Superintendent

 Carol Boyd-494-5695, cell-968-9509

FLOWER SHOW at the SUMTER COUNTY FAIR

A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW IN SUMTER, S.C.

“ICONS FROM THE OLD MOVIES”

September 27th through October 2nd, 2011

Sponsored by:

The Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter, Inc.

(Member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. and
The Garden Club of South Carolina, Inc.)

And the Sumter County Fair Association

Memorial Building

Sumter County Fair Association

31 Artillery Drive

Sumter, SC

(Open and free to the Public)

Flower Show Theme

“ICONS FROM THE OLD MOVIES”

Flower Show Committees

(All telephone prefixes are 803)

Superintendent-Carol Boyd-494-5695, cell-968-9509

President, Sumter Council of Garden Clubs-Katherine Barrett-469-8143

Chairman-Fair Edmunds-494-3420, cell-968-2534

Schedule Chairman-Fair Edmunds-494-3420, cell-968-2534

Awards Chairman-Karen Mouradjian-481-3500

Judges Chairmen-Jackie Gamble-775-0195 and Mary Hinson-469-2729

Design Reservation-Katherine Barrett-469-8143

Entry Chairman-Carol Mimms-469-8107

Classification Chairman-Earlene McKee-499-3954

Placement and Staging Chairman-Kathryn Brown-469-3292

Clerks Chairman-Tammy Robinson, 469-4651

Special Features and Educational Exhibits-Carol Boyd-494-5695

Publicity Chairman-Bonnie Disney-775-2902

Judges Luncheon-Fair Edmunds-494-3420, cell-968-2543

Signs for Design Divisions Chairman-Jackie Gamble-775-0195

Consultants-Mary Hinson-469-2729 and Jackie Gamble-775-0195

Docents during Fair open hours-Ceceilia Steele-905-4375

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

This is a Standard Flower Show conforming to the standards of the Handbook for Flower Shows 2007 Edition.

All entries will be entered at the Memorial Building on Monday, September 26, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

All exhibits must be removed on Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM. Prize money will be available at this time at the Exhibition Center on Liberty Street.

Registration is required for all entries. Applications forms can be obtained from the Fair Office or from the Fair Web Site at www.sumterfair.com. Registration deadline is Noon, September 22, 2011.

Judging will take place at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. The decision of the judges is final. Awards may be withheld if not merited. Only required personnel will be allowed in the Exhibition Hall during the judging. The following chairmen are required to be present during judging: Superintendent, Council President, Flower Show Consultants, Judges Chairman, and Classification Chairman. Plant material on the South Carolina Adopted Conservation List may not be used. (See Appendix A for list of endangered plants.)

No artificial plant material is allowed in any division.

The show is open to any amateur gardener in Sumter, Lee, Clarendon and Kershaw Counties only.

Designs reservations must be made in advance: contact Katherine Barrett at 469-8143 or at kabarrett@ftc-i.net.

Please put “Flower Arrangement Registration” in the subject line. The Fair and Show Management will exercise the utmost care in the protection of all exhibits, but will not be responsible for loss or damage.

STATEMENT OF NATIONAL GARDEN CLUB TOP AWARDS

(May be awarded to an outstanding design scoring 95 or above)

Design Sections must have at least three Classes of four entries each to offer a Sectional award. In the Horticultural Division, there must be a minimum of three classes in each designated Section listed in the Schedule in order to offer a National Garden Club top award. There is no minimum number of exhibits required except that there must be a minimum of five Classes with 20 exhibits in all.

DESIGN DIVISION

Designer’s Choice Award: May be awarded to the blue ribbon winner in Designer’s Choice division scoring 95 or above, in Section 1, Classes 1, 2, and 3. The Award is $10 and a Rosette of three Purple Ribbons.

Tricolor Design Award: May be awarded to the blue ribbon winner in Tricolor division scoring 95 or above in Section 2, Classes 4, 5, and 6. The Award is $10 and a Rosette of Red, Yellow, and Blue Ribbons.

