The Newport Flower Show New England’s Premier Flower Show Gilded Artful Living
June 24-26, 2016 Rosecliff - Newport, RI
Bartlett Tree Experts Patricia Hamilton Fernandez Presenting Sponsor Chair www.NewportFlowerShow.org • 401-847-1000 Gilded Artful Living Join us on Friday, June 24, 2016 for the Opening Night Party Cocktail Buffet & Entertainment 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
During the Gilded Shopping: Age, nearly every Gardeners’ Marketplace aspect of life was & elevated to an art Oceanside Boutiques form. Gardens • Judged Horticultural Specimens, became stages Containers & Floral Designs for nature’s most • Lectures & Demonstrations brilliant performances, • Outdoor Garden Displays women’s fashions were created for stylish parades, and houses became museums for a lifetime of treasures. Join us as we celebrate all that is Gilded! www.NewportFlowerShow.org www.NewportFlowerShow.org Dear Friends,
The Newport Flower Show is pleased to celebrate its 21st year as America’s premier summer flower show, held on the historic grounds of Rosecliff. This year’s theme Gilded – Artful Living will showcase an era when the goal was to embellish and enhance what nature had already provided. It was a time when nearly every aspect of life was elevated to an art form. That is our goal at the 2016 Newport Flower Show – to celebrate all that is gilded in nature and in life.
Joining us will be ever popular designer and author, Bunny Williams. We all fell in love with her as she shared her “Affair with a House” , and Artful Living defines her style which is chic, casual, comfortable and clever all at once. With all the zeal she brought to the house, Williams shares how to build garden rooms. We are thrilled to have internationally recognized floral designer, Bruno Duarte , join us to share his unique, fresh and relatable floral style. As always, our Horticultural Division aspires to engage gardeners at all levels inspiring them to “gild the lily.” The Photography Division will capture visitors with images inspired by the gilded beauties of Newport from amateur photographers. The Children’s Division will engage our youngest gardeners ushering in a generation that is redefining our relationship with the earth.
The expansive front lawn of Rosecliff will be transformed into a “Great Public Park” which during the era was intended to shape and enhance the quality of life. As always, shopping at the Oceanside Boutiques and the Gardener’s Marketplace are a much anticipated Newport tradition. The Opening Night Party will launch the summer season in Newport with a cocktail buffet, live music, a casual supper surrounded by the beautiful display gardens on the front lawn and other exciting surprises.
Our presenting sponsor, Bartlett Tree Experts, has been a long and valued friend of The Newport Flower Show. Not only do they carefully tend the 88 acres of the Preservation Society’s landscapes and gardens, but it is because of their support that all monies raised through The Newport Flower Show are dedicated to the ongoing restoration and maintenance of the Preservation Society’s grounds. On behalf of our talented exhibitors, tireless volunteers, wonderful vendors and valued sponsors, we invite you to Newport the weekend of June 24-26, 2016, as we rejoice in all aspects of Gilded – Artful Living.
Patricia Hamilton Fernandez Chair
P.S. There can be nothing more lovely than beginning your summer journey on the lawns of Rosecliff by moonlight. Gild your Opening Night Party experience by signing up for the Enchanted Evening Rose package featuring a luxurious supper in a most unique setting.
2015 Newport Flower Show | 1 Presenting Sponsor:
BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS
CONTENTS Awards – Newport Flower Show ...... Page 52 Botanical Arts Division – Classes ...... Page 13 Botanical Arts Division – Registration Form ...... Page 15 Botanical Arts Division – Rules and Guidelines ...... Page 10 Children’s Education Division ...... Page 46 Floral Design Division – Classes ...... Page 19 Floral Design Division – Registration Form ...... Page 23 Floral Design Division – Rules and Guidelines ...... Page 16 Horticulture Division – Classes ...... Page 33 Horticulture Division – Entry Rules and Guidelines ...... Page 24 Horticulture Division – Pre-Registration Form ...... Page 32 Photography Division – Classes ...... Page 43 Photography Division – Rules and Guidelines ...... Page 40 Special Events and Ticket Information ...... Page 5
PRODUCED BY
The Preservation Society of Newport County Donald O. Ross, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Trudy Coxe, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Philip F. Pelletier, Director of Special Events Beverly A. Ware, Special Events Manager
WEBSITE : www.NewportFlowerShow.org EMAIL : [email protected] TEL : 401.847.1000
Proceeds from The Newport Flower Show benefit the preservation and restoration of the historic landscapes of The Preservation Society of Newport County.
2 | 2016 Newport Flower Show CHAIR EMERITUS Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton
FOUNDERS Brittain Bardes Mrs. Robert H. Charles Norey Dotterer Cullen Kate Gubelmann Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton Edward Lee Lindemann
FLOWER SHOW CHAIR Patricia H. Fernandez
BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION HORTICULTURE DIVISION I – Robyn Spagnolo, Chair INVITATIONAL GARDEN DESIGN Janice Panoff, Vice Chair Tara Bradley, Co-Chair Karen Barbera, Co-Chair BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION ENTRIES Diane Montenegro, Vice Chair Kathy Michie, Chair HORTICULTURE DIVISION II – BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION JUDGES CREATIVE OUTDOOR CONTAINERS Sue Redden, Chair Donna Lane, Chair Katie Barrack, Vice Chair Liza Chung, Vice Chair BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION CLERKS HORTICULTURE DIVISION III – Kathy Thomas, Chair ORNAMENTAL PLANTS IN CONTAINERS FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION Libby Moore, Chair Vera Bowen, Chair HORTICULTURE DIVISION IV – Lynne Merrill, Vice Chair CUT SPECIMENS FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION ENTRIES Kate Lucey, Chair Kathy Michie, Chair HORTICULTURE DIVISION PASSING FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION PASSING Patricia Bailey, Chair Valerie Mead, Chair Karen Rawson, Vice Chair
FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION JUDGES HORTICULTURE DIVISION STAGING Sue Redden, Chair Carrie Slee, Chair Katie Barrack, Vice Chair Denae Bayer, Vice Chair
FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION CLERKS HORTICULTURE DIVISION CLERKS Kathy Thomas, Chair Susan Ruf, Chair
HORTICULTURE DIVISION James Donahue, Chair
2016 Newport Flower Show | 3 PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION R. Ellen Avellino, Co-Chair Ann Franzen, Co-Chair Penny Ross, Co-Chair
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION JUDGES & CLERKS Ellen Avellino, Co-Chair Ann Franzen, Co-Chair Penny Ross, Co-Chair
AWARDS Betsy Vitton, Chair
HAMILTON EDUCATION SERIES James Donahue, Chair
CHILDREN ’S EDUCATIONAL DIVISION Stefanie Vieau, Co-Chair Pamela Younes, Co-Chair Jacqui Colbert, Advisor Bronwyn McDermott, Advisor
RETAIL WINDOW DISPLAY DIVISION Lynn Kaye, Chair
OCEANSIDE BOUTIQUES & GARDEN MARKETPLACE Roderick B. O’Hanley, Chair Tony Venetucci, Vice Chair
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Cheryl Mrozowski, Co-Chair Anne Hogg, Co-Chair Debbie Grant, Co-Chair
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Print-at-Home tickets for all events may be purchased online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org or call 401.847.1000 ext. 140
Deadline for mail order tickets is Friday, June 17, 2016.
SHOW HOURS Friday, June 24, 2016 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
ADVANCE ADMISSION PURCHASE $20 Advance Sale/PSNC Members Single Day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) , purchased before Friday, June 17, 2016
DAY OF SHOW TICKET ADMISSION $25 Adult Opening Day – Friday $23 Adult Day of Show – Saturday or Sunday $6 Children 6-17 years old Free Children 5 and under
GROUP ADMISSION Adult group rates are $15 per person each day of The Newport Flower Show and are based on a minimum of twenty persons or more and all must arrive as an organized group. Driver and escort are complimentary. Please contact the Group Tour Office for additional group information. (401) 847-1000 ext. 159 or [email protected]
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Opening Night Party Prior to Friday, June 10, 2016 Preservation Society Members - $145 per person; Non-Members $170 per person After Friday, June 10, 2016 Preservation Society Members - $160 per person; Non-Members - $190 per person 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Be a part of this much-anticipated festive event that kicks off the Newport summer season, The Newport Flower Show Opening Night Party. Enjoy a delicious cocktail buffet while perusing the fresh floral arrangements, horticultural extravaganzas and shopping at the Oceanside Boutiques and Gardeners Marketplace.
Enchanted Evening Rose Sponsor Prior to Friday, June 10, 2016 Preservation Society Members - $275 per person; Non-Members - $300 per person After Friday, June 10, 2016 Preservation Society Members - $300 per person; Non-Members - $325 per person Optimize your Opening Night Party experience by joining us, along with your friends, for the Enchanted Evening Rose package featuring a splendid buffet supper and private tented area. Package includes: F Admission to the breathtaking outdoor Opening Night Party (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) F Admission to VIP only tent for a buffet supper and private bar service (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) F Option to reserve table seating seating for 10 in the VIP tent for you and your friends to enjoy supper together F Valet parking at Rosecliff during the Opening Night Party
American Beauty Rose Patron - $475 per person If you would love to spend your weekend at The Newport Flower Show, this is the package for you! Package includes: F Three-day Show admission F A Parking Pass for free weekend parking at Rosecliff F Friday early bird shopping (9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.) F Special admission to the interior of Rosecliff to view the exhibits immediately following judging (Friday, 10:30 a.m.) F Admission to the breathtaking outdoor Opening Night Party (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) F Admission to the VIP only tent for a buffet supper and private bar service (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) F Option to reserve table seating for 10 in the VIP tent for you and your friends to enjoy supper together F Valet Parking at Rosecliff during the Opening Night Party
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Bunny Williams Classic Style Inside and Out
Friday, June 24, 2016 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lecture Tent – Front Lawn Bunny Williams, the iconic American designer, has turned her exquisite eye back to the garden. Known for the warm and personal style she brings to rooms and furnishings, and her bestseller, An Affair with a House ; it is clear that the affair was hardly limited to the house. Eighteen years ago, she published On Garden Style which established her as a reputable expert on gardens. Ms. Williams has returned to the garden and updated this much loved classic just this year to shed light on the key components that make a garden so appealing and idyllic. For Williams, gardens offer an escape, and she imparts vital information on how to envision your garden and design a space that translates into a lush sanctuary reflecting your taste and style. Once you’ve imagined your garden, Williams offers advice for bringing it to fruitio n— the garden structure, furnishing the space, and establishing an aesthetic. Her approach is for the novice and professional alike. Join us as she shares lessons learned, some the hard way, on designing a garden which is right for you and your home. Guests have the option of enjoying an elegant luncheon with the speaker by choosing a Luncheon and Lecture ticket or purchasing a Lecture Only ticket. Either way, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from this talented lecturer. Tickets are limited, please reserve in advance. Includes one day Show admission.
