Department: 150-Missoula Garden Club Show
2024 Important Information
Entry Instructions
Please see Show Times listed below for Entry/Delivery times for your specific entry. The Online Entry System is not available for Floriculture entries. Paper entry tags will be available in the Floriculture Building starting Monday, August 5. Each exhibitor will be responsible for submitting his/her own entry tags. Parents must sign if exhibitor is under 18 years of age.
August 5 Exhibit Deadline & Delivery
Entry time is Monday, August 5 1:00pm to 8:00 pm. After 8:00pm, entries will be accepted if superintendent is in the building. All entries must be in place for Lilies, Roses, and Gladiolus as judging starts at 8:00pm and continues until all are judged. For all other entries both horticultural and design, entries continue to Tuesday, August 6 beginning at 7:00am until 11:00am when entries close. Judging begins at 1:00pm Tuesday, August 6. All judging is open to the public and is conducted according to the rules of the National Garden Club by panels of accredited judges and student judges. Decisions by the judges are final. Show opens to the public Tuesday, August 6 at 11:00am and continues each day until Standard Show closes Friday evening at 8:00pm to prepare for the Dahlia Show.
August 11-12 Exhibit Retrieval
Exhibits may be picked up Sunday, August 11 after the Rose Show closes, or on or before 5:00 Monday, August 12. Any exhibits not picked up by Monday, August 12 will be disposed of by the Superintendent.
RULES & REMINDERS
The Show is co-sponsored with the Missoula Garden Club, which is affiliated with the Montana State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Western Montana Fair.
The entry must be the work of or grown by the exhibitor, except where specific allowance is stated.
The Superintendent is authorized at any time to dispose of any entry that is wormy, unsightly or spoiled.
Previously entered exhibits are not eligible for entry.
In craft classes, plant material both fresh and dried, and artificial plant materials are permitted unless other stated.
Awards
The Western Montana Fair will award cash prizes in the amount of:
HORTICULTURE
1st Place - $3.00, 2nd Place - $2.00, 3rd Place - $1.00
ARTISTIC DESIGN
1st Place - $5.00, 2nd Place - $2.00, 3rd Place - $1.00
The Western Montana Fair sponsors no monetary awards for any of the other ribbons, Rosettes, National Awards, Awards of Merit, and Section Awards.
The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation awards: The Foundation awards eligibility and award amounts are listed as indicated:
AWARD OF HORTICULTURAL EXCELLENCE: The Award of Horticultural Excellence may be awarded to any exhibit of fresh plant material judged as the finest in the entire Horticulture Division. See (Handbook, page 40). The Winner must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 points or more. The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is sponsoring a $50.00 cash award to the best exhibit in Horticulture that may also have received the Award of Horticultural Excellence.
AWARD OF MERIT The Award of Merit is a section award among all exhibits in the horticultural that have won a blue ribbon scoring 95 points or more. See (Handbook, page 41). Eligible sections are Annuals, Perennials and Biennials, Bulbous plants (corms, bulbs, and rhizomes) Roses The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is sponsoring cash awards best in section which also may have won the Award of Merit.
Annuals $10.00, Perennials and Biennials $10.00, Bulbous plants (corms, bulbs, and rhizomes) $10.00, Roses $10.00
BEST DAHLIA AWARD The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is offering a $10.00 award to the Best Dahlia.
GROWER’S CHOICE AWARD given to a container with Flowering plants. (Handbook page 45) Must score 95 points or more. The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is offering a $25.00 award to best in section.
GROWER’S CHOICE AWARD given to a container with non-flowering plants. (Handbook page 45) Must score 95 points or more The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is offering a $25.00 award to best in section.
GROWER’S CHOICE AWARD given to container with combination Plantings. See (Handbook page 41) Must score 95 points or more. The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is offering a $25.00 award to best in section.
ARBOREAL AWARD is awarded to an exhibit of a cut tree and/or shrubs (see page Handbook page 40-41). The winning exhibit must score 95 points or more. The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is offering a $10.00 award to best in section
MISSOULA GARDEN CLUB HORTICULTURE YOUTH AWARD a Blue Rosette may be awarded to the top exhibitor in this section Inc. The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is offering an award to best in each of the youth categories.
a. Juniors: preschool to 7 years - $25.00
b. Intermediate: 8-12 years of age - $25.00
c. Advanced: 13-18 years of age - $25.00
THE AWARD OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE will be offered to the overall best exhibit in the entire Design Division entered by a single exhibitor. ( Handbook page 42)
The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is offering a $50.00 award to the best design in the Design Section.
