2019 NGSF Premium Catalog

Fair Daily Lineup page 5 Attractions page 6 Fair Map page 7 Fair Hours page 8 Beauty Pageant Application page 11 King & Queen Of The Fair page 12 Non-Commercial Catalog Pages 13-14 Culinary Division page 15 Flower Show 1 & 2 pages 16—22 3



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Entry Form Guidelines: Entry Free: $65.00 Through September 18, 2019  Contestants in all Divi- $75.00 Day of Pageant sions must be single and (Deadline One Hour Before Age Div.) never been married and Optional: Miss Photogenic Each Division: $10.00 reside in the state of You Must Bring Photo (B&W or Color) 8x10 or less Georgia. Mail entry form with beauty/photogenic entry fees to:  Judging will be based on Gene Phillips, 3078 Old Cabin Lane, Smyrna, GA 30080 Beauty, Poise and Per- sonality on a scale of 1 Make check payable to: Miss Cobb county Pageant through 10 For additional information call: Gene Phillips: 770-435-6378  Judges will be associat- Steve Duncan: 678-793-2007 ed with the Miss America Alice Suber: 770-973-3214 Pageant system DIVISION: _________________________BEAUTY______PHOTOGENIC____NUMBER:____________  Individual scores will NOT be made available, Name: ___________________________________ Age:____________ Date of Birth: ___________________ and the decision of the (as of 9-19-2019) judges will be final. Parent’s Name: _________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________  An optional rehearsal will be held on the covered Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ main stage Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Address: ___________________________________ City: ______________ Zip: ______________________ Ages 3-9 years: 6:30 p.m. School: ___________________________________ Grade: ________ Sponsor:________________________ Ages10-15 years: 7:15 p.m. Ages 16-24 years: 8:00 p.m. Activities/Hobbies: Please list exactly as you wish the emcee to read: DO NOT ATTACH ANY EXTRA SHEETS  Numbers for order of ap- __________________________________________________________________________________________________ pearance will be drawn at this time. Instructions __________________________________________________________________________________________________ and stage directions will be given. Casual dress __________________________________________________________________________________________________ is recommended. Prior too each contest, there __________________________________________________________________________________________________ will be dressing facilities available in a mobile BEAUTY DIVISIONS AGES ATTIRE TIME OF PAGEANT home. Due to limited Tiny Miss North GA State Fair 3-4 Short/Long Dress 6:00 p.m. space, contestants must Petite Miss North GA State Fair 5-6 Short/Long Dress 6:30 p.m. arrive in a ready or near- Little Miss North GA State Fair 7-9 Short/Long Dress 7:00 p.m. ready dress for stage Pre-Teen Miss North GA State Fair 10-12 Long Dress 7:30 p.m. entrance. Hair dryers or Junior Miss North GA State Fair 13-15 Long Dress 8:15 p.m. other electrical devices Teen Miss North GA State Fair 16-17 Long Dress 8:45 p.m. will not be allowed in the dressing area. A photog- rapher will be available the day of the pageant to take pictures of the con- testants. 11

Superior Plumbing Presents North Georgia State Fair Guidelines: 2019 King & Queen of the Fair Special Needs Pageant DRESS: Party, Pageant, or outfit of choice. This is Produced by North Georgia State Fair a local pageant with no Pageant Committee rules on dress, makeup, or other accessories. Howev- Tuesday, September 24th—7:00 PM er please stay within gen- eral age appropriate guide- ***This is information to be read while contestant is on stage*** Pageant Director: Renee’ Fielden lines. Contestant #__________________ (p) 404-316-7336 JUDGING: Contestants will be judged on attire & (E) [email protected] personality. The judge’s decision is sealed & final. Name_______________________________________________Divison_______________________________ Scores will not be re- leased. They will sit stage- Age_______________Birthday_____________Color of Hair___________Eye Color_____________________ right (left of stage if you are facing the stage). School________________________________________Grade_______________________________________ ON STAGE: Enter stage- left, there will be three Favorite things to do_________________________________________________________________________ marked STARS, you will go to the star on the far __________________________________________________________________________________________ right of the stage first, then middle, and last star be- Dreams or ambitions_________________________________________________________________________ fore exiting back down the entrance ramp at stage- __________________________________________________________________________________________ left. There are no rules on stage but to have fun & let Parents:___________________________________________________________________________________ everyone enjoy their mo- ment to shine! Mailing Address:___________________________________________________________________________ AWARDS: The winners in each division will receive Email Address:__________________________________________Phone:______________________________ the title of Queen/King & receive a specially de- Please Let us know in the space provided if there is any additional information about the participant or special considera- signed Fair Jacket along tions regarding their special needs that we need to be aware of___________________ with four VIP passes to the fair. 1st runner up & 2nd __________________________________________________________________________________________ runner up finalists will re- ceive four VIP passes to I agree that I am the parent/guardian with full authority to allow voluntary participation of the contestant. I understand the the fair. decision of the Judges will be final. I authorize the North Georgia State Fair to use photos, name, etc. for publicity, news *All participants will re- reporting purposes and website as the Fair sees fit.. ceive a Fair T-Shirt* Signature__________________________________________________Date___________________________________ Female Division – 7:00 PM Male Division (Immediately Following Junior Queen: Ages 5-14 y/o Female Division) Queen: Ages 15 & up. Junior King: Ages 5-14 y/o King: Ages 15 & up. 12

ENTRY SCHEDULE CHECK OUT SCHEDULE JUDGING SCHEDULE Non‐Perishable and Arts & Cra s Exhibits All Non‐Perishable and Arts & Cra s Exhibits Non‐Perishable and Arts & Cra s Saturday, September 14; 12 p.m. ‐ 6 p.m. Monday, September 30; 9 a.m.—12 p.m. & 5 p.m.—8 p.m. Adult Exhibits & Youth Exhibits Sunday, September 15; 1 p.m. ‐ 5 p.m. No Excep ons. Monday, September 16 Agriculture ‐ Hor culture Baked Goods Show (See First Flower Show) Thursday, September 19; 4 p.m. ‐ 8 p.m. Baked Goods Show (all items not picked up by specified me will be discarded) Thursday, September 19 Baked Goods Show Agriculture ‐ Hor culture Flower Shows Wednesday, September 18; 2 p.m. ‐ 8 p.m. (See First Flower Show) First Flower Show First Flower Show First Flower Show Thursday, September 19 ‐ 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 18; 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 24; 1:00 ‐ 5:00 p.m. Second Flower Show Thursday, September 19; 8:30 a.m. ‐ 11:30 a.m. Second Flower Show Wednesday, September 25‐ 12:30 p.m. Second Flower Show Monday, September 30; 9 a.m. ‐ 12 p.m. & 5 p.m. ‐ 8p.m. *See Flower Show Rules (all items not picked up by specified me will be discarded) Tuesday, September 24; 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 25; 8:30 a.m. ‐ 11:30 a.m. NOTE: EXHIBITOR WILL BE ADMITTED TO CHECK OUT EXHIBITS AT THE SOUTH GATE ONLY ON MONDAY, September 30; BETWEEN 9 A.M.—12 P.M. & 5 P.M.—8 P.M. THE ABOVE SCHEDULES AND THE GENERAL RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED IN FAIRNESS TO ALL EXHIBITORS AND PARTICIPANTS. For more informa on on Non‐Commercial Exhibits or Flower Shows Contact Before Sept. 3 : (770) 423‐1330 A er Sept. 3 : (770) 528 8989 13

NON-COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS PREMIUMS 13- Dressed Dolls - crocheted, knitted 11- Dress - formal GENERAL RULES AND 14- Dresses, Shorter - Crocheted 12- Dress Doll, Sewn REGULATIONS 17. All premium money will be paid from 15- Dresses or skirts - knitted 13- Outfit, baby the judges record sheets and not from 16- Embroidery 14- Pants NOTICE: All exhibitors are cautioned to ribbons that may be attached to the 17- Gloves - Crocheted or knitted 15- Pillow Case carefully read the following rules and exhibits. 18- Hat - not sewn 16- Pillow, decorative regulations. 19- Needlepoint 17- Pocketbook or tote STATEMENT OF LIABILITY 20- Pillow 18- Skirt, plain or divided ELIGIBILITY 21- Plastic Canvas 19- Table Runner 18. All exhibits will be under the direction 22- Purse or Tote - crocheted or knitted 20- Towel, Decorated 1. Entries are limited to bona fide resi- of the North Georgia State Fair, but the 23- Scarves or cowls - wearable, knitted 21- Vest dents of Georgia unless stated other- North Georgia State Fair Management 24- Scarves or cowls - wearable, crocheted 22- Miscellaneous - any article not listed wise in a particular Division or Section. will in no case be responsible for any 25- Scarves, dresser above. Entries must be made by individuals loss or damage that may occur. Each 26- Shawls - knitted or crocheted only, unless specifically exempted. No exhibitor will be solely responsible for 27- Socks - knitted CRAFTS entry fee is required. any consequential or other loss, injury 28- Sweaters or tops - knitted or crocheted or damage done to, or occasioned by, 29- Sweater, Dog - knitted ADULT DIVISION 24 2. Divisions in each category refer to an or arising from any article exhibited by 30- Tatting - any item SENIOR DIVISION 34 age level and are usually self- him/her and shall indemnify the man- 31- Throws - knitted or crocheted explanatory. agement against all legal or other pro- 32- Trash to treasurer Premium Prizes: 1st - $7.00, 2nd - $5.00, 3rd - ceedings in regard thereto, as well as 33- Miscellaneous - any article not listed $3.00 3. There are special categories for youth damage or injury to any other person CLASS competition. Students may not enter or property caused by the exhibitor. above. 