangea arborescens
Class 81 Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer'
Class 82 Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'
Class 83 Hydrangea macrophylla lacecaps
Class 84 Hydrangea macrophylla mopheads
Class 85 Hydrangea macrophylla other
Class 86 Hydrangea paniculata
Class 87 Hydrangea quercifolia
Class 88 Other Hydrangea
Hosta
To measure leaf size, measure leaf-length by leaf-width to obtain the size in square inches.
Do not include petiole (stem) in your calculations. (Hint: An undersized leaf of a variety
listed as a large leaf may not be entered in the medium class.)
Class 89 Miniature less than 6"
Class 90 Small 6" to 29"
Class 91 Medium 30" to 63"
Class 92 Large 64" to 119"
Class 93 Giant 120" or greater
Class 94 Collection of 3 different varieties. Plant list required.
Fern
Class 95 Fern native to North America - single frond
Class 96 Other fern - single frond
Class 97 Three fronds of different varieties. Plant list required.
Species Roses
Class 98
Species (wild) Rose, one stem or spray
Old Garden Rose
Old Garden Roses are those classes that existed prior to 1867 and include Alba, Avershire,
Bourbon, Boursalt,Centifolia, Damask, Hybrid Bracteata, Hybrid China, Hybrid
Eglanteria, Hybrid Foetida, Hybrid Gallica, Hybrid Multiflora, Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid
Sempervirens, Hybrid Setigera, Hybrid Spinosissima, Misc OGR’S Moss, Noisette,
Portland Tea.
Class 99
Old Garden Rose (climbing & non-climbing) one stem or spray (class to be
subdivided by type)
Modern Rose
Modern Roses are those classes that came into existence after 1867.
Class 100 Floribunda, one stem or spray
Class 101 Grandiflora, one stem or spray
Class 102 Hybrid Kordesii, one stem or spray
Class 103 Hybrid Rugosa, one stem or spray
Class 104 Hybrid Tea, one stem or spray
Class 105 Large Flowered Climber and Rambler, one stem or spray
Class 106 Miniature and Mini-Flora, one stem or spray
Class 107 Polyantha, one stem or spray
Class 108 Shrub Rose, one stem or spray
Class 109 Other modern rose
Class 110 Unidentified Rose, one stem or spray of any rose whose name is not known
Woody Plant
Class 111 Broad leaf evergreen in bloom
Class 112 Broad leaf evergreen not in bloom
Class 113 Conifers - Cupressaceae Family (includes Calocedrus, Chamaecyparis,
Juniperus, Thuja)
Class 114 Conifers - Pinaceae Family (includes Abies, Cedrus, Larix, Picea, Pinus,
Tsuga)
Class 115 Other Conifers
Class 116 Woody vines - Clematis
Class 117 Other woody vines
Class 118 Deciduous woody plant in bloom - Cornus
Class 119 Deciduous woody plant in bloom - Spirea
Class 120 Other woody plant in bloom
Class 121 Deciduous woody plant not in bloom - Acer
Class 122 Other deciduous woody plant not in bloom
Native Wildflowers and Woody Plants
Class 123 Wildflower in bloom
Class 124 Native flowering shrub or tree
Collection
Class 125 Three or more cut flowers and/or foliage specimens, of different varieties,
from your garden. To be displayed in the exhibitor’s clear glass vase.
The bouquet is not to exceed 20" in height, including vase. Plant list
required. To be judged on horticultural excellence.
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R. Ellen Avellino
Penny Ross
Ann Franzen
REllenAvellino@gmail.com
PenelopeRoss@optonline.net
SouthportMarketing@gmail.com
1. Exhibitor Eligibility All classes are open to the public. Class 9 is limited to Novices
only. A Novice is a person who has never won a blue ribbon or special/top award
in the Photography Division at The Newport Flower Show or at any major show
sponsored by any national organization.
