Dear Friends,
The Newport Flower Show is pleased to celebrate its 20th year as America’s premier summer flower show, held on the historic grounds of Rosecliff. This year’s theme American Beauty – Timeless Style celebrates not only this impressive milestone but also the treasured traditions of our uniquely American culture. Steeped in history and style, this show promises to be the very definition of American Beauty.
Joining us will be the award-winning designer, Jane Godshalk . Jane has been the designated representative from the United States to the world’s most prestigious design competitions, including Chelsea and WAFA. She also leads the Floral Design program at Longwood Gardens (DE). Sharing her skills as well as her new book, I am sure you will agree that Jane’s style is absolutely timeless! And, what can be a more iconic and beautiful American garden than Thomas Jefferson’s historic Monticello! Charged with its stewardship for nearly four decades as Head Gardener, Peter J. Hatch will share the growth of this uniquely American garden and the founder’s vision of American Beauty . Joining us again this year is P. Allen Smith, the award winning designer, gardening and lifestyle expert who will share Timeless Tips for containers!
As always, our Horticultural Division aspires to engage gardeners at all levels, inspiring them to share their own vision of American Beauty. The Photography Division will showcase Timeless Style captured in images by amateur photographers. The Children’s Division will encourage our youngest gardeners as they dig deeply into American traditions and style.
The expansive front lawn of Rosecliff will be transformed into The White City as an homage to the architects of the 1893 World Exposition as well as the creators of Rosecliff. 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 and a casual supper surrounded by the beautiful display gardens on the front lawn and other exciting surprises.
Our presenting sponsor, Bartlett Tree Experts, has been a long and valued friend of The Newport Flower Show. Not only do they carefully tend the 88 acres of the Preservation Society’s landscapes and gardens, but it is because of their support that all monies raised through The Newport Flower Show are dedicated to the ongoing restoration and mainte - nance 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 19-21, 2015, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Newport Flower Show on the grounds of Rosecliff, where the most iconic American flower was cultivated: the American Beauty rose.
Patricia Hamilton Fernandez Chair
P.S. There can be nothing more lovely than beginning your summer with Timeless Style 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. 2015 Newport Flower Show | 1 Presenting Sponsor:
BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS
CHAIR EMERITUS CONTENTS Awards – Newport Flower Show ...... Page 64 Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton Botanical Arts Division – Classes ...... Page 16 FOUNDERS Botanical Arts Division – Registration Form ...... Page 18 Botanical Arts Division – Rules and Guidelines ...... Page 13 Brittain Bardes Mrs. Robert H. Charles Norey Dotterer Cullen Children’s Education Division ...... Page 58 Kate Gubelmann Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton Edward Lee Lindemann Directions to Show and Parking ...... Page 68 Floral Design Division – Classes ...... Page 22 FLOWER SHOW CHAIR Floral Design Division – Registration Form ...... Page 28 Patricia H. Fernandez Floral Design Division – Rules and Guidelines ...... Page 19 Horticulture Division – Classes ...... Page 33 Horticulture Division – Entry Card (Sample) ...... Page 46 JUDGES - ALL DIVISIONS FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION PASSING Horticulture Division – Entry Rules and Guidelines ...... Page 29 R. Ellen Avellino, Chair Sue Redden, Chair Horticulture Division – Helpful Hints ...... Page 47 Mary Huntoon, Vice Chair Cynthia O’Malley, Vice Chair Horticulture Division – Photo Key Card (Sample) ...... Page 46 Photography Division – Classes ...... Page 54 BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION CONSULTANTS Photography Division – Registration Form ...... Page 57 Janice Panoff, Chair Catherine Moore, Chair Photography Division – Rules and Guidelines ...... Page 50 Robyn Spagnolo, Vice Chair Valerie Mead, Vice Chair Special Events and Ticket Information ...... Page 5 BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION CLERKS FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION CLERKS Ticket Order Form ...... Page 11 Susan Dewey, Chair Susan Dewey, Chair Ann Huntoon, Vice Chair Ann Huntoon, Vice Chair PRODUCED BY FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION COMPUTER The Preservation Society of Newport County Vera Bowen, Co-Chair Kathy Warburton, Chair Lynne Merrill, Co-Chair Jill Malcolm, Vice Chair Donald O. Ross, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Kathy Michie, Vice Chair Trudy Coxe, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION Philip F. Pelletier, Director of Special Events FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION SCHEDULE HOSTING /REFRESHING Beverly A. Ware, Special Events Manager Mary Ellen O’Brien, Chair Betsy Vitton, Chair Marge DeAngelis, Vice Chair WEBSITE : www.NewportFlowerShow.org EMAIL : [email protected] FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION TEL : (401) 847-1000 & BOTANICAL ARTS ENTRIES HORTICULTURE DIVISION Kathy Michie, Chair James Donahue, Chair Proceeds from The Newport Flower Show benefit the preservation and restoration Anne Noonan, Vice Chair of the historic landscapes of The Preservation Society of Newport County.
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HORTICULTURE - DIVISION I PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION Each day of the 2015 Newport Flower Show offers opportunities to enjoy judged Tara Bradley, Chair Beth Herod, Co-Chair horticultural specimens and floral designs, special garden exhibitions, free lectures and Diane Montenegro, Vice Chair Kate Lucey, Co-Chair demonstrations as well as wonderful shopping experiences in both the Oceanside Boutiques and the Gardeners’ Marketplace. Tickets are also available for special HORTICULTURE – DIVISION II PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION luncheons, lectures and workshops. Deborah Kelsey, Chair JUDGES & CLERKS Beth Herod, Chair HORTICULTURE – DIVISION III SHOW HOURS Libby Moore, Chair PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION ENTRIES Friday, June 19, 2015 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alycia Moniz, Co-Chair HORTICULTURE DIVISION PASSING Kate Lucey, Co-Chair Saturday, June 20, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Martha Ginty, Co-Chair Sunday, June 21, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Patricia Bailey, Co-Chair AWARDS Kathy Pratt, Chair HORTICULTURE DIVISION STAGING Betsy Leerssen, Vice Chair ADVANCE ADMISSION PURCHASE Carrie Slee, Vice Chair HAMILTON EDUCATION SERIES $20 Advance Sale/PSNC Members Single Day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) , HORTICULTURE DIVISION CLERKS Ellen Smith, Chair purchased before Friday, June 19, 2015 Susan Ruf, Chair Jocelyn Sherman, Consultant CHILDREN ’S EDUCATIONAL DIVISION DAY OF SHOW TICKET ADMISSION Jacqueline Colbert, Chair HORTICULTURE DIVISION Bronwyn McDermott, Vice Chair $25 Adult Opening Day – Friday CLASS CONSULTANTS $23 Adult Day of Show – Saturday or Sunday Karen Barbera RETAIL WINDOW DISPLAY DIVISION Lynne Daros Lynn Kaye, Chair $6 Children 6-17 years old Donna Lane Free Children 5 and under GARDEN MARKETPLACE Teresa Mello Roderick B. O’Hanley, Chair Susan Ruf Tony Venetucci, Vice Chair GROUP ADMISSION HORTICULTURE DIVISION Adult group rates are $14 per person for each day of The Newport Flower Show and HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION are based on a minimum of twenty persons or more and all must arrive as an Cheryl Mrozowski, Co-Chair Diane Montenegro, Chair organized group. Driver and escort are complimentary. Please contact the Group Anne Hogg, Co-Chair Tour Office for additional group information. (401) 847-1000 ext. 159 or Debbie Grant, Co-Chair [email protected]
4 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 5 Friday, June 19, 2015 , Opening Night Party Prior to Friday, June 5, 2015 Preservation Society Members - $145 per person; Non-Members $170 per person Jane Godshalk, AIFD After Friday, June 5, 2015 Flower Arranging Secrets – Preservation Society Members - $160 per person; Non-Members - $190 per person Natural Designs for Everyday Living 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Be a part of this much-anticipated festive event that kicks off the Newport summer Friday, June 19, 2015 season, The Newport Flower Show Opening Night Party. Enjoy a delicious cocktail 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. buffet while perusing the fresh floral arrangements, horticultural extravaganzas and Lecture Tent – Front Lawn shopping at the Oceanside Boutiques and Gardeners Marketplace. Jane Godshalk is an exciting and internationally recog - nized floral designer, but her style is uniquely American: Enchanted Evening Rose Sponsor fresh, charming and uncomplicated. Her new book, Prior to Friday, June 5, 2015 Flower Arranging Secrets – Natural Designs for Everyday Preservation Society Members - $275 per person; Non-Members - $300 per person Living is all about demystifying the art of floral design. In addition to her extraordinary After Friday, June 5, 2015 design skills, Jane’s talents as an educator are equally impressive. On the faculty at Preservation Society Members - $300 per person; Non-Members - $325 per person Longwood Gardens (Winterthur), she has been teaching floral design for more than a decade to students ranging from beginners to experts in the trade. Jane will share her Optimize your Opening Night Party experience by joining us, along with your friends, wealth of talent and experience to provide attendees with practical and usable advice. for the Enchanted Evening Rose package featuring a splendid buffet supper and private The best part will be that at the end of her demonstration, you will walk away tented area. Package includes: knowing how to create your own beautiful designs. F Admission to the breathtaking outdoor Opening Night Party (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) Jane has been recognized with a National Medal in Floral Design by The Garden Club F Admission to VIP only tent for a buffet supper and private bar service (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) of America as well as awarded by The American Horticultural Society for outstanding F Option to reserve table seating seating for 10 in the VIP tent for you and your friends floral design education. She has represented the United States such important to enjoy supper together international competitions as The Chelsea Flower Show (London) and the World F Valet parking at Rosecliff during the Opening Night Party Association of Flower Arrangers (Dublin 2014).
American Beauty Rose Patron - $475 per person Guests have the option of enjoying an elegant luncheon with the speaker by choosing If you would love to spend your weekend at The Newport Flower Show, this is the a Luncheon and Lecture ticket or purchasing a Lecture Only ticket. Either way, you’ll package for you! Package includes: have the opportunity to learn from this talented lecturer. Tickets are limited, please reserve in advance. Includes one day Show admission. F Three-day Show admission F A Parking Pass for free weekend parking at Rosecliff $100 per person for Luncheon and Lecture Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. F Friday early bird shopping (9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.) $50 per person for Lecture Only Please arrive by 1:00 p.m. iana F Special admission to the interior of Rosecliff to view the exhibits immediately following judging (Friday, 10:30 a.m.) F Admission to the breathtaking outdoor Opening Night Party (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) F Admission to the VIP only tent for a buffet supper and private bar service (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) F Option to reserve table seating for 10 in the VIP tent for you and your friends to enjoy supper together F Valet Parking at Rosecliff during the Opening Night Party
6 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 7 Peter J. Hatch P. Allen Smith / Hortus, Ltd. Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Ten for Ten – Timeless Tips Garden at Monticello Saturday, June 20, 2015 Saturday, June 20, 2015 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lecture Tent – Front Lawn Lecture Tent – Front Lawn Ten for Ten – Allen’s timeless tips that will WOW your garden and your neighbors. Thomas Jefferson wrote that “the greatest service which can be rendered any country So much success depends on ‘Right plant, Right place’. Allen shows some of his favorite is to add a useful plant to its culture,” and Monticello’s 1,000-foot-long, terraced vegetable plant varieties, (some old some new) as well as some bold techniques for delivering real garden became an experimental laboratory, an Ellis Island of new and unusual flower power and beauty to your garden. vegetable novelties from the around the globe. While growing over 330 vegetable and 170 fruit varieties. Jefferson was also a pioneer in supporting farmer's markets and P. Allen Smith is an award-winning designer, gardening and lifestyle expert. He is the promoting vegetable cookery. This revolutionary garden resulted in a revolutionary host of two public television programs, P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home, P. Allen Smith’s cuisine in the kitchen at Monticello. Restored in 1984, the garden and the Jefferson Garden to Table and the syndicated 30 minute show, P. Allen Smith Gardens. legacy continue to inspire the farm to table movement today. Smith is one of America's most recognized and respected garden and design experts, Peter J. Hatch is a professional gardener and historian with 38 years experience in the providing ideas and inspiration through multiple media venues. He is the author of restoration, care, and interpretation of historic landscapes. A celebrated author of four the best-selling Garden Home series of books published by Clarkson Potter/Random books on the gardens of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, where he served as Director of House, including Bringing the Garden Indoors: Container, Crafts and Bouquets for Every Gardens and Grounds for 35 years, Hatch has lectured in 36 states on Jefferson and the Room and the recently published cookbook, Seasonal Recipes from the Garden inspired history of garden plants. Presently, he gardens and botanizes from his home on by the abundance of food from his farm and a family of great cooks. Lickinghole Creek in Crozet, Virginia, travels extensively to promote his latest work, Tickets are limited, please reserve in advance. Includes one day Show admission. ‘A Rich Spot of Earth’: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden at Monticello, and $40 per person Please arrive by 2:45 p.m. consults on the installation and maintenance of both public gardens and private estate landscapes. Guests have the option of enjoying an elegant luncheon with the speaker by choosing a Luncheon and Lecture ticket or purchasing a Lecture Only ticket. Either way, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from this talented lecturer. Tickets are limited, please reserve in advance. Includes one day Show admission. $100 per person for Luncheon and Lecture Please arrive by 11:15 a.m. $50 per person for Lecture Only Please arrive by 12:15 p.m.