1- Card - Greeting adult competitions. 2- Ceramics - from mold 19. The management reserves the right to QUILTING 3- Ceramics - original 4. To be eligible for entry, exhibitors must remove from the grounds any exhibit 4- Decoupage meet and adhere to the requirements that may be falsely entered or may be ADULT DIVISION 22 5- Door/Wall Hangings of the Category. deemed unsuitable or objectionable, SENIOR DIVISION 32 6- Hairbow/Headbands without assigning reason therefore. 7- Hats - decorated ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 8- Holiday Idea (Other than Christmas) ADMISSION TICKETS AND PARKING Premium Prize: 1st - $30.00, 2nd - $20.00, (Halloween, Valentines Day, Easter, 5. Exhibitors may enter as many classes 20. All exhibits are delivered to the Fair 3rd - $10.00 Patriotic Days) - no clothing as they wish, but only one entry per Class 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 9- Jewelry, handmade, Not Christmas (No kits) class. grounds prior to the opening of the Premium Prize: 1st - $8.00, 2nd - $6.00, 10- Model from kit Fair. No tickets are required at this 3rd - $4.00 11- Placemats (set of 2) 6. Exhibits must be the work of the exhibi- time. Enter the SOUTH GATE and 12- Potholder(s) tor and must have been completed proceed to the Exhibit entry area. JUDGING CRITERIA 13- Purse within the previous 12 months OTHER RULES AND REGULATIONS General Appearance 20% 14- Stained Glass (September 2018-September 2019). 21. Dogs will not be allowed in the Exhibit Appropriateness of fabrics 10% 15- Sweatshirts or T-shirts - decorated areas, with the exception of service Workmanship 30% 16- Toy - doll, cloth 7. All entries must be typed or printed on dogs. Quilting stitch (hand or machine) 30% 17- Toy - stuffed animal current official entry forms of the North Finishing 10% 18- Vest - decorated Georgia State Fair in accordance with ADULT EXHIBITS 100% 19- Whimsical Totes - not sewn instructions on same, in its entirety. DEPARTMENT CLASS 20- Woodworking All forms must be presented in 1- Appliquéd quilt - hand pieced & quilted 21- Wreaths (other than Christmas) triplicate. ONLY ONE ENTRY FORM Name must not be visible on needle- 2- Mixed quilt - hand pieced & quilted 22- Miscellaneous - any article not listed PER PERSON. work, crafts & creative arts. 3- Pieced quilt - hand pieced & quilted above. 4- Appliquéd quilt - machine pieced & quilted 8. Each exhibitor (and exhibitor’s parent Senior Divisions are open to men and 5- Mixed quilt - machine pieced & quilted CREATIVE ARTS or legal guardian, if exhibitor is a mi- women age 60 and over. 6- Pieced quilt - machine pieced & quilted nor) must sign a statement acknowl- 7- Wall/Door Hanging quilt YOUTH DIVISION 15 (Ages 10 to 17) edging that he/she understands and NEEDLEWORK 8- Baby Quilt ADULT DIVISION 25 (Ages 18 & over) will abide by the liability requirements 9- Doll Size Quilt and rules and regulations. Incomplete ADULT NEEDLEWORK DIVISION 21 10- Hot Pad/Holder Premium Prizes Adult: 1st - $7.00, 2nd - $5.00, entry forms will not be accepted. SENIOR NEEDLEWORK DIVISION 31 11- Lap Quilt 3rd - $3.00 12- Pillow - Quilted Premium Prizes Youth: 1st - $6.00, 2nd - 9. Exhibitors should retain duplicate part Premium Prizes: 1st - $7.00, 2nd - $5.00, 3rd - 13- Pillow shams - Quilted $4.00, 3rd - $2.00 of entry tag and entry sheet to identify $3.00. Items need to have a clear dry cleaner 14- Table Runner and reclaim articles at close of the Fair. bag placed over them and left on until judged. 15- Miscellaneous - Quilted item any article not This department is not open to teachers or listed above professional artists. Entries shall consist of JUDGES AND JUDGING PROCEDURES original works of art only -- no molds, kits or SEWING/ CLOTHING commercial objects. All two dimensional 10. Every effort will be made to obtain work must be framed or mounted and ADULT DIVISION 23 qualified, impartial judges in every SENIOR DIVISION 33 ready for hanging. area. CLASS 11. Judging will be based upon recognized Judging Criteria Premium Prizes: 1st - $7.00, 2nd - $5.00, 3rd - 1- China Painting standards of quality, skill, and work- $3.00 2- Drawings - any medium manship. Workmanship 60% JUDGING CRITERIA 3- Egg - Decorated 12. Articles with and without competition Appearance 25% 4- Flower Arrangements will be judged on their own merit and Level of Difficulty 15% Construction 60% 5- Gift Bags, Boxes - Decorated will be placed first, second, third, etc., Suitability of fabric to pattern 15% 6- Gourd - decorated or no award, as the judges see fit. 100% General Appearance 15% 7- Bird houses 13. Judging will not be delayed for late CLASS 8- Net Plastic - stitching entries. Any exhibit not presented 1- Afghan Throw - crocheted Degree of Difficulty 10% 9- Pictures, original - watercolor promptly at the scheduled time is 100% 10- Pictures, original - oil barred from competition in the class. 2- Afghan Throw - knitted CLASS 11- Pictures, original - other 14. No one will be allowed to act as judge 3- Baby Blanket - crocheted 12- Rock or Shell - decorated/painted in a class in which he/she exhibits or in 4- Baby Blanket - knitted 1- Adult Bid 13- Sculpture - wood, clay, stone, metal, etc. which he/she may hold an interest. 2- Apron - fancy 14- Trash to Treasures 15. Should any article be entered in the 5- Baby Outfit - crocheted 3- Baby Bib 15- Weaving - Basket wrong class and the error discovered 6- Baby Outfit - knitted 16- Weaving - Cloth before the judging, the exhibit chair- 7- Crocheting - 12\" X 12\" and smaller 4- Baby Blanket 17- Woodcarving man may make proper correction in the 5- Casual outfit 18- Miscellaneous - any article not listed above entry. 8- Crocheting - 13\" X 13\" up to 24” X 24” 6- Children's clothing - dressy 16. The decisions of the judges shall be 9- Cross-stitch - any article any count material final in all classes. 10- Doilies - crocheted 7- Children's clothing - casual 8- Costume 11- Doilies - knitted 9- Doll clothes - not on doll, sewn 12- Doll Clothes - Crocheted or knitted, not on doll 10- Dress - simple 14

PHOTOGRAPHY 3. All products must be canned in clear standard half- CLASS 7- Throw pillow pint, pint or quart jars in good condition. 8- Toy - original ADULT DIVISION 26 (Ages 18 & over) 4. Jars must be labeled to indicate contents. 1 - Fruit 9- Miscellaneous - any article not listed above. YOUTH DIVISION 16 (Ages 12 to 17) 2 - Jam All Photos Must be 5” x 7” or larger and printed on Judging Criteria 45% 3 - Jelly CULINARY DIVSIONS photographic paper and mounted with standard photo Quality of Product 4 - Vegetables Entry for all Culinary Divisions will be: matting. Sizes listed must be of the actual photograph Quality of Pack 15% ASPIRING ARTIST Wednesday, September 21, 2- 8:00 p.m. excluding matt. Quality of Liquid 30% Appearance of Jar 10% Baked goods may be picked up from No names or stickers can be attached 100% Youth Premium Prizes: 1st - $6.00, 2nd - $4.00, to the photos or matts or backing. 3rd - $2.00 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on CLASS PICTURE GALLERY Thursday, September 22 People - Alone or in groups, head or full figure, 1- Butter - Apple posed, informal or candid where the person, 2- Butter - Other fruit BEGINNER YOUTH Remaining items not picked up by 8 p.m. will be people are the main interest. DIVISION 01 (Ages 4-7) donated to MUST Ministries Animals - live wild or domestic animals, pets, 3- Chutney JUNIOR YOUTH insects, etc. 4- Cucumber pickle - Bread & Butter 30%- Appearance- Uniform in size and shape. Plant Life - Live flowers, trees, fungus, etc. 5- Cucumber pickle - Dill DIVISION 02 (Ages 8-12) Color - even color; appropriate for type of food. Scenic - Landscapes, water, sunsets, architec- SENIOR YOUTH 40%- Texture - Soft and moist for rolls, tural and industrial scenes. 6- Cucumber pickle - Sweet DIVISION 03 (Ages 13-18) cakes and bar cookies. Crisp or soft for drop, 7- Dried or dehydrated fruit roll or refrigerator cookies. Premium Prizes Adult: 1st - $7.00, 2nd - $5.00, 8- Dried or dehydrated vegetable SPECIAL POPULATION PICTURE GALLERY 30%- Flavor ‐ Pleasing: All ingredients well 3rd - $3.00 DIVISION 04 blended, not over-powered by one ingredient. Premium Prizes Youth: 1st - $6.00, 2nd - $4.00, 9- Dried herbs Securely attach all pictures to a stiff backing 3rd - $2.00 10- Fruit - Apples YOUTH CULINARY 11- Fruit - Applesauce with no decorations or writing. CLASS CLASS BEGINNING BAKING DIVISION 17 1- Color photo - people 12- Fruit - Berry 1- Acrylic 2- Chalk (Ages 6-8) 2- B/W photo - people 13- Fruit - Peaches 3- Color photo - animals 14- Fruit - Pears 3- Charcoal 4- Colored Pencil JUNIOR BAKING DIVISION 18 4- B/W photo - animals 5- Crayon 6- Finger painting (Ages 9-13) 5- Color photo - plant life 15- Fruit - Other 7- Marker 8- Pen/ Ink 6- B/W photo - plant life 16- Fruit pickle SENIOR BAKING DIVISION 19 7- Color photo - scenic 17- Green Beans 9- Pencil 10- Tempera paint (Ages 14-18) 8- B/W photo - scenic 11- Watercolor 12- Mixed media 18- Green Vegetables, other 13- Oil pastel Premium Prizes Youth: 1st - $6.00, 2nd - $4.00, NO COMPUTER GENERATED PICTURES 19- Herbal Vinegars 3rd - $2.00 20- Honey Place all goods on paper plates or cardboard CHRISTMAS CORNER 21- Jam - Apple CRAFTS with a transparent cover, preferably zip-lock 22- Jam - Strawberry bags. NO MIXES ALLOWED. Children from DIVISION 27 23- Jam - Blackberry BEGINNER YOUTH CRAFTS same household may not enter the same food 24- Jam - Other DIVISION 05 (Ages 5-9) in the same class. This division is open to all persons 18 years of age or 25- Jelly - Apple JUNIOR YOUTH CRAFTS CLASS older. All items must depict a recognizable Christmas 26- Jelly - Blackberry 1- Bread - Loaf theme 27- Jelly - Grape DIVISION 06 (Ages 10-14) 2- Candy, - 1 kind, pieces Premium Prizes Adult: 1st - $7.00, 2nd - $5.00, 28- Jelly - Mint SENIOR YOUTH CRAFTS 3- Cookies - Bar, 3 3rd - $3.00 29- Jelly - Muscadine / Scuppernong DIVISION 07 (Ages 15-18) 4- Cookies - Dropped, 3 CLASS 30- Jelly - Pepper SPECIAL POPULATION CRAFTS 5- Cupcakes - 3 1- Candle Holder 31- Jelly - Strawberry 6- Muffins - Sweet, 3 2- Ceramics - from mold, not more than 18\"x18\" 32- Jelly - Other DIVISION 08 7- Muffins - Corn, 3 3- Clothing item 33- Meat NO LEGOS OR BUILDING BLOCKS. 