Return of the Natives

Return of the Natives
A GCA Zone IV Flower Show
May 4-5, 2016
Stony Brook Garden Club and The Garden Club of Princeton
welcome you to wander into the 2016 Zone IV Flower Show.
Return of the Natives will entice your senses, expand your
knowledge, and let you enjoy how native plants and pollinators
interact. Creativity, beauty, and spirit will surround you.
Take a walk on the Native side!
The Garden Club of Princeton and Stony Brook Garden Club
Members of The Garden Club of America
present
Return of the Natives
A GCA Zone IV Flower Show
May 4-5, 2016
Chauncey Hotel and Conference Center
660 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-921-3600
www.acc-chaunceyconferencecenter.com
Open to the public free of charge:
May 4, 2016
May 5, 2016
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The purpose of a flower show is threefold:
• To set standards of artistic and horticultural excellence.
• To broaden knowledge of horticulture, floral design, conservation,
photography and other related areas.
• To share the beauty of a show with fellow club members and with the public
The Garden Club of America Flower Show and Judging Guide, July 2015 Edition.
The purpose of The Garden Club of America is
• To stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening.
• To share the advantage of association by means of educational meetings,
conferences, correspondence and publications.
• To restore, improve and protect the quality of the environment through educational
programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Timetable for Exhibitors ............................................................................... 1
Flower Show Committee ............................................................................... 2
GCA Rules…………………………………… ............................................................ 3
General Information .................................................................................. 4-5
Division I
Floral Design Guidelines ............................................................................... 6
Floral Design Classes .................................................................................... 7
Division II
Horticulture Guidelines ............................................................................ 8-9
Horticulture Classes ............................................................................... 10-13
Plant Exchange ............................................................................................ 13
Division III
Photography Guidelines ......................................................................... 14-15
Photography Classes ................................................................................... 16
Division IV
Botanical Arts Guidelines....................................................................... 17-18
Botanical Arts Classes ............................................................................ 19-20
Division V
Conservation Guidelines ........................................................................ 21-22
Conservation and Education Exhibit .......................................................... 23
GCA Flower Show Awards & Sponsoring Club Award ......................... 24-26
Directions to the Flower Show .................................................................... 27
Registration Forms................................................................................ 28-32
TIMETABLE FOR EXHIBITORS
November 4, 2015
Horticulture - Six month ownership deadline
January 15, 2016
Floral Design, Horticulture, Photography and Botanical Arts
registration deadline
February 4, 2016
Horticulture – Three month ownership deadline
April 1, 2016
Photography entries due to division chairman
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
6:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Coffee available for Flower Show Workers
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Floral Design, Horticulture, Botanical Arts and Conservation
entries accepted/passed
9:30 AM - 10:45 PM
Entries completed
9:15 AM –10:30 AM
Coffee and Brunch for judges and clerks at Stockman home
10:15 AM
Judges briefing
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Judging of Flower Show – Judges’ evaluation and lunch
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Flower Show open to the public
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Flower Show Opening Reception in Brodsky Gallery
Thursday, May 5, 2016
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Refreshing and maintenance of Flower Show exhibits
9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Flower Show open to the public
2:00 PM
Plant Exchange – Exchange of plants
2:00 PM
Flower Show closes
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
All Flower Show entries must be removed
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FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE
Chairman
Club Presidents
Anne Gates
Olive Coghlan
Deborah Jordan
609-213-1652
609-651-2981
609-924-7584
aogates@comcast.net
ocoghlan@hotmail.com
debmjordan@msn.com
Division Chairmen
Division I
Floral Design
Suky Bracken
Betsy Griffith
609-466-1980
609-333-8973
snbracken@aol.com
southernbcg@aol.com
Division II
Horticulture
Kathy Enquist
Kathleen Towle
609-497-4589
609-598-1965
lwenquist@aol.com
jnktowle@verizon.net
Division III
Photography
Leslie Kuenne
Maureen Stellato
609-203-6321
540-520-1109
lvoughtk@aol.com
mstellato624@yahoo.com
Division IV
Botanical Arts
Anastazja Panek-Tobin 201-602-6396
Linda Sedgewick 609-731-2559
Division V
Conservation and Education Exhibits
Katy Kinsolving
609-921-8101
Margaret Sieck
609-688-0623
panektobin@yahoo.com
lsedgewick@yahoo.com
ktk@baukin.com
mseekwin@gmail.com
Awards
Tracey Gates
609-915-6231
traceygates84@gmail.com
Judges/Clerks
Mary Funsch
609-279-1955
funschs@aol.com
Hospitality
Mary Funsch
609-279-1955
funschs@aol.com
Passing
Molly Schneider
206-390-6422
mhcsstrong@aol.com
Publicity
Nora Decker
Lisa Granozio
646-660-4390
609-430-1612
nduffy@gmail.com
lisagranozio@gmail.com
Registration
Barbara Chatham 609-924-6304
Ellyn Spragins
609-731-2336
jbchatham@aol.com
ellynspragins@gmail.com
Schedule
Anne Gates
609-213-1652
aogates@comcast.net
Signage/Graphics
Linda Sedgewick
Sarah Shannon
609-731-2559
609-466-3252
lsedgewick@yahoo.com
Staging
Jane Murphy
609-468-2400
Anastaszja Panek-Tobin 201-602-6396
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sdshannon1@me.com
jane@karney.com
anektobin@yahoo.com
GCA RULES
1.
Please carefully read and follow GCA Flower Show Rules, General Information and
Division Guidelines. All rules as stated in The Garden Club of America Flower
Show and Judging Guide, July 2015 Edition, shall apply.
2.