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Author’s Afternoon Tea Friday, June 19, 2015 American Beauty 3:00 p.m. Timeless Style Lecture Tent – Front Lawn - , Enjoy the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea right in the heart of The Newport Flower Show. Set in a tent on the front lawn of Rosecliff, you will be treated to a sampling of savory and sweet delicacies as well as your favored version of tea Tickets for all events may be purchased online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org (iced or hot). Joining you for tea will be relevant authors who will be sharing newly published books. Meet with authors and have books signed as you enjoy sharing To order tickets by mail, return completed form to: this elegant moment. The Newport Flower Show, 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 $60 per person. Tickets are limited, please reserve in advance. Includes one day Show admission. NAME ______
ADDRESS ______
Champagne & Jazz Brunch CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______Sunday, June 21, 2015 11:00 a.m. TELEPHONE ______EMAIL ______Lecture Tent – Front Lawn Enjoy a leisurely start to your Sunday morning as you and friends savor a delicious brunch before taking in the last day of the 2015 Newport Flower Show. What could Friday, Saturday or Sunday Price Qty. Total be more perfect than sipping champagne and listening cool jazz on the beautiful grounds of Rosecliff. Advance Show Ticket or PSNC Member $20 ____ $______$75 per person. Youth Ticket (6-17 years) $6 ____ $______Tickets are limited, please reserve in advance. Includes one day Show admission. Child Ticket (5 years and under) Free
Newport Flower Show Supporters American Beauty Rose Patron $475 ____ $______Enchanted Evening Rose Sponsor PSNC Members (before June 5) $275 ____ $______Non-Members (before June 5) $300 ____ $______
PSNC Members (after June 5) $300 ____ $______PSNC Non-Members (after June 5) $325 ____ $______
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10 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 11 Opening Night Party - Friday, June 19 - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. PSNC Members (before June 5) $145 ____ $______Non-Members (before June 5) $170 ____ $______Botanical Arts Division PSNC Members (after June 5) $160 ____ $______Janice Panoff, Chair [email protected] Robyn Spagnolo, Vice Chair [email protected] PSNC Non-Members (after June 5) $190 ____ $______Botanical Arts Entries Luncheons, Lectures & Demonstrations Kathy Michie, Chair (508) 835.3342 / [email protected] Jane Godshalk – Friday, June 19 Luncheon & Lecture $100 ____ $______1. Please carefully read the Floral Design Division Rules and Guidelines on page 19. Lecture Only $50 ____ $______2. Registration Form must be received by the Entries Chair no later than Friday, March 20, 2015 and will be accepted in the order received. Exhibitors should Peter J. Hatch – Saturday, June 20 complete the necessary registration form on page 18 of this booklet or review the Luncheon & Lecture $100 ____ $______information on our website at www.NewportFlowerShow.org then complete the on-line registration form or e-mail a scan of your completed registration form from Lecture Only $50 ____ $______the booklet to: P. Allen Smith – Saturday, June 20 Kathy Michie Container Demonstration $40 ____ $______28 Pine Arden Drive West Boylston, MA 01583 (508) 835.3342 / [email protected] Weekend Special Events * Please indicate NFS Entries in subject line Author’s Afternoon Tea - Friday, June 19 $60 ____ $______Upon receipt of the registration form, exhibitors will receive confirmation of Champagne Brunch - Sunday, June 21 $75 ____ $______receipt by e-mail. An exhibitor’s information packet will be mailed. The packet will include your entry number, exhibitor name badge, an entry card, a plant list form, a copy of the floor plan at Rosecliff, plant identification key cards, a card for a state - Deadline for mail order tickets is Friday, June 5, 2015. Tickets are available at any time on our ment of intent (optional) and, where applicable, a paint sample. website for a “print-at-home” ticket. www.newportmansions.org If an exhibitor has requested a Show badge for a helper in advance, this will also be included. Show badges must be worn at all times while on the grounds of Rosecliff. Please make check payable to: The Preservation Society of Newport County. Only those possessing a badge will be allowed on the Show grounds during set-up. H Check Enclosed Check # Entry numbers will be pre-assigned by the Entries Chair on a first-come, first- served basis. H Charge to credit card: H AMEX H Visa H MC H Discover 3. Exhibitors are permitted one entry per class in the Botanical Arts Division. Card# However, exhibitors may enter more than one class in the Botanical Arts Division. If forced to withdraw, the exhibitor must notify the Entries Chair, the Class Exp. Date: Sec. Code: Billing Zip: Consultant and find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class. It is strongly suggested that exhibitors contact their Class Consultant for valuable and Billing Address, if different from mailing address: updated information. 4. All plant material used must be dried. This includes flowers, foliage, seeds, pods, nuts (in or out of shells), vegetables, twigs, vines, reeds, etc. Artificial, endangered, and locally invasive plant material may not be used.
12 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 13 5. Figural forms must be assembled or judiciously carved. Any plant material may be 15. A Statement of Intent is optional and may not exceed 25 words. Statements of cut, incised or shaped to enhance artistic effect. Intent for all entries must be sent (hard copy or email) to Robyn Spagnolo, 181 Coggeshall Avenue, Newport, RI 02840, by Tuesday, May 19, 2015. 6. Non-plant material (i.e. cardboard, metal, twine, string, cording, etc.) may be used only for construction. Mechanics may not show. 16. Class 2 - Head forms may be picked up at The Preservation Society of Newport County, 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI upon confirmation of registration. 7. Jewelry and purses must appear to be functional. Necklaces must have a clasp or Note: If head form must be shipped to exhibitor, exhibitor must pay shipping other type of closure. Earrings may have a stud backing, a hook or other means of charges. A credit card number will need to be provided when request for shipping securing them to the staging. is made. Nothing should be glued or permanently adhered to head forms; it may not 8. Surface treatment of plant material may be painted, varnished, waxed, or nail be painted or otherwise altered. polished. Exhibitors are strongly advised to use discretion if using glitter or nail 17. Novice and new exhibitors will be eligible for specific awards. Please designate on polishes containing glitter. Man-made crystals, gem stones, shells, feathers and pasta the Registration Form if you belong in one of these categories. are not permitted. a. A Novice is an exhibitor/s who has never won a blue ribbon in The Newport 9. A 5" x 8" key card is required for all exhibits and will be supplied by the Committee. Flower Show in the Botanical Arts Division. It must show the plant material in its natural form, along with both botanical and common name. The exhibitor's name should be written in pencil on the back of the b. A New Exhibitor is a person or group who is entering The Newport Flower Show card. Lettering must be typed. The entry form and key card will be mailed in the for the first time in the Botanical Arts Division. exhibitor’s packet (see rule #2) and must be included with entry when submitted c. See page 65 for definition of awards. to the Show. 18. Scale of points: 10. If an exhibitor intends to mail their entry, this should be noted on the registration Design 30 form when they register. Mail-in entries must be delivered no later than Tuesday, Craftsmanship 25 May 19, 2015, via US Postal Service or commercial carrier, with tracking , to Robyn Originality 20 Spagnolo, 181 Coggeshall Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. Passing of the exhibit will Interpretation of theme 15 be conducted by the Committee upon arrival. Distinction 10 Note: Following the Show, mail-in entries will only be returned if the exhibitor 100 provides appropriate pre-paid and labeled shipping materials. 11. Exhibitors may deliver their entry in person to the Salon at Rosecliff on Thursday, June 18, 2015, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Passing will take place in the Salon and will close promptly at 2 p.m. Judging will begin at 3 p.m. 12. Installation of the mail-in exhibits will be the responsibility of the Committee. Each entry will be handled with care and respect. Detailed photos of entry, taken from all sides, must be sent with the entry. The exhibitor should indicate top and bottom of the exhibit. Explicit directions as to how the entry is to be displayed are required. If an exhibit arrives damaged, the exhibitor will be notified. The exhibitor will have the option to have the entry returned for repair, if time permits, or the exhibitor can give permission for the Committee to make the repair. It is strongly suggested that a repair kit be included with the entry. 13. While the Botanical Arts Division Committee and The Preservation Society of Newport County will afford the best possible protection to all exhibits, they distinctly disclaim all liability for loss or damage to exhibits and personal property belonging to exhibitors. 14. An exhibit previously entered in any competition must be significantly altered before being submitted to The Newport Flower Show Botanical Arts Division.
14 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 15 Class 4 Earrings…matchless Mail-In Class Salon 4 entries In the summer of 1913 Mrs. Arthur Curtiss James invited Newport Society to a Masque in celebration of the completion of her extraordinary Blue Garden designed by the Olmsted American Beauty encompasses many facets of life in Newport and throughout the US. Brothers. This gorgeous party was the highlight of the Newport social season. The jewels Fashion, architecture, art, cuisine, music, and craftsmanship impact our daily lives and worn may have rivaled the beauty of the garden! celebrate timeless style. It also honors Newport’s George Bancroft and the rose he collected A pair of earrings inspired by the varied and intricate design of the Blue Garden. Staged that has come to be known as “American Beauty”. on a t-shaped velvet earring stand supplied by the Committee. T-stand will be staged in a niche 12" high x 12" wide x 12" deep with a 9-1/2" circular opening (opening is Class 1 Necklace…flawless Mail-In Class Salon 4 entries ½" from base of niche.) Background may be enhanced without damaging the niche. Doris Duke was born into untold fortune as the only child of tobacco tycoon James Niche will be lighted from above and painted Rosecliff White. Viewed from the front. Buchanan Duke. Doris lived life to the fullest in every way possible, summering in Newport at her mansion Rough Point. She is best remembered as a philanthropist and collector. CLASS CONSULTANT : Valerie Mead (203) 968.0882 / [email protected] A necklace of great importance, flawless and beautiful, created from dried plant materials. Staged on a form supplied by the Committee and positioned on a pedestal, 42" high by 14 1/2 " round, painted Rosecliff White. Viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Sarah Ribeiro (508) 829.9992/ [email protected]
Class 2 Tiara…priceless Mail-In Class Salon 4 entries Alva Vanderbilt, mistress of Marble House, was determined that her only daughter, Consuelo, would marry the highest ranking mate possible. Her goal was achieved when Consuelo married Charles Spencer-Churchill, the 9th Duke of Marlborough, and became his Duchess. A tiara that would complement the Duchess’s great beauty, executed in a style befitting the Gilded Age in which she lived. Staged on a mannequin form supplied by the Committee and positioned on a black-painted pedestal, 38" high by 14" square. Viewed from three sides. See Rule 16 regarding shipping the mannequin form.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Sarah Ribeiro (508) 829.9992/ [email protected]
Class 3 Style…ageless Mail-In Class Salon 4 entries Newport’s favorite daughter, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, is remembered for her chic wardrobe and stunning accessories. One such accessory was an evening purse given to her by Charles de Gaulle on the occasion of her 1963 visit to France. She treasured the gift and often carried the purse to elegant evening affairs, even after leaving the White House. A miniaudiere clutch made entirely of dried plant materials decorated in the iconicstyle of the First Lady. Staged on a commode 48 3/8" wide x 15 5/8" deep topped with black velvet and positioned on a plexiglass stand supplied by the Committee. A photo of the commode will be sent to the exhibitors. Viewed from the front.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Valerie Mead (203) 968.0882 / [email protected]
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Floral Design Division Lynne Merrill, Co-Chair [email protected] Vera Bowen, Co-Chair [email protected]
Complete and return to Floral Design Entries Kathy Michie Kathy Michie, Chair (508) 835-3342 / [email protected] 28 Pine Arden Drive West Boylston, MA 01583 1. Floral Design Classes are open to all on a first-come basis. Designs may be the (508) 835-3342 | [email protected] collaboration of more than one exhibitor. An exhibitor/s may enter only one class in the Floral Design Division. An exhibitor may be placed on a waiting list for an additional class, if desired, and will be notified by Friday, May 1, 2015, if space is EXHIBITOR /S NAME ______available.