8- Pie 4- Crocheted item 34- Okra CLASS 5- Cross-Stitched item 35- Pepper - single variety, hot 1- Beadwork ADULT CULINARY 6- Decorated candle 36- Pepper - single variety, sweet 2- Birdhouses DIVISION 29 7- Doilies - Crocheted 37- Pepper - mixed 3- Ceramics or clay - sculpture Premium Prizes Adult: 1st - $7.00, 2nd - $5.00, 8- Doll 38- Pickled Eggs 4- Ceramics - made with mold 3rd - $3.00 9- Door or wall decoration/hanging original 39- Preserves - Berry 5- Christmas decoration (other than ornament) CLASS 10- Drawing 40- Preserves - Fig 6- Christmas tree ornament (no kits) 1- Bar Cookie 11- Jewelry - Christmas 41- Preserves - Other 7- Collage 2- Biscuits - 3 12-Ornament - original set - 4 42- Preserves - Peach 8- Gourd - decorated 3- Bread - 1 loaf, sourdough or yeast 13- Ornament - original - 1 43- Preserves - Pear 9- Hats - decorated 4- Brownies - 3 14- Placemats 44- Relish - Chow Chow 10- Holiday - other than Christmas 5- Bundt Cake 15- Silk Flower arrangement 45- Relish - Pickle 11- Jewelry - handmade 6- Candy - 6 pieces 16- Stocking 46- Relish - vegetable 12- Models - cars, ships, etc. 7- Cake - decorated 17- Table or mantel arrangement 47- Relish - other 13- Paper Mache’ 8- Cheese Cake 18- Tablecloth 48- Salsa - tomato base 14- Rock or Shell - decorated 9- Coffee Cake 19- Tree - handmade, original, any material 36\" 49- Salsa - other 15- T-shirt - painted or tye-dyed 10- Cookies– 6 size limit 50-Sauce - Chili 16- Tin Punch 11—Corn Bread 20- Tree Skirt 51- Sauce - Spaghetti 17- Trash to Treasures 12—Cupcakes 21- Tree Topper 52- Sauce - Other 18- Whimsical Totes 13- Fried Pies– 3 22- Wood craft 53- Soup Mix 19- Woodcraft - requiring less than 18” of shelf 14- Fruit Breads 23- Wreath 54- Syrup space 15- Iced Layer Cake 24- Miscellaneous - any article not listed above 55- Tomatoes - whole 20- Woodcraft - requiring more than 18” of shelf 16- Muffins, corn - 3 56- Tomatoes - pieces space 17- Muffins, assorted fruit - 3 FOOD PRESERVATION 57- Tomato juice 21- Wreath (Strawberry, blueberry, etc.) ADULT DIVISION 28 58- Vegetable - mixed variety 22- Miscellaneous - any article not listed above. 18- Pie Premium Prizes: 1st - $7.00, 2nd - $5.00, 3rd - 59- Vegetable - other single 19- Pound Cake $3.00 60- Vegetable pickle - Beets YOUTH SEWING Entry Requirements 61- Vegetable pickle - Other 1. No more than one entry per class may come from a 62- Yellow vegetables - corn, squash, carrots, JUNIOR YOUTH DIVISION 09 (Ages 9-13) kitchen shared by two or more exhibitors. pumpkin, etc. SENIOR YOUTH DIVISION 10 (Ages 14-18) 2. All entries must have been canned during the last Premium Prizes Youth: 1st - $6.00, 2nd - $4.00, growing season. YOUTH FOOD 3rd - $2.00 PRESERVATION CLASS 1- 1 Bag, Tote or Purse (is new) then move eve- JUNIOR DIVISION 11 (Ages 9-13) rything else down one. SENIOR DIVISION 12 (Ages 14-18) 2- Crocheted article Premium Prizes: 1st - $7.00, 2nd - $5.00, 3rd - $3.00 3- Cross-stitched article 4- Knitted article 5- Outfit 6- Quilt 15

THE MARIETTA COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC. Member of LAUREL DISTRICT I, THE GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC., DEEP SOUTH REGION, and NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. In cooperation with THE NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION PRESENTS TWO NGC STANDARD FLOWER SHOWS “At One with Nature” JIM R. MILLER PARK in Exhibit Hall 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, Georgia 30008 First Flower Show– September 18-23, 2019 Second Flower Show– September 24-29, 2019 M-Fri: 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Sat: 10:00 a.m. - Midnight; Sun: 12:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ~ Free with Fair Admission OVERALL CHAIR HOSPITALITY CO-CHAIRS Gail Brancheau SCHEDULE CHAIR EDUCATION/YOUTH CHAIR Holly M. Walquist Karen Miller 2465 Kirk Lane NW Karin E. Guzy Marilynn Parker 361 North Hillcrest Drive 1239 Wynford Colony Kennesaw, Ga 30152 4531 Paper Mill Rd. 7148 Shell Rd. Marietta, GA 30064 Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 422-4125 Marietta, GA 30067 Winston, GA 30187 (770) 424-4664 (770) 427-1523 (678) 860-4445 (770) 949-6640 GENERAL CHAIR Carra Harris Connie Novak AWARDS CHAIR Wilda Camp 910 Mountain Brook Lane 2815 Cedarbrook Dr. Gail Brancheau Marietta, GA 30064 Marietta, Ga 30066 2465 Kirk Lane, NW 1265 Waterfall Lane, NW (770) 425-2411 (770) 429-1158 Kennesaw, GA 30152 Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 422-4125 (770) 693-7838 HORTICULTURE PLACEMENT CO-CHAIRS FIRST SHOW SECOND SHOW JUDGING CHAIR Marilynn Parker DESIGN ENTRIES CHAIR Entries: Holly M. Walquist 7148 Shell Rd. Pril Buege Wed, Sept. 18 Tues, Sept. 24 361 North Hillcrest Drive Winston, GA 30187 622 N. Saint Mary’s Lane 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 949-6640 Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 424-4664 (770) 514-1660 Thurs, Sept. 19 Wed, Sept. 25 8:30 am - 11:30 am Judging: CLERKS CHAIR Linda Baird Thurs, Sept. 19 Wed, Sept. 25 4491 Patrick Drive NE HORTICULTURE CLASSIFICATION CHAIRS Kennesaw, GA. 30144 Jack Driskell Karin Guzy 12:30 pm 101 Dawson Drive 4531 Paper Mill Rd SE Checkout Schedule: (770) 926-5360 Powder Springs, GA Marietta, GA 30067 Tues, Sept. 24 Mon, Sept. 30 30127 (678) 860-4445 (770) 428-1317 1-5 p.m. 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Entries: Judging: & 5 p.m. ‐ 8p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Thursday, September 19, 2019 Checkout Schedule: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm 12:30pm Tuesday, September 24, 2019 No early entries accepted and no Thursday, September 19, 2019 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm early checkouts permitted. 8:30 am - 11:30 am No early entries accepted and no early checkouts permitted. GENERAL RULES or at the Fairgrounds during entry peri- p.m., Thursday, September 19 for the names. ods as published. Standard National 1. All entries for the first show must be Garden Club entry cards will be used. first show and Wednesday, September 8. All horticulture entries must be ap- delivered to Jim R. Miller Park, Bldg. B, 25 for the second show. proved by the Horticulture Classification Fill out entry cards in pencil or water 6. There must be an emphasis on fresh Committee who shall have the authority and may be placed on Wednesday, proof ink. plant material. No artificial plant materi- to disqualify any entries not conforming September 18, between 6 p.m. and 8:30 All exhibits for the first show must be al may be used in any division to the schedule and/or not of flower p.m. or on Thursday, September 19, 3. removed between 1pm and 5pm. on (Handbook, Chapter 1, page 2). show quality. All entries in, Div. III Spe- between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 24. Exhibits in the 7. The use of plants on the State Con- cial Exhibits, must be checked by Divi- 2. All entries for the second show must be delivered to Jim R. Miller Park, Bldg. B, second show must be removed between servation List is prohibited. Native sion Consultants who shall have the and may be placed on Tuesday, Sep- 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. on Mon- plants, other than those on the State authority to disqualify any entries not tember 24, between 6 p.m. and 8:30 day, September 30. Nothing is to be Conservation List, may be exhibited in conforming to the schedule and/or not p.m. or on Wednesday, September 25, removed before the end of the show. the Horticulture Division provided they of flower show quality. No Exceptions. between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. 4. The doors to the exhibit hall will be are grown by the exhibitor. They may 9. Judges are asked to review the red, An authorized entry card must accompa- closed promptly at specified deadline for be exhibited in Educational Exhibits if yellow and white winning exhibits to the show. they are grown or legally obtained by determine if any or all of them scored ny each exhibit. Entry cards are availa- the exhibitor. All native plants must be 90 or above. An Accredited Judge is ble at the Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Ave., Marietta, 5. Judging will begin promptly at 12:30 labeled with common and botanical requested to sign and date all blue 16

