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The Garden Club of Gloucester

Presents
THE 60TH ANNUAL DAFFODIL SHOW
An American Daffodil Society Accredited Show

“Blooms
In
Flight”
Page Middle School
Rt. 17 South, Gloucester, VA

Saturday, March 27, 2009 Sunday, March 28, 2009

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
GREEN OFFERING
 The Garden Club of Gloucester

Ann Hohenberger, President

Sandy Geiger & Jaye Dupaul, Show Chairmen

sgeiger2@cox.net, 804-642-6212
waresjaye@aol.com, 804-693-6742
www.gloucesterdaffodils.blogspot.com

Marianne Bowles and Jean Johnson, Show Co-Chairmen

Blog design by Ceci Brown Cover art by Susan Murray

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 “Blooms
In
Flight”
Docents’ Tours Available
Saturday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Awards Ceremony
Saturday, March 27, 3:00 p.m.

People’s Choice Award

Sunday, March 28, 3:30 p.m.

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 Horticulture Division
Rules for Exhibitors

1. All exhibitors must register in the cafeteria and receive an exhibitor number.
2. Awards will be presented at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27.
3. Entries will be accepted from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26 and from
7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 27. Closing time will be strictly enforced.
Show floor opens Friday at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
4. Horticulture classes are open to all daffodil growers unless specified otherwise.
All standard blooms in the horticultural section must have been grown in the open
by the exhibitor. Miniatures may have been grown in protected areas.
5. Exhibits which are not named or are incorrectly named will not be judged.
Correct classification and labeling shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor.
Blooms of seedlings may be exhibited in all classes for named cultivars. All
seedlings must be identified by a number designation assigned by the
originator. If the exhibitor is not the originator, the name of the originator must
be included as part of the identification.
6. Any information on an entry tag, including the exhibitor’s number which could
compromise the anonymity of the exhibitor, must be concealed during the
judging.
7. Each stem in an exhibit receiving an ADS award must score 90% or more by the
ADS Scale of Points.
8. All collections of five or more stems must be exhibited with each cultivar or
species in a separate container. Each cultivar or species must be correctly labeled
with name and division. Containers for all classes will be furnished.
9. The Youth Division (Section I) is limited to exhibitors 15 years or under. An
exhibitor may make up to three entries in each class provided each is with a
different cultivar. The Garden Club of Gloucester encourages exhibitors in this
section to have directly participated in the daffodil growing and exhibiting
process.
10. Miniature daffodils named in the most recent ADS Approved List of Miniatures
with any official additions thereto may be shown only in classes for miniatures.
An exhibitor may enter any named or numbered, graceful, diminutive daffodil
flower in classes for miniature daffodils; however, judges may decline to judge
such a flower if in their opinion it is too large to be considered miniature.
11. Only one first, one second and one third award will be given in each class.
Honorable Mention awards may also be given, but only if all higher awards are
given.

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12. Any and all awards may be withheld by the judges if, in their opinion, the exhibit
is not worthy. The decision of the judges shall be final, except as stated in Rule
14. However, if a blue ribbon is given in a class eligible for an ADS award, the
ADS award may not be withheld.
13. Correct classification and labeling shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor.
Color coding not required except in Class 208. ADS authoritative publications for
this will be available at the show. No label may be changed, specimens altered,
added, removed or substituted after the judging has begun or after an award has
been placed. If an error has been discovered in an exhibit after completion in
judging, any award placed thereon (ADS, Special or Ribbon) shall be forfeited by
the exhibitor. If an error is discovered before judging is completed, the class must
be judged again.
14. All specimens are to be shown without daffodil foliage. Boxwood will be
provided as the only wedging material. No cotton permitted.
15. Exhibitors are allowed only one entry in each class of the show except Sections D,
E, G and I (each entry must be a different cultivar or species).
16. “Colored” as used in this schedule means any color other than white.
17. A reverse bi-color has a predominately yellow perianth and a predominately white
cup where “predominately” means at least two adjacent zones must be the
designated color.
18. Section F is open to all cultivars, but not species, introduced or in gardens before
1940. All cultivars shall be labeled with name, division number and a year of
registration (or introduction) as listed in the ADS Data Bank. No bloom in this
section shall be eligible for any ADS award other than the ADS Ribbon for pre-
1940 cultivars.
19. The Show Committee reserves the right to subdivide classes by cultivar
or color code and if a sufficient number of worthy exhibits is left in the
class. Species may be subdivided by their botanical sections.
20. Exhibitors may not disturb or remove exhibits until 4:00 p.m., Sunday
March 28. The show will be taken down at 4:15 p.m.

