Dear Friends,
The Newport Flower Show is pleased to celebrate its 18th year as America’s premier summer flower show, held on the historic grounds of Rosecliff. This year’s theme, Jade-Eastern Obsessions, will take visitors on an exotic tour of Far Eastern traditions and beauty. Jade, the imperial gemstone (valued as highly as gold and available in a rainbow of colors), is the perfect symbol for the 2013 Newport Flower Show. Exhibits will immerse you into cultures as varied and beautiful as the liquid forms of carved jade. It’s easy to understand why so many elements from these storied lands became Eastern Obsessions !
Joining us will be the inspirational floral designer Hitomi Gilliam who will share her masterful skills of the latest techniques and designs. As always, our Horticultural Division aspires to engage gardeners at all levels with opportunities to share their obsessions. East will meet west when notable American Landscape Architect, Harriet Henderson, shares her expertise and experiences throughout the Far East and explains how Western gardens have been influenced. Our Photography Division will provoke visitors with mysterious and haunting images from amateur photographers around the world. The Children’s Division will transport the youngest gardeners and designers to the exotic East where they too, can revel in Eastern Obsessions.
The expansive front lawn of Rosecliff will lure visitors through an iconic Moon Gate into gardens filled with “Zen-full” inspirations. 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 seaside supper and other 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 restora - tion 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 21-23, 2013, as we all share our obsession for Jade at the 2013 Newport Flower Show.
Patricia Hamilton Fernandez Candace Morgenstern Jocelyn Sherman Co-Chair Co-Chair Co-Chair
P.S. There can be nothing more lovely than experiencing our Gardens of the East on the lawns of Rosecliff by moonlight. Optimize your Opening Night Party experience by signing up for the Enchanted Evening Rose package featuring a luxurious supper in a most unique setting.
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CONTENTS
Awards – Newport Flower Show ...... Page 52 Children’s Education Division ...... Page 48 Design Division – Classes ...... Page 14 Design Division – Entry Form ...... Page 19 Design Division – Rules and Guidelines ...... Page 11 Directions to Show and Parking ...... Page 56 Horticulture Division – Classes ...... Page 25 Horticulture Division – Entry Card (Sample) ...... Page 38 Horticulture Division – Entry Rules and Guidelines ...... Page 23 Horticulture Division – Helpful Hints ...... Page 39 Horticulture Division – Photo Key Card (Sample) ...... Page 38 Photography Division – Classes ...... Page 46 Photography Division – Pre-Registration Form ...... Page 47 Photography Division – Rules and Guidelines ...... Page 43 Special Events and Ticket Information ...... Page 5 Ticket Order Form ...... Page 9
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.
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CHAIR EMERITUS Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton, Chair Emeritus
FOUNDERS Brittain Bardes Mrs. Robert H. Charles Norey Dotterer Cullen Kate Gubelmann Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton Edward Lee Lindemann
FLOWER SHOW CHAIRS Patricia H. Fernandez Candace Morgenstern Jocelyn Sherman
DESIGN DIVISION HORTICULTURE - DIVISION I Ann Huntoon, Chair Karen Barbera, Chair Megan Fox Kelly, Vice Chair HORTICULTURE - DIVISION II DESIGN DIVISION SCHEDULE Deborah Kelsey, Chair Patricia H. Fernandez, Chair HORTICULTURE - DIVISION III DESIGN DIVISION ENTRIES Libby Moore, Chair Kathy Michie, Chair HORTICULTURE - DIVISION IV Valerie Mead, Vice Chair Lee Patterson, Chair DESIGN DIVISION PASSING HORTICULTURE DIVISION PASSING Joyce Girvin, Chair Martha Ginty, Chair Marjorie DeAngelis, Vice Chair Patricia Bailey, Vice Chair DESIGN DIVISION CONSULTANTS HORTICULTURE DIVISION STAGING Susan Dewey, Chair Denae Bayer, Chair DESIGN DIVISION JUDGES Nancy Hartwell, Vice Chair Vera Bowen, Chair HORTICULTURE DIVISION JUDGES Mary Huntoon, Vice Chair Carrie Waterman, Chair DESIGN DIVISION CLERKS Marianne Pollak, Vice Chair Linda Lacroix, Chair HORTICULTURE DIVISION CLERKS Peggy Moore, Vice Chair Betsy West, Chair DESIGN DIVISION COMPUTER Betsy Leerssen, Vice Chair Kathy Warburton, Chair Jill Malcolm, Vice Chair PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION Gail Cyr, Chair DESIGN DIVISION REFRESHING Kate Lucey, Vice Chair Linda Russo, Chair PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION JUDGES HORTICULTURE DIVISION Robyn Spagnolo, Chair James Donahue, Chair
2013 Newport Flower Show | 3 PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION CLERKS RETAIL WINDOW DISPLAYS Lynne Merrill, Chair Lynn Covello Kaye, Chair Amy Loudin, Merchant Representative PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION ENTRIES Alycia Moniz, Chair GARDEN MARKETPLACE Roderick B. O’Hanley, Chair AWARDS Betsy West, Vice Chair Mary Catherine Bardorf, Chair SIGNAGE DIVISION HAMILTON EDUCATION SERIES Kristie Gardiner, Chair Ellen Smith, Chair Dory Hamilton, Vice Chair HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Cheryl Mrozowski, Chair CHILDREN ’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Anne Hogg, Vice Chair Jacqueline Colbert, Chair Debbie Grant, Vice Chair Bronwyn McDermott, Vice Chair
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Each day of the 2013 Newport Flower Show offers opportunities to enjoy judged horticultural specimens and floral designs, special garden exhibitions, free lectures and demonstrations as well as wonderful shopping experiences in both the Oceanside Boutiques and the Gardeners’ Marketplace. Tickets are also available for special lunch - eons, lectures and workshops.
SHOW HOURS Friday, June 21, 2013 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE $18 Advance Sale/PSNC Members Single Day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) $29 Advance Purchase Only – Special “Bring a Friend” Sunday, June 23, 2013 - $29 for 2 people – Come on Sunday, June 23 and bring a friend! The two of you will save $17 off the Single Ticket Day of Show cost. “Bring a Friend” Advance Purchase Price valid until Friday, June 7, 2013
DAY OF SHOW TICKET PURCHASE $25 Adult Opening Day – Friday $23 Adult Day of Show – Saturday or Sunday $6 Children 13-17 Free Children 12 and under
GROUP ADMISSION Adult group rates are available for $14 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 7, 2013 – Preservation Society Members - $145 per person; Non-Members $170 per person After Friday, June 7, 2013 – 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 7, 2013 – Preservation Society Members - $275 per person; Non-Members - $300 per person After Friday, June 7, 2013 – Preservation Society Members - $300 per person; Non-Members - $325 per person Optimize your Opening Night Party experience by signing up to join 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 entire 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 on back lawn 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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Hitomi Gilliam, AIFD Friday, June 21, 2013 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Hitomi returns to Newport in celebration of Jade! She will show case work inspired by Ikebana and the Zen apprecia - tion of nature. Her presentation “ will be explicit in sharing the authentic representation of nature and how the composi - tions created in this way have the ability to move the viewer. ” Hitomi Gilliam is an internationally renowned floral artist, a distinguished educator and lecturer world-wide. She has given presentations at many notable venues, art museums and botanical gardens. Hitomi is a member of the Amer - ican Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) and is one of only seven recipients of AIFD’s prestigious Design Influence Award. She has authored six books and her latest book, Fresh Look at Judging will be available for signing. Hitomi’s open, easygoing approach to design keeps her audiences enthralled. 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. Includes one day Show admission. $80 per person for Luncheon and Lecture Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. $40 per person for Lecture Only Please arrive by 1:00 p.m. iana Balmori, Principal Designer, Balmori Associates, Harriet Henderson Landscape Architect, Principal, Cushing & Henderson Saturday, June 22, 2013 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. In a story of East meets West, The Newport Flower Show welcomes Harriet Henderson, an accomplished landscape architect who will share with us the influences of the East in Western gardens. Henderson began her career at Cornell University and studied in Kyoto, Japan to immerse herself in Japanese garden design. Her travels in Korea, China and Taiwan brought an understanding of Japanese design precedents and led to a Masters in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. Her work has included important public and private landscape projects from a Governor’s Mansion (PA) to college campuses, unique private homes and even a horse farm. For the past 20 years,
2013 Newport Flower Show | 7 she has taught landscape architecture history at the Barnes Arboretum and contributed to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Japanese Garden Handbook as well as International Bonsai Magazine. She has lectured at the most prestigious design schools and arboretums. Join us as Harriet Henderson takes us on an Eastern journey of reflection in our Western gardens. 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. Includes one day Show admission. $80 per person for Luncheon and Lecture Please arrive by 11:15 a.m. $40 per person for Lecture Only Please arrive by 12:15 p.m.