ribbons and 90+ entry cards and Top Judging will be by National Garden Club tion of the Marietta Educational Garden Award Rosettes. They are asked to Standard System of Awarding. Only one Show 2: Center. This plaque will be engraved leave written comments on all designs, blue ribbon, 1st place, exhibit must score 90 Div. 1, Section P Container-grown with the winner’s name and remain in educational exhibits and entries not or above; only one red ribbon, 2nd place, plants, Mixed Planting (classes 223- the Garden Center. This award will be judged. The decision of the judges is exhibit must score 85 or above; only one 225) offered in the second show only. final. Awards may be withheld if not yellow ribbon, 3rd place, exhibit must score Div. 1, Section Q Hanging Container- 12. The North Georgia State Fair Associa- merited. 80 or above; and one or more white ribbons, grown Plants (classes 226-233) tion may give a special award for all of 10. Overall General Show, Classification, as merited, honorable mention, exhibit must those listed above, if merited. Design, Education/Youth and Place- score 75 or above, may be placed in each 5. One Collectors Showcase Award, per ment Chairs are required to be in at- class or sub-class. The ribbons will be show, (brown and green rosette) DIVISION I tendance during judging. Other than placed at the discretion of the judges, whose (Handbook, Chapter 5, Page 41) may HORTICULTURE RULES these Chairmen, only the Show Chair, decision is final. Awards may be withheld if be awarded to the highest scoring ex- Judges, Judges Chair, Clerks and not merited. hibit in Section R Collections (classes 1. Entries must be accompanied by a com- Clerks Chair are allowed on the floor 234-236). plete entry card showing exhibitor's full during judging. 1. The Award of Horticultural Excellence 6. Two Designer’s Choice Awards, per name, address & phone. Cards should 11. The Marietta Council of Garden (green, orange and blue rosette) may be show, (purple rosette) (Handbook, be filled out in advance in pencil or wa- Clubs, Inc. and the North Georgia awarded to the highest-scoring named Chapter 5, Page 42) may be awarded terproof ink. Please fill out the top and exhibit of fresh plant material receiving to the highest scoring exhibit in Design, bottom of each entry card. This is State Fair cannot be responsible for a Blue Ribbon in Division I– Horticulture, Division III - Section A (classes 1-3) and necessary to check ribbons when count- loss or breakage of exhibit materials. ing for sweepstakes. Entry cards are 12. The show is open to any amateur with a score of 95+ (Handbook, Chap- Section B (classes 4-6), with four exhib- available from the Marietta Educational ter 5, page 39), including sections not its in each class. Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Ave., grower or designer, regardless of offering a Top Exhibitor Award. 7. The Award of Design Excellence (gold Marietta, or at Jim R. Miller Park during whether or not they are members of a entry intake times as published. Horti- National Garden Clubs, Inc. affiliated 2. Awards of Merit (orange rosette) rosette) (Handbook, Chapter 5, Page culture entries are open to any amateur (Handbook, Chapter 5, page 41) may be 42) may be awarded to the highest gardener. Please use the cardstock group. All Designs must be pre- awarded to the highest scoring named scoring exhibit in the entire Design Divi- entry form and do not print the entry registered with Design Consultation card on paper. and Entries Chair prior to the entry exhibits of fresh cut non-arboreal plant sion III, entered by a single exhibitor. material– one in the following sections: Only those exhibits that have received a 2. Horticulture entries must be fresh plant dates and times. Top Exhibitor Award in their section material grown by the exhibitor and must 13. The Handbook for Flower Shows, may be considered. One may be be correctly named with its binomial 2017 Edition, as amended in “The Show 1: 8. awarded per show. name or currently accepted scientific National Gardener”, shall be used as Rosa (roses), Div. 1, Sec. A, Classes 1- Eligible for Youth Award—A total of identification to be eligible to win a Top the authority in all points not covered 20 three NGC Top Awards may be award- Award. It is correct, but not required, that by this schedule. Dahlias, Div. 1, Sec. B, Classes 21-39 ed, if merited. Winning exhibits must be the botanical name be underlined unless Bulbous Plants—Flowering, Div. 1, Sec. the highest scoring 90 or above. ONE printed in italic. Exhibitor may make 14. No exhibitor may judge or clerk in any C award may be given in each of the fol- more than one entry in any horticul- section in which he or she has exhib- Classes 40-47 lowing age categories: Junior (pre- ture class, provided each entry is a its. Perennials—flowering, Div. 1, Sec. G, school through through age 7) Class 1, DIFFERENT species, variety, culti- Classes 76-98 A-1, B-1; Class 2, A-1, B-1; and Class var, type or color. A clean and trans- 15. Show will be open to the public Thurs- Herbs—Div. 1, Sec. I, Classes 112-127 parent glass container, with no letter- day, Friday, Monday 4 to 11 pm, Sat- ing on it, of appropriate proportion urday 10 a.m. to Midnight and Sunday 3a must be furnished by the exhibitor 12:30-10 pm. Intermediate (ages 8 through 12) Class for all cut specimens. Container may Show 2: be clear or green. (Exceptions may be Bulbous Plants—foliage, Div. 1, Sec. D, made for unusually large specimens as FLOWER SHOW JUDGES ARE CER- Classes 48-53 1-A-2 B-2; Class 2, A-2, B-2; and Class necessary for stability.) All perishable TIFIED AND ACCREDITED BY NA- Annuals—flowering, Div. 1, Sec. E, 3 b High School (ages 13 through 18) exhibits (Sections R, S & T) must be on Class 1, A-3, B-3; Class 2, A-3, B-3; paper or foam plate with the exception TIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. AND Classes 54-70 and Class 3 c of any large items, and specimen should THE GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, Annuals—foliage only, Div. 1, Sec. F, Winning exhibits must be submitted by be covered with plastic wrap or similar INC Classes 71-75 a single exhibitor. fly-proof material. Use a zip-lock bag Perennials—foliage, Div. 1, Sec G, 9. The Sweepstakes Award (green and whenever possible. Plates will be provid- Classes 99-111 ed by the show committee. Horticultural Vines, Div 1, Sec. J, Classes 128-136 white rosette) (Handbook, Chapter 5, Committee will discard decaying exhibits Page 46) will be given to the exhibitor as necessary. Judges may unwrap any AWARDS winning the most blue ribbons in the exhibit to handle during judging. National Garden Clubs, Inc., (NGC) Stand- 3. Two Arboreal Awards, per show, (two overall show with all divisions eligible. 3. All container-grown plants must have ard System of Awarding will be used and shades of green rosette) (Handbook, Red ribbons will be counted in case of been grown by the exhibitor for at least Chapter 5, Page 40) may be awarded to 90 days prior to the show. Double pot- NGC Top Award Rosettes may be given the highest-scoring named exhibit of tie. ting is permitted but inner pot must not in the Design and Horticulture Divisions 10. The Olen R. Morgan Jr. Horticulture be visible. Exceptions: Combination in designated classes when the exhibitor fresh plant materials in Division I, Sec- Award will be given to the exhibitor win- plantings such as terrariums or planters tions K & L. One will be awarded to must have been grown together for at scores 95 or more and meets all require- Shrubs, Sec. K (classes 137-170) and ning the most blue ribbons in Vegeta- least (6) weeks. Maximum container ments stated in Handbook for Flower bles, Fruits & Gourds and Oddities size is 18’ in diameter. See section N Shows, 2017 edition, and as amended in another to Trees, Sec. L (classes 171- (Sections S, T, and U). The winner’s regarding size of hanging containers. 184). “The National Gardener”. NGC Youth name will be engraved on a brass plate 4. Cut annuals, biennials, and perennials Award Rosettes may be give to the high- to be affixed to the permanent award must have been in exhibitor’s posses- est scoring blue ribbon exhibit scoring 4. Two Grower’s Choice Awards (dark displayed at the Marietta Educational sion from seeds, cuttings, or immature 90+ in each age category. green rosette) (Handbook, Chapter 5, Garden Center. This award will be of- plants and grown to maturity. Bulbous Page 41) for the highest scoring exhibits blooms must have been in exhibitor’s in: fered in the first show only. In the Horticulture Division, a plant must 11. The Ima Bently Award will be awarded be identified by its binomial name (genus to a member of the Marietta Council and specific epithet) or its currently ac- Show 1: and the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc., Div. 1, Section M Container-grown cepted scientific identification to be eligi- plants, Flowering/Colorful Bracts receiving the most blue ribbons in the ble for a Top Exhibitor Award. Name, ad- entire show. In case of a tie, red ribbons dress & phone must be shown on both (classes 185-200) will be counted. This award is presented top and bottom sections of entry card. Div. 1, Section O Container-grown by the Marietta Council of Garden Clubs., Inc. in honor of Mrs. Ima Bentley plants, Foliage Plants (classes 206-222) who was instrumental in the organiza- 17

possession form planting of bulb, be staged and ready for judging by DIVISION I Class 26 - LACINIATED corn, rhizome or it must have been 12:00 p.m. A. Giant over 10” cared for as a mature plant for at least 13. The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, HORTICULTURE B. Large 8-10” 90 days. Inc. and North Georgia State Fair cannot C. Medium 6-8” 5. No exhibitor may judge or clerk in any Eligible for award of Horticultural Excellence D. Small 4-6” section in which he or she has entries. E. Miniature up to 4” 6. Any plant or plants entered in the first be responsible for loss or breakage of SECTION A - ROSA (Rose) Flowering Class 27 - BALL show cannot be entered in the sec- materials. Please do NOT use family Eligible for Award of Merit – Show 1 A. Over 3.5” ond show. heirloom containers. B. Miniature 3-3.5” 7. All entries shall be submitted to and Class 1 - Climbers Class 28 - POMPON up to 2” approved by the classification commit- Class 2 - Floribundas (one stem one bloom) Class 29 - STELLAR tee which shall have the authority to ROSE SECTION RULES AND Class 3 - Floribundas and Polyanthas (one multi- Class 30 - WATERLILY disqualify any entry not conforming to REGULATIONS ple bloom spray) Class 31 - PEONY the schedule and/or inferior quality. Class 4 - Old Garden Roses (introduced before Class 32 - ANEMONE Horticultural entries may be placed on 1867) Class 33 - COLLARETTE the show floor by the placement com- 1. All amateur rose growers are eligible Class 5 - Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras (one Class 34 - SINGLE mittee or classification committee only and invited to make entries in the show stem one bloom) Class 35 - MIGNON SINGLE up to 2” with the exception of collections which with exception of the Judges of this sec- Class 6 - Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras (one Class 36 - ORCHID must be placed by exhibitor in the 2’ X tion and their families. multiple bloom spray) erite Class 37 - NOVELTY OPEN 2’ space provided by the show com- 2. All roses entered for competition must Class 7 - Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras fully Class 38 - NOVELTY FULLY DOUBLE mittee. have been grown in a private outdoor open (one stem one bloom) Class 39 - ORCHETTE 8. The Horticulture Classification Com- garden by the exhibitor. Each entry must Class 8 - Single Hybrid Teas (5-12 petals) mittee and/or General Chair are free 3. be correctly named and classed. Class 9 - Miniatures and miniflora (one stem one to subdivide to no fewer than three See General Rules number (1) for time bloom) exhibits per class or sub-class, by of placement. Class 10 - Miniatures and miniflora (one multiple color, form, size, cultivar, variety, and/ bloom spray) or other distinguishing characteristics. 