CO -EXHIBITOR (IF ANY ) ______2. Exhibitors should complete the necessary registration form on page 28 of this booklet or review the information on our website at www.NewportFlowerShow.org ADDRESS ______then complete the on-line registration form or e-mail a scan of your completed CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______registration form from the booklet to Kathy Michie, [email protected] Please indicate NFS Entries in e-mail subject line. TELEPHONE ______CELL ______Upon receipt of the registration form, exhibitors will receive confirmation of receipt EMAIL ______Confirmation will be by e-mail. by e-mail. An exhibitor’s information packet will be mailed. The packet will include your entry number, show badge, a plant list form, and a copy of the floor
1ST CHOICE CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______plan at Rosecliff and where applicable, a paint sample. If an exhibitor has requested a badge for a helper in advance this will also be included. Show badges must be 2ND CHOICE CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______worn at all times while in the grounds of Rosecliff. 3. Entry numbers will be pre-assigned by the Entries Chair on a first come basis. Name of Garden Club or Horticulture Organization for your signage (if applicable) 4. Samples of staging (pedestals, niches, stands, etc.) will be available for inspection the City & State for your signage week of May 4-8, 2015 at Rosecliff by appointment during business hours (9 a.m. until 4 p.m.) Details for making an appointment to see staging will be included in the exhibitor’s packet. 5. Fresh plant material must predominate unless otherwise stated. No cut fresh Name of local newspaper vegetables/fruit or prepared food products will be permitted. 6. No artificial flowers, foliage or vegetables will be permitted.
Are you a New Exhibitor* in The Newport Flower Show in Botanical Arts Division? H Yes H No 7. Accessories are permitted but should be used with discretion. Are you a Novice* in The Newport Flower Show in Botanical Arts Division? H Yes H No 8. All containers must be labeled with the exhibitor’s name and address. Staging may not be altered or moved unless stated in the schedule. Are you a Member of a GCA Club? H Yes H No Are you a Member of a NGC Club? H Yes H No 9. Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral part of the design. Do you intend to mail your entry? H Yes H No 10. Designs may be partially assembled prior to show with finishing touches done on site. * Please see Rules and Guidelines on page 21.
18 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 19 11. Exhibitors are allowed on the Show floor at 5:00 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2015. Designs 20. While the Floral Design Division Committee and The Preservation Society of MUST be completed and passed by 8:00 a.m. The Passing Committee must pass Newport County will afford the best possible protection to all exhibits, they each exhibit before exhibitor leaves Flower Show area. Design may not be altered distinctly disclaim all liability for loss or damage to exhibits and personal property after passing. Only required personnel may remain in exhibit area after 8:00 a.m. belonging to exhibitors. 12. Judging will begin at 8:30 a.m. Show opens to the public at 10:30 a.m. 21. Novice and new exhibitors will be eligible for specific awards. Please designate on 13. All plant material must be correctly identified with the botanical and common the registration form if you belong in one of these categories. A Novice is an names, if possible. A complete list must be emailed to Kathy Warburton, Computer exhibitor/s who has never won a blue ribbon in The Newport Flower Show in the Chairman by Friday, June 12, 2015 to [email protected]. The plant Floral Design Division. A new exhibitor is a person or group who is entering material list will be submitted to the Passing Committee. The Newport Flower Show for the first time in the Floral Design Division. See page 65 for definition of awards. 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 22. Class 5 - Judges’ Challenge entries to be created between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on reference materials will be available at the Passing Committee table to identify Thursday, June 18, 2015. All plant material, components and tools supplied on site. unknown plant material. This class is open to invited Judges with travel restrictions. The Royal Horticultural Society Horticultural Database is available online at 23. Classes 7, 9 and 16 - Require a Statement of Intent which should be emailed to www.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder/plantfinder.asp. [email protected] no later than Friday, June 12, 2015 and may not exceed 25 words. No plant material listed on the Rhode Island Endangered Species list may be used. 24. Exhibitors are requested to enter through the front entrance of Rosecliff during A complete list of endangered species is available at set-up. Aides will be available to assist with unloading of plant materials and www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bpoladm/plandev/heritage. supplies and guide you to your exhibit location. 14. Once an entry is accepted, if the exhibitor must cancel, he or she must find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for that class. The Entries Chair and Class Consultant should be notified immediately of any changes. 15. Class 15 - Plant material used in the design must have been grown in the exhibitor’s garden, which may not include indoor plants and must have been in the exhibitor’s possession/garden for a minimum of 9 months. There may be no more than two exhibitors. (Entries in Class 15 will be eligible for the Bettie Bearden Pardee Award, see award page 65.) 16. Fresh plant material must be in water or be conditioned in such a way as to remain in pristine form while on exhibition. An arrangement not maintained in Show condition may have its award removed. Show management may, at any time, remove an exhibit if deemed necessary. 17. Exhibitors are responsible for maintaining their own exhibits, but are cautioned not to over water, which may cause seepage and/or damage. Maintenance by the Committee may be done if prior notification is made on the Refreshing Form included in the exhibitor’s packet. 18. All maintenance may begin at 7:00 a.m. and must be completed by 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday mornings. Parking restrictions will be in place after 8:30 a.m. each day. 19. Exhibitors are responsible for the complete removal of their exhibits at the close of the Show on Sunday, June 21, 2015 between the hours of 5:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
20 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 21 Class 8 American Cuisine…boundless Ballroo m–East Wall 4 entries New American Cuisine celebrates the many tastes and flavors from around the world. It is a type of fusion cuisine that assimilates traditional American cooking styles with American Beauty encompasses many facets of life in Newport and throughout the US. foreign elements of spices and other ingredients. Fashion, architecture, art, cuisine, music, and craftsmanship impact our daily lives and An exhibition table design featuring a named country that has influenced the celebrate timeless style. It also honors Newport’s George Bancroft and the rose he collected bound less nature of the New American Cuisine. All components and table coverings that has come to be known as “American Beauty”. to be supplied by the designer. Displayed on a console pedestal, 36" high x 32" wide x 17 ¼" deep, with attached backboard 45" high x 32" wide. Pedestal and backboard Class 5 American Architecture…limitless Foyer 4 entries painted Rosecliff White. To be viewed from three sides. Judges’ Invitational Challenge Class Today’s Rosecliff was designed by American architect Stanford White and construction was CLASS CONSULTANT : Priscilla DiMarco 401-245-6928 / [email protected] completed in 1902. Today in America, architecture knows few limits. Given today’s Class 9 American Song…endless Ballroom – Around Piano 4 entries building materials of steel, cement, wood and stone, American architects continue to reach The American Beauty Rose has been continuously inspirational to American musicians. new boundaries, limited only by one’s creativity with their building materials. In 1913 the flower was celebrated by Joseph Lamb’s ragtime rhythm composition A contemporary floral design that expresses elegance and limitless boundaries. “American Beauty Rag” and again in 1970 it was featured by the Grateful Dead album All materials provided by the Committee. Viewed from three sides. “American Beauty.” CLASS CONSULTANT : Lynne Merrill 401-847-3194 [email protected] An interpretive floral design that incorporates some roses with a musical instrument Vera Bowen 401-254-2034 [email protected] and a named musician or lyricist that inspires the endless energy of American music. Staged on a pedestal painted Rosecliff White 42" high with an 18" square top. Viewed Class 6A (Classical) and 6B (Modern) American Decorator…ceaseless from three sides. Statement of Intent required. See rule 23 on page 21. Each side will be judged separately Salon 4 entries Dorothy Tuckerman Draper was a descendent of the English family that helped to settle CLASS CONSULTANT : Anne Noonan 203-661-1049 / [email protected] Newport; Tuckerman Avenue is named in honor of the Tuckerman family. Dorothy created Class 10 American Beauty…timeless Ballroo m–West Wall 4 entries a new decoration style known as “Modern Baroque,” by adding a modern flare to a George Bancroft, an historian, statesman and rose lover, spent summers at the first classical style. She was quoted saying “Never look back, except for an occasional glance, Rosecliff in the late 19th century. In 1886, an exceptional rose bush with vivid look ahead and plan for the future .” crimson color, strong stems, well-proportioned blooms and a heady perfume scent was A two-sided design representing the Draper quote that exemplifies her ceaseless collected from his garden. It was propagated and sold by Field Brothers under the name energy. Staged on a pedestal painted Rosecliff White, 42" high by 24" square. Viewed “American Beauty”. from all sides. A traditional mass floral design which includes roses and is inspired by the timeless and CLASS CONSULTANT : Catherine Moore 401-348-8926 / [email protected] beautiful “American Beauty” rose. Staged on a pedestal painted Rosecliff White 48" high with a 20" square top. Viewed from three sides. Class 7 Great American Novel…fearless Ballroom 4 entries Many great American novels have been written — stories of courage, adventure and wit. CLASS CONSULTANT : Catherine Moore 401-348-8926 / [email protected] Edith Wharton was an American novelist, poet and short story writer who summered Class 11 American Wedding Gown…peerless Ballroo m–Center 4 entries at her Newport retreat known as Lan d’s End. She was considered the most celebrated In September of 1953, at Hammersmith Farm, a Victorian mansion and childhood American female author of her time. home of Jacqueline Bouvier, the wedding of Jacqueline to John F. Kennedy was celebrated. A design to complement a named book title authored by the legendary Edith Wharton, Jackie Kennedy was known for her grace and refined elegant style. who managed the difficult feat of being worldly, morally scrupulous and fearless all at A cascade design of peerless style to celebrate Jackie Kennedy’s wedding. Staged on the same time. Staged in a niche painted Rosecliff White. Size of niche is 25 ¾" high x a pedestal painted Rosecliff White 42" high with a 16" square top. Viewed from all sides. 18" wide x 18"deep. Front of niche features a round opening measuring 12" diameter. Center of opening to be viewed at 59 1/2". Niche will be lighted from above. Viewed CLASS CONSULTANT : Linda Tors 203-292-9791 / [email protected] from front. Statement of Intent required. See rule 23 on page 21.