$100 per person for Luncheon and Lecture Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. $50 per person for Lecture Only Please arrive by 1:00 p.m. iana
2016 Newport Flower Show | 7 Bruno Duarte Leaf Manipulation/Floral Art
Saturday, June 25, 2016 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lecture Tent – Front Lawn
From the mountains to the markets, Bruno grew up surrounded by flowers on his family's farm in Madeira. This island paradise off the coast of Morocco is known as the floating garden and is home to rare species of flowers from around the world. It's here where Bruno's passion for orchids and all things floral began. Much like his Belgian contemporaries, Bruno's approach to floral design is both sculptural and emotional, blending organic materials and found objects together to create works of art. His floral studio in Toronto, Fresh Florals, is often mistaken for an art gallery, where weekly window displays are created to showcase his artistry. His work runs the gamut in scale, whether for a grand entrance or a dinner table, his style and artistry is relatable. Both the professional and amateur flower arranger will find lessons in his demonstrations. His exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design techniques have captured the attention of socialites and A-list celebrities in Canada as well as international glitterati like Rene Zellweger, Patti LaBelle and Sir Elton John. Guests have the option of enjoying an elegant luncheon with the speaker by choosing a Luncheon and Lecture ticket or purchasing a Lecture Only ticket. Either way, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from this talented lecturer. Tickets are limited, please reserve in advance. Includes one day Show admission $100 per person for Luncheon and Lecture Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. $50 per person for Lecture Only Please arrive by 1:00 p.m.
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Afternoon Tea Friday, June 24, 2016 3:00 p.m. Lecture Tent – Front Lawn Enjoy the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea right in the heart of The Newport Flower Show. Set in a tent on the front lawn of Rosecliff, you will be treated to a sampling of savory and sweet delicacies as well as your favored version of tea (iced or hot). $60 per person. Tickets are limited, please reserve in advance. Includes day of Show admission.
Champagne & Jazz Brunch Sunday, June 26, 2016 11:00 a.m. Lecture Tent – Front Lawn Enjoy a leisurely start to your Sunday morning as you and friends savor a delicious brunch before taking in the last day of the Newport Flower Show. What could be more perfect than sipping champagne and listening to cool jazz on the beautiful grounds of Rosecliff. $75 per person. Tickets are limited, please reserve in advance. Includes day of Show admission.
Print-at-Home tickets for all events may be purchased online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org or call 401.847.1000 ext. 140
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Botanical Arts Division Robyn Spagnolo, Chair [email protected] 401.849.1955 Janice Panoff, Vice Chair [email protected] 401.782.2256
Botanical Arts Entries Kathy Michie, Chair [email protected] 508.835.3342
1. Please carefully read the Floral Design Division Rules and Guidelines on page 16. 2. Registration Form must be received by the Entries Chair no later than Friday, March 25, 2016 and will be accepted in the order received. Exhibitors should complete the necessary registration form on page 15 of this booklet or review the information on our website at www.NewportFlowerShow.org then complete the on-line registration form or e-mail a scan of your completed registration form from the booklet to Kathy Michie, [email protected] Tel. 508-835-3342 * Please indicate NFS Entries in subject line Upon receipt of the registration form, exhibitors will receive confirmation of receipt by e-mail. An exhibitor’s information packet will be mailed. The packet will include your entry number, exhibitor name badge, an entry card, a plant list form, a copy of the floor plan at Rosecliff, plant identification key cards, a card for a statement of intent (optional) and, where applicable, a paint sample. If an exhibitor has requested a Show badge for a helper in advance, this will also be included. Show badges must be worn at all times while on the grounds of Rosecliff. Only those possessing a badge will be allowed on the Show grounds during set-up Entry numbers will be pre-assigned by the Entries Chair on a first-come, first- served basis. 3. Exhibitors are permitted one entry per class in the Botanical Arts Division. However, exhibitors may enter more than one class in the Botanical Arts Division. If forced to withdraw, the exhibitor must notify the Entries Chair, the Class Consultant and find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class. It is strongly suggested that exhibitors contact their Class Consultant for valuable and updated information. 4. All plant material used must be dried. This includes flowers, foliage, seeds, pods, nuts (in or out of shells), vegetables, twigs, vines, reeds, etc. Artificial, endangered, and locally invasive plant material may not be used. 5. Figural forms must be assembled or judiciously carved. Any plant material may be cut, incised or shaped to enhance artistic effect.
10 | 2016 Newport Flower Show 6. Non-plant material (i.e. cardboard, metal, twine, string, cording, etc.) may be used only for construction. Mechanics may not show. 7. All exhibits must appear to be functional. 8. Surface treatment of plant material may be painted, varnished, waxed, or nail polished. Exhibitors are strongly advised to use discretion if using glitter, resin epoxy finishes, or nail polishes containing glitter. Man-made crystals, gem stones, shells, feathers and pasta are not permitted. 9. A 5"x 8" key card is required for all exhibits and will be supplied by the Committee. It must show the plant material in its natural form, along with both botanical and common name. The exhibitor's name should be written in pencil on the back of the card. Lettering must be typed. The entry form and key card will be mailed in the exhibitor’s packet (see rule #2) and must be included with entry when submitted to the Show. 10. If an exhibitor intends to mail their entry, this should be noted on the registration form when they register. Mail-in entries must be delivered no later than Tuesday, May 24, 2016, via US Postal Service or commercial carrier, with tracking , to Robyn Spagnolo, 181 Coggeshall Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. Passing of the exhibit will be conducted by the Committee upon arrival. Note: Following the Show, mail-in entries will only be returned if the exhibitor provides appropriate pre-paid and labeled shipping materials. 11. Exhibitors may deliver their entry in person to the Salon at Rosecliff on Thursday, June 23, 2016, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Passing will take place in the Salon and will close promptly at 2 p.m. Judging will begin at 3 p.m. 12. Installation of the mail-in exhibits will be the responsibility of the Committee. Each entry will be handled with care and respect. Detailed photos of entry, taken from all sides, must be sent with the entry. The exhibitor should indicate top and bottom of the exhibit. Explicit directions as to how the entry is to be displayed are required. If an exhibit arrives damaged, the exhibitor will be notified. The exhibitor will have the option to have the entry returned for repair, if time permits, or the exhibitor can give permission for the Committee to make the repair. It is strongly suggested that a repair kit be included with the entry. 13. While the Botanical Arts Division Committee and The Preservation Society of Newport County will afford the best possible protection to all exhibits, they distinctly disclaim all liability for loss or damage to exhibits and personal property belonging to exhibitors. 14. An exhibit previously entered in any competition must be significantly altered before being submitted to The Newport Flower Show Botanical Arts Division. 15. A Statement of Intent is optional and may not exceed 25 words. Statements of Intent for all entries must be sent (hard copy or email) to Robyn Spagnolo, 181 Coggeshall Avenue, Newport, RI 02840, by Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
2016 Newport Flower Show | 11 16. Novice and new exhibitors will be eligible for specific awards. Please designate on the Registration Form if you belong in one of these categories. a. A Novice is an exhibitor/s who has never won a blue ribbon in The Newport Flower Show in the Botanical Arts Division. b. A New Exhibitor is a person or group who is entering The Newport Flower Show for the first time in the Botanical Arts Division. c. See page 52 for definition of awards. 17. Scale of points: Design 30 Craftsmanship 25 Originality 20 Interpretation of theme 15 Distinction 10 100
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The Gilded Age is identified with the enhancement of all things, natural and manmade, to an elevated and artistic state. In no other part of the Newport Flower Show is this more evident than Botanical Arts where designers do just that. Staged in the ornate Salon of Rosecliff, this division will feature items commonly found in the wardrobe of grand ladies of the era much like those featured in the portraits in this room
Class 1 Parasol Mail-In Class Salon 4 entries Since as early as the year 21AD, some version of the parasol has been noted in history. But not until the Gilded era did it take on such importance. No proper lady was ever without one which was artfully created to match her ensemble. A parasol , in the open position, befitting a Gilded Age beauty created from dried plant materials. Staged on a stand supplied by the Committee and positioned on a pedestal, 30" square, painted Rosecliff White. Parasol may not exceed width of pedestal. Viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Robyn Spagnolo [email protected] /401.849.1955
Class 2 Jewelry Box Mail-In Class Salon 4 entries There has always been the need for a safe place to keep precious items. This period saw the evolution of the jewelry box to a precious item on its own. It sat on the dressing table as a very special object d’ art. The box was often just as beautiful as the contents. Staged on a console which mimics a dressing table. Console measures 36" high x 32" wide x 17 ¼" deep, with attached backboard 45" high x 32" wide and each exhibitor will have ½ of console top for their display. Box to be supplied by committee. The box may be opened or closed and the clasp may be altered. No accessories are permitted. Viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Robyn Spagnolo [email protected] /401.84.1955
Class 3 Brooch Mail-In Class Salon 4 entries What began as a piece with a function of fastening clothing changed forever during this pe - riod as purely and perfectly ornamental status symbol. A brooch made entirely of dried plant materials created to artfully make a statement. Staged on a velvet stand supplied to the exhibitor upon registration. Stand will be staged in a niche 12" high x 12" wide x 12" deep with a 9-1/2" circular opening (opening is ½" from base of niche.) Background may be enhanced without damaging the niche. Niche will be lighted from above and painted Rosecliff White. Viewed from the front.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Janice Panoff [email protected] / 401.782.2256
2016 Newport Flower Show | 13 Class 4 Slipper Mail-In Class Salon 4 entries No detail was too small when a lady worked with her dressmaker. The Gilded Age saw dressmakers become designers who oversaw the creation of entire ensembles for a lady’s wardrobe. From her head to her delicate feet, the look was complete and no one was more popular than Charles Frederick Worth, the father of haute couture. A slipper worthy of the intricate outfits of the Gilded Age lady. Staged on a lucite stand provided to the exhibitor upon registration. Stand will be staged on console which mimics a dressing table. Console measures 36" high x 32" wide x 17 ¼" deep, with attached backboard 45" high x 32" wide and each exhibitor will have ½ of console top for their display.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Janice Panoff [email protected] 401.782.2256
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Complete your Registration Form online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org or fill out this form, scan it and return by email to: Kathy Michie, Entries Chair [email protected] Please indicate NFS Entries in e-mail subject line.