SPECIAL EXHIBITS DIVISION

Educational Top Exhibitor Award: Awarded to the blue ribbon winner in Educational division scoring 95 or above in Section 1, Classes 1, 2, and 3. The award is $10 and a Rosette of Brown and White ribbons.

Youth Design Award: May be awarded to the blue ribbon winner in Youth Design division scoring 90 or above in Section 2, Classes 4, 5, and 6. The Award is $10 and a Rosette of Red, White and Blue Ribbons.

HORTICULTURAL DIVISION

Horticulture Excellence: Awarded to the blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above, and judged the finest in the entire Horticulture Division. All specimens must be labeled with the proper botanical name. The award is $7.50 & Green, Orange and Blue Rosette.

Arboreal: Awarded to the best blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above from Foliage, Flowering and Fruiting Branches (Section 3, Classes 47-80). All specimens must be labeled with the proper botanical name. The Award is $7.50 and Two Shades of Green Rosette.

Collectors Showcase Award: May be awarded to the blue ribbon winner in Collectors division scoring 95 or above. All specimens must be labeled with the proper botanical name. The award is $7.50 and a Rosette of Brown and Green Ribbons.

Award of Merit: May be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above in the designated sections. An Award of Merit will be offered in each of the following categories: Roses, Herbs, Annuals, and Perennials. All specimens must be labeled with the proper botanical name. The award is $7.50 and an Orange Rosette.

Grower’s Choice Award: Two may be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring a 95 or above in Flowering—Potted Plants or Baskets (Classes 1-19), and Foliage—Potted Plants or Baskets (Classes 20-65). All specimens must be labeled with the proper botanical name. The award is $7.50 and a Rosette of Dark Green Ribbons.

ADDITIONAL AWARDS

Sweepstakes: Awarded to the horticulturist with the most blue ribbons in Horticulture Division. The award is $7.50 and a Rosette of Green and White Ribbons.

The Isabelle Dowdle Award will be awarded to the Most Outstanding Design for Beauty. This award is a Pewter Award given by the Bland Garden Club. The name of the winner will be engraved on this award and be displayed at the Garden Center.

The Evening Garden Club Award will be awarded to the Design that best exemplifies the Flower Show Theme. The name of the winner will be engraved on this award and be displayed at the Garden Center.

The Azalea Garden Club Award will be awarded to the winner of the Arboreal Award. This award is a tray that will be engraved with the name of the winner and be displayed at the Garden Center.

SECTION I– DESIGN DIVISION

Fresh plant material may not be treated. Some plant material must be used in all designs. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegetables permitted.

Each exhibitor is allowed one entry in a class.

All classes are limited to a total of four (4) entries.

A 3”x 5” index card may be used, giving interpretation to list plant material used. Staged on tables spaces 32” wide and 30” deep (under lay) and a (backdrop) of 32” wide and 40” height against a cream colored cement back wall. Background and under lays are required in classes against the wall. Accessories, featured objects may be used when tasteful and to add interest. Religious symbols, if used must be displayed in a respectful manner and in accordance with local church policy. Use of Taxidermy or National flags is not permitted.

Designs are judged according to the Principals and Elements of Design. Exhibitor must find a substitute if unable to keep the reserved space. All designs should be creative and interpretative. Judges are asked to leave comments on all designs.

Exhibitors must check plant material in Designs on Thursday (after judging) and replace if necessary. The following are not allowed: living plants with roots attached, container plants in soil, landscape, scenes or special lighting. Design Consultants are Mary Hinson and Jackie Gamble

DESIGN DIVISION THEME:

“Icons From the Old Movies”

Section 1. Designer’s Choice—Eligible for Designer’s Choice Award. Designer has complete freedom to choose components, but must include some plant material. Classes 1 and 2 placed on tables. Underlay 32”width and 30” depth. Backdrop 40” height and 32” width.

       Class No. 1

Marilyn Monroe

“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”

Class No. 2

Bette Davis

“Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte”

Class No. 3

Elizabeth Taylor

“Cleopatra”

(Staged on a pedestal 40” tall with 13” X 13” top)

Section 1. Tricolor—Eligible for Tricolor Award All plant material must be fresh. Designer to choose the design type.