CLASS CONSULTANT : De Feldman 401-253-3236 / [email protected]
22 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 23 Class 12 American Automobiles…tireless Ballroo m 4 entries Class 15 American Arts and Crafts…countless Library 4 entries America has been in love with the automobile since Henry Ford’s assembly line made The Isaac Bell House in Newport is an exceptional example of the American Arts & it possible for most Americans to own a car. Ford’s invention made this conveyance Crafts style. Many Arts and Crafts designers sought to improve standards of decorative commonplace. design. They believed that design had been debased by mechanization. Pottery and ceramic A mobile floral design that honors the tireless American fascination with travel and art became a very popular Arts & Crafts medium. automobiles. Hanging design staged from a central hook on a black metal open frame A design of fresh plant material from the designer’s garden. The design must include a 93" high x 69" wide. Frame detail will be provided in exhibitor packet. Viewed from ceramic container or tile reminiscent of the countless ceramic Arts & Crafts pieces of all sides. the period. Staged in a niche 35" high x 31 1/6" wide x 23" deep staged on a 42" high
CLASS CONSULTANT : Valerie Mead 203-968-0882 / [email protected] pedestal painted Rosecliff White. Front of niche features an oval opening which measures 32" high x 28"wide with the center of the opening to be viewed at 60 ½" high. Class 13 American Wedding Cakes…breathless Dining Room – Table 4 entries Background may be enhanced without damaging the niche. Niche is lit from above. Many a Newport wedding has been graced with a beautiful creation by celebrity cake Viewed from the front. Eligible for Bettie Bearden Pardee Award. See Rule 15 on designer Sylvia Weinstock. Known as the Leonardo da Vinci of wedding cakes, she creates page 65. towering tiered cakes covered with sugar confections and butter cream. CLASS CONSULTANT : De Feldman 401-253-3236 / [email protected] A design that incorporates the pavé technique inspired by the ever-creative cake designer Sylvia Weinstock that will leave any wedding guest breathless . Staged on the Class 16 American Paintings…wordless Library 4 entries Dining Room table of Rosecliff on a riser painted Rosecliff White (5 5/8" high x Newport has been an artists' colony for hundreds of years. Today many artists continue to 24" wide x 24" deep). Table will be covered with an off-white tablecloth. The riser may paint “en plein air,” capturing the sea and its ships as did artists during the 18th century. be enhanced/covered without damage to the staging. Viewed from all sides. An underwater floral design to complement this wordless record of historic Newport life. Staged on a pedestal painted Rosecliff White 42" high with 18 ½" square top. Viewed CLASS CONSULTANT : Anne Noonan 203-661-1049 / [email protected] from three sides. Statement of Intent required. See Rule 23 on page 21. Class 14 American Bridesmaid…strapless Ante Room – Alcove 4 entries CLASS CONSULTANT : Priscilla DiMarco 401-245-6928 / [email protected] Today’s American fashion designers represent many varied chic and trendy styles. Bridesmaids and cocktail dresses are made with lace, silk, satin, sequins, beads, pleats and ruching…for the most elegant creations. A free form bouquet design to complement a strapless gown that today’s bridesmaid would be happy to carry. Staged on a pedestal painted Rosecliff White 44" high with a 10" square top. Design may not exceed 14" in width. Viewed from three sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Linda Tors 203-292-9791 / [email protected]
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Cascade Design: A design with trailing plant material appearing to flow out of container. As a special thank you, exhibitors in the Design Division and Botanical Arts Division Contemporary Design: Floral design not following traditional styles, using imagination are invited to enjoy a private “Servants Life Tour” at The Elms, one of the Preservation and creativity to devise new approaches to the selection and organization of plant Society’s museum properties. material and other components according to principles and elements of design. The tour will take place on Friday, June 19, 2015 after designs are completed. Transport Exhibition Table: A display using the components of dining in an artistic presentation as will be by trolley from Rosecliff at 9:30 a.m. Following the tour you may wish to spend a coordinated design. Practical service of food should not be implied. Fresh plant time on the grounds and view the specimen trees and beautiful sunken garden. material must be a component. Participation is limited to 30 adults. Staff scheduling for this private tour requires that all participants sign up in advance. Please contact The Newport Flower Show Office Free-form Bouquet: An unrestricted contemporary design which must appear to be via e-mail to confirm your space on the tour. functional incorporating asymmetrical balance. Please email [email protected]. Interpretive Design: Components are selected to portray a theme or idea. Servants Life Tour Key Card: (BA Div. only) A numbered list of botanical and common names accompa - nying an exhibit. Corresponding numbers are placed with each individual sample of This tour will highlight the stories of some of the men and women who worked to service untreated plant material. Card to be supplied in exhibitor’s packet. the social whirl of Newport during the Gilded Age. You'll hear the stories of the butler, Ernest Birch; his wife, cook Grace Rhodes; and one of the maids, Nellie Lynch Regoli. Mass Design: Profusion of flowers of various forms and sizes arranged in an oval, trian - You'll climb the 82 stairs of the back staircase from the basement servant entrance up to the gular or fan-shaped design, a closed silhouette having more solids than voids. (Traditional) third floor staff quarters, where you'll see exhibits and photographs about the individual men and women who lived and worked here. Weather permitting your tour will take you Minaudière: A minaudière is a women's fashion accessory, generally considered a jewelry out onto the roof, for a spectacular view of the ten-acre estate and Newport Harbor piece, intended to substitute for an evening bag. beyond. Then, head back down the stairs to the basement kitchens, coal cellar, boiler room Mobile Design: A hanging design where all components are free to move. and laundry rooms.
New Exhibitor: A person or group who is entering that particular division of The Newport Flower Show for the first time.
Novice: An exhibitor/s who has never won a blue ribbon in that particular division of The Newport Flower Show.
Pavé Technique: A technique in which plant material is placed closely together to form a pattern, often creating a cobblestone effect that may be flat or contoured.
Statement of Intent: A brief written paragraph (no more than 25 words) offering eplanation of the exhibitor’s creation. (See Rules and Guidelines for divisional details - Botanical Arts #15 and Floral Design #23)
Two-sided Design: Two designs placed back to back, judged separately but organized in one or more containers appearing as one.
Underwater Design: A creative design where all or part of the design is submerged under visible water.
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Complete and return to Kathy Michie 28 Pine Arden Drive West Boylston, MA 01583 HOW TO ENTER THE HORTICULTURE DIVISION (508) 835-3342 | [email protected] 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
EXHIBITOR /S NAME ______gardener – from the weekend dabbler to the experienced horticulturist. So, bring your favorite plant, your prettiest cut specimen or plant something completely new, inspired CO -EXHIBITOR (IF ANY )______by this year’s flower show theme.
ADDRESS ______
CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______WHEN & HOW TO ENTER Horticulture Division I: Invitational Garden Design TELEPHONE ______CELL ______Garden installations will begin on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 and must be complete by EMAIL ______Confirmation will be by e-mail. 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015.
1ST CHOICE CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______Horticulture Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers 2ND CHOICE CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Classes 1 to 9: Registration and Passing will take place in front of Rosecliff, by the steps Name of Garden Club or Horticulture Organization for your Signage (if applicable) to the courtyard garden. All other container entries must be brought to the Passing Tent on the back lawn of Rosecliff, adjacent to the parking lot. Exhibitors must allow sufficient time to complete registration and entry cards as well as for the passing process City & State for your signage for each entry. Exhibitors with multiple entries should allow an hour or more to complete the process. Passing for Division II closes promptly at 11:00 a.m. No entries will be passed after this time. Assistance will be available to move large containers. Name of your helper for set-up ((Name badge provided, name will not appear on signage) Horticulture Division III: Ornamental Plants Grown In Containers Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Name of local newspaper Registration and Passing takes place in the Passing Tent on the back lawn of Rosecliff, adjacent to the parking lot. Exhibitors must allow sufficient time to complete the reg - istration and entry cards as well as for the passing process prior to the close of passing Are you a New Exhibitor* in The Newport Flower Show in Floral Design Division? H Yes H No at 11:00 a.m. Exhibitors with multiple entries should allow an hour or more to complete Are you a Novice* in The Newport Flower Show in Floral Design Division? H Yes H No the process. Passing for Division III closes promptly at 11:00 a.m. No entries will be H H Are you a Member of a GCA Club? Yes No passed after that time. Assistance will be available to move large containers. Are you a Member of a NGC Club? H Yes H No
* Please see Rules and Guidelines on page 21.
28 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 29 Horticulture Division IV: Cut Specimens 1. Entries in Divisions III & IV must have been owned and/or grown by the exhibitor Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 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. All cut specimens must be brought to the Passing Tent on the back lawn of Rosecliff, adjacent to the parking lot. Registration closes promptly at 3:15 p.m. Exhibitors with 2. Entries in Division II will be judged on horticultural and artistic merit, as well as multiple entries should arrive no later than 2:30 p.m. Cut Specimen passing closes interpretation of the stated theme. Entries in Divisions III & IV will be judged on horticultural excellence, except where stated. promptly at 3:30 p.m. No entries will be passed after this time. Cut Specimens must be properly conditioned in order to survive the entire (un-air conditioned) run of the 3. The standard ribbons will be: one blue awarded for first place, one red awarded for Show. The Newport Flower Show reserves the right to remove wilted cut specimens. second place and one yellow awarded for third place. In classes where entries are exceptionally competitive, more than one red and/or yellow ribbon may be awarded, at the discretion of the judges. THE PASSING PROCESS - REGISTRATION AND ENTRY CARDS 4. There is no limit as to how many different classes each exhibitor may enter. Each person entering the Horticulture Division must complete one Horticulture Multiple entries by the same exhibitor must not be duplicates and should repre - Registration Card and an Entry Card for each container or cut specimen entered. Cards sent different species, varieties or planting combinations (except where noted). are available in advance at the reception desk at The Preservation Society of Newport 5. Exhibitors are responsible for identifying entries with correct botanical and County’s Office at 424 Bellevue Avenue, or by calling the Special Events Office at common names. T he American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden (401) 847-1000 ext. 140 before Friday, June 12, 2015. On Thursday, June 18, 2015, cards Plants and The New Royal Horticultural Society Index of Garden Plants are two will be available in the Passing Tent at Rosecliff. A sample entry card can be found in recommended resources. this booklet on page 46. We encourage you to complete registration and entry cards 6. A Photo Key Card is required when entering Division II: Creative Outdoor in advance. Containers, with the exception of Class 9, which is planted on-site, in which case a diagram must be provided. The exhibitor must provide a white card, no larger than All completed cards should be taken to the Registration Desk in the Passing Tent, where 5" x 8", with a numbered listing of the botanical and common names for each plant Horticulture Registration Cards will be collected and Entry Cards will be reviewed, corresponding to a numbered photograph of the planting. For a sample of a Photo marked with an “R” and returned to the exhibitor. Key Card, please see page 46. 7. Once your entry is passed, maintenance of the entry becomes the responsibility of When registered, please visit the grooming station and for cut specimens to choose an The Newport Flower Show Committee. You may groom and/or water your entries appropriate vase provided by The Newport Flower Show. Be sure to give each cut only before they have been passed, not after. 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 8. Wild-collected plants of endangered species are strictly forbidden. reviewed and each entry card will be marked with a “P”. All entries will be given to 9. Entries must be well-balanced, sturdy and able to withstand inclement weather runners to be staged in the Show. conditions. 10. Entries that exceed 100 lbs. or cannot be lifted easily by two people will not be Amateurs and professionals are eligible to enter any class; however, entries may not be accepted. entered under a commercial or business name. This rule does not apply to Division I 11. Containers must be clean, compatible and proportionate to the planting within. or Division II, Class 9, which are designed to be promotional opportunities. There are In Division III: Ornamental Plants Grown in Containers, clay or clay-colored pots no entry fees. are preferred, but not required. Amateur: An exhibitor who does not derive any income from horticulture. 12. Pot size is measured as the longest inside dimension across the top of the pot; Professional: An exhibitor who derives income from horticulture. rectangular pots will be measured on the diagonal. Novice: An exhibitor who has never won a blue ribbon in the Horticulture 13. Disguised, double-potting is permitted. The interior pot is the one that will be Division at The Newport Flower Show. measured, if necessary. New Exhibitor: A first-time exhibitor who has never entered the Horticulture 14. No dried, treated or artificial plant material is permitted, with the exception of dried Divisions of The Newport Flower Show. moss used to disguise double-potting. 15. No fresh-cut stems are allowed to supplement container entries.