EXHIBITOR /S NAME ______
CO -EXHIBITOR (IF ANY ) ______
ADDRESS ______
CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______
TELEPHONE ______CELL ______
EMAIL ______Confirmation will be by e-mail.
1ST CHOICE CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______
2ND CHOICE CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______
Name of Garden Club or Horticulture Organization for your signage (if applicable)
City & State for your signage
Name of local newspaper
Are you a New Exhibitor* in The Newport Flower Show in Botanical Arts Division? H Yes H No Are you a Novice* in The Newport Flower Show in Botanical Arts Division? H Yes H No Are you a Member of a GCA Club? H Yes H No Are you a Member of a NGC Club? H Yes H No Do you intend to mail your entry? H Yes H No
* Please see Rules and Guidelines on page 12. 2016 Newport Flower Show | 15
Floral Design Division Lynne Merrill, Co-Chair [email protected] Vera Bowen, Co-Chair [email protected]
Floral Design Entries Kathy Michie, Chair [email protected]
1. Floral Design Classes are open to all on a first-come basis. Designs may be the collaboration of more than one exhibitor. An exhibitor/s may enter only one class in the Floral Design Division. An exhibitor may be placed on a waiting list for an additional class, if desired, and will be notified by Monday, May 2, 2016, if space is available. 2. Exhibitors should complete the necessary registration form on page 23 of this booklet or review the information on our website at www.NewportFlowerShow.org then complete the online registration form or e-mail a scan of your completed registration form from the booklet to Kathy Michie, [email protected]. Please indicate NFS Entries in e-mail subject line. Upon receipt of the registration form, exhibitors will receive confirmation of receipt by e-mail. An exhibitor’s information packet will be mailed. The packet will include your entry number, show badge, a plant list form, and a copy of the floor plan at Rosecliff and where applicable, a paint sample. If an exhibitor has requested a badge for a helper in advance this will also be included. Show badges must be worn at all times while in the grounds of Rosecliff. 3. Entry numbers will be pre-assigned by the Entries Chair on a first come basis. 4. Samples of staging (pedestals, niches, stands, etc.) will be available for inspection the week of May 2 to 7, 2016 at Rosecliff by appointment during business hours (9 a.m. until 3 p.m.) Details for making an appointment to see staging will be included in the exhibitor’s packet. 5. Fresh plant material must predominate unless otherwise stated. No cut fresh vegetables/fruit or prepared food products will be permitted. 6. No artificial flowers, foliage or vegetables will be permitted. 7. Accessories are permitted but should be used with discretion. 8. All containers must be labeled with the exhibitor’s name and address. Staging may not be altered or moved unless stated in the schedule. 9. Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral part of the design. 10. Designs may be partially assembled prior to show with finishing touches done on site.
16 | 2016 Newport Flower Show 11. Exhibitors are allowed on the Show floor at 5:00 a.m., Friday, June 24, 2016. Designs MUST be completed and passed by 8:00 a.m. The Passing Committee must pass each exhibit before exhibitor leaves Flower Show area. Design may not be altered after passing. Only required personnel may remain in exhibit area after 8:00 a.m. 12. Judging will begin at 8:30 a.m. Show opens to the public at 10:30 a.m. 13. All plant material must be correctly identified with the botanical and common names, if possible. A complete list must be emailed to Vera Bowen by Friday, June 10, 2016 to [email protected]. The plant material list will be submitted to the Passing Committee. Please note: Additions or deletions to the prepared list may be made the morning of the Show to accurately reflect the materials used in the design. Horticulture reference materials will be available at the Passing Committee table to identify unknown plant material. The Royal Horticultural Society Horticultural Database is available online at www.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder/plantfinder.asp. No plant material listed on the Rhode Island Endangered Species list may be used. A complete list of endangered species is available at www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bpoladm/plandev/heritage. 14. Once an entry is accepted, if the exhibitor must cancel, he or she must find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for that class. The Entries Chair and Class Consultant should be notified immediately of any changes. 15. Plant material used in the design must have been grown in the exhibitor’s garden, which may not include indoor plants and must have been in the exhibitor’s possession/garden for a minimum of 9 months. There may be no more than two exhibitors. (All Floral Design Division Classes will be eligible for the Bettie Bearden Pardee Award, see award page 53). 16. Fresh plant material must be in water or be conditioned in such a way as to remain in pristine form while on exhibition. An arrangement not maintained in Show condition may have its award removed. Show management may, at any time, remove an exhibit if deemed necessary. 17. Exhibitors are responsible for maintaining their own exhibits, but are cautioned not to over water, which may cause seepage and/or damage. Maintenance by the Committee may be done if prior notification is made on the Refreshing Form included in the exhibitor’s packet. 18. All maintenance may begin at 7:00 a.m. and must be completed by 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday mornings. Parking restrictions will be in place after 8:30 a.m. each day. 19. Exhibitors are responsible for the complete removal of their exhibits at the close of the Show on Sunday, June 26, 2016 between the hours of 5:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
2016 Newport Flower Show | 17 20. While the Floral Design Division Committee and The Preservation Society of Newport County will afford the best possible protection to all exhibits, they distinctly disclaim all liability for loss or damage to exhibits and personal property belonging to exhibitors. 21. Novice and New Exhibitors will be eligible for specific awards. Please designate on the Registration form if you belong in one of these categories. A Novice is an exhibitor/s who has never won a blue ribbon in The Newport Flower Show in the Floral Design Division. A New Exhibitor is a person or group who is entering The Newport Flower Show for the first time in the Floral Design Division. See page 53 for definition of awards. 22. Class 5 - Judges’ Challenge entries to be created between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016. All plant material, components and tools supplied on site. This class is open to invited Judges with travel restrictions. 23. Class 12: Requires a Statement of Intent which should be emailed to Vera Bowen at [email protected] no later than Friday, June 10, 2016 and may not exceed 25 words. 24. Exhibitors are requested to enter through the front entrance of Rosecliff during set-up. Aides will be available to assist with unloading of plant materials and supplies and guide you to your exhibit location.
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New: Any entry in the Floral Design Division may qualify for the Bettie Bearden Pardee Award. The entry must adhere to the requirements for that award and must be identified at the time of passing as eligible. See award details on page 53.
During the Gilded Age, nearly every aspect of life was elevated to an art form. Gardens became stages for nature's most brilliant performances, women's fashions were created for stylish parades and houses became museums for a lifetime of treasures. Life was indeed Gilded.
Class 5 Calling Cards Judges’ Invitational Challenge Foyer 4 entries Calling cards were carried by ladies of Gilded society and individualized to their taste and style. Tradition was that on a specific day it was acceptable to drop by for a visit and the calling card became the announcement of that visit. A Floral design typifying the designer’s individual style which announces their visit to Rosecliff. All materials, including tools, provided by the committee. Viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Lynne Merrill [email protected] / 401.862.3102
Class 6 Velvet Swing Ballroom (South End) 4 entries Stanford White, Architect of Rosecliff, had a lifelong fascination with stage-star of the Gilded Age, Evelyn Nesbit. The Velvet Swing would become her signature act. She married the very wealthy and very social Harry Thaw, who in a jealous rage, shot and killed White on the roof of Madison Square Garden in 1906. A hanging design evocative of the passions inspired by the Gilded “It” girl, Evelyn Nesbit. Staged from a central hook on a gold-gilded metal open frame 93" high x 69"wide. Frame details provided in Exhibitor packet. Design should be stationary. Viewed from all sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Lynne Merrill [email protected] / 401.862.3102
Class 7 Livery Colors Ballroom (East Wall) 4 entries Mimicking the royals of Europe, wealthy Gilded Age families adopted the practice of having a color scheme which was distinctive to their family. These colors were worn by the male servants in grand houses and present on and in their coaches. A traditional mass design adopting the colors of a grand Newport family. Family colors assigned on first-come basis. Staged on a pedestal painted Rosecliff White 48" high with a 20" square top. Viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Sue Redden [email protected] / 401.245.8215
2016 Newport Flower Show | 19 Class 8 Dollar Princesses Ballroom (North End) 4 entries The marriage of American heiresses saved many a great European estate and family. The penultimate “Dollar Princess”, Consuela Vanderbilt, saw her dowry used to rebuild “Blenheim”, one of England’s grandest estates and restore Gilding to the Churchill family. A two-part design symbolic of the marriage of American heiresses and European peerage. Staged on a two-part round console painted Rosecliff White which nests together. Sides vary in height (Short 18" high – Tall 24" high). Together they are 36" in diameter. May be separated by up to 10”. No height restriction. Viewed from all sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Sue Redden [email protected] / 401.245.8215
Class 9 The Triumvirate Ballroom (West Wall) 4 entries Gilded Age Newport was ruled by what became known as The Triumvirate: Alva Vanderbilt (Marble House), Tessie Oelrichs (Rosecliff) and Mamie Fish (Crossways). They literally controlled the doors to Newport society. A contemporary floral design dominated by three different flowers symbolic of The Triumvirate’s shared social power. Staged on a console painted Rosecliff White 42" high x 36" wide x 17-7/8" wide. Viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Sue Redden [email protected] / 401.245.8215
Class 10 Artful Living Ballroom (Center) 4 entries Homes became stages to showcase both status and style. Decorators of the day dictated every detail, designing fabrics and even furniture to fit the grand spaces designed for the great families of the day. An interpretive design to complement an upholstered chair. Each chair has a unique fabric. Design will be displayed alongside the chair on a pedestal painted Rosecliff White 42" high with an 18" square top. Chair and design staged in front of curved wall with coordinating solid screen. Samples of chair and screen fabrics supplied to the designer upon registration Viewed from all sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Vera Bowen [email protected] / 401.225.9680
Class 11 The Boutonniere Hall Alcove 4 entries Men were not to be left behind when it came to style in the Gilded Age. Legend has it that Prince Albert cut a hole in his wedding coat to accommodate the flowers presented him by Queen Victoria on the day and ever since, no well-dressed gentleman had an empty buttonhole on his wedding or dinner jacket. A boutonniere staged on a black velvet men’s lapel display. supplied to the exhibitor upon registration. Display to be placed on a pedestal painted Rosecliff White 44" high with a 10" square top. Viewed from all sides
CLASS CONSULTANT : Kathy Michie [email protected] / 508.835.3342
20 | 2016 Newport Flower Show Class 12 Love Letter Library 4 entries “The Language of Flowers” became all the rage during this era was a way to circumvent the rigid rules of courtship. A suitor could send messages via the flowers he chose to send her. Small bouquets called “Tussie Mussies” were common. A tussie mussie design staged upon pedestal painted Rosecliff White 40” high by 16” square. Silver holder and stand supplied to exhibitor upon registration. Viewed from 3 sides. State - ment of Intent required with intended message and legend of flowers with meanings.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Kathy Michie [email protected] / 508.835.3342