All plant material must be correctly identified with the botanical and common
names, if possible. Accepted references for nomenclature are:
 AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
 The Plant List at http://www.theplantlist.org/
 International Plant Names Index at www.ipni.org or
http://www.internationalplantnames.com
 Plant Systematics at http://www.plantsystematics.org/
 Royal Horticultural Society plant finder database
http://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder
3.
The Garden Club of America expects all exhibitors to be aware of the need to
promote conservation of endangered and threatened plants. Plants collected in the
wild and listed by the New Jersey Natural Heritage Program may not be exhibited in
any flower show sponsored by a GCA club. Cultivated plant material listed by New
Jersey’s Natural Heritage Program may be exhibited if accompanied by a typed card stating that it has not been collected from the wild or that it was collected out-ofstate and giving information concerning its cultural requirements and methods of
propagation. Natural Heritage Program lists of endangered plant material will be
available before and during the show from the division chairmen and are available
online at http://plants.usda.gov/threat.html
4.
Plant material showing evidence of insects or disease must be removed immediately
from the exhibition area. This rule will be enforced at any time during the show,
whenever the problem is identified.
5.
All entries in the Floral Design and Horticulture Divisions must include fresh
and/or dried plant material. Fresh plant material must be in water or conditioned
in such a way as to remain in pristine form while on exhibition. An entry not
maintained in show condition may have its award removed. Entries in Photography
are not required to include plant material. Entries in Botanical Arts must use dried
plant material.
6.
Locally invasive plants, diseased plant material, artificial plant material, live
animals (including fish), taxidermy, natural birds’ nests, feathers of any kind and
protected sea life, including coral, are not permitted.
http://plants.usda.gov/java/noxiousDriver
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.
Entries are open to all GCA club members of Zone IV, including provisionals, and
professionals in their disciplines. Each GCA Zone IV club is responsible for entering;
one entry in Division I/Floral Design, two entries in Division II/Horticulture, two
entries in Division III/Photography, one entry in Division IV Botanical Arts and one
entry in Division V Conservation.
2.
Registration is required for all classes in Floral Design, Photography, Botanical Arts
and Horticulture Class 5a – 5d, Class 6 and Class 8. Registration forms are provided
at the back of the schedule. Classes will be filled in the order registration forms are
received according to the postmark/fax/email date and time. After January 15,
2016, required club classes in all divisions will be assigned to clubs that have not
registered.
3.
While The Garden Club of America, Stony Brook Garden Club, The Garden Club of
Princeton, and The Chauncey Center will exercise due caution in safeguarding
exhibits, responsibility for damage, loss or personal injury cannot be assumed.
4.
Any clarification or change in the rules, as originally stated in the schedule, shall be
communicated promptly in writing by the division chairman to all exhibitors in the
class and, at the show, to the judges and to the passing committee.
5.
An entry card must accompany each entry. Entry cards will be available at the show
and, upon request from the registration or division chairmen, in advance of the
show. Information required on the entry card must be completed in black
waterproof medium.
6.
The passing committee must pass each entry before an exhibitor may leave the show
area. The passing committee reserves the right to refuse any entry that does not
conform to the rules of the schedule. The exhibitor has the option of correcting the
entry, if time permits. If not corrected, the entry cannot be judged, but may remain
in place, marked “For Exhibit Only” with a brief, constructively worded statement explaining why it was not judged. The judges may not disqualify any entry passed
by the passing committee unless evidence of insect infestation or disease is
identified.
7.
Once an entry is passed, the exhibitor(s) must immediately leave the show floor.
The only exception will be flower show committee members who have entered and
been passed according to the timetable. A passed entry may not be touched again by
the exhibitor until after judging and then only to carry out necessary maintenance.
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8.
Only participating judges and clerks will be allowed on the show floor during
judging. Flower Show Chairmen and division chairmen should remain nearby but
off the show floor until needed.
9.
All containers and accessories must be inconspicuously labeled with the exhibitor’s name.
10.
A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or a GCA
Special Award in the division entered at a GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower
Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show. An exhibitor winning a blue in a
GCA Flower Show is still considered a novice in a GCA Major Flower Show or in a
Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show or in another division of any flower show.
In addition, an exhibitor who has won a blue or Special Award in a GCA Major
Flower Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Flower Show is no longer a novice in the
division won. Only individual novice exhibitors are eligible to receive the GCA
Novice Awards or the Sandra Baylor Novice Floral Design Award.
11.
A statement of intent is optional and must be submitted at the time of passing. The
statement must be no more than 25 words, typed or printed in waterproof medium
on a 4″x 6″ white, unlined card.
12.
All exhibits must remain in place and in show condition until fifteen minutes
following the closing time of the show.
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DIVISION I – FLORAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
1. Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and Timetable for
Exhibitors.
2. An exhibitor is permitted one entry per class, but may enter more than one class. An
exhibitor must register by January 15, 2016 indicating first and second choices. The
exhibitor(s) under whose name(s) the entry has been registered must create and
complete the design. No more than two exhibitors may execute a design unless
otherwise stated in the schedule. All participants must be listed. Only listed exhibitors
and show personnel may be on the show floor at the time of entry.
3. If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must notify the registration
chairman and class consultant, and find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for
the class.
4. Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral part of the design.
5. Anything not prohibited in the GCA Rules, Floral Design Division Guidelines, or
individual class descriptions, is permitted.
6. Although permitted, the use of cut fruit and vegetables is discouraged and should be
undertaken only with proper treatment to prevent spoilage and insect contamination.
7. Judging will be based on the principles of design: balance, contrast, dominance,
proportion, rhythm, and scale; and the elements of design: light, space, line, form,
color, texture, pattern, and size. Creativity is important, as are distinction,
conformance to and interpretation of the class and the schedule.