Horticulture Division
Schedule of Classes

Royal Horticultural Society System of Classification

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 Color Code Authority: “Daffodils to Show and Grow”
Supplemented by ADS Data Bank

STANDARD DAFFODILS
SECTION A – Single Stems
SECTION B – Three Stems of One Cultivar or Species
SECTION C – Five Cultivars and/or Species, One Stem Each

Sections & Classes

A B C
DIVISION 1 – TRUMPET DAFFODILS 139
Colored perianth, yellow trumpet 1 70
Colored perianth, orange or red in trumpet 2 71
Colored perianth, pink in trumpet 3 72
Reverse bicolor 4 73
White perianth, yellow, orange or red in trumpet 5 74
White perianth, pink in trumpet 6 75
White perianth, white trumpet 7 76

DIVISION 2 – LARGED-CUPPED DAFFODILS 140

Colored perianth, yellow cup 8 77
Colored perianth, orange or red cup 9 78
Colored perianth, orange or red rimmed cup 10 79
Orange perianth, orange or red cup 11 80
Colored perianth, pink in cup 12 81
Reverse bicolor 13 82
White perianth, yellow cup 14 83
White perianth, white cup, rimmed yellow 15 84
White perianth, orange or red cup 16 85
White perianth, orange or red rimmed cup 17 86
White perianth, pink cup 18 87
White perianth, pink rimmed cup 19 88
White perianth, white cup 20 89
White perianth, white cup, green eye 21 90

DIVISION 3 – SMALL-CUPPED DAFFODILS 141

Colored perianth, yellow or pink cup 22 91
Colored perianth, orange or red cup 23 92
Colored perianth, orange or red rimmed cup 24 93
Reverse bicolor 25 94
White perianth, yellow cup 26 95
White perianth, white cup rimmed yellow 27 96
White perianth, orange or red cup 28 97
White perianth, orange or red rimmed cup 29 98
White perianth, pink in cup 30 99
White perianth, white cup 31 100

DIVISION 4 – DOUBLE DAFFODILS 142

Colored perianth, one bloom to stem 32 101
White perianth, one bloom to stem 33 102
Any color, two or more blooms to stem 34 103

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DIVISION 5 – TRIANDRUS CULTIVARS 143
Colored perianth, yellow cup 35 104
Colored perianth, orange or red in cup 36 105
Reverse bicolor 37 106
White perianth, colored cup 38 107
White perianth, pink cup 39 108
White perianth, white cup 40 109

DIVISION 6 – CYCLAMINEUS DAFFODILS 144

Colored perianth, yellow cup 41 110
Colored perianth, orange or red in cup 42 111
Colored perianth, pink in cup 43 112
Reverse bicolor 44 113
White perianth, yellow cup 45 114
White perianth, orange or red cup 46 115
White perianth, pink in cup 47 116
White perianth, white cup 48 117

DIVISION 7 – JONQUILLA & APONDANTHUS DAFFODILS 145

Colored perianth, yellow cup 49 118
Colored perianth, orange or red in cup 50 119
Colored perianth, pink in cup 51 120
Reverse bicolor 52 121
White perianth, yellow, orange or red in cup 53 122
White perianth, pink in cup 54 123
White perianth, white cup 55 124