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Tickets for all events may be purchased online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org To order tickets by mail, return completed form to: The Newport Flower Show, 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
NAME ______
ADDRESS ______
CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______
TELEPHONE ______EMAIL ______
Friday, Saturday or Sunday Price Qty. Total
Advance Show Ticket or PSNC Member (Single day) $18 ____ $______
Youth Ticket (13-17 years) $6 ____ $______
Child Ticket (12 years and under) Free
Sunday, June 23 (only) (Advance purchase only) “Bring a Friend” Offer 2/$29 ____ $______
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American Beauty Rose Patron $475 ____ $______Enchanted Evening Rose Sponsor PSNC Members (before June 7) $275 ____ $______Non-Members (before June 7) $300 ____ $______
PSNC Members (after June 7) $300 ____ $______PSNC Non-Members (after June 7) $325 ____ $______
Opening Night Party - Friday, June 21 - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
PSNC Members (before June 7) $145 ____ $______Non-Members (before June 7) $170 ____ $______
PSNC Members (after June 7) $160 ____ $______PSNC Non-Members (after June 7) $190 ____ $______
Reserved Lectures Hitomi Gilliam – Friday, June 21 Luncheon & Lecture $80 ____ $______Lecture Only $40 ____ $______Harriet Henderson – Saturday, June 22 Luncheon & Lecture $80 ____ $______Lecture Only $40 ____ $______
Deadline for mail order tickets is Friday, June 14, 2013. Tickets are available at any time on our website for a “print-at-home” ticket. www.newportmansions.org
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Design Entries Kathy Michie, Chair (508) 835-3342 [email protected] Valerie Mead, Vice Chair (203) 968-0882 [email protected]
1. Design Classes are open to all on a first come basis. Designs may be the collabora - tion of more than one exhibitor. An exhibitor/s may enter only one class in the Floral Design Division I-A and one class in the Artistic Botanical Division I-B. Exhibitor may be placed on a waiting list for an additional class, if desired, and will be notified by May 1st if space is available. 2. Fresh plant material must predominate unless otherwise stated. No cut fresh vegetables/fruit or prepared food products will be permitted. 3. No artificial flowers, foliage or vegetables will be permitted. 4. Accessories are permitted but should be used with discretion. 5. All containers must be labeled with the exhibitor’s name and address. Staging may not be altered or moved unless stated in the schedule. 6. Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral part of the design. 7. Designs may be partially assembled prior to show with finishing touches done on site. 8. Exhibitors are allowed on the show floor at 5:00 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2013. Designs MUST be completed and passed by 8:00 a.m. Passing Committee must pass each exhibit before exhibitor leaves Flower Show area. Design may not be al - tered after passing. Only required personnel may remain in exhibit area after 8:00 a.m. 9. Judging will begin at 8:30 a.m. Show opens to the public at 10:30 a.m. 10. All plant material must be correctly identified with the botanical and common names, if possible. A complete list must be emailed to Kathy Warburton, Computer Chairman by Friday, June 14, 2013 at [email protected]. The 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.
2013 Newport Flower Show | 11 11. 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. 12. Class 11: Plant material used in the design must have been grown in the exhibitor’s garden, which would not include indoor plants and have been in the exhibitor’s possession/garden for a minimum of 9 months. There may be more than one exhibitor; however, the source of the material used must be from one garden. (Entries in Class 11 will be eligible for the Bettie Bearden Pardee Award, see award page 53). 13. 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. 14. 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 located in the Exhibitor’s Packet. 15. 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. 16. Exhibitors are responsible for the complete removal of their exhibits at the close of the show on Sunday, June 23, 2013 between the hours of 5:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. 17. While the Design 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. 18. Applicants should complete the necessary entry form on page 19 of this booklet or review the information on our website, www.NewportFlowerShow.org, and e-mail* your entry details to: Kathy Michie 28 Pine Arden Drive West Boylston, MA 01583 (508) 835-3342 / [email protected] (*indicate NFS Entries on subject line) Upon receipt of the entry form, designers will receive confirmation of receipt by email or postcard (indicate preference on form). Exhibitor’s packet will be distributed at the exhibitors meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. on the Rosecliff Terrace. The packet will include your entry number, 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. Badges must be worn at all times. 19. Entry numbers will be pre-assigned by the Entry Chair on a first come basis. 20. Novice and New Exhibitors will be eligible for specific awards. Please designate on the entry form if you belong in one of these categories. A Novice is an exhibitor/s who has never won a blue ribbon in a major show. A New Exhibitor is a person or group who is entering The Newport Flower Show for the first time. See page 52 for definition of awards.
12 | 2013 Newport Flower Show 21. Class 8: Judges’ Challenge entries to be created between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2013. All plant material, components and tools supplied on site. This class is open to Judges with travel restrictions. 22. Classes 11 and 14: Require a Statement of Intent which should be emailed to [email protected] no later than Friday, June 14, 2013. 23. Mail-In Classes 13, 14, and 15: Please inform Entries Chair if design will be mailed or placed on the day of the Show. If mailed, send for arrival no later than Friday, June 14, 2013 to The Preservation Society of Newport County, Attn: Beverly A. Ware, The Newport Flower Show, 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. Please in - clude postage paid packaging for return of entry. 24. Designers are requested to enter through the front entrance of Rosecliff. Aides will be available to assist with unloading of plant materials and supplies and guide you to your exhibit location.
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Design Exhibitors Meeting to view staging, ask questions and preview Rosecliff Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 10 a.m. Rosecliff Terrace
Division I-A Floral Design
Class 1 Kimono Foyer 4 Entries The Kimono is a traditional garment worn by both men and women in Japan. Kimonos appeared in the Japanese culture as early as the 5th Century. Its roots are based in China and the intricate designs have meaning as well as beauty. Design inspired by the assigned Kimono. A color photograph of the Kimono will be supplied to designers. Staged on a pedestal 42” H with an 18” square top painted Rosecliff White. To be viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Ginna Thoma / [email protected]
Class 2 Koi Salon 4 Entries The word Koi comes from Japanese, simply meaning “carp”. Koi is a homophone for another word that means “affection” or “love”; the fish referred to as Koi are therefore symbols of love and friendship in Japan. Underwater design staged in a niche painted Rosecliff White. Size of the niche is 25" H x 18" W x 18" D staged on a 42" H pedestal. Front of the niche features a rectangular opening which measures 24" H x 17" W with a center of opening to be viewed at 59½". Background may be enhanced without damaging the niche. Niche will be lighted from above. All or part of the design must be under visible water.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Susan Dewey / [email protected]
Class 3 Qi Salon 4 Entries In traditional Chinese culture, Qi (pronounced chee) is defined as an energy flow or a life energy which links all beings. They believed Qi permeated everything and likened it to the flow of energy around and through the body, forming a cohesive and functioning unit. Hanging design suspended in a niche with a center hook painted Rosecliff White. The size of niche is 35" H x 32" W x 24" D staged on a 42" H pedestal. The Front of niche features an oval opening which measures 32" H x 28" W with the center of the open - ing to be viewed at 60½". Background may be enhanced without damaging the niche. Niche will be lighted from above.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Ginna Thoma / [email protected]
14 | 2013 Newport Flower Show Class 4 Sushi Salon 4 Entries Mentions of “Sushi” emerged as early as 1336 A.D. in Japan. The contemporary version was created by Hanaya Yohei (1799–1858) as an early form of fast food which could be eaten with one's hands at a roadside or in a theatre. Today, Sushi remains popular and readily available worldwide. Sushi chefs are celebrated for their artistic presentations. A design of mostly fresh plant material staged in a 12 " H x 12 " W x 12 " D niche with a 9-1/2 " circular opening (bottom of opening is 1/2 " from base of the niche). Background may be enhanced without damaging the niche. Niche will be lighted from above and painted Rosecliff White. To be viewed at eye level.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Sarah Ribeiro/ [email protected]
Class 5 Snake Ballroom South Wall 4 Entries In the Chinese calendar 2013 is the year of the Snake which symbolizes beauty and wisdom. A design of mostly fresh plant material. To be staged on a console pedestal 42 " H x 43.5 " W x 17 " D, staged in front of a concave/convex wall, measuring 72 " H x 60 " W predomi - nantly colored red. Background sample to be provided. To be viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Sue Redden / [email protected]
Class 6 Tea Ballroom 4 Entries “The Book of Tea” by Kakuzo Okakura was originally written to be read aloud by the author at Isabella Stewart Gardner's (Boston) famous salon in 1906. The book focuses on the culture that has engendered the mind of tea and on the Masters who embody this spirit. The Tea Ceremony quickly became an Eastern Obsession in America. Design an exhibition table interpreting the Tea Ceremony. Displayed on a console pedestal, 36" H x 32" W x 18" D, with attached backboard measuring 45" H x 32" W. Pedestal and backboard painted Rosecliff White. To be viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Linda Ladd / [email protected]