Class 13 Naturally Gilded Library 4 entries John James Audubon (1785-1851) and his love of birds was the inspiration for the creation of The Audubon Society in 1894. Ornithologist, naturalist and painter known for his precisely and accurately rendered images of American birds and their habitats quickly became the passion of Gilded Age collectors and remain highly coveted today. A mono-botanic design symbolizing a habitat in the style of an Audubon painting. Staged in a niche 30” high x 31 1/6” wide x 23” deep on a pedestal 42” high and painted Rosecliff White. Front of niche features an oval opening which measures 32" high x 28" wide with the center of the opening to be viewed at 60 ½" high. Background may be enhanced with - out damaging the niche. Access to niche is from the front and top is fixed and closed. Niche is lit from above. Viewed from the front.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Kathy Michie [email protected] / 508.835.3342
Class 14 a la Russe Terrace 4 entries The height of formality in the Gilded era was dining “a la Russe”, in the Russian style. This meant each course was served sequentially in individual portions. This style, copied in grand homes from the French originated with Russian diplomat Alexander Kurakin (1752- 1818). It remains the style used today in most western cultures. A floral design complementing a staged table. Design must incorporate candleholder provided by Committee. Design may not exceed 30" in height and 20" in width (includ - ing the candleholder). Candleholder, photos of dinnerware, linen samples and table layout supplied to exhibitors upon registration. Viewed from all sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Vera Bowen [email protected] / 401.225.9680
Class 15 Bal Blanc Terrace 4 entries Rosecliff was the site of one of Newport’s most famous parties, the Bal Blanc. Its hostess, Tessie Oelrichs (a renowned clean freak) decided that everything would be white. All the flowers, food, and decorations; she even placed white skeleton ships off the cliff. Guests were instructed to wear white and to powder their hair. A floral design using all white flowers and green foliage. The arrangement will be staged on a riser set in the center of a staged table. Riser is 6” high and 12” square covered to match table linens. Design not to exceed 30” high (including riser) and 20” wide. Photos of dinnerware, linen samples and table layout supplied to exhibitors upon registration. Viewed from all sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Vera Bowen [email protected] / 401.225.9680
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Boutonniere: A floral decoration worn by men, typically single flower or bud.
Contemporary Design: A floral design not following traditional styles, using imagina - tion and creativity to devise new approaches to the selection and organization of plant material and other components according to principles and elements of design.
Hanging Design: A design hung on a solid structure or suspended as from a frame or hook.
Interpretive Design: Components are selected to portray a theme or idea.
Key Card: (BA Div. only) A numbered list of botanical and common names accompa - nying an exhibit. Corresponding numbers are placed with each individual sample of untreated plant material. Card to be supplied in exhibitor’s packet.
Mono-Botanic: A creative design using multiple parts of a plant of one family or genus.
New Exhibitor: A person or group who is entering that particular division of The Newport Flower Show for the first time.
Novice: An exhibitor/s who has never won a blue ribbon in that particular division of The Newport Flower Show.
Statement of Intent: A brief written paragraph (no more than 25 words) offering eplanation of the exhibitor’s creation. (See Rules and Guidelines for divisional details - Botanical Arts #15 and Floral Design #23)
Traditional Mass Design: A profusion of flowers of various forms and sizes arranged in an oval, triangular or fan-shaped design, a closed silhouette having more solids than voids.
Tussie Mussie: A small, round bouquet of herbs and flowers with symbolic meanings.
Two-sided Design: Two designs placed back to back, judged separately but organized in one or more containers appearing as one.
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Complete your Registration Form online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org or fill out this form, scan it and return by email to: Kathy Michie, Entries Chair [email protected] Please indicate NFS Entries in e-mail subject line.
EXHIBITOR /S NAME ______
CO -EXHIBITOR (IF ANY )______
ADDRESS ______
CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______
TELEPHONE ______CELL ______
EMAIL ______Confirmation will be by e-mail.
1ST CHOICE CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______
2ND CHOICE CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______
Name of Garden Club or Horticulture Organization for your Signage (if applicable)
City & State for your signage
Name of helper for set-up ((Name badge provided, name will not appear on signage)
Name of local newspaper
Are you a New Exhibitor* in The Newport Flower Show in Floral Design Division? H Yes H No Are you a Novice* in The Newport Flower Show in Floral Design Division? H Yes H No Are you a Member of a GCA Club? H Yes H No Are you a Member of a NGC Club? H Yes H No
* Please see Rules and Guidelines on page 16. 2016 Newport Flower Show | 23
HOW TO ENTER THE HORTICULTURE DIVISION Entering is easy and everyone is welcome! You do not have to be a member of a garden club or a horticultural organization. There are horticulture classes for all levels of gardener – from the weekend dabbler to the experienced horticulturist. So, bring your favorite plant, your prettiest cut specimen or plant something completely new, inspired by this year’s flower show theme.
WHEN & HOW TO ENTER Horticulture Division I: Invitational Garden Design Garden installations will begin on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 and must be complete by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
Horticulture Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Classes 1 to 9 - Registration and Passing will take place in front of Rosecliff, by the steps to the courtyard garden. All other container entries must be brought to the Passing Tent on the back lawn of Rosecliff, adjacent to the parking lot. Exhibitors must allow sufficient time to complete registration and entry cards as well as for the passing process for each entry. Exhibitors with multiple entries should allow an hour or more to com - plete the process. Passing for Division II closes promptly at 11:00 a.m. No entries will be passed after this time. Assistance will be available to move large containers.
Horticulture Division III: Ornamental Plants Grown In Containers Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Registration and Passing takes place in the Passing Tent on the back lawn of Rosecliff, adjacent to the parking lot. Exhibitors must allow sufficient time to complete the registration and entry cards as well as for the passing process for each entry. Exhibitors with multiple entries should allow an hour or more to complete the process. Passing for Division III closes promptly at 11:00 a.m. No entries will be passed after that time. Assistance will be available to move large containers.
24 | 2016 Newport Flower Show Horticulture Division IV: Cut Specimens Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. All cut specimens must be brought to the Passing Tent on the back lawn of Rosecliff, adjacent to the parking lot. Registration closes promptly at 3:15 p.m. Exhibitors with multiple entries should arrive no later than 2:30 p.m. Cut specimen passing closes promptly at 3:30 p.m. No entries will be passed after this time. Cut specimens must be properly conditioned in order to survive the entire (un-air conditioned) run of the Show. The Newport Flower Show reserves the right to remove wilted cut specimens.
THE PASSING PROCESS - REGISTRATION AND ENTRY CARDS
Each person entering the Horticulture Division must complete one horticulture regis - tration card and an entry card for each container or cut specimen entered. Cards are available in advance at the reception desk at The Preservation Society of Newport County’s Office at 424 Bellevue Avenue, or by calling the Special Events Office at 401 847-1000 ext. 140 before Friday, June 17, 2016. On Thursday, June 23, 2016, cards will be available in the Passing Tent at the Show. We encourage you to complete registra - tion and entry cards in advance.
All completed cards should be taken to the Registration Desk next to the Passing Tent, where horticulture registration cards will be collected and entry cards will be reviewed, marked with an “R” and returned to the exhibitor.
When registered, please visit the grooming station, and for cut specimens choose an appropriate vase provided by The Newport Flower Show. Be sure to give each cut specimen or container entry one last thorough inspection before proceeding to the appropriate passing table for your class number. Here your entry card and entry will be reviewed and each entry card will be marked with a “P”. All entries will be given to runners to be staged in the Show.
Amateurs and professionals are eligible to enter any class; however, entries may not be entered under a commercial or business name. Entries may be made under an estate name. This rule does not apply to Division I, Division II, Class 9, which are designed to be promotional opportunities. There are no entry fees.
Amateur: An exhibitor who does not derive any income from horticulture. Professional: An exhibitor who derives income from horticulture. Novice: An exhibitor who has never won a blue ribbon in a major flower show. New Exhibitor: A first-time exhibitor who has never entered the Horticulture Divisions of The Newport Flower Show. 1. Entries in Divisions III & IV must have been owned and/or grown by the exhibitor
2016 Newport Flower Show | 25 for a minimum of three months prior to The Newport Flower Show and must be of Show quality and free of all pests and diseases. 2. Entries in Division II will be judged on horticultural and artistic merit, as well as interpretation of the stated theme. Entries in Divisions III & IV will be judged on horticultural excellence, except where stated. 3. The standard ribbons will be: 1 blue awarded for first place, 1 red awarded for second place and 1 yellow awarded for third place. White will be awarded for honorable mention. In classes where entries are exceptionally competitive, more than 1 red and/or yellow ribbon may be awarded, at the discretion of the judges. 4. There is no limit as to how many different classes each exhibitor may enter. Multiple entries by the same exhibitor must not be duplicates and should repre - sent different species, varieties or planting combinations (except where noted). 5. Exhibitors are responsible for identifying entries with correct botanical and common names. T he American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants and The New Royal Horticultural Society Index of Garden Plants are two recommended resources. 6. A Photo Key Card is required when entering Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers, with the exception of Class 9, which is planted on-site, in which case a diagram must be provided. The exhibitor must provide a white card, no larger than 5" x 8", with a numbered listing of the botanical and common names for each plant corresponding to a numbered photograph of the planting. 7. Once your entry is passed, maintenance of the entry becomes the responsibility of The Newport Flower Show Committee. You may groom and/or water your entries only before they have been passed, not after. 8. Wild-collected plants of endangered species are strictly forbidden. 9. Entries must be well-balanced, sturdy and able to withstand inclement weather conditions. 10. Entries that exceed 100 lbs. or cannot be lifted easily by two people will not be accepted. 11. Containers must be clean, compatible and proportionate to the planting within. In Division III: Ornamental Plants Grown in Containers, clay or clay-colored pots are preferred, but not required. 12. Pot size is measured as the longest inside dimension across the top of the pot; rectangular pots will be measured on the diagonal. 13. Disguised, double-potting is permitted. The interior pot is the one that will be measured, if necessary. 14. No dried, treated or artificial plant material is permitted, with the exception of dried moss used to disguise double-potting. 15. No fresh-cut stems are allowed to supplement container entries. 16. The Newport Flower Show Committee may divide, subdivide, withdraw or combine classes at their discretion.