DIVISION 8 – TAZETTA DAFFODILS 146

Colored perianth, colored cup 56 125
White perianth, orange or red cup 57 126
White perianth, yellow cup 58 127
White perianth, white cup 59 128

DIVISION 9 – POETICUS DAFFODILS 147

White perianth, green eye 60 129
White perianth, eye any other color 61 130

DIVISION 10 – BULBOCODIUM DAFFODILS 62 131 148

DIVISION 11 – SPLIT-CORONA DAFFODILS 149

Collar daffodil, colored perianth, one bloom to stem 63 132
Collar daffodil, white perianth, one bloom to stem 64 133
Papillon daffodil, any color, one bloom to stem 65 134
Any color, two or more blooms to stem 66 135

DIVISION 12 – MISCELLANEOUS DAFFODILS 67 136 150

DIVISION 13 – DAFFODILS DISTINGUISHED 151

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SOLELY BY BOTANICAL NAME (SPECIES, WILD
VARIANTS, WILD HYBIRDS)
Any species, one bloom to a stem 68 137
Any species, more than one bloom to a stem 69 138

SECTION D -- MINIATURE DAFFODILS

Exhibitors may enter 3 entries in each class for single stems,
provided each is a different cultivar or species (see Rule 10).
Single 3 Stems of
Stem One Cultivar or
Species
DIVISION 1 - Trumpet Daffodil Cultivars 152 165
DIVISION 2 - Large-cupped Daffodil Cultivars 153 166
DIVISION 3 - Small-cupped Daffodil Cultivars 154 167
DIVISION 4 – Double Daffodil Cultivars 155 168
DIVISION 5 – Triandus Daffodil Cultivars 156 169
DIVISION 6 – Cyclamineus Daffodil Cultivars 157 170
DIVISION 7 – Jonquilla Daffodil Cultivars 158 171
DIVISION 8 – Tazetta Daffodil Cultivars 159 172
DIVISION 9 – Poeticus Daffodil Cultivars 160 173
DIVISION 10 – Bulbocodium Daffodil Cultivars 161 174
DIVISION 11 – Split Corona Daffodil Cultivars 162 175
DIVISION 12 – Miscellaneous Daffodil Cultivars 163 176
DIVISION 13 – Daffodil is distinguished solely 164 177
by botanical name

ADS Lavender Ribbon

Five cultivars and/or species of miniature daffodils,
one stem each from any division…………………………................................... 178

ADS Miniature Red, White and Blue Ribbon

Five American bred cultivars of miniature daffodils, one stem each
(Name of originator must appear on labels except for seedling
shown by originator.)…………………………………………………………… 179

ADS Aqua Ribbon

The best collection of nine miniature cultivars and/or species, one stem each
from at least three different RHS divisions………………………………………180

Roberta C. Watrous Award (Open only to ADS members), 12 cultivars

and/or species or miniature daffodils, one stem each from at least three
divisions…………………………………………………………………………..181

SECTION E – SMALL GROWERS

Limited to exhibitors who grow fewer than 50 named cultivars or species. Exhibitors may
make up to three entries in each class for single stems and vases of three, provided each is
a different cultivar or species.
One stem from divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 or 11……………………………………. 182

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One stem from divisions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 13……………………………………... 183
Three stems from divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 or 11……………..………………….. 184
Three stems from divisions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 13………………………………….. 185