2. Photography Entry Eligibility
a. Exhibitor may register up to two (2) digital images (each in a separate
class) in this Show
b. Exhibitor may not register an image previously entered in printed format
at The Newport Flower Show.
c. Exhibitor may not register an image that has won a blue ribbon or
special/top award at any other Show.
3. Required Advance Registration; Entry Processes For all classes, Exhibitor complies with “Digital Image Registration” (Rule 6). If Committee accepts a registered
image to be printed and entered in the Show, Exhibitor then follows “Submission
of Printed Photograph” (Rule 8) and all Additional Guidelines, Rules and Procedures (which will be sent with Show acceptance notice).
4. Jurying and Judging of Entries
a. All classes are to be juried and judged (except Class 9). Before the Show, a
panel of judges/experts juries up to the eighteen (18) earliest timereceipted registered digital images that conform to the Show guidelines,
rules and class requirements, and then selects up to the six (6) highest
scoring to be accepted and printed as Show entries, and the next three (3)
highest for a waitlist. At the Show, a different panel then judges the entered
printed photos and selects the winners of the ribbons and special/top
awards.
b. Class 9 is to be judged only. Class 9 is not juried. In Class 9, Committee
accepts up to the six (6) earliest time-receipted registered digital images to
be printed as Show entries, with the next three (3) earliest for a waitlist.
At the Show, a panel then judges the entered printed photos and selects the
winners of the ribbon placements and special/top awards
5. Optional Statement of Intent/Title of Photo A statement of intent and/or title of
the photo are allowed if either/both do not exceed two hundred (200) characters,
with spaces. Exhibitor writes the statement of title on Registration Form, with
digital image submission. It may not be changed. Committee may correct any not
confirming to meet character space limitation.
6.
Digital Image Registration Between Thursday, February 4 and Monday, February 29, 2016 , Exhibitor registers and submits digital image. Exhibitor completes
Registration Form, found online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org Exhibitor
follows on-line instructions to upload digital image.
7. Digital Image Specifications Orientation (portrait, landscape) is Exhibitor’s
choice. Digital image is required to be JPEG format, sized between 2 and 5
megabytes. Exhibitor re-titles image file to this photo tag: Exhibitor’s Last Name,
First Name, Class Number, i.e., Doe,Jane,4.
8. Submission of Printed Photograph Only after receiving notice of acceptance as
a Show entry and reading Additional Guidelines, Rules and Procedures enclosed
with the acceptance notice, Exhibitor, between Friday, April 8 and Wednesday,
April 27, prepares printed photo and two (2) copies of Entry Label (also to be sent
with acceptance notice). Exhibitor sends printed photo and copies of Entry Labels,
via US Postal Service, Priority Mail or Priority Express, both with tracking or handdelivers to:
The Newport Flower Show
Photography Division
424 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Committee will acknowledge receipt of printed photo and copies of Entry Label
via email.
9. Printed Photograph Specifications Digital image and printed photo should match
in all respects, except overall photo resolution. Surface finish is Exhibitor’s choice.
Total perimeter dimension may not exceed 50”, as mounted. Exhibitor mounts
photo onto black foam core, the exact size of photo, without border (flush mount).
Exhibitor secures all sides of photo. Please avoid double-sided tape. No mat overlay, glass or framing. A professional may print/mount, if no change to the photo,
except overall photo resolution. Committee will provide hanging apparatus.
10. Photograph Manipulation This Show allows any manipulation, at any stage, if
done solely by Exhibitor before registration/submission of digital image. Each
photo must be exclusive work of Exhibitor.
11. Plant Material Plant material is required in Classes 3 (in at least one part or section), 6, 7, 9 and 10 and encouraged in Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8. Exhibitor lists identifiable plant material with common/botanical names and/or notes unidentifiable
plant material, if any, on Registration Form.
12. Ribbon Placements, Class Judging Eligibility The judges/experts may give only
one (1) of each ribbon placement (1st, 2nd and 3rd), but may give multiple
4th (HM) ribbon placements in each class, which allows multiples of each ribbon
(1st, 2nd and 3rd), but no 4th (HM). To be judged, a class requires a minimum of
three (3) entries.
