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Amateur Show
This Section contains information about:
*The 2010 Schedule and Entry Form
for the Amateur Flower Show
*The 2010 Pre-Garden Show Design
Workshops
*The 2010 Schedule and Entry Form
for the Surban Garden Club Small
Standard Flower Show
AMATEUR FLOWER SHOW
Design Division
March 5 through March 7, 2010
Horticulture Division
March 3 through March 8, 2010
Produced By
Wichita Garden Show Association
At the 43rd Annual
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Amateur Flower Show SPONSORS
Event Sponsor: Sedgwick County Extension
Master Gardeners
Awards Sponsor: The First Place
Volunteer Sponsor: Wichita Area Garden Council
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Amateur Flower Show open to the public
after judging on Friday.
Contact Suburban Garden Club for the
schedule of the two-day
show held on Wednesday, March 3
and Thursday, March 4
Contact Floanna Crowley, 316-722-8868 or
email: floanna@cox.net
Entry Form for Amateur Flower Show
may be downloaded to submit.
General Chairman...........................................Barbara Tobia
Staging........................................................Don Myers
Classification.................................................Don Myers Registration & Design Division Placement ....................................................Floanna Crowley
Horticulture Division Placement...........................Susan Tabor
Judges & Advisor............................................Norman Warminski
Clerks.........................................................Judie Myers
Registrars...............................................
Awards........................................................Alex Lingg & Norman Warminski
Volunteer Coordinator......................................Len Suchy
Advance Entries
Mary Buffo Sherryl Fitzpatrick Chong Auerbach
2525 E. 93rd St. No. 2869 N. Tee Ct. 1656 Tamarisk Ct.
Valley Center, Ks 67147 Wichita, KS 67205 Wichita, Ks 67230
316-755-2436 316-721-4810 316-218-0530
buffo@pixius.net sfitzpat3@att.net jinheea@cox.net
email: wichitagardenshow@sbcglobal.net
316-946-0883
GENERAL RULES FOR AMATEUR FLOWER SHOW
who has not earned money in floral design.)
2. A loading zone for Amateur Flower Show participants will be
designated on Kennedy Plaza during the hours of flower show set
up only. In case of inclement weather, arrangements may be
unloaded in the basement of Century II and taken up in the
elevator. Look for directional signs.
3. Plant materials must be kept fresh for the duration of the
entire Show. Replacement of wilted flowers is required.
4. Pre-registration for Design and Horticulture Divisions is
required by February 13, 2010.
5. All entries will remain in place until 6:00 PM, Sunday,
March 7, 2010.
6. All entries must be picked up by 7:00 PM on Sunday.
7. If extension cords are required, entrants are responsible to
bring their own.
DESIGN DIVISION SCALE OF POINTS
Conformance........ 20
Design .............. 42
Artistic Concept .. 12
Expression.......... 10
Distinction.......... 16
100
Design Division Rules
1. Each exhibitor is permitted one entry in each
class of Design Division. First year entrants,
in Design Division, are limited to two entries total.
2. DESIGN DIVISION Exhibits will be accepted on
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, and
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM. Judging
begins at 9:00 AM ON FRIDAY.
3. Plant materials may be from any source but must
be arranged and placed by exhibitor. The exhibitor
is required to list plant material contained in
arrangement on a 3” x 5" white file card. Also, an
explanation of your design intent may be on the
same file card.
4. No artificial flowers or foliage permitted in
the Show.
5. Fresh plant material may not be artificially
colored or painted. Dried material may be treated
or painted.
6. Arrangements must be sturdy and stable and
must be able to stand on their own without any
form of permanent or damaging adhesive. Do
not tape or glue anything to the pedestal, floor
or table.
7. For Classes 1 through 9 arrangements will be
staged on 36" high black pedestals. Pedestals
will be furnished. The pedestal top is 14" x 14"
square. Maximum size of finished arrangement
may not exceed: 32" width; 50" height; 24" depth.
Minimum height of arrangement is 30” in Classes
1-9. Pedestals will be staged in front of a black
curtain which may not be attached to or altered
in any way.
8. For Class 10 is new: A stretch design is two
arrangments having a connecting extension
between them. The arrangements will be staged
on two 14" X 14" black pedestals, the tops of which
will be 10" apart. The pedestals are provided by the
Show and are 36" high. The units should appear
as if they were designed as one arrangment that
has been pulled apart, leaving one unit smaller
than the other and demonstrating tension between
the two units. The connecting extension can be
either vertical, horizontal or diagonal, must be plant
material and must be at least as long as the height of
the taller arrangment. Minimum height of taller
arrangment is 30". No water features, such as water
fountains, can be used.