30 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 31 16. The Newport Flower Show Committee may divide, subdivide, withdraw or combine classes at their discretion. 17. The Newport Flower Show, Garden Club of America and National Garden Club awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. HORTICULTURE EXHIBITOR ’S RECEPTION 18. Horticulture Division entries and ribbons must be picked up between 5:00 p.m. Get Growing! and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Beyond this pick up time, The Newport Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Flower Show Committee is not responsible for entries. The Breakers Greenhouses Bateman Avenue, Newport 19. While the Horticulture Division Committee and The Preservation Society of Newport County will afford the best possible protection to all exhibits, they Potential Horticulture Division competitors are invited to distinctly disclaim all liability for loss or damage to exhibits and personal property a reception hosted by the Horticulture Division Committee. belonging to exhibitors. Learn more about the horticulture competitions, enjoy tasty food, 20. Exhibitors are required to present an Exhibitor’s Receipt to retrieve container good conversation and begin planning your winning entries! entries in The Newport Flower Show. Exhibitors will receive a receipt for each container entry passed. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 19, 2015 21. In Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers, Classes 1 to 9 will be passed and staged E-mail: [email protected] or Telephone: (401) 847-1000 ext. 169 in front of Rosecliff by the steps to the courtyard garden. All entries in Divisions III and IV, Classes 10 to 124 will be passed in the Passing Tent on the back lawn. 22. In Division III: Ornamental Plants Grown in Containers. If ornamental plant requires watering during the three day Show, please provide a compatible saucer. DIVISION I: INVITATIONAL GARDEN DESIGN 23. No hanging containers. Garden Installations will begin on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 and must be complete by 24. In Division IV: Cut Specimens. Entries must consist of a single stem per vase with 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015. attached foliage above the water line. No loose foliage. Classes 94, 97 and 124 only, allow for multiple stems. The White City 6 Entries 25. Statements of Intent are required in Division I only. The World's Columbian Exposition, also known as The Chicago World's Fair, was held in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the 26. Division II: Creative Outdoor Containers requires three or more different varieties of plants. New World. In large part designed by Daniel Burnham and Frederick Law Olmsted, the 600 acre temporary fairgrounds were laid out to serve as the prototype of a modern 27. Pre-registration forms must be received by Wednesday, April 1, 2015 either on-line planned city. Most elements followed Beaux Arts principles of design: French neoclassical or a paper copy. See page 38. architecture, symmetrical arrangement, balance, and opulent splendor. The buildings and 28. Accessories are non-essential decorative items, such as props. Necessary support monuments were all clad in white stucco and because of the extensive use of ‘new’ electric structures and natural mulches are not considered accessories, with the exception light strings and street lighting, the central fairgrounds became known as The White City. of Division II, Class 8. Six professional landscape firms will be invited to design and install a garden interpreting the Beaux Arts garden design principles of neoclassicism, symmetry and opulent splendor for today’s landscape. All floral color must be white.
DIVISION CONSULTANT : Karen Barbera (401) 742-2680 / [email protected]
32 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 33 DIVISION II : CREATIVE OUTDOOR CONTAINERS Class 3 The Three Sisters… an historic take on a mixed vegetable container Passing & Registration: Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 4 entries All Creative Outdoor containers, Classes 1 to 9, will be passed in front of Rosecliff, by Native American gardeners discovered a symbiotic planting relationship centuries ago: the steps to the courtyard garden. corn, beans and squash planted together produce more food than if planted in isolation Please note: there are two categories of Creative Outdoor Containers, those requiring from each other. The Iroquois called this planting relationship The Three Sisters. Corn pre-registration and those that do not. Classes 1 to 5 & Class 8 will require pre- provides a natural pole for bean vines to climb. Beans fix nitrogen on their roots, improv - registration and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a spot, ing the overall fertility of the plot by providing nitrogen to the following years’ corn. contact the Class Consultant listed below the class description by Wednesday, April 1, Shallow-rooted squash vines are living mulch, shading emerging weeds and preventing soil 2015. Please complete the pre-registration form on page 38 and return to the Class moisture from evaporating, thereby improving the overall crops’ chances of survival. Consultant noted below the class. Classes 6 & 7 will not require pre-registration and Four competitors will plant the three sisters in any varieties of their choice and may Class 9 is by invitation only. Please read the Horticulture Rules and Guidelines on supplement the planting with other edibles. The planter must not exceed 24" in any page 29 before entering your creative container. dimension, including diagonal. CLASS CONSULTANT : Deborah Kelsey (401) 714-2153 / [email protected]
Pre-Registered Container Classes 1-5 Class 4 The American Melting Pot… a mixed ornamental container 4 entries Americans come from every corner of the globe as do the plants we grow. Four com - Class 1 Little America…a miniature garden 4 entries petitors will plant ornamental mixed containers with at least three different species, Four competitors will design and plant a diminutive landscape design in a shallow, varieties or cultivars of sun-loving flowering and foliage plants to create a lush and open container not to exceed 24" in any dimension, including diagonal. The plant dramatic effect. The planter must not exceed 24" in any dimension, including diagonal. material must include three different species, varieties or cultivars and must be The accompanying plant list must identify each plant’s continent of origin. culturally compatible and in scale. All plant material must be rooted and tolerant of CLASS CONSULTANT : Deborah Kelsey (401) 714-2153 / [email protected] being displayed in full sun. Accessories are allowed and encouraged. The garden design should reference an iconic American landscape and be titled accordingly. Class 5 Perennially Yours… Tabletop Perennial Vignette 4 entries CLASS CONSULTANT : Deborah Kelsey (401) 714-2153 / [email protected] Two trends in contemporary gardening, perennials in pots and tabletop gardening, are combined in this new class for 2015. While there will always be a place for the wildly Class 2 Keep America Beautiful… a novelty container challenge 4 entries colorful and long blooming annuals, replanting them every year can be a pricey Four competitors will re-purpose a non-flower-pot object, rescued from the refuse proposition. And the selection of annuals, especially for shade, can be limiting. Employing pile, with a planting that compliments or contrasts the container’s character. The re- potted perennials allows for greater selection, more foliage possibilities and the ability to purposed container must not exceed 24" in any dimension, including diagonal. rearrange plant combinations over the course of the season. The popularity of tabletop Annuals, perennials, succulents, houseplants, edibles and woody plants are all permitted , gardening is on an upswing as our population is aging and the desire for smaller and but must be rooted and tolerant of being displayed in full sun. Accessories are not easier-to-care- for gardens grows. Plus, perennials grown in pots one year can be planted permitted. out the next. CLASS CONSULTANT : Deborah Kelsey (401) 714-2153 / [email protected] Four veteran gardeners will be invited to compose a tabletop vignette of potted peren - nials, on a typical 4’x8’ folding table in partial sun. A statement of intent, explaining the container garden’s site conditions and design intention is required, along with a planting diagram. Accessories are encouraged to help in creating a complete ambience. Pre-registration is required.
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane / [email protected]
34 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 35 Class 6 Texture Play… A mixed succulent landscape Class 9 Main Street USA Design a mini-landscape based on the contrasting textures and forms of succulent The 2015 Professional Gardeners’ Challenge 6 entries plants. Accessories are not permitted. No pre-registration is required. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the American Elm, ‘Ulmus americana’ was a common
CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane / [email protected] street tree of graceful form, rapid growth and tough constitution. Main streets across the U.S. were often canopied by tunnels of American Elms that provided shade and a sense of Class 7 Par Class place. Unfortunately, by the end of the 20th century, American Elm populations in the US Enter a container of three or more different species or varieties of plant material that had been decimated by a fungal pathogen, Dutch Elm Disease. Current replanting does not qualify for entry elsewhere in Division II. To be judged individually on design efforts are focused on replacing lost Elms with disease resistant cultivars. and horticultural merit. To be displayed in full sun. Accessories are not permitted. Six professional gardeners will incorporate Elm saplings, provided by The Newport No pre-registration is required. Flower Show Committee, into a mixed planting in large pots along Rosecliff’s driveway. CLASS CONSULTANT : Donna Lane / [email protected] The planting design should evoke “Main Street USA.” Following The Newport Flower Show, the Elm saplings will be planted on Preservation Society properties. Class 8 American Crazy Quilt Garden CLASS CONSULTANT : Jim Donahue (401) 662.087 4/ [email protected] The 2015 Garden Club Challenge 10 entries Two fads of the late nineteenth century, American crazy quilting and Victorian carpet bedding, will come together to form the entrance exhibit of the 2015 Newport Flower Show. During the Gilded Age many Americans became rich in treasure and leisure time. For ladies, needlework was considered a proper hobby and what better use of this time than to sew random, irregular scraps of leftover cloth into blocks and join them to create a quilt? These so called “crazy quilts” were the rage from 1875 until well after the turn of the 20th century. Meanwhile, out in the garden the technological advances of the Industrial Revolution made large-scale, greenhouse operations possible, just in time for the influx of exotic plant material discovered on journeys abroad. The availability of large quantities of colorful miniature plants gave rise to the popularity of Victorian “carpet bedding” in which tightly planted masses of contrasting flowers and foliage were planted out in elaborate graphic patterns. Plant material was often pinched and trimmed to strengthen the illusion of a dense, tufted carpet. Ten garden clubs will be invited to plant a 3' wide x 3' long x 6" high wooden flat using Victorian carpet bedding techniques. The “blocks” will be assembled to create a “crazy quilt” on the lawn at the entrance of the Show, in full sun. Plantings cannot exceed 6" in height and the frame of the box must be fully visible. Accessories, including decorative mulches, are not permitted. The black, wooden planting box will be provided by The Newport Flower Show Committee at the Horticulture Exhibitor’s Reception on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at The Breakers Greenhouses, Bateman Avenue, Newport. At this time a representative from each garden club will randomly choose from two subclasses: “hot” or “cool” color scheme. Pre-registration for this class is required by Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
CLASS CONSULTANTS : Susan Ruf [email protected] Teresa Mello [email protected]
36 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 37 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 18, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Division III entries will be passed in the passing tent behind Rosecliff. Remember: One plant per pot unless otherwise stated. Containers must be able to be Please complete and return to the Class Consultant by Wednesday, April 1, 2015 staged with ease. or complete the registration form online at www.NewportFlowerShow.org. Topiary (entries must have been trained by the exhibitor - multiple plants of same variety per pot Classes 1 to 4 Deborah Kelsey (401) 714-2153 / [email protected] Class 5 Donna Lane (508) 813-5687 / [email protected] permitted in 10 and 11) Classes 6 & 7 Pre-Registration Not Required Class 10 Trained on a frame Class 8 Susan Ruf (401) 849-0296 / [email protected] Class 11 Trained on a stuffed form Teresa Mello (508) 813-5687 / [email protected] Class 12 Standard pruned to tree form Class 9 Jim Donahue (401) 662-0874 / [email protected] Bonsai Class 13 Trained in the Bonsai manner, container 6" and under
EXHIBITOR /S NAME ______Class 14 Trained in the Bonsai manner, container over 6"
ADDRESS ______Annual, Perennial or Biennial
CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______Class 15 Grown for flower Class 16 Grown for foliage TELEPHONE ______CELL ______
EMAIL ______Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber or Corm (multiple bulbs of same variety per pot permitted in 17 & 18) 1ST CHOICE CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______Class 17 Grown for flower
2ND CHOICE CLASS NUMBER ______CLASS TITLE ______Class 18 Grown for foliage
Name of Garden Club or Horticulture Organization (if applicable) Begonia Class 19 Any species or cultivar grown primarily for flower Class 20 Any species or cultivar grown primarily for foliage Name of local Newspaper Fern Class 21 Container 6" and under
Confirmation Preference: H Email Confirmation H Postcard Confirmation Class 22 Container over 6"
Are you a New Exhibitor* in the Horticulture Division of The Newport Flower Show? H Yes H No Miniature or Dwarf Plant Are you a Novice* in the Horticulture Division of The Newport Flower Show? H Yes H No Class 23 A mature example of a species or cultivar that is one of the naturally diminu - tive members of the genus. * Please see Rules and Guidelines on page 30.
