ANNUAL AWARDS
There are two categories of exhibits which are judged, and for which points are awarded, during the Garden Club year. These categories are Artistic and Horticulture.
At the May Club Luncheon, Annual Awards are presented for First ($12), Second ($9), and Third ($6) Place in the Artistic category. First ($6), Second ($4), and Third ($3) Place Awards are presented in the Horticulture category. Awards are based on the accumulated total of points awarded at the monthly judging.
RIBBON VALUES
Blue 90 – 100
Yellow 80 - 84
Red 85 - 89
White Honorable Mention
ARTISTIC EXHIBIT RULES
Arrangements must have the exhibitor's name and class not visible to the judges.
Accessories are permitted.
Fresh material must be in water.
Considerations
Schedule Conformance -20 points
Design Principles - 5 points in each:
Balance,
Contrast
Dominance
Rhythm
Proportion
Scale
Self Expression, Originality and Interpretation - 40 points
Distinction, Technique and Unusual Materials - 10 points
Total 100 points
HORTICULTURE EXHIBIT RULES
Entries must be grown by the exhibitor.
Potted plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor at least three months.
Flowering shrubs in bloom must be 12-30 inches in length.
Shrubs must be 12-30 inches in length.
Dwarf shrubs must be 8-12 inches in length.
Camellias must be displayed in a flat dish or pan.
Blooms may be exhibited as a specimen or as a collection.
Dish gardens must be a group of plants which are grown in a single container.
Foliage must be clean and well-groomed but no artificial enhancements are permitted.
Foliage must not be stripped from stem of blooms and stems should be cut in good proportion for the bloom.
Specimen must be placed in water.
Considerations
Color - 25 points
Form and Shape - 25 points
Substance and Texture - 15 points
Stems and Foliage - 15 points
Size - 5 points
Distinctiveness and Condition - 15 points
Total 100 points