26 | 2016 Newport Flower Show 17. The Newport Flower Show, Garden Club of America and National Garden Club awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. 18. Horticulture Division entries and ribbons must be picked up between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Beyond this pick up time, The Newport Flower Show Committee is not responsible for entries. Note: Cut Specimen entries will be donated to a local charitable organization. 19. Exhibitors are required to present an Exhibitor’s Receipt to retrieve container entries in The Newport Flower Show. Exhibitors will receive a receipt for each container entry passed. 20. In Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers, Classes 1 to 9 will be passed and staged in front of Rosecliff by the steps to the courtyard garden. All entries in Divisions III and IV, Classes 10 to 125 will be passed in the Passing Tent on the back lawn. 21. In Division III: Ornamental Plants Grown in Containers. If ornamental plant requires watering during the three day Show, please provide a compatible saucer. 22. No hanging containers. 23. In Division IV: Cut Specimens. A single stem per vase with attached foliage above the water line. No loose foliage. Classes 94, 97 and 125 only, allow for multiple stems. 24. Statements of Intent are required in Division I only. 25. Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers requires three or more different varieties of plants. 26. Pre-registration forms must be received by Tuesday, May 31, 2016 either online or a paper copy. See page 32. 27. Accessories are non-essential decorative items, such as props. Necessary support structures and natural mulches are not considered accessories.
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HORTICULTURE EXHIBITOR ’S RECEPTION Get Growing! Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
The Breakers Greenhouses Bateman Avenue, Newport
Potential horticulture competitors are cordially invited to a reception hosted by the Horticulture Committee at the Preservation Society’s beautiful greenhouses. Learn more about the horticulture competitions, enjoy good food, good conversation and begin planning your winning entries!
Please RSVP by Thursday, March 17, 2016 E-mail: [email protected] or Telephone: 401. 847.1000 ext. 169
DIVISION I: INVITATIONAL GARDEN DESIGN Garden Installations will begin on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 and must be complete by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
Cercle de la Sphère Dorée 6 Entries The rolling front lawn of Rosecliff is graced by carved stone planters befitting its Gilded Age provenance. Some with statuary cherubs and others with classic garden urns will be accessorized with gilded hoop spheres that will act as focal points within the garden installations and for the lawn overall. Six landscape designers will be invited to create a 30’ wide, circular garden that envelops one of Rosecliff’s front lawn planters. The exhibitor should coordinate the planter’s contents with the surrounding garden to create a focal point. The 30” wide gilded hoop spheres and planter inserts will be provided by The Newport Flower Show Committee.
DIVISION CONSULTANT : Karen Barbera [email protected] / 401.742.2680
28 | 2016 Newport Flower Show DIVISION II : CREATIVE OUTDOOR CONTAINERS Passing & Registration for entries in Divisions II: Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All Creative Outdoor containers, Classes 1 to 9, will be passed in front of Rosecliff, by the steps to the courtyard garden. Please note: Classes 1-3 require pre-registration. Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve a spot, contact the class consultant listed below the class description by May 31, 2016. Complete the Pre-Registration Form online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org or return the completed Pre-Registration Form on page 32 by standard mail. Please read the Horticulture Rules and Guidelines on page 24 before entering your creative container.
Class 1 Artful ‘Gilded’ Recycling 6 entries Back by popular demand! …a novelty container challenge. Six competitors will re-purpose a non-flower-pot object, rescued from the refuse pile and (painted) silver or gold, with a planting that complements or contrasts the container’s character. The re-purposed container must not exceed 24" in any dimension, including diagonal. Annuals, perennials, succulents, houseplants, edibles and woody plants are all permitted, but must be rooted and tolerant of being displayed in full sun. Accessories are not permitted. Pre-registration is required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane [email protected]
Class 2 Silver & Gold Flower Pot 6 entries …A mixed ornamental container Six competitors will plant ornamental mixed containers with at least three different species, varieties or cultivars of sun-loving flowering and foliage plants to create a lush and dramatic effect. At least one flowering or foliage plant must exhibit silver or gold coloration. The planter must not exceed 24" in any dimension, including diagonal. Pre-registration is required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane [email protected]
Class 3 Fête champêtre …A tabletop perennial vignette In 1857, William Wetmore invited 2,000 guests to an elaborate country picnic on the grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer. Guests dined on Persian rugs scattered on the lawn, amongst potted plants of every description. Four veteran gardeners will be invited to compose a tabletop vignette of potted peren - nials staged with a vintage picnic theme. A planting diagram is required. Accessories are encouraged to help in creating a complete ambience, but plants must predominate. The table dimensions: 6"x30". Pre-registration is required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane [email protected]
2016 Newport Flower Show | 29 Class 4 Artful Succulents …A mixed succulents planting A miniature succulent garden containing a minimum of three different species, varieties, or cultivars of hardy and/or non-hardy succulents, in a container not to exceed 24" in any dimension, including diagonal. No flowers permitted in this class. No artificial accessories are permitted. All plants must be rooted. Pre-registration is not required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane [email protected]
Class 5 Artful Dish Garden …A miniature garden A miniature garden or landscape design—a planting of a minimum of three different species, varieties, or cultivars in a shallow, open container not to exceed 24" in any dimension, including diagonal. The plant material must be culturally compatible and in scale. Accessories are permitted. All plants must be rooted. Pre-registration is not required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane [email protected]
Class 6 Artful Edibles …A mixed veggie planting A mixed edibles container featuring at least three different vegetables, fruits, herbs or edible flowers, in a pot not to exceed 24” in any dimension, including diagonal. Pre-registration is not required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane [email protected]
Class 7 Par Class Enter a container of three or more different species or varieties of plant material that does not qualify for entry elsewhere in Division II. To be judged individually on design and horticultural merit. To be displayed in full sun. Accessories are not permitted. Pre-registration is not required
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane [email protected]
Class 8 Gilded Age Garden Urn 10 entries …Garden Club Challenge In the late nineteenth century, gardeners were experimenting with newly available ornamental plants from all around the globe. Estates and public parks were graced by garden urns planted with a mix of flowers and exotic foliage. Ten regional garden clubs will be invited to plant classic garden urns with a mix of flow - ering and foliage plants. There will be two color scheme sub-classes: warm or cool colors . Classic garden urns will be distributed at the ‘Get Growing’ reception on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 5:30 p.m. The Breakers Greenhouse, Bateman Avenue, Newport.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Teresa Mello [email protected]
30 | 2016 Newport Flower Show Class 9 Gilded Age ‘Cottages’ 6 entries …Professional Gardeners’ Challenge During the Gilded Age, Newport estate gardeners made competitive entries into the flower show to represent their employer’s ‘summer cottage’. “A harvest basket by Governor Wetmore of Chateau-sur-Mer” would have been grown and assembled by the gardening staff to represent the estate’s specialties; in the case of Chateau-sur-Mer, it was Black Hamburg Grapes grown in the grapery. Six professional gardeners will produce entries that represent their home estate, by cre - ating a container garden in large pots on Rosecliff’s front lawn. The planting design should evoke their home estate’s landscape. A set of Campania Portsmouth planters will be provided by The Newport Flower Show Committee. A photograph and brief description of the estate should accompany the entry along with the container garden’s planting diagram.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Jim Donahue [email protected] / 401.662.0874
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Please submit your Pre-Registration Form online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org or fill out this form, scan it and return by email to the Class Consultant no later than Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Division II – Creative Outdoor Containers Classes 1 to 3 Donna Lane / [email protected] Class 8 Teresa Mello / [email protected]
EXHIBITOR /S NAME ______
ADDRESS ______
CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______
TELEPHONE ______CELL ______
EMAIL ______
CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______
Name of Garden Club or Horticulture Organization (if applicable)
Name of local Newspaper
Confirmation Preference: H Email Confirmation H Postcard Confirmation
Are you a first time Exhibitor in The Newport Flower Show? H Yes H No Have you ever won a Blue Ribbon in a major Flower Show? H Yes H No
32 | 2016 Newport Flower Show DIVISION III : ORNAMENTAL PLANTS GROWN IN CONTAINERS
DIVISION CONSULTANT : Libby Moore [email protected] / 401.635.2657
Passing and Registration for Entries in Division III Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Division III entries will be passed in the passing tent, behind Rosecliff. Remember: One plant per pot unless otherwise stated. Containers must be able to be staged with ease.
Topiary (entries must have been trained by the exhibitor - multiple plants of same variety per pot permitted in 10 and 11) Class 10 Trained on a frame Class 11 Trained on a stuffed form Class 12 Standard pruned to tree form
Bonsai Class 13 Trained in the Bonsai manner, container 6" and under Class 14 Trained in the Bonsai manner, container over 6"
Annual, Perennial or Biennial Class 15 Grown for flower Class 16 Grown for foliage
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber or Corm (multiple bulbs of same variety per pot permitted in 17 & 18) Class 17 Grown for flower Class 18 Grown for foliage
Begonia Class 19 Any species or cultivar grown primarily for flower Class 20 Any species or cultivar grown primarily for foliage
Fern Class 21 Container 6" and under Class 22 Container over 6"
Miniature or Dwarf Plant Class 23 A mature example of a species or cultivar that is one of the naturally diminu - tive members of the genus.
