General Chairman Betty Beck : . 763-473-7183

2012 DIGGERS GARDEN CLUB Flower Show Committee 47th ANNUAL

General Chairman………Betty Beck………………..:…. 763-473-7183 FLOWER SHOW A Standard Show

Schedule Chairman……...Betty Beck ………….………. 763-473-7183 Diggers Garden Club is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. Central Region, and of the Federated Garden Clubs of MN. Entries Chairman………Irene Johnson…………………...763-535-3047

Awards Chairman……..Pat Kennedy………………….….763-588-2216 Presents

Door Prizes Chairman….Kathy Branham………………...763-537-2278

Publicity Chairman……Tammy Chapman………………..763-537-5862

Judges Chairman…….…Marcie Hamilton ……………… 763-535-2642 4312 Zenith Ave N Mpls. MN 55422 Staging Chairman ……... Betty Beck ………….………. 763-473-7183 DREAMING Judges Clerk Chairman …Barbara Prestidge……………...763-533-7929 Featuring Hospitality ………………Janlyn Viken…………………..952-472-1455 BIRDTOWN ARTISTS

Design Entries and Classification Chairman…………..…....Millie Hisey Phone: 763-420-5132 Cell: 763-234-4038 July 13, 2012 1:00 to 4:30 pm July 14, 2012 9:00 to 11:30 am Design Consultant………Ione Strandberg………………...763-249-9059 OPEN AND FREE TO PUBLIC Horticulture Classification Chairman…Carolyn Beach……763-208-2077 Robbinsdale City Hall Horticulture Consultant……JoAnn Hall…………………..763-588-3534 Council’s Chamber 4100 Lakeview Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Dismantling Committee……....ALL DIGGERS GARDEN CLUB Parking in front and rear MEMBERS Club President……………..Laney Skeel…………………763-535-2642 Web site: www.robbinsdalediggers.com

Art from the Robbinsdale group BIRDTOWN ARTISTS will be displayed ENTRY TAG SAMPLE

Table of Contents Fill out entry cards before day of show Use PERMANENT ink pen or PENCIL General Rules…………………….………….…...... 2 Design Rules – Scale of Points…..……………..….….3 Design Awards……………….……………………….4 Division I - Design classes………………………….....5 Horticulture General Rules Scale of points…………………...…...... 6 Horticulture Awards……………………………...... 7 Division II - Horticulture 14 Annuals, Biennials, Perennials………..…………..…..8 Perennials, Corns, Bulbs, Tubers, Roses……………………..……9 Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, Grasses Branches………………………...…………………....10 Container Indoor Grown Plants Container Outdoor Grown Plants……………..….…..11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Division III - Special Exhibits Youth Design & Horticulture, Artistic Crafts, What is a “well groomed plant”? Specimens with no soil, water spots or other foreign matter. National Garden Clubs objectives Damaged leaves, faded florets, seed pods and those below water Educational Exhibits………………...... …...... 12 level have been removed. Basic Design Shapes Examples What is a Dish Garden? Horticulture Tips …………...…………..……...….....13 Miniature landscape in an open container, accessories permitted. Entry Tag Sample…………………………….....…....14 What is a spike? Elongated flower cluster in which florets are directly attached to the peduncle. Flower Show Committees………………………..…..15 Example :Gladiolus, Salvia, Delphinium, Larkspur. What is a spray? A group of florets on a branched stem, each on its own pedicel. 1 Example: Chrysanthemum, Feverfew What is a round, flat or sculptural form? A round form: a ball –shaped form: Allium, Globe thistle. A flat form: Pansy, Poppy, Cosmos, Zinnia. Sculpture: a single unit: Calla lily. 13 Entries must be removed July 14th and the show dismantled by 12:30 pm. 16. This schedule will be the Law of the Show.