13. Judging and Awarding Criteria Each panel of judges/experts uses the applicable
“Scale of Points” below, as the respective judging criteria for all ribbon placements.
The special/top awards and their respective judging criteria are located on
page 54 of this booklet.
Scale of Points
For all Classes, Except 4
For Class 4 (Creative Techniques)
Category
Points
Category
Points
Creativity
25
Creativity
30
Composition
25
Composition
20
Technical Skills
20
Technical Skills
20
Conformance/Interpretation
20
Conformance/Interpretation
20
Distinction
10
Distinction
10
Total
100
Total
100
Committee will send additional rules, guidelines and procedures with notices of acceptance/waitlist.
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Committee will send additional rules, guidelines and procedures with notices of acceptance/waitlist.
Class 1 A Family Affair
Portrait
6 entries
Plant Material Encouraged
During the Gilded Age, Newport’s prominent families summered together and created
a tradition of intimate dinners, picnics, horseback rides, walks along the Cliff and
frolics on the beaches.
Class 2 A Matter of Taste
Color
6 entries
As in earlier prosperous eras, the Gilded Age embraced everything novel. In 1857 at
Chateau-sur-Mer, the The Wetmores hosted “Fete Champetre,” an extravaganza for
2,000 au courant guests.
Class 3 Playtime
Triptych, Color
6 entries
Plant Material Required in at Least One Section
In 1879, James Gordon Bennett, Jr. commissioned the construction of a private club
named “The Newport Casino” – “casino”, being the Italian word for little summer house.
In 1881, the US Lawn Tennis Association held its first competitive matches there that,
no doubt, included the most “active-minded” of society.
Class 4 Progress
Creative Techniques
6 entries
Cornelius Vanderbilt, the American industrialist built his summer Newport “cottage,”
The Breakers, in Newport where he no doubt spent time sharpening his vision and
focus on the importance of the industry and technology of the future.
Class 5 Lights, Camera, Action
Sepia or Monochrome
Historic Preservation, Civic Improvement or Civic Movement
6 entries
Alva Vanderbilt created Marble House from “her” vision. She used her social capital
wisely for civic and historical projects. A leader in the Suffragette movement, she
sponsored a huge rally for women’s rights in her backyard pagoda, the “Tea House.”
Class 6 Saving Our Children
Conservation
Plant Material Required
Nature
6 entries
In 1945, concerned citizens, led by Mrs. George Henry Warren, purchased Hunter
House and formed The Preservation Society of Newport County. Many other preservation and conservation groups on Aquidneck Island share in the quest to preserve and
protect the rich history and resources for future the next generations.
Class 7 A Feast for the Eyes
Color
6 entries
The fabled balls and social extravaganzas during the Gilded Age in Newport often
featured the food of the century. The “fairytale” dinner parties at Rosecliff, consisting
of up to eight courses featuring elaborate vegetable-decorated hams, poultry and fowl,
were gastronomic feasts fit for kings and queens (and others)!
Class 8 Size does Matter
Macro or Close-up
6 entries
Summer residents of the Gilded Age mansions in Newport amassed treasures of small
decorative objects in all mediums, including alabaster, ivory, metal, glass and silver.
The splendor of the objets d’art, especially the Renaissance ceramics and Oriental jade
that the Berwinds collected for The Elms, was outstanding, truly.
Class 9 The View
Landscape, Seascape or Cityscape 6 entries
Novice Only
In 1860, architect George Champlin Mason built Chepstow, which during the Gilded
Age presented an unrivalled collection of important 19th century American paintings,
including landscapes and seascapes by Hudson River School artists.
Class 10 The Open
Open Class
6 entries
No Class Requirements, except Plant Material Required
Exhibitor may submit any photo, even if suitable/conforming to another class
A masterpiece of the American Shingle-style, the Isaac Bell House features a modern
interior, with Japanese-inspired columns and a sweeping “open” floor plan - quite
unexpected! Note: In Class 10, judges/experts may award multiples of any ribbons, but
no 4th (HM).
