Department: 150-Missoula Garden Club Show
SUPERINTENDENT
Cheryl Carrol | 406-531-9014 | Design Consultant
Jeannie Bennet | 406-781-7615 | Horticulture Consultant
Floriculture Building (15)
2025 Important Information
August 3 - Entry Deadline:
The Online Entry System is not available for Floriculture entries. Paper entry tags will be available in the Floriculture Building starting Monday, August 3, at 1:00 p.m. Each exhibitor is responsible for submitting their own entry tags. Parents must sign if the exhibitor is under 18 years of age.
August 3-4 - Exhibit Delivery:
The Floriculture Building (15) will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, for exhibitors to bring their exhibits to the Missoula County Fairgrounds, 1101 South Ave. West. Click here for the exhibitor map. Late entries will be accepted that evening as long as the superintendents are present in the building.
All entries for Lilies, Roses, Dahlias, and Gladiolus must be in place by 8:00 p.m., as judging begins at that time. For all other classes, both horticulture and design, entries will continue to be accepted from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 4. All entries close at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 4.
Design Class Reservations:
All design classes require space reservations prior to August 3. Notify Jim Sadler at jimsadler1220@gmail.com of the classes you intend to enter. Space will be reserved for you until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3. You can claim your space by placing your underlay or name in the reserved area. Set-up can be completed at any time before judging.
After 5:00 p.m., your reservation will be forfeited. If you do not reserve space beforehand, or if your reservation has been forfeited, you will be assigned space at the discretion of the Superintendent, depending on availability.
August 4 - Judging:
Judging for the Garden Club Show begins at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, for Lilies, Roses, Dahlias, and Gladiolus. All other entries will be judged at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4. Judging is conducted according to the rules of the National Garden Club by panels of accredited and student judges. Judges' decisions are final.
To allow judging, only individuals with official duties in the building may remain during judging.
August 11 - Exhibit Retrieval:
Exhibits may be picked up between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11. Any exhibits not retrieved by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, will become the property of the Missoula County Fairgrounds after August 15.
Rules & Reminders:
The show is co-sponsored with the Missoula Garden Club, which is affiliated with the Montana State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., the National Garden Clubs, Inc., and the Western Montana Fair.
Entries must be the work of or grown by the exhibitor unless specifically stated otherwise.
The Superintendent is authorized to dispose of any entry that is wormy, unsightly, or spoiled.
Previously entered exhibits are not eligible for re-entry.
In craft classes, fresh, dried, and artificial plant materials are permitted unless otherwise stated.
Awards
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 does not sponsor monetary awards for any other ribbons, including Rosettes, National Awards, Awards of Merit, and Section Awards. The following cash awards are sponsored by The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation, unless otherwise noted.
AWARD OF HORTICULTURAL EXCELLENCE
Awarded to any exhibit of fresh plant material judged as the finest in the entire Horticulture Division.
The winner must be a blue-ribbon exhibit scoring 95 points or more. (See Handbook, page 40.)
Award: $50.00.
AWARD OF MERIT
A section award among all horticultural exhibits that have won a blue ribbon with a score of 95 points or more. (See Handbook, page 41.)
Eligible sections: Annuals, Perennials and Biennials, Bulbous Plants (corms, bulbs, and rhizomes), and Roses.
Awards:
Annuals: $10.00
Perennials and Biennials: $10.00
Bulbous Plants: $10.00
Roses: $10.00
BEST DAHLIA AWARD
Awarded to the Best Dahlia exhibit.
Award: $10.00
GROWER'S CHOICE AWARD
Given to containers with flowering or non-flowering plants or combination plantings. (See Handbook, page 41.)
Must score 95 points or more.
Awards:
Flowering Plants: $25.00
Non-Flowering Plants: $25.00
Combination Plantings: $25.00
ARBOREAL AWARD
Awarded to an exhibit of cut trees and/or shrubs scoring 95 points or more. (See Handbook, pages 40–41.)
Award: $10.00
MISSOULA GARDEN CLUB HORTICULTURE YOUTH AWARD
Awarded to the top exhibitor in the Youth Section.
Awards by Category:
Juniors (Preschool to 7 years): $20.00
Intermediate (8–12 years): $20.00
Advanced (13–18 years): $20.00
AWARD OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE
Awarded to the overall best exhibit in the entire Design Division by a single exhibitor. (See Handbook, page 42.)
Award: $50.00.
If the Design Excellence award is not awarded, then the best design (non-petite) shall receive the Betty Shryock Past State Presidents Rosette.
TABLE ARTISTRY AWARD
Given under the rules of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., to a blue-ribbon winner scoring 95 points or more. (See Handbook, page 43.)
Award: $35.00.
If the Table Artistry Award is not given, the best table entry shall receive the Linda Hill Sadler Past State Presidents Rosette along with the Foundation award.
PETITE AWARD
Awarded to the highest-scoring exhibits in eligible sections. (See Handbook, page 43.)
Award: $35.00
If the Petite Award is not given, a Blanche Burns Past Presidents Award may be presented to the best blue-ribbon winner. Up to two Blanche Burns Past Presidents Awards may be offered in the Petite Section.
The Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation is offering a $10.00 award to the best design in each class as follows: 113, 114, 115, 116, 117 and 118.
DESIGNER'S CHOICE AWARD
Given under the rules of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., to a blue-ribbon winner scoring 95 points or more.
Award: $35.00
If the Designer's Choice Award is not given, the best design will receive the Past State Presidents Rosette and the Foundation cash award.
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Given under the rules of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., to a blue-ribbon winner scoring 95 points or more. (See Handbook, page 42.)
Award: $35.00
If no Award of Distinction is given, the best design will receive the Past State Presidents Rosette and the Foundation cash award.