Class No. 4

Vivian Leigh

“Gone with the Wind”

Class No. 5

Grace Kelly

“High Society”

Class No. 6

Audrey Hepburn

“Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Section 1 Educational Exhibits — Displayed on 6’ Tables. Eligible for Educational Top Exhibitor Award (Handbook pages 223-226). Top Award must receive 95 or more points.

Class 7. Plant it Pink. This endeavor is to promote the awareness of breast cancer, and to recognize the efforts of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

Class 8. Garden Therapy. This concept has been used successfully for some time for physical and mental therapy for the elderly and infirm.

Class 9. Herbs. Herbs have been proven healthier and tastier in culinary uses, plus medical and decorative uses.

Section 1 Youth Design:— Eligible for Youth Top Exhibitor Design Award

All plant material may be dried or fresh or a combination. Staged on a table with cream colored wall, 32” width and 30” width. (This division does not have to have 4 arrangements in each class). All age levels should be represented.

Class No. 10. Shirley Temple. “Curly Top”

(Youth up to seven years old)

Class No. 11. Shirley Temple. “Curly Top”

(Youth age 8 through 12 years old)

Class No. 12. Shirley Temple. “Curly Top”

(Youth age 13 through 17 years old)

HORTICULTURE DIVISION

• Only one (1) entry per exhibitor allowed in each class

• Only entries for which a class is listed will be accepted

• All cut horticulture must be fresh, groomed and grown by the exhibitor and in their possession for at least ninety (90) days

• Plants grown primarily for blooms cannot be entered in foliage classes.

• Exhibitor may make more than one entry per Class if each entry is a different species, variety, cultivar, type, or color.

• The exhibitor must furnish containers. Small clear bottles for small stems, large clear bottles for stalks, shrubs, sprays or branches. Cut specimens may be wedged with clear plastic wrap and must not exceed 30 inches in length. Foliage should not be below water line.

• No polishing of leaves allowed

• Containers must be clean. Spray residue, spent blooms, and dead leaves removed.

• “Correct scientific names are encouraged for all horticulture specimens exhibited in a Standard Flower Show and are required for exhibits to win a Top Exhibitor Award in Horticulture. Common names may be added, but not substituted for a scientific name.” (Handbook for Flower Shows, Revised 2007, page 95)

• Collections requirements: A group of 5 or more cut specimens of similar characteristics. Must be staged in separate containers and staged as a whole. Approximately 20 inches allowed each collection.

Horticulture Scale of Points

HORTICULTURE CLASSES

SECTION – 2

PREMIUMS

Class No. Roses (Rosa) Eligible for Award of Merit. All blooms must be ¾ open (judging stage) with foliage attached.

1. Hybrid Tea - 1 stem, single bloom

2. Grandiflora – 1 stem, single bloom

3. Florabunda – 1 spray with 3 or more blooms

4. Miniature – 1 spray with 3 or more booms

5. Old or Antique Roes – 1 spray or single bloom

6. Shrub Roses – 1 spray

Class No. Annuals -- 1 stem or spray Eligible for Award of Merit

7. Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum)

8. Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) pink, or purple

9. Celosia (Celosia cristata) yellow to cream

10. Celosia (Celosia cristata) pink to red

11. Celosia (Celosia plumosa) yellow to cream

12. Celosia (Celosia plumosa) pink to red

13. Cigar plant, bat face plant, etc. (Cuphea sps)

14. Coleus ( Solenostemon scutellarioi) variegated

15. Coreopsis (Coreopsis sps)

16. Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) Mexican Aster

17. Impatiens (Impatiens sultana) single bloom

18. Impatiens (Impatiens sultana) double bloom

19. Marigold (Tagetes) small

20. Marigold (Tagetes) large

21. Marigold (Tagetes) bi-color (small)

22. Melampodium (Melampodium paludosum)

23. Mexican sunflower (Tithonia)

24. Petunia (Petuna hybrida) single bloom

25. Petunia (Petuna hybrida) double bloom)

26. Salvia, annual (Salvia slpendens)

27. Sunflower, annual (Helianthus anmus)

28. Vinca (Catharanthus)

29. Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida small

30. Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida) medium

31. Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida) large

32. Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida) bi-color

Class No. Perennials—1 stem or spray Eligible for Award of Merit

33. Artemisia (Artemisia sps)

34. Blanket flower (Gaillardia amblyodon)

35. Chrysanthemum (Asteraceae) small

36. Chrysanthemum (Asteraceae) large

37. Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) white to cream

38. Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) yellow

39. Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) red

40. Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) pink

41. Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) orange

42. Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) lavender

43. Dusty miller (Senecio cineraria)

44. Eupatorium (Eupatorium coclestinum) Joe Pye Weed

45. Lantana (Camara)

46. Phlox (Paniculate)

47. Salvia, perennial (Salvia sps)

48. Sedum (Sedum spectabile)

49. Sunflower, perennial (Helianthus sps

50. Verbena (Verbeneceae) red, white, purple, any other color

SECTION 3

Class No. Herbs - 1 stem Eligible for Award of Merit

1. Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

2. Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

3. Mint (Mentha)

4. Oregano (Origanum)

5. Parsley (Petroseinum crispum)

6. Rosemary (Rosmarinum)

7. Sage (Salvia Officinalis)

8. Thyme (Thymus)

9. Yarrow (Achillea)

Class No. Bulbous and Allied Plants - 1 stem or bloom

10. Canna (Canna generalis) bloom

11. Canna (Canna generalis) leaf

12. Dahlias (Dahlia sps) large (8” and above)

13. Dahlias (Dahlia sps) medium (6-8”)

14. Dahlias (Dahlia sps) small (2-6”)

15. Daylily (Hemerocallis) yellow

16. Daylily (Hemerocallis) orange

17. Daylily (Hemerocallis) pink

18. Daylily (Hemerocallis) collection of 5 different

19. Elephant Ear (Colocasia sps)

20. Elephant Ear (Alocasia sps)

21. Ginger lily (Hedychium)

22. Spider lily (Lycoris)

69. Camellia (Camellia Japonica) any color

70. Chinese Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)

71. Loquat (Eriobotrya)

72. Sasanqua white

73. Sasanqua pink to red

74. Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans)

Class No. Fruiting Branches - 1 stem

75. Holly (Ilex sps)

76. Holly, false (Osmanthus heterophylmus)

77. Loquat (Eriobotrya)

78. Magnolia (Magnolia magnoliaceae)

79. Nandina (Nandina domestica)

80. Pyracantha (Pyracantha coccinea)

SECTION – 4

PREMIUMS

Class No. Collections—Eligible for Collectors Showcase Award. Collections consist of a group of five or more specimens of similar characteristics, all cut fresh plant material.

1. Collection of 5 different cut Annuals

2. Collection of 5 different cut Perennials

3. Collection of 5 different cut Biennials

4. Collection of 5 varieties of cut Herbs

5. Collection of 5 different varieties of cut decorative foliage

SECTION – 5

FLOWERING POTTED PLANTS AND HANGING BASKETS

ELIGIBLE FOR GROWER’S COICE AWARD

Potted Plants - No pot larger than 12". Must be named by exhibitor. No more than 36” from top of pot.

Hanging Baskets – No pot large than 12”.