Class 7 Export Ballroom East Wall 4 Entries The houses of The Preservation Society of Newport County are filled with exquisite examples of Chinese export porcelain. These ceramics were made and decorated in China exclusively for export to Europe and later to North America between the 16th and the 20th century. They remain a fascination for collectors A mass design inspired by a piece of Chinese export porcelain from the collections of The Preservation Society of Newport County. Images of porcelains to be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Design to be staged on a pedestal 42" H with a 16" square top painted Rosecliff White and placed in front of a back-lit, off-white fabric panel measuring 10' H x 4' W. To be viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Janice Panoff / [email protected]
2013 Newport Flower Show | 15 Class 8 Zen Judges’ Challenge Class Ballroom Center 4 Entries Schools of Meditation developed throughout Asia based on the belief that one finds enlightenment through a simplistic existence. Create a design reflecting the Zen principle. Staged on 30 1/2" diameter x 30" H drum painted Rosecliff White and placed in front of a rice paper screen measuring 8' H x 4' W. All components supplied onsite. To be viewed from all sides. See Rule #21.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Candace Morgenstern /[email protected]
Class 9 Yin & Yang Ballroom Piano 4 Entries In Chinese philosophy, the concept of yin-yang, often referred to in the West as “yin and yang”, literally means “shadow and light” and is used to describe how polar opposites or seemingly contrary forces work together. Design staged on two tiered, tear-drop shaped pedestals with a combined diameter of 36" painted Rosecliff White. Taller pedestal is 24" H; shorter pedestal is 18" H. Fresh plant material should dominate. Photo of pedestal provided. To be viewed from all sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : De Feldman / [email protected]
Class 10 Kabuki Ballroom West Wall 4 Entries Kabuki which originated in 1603 is a classical Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate make-up and costumes worn by some of its performers to tell a dramatic story. Kabuki makeup, called kesho, is available in two types, Kumandori and traditional. Kumandori makeup is composed of very dramatic lines and shapes applied in colors that represent certain qualities. Create an abstract design of mostly fresh plant material, evocative of the drama of Kabuki. Staged on a pedestal measuring 42" H with a 24" square top painted Rosecliff White and placed in front of back-lit off-white fabric panel measuring 10' H x 4' W. To be viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Elaine DiGiovanni / [email protected]
Class 11 Tranquility Dining Room 4 Entries The Chinese were making flower arrangements as far back as 207 BCE to 220 CE, in the Han era of ancient China. Flowers were an integral component of religious teaching and medicine, selected based on their symbolic meanings. Create a design expressing simplicity and restraint featuring the beauty of plant material. Staged on the corner of a 30" H dining room table atop a 24" square x 6" H riser, painted Rosecliff White with a rice paper screen background measuring 44" H. Plant material must be from the designer’s garden only. To be viewed from three sides. Statement of Intent required, see Rule # 22. Eligible for the Bettie Bearden Pardee Award, see Rule #12.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Kim Cutler / [email protected]
16 | 2013 Newport Flower Show Class 12 Wilsonianae Dining Room West Wall 4 Entries Ernest Henry "Chinese” Wilson (February 15, 1876 – October 15, 1930), was a notable English plant collector who introduced a range of about 2000 Asian plant species to the West. Charles Sprague Sargent of Harvard edited a partial list of Wilson’s introductions titled “Plantae Wilsonianae”. Wilson’s work contributed greatly to the Arnold Arboretum collections and he introduced many of the most beloved plants currently in our gardens. A Mono-Botanic design staged on a pedestal measuring 48" with 18" square top painted Rosecliff White. (See Glossary of Terms, page 18). To be viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Christine Decas / [email protected]
Division I-B Artistic Botanicals
Class 13 Jade Mail-In Class Library 4 Entries From the earliest Chinese dynasties to present, Jade was considered the “imperial gem”. Objets d'art were made by skilled artisans. Jade had a status-value exceeding that of gold or silver. Create a pendant of all dried plant material to be displayed on a black velvet neck form supplied in advance to designers. To be staged on a Balustrade painted Rosecliff White 52" H x 36" W x 14" D. Typed Key Card not to exceed 5" x 7" required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Robin Murphy / [email protected]
Class 14 Mask Mail-In Class Library 4 Entries Masks are used throughout every Asian culture for religious and theatrical uses. A mask made of all dried plant material to be hung on wall painted Rosecliff White in a space measuring 8' H x 2' W. Maximum width of mask is 21". Affixed to a hook centered 60" from the floor. Typed Key Card, not to exceed 5" x 7", required. Statement of Intent required – see Rule # 22.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Robin Murphy / [email protected]
Class 15 Samurai Mail-In Class Library 4 Entries Historically, katana, was one of the traditional Japanese swords worn by the Samurai class of feudal Japan, also commonly referred to as a Samurai Sword. A sword made of all dried plant material to be displayed on two cradle stands provided to the exhibitor in advance. Maximum length is 32" and maximum height 10" (sitting in the cradle). Background is painted Rosecliff White. Typed Key Card, no larger than 5" x 7", required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Susan Dewey /[email protected]
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Abstract Design: Design style in which plant material and other components are used for their intrinsic qualities of line, form, color and texture; characterized by boldness, an emphasis on space, and interest distributed through the design. Abstraction in floral design is the act of separating the inherent physical qualities of plant material and other components from the associated or naturalistic concepts.
Exhibition Table: A display using the components of dining in an artistic presentation as a coordinated design. Practical service of food should not be implied. Fresh plant material must be a component.
Hanging Design: A design created to move freely in a staging area suspended on a hook.
Key Card: A numbered list of botanical and common names accompanying an exhibit. Corresponding numbers are placed with each individual sample of untreated plant material.
Mass Design: 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.
Mono-botanic Design: A design of any style in which three or more parts of a plant of one family or genus are used. Parts may be stem(s), bloom(s), foliage, roots, fruit, etc.
New Exhibitor: A person or group who is entering The Newport Flower Show for the first time.
Novice: An exhibitor/s who has never won a blue ribbon in a major flower show.
Statement of Intent: A brief written paragraph (no more than 25 words) offering explanation of the exhibitor’s creation.
Underwater Design: A contemporary design style where all or part of the design must be under visible water.
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As a special thank you, exhibitors in the Design Division Classes are invited on a Newport harbor tour aboard the 1929 Classic Yacht Rum Runner II, courtesy of Classic Cruises Newport. This outing will take place on Friday morning, June 21, 2013 after designs are completed. Transport will be by trolley from Rosecliff at 9 a.m. The boat will leave at 9:30 a.m. and the tour will last one hour. Seating on the Rum Runner II is limited to 34 adults. Please contact The Newport Flower Show Office via e-mail in advance to sign-up for the Thank You Cruise. Please send e-mail to [email protected].
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Complete and return to Kathy Michie 28 Pine Arden Drive West Boylston, MA 01583 (508) 835-3342 | [email protected]
EXHIBITOR /S NAME ______
ADDRESS ______
CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______
TELEPHONE ______CELL ______
EMAIL ______
CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______
Name of Garden Club or Horticulture Organization for your Signage (if applicable)
City & State for your Signage
Name of your Helper for set-up at the Show (a Show name badge will be provided)
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
Are you a GCA Judge? H Yes H No Are you a NGC Judge? H Yes H No
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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 TO ENTER Horticulture Division I: Invitational Garden Design Garden Installations will begin on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Registration and Passing will take place on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 12:00 p.m.
Horticulture Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Classes 1 to 11: Registration and Passing will take place in the Cour d’ Amour at the front of Rosecliff. All other container entries must be brought to the Passing Tent on the back lawn at 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 for the process. Passing for Division II closes promptly at 12:00 p.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 20, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.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 for 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 for the process. Passing for Division III closes promptly at 12:00 p.m. No entries will be passed after that time. Assistance will be available to move large containers.
2013 Newport Flower Show | 21 Horticulture Division IV: Cut Specimens Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All cut specimens must be brought to the Passing Tent on the back lawn at Rosecliff, adjacent to the parking lot. Exhibitors with multiple entries should arrive no later than 3:00 p.m. Cut specimen passing closes promptly at 4:00 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 registration 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, Newport and at Green Animals Topiary Garden, 380 Cory’s Lane, Portsmouth, or by calling the Special Events Office at 401-847-1000 ext. 140 before Friday, June 14, 2013. On Thursday, June 20, 2013, cards will be available in the Passing Tent at the Show. A sample entry card can be found in this booklet on page 38. We encourage you to complete registration and entry cards at home.
All completed cards should be taken to the Registration Desk in 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.
Having 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.
Thank you for competing in The Newport Flower Show!