8. Accessories are permitted, unless otherwise stated in the class description.
9. Questions regarding class requirements may be directed to the class consultant.
10. The scale of points by which Classes 1-4 are to be judged:
Design
Interpretation
Creativity
Distinction
Conformance
35%
20%
20%
15%
10%
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DIVISION I - FLORAL DESIGN CLASSES
Class 1: Birds of a Feather
5 Entries
A hat design staged on a black wire head form, 21" high and 6" in diameter, supplied by the
committee. Displayed on a round table, 42" high and 30" in diameter, covered with a black
floor length cloth.
Viewed from all sides.
Class 2: Good Bugs, Bad Bugs
6 Entries
A small design staged in a medium gray niche that is 60" from the floor. Interior niche
measurements are 10 3/4" in height, 10 3/4" in width, and 4" in depth. Background
changes are not permitted.
Viewed from the front.
Class 3: The Monarch in Art
4 Entries
A design inspired by “Monarch”, a Sharen Chatterton painting. Staged in front of a black
background on medium gray pedestal, 42" high with a 14" square top. Design may not
exceed 3' in height, 24" in width and 24" in depth.
Viewed from all sides.
Class 4: To Bee or not to Bee
4 Entries
A hanging design staged in front of a black background from a medium gray frame. Central
hook is 79" from the floor. Frame size is 60" high and 30" wide.
Viewed from the front.
Class Consultants:
Betsy Griffith
Suky Bracken
southernbcg@aol.com
snbracken@aol.com
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609-510-1037
609-558-3127
DIVISION II – HORTICULTURE GUIDELINES
1.
Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and Timetable for
Exhibitors.
2.
Entries must have been owned and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of three
months, unless otherwise stated in the schedule. Entries eligible for the Catherine
Beattie Medal and/or the Clarissa Willemsen Horticulture Propagation Award
must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least six months and will be
identified on the entry card.
3.
Each GCA Zone IV club is responsible for:
1 entry in Class 6 (pre-registration required)
At least one entry in Class 7
4.
An exhibitor may submit 2 entries per class provided each is a different species or
cultivar. This only applies to classes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
5.
Classes 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d and 8 are limited to 6 entries each. Pre-registration is required with
entries accepted by date received.
6.
Where pre-registration is required, all entry forms must be submitted by January 15,
2016.
7.
All entries propagated by the exhibitor must be so identified with the method and
relevant date(s) of propagation on the entry card.
8.
Mats, stands, saucers, stakes, ties, etc. are not allowed, except as indicated in the
schedule.
9.
Classes may be subdivided and entries moved and/or reclassified at the discretion of the
show committee and/or the judges.
10.
Containers are measured at the diameter or the diagonal of the widest point on the inside
of the rim at the soil line. The height of cut branches will be measured from the bottom
of the branch to the top of the exhibit.
11.
One key card (diagram or plant list) is required when multiple species or cultivars are
exhibited in the same container and/or when propagation information is applicable.
Propagation classes require information on method of propagation, dates and growing
conditions. Key card must be a 4" x 6", white, unlined card and completed in black
waterproof medium. A 4" x 6" photograph with identifying numbers may be used.
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12.
Container-grown plants shall be exhibited in containers that are clean, unobtrusive and
compatible with the exhibit. Terracotta clay pots are preferred. Black plastic pots are
acceptable in Class 9. Other options include stone-like (Hypertufa), wire baskets, slatted
orchid baskets and plants mounted on driftwood. Disguised double potting and top
dressing are permitted; top dressing must not float when watered.
13.
Cut Single Specimens are to be displayed in green Perrier bottles. Cut Specimen
Collections are to be displayed in clear, un-cut, un-etched glass containers. Wedging, if
necessary, is boxwood. Exhibitor will provide containers and wedging material for all
exhibits. Extra boxwood for wedging will be available.
14.
Container grown specimens should be marked on the back of the container for proper
placement. Chalk will be provided by the passing committee.
15.
The committee will water the exhibits if instructed to do so in writing. Notify the division
chairman at time of entry with written instructions for watering.
16.
Native Plants: To determine if a plant is native to New Jersey, please refer to the list
provided by NJ Native Plant Society at http://www.npsnj.org. Be careful to check the
designation on the list – it must be Native (N), not Introduced (I). Exhibitors must check
this source to confirm that their entry is a New Jersey Native, or a New Jersey Native
Cultivar. A Native Species will appear as Native (N) on the NJ Native Plant Society List.
A Native Cultivar is any cultivar of a NJ Native. For example, Echinacea purpurea is a
Native, Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ is a Native Cultivar.
17.
All classes will be judged according to the Scale of Points contained in The Garden Club
of America Flower Show Guide, July 2015 Edition.
18.
Zone Plant Exchange: Special PX Entry Forms describing propagation method, the
dates of propagation and re-potting, growing conditions and any other pertinent
information, must accompany each entry, along with PX stakes. PX Forms will be
provided to each club by the Horticulture Zone Representative.
PX Plant Stakes: Each plant must be separately labeled using a #2 pencil. The plant’s botanical name, the common name and the plant family should be printed clearly on one
side of the plant stake. On the back of the stake, the grower’s name, address, club and year of the PX should be printed clearly. At the appointed time, a representative from
each club will select the same number of plants as they entered from the Exchange to
take back to their propagators. PX entry form and ribbon will be returned to the grower,
PX stake will stay with the plant. The order in which clubs will select plants from the
exchange will be determined according to the following point scale:
1 point for each individual grower
1 point for each blue ribbon
1 point for each plant
1 point for each novice propagator (one who has never received a PX award, a red merit
sticker or blue ribbon in a PX class at a Zone Flower Show)
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DIVISION II – HORTICULTURE CLASSES
CUT SPECIMENS:
Cut stems and branches in all classes not to exceed 24" in height.