SECTION F – HISTORIC DAFFODILS

This section is open to all cultivars (no species), introduced or in gardens before 1940. All
labels must show name, division and introduction or registration date (See Rule 18). No
Cultivars in this section shall be eligible for any ADS award other than the ADS Historic
Ribbon. Best bloom in Historic Divisions is eligible for ADS Historic Ribbon.
DIVISION 1, Standard, one stem….…………………………………………… 186
DIVISION 2, Standard, one stem….……………………………………………. 187
DIVISION 3, Standard, one stem….……………………………………………. 188
DIVISION 4, Standard, one stem………………………….……………………. 189
DIVISION 5, Standard, one stem……………………….………………………. 190
DIVISION 6, Standard, one stem…………….…………………………………. 191
DIVISION 7, Standard, one stem………………….……………………………. 192
DIVISION 8, Standard, one stem……………………….………………………. 193
DIVISION 9, Standard, one stem………………….……………………………. 194
Standard three stems of one cultivar………………………….…………………. 195
Collection of five cultivars, one stem each. Also eligible for The
Woman’s Club Historic Award and must be a resident of Gloucester
or Mathews……………………………………………………………………… 196
Miniature, Historic, any division, one stem……...…….……………………….. 197

SECTION G -- INTERMEDIATE DAFFODILS

An intermediate daffodil is a standard daffodil in Divisions 1,2,3,4 and 11 having a single
floret whose diameter is typically greater than 50mm and through 80mm in diameter.
Intermediate daffodils may be entered in classes for standard daffodils as well as classes
reserved for intermediate daffodils. Exhibitors may enter up to 3 entries in each class for
single stems and vases of 3, provided each is a different cultivar or species. Best bloom in
Intermediate Division is eligible for ADS Intermediate Ribbon.
Single stem (may be subdivided)…………………..……………………………. 198
Three stems, one cultivar…………………………………..……………………..199
Collection of 5 cultivars, one stem each………………………………………… 200

SECTION H -- SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Five cultivars, 1 stem each, except classes 206, 207 and 208, 209 as noted.
Red and/or orange-cupped daffodils from Divisions 2 and/or 3…………………201
Pink-cupped daffodils…………………………………………………………… 202
White daffodils………………………………………………..………………….203

Red, White and Blue Ribbon

Five different cultivars of American breeding, or origin, any division(s).
Hybridizer’s name must appear on each label except for seedlings shown by
originator….………………………………………………..…………………… 204

Maroon Ribbon
Five different cultivars, reverse bi-color, any division(s) …..…………………. 205

Marie Bozievich Ribbon

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12 cultivars and/or species, one stem each, from not less than 4 RHS
divisions …………………………………….………..………………………… 206

Elise Havens Ribbon

12 different cultivars, one stem each, from at least 3 RHS divisions
5 through 10………………………………….……..………………………….. 207

Dr. Tom D. Throckmorton Ribbon (Open to all exhibitors)

Color coding required. 15 standard cultivars and/or species, one stem each,
from 15 different combinations of division and color code……………………. 208

Carey E. Quinn Award (Open only to ADS members)

24 cultivars and/or species, one stem each, from at least
5 RHS divisions……………….……………………………………………….. 209

SECTION I – YOUTH DIVISION

Exhibitors may enter three entries in each class. (See Rule 9).
DIVISION 1 –Standard, Trumpet cultivars, one stem……...………………….. 210
DIVISION 2 – Standard, Large-cupped cultivars, one stem….………………… 211
DIVISION 3 – Standard, Small-cupped cultivars, one stem….………………… 212
DIVISION 4 – Standard, Double cultivars, one stem…………………………… 213
DIVISION 5 – Standard, Triandrus cultivars, one stem………………………… 214
DIVISION 6 – Standard cyclamineus cultivars, one stem…....………………… 215
DIVISION 7 – Standard, Jonquilla &Apodanthus
cultivars, one stem…...…………………………………..……………………… 216
DIVISION 8 – Standard, Tazetta cultivars, one stem………………………….. 217
DIVISION 9 – Standard, Poeticus cultivars, one stem……..…………………… 218
DIVISION 10 – Standard, Split-corona cultivars, one stem…..………………… 219
DIVISIONS 10, 12, 13 – Standard, Bulbiconium, Miscellaneous & Daffodils
distinguished solely by botanical name, one stem….…………………………… 220
Standard three stems of one cultivar or species…………….…………………… 221
Collection of five different standard cultivars, one stem each, from any
division. …………………………………..…………...………………………… 222
Miniature, any division, one stem……………………..………………………… 223
Miniature, any division, three stems of one cultivar or species…………………. 224