THE TABLE ARTISTRY AWARD is given under the rules of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and may be awarded to a Blue Ribbon winner with 95 points or more will be offered (see Handbook page 43) The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is offering a $35.00 award to the best in the Table Artistry Section.
Linda Hill Sadler ROSETTE is awarded to the top Blue Ribbon winner in the Table Artistry division that has not won the Table Artistry Award.
THE PETITE AWARD may be offered to the highest scoring exhibits in eligible sections. (see Handbook page 43)
The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is offering a $35.00 award to the best design in the Petite division.
BLANCHE BURNS MEMORIAL ROSETTE is awarded to the top Blue-Ribbon winner in the Petite division. If The NGC Petite Award has been given, the second highest Blue-Ribbon winner in the Petite division.
JEAN THOMAS AWARD is awarded to the Best Blue-Ribbon winner in classes 112 to 117 if the Design Excellence Award has not been given.
The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is offering a $10.00 award to the Blue Ribbon Winner in each of the following classes: 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, and 117.
THE DESIGNER’S CHOICE AWARD is given under the rules of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and may be awarded to a blue-ribbon winner with 95 points or more.
The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation sponsors a $35.00 cash award to the best design in the Designer’s Choice section.
AWARD OF DISTINCTION is given under the rules of the National Garden Clubs Inc. and may be awarded to a blue-ribbon winner with 95 points or more.
The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation sponsors a $35.00 cash award to the best design in the Award of Distinction in section.
HONOR STAMP, exhibits meriting a blue ribbon but not receiving one because of the competition, will nevertheless be recognized with Honor being stamped on their entry form.There is no monetary award for an Honor Stamp other than recognition of the high quality of the design.
Horticulture Division I
THEME OF SHOW: “BUTTERFLIES, FAIRIES, & FLOWERS”
All cut flowers exhibited must be grown by the exhibitor. Containers are available for the use by exhibitors. If the exhibitor has the ability, all exhibits should be staged before bringing them to the show. This will ensure the proper container and size. If you bring your own container, the container must be clear with no paper labels. All attempts will be made to save the containers, but there is no guarantee. If you want the container returned to you, you must tape your name to the bottom of the container or add other identification.
All exhibits must be displayed with foliage attached unless otherwise stated.
An exhibit will not be considered for an award if it does not contain the exact number of flowers stated in the schedule. When more than one bloom is required by the schedule, the blooms are to be uniform in size, age, and the same color unless otherwise specified.
No exhibitor will be allowed to enter more than one entry in any class number unless a class has different colors. The exhibitor can enter each of the colors and not be in violation of this rule.
The Superintendent reserves the right to remove any exhibit that has become damaged.
The Superintendent reserves the right to move any entry placed in the wrong division or class.
The Superintendent reserves the right to spray for insects.
All entries shall be labeled with the common name and scientific name. No national awards will be given to an entry without its scientific and common name labeled, other ribbons, however, may be awarded. With or without this labeling, clerks will do their best to assist; however, the ultimate responsibility rests with the exhibitors.
Rules of the National Garden Club, Inc. as found in the Handbook for Flower Shows will be followed.
Division I, Section A: Cut Flowers from Annuals
Eligible for Award of Horticultural Excellence (Handbook, page 43) and Award of Merit, (Handbook, page 43) if warranted Horticulture consultant is Gary Clark (406.728.7633).
Class 1: Alyssum, or Madwort, Lobularia maritime, three (3) stems of same length and color
Class 2: Ageratum, a. houstonianum, any color, three (3) stems of the same length and color
Class 3: Amaranths Amaranthus caudatus (loves-lies-bleeding, other named varieties)
a) Green, one (1) spike
b) Green, one (1) trailing
c) Red, one (1) spike
d) Red, one (1) trailing
e) other color, one (1) spike
f) other color, one (1) trailing
Class 4: Reserved
Class 5: Aster China Callestephus chinensis three (3) stems of the same length and color
a) Ball or pom, under 2”, three (3) blooms same color and length
b) Any other style, under 2”, three (3) blooms same color and length
c) Single, under 2”, three (3) blooms same color and length
d) Single, over 2”, three (3) blooms same color and length
e) Incurved, any size, three (3) blooms same color and length
Class 6: Reserved
Class 7: Bachelor Buttons, Cornflower, Centaurea cyanus three (3) sprays same color and length.