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Stefanie Vieau, Co-Chair
Pamela Younes, Co-Chair
Jacqui Colbert, Advisor
Bronwyn McDermott, Advisor
svieau@gmail.com
Yepjk@yahoo.com
1. Anyone 13 and under is eligible to enter unless otherwise indicated in the class
description (such as Photography.) All children must be accompanied by an adult
at all times.
2. Containers must be clean and proportionate to the planting within.
3. Exhibitor is responsible for identifying entries with correct botanical and common
names.
4. Children’s horticulture entries should be dropped off in the Horticulture Division
passing tent on the back lawn at Rosecliff on Thursday, June 23, 2016 between 1:30
p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Onsite parking at Rosecliff is available at this time only.
5. Exhibits must stay in place for the duration of the Show and be removed on
Sunday, June 26, 2016, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Committee will not
be responsible for any exhibits left after 6:00 p.m
6. See page 55 for Children’s Awards.
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Horticulture Class 1
Easy Ivy Topiaries Workshop
Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 10:00 a.m
Green Animals Topiary Garden
Join Dan Christina as he instructs participants how to twist and twirl English ivy around
a simple wire form then watch your living sculpture grow! After making these ivy
topiaries to submit for the Newport Flower Show Children’s Division, participants will
do a scavenger hunt in search of the various animal topiaries among Green Animal’s
magnificent grounds. Limited to 25 participants. Advance registration is required,
contact Meredith Cruikshank / mer-mer@cox.net
Horticulture Class 2
Herbal Wreath Workshop
Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum, Bristol, RI
Along with Julie Christina, children will have the opportunity to learn about several
varieties of herbs in Blithewold's greenhouse, then snip and bundle to create their own
handmade herbal wreath! The wreaths can be hung as decoration or can be used in
the kitchen. Children will all plant a mint urn planter and a tree seedling to take home,
then submit in the Children's Education Division at The Newport Flower Show.
Limited to 25 participants per session. Advance registration is required, contact
Meredith Cruikshank / mer-mer@cox.net
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Calling all young Newport shutterbugs! What unique details do you spy? Visit Rosecliff,
Marble House, The Elms or The Breakers (free admission to all Preservation Society
properties for City of Newport residents) to explore hundreds of magnificent gilded age
rooms with amazing architectural details waiting to be captured by your photographic
eye! All photographs will be printed by the Committee for exhibition and judging at
The Newport Flower Show from June 24 to 26, 2016
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Submission of original work by children from 4 to17 years of age (submissions will be
grouped by age).
Images captured by smartphone, iPhone, iPad or any digital camera are accepted please no flash.
Digital image submissions (high resolution please) may be emailed to:
Mary.A.VanPelt@gmail.com
Please include photographer's name, age, grade, school and contact number in the
email, as well as photo location and description. Deadline: Friday June 10, 2016 at
5:00 p.m. Limit 2 photographs per photographer.
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All on-site workshops and classes will be held in the Children’s Tent on the back lawn
at Rosecliff, unless noted otherwise. Please note that adults must accompany children
at all times. Adults will be required to purchase a Show ticket.
It takes TWO! An Adult/Child Floral Arrangement Workshop
Friday, June 24, 2016 - 2:30 p.m.
Lecture Tent on Back Lawn of Rosecliff
Join Robyn Spagnolo and Lynne Merrill for a floral arranging workshop for an
adult/child partnership. Award-winning designers/instructors, Robyn Spagnolo and
Lynne Merrill, will demonstrate and coach participants in the creation of a two-part
design.
Bring your creativity and clippers. All other materials provided. Participants should
bring clippers for each adult and child. Advance Registration is required. All entries
will be judged and on display until the Show ends at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2016.