Class No. Potted Plants – Grown for bloom

1. African Violet (Saintpaulia) single bloom (1 crown)

2. African Violet (Saintpaulia) double bloom (1 crown)

3. Begonias (Begoniaeae grandis) perennial

4. Begonias (Begoniaeae rex)

5. Begonias, fibrous (Begoniaeae semperflorens)

6. Begonias, Angel Wing (Begoniaeae lueerna)

7. Bromeliads (Bromeliflore)

8. Geranium (Pelaroplium)

9. Impatiens (Sultana) single bloom

10. Impatiens (Sultana) double bloom

11. Orchid (Cattleye)

12. Orchid (Cymbidium)

13. Orchid (Dendrobium)

14. Orchid (Phalaenopsis)

15. Orchid (Paphiopedilum)

16. Sedum (Sedum)

Class No. Hanging Baskets – Grown for bloom

17. Begonias (Begonia sps)

18. Impatiens (Sultana) single bloom

19. Impatiens (Sultana) double bloom

FOLIAGE POTTED PLANTS OR BASKETS

ELIGIBLE FOR GROWER’S CHOICE AWARD

Class No. Potted Plants – Grown for foliage

20. Arrowhead (Syngonium)

21. Cactus (Cactaceae)

22. Caladium (Caladium bicolor)

23. Coleus (Coleus sps) green

24. Coleus (Coleus sps) red

25. Coleus (Coleus sps) variegated

26. Coleus (Coleus sps) fancy leaf

27. Crown of Thorns (Euphorbilimile)

28. Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia amoena)

29. Dracaena (Dracaena)

30. Fern, Asparagus (Plumosus)

31. Fern, Asparagus (Sperngeri)

32. Fern, Bird’s Nest

33. Fern, Boston (Nephrolepis Ecaltata)

34. Fern, Rabbit’s Foot (Davallia Feyaensis)

35. Fern, Squirrel’s Foot (Davallia Trichomanoides)

36. Jade Plant (Crassula)

37. Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum Pseudocapsicum)

38. Joseph’s Coat (Amaranthus tricolor)

39. Pepper Plant (Capisicum

40. Philodendron )Philodendron sps)

41. Pony Tail (Beaucarnea recurvata)

42. Pothos (Epipremnum)

43. Prayer Plant (Maranta)

44. Sansevieria (Sansevieria trifosciata) Green

45. Sansevieria (Sansevieria fischeri) Variegated

46. Sansevieria (Sansevieria lilaceae) Bird’s Nest

Class No. Hanging Baskets – Grown for foliage

47. Coleus (Coleus sps) green

48. Coleus (Coleus sps) red

49. Coleus (Coleus sps) fancy leaf

50. Creeping Charlie (plectranthus nummularius

51. Fern, Boston (Nephrolepis)

52. Fern, Rabbit’s Foot (Davallia fejeenisis)

53. Fern, Squirrel’s Foot (Dacallia trichomano)

54. Fern, Staghorn (Platycerium)

55. Ivy (Hedera) small leaf

56. Ivy (Hedera) variegated medium leaf

57. Ivy (Hedera) variegated large leaf

58. Ivy (Hedera) ruffled leaf

59. Philodendron (Philodendron pertusum)

60. Prayer Plant (Maranta)

61. Spider Plant (Clorophytum)

62. Swedish Ivy (Plecytranthus)

63. Wandering Jew (Tradescantia) small leaf

64. Wandering Jew (Tradescantia) medium leaf

65. Wandering Jew (Tradescantia) large leaf

APPENDIX A

THREATENED/ENDANGERED PLANTS OF

SOUTH CAROLINA

T Amaranth, seabeach (Amaranthus pumilus)

T Amphianthus, little (Amphianthus pusilus)

E Coneflower, smooth (Echinacea laevigata)

E Sunflower, Schweinitz’s (Helianthus schweinizii)

T Pink, swamp (Helonias bullata)

T Heartleaf, dwarf-flowered (Hexastylis naniflora)

E Quillwort, black spored (Isoetes melanospora)

T Pogonia, small whorled (Isotria medeoloides)

E Pondberry (Lindea melissifolia)

E Looserife, rough-leaved (Lysimachia asperulaefolia)

E Dropwort, Canby’s (Oxypolis canbyi)

E Harperella (Ptilimnium nodosum)

E Sumac, Michaux’s (Rhus michauxii)

T Gooseberry, Miccosukee (Ribes echinellum)

E Arrowhead, bunched (Sagittaria fasciculate)

E Pitcher-plant, mountain sweet (Sarracenia rubra jonesii)

E Chaffseed, American (Schwalbea Americana)

E Trillium, persistent (Trillium persistens)

E Trillium, relict (Trillium reliquum)