9. Class 11 will be traditional or creative wreaths. All
mechanics must be covered with plant material. The
wreath is not considered part of the mechanics but is
part of the arrangement. Wreaths will be staged
hanging on 6 foot tall wooden fence on the stage.
Wreaths must be a minimum of 30" diameter and must
wire loop attached on backside for hanging. No water
features, such as water fountains, can be used.
Class 11 will be on stage.
10.In Class 12, the entries will be designed with two
different arrangements, back to back in the
same container, using the same mechanics.
The arrangements should be joined to appear as one.
Arrangements will be staged on 36" high black
pedestals. Pedestals will be furnished. The
pedestal top is 14" x 14" square. No water features,
such as water fountains, can be used. Class 12 will
be on the stage and viewed from all around.
11.Miniature Classes 13-15 will be staged on
pedestals 4" square on top, varying heights,
painted white. A background can be placed
on the pedestal. No electrical outlets available
for Classes 13 through 15.
12.If any exhibitor cannot fill pre-registration
exhibit, they must provide a substitute.
13.Contrived flowers and other forms made of real
plant material may be used.
14.Objects which add interest may be tastefully
used (Example: feathers, nests, coral, sponges,
shells and horns). No flags allowed in designs.
15.Living plants with roots attached and exposed
may be used (Example: leeks, bromeliads, moss).
DESIGN DIVISION CLASSES
Although the Wichita Garden Show is a five-day
event, to assure a quality flower show, the Design
Division is limited to a three-day event.
All Classes except Classes 13, 14 and 15
are eligible for Judges' Best of Show Award.
ALL CLASSES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PEOPLE’S
CHOICE AWARD.
Each class must have 4 entries in order to
be judged. First year entrants are limited
to two entries total in Design Division.
THE WICHITA GARDEN SHOW THEME
IS “Gardens of the World."
Section 1 - European Tapestry
All plant material must be FRESH. Weathered
wood not permitted.
Class 1: Monet's Garden
Class 2: Lady of Spain
Class 3: Enchanting Ireland (All green)
Section 2 – Lands of Enchantment
All plant material must be DRIED. Minimal painted or treated plant material acceptable
in all classes.
Class 4: Arctic Angles
Class 5: Cherokee Sunrise
Class 6: Africian Safari
Section 3 - Rainy Season
Exhibitor has complete freedom to choose
plant material and other components.
Class 7: Argentina Tango
Class 8: Tropical Rhythm (Abstract)
Class 9: Jamaican Jive
Section 4 – Our Spacious World
Exhibitor has complete freedom to choose
plant material and other components.
Classes 10: London Bridge (Stretch Design
on two pedestals)
Class 11: From the Good Earth (Wreath)
Class 12: Good and Evil (Duo design viewed
from all around)
Section 5 – Asian Tranquility
ELIGIBLE FOR PETITE AWARD ONLY
Miniature and small designs. Fresh and/or dried material.
Class 13: Tibetan Gems -- Under 3"
Class 14: Simplicity -- 3-5”
Class 15: Land of the Rising Sun -- 5-8”
HORTICULTURE DIVISION SCALE OF POINTS
Cultural Perfection..............60
Condition & Grooming ...........25
Distinction ......................10
Correct & Complete Name.......5
100
HORTICULTURE DIVISION RULES
HORTICULTURE DIVISION WILL BE A
FIVE -DAY SHOW.
1. HORTICULTURE SPECIMENS WILL BE
ACCEPTED TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 6:30
PM TO 9:00 PM AND ON WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 3, 7:00 AM TO 8:30 AM.
Judging will be 9:00 AM, Wednesday
ONLY.
2. No more than five per class are permitted
per entrant.
3. The Horticulture Division will be on the
floor in front of the stage.
4. All horticulture specimens must be grown by
the exhibitor for at least 90 days.
5. All specimens must be named, giving genus,
species and cultivar. When available, common
name may be added.
6. Exhibitor may enter five entries per class
if there is a different species, cultivar,
type,or color.
7. Each container-grown plant (other than
terrarium) must have a saucer.
8. Show Chairman reserves the right to
change classification of a specimen or to
reject any specimen not of show quality.
Most rejections are primarily due to
presence of insects.