Class 1: The Original Inhabitants: It’s all in the Family. New Jersey Natives
Single flowering stem or branch, unless otherwise noted
1a.
1b.
1c.
1d.
1e.
Perennial
Shrub
Tree
Bulb, corm, tuber, or rhizome
Collection of three stems or branches of plants (at least one in
flower), each from a different species or cultivar
Class 2: Growing and Evolving: Close Relatives
Cultivars of New Jersey Natives
Single flowering stem or branch, unless otherwise noted
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
Perennial
Shrub
Tree
Bulb, corm, tuber or rhizome
Collection of three stems or branches of plants (at least one in flower),
each from a different species or cultivar
Class 3: Other Invited Guests
Non-Natives
Single flowering stem or branch, unless otherwise noted
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
Perennial
Shrub
Tree
Bulb, corm, tuber or rhizome
Collection of three stems or branches (at least one in flower), each from a
different species or cultivar
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Class 4: Stay Casual, No Jewels Required
Perennial stem grown for foliage
4a.
4b.
4c.
4d.
Fern
Hosta
Other
Collection of 3 stems, each from a different species or cultivar
Class Consultant, Classes 1, 2, 3 & 4: Penny Thomas, 609-924-9042,
mbtedt@gmail.com, Garden Club of Princeton
CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS:
Class 5: There is more to this gathering, so contain your excitement!
Container grown plants. One plant per container. Container not to exceed
10" in diameter. Each class limited to 6 entries. Pre-registration is required.
5a.
5b.
5c.
5d.
Fern
Begonia
Orchid
Succulent
Class 6: What is your native landscape? Tell us where you are from.
New Jersey Native Terrain Container Garden.
Minimum of 5 rooted plants planted in a 22" long x 18" wide x 8" deep (outside
dimensions) wooden container showcasing the New Jersey natives and/or
cultivars of New Jersey natives of your local terrain. Container to be made by
each club out of unfinished cedar and lined unobtrusively to be waterproof.
Additional natural materials from your terrain may be used to enhance visual
presentation of the terrain. Each club is responsible for one entry. Preregistration is required. Limited to 12 entries, one from each club.
The following scale of points will be used:
Cultural perfection: 40%
Scale, balance and design: 35%
Suitability and compatibility of plant material: 15%
Suitable key card: 10%
Class Consultant, Classes 5 & 6: Mary Blair, 908-578-7474, mbblair46@gmail.com,
Stony Brook Garden Club
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PROPAGATION: Bring the young ones. They are invited too.
Class 7: Challenge Class
Native Perennial Propagation: Aquilegia canadensis
One rooted plant to be grown from seed planted no earlier than March 1, 2015,
displayed in terracotta container not to exceed 6" in diameter. Seed available
at Prairie Moon Nursery, www.pairiemoon.com
Difficulty of propagation: 40%
Complete and accurate propagation information: 25%
Cultural condition: 25%
Species and/or variety distinction: 10%
Class Consultant: Liz Bell, 609-818-1188, lizbell6@yahoo.com, Stony Brook Garden Club
Class 8: Mother and Child
A single plant exhibited along with the parent plant from which it was
propagated, each in a separate but compatible container. The maximum pot
size for the child is 8" in diameter and for the mother 12" in diameter.
Propagation information required. Both plants will be judged. Class limited to
6 entries. Pre-registration is required.
Class 9: Plants to Attract Pollinators
Propagation of a plant used by pollinators as a source of nectar and pollen.
The propagated plant must be either a New Jersey native or cultivar of a New
Jersey native. Container not to exceed 6" in diameter.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Perennial propagated from seed
Perennial propagated from a stem cutting
Woody plant propagated from seed
Woody plant propagated from a stem cutting
Each plant will be judged individually against perfection. The following scale
of points will be used:
Difficulty of propagation: 40%
Complete and accurate propagation information: 25%
Cultural condition: 25%
Species and/or variety distinction: 10%
Class Consultant, Classes 8 & 9: Anne Gates, 609-213-1652, aogates@comcast.net,
Stony Brook Garden Club
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Class 10:
Planting with Children
Ramapo tomato plant propagated from seed by a child under the guidance of a
GCA Zone IV member. One rooted plant displayed in a terracotta container
not to exceed 6" in diameter. Staking allowed, if necessary.
Seeds available from Rutgers.
http://www.njfarmfresh.rutgers.edu/documents/ramapotomatoseeds-ord
Class consultant: Liz Bell, 609-818-1188, lizbell6@yahoo.com, Stony Brook Garden Club
Class 11: The Greats
PAR
An exhibit of exceptional horticultural merit, which does not qualify for entry
elsewhere in the Horticulture Division. Entries in the PAR class must have
been owned and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of 1 year. Cut
specimens, orchids or hanging baskets are not permitted. Containers may not
exceed 12" in any direction.
Class Consultant: Kathy Enquist, 609-497-4589, Lwenquist@aol.com, The Garden Club
of Princeton.
ADDITIONAL CLASSES:
Class 12: Grow Those Natives!
Plant Exchange
Each club in Zone IV is asked to enter six (6) plants native to New Jersey
propagated by cutting, seed, layering or grafting. The propagated plants must
be either a New Jersey native or one of their cultivars.
Plant Exchange pots and class entry forms will be provided by our zone
horticulture representative to club horticulture chairs before the show.
Each plant will be judged individually against perfection. The following scale
of points will be used:
Difficulty of propagation: 40%
Complete and accurate propagation information: 25%
Cultural condition: 25%
Species and/or variety distinction: 10%
Please see Horticulture Guideline 18 for further details.