Limit 30 adult/child partnerships on a first come basis. Advance registration is required,
contact Division Co-Chairs, Stefanie Vieau, Co-Chair / svieau@gmail.com or Pamela
Younes, Co-Chair / Yepjk@yahoo.com.
Live Falcon & Story Time presented by the Audubon Society
Saturday, June 25, 2106 - 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Tent on the Back Lawn of Rosecliff
A long time ago, in the 1890s, it was very fashionable for some ladies to wear
feathers (and even whole dead birds!) on their fancy hats. Proper Boston ladies,
Harriet Hemenway and Minna Hall, were furious at this cruel practice and decided to
do something about it. Come and listen to Kim Calcagno share the story “She’s Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!” about how Harriet and Minna changed American
history and founded the Audubon Societies. We will follow our story with a visit from
a live falcon and get a chance to touch some real wings and talons of local species of
raptors. No registration required.
Framing a Gilded Garden
Saturday, June 25, 2016 - 1:00 p.m.
Children’s Tent on the Back Lawn at Rosecliff
What does “gilded” mean to you? What gilded elements in nature jump into your mind?
Did any of these inspire the creations of the Gilded Age? Join University of Rhode
Island Master Gardeners, Melissa Guillet and Johanna Becker as they illuminate golden
elements in the garden. Through pictures and stories, you’ll learn more about New
England's native golden flowers – Black-Eyed Susan, Sunflowers, Goldenrod, and more.
Each participant will "gild" a frame, paint a garden, and plant a golden flower to
take home. All materials provided. Limited to 25 participants. Advance registration is
required, contact Division Co-Chairs, Stefanie Vieau, Co-Chair / svieau@gmail.com or
Pamela Younes, Co-Chair / Yepjk@yahoo.com
Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s PLANTMOBILE
Sunday, June 26, 2016 - All day
Front Lawn at The Newport Flower Show
A travelling plant science program will offer hands-on educational programs for
students in pre-K to grade 8 designed to provide children with a rewarding horticultural
experience. Programs are offered on a variety of topics and activities. No registration
required.
Plant Explorers: Growing Plants From Cuttings
Sunday, June 26, 2016 – 2:30 p.m.
Lecture Tent on Back Lawn of Rosecliff
Many of us have planted a seed and watched it grow, but have you ever created a new
plant by taking a cutting from a plant that already exists? Explorers and plant collectors
from the past (or you could say Gilded Ages) used the technique of taking cuttings to
move new and exciting plants from around the world into their gardens. Julie Christina,
Blithewold's Education Programs Manager, will explain why taking cuttings is a
useful method today and will show you how, making it simple and fun! Limited to
30 participants. Advance registration is required, contact Division Co-Chairs, Stefanie
Vieau, Co-Chair / svieau@gmail.com or Pamela Younes, Co-Chair / Yepjk@yahoo.com.
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Division Chair
Lynn Kaye
lynncovell@aol.com / 617.877.9988
The Bellevue Shopping District Representative
Judy Carroll, Papers
papersri@cox.net / 401.847.1777
In celebration of the annual Newport Flower Show, we invite merchants to enter the
Retail Window Display Division. The purpose of the division is to promote synergy
between businesses, The Newport Flower Show and the many visitors in town for this
event. Windows are displayed to reflect the spirit and the theme of the show. This year’s
theme is Gilded – Artful Living.
Judges will award 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention ribbons based on the best
interpretation and incorporation of the Show theme into their display. The Retail
Window Display Division will include three groups, National, Local and Container
Class. Participants may be further segmented geographically depending on the
number of entries.
Advance Registration is required by Monday, May 23, 2016 and participants should
plan to have their windows ready by Saturday, June 18, 2016. Each participant will
receive an acknowledgement and an Appreciation Ribbon. Judging will take place on
Monday, June 20, 2016. Ribbons will be awarded on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, enabling
awarded ribbons to be on display throughout the week leading up to opening day
of The Newport Flower Show on Friday, June 24, 2016. Window displays will remain
in place through Sunday, June 26, 2016 in celebration of The Newport Flower Show
weekend.