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1. Amateurs and professionals are eligible to enter any class; however, entries may not be entered under a commercial or business name. This rule does not apply to Division I or Division II, Class 11, which are designed to be promotional oppor - tunities. There are no entry fees. F Amateur: An exhibitor who does not derive any income from horticulture. F Professional: An exhibitor who derives income from horticulture. F Novice: An exhibitor who has never won a blue ribbon in a major flower show. F Newcomer: A first-time exhibitor who has never entered the Horticulture Divisions of The Newport Flower Show. 2. Entries in Divisions III & IV must have been owned and/or grown by the exhibitor 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. 3. 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. 4. The standard ribbons will be: 1 blue awarded for first place, 1 red awarded for second place and 1 yellow awarded for third place. In classes where entries are exceptionally competitive, more than 1 red and/or yellow ribbon may be awarded, at the discretion of the judges. 5. There is no limit to how many classes each exhibitor may enter or how many entries are allowed in each class, except Division IV, Cut Specimens, where up to 3 entries per class are permitted. Multiple entries by the same exhibitor must not be duplicates and should represent different species, varieties or planting combina - tions (except where noted). 6. Exhibitors are responsible for identifying entries with correct botanical and common names. The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants and The New Royal Horticultural Society Index of Garden Plants are two recommended resources. 7. A Photo Key Card is required when entering Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers and any class of three or more different varieties, except Classes 95, 98 & 126 where 3 or more cut specimens are asked for. 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. For a sample of a Photo Key Card, please see page 38. 8. 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. 9. Wild-collected plants of endangered species are strictly forbidden. 10. Entries must be well-balanced, sturdy and able to withstand inclement weather conditions. 11. Entries may not be so large or heavy that they cannot be moved or staged with ease.
2013 Newport Flower Show | 23 12. 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. 13. Pot size is measured as the longest inside dimension across the top of the pot; rectangular pots will be measured on the diagonal. 14. Disguised, double-potting is permitted. The interior pot is the one that will be measured, if necessary. 15. No dried, treated or artificial plant material is permitted, with the exception of dried moss used to disguise double-potting. 16. No fresh-cut stems are allowed to supplement potted entries. 17. The Newport Flower Show Committee may divide, subdivide, withdraw or combine classes at their discretion. 18. The Newport Flower Show, Garden Club of America and National Garden Club awards will be presented at The Awards Ceremony on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. 19. Horticulture Division entries and ribbons must be picked up between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. Beyond this pick up time, The Newport Flower Show Committee is not responsible for entries. 20. 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. 21. In Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers, Classes 1-11 will be passed and staged in front of Rosecliff in the Cour d’ Amour. All entries in Divisions III and IV, Classes 11- 126 will be passed in the Passing Tent on the back lawn. 22. Division III: Ornamental Plants Grown in Containers. If your ornamental plant requires watering during the three day Show, please provide a compatible saucer. 23. No hanging containers. 24. Division IV: Cut Specimens. A single stem per vase with attached foliage above the water line. No loose foliage. Classes 95, 98 and 126 only, allow for multiple stems. 25. Statements of Intent are optional in Divisions I and II, Invitational Gardens and Creative Containers. 26. Division I is staged on grass. Division II is staged on loose gravel outside. Division III is staged on grass. Division IV is staged on the rear Terrace.
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HORTICULTURE EXHIBITOR ’S RECEPTION Get Growing! Thursday, March 21, 2013 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 7, 2013 E-mail: [email protected] or Telephone: (401) 847-1000 ext. 169
DIVISION I: INVITATIONAL GARDEN DESIGN Invitation only 6 Entries Asian landscape design balances the elemental facets of the natural world: earth, fire, wood and water. Earth is represented through carefully placed stones. The color red, on garden elements like bridges, stands for fire. Trees and shrubs bring in wood, along with meticu - lously constructed wooden structures. Water can be present in many forms: a pond, a “sea” of gravel, or a dry stream bed. The aim would be to symbolize the natural world as a microcosm with a sense of restrained simplicity and serene beauty. The Newport Flower Show Committee will provide a sculptural piece for each Garden that must be incorpo - rated into the design. The Newport Flower Show Committee invites six competitors to create gardens on the front lawn of Rosecliff which interpret the range of Asian garden design, whether traditional or contemporary, for today’s landscape.
DIVISION CONSULTANT : Karen Barbera (401) 742-2680 / [email protected]
2013 Newport Flower Show | 25 DIVISION II : CREATIVE OUTDOOR CONTAINERS There are two categories of Creative Outdoor Containers: Classes 1 – 5 & Class 10 will require pre-registration and will be accepted on a first- come, first-serve basis. To reserve a spot, contact the class consultant listed below the class description. Please complete pre-registration form on page 30. Classes 6 – 9 will not require pre-registration. Class 11 is by invitation only. Please read the Horticulture Rules on page 23 before entering your creative container. All Creative Outdoor Containers, Classes 1 -11, will be passed and staged in front of Rosecliff, in the Cour d’ Amour.
Passing & Registration for entries in Divisions II & III Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Class 1 Jade 4 entries As early as 3000 B.C. jade was known in China as ‘yu’, the ‘royal gem’. Within the enormous Chinese empire jade held a very special place, roughly comparable to that of gold and diamonds in the West. Cultures worldwide respected this gem, with its interplay of hardness and soft luster, but nowhere as significantly as in Asia.
During the 1800s a mineralogist determined jade to be two different materials, nephrite and jadeite. Nephrite can be found in a creamy white form as well as a variety of green colors, while jadeite shows more variation in color, including blue, lavender-mauve, pink and emerald-green. Jadeite is rarer and documented in fewer than 12 places worldwide. Burma and Guatemala are the principal sources of modern gem jadeite, with the translu - cent emerald-green form being the most prized variety, historically and today. Plant an oriental style container of your choice with all foliage plant material repre - senting the various color(s) of jade. No accessories permitted. Entry will be displayed in full sun. Pre-registration required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane (781) 769-3854 / [email protected]
Class 2 Canton – Chinese Export Porcelain 4 entries For over a thousand year period, ending with the fall of the Ming Dynasty in 1644, high quality porcelain was produced in China for the royal family and courts. When western trade began in the 1600s, these examples became the basis of early chinoiserie designs in Europe.
Americans became involved in the china trade during the 1700s. Records show that porce - lain was bought as non-spoiling ballast on English and American-bound ships, as well as for its commercial value. Porcelain ‘paved the ships’ hold. Ching-Te-Che`n, 400 miles north of Canton, was home to thousands of kilns and where the majority of the manufacturing took place. The blank, bisque-fired pieces were usually transported to Canton for painting
26 | 2013 Newport Flower Show and a second firing before being shipped to foreign markets. Standard patterns included Canton, Chinese Imari, Rose Medallion and Fitzhugh and were much desired by Americans. After 1891, “China” and “Made in China” was required by U.S. Customs on all Chinese porcelain imports. Four competitors will plant a container of their choice with plant material depicting one of the Chinese Export porcelains listed above. Exhibitors will be chosen and patterns assigned on a first come basis. A 10" reproduction plate, a photo of which will be provided to the exhibitor upon registration, will hang beside each container. No acces - sories permitted. Entry will be displayed in full sun. Pre-registration required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane (781) 769-3854 | [email protected]
Class 3 Calcutta – Basket Planter 4 entries India is the world’s largest producer of many exotic fruits, jute, millets, tea, lentils and other food staples, but most notably spices. Spices are harvested throughout this vast country with approximately 3 million tons being exported annually. Curries, initially created using regional combinations of spices mixed individually for each dish, became westernized and the recipe, more or less, standardized in the mid 1900s with the spread of Indian restaurants to the Western world. Most recipes for curry powder include: coriander, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and red pepper. Create your own curry blend by planting a container of your choice with aromatic plants. Container must include at least one of the primary ingredients listed above. No accessories. Entry will be displayed in full sun. Pre-registration required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane (781) 769-3854 | [email protected]
Class 4 Nanking – Scholar’s Garden 4 entries The classical Chinese scholar’s garden is enclosed by a wall and has one or more ponds, a rock garden, trees and flowers and an assortment of halls and pavilions within the garden, connected by winding paths and zigzag galleries. By moving from structure to structure, visitors can view a series of carefully-composed scenes, unrolling like a scroll of landscape paintings. Ornate openings in walls often frame stylized landscape compositions. Design and plant a charming miniature scholar’s garden reminiscent of the Ming Dynasty period. The Newport Flower Show Committee will provide lidded boxes (approx. 24"W x 16"D x 18"H), which will be distributed at the Get Growing reception on Thursday, March 21, 2013. The enclosed garden will be viewed through the 24" W x 18" H front opening. While accessories are permitted plants must predominate. Displayed in part-sun at approximately 40" high. Pre-registration required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane (781) 769-3854 | [email protected]