SECTION J – DEHARDIT-HICKS NOVICE AWARD

Open to residents of Gloucester County and Mathews County who have never won a blue
ribbon in an ADS Show.
One standard stem from any division.................................................................... 225

Horticulture Division
American Daffodil Society Awards

ADS Silver Ribbon

Most Blue Ribbons in horticulture.. …………...…Dr. Raymond S. Brown Memorial Award*

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 ADS Gold Ribbon
Best Standard Bloom in Show…………....…Mr. & Mrs. George W. Heath Memorial Award
(excluding Historic Section)

ADS Miniature Gold Ribbon

Best Miniature Bloom in Show……….……………Agnes Crawford Bates Memorial Award
(excluding Historic Section)
ADS White Ribbon
Section B, Classes 70-138……………………….….………Mary Douglas Anderson Award
(excluding Historic Section)
ADS Purple Ribbon
Section C, Classes 139-151……….……...Mr. and Mrs. John L. Whitehead Memorial Award
Section G, Class 200, Section H, Classes 201-203

ADS Rose Ribbon

Best Standard Seedling exhibited by the originator……..Frank R. Yazenski Memorial Award

ADS Miniature White Ribbon

Section D, Classes 165-177…………………….…………..Jackson-Holden Memorial Award

ADS Lavender Ribbon

Section D, Class 178……………………………….………Edward H. Ould Memorial Award

ADS Miniature Red, White and Blue Ribbon

Section D, Class 179…………………………….…Raymond S. Brown, Jr. Memorial Award

ADS Miniature Rose Ribbon

Best Miniature Seedling
exhibited by the originator………..……………….Mrs. Henning Rountree Memorial Award

ADS Aqua Ribbon

Section D, Class 180………………………………….…………Dee Evans Memorial Award

Roberta C. Watrous Award

Section D, Class 181........…Medal may be won only once in all ADS shows by an exhibitor.
Thereafter, only the Watrous Ribbon will be given. Open only to ADS members.

ADS Small Growers Award

Section E, Classes 182-185…………………………………Granville Hall Memorial Award
Best standard daffodil exhibited by a person growing 50 or fewer cultivars

ADS Historic Ribbon

Best Pre-1940 Cultivar
Section F, Classes 186-197……………………………Mary Ann James Memorial Award
Section F, Class 195……………………….....Elizabeth Clopton Brown Honorary Award
Section F, Class 196……………………………………...Dorothy Early Memorial Award

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 ADS Intermediate Ribbon
Section G, Classes 198-200……………………..Ann Brown Dischinger Memorial Award

Garden Club of Gloucester Awards

Section H, Class 201……………………………...Mrs. E. Wright Noble Memorial Award
Section H, Class 202……………………….Mrs. Webster S. Rhoads, Jr. Memorial Award
Section H, Class 203…………………………Col. & Mrs. R.F.C. Vance Memorial Award

ADS Red, White and Blue Ribbon

Section H, Class 204……………………….……………………………President’s Award

ADS Maroon Ribbon

Section H, Class 205……………………………………………Chairman of Show Award

ADS Marie Bozievich Ribbon

Section H, Class 206…………………………Louise DeShazo Hawkins Memorial Award

ADS Elise Havens Ribbon

Section H, Class 207……………………………………...…Jane Henley Honorary Award

ADS Dr. Tom D. Throckmorton Ribbon

Section H, Class 208………………………………...Raymond W. Lewis Memorial Award

Carey E. Quinn Award

Section H, Class 209…...Medal may be won only once in all ADS shows by an exhibitor.
Thereafter, only the Quinn Ribbon will be given. Open only to ADS members.