HORTICULTURE DIVISION CLASSES
CLASS 16: African Violet & Other Gesneriad
CLASS 17: Bonsai
CLASS 18: Cacti
CLASS 19: Other Succulents
CLASS 20: Dish Garden
-A miniature landscape in an open, flat
container.
CLASS 21: Terrarium
-A miniature landscape in a transparent
container.
CLASS 22: Planter
-A group of plants grown in a container. Not
planted as a landscape; accessories are not
permitted.
CLASS 23: Flowering Branch
-Single branch, maximum length 30" from cut
end to tip
-in a clear, quart jar provided by entrant
CLASS 24: Fern
CLASS 25: Foliage plant, container-grown
CLASS 26: Flowering Plant
CLASS 27: Forced Bulb
CLASS 28: Herb plant– container-grown
CLASS 29: Coned or Fruited Branch
-maximum length 30" from cut end to tip
-in clear quart jar provided by entrance
CLASS 30: Branch Grown for the Beauty of its
Foliage
-maximum length 30" from cut end to tip
-in clear quart jar provided by entrant
AWARDS
PROVIDED BY THE FIRST PLACE
1. The system of awarding will be used
allowing one first (blue), one second (red),
and one third (yellow) in each class.
Honorable mention (white) may be given.
2. Any award may be withheld if exhibit
does not meet point standards.
DESIGN DIVISION AWARDS TO BE OFFERED
Judges Best-of-Show Award
Classes 13, 14 and 15 are not eligible.
People's Choice Award
All Classes Eligible
Petite Award for Best of Miniatures
(Not eligible for Judges' Best of Show)
Best Illustration of WGS
Annual Show Theme
All Classes Eligible
AWARDS TO BE OFFERED
Judges' Best-of-Show Award
People’s Choice Award
Suburban Flower Show
Judges' Best-of-Show Award
People's Choice Award
Helen Galloway,
The First Place,
2929 North Rock Road
Wichita, KS 316-685-3241
for sponsoring the awards at the
Amateur Flower Show and
Suburban Flower Show.
ENTRY FORM
AMATEUR FLOWER SHOW
(Please read rules carefully before entering)
WICHITA GARDEN SHOW'S ANNUAL
THEME: "Gardens of the World"
_____________________________
ENTRANT'S NAME
____________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
____________________________________________
Telephone Email
First year entrants are limited to two entries total in Design Division. Electricity not available for Classes 13-15.
Return advance entries by February 13, 2010.
DESIGN DIVISION
Class 1: Monet's Garden ___
Class 2: Lady of Spain ___
Class 3: Enchanting Ireland ___
Class 4: Arctic Angles ___
Class 5: Cherokee Sunrise ___
Class 6: Africian Safari ___
Class 7: Angentian Tango ___
Class 8: Tropical Rhythm ___
Class 9: Jamaica Jive ___
Class 10: London Bridge ___
Class 11: From the Good Earth ___
Class 12: Good and Evil ___
Class 13: Tibetan Gems ___
Class 14: Simplicity ___
Class 15: Land of the Rising Sun ___
HORTICULTURE DIVISION
CLASS 16: African Violet & Other
Gesneriad ___
CLASS 17: Bonsai ___
CLASS 18: Cacti ___
CLASS 19: Other Succulents ___
CLASS 20: Dish Garden ___
CLASS 21: Terrarium ___
CLASS 22: Planter ___
CLASS 23: Flowering Branch ___
CLASS 24: Fern ___
CLASS 25: Foliage Plant ___
CLASS 26: Flowering Plant ___
CLASS 27: Forced Bulb ___
CLASS 28: Herb ___
CLASS 29: Coned or Fruited Branch ___
CLASS 30: Branch grown for the beauty
of its foliage ___
Return to:
Mary Buffo Sherryl Fitzpatrick Chong Auerbach 2525 E. 93rd St. No. 2869 N. Tee Ct. 1656 Tamarisk Ct.
Valley Center, Ks 67147 Wichita, Ks 67205 Wichita, Ks 67230
316-755-2436 316-721-4810 316-218-0530
buffo@pixius.net sfitzpat3@att.net jinheea@cox.net
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Co-Sponsored by
Suburban Garden Club
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Held at the 43nd Annual
Wichita Garden Show
Century II Civic
Center
225 West Douglas Wichita KS
March 3 & 4, 2010
OPENS TO THE PUBLIC AFTER JUDGING
ON MARCH 3RD
AND CLOSES AT 6:00 PM ON MARCH 4TH
Wichita Garden Show Annual Theme
"Gardens of the World"
Entry Dates
March 2, 2010 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
March 3, 2010, 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Judging starts March 3, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Pre-registration deadline:
February 11, 2010
 | Entry Dates Pre-registration deadline: |
Suburban Garden Club
Flower Show Committee
Co-Chairman: Norman Warminski (316)721-4128
Suburban Garden Club President: Floanna Crowley (316-722-8868)
Mary Ann Hennig (620)326-9933
any person who has not earned money in floral design.)