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3:30 p.m.
Rosecliff
Judges’ Commendation: May be given to a class or division or other aspect of the Show
that is of exceptional merit.
NEW: Any entry in the Floral Design Division may qualify for the Bettie Bearden Pardee
Award. The entry must adhere to the requirements for that award and must be identified
at the time of passing as eligible. See award details below.
THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA
Certificate of Excellence in Conservation: Awarded for an exhibit of exceptional merit
that educates the public on conservation issues and promotes respect for natural
resources and responsibility for environmental stewardship.
Certificate of Excellence in Floral Design: Awarded for an exhibit of great distinction.
The entry must have placed first, second or third. An entry in any challenge class is not
eligible to receive this award.
Certificate of Excellence in Horticulture: Awarded for an exhibit of great distinction.
The entry must have placed first, second or third.
Certificate of Excellence in Photography: May be awarded for an exhibit of great
distinction. The entry must have placed first, second or third.
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUB
National Garden Club Award: To be presented to the exhibit judged to be the finest
in the Design Division. Exhibit must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or more.
National Garden Club Award: To be presented to the exhibit judged to be the finest in
the Horticulture Division. Exhibit must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or more.
BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION
The Newport Flower Show Best in Show Award: Selected from among The Newport
Flower Show blue ribbon winners in the Botanical Arts Division.
The Newport Flower Show Botanical Arts Award: Awarded to the exhibit showing
impression quality, skill and creativity. A minimum of three classes of Botanical Arts.
Need not be a blue ribbon winner.
The Newport Flower Show Novice Award: Awarded to the most distinctive design by
a Novice exhibitor in any Botanical Arts class. Need not be a blue ribbon winner.
The Newport Flower Show New Exhibitor Award: Awarded to the most distinctive
entry by a First Time Exhibitor in the Botanical Arts Division. Need not be a blue
ribbon winner.
FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION
The Newport Flower Show Best in Show Award: Selected from among The Newport
Flower Show blue ribbon winners.
The Newport Flower Show Novice Award: Awarded to the most distinctive design by
a Novice exhibitor in any design class in The Newport Flower Show. The recipient need
not be a blue ribbon winner.
entry by a first-time exhibitor. Winner need not be a blue ribbon winner.
The Preservation Society of Newport County Design Award: Awarded to the exhibit
in the challenge class displaying the most creative use of the majority of components
issued. Need not be a blue ribbon winner.
The Corinne Clarke Reynolds Trophy: Given by her daughter, June Reynolds
MacKaye and granddaughters, June Reynolds Davis, Dottie Corinne Houser and
Christienne Bailey MacKaye, for the best interpretation of a class title in the Design
Division. This will be awarded by ballot among the Design Division Judges.
The Bettie Bearden Pardee Award: Awarded to an outstanding design using all fresh
plant material grown and arranged by the exhibitor(s). The selection, quantity and
quality of plant material will be considered during judging.
The Candace Morgenstern Design Award: Awarded to an exhibit showing exceptional
quality using innovative techniques involving the manipulation of fresh plant material.
Recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner.
HORTICULTURE DIVISION
The Gilbert S. Kahn Sweepstakes Award: Awarded to the Exhibitor winning the most
blue ribbons in the Horticulture Division Classes.
The Mrs. Robert M. Grace Best in Show Award: Best in show to be selected from
Horticulture Division blue ribbon winners.
The Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton Award: Awarded to the most creatively original and
whimsical presentation of plant material in any container.
The Oatsie Charles Award: Awarded to the most outstanding cut specimen of a shrub
grown for its flower.
The Annie Laurie Aitken Award: Awarded to the most outstanding rose cut specimen
in the Show.