GENERAL RULES

1. This is a Standard Flower Show based on the HANDBOOK FOR FLOWER SHOWS (2007); National Garden Clubs, Inc. This book is available in our library. DIVISION I DESIGN 2. Flower Show is open to any amateur grower or arranger and/or members of Federated Garden Clubs of MN. General Design Rules and Requirements 3. There must be an emphasis on FRESH plant material, no artificial plant 1. All exhibits must contain some plant material, fresh and or dried (foliage, material in any division. blooms, fruit/vegetables) must be used in every exhibit. 4. Plant material on State Conservation List, noxious or invasive plants may Lilium flower may have anthers removed. not be used in this show. 2. Freedom of style: Traditional or Creative. 5. Schedules and entry cards may be obtained at the May & June Diggers Mtgs. 3. Fresh plant material may not be treated in any matter. or by calling: Irene Johnson 763-535-3047 4. The use of artificial flowers, fruit, or foliage is prohibited. 6. Entries will be received Thursday, July 12th from 3-5 pm and 5. Plant material may be obtained from any source. Friday, July13 from 8 - 10:30 am. 6. Design must be work of one individual. 7. All entries are to be the work of one exhibitor. 7. An exhibitor may enter as many classes as desired, but only one 8. Judging will begin at 11:00 am Friday, July 13, 2012. exhibit per class. 9. The decision of the Judges will be final. Awards may be withheld if not 8. Minimum of three classes with at least four exhibits in each class except merited. novices. 10. Only required personnel will be allowed with the judges during judging. 9. Novice is one who enters competitively for the first time, or one who 11. During judging: General Chairman, Design Classification Chairman, and the has never won a blue ribbon in Design at a Standard Flower Show. Horticulture Classification Chairman should be available. 10. Only novices may enter classes 4 and 8 but novices may enter any other 12. The flower show committee will not be responsible for breakage, loss or class. injury. 11. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in design division. 13. The Standard system of awarding will be used in each class or subclass as 12. Backgrounds and underlays are permitted in all classes. follows: 13. Exhibits will be staged on tables with green covering except Miniatures.  One 1st (blue), must score 90 or above. 14. Design Classification Chairman will check for conformity to the  One 2nd (red), must score 85 or above. schedule.  One 3rd (yellow), must score 80 or above. 15. All exhibits are allowed a space no more than 24” wide and 28” deep,  One or more honorable mention (white), must score 75 or above, if except where otherwise noted. given. 16. Miniature Designs not to exceed 5” (inches). Small Design not to  National Garden Club Top Exhibitor Award will be offered in each exceed 8” (inches) in any direction. Division if merited. 17. Pre-registering of Design, Reservations should be made by July 10th to 14. Judges will be required to consider non-blue ribbon winners for 90+ recognition. Millie, Phone: 763-420-5132 or 763-234-4038 15. The show will open to the public for viewing Friday, July 13, 2012, 18. If designer is unable to fulfill assignment, it is their responsibility to find 1:00 to 5:00 pm and July 14, 2012, 9:00 am to Noon. a replacement.

Exhibit 1: Winter Sowing, Winter container Gardening 3 Exhibit 2: Plants that repel bugs 12

DIVISION II HORTICULTURE DIVISION III SPECIAL EXHIBITS Section A: YOUTH DIVISION DESIGN No minimum numbers of exhibits Eligible for YOUTH TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD Section I: Container Grown Plants, Grown indoors Rosette ribbons of red, white, blue ribbons Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award May be given to the highest blue ribbon scoring 90 points or more. Container-grown plants must have been in the exhibitor’s possession for at least 3 months. General design rules and scoring points apply, see page 3 Combination plantings must be grown together at least 6 weeks. Containers with multiple varieties, list on a 3x5 white card each specimen’s Class 1: DISCOVERING binomial name and variety. Ages 5-10 Entry tag/card should state full binomial name and variety Designer’s choice of plant material Class 59. Begonias Max. 8” diameter container Class 2: DANCING 60. Saintpaulia (African Violets) Ages 11-16 Blooming Max. 8” diameter container 61. Cacti or Succulents Designer’s choice of plant material a. One specimen, Max.8” diameter container b. Planter –at least 3 varieties Max. 20” diameter container HORTICULTURE No minimum numbers of exhibits Eligible for YOUTH TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD 62. Flowering or fruited Max. 8” diameter container Rosette ribbon of red, white, blue ribbons 63. Foliage Max. 8” diameter container May be given to the highest blue ribbon scoring 90 points or more. General horticulture rules and scoring points apply, See page 6 64. Planter-at least 3 varieties Max. 20” diameter container 65. Dish Garden (accessories permitted) Max. 20” diameter container Annuals, named a. Fairy Garden Class 3: Ages 5-10 b. other Exhibitor choice suitable specimen/s Class 4: Ages 11-16 Exhibitor choice suitable specimen/s Section J: Container Grown Plants, Grown outdoors Section B: ARTISTIC CRAFT Hanging or Floor Plants With drip trays, Max. 20” diameter container Hand made articles only (EXHIBIT ONLY) Eligible Grower’s Choice Award Container-grown plants must have been in the exhibitor’s possession for at least 3 months. Section C: Combination plantings must be grown together at least 6 weeks. Containers with multiple varieties, list on a 3x5 white card each specimen’s National Garden Club, Inc. OBJECTIVE binomial name and variety. Entry tag/card should state full binomial name and variety EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS competitive Class 66. Summered Outdoor Flowering Size: Exhibit must occupy a minimum of 18 sq. ft. surface area. One Education award given, if merited, to Exhibit designed to instruct the public in a. Impatiens 1 or more plants some phase of National Garden Clubs, Inc. objectives. Exhibit must score 95 or more. b. Pelargonium (Geranium) 1 or more plants Scale of Points for Educational Award: Page 304 in the 2007 “Handbook for Flower Shows”. c. others, named 1 or more plants Rosette is brown and white. 67. Summered Outdoor Foliage Class 5: 68. Outdoor Planter at least 3 varieties 5. Novice is one who enters competitively for the first time, or 69. Dish Garden (accessories permitted) one who has never won a blue ribbon in Design at a Standard Flower Show.

