Club Competition. An arbor of predominantly All Mail-in Classes must be preregistered. fresh flowers to frame the proposal. Arbor will Class 207 –“I Remember You…” be placed on 4” black risers and will be provided Mail-In Class Call to confirm openings for all classes, including by Committee. 4 Entries “…You’re the one who made my dreams come Club Competition Class 201, then mail entry form true.” A picture frame of all dried plant to: Julie Pipe Class 202 -“Something Old, Something New” materials commemorating a 50th anniversary. 54 Pilgrim Road, Holliston, MA 021746 A cascading bridal bouquet of all fresh plant Frame should not exceed 9” in any direction Phone: 508-429-7646 Email:[email protected] material for our blushing bride, staged on a and should include a photo appropriate for the pedestal (14” square top on a 36” base). 4 class. Staging to be determined. Samples of the ENTRY FORM (clip and mail) Entries dried plant material must be glued to a card and identified. 8 Entries Exhibitor______Class 203 -“Just the Two of Us” Eligible for the Artisan Award. Address______A functional table for the Bride and Groom at ______the reception. Staged on a 36” round table on a COMMITTEE Telephone______30” base. All table coverings to be provided by Chairman Cell______the designer. 4 Entries Jill Malcolm -508-429-4395 - [email protected] Email______Garden Club______Class 204 –“The Honeymoon” Schedule and Class Consultant Catherine Healy – [email protected] I wish to enter: An underwater design reflecting our couples’ Entry Date (Circle One) honeymoon in paradise. Staged on a pedestal Entries (18” square top on a 36” base). Not all plant Julie Pipe – [email protected] Tues. 3/11 Fri. 3/14 material must be underwater but the Awards Leslie Will – [email protected] components underwater must contribute Class # Class Title artistically to the overall design and cannot be Classification Carla Morey – [email protected] only stems. 4 Entries Have you ever won a blue ribbon in Design in a Clerks judged flower show? ___ Yes ___ No Priscilla Styer – [email protected] Class 205- “And Baby Makes Three” Computers Are you a member of the Garden Club of America A small design - not to exceed 8” in any Kathy Warburton – [email protected] direction - staged on a pedestal (13” round top (GCA)? ___ Yes ___ No Judges with a 42” base). 4 Entries Betsy Ridge Madsen – [email protected] Are you a member of the Massachusetts Staging Horticultural Society? ___ Yes ___ No Class 206 -“I Do, I Do - Reprise” Judy Lyons – [email protected] A design for the altar as our couple renews their Volunteer Coordinator wedding vows. Staged on a 18” square top with Toni Neal – [email protected] a 36” base. 4 Entries

Class 201 -“Please Say Yes” DESIGN RULES 12. Massachusetts Horticultural Society policy Preliminary Schedule 1. Entries are open to everyone and more than one requires that businesses, non-profit organizations, person may submit an entry. The designs must be and commercial products may not be promoted 9/27/2013 constructed by the exhibitor(s) whose name(s) within a design. Catalogs, circulars, logos and appear on the entry card. business cards may not be displayed. Exhibits are to 2. The Exhibitors’ Meeting will be held Thursday be non-commercial in character. January 23, 2014, 10:30 AM (Snow Date January 24) 13. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to keep his/her at Elm Bank, Hunnewell Building, 900 Washington design in pristine condition throughout the show. A The Massachusetts St., Wellesley. design may be removed at the discretion of the Complete show and staging information will be given Committee. Horticultural Society at this time. 14. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society will presents 3. ENTRY DATES: TUES MARCH 11 AND provide the best possible protection to all exhibits. FRI. MARCH 14. However, they distinctly disclaim all liability for loss DESIGN DIVISION II REMOVAL DATES AND TIMES: or damage to designs and personal property Thurs March 13, 9:00 p.m.; and Sun, Mar. 16, belonging to exhibitors. 6:15 p.m. Exhibitors must remove or have someone 15. Exhibitors are asked to remember that this is a “I Do, I Do” remove their designs at the designated time. Awards Flower Show and emphasis should be placed on will be given on each entry day. plant material. A celebration in flowers of the events that help 4. Classes 201 through 206 may be partially 16. Accessories accepted in Classes 201-206. define the life-long commitment to love that we completed ahead of time and finished at the show. 17. If the exhibitor is unable to enter a design, it is call marriage. The classes track the lifecycle of Class 207 may be mailed or delivered in person -you the exhibitor’s responsibility to contact the entry love and marriage from the engagement, through must inform the Entries Chair person. Chairman with a replacement and with correct the wedding and ending with the sweetness of 5. On all entry days, exhibitors may enter the information on the replacement person. memories that come with a landmark anniversary. building at 5:30 a.m., and exhibits must be ready for Artisans Award Given to the best design in Class judging at 8:00 a.m. 207. For a score of 95 points or more. 6. Only exhibitors and Committee Members will be Classes 201 – 207 are eligible for – The John Taylor allowed in the Show area while designs are being Arms Award, The Garden Club of America Zone One created. Bowl, The Susan Scheel Novice Award, The Best of 7. A preliminary list of plant material (botanical and Day, the National Garden Clubs Design Award and common names are required) must be submitted by the Ruth Wallack Design Award e-mail or regular mail to the Classification Chairman. Point Scoring: The Standard System of Judging is When the design is completed, it must be passed by used and allows for one First (90 points or above), the Classification Chairman before the exhibitor one Second (85 points or above), one Third (80 leaves the Show area. points or above), and one or more Honorable 8. All components must be within the frame of Mention (75 points or above), in each class. “Romance in the Garden” reference. A design may not go outside the total Scale of Points: Total points 100 Boston Flower & Garden Show allowed space. Conformance 20 Design (Elements and Principles) 42 Seaport World Trade Center 9. The treating of fresh plant material and the use of Artistic Concept (Selection/organization) 12 artificial plant material are strictly prohibited. Some Expression (Interpretation of class) 10 March 12-16, 2014 plant material must be used in every design. Distinction (marked superiority) 16 10. Plants listed on the Massachusetts Prohibited Open to all Plant List are not permitted in Design Division II. A current list may be found on www.mass.gov/agr. 11. Menu food and live animals are not allowed.