38 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 39 Orchid Terrarium Specimen (Must be in bloom. No hanging containers please) Class 46 One species grown in an enclosed container. (Multiple plants of same variety Class 24 Novice Orchid Class (open to exhibitors who have not won a blue ribbon in permitted) the orchid class at The Newport Flower Show) Parent and Child Class 25 Cattleya Class 47 A single plant exhibited along with the parent plant from which it was prop - Class 26 Paphiopedilum agated, each in a separate container. Date and method of propagation must Class 27 Phalaenopsis be specified on a 4" x 6" white index card (starting date, light source, medium Class 28 Any small Orchid, in a pot 3" and under used, repotting date, etc.). Both plants will be judged. Class 29 Other Orchid Propagation Succulents Class 48 A single plant propagated by the exhibitor from seed, stem, leaf cutting Class 30 Agave , container 6" and under 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 Class 31 Agave , container over 6" date, etc.). Class 32 Aloe, container 6" and under Class 33 Aloe, container over 6" Grand Dame (A plant noted for its age, owned by the exhibitor for at least 5 years) Class 34 Crassula, container 6" and under Class 49 Grown primarily for flower Class 35 Crassula, container over 6" Class 50 Grown primarily for foliage Class 36 Echeveria, container 6" and under Class 37 Echeveria, container over 6" Twins Class 38 Euphorbia, container 6" and under Class 51 Two matching plants, judged as a pair Class 39 Euphorbia, container over 6" Rose Class 40 Haworthia, container 6" and under Class 52 Standard Tree Rose Class 41 Haworthia, container over 6" Class 53 Rose bush Class 42 Other succulent Par Family Class 54 An individual plant, owned by the exhibitor for a minimum of six months, Class 43 Three or more different species from one plant family (e.g., Apiaceae, which does not qualify for entry elsewhere in Division III. One entry per Petroselinum (parsley), Illicium (anise), Anthenum (dill) . In separate exhibitor. To be judged on horticultural excellence. containers 6" or under, staged on a base or tray provided by the exhibitor. Photo Key Card required.
Species and/or Cultivars Class 44 Three or more different species and/or cultivars from one plant genus (e.g., Agave: A. “Blue Glow”, A. isthmensis, A. victoria-reginae ). Separate con - tainers 6" or under, staged on a base or tray provided by the exhibitor. Photo Key Card required.
Wardian Case Class 45 At least three different species and/or cultivars, separately potted, in an enclosed container not to exceed 24" (diagonal inside measurement). To be judged for horticultural and artistic merit. Accessories are not permitted. Photo Key card required.
40 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 41 DIVISION IV : CUT SPECIMENS Class 71 Other perennial in bloom
DIVISION CONSULTANT : Lee Patterson (508) 785-8340 / [email protected] Class 72 Other perennial grown for foliage Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber & Corm Passing and Registration for Entries in Division IV Class 73 Allium Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Class 74 Dahlia Division IV entries will be passed in the passing tent behind Rosecliff Class 75 Iris
Cut specimens must be properly conditioned in order to survive the entire (un-air Class 76 Lilium Asiatic conditioned) run of the Show. Class 77 Lilium Oriental Stems may not exceed 40" in length. All stems should include enough foliage to Class 78 Lilium Other indicate the overall health and vigor of the plant; two full sets of attached leaves are Class 79 Other bulb, rhizome, tuber or corm in flower recommended. Also, length of stem should be proportional. All entries should be a Hydrangea single stem with foliage attached above the water line and must have been grown by the exhibitor. Class 80 Hydrangea arborescens Vases for staging your cut specimen will be provided by The Newport Flower Show. Class 81 Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer' Please read the Horticulture Rules and Guidelines on page 29 before entering your cut Class 82 Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' specimen. No entries will be passed after 3:30 p.m. Class 83 Hydrangea macrophylla lacecaps Judging criteria for cut specimens include: form, substance, condition, grooming and Class 84 Hydrangea macrophylla mopheads labeling. The Newport Flower Show reserves the right to remove cut specimens that Class 85 Hydrangea macrophylla other have wilted. Class 86 Hydrangea paniculata Annuals and Biennials Class 87 Hydrangea quercifolia Class 55 Annual or Biennial in bloom Class 88 Other Hydrangea Class 56 Annual or Biennial grown for foliage Hosta To measure leaf size, measure leaf-length by leaf-width to obtain the size in square inches. Perennial Do not include petiole (stem) in your calculations. (Hint: An undersized leaf of a variety Class 57 Alchillea listed as a large leaf may not be entered in the medium class.) Class 58 Alchemilla Class 89 Miniature less than 6" Class 59 Aquilegia Class 90 Small 6" to 29" Class 60 Astilbe Class 91 Medium 30" to 63" Class 61 Astrantia Class 92 Large 64" to 119" Class 62 Campanula Class 93 Giant 120" or greater Class 63 Coreopsis Class 94 Collection of 3 different varieties. Plant list required. Class 64 Delphinium Class 65 Dianthus Fern Class 66 Digitalis Class 95 Fern native to North America - single frond Class 67 Leucanthemum Class 96 Other fern - single frond Class 68 Paeonia Class 97 Three fronds of different varieties. Plant list required. Class 69 Salvia Class 70 Veronica
42 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 43 Species Roses Native Wildflowers and Woody Plants Class 98 Species (wild) Rose, one stem or spray Class 123 Wildflower in bloom Class 124 Native flowering shrub or tree Old Garden Rose Old Garden Roses are those classes that existed prior to 1867 and include Alba, Collection Avershire, Bourbon, Boursalt, Centifolia, Damask, Hybrid Bracteata, Hybrid China, Class 125 Three or more cut flowers and/or foliage specimens, of different varieties, Hybrid Eglanteria, Hybrid Foetida, Hybrid Gallica, Hybrid Multiflora, Hybrid Perpetual, from your garden. To be displayed in the exhibitor’s clear glass vase. Hybrid Sempervirens, Hybrid Setigera, Hybrid Spinosissima, Misc OGR’S Moss, Noisette, The bouquet is not to exceed 20" in height, including vase. Plant list Portland Tea. required. To be judged on horticultural excellence. Class 99 Old Garden Rose (climbing & non-climbing) one stem or spray (class to be subdivided by type) Modern Rose Modern Roses are those classes that came into existence after 1867. Class 100 Floribunda, one stem or spray Class 101 Grandiflora, one stem or spray Class 102 Hybrid Kordesii, one stem or spray Class 103 Hybrid Rugosa, one stem or spray Class 104 Hybrid Tea, one stem or spray Class 105 Large Flowered Climber and Rambler, one stem or spray Class 106 Miniature and Mini-Flora, one stem or spray Class 107 Polyantha, one stem or spray Class 108 Shrub Rose, one stem or spray Class 109 Other modern rose Class 110 Unidentified Rose, one stem or spray of any rose whose name is not known
Woody Plant Class 111 Broad leaf evergreen in bloom Class 112 Broad leaf evergreen not in bloom Class 113 Conifers - Cupressaceae Family (includes Calocedrus, Chamaecyparis, Juniperus, Thuja ) Class 114 Conifers - Pinaceae Family (includes Abies, Cedrus, Larix, Picea, Pinus, Tsuga ) Class 115 Other Conifers Class 116 Woody vines - Clematis Class 117 Other woody vines Class 118 Deciduous woody plant in bloom - Cornus Class 119 Deciduous woody plant in bloom - Spirea Class 120 Other woody plant in bloom Class 121 Deciduous woody plant not in bloom - Acer Class 122 Other deciduous woody plant not in bloom
44 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 45 The Newport Flower Show – Newport, RI Horticulture Division HORTICULTURE DIVISION SAMPLE ENTRY CARD CLASS # ENTRY # GENERAL CLASS NAME COMMON NAME How to properly measure a container - Size is measured as the longest inside dimen - BOTANICAL NAME
GROWER’S NOTES: H GREENHOUSE H WINDOWSILL sion across the top of the pot; rectangular pots are measured on the diagonal. Disguised H UNDER LIGHTS AGE OF PLANT: double potting is permitted. The inside pot is the one to be measured. JUDGES’ COMMENTS:
AWARD: H FIRST H SECOND H THIRD H HM HORTICULTURE PLANT CLASSIFICATION
H NEW EXHIBITOR AND LABELING RESOURCES First time at NFS in Horticulture
H NOVICE American Rose Society www.ars.org/about_roses/classification.html Never won a Blue Ribbon at NFS in Horticulture Rhode Island Rose Society www.rirs.org H ELIGIBLE FOR PROPAGATION AWARD American Hydrangea Society www.americanhydrangeasociety.org [Fold Under] North American Lily Society www.lilies.org/types.html EXHIBITOR’SNAME Rhode Island Wild Plant Society www.riwps.org CITY, STATE
DATE New England Wild Flower Society www.newfs.org
Exhibitor’s Receipt [Te a r O ] Royal Horticulture Society www.rhs.org.uk EXHIBITOR’S NAME American Horticulture Society www.ahs.org CLASS # ENTRY #
PLANT COMMON NAME The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk SAMPLE HORTICULTURE PHOTO KEY CARD The New Royal Horticultural Society Index of Garden Plants Mark Griffiths 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 Native Trees, Shrubs and Vine s William Cullina rooted plants. A photo key card is a photo of your exhibit attached (or printed) on Herbaceous Perennial Plants Allan M. Armitage white card stock no larger than 5" x 8". A numbered list of botanical and common Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs Michael A. Dirr 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" FLOWER SHOW “LINGO ” cardstock. Please do not use photo paper, which will blur in the laminating process. Passing: Passers check to make sure exhibits are of show quality, properly groomed, Plant Name pest and disease free, are in appropriate containers, meet class specifications and are labeled correctly. 1 1 Euphorbia ‘Firesticks’ 2 Aloe vera 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 3 Sedum ‘Angelina’ 2 flowers. 5 4 Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ Staging: Designing the show layout of horticulture exhibits. 4 3 5 Crassula muscosa ‘Princess pin e’
46 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 47 Labeling: Identifying all flower and plant entries with correct botanical names. Include JUDGING “JARGON ” the common name, botanical name and species or variety. Cultural Perfection: Vigorous healthy growth, general appearance resulting from Examples: Common Botantial Species/Variety growing in the correct environment. Lily Lilium ‘Casa Blanca’ Form: The shape that is the true or characteristic form of a flower or plant. Lavender Lavendula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ Substance: The material of which the flower is made. It should be strong, firm, crisp and Conditioning: Cut outside plants in early morning or late afternoon/evening – not in fresh. The stem supporting the blooms should be strong and in proportion to the flower. the middle of the day when it’s hot. Give specimen a fresh angle cut under water with The leaves should be in good condition and in proportional size to the bloom and stem. 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. 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. HORTICULTURE “TALK ” Maturity: Plants should exhibit mature characteristics as can reasonably be expected Foliage Plant: Plants exhibited primarily for their foliage. A few flowers on the plants of growing conditions (e.g. greenhouse, under lights, outside). 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.