Class 8: Balsam, Impatiens balsomina three (3) stems of the same length and color
Class 9: Reserved
Class 10: Blanket Flower, Gaillardia pulchella three (3) stems of the same length and color
(Note there are annual and perennial varieties)
Class 11: Calendulas Pot marigold Calendula officinalis each color may be separate entry.
a) Dwarf under 1”, three (3) blooms of same color and length
b) Single, three (3) blooms of same color and length
c) Single crested, three (3) blooms of same color and length
d) Double, three (3) blooms of same color and length
Class 12: Candy Tuft Iberis umbellate three (3) stems of same length and color
Class 13: Castor Bean, Ricinus communis one (1) stem
Class 14: Celosia, (Amaranthaceae) Celosia cristata, Coxcomb
a) Plumosa (Plume type) miniature, three (3) plumes same color and length
b) Plumose (Plume type) standard one (1) plume
c) Cristata (Crested), miniature, three (3) heads of same color and length
d) Cristata (Crested), standard one (1) head
Class 15: Cleome Cleome hassleriana, one (1) stem
Class 16: Cosmos, c bipinnatus., c diversifolius (black cosmos), c. sulphureus (yellow cosmos) each kind of cosmos may be a separate entry.
a) Single, three (3) stems of same color and length
b) Double, three (3) stems of same color and length
c) Simi-double three (3) stems of same color and length
Class 17: Clarkia, onagraceae, godetia onagraceae three (3) stems of same color and length
Class 18: Reserved
Class 19: Heliotrope, Heliotropism orlorescens one (1) stem
Class 20: Larkspur, annual form of delphinium d.ajacis one (1) stem
Class 21: Marigold, tagetes sp., tagetes erecta (American), tagetes patula (French), tagetes tenuifolia signet. Disbudded three (3) stems with some foliage. Remove all foliage from under water. Each kind may be entered as a separate entry.
a) Single, under 1”
b) Single 1-2”
c) Single 2-3”
d) Single over 3”
e) Double 1-2”
f) Double 2-3”
g) Double over 3”
Class 22: Nasturtiums, tropaeolum majus , same color and length
a) Under 1” three (3) blooms
b) Over 1” three (3) blooms
Class 23: Nicotiana flowering tobacco, nicotiana sp; nicotiana alata one spike
Class 24: Nigella, Love-in-a-mist Nigella domascena three (3) stems same length and color
a) Tall
b) Border
Class 25: Painted Tongue; salpiglossis sinuate three sprays same length and color. Each color may be a different entry.
Class 26: Penstemon, beardtongue, scrophulariaceae, one (1) stem
Class 27: Petunia x hybrida each color is a separate entry. Must state color on entry
a) Single multiflora, one (1) spray
b) Double multiflora, one (1) spray
c) Single grandiflora, one (1) spray
d) Double grandiflora, one (1) spray
e) Millifora group (such as million bells single or double), one (1) spray
f) Surfinia, true trailing or hanging, one (1) spray
Class 28: Poppy papaveraceae
a) California type, any color three (3) blooms of same length and color
b) Shirley or Icelandic three (3) blooms of same length and color
Class 29: Salvia salvia splendens
a) Dwarf three (3) stems of similar length and color
b) Standard three (3) stems of same length and color
c) Bicolor three (3) stems of similar length and color
Class 30: Scabiosa Pincushion Flower, scabiosa sp,annual type
a) Old fashioned, single three (3) stems of similar length and color
b) Double three (3) stems of same length and color
Class 31: Statice, annual, L.sinuatum, three (3) sprays of similar length and color
Class 32: Stock, matthiola incana
a) Dwarf three (3) stems of similar length and color
b) Standard three (3) stems of same length and color
Class 33: Sunflower, helianthus annuus
a) White three (3) stems similar length and color; 3” and over one (1) stem
b) Yellow three (3) stems similar length and color; 3” and over one (1) stem
c) Brown three (3) stems same length and color; 3“ and over one (1) stem
d) Variegated three (3) stems same length and colors
e) 3 “and over one (1) stem
Class 34: Sweet Peas, lathyrus odoratus annual three (3) stems same length and color
Class 35: Violas x hybrida,
a) V. odorata (“Sweet Violet”), three (3) blooms same color
b) V. cornuta (“Johnny-jump up”), three (3) blooms same color
c) V. x wittrockina (“Pansy”), three (3) blooms same color
Class 36: Zinna, Zinna elegans
a) Under 2” three (3) blooms of same length and color
b) 2”to 3” three (3) blooms of same length and color
c) 3” to 4” three (3) blooms of same length and color
d) Over 4”, one (1) bloom
“Remembering the taste of certain blooms which may be more delicious than others.”
Class 37: Any Other Annual, if small three (3) stems of same length and color; if large one (1) stem.