2016 Newport Flower Show | 33 Orchid (Must be in bloom. No hanging containers please) Class 24 Novice Orchid Class (open to exhibitors who have not won a blue ribbon in the orchid class at The Newport Flower Show) Class 25 Cattleya Class 26 Paphiopedilum Class 27 Phalaenopsis Class 28 Any small Orchid, in a pot 3" and under Class 29 Other Orchid
Succulents Class 30 Agave , container 6" and under Class 31 Agave , container over 6" Class 32 Aloe, container 6" and under Class 33 Aloe, container over 6" Class 34 Crassula, container 6" and under Class 35 Crassula, container over 6" Class 36 Echeveria, container 6" and under Class 37 Echeveria, container over 6" Class 38 Euphorbia, container 6" and under Class 39 Euphorbia, container over 6" Class 40 Haworthia, container 6" and under Class 41 Haworthia, container over 6" Class 42 Other succulent
Family Class 43 Three or more different species from one plant family (e.g., Apiaceae, Petroselinum (parsley), Illicium (anise), Anthenum (dill) . In separate containers 6" or under, staged on a base or tray provided by the exhibitor. Photo Key Card required.
Species and/or Cultivars Class 44 Three or more different species and/or cultivars from one plant genus (e.g., Agave: A. “Blue Glow”, A. isthmensis, A. victoria-reginae ). Separate containers 6" or under, staged on a base or tray provided by the exhibitor. Photo Key Card required.
Wardian Case Class 45 There must be at least three different species and/or cultivars, separately potted, in an enclosed case that does not exceed 24" (diagonal inside measurement). To be judged for horticultural and artistic merit. Accessories are not permitted. Photo Key card required.
34 | 2016 Newport Flower Show Terrarium Class 46 Unlike a Wardian case, which features separate potted specimens, a terrarium is here defined as at least three species grown in a capped container, creating a landscape under glass
Parent and Child Class 47 A single plant exhibited along with the parent plant from which it was prop - agated, each in a separate container. Date and method of propagation must be specified on a 4" x 6" white index card (starting date, light source, medium used, repotting date, etc.). Both plants will be judged.
Propagation Class 48 A single plant propagated by the exhibitor from seed, stem, leaf cutting or other method. Date and method of propagation must be specified on a 4" x 6" white index card (starting date, light source, medium used, repotting date, etc.).
Grand Dame (A plant noted for its age, owned by the exhibitor for at least 5 years) Class 49 Grown primarily for flower Class 50 Grown primarily for foliage
Twins Class 51 Two matching plants, judged as a pair
Rose Class 52 Standard Tree Rose Class 53 Rose bush
Par Class 54 An individual plant, owned by the exhibitor for a minimum of six months, which does not qualify for entry elsewhere in Division III. One entry per exhibitor. To be judged on horticultural excellence.
2016 Newport Flower Show | 35 DIVISION IV : CUT SPECIMENS
DIVISION CONSULTANT : Kate Lucey 401.847.6403 / [email protected]
Passing and Registration for Entries in Division IV Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Division IV entries will be passed in the Passing tent behind Rosecliff
Cut specimens must be properly conditioned in order to survive the entire (un-air conditioned) run of the Show. Stems may not exceed 40" in length. All stems should include enough foliage to indicate the overall health and vigor of the plant; two full sets of attached leaves are recommended. Also, length of stem should be proportional. All entries should be a single stem with foliage attached above the water line and must have been grown by the exhibitor. Classes 94, 97 and 125 only, allow for multiple stems. Vases for staging your cut specimen will be provided by The Newport Flower Show. Please read the Horticulture Rules on page 24 before entering your cut specimen. No entries will be passed after 3:30 p.m. Judging criteria for cut specimens include: form, substance, condition, grooming and labeling. The Newport Flower Show reserves the right to remove cut specimens that have wilted.
Annuals and Biennials Class 55 Annual or Biennial in bloom Class 56 Annual or Biennial grown for foliage
Perennial Class 57 Alchillea Class 58 Alchemilla Class 59 Aquilegia Class 60 Astilbe Class 61 Astrantia Class 62 Campanula Class 63 Coreopsis Class 64 Delphinium Class 65 Dianthus Class 66 Digitalis Class 67 Leucanthemum Class 68 Paeonia Class 69 Salvia Class 70 Veronica
36 | 2016 Newport Flower Show Class 71 Other perennial in bloom Class 72 Other perennial grown for foliage
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber & Corm Class 73 Allium Class 74 Dahlia Class 75 Iris Class 76 Lilium Asiatic Class 77 Lilium Oriental Class 78 Lilium Other Class 79 Other bulb, rhizome, tuber or corm in flower
Hydrangea Class 80 Hydrangea arborescens Class 81 Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer' Class 82 Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' Class 83 Hydrangea macrophylla lacecaps Class 84 Hydrangea macrophylla mopheads Class 85 Hydrangea macrophylla other Class 86 Hydrangea paniculata Class 87 Hydrangea quercifolia Class 88 Other Hydrangea
Hosta To measure leaf size, measure leaf-length by leaf-width to obtain the size in square inches. Do not include petiole (stem) in your calculations. (Hint: An undersized leaf of a variety listed as a large leaf may not be entered in the medium class.) Class 89 Miniature less than 6" Class 90 Small 6" to 29" Class 91 Medium 30" to 63" Class 92 Large 64" to 119" Class 93 Giant 120" or greater Class 94 Collection of 3 different varieties. Plant list required.
Fern Class 95 Fern native to North America - single frond Class 96 Other fern - single frond Class 97 Three fronds of different varieties. Plant list required.
2016 Newport Flower Show | 37 Species Roses Class 98 Species (wild) Rose, one stem or spray
Old Garden Rose Old Garden Roses are those classes that existed prior to 1867 and include Alba, Avershire, Bourbon, Boursalt,Centifolia, Damask, Hybrid Bracteata, Hybrid China, Hybrid Eglanteria, Hybrid Foetida, Hybrid Gallica, Hybrid Multiflora, Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Sempervirens, Hybrid Setigera, Hybrid Spinosissima, Misc OGR’S Moss, Noisette, Portland Tea. Class 99 Old Garden Rose (climbing & non-climbing) one stem or spray (class to be subdivided by type) Modern Rose Modern Roses are those classes that came into existence after 1867. Class 100 Floribunda, one stem or spray Class 101 Grandiflora, one stem or spray Class 102 Hybrid Kordesii, one stem or spray Class 103 Hybrid Rugosa, one stem or spray Class 104 Hybrid Tea, one stem or spray Class 105 Large Flowered Climber and Rambler, one stem or spray Class 106 Miniature and Mini-Flora, one stem or spray Class 107 Polyantha, one stem or spray Class 108 Shrub Rose, one stem or spray Class 109 Other modern rose Class 110 Unidentified Rose, one stem or spray of any rose whose name is not known
Woody Plant Class 111 Broad leaf evergreen in bloom Class 112 Broad leaf evergreen not in bloom Class 113 Conifers - Cupressaceae Family (includes Calocedrus, Chamaecyparis, Juniperus, Thuja ) Class 114 Conifers - Pinaceae Family (includes Abies, Cedrus, Larix, Picea, Pinus, Tsuga ) Class 115 Other Conifers Class 116 Woody vines - Clematis Class 117 Other woody vines Class 118 Deciduous woody plant in bloom - Cornus Class 119 Deciduous woody plant in bloom - Spirea Class 120 Other woody plant in bloom Class 121 Deciduous woody plant not in bloom - Acer Class 122 Other deciduous woody plant not in bloom
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Collection Class 125 Three or more cut flowers and/or foliage specimens, of different varieties, from your garden. To be displayed in the exhibitor’s clear glass vase. The bouquet is not to exceed 20" in height, including vase. Plant list required. To be judged on horticultural excellence.
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R. Ellen Avellino [email protected] Penny Ross [email protected] Ann Franzen [email protected]
1. Exhibitor Eligibility All classes are open to the public. Class 9 is limited to Novices only. A Novice is a person who has never won a blue ribbon or special/top award in the Photography Division at The Newport Flower Show or at any major show sponsored by any national organization. 2. Photography Entry Eligibility a. Exhibitor may register up to two (2) digital images (each in a separate class) in this Show b. Exhibitor may not register an image previously entered in printed format at The Newport Flower Show. c. Exhibitor may not register an image that has won a blue ribbon or special/top award at any other Show. 3. Required Advance Registration; Entry Processes For all classes, Exhibitor com - plies with “Digital Image Registration” (Rule 6). If Committee accepts a registered image to be printed and entered in the Show, Exhibitor then follows “Submission of Printed Photograph” (Rule 8) and all Additional Guidelines, Rules and Proce - dures (which will be sent with Show acceptance notice). 4. Jurying and Judging of Entries a. All classes are to be juried and judged (except Class 9). Before the Show, a panel of judges/experts juries up to the eighteen (18) earliest time- receipted registered digital images that conform to the Show guidelines, rules and class requirements, and then selects up to the six (6) highest scoring to be accepted and printed as Show entries, and the next three (3) highest for a waitlist. At the Show, a different panel then judges the entered printed photos and selects the winners of the ribbons and special/top awards. b. Class 9 is to be judged only. Class 9 is not juried. In Class 9, Committee accepts up to the six (6) earliest time-receipted registered digital images to be printed as Show entries, with the next three (3) earliest for a waitlist. At the Show, a panel then judges the entered printed photos and selects the winners of the ribbon placements and special/top awards 5. Optional Statement of Intent/Title of Photo A statement of intent and/or title of the photo are allowed if either/both do not exceed two hundred (200) characters, with spaces. Exhibitor writes the statement of title on Registration Form, with digital image submission. It may not be changed. Committee may correct any not confirming to meet character space limitation.