2013 Newport Flower Show | 27 Class 5 Kyoto – Song Dynasty 4 entries The Chinese and Japanese created exquisite fans inspired by the beauty of nature. The Chinese fixed fan, pien-mien, means “to agitate the air.’’ During the Song Dynasty famous artists were commissioned to paint silk fans. In Japan fans were made by tying thin strips of hinoki (or Japanese cypress) together with thread. The number of strips of wood differed according to the person's rank. Plant a fan-shaped wall box (18" W x 20" H approx.) with appropriate plant material. Boxes will be provided by The Newport Flower Show Committee and distributed at the Get Growing reception on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Fans will be displayed hanging in part-sun. Natural accessories permitted. Pre-registration required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Deborah Kelsey (401) 848-9135 | [email protected]
Class 6 Gobi Desert One of the harshest environments on the planet, with extreme temperatures and minimal rainfall, China’s Gobi Desert provides little encouragement to plant or animal life. Plant a container of your choice with drought-tolerant plants. No accessories. To be displayed in full sun. No pre-registration required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane (781) 769-3854 / [email protected]
Class 7 Katmandu – Troughs In the tundra regions of Nepal and the Himalayas thousands of small, rugged, alpine plants flourish. Their brief life spans allow them to flower and seed in the short growing season, adapting to the harsh conditions of low temperatures, drought and ultraviolet radiation. Hundreds of species are traded for medicinal and aromatic uses, providing a source of income to the locals. Provide a collection of alpine plants in a trough of your choosing. Natural accessories permitted. Displayed in full sun. No pre-registration required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Deborah Kelsey (401) 848-9135 | [email protected]
Class 8 Bangkok Bangkok is second worldwide, only to London, in terms of tourist visits per year. Like most of Thailand, the city has a tropical climate and is under the influence of the South Asian monsoon system, which creates primarily hot, but also rainy and even relatively cool, seasons during the year. Plant a container of your choice with colorful flowers and foliage reminiscent of a trop - ical garden. Accessories permitted. Displayed in full sun. No pre-registration required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Deborah Kelsey (401) 848-9135 | [email protected]
Class 9 Par Class A container of three or more different species or varieties of plant material, which does not qualify for entry elsewhere in Division II. To be judged individually on design and horticultural merit. Displayed in full sun. No accessories. No pre-registration required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Deborah Kelsey (401) 848-9135 | [email protected]
28 | 2013 Newport Flower Show Class 10 Chaing Mai – Thai Floating Lantern Festival 12 entries The ancient Thai festival of Loy Katrong, or floating lanterns, is celebrated on the night of November's full moon. In the northern city of Chiang Mai hundreds of people assemble to float their banana-leaf containers, decorated with foliage, flowers and candles, down the Mae Ping River as a tribute to the Goddess of Water. Twelve garden clubs will be invited to plant a living wreath with predominantly all foliage or all flowering plant material. The 20” (outside diameter) x 4” H wreath forms will be provided by The Newport Flower Show Committee and will be staged on lucite cubes in a shallow reflecting pool on Rosecliff's front lawn. Candle lanterns, also provided by the Show committee, will stand inside the wreaths. At the Get Growing reception, Thursday, March 21, 2013, wreaths and lanterns will be distributed and lots will be drawn to determine which challenge, either foliage or flowering, each garden club will pursue. Natural accessories permitted. Displayed in shade. Pre-registration required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Susan Ruf (401) 849-0296 | [email protected]
Class 11 Chengtu - ‘Chinese Wilson’ 6 entries British by birth, Ernest Henry ‘Chinese’ Wilson (1876-1930) became a plant collector extraordinaire during the late 19th & early 20th centuries. Introducing approximately 2,000 plants to the Western world, Wilson traveled the Far East, in particular China, gath - ering live plants which traveled with him in Wardian cases, along with botanical pressings and seeds. Working for the Arnold Arboretum during the years 1907, 1908 and 1910, Wilson collected woody and herbaceous plants from western China. Six professional gardeners will be invited to plant large pots along Rosecliff’s driveway. Planting must incorporate at least three of Wilson’s finds. A list of Wilson’s discoveries will be provided by The Newport Flower Show Committee. Accessories permitted. Entry will be displayed in full sun. Invitation only.
CLASS CONSULTANT : James Donahue (401) 683-1267 | [email protected]
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Complete and return to the Class Consultant:
Classes 1 – 4 Donna Lane (781) 769-3854 / [email protected] Class 5 Deborah Kelsey (401) 848-9135 / [email protected] Class 10 Susan Ruf (401) 849-0296 / [email protected]
EXHIBITOR /S NAME ______
ADDRESS ______
CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______
TELEPHONE ______CELL ______
EMAIL ______
CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______
Name of Garden Club or Horticulture Organization for your Signage (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
30 | 2013 Newport Flower Show DIVISION III : ORNAMENTAL PLANTS GROWN IN CONTAINERS
DIVISION CONSULTANT : Libby Moore (401) 635-2657 / [email protected]
Passing and Registration for Entries in Division III Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 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 12, 13 & 14) Class 12 Trained on a frame Class 13 Trained on a stuffed form Class 14 Standard pruned to tree form
Bonsai Class 15 Trained in the Bonsai manner, container 6” and under Class 16 Trained in the Bonsai manner, container over 6”
Annual, Perennial or Biennial Class 17 Grown for flower Class 18 Grown for foliage
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber or Corm (Multiple bulbs of same variety per pot permitted in 19 & 20) Class 19 Grown for flower Class 20 Grown for foliage
Begonia Class 21 Any species or cultivar grown primarily for flower Class 22 Any species or cultivar grown primarily for foliage
Fern Class 23 Container 6” and under Class 24 Container over 6”
Miniature or Dwarf Plant Class 25 A mature example of a species or cultivar that is one of the naturally diminu - tive members of the genus.
2013 Newport Flower Show | 31 Orchid (Must be in bloom. No hanging containers please) Class 26 Novice Orchid Class (open to exhibitors who have not won a blue ribbon in the orchid class at The Newport Flower Show) Class 27 Cattleya Class 28 Paphiopedilum Class 29 Phalaenopsis Class 30 Other Orchid
Succulents Class 31 Agave , container 6" & under Class 32 Agave , container over 6" Class 33 Aloe, container 6" & under Class 34 Aloe, container over 6" Class 35 Echeveria, container 6" & under Class 36 Echeveria, container over 6" Class 37 Euphorbia, container 6" & under Class 38 Euphorbia, container over 6" Class 39 Haworthia, container 6" & under Class 40 Haworthia, container over 6" Class 41 Other succulent
Jade Class 42 Crassula, container 6" & under Class 43 Crassula, container over 6"
Succulent Trio Class 44 A collection of three different species and/or cultivars of succulents, in separate containers 6" & under, staged on a base or tray provided by the exhibitor. Photo Key card required.
Genera Class 45 Three or more different species and/or cultivars from one plant family. e.g. Apiaceae: Petroselinum (parsley), Illicium (anise), Anethum (dill). Separate containers, staged on a base or tray provided by the exhibitor. Photo Key Card required.
Tropical Terrarium Class 46 At least three different species and/or cultivars in an enclosed container not to exceed 24” (diagonal inside measurement). To be judged for horticultural and artistic merit. Accessories permitted. Photo Key card required.
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Parent and Child Class 48 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 49 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 50 Grown primarily for flower Class 51 Grown primarily for foliage
Twins Class 52 Two matching plants, judged as a pair
Rose Class 53 Standard Tree Rose Class 54 Rose bush
Par Class 55 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.
2013 Newport Flower Show | 33 DIVISION IV : CUT SPECIMENS
DIVISION CONSULTANT : Lee Patterson (508) 785-8340 / [email protected]
Passing and Registration for Entries in Division IV Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 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. Vases for staging your cut specimen will be provided by The Newport Flower Show. Please read the Horticulture Rules on page 23 before entering your cut specimen. No entries will be passed after 4.00 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 56 Annual or Biennial in bloom Class 57 Annual or Biennial grown for foliage
Perennial Class 58 Alchillea Class 59 Alchemilla Class 60 Aquilegia Class 61 Astilbe Class 62 Astrantia Class 63 Campanula Class 64 Coreopsis Class 65 Delphinium Class 66 Dianthus Class 67 Digitalis Class 68 Leucanthemum Class 69 Paeonia Class 70 Salvia Class 71 Veronica Class 72 Other perennial in bloom Class 73 Other perennial grown for foliage
34 | 2013 Newport Flower Show Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber & Corm Class 74 Allium Class 75 Dahlia Class 76 Iris Class 77 Lilium Asiatic Class 78 Lilium Oriental Class 79 Lilium Other Class 80 Other bulb, rhizome, tuber or corm in flower
Hydrangea Class 81 Hydrangea arborescens Class 82 Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer' Class 83 Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' Class 84 Hydrangea macrophylla lacecaps Class 85 Hydrangea macrophylla mopheads Class 86 Hydrangea macrophylla other Class 87 Hydrangea paniculata Class 88 Hydrangea quercifolia Class 89 Other Hydrangea
Hosta We’re introducing the American Hosta Society classifications to divide classes. 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 90 Miniature less than 6" Class 91 Small 6" to 29" Class 92 Medium 30" to 63" Class 93 Large 64" to 119" Class 94 Giant 120" or greater Class 95 Collection of 3 different varieties. Key card required.