Division I, Section B: Cut Flowers from Perennials and Biennials
Eligible for Award of Horticulture Excellence (Handbook page 43). Eligible for an Award of Merit, (Handbook page 43). Horticulture Consultant is Gary Clark 728-7633.
Class 38: Achillea, Achillea millefolium yarrow, three stems of same length and color
a) White
b) Gold
c) Light pink
d) Dark pink
e) Red
f) Other color
Class 39: Aster/St Michaelmas daisy perennial type
Three sprays same color and length. Each color can be a separate entry.
a) A. Novi- belgii smooth leaved
b) A Novae-angliae, fuzzy leaved, New England
c) A. amellus border type
Class 40: Balloon Flower, Platycodon grandiflorus. Three (3) stems of same color and length. Each color can be a separate entry
Class 41: Bee Balm, Monarda didyma, Oswego-tea. Three (3) stems of same color and length. Each color can be a separate entry.
Class 42: Campanula,or bell flower, Campanula sp, perennial form three (3) stems same length and color
Class 43: Carnations, Dianthus caryophyllus; Sweet Williams, D barbatus Pinks Dianthus sp.
a) Carnation, under 1”, three (3) sprays of same color and length
b) Carnation, over 1”, three (3) sprays of same color and length
c) Carnation, double, three (3) sprays of same color and length
d) Dianthus (pinks), single, three (3) sprays of same color and length
e) Dianthus (pinks), double, three (3) sprays of same color and length
f) Sweet Williams, three (3) stems of same color and length
Class 44: Chrysanthemum Dendranthema grandiflorum
a) Single. Not more than five (5) rows of florets three (3) blooms of same color and length
b) Semi-double: More than five (5) rows of florets, three (3) blooms of same color and length
c) Anemone; Not more than five (5) rows of florets, with a cushion of disk florets in center
d) Three (3) blooms of same color and length
e) Pompom: Rounded flower heads, usually two (2) to three (3) inches across. Three (3) blooms of the same color and length
f) Commercial: The familiar “football” chrysanthemum, up to eight (8) inches across, fully double, one (1) bloom
g) Decorative: Fully double, with long narrow petals two (2) to four (4) inches long one (1) bloom
h) Spoon: Ends of the petals are open to form a sort of spoon or spatula. Three(3) blooms of the same color and length
i) Spider: Twisted, curved, tubular florets, usually long and drooping, an exotic look flower. One (1) bloom
j) Spray: Any kind
Class 45: Cone Flower, Echinacea purpurea
a) Pink, three (3) blooms of same color and length
b) White, three (3) blooms of the same color and length
c) Yellow, three (3) blooms of the same color and length
d) Double, three (3) blooms of the same color and length
e) Any other color, or type, three (3) blooms of the same color and length
Class 46: Coreopsis. Coreopsis veticillata (thread-leaved coreopsis);
Coreopsis tinctoria (golden tickseed) Coreopsis lanceolata (lance leaf) (please identify type on entry tag)
a) Single, three (3) stems of same color and length
b) Semi double, three (3) stems same color and length
c) Double, three (3) stems of same color and length
Class 47: Columbine, Aquilegia sp three (3) stems same length and color
Class 48: Coral Bells, h sanguine, three (3) stems same length and color
Class 49: Dames’ Rocket, sweet rocket Hesperis matronalis one (1) Stem
Class 50: Daisy
a) English, bellis perennis three (3) blooms of same color and length
b) Gloriosa, rudbeckia hirta also known as black-eyed susan. Golden yellow flowers with brown centers three (3) blooms of same color and length
c) Gloriosa rudbecida hirta, other than yellow, three (3) blooms of same color and length
d) Shasta, Leucanthemum lacustre x L. maximum. Superb., three (3) blooms of the same color and size
e) Shasta, double Leucanthemum lacustre x L. maximum. Superb., three (3) blooms of the same size and length
f) Blanket flower g. aristata three (3) blooms of same color and length (Note there are annual and perennial varieties. Enter perennial only here)
Class 51: Delphinium, Delphinium elatum, one (1) stock be sure to stage in a container that will hold the tall specimen.