Class Consultant: Maya Speelmans, 908-433-6407, mayaelisabeth@gmail.com,
Rumson Garden Club
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DIVISION III – PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES
1.
Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and the
Timetable for Exhibitors.
2. Each GCA Zone IV Club is responsible for two entries in any two classes. Advance
registration is required by January 15, 2016 using the registration form at the back of
the schedule. Please indicate first and second choices on the registration form.
Exhibitors will be notified if accepted or not at the time of registration by email or
phone. An exhibitor may make only one entry in a class. Two exhibitors from the same
club may enter the same class.
3.
If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must notify the division chairman and/or class
consultant and find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class.
4.
Each photograph must be the work of the exhibitor, under whose name it is registered.
Matting, mounting and printing may be done professionally. A photograph previously
entered in any GCA, GCA Major and GCA Non-Major Show may not be entered again
even with slight alterations and reprinting. A different photograph of the same
subject, such as a bird in flight with different wing positions, is allowed.
5.
Any manipulation at any stage must be the work of the exhibitor. This includes
enhancement for color or clarity, removal of a part of the image, combining images, or
distorting the original subject.
6.
Photography entries are limited to subjects consistent with Garden Club of America
interests such as horticulture, floral design, gardens/landscapes, conservation and the
environment, historic preservation, civic improvement and the natural world. Plant
material is required in all classes.
7.
Photographs must be 11" x 14" and flush mounted on black foam core with no mat or
border. Portrait or landscape orientation is the choice of the exhibitor.
8.
Each entry must have the entry form affixed to the back of the photograph mounting,
with the exhibitor’s name, garden club, zone, address, email address, phone number,
and class entered. The top of the photograph must be indicated and when possible
identifiable plant material listed.
9.
The division chairmen will provide a flower show entry card to be staged with each
photograph.
10. Photographs will be hung against a neutral background.
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11. Photographs must be received no later than April 1, 2016. Send photographs to
Maureen Stellato, 624 Great Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. Receipt of your photograph
will be confirmed by email. For information, contact Maureen Stellato, 540-520-1109,
mstellato624@gmail.com
12. All photographs will be passed by the division chairmen to verify that class
specifications have been met. If a photograph is not passed, the exhibitor will be
notified and allowed, if time permits, to send a replacement photograph.
13. Only the division chairmen may reclassify an entry, but only with the permission of the
exhibitor. The division chairmen and the judges may subdivide a class.
14. If a photograph entry is to be returned, the exhibitor must provide a self-addressed
return label, envelope, postage and packing material. Any award received will be noted
on the back of the mount before it is returned.
15. The scale of points by which the classes are to be judged.
Creativity
Composition
Technical Skill
Conformance/Interpretation
Distinction
25%
25%
20%
20%
10%
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DIVISION III – PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
Class 1:
Home Sweet Home
6 Entries
Photograph of a native plant in its habitat. Any habitat
from the fifty states will be accepted but must be
identified.
Color
Class 2:
Food for the Soul
Photograph of a pollinator feeding.
6 Entries
Color
Class 3:
Textures of Life
Photograph illustrating the beauty of patterns in nature.
6 Entries
Monochrome
Class 4:
A Natural Beauty
6 Entries
A close-up or macro photograph of a flowering New
Jersey native plant.
Color
Division III Class Consultants:
Leslie Kuenne (Class 3 & Class 4)
609-683-8717 (h)
609-203-6321 (c)
lvoughtk@aol.com
Maureen Stellato (Class 1 & Class 2)
609-921-1764 (h)
540-5520-1109 (c)
mstellato62@gmail.com
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DIVISION IV – BOTANICAL ARTS GUIDELINES
1.
Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and the
Timetable for Exhibitors.
2.
Each GCA Zone IV club is encouraged to present at least one entry in any class.
Advance registration is required by January 15, 2016 using the registration form at
the back of the schedule. Registration form must be mailed to the division registration
chairman and it will be accepted in the order received. Please indicate first and
second choices on the registration form. Exhibitors will be notified by email if
accepted or not at the time of registration.
3.
Exhibitors are permitted only one exhibit in each class, but may enter more than one
class. No more than two exhibitors may execute a Botanical Arts entry unless
otherwise stated in the schedule. All participants must be listed on the entry card.
4.
If forced to withdraw, the exhibitor must notify the division chairman and the class
consultant, and find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class.
5.
Botanical Jewelry Class and Botanical Couture Class.
All plant material used must be dried - this includes flowers, foliage, seeds, pods, nuts
(in or out of shells), vegetables, twigs, vines, reeds, etc. Only plant material,
mechanics and their surface treatments (i.e. paints, nail polishes, varnishes, waxes,
etc.) are permitted. Artificial, endangered, and locally invasive plant material may not
be used. Non-plant material (i.e. cardboard, metal, twine, string, cording, etc.) may be
used only for construction and must not show.
6.
Jewelry or couture should look ‘real’ or wearable. Forms should be functional. For example, clasp should be operable.
7.
Figural forms must be assembled or judiciously carved by the exhibitor. Any plant
material may be cut, incised or shaped to enhance artistic effect.
8.
Structural elements should be hidden.
9.
Each entry must be the work of the exhibitor under whose name it is registered. All
handiwork must be executed by the exhibitor.
10. Processed products may not be included in design (e.g., couscous, pasta, tapioca,
balsa wood.)
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11.
A sample card (a key card) must accompany each entry in Section A & B.
12. For information contact, Anastazja Panek-Tobin or Linda Sedgewick. If an exhibit is
to be returned, the exhibitor must provide a self-addressed return label, return
postage and packing material.