ADS Youth Ribbon

Section I, Classes 210-220…………………………..Leland C. Bowditch Memorial Award
Section I, Class 221…………………………………….Alison Randolph Memorial Award
Section I, Class 222………………………………..McClanahan Ingles II Memorial Award

Horticulture Division
Garden Club of Gloucester Special Awards

Founders Cup*
Awarded to the member of the Garden Club of Gloucester with the most points in the
horticultural classes.

Gloucester Woman’s Club Historic Award*

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 In Memory of Betty Lewis Constantine
Awarded to a resident of Gloucester County or Mathews County for the best collection of
five historic blooms.

The DeHardit-Hicks Award*

In Memory of John Edwin DeHardit and Patricia DeHardit Hicks
One standard cultivar exhibited by a resident from Gloucester County or Mathews County
who has never won a blue ribbon in an ADS show.
*These are perpetual awards which are kept for one year.

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 Photography Division
Rules for Photography Exhibitors

1. All exhibitors must register in the cafeteria and receive an exhibitor number.
2. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Friday. March 26 and between
7:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 27.
3. Entries must be picked up between 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 28. The
Garden Club of Gloucester will not return photos but will mail any uncollected
ribbons.
4. Amateurs, professionals, and youth are eligible to enter all classes. Only youth ages 16
and under may enter Class 230.
5. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and must contain images of one or more
daffodils as required by the class. All photographs must have been taken in 2010.
6. Exhibitors may enter no more than two photographs in each class. Photographs may
not have won a blue ribbon in a previous ADS sanctioned show.
7. The photograph must be 8”x10”. The photograph must be mounted on a piece of
8”x10” stiff card stock or foam board with no border showing; no matting or framing is
allowed.
8. An entry card must accompany each entry. In Class 226, list the name of the site where
the photograph was taken.
9. Only Class 226 will be eligible for the Community Service Award.
10. Only one first, one second, and one third place award will be given in each class.
Honorable mentions may also be given, but only if all higher awards are given.
11. The Veterans Award will be given to the photograph deemed by the judges to be Best
In Show - Photography Division.
12. The Garden Club of Gloucester is not responsible for any lost or damaged property.
Rights to images are granted to the Garden Club of Gloucester for potential
promotional purposes.
For information on the photography division, contact Susan Murray at TVMurphy@aol.com
804-725-4580 or Vivian Shackelford at queenaviv@gmail.com 804-725-5092.

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 Photography Division
Schedule of Classes

Class 226 Daffodils in Nature or in a Landscape - A display of spring plants

including daffodils. The site must be visible from a public thoroughfare
or public property in Gloucester or Mathews County:

Eligible for the Community Service Award – one award to the site and
one award to the photographer.

Class 227 Portraits of Daffodils - A close-up of a single daffodil bloom or up to

three blooms of a single cultivar.

Class 228 Daffodils with People or Animals

Class 229 Abstract/Special Effects Celebration Daffodils - Daffodil images

composed or altered with non-standard techniques.

Class 230 Youth Photography - Youth 16 or under. Photography must

feature daffodils.

Photography Division Awards

The James V. and Violet Morgan Community Service Award*

In memory Jimmy & Violet Morgan for their dedication to conservation and beautification in
their community.

Two awards are given: One award given to the owner of a location in Gloucester or
Mathews County for the best public display of daffodils beautifying our community as
depicted in Class 226 and one award given to the winning photographer in Class 226.

The Gloucester Veteran’s Award*

In honor of and gratitude for Gloucester’s Veterans for their service to our country.

Awarded to the photograph deemed Best in Show – Photographer Division.

*These are perpetual awards which are kept for one year.