Class 52: Everlastings
a) Baby Breath, gypsophilia caryophyllaceae three (3) sprays of same size and color
b) Bells of Ireland, molucella laevis also known as shellflower, one (1) spike
c) Chinese lanterns, p.alkekengi, three (3) spikes of the same size
d) Grass, gramineae ormamental, there are many varieties, please state name if known. Show five (5) sprays of same length staged in a container that will support the exhibit.
e) Honesty, lunaria annua, also known as money plant, three (3) sprays of the same length
f) Sea Holly, eryngium planum three (3) sprays of the same length
g) Statice L. latifolium, three (3) sprays of the same length. (aka sea lavender)
h) Statice, any other three (3) sprays of same color and length (Only perennial here)
i) Straw Flower helichrysum bracteatum, three (3) sprays of the same color size, and maturity
j) Pearly Everlastings anaphalis margaritacea, three (3) sprays of the same size and maturity
k) Lavender l. officinalis, lavandula labiatae, sometimes known as English lavender, three (3) sprays of same length, color and maturity
Class 53: Fuchsa f. procumbens,
a) Single, one (1) stem
b) Double one (1) stem
Class 54: Geraniums pelargonium x hortulanus
a) Bloom head, no foliage, one (1) head
b) Martha Washington type, one (1) spray with leaves
c) Dwarf, one (1) spray with leaves
d) Double, one (1) spray with leaves
e) Any Unique style, one (1) spray with leaves
Class 55: Golden Glow, rudbeckia laciniata
a) Double, three (3) stems same length
b) single, three (3) stems same length
Class 56: Heliotrope, heliotropium arborescens, three (3) stems same length and color
Class 57: Hydrangea
a) H. macrophylia one (1) bloom lace cap or mop head. Each can be an entry.
b) H.paniculat grandiflora, one (1) bloom(Peegee)
c) Hydrangea petiolaris (climbing Hydangea) one (1) bloom
d) H.quercifolia Oakleaf, one (1) bloom
Class 58: Lupine, Lupinis
a) Dwarf, three (3) spikes same color and length
b) Standard, three (3) spikes same color and length
c) Bicolor, three (3) spikes same color combination and length
Class 59: Foxglove
a) Biennial Digitalis Purpurea, one (1) stem
b) D. mertonensis, one (1) stem
c) Any other foxglove, one (1) stem
Class 60: Pasque Flower, Pulsatilla patens, three (3) stems
Class 61: Peony, Paeonia, one (1) stem
Class 62: Phlox polemoniaceae, one (1) stem
Class 63: Poppy papaveraceae
a) Oriental, three (3) blooms
b) Ruffled, double three (3) blooms
c) Over 6”, one (1) bloom
Class 64: Sedum, stonecrop crasulaceae, three (3) blooms of similar color and length
Class 65: Snapdragon, antirrhinum majus
a) Single dwarf, three (3) spikes similar length and color
b) Single standard, three (3) spikes similar length and color
c) Butterfly, three (3) spikes similar length and color
Class 66: Any other Perennial or Biennial; if small three (3) stems same length and color, if large one (1) stem or stock.
Division I, Section C: Cut Flowers from Bulbous Plants (Corms, Bulbs and Rhizomes)
Eligible for the Award of Horticultural Excellence (Handbook page 43). Eligible for an Award of Merit (Handbook page 129). Horticulture Consultant is Gary Clark 728-7633.
Class 67: Begonias, Tuberous, Begonia x tuberhybida Begoniaceae Display in container covered by plastic wrap with stems touching water and wrap holding flowers above the water. Exhibitor must furnish the container. Side flowers must be disbudded. A tip for preparation used by some is to add one (1) tbsp. salt to one (1) quart of water, submerge whole flower in water mixture and dry off gently. Split stem.
a) Camellia form, one (1) bloom
b) Carnation form, one (1) bloom
c) Rose form, one (1) bloom
d) Single or Crispa form, one (1) bloom
Class 68: Dahlias, Dahlia x hybrida no foliage under water. Must be disbudded (side buds removed) with one pair of leaves attached. You are permitted to bring your own containers; affix name to container to enable return size. Growing conditions can change bloom. Judging for section will be after 8 p.m. Monday, August 9, 2021.
Each entry must include size classification, flower type, and color. Each exhibit consists of one stem with leaves and one bloom. Colors: Bicolor, Bronze, Dark Blend, Dark Pink, Dark Red, Flame, Lavender, Light Blend, Orange, Pink, Purple, Orchid, Red, Variegated, White, Yellow. Blooms are classified as follows:
AA Giant, over 10” in diameter
A Large, over 8” to 10” in diameter
B Medium, over 6” to 8” in diameter
BB Small over 4” to 6” in diameter
M Miniature, up to 4” in diameter
Class types are as follows: a) Anemone b) Ball c) Cactus d) Collarets e) Formal Decorative f) Incurved Cactus g) Informal Decorative h) Lancinated i) Miniature Ball j) Mignon k) Single l) Novelty, open centers m) Novelty, closed centers n) Pompon o) Peony single p) Semi-Cactus q) Stellar r) Water Lily s) Orchid t) Other new form
Class 69: Gladiolus iraceae g. primulinus. Judging will occur after entry 8 p.m. Monday August 9, 2021 or soon thereafter. One stock with no side shoots. You may bring your own containers. You must put color on tag as each color is a separate entry.
a) White
b) Green
c) Yellow
d) Orange
e) Salmon
f) Pink
g) Red
h) Rose
i) Lavender
j) Blue violet
k) Smoke
l) Tan
Class 70: Hosta asparagaceae one (1) leaf with sufficient stem to hold up in container. No flower is to be shown. Each species may be entered as a separate entry.