Pre-registration is required by February 11, 2010.
6:00 PM- 9:00 PM and Wednesday, March 3, 2010,
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM.
permitted in the show area during judging.
after judging. Take down is March 4, 2010, 6:00 PM.
plant material permitted in any division.
damage to pedestal or floor.
Chairman, whether in Horticulture or Design. Entries must be
checked for conformity to the Schedule. Entry cards will
be mailed to the participants. They also will be available at
check in.
responsible for loss of plant materials, containers, or
accessories.
Shows, 2007 Revised and Amended should be consulted for
any rule not covered in the Schedule.
native plants, noxious plants, and those on the conservation
list for use in a flower show.
Design Division II Rules
1) An exhibitor may enter as many classes as desired in the
Design Division II, but only one exhibit per class. Each
design must be created by one person. Plant material
need not have been grown by the exhibitor.
2) All designs must be approved by the Design
Classification Committee after placement of the exhibit
by the exhibitor and before the exhibitor leaves the
show room. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to be
sure this is done.
3) Some plant material must be used in every exhibit.
Exhibitors shall list all plant materials used in each design
on a 3"x5" white file card. Also, an explanation of your
design intent may be on the same file card.
4) No artificial flowers, foliage, fruits, or vegetables are permitted.
5) Fresh plant materials may not be dyed or otherwise treated
in any manner. Dried plant material may be treated or painted.
6) The exhibitor must use plant materials that will remain in good
condition for the duration of the show.
7) Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the Design Division.
8) Arrangements will be staged on furnished 36" black pedestals.
The pedestal top is 14"x14" square. Maximum use of finished
arrangement may not exceed 32" wide, 50" high, 24" deep.
Minimum height of arrangements is 30" in classes 1-6.
9) Arrangements must be sturdy and stable. All arrangements
must be able to stand on their own without any form of
permanent or damaging adhesive. Do not tape or glue
anything to pedestal, floor, or table.
10)Miniature Class 7 staged on pedestals 4" square top,
varying heights, painted white. Can use a background
on the pedestal if desired.
11)If any exhibitor cannot fill pre-registration exhibit, they
must provide a substitute.
12)Pre-registration is required for all Design classes by
February 11, 2010. Entry cards will be mailed to the
participant. They will also be available at check in.
13)Contived flowers and other forms made of real plant
material may be used.
14)Objects which add interest may be tastefully used.
See page 189 of the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007
Revised and Amended for details.
15)Flags are not allowed in the Design Division.
16)To enter Class 7, participants need to also enter at
least one class in Classes 1-6. (Local policy for this show).
17)Members of the animal kingdom are not permitted in
the Design Class.
18)You have the freedom of style (traditional style, or creative
style) for all designs.
19)The Design Scale of Points is found on page 306 in the
Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 Revised and Amended.
20)Please read the General Rules of this Schedule, and
abide by all requirements listed.
21)Top Exhibitor Awards eligible for the Design Division: Best
of Show.
Division II: Design
Pedestals will be staged in front of a black curtain which may
not be attached to or altered in any way. Four entries are
required in each class.
All Classes are eligible for Judges" Best of Show Award and
People's Choice Award.
SECTION A: "South of the Border"
All plant material must be FRESH. Weathered wood not
permitted. Four entries are required.
Class 1: Jungle Folly
Class 2: Brazil Carnaval
SECTION B: "Fantasy Island"
All Plant material must be dried. Four entries are required.
Class 3: Down Under
Class 4: Taste of Tuscany
SECTION C: "Old World Charm"
Exhibitor has complete freedom to choose plant material
and other components. Four entries are required.
These classes open only to exhibitors who have
never won a blue ribbon for design.
Class 5: Roman Echoes
Class 6: Spanish Flair
SECTION D: "Mini Magic"
Small designs using fresh and/or dried material.
Four entries are required.