40 | 2016 Newport Flower Show 6. Digital Image Registration Between Thursday, February 4 and Monday, Febru - ary 29, 2016 , Exhibitor registers and submits digital image. Exhibitor completes Registration Form, found online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org Exhibitor follows on-line instructions to upload digital image. 7. Digital Image Specifications Orientation (portrait, landscape) is Exhibitor’s choice. Digital image is required to be JPEG format, sized between 2 and 5 megabytes. Exhibitor re-titles image file to this photo tag: Exhibitor’s Last Name, First Name, Class Number, i.e., Doe,Jane,4. 8. Submission of Printed Photograph Only after receiving notice of acceptance as a Show entry and reading Additional Guidelines, Rules and Procedures enclosed with the acceptance notice, Exhibitor, between Friday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 27, prepares printed photo and two (2) copies of Entry Label (also to be sent with acceptance notice). Exhibitor sends printed photo and copies of Entry Labels, via US Postal Service, Priority Mail or Priority Express, both with tracking or hand- delivers to: The Newport Flower Show Photography Division 424 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Committee will acknowledge receipt of printed photo and copies of Entry Label via email. 9. Printed Photograph Specifications Digital image and printed photo should match in all respects, except overall photo resolution. Surface finish is Exhibitor’s choice. Total perimeter dimension may not exceed 50”, as mounted. Exhibitor mounts photo onto black foam core, the exact size of photo, without border (flush mount). Exhibitor secures all sides of photo. Please avoid double-sided tape. No mat over- lay, glass or framing. A professional may print/mount, if no change to the photo, except overall photo resolution. Committee will provide hanging apparatus. 10. Photograph Manipulation This Show allows any manipulation, at any stage, if done solely by Exhibitor before registration/submission of digital image. Each photo must be exclusive work of Exhibitor. 11. Plant Material Plant material is required in Classes 3 (in at least one part or sec - tion), 6, 7, 9 and 10 and encouraged in Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8. Exhibitor lists iden - tifiable plant material with common/botanical names and/or notes unidentifiable plant material, if any, on Registration Form. 12. Ribbon Placements, Class Judging Eligibility The judges/experts may give only one (1) of each ribbon placement (1st, 2nd and 3rd), but may give multiple 4th (HM) ribbon placements in each class, which allows multiples of each ribbon (1st, 2nd and 3rd), but no 4th (HM). To be judged, a class requires a minimum of three (3) entries.
2016 Newport Flower Show | 41 13. Judging and Awarding Criteria Each panel of judges/experts uses the applicable “Scale of Points” below, as the respective judging criteria for all ribbon placements. The special/top awards and their respective judging criteria are located on page 54 of this booklet.
Scale of Points For all Classes, Except 4 For Class 4 (Creative Techniques) Category Points Category Points Creativity 25 Creativity 30 Composition 25 Composition 20 Technical Skills 20 Technical Skills 20 Conformance/Interpretation 20 Conformance/Interpretation 20 Distinction 10 Distinction 10 Total 100 Total 100 Co mmittee will send additional rules, guidelines and procedures with notices of accept - ance/waitlist.
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Co mmittee will send additional rules, guidelines and procedures with notices of accept - ance/waitlist.
Class 1 A Family Affair Portrait 6 entries Plant Material Encouraged During the Gilded Age, Newport’s prominent families summered together and created a tradition of intimate dinners, picnics, horseback rides, walks along the Cliff and frolics on the beaches.
Class 2 A Matter of Taste Color 6 entries Plant Material Encouraged As in earlier prosperous eras, the Gilded Age embraced everything novel. In 1857 at Chateau-sur-Mer, the The Wetmores hosted “Fete Champetre,” an extravaganza for 2,000 au courant guests.
Class 3 Playtime Triptych, Color 6 entries Plant Material Required in at Least One Section In 1879, James Gordon Bennett, Jr. commissioned the construction of a private club named “The Newport Casino” – “casino”, being the Italian word for little summer house. In 1881, the US Lawn Tennis Association held its first competitive matches there that, no doubt, included the most “active-minded” of society.
Class 4 Progress Creative Techniques 6 entries Plant Material Encouraged Cornelius Vanderbilt, the American industrialist built his summer Newport “cottage,” The Breakers, in Newport where he no doubt spent time sharpening his vision and focus on the importance of the industry and technology of the future.
Class 5 Lights, Camera, Action Sepia or Monochrome 6 entries Historic Preservation, Civic Improvement or Civic Movement Plant Material Encouraged Alva Vanderbilt created Marble House from “her” vision. She used her social capital wisely for civic and historical projects. A leader in the Suffragette movement, she sponsored a huge rally for women’s rights in her backyard pagoda, the “Tea House.”
Class 6 Saving Our Children Nature 6 entries Conservation Plant Material Required In 1945, concerned citizens, led by Mrs. George Henry Warren, purchased Hunter House and formed The Preservation Society of Newport County. Many other preser - vation and conservation groups on Aquidneck Island share in the quest to preserve and protect the rich history and resources for future the next generations.
2016 Newport Flower Show | 43 Class 7 A Feast for the Eyes Color 6 entries Plant Material Required The fabled balls and social extravaganzas during the Gilded Age in Newport often featured the food of the century. The “fairytale” dinner parties at Rosecliff, consisting of up to eight courses featuring elaborate vegetable-decorated hams, poultry and fowl, were gastronomic feasts fit for kings and queens (and others)!
Class 8 Size does Matter Macro or Close-up 6 entries Plant Material Encouraged Summer residents of the Gilded Age mansions in Newport amassed treasures of small decorative objects in all mediums, including alabaster, ivory, metal, glass and silver. The splendor of the objets d’art, especially the Renaissance ceramics and Oriental jade that the Berwinds collected for The Elms, was outstanding, truly.
Class 9 The View Landscape, Seascape or Cityscape 6 entries Novice Only Plant Material Required In 1860, architect George Champlin Mason built Chepstow, which during the Gilded Age presented an unrivalled collection of important 19th century American paintings, including landscapes and seascapes by Hudson River School artists.
Class 10 The Open Open Class 6 entries No Class Requirements, except Plant Material Required Exhibitor may submit any photo, even if suitable/conforming to another class A masterpiece of the American Shingle-style, the Isaac Bell House features a modern interior, with Japanese-inspired columns and a sweeping “open” floor plan - quite unexpected! Note: In Class 10, judges/experts may award multiples of any ribbons, but no 4th (HM).
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Stefanie Vieau, Co-Chair [email protected] Pamela Younes, Co-Chair [email protected] Jacqui Colbert, Advisor Bronwyn McDermott, Advisor
1. Anyone 13 and under is eligible to enter unless otherwise indicated in the class description (such as Photography.) All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 2. Containers must be clean and proportionate to the planting within. 3. Exhibitor is responsible for identifying entries with correct botanical and common names. 4. Children’s horticulture entries should be dropped off in the Horticulture Division passing tent on the back lawn at Rosecliff on Thursday, June 23, 2016 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Onsite parking at Rosecliff is available at this time only. 5. Exhibits must stay in place for the duration of the Show and be removed on Sunday, June 26, 2016, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits left after 6:00 p.m 6. See page 55 for Children’s Awards.
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Horticulture Class 1 Easy Ivy Topiaries Workshop Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 10:00 a.m
Green Animals Topiary Garden
Join Dan Christina as he instructs participants how to twist and twirl English ivy around a simple wire form then watch your living sculpture grow! After making these ivy topiaries to submit for the Newport Flower Show Children’s Division, participants will do a scavenger hunt in search of the various animal topiaries among Green Animal’s magnificent grounds. Limited to 25 participants. Advance registration is required, contact Meredith Cruikshank / [email protected]
Horticulture Class 2 Herbal Wreath Workshop Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum, Bristol, RI
Along with Julie Christina, children will have the opportunity to learn about several varieties of herbs in Blithewold's greenhouse, then snip and bundle to create their own handmade herbal wreath! The wreaths can be hung as decoration or can be used in the kitchen. Children will all plant a mint urn planter and a tree seedling to take home, then submit in the Children's Education Division at The Newport Flower Show. Limited to 25 participants per session. Advance registration is required, contact Meredith Cruikshank / [email protected]
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Calling all young Newport shutterbugs! What unique details do you spy? Visit Rosecliff, Marble House, The Elms or The Breakers (free admission to all Preservation Society properties for City of Newport residents) to explore hundreds of magnificent gilded age rooms with amazing architectural details waiting to be captured by your photographic eye! All photographs will be printed by the Committee for exhibition and judging at The Newport Flower Show from June 24 to 26, 2016
Submission of original work by children from 4 to17 years of age (submissions will be grouped by age).
Images captured by smartphone, iPhone, iPad or any digital camera are accepted - please no flash.
Digital image submissions (high resolution please) may be emailed to: [email protected]
Please include photographer's name, age, grade, school and contact number in the email, as well as photo location and description. Deadline: Friday June 10, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Limit 2 photographs per photographer.
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All on-site workshops and classes will be held in the Children’s Tent on the back lawn at Rosecliff, unless noted otherwise. Please note that adults must accompany children at all times. Adults will be required to purchase a Show ticket.
It takes TWO! An Adult/Child Floral Arrangement Workshop Friday, June 24, 2016 - 2:30 p.m. Lecture Tent on Back Lawn of Rosecliff Join Robyn Spagnolo and Lynne Merrill for a floral arranging workshop for an adult/child partnership. Award-winning designers/instructors, Robyn Spagnolo and Lynne Merrill, will demonstrate and coach participants in the creation of a two-part design. Bring your creativity and clippers. All other materials provided. Participants should bring clippers for each adult and child. Advance Registration is required. All entries will be judged and on display until the Show ends at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Limit 30 adult/child partnerships on a first come basis. Advance registration is required, contact Division Co-Chairs, Stefanie Vieau, Co-Chair / [email protected] or Pamela Younes, Co-Chair / [email protected].
Live Falcon & Story Time presented by the Audubon Society Saturday, June 25, 2106 - 11:00 a.m. Children’s Tent on the Back Lawn of Rosecliff A long time ago, in the 1890s, it was very fashionable for some ladies to wear feathers (and even whole dead birds!) on their fancy hats. Proper Boston ladies, Harriet Hemenway and Minna Hall, were furious at this cruel practice and decided to do something about it. Come and listen to Kim Calcagno share the story “She’s Wear - ing a Dead Bird on Her Head!” about how Harriet and Minna changed American history and founded the Audubon Societies. We will follow our story with a visit from a live falcon and get a chance to touch some real wings and talons of local species of raptors. No registration required.