Fern Class 96 Fern native to North America - single frond Class 97 Other fern - single frond Class 98 Three fronds of different varieties. Plant list required.
2013 Newport Flower Show | 35 Species Roses Class 99 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 100 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 101 Floribunda, one stem or spray Class 102 Grandiflora, one stem or spray Class 103 Hybrid Kordesii, one stem or spray Class 104 Hybrid Rugosa, one stem or spray Class 105 Hybrid Tea, one stem or spray Class 106 Large Flowered Climber and Rambler, one stem or spray Class 107 Miniature and Mini-Flora, one stem or spray Class 108 Polyantha, one stem or spray Class 109 Shrub Rose, one stem or spray Class 110 Other modern rose Class 111 Unidentified Rose, one stem or spray of any rose whose name is not known
Woody Plant Class 112 Broad leaf evergreen in bloom Class 113 Broad leaf evergreen not in bloom Class 114 Conifers - Cupressaceae Family (includes Calocedrus, Chamaecyparis, Juniperus, Thuja ) Class 115 Conifers - Pinaceae Family (includes Abies, Cedrus, Larix, Picea, Pinus, Tsuga ) Class 116 Other Conifers Class 117 Woody vines - Clematis Class 118 Other woody vines Class 119 Deciduous woody plant in bloom - Cornus Class 120 Deciduous woody plant in bloom - Spirea Class 121 Other woody plant in bloom Class 122 Deciduous woody plant not in bloom - Acer Class 123 Other deciduous woody plant not in bloom
36 | 2013 Newport Flower Show Native Wildflowers and Woody Plants Class 124 Wildflower in bloom Class 125 Native flowering shrub or tree
Collection Class 126 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.
2013 Newport Flower Show | 37 THE NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW SAMPLE HORTICULTURE NEWPORT, RI ENTRY CARD HORTICULTURE DIVISION
Class # Entry #
Class Name
H Novice H Newcomer
Grower’s Notes H Greenhouse H Windowsill H Under Lights Age Of Plant
Common Name
Botanical Name
Judges’ Comments
Award H First H Second H Third H HM
Exhibitor’s Name
City, State
Date
EXHIBITOR’SRECEIPT
Exhibitor’s Name Class #
Plant Common Name Entry #
A receipt for each container entry must be presented at the end of the Show to pick-up your Horticulture Entry.
SAMPLE HORTICULTURE PHOTO KEY CARD
In an ongoing effort to improve the educational quality of exhibits at The Newport Flower Show, a Photo Key Card is required for all exhibits containing three or more rooted plants. A photo key card is a photo of your exhibit attached (or printed) on white card stock no larger than 5" x 8". A numbered list of botanical and common names refers to the corresponding numbered plant in the photo. Please make an effort to complete your Photo Key Card prior to visiting the Passing Tent. For protection from the elements your Photo Key Card and Entry Card will be laminated to 8 ½" x 11" cardstock.
Plant Name 1 1 Euphorbia ‘Firesticks’ 2 Aloe vera 2 3 Sedum ‘Angelina’ 5 4 Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ 4 3 5 Crassula muscosa ‘Princess pin e’
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GENERAL
How to properly measure a container - Size is measured as the longest inside dimen - sion across the top of the pot; rectangular pots are measured on the diagonal. Disguised double potting is permitted. The inside pot is the one to be measured.
HORTICULTURE PLANT CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING RESOURCES
American Rose Society www.ars.org/about_roses/classification.html Rhode Island Rose Society www.rirs.org American Hydrangea Society www.americanhydrangeasociety.org North American Lily Society www.lilies.org/types.html Rhode Island Wild Plant Society www.riwps.org New England Wild Flower Society www.newfs.org Royal Horticulture Society www.rhs.org.uk American Horticulture Society www.ahs.org The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk The New Royal Horticultural Society Index of Garden Plants Mark Griffiths Native Trees, Shrubs and Vine s William Cullina Herbaceous Perennial Plants Allan M. Armitage Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs Michael A. Dirr
FLOWER SHOW “LINGO ” Passing: Passers check to make sure exhibits are of show quality, properly groomed, pest and disease free, are in appropriate containers, meet class specifications and are labeled correctly. Grooming: Cleaning flowers and plants to remove dirt and spray residue as well as dead foliage or flowers. Grooming should not alter the typical features of the plants or flowers. Staging: Designing the show layout of horticulture exhibits.
2013 Newport Flower Show | 39 Labeling: Identifying all flower and plant entries with correct botanical names. Include the common name, botanical name and species or variety. Examples: Common Botantial Species/Variety Lily Lilium ‘Casa Blanca’ Lavender Lavendula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ Conditioning: Cut outside plants in early morning or late afternoon/evening – not in the middle of the day when it’s hot. Give specimen a fresh angle cut under water with a clean instrument. Stand in room temperature water in a cool, shady area for 2 to 12 hours. No leaves or flowers under the water. Optional: Use a plant preservative.
HORTICULTURE “TALK ” Foliage Plant: Plants exhibited primarily for their foliage. A few flowers on the plants are acceptable unless noted. Annual Plant: A plant that usually germinates, flowers and dies in one year (cannot naturally winter over). Perennial Plant (Herbaceous) : A plant with non-woody stems that lives for more than 2 years, flowering over many seasons (hardy) . Biennial Plant: A plant that takes between 12 and 24 months to complete its life cycle. Can self-seed (i.e: Foxglove) . Native Plant : A plant naturally occurring in an environment: essential to providing food and shelter for wildlife. Deciduous Trees and Shrubs : Shed the majority of their leaves at the same time annually (i.e: winter) . Modern Garden Roses: The predominant roses of today in active development by hybridists. Class of roses not in existence before 1867. Old Garden Roses: The classes of roses that were established prior to 1867. Species Roses (Wild Roses) : The classes of roses which include both the truly wild species and those garden forms associated with them. Botanical Family : A group of one or more genera that share a set of underlying features. Family names end in -aceae. Genus (Genera) (pl) : Group of one or more plants that share a wide range of characteristics. Species: Group of plants that are capable of producing offspring similar to themselves. Cultivars: Group of plants selected or artificially raised, distinct variants of species.
40 | 2013 Newport Flower Show JUDGING “JARGON ” Cultural Perfection: Vigorous healthy growth, general appearance resulting from growing in the correct environment. Form: The shape that is the true or characteristic form of a flower or plant. Substance: The material of which the flower is made. It should be strong, firm, crisp and fresh. The stem supporting the blooms should be strong and in proportion to the flower. The leaves should be in good condition and in proportional size to the bloom and stem. Symmetry: Beauty due to a balanced proportion of parts on a flower or plant. Distinctiveness: Form, design originality, aesthetic appeal, proportion and relation - ship to the container are all factors. Maturity: Plants should exhibit mature characteristics as can reasonably be expected of growing conditions (e.g. greenhouse, under lights, outside).
DIVISION TIPS
Division I - Invitational Garden Design This division is by invitation only. Six professional landscape businesses are invited to design and install a landscaped garden on the front lawn of Rosecliff. Each design will be approved by The Newport Flower Show Committee. The above ground installa - tions take place Tuesday to Thursday of Show week. Division II - Creative Outdoor Containers This is a division where you can stretch your creativity, imagination and horticulture legs. Remember, containers will be viewed mainly from three sides or where the schedule stipulates something different. Open to everyone Division III: Ornamental Plants Grown in Containers Simple unglazed, unpainted terra-cotta pots are strongly recommended, but not required. If supports are needed, they should be inconspicuous and neat. Use the space marked “Grower’s Notes” for information that makes your entry special. Check germi - nation, days to maturity and flowering date if starting entry from seed, bulb, corm, rhizome or tuber. Buy seedlings or young plants no later than mid-March. Plants must have been grown by exhibitor for a minimum of 3 months. One plant per pot, except where stated. Open to everyone. Division IV: Cut Specimens Stems and branches should be cut in the evening or early morning and allowed to stand in deep clean water. Always cut longer than necessary so you can give it a fresh cut at the Show. Proper “conditioning” promotes quick water uptake for longer flower life. Woody stems do best when cut at a sharp angle, the stem is split up about a half-inch, all lower leaves should be removed and stems placed in water up to remaining foliage. Specimen must be from exhibitor’s garden. One stem is permitted in each vase, except where noted. No loose foliage is allowed in the vase and no foliage should be below the water line. Open to everyone.