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 Artistic Division
Artistic Design General Rules

1. All exhibitors must register in the cafeteria and receive an exhibitor number.
2. Advance registration is required for all classes. Please make reservations with
Shannah Cooper, 804-693-5552 or spcooper@cox.net by March 21.
Each class is limited to four entries.
3. Entries will be received Friday, March 26 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday,
March 27 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Closing time will be strictly enforced.
4. All designs will be judged according to the GCV Flower Shows Handbook, revised
2002 and Elizabeth River Styles of Flower Arranging – Contemporary Designs.
5. Class 232 is for novices (those who have never won a blue ribbon for an
arrangement).
6. Youth Division entries will not be limited. To register for this class and/or for
questions call Nina Watkins, 804-642-2826 or JWatkins49@cox.net or Juli Peebles,
804-693-0660. Last date to register for Youth Division is March 21.
7. Each exhibitor is responsible for filling the space he or she has reserved or must
provide a substitute to fill the space.
8. All work on arrangements must be done by exhibitor and must feature daffodils.
9. Background material is not permitted unless specified in schedule.
10. Material in exhibits should be well conditioned; this is most important. Artificial
fruit, flowers or foliage are not permitted. Accessories are permitted unless otherwise
specified in schedule. Important: Any natural woodland items, fruit, vegetables, etc.
should be sprayed and sealed to eliminate insects.
11. Arrangements will be shown with a background screen 40”high, 30”wide, and
18”deep. Screens are black with no wings and 40” from floor. Base or stand is
considered part of the container. This does not apply to Classes 235 or 239. Class
235 is staged in a lighted shadow box 8” high, 6” deep. Class 239 is in the center
area.
12. All arrangements must be passed by Artistic Classification Committee before the exhibitor
leaves the floor. All entries must be accompanied by two typed or neatly printed 3”x 5”
cards. The first card must list all plant material used indicating purchased from florist with
“F” or grown in the garden with “G”. The second, in 20 words or less, should be an
explanation of the arranger’s intent.
13. Exhibitors may not disturb or remove exhibits until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28. At the
close of the show, exhibitors are responsible for removing all personal property. The show
will be taken down at 4:15 p.m.

For questions about artistic classes or reference material to use, contact Shannah Cooper, 804-693-
5552 or spcooper@cox.net or Emily Barbee, 804-693-9677 or ebarbee@crosslink.net. The show
committee cannot be responsible for the personal property of exhibitors or guests.

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 Artistic Division
Schedule of Classes

“Blooms in Flight “
Class 231 FLAMINGOS: Did you know? Flamingos can rest half of their body at
one time by standing on one leg. Create an abstract arrangement that
portrays this whimsical pink silhouette. Flowers and foliage used only
for their boldness of form, color, texture or line. Material may be
manipulated by bending, stripping, knotting or tying and may be placed
upside down, sideways, hanging, and/or from many different openings.
Simplicity is essential.

Class 232 BALD EAGLES - NOVICE CLASS: Did you know? The largest bald
eagle nest on record was 9.5 feet wide and 20 feet high and weighed
more than two tons. Create a phoenix design that characterizes this
majestic bird’s rise from its nest. Open to those who have never won a
blue ribbon. Inspired from the story of the phoenix rising from the ashes
– the base of the design is rounded and compact. Flowers or branches
emerge from the center and rise to tall heights. Low containers are
suggested.

Class 233 PENGUINS: Did you know? These flightless birds can dive to a depth
of 1,870 feet and stay underwater for up to 22 minutes. Create a parallel
arrangement which depicts their ability to stand tall in extreme
temperatures. Three or more units of plant material with strong line
quality, paralleling each other with open spaces between each unit. If
multiple containers are used, they must appear to come from one base.

Class 234 PEACOCKS: Did you know? The tail feathers of the male peacock are
more than 60% of the bird’s total body length and can reach up to 5 feet.
Create a mass arrangement which depicts the brilliant hues of this regal
bird. Plant material rising from one point with a closed form and height
of 1 to 1 ½ times that of the container. The use of plant materials and
colors are important in the overall design.

Class 235 HUMMINGBIRDS: Did you know? The hum of a hummingbird is

made by the bird’s rapid wing beat which can be 200 beats a second.
Create a miniature arrangement which reflects their amazing efficiency.
Any style or design not more than 5 inches in any direction. Small
container should not overwhelm plant material. May “cut down” larger
flower into smaller parts.