13. If an exhibit has won first place or a GCA Special Award in a GCA Flower Show, GCA
Major Flower Show, or Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show it may not be
entered in competition again. An exhibit that has been previously entered, and did
not place first, may be entered again if the piece is significantly altered.
14. All entries will be passed by the botanical arts committee to verify class specifications
have been met. If time permits, an entry may be returned for correction.
15.
The committee will be responsible for installation of the exhibits. Each exhibit will be
handled with the utmost care. Indicate in writing, and include with the exhibit, any
special instructions for handling and display.
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DIVISION IV - BOTANICAL ARTS CLASSES
SECTION A. BOTANICAL JEWELRY
Class 1:
Precious Pollinators
6 Entries
A necklace with a pendant inspired by a pollinator (butterfly, moth, hummingbird, beetle
etc.) displayed on a 17" high and 10" wide (at widest point) black velvet jewelry stand
supplied by the committee. The jewelry stand will be staged on a table 42" from the floor.
Please include a statement of intent which includes the name of the pollinator and the
plant/plants that it is known to pollinate.
This entry to be viewed from three sides.
Scale of Points
Design
Craftsmanship
Interpretation
Creativity
Distinction
30%
30%
15%
15%
10%
Class Consultant: Janet Keller Laughlin, 609-466-4795, jklstudio218@aol.com, Garden
Club of Trenton
Class 2:
Metamorphosis
6 Entries
A brooch of an imaginary pollinator. Let your imagination rule! Design will be displayed
on a black jewelry tray which will be staged on a shelf 46" from the floor. Maximum size of
the design is 4" high and 4" wide.
Scale of Points
Design
Craftsmanship
Interpretation
Creativity
Distinction
30%
30%
15%
15%
10%
Class Consultant: Anastazja Panek-Tobin, 201-602-6396, panektobin@yahoo.com,
Stony Brook Garden Club
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SECTION В. BOTANICAL COUTURE
Class 3:
Summer Solstice
6 Entries
A decorative head band or a head wreath that may be worn to celebrate the Summer
Solstice. The design will be displayed on a 10" x 10" tray covered with off white silk. The
display will be staged on a black pedestal 42" from the floor.
The entry will be viewed from three sides.
Scale of Points
Overall design
Craftsmanship
Creativity
Interpretation
Distinction
35%
20%
20%
15%
10%
Class Consultant: Linda Sedgewick, 609-731-2559, lsedgewick@yahoo.com, The Garden
Club of Princeton
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DIVISION V – CONSERVATION GUIDELINES
We ask each Zone IV club to submit a landscape design for a standard American residential
yard that includes little or no lawn. The average American property is 1/3 of an acre.
1.
The design should incorporate three or more of the following features:
 rain barrel
 storm water garden
 compost pile
 pathways of mulch, gravel or paving stones
2.
The design may also include:
 native plants and native cultivars
 a small selection of non-native plants/shrubs/trees
 garden embellishments such as fountains, trellises, benches, etc.
 decking or terraces (with limited use of hard, impervious surfaces)
 raised beds for fruit and/or vegetable plants
3.
All designs should be appropriate for Zone IV/New Jersey climate and plants.
4.
We have created a blueprint for an imaginary property that measures 90' x 160'. Using
a scale of 1/8" = 1', the lot will be 11.25" x 20” on paper. A template will be mailed to
each club. Drawings will be mounted on poster board measuring 18" x 24".
Accompanying the drawing should be an 8 ½" x 11" sheet providing the key or legend
to the items in your design, including the botanical and common names of each plant
specimen. The design may be created by one person or a team.
5.
Judging: Each design will be assigned an entry number and will be judged by the
popular vote of attendees of the Zone IV Show.
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Resources:
Books
 Bringing Nature Home, Doug Tallamay

Lawn Gone, Pam Penick

The Artful Garden, James van Sweden and Tom Christopher

Beautiful No-Mow Yards, Evelyn J. Hadden

The Great Healthy Yard Project, Diane Lewis, M.D.

Native Plants of the Northeast, A Guide for Gardening and Conservation, Donald
J. Leopold

The New American Landscape, Leading Voices on the Future of Sustainable
Gardening, edited by Thomas Christopher
Websites:

Beautiful photos: http://houzz.com/ideabooks/12875264/list/get-along-withless-lawn-ideas-to-save-water-and-effort

Very comprehensive: www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/05/thelow-impact-but-still-lush-lawn/index.htm

Lots of solid facts and links: http://eartheasy.com/article lawn reduce.htm

Focus on wildlife: www.nwf.org/pdf
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DIVISION V
CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION EXHIBIT
Part I
Conservation
Design for Living: Less Lawn and More Native
The new native-filled garden is here! We are beginning to understand that lovely green
lawns require excessive irrigation, pesticides and fertilizers and contribute to damaging
storm water run-off. We invite each Zone IV club to design a new American garden: one
that thrives on native plants and helps rain refill our aquifers. (Please refer to guidelines)
Part II
Education
Test Your Native Knowledge
We will create a short, interactive, photographic quiz on native plants, beneficial weeds and
New Jersey native cultivars to be presented on iPads, which will be locked into position on
a table in the conservation room. This quiz will increase awareness of these beneficial
plants and their role in our ecosystems.
Class Consultants:
Margaret Sieck, The Garden Club of Princeton
609-688-0623
mseekwin@gmail.com
Katy Kinsolving, Stony Brook Garden Club
609-921-8101
ktk@baukin.com
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GCA ZONE FLOWER SHOW AWARDS
GCA Flower Show Awards described below have been applied for and will be presented if
merited.