4. Entries in each class will be staged al- Class 11 - Single Miniatures and miniflora (one Sub-dividing of classes after initial phabetically according to variety. Exhib- stem one bloom, 5-12 petals) placement will be done by Classifica- itors may make as many entries as Class 12 - Fully open Miniatures and miniflora tion Chairs only. desired in each class, provided they Class 13 - Shrub roses 9. All horticulture should be well 5. are different cultivar, type, or color. Class 14 - Three or more Hybrid Tea or Grandiflo- groomed (free of dust, spray residue, Climbiing sports of bush-type roses will ras, same variety leaf shine, and should show no insect be exhibited in the appropriate class for Class 15 - Three or more Hybrid Tea or Grandiflo- damage or insects). Arboreal speci- the bush rose. ras, different variety mens must be cut branches and are Class 16 - Three or more Floribunda or Polyantha not to exceed 30\" from tip to cut end 6. Each entry is required to have a mini- sprays, same or different variety and should have several nodes and mum of tow leaves, each with five leaf- Class 17 - Three or more Miniatures or miniflora, an apical tip. Cut specimens should lets. (Horticulture Exhibiting and Judg- same variety not have foliage below the water line, ing, Pages 156-159) Class 18 - Three or more Miniatures or miniflora, with the only exception being Gladio- 7. Hybrid Tea roses, Classes 5,6,7,14, & different variety lus. (Handbook, Chapter 6, Page 59) 15, must be exhibited disbudded. Evi- Class 19 - Three or more Miniatures or miniflora, Wiring is not allowed except with dence of recent disbudding will be se- same or different variety trained plants. verely penalized. If side buds are pre- Class 20 - Any container-grown rose 10. Appropriate Scale of Points in Hand- book for Flower Shows, 2017 edition, sent, the entry will be disqualified. Single SECTION B - DAHLIAS Chapter 14, will be used in judging. type Hybrid Teas, Class 8, must be ex- (Scales available upon request). hibited as naturally grown. Eligible for Award of Merit - Show 1 11. Judges must sign and date all blue (see sketches on page 17) ribbon winning entry cards, Top 8. Hybrid Teas and single bloom Grandiflo- Dahlias may be entered as single specimens, or Award Rosettes, and any entry cards ras should be 1/2 to 3/4 open, with well- groups of three or five (same variety), and will be for exhibits scoring 90+ which must formed centers. Single bloom Floribun- sub-divided before judging. also include the notation ’90+’. das should be exhibited in the most per- Class 21 - FORMAL DECORATIVE 12. All specimens must be positioned fect phase of beauty for each variety, A. Giant over 10” in the best possible pose. Wedging which may vary from 1/3 open to full B. Large 8-10” material may be used in the neck of bloom. Progressive stages of bloom are C. Medium 6-8” the horticulture container to hold spec- desired in sprays of Floribundas, Poly- D. Small 4-6” imens in a proper pose and must be anthas, and clustered Miniatures and E. Miniature up to 4” neat and inconspicuous. (Handbook, minifloras. Multiple bloom Grandifloras Class 22 - INFORMAL DECORATIVE Chapter 6, Page 56) Styrofoam A. Giant over 10” “peanuts”, cotton, or plastic wrap may ideally are exhibited with each individual B. Large 8-10” be used as wedging material bloom at 1/2 to 3/4 open. Progressive C. Medium 6-8” (provided by committee). Larger stages of bloom here are undesirable D. Small 4-6” specimens requiring heavier contain- and will be penalized. Climbers, Old E. Miniature up to 4” ers may be weighted with colorless Garden Roses, Shrub Roses, and Sin- Class 23 - SEMI-CACTUS glass marbles, adding weight to the gle Hybrid Teas should be exhibited A. Giant over 10” container to prevent tipping. The stem naturally grown. Length of stem should B. Large 8-10” should still be visible. Weighting is be pleasing proportion to the size of the C. Medium 6-8” subject to approval of the Horticulture bloom. D. Small 4-6” Classification Chair. All exhibits must E. Miniature up to 4” Class 24 - STRAIGHT CACTUS A. Giant over 10” B. Large 8-10” C. Medium 6-8” D. Small 4-6” E. Miniature up to 4” Class 25 - Incurved Cactus A. Giant over 10” B. Large 8-10” C. Medium 6-8” D. Small 4-6” E. Miniature up to 4” 18

SECTION C J. 3 stems, spicata (slender, linear) any color SECTION F - ANNUALS, B. Bronze BULBOUS PLANTS - Flowering Class 55 - Cleome (spider flower) Foliage only C. Variegated A. 1 spray Class 100 - Aspidistra (Cast Iron Plant) (Including tubers, tuberous roots, bulbs, B. 3 sprays, same variety Eligible for Award of Merit - Show 2 A. One leaf, green corms, and rhizomes) Class 56 - Cosmos B. One leaf, variegated A. 1 spray (COLEUS - see Plectranthus) Class 101 - Cortaderia (Pampas Grass), Eligible for Award of Merit - Show 1 B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 71 - Pelargonium (geranium) no flowers, maximum length 30 inches from rim of container Class 57 - Euphoria (snow on the mountain) unscented Class 102 - Cyperus (Umbrella palm), one Cblloaosms )40 - Begonia - tuberous (Specimen A. 1 spray Class 72 - Plectranthus (Swedish ivy) no flowers stem, maximum length 30 inches from rim of con- Class 41 - Canna B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 73 - Plectranthus (formerly tainer A. Flower on stalk - no leaves Class 58 - Gomphrena (globe amaranth) Solenestemon) (coleus) no flowers Class 103 - Equisetum (Horsetail), one stalk, B. Flower on stalk - with leaves A. 1 spray A. 1 spray, sun variety, foliage only maximum length 30 inches from rim of container Class 42 - Gladiolus - with minimum two leaves B. 3 sprays, same variety B. 3 sprays, same sun variety, foliage only Class 104 - Fern, any evergreen, maximum length A. 1 spike Class 59 - Helianthus (sunflower) C. 1 spray, shade variety, foliage only 30 inches from rim of container B. 3 spikes A. 1 spray D. 3 sprays, same shade variety, foliage Class 105 - Fern, any deciduous, maximum length Class 43 - Hedychium (ginger) B. 1 spray, dwarf variety 30 inches from rim of container Class 44 - Iris C. 3 sprays, same variety only Class 106 - Hosta– cultivar name required Class 45 - Lilium (lily) - minimum 3 open Class 60 - Helichrysum (strawflower) Class 74 - Ricinus (castor bean, no seeds) A. Green (all shades) blooms A. 1 spray A. 1 spray Class 46 - Lycoris (Spider lily) B. 3 sprays, same variety B. 3 sprays, same variety 1. small leaf, under 6 inches wide Class 47 - ANY OTHER WORTHY NAMED Class 61 - Impatiens (balsam, sultana, touch-me- Class 75 - ANY OTHER ANNUALS - Foliage 2. large leaf, six inches wide and over BULBOUS PLANT - Flowering nots) only, 1 stem B. Blue (all shades) A. 1 spray 1. small leaf, under 6 inches wide SECTION D B. 3 sprays, same variety SECTION G - PERENNIALS, 2. large leaf, six inches wide and over BULBOUS PLANTS - Foliage Only Class 62 - Lantana camara (does not include Flowering C. Yellow (all shades) “Miss Huff”) 1. small leaf, under 6 inches wide Eligible for Award of Merit - Show 2 A. 1 spray Eligible for Award of Merit - Show 1 2. large leaf, six inches wide and over B. 3 sprays, same variety D. Margined/Variegated Class 48 - Alocasia (African Mask) - one leaf Class 63 - Pelargonium (geranium) flowering One Specimen or Spray as Naturally Grown 1. White Margin/Green Center Class 49 - Caladium- one leaf A. 1 spray Class 76 - Aster (spray=min 5 open flowers) 2. Green Margin/White Center Class 50 - Canna - one leaf, no flower B. 3 sprays, same variety A. 1 spray, any type 3. Gold Margin/Green Center Class 51 - Colecasia (elephant ear) - one leaf, Class 64 - Pentas (Egyptian star flower) B. 3 sprays, any type, one variety 4. Green Margin/Gold Center minimum length 30 inches from rim of contain- A. 1 spray Class 77 - Begonia (Wax Begonia) 5. Gold & White er (to keep foliage from drooping, place cut end B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 78 - Chrysanthemum - single disbudded E. Splashed, streaked or other in very warm water immediately upon cutting and Class 65 - Petunia (Petunia) (3 blooms, two sets of bloom or spray 1. small leaf, under 6 inches wide leave in water.) leaves) A. 1 bloom - reflexed 2. large leaf, six inches wide and over Class 52 - Colecasia (elephant ear), one leaf, A. 1 spray (bloom size under 3 1/2 inches) B. 1 bloom - intermediate Class 107 - Phalaris (Ribbon Grass) , maximum length 30 inches from rim of contain- B. 3 sprays (bloom size under 3 1/2 inches), same C. 1 bloom - incurved maximum length 30 inches from rim of container er (to keep foliage from drooping, place cut end variety D. 1 bloom - single Class 108 - Phyllostachys (Bamboo), maximum in very warm water immediately upon cutting and C. 1 spray (bloom size over 3 1/2 inches) E. 1 bloom - anemone length 30 inches from rim of container leave in water.) D. 3 sprays (bloom size over 3 1/2 inches), same F. 1 spray - pompon Class 109 - Sedum - Sedum, foliage only Class 53 – ANY OTHER WORTHY NAMED variety G. 1 spray - any other variety Class 110 - Stachys - (Lamb’s Ear) no flowers BULBOUS PLANT – Foliage Only E. 1 spray (trailing variety) Class 79 - Conoclinium coelestinum (ageratum, Class 111 - Any other worthy perennial, foliage Class 66 - Plectranthus (Swedish Ivy) flowering mist flower) only SECTION E - ANNUALS, Flower- Class 67 - Salvia (Salvia-annual only) A. 1 spray ing A. 1 spray B. 3 sprays - same variety SECTION I - HERBS B. 3 sprays, same variety Class 80 - Coreopsis - Coreopsis (including colorful bracts) Class 68 - Tagetes (marigold) Class 81 - Datura Eligible for Awards of Merit - Show 1 Eligible for Award of Merit - Show 2 A. 1 bloom, large flowering, African type T. erecta, Class 82 - Gaillardia - Gaillardia bloom 3-1/2” to 5” Class 83 - Gerbera - jamesonii Class 112 - Aloysia triphylla (Lemon verbena) Class 54 - Celosia argentea (cockscomb) B. 3 blooms, large flowering, African type, one A. Single single specimen A. 1 spray, plumosa, medium-tall (plumed, feath- variety B. Double Class 113 - Anethum graveolens (Dill) single ered) any color C. 1 bloom, double-flowered French type T. patula, Class 84 - Hosta - flower scape only specimen B. 3 sprays, plumosa, medium-tall (plumed, bloom 1”-2” Class 85 - Hibiscus moscheutos (Rose or Class 114 - Artemisia (Wormwood) feathered) one or more colors D. 3 blooms, double-flowered French type, one Marsh Mallow) Class 115 - Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) C. 1 spray, plumosa, dwarf (plumed, feathered) variety Class 86 - Lantana camara - Lantana “Miss Class 116 - Lavandula (Lavender) single speci- any color E. 1 spray, single-flowered French type T. patula, Huff” men D. 3 sprays, plumosa, dwarf (plumed, feathered) bloom 1”-2” Class 87 - Leucanthemum - white daisy Class 117 - Mentha (Mint) single specimen one or more colors F. 3 sprays, single-flowered French type, one vari- Class 88 - Monarda - (Bee balm) Class 118 - Nepeta (Catnip) single specimen E. 1 stem, cristata, medium-tall (crested) any ety Class 89 - Penstemon - (Beardstongue) Class 119 - Ocinum (Basil) single specimen color G. 1 spray, simple-flowered, flat, T. tenuifolia, Class 90 - Phlox - Phlox Class 120 - Origanum vulgare (Oregano) single F. 3 stems, cristata, medium-tall (crested) one or bloom up to 2” across Class 91 - Rudbeckia - (Coneflower) specimen more colors H. 3 sprays, single-flowered, flat, one variety Class 92 - Salvia - Salvia (perennial only) Class 121 - Pelargonium (Scented geranium) G. 1 stem, cristata, dwarf (crested) any color I. Any other not listed. Class 93 - Sedum - Sedum, flowering single specimen H. 3 stems, cristata, dwarf (crested) one or more Class 69 - Zinnia (Zinnia) Class 94 - Solidago - (Goldenrod) Class 122 - Petroselinum (Parsley) colors A. 1 bloom, large flowering, bloom over 4” Class 95 - Tricyrtis - (Toad lily) Class 123 - Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) I. 1 stem, spicata (slender, linear) any color B. 3 blooms, large flowering, one variety Class 96 - Verbena - Verbena single specimen C. 1 bloom, medium flowering, bloom 1-1/2” to 4” Class 97 - Any other worthy named seeded or Class 124 - Salvia officinalis (Sage) single speci- D. 3 blooms, mediums flowering, one variety berried perennial men E. 1 bloom, baby or pompon, under 1-1/2” Class 98 - Any other worthy perennial, flowering Class 125 - Thymus (Thyme) F. 3 blooms, baby or pompon, one variety G. Any other not listed SECTION H - PERENNIALS, Class 70 - ANY OTHER ANNUALS, Flowering A. 1 spray, variegated foliage Foliage only B. 3 sprays, variegated foliage, same variety Eligible for Award of Merit - Show 2 C. 1 bloom or spray, any other type D. 3 blooms or sprays, any other type, same varie- One Specimen or Spray as Naturally Grown ty Class 99 - Ajuga - entire plant, exhibited in low container with roots in water A. Green 19

Class 126 - Any flowering type berry specimen Class 201 - Capsicum (Ornamental pepper, cluster Class 224 - Dish Garden, two or more plants Class 127 - ANY OTHER WORTHY named NEEDLE LEAVED SHRUBS or miniature pod type) staged as a miniature landscape in low container. single specimen Class 202 - Capsicum (Ornamental pepper, long Accessories in scale with plants may be used. Class 168 - Abies (fir) pod type) Class 225 - Terrarium, a miniature landscape SECTION J - VINES Class 169 - Cedrus (cedar) Class 203 - Capsicum (Ornamental pepper, round grown in glass container. Accessories in scale Class 170 - Any other worthy needle-leaved shrub pod type) with plants may be used. SPECIMEN NOT TO EXCEED 18 INCHES Class 204 - Solanum pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem FROM TIP TO CUT END must have apical SECTION L - TREES Cherry) SECTION Q - HANGING (growing) tip. Vines may be inconspicuously Eligible for Arboreal Award - Show 1 Class 205 - Any other worthy named fruiting speci- CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS men staked. & Show 2 Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award - Show 2 SECTION O - CONTAINER Class 226 - Hanging container grown plant, flow- Eligible for Award of Merit - Show 2 Branches not to exceed 30 inches in length GROWN PLANTS ering overall size under 10 inches in diameter, from tip to cut end and have several nodes one variety in container EVERGREEN VINES FOLIAGE PLANTS A. Begonia Class 128 - Hedera (Miniature ivy) and an apical tip. B. Pelargonium Class 129 - Hedera (Large leaf ivy) Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award - Show 1 C. Petunia Class 130 - Rubus calycinoides (Creeping Class 171 - Chamaecyparis (false cypress) Double-potting is permitted, but inner pot must D. Sultana Raspberry) Class 172 - Cryptomeria not be visible. Trailing plants may be raised from E. Any other worthy named hanging flowering Class 131 - Any other worthy named evergreen Class 173 - Cunninghamia (China fir) the table surface by use of an inverted pot sup- vine Class 174 - Cupressocyparis leylandii (Cypress) plant under 10 inches Class 175 - Juniperus (Juniper) plied by exhibitor. Class 227 - Hanging Container, flowering overall DECIDUOUS VINES Class 176 - Pinus (Pine) Maximum container size is 18” interior size under 10 inches in diameter, more than one Class 132 - Clematis: blooming Class 177 - Taxus (Yew) variety in container Class 133 - Stephanotis (Jasmine): blooming Class 178 - Thuja (Arborvitae) diameter. Class 228 - Hanging Container, foliage, overall Class 134 - Lonicera (Honeysuckle): blooming Class 179 - Tsuga (Hemlock) Class 206 - Aspidistra size under 10 inches in diameter, one variety in Class 135 - Any other worthy named flowering Class 180 - Any other worthy named needle Class 207 - Begonia, Cane like, (including Angel container deciduous vine leaved tree Wing) A. Adiantum capillus-veneris (maidenhair fern) Class 136 - Any other worthy named decidu- Class 208 - Begonia, Rhizomatous (including Rex) B. Humata tyermannii (rabbitsfoot fern) ous vine OTHER TREES Class 209 - Bromeliad C. Nephrolepsis exaltata (Boston fern) Class 181 - Acer (Maple) Class 210 - Cactus D. Philodendron SECTION K - SHRUBS Class 182 - Cercis (Redbud) Class 211 - Caladium E. Platycerium bifurcatum (staghorn fern) Class 183 - Magnolia Class 212 - Coleus, no flowers permitted F. Plectranthus species (Swedish ivy) Eligible for Arboreal Award Class 184 - Any other worthy named specimen Class 213 - Dieffenbachia G. Sempervivum Show 1 & Show 2 Class 214 - Fern H. Solenestemon (coleus, no flowers permitted) SECTION M - CONTAINER A. Adiantum capillus-veneris (southern maiden- I. Tradescantia albiflora (wandering Jew) Branches not to exceed 30 inches in length from GROWN PLANTS J. Any other worthy named hanging foliage tip to cut end and have several nodes and an hair) apical tip. FLOWERING/COLORFUL BRACTS B. Asplenuim nidus (birds’ nest) plant PLANTS C. Nephrolepsis exaltata (Boston) Class 229 - Hanging Container, foliage, overall BROAD-LEAVED SHRUBS size under 10 inches in diameter, more than one Class 137 - Abutilon Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award - Show 1 1. Common variety in container Class 138 - Abelia Double-potting is permitted, but inner pot must 2. Fluffy Ruffle Class 230 - Hanging Container, flowering, overall Class 139 - Aucuba not be visible. Trailing plants may be raised from D. Platycerium bifurcatum (Staghorn) size 10 inches or over in diameter, one variety in A. Green the table surface by use of an inverted pot sup- E. Any other worthy named Ferns container B. Variegated Class 215 - Fern Allies A. Begonia Class 140 - Berberis (Barberry) plied by exhibitor. A. Asparagus densiflorus (asparagus fern) B. Impatiens Class 141 - Buxus (Boxwood) Maximum container size is 18” interior B. Asparagus meyeri (foxtail fern) C. Pelargonium Class 142 - Buddleia (Butterfly bush) C. Selaginella (spike moss, rainbow fern) D. Petunia Class 143 - Caryopteris (Bluebeard) diameter. Class 216 - Ficus - Rubber Plant E. Any other worthy named hanging flowering Class 144 - Cleyera Class 185 - Begonia - Cane like Class 217 - Pedilantus (Devil's Backbone) Class 145 - Eleagnus (including Angel Wing) Class 218 - Peperomia plant A. Green Class 186 - Begonia, Semperflorens Class 219 - Philodendron Class 231 - Hanging Container, flowering, overall B. Variegated (Wax or bedding type) Class 220 - Plectranthus size 10 inches or over in diameter, more than one Class 146 - Euonymous Class 187 - Begonia, Tuberous Class 221 - Succulents variety in container. A. Green Class 188 - Bougainvillea A. Aloe Class 232 - Hanging Container, foliage, overall B. Variegated Class 189 - Bromeliad B. Agave size 10 inches or over in diameter, one variety in Class 147 - Gardenia Class 190 - Chrysanthemum C. Crassula container Class 148 - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Tropical Class 191 - Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns) D. Echeveria A. Adiantum capillus-veneris (maidenhair fern) Hibiscus) in flower Class 192 - Episcia (Flame violet) E. Euphorbia B. Humata tyermannii (rabbitsfoot