Class 236 GREAT BLUE HERONS: Did you know? The 6 foot wing span of this
tall long-legged bird is the most common and largest heron in North

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 America. In the Oriental manner, create a moribana arrangement which
portrays this wading bird’s graceful shape in nature. Arrangement
emphasizes natural growth habits of plant materials and often features a
view of the water. Containers are low and shallow; plant material is
typically to one side of the container.

Class 237 GEESE: Did you know? When birds fly in a V formation, they create
uplift and the whole flock can save 70-80% of their energy, thus
increasing their flying range. Create a stabile arrangement that illustrates
the movement of these precise formations. A stationary design that
appears to move through restrained use of plant materials that express
or imply motion.

Class 238 SINGING CANARIES – CHALLENGE CLASS: Did you know? This
bright yellow bird has been kept in captivity and bred for its singing
abilities for more than 500 years. Create an interpretation of these song
birds. All entrants are provided with the same materials to create their
interpretive designs on site. Meet Saturday at 8 a.m., bring clippers and
other tools.

Class 239 BIRD HABITATS – FOR MEN ONLY: Did you know? Currently,
over 10,000 bird species inhabit the Earth. Their habitats range from the
vast deserts of the Sahara, to polar ice caps, and from lush, green tropical
rainforests, to our own backyards, rivers and bays. Equally, birds come to
us in numerous shapes, colors and sizes that continue to amuse, delight
and enrich our lives. Create your own interpretation of the perfect bird
habitat. Space allotment is 5’ wide by 5’ long by 6’ high (maximum
height). Area will be taped off for each entry. The use of tables, table
cloths and floor coverings are optional. Cards of intent should be at least
8”x10” with print that can be easily read. No silk or artificial flowers.
Living plant material may be altered as needed. As with all
arrangements, daffodils must be featured.

Youth Artistic Schedule

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 THE UGLY DUCKLING: Did you know? “The Ugly Duckling” was
first published in 1843 by Hans Christian Andersen. The story tells of a
homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from his
neighbors until, much to his delight he matures into a graceful swan.
Bring your flowers and clippers and be prepared to show your feathers in
a fun arrangement on site using the container and mechanics provided.

Arranging begins a 6:00p.m. in the side hall. Garden Club members will
be available to talk about flower arranging basics, but the final design is
up to you. Parents may not remain in the children’s work area. Pick-up
is at 7:30.

For more information contact Nina Watkins at 804-642-2826 or

JWatkins49@cox. net.

Class 240 DUCKLINGS ages 6-9.

Class 241 SWANS ages 10-13.

Artistic Division
Awards for Arrangements

Toddsbury Award Best in Show*

In memory of Mrs. Charles Beatty Moore and Mrs. Catherine Sanders Mott Catlett

Cynthia Matthews Rhodes Award Most Creative in Show*

In memory of Cindy Rhodes for her appreciation of the beauty of flowers
and her care of all living things.

General William H. Tunner Memorial Award Class 231

Mrs. Hugh Keane Dabney Memorial Award Class 232

Mrs. James Bland Martin Memorial Award Class 233

Katharine Lewis Pickett and Class 234

Rear Admiral Ben B. Pickett Memorial Award

Catherine “Kitty” Hankins Wilson Memorial Award Class 235

Beverley R. W. Marshall Memorial Award Class 236

William Gilbert and Blanche Morris Memorial Award Class 237

Shirley Lyons Robinson Memorial Award Class 238

Irving Lewis Smith Memorial Award Class 239

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Malo Grandchildren Honorary Award Class 240

Zima Grandchildren Honorary Award Class 241

The L. Cameron Gregory People’s Choice Award*

In memory of Cameron Gregory to celebrate his love of people and his belief that all people
should have the freedom to vote!
Awarded to your favorite artistic design! Choose from all artistic classes including youth
division. Ballots will be available at show entrance. Presented at 3:30 pm on Sunday,
March 28.

*These are perpetual awards which are kept for one year.

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