48 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 49 6. To Enter a. See Registration Form on page 57 for information to be included in the registration email or complete the registration on-line at www.NewportFlowerShow.org and send with your digital entry attached. Consultant: Classes 1 to 5 Kate Lucey (401) 847.6403 / [email protected] b. All digital entries will be sent to Alycia Moniz at: Consultant: Classes 6 to 10 Beth Herod (203) 962.2707 / [email protected] [email protected]
Entries, Chair Alycia Moniz [email protected] c. Digital copies of the photograph (jpg format, sized between 1 and 5 Entries, Vice Chair Kate Lucey [email protected] Megabytes), not paper copies, must accompany the registration email. d. Please change your digital photograph file name to be your first initial, 1. This is a juried Show, except for Class 7. Advance email registration for all classes last name and class number, instead of the jpg number/letters assigned (including Class 7) is required and must be accompanied by a digital copy of the by your camera (ex: klucey1.jpeg not IMG- 2059). photo being entered. e. Put “Newport Flower Show Photography Entry” in the subject line of 2. An exhibitor may enter a class only once, and may have only two entries in the the email. entire Photography Division. Entry in the Newport Flower Show Photography f. If you need help with this, please email us for instructions. Division is open to everyone. g. As digital photos are required as part of the entry process, please 3. The juried portion of the Show will have a limit of 20 entries per class overall. email your registration information along with your digital photo. An exhibitor may enter two photos only. Plant material and/or a statement of intent or a description of the a. The digital photos will be juried by a panel of photography judges to photograph should be included on your Registration Form with the determine the 6 finalists in each class. The finalists will be required to print digital entry if you want that information included for judging. and mount their photos for display at The Newport Flower Show. Please, no snail mail! Note: The plant material, statement of intent 4. Class 7 is open to Novices only and will not be juried, however, the digital photo is and/or description of your photograph (25 words or less) submitted still required to accompany your registration. For this Show, novice is defined as at the time of registration will be the information used on your signage anyone who has not won a blue ribbon in any major show, GCA, Photographic at the Show. Societies or other. Entries for Class 7 only are accepted in the order in which they 7. The photograph does not need to include plant material, unless plant material is are received up to a limit of 8 entries. required by the class. 5. Timetable 8. Any manipulation done to the photo must be done before the digital entry is a. Thursday, January 15, 2015 Registration Opens submitted. Manipulation at the time of exposure, in the darkroom, or by computer b. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Registration Deadline (accompanied is allowed in all classes and must be the work of the exhibitor. This includes by digital photo) cropping of the image, enhancement for color or clarity, removal of a part of the c. Thursday, April 30, 2015 Notification of results of the jury and image, combining images, or distorting the original subject. final acceptance into the Show 9. Photographs that have won a blue ribbon in a Major Flower Show may not be d. Friday, May 29, 2015 Final receipt of printed photos for entered in competition again. Photographs that have been previously entered, but the Show have not won a blue ribbon, may be re-entered if altered and remounted. e. Thursday, June 18, 2015 Photography finalists judged 10. The Photography Committee has the right to reclassify an entry, if in their opinion the photograph fits into another class better than the class to which it was submitted . f. Friday, June 19, 2015 Newport Flower Show opens at They will notify the entrant of the change. 10:30 a.m. 11. Digital images of initial submissions shall not be returned. g. Sunday, June 21, 2015 Newport Flower Show closes at 5:00 p.m. 12. Digital entries submitted to the juried portion of the show will be shown on a screen in a slideshow in the Photography Division of The Newport Flower Show at On or about Wednesday, July 1, 2015 photos will be returned to Exhibitors who Rosecliff whether or not they were finalists in the competition. have sent in SASE return envelopes and/or packaging, with name, address and correct postage.
50 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 51 Finalists Note : Plant material, title and/or brief Statement of Intent (25 words or less) should The following set of rules applies to finalists chosen from the juried part of The be the same as what was submitted at the time of Registration. We will use the Newport Flower Show Photography Division, and the first 8 entrants in Class 7 who Registration Form information for the Exhibitor’s signage at the Show. have been notified that they are finalists. The top of the photograph must be indicated. Do not attach anything to the back 1. When the photographer has been notified that their photograph has been accepted of the photo to hang it, we will provide the picture hook. for final judging, they shall prepare their photograph for hanging at the Show. 6. The final show quality print of the photograph must be mounted onto photo 2. Finalist’s mounted photographs shall be received by The Newport Flower Show mounting board with a bright white overlay mat, securely fastening the photograph c/o the Preservation Society on or before Friday, May 29, 2015. Please mail and the mat to the mounting board on all sides. The surface finish of the photo - photographs (by US Postal Service Priority Mail) to: graph is the choice of the exhibitor. Please do not use doubled sided tape, it fails in our humid Newport air! The Newport Flower Show The Preservation Society of Newport County 7. The finished presentation of the mat shall not exceed the total perimeter dimensions 424 Bellevue Avenue of 50" or an 11" x14" mat, except for Class 9. Newport, RI 02840 a. In Class 9, the finished photograph must be flush-mounted on matte board, with no over mat and no borders. The total dimensions cannot 3. If the printed photo is not received by Friday, May 29, 2015, the Photography exceed 56". 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. If you do plan to withdraw, 8. For Class 7 the photograph shall be 8" x 10" with a bright white matte sized 11" x 14". please let your Class Consultant know by Friday, May 8, 2015. It can be printed in a portrait or landscape format. 4. The printed photo must match the digital image in all respects including color, 9. Photographs must be the work of the exhibitor. Matting, mounting and printing cropping and/or manipulation. The photo will be returned to the exhibitor if the may be done professionally. Photograph Committee determines: 10. Glass and framing are not permitted. a. The print is significantly different from the digital submission. 11. If you wish to receive your entry back after the show, photographs must be mailed b. The print is matted incorrectly. with a self-addressed return envelope, packing material, and proper return postage c. The print and/or mat do not appear to be in Show condition. The Pho - via US Postal Service Priority Mail. tography 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 Friday, June 12, 2015. 5. Each entry must be labeled on the back of the mounting board in the lower right hand corner with the following information: a. Class Entered (number and title) b. Name c. Garden Club/Zone (if applicable) d. Address e. Telephone Number and Email address f. Plant Material (optional and from your Registration Form, if applicable) g. Title or brief statement of intent(optional and from your Registration Form, if applicable, 25 words/less) h. New Exhibitor in The Newport Flower Show Photography Division? (Yes/No) i. Novice? (Yes/No) A novice has not won a blue ribbon in Photography in a major show, GCA or otherwise.
52 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 53 Class 6 American Jazz 6 entries Creative clas s—a colorful manipulated photograph The Newport Jazz Festival is held every summer in Newport. Originally billed as the First Annual American Jazz Festival it was established in 1954 by Newport socialite Elaine Lorillard and her husband Louis. The couple hired jazz impresario George Wein Class 1 American Beauty Rose 6 entries to organize the event. The Newport Jazz Festival incorporated academic panel discus - The ‘American Beauty’ rose was introduced into commerce in the USA in 1886 from sions and featured live outdoor musical performances of some of America’s greatest a plant collected from the garden of American historian George Bancroft who jazz musicians. summered at Rosecliff in the late 19th century. Class 7 American Gardens 8 entries Class 2 American Landscape 6 entries A garden vignette. America the Beautiful , lyrics written by Katharine Lee Bates, a poet and professor Known as the “father of American landscape architecture,” Frederick Law Olmsted of English at Wellesley College, wrote the poem “America the Beautiful” in 1893, created several landscapes and designed a number of gardens in Newport including inspired by the view from Colorado’s Pikes Peak. plans for Ocean Drive and Easton’s Beach, as well as the gardens at Rough Point O beautiful for spacious skies, and Hammersmith Farm and the legendary Blue Garden of the former Arthur For amber waves of grain, Curtiss James estate. In 2014 the Blue Garden was recreated and restored by For purple mountain majesties Mrs. Samuel M. V. Hamilton, one of the founders and Chair Emeritus of The Newport Above the fruited plain! Flower Show. Novices only, see Photography Division Rules on page 52. Not juried. Class 3 American Architecture 6 entries An 8" x 10" print in an 11" x14" mat. This class may be subdivided at the Committee’s Black and white or monochrome photograph incorporating an architectural element discretion. and plant material. Class 8 I Hear America Singing 6 entries O beautiful for patriot dream A photograph depicting grasses or a diverse population of plant material “singing.” That sees beyond the years One of America’s most influential poets, Walt Whitman wrote, I Hear America Singing Thine alabaster cities gleam which was part of his collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass , first published in 1867. Undimmed by human tears! I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear; Those of mechanics—each one singing his, as it should be, blithe and strong; Class 4 American Seascape 6 entries The carpenter singing his, as he measures his plank or beam, Photograph incorporating images of the American coastline. The mason singing his, as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work; The harbor of Newport evolved from an important Colonial port to one of the world’s The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat—the deckhand singing most beautiful marine destinations. Newport was the home of The America’s Cup yacht on the steamboat deck; race for 136 years (1857-1993) which stands as the longest winning streak in any sport. The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench—the hatter singing as he stands; And crown thy good with brotherhood The wood-cutter’s song—the ploughboy’s, on his way in the morning, or at the noon From sea to shining sea! intermission, or at sundown;
Class 5 American Dream 6 entries The delicious singing of the mother—or of the young wife at work— Still-life or staged photograph of roses in an early 20th century setting inspired by or of the girl sewing or washing— The Great Gatsby and Rosecliff. American author, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Each singing what belongs to her, and to none else; Gatsby in 1925, depicting the decadence and idealism of the American Dream in the The day what belongs to the day— Roaring Twenties. Rosecliff was used to film scenes for the 1974 movie version. At night, the party of young fellows, robust, friendly, Singing, with open mouths, their strong melodious songs
54 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 55 Class 9 Rose Leaf Rag - Diptych 6 entries Two images mounted side by side that together create a new composite image. American composer and pianist Scott Joplin achieved fame for his ragtime composi - tions. The Maple Leaf Rag was one of his first and most influential compositions; however, he also wrote the Rosebud March and Rose Leaf Rag, both two-steps. Finished photograph must be flush-mounted on mat board, no mat, and no borders. Total dimensions cannot exceed 56". Registration Form and Digital Photo should be sent to: Class 10 America for Me Par Class 6 entries Alycia Moniz via email: [email protected] A photograph depicting what America means to you. Please indicate “Newport FS Photography” in the subject line of any e-mails. American poet Henry Van Dyke wrote America For Me in 1909. Registration Form may be completed on-line at www.NewportFlowerShow.org 'TIS fine to see the Old World, and travel up and down or may be written in the body of an e-mail. Among the famous palaces and cities of renown, Please e-mail the digital photo entry with your registration information. To admire the crumbly castles and the statues of the kings,— But now I think I've had enough of antiquated things. Registration form and digital photo must be received by Wednesday, April 15, 2015 So it's home again, and home again, America for me! My heart is turning home again, and there I long to be, EXHIBITOR /S NAME ______In the land of youth and freedom beyond the ocean bars, HOME #______CELL #______EMAIL ______Where the air is full of sunlight and the flag is full of stars!
ADDRESS ______
CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______
CLASS #______CLASS TITLE ______
PLANT MATERIAL (IF IDENTIFIABLE )______
Include a brief description (25 words or less) Statement of Intent for the photograph. (optional). This will be given to the jury and if you are a finalist and displayed on the entry card next to your photograph.
Garden Club (if applicable) ______
Name of local Newspaper ______
Are you a New Exhibitor* in The Newport Flower Show Photography Division? H Yes H No Are you a Novice* in the Photography Division of The Newport Flower Show? H Yes H No
* Please see Rules and Guidelines on page 52.
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Jacqueline Colbert, Chair [email protected] Bronwyn McDermott, Vice Chair [email protected] Horticulture Workshop Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 1. Anyone 13 and under is eligible to enter. All children must be accompanied by an Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum adult at all times. Blithewold’s Carriage House 2. Containers must be clean and proportionate to the planting within. 101 Ferry Road (Route 114), Rhode Island 02890 3. Exhibitor is responsible for identifying entries with correct botanical and common Preserving America’s Beauty names. Flower pressing and drying is a fun and useful way to capture and preserve the beauty 4. Children’s horticulture and photographic entries should be dropped off for of the natural world. Many of us can remember a grandmother who pressed flowers judging at the Children’s Tent at Rosecliff on Thursday, June 18, 2015 between between the pages of an old book to enjoy their beauty far beyond the summer grow - 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. On-site parking at Rosecliff is available at this time only. ing season. Historically, herbs have been dried to prolong their use as far back as the 5. Exhibits must be removed on Sunday, June 21, 2015, between 5:00 p.m. and middle ages. During this workshop, children will create a small leaf/flower press and 6:00 p.m. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits left after then embark on a scavenger hunt around Blithewold’s beautiful grounds to collect a 6:00 p.m. treasure trove of plant material to take home and create stunning natural works of art. 6. See page 67 for Children’s Awards. Picked at their peak and then preserved, beautiful pressed flowers and leaves are a wonderful way for children to observe, preserve and enjoy America’s natural beauty. Each child will receive two plants to grow and cultivate:
Class 1 Rosemary (Rosemarinus offinialis)
Class 2 Primrose (Primula vulgaris) All materials will be provided. Advance registration is required; contact the Children’s Division Chair, Jacqueline Colbert. Limit 20.
Open Horticulture Class
Class 3 Par Bring 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. Only one entry per exhibitor. Bring your plant entry to Rosecliff on Thursday, June 18, 2015 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for judging and exhibition during The Newport Flower Show.