fern) Class 149 - Hydrangea, in flower Class 193 - Fuchsia F. Haworthia C. Nephrolepsis exaltata (Boston fern) A. Variegated foliage Class 194 - Impatiens, single G. Kalanchoe D. Philodendron B. Non-variegated foliage Class 195 - Impatiens, double H. Pachyphytum E. Platycerium bifurcatum (staghorn fern) Class 150 - Hypericum (St. John’s Wort) Class 196 - Orchid I. Sedum F. Plectranthus species (Swedish ivy) Class 151 - Ilex aquifolium (English Holly) Class 197 - Pelargonium (Geranium) J. Sempervivum G. Sempervivum Class 152 - Ilex cornuta (Chinese Holly) Class 198 - Saintpaulia (African violet) K. Stapelia, (carrion or starfish flower) H. Solenestemon (coleus, no flowers permitted) Class 153 - Ilex crenata (Japanese Holly) Class 199 - Sinningia (Gloxinia) L. Any other worthy named Succulent I. Tradescantia albiflora (wandering Jew) Class 154 - Ilex opaca (American Holly) Class 200 - Any other worthy named flowering Class 222 - Any other worthy named foliage J. ANY OTHER WORTHY named hanging Class 155 - Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) specimen, excluding Rosa (rose) plant foliage plant over 10 inches Class 156 - Ilex (Holly), any other named vari- Class 233 - Hanging Container, foliage, overall ety SECTION N - CONTAINER SECTION P - CONTAINER size 10 inches or over in diameter, more than one Class 157 - Leucothoe (Dog Hobble) GROWN PLANTS GROWN PLANTS variety in container Class 158 - Mahonia (Oregon Grape Holly) Class 159 - Nandina (Heavenly Bamboo) FRUITING PLANTS Mixed Planting SECTION R - COLLECTIONS Class 160 - Osmanthus (Tea Olive) Class 161 - Photinia (Red Tip) Double-potting is permitted, but inner pot must Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award - Show 2 Eligible for the Collector’s Showcase Award Class 162 - Prunus (Cherry laurel) not be visible. Trailing plants may be raised from Double-potting is permitted, but inner pot must - Show 1 & Show 2 Class 163 - Pyracantha the table surface by use of an inverted pot sup- not be visible. Trailing plants may be raised from Class 164 - Viburnum the table surface by use of an inverted pot sup-  Five different specimens required. Class 165 - Any other worthy named non- plied by exhibitor.  Each Specimen must be clearly labeled variegated or variegated foliage specimen Maximum container size is 18” interior plied by exhibitor. Class 166 - Any other worthy named flowering Maximum container size is 18” interior with exact botanical names or genus and specimen diameter. cultivar name. Class 167 - Any other worthy named seeded or diameter. Class 223 - Multiple plantings, two or more varie- ties in container. No accessories permitted. 20

 The same cultivar may not be exhibited Class 247 - Lycopersicon esculentum Class 260 - Curcurbita (squash) a ribbon of appreciation for participating. (tomatoes, novelty) A. Single Class 1: Flowering more than once. A. Single B. Group of three, one variety A. Cut Specimens B. Group of three, one variety Class 261 - Malus (apple, stem attached, in natu-  Each collection will be allowed a 2ft. x 2ft. Class 248 - Lycopersicon esculentum ral bloom, not polished) 1. Junior (tomatoes, heirloom) A. Single 2. Intermediate space on white-cloth covered table. A. Single B. Group of three, one variety 3. High School B. Group of three, one variety Class 262 - Vitus rotundifolia (stem attached) set B. Container grown specimens  Exhibitor must place entry to insure correct Class 249 - Lycopersicon esculentum of six 1. Junior (tomatoes, salad, under 1 inch) A. Muscadines, light, including scuppernogs 2. Intermediate labeling. A. Single B. Muscadines, dark, including scuppernogs 3. High School B. Group of three, one variety Class 263 - Other fruits  Contact Classification Chair to reserve Class 250 - Phaseolus (beans) A. Single Class 2: Foliage A. Single B. Group of three, one variety A. Cut Specimens space or to ask questions. B. Group of six, one variety Class 234 - Cut Specimens, displayed in five indi- Class 251 - Solanum melongena (eggplant) SECTION U - 1. Junior vidual clear glass bottles A. Single ODDITIES & OTHERS 2. Intermediate Class 235 - Container-grown Specimens displayed B. Group of three, one variety 3. High School on a mat Class 252 - Solanum tuberosum (potato, Irish) Groups must be of one variety B. Container grown specimens Class 236 - Fruits, vegetables or nuts displayed on A. Single See Horticulture Rule #2 for display infor- 1. Junior a placemat B. Group of three, one variety 2. Intermediate Class 253 - Zea Mays (corn, white) mation 3. High School SECTION S - VEGETABLES A. Single Eligible for the Olen R. Morgan Jr., Class 3: Fruits and Vegetables B. Group of three, one variety 1. Junior Groups must be of one variety Class 254 - Zea Mays (corn, yellow) Award - 1st Show Only 2. Intermediate See Horticulture Rule #2 for display information A. Single 3. High School B. Group of three, one variety Class 264 - Gossypium (cotton) Eligible for the Olen R. Morgan Jr., Award - Class 255 - Other vegetables A. Single DIVISION III - DESIGN 1st Show Only A. Single B. Group of three, one variety B. Group of three, one variety C. Other Eligible for Award of Design Excel- Class 237 - Allium cepa (onion) Class 265 - Helianthus (sunflower, with seeds, no lence A. Single SECTION T - FRUITS & stem, in a closed plastic bag) B. Group of three, one variety GOURDS A. Single \"Appreciating the Seasons” Class 238 - Arachnis hypogaea, (peanuts) B. Group of three, one variety A. Single Groups must be of one variety C. Other DESIGN RULES B. Group of six, one variety See Horticulture Rule #2 for display infor- Class 266 - Sorghum (Sorghum) Class 239 - Capsicum Annuum (pepper, hot) A. Single 1. Any amateur designer is eligible to enter A. Banana - single mation B. Group of three, one variety the Design Division if pre-registered with B. Banana - group of six, one variety Eligible for the Olen R. Morgan Jr., C. Other Design Consultant and Entries Chair. If C. Cayenne - single Class 267 - Other, including nut varieties designer is unable to fulfill assignment, it D. Cayenne - group of six, one variety Award - 1st Show ONLY A. Single is the responsibility of the designer to E. Cowhorn cayenne - single B. Group of three, one variety provide a substitute. F. Cowhorn cayenne - group of six, one variety Class 256 - Citrullus lanata (watermelon, stem C. Other G. Cubanella - single removed) 2. Accessories, features, background panels H. Cubanella - group of six, one variety A. Single DIVISION II - Youth Division and underlays are permitted and to be I. Habanero - single B. Group of three, one variety furnished by the exhibitor. It is suggested J. Habanero - group of six Class 257 - Cucumis melo (stem removed) Section A: Youth Horticulture that personal property be labeled with K. Jalapeno - single A. Cantaloupe, Muskmelon Eligible for Youth Award in each exhibitor's name. L. Jalapeno - group of six, one variety M. Pimento - single 1. Single age category 3. Judges are asked to review the red, yel- N. Pimento - group of six, one variety 2. Group of three, one variety low and white winning exhibits in Division O. Poblano - single (Ancho) B. Honeydew YOUTH HORTICULTURE RULES II to determine if any or all of them scored P. Poblano - group of six, one variety 1. Single Q. Tabasco - single 2. Group of three, one variety 1. Youth exhibitor must have had possession of R. Tobasco - group of six, one variety Class 258 - Curcurbita pepo (pumpkin) container grown plants for at least 60 days. Other S. Any other - single A. Pumpkin, small (any color) 2 to 5 lbs. Horticulture Division rules apply. T. Any other - group of six, one variety 2. Each entry must be fresh plant material grown Class 240 - Capsicum (pepper, sweet) 1. Single by the exhibitor. Age must be stated on the entry A. Banana - single 2. Group of three card, upper and lower sections. Cut specimens B. Banana - group of six, one variety B. Pumpkin, medium 5 to 8 lbs. will be exhibited in clear glass bottles. C. Bell - green, single 1. orange D. Bell - green, group of six, one variety 2. tan E. Bell - any other color, single F. Bell - any other color, group of six, one variety 3. Youth exhibits will be judged by the NGC G. Any other - single Standard System of Awarding and the Scales of H. Any other - group of six, one variety Points, Handbook, Chapter 14. Class 241 - Capsicum (pepper, novelty) Eligible for Youth Award - A total of three NGC A. Single Top Awards may be awarded if merited. Winning B. Group of six, one variety exhibits must be the highest-scoring exhibits scor- Class 242 - Cucumis (melons) ing 90 or above. ONE award may be given in A. Single each of the following age categories: B. Group of three, one variety Junior (Pre-school through age 7) Class 1, A-1, B- Class 243 - Cucumis sativus (cucumber) 1; Class 2, A-1, B-1; and Class 3 a A. Single B. Group of three, one variety C. Pumpkin, standard 8 to 15 lbs. Intermediate (ages 8 through 12) Class 1-A-2. Class 244 - Hibiscus esculenta (okra) 1. orange B-2; Class 2. A-2, B-2; and Class 3 b A. Single 2. tan B. Group of three, one variety High School (ages 13 through 18) Class 1, A-3, B- Class 245 - Ipomoea batatas (potato, sweet, culi- D. Pumpkin, large over 15 lbs. 3; Class 2, A-3, B-3; and Class 3 c nary) Decorative sweet potatoes vines must be 1. orange NOTE: PLEASE STATE EXHIBITOR'S GRADE entered in Vine Section J 2. tan IN SCHOOL AND AGE ON ENTRY CARDS. A. Single Only exhibits by single exhibitors will be judged. B. Group of three, one variety Class 259 - Curcurbita (gourd) Groups may enter for display only and will receive Class 246 - Lycopersicon esculentum (regular or A. Single slicing tomatoes) B. Group of three, one variety A. Single B. Group of three, one variety 21

