2015 Premium Catalog

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Entry Form Guidelines: Entry Free: $65.00 Through September 23, 2015  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:  Judges will be associat- Gene Phillips: 770-435-6378 ed with the Miss America Steve Duncan: 770-319-5805 Pageant system Alice Suber: 770-973-3214  Individual scores willDIVISION: _________________________BEAUTY______PHOTOGENIC____NUMBER:____________ NOT be made available, and the decision of theName: ___________________________________ Age:____________ Date of Birth: ___________________ judges will be final. (as of 9-17-2014)  An optional rehearsal willParent’s Name: _________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________ be held on the coveredEmail Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ main stage Wednesday,Address: ___________________________________ City: ______________ Zip: ______________________ September 23, 2015School: ___________________________________ Grade: ________ Sponsor:________________________Activities/Hobbies: Please list exactly as you wish the emcee to read: DO NOT ATTACH ANY EXTRA SHEETS Ages 3-9 years: 6:30 p.m.__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ages10-15 years: 7:15 p.m.__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ages 16-24 years: 8:00 p.m.__________________________________________________________________________________________________  Numbers for order of ap-__________________________________________________________________________________________________ pearance will be drawn BEAUTY DIVISIONS AGES ATTIRE TIME OF PAGEANT at this time. InstructionsTiny Miss North GA State Fair 3-4 Short/Long Dress 6:00 p.m. and stage directions willPetite Miss North GA State Fair 5-6 Short/Long Dress 6:30 p.m. be given. Casual dressLittle Miss North GA State Fair 7-9 Short/Long Dress 7:00 p.m. is recommended. PriorPre-Teen Miss North GA State Fair 10-12 Long Dress 7:30 p.m. too each contest, thereJunior Miss North GA State Fair 13-15 Long Dress 8:15 p.m. will be dressing facilitiesTeen Miss North GA State Fair 16-17 Long Dress 8:45 p.m. available in a mobile home. Due to limited space, contestants must arrive in a ready or near- ready dress for stage entrance. Hair dryers or other electrical devices 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

ENTRY SCHEDULE CHECK OUT SCHEDULE JUDGING SCHEDULE All Non-Perishable and Arts & Crafts ExhibitsNon-Perishable and Arts & Crafts Exhibits Sunday, October 4; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Non-Perishable and Arts & CraftsSaturday, September 19; 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Monday, October 5; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Adult Exhibits & Youth ExhibitsSunday, September 20; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. No Exceptions. Monday, September 21 - 10 a.m.Agriculture - Horticulture Baked Goods Show Baked Goods Show(See First Flower Show) Thursday, September 24; 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, September 24 - 10 a.m. (all items not picked up will be taken to the MUST Minis-Baked Goods Show tries) Flower ShowsWednesday, September 23; 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. First Flower Show Agriculture - HorticultureFirst Flower Show (See First Flower Show) Thursday, September 24 - 12:30 p.m.Wednesday, September 23; 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Second Flower ShowThursday, September 24; 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. First Flower Show Tuesday, September 29; 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 30 - 12:30 p.m.Second Flower Show *See Flower Show RulesTuesday, September 29; 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Second Flower ShowWednesday, September 30; 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Sunday, October 4; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (all items not picked up by specified time will be discarded)NOTE: EXHIBITOR WILL BE ADMITTED TO CHECK OUT EXHIBITS AT THE SOUTH GATE ONLY ON SUNDAY, October 4; BETWEEN 6 P.M. AND 9 P.M.THE ABOVE SCHEDULES AND THE GENERAL RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED IN FAIRNESS TO ALL EXHIBITORS AND PARTICIPANTS. NON-COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS CHAIRMAN Marilyn Ellis -- (770) 436-8514 OVERALL FLOWER SHOW CHAIRMAN Holly Walquist 12

NON-COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS promptly at the scheduled time is 2- Afghan Throw, knitted CRAFTS GENERAL RULES AND barred from competition in the class. 3- Baby Blanket, knitted or crocheted REGULATIONS 18. No one will be allowed to act as judge 4– Baby Outfit, knitted or crocheted ADULT DIVISION 24 in a class in which he/she exhibits or in 5- Crocheting, 12\" X 12\" and smaller SENIOR DIVISION 34 NOTICE: All exhibitors are cautioned to which he/she may hold an interest. 6- Crocheting, 13\" X 13\" up to 24” X 24” Premium Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - carefully read the following rules and 19. Should any article be entered in the 7- Cross-stitch, any article any count material $3.00 regulations. wrong class and the error discovered 8- Dressed Dolls - crocheted, knitted, or sewn CLASS ELIGIBILITY before the judging, the exhibit chair- 9- Embroidery 1- Ceramics, from mold 1. Entries are limited to bona fide resi- man may make proper correction in the 10– Hat, not sewn 2- Ceramics, original entry. 11– Knitted article 3- Decoupage dents of Georgia unless stated other- 20. The decisions of the judges shall be 12- Needlepoint 4- Door Hangings wise in a particular Division or Section. final in all classes. 13– Pillow 5- Hats - decorated Entries must be made by individuals PREMIUMS 14- Plastic Canvas 6- Holiday Idea (Other than Christmas) only, unless specifically exempted. No 21. All premium money will be paid from 15- Scarves, wearable (Halloween, Valentines Day, Easter, entry fee is required. the judges record sheets and not from 16- Scarves, dresser Patriotic Days) - no clothing 2. Divisions in each category refer to an ribbons that may be attached to the 17– Tatting, any item 7- Jewelry, handmade, Not Christmas (No kits) age level and are usually self- exhibits. 18- Miscellaneous, any article not listed above. 8- Model from kit explanatory. STATEMENT OF LIABILITY 9- Placemats (set of 2) 3. There are special categories for youth 22. All exhibits will be under the direction QUILTING 10- Potholder(s) competition. Students may not enter of the North Georgia State Fair, but the 11- Scrapbook Pages - 3 adult competitions. North Georgia State Fair Management ADULT DIVISION 22 12- Stained Glass 4. To be eligible for entry, exhibitors must will in no case be responsible for any SENIOR DIVISION 32 13- Sweatshirts or T-shirts - decorated meet and adhere to the requirements loss or damage that may occur. Each Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 14- Toy - doll, cloth of the category. exhibitor will be solely responsible for 15- Toy - stuffed animal ENTRY REQUIREMENTS any consequential or other loss, injury Premium Prize: 1st - $20.00, 2nd - $15.00, 16- Vest, decorated 5. Exhibitors may enter as many classes or damage done to, or occasioned by, 3rd - $10.00 17- Whimsical Totes, not sewn as they wish, but only one entry per or arising from any article exhibited by Class 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 18- Woodworking class. him/her and shall indemnify the man- Premium Prize: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 19- Wreaths (other than Christmas) 6. Exhibits must be the work of the exhibi- agement against all legal or other pro- 3rd - $3.00 20- Miscellaneous, any article not listed above. tor and must have been completed ceedings in regard thereto, as well as within the previous 12 months damage or injury to any other person JUDGING CRITERIA 20% CREATIVE ARTS (September 2014-September 2015). or property caused by the exhibitor. General Appearance 7. All entries must be typed or printed on 23. The management reserves the right to Appropriateness of fabrics 10% YOUTH DIVISION 15 (Ages 10 to 17) current official entry forms of the North remove from the grounds any exhibit Workmanship 30% ADULT DIVISION 25 (Ages 18 & over) Georgia State Fair in accordance with that may be falsely entered or may be Quilting stitch (hand or machine) 30% Premium Prizes Adult: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, instructions on same, in its entirety. deemed unsuitable or objectionable, Finishing 10% 3rd - $3.00 All forms must be presented in without assigning reason therefore. 100% Premium Prizes Youth: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - triplicate. ONLY ONE ENTRY FORM ADMISSION TICKETS AND PARKING CLASS $3.00, 3rd - $2.00 PER PERSON. 24. All exhibits are delivered to the Fair 1- Appliquéd quilt, hand pieced & quilted 8. Each exhibitor (and exhibitor’s parent grounds prior to the opening of the 2– Mixed quilt, hand pieced & quilted This department is not open to teachers or or legal guardian, if exhibitor is a mi- Fair. No tickets are required at this 3– Pieced quilt, hand pieced & quilted professional artists. Entries shall consist of nor) must sign a statement acknowl- time. Enter the SOUTH GATE and 4– Appliquéd quilt, machine pieced & quilted original works of art only -- no molds, kits or edging that he/she understands and proceed to the Exhibit entry area. 5– Mixed quilt, machine pieced & quilted commercial objects. All two dimensional work will abide by the liability requirements 6– Pieced quilt, machine pieced & quilted and rules and regulations. Incomplete 7– Wall Hanging quilt must be framed or mounted and entry forms will not be accepted. 8– Baby Quilt ready for hanging. 9. Exhibitors should retain duplicate part 9– Pillow—Quilted of entry tag and entry sheet to identify 10– Table Runner CLASS and reclaim articles at close of the Fair. 11– Miscellaneous—Quilted item any article not 1- China Painting 10. Due care and diligence will be taken to listed above 2- Drawings, any medium prevent loss or damage to exhibits. 3- Flower Arrangements Security will be In the building to give OTHER RULES AND REGULATIONS CLOTHING/SEWING 4- Gourd, decorated reasonable protection at all times duri- 25. Dogs will not be allowed in the Exhibit 5- Bird houses ng the Fair, but in no event will the ADULT DIVISION 23 6- Net Plastic, stitching management be responsible for any areas, with the exception of service SENIOR DIVISION 33 7- Pictures, original - watercolor damage or loss which may occur while dogs. 8- Pictures, original oil in transit or while at the Fair. Premium Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - 9- Pictures, original, other 11. The North Georgia State Fair reserves ADULT EXHIBITS $3.00 10- Sculpture, wood, clay, stone, metal, etc. the right to reject any exhibit offered if DEPARTMENT JUDGING CRITERIA 11- Trash to Treasures it is objectionable in any way. Construction 60% 12- Weaving 12. No Craft entries may contain food Name must not be visible on needle- Suitability of fabric to pattern 15% 13- Woodcarving items (candy, popcorn, etc). work, crafts & creative arts. General Appearance 15% 14- Miscellaneous, any article not listed above 13. All entries must entered in the judging Degree of Difficulty 10% books and in place by 5:00 p.m. on Senior Divisions are open to men and 100% PHOTOGRAPHY Sunday. women age 60 and over. CLASS ADULT DIVISION 16 (Ages 18 & over)JUDGES AND JUDGING PROCEDURES NEEDLEWORK 1- Apron - fancy YOUTH DIVISION 26 (Ages 12 to 17) 2- Baby Bib All Photos Must be 5” x 7” or larger and printed 14. Every effort will be made to obtain ADULT NEEDLEWORK DIVISION 21 3– Baby Blanket on photographic paper and mounted with qualified, impartial judges in every SENIOR NEEDLEWORK DIVISION 31 4- Casual outfit standard photo matting. Sizes listed must be of area. 5- Children's clothing - dressy the actual photograph excluding matt. 6- Children's clothing - casual No names or stickers can be attached 15. Judging will be based upon recognized Premium Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - 7- Costume to the photos or matts or backing. standards of quality, skill, and work- $3.00. Items need to have a clear dry cleaner 8- Dress, simple People– Alone or in groups, head or full figure, manship. bag placed over them and left on until judged. 9- Dress, formal posed, informal or candid where the person, people are the main interest. 16. Articles with and without competition Judging Criteria 10– Outfit, baby Animals– live wild or domestic animals, pets, will be judged on their own merit and Workmanship 11- Pants insects, etc. will be placed first, second, third, etc., Appearance 60% 12– Pillow Case Plant Life– Live flowers, trees, fungus, etc. or no award, as the judges see fit. Level of Difficulty 25% 13- Pillow, decorative Scenic—Landscapes, water, sunsets, archi- CLASS 15% 14- Pocketbook or tote tectural and industrial scenes. 17. Judging will not be delayed for late 1- Afghan Throw, crocheted 100% 15- Skirt, plain or divided entries. Any exhibit not presented 16- Vest 17- Miscellaneous, any article not listed above. 13