2016 Newport Flower Show | 49 Framing a Gilded Garden Saturday, June 25, 2016 - 1:00 p.m. Children’s Tent on the Back Lawn at Rosecliff What does “gilded” mean to you? What gilded elements in nature jump into your mind? Did any of these inspire the creations of the Gilded Age? Join University of Rhode Island Master Gardeners, Melissa Guillet and Johanna Becker as they illuminate golden elements in the garden. Through pictures and stories, you’ll learn more about New England's native golden flowers – Black-Eyed Susan, Sunflowers, Goldenrod, and more. Each participant will "gild" a frame, paint a garden, and plant a golden flower to take home. All materials provided. Limited to 25 participants. Advance registration is required, contact Division Co-Chairs, Stefanie Vieau, Co-Chair / [email protected] or Pamela Younes, Co-Chair / [email protected]
Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s PLANTMOBILE Sunday, June 26, 2016 - All day Front Lawn at The Newport Flower Show A travelling plant science program will offer hands-on educational programs for students in pre-K to grade 8 designed to provide children with a rewarding horticultural experience. Programs are offered on a variety of topics and activities. No registration required.
Plant Explorers: Growing Plants From Cuttings Sunday, June 26, 2016 – 2:30 p.m. Lecture Tent on Back Lawn of Rosecliff Many of us have planted a seed and watched it grow, but have you ever created a new plant by taking a cutting from a plant that already exists? Explorers and plant collectors from the past (or you could say Gilded Ages) used the technique of taking cuttings to move new and exciting plants from around the world into their gardens. Julie Christina, Blithewold's Education Programs Manager, will explain why taking cuttings is a useful method today and will show you how, making it simple and fun! Limited to 30 participants. Advance registration is required, contact Division Co-Chairs, Stefanie Vieau, Co-Chair / [email protected] or Pamela Younes, Co-Chair / [email protected].
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Division Chair Lynn Kaye [email protected] / 617.877.9988 The Bellevue Shopping District Representative Judy Carroll, Papers [email protected] / 401.847.1777
In celebration of the annual Newport Flower Show, we invite merchants to enter the Retail Window Display Division. The purpose of the division is to promote synergy between businesses, The Newport Flower Show and the many visitors in town for this event. Windows are displayed to reflect the spirit and the theme of the show. This year’s theme is Gilded – Artful Living.
Judges will award 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention ribbons based on the best interpretation and incorporation of the Show theme into their display. The Retail Window Display Division will include three groups, National, Local and Container Class. Participants may be further segmented geographically depending on the number of entries.
Advance Registration is required by Monday, May 23, 2016 and participants should plan to have their windows ready by Saturday, June 18, 2016. Each participant will receive an acknowledgement and an Appreciation Ribbon. Judging will take place on Monday, June 20, 2016. Ribbons will be awarded on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, enabling awarded ribbons to be on display throughout the week leading up to opening day of The Newport Flower Show on Friday, June 24, 2016. Window displays will remain in place through Sunday, June 26, 2016 in celebration of The Newport Flower Show weekend.
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Sunday, June 26, 2016 3:30 p.m. Rosecliff
Judges’ Commendation: May be given to a class or division or other aspect of the Show that is of exceptional merit. NEW: Any entry in the Floral Design Division may qualify for the Bettie Bearden Pardee Award . The entry must adhere to the requirements for that award and must be identified at the time of passing as eligible. See award details below.
THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA Certificate of Excellence in Conservation: Awarded for an exhibit of exceptional merit that educates the public on conservation issues and promotes respect for natural resources and responsibility for environmental stewardship. Certificate of Excellence in Floral Design: Awarded for an exhibit of great distinction. The entry must have placed first, second or third. An entry in any challenge class is not eligible to receive this award. Certificate of Excellence in Horticulture: Awarded for an exhibit of great distinction. The entry must have placed first, second or third. Certificate of Excellence in Photography: May be awarded for an exhibit of great distinction. The entry must have placed first, second or third.
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUB National Garden Club Award: To be presented to the exhibit judged to be the finest in the Design Division. Exhibit must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or more. National Garden Club Award: To be presented to the exhibit judged to be the finest in the Horticulture Division. Exhibit must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or more.
BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION The Newport Flower Show Best in Show Award: Selected from among The Newport Flower Show blue ribbon winners in the Botanical Arts Division. The Newport Flower Show Botanical Arts Award: Awarded to the exhibit showing impression quality, skill and creativity. A minimum of three classes of Botanical Arts. Need not be a blue ribbon winner.
52 | 2016 Newport Flower Show The Newport Flower Show Novice Award: Awarded to the most distinctive design by a Novice exhibitor in any Botanical Arts class. Need not be a blue ribbon winner. The Newport Flower Show New Exhibitor Award: Awarded to the most distinctive entry by a First Time Exhibitor in the Botanical Arts Division. Need not be a blue ribbon winner.
FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION The Newport Flower Show Best in Show Award: Selected from among The Newport Flower Show blue ribbon winners. The Newport Flower Show Novice Award: Awarded to the most distinctive design by a Novice exhibitor in any design class in The Newport Flower Show. The recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner. The Newport Flower Show New Exhibitor Award: Awarded to the most distinctive entry by a first-time exhibitor. Winner need not be a blue ribbon winner. The Preservation Society of Newport County Design Award: Awarded to the exhibit in the challenge class displaying the most creative use of the majority of components issued. Need not be a blue ribbon winner. The Corinne Clarke Reynolds Trophy: Given by her daughter, June Reynolds MacKaye and granddaughters, June Reynolds Davis, Dottie Corinne Houser and Christienne Bailey MacKaye, for the best interpretation of a class title in the Design Division. This will be awarded by ballot among the Design Division Judges. The Bettie Bearden Pardee Award: Awarded to an outstanding design using all fresh plant material grown and arranged by the exhibitor(s). The selection, quantity and quality of plant material will be considered during judging. The Candace Morgenstern Design Award: Awarded to an exhibit showing exceptional quality using innovative techniques involving the manipulation of fresh plant material. Recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner.
HORTICULTURE DIVISION The Gilbert S. Kahn Sweepstakes Award: Awarded to the Exhibitor winning the most blue ribbons in the Horticulture Division Classes. The Mrs. Robert M. Grace Best in Show Award: Best in show to be selected from Horticulture Division blue ribbon winners. The Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton Award: Awarded to the most creatively original and whimsical presentation of plant material in any container. The Oatsie Charles Award: Awarded to the most outstanding cut specimen of a shrub grown for its flower.
2016 Newport Flower Show | 53 The Annie Laurie Aitken Award: Awarded to the most outstanding rose cut specimen in the Show. The Jocelyn Sherman Propagation Award: Awarded to a container entry propagated by an amateur exhibitor in whose name it is entered. The difficulty of propagation, detailed description of propagation process and distinction in its presentation, will be considerations for this award. Entry must have been grown by exhibitor for a minimum of six months and need not be a blue ribbon winner. The Newport in Bloom Award: Awarded to the most exceptional entry in the Outdoor Container classes. Recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner. The URI Master Gardener Program Award: Awarded to the most distinctive indoor or outdoor container entry by a novice. This may include houseplants. The recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner. The Newport Flower Show New Exhibitor Award: Awarded to the most distinctive entry by a first-time exhibitor. Recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner. The Green Animals Topiary Award: Awarded to the best Topiary in Show. The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society Award: Awarded to the best native Rhode Island plant entry in any class. The recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner. The Newport Garden Club Centennial Award: Awarded for the most creative inter - pretation of a class or theme in the Creative Container Division. Recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner.
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
The Newport Daily News Best in Show Award: Awarded to the most distinguished photograph that is a finalist in the Photography Division. It need not be a blue ribbon winner. Photograph to be published in The Newport Daily News . The Newport Flower Show Novice Award in Photography: Awarded to the most dis - tinctive photograph by a Novice exhibitor, that is a finalist in the Photography Division. The Newport Flower Show Photography Division Judges’ Award for Interpretation: Awarded to an exhibitor for a photograph showing an outstanding composition and interpretation of the schedule. The photograph must be a finalist in the Photography Division and have placed first, second or third. The Newport Flower Show New Exhibitor in Photography Award: Awarded to the most distinctive entry by a first time exhibitor to The Newport Flower Show Photog - raphy Division.
54 | 2016 Newport Flower Show CHILDREN ’S EDUCATION DIVISION The Daisy Award: Awarded by age category to the most creative entry of the judged Children’s Design Class. The Green Thumb Award: Awarded by age category to the Children’s Horticulture exhibitor whose entry shows outstanding horticulture effort and conveys a sincere appreciation and love of plants. The Newport Flower Show Shutter Bug Award: Awarded to the most distinguished photograph in the Children's Photography Division. May be awarded by age categories.
INVITATIONAL DISPLAY GARDEN DIVISION The Newport Flower Show Chairmen’s Award: For exceptional design and horticul - ture in a display garden. This award was established in 2011 by the three co-chairs at the time, Pat Fernandez, Candace Morgenstern and Jocelyn Sherman. The Newport Flower Show Founder’s Award: Awarded for the most original and creative use of plant material in a landscape. Style, point of view, plant appropriateness and educational value will all be considered in the selection process. This Award was established by the original Founders of The Newport Flower Show. URI Master Gardener Program Sustainable Garden Award: For excellence in a land - scape design which incorporates earth friendly sustainable plant material. People's Choice Award for Display Gardens: The public selection, based on voting for their favorite Display Garden.
RETAIL WINDOW DISPLAY DIVISION The City of Newport Best Retail Window Display Award: Awarded to the Retail Window Exhibitor whose window best interprets and incorporates The Newport Flower Show theme. The Newport Flower Show Retail Horticulture Award: Awarded to the Retail Window Exhibitor for the best integration of rooted plant material. This may include exterior containers or potted plants within a window display.
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56 | 2016 Newport Flower Show The Preservation Society’s legendary gardens and landscapes...
consist of over 88 historic acres with 1800 specimen trees, and gardens designed by the nation’s leading landscape architects and maintained by generations of Newport County gardeners. From flower gardens to topiaries, from rare trees to garden pavilions. . . the landscapes under the care of the Preservation Society are an integral part of preserving the historic character of Newport as a whole. Much has been accomplished with the support of The Newport Flower Show over the last 20 years…the restoration of the Sunken Garden at The Elms, specimen tree preservation, landscape projects including Green Animals . . . but much is still to be done.
www.NewportFlowerShow.org 424 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840 New England’s Premier Flower Show Gilded
New England’s Premier Flower Show
Designated a Non- GCA Major Flower Show by the Garden Club of America
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