Class 71: Iris,Tall Bearded, Iris germanica one (1) Stock; each color may entered as a separate entry.
Class 72: Iris, any other, one (1) stock each color may be entered as a separate entry.
Class 73: Liatris, Gay Feather, blazing star l. pycnostachya
a) White, three (3) stems same length and color
b )Purple, three (3) stems same length and color
Class 74: Lily, lillum sp
a) Recurved/reflexed, one (1) stem
b) Trumpet, one (1) stem
c) Upright, one (1) stem
d) Bowl shaped, one (1) stem
e) Tiger, one (1) stem
Class 75: Day, hemerocallis,
a) Standard, any color one (1) scape
b) Double, any color one (1) scape
c) Miniature, any color, one (1) scape
Class 76: Any other bulb, Corm, Tuber or Rhizome, one (1) stem for large specimen and three (3) stems for small specimen
“We may think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.”
Jenny Uglow
Division I, Section D: Roses
Eligible for Award of Horticultural Excellence (Handbook page 129) and Award of Merit (Handbook page 129). Consultant is Ron Dowell 542-1945, dowellron@yahoo.com.
Class 77: Rose, Rosa Sp.
a) Hybrid Tea disbudded one (1) stem with foliage, ¾ or more open.
b) Hybrid Tea disbudded full blown one (1) stem with foliage
c)Miniature disbudded one (1) stem with foliage;3/4 or more open.
d)Miniature disbudded full blown one (1) stem with foliage
e) Miniature spray one (1) stem with foliage
f) Old Garden rose one (1) stem with foliage
g) Old Garden spray one (1) stem with foliage
h) Grandiflora disbudded one (1) stem with foliage
i)Grandiflora spray one (1) stem with foliage
j) Polyanthas one (1) stem with foliage
k) Shrub one (1) stem with foliage
Division I, Section E: Container Grown Plants Flowering
Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award (Handbook page 45). Consultant is Gary Clark (728.7633)
Class 78: Small Containers (under 6” in diameter)
Class 79: Containers (weight up to 12 pounds 7” to 12” in diameter)
Class 80: Oversized Containers (weight over 12 pounds but under 20 pounds and over 12” in diameter)
Division I, Section F: Container Grown Non-flowering plants
Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award (Handbook page 45). Horticulture consultant is Gary Clark 728-7633.
Class 81: Small Containers (under 6” in diameter)
Class 82: Containers (weight up to 12 pounds and under 20 pounds and over 12” in diameter)
Class 83: Oversized Containers (weight over 12 pounds but under 20 pound and over 12” in diameter)
Division I, Section G: Combination Plantings
Eligible for Grower’s Choice Award (Handbook pages 85-86). Horticulture consultant is Gary Clark 728-7633.
Class 84: Dish Gardens
Class 85: Terrariums a) covered; b) uncovered
Class 86: Troughs, accessories not permitted.
Class 87: Hypertuffa container accessories not permitted.
“Trees, vines, and shrubs keep the gardener busy with trimming and pruning chores.” Anonymous
Division I, Section H: Arboreal
Eligible for The Arboreal Award (Handbook page 43). Exhibit must be no longer than 30” from tip of specimen to cut end and have several nodes. Ideal length is determined by type, variety, cultivar, and/or growth pattern. Exhibit can be exhibited in a container, but one is not necessary if the specimen can be exhibited out of water. Horticulture consultant is Gary Clark 728-7633.
Class 88: Flowering Shrub Branch
Class 89: Other Shrub Branch
Class 90: Evergreen Branch
Class 91: Deciduous Tree Branch – flowering
Class 92: Deciduous Tree Branch – non- flowering
Class 93: Vines not over 18”
“Interest in how plants grow is a necessity for gardeners.” Anonymous
Division I, Section I: Bloom Cycle
Class 94: Bloom Cycle – Exhibitor to use his/her own containers. Display to be pleasingly grouped when viewed from the front. Clematis or Poppy Seed head may be one (1) stage of maturity, three (3) named flowers of same variety, at three (3) different stages of maturity, showing color from bud to full bloom. Each bloom is to be displayed in its own container.