58 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 59 Open Photography Class - Class 4 A Moment in Time in America: Trees – A Natural Beauty Capture a moment in time with your camera and share your favorite American All on-site workshops and classes will be held at the Children’s Tent on the back lawn Treasure with us. Bring a photograph of your favorite Tree that you have personally at Rosecliff. Please note that adults must accompany children at all times. Adults will be taken within the last year to be exhibited and judged. The entry should be a printed required to purchase a Show ticket. 8" x 10" photograph. Please provide a title for your photograph. We will supply a frame for exhibition in the Children’s Tent. The content should primarily focus on a tree and cannot contain an image of person or a child. Floral Design Workshop Friday, June 19, 2015 – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Advance registration is required; contact the Children’s Division Chair, Jacqueline Bring your clippers and creativity to design a floral arrangement to be judged and then Colbert. Limit 25. exhibited for the duration of The Newport Flower Show. Bring your photo entry to Rosecliff on Thursday, June 18, 2015 between 1:30 p.m. and All materials will be provided and sponsored by The Water’s Edge Flowers, Newport, RI. 4:00 p.m. for judging and exhibition during the Newport Flower Show. Advance registration is required; contact the Children’s Division’s Chair, Jacqueline Colbert. Limit 20.
Create a Rose Window Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join Newport artist and art educator Leslie Keohane to create your own miniature Rose Window. Rose Windows combine the intricate outline of rose petals with kinetic geo - metric shapes to create a window that shines with bold and brilliant colors in the grand spaces for which they are designed. Let your imagination soar to new heights as you use up-cycled and natural materials to create a Rose Window fit for a cathedral! All materials will be provided. Advance registration is required; contact the Children’s Division Chair, Jacqueline Colbert. Limit 20.
The Language of Flowers Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Did you know that you can communicate a message through flowers and plants? Flowers had powerful meanings in the Victorian era of American history and were often given as a way to express emotions. This language has been used throughout history by great authors, poets and artists. In this workshop we will explore some of the historic meanings; for example, bluebells stood for “kindness,” and rosemary was for “remembrance” and giving a red rose would declare “devotion.” After learning the secret language of flowers, each participant will create a ‘tussy mussy’ and then fill it with a special flower message for a friend or family member. All materials provided. Advance registration is required; contact the Children’s Division Chair, Jacqueline Colbert. Limit 20.
60 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 61 Rose Island Lighthouse Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. When you can’t get to the lighthouse at Rose Island, this 11-foot tall replica is the next best thing! The solar powered lighthouse helps demonstrate the lighthouse keeper’s Division Chair practical and resourceful way of life with the use of a rain gauge and rain making system. Lynn Kaye (617) 877.9988 / [email protected] Children learn how rainwater is collected for everyday use on Rose Island and how a Bellevue Avenue Merchants Association Representatives lighthouse functions. After a brief presentation, the real fun begins when the children Genevieve Rozansky, create their own craft masterpiece! All materials will be provided. Advance registration J. McLaughlin (401) 619.5240 / [email protected] is required; contact Children’s Division Chair, Jacqueline Colbert. Limit 20 Judy Carroll, Papers (401) 847.1777 / [email protected] Create a Compass Rose Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A Compass Rose, sometimes called a Wind Rose or a Rose of the Wind, is a figure on a In celebration of the annual Newport Flower Show, we invite merchants to enter the compass, map or nautical chart that displays the cardinal directions. Join University Retail Window Display Division. The purpose of the division is to promote synergy of Rhode Island Master Gardener Melissa Guillet as she takes your child on a journey between businesses, The Newport Flower Show and the many visitors in town for this with Miss Rumphius, the beloved character in the popular children’s book written by event. Windows are displayed to reflect the spirit and the theme of the show. This year’s American author Barbara Cooney. Your child will chart their trip and create their own theme is American Beauty – Timeless Style . Compass Rose as they join Miss Rumphius on her quest to go to faraway lands, live by the sea and make the world a more beautiful place! All materials will be provided. Judges will award 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention ribbons based on the best Advance registration is required; contact the Children’s Division Chair, Jacqueline interpretation and incorporation of the Show theme into their display. The Retail Colbert. Limit 20. Window Display Division will include three groups, National, Local and Container Class. Participants may be further segmented geographically depending on the Who is Living in Your Backyard? Roger Williams Park ZooMobile number of entries. Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Advance Registration is required by Monday, May 18, 2015 and participants should What kinds of animals live in your natural habitat? Meet the Zoomobile crew from the plan to have their windows ready by Saturday, June 13, 2015. Each participant will Roger Williams Park Zoo and a few of their creatures to learn who lives in your receive an acknowledgement and an Appreciation Ribbon. Judging will take place on backyard. Interpret different clues from local wildlife and learn how to determine which Monday, June 15, 2015. Ribbons will be awarded on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, enabling animals share your own habitat. Observe the animals around you and you will discover awarded ribbons to be on display throughout the week leading up to opening day of a world of creatures in your backyard! Advance registration is required; contact the The Newport Flower Show on Friday, June 19, 2015. Window displays will remain in Children’s Division Chair, Jacqueline Colbert. Limit 25. place through Sunday, June 21, 2015 in celebration of The Newport Flower Show weekend. Open Seed Workshop Sunday, June 21, 2015 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. New this year! A special award has been added to honor those retailers who best Make a “Seed Ball” with Horticulture Therapist Tricia Bailey and her Hope Street integrate horticulture into their displays either in exterior containers or within Bloom’s Kids. Learn about Horticulture Therapy and why gardening makes you feel window displays. good! Tricia Bailey and the kids will show you how to create a simple ball with soil, water and seeds. Take the seed balls home in a little peat pot and watch them germi - nate into plants. When the plants are big enough, transfer them to your garden and watch them bloom all summer long. All materials included. No registration required.
62 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 63 The Newport Flower Show Novice Award: Awarded to the most distinctive design by a Novice exhibitor in any Botanical Arts class. Need not be a blue ribbon winner. The Newport Flower Show New Exhibitor Award: Awarded to the most distinctive Sunday, June 21, 2015 entry by a First Time Exhibitor in the Botanical Arts Division. Need not be a blue 3:30 p.m. ribbon winner. Rosecliff
Judges’ Commendation: May be given to a class or division or other aspect of the Show FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION that is of exceptional merit. The Newport Flower Show Best in Show Award: Selected from among The Newport Flower Show blue ribbon winners. THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA The Newport Flower Show Novice Award: Awarded to the most distinctive design by Certificate of Excellence in Conservation: Awarded for an exhibit of exceptional merit a Novice exhibitor in any design class in The Newport Flower Show. The recipient need that educates the public on conservation issues and promotes respect for natural not be a blue ribbon winner. resources and responsibility for environmental stewardship. The Newport Flower Show New Exhibitor Award: Awarded to the most distinctive Bulkley Medal: Awarded for a special exhibit in the field of horticulture, botany or entry by a first-time exhibitor. Winner need not be a blue ribbon winner. conservation. The exhibit must be one of exceptional educational merit that increases the knowledge and awareness of the viewing public. (There must be a minimum of The Newport Flower Show Niche Award: Awarded to the exhibit judged to be the three such exhibits in the Show.) “most creative” staged in a niche, with a minimum of three niche classes in the Design Division. Need not be a blue ribbon winner. Certificate of Excellence in Floral Design: Awarded for an exhibit of great distinction. The entry must have placed first, second or third. An entry in any challenge class is not The Preservation Society of Newport County Design Award: Awarded to the exhibit eligible to receive this award. in the challenge class displaying the most creative use of the majority of components issued. Need not be a blue ribbon winner. Certificate of Excellence in Horticulture: Awarded for an exhibit of great distinction. The entry must have placed first, second or third. The Corinne Clarke Reynolds Trophy: Given by her daughter, June Reynolds MacKaye and granddaughters, June Reynolds Davis, Dottie Corinne Houser and Certificate of Excellence in Photography: May be awarded for an exhibit of great Christienne Bailey MacKaye, for the best interpretation of a class title in the Design distinction. The entry must have placed first, second or third. Division. This will be awarded by ballot among the Design Division Judges. The Bettie Bearden Pardee Award: Awarded to an outstanding design using all fresh NATIONAL GARDEN CLUB plant material grown and arranged by the exhibitor(s). The selection, quantity and National Garden Club Award: To be presented to the exhibit judged to be the finest quality of plant material will be considered during judging. in the Design Division. Exhibit must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or more. The Candace Morgenstern Design Award: Awarded to an exhibit showing exceptional National Garden Club Award: To be presented to the exhibit judged to be the finest in quality using innovative techniques involving the manipulation of fresh plant material. the Horticulture Division. Exhibit must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or more. Recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner.
BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION HORTICULTURE DIVISION The Newport Flower Show Best in Show Award: Selected from among The Newport The Gilbert S. Kahn Sweepstakes Award: Awarded to the Exhibitor winning the most Flower Show blue ribbon winners in the Botanical Arts Division. blue ribbons in the Horticulture Division Classes. The Newport Flower Botanical Arts Award: Awarded to the exhibit showing impres - The Mrs. Robert M. Grace Best in Show Award: Best in show to be selected from sion quality, skill and creativity. A minimum of three classes of Botanical Arts. Need not Horticulture Division blue ribbon winners. be a blue ribbon winner.
64 | 2015 Newport Flower Show 2015 Newport Flower Show | 65 The Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton Award: Awarded to the most creatively original and The Newport Garden Club Centennial Award: Awarded for the most creative inter - whimsical presentation of plant material in any container. pretation of a class or theme in the Creative Container Division. Recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner. The Oatsie Charles Award: Awarded to the most outstanding cut specimen of a shrub grown for its flower. CHILDREN ’S EDUCATION DIVISION The Annie Laurie Aitken Award: Awarded to the most outstanding rose cut specimen The Daisy Award: Awarded to the most creative entry of the judged Children’s Design in the Show. Class. The Jocelyn Sherman Propagation Award: Awarded to a container entry propagated The Green Thumb Award: Awarded to the Children’s Horticulture exhibitor whose by an amateur exhibitor in whose name it is entered. The difficulty of propagation, entry shows outstanding horticulture effort and conveys a sincere appreciation and detailed description of propagation process and distinction in its presentation, will be love of plants. considerations for this award. Entry must have been grown by exhibitor for a minimum of six months and need not be a blue ribbon winner. INVITATIONAL DISPLAY GARDEN DIVISION 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 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 The URI Master Gardener Association Award: Awarded to the most distinctive at the time, Pat Fernandez, Candace Morgenstern and Jocelyn Sherman. 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 Founder’s Award: Awarded for the most original and creative use of plant material in a landscape. Style, point of view, plant appropriateness The Newport Flower Show New Exhibitor Award: Awarded to the most distinctive and educational value will all be considered in the selection process. This Award was entry by a first-time exhibitor. Recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner. established by the original Founders of The Newport Flower Show. The Green Animals Topiary Award: Awarded to the best Topiary in Show. URI Master Gardener Association Sustainable Garden Award: For excellence in a The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society Award: Awarded to the best native Rhode Island landscape design which incorporates earth friendly sustainable plant material. plant entry in any class. The recipient need not be a blue ribbon winner. People's Choice Award for Display Gardens: The public selection, based on voting for their favorite Display Garden.
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION RETAIL WINDOW DISPLAY DIVISION The Newport Daily News Best in Show Award: Awarded to the most distinguished The City of Newport Best Retail Window Display Award: Awarded to the Retail photograph that is a finalist in the Photography Division. It need not be a blue ribbon Window Exhibitor whose window best interprets and incorporates The Newport winner. Photograph to be published in The Newport Daily News . Flower Show theme. The Newport Flower Show Novice Award in Photography: Awarded to the most dis - The Newport Flower Show Retail Horticulture Award: Awarded to the Retail Window tinctive photograph by a Novice exhibitor, that is a finalist in the Photography Division. Exhibitor for the best integration of rooted plant material. This may include exterior The Newport Flower Show Photography Division Judges’ Award for Interpretation: containers or potted plants within a window display. Awarded to an exhibitor for a photograph showing an outstanding composition and interpretation of the schedule. The photograph must be a finalist in the Photography Division and have placed first, second or third. The Newport Flower Show New Exhibitor in Photography Award: Awarded to the most distinctive entry by a first time exhibitor to The Newport Flower Show Photog - raphy Division.
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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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