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Class Consultant for Classes 1 - 4 and 9 Gail H. Cyr 401-295-1369 | [email protected]
Class Consultant for Classes 5 - 8 and 10 Kate Lucey 401-847-6403 | [email protected]
Please indicate “Newport FS Photography” in the subject line of your emails.
Digital Entries This is a juried show. Advance e-mail registration is required and must be accompanied by a digital copy of the photo being entered. Entry in The Newport Flower Show Photography Division is open to everyone. An exhibitor may enter a class only once, but have up to two entries in the entire Photography Division. The juried portion of the show will have a limit of 20 entries per class overall. An exhibitor may only enter a total of two photos. The digital photos will be juried by a panel of photography judges to determine the 6 finalists in each class. These finalists will print and mount their photos for display at The Newport Flower Show.
Timetable November 15, 2012 Registration Opens April 15, 2013 Registration Deadline (including digital photo entry) April 26, 2013 Notification of results of the jury and final acceptance into the Show May 24, 2013 Final receipt of printed photos for the Show June 21, 2013 Photography finalists judged June 23, 2013 Show closes at 5:00 p.m. July 1, 2013 Photos will be returned to entrants who have provided a SASE return packaging (with name, address, and correct postage)
To Enter See Pre-registration Form on page 47 for information to be included in your registra - tion e-mail. All digital entries will be sent to Alycia Moniz at [email protected]. Digital copies of the photograph (jpg format, sized between 1 and 5 Megabytes), not paper copies, must accompany the registration e-mail. Please have your digital photograph file name include; your first initial, last name and class number, instead of the jpg number/letters assigned by your camera (ex: GCyr1.jpeg).
2013 Newport Flower Show | 43 Include “Newport Flower Show Photography Entry” in the subject line of the e-mail. Because digital photos are required as part of the entry process, please e-mail your registration information along with your digital photo. Please, no snail mail! The digital entry does not need to include a description of the photograph or identifi - able plant material. Any manipulation done to the photo must be done before the digital entry is submitted. Manipulation at the time of exposure, in the darkroom, or by computer is allowed in all classes and must be the work of the exhibitor. This includes cropping of the image, enhancement for color or clarity, removal of a part of the image, combining images, or distorting the original subject. Photographs that have won a blue ribbon in a Major Flower Show may not be entered in competition again. Photographs that have been previously entered, but have not won a blue ribbon, may be re-entered if altered and remounted. The Photography Committee has the right to reclassify an entry, if in their opinion the photograph fits into another class better than the class it was submitted to. They will notify the entrant of the change. Digital images of initial entries submissions will not be returned.
Finalists The following set of rules applies to finalists chosen from the juried part of The Newport Flower Show Photography Division. Finalist’s mounted photographs must be received by The Newport Preservation Society on or before May 24, 2013. Please mail to: THE NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW The Preservation Society of Newport County 424 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840 When the photographer has been notified that their photograph has been accepted for final judging, the final show quality print of the photograph must be mounted onto photo mounting board with a bright white overlay mat, securely fastening the photo - graph and the mat to the mounting board on all sides. The surface finish of the photograph is the choice of the exhibitor. Please do not use doubled sided tape! If the printed photo is not received by May 24, 2013, the Photography Division will assume you have withdrawn your entry and your entry position will be given to the next person in line from the jury results. The printed photo must match the digital image in all respects including color, cropping and/or manipulation. The photo will be returned to the exhibitor if the Photograph Committee determines: The print is significantly different from the digital submission. The print is matted incorrectly The print and/or mat do not appear to be in show condition
44 | 2013 Newport Flower Show The Photography Committee will ask the exhibitor to reprint and/or remount the photo. The newly mounted photo must be resubmitted to the Preservation Society prior to June 14, 2013. Each entry must be labeled on the back of the mounting board in the lower right hand corner with the following information: Class Entered (Number and Title) Name Garden Club/Zone (if applicable) Address Telephone Number and E-mail address Plant Material (Optional) Title or brief description (Optional) First time Exhibitor in Newport FS Photo Division? (Yes/No) Novice? (Yes/No) A novice is an exhibitor who has not won a blue ribbon in photography in a major flower show. The top of the photograph must be indicated. DO NOT attach anything to the back of the photo to hang it, we will provide the picture hook. The finished presentation is required to have outside dimensions of 11" x 14", EXCEPT in Classes 9 and 10. In Classes 9 and 10, the maximum total of the outside edge dimensions shall not exceed 60" and the minimum height or width shall be 6" and maximum height or width shall be 24". Matting is not required in Classes 9 and 10, but entries must be able to be hung from a picture hook. The photographs must be the work of the exhibitor. Matting, mounting and printing may be done professionally. Glass and framing are not permitted. If you wish to receive your entry back after the Show, photographs must be mailed with self-addressed return packaging, packing material, and proper return postage (via US Postal Service Priority Mail). Digital images of initial entries submissions shall not be returned. Digital entries submitted to the juried portion of the Show will be shown on a screen in a slideshow during The Newport Flower Show whether or not they were finalists in the competition.
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The World, Close up A stir of breeze Touches the fragrant orange blossoms Glistening with rain, And the first song of the wood-thrush Floats in clouds among the hills. – Fujiwara Shunzei, (1114-1204) trans. Earl Miner and Robert H. Brower Class 1 Peony A photograph of light playing on peonies. Class 2 Rain A photograph showing precipitation as it interacts with the plant. Class 3 Birds A photograph of typically Asian birds. Class 4 Blossoms A photograph of a flowering branch.
The World at Large Far, far away, Those mountain slopes where the mist Rises with the spring, But the soft approaches of the breeze Are laden with the fragrance of the flowers. – Ariwara no Motokata (d.953) trans. Earl Miner and Robert H. Brower Class 5 Spring A photograph depicting a spring landscape. Class 6 Gardens A photograph of an oriental inspired garden. Class 7 Mountain A landscape photograph including a mountain or mountains. Class 8 Misty Landscapes A landscape depicting rising mist.
Creative World Class 9 Triptych A series of three photographs inspired by haiku, matted as one print or three separate prints to be presented as one product. A petal shower Of mountain roses, And the sound of rapids – Matsuo Basho (1655-1694) trans. Robert Hass Class 10 Monochrome A monochrome photograph, inspired by the following haiku; may include a subtle hint of other colors. Winter solitude In a world of one color The sound of wind – Matsuo Basho (1655-1694) trans. Robert Hass
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Please email the digital photo entry with your registration information as requested below. Registration information may be written in the body of your email. Please indicate “Newport FS Photography” in the subject line of any emails.
Registration Form and Digital Photo should be sent to: Alycia Moniz [email protected]
Registration Form and Digital Photo must be received by April 15, 2013
EXHIBITOR /S NAME ______
HOME #______CELL #______EMAIL ______
ADDRESS ______
CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______
CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______
Include a brief description (25 words or less) statement of intent for the photograph, if desired. This will be given to the jury and if you are a finalist, displayed on the entry card next to your photograph.
Are you a first time Exhibitor in The Newport Flower Show? H Yes H No
Have you ever won a Blue Ribbon in Photography at a major Flower Show? H Yes H No
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Jacqueline Colbert, Chair [email protected] Bronwyn McDermott, Vice Chair [email protected]
Horticulture Workshop Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum 101 Ferry Road (Route 114), Bristol, RI Saturday, April 6, 2013 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Limit 20. Join us for a guided tour of Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum’s extensive grounds guided by their Education Coordinator, Julie Christina. We will enter through the Moon Gate to explore Blithewold’s collection of Asian plants, from the Japanese Rock Garden on Narragansett Bay to the Great Bamboo Grove. After our tour we will go indoors to learn more about Bamboo, the fastest and the tallest growing plant of the grass family. Each child will receive two plants to grow and cultivate: Class 1 Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana) Class 2 Chinese Chives (Allium Tuberosum) All materials will be provided. Advance registration is required; e-mail: Jacqueline Colbert / [email protected].
Open Horticulture Class Class 3 Par
A plant owned by the exhibitor for a minimum of 3 months, which does not qualify for entry elsewhere in the Children’s Division. The container may contain more than one plant of the same variety, e.g., ivy, hens and chicks. Only one entry permitted per exhibitor.
Take your plant(s) to Rosecliff on Thursday, June 20, 2013 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for judging and exhibition during The Newport Flower Show.
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1. Anyone 12 and under is eligible to enter. 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 for judging at the Children’s Tent at Rosecliff on Thursday, June 20, 2013 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. On-site parking at Rosecliff is available at this time only. 5. Exhibits must be removed on Sunday, June 23, 2013, 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 54 for Children’s Awards.
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All on-site workshops will be held at the Children’s Tent on the back lawn at Rosecliff. Please note that adults must accompany children at all times. Adults will be required to purchase a Show ticket to enter the Show grounds.