Premium Prizes Adult: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 12– Fruit, Pears ASPIRING ARTIST CULINARY DIVSIONS3rd - $3.00 13- Fruit, Other Entry for all Culinary Divisions will be:Premium Prizes Youth: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 14- Fruit pickle Youth Premium Prizes: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, Wednesday, September 23, 2- 8:00 p.m.3rd - $2.00 15- Green Beans 3rd - $2.00 16- Green Vegetables, other Baked goods may be picked up fromCLASS 17- Herbal Vinegars PICTURE GALLERY 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on1– Color photo– people 18- Honey BEGINNER YOUTH Thursday, September 242– B/W photo– people 19- Jam, Strawberry DIVISION 01 (Ages 4-7) Remaining items not picked up by 8 p.m. will be3– Color photo– animals 20- Jam, Blackberry JUNIOR YOUTH4– B/W photo– animals 21- Jam, Other DIVISION 02 (Ages 8-12) donated to MUST Ministries5– Color photo– plant life 22- Jelly, Apple 30%- Appearance- Uniform in size and shape.6– B/W photo– plant life 23- Jelly, Blackberry SENIOR YOUTH Color - even color; appropriate for type of food.7– Color photo– scenic 24- Jelly, Grape DIVISION 03 (Ages 13-18)8– B/W photo– scenic 25- Jelly, Mint SPECIAL POPULATION PICTURE GALLERY 40%- Texture - Soft and moist for rolls, 26- Jelly, Pepper DIVISION 04 cakes and bar cookies. Crisp or soft for drop, 27- Jelly, Strawberry 28- Jelly, Other Securely attach all pictures to a stiff backing roll or refrigerator cookies. 29– Meat with no decorations or writing. 30- Okra CLASS 30%- Flavor - Pleasing: All ingredients well 31- Pepper, single variety, hot blended, not over-powered by one ingredient. CHRISTMAS CONER 32- Pepper, single variety, sweet 1- Acrylic 2- Chalk 33- Pepper, mixed 3- Charcoal 4- Colored Pencil DIVISION 27 34- Pickled Eggs 5- Crayon 6- Finger painting YOUTH CULINARYThis division is open to all persons 18 years of 35- Preserves, Berry 7- Marker 8- Pen/ Ink BEGINNING BAKING DIVISION 17age or older. All items must depict a recog- 36- Preserves, Fig 9- Pencil 10- Tempera paintnizable Christmas theme 37- Preserves, Other 11- Watercolor 12- Mixed media (Ages 6-8)Premium Prizes Adult: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 38- Preserves, Peach 13- Oil pastel JUNIOR BAKING DIVISION 183rd - $3.00 39- Preserves, Pear CRAFTSCLASS 40- Relish – Pickle BEGINNER YOUTH CRAFTS (Ages 9-13)1- Ceramics - from mold, not more than 18\"x18\" 41- Relish, vegetable DIVISION 05 (Ages 5-9) SENIOR BAKING DIVISION 192- Clothing item 42- Relish, other JUNIOR YOUTH CRAFTS (Ages 14-18)3- Crocheted item 43- Salsa– tomato base Premium Prizes Youth: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00,4- Cross-Stitched item 44- Salsa -other DIVISION 06 (Ages 10-14) 3rd - $2.005- Decorated candle 45- Sauce -Chili6- Doll 46- Sauce- Spaghetti SENIOR YOUTH CRAFTS Place all goods on paper plates or cardboard7- Door or wall decoration/hanging original 47- Sauce - Other DIVISION 07 (Ages 15-18) with a transparent cover, preferably zip-lock8– Jewelry, Christmas 48- Soup Mix SPECIAL POPULATION CRAFTS bags. NO MIXES ALLOWED. Children from9- Ornament, original set - 4 49- Syrup same household may not enter the same food10- Ornament, original – 1 50- Tomatoes - whole DIVISION 08 in the same class.11- Silk Flower arrangement 51- Tomatoes - pieces NO LEGOS OR BUILDING BLOCKS.12- Stocking 52- Tomato juice CLASS13- Table or mantel arrangement 53- Vegetable- mixed variety 1- Beadwork14- Tablecloth 54- Vegetable- other single 2- Birdhouses CLASS15- Tree, handmade, original, any material 36\" 55- Vegetable pickle- Beets 3- Ceramics or clay - sculpture 1- Bread - loafsize limit 56- Vegetable pickle- Other 4- Ceramics - made with mold 2- Candy, 1 kind - 3 pieces16- Tree Skirt 57- Yellow vegetables (corn, squash, carrots, 5- Christmas decoration (other than ornament) 3- Cookies, Bar - 317- Tree Topper pumpkin, etc.) 6- Christmas tree ornament (no kits) 4- Cookies, Dropped –318- Wood craft 7- Collage 5- Cupcakes– 319- Wreath YOUTH FOOD 8- Hats - decorated 6- Muffins, Sweet - 320- Miscellaneous - any article not listed above PRESERVATION 9- Jewelry, handmade 7- Muffins, Corn - 3 10- Models - cars, ships, etc. 8- Pie JUNIOR DIVISION 11 (Ages 9-13) SENIOR DIVISION 12 (Ages 14-18) 11- Paper Mache’ ADULT CULINARY Premium Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - 12- Scrapbook $3.00 13- T-shirt – painted or tye-dyed FOOD PRESERVATION 14- Tin Punch DIVISION 29 ADULT DIVISION 28 15- Trash to Treasures Premium Prizes Adult: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00,Premium Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - 16- Whimsical Totes 3rd - $3.00$3.00 17- Woodcraft - requiring less than 18” of shelf spaceEntry Requirements 18- Woodcraft – requiring more than 18” of CLASS1.No more than one entry per class may come shelf space 1- Bar Cookiefrom a kitchen shared by two or more exhibi- 19- Wreath 2- Biscuits - 3tors. 20- Miscellaneous- any article not listed above. 3- Bread, 1 loaf (sourdough or yeast)2.All entries must have been canned during the 4- Brownies - 3last growing season. 5- Bundt Cake3.All products must be canned in clear standard YOUTH SEWING 6- Candy - 6 pieceshalf-pint, pint or quart jars in good condition. JUNIOR YOUTH DIVISION 09 (Ages 9-13) 7- Cake - decorated4.Jars must be labeled to indicate contents. SENIOR YOUTH DIVISION 10 (Ages 14-18) 8- Cheese Cake 9- Coffee CakeJudging Criteria Premium Prizes Youth: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 10- Cookies– 6Quality of Product 3rd - $2.00 11- Fried Pies– 3Quality of PackQuality of Liquid 45% CLASS 12- Fruit BreadsAppearance of Jar 15% 1- Crocheted article 13- Iced Layer CakeCLASS 30% 2- Cross-stitched article 14- Muffins, corn - 31- Butter, Apple 10% 3- Knitted article 15- Muffins, assorted fruit - 32- Butter, Other fruit 100% 4- Outfit (Strawberry, blueberry, etc.)3- Cucumber pickle, Bread & Butter4- Cucumber pickle, Dill 5- Quilt 16- Pie5- Cucumber pickle, Sweet 6- Throw pillow 17- Pound Cake6- Dried or dehydrated fruit 7- Toy - original7- Dried or dehydrated vegetable 8- Miscellaneous, any article not listed above.8- Dried herbs9- Fruit, Applesauce CLASS10- Fruit, Berry 1– Fruit11- Fruit, Peaches 2– Jam 3– Jelly 4– Vegetables 14

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 First Flower Show PRESENTS A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW September 24-28 “Our Lives in Film\" JIM R. MILLER PARK in Building B 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, Georgia 30008 September 24 to 28, 2015 Th.-F, Mon.: 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 CLERKS CHAIR SCHEDULE CHAIR Holly M. Walquist Linda Pou Karin E. Guzy 361 North Hillcrest Drive 980 Marbury Court 4531 Paper Mill Rd., SE Marietta, GA 30064 Marietta, GA 30064 Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 424-4664 (678) 354-0463 (678) 860-4445 GENERAL CO-CHAIR HOSPITALITY CO-CHAIRS Phyllis Goff Karen Miller AWARDS CO-CHAIRS Gail Brancheau 3611 Winfair Place 1239 Wynford Colony Janette Clarkson 2465 Kirk Lane, NW Marietta, GA 30062 Marietta, GA 30064 4349 Dutch Lane Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 971-4822 (770) 427-1523 Douglasville, GA 30135 (770) 422-4125 Wilda Camp Carra Harris (770) 947-5079 1265 Waterfall Lane, NW 910 Mountain Brook Lane Acworth, GA 30101 Marietta, GA 30064 DESIGN CONSULTANT & ENTRIES CHAIR (770) 693-7838 (770) 425-2411 Vy Shinn 2380 Tree Arbor Way Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 919-9345 JUDGING CHAIR HORTICULTURE PLACEMENT CO-CHAIRS HORTICULTURE CLASSIFICATION CHAIRS Shirley Dobbins Jack Driskell Karin Guzy Ruth Rood Marilynn Parker 101 Dawson Drive 4531 Paper Mill Rd SE 62 Shadowlawn Road 2060 John Dodgen Way 7148 Shell Rd. Marietta, GA 30067 Marietta, GA 30062 Winston, GA 30187 Powder Springs, GA Marietta, GA 30067 30127 (678) 860-4445 (770) 971-2388 (770) 977-2818 (770) 949-6640 (770) 428-1317 Entries: Judging: Checkout Schedule: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Thursday, September 24, 2015 Tuesday, September 29, 2015 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm 12:30pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Thursday, September 24, 2015 8:30 am - 11:30 am No early entries accepted and no early checkouts permitted. GENERAL RULES 4. Judging will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m., not of flower show quality. All entries in Div. II ing. Other than these Chairmen, only the Thursday, September 24.1. All entries for the first show must be delivered 5. There must be an emphasis on fresh plant Design and Div. III Special Exhibits must be Show Chair, Judges, Judges Chair, Clerks to Jim R. Miller Park, Bldg. B, and may be material. No artificial plant material may be checked by Design or Section Consultants and Clerks Chair are allowed on the floor2. used in any division (Handbook, Pg. 307). who shall have the authority to disqualify any during judging.3. placed on Wednesday, September 23, be- The use of plants on the State Conservation entries not conforming to the schedule and/or 10. The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. tween 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. or on Thursday, List is prohibited. Native plants, other than September 24, between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 6. those on the State Conservation List, may be not of flower show quality. and the North Georgia State Fair cannot exhibited in the Horticulture Division provided a.m. An authorized entry card must accompa- they are grown by the exhibitor. They may be 8. Judges are asked to review the red, yellow be responsible for loss or breakage of exhibited in the Design Division and in Educa- 9. and white winning exhibits in Divisions I and exhibit materials. ny each exhibit. Entry cards are available at tional Exhibits if they are grown or legally II to determine if any or all of them scored 90 11. The show is open to any amateur grower the Marietta Educational Garden Center, obtained by the exhibitor. All native plants 505 Kennesaw Ave., Marietta, or at the must be labeled with common and botanical or above. An Accredited Judge is requested or designer, regardless of whether or not names. to sign and date all blue ribbons and 90+ they are members of a National Garden Fairgrounds during entry periods as pub- All horticulture entries must be approved by entry cards and Top Award Rosettes. They Clubs, Inc. affiliated group. All Designs lished. Fill out entry cards in pencil or water- the Horticulture Classification Committee who proof ink. shall have the authority to disqualify any en- are asked to leave written comments on all must be pre-registered with Design Con- tries not conforming to the schedule and/or designs, educational exhibits and entries not sultation and Entries Chair prior to the All exhibits for the first show must be removed judged. The decision of the judges is final. entry dates and times. between 1pm and 5pm. on Tuesday, Sep- tember 29. Nothing is to be removed be- 7. Awards may be withheld if not merited. 12. The Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 fore the end of the show. No Exceptions. Overall General Show, Classification, De- Edition, as amended in “The National Gar- sign, Special Exhibits and Placement Chairs dener”, shall be used as the authority in all The doors to the exhibit hall will be closed are required to be in attendance during judg- points not covered by this schedule. promptly at specified deadline for the show. 15