Division I, Floral Design
The Dorothy Vietor Munger Award may be awarded to members of Garden Club of
America clubs in competitive Floral Design classes at a GCA Flower Show. It is offered in
recognition of creative work of outstanding beauty using predominantly fresh plant
material. The design must have placed first, second, or third. Challenge class entries are
not eligible. The award is not a substitute for Best in Show and will be given at the
discretion of the judges.
The Harriet DeWaele Puckett Creativity Award may be awarded to members of GCA
clubs or non-members in recognition of a uniquely skillful and creative response to an
imaginative schedule. It will be given for an innovative and interpretive entry, which,
although it abides by the principles of good design, goes beyond traditional period
arrangement to whatever art form the arranger(s) chooses. The design must have placed
first, second, or third in the Floral Design Division of a GCA Flower Show. An entry in any
challenge class is not eligible to receive this award. The award is not a substitute for Best
in Show and will be given at the discretion of the judges.
The Sandra Baylor Novice Floral Design Award may be given at a GCA Flower Show
to an exhibitor who is a member of a GCA club and who has never won first place, or a GCA
Special Award in the Floral Design Division of a GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower
Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Flower Show. It shall be awarded to an individual novice
exhibitor for a unique and skillful response to the schedule. Novice entries placing first,
second, or third in any competitive class, including challenge classes, are eligible for this
award.
Division II, Horticulture
The Catherine Beattie Medal is to be awarded for a horticulture entry distinguished by
its vibrancy, prime condition, and perfection of grooming. The exhibit must have been
owned and grown by the exhibitor for at least six months. The medal may be awarded for a
single plant, collection of plants, container garden, or cut specimen, but only if there is an
exhibit worthy of the honor. It may be awarded to members of GCA clubs only; individual,
joint, and club entries are eligible. The award should not be considered as a substitute for
Best in Show. The medal may not be awarded to the same exhibit more than once;
however, offspring of a Beattie winner are eligible to receive the award.
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The Clarissa Willemsen Horticulture Propagation Award is to be awarded for a
horticulture entry distinguished by its prime condition, flawless grooming and difficulty of
propagation. The entry must have been propagated and grown by the exhibitor for at least
six months. The Horticulture Propagation Award may be given for a single rooted plant or
a collection of rooted plants. The dates and method of propagation must be recorded on
the entry card. The entry must have placed first, second, or third at a GCA Flower Show.
The award may not be given to an exhibit more than once.
The Corliss Knapp Engle Horticulture Sweepstakes Award may be presented to
the club with the highest number of points earned from all competitive horticulture classes
in a GCA Zone Flower Show. Points are to be awarded as follows:
Special award*
10 points
1st place
4 points
nd
2 place
3 points
3rd place
2 points
Honorable Mention
1 point
*(For each award listed in the schedule)
The Rosie Jones Horticulture Award may be presented to a horticulture entry of
exceptional visual appeal that reflects the spirit of growing with joy and enthusiasm and
inspires others to propagate, grow, show and share horticulture. An exhibit that has been
propagated by the exhibitor will be given special consideration but propagation is not a
requirement. Perfection, while always desirable, is not a primary criterion. This award
celebrates the ineffable joy inherent in the beauty and pursuit of horticulture.
Division III, Photography
The Photography Creativity Award may be awarded at a GCA Flower Show to a
member of a GCA club in recognition of creative and technical excellence in response to the
theme of the schedule. The entry must have placed first, second, or third.
Division IV, Botanical Arts
The Botanical Arts Creativity Award may be awarded at a GCA Flower Show to a
member of a GCA club for excellent craftsmanship and creative response to the theme of
the schedule. The entry must have placed first, second, or third.
Divisions, II, III, IV
The GCA Novice Award may be given at a GCA Flower Show in the Horticulture,
Photography and Botanical Arts to an exhibitor who is a member of a GCA club and
who has never won first place or a GCA Special Award in the division entered of a GCA
Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Flower Show. It shall be
awarded to an individual novice exhibitor for an outstanding exhibit. Novice entries
placing first, second, or third are eligible for this award.
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Division V, Conservation and Education Exhibits
The Ann Lyon Crammond Award may be presented at a GCA Flower Show to an
outstanding educational exhibit, which best educates the public about gardens. Any
educational exhibit, which increases the appreciation of any aspect of plants, gardens, or
landscape design, may be considered for this award. The award may be given to GCA club
members, member clubs, non-members or other organizations.
The Marion Thompson Fuller Brown Conservation Award may be presented for
an outstanding conservation exhibit at a GCA Flower Show. The award recognizes an
exhibit of exceptional educational and visual merit, which increases knowledge and
awareness of the environment. The exhibit should emphasize environmental concerns and
may demonstrate conservation practices. Plant material may or may not be used and,
when appropriate, must be clearly identified. Protected material may be included if such
materials are identified as protected and not collected in the wild. The award may be given
to Garden Club of America clubs, club members, non-members or other organizations.
Overall
Best in Show, selected from among the first place winners, may be awarded in each
division.
Judges’ Commendation(s) may be given to an entry, class, section, special exhibit or
other aspect of the show that is of exceptional merit.
Award of Appreciation may be given to thank an exhibitor or group for participation.
The award may also be given to non-judged classes.
SPONSORING CLUB AWARDS
Zone IV Gavel Award presented to the Zone IV club with the highest number of points
earned from all competitive classes in the Zone IV Flower Show.
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DIRECTIONS TO THE FLOWER SHOW
Chauncey Hotel and Conference Center
One Chauncey Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-921-3600
Educational Testing Service
660 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Please note: The Chauncey Center address will take you through the Educational Testing
Service (ETS) Campus. There is no direct access to the Chauncey Center from Rosedale
Road or Carter Road. Use either the Rosedale Road or Carter Road entrance to the ETS
Campus to arrive at the Chauncey Conference Center.