DIVISION I DESIGN DIVISION I Design Awards Eligible for Designers Choice Award - Classes 1-3 Eligible for Special Novice Award- Classes 4 & 8 Designer’s Choice Award Section A: 1. Rosette of purple ribbons. 2. Only one per show.  Class 1: 3. May be given to the highest blue ribbon. The winner scoring 95 points or more in Section’s 1-3. Exhibitor has complete  Class2: freedom to choose design components. However, additional Standard Flower Show policies apply; see 2007 “Handbook for Flower Shows” pages 47-48.  Class 3: Minimum of three classes with at least 4 exhibits in each class. 4. Using two containers  Class 4: Petite Award 1. Small rosette of blue and white ribbons. (Novice only) 2. Only one per show. 3. May be given to the highest blue ribbon. The winner scoring Section B: PETITES 95 points or more in Section A, Classes 5-7. Eligible for Petite Award - Classes 5-7 4. Minimum of three classes with at least 4 exhibits in each class.  Class 5: Fresh plant material, Miniature Design not to exceed 5 Special Award-Novice inches overall. (Height, width, depth) 1. Rosette of yellow ribbons. 2. Only one per show.  Class 6: 3. May be given to the highest blue ribbon that exhibited in Dry material only. Miniature Design not to exceed 5 inches Division I, Section A, Class 4 and Section B, Class 8. overall. (Height, width, depth) 4. No minimum numbers of exhibits  Class 7: Small Design, designer choice of plant material, Design not to exceed 8 inches overall. 58. Shrubs 1 branch a. Berried b. Flowering  Class 8: (Novice only) Hydrangea Small Design, designer choice of plant material, Design not to exceed 8 inches overall. b-1a= White; b-1b= Blue; b-1c= other b-2 Others, named c. Foliage 5 10

DIVISION II HORTICULTURE DIVISION II HORTICULTURE Section B: PERENNIALS cont. Section E: Vegetables (shown on paper plates, provided) Hosta’s leaves only Eligible for Special Award Class 20. Hosta- Large 9” wide or more Class 41. Cucumis sativus (Cucumbers) ¼” of stem attached 3 a. plain b. variegated 1 leaf 42. Cucurbita pepo, (Summer squash), named 3 21. Hosta-Medium 6” wide to less than 9” 43. Leaf greens, named (in a plastic bag) a. plain b. variegated 1 leaf 44. Onions, green 7 22. Hosta- Small 2” wide to less than 6” 45. Pisum sativum (Peas) ¼” of stem attached 3 a. plain b. variegated 2 leaves 46. Any other vegetables, named 3 23. Hosta- Mini. under 2” wide

a. plain b. variegated 2 leaves 24. Leucanthemum x superbum (Shasta Daisy) 2 blooms Section F: Fruits (shown on paper plates provided) Eligible for Special Award 25. Monarda, Bee Balm 2 stems Class 47. Fragaria, (Strawberries) 7 berries 26. Rudbeckia (Gloriosa Daisy) 2 blooms 48. Rheum (Rhubarb) 5 stalks 27. Any other perennial, named suitable specimen/s 49. Rubus (Raspberry) 7 berries a. spike 50. Others, named 5 specimens b. spray c. round, flat or sculptured Section G: Herbs d. grown for foliage only Eligible for Awards of Merit e. Vines 12-18”, support permitted Class 51. Ocimum (Basil) 3 stems 52. Origanum (Oregano) 3 stems Section C: Corms, Bulbs, & Tubers 53. Petroselinum (Parsley) 3 stems Eligible for Awards of Merit 54. Herbs, any other, named, suitable specimen/s Class 28. Begonia, tuberous, in flat container you supply 1bloom only 55. Collection of 3 Herbs, named, each in a separate bottle 29. Caladium 1leaf 30. Lilium (Lily) (Anthers must be present) 1 stalk Section H: Arboreal 15” – 20” in length a. Asiatic b. Oriental c. Trumpet d. others Eligible for Arboreal Award 31. Zantedeschia, (Calla Lily) 1 spathe Evergreen branches, if properly conditioned, may be exhibited without water 32. Others, named suitable specimen/s Class 56. Conifer (Evergreen) 1 branch a. Thuja (Arborvitae), b. Juniperus, Section D: Rosa (ROSES) c. Pinus, (Pine), d. Picea (Spruce) Eligible for Awards of Merit e. Taxus. (Yew) Class 33. Floribunda 1 spray or bloom 57. Deciduous Tree 1 branch 34. Grandiflora 1 spray or bloom a. foliage, b. flowering, c. fruiting 35. Hybrid Tea 1 stem a. red, b. pink, c. white, d. yellow, e. orange, f. mauve, g. any other color 1 bloom 36. Shrub 1 spray or bloom 37. Any other type, named 1 spray or bloom 38. Miniature 1 bloom 39. Miniature 1 spray 40. Collection of 3 Miniatures, each in separate bottle named 9