13. No exhibitor may judge or clerk in any sec- Section R Collections (classes 235-237). a zip-lock bag whenever possible. Plates will 13. The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.tion in which he or she has exhibits. 6. Two Designer's Choice Awards (purple ro- be provided by the show committee. Horticul- and North Georgia State Fair cannot be re-14. Show will be open to the public Thursday, sette) (Handbook, page 47) may be awarded tural Committee will discard decaying exhib- sponsible for loss or breakage of entry materi-Friday, Monday 4 to 11 pm, Saturday 10 to the highest-scoring exhibit in Design, Divi- its as necessary. Judges may unwrap any als. Please do NOT use family heirlooma.m. to Midnight and Sunday 12:30-10 pm. sion II - Section A (classes 1-3) and Section exhibit to handle during judging. containers. B (classes 4-6) with four exhibits in eachFLOWER SHOW JUDGES ARE CERTI- class. 3. All container-grown plants must have been ROSE SECTION RULES ANDFIED AND ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL 7. The Award of Design Excellence (gold ro- grown by the exhibitor for at least 90 days REGULATIONSGARDEN CLUBS, INC. AND THE GAR- sette) (Handbook, page 45-46) may be 4. prior to the show. Double potting is permit-DEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC awarded to the highest-scoring exhibit in the ted, but inner pot must not be visible. Excep- 1. All amateur rose growers are eligible and entire Design Division, Division II, entered by 5. tions: Combination plantings such as terrari- invited to make entries in the show with ex- AWARDS - First Show a single exhibitor. Only those exhibits that 6. ums or planters must have been grown to- ception of the Judges of this section and their have received a Top Exhibitor Award in their gether for at least six (6) weeks. Maximum families.National Garden Clubs, Inc., (NGC) Standard section may be considered. container size is 18” in diameter. See sectionSystem of Awarding will be used and NGC Top Eligible for Youth Award - A total of three N regarding size of hanging containers. 2. All roses entered for competition must haveAward Rosettes may be given in the Design 8. NGC Top Awards may be awarded if merited. Cut annuals, biennials, and perennials must been grown in a private outdoor garden byand Horticulture Divisions in designated clas- Winning exhibits must be the highest-scoring have been in exhibitor’s possession from the exhibitor. Each entry must be correctlyses when the exhibitor scores 95 or more and exhibits scoring 90 or above. ONE award seeds, cuttings, or immature plants and named and classed.meets all requirements stated in Handbook for may be given in each of the following age grown to maturity. Bulbous blooms mustFlower Shows, 2007 edition, and as amended categories: have been in exhibitor’s possession from 3. See General Rules number one (1) for time ofin “The National Gardener”. NGC Youth Award Junior (Pre-school through age seven) planting of bulb, corm, rhizome or it must placement.Rosettes may be give to the highest scoring Class 1, A-1, B-1; Class 2, A-1, B-1; and have been cared for as a mature plant for atblue ribbon exhibit scoring 90+ in each age Class 3 a least 90 days. 4. Entries in each class will be staged alphabeti-category. Intermediate (ages 8 through 12) Class 1-A- No exhibitor may judge or clerk in any sec- cally according to variety. Exhibitors may 2. B-2; Class 2. A-2, B-2; and Class 3 b tion in which he or she has entries. make as many entries as desired in eachIn the Horticulture Division, a plant must be High School (ages 13 through 18) Class 1, A- Any plant or plants entered in the first show class, provided they are different cultivar,identified by its binomial name or its currently 3, B-3; Class 2, A-3, B-3; and Class 3 c cannot be entered in the second show. type or color.accepted scientific identification to be eligiblefor a Top Exhibitor Award. Name must be Winning exhibits must be submitted by a 7. All entries shall be submitted to and ap- 5. Climbing sports of bush-type roses will be single exhibitor. exhibited in the appropriate class for the bushshown on both top and bottom sections of 9. The Sweepstakes Award (green and white proved by the classification committee which rose.entry card. rosette) (Handbook, page 54) will be given to shall have the authority to disqualify any 6. Each entry is required to have a minimum of entry not conforming to the schedule and/or two leaves, each with five leaflets. (P. 148.6)Judging will be by National Garden Club Standard the exhibitor winning the most blue ribbons in inferior quality. Horticultural entries may beSystem of Awarding. Only one blue ribbon, 1st the Division I -Horticulture. Red ribbons will placed on the show floor by the placement 7. Hybrid Tea roses, classes 5, 6, 7, 14 & 15, be counted in case of tie. must be exhibited disbudded. Evidence ofplace, exhibit must score 90 or above; only one 10. The Olen R. Morgan Jr., Horticulture Award committee or classification committee only recent disbudding will be severely penalized.red ribbon, 2nd place, exhibit must score 85 or with the exception of collections which must If side buds are present, the entry will beabove; only one yellow ribbon, 3rd place, exhibit will be given to the exhibitor winning the most be placed by the exhibitor in the 2’x2’ space disqualified. Single-type Hybrid Teas, Class Blue Ribbons in Vegetables, Fruits & Gourds 8, must be exhibited as naturally grown.must score 80 or above; and one or more white provided by the show committee.ribbons, as merited, honorable mention, exhibit and Oddities (sections S, T & U). The win- 8. The Horticulture Classification Committee 8. Hybrid Teas and single bloom Grandiflorasmust score 75 or above, may be placed in each ner’s name will be engraved on a brass plate should be 1/2 to 3/4 open, with well- formed to be affixed to the permanent award dis- and/or General Chair are free to subdivide to centers. Single bloom Florabundas should beclass or sub-class. The ribbons will be placed at played at the Marietta Educational Garden a single exhibitor per class or sub-class, by exhibited in the most perfect phase of beautythe discretion of the judges, whose decision is Center. This award will be offered in the first color, form, size, cultivar, variety and/or other for each variety, which may vary from 1/3final. Awards may be withheld if not merited. show only. distinguishing characteristics. Sub-dividing of open to full -bloom. Progressive stages of classes after initial placement will be done by bloom are desired in sprays of Florabundas,1. The Award of Horticultural Excellence 11. The North Georgia State Fair Association will Classification Chairs only. Polyanthas and clustered Miniatures and give a special award for all of those listed minifloras. Multiple bloom Grandifloras ideally(green, orange and blue rosette) may be above (awards 1-10), if merited. 9. All horticulture should be well groomed (free are exhibited with each individual bloom atawarded to the highest-scoring named ex- of dust, spray residue, leaf shine, and should 1/2 to 3/4 open. Progressive stages of bloomhibit of fresh plant material receiving a Blue show no insect damage or insects). Arboreal here are undesirable and will be penalized.Ribbon in Division I– Horticulture DIVISION I Climbers, Old Garden Roses, Shrub Roses,(Handbook, page 43), including sections not specimens must be cut branches and are not and Single Hybrid Teas should be exhibitedoffering a Top Exhibitor Award. to exceed 30\" from tip to cut end and should naturally grown. Length of stem should be HORTICULTURE RULES have several nodes and an apical tip. Cut pleasing proportion to the size of the bloom.2. Awards of Merit (orange rosette) (Handbook 1. Entries must be accompanied by a complete specimens should not have foliage below the DIVISION I page 43) may be awarded to the highest entry card showing exhibitor's full name and water line, with the only exception being HORTICULTURE scoring named exhibits of fresh cut non- address. Cards should be filled out in ad- arboreal plant material– one in each of the vance in pencil or waterproof ink. Please fill Gladiolus. (Handbook, page 103) Wiring is Eligible for Award of Horticultural Excellence following sections: not allowed except with trained plants.Rosa (roses), Div. 1, Sec. A, Classes 1-20 out the top and bottom of each entry card. 10. Scale of Points in Handbook for Flower SECTION A – ROSA (Rose)Dahlias, Div. 1, Sec. B, Classes 21-40 This is necessary to check ribbons when Shows, 2007 edition, pages 298-301 will beBulbous Plants, Foliage only, Div. 1, Sec. D, counting for sweepstakes. Entry cards are Eligible for Award of Merit - available from the Marietta Educational Gar- used in judging Division I – Horticulture. 1st and 2nd show Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts will be judged by den Center, 505 Kennesaw Ave., Marietta, or the Scale of Points in The National Garden- Class 1: Climbers at Jim R. Miller Park during entry intake times Class 2: Floribundas (one stem one bloom)Classes 48-52 as published. Horticulture entries are open to er, Summer 2010 issue (Scale available Class 3: Floribundas and Polyanthas (oneAnnuals, Flowering /Colorful Brachts Div. 1, upon request). multiple bloom spray)Sec. E, Classes 53-69. any amateur gardener. 