“Many gardeners are known for their fondness for children. A good gardener shares advice and direction.” Anonymous
Division I, Section J: Youth
A Blue Rosette sponsored by the Missoula Garden Club may be awarded to an exhibitor in this section under the rules of the National Garden Club, Inc. One Blue Rosette may be given in each of the age categories listed below.
Juniors: Pre-school to 7 years of age
Intermediate: 8 to 12 years of age
Advanced: 13 to 18 years of age
A youth can enter any class in the Horticulture Division I. The Youth exhibit is eligible for all awards and ribbons. It is important that entry slip be clearly marked. To enter simply enter the class the Youth wants to enter, mark the entry with the proper age category. The placement committee will place entry separately in a youth section taking into regard the youth category.
Design Division II
Only one (1) exhibit is permitted by an exhibitor in each class and open to any member of the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs and open to the public for those who live in the following counties: Lincoln, Flathead, Sanders, Lake, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, Granite, Deer Lodge and Silverbow.
Design must be the work of one individual, the exhibitor. The exhibitor may give another person permission to place the design.
All exhibits must contain some plant material, fresh and/or dried (foliage, blooms, fruit and/or vegetables. Etc.) as specified in the schedule. No artificial flowers, fruit or foliage are permitted.
Fresh plant material cannot be treated in any manner. Treating is changing the surface, texture, color or substance by dye, paint, glitter, etc.
Dried plant material may be treated and may be used in any design unless otherwise specified.
Living plants (growing plants with roots) may be used.
Plant material need not have been grown by the exhibitor.
Accessories or features may be used.
It is recommended that a card of intent be used stating the artistic concept and plant material.
Design Scale of Points: Exhibition Tables –Type I (Handbook, page 303, top) and all other Designs including Exhibition Tables – Type II (Handbook, page 303, bottom)
Innovative staging which include but not limited to Black ground panels, in a niche, using a frame or frames, backdrops and under lays are permitted in all design’s classes.
The frame of reference for Exhibits may not exceed 34inches in width and 24inches in depth except for the miniature designs and any other restriction stated in the class description.
Entry cards are to be completed by Exhibitor and placed by the exhibit in its assigned position.
Entries can start to be received Monday August 8 at 1:00 PM and close at 8:00pm entries will be accepted after 8:00am if Show Chair is in the building. Entries will be accepted Tuesday August 9, from 7:00am until 11:00am when the show must be readied for judging. Judging for Roses, Lilies, Dahlias, Gladiolus will begin soon after closing of the entries 8:00pm on August 11. All other entries will be judged 1:00pm August 12 and will continue until all is judged. All judging is conducted according to the rules of the National Garden Club, Inc. All judging is open to the public.
The show opens to the public Tuesday August 12 11:00am to 10:00pm and continues each day until it closes Sunday evening at 6:00pm.
Division II, Section 1: “A World of Mechanical Marvels”
The Award of Design Excellence and or Table Artistry Award may be awarded to the blue-ribbon winner scoring 95, or more from classes l00, 101, or 103 as judged by the design scales of points found on page 130 of the “Handbook” There must be at least four exhibits in each of three classes in order for the award to be given. Design consultant is Cheryl Carroll 251-3298.
Class 100: “Road Trip” A Functional casual table for one person. The decorative Unit should be in proportion to one (1) place setting. The entry is to be staged in an area 36” wide by 24” deep.
Class 101: ‘Get It In Gear’ An Exhibition Table – not meant to be functional. Created artistically to suggest the service of food with no requirements as to the type or number of table appointments. Plant material must be used as need for the overall design. Space allotted up to 36” wide no height requirement.
Class 102: “Route 66” An Exhibition Table – Not meant to be functional. Created artistically to suggest the service of food with no requirements as to the type or number of table appointments. Plant material must be used as needed for the overall design. Space allotted is up to 36” wide no height requirement.
Class 103: “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” A Lunch Tray for one- the decorative unit(floral design) should be in proportion to the (1) place setting and have adequate stability. Menu optional. The space allowed for the tray is 25”x16”.