The Jocelyn Sherman Propagation Award: Awarded to a container entry propagated
by an amateur exhibitor in whose name it is entered. The difficulty of propagation,
detailed description of propagation process and distinction in its presentation, will be
considerations for this award. Entry must have been grown by exhibitor for a minimum
of six months and need not be a blue ribbon winner.
The Newport in Bloom Award: Awarded to the most exceptional entry in the
Outdoor Container classes. Recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner.
The URI Master Gardener Program Award: Awarded to the most distinctive
indoor or outdoor container entry by a novice. This may include houseplants.
The recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner.
entry by a first-time exhibitor. Recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner.
The Green Animals Topiary Award: Awarded to the best Topiary in Show.
The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society Award: Awarded to the best native Rhode Island
plant entry in any class. The recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner.
The Newport Garden Club Centennial Award: Awarded for the most creative interpretation of a class or theme in the Creative Container Division. Recipient need not be
a blue ribbon winner.
The Newport Daily News Best in Show Award: Awarded to the most distinguished
photograph that is a finalist in the Photography Division. It need not be a blue ribbon
winner. Photograph to be published in The Newport Daily News.
The Newport Flower Show Novice Award in Photography: Awarded to the most distinctive photograph by a Novice exhibitor, that is a finalist in the Photography Division.
The Newport Flower Show Photography Division Judges’ Award for Interpretation:
Awarded to an exhibitor for a photograph showing an outstanding composition and
interpretation of the schedule. The photograph must be a finalist in the Photography
Division and have placed first, second or third.
The Newport Flower Show New Exhibitor in Photography Award: Awarded to the
most distinctive entry by a first time exhibitor to The Newport Flower Show Photography Division.
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION DIVISION
The Daisy Award: Awarded by age category to the most creative entry of the judged
Children’s Design Class.
The Green Thumb Award: Awarded by age category to the Children’s Horticulture
exhibitor whose entry shows outstanding horticulture effort and conveys a sincere
appreciation and love of plants.
The Newport Flower Show Shutter Bug Award: Awarded to the most distinguished
photograph in the Children's Photography Division. May be awarded by age categories.
INVITATIONAL DISPLAY GARDEN DIVISION
The Newport Flower Show Chairmen’s Award: For exceptional design and horticulture in a display garden. This award was established in 2011 by the three co-chairs
at the time, Pat Fernandez, Candace Morgenstern and Jocelyn Sherman.
The Newport Flower Show Founder’s Award: Awarded for the most original and
creative use of plant material in a landscape. Style, point of view, plant appropriateness
and educational value will all be considered in the selection process. This Award was
established by the original Founders of The Newport Flower Show.
URI Master Gardener Program Sustainable Garden Award: For excellence in a landscape design which incorporates earth friendly sustainable plant material.
People's Choice Award for Display Gardens: The public selection, based on voting for
their favorite Display Garden.
RETAIL WINDOW DISPLAY DIVISION
The City of Newport Best Retail Window Display Award: Awarded to the Retail
Window Exhibitor whose window best interprets and incorporates The Newport
Flower Show theme.
The Newport Flower Show Retail Horticulture Award: Awarded to the Retail Window
Exhibitor for the best integration of rooted plant material. This may include exterior
containers or potted plants within a window display.
NOTES
The Preservation Society’s
legendary gardens and landscapes...
consist of over 88 historic acres
with 1800 specimen trees, and
gardens designed by the nation’s
leading landscape architects and
maintained by generations of
Newport County gardeners.
From flower gardens to topiaries,
from rare trees to garden
pavilions. . . the landscapes under
the care of the Preservation
Society are an integral part of
preserving the historic character
of Newport as a whole. Much
has been accomplished with the
support of The Newport Flower
Show over the last 20 years…the
restoration of the Sunken Garden
at The Elms, specimen tree
preservation, landscape projects
including Green Animals . . .
but much is still to be done.
424 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
New England’s Premier
Flower Show
Designated a NonGCA Major Flower Show
by the Garden Club of America
www.NewportFlowerShow.org •
401-847-1000

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