From the NJ Turnpike:
Take the NJ Turnpike south to Exit 9 at New Brunswick. From the exit ramp keep right
and merge onto Route 18 north. Get immediately into the center lane for Route 1, which
goes off to the left. Then move quickly back into the right lane for Route 1 south for
PRINCETON/TRENTON. Continue on Route 1 south for 18 miles to PRINCETON. Proceed
past the lights at Washington Road, Carnegie Center Blvd., and Meadow Road. Proceed to
the Province Line Road exit and turn right. After the exit, take a left onto Province Line
Road. Continue for 3 miles to the 3rd stop light. Turn left onto Rosedale Road, then take
the first right (after about 1/8 of a mile) into the Educational Testing Service Campus.
Follow the entrance road, ETS Drive, to the second left (after the lake), which is Chauncey
Road, and enter the parking lot of the Chauncey Conference Center on the right.
From I-95 North or South
From I-95 North or South take exit 7B for Lawrenceville Road/US 206 North. Follow US
206 North for 2.5 miles (this is the 5th traffic light) to Carter Road. Turn left onto Carter
Road. Travel 2.3 miles on Carter Road through two traffic lights. The entrance to the
Educational Testing Service Campus is on the right. Follow the entrance road, ETS Drive,
to the second right, at Chauncey Road, and enter the parking lot of the Chauncey
Conference Center. Note: If you pass the flagpole on the left or the lake on the right, you
have missed the entrance to the Chauncey Conference Center.
To drop off entries: Drive up to the Main Entrance of the Chauncey Conference Center
and unload at the front entrance.
Parking lot is on the right side of the Chauncey Center.
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RETURN OF THE NATIVES
DIVISION I, Floral Design Registration Form
Registration Deadline: January 15, 2016
Please complete one Registration Form per entry
Send to:
Suky Bracken
8 Rolling Hill Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
609-466-1980
snbracken@aol.com
Please print using block letters.
Date: __________________
Name: _______________________________________
Garden Club/Zone: ______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
Telephone: H____________________ C____________________
Email: __________________________________
Co-Exhibitor(s) ___________________________________________
Class Number
Class Title
1st Choice: _______________________________________________________
2nd Choice: ______________________________________________________
Novice? Yes____ No_____ (individual exhibitor only)
Please see the General Information pages of this schedule for the new definition of a
novice.
If your novice status changes before the date of this show, please notify the division
chairman.
This Registration Form may be copied for multiple entries
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RETURN OF THE NATIVES
DIVISION II, Horticulture Registration Form
Registration Deadline is January 15, 2016
Please complete one Registration Form per entry
Each Zone IV Club is required to register for 1 club entry in Class 6 and at least 1 entry in
Class 7.
Pre-registration is also required for Class 5
Send to:
Kathy Enquist
151 Patton Avenue
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-497-4589
lwenquist@aol.com
Please print using block letters
Date: ______________
Name: ___________________________________________________
Garden Club/Zone: _________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
Telephone: H___________________________ C _____________________
Email: _________________________
Class Number
Class Title
1st Choice: ______________________________________________________
2nd Choice: ______________________________________________________
Novice? Yes ____ No ____
Please see the General Information pages of this schedule for the new definition of a
novice.
If your novice status changes before the date of this show, please notify the division
chairman.
This Registration Form may be copied for multiple entries
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RETURN OF THE NATIVES
DIVISION III, Photography Registration Form
Registration Deadline is January 15, 2016
Please complete one Registration Form per entry.
Send to:
Maureen Stellato
624 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
540-520-1109
Mstellato624@gmail.com
Please print using block letters.
Date: _______________________
Name: ________________________________________
Garden Club/Zone: ______________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
Telephone: H _____________________ C_________________________
Email: ___________________________________
Class Number
Class Title
1st Choice: _______________________________________________________
2nd Choice: ______________________________________________________
Novice? Yes ___ No ____
Please see the General Information pages of this schedule for the new definition of a
novice.
If your novice status changes before the date of this show, please notify the division
chairman.
This Registration Form may be copied for multiple entries
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RETURN OF THE NATIVES
DIVISION IV, Botanical Arts Registration Form
Registration Deadline: January 15, 2016
Please complete one Registration Form per entry
Send to:
Anastazja Panek Tobin
9 Twin Oaks Drive
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
201-602-6396
panektobin@yahoo.com
Please print using block letters.
Date: ______________
Name: ___________________________________________
Garden Club/Zone: ____________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
Telephone: H _____________________ C _____________________
Email: __________________________________________
Co-Exhibitor(s) ________________________________________________
Class Number
Class Title
1st Choice: _______________________________________________________
2nd Choice: ______________________________________________________
Novice? Yes___ No ___ (individual exhibitor only)
Please see the General Information pages of this schedule for the new definition of a
novice.
If your novice status changes before the date of this show, please notify the division
chairman.
This Registration Form may be copied for multiple entries
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The following must be copied and affixed to the back of the
photograph mounting when entry is mailed or submitted
RETURN OF THE NATIVES
DIVISION III, Entry Form
Photograph Entry Deadline: April 1, 2016
Please complete one Entry Form per photograph. Affix the form to the back of the
mounting.
Send photograph to: Maureen Stellato, 624 Great Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Class Entered: ____________Email: ________________________________
Name: _______________________ Garden Club/Zone: __________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
Tel: _________________________
Return postage and packaging have been provided: ____
Identifiable Plant Material (optional):
______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Title or brief statement (optional):
______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Novice? Yes __ No ___
Please see the General Information pages of this schedule for the new definition of a
novice.
If your novice status changes before the date of this show, please notify the division
chairman.
This form may be copied for multiple entries.
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