Class 7: Emerald Isle
Between 5" and 8" in height, width or depth
Suburban Garden Club Show
(Please read rules carefully
before entering)
WICHITA GARDEN SHOW'S
ANNUAL THEME:
" Gardens of the World"
_________________________________
ENTRANT'S NAME
___________________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS
____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________ Telephone Email
Return advance entries by
February 11, 2010
HORTICULTURE DIVISION
NO more than 5 entries per class
CLASS 16: African Violets & Other Gesneriads ______
CLASS 17: Bonsai ______
CLASS 18: Cacti ______
CLASS 19: Other Succulents ______
CLASS 20: Dish Gardens ______
CLASS 21: Terrariums ______
CLASS 22: Planter ______
CLASS 23: Flowering Branch ______
CLASS 24: Ferns ______
CLASS 25: Foliage ______
CLASS 26: Flowering Plant ______
CLASS 27: Forced Bulbs ______
CASS 28: Herbs ______
CLASS 29: Coned or Fruited Branch ______
CLASS 30: Branch grown for the beauty
of its foliage ______
Design Division
First year entrants are limited to 2 entries total in Design Division
CLASS 1: Jungle Folly _____
CLASS 2: Brazil Carnaval _____
CLASS 3: Down Under ______
CLASS 4: Taste of Tuscany ______
CLASS 5: Roman Echoes ______
CLASS 6: Spanish Flair ______
CLASS 7: Emerald Isle ______
Return to: Sherryl Fitzpatrick
2869 N Tee Ct
Wichita, KS 67205
(316)721-4810 Email: s4fitz2@att.net
| HORTICULTURE DIVISION RULES |  |
1. The Horticulture Division will be on the floor in front of
the stage, instead of being on the stage.
2. All horticulture specimans must be grown by the
exhibitor for at least 90 days.
3. All specimens must be named, giving genus, species and
cultivar. When available, common name may be added.
4. Exhibitor may enter five entries per class if there is a
different species, cultivar, type, or color.
5. Each container-grown plant must have a saucer except
terrariums.
6. Show Chairman reserves the right to change classification
of a specimen or to reject any specimen not of show quality.
Past rejections were primarily due to presence of insects.
Division I: Horticulture
Eligible for the Award of Horticulture Excellence
CLASS 16: African Violets & Other Gesneriads
CLASS 17: Bonsai
CLASS 18: Cacti
CLASS 19: Other Succulents
CLASS 20: Dish Gardens (a miniature landscape in an
open, flat container)
CLASS 21: Terrariums (a miniature landscape in a covered
transparent container)
CLASS 22: Planter (a group of plants grown in a container.
Not planted as a landscape; accessories are
not permitted)
CLASS 23: Flowering Branch (single branch, maximum length
30" from cut end to tip--in clear quart jar probided by
entrant)
CLASS 24: Ferns
CLASS 25: Foliage plant container-grown
CLASS 26: Flowering Plants
CLASS 27: Forced Bulbs
CLASS 28: Herbs: container-grown
CLASS 29: Coned or Fruited Branch (maximum length 30" form
cut end to tip--in clear quart jar provided by entrant)
CLASS 30: Branch Grown for the Beauty of its Foliage (maximum
length 30" from cut end to tip-- in clear quart jar
provided by entrant)
Horticulture Division SCALE OF POINTS
Cultural Perfection............................. 60
Condition & Grooming..........................25
Distinction........................................10
Correct & Complete Name....................05
100
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
On Tuesday evening, March 2, 2010, participants can deliver
floral designs, horticulture specimens and supplies to basement
of Century II. Approach Century II via Douglas Ave (street
running east and west on north side of Century II and Waco St.
Turn south on Waco St. Entrance to basement is a down ramp
to the immediate left in parking lot. Someone will be there to
open the door to basement and give directions. Once in the
basement, someone will be there to watch your supplies until
you park your vehicle and return. For persons entering on
Wednesday morning, a loading zone will be designated on
Kennedy Plaza (bricked area on north side of Century II,
enter off of Douglas Ave). In case of inclement weater,
arrangements may be unloaded in the basement of Century II
just like on Tuesday evening.
Beautiful Crystal Awards
Provided By
The First Place
1. The Standard System of awarding will be used allowing one
first (blue), one second (red), and one third (yellow) in each class. Honorable mention (white) may be given.
2. Any award may be withheld if exhibit does not meet point
standards.
DESIGN DIVISION AWARDS
Judges Best-of-Show
and the People's Choice Award
A special thannks to
Helen Galloway
The First Place
2029 North Rock Road
Wichita, Kansas
(316)685-3241
for sponsoring the awards
NGC AWARDS
The Standard System of Awarding will be used: only one first place (bl
