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A Garden Scene

Entries must be no more than 15” in any dimension and should depict a scene
Accessories such as figurines and natural materials such as pebbles, wood, sphagnum moss are permitted
Plants may be rooted/rooting in soil or be cut flowers; no artificial flowers

Succulent Centerpiece

Suitable for centerpiece at a dinner party; may consist of several containers but total length not over 30”
Accessories and natural materials such as pebbles, wood, sphagnum moss are permitted
Plants may or may not be rooted and container(s) may or may not include soil

Single Bloom or Inflorescence

A vase will be provided by the Flower Show
One stem only; one flower like a rose or a grouped inflorescence like a hyacinth
Must be from exhibitor’s garden; no foliage below the water line.
Judged by comparing specimen to what would be an excellent specimen

Branch of Flowering or Fruiting Shrub or Tree

Maximum length of 30”; must include several nodes and an apical tip
Must be from exhibitor’s garden; should be presented in a complementary container
Judged by comparing to an ideal specimen of the species and how well it is displayed

Should be cut plant material, not rooted, no soil
Materials may be from the garden, a florist, or a market unless otherwise stated
Accessories and bases permitted unless otherwise stated (see Glossary in Rules)

Theme arrangement: “The wonderful world of books!”

Foliage: No flowers; all foliage must be from exhibitor’s private garden; no accessories

In the Japanese Manner: Ikebana-inspired; emphasis on shape, line, and form

Found/Junk/Repurposed Container: Container no larger than 15” in any dimension; no accessories

Edible: Only edible plant parts (herbs, fruit, vegetables, edible flowers/seeds are all fine)

The Butterfly Garden: Plants that support adult butterflies or caterpillars

In the Pink: All flowers are shades of pink

Anything Goes: Vase of any flowers, fruits, weeds, stems, or foliage grown in exhibitor’s garden

Organizations: an arrangement that reflects the organization’s purpose; one per group

Child - Flowers and Figurines: The arrangement includes one or more figurines or the vase is a figurine

Child - What is a Garden? A creation that illustrates some aspect of a real garden

Child - Anything Goes! Vase of garden-grown flowers, fruits, weeds, stems, or foliage

Youth - Flowers and Figurines: The arrangement includes one or more figurines or the vase is a figurine

Youth - What is a Garden? A creation that illustrates some aspect of a real garden

Youth - Anything Goes! Vase of garden-grown flowers, fruits, weeds, stems, or foliage

▶ For both Children and Youth, arrangements must be their own creation.

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