90 or above. An accredited judge is re- SCALE OF POINTS FOR ALL DESIGNS floor in Classes 4 and 5. Niches to be provided fresh, dried, and/or treated dried plant materi- quested to sign and date all blue ribbon, by show committee. Underlays and back- al. Artificial plant material is never permitted. 90+ entry cards, and Top Award Ro- Conformance ground panels, provided by exhibitor, are per- Designs to be staged in white niches 32” wide, settes. They are also asked to leave mitted, but no side panels are allowed. Tables 18” deep, and 40” high on tables 30” from the written comments on all designs. (to schedule requirements)………….…..14 pts are covered in white fabric and skirted in floor in Class 4. Niches to be provided by 4. There will be six (6) classes with four (4) Design Type (if applicable) …….....7 pts white. show committee. Underlays and background entries per class. Conformance CLASS 4: “Beyond the Green” panels, provided by exhibitor, are permitted, 5. Only one (1) exhibit is permitted by an (to all other schedule requirements)..7 pts The garden requires more than plants to but no side panels are allowed. exhibitor in each class. achieve a finished look. CLASS 4: “All in the Family” 6. Each design must have been created Design Principles………………….....48 pts A Total of Four Assemblage Designs Even plant families can be very diverse. A and placed by one (1) exhibitor, and must Selection of Components……….…..8 pts (Handbook, Chapter 7 Page 77). Total of Four Mono-Botanic Designs not have been exhibited in previous flow- Organization of Components……...8 pts CLASS 5: “Reaching for the Sun” (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 79). er shows. Exhibitor’s name must appear Expression Plants and trees reach for the sun. on entry card. Entry card to be prepared A Total of Four Creative Line Designs CLASS 5: “Vignettes” by exhibitor. (interpretation of class by exhibitor)……....8pts (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 74). Small corners of the garden can be a show in 7. Plant material must be listed on 3” X 5” CLASS 6: “Picnic” themselves. cards. Distinction (craftsmanship) ………..…14 pts Food with friends is the best way to enjoy the A Total of Four Petite Designs, no larger than 8. Fresh material may not be treated in garden. 10” square (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 73). any manner. Cut fruits or vegetables TOTAL…………………………………...100 pts A Total of Four Functional Al Fresco Table Class 5 designs will be displayed on the 10” must be sealed unobtrusively to discour- Designs (Handbook, Chapter 7, Pages 76). square white cubes provided by the commit- age insects, odor, and discoloration. DIVISION III - DESIGN Designer’s Choice on number of components. tee. Designer may use background panel and Only dried material may be treated to Table is provided by show committee. Staged side panels as they choose. alter its exterior appearance. \"In the Garden” on a table 35” square, 28” high (off floor). Use CLASS 6: “Tea in the Garden” 9. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or veg- of expensive dishware and flatware on flower The flower garden provides a setting for semi- etables are permitted. The use of plants Eligible for Award of Design Excellence show tables is discouraged. Design space is formal dining on the State Conservation List is prohibit- (Handbook, Chapter 5, Page 42) approximately 34” wide, 34” deep and 40” A Total of Four Functional tables. (Handbook, ed. Native plants, other than those on the high. Table will be placed against a backdrop Chapter 7, Page 76). State conservation List, may be exhibited SECTION A. of white fabric provided by the committee. Designer’s choice on number of components. in the Design Division if they are grown Table is provided by show committee. Staged or legally obtained by the exhibitor. Eligible for the Designer's Choice Show 2 Entries on a table 35” square, 28” high (off floor). Use 10. Please refer to the Handbook for Flower Award of expensive dishware and flatware on flower Shows (2017 edition) for specific catego- September 24 6-8 p.m., show tables is discouraged. Design space is ry criteria. This Handbook is available for (Handbook, Chapter 5, Page 42) The exhibitor September 25 8:30-11:30 a.m. approximately 34” wide, 34” deep and 40” reference at the Marietta Educational has complete freedom to choose plant materi- high. Table will be placed against a backdrop Garden Center Library, 505 Kennesaw als and other components within NGC poli- The exhibitor has complete freedom to choose of fabric provided by the committee. Tables Avenue, Marietta, Georgia, 770-427- cies. The design may use fresh, dried and/or plant materials and other components within are covered in white fabric and skirted in 3494, or contact Design Consultant treated dried plant material. Artificial plant the NGC policies. The designer may use white. listed. material is never permitted. fresh, dried, and/or treated dried plant materi- 11. Some plant material must be used in al. Artificial plant material is never permitted. DIVISION IV - EDUCATIONAL each design, but need not have been Show 1 Entries Class 1, 2 and 3 designs to be staged in white grown by exhibitor. niches 32” wide, 18” deep, and 40” high on 1. Educational exhibits are designed to in- 12. Religious symbols used must be dis- September 18 6-8 p.m., tables 30” from the floor. Niches to be provid- struct, educate and inform the public on the played in a respectful manner and in September 19 8:30-11:30 a.m. ed by show committee. Underlays and back- goals and objectives of the National Gar- accordance with policies of local religious ground panels, provided by exhibitor, are per- den Clubs Inc. (Handbook, Chapter 3, organizations. Designs to be staged in white niches 32” wide, mitted, but no side panels are allowed. Page 29) 13. In order not to offend, American and 18” deep, and 40” high on tables 30” from the other national flags may not be incorpo- floor in Classes 1, 2, 3,4 & 5. Niches to be CLASS 1: \"Birds of a Feather” 2. A minimum of 18 square feet shall be used rated into any competitive designs, nor provided by show committee. Underlays and Birds decorate the garden and fascinate the for each exhibit. Space may be horizontal, be used as underlays, swags, or the like. background panels, provided by exhibitor, are gardener vertical or both. Each exhibit can be staged 14. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted permitted, but no side panels are allowed. A Total of Four Grouped Mass Designs on the floor or on half of a six-foot table in the Design Division. Tables are covered in white fabric and skirted (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 78). provided by the Show Committee, in a 15. Living members of the Animal Kingdom in white. CLASS 2: “Walls Define Garden Rooms” space 3’ wide, 2’ deep and 3’ high are not permitted in the Design Division, CLASS 1: \"Arbors and Tuteurs” Sometimes the dividers are a garden of their and taxidermal representations of the Structure adds height to the garden scene. own. 3. Tables will be covered in white fabric and same are also not allowed. A Total of Four Construction Designs A Total of Four Panel Designs (Handbook, skirted red or blue. 16. Designs must be placed: (Handbook, Chapter 7 Page 74). Chapter 7, Page 79). CLASS 2: “The Sound of Water” CLASS 3: “When We Fall in Love” 4. Background panels or underlays, provided  For Show One, either Wednesday, Sept. Water in the garden brings birds and soft mu- Sometimes we become enamored of a partic- by exhibitor, may be used. sic. ular plant. 18, between 6 and 8:30 pm, or Thursday A Total of Four Underwater Designs A Total of Four Featured Plant Material De- 5. Exhibitors must pre-register with the Edu- Sept. 19, between 8:30 and 11:30 am. (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 79). signs (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 77). cation/Youth Chair and should have exhibit CLASS 3: “Shadows and Light” installed Thursday, September 19, by  For Show Two, either Tuesday, Sept. 24, The contrast of sunlight and shadow adds SECTION B 11:30 a.m. depth to the garden. between 6 and 8:30 pm, or Wednesday A Total of Four Illuminary Designs (Handbook, Eligible for the Designer’s Choice 6. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vege- Sept. 25, between 8:30 and 11:30 am. Chapter 7, Pages 74). Award tables are permitted. The use of some 17. Judging begins promptly at 12:30 p.m., fresh plant material is required. Native on Thursday, Sept. 19 and Wednesday, SECTION B (Handbook, Chapter 5, Page 42) plants, other than those on the State Con- Sept. 26 The exhibitor has complete freedom to choose servation List, may be exhibited in the 18. Exhibitors are asked to consider the lon- Eligible for the Designer’s Choice plant materials and other components within Educational Division if they are grown or gevity of plant material used since show Award the NGC policies. The designer may use legally obtained by the exhibitor. is open to the public for five days and to construct design so that plant material (Handbook, Chapter 5, Page 42) Educational Exhibits will remain on display will last throughout, or to refresh them The exhibitor has complete freedom to choose for both shows 1 and 2 and will not be before show opens to the public each plant materials and other components within judged. If merited, Awards of Appreciation day. the NGC policies. The designer may use will be given. 19. Design Exhibitors must pre-register with fresh, dried, and/or treated dried plant materi- Design Entries Chair. al. Artificial plant material is never permitted. Designs to be staged in white niches 32” wide, 18” deep, and 40” high on tables 30” from the 22

Cobb County Fair Association Officers and Board of Directors Officers: Directors: Cooter Swanson Max Bacon Lindsey Tippins President Gene Morris Carla Brown Nathan Tippins Vice President Frank Wigington Charlie Crowder Holly Walquist Past President Johnny Woodward Jr. Terry Chandler Neil Warren Secretary Bill Hutson Mike Donahoo Directors Emeritus: Treasurer Brett McClung Charlotte Dorsey Nelle Purvis Member-at-Large Jimmy Gisi Billy Reece Bill Martin Philip Robuck Colin Meaders Devan Seabaugh Roswell Story Wade Stephens Alice Summerour 23