11. Judges are requested to sign and date all Class 4: Old Garden Roses (introduced before 1867)Perennials, Foliage only Div. 1, Sec. H, Clas- 2. Horticulture entries must be fresh plant mate- blue ribbon winning entry cards, Top Award Class 5: Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras (oneses 100- 112. Rosettes, and any entry cards for exhibits stem one bloom)3. Two Arboreal Awards (two shades of green rial grown by the exhibitor and must be cor- scoring 90+ which must also include the Class 6: Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras (one rectly named with its binomial name or cur- multiple bloom spray)eriterosette) (Handbook page 43) may be award- rently accepted scientific identification to be notation ’90+’. Class 7: Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras fullyed to the highest-scoring named exhibit of eligible to win a Top Award. Exhibitor may 12. All specimens must be positioned in the open (one stem one bloom)fresh plant materials in Division I, Sections K Class 8: Single Hybrid Teas (5-12 petals)and L. One will be awarded to Shrubs, Sec. K make more than one entry in any horticul- best possible pose. Wedging material may Class 9: Miniatures and miniflora be used in the neck of the horticulture con- (one stem one bloom)(classes 139-172) and another to Trees, Sec. ture class, provided each entry is a DIF- tainer to hold specimens in a proper pose Class 10: Miniatures and miniflora FERENT species, variety, cultivar, type or (one multiple bloom spray)L (classes 173-185). color. A clean and transparent glass con- and must be neat and inconspicuous. Class 11: Single Miniatures and miniflora (one4. Two Grower’s Choice Awards (dark green (Handbook, page 103) Styrofoam “peanuts”, stem one bloom, 5-12 petals)rosette) (Handbook addition, Natl. Gardener tainer, with no lettering on it, of appropri- Class 12: Fully open Miniatures and miniflora ate proportion must be furnished by the cotton, or plastic wrap may be used as wedg-Winter 2008, pg. 20) for the highest scoring ing material (provided by committee). Theexhibits in Div. 1, Section M Container-grown exhibitor for all cut specimens. Container may be clear or green. (Exceptions may be use of stones or other items for stability isplants Flowering/Colorful Brachts (classes not permitted, unless approved by the Horti-186-201) and Div. 1 Section O Foliage Plants made for unusually large specimens as nec- culture Classification Chair. All exhibits must essary for stability.) All perishable exhibits(classes 207-223). (Sections Q, R & S) must be on paper or be staged and ready for judging by 12:155. One Collector’s Showcase Award (brown and p.m.green rosette) (Handbook, pg. 44) may be foam plate with the exception of any large items, and specimen should be covered withawarded to the highest scoring exhibit in plastic wrap or similar fly-proof material. Use 16

Class 13: Shrub Roses Class 31 - ONE BLOOM SEMI-CACTUS \"B\" SECTION D Class 53 - Celosia (cockscomb) Class 14: Three or more Hybrid Tea or TYPE (Size 6 to 8 inches) BULBOUS PLANTS- Foliage Only A. 1 spray, plumosa, medium-tall, (plumed, Grandifloras, same variety A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender Class 15: Three or more Hybrid Tea or B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red or Purple Eligible for Award of Merit—1st show only feathered) any color Grandifloras, different varieties C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, B. 3 sprays, plumosa, medium-tall, (plumed, Class 16: Three or more Floribunda or Class 48 – Alocasia (African Mask) - one leaf Polyantha sprays, same or different varieties or Variegated Class 49 - Caladium- one leaf feathered) one or more colors Class 17: Three or more Miniatures or mini- Class 32 – ONE BLOOM CACTUS \"B\" TYPE Class 50 - Colecasia (Elephant Ear), one leaf C. 1 spray, plumosa, dwarf, (plumed, feathered) flora, same variety (Size 6 to 8 inches) minimum length 30 inches from rim of container Class 18: Three or more Miniatures or mini- A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender (to keep foliage from drooping, place cut end in any color flora, different varieties B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple very warm water immediately upon cutting and D. 3 sprays, plumosa dwarf, (plumed and feath- Class 19: Three or more Miniature or miniflo- C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, leave in water.) ra sprays, same or different varieties Class 51 - Colecasia (Elephant Ear), one leaf, ered) one or more colors Class 20: Any container-grown rose or Variegated maximum length 30 inches from rim of container E. 1 stem, cockscomb, medium-tall, (crested) Class 33 – THREE BLOOMS \"B\" TYPE (to keep foliage from drooping, place cut end in SECTION B – DAHLIAS (Size 6 to 8 inches) very warm water immediately upon cutting and any color A. Formal, any color leave in water.) F. 3 stems, cockscomb, medium-tall, (crested) Eligible for Award of Merit – 1st & 2nd show B. Informal, any color Class 52 – ANY OTHER WORTHY NAMED (see sketches in 3rd column) C. Semi-Cactus, any color BULBOUS PLANT – Foliage Only one or more colors D. Cactus, any color G.1 stem, cockscomb, dwarf, (crested) any colorClass 21 - POMPONS E. Any type any color SECTION E – ANNUALS, H. 3 stems, cockscomb, dwarf, (crested) one orA. 1 bloom, any color Class 34 - ONE BLOOM FORMAL \"A\" TYPE FloweringB. 3 blooms, one variety (Over 8 inches) more colorsC. 5 blooms, one or more varieties A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender (including colorful bracts) Class 54 - Cleome (Spider Flower)D. 12 blooms, one or more varieties B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple A. 1 sprayClass 22 - BALLS C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Eligible for Award of Merit – B. 3 sprays, same varietyA. 1 bloom, any color 1st and 2nd show Class 55 - Cosmos (cosmos)B. 3 blooms, one variety Variegated A. 1 sprayC. 5 blooms, one or more varieties Class 35 - ONE BLOOM INFORMAL \"A\" TYPE B. 3 sprays, same varietyClass 23 - MINIATURES (up to 4 inches) (Over 8 inches) Class 56 - Euphorbia (Snow on the Mountain)A. 1 bloom, any color, Formal A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender A. 1 sprayB. 1 bloom, any color, Informal B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple B. 3 sprays, same varietyC. 1 bloom, any color, Semi-Cactus C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Class 57 - Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)D. 1 bloom, any color, Cactus A. 1 sprayE. 3 blooms, any type, one variety Variegated B. 3 sprays, same varietyF. 3 blooms, any type, one or more varieties Class 36 - ONE BLOOM SEMI-CACTUS \"A\" Class 58 – Helianthus (Sunflower)G. 5 blooms , one or more varieties TYPE (Over 8 inches) A. 1 sprayH. 12 blooms, one or more varieties A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. 1 spray, dwarf varietyClass 24 - ONE BLOOM FORMAL \"BB\" TYPE B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. 3 sprays, same variety(Size 4 to 6 inches) C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Class 59 - Helichrysum (Strawflower)A. White, Yellow, Pink or Lavender A. 1 sprayB. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple Variegated B. 3 sprays, same varietyC. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, Class 37 - ONE BLOOM CACTUS \"A\" TYPE Class 60 - Impatiens (Balsam, Sultana, Touch- (Over 8 inches) Me-Nots) or Variegated A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender A. 1 sprayClass 25 – ONE BLOOM INFORMAL \"BB\" B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple B. 3 sprays, same varietyTYPE (Size 4 to 6 inches) C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, or Class 61 –Pelargonium (Geranium) floweringA. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender A. 1 sprayB. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple Variegated B. 3 sprays, same varietyC. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, Class 38 - THREE BLOOMS \"A\" TYPE Class 62 - Pentas (Egyptian Star Flower) (Over 8 inches) A. 1 spray or Variegated A. Formal, any color B. 3 sprays, same varietyClass 26 - ONE BLOOM SEMI-CACTUS \"BB\" B. Informal, any color Class 63 - Petunia (petunia)TYPE (Size 4 to 6 inches) C. Semi-Cactus, any color A. 1 spray (bloom size under 3 1/2 inches)A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender D. Cactus, any color B. 3 sprays (bloom size under 3 1/2 inches),B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple E. Any type, any color same varietyC. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, Class 39 - FIVE BLOOMS \"A\" TYPE C. 1 spray (bloom size over 3 1/2 inches) (Over 8 inches) D. 3 sprays (bloom size over 3 1/2 inches), or Variegated A. Any type, any colorClass 27 – ONE BLOOM CACTUS \"BB\" TYPE Class 40 - OTHER FLOWERING same variety(Size 4 to 6 inches) A. 1 bloom, Orchid flowering E. 1 spray (trailing variety)A. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender B. 1 bloom, Single flowering Class 64 - Plectranthus (Swedish Ivy) floweringB. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple C. 1 bloom, Collarette flowering Class 65 - Salvia – (salvia -annual only)C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, D. 1 bloom, Anemone flowering A. 1 spray E. 1 bloom, Peony flowering B. 3 sprays, same variety or Variegated F. 1 bloom, Water Lily flowering Class 66 - Tagetes (Marigold)Class 28 - THREE BLOOMS \"BB\" TYPE G. 3 blooms, one or more varieties, any type A. 1 bloom, large flowering, African type T. erec-(Size 4 to 6 inches) H. 5 blooms, one or more varieties, any type ta, bloom 3-1/2” to 5”A. Formal, any color B. 3 blooms, large flowering, African type, oneB. Informal, any color SECTION CC. Semi-Cactus, any color BULBOUS PLANTS - Flowering varietyD. Cactus, any color C. 1 bloom, double-flowered French typeE. Any type any color (Including tubers, tuberous roots, bulbs, corms, T.patula, bloom 1-2”Class 29 - ONE BLOOM FORMAL \"B\" TYPE and rhizomes) D. 3 blooms, double-flowered French type, one(Size 6 to 8 inches) Class 41 - Begonia, tuberous (Specimen bloom) varietyA. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender Class 42 - Canna E. 1 spray, single-flowered French type T. patula,B. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple Class 43 - Gladiolus bloom 1-2”C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, A. 1 spike F. 3 sprays, single-flowered French type, one B. 3 spikes variety Variegated Class 44 - Iris G. 1 spray, simple flowered, flat, T.tenuifolia,Class 30 – ONE BLOOM INFORMAL \"B\" Class 45- Lilium (lily) bloom up to 2” acrossTYPE (Size 6 to 8 inches) Class 46– Lycoris (Spider lily) H. 3 sprays, single-flowered, flat one varietyA. White, Yellow, Pink, or Lavender Class 47- ANY OTHER WORTHY NAMED I. Any other not listedB. Orange, Autumn, Red, Dark Red, or Purple BULBOUS PLANT – Flowering Class 67 - Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)C. Flame, Light Blend, Dark Blend, Bi-Color, A. 1 stem B. 3 stems, same variety or Variegated Class 68 - Zinnia (Zinnia) A.1 bloom, large flowering, bloom over 4 inches B.3 blooms, large flowering, one variety C.1 bloom, medium flowering, bloom 1 1/2 to 4 17

