Southern California
Garden Club
Established June 13, 1927
“Games People Play ”
March 15, 2008
The club will hold its 42nd Standard Flower Show,“Games People Play ,” on
March 15, 2008 at the Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd, Encino.
Hours: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Members contribute artistic arrangements, specimens, and educational exhibits for judging by qualified flower show judges. Plant and white elephant tables of garden-related items are added fundraising elements. The show is FREE to the public.
Click here to see the Design Section and rules for entering.
Click here to see the Horticulture Section and rules for entering.
What is a Standard Flower Show?
The Standard Flower Show is the official title designating a flower show which conforms to the standards established by National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC).
The primary purpose of the Standard Flower Show is fourfold:
- To educate club members and viewing public
- To stimulate interest in horticulture
- To provide an outlet for creative expression
- To convey to the community the objectives of NGC
The Flower Show Schedule must be written in conformance with NGC standards and guidelines. The schedule must be printed and becomes the Law of the Show. It must be available to the entire membership, not only to those who participate in the show. The schedule is also distributed to the judges and show committee members. Abbreviated schedules may be made available to the public viewing the show.
The size, scope, and type of show are controlled by the schedule in accordance with NGC standards. It must be specific and include all fine points, rules, etc., - details which make our show uniquely suitable for our club. There will be a minimum of two divisions: horticulture (with five classes and at least 20 exhibits) and design (with five classes of at least four exhibits each). A panel of three NGC accredited judges will judge the show according to the Standard System of Awarding.
The Handbook for Flower Shows is our reference book for planning our shows. It looks intimidating with all its rules and regulations but it contains everything necessary to plan, execute, and enjoy a Standard Flower Show. All Flower Show Judges in our club have a current Handbook .
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San Fernando Valley District
DIVISION II – DESIGN
Section A “Board Games”
Eligible for the TRICOLOR AWARD. Only fresh plant material may be used.
Class 1. “Monopoly”
A creative or traditional line design to be staged on a table 24” wide by 30” deep.
Class 2. “Chinese Checkers”
A design with an oriental influence to be staged on a table 24” wide by 30” deep.
Class 3. “Scrabble”
A designer’s choice design to be staged on a table 24” wide by 30” deep.
Section B “Children’s Games”
Eligible for the PETITE AWARD.
Class 4. “A Child’s Toy”
A small design no more than 8” in any direction using fresh and/or dried plant material.
Class 5. “Puzzles”
A small design no more than 8” in any direction using fresh and /or dried plant material. Puzzle pieces supplied by the show committee.
Class 6 “Building Blocks”
A miniature design no more than 5” in any direction using only fresh plant material. Building block supplied by the show committee.
DESIGN RULES
1. Advance registration must be made with Chairman Mary Fleer, (818) 881-1217 by March 10, 2008. If unable to participate a substitute must be provided.
2. All design classes are open to any amateur designer. Classes are limited to four designs per class. Exhibitor may enter only one design in each class.
3. Plant materials need not have been grown by the exhibitor.
4. The use of artificial plant material and the embellishment of fresh plant materials are prohibited. Treatment of dried plant material is permitted. Living plants with clean roots may be used when appropriate.
5. The use of any part of plants on the California Plant Conservation List is strictly prohibited.
6. Accessories are permitted in all classes. Underlays are permitted, and may drape over the edge of a table, counter, or pedestal.
7. The scale of points by which entries will be judged may be found in the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 edition, on page 303.
8. Landscapes, gardens, or scenes are not permitted.
“ Card Games ”
Section A - Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials
grown as annuals
“Canasta”
Class 1. Calendula officinalis - 3 stems
2. Sweet peas (Lathyrus) - 3 stems
3. Candytuft (Iberis) – 1 or 3 stems
4. Any other worthy specimen
Section B - Perennials
“Hearts”
Eligible for the AWARD OF MERIT
Class 5. Columbine (Aquilegia) – 1 or 3 stems
6. Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) - 1 scape
7. Salvia - 1 stem
8. Any other worthy specimen
Section C - Pelargoniums and Geraniums
“Old Maid”
Eligible for the AWARD OF MERIT
Class 9. Zonal (P. hortorum) - 1 truss with bloom and leaves
10. Regal or Martha Washington (P. domesticum) - 1 truss with bloom and leaves
11. Ivy-leafed (P. peltatum) - 1 truss with bloom and leaves
12. Scented and fancy-leafed - 1 truss with leaves, bloom optional
13. Hardy geranium – 1 stem with bloom and leaves
Section D – Roses
“Follow the Queen”
Eligible for the AWARD OF MERIT
Must be exhibited with 2 to 5 sets of leaves.
Class 14. Hybrid Tea - 1 bloom per stem
15. Floribunda - 1 stem
16. Miniature - 1 bloom/ 1 spray per stem
17. Any other worthy specimen
Section E - Bulbs, Corms, Tubers, Rhizomes
“Bridge”
Eligible for the AWARD OF MERIT
Class 18. Iris - 1 stem
19. Calla (Zantedeschia) - 1 stem
20. Narcissus – 1 or 3 stems
21. Any other worthy specimen
Section F- Vines
“Solitare”
One stem 10” to 24” (cut end to growing tip) with at least
five nodes.
Class 22. Honeysuckle (Lonicera) - 1 stem
23. Jasmine (Jasminum) - 1 stem
24. Any other worthy specimen
Section G - Trees and Shrubs
“Rummy”
Eligible for the ARBOREALAWARD
One branch 6” to 30” (cut end to growing tip) with at least
five nodes.
Class 25. Trees and Shrubs - flowering - 1 branch
Section H- Container-Grown Plants
“Blackjack”
Containers to be between 4” and 8” in diameter.
Class 28. Flowering
29. Foliage
30. Cactus or succulent
31. Combination plantings
HORTICULTURE RULES
1. Horticulture exhibits must be fresh plant material grown by the exhibitor.
2. All horticulture specimens must be correctly named with both botanical and common names whenever possible, common names accepted. The botanical name is necessary for a top award.
3. An exhibitor may make more than one entry per class, provided each is of a different variety, cultivar, type, or color.
4. All worthy cut specimens will be displayed in containers furnished by the Flower Show Committee. Inconspicuous wedging is permitted using only fresh plant material..
5. Container-grown plants shall have been in possession of the exhibitor for a minimum of 90 days. Containers must be between 4” and 8” in diameter. Inconspicuous double potting is permitted
6. Classes may be subdivided by cultivar, type, or color by the Classification Chairman only.
7. The scale of points by which entries will be judged may be found in the Handbook for Flower Shows on pages 297-302.