Floral Design Workshop Rosecliff - Children’s Tent – Back Lawn Friday, June 21, 2012 – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Limit 15 Bring your clippers and creativity to design a floral arrangement to be judged and then exhibited for the duration of The Newport Flower Show. All materials will be provided and sponsored by The Water’s Edge Flowers, Newport, RI. Advance registration is required; e-mail Jacqueline Colbert / [email protected].
Harness the Wind Rosecliff - Children’s Tent – Back Lawn Saturday June 22, 2013 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Limit 20 Come and create an Asian-themed kite, such as a dragon or a carp, or make a Japanese fan with beautifully printed papers and beads. The children will learn the ancient art of kite making and the great importance of these crafts in Asian culture. All materials will be provided. Advance registration is required; e-mail Jacqueline Colbert / [email protected].
2013 Newport Flower Show | 49 Create a Miniature Zen Garden Rosecliff - Children’s Tent – Back Lawn Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Limit 20 Roll up your sleeves and join Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum’s Education Coordinator Julie Christina, as she teaches you how to create your very own miniature Japanese Zen Garden. Zen gardens have been used for centuries as a form of spiritual contemplation. These gardens typically consist of pebbles, sand, rocks and sometimes plants. The sand or pebbles represent the sea, and the larger rocks or moss represent mountains and islands. Japanese Zen gardens can be a fun way to relax a child's mind while providing a fun and artistically engaging craft. All materials will be provided. Advance registration is required; e-mail Jacqueline Colbert / [email protected].
Roger Williams Park Zoomobile - The Year of the Snake Rosecliff - Children’s Tent – Back Lawn Saturday, June 22, 2012 – 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Limit 25 Meet the Zoomobile crew from Roger Williams Park Zoo and a few of their snakes. The Jade Emperor, in Chinese folk culture, was so delighted with the creatures on earth that he decided to divide the calendar years between all of the animals. Together let’s celebrate - 2013 - The Year of the Snake! Come join us to learn why snakes are such fas - cinating creatures and of such integral importance to humans and our environment. Advance registration is required; e-mail Jacqueline Colbert / [email protected].
The Ancient Art of Origami Rosecliff - Children’s Tent – Back Lawn Sunday, June 23, 2013 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Limit 20 Come join us to master the ancient art of Origami. The children will learn the process of folding paper to create fantastic creatures both big and small. From folding a sim - ple flower, grasshopper or boat to a complex rocket ship, your child will be amazed by what a piece of paper can become. Let’s bring paper to life! All materials will be pro - vided. Advance registration is required; e-mail Jacqueline Colbert / markand - [email protected].
Ichiban Karate! Rosecliff - Children’s Tent – Back Lawn Sunday, June 23, 2013 – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. We are thrilled to have the team from Chick Gavitt’s Ichiban Karate Studio in Wakefield present their unique style of Martial Arts. Their performance will excite and inspire everyone to join in on the fun! Learn basic karate techniques after the team enthralls us with their high kicks and enthusiasm. Come Kick with us! No advance registration is required and no limit to class size.
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In celebration of the annual Newport Flower Show, we invite merchants to enter the Re - tail Window Display Division. The purpose of the division is to promote synergy be - tween 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 Jade – Eastern Obsessions.
Judges will award 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention ribbons based on the best in - terpretation and incorporation of the Show theme into their display. The division will include two groups, national and local retail. Participants may be further segmented ge - ographically depending on the number of entries.
Each participant will receive a letter of acknowledgement and an Appreciation Ribbon. Judging will take place on Monday, June 17, 2013. Ribbons will be awarded on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, enabling awarded ribbons to be on display throughout the week leading up to opening day of The Newport Flower Show on Friday, June, 21, 2013. Window displays will remain in place through Sunday, June 23, 2013 in celebration of The New - port Flower Show weekend.
Advance registration required. Division Chair Lynne Covello Kaye (617)877.9988 / [email protected] Merchant Representative Amy Loudin (401) 619.5240 / [email protected]
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Judges’ Commendation: May be given to a class or division or other aspect of the Show that is of exceptional merit.
THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA Award of Distinction in Floral Design: The Garden Club of America Award of Distinction in Floral Design may be awarded to GCA club member, GCA clubs, non- members or other organizations for a creative design of outstanding beauty in the Floral Design Division. The entry must have placed first, second or third. Challenge class entries are not eligible. Award of Distinction in Horticulture: The Garden Club of America Award of Distinction in Horticulture may be awarded to GCA club member, GCA clubs, non- members or other organizations for an entry which achieves an exceptional standard of horticulture excellence in the Horticulture Division of a flower show. The entry must have placed first, second or third. The Award may not be presented more than once to the same exhibit. Award of Distinction in Photography: The Garden Club of America Award of Distinction in Photography may be awarded to an exhibitor for a photograph of high creative and technical merit in a competitive class in the photography division of a flower show. The entry must have placed first, second or third. The Award may not be presented more than once to the same exhibit. Award of Distinction in Conservation: Award in Conservation may be awarded to a flower show exhibit of exceptional merit which educates the public on conservation issues and promotes respect for natural resources and responsibility for environment stewardship. The Award may not be presented more than once to the same exhibit. Award of Distinction in Education: The Garden Club of America Award of Distinction in Education may be presented to a flower show exhibit of exceptional educational merit which increases the knowledge and appreciation of plants, garden design, civic improvement or historic preservation. The Award may not be presented more than once to the same exhibit.
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.
52 | 2013 Newport Flower Show DESIGN DIVISION The Newport Flower Show Best in Show Award: Selected from among The Newport Flower Show blue ribbon winners. The Newport Flower Show Artistic Botanicals Award: Awarded to the exhibit showing impressive quality, skill and creativity. A minimum of three classes of Artistic Botanicals. Need not be a blue ribbon winner. 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 Newport Flower Show Niche Award: Awarded to the exhibit judged to be the “most creative” staged in a niche, with a minimum of three Niche Classes in the Design Division. 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 Judges. The Bettie Bearden Pardee Award: Awarded to an outstanding design using all fresh plant material grown and arranged by the exhibitor. The selection, quantity and quality of plant material will be considered during judging. Note for 2013: Class description will supercede quantity restrictions for this award. All other parameters are still applicable. 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 Classes. The Mrs. Robert M. Grace Best in Show Award: Best in show to be selected from Horti - culture 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. 2013 Newport Flower Show | 53 The Annie Laurie Aitken Award: Awarded to the most outstanding rose cut specimen in 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 consider - ations 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 Association 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.
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 Photography Division.
54 | 2013 Newport Flower Show CHILDREN ’S EDUCATION DIVISION The Daisy Award: Awarded to the most creative entry of the judged Children’s Design Class. The Green Thumb Award: Awarded to the Children’s Horticulture exhibitor whose entry shows outstanding horticulture effort and conveys a sincere appreciation and love of plants.
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 of The Newport Flower Show; 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 Association Sustainable Garden Award: For excellence in a landscape 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
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The Newport Flower Show 548 Bellevue Avenue Newport, Rhode Island 02840
PARKING DURING SHOW HOURS Free Shuttle Bus Service to The Newport Flower Show is available from the Newport Grand Parking Lot. Unless you have a parking pass issued by The Newport Flower Show Committee or a handicap parking designation on your vehicle, you must shuttle to the Show from the free Newport Grand parking area.
FROM PROVIDENCE Follow 195 East to Route 24 South, Exit 8 at Fall River and connect to Route 114 South. *Follow Route 114 South for 7.1 miles. At intersection with Domino’s Pizza and Sunoco Station, turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road. Look for Newport Grand building on the left in .6 miles. Free parking for The Newport Flower Show and continuous free shuttle service to Rosecliff on Bellevue Avenue will be available.
FROM BOSTON Follow Route 93 South to Route 24 South via Exit 4 on the left toward Brockton. Merge onto Route 24 South via Exit 8A (Tiverton/Newport) Turn slight left onto RI-114 South (West Main Road) Then follow the directions to Newport from Providence starting with *.
FROM NEW YORK Follow I-95 North to Rhode Island exit # 3. This will bring you to Route 138. Follow signs for Newport Bridge (toll). Take Fall River/Cape Cod exit off bridge. At bottom of the ramp, cross over to the Newport Grand building. Free parking for the Newport Flower Show and continuous Shuttle Service to Rosecliff on Bellevue Avenue will be available.
TO REACH ROSECLIFF FROM NEWPORT GRAND Take a left onto four-lane divided road. Remain in the left lane and then take a left turn onto the entry ramp, again remaining in the left lane. Take the first left, following signs for Scenic Newport and Goat Island. At the second stoplight in .5 miles, turn right onto America’s Cup Avenue. Follow .8 miles, staying in the left lane and bear left up the hill, continuing .3 miles to the stoplight at Bellevue Avenue. Turn right, and proceed 1.2 miles on Bellevue Avenue to Rosecliff on the left.
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