inches SECTION H – PERENNIALS, Raspberry) Class 173 – Chamaecyparis (false cypress)D.3 blooms, medium flowering, one variety Class 133 - Any other worthy named evergreen Class 174 - CryptomeriaE.1 bloom, baby or pompon, under 1 1/2 inches Foliage only vine Class 175 - Cunninghamia (China fir)F. 3 blooms, baby or pompon, one variety Eligible for Award of Merit –1st show DECIDUOUS VINES Class 176 – Cupressocyparis leylandiiG.Any other not listed One Specimen or Spray as Naturally Grown Class 134 – Clematis: blooming (Cypress)Class 69 - Any other annuals, Flowering Class 100 - Ajuga, entire plant, exhibited in low Class 135 – Stephanotis (Jasmine): blooming Class 177 - Juniperus (Juniper)A.1 spray, variegated foliage container with roots in water Class 136 – Lonicera (Honeysuckle): bloom- Class 178 - Pinus (Pine)B.3 sprays, variegated foliage, same variety A. Green ing Class 179 - Taxus (Yew)C.1 bloom or spray, any other type B. Bronze Class 137 - Any other worthy named flowering Class 180 - Tsuga (Hemlock)D.3 blooms or sprays, any other type, same C. Variegated deciduous vine Class 181 - Any other worthy named needlevariety Class 101 – Aspidistra (Cast Iron Plant) Class 138 - Any other worthy named decidu- leaved tree A. One leaf, green ous vine SECTION F – ANNUALS, B. One leaf, variegated OTHER TREES Foliage only Class 102 - Cortaderia (Pampas Grass), SECTION K - SHRUBS Class 182- Acer (Maple) maximum length 30 inches from rim of container Class 183 - Cercis (Redbud)Class 70 – Pelargonium (Geranium) no Class 103 - Cyperus (Umbrella palm), one Eligible for Arboreal Award- Class 184 - Magnolia flowers, unscented stem, maximum length 30 inches from rim of 1st and 2nd show Class 185 - Any other worthy named specimen containerClass 71 - Plectranthus (Swedish Ivy) Class 104 - Equisetum (Horsetail), one stalk, Branches not to exceed 30 inches in SECTION M – CONTAINER no flowers maximum length 30 inches from rim of container length from tip to cut end and have several GROWN PLANTS Class 105 - Fern, any evergreen, maximumClass 72 - Ricinus (Castor bean) length 30 inches from rim of container nodes and an apical tip. FLOWERING/COLORFUL BRACTSA.1 spray Class 106 - Fern, any deciduous, maximum PLANTSB.3 sprays, same variety length 30 inches from rim of container BROAD-LEAVED SHRUBSClass 73- Solenestemon (Coleus) Class 107 - Hosta Class 139 - Abutilon Eligible for Grower’s Choice Awardno flowers A. Green shades Class 140 - Abelia 1st show onlyA.1 spray, sun variety, foliage only Class 141 – AucubaB.3 sprays, same sun variety, foliage only 1. small leaf, under 6 inches wide A. Green Double-potting is permitted, but inner pot mustC.1 spray, shade variety, foliage only 2. large leaf, six inches wide and over B. Variegated not be visible. Trailing plants may be raisedD.3 sprays, same shade variety, foliage only B. Variegated Class 142 - Berberis (Barberry) from the table surface by use of an invertedClass 74 – Any other annuals– 1. small leaf, under 6 inches wide Class 143 - Buxus (Boxwood) pot supplied by exhibitor.Foliage only, 1 stem 2. large leaf, six inches wide and over Class 144 - Buddleia (Butterfly bush) Maximum container size is 18” interior Class 145 - Caryopteris (Bluebeard) diameter. SECTION G – PERENNIALS, Class 108 - Phalaris (Ribbon Grass) , Class 146 - Cleyera Flowering maximum length 30 inches from rim of container Class 147 – Eleagnus Class 186 - Begonia, Cane like Class 109 – Phyllostachys (Bamboo), maximum A. Green (including Angel Wing) Eligible for Award of Merit –2nd show length 30 inches from rim of container B. Variegated Class 187 - Begonia, Semperflorens One Specimen or Spray as Naturally Grown Class 110- Sedum – Sedum, foliage only Class 148 - Euonymous (Wax or bedding type)Class 75 - Achillea (Yarrow) Class 111 - Stachys – (Lamb’s Ear) no flowers A. Green Class 188 - Begonia, TuberousClass 76 - Althea (Hollyhock) Class 112 - Any other worthy perennial, foliage B. Variegated Class 189 - BougainvilleaClass 77 - Anthemis tinctoria (Golden Margue- only Class 149 – Gardenia Class 190 - Bromeliadrite) Class 150 - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Tropical Class 191 - ChrysanthemumClass 78 - Aster SECTION I – HERBS Hibiscus) in flower Class 192 - Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns)A.1 spray, any type Class 151– Hydrangea, in flower Class 193 - Episcia (Flame violet)B.3 sprays, any type, one variety Class 113 - Aloysia triphylla (Lemon verbena) A. Variegated foliage Class 194 - FuchsiaClass 79 - Begonia (Wax Begonia) single specimen B. Non-variegated foliage Class 195 - Impatiens, singleClass 80 - Chrysanthemum, single disbudded Class 114 - Anethum graveolens (Dill) single Class 152 – Hypericum (St. John’s Wort) Class 196 - Impatiens, doublebloom or spray specimen Class 153 - Ilex aquifolium (English Holly) Class 197 - OrchidA. 1 bloom, reflexed Class 115 - Artemisia (Wormwood) Class 154 - Ilex cornuta (Chinese Holly) Class 198 - Pelargonium (Geranium)B. 1 bloom, intermediate Class 116 - Cichorium intybus (Chicory) single Class 155 - Ilex crenata (Japanese Holly) Class 199 - Saintpaulia (African violet)C. 1 bloom, incurved specimen Class 156 - Ilex opaca (American Holly) Class 200 - Sinningia (Gloxinia)D. 1 bloom, single Class 117 – Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) Class 157 - Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) Class 201 - Any other worthy named floweringE. 1 bloom, anemone Class 118 - Lavandula (Lavender) single spec- Class 158 - Ilex (Holly), any other named vari- specimen, excluding Rosa (rose)F. 1 spray, pompon imen etyClass 81 - Coreopsis- Coreopsis Class 119 - Mentha (Mint) single specimen Class 159 – Leucothoe (Dog Hobble) SECTION N– CONTAINERClass 82 – Datura Class 120 - Nepeta (Catnip) single specimen Class 160 – Mahonia (Oregon Grape Holly) GROWN PLANTSClass 83– Eupatorum Coelestinum (ageratum, Class 121 - Ocimum (Basil) single specimen Class 161 – Nandina (Heavenly Bamboo) FRUITING PLANTSmist flower) Class 122 - Origanum vulgare (Oregano) sin- Class 162 – Osmanthus (Tea Olive)A. 1 spray gle specimen Class 163 – Photinia (Red Tip) Double-potting is permitted, but inner pot mustB. 3 sprays, same variety Class 123 – Pelargonium (Scented geranium) Class 164 - Prunus (Cherry laurel) not be visible. Trailing plants may be raisedClass 84 - Gaillardia - Gaillardia single specimen Class 165 - Pyracantha from the table surface by use of an invertedClass 85 - Gerbera jamesonii Class 124 – Petroselinum (Parsley) Class 166 - Viburnum pot supplied by exhibitor.A. Single Class 125 - Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Class 167 - Any other worthy named non- Maximum container size is 18” interiorB. Double single specimen variegated or variegated foliage specimen diameter.Class 86 - Hedychium – (Ginger) Class 126 - Salvia officinalis (Sage) single Class 168 - Any other worthy named floweringClass 87 - Hibiscus moscheutos (Rose or specimen specimen Class 202 - Capsicum (Ornamental pepper,Marsh Mallow) Class 127 – Thymus (Thyme) Class 169 - Any other worthy named seeded or cluster or miniature pod type)Class 88 - Lantana - Lantana Class 128 - Any flowering type berry specimen Class 203- Capsicum (Ornamental pepper, longClass 89 - Monarda – (Bee balm) Class 129 - Any other worthy named single pod type)Class 90 - Penstemon – (Beardstongue) specimen NEEDLE LEAVED SHRUBS Class 204 - Capsicum (Ornamental pepper,Class 91 - Phlox - Phlox Class 170 – Abies (fir) round pod type)Class 92 - Rudbeckia – (Coneflower) SECTION J – VINES Class 171 – Cedrus (cedar) Class 205 - Solanum pseudocapsicumClass 93 - Salvia – Salvia (perennial only) Class 172 – Any other worthy needle-leaved (Jerusalem Cherry)Class 94 - Sedum – Sedum, flowering SPECIMEN NOT TO EXCEED 18 INCHES shrub Class 206 - Any other worthy named fruitingClass 95 - Solidago – (Goldenrod) FROM TIP TO CUT END must have apical specimenClass 96 - Tricyrtis – (Toad lily) SECTION L – TREESClass 97 - Verbena - Verbena (growing) tipClass 98 - Any other worthy named seeded or Vines may be inconspicuously staked. Eligible for Arboreal Award – 1stberried perennial EVERGREEN VINES and 2nd showClass 99 - Any other worthy perennial, flowering Class 130– Hedera (Miniature ivy) Class 131 - Hedera (Large leaf ivy) Branches not to exceed 30 inches in Class 132 - Rubus calycinoides (Creeping length from tip to cut end and have several nodes and an apical tip. 18

SECTION O– CONTAINER GROWN SECTION Q - HANGING Class 235 – Cut Specimens, displayed in five B. Group of three, one variety PLANTS CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS individual clear glass bottles Class 253 – Solanum tuberosum (potato, Irish) Class 236– Container-grown Specimens dis- A. Single FOLIAGE PLANTS Class 227 - Hanging container grown plant, played on a mat B. Group of three, one variety Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award flowering overall size under 10 inches in diame- Class 237 – Fruits, vegetables or nuts displayed Class 254– Zea Mays (corn, white) ter, one variety in container on a placemat A. Single 1st and 2nd Show A. Begonia B. Group of three, one variety B. Pelargonium SECTION S – VEGETABLES Class 255 – Zea Mays (corn, yellow)Double-potting is permitted, but inner pot must C. Petunia A. Single not be visible. Trailing plants may be raised D. Sultana Eligible for the Olen R. Morgan Jr., B. Group of three, one variety from the table surface by use of an inverted E. Any other worthy named hanging flowering Award– 1st Show ONLY Class 256 – Other vegetables pot supplied by exhibitor. Groups must be of one variety A. Single Maximum container size is 18” interior plant under 10 inches B. Group of three, one variety diameter. Class 228 - Hanging Container, flowering over- See Horticulture Rule #2 for display information all size under 10 inches in diameter, more than Class 238 -Allium cepa (onion) SECTION T – FRUITS &Class 207 - Aspidistra one variety in container A. Single GOURDSClass 208 - Begonia, Cane like, (including Angel Class 229 - Hanging Container, foliage, overall B. Group of three, one varietyWing) size under 10 inches in diameter, one variety in Class 239- Arachnis hypogaea, (peanuts) Eligible for the Olen R. Morgan Jr.,Class 209 - Begonia, Rhizomatous (including container A. Single Award– 1st Show ONLYRex) A. Adiantum capillus-veneris (maidenhair B. Group of six, one varietyClass 210 - Bromeliad Class 240- Capsicum Annuum (pepper, hot) Groups must be of one varietyClass 211 - Cactus fern) A. Banana, single See Horticulture Rule #2 for display infor-Class 212 - Caladium B. Humata tyermannii (rabbitsfoot fern) B. Banana, group of six, one varietyClass 213 - Coleus, no flowers permitted C. Nephrolepsis exaltata (Boston fern) C. Cayenne, single mationClass 214 - Dieffenbachia D. Philodendron D. Cayenne, group of six, one variety Class 257 – Citrullus lanata (watermelon, stemClass 215 - Ferns E. Platycerium bifurcatum(staghorn fern) E. Cowhorn cayenne, single removed)A. Adiantum capillus-veneris (southern Maid- F. Plectranthus species (Swedish ivy) F. Cowhorn cayenne, group of six, one variety A. Single G. Sempervivum G. Jalapeno, single B. Group of three, one variety enhair) H. Solenestemon (coleus, no flowers permit- H. Jalapeno, group of six, one variety Class 258 – Cucumis melo (stem removed)B. Asplenuim nidus (birds’ nest) I. Poblano, single (Ancho) A. Cantaloupe, MuskmelonC. Nephrolepsis exaltata (Boston) ted) J. Poblano, group of six, one variety I. Tradescantia albiflora (wandering Jew) K. Any other, single 1. Single 1. Common J. Any other worthy named hanging foliage L. Any other, group of six, one variety 2. Group of three, one variety 2. Fluffy Ruffle Class 241 – Capsicum (pepper, sweet) B. HoneydewD. Platycerium bifurcatum (Staghorn) plant A. Banana, single 1. SingleE. Any other worthy named Ferns Class 230 - Hanging Container, foliage, overall B. Banana, group of six, one variety 2. Group of three, one varietyClass 216- Fern Allies size under 10 inches in diameter, more than one C. Bell, green, single Class 259– Curcurbita pepo (pumpkin)A. Asparagus densiflorus (asparagus fern) variety in container D. Bell, green, group of six, one variety A. Pumpkin, small (any color) 2 to 5 lbs.B. Asparagus meyeri (foxtail fern) Class 231 - Hanging Container, flowering, over- E. Bell, any other color, singleC. Selaginella (spike moss, rainbow fern) all size10 inches or over in diameter, one variety F. Bell, any other color, group of six, one 1. SingleClass 217 - Ficus - Rubber Plant in container 2. Group of threeClass 218 - Pedilantus (Devil's Backbone) A. Begonia variety B. Pumpkin, medium 5 to 8 lbs.Class 219 - Peperomia B. Pelargonium G. Any other, single 1. orangeClass 220 - Philodendron C. Petunia H. Any other, group of six, one variety 2. tanClass 221 - Plectranthus D. Sultana Class 242 – Capsicum (pepper, novelty) C. Pumpkin, standard 8 to 15 lbs.Class 222 - Succulents E. Any other worthy named hanging flowering A. Single 1. orangeA. Aloe B. Group of six, one variety 2. tanB. Agave plant Class 243 – Cucumis (melons) D. Pumpkin, large over 15 lbs.C. Crassula Class 232 - Hanging Container, flowering, over- A. Single 1. orangeD. Echeveria all size 10” inches or over in diameter, more than B. Group of three, one variety 2. tanE. Euphorbia one variety in container. Class 244 – Cucumis sativus (cucumber) Class 260 – Curcurbita (gourd)F. Haworthia Class 233 - Hanging Container, foliage, overall A. Single A. SingleG. Kalanchoe size 10 inches or over in diameter, one variety in B. Group of three, one variety B. Group of three, one varietyH. Pachyphytum container Class 245 – Hibiscus esculenta (okra) Class 261 – Curcurbita (squash)I. Sedum A. Adiantum capillus-veneris (maidenhair A. Single A. SingleJ. Sempervivum B. Group of three, one variety B. Group of three, one varietyK. Stapelia, (carrion or starfish flower) Due to fern) Class 246 – Ipomoea batatas (potato, sweet, Class 262 – Malus (apple, stem attached, in odor this should be encased under glass. B. Humata tyermannii (rabbitsfoot fern) culinary) Decorative sweet potatoes vines must natural bloom, not polished)L. Any other worthy named Succulent C. Nephrolepsis exaltata (Boston fern) be entered in Vine Section J A. SingleM. Any other miniature worthy named Succu- D. Philodendron A. Single B. Group of three, one variety lent E. Platycerium bifurcatum(staghorn fern) B. Group of three, one variety Class 263 – Vitus rotundifolia (stem attached)Class 223 - Any other worthy named foliage F. Plectranthus species (Swedish ivy) Class 247 – Lycopersicon esculentum (regular A. Muscadines, light, including scuppernogsplant G. Sempervivum or slicing tomatoes) B. Muscadines, dark, including scuppernogs SECTION P– CONTAINER GROWN H. Solenestemon (coleus, no flowers permit- A. Single Class 264 – Other fruits B. Group of three, one variety A. Single PLANTS ted) Class 248 – Lycopersicon esculentum B. Group of three, one variety Mixed Planting I. Tradescantia albiflora (wandering Jew) (tomatoes, novelty) C.Double-potting is permitted, but inner pot must J. ANY OTHER WORTHY named hanging A. Single not be visible. Trailing plants may be raised foliage plant over 10 inches B. Group of three, one variety SECTION U – from the table surface by use of an inverted Class 234 - Hanging Container, foliage, over- Class 249 – Lycopersicon esculentum ODDITIES & OTHERS pot supplied by exhibitor. all size 10 inches or over in diameter, more (tomatoes, heirloom) Maximum container size is 18” interior than one variety in container A. Single Eligible for the Olen R. Morgan Jr., B. Group of three, one variety Award– 1st Show Only diameter. SECTION R - COLLECTIONS Class 250 – Lycopersicon esculentumClass 224 - Multiple plantings, two or more (tomatoes, salad) Groups must be of one varietyvarieties in container. No accessories permitted. Eligible for the Collector’s Show A. Single See Horticulture Rule #2 for display infor-Class 225 - Dish Garden, two or more plants Award B. Group of three, one varietystaged as a miniature landscape in low contain- Class 251 – Phaseolus (beans) mationer. Accessories in scale with plants may be Five different specimens required. Each Spec- A. Single Class 265 – Gossypium (cotton)used. imen must be clearly labeled with exact botan- B. Group of six, one variety A. SingleClass 226 - Terrarium, a miniature landscape ical names or genus and cultivar name. The Class 252 – Solanum melongena (eggplant) B. Group of three, one varietygrown in glass container. Accessories in scale same cultivar may not be exhibited more than A. Single C. Otherwith plants may be used. once. Each collection will be allowed a 2ft. x Class 266– Helianthus (sunflower, with seeds, 2ft. Space on white cloth covered table. Exhib- no stem, in a closed plastic bag) itor must place entry to insure correct labeling. A. Single Contact Classification Chair with questions. 19

B. Group of three, one variety 15. Living members of the Animal Kingdom are floor in Classes 4 and 5. Niches to be providedC. Other not permitted in the Design Division, and by show committee. Underlays and back-Class 267 – Sorghum (Sorghum) taxidermal representations of the same are ground panels, provided by exhibitor, are per- 2. Each entry must be fresh plant material grownA. Single also not allowed. mitted, but no side panels are allowed. Tables by the exhibitor. Age must be stated on the entryB. Group of three, one variety 16. Designs must be placed either Wednesday, are covered in white fabric and skirted in either card, upper and lower sections. Cut specimensC. Other Sept. 23, between 6 and 8:30 pm, or Thurs- red or blue. will be exhibited in clear glass bottles.Class 268 – Other day, Sept. 24, between 8:30 and 11:30 am. CLASS 4: “BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUN- 3. Youth exhibits will be judged by the NGCA. Single After design is placed, designer must check DANCE KID” Standard System of Awarding and the Scales ofB. Group of three, one variety with Design Consultant before leaving the Evoke the era of this classic flick Points, Handbook Pg. 298-299, and NG, Sum-C. Other building. A Total of Four Creative Designs. (Handbook, mer 2010, Fruits and Vegetables. pages 183-185) DIVISION II - DESIGN 17. Judging begins promptly at 12:30 p.m., on CLASS 5: “A SPACE ODYSSEY” Eligible for Youth Award - A total of three NGC Thursday, Sept. 24. “Open the pod bay door Hal” Top Awards may be awarded if merited. Win- Eligible for Award of Design Excellence 18. Exhibitors are asked to consider the longev- A Total of Four Hanging Designs. (Handbook, ning exhibits must be the highest-scoring exhib- pg. 202) its scoring 90 or above. ONE award may be ity of plant material used since show is CLASS 6: “BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS” given in each of the following age categories: open to the public for five days and to con- Reflect on a special occasion with breakfast \"Films of the 60’s” struct design so that plant material will last for two. A Total of Four Functional Semi-Formal Table DESIGN RULES throughout, or to refresh them before show Designs (Handbook, page 217) Junior (Pre-school through age 7) Class 1, A-1, opens to the public each day. Designer’s Choice on number of components. B-1; Class 2, A-1, B-1; and Class 3 a1. Any amateur designer is eligible to enter the SCALE OF POINTS FOR ALL DESIGNS Table is provided by show committee. Staged Intermediate (ages 8 through 12) Class 1-A-2. Design Division if pre-registered with De- on a table 35” square, 28” high (off floor). Use B-2; Class 2. A-2, B-2; and Class 3 b sign Consultant and Entries Chair. If de- of expensive dishware and flatware on flower signer is unable to fulfill assignment, it is the Conformance show tables is discouraged. Design space is High School (ages 13 through 18) Class 1, A-3, (to schedule requirements)……………………..14 approximately 34” wide, 34” deep and 40” B-3; Class 2, A-3, B-3; and Class 3 c responsibility of the designer to provide a Design Type (if applicable) . . . . . ..7 high. Table will be placed against a backdrop substitute. Conformance (to all other schedule of white fabric provided by the committee. NOTE: PLEASE STATE EXHIBITOR'S2. Accessories, features, background panels GRADE IN SCHOOL AND AGE ON ENTRY and underlays are permitted and to be fur- requirements) . . . . ………………………….. . ..7 DIVISION III - CARDS. Only exhibits by single exhibitors will nished by the exhibitor. It is suggested that Design (Elements, Principles) . . . . . . . . .. . . 48 SPECIAL EXHIBITS be judged. Groups may enter for display only personal property be labeled with exhibitor's Artistic Concept and will receive a ribbon of appreciation for par- name. (selection and/or organization) . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 SECTION A. ticipating.3. Judges are asked to review the red, yellow Expression and white winning exhibits in Division II to (interpretation of class by exhibitor) . . . . . . 10 Educational exhibits are designed to instruct, Class 1: Flowering Distinction educate, and inform the public on the goals A. Cut Specimens determine if any or all of them scored 90 or (marked superiority in all respects) . . . . . . . .. .16 and objectives of the National Garden Clubs above. An accredited judge is requested to 100 Inc. (page 223-224, Handbook). 1. Junior sign and date all blue ribbon, 90+ entry A minimum of 18 square feet shall be used for 2. Intermediate cards, and Top Award Rosettes. They are each exhibit. Space may be horizontal, verti- 3. High School also asked to leave written comments on all cal or both. Each exhibit can be staged on the B. Container grown specimens designs. DIVISION II - DESIGN floor or on half of a six foot table provided by 1. Junior4. There will be six (6) classes with four (4) the Show Committee, in a space 3’ wide, 2’ 2. Intermediate \"Films of the 60’s” deep and 3’ high. 3. High School Tables will be covered in white fabric and Class 2: Foliage entries per class. Eligible for Award of Design Excellence skirted red or blue. A. Cut Specimens5. Only one (1) exhibit is permitted by an ex- (Handbook, page 45) Background panels or underlays, provided by 1. Junior exhibitor, may be used. 2. Intermediate hibitor in each class. SECTION A. Exhibitors must pre-register with General 3. High School6. Each design must have been created and Show Chairman and should have exhibit in- B. Container grown specimens placed by one (1) exhibitor, and must not stalled Thurs., Sept. 19 by 11:30 am 1. Junior have been exhibited in previous flower Eligible for the Designer's Choice Award No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegeta- 2. Intermediate bles are permitted. The use of plants on the 3. High School shows. Exhibitor’s name must appear on (Handbook, page 47) The exhibitor has complete State Conservation List is prohibited. The use entry card. Entry card to be prepared by freedom to choose plant materials and other of some fresh plant material is encouraged. components within NGC policies. The design Native plants, other than those on the State exhibitor. may use fresh, dried and/or treated dried plant Conservation List, may be exhibited in the7. Plant material must be listed on 3” X 5” Design Division if they are grown or legally cards. material. Artificial plant material is never permit- obtained by the exhibitor. Educational Exhib- Class 3: Fruits and Vegetables its will remain on display for both shows 1 A. Junior8. Fresh material may not be treated in any ted. Designs to be staged in white niches 32” and 2 and will not be judged. If merited B. Intermediate manner. Cut fruits or vegetables must be wide, 18” deep, and 40” high on tables 30” from three Awards of Appreciation will be given. sealed unobtrusively to discourage insects, the floor in Classes 1, 2, and 3. Niches to be CLASS 1: C. High School Exhibit 1 – Monarch Butterfly Conservation SCALE OF POINTS odor, and discoloration. Only dried material provided by show committee. Underlay's and Exhibit 2 – Keep Georgia Beautiful Cultural Perfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 may be treated to alter its exterior appear- background panels, provided by exhibitor, are Exhibit 3 – Protecting Our Water ance. permitted, but no side panels are allowed. Ta- Condition and Grooming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 SECTION B Distinction…………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 109. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegeta- bles are covered in white fabric and skirted in Correct, Complete Name, Neatly Written . . . 5 bles are permitted. The use of plants on the either red or blue. YOUTH HORTICULTURE TOTAL POINTS 100 Eligible for Youth Award in each age category10. State Conservation List is prohibited. Native CLASS 1: \"DOCTOR ZHIVAGO11. plants, other than those on the State con- Reflections of snow and ice are central images in YOUTH HORTICULTURE RULES servation List, may be exhibited in the De- this film. 1. Youth exhibitor must have had possession sign Division if they are grown or legally A Total of Four Reflective Designs (Handbook obtained by the exhibitor. page 207) of container grown plants for at least 60 Please refer to the Handbook for Flower CLASS 2: “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” days. Other Horticulture Division rules Shows (2007 edition) for specific category Memorable songs enhanced this classic apply. criteria. This Handbook is available for A Total of Four Creative Mass Designs reference at the Marietta Educational Gar- (Handbook, page 200) den Center Library, 505 Kennesaw Avenue, CLASS 3: “THE GREAT ESCAPE” Marietta, Georgia, 770-427-3494, or contact Bars and fences could not contain this prisoner. Design Consultant listed. A Total of Four Parallel Designs (Handbook Some plant material must be used in each page 206) design, but need not have been grown by exhibitor. SECTION B12. Religious symbols used must be displayed13. in a respectful manner and in accordance Eligible for the Designer’s Choice Award with policies of local religious organizations. (Handbook, page 47)The exhibitor has complete14. In order not to offend, American and other freedom to choose plant materials and other national flags may not be incorporated into components within the NGC policies. The de- any competitive designs, nor be used as signer may use fresh, dried, and/or treated dried underlays, swags, or the like. plant material. Artificial plant material is never Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in permitted. the Design Division. Designs to be staged in white niches 32” wide, 18” deep, and 40” high on tables 30” from the 20

GENERAL RULES THE MARIETTA COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC. MEMBER OF THE LAUREL DISTRICT I,1. All entries for the second show must be THE GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC., delivered to Jim R. Miller Park, Bldg. B, and DEEP SOUTH REGION, and may be placed on Tuesday, September 29 NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. between 6p.m. and 8:30 p.m. or on In cooperation with Wednesday, September 30 between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. An authorized entry THE NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION card must accompany each exhibit. Entry cards are available at the Marietta Educa- PRESENTS A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW tional Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Ave., “Our Lives In Film\" Marietta, or at the Fairgrounds during entry Second Flower Show JIM R. MILLER PARK periods as published. Fill out entry cards in September 30- 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, Georgia 30008 pencil or waterproof ink. October 4, 2015 September 30 to October 4, 20152. All exhibits for the second show must be W-F, : 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Sat: 10:00 a.m. - Midnight; Sun: 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. removed between 6pm and 8pm. on Sun- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC day, October 4. Nothing is to be removed Free with Fair Admission before the end of the show. No Excep- tions. OVERALL CHAIR CLERKS CHAIR SCHEDULE CHAIR Holly M. Walquist Linda Pou Karin E. Guzy3. The doors to the exhibit hall will be closed 361 North Hillcrest Drive 980 Marbury Court 4531 Paper Mill Rd SE promptly at specified deadline for the show. Marietta, GA 30064 Marietta, GA 30064 Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 424-4664 (678) 354-0463 (678) 860-44454. Judging will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 30. GENERAL CO-CHAIR HOSPITALITY CO-CHAIRS AWARDS CO-CHAIRS Gail Brancheau Phyllis Goff Gail Brancheau Janette Clarkson 2465 Kirk Lane5. There must be an emphasis on fresh plant 3611 Winfair Place 2465 Kirk Lane 4349 Dutch Lane Kennesaw, GA material. No artificial plant material may be Marietta, GA 30062 Kennesaw, GA 30152 Douglasville, GA 30135 30152 used in any division (Handbook., Pg. 307) (770) 971-4822 (770) 422-4125 (770) 947-5079 (770) 422-41256. The use of plants on the State Conservation GENERAL CO-CHAIR Connie Novack DESIGN CONSULTANT & ENTRIES CHAIR List is prohibited. Native plants, other than Wilda Camp 2815 Cedarbrook Dr. Vy Shinn those on the State Conservation List, may 1265 Waterfall Lane, NW Marietta, GA 30066 2380 Tree Arbor Way be exhibited in the Horticulture Division Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 429-1158 Marietta, GA 30064 provided they are grown by the exhibitor. (770) 693-7838 (770) 919-9345 They may be exhibited in the Design Divi- JUDGING CHAIR HORTICULTURE PLACEMENT CO-CHAIRS sion and in Educational Exhibits if they are Shirley Dobbins Ruth Rood Marilynn Parker grown legally obtained by the exhibitor. All 62 Shadowlawn Road 2060 John Dodgen Way 7148 Shell Rd. HORTICULTURE CLASSIFICATION CO-CHAIRS native plants must be labeled with common Marietta, GA 30067 Jack Driskell Karin Guzy and botanical names. (770) 971-2388 Marietta, GA 30062 Winston, GA 30187 101 Dawson Drive 431Paper Mill Rd SE (770) 977-2818 (770) 949-66407. All horticulture entries must be approved by Powder Springs, GA Marietta, GA 30066 the Horticulture Classification Committee 30127 (678) 860-4445 who shall have the authority to disqualify (770) 428-1317 any entries not conforming to the schedule and/or not of flower show quality. All entries Entries: Judging: Checkout Schedule: in Div. II Design and Div. III Special Exhibits Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Sunday, October 4, 2015 must be checked by Section Consultants 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm 12:30pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm who shall have the authority to disqualify Wednesday, September 30, 2015 any entries not conforming to the schedule 8:30 am - 11:30 am No early entries accepted and no early checkouts permitted. and/or not of flower show quality. 10 a.m. to Midnight and Sunday 12:30-6 blue ribbon exhibit scoring 90+ in each age decision is final. Awards may be withheld if not8. Judges are asked to review the red, yellow, pm. category. merited. and white winning exhibits in Divisions I, II 1. The Award of Horticultural Excellence and III to determine if any or all of them FLOWER SHOW JUDGES ARE CERTI- In the Horticulture Division, a plant must be scored 90 or above. An accredited judge is FIED AND ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL identified by its binomial name or its current- (green, orange and blue rosette, Handbook requested to sign and date all blue ribbon GARDEN CLUBS, INC. AND THE GAR- ly accepted scientific identification to be pg. 43) for the highest-scoring named exhibit and 90+ entry cards and Top Award Ro- eligible for a Top Exhibitor Award. Name of fresh plant material receiving a Blue Rib- settes. They are asked to leave written DEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC. must be shown on both top and bottom sec- bon in Division I– Horticulture, including sec- comments on all designs. The decision of tions of entry card. tions not offering a Top Exhibitor Award. the judges is final. Awards may be withheld AWARDS – Second Show 2. Awards of Merit (orange rosette) (Handbook if not merited. page 43) may be awarded to the highest National Garden Clubs, Inc., (NGC) Standard Judging will be by National Garden Club Stand- scoring named exhibits of fresh cut non-9. Overall, General Show, Classification, De- System of Awarding will be used and NGC Top ard System of Awarding. Only one blue ribbon, arboreal plant material– one in each of the sign, Special Exhibits and Placement Chairs Award Rosettes may be given in the Design 1st place, exhibit must score 90 or above; only following sections: are required to be in attendance during and Horticulture Divisions in designated clas- one red ribbon, 2nd place, exhibit must score 85 Rosa (roses), Div. 1, Sec. A, Classes 1-20 judging. Other than these Chairmen, only ses when the exhibitor scores 95 or more and or above; only one yellow ribbon, 3rd place, Dahlias, Div. 1, Sec. B, Classes 21-40 the Show Chair, Judges, Judges Chair, meets all requirements stated in Handbook for exhibit must score 80 or above; and one or more Bulbous Plants, Flowering, Div. 1, Sec. C, Clerks and Clerks Chair are allowed on the Flower Shows, 2007 edition, and as amended in white ribbons as merited, honorable mention, Classes 41-47 floor during judging. “The National Gardener”. NGC Youth Award exhibit must score 75 or above, may be placed Annuals, Flowering /Colorful Brachts Div. 1, Rosettes may be give to the highest scoring in each class or sub-class. The ribbons will be10. The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, placed at the discretion of the judges, whose Inc. and the North Georgia State Fair cannot be responsible for loss or break- age of exhibit materials.11. The show is open to any amateur grower or designer, regardless of whether or not they are members of a National Garden Clubs, Inc. affiliated group. All Designs must be pre-registered with Design Con- sultation and Entries Chair prior to the entry dates and times.12. The Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 Edition, as amended in “The National Gardener”, shall be used as the authority in all points not covered by this schedule.13. No exhibitor may judge or clerk in any section in which he or she has exhibits.14. Show will be open to the public Wednes- day through Friday, 4 to 11 pm, Saturday 21