DIVISION II HORTICULTURE Award of Horticultural Excellence may be given to this division GENERAL HORTICULTURE RULES 1. All horticulture specimens must be fresh plant grown by exhibitor. TOP HORTICULTURE AWARDS 2. Exhibitor may make more than one entry per sub-class, if each is a different genus, species, variety, type, size (dwarf, regular, or giant). 3. Clear, transparent containers will be provided for all cut specimen entries, General Horticulture Awards Requirements unless otherwise stated. 1. All plant material must be fresh and must have been grown by exhibitor. 4. All specimens must be labeled correctly given genus, species, and if possible 2. Exhibit must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or more. variety (underlined). Cultivar (in single quotes) is added when available. 3. Exhibit must be correctly named according to schedule specifications. Common name may be added. 4. An award must be withheld if none of designated exhibits meet the 5. Entry cards should be filled out in advance (if possible) in pencil, permanent requirements of the award. ink or labels. Sample of entry card is on page 14. 5. However, additional Standard Flower Shows policies apply see 2007 6. Entry cards may be obtained at the May & June Diggers Mtgs. or by calling: “Handbook for Flower Shows” pages 42-45. Irene Johnson 763-535-3047 6. There must be three classes in each designated section. 7. Indoor potted plants container size is a max of 8 inches, planter/dish garden size is a max 20 inches container. A. Award of Horticultural Excellence 8. Container-grown plants must have been in the exhibitor’s possession for at least 3 months. Combination plantings must be grown together least 6 weeks. 1. Rosette of green, orange and blue ribbons. 9. Containers with multiple varieties, list on a 3x5 white card each specimen’s 2. Only one per show. Genus, species and variety name. 3. May be extended to a named Blue Ribbon Winner scoring 95 or 10. Wedging for specimen will be clear plastic, styrofoam, or aluminum foil. more, judged the finest in the Horticulture Division. 11. Each exhibit will be judged according to Horticulture Scale of Points see below. 12. Horticulture Classification Chairman will check for conformity to the schedule B. Award of Merit and may sub divide classes, if needed. 1. Rosette of orange ribbons. 2. Five (5) may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring exhibits if eligible sections/classes are designated in the schedule. C. Special Award 1. Rosette of yellow ribbons 2. Two (2) may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring exhibits if eligible section/classes are designated in the schedule. 11. Campanula (Bellflower) 1 stem D. Arboreal Award 12. Clematis max. length 16” may be propped 1. Rosette of green ribbons in two shades. 13. Coreopsis (Tickweed) 3 stems 2. A section for cut trees and or shrubs. 14 Delphinium 1 spike 3. One (1) may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring 15. Dianthus (Pinks) 3 blooms exhibits if eligible section/classes are designated in the schedule. 16. Echinacea (Coneflower) 2 blooms 17. Gaillardia (Blanket flower) 2 blooms E. Grower’s Choice Award 18. Grasses 36” max. length suitable specimen/s 1. Rosette of dark green ribbons. 19. Hemerocallis (Daylily) not to exceed 30” 2. Two (2) may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring exhibits a. yellow b. pink c. red d. other 1 scape in container and/or combination plantings.

DIVISION II HORTICULTURE Section A: ANNUALS AND BIENNIALS Eligible for Award of Merit Class 1. Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) 2 stems 2. Calendula 2 blooms 3. Petunia - not over 14” 1 spray a. single type b. double type 4. Solenostemon (Coleus) 1 stem 5. Tagetes (Marigold) a. large, over 3 1/4” 1 bloom b. medium, 2 ½” to 3” 1 bloom c. small, under 2 ½” 2 blooms 6. Miscellaneous annuals, named suitable specimen/s a. spike b. spray c. round, flat or sculptured d. grown for foliage only e. Vines 12-18”, support permitted 7. Biennials, named suitable specimen/s

Section B: PERENNIALS Eligible for Awards of Merit Class 8. Achillea (Yarrow) 1 stem 9. Asclepias (Butterflyweed) 1 spray 10. Astilbe 1 spike