Division II, Section 2: “Communication is Key”
This section is eligible for The Petite Award if not awarded then the Blanche Burns Memorial Award. The Petite Award may be awarded to the best blue-ribbon winner scoring 95 or more from classes 104 through 113. As judged by the scale of points found on page 130 of the “Handbook”. There must be at least four exhibits in each of three classes in order for the award to be given. Design consultant is Cheryl Carroll 251-3298
Class 104: “RCA ON THE WAY” 3” Designers’ choice
Class 105: “TURN UP THE MUSIC” 3” Designers’ choice
Class 106: “TICKLING THE IVORIES” a Creative 5” design
Class 107: “DRUM ROLL PLEASE” 5 “ small design, Designer’s choice
Class 108: “STAY ON KEY” 5” small design, Designer’s choice
Class 109: “OPERATOR, OPERATOR” 10” small design, Designer’s choice
Class 110: “YOU’VE GOT MAIL” 10” small design, Designer’s choice
Class 111: “IT’S A PARTY LINE” 10” small design, Designer’s choice
Class 112: “ON THE FLAT SCREEN” 12” small design. Designer’s choice
Class 113: “SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES” 12” small design. Designer’s ch
Division II, Section 3: “Locomotion What’s Your Notion?”
“The Award of Design Excellence” and “The Designer’s Choice Award” or the Jean Thomas Award maybe awarded to the top blue ribbon in this section. “The Designer’s Choice Award” and “The Award of Design Excellence” or the Jean Thomas Award may be awarded to the best blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or more from classes 114, 115 or 116 as judged by the scale of points found on page 130 of the “Handbook.” There must be at least four exhibits in each of three classes for the award to be given. The exhibitor has complete freedom to choose plant material and other components. A card of intent must state the design type. Consultant is Cheryl Carroll 251-3298.
Class 114: “BOXCAR BOOGIE” Designer’s choice, Featured Plant Material: a design with an emphasis on one plant species. Other components are subordinate to featured plant (Handbook pg. 74)
Class 115: “CLICKIT CLACK DOWN THE TRACK" A creative angular design with high contrast colors. (Handbook pg.70). Designer’s Choice.
Class 116: “TRAVELING THE ORIENT EXPRESS” A design in the Asian manner. Designer’s choice.
Division II, Section 4: “It’s A Birds Eye View”
The “Award of Design Excellence” and “The Award of Distinction” or the Jean Thomas Award” may be awarded to the top blue ribbon in this section. Awards may be awarded to a blue-ribbon winner scoring 95 or more from design classes 117, 118 or 119. As judged by the scale of points found on page 130 in the “Handbook.” There must be at least four exhibits in each of 3 classes for “The Award of Distinction” to be given. The exhibitor must use all dried material. Designer’s choice exhibits need a card of intent. The Design Consultant is Cheryl Carroll 251-3298.
Class 117: “COME FLY WITH ME” Designer’s choice.
Class 118: “WHEELS UP, UP AND AWAY” An Illuminary design.
Class 119: “ROCKET TO THE FUTURE” Designer’s choice.
Division III Educational Exhibits, Section I: “A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words”
An Educational Award may be awarded to a blue-ribbon exhibit scoring 95 using the scale of points found in the “Handbook” page 130.
There must be a minimum of two exhibits in the section. Each exhibit must cover a minimum of 18 square feet, either vertically, or a combination.
Education exhibits are designed to instruct as well as please and to further instruct the public on goals and objectives of National Garden Club.
Artificial plant material may not be included in any exhibit. The use of fresh plant material is encouraged.
Consultant is Jim Sadler 728-4743.
Class 120: By reservation
Class 121: By reservation
Division IV Botanical Arts, Section I: “Adventures In Boating”
The exhibit must contain some fresh and/or dried plant material. Only dried material may be treated.
No artificial, endangered or locally invasive plant material may be used.
Artistic Craft is a fantasy entry where the Designer uses plant materials to create an exhibit in a form described in the class description.
A card listing plant material must be included with all artistic craft entries.
Judged by the Artistic Crafts Scale of Points.
Must be able to be worn or appear that it could be worn except for classes 125 and 126.
An Artistic Craft Award may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit of 95 points or more as judged by Artistic Craft Scale of points on page 131 of the Handbook. There must be a minimum of three (3) classes with at least four (4) exhibits in each class. The winning exhibit must include designs in classes 122, 123and 124 must be able to be worn. Consultant Cheryl Carroll (406)531-9014.
Class 122: “Catch A Headwind” A hat, to be exhibited flat or hung on a form provided by designer.
Class 123: “Water Reflections” Sunglasses, to be exhibited on a board/ form furnished by designer.
Class 124: “Steps All Aboard” Flip Flops, to be exhibited on a board/ form provided by designer.
Class 125: “A Sail To The Trail” A decorated pinecone, hanging in a 10” hoop provided by the show
Class 126: “Propellers In Motion” A decorated toy, to be exhibited flat on a board/form