Sec. E, Classes 53-69. DIVISION II - DESIGN 18. Exhibitors are asked to consider the longev- fabric and skirted in either red or blue. Only Perennials, Flowering Div. 1, Sec. G, ity of plant material used since show is battery-operated lighting allowed. Classes 75-99. Eligible for Award of Design open to the public for five days and to con- CLASS 5: “STAR WARS”3. Two Arboreal Awards (two shades of green Excellence struct design so that plant material will last rosette) (Handbook page 43) may be What is the future of floral design? awarded to the highest-scoring named \"Films of the 70’s throughout, or to refresh them before show A Total of Four 8” Small Designs each staged exhibit of fresh plant materials in Division I, opens to the public each day. in a white niche 10” wide, 10” deep and 10” Sections K and L. One will be awarded to DESIGN RULES high provided by show committee. Niche will Shrubs, Sec. K (classes 139-172) and 1. Any amateur designer is eligible to enter the SCALE OF POINTS FOR ALL DESIGNS be displayed at eye-level and lit from above. another to Trees, Sec. L (classes 173-185). (Handbook, page 208)4. Two Grower’s Choice Awards (dark green Design Division if pre-registered with De- Conformance rosette) (Handbook addition, Natl. Garden- sign Consultant and Entries Chair. If de- (to schedule requirements)……………………..14 CLASS 6: \"DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER\" er Winter 2008, pg. 20) for the highest signer is unable to fulfill assignment, it is the Design Type (if applicable) . . . . . ..7 In what exotic setting will we find James Bond? scoring exhibits in Div. 1, Section O Con- responsibility of the designer to provide a Conformance (to all other schedule A Total of Four Exhibition Tables, type II tainer-grown plants, Foliage only (classes substitute. (Handbook, pages 215-217) 207-223) and Div. 1, Section P Mixed Con- 2. Accessories, features, background panels requirements) . . . . ………………………….. . ..7 tainer Planting (classes 224-226). and underlays are permitted and to be fur- Design (Elements, Principles) . . . . . . . . .. . . 48 Designer’s choice on number of components.5. One Collector’s Showcase Award (brown nished by the exhibitor. It is suggested that Artistic Concept Table is provided by show committee. Staged and green rosette) (Handbook, pg. 44) may personal property be labeled with exhibitor's (selection and/or organization) . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 on a table 35” square, 28” high (off floor). Use be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in name. Expression of expensive dishware and flatware on flower Section R Collections (classes 235-237). 3. Judges are asked to review the red, yellow (interpretation of class by exhibitor) . . . . . . 10 show tables is discouraged. Design space is6. One Designer's Choice Awards (purple and white winning exhibits in Division II to Distinction approximately 34” wide, 34” deep, and 40” high. rosette) (Handbook, page 47) may be determine if any or all of them scored 90 or (marked superiority in all respects) . . . . . . . .. .16 Table will be placed against a backdrop of white awarded to the highest-scoring exhibit in 100 fabric provided by the committee. Design, Division II - Section A (classes 1- above. An accredited judge is requested to *Note if designs DO NOT meet the design re- 3) with four exhibits in each class. sign and date all blue ribbon, 90+ entry quirements for type 10 points will be deducted. DIVISION III7. The Award of Design Excellence (gold cards, and Top Award Rosettes. They are SPECIAL EXHIBITS rosette) (Handbook, page 45-46) may be also asked to leave written comments on all awarded to the highest-scoring exhibit in designs. DIVISION II - DESIGN SECTION A. the entire Design Division, Division II, en- tered by a single exhibitor. Only those 4. There will be six (6) classes with four (4) “Films of the 70’s”  Educational exhibits are designed to in- exhibits that have received a Top Exhibitor entries per class. Eligible for Award of Design Excellence Award in their section may be considered. struct, educate, and inform the public on8. Eligible for Youth Award - A total of three 5. Only one (1) exhibit is permitted by an ex- (Handbook, page 45) the goals and objectives of the National NGC Top Awards may be awarded if merit- hibitor in each class. Garden Clubs Inc. (page 223-224, Hand- ed. Winning exhibits must be the highest- 6. Each design must have been created and SECTION A. book). scoring exhibits scoring 90 or above. ONE placed by one (1) exhibitor, and must not award may be given in each of the follow- have been exhibited in previous flower Eligible for the Designer's Choice Award  A minimum of 18 square feet shall be used ing age categories: shows. Exhibitor’s name must appear on (Handbook, page 47) Junior (Pre-school through age seven) entry card. Entry card to be prepared by for each exhibit. Space may be horizontal, Class 1, A-1, B-1; Class 2, A-1, B-1; and 7. exhibitor. The exhibitor has complete freedom to choose vertical or both. Each exhibit can be Class 3 a 8. Plant material must be listed on 3” X 5” plant materials and other components within staged on the floor or on half of a six foot Intermediate (ages 8 through 12) Class 1- cards. NGC policies. The design may use fresh, dried table provided by the Show Committee, in A-2. B-2; Class 2. A-2, B-2; and Class 3 b Fresh material may not be treated in any and/or treated dried plant material. Artificial plant a space 3’ wide, 2’ deep and 3’ high. High School (ages 13through 18) Class 1, manner. Cut fruits or vegetables must be material is never permitted. A-3, B-3; Class 2, A-3, B-3; and Class 3 c  Tables will be covered in white fabric and Winning exhibits must be submitted by a 9. sealed unobtrusively to discourage insects, Designs to be staged using white niches 32” single exhibitor. odor, and discoloration. Only dried material wide, 18” deep, and 40” high on tables 30” from skirted red or blue.9. The Sweepstakes Award (green and white may be treated to alter its exterior appear- the floor in Classes 1, 2 and 3. Niches to be rosette) (Handbook, page 54) will be given ance. provided by show committee. Underlays and  Background panels or underlays, provided to the exhibitor winning the most blue rib- No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegeta- background panels, provided by exhibitor, are bons in the Division I -Horticulture. Red bles are permitted. The use of plants on the permitted, but no side panels are allowed. Ta- by exhibitor, may be used. ribbons will be counted in case of tie. State Conservation List is prohibited. Native bles are covered in white fabric and skirted in10. The Ima Bentley Award will be given to a plants, other than those on the State con- either red or blue.  Exhibitors must pre-register with General member of the Marietta Council and The servation List, may be exhibited in the De- Garden Club of Georgia, Inc., receiving the sign Division if they are grown or legally Show Chairman and should have exhibit most blue ribbons in the entire show. In obtained by the exhibitor. CLASS 1 \"FIDDLER ON THE ROOF” installed Wednesday, Sept. 24 by 11:30 case of a tie, red ribbons will be counted. 10. Please refer to the Handbook for Flower Family lines hold this story together. a.m. This award is presented by the Marietta Shows (2007 edition) for specific category A Total of Four Creative Line or Line-Mass De- Council of Garden Clubs, Inc., in honor of criteria. This Handbook is available for signs (Handbook page 199-200).  No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vege- Mrs. Ima Bentley who was instrumental in the organization of the Marietta Education- reference at the Marietta Educational Gar- CLASS 2 \"M*A*S*H*” tables are permitted. The use of plants on al Garden Center. This plaque will be en- den Center Library, 505 Kennesaw Avenue, The movie theme inspires this design. the State Conservation List is prohibited. graved with the winner’s name and remain Marietta, Georgia, 770-427-3494, or contact A Total of Four Assemblage Designs (Handbook The use of some fresh plant material is in the Garden Center. Design Consultant listed. page 197). encouraged. Native plants, other than11. The North Georgia State Fair Association 11. Some plant material must be used in each those on the State Conservation List, may will give a special award for all of those design, but need not have been grown by CLASS 3: \"LOVE STORY” be exhibited in the Design Division if they listed above (awards 1-10), if merited. exhibitor. This romantic tear-jerker was memorable. are grown or legally obtained by the exhibi- A Total of Four Creative Mass Designs tor. DIVISION I 12. Religious symbols used must be displayed (Handbook page 200). HORTICULTURE RULES in a respectful manner and in accordance Educational Exhibits will remain on display with policies of local religious organizations. for both shows 1 and 2, and will not beSEE Flower Show 1 for Division I 13. In order not to offend, American and other SECTION B. judged. If merited three Awards of Apprecia-Horticulture Rules, Rose Section tion will be given.Rules and Section A-U. national flags may not be incorporated into (Handbook, page 47)The 2nd Show duplicates these CLASS 1:sections in their entirety any competitive designs, nor be used as The exhibitor has complete freedom to choose Exhibit 1 – Monarch Butterfly Conservation underlays, swags, or the like. plant materials and other components within Exhibit 2 – Keep Georgia Beautiful 14. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in NGC policies. The design may use fresh, dried Exhibit 3 – Protecting Our Water the Design Division. and/or treated dried plant material. Artificial plant 15. Living members of the Animal Kingdom are material is never permitted. not permitted in the Design or Horticulture Division, and taxidermal representations of CLASS 4: \"SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER\" the same are also not allowed. Visual motion defines this design type. 16. Designs must be placed either Tuesday, A Total of Four Op Art Designs (Handbook page Sept. 29, between 6 and 8:30 pm, or 205) Wednesday, Sept. 30, between 8:30 and Designs to be staged using white niches 32” 11:30 am. After design is placed, designer wide, 18” deep, and 40” high on tables 30” from must check with Design Consultant before the floor. Niches to be provided by show com- leaving the building. mittee. Underlays and background panels, pro- 17. Judging begins promptly at 12:30 p.m., on vided by exhibitor, are permitted, but no side Wednesday, Sept. 30. panels are allowed. Tables are covered in white 22

SECTION B. Junior (Pre-school through age 7) Class 1, A-1, Class 2: Foliage Arts and Crafts Entry and B-1; Class 2, A-1, B-1; and Class 3 a A. Cut Specimens Release Schedule: YOUTH HORTICULTURE Intermediate (ages 8 through 12) Class 1-A-2. Eligible for Youth Award in each B-2; Class 2. A-2, B-2; and Class 3 b 1. Junior Entries accepted 2. Intermediate Saturday, September 19 -noon to 6 pm age category High School (ages 13 through 18) Class 1, A-3, 3. High School YOUTH HORTICULTURE RULES B-3; Class 2, A-3, B-3; and Class 3 c B. Container grown specimens and1. Youth exhibitor must have had possession of 1. Junior Sunday, September 20- 1 to 5 pmcontainer grown plants for at least 60 days. Other NOTE: PLEASE STATE EXHIBITOR'S 2. IntermediateHorticulture Division rules apply. GRADE IN SCHOOL AND AGE ON ENTRY 3. High School Check out will be2. Each entry must be fresh plant material grown CARDS. Only exhibits by single exhibitors will Sunday, October 4, 6 to 9 pm andby the exhibitor. Age must be stated on the entry be judged. Groups may enter for display only Class 3: Fruits and Vegetables Monday, October 5, 11:00 am -2 pmcard, upper and lower sections. Cut specimens will and will receive a ribbon of appreciation for par- A. Juniorbe exhibited in clear glass bottles. ticipating. B. Intermediate NO EXCEPTIONS3. Youth exhibits will be judged by the NGC Stand- Class 1: Flowering C. High Schoolard System of Awarding and the Scales of Points, A. Cut Specimens SCALE OF POINTSHandbook. Pg. 298-299, and NG, Summer 2010, Cultural Perfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Fruits and Vegetables. 1. Junior Condition and Grooming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Eligible for Youth Award - A total of three NGC 2. Intermediate Distinction.. . . . . ………… . . . .... . . 10Top Awards may be awarded if merited. Winning 3. High School Correct, Complete Name, Neatly Written . . . 5exhibits must be the highest-scoring exhibits scor- B. Container grown specimens TOTAL POINTS 100ing 90 or above. ONE award may be given in each 1. Juniorof the following age categories: 2. Intermediate 3. High School Cobb County Fair Association Officers and Board of Directors President Officers: Holly Walquist Vice President Johnny Woodward, Jr. Past President Roswell Story Secretary Gene Morris Treasurer Bill Hutson Member-at-Large Frank Wigington Directors: Max Bacon Eddie Canon Terry Chandler Mike Donahoo Charlotte Dorsey Tim Lee Bill Martin Brett McClung Colin Meaders Nelle Purvis Billy Reece Phillip Robuck Wade Stephens Alice Summerour Cooter Swanson Butch Thompson 23