HONOR STAMP
Exhibits meriting a blue ribbon but not receiving one due to competition will be recognized with an "Honor" stamp on their entry form.
Note: No monetary award accompanies an Honor Stamp, which is solely a recognition of design quality.
Horticulture Division I
Theme of Show: "A River Runs Through It"
Exhibitor Requirements:
All cut flowers exhibited must be grown by the exhibitor.
Containers are available for exhibitors' use. If possible, exhibits should be staged before being brought to the show to ensure proper container size and suitability.
Exhibitors bringing their own containers must use clear containers without paper labels. While every effort will be made to return containers, this cannot be guaranteed. To help ensure their return, exhibitors should tape their name or another form of identification to the bottom of the container.
Display Guidelines:
All exhibits must be displayed with foliage attached unless otherwise specified.
Exhibits that do not contain the exact number of flowers specified in the schedule will not be considered for an award.
When more than one bloom is required, the blooms must be uniform in size, age, and color unless otherwise noted.
Entry Limits:
Exhibitors may not enter more than one entry per class number unless the class specifies different colors. In such cases, an exhibitor may submit one entry for each color without violating this rule.
Superintendent Authority:
The Superintendent reserves the right to:
Remove exhibits that have become damaged.
Move entries placed in the wrong division or class to the appropriate one.
Spray entries for insect control as necessary.
Labeling Requirements:
All entries must be labeled with both the common and scientific names.
National awards will not be given to entries lacking proper labeling, though other ribbons may still be awarded. Clerks will assist with labeling where possible, but ultimate responsibility lies with the exhibitor.
General Rules:
The rules of the National Garden Club, Inc., as outlined 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.
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
Class 37: Any Other Annual, if small three (3) stems of same length and color; if large one (1) stem.
“Remembering the taste of certain blooms which may be more delicious than others.”
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 406-728-7633.
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.
White
Green
Pink
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 43). Horticulture Consultant is Gary Clark 406-728-7633.
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 4.
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. Sunday, August 3, 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 the Award of Horticultural Excellence (Handbook, page 129) and the Award of Merit (Handbook, page 129).
Consultant:
Ron Dowell
Phone: 406-542-1945
Email: 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 41).
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 406-728-7633.
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 406-728-7633.
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 40). 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.
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 awarded in each of the following age categories:
Juniors: Preschool to 7 years of age
Intermediate: 8 to 12 years of age
Advanced: 13 to 18 years of age
Youth Participation:
A youth exhibitor may enter any class in Horticulture Division I.
Youth exhibits are eligible for all awards and ribbons.
It is important that the entry slip is clearly marked with the exhibitor’s proper age category.
How to Enter:
Select the desired class to enter in the Horticulture Division I.
Clearly indicate the appropriate age category on the entry slip.
The placement committee will ensure the entry is displayed in the youth section and categorized by the age group.
Design Division II
Eligibility:
Only one (1) exhibit is allowed per exhibitor in each class.
Participation is open to members of the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs and to the public in the following counties: Lincoln, Flathead, Sanders, Lake, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, Granite, Deer Lodge, and Silverbow.
Design Requirements:
The design must be the original work of one individual, the exhibitor.
The exhibitor may authorize another person to place the design.
Plant Material:
All exhibits must include some plant material (e.g., fresh and/or dried foliage, blooms, fruit, or vegetables) as specified in the schedule.
No artificial flowers, fruit, or foliage are permitted.
Fresh plant material cannot be treated (e.g., dyed, painted, glittered).
Dried plant material may be treated unless otherwise specified.
Living plants (with roots) are permitted.
Plant material need not be grown by the exhibitor.
Accessories and features may be included.
Card of Intent:
It is recommended to include a card stating the artistic concept and listing the plant materials used.
Design Scale of Points:
Refer to the Handbook for Flower Shows (page 303, top) for Exhibition Tables – Type I, and (page 303, bottom) for all other designs, including Exhibition Tables – Type II.
Staging and Space Restrictions:
Innovative staging methods, including black ground panels, niches, frames, backdrops, and underlays, are permitted in all design classes.
The frame of reference for exhibits may not exceed 34 inches in width and 24 inches in depth, except for miniature designs or where otherwise specified.
Entry Procedures:
Entry cards must be completed by the exhibitor and placed by the exhibit in its assigned position.
Entry Times:
Sunday, August 3: Entries accepted from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, August 4: Entries accepted after 8:00 p.m. if the Show Chair is in the building.
Tuesday, August 5: Entries accepted from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All exhibits must be in place by 11:00 a.m. for judging.
Judging Schedule:
Judging for Roses, Lilies, Dahlias, and Gladiolus begins after the close of entries at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4.
Judging for all other entries begins at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, and continues until all entries are judged.
All judging will follow the rules of the National Garden Club, Inc., and is closed to the public.
Design Class Reservations:
Reservation Requirements:
All design classes require space reservations before August 3. Notify Jim Sadler at jimsadler1220@gmail.com with the classes you intend to enter.
Reserved spaces are held until 5:00 p.m. on August 3.
Claim your space by placing your underlay or name in the reserved area.
Forfeited Reservations:
After 5:00 p.m. on August 3, unclaimed reservations will be forfeited.
Exhibitors without prior reservations, or those with forfeited spaces, will be assigned space at the discretion of the Superintendent.
Division II, Section 1: Table Artistry Award
Design Awards
The Award of Design Excellence and/or Table Artistry Award may be presented to the blue-ribbon winner scoring 95 points or more from the following classes:
Class 100
Class 101
Class 103
Award Criteria:
Judging will be based on the design scales of points found on page 130 of the Handbook.
A minimum of four (4) exhibits in each of the three (3) classes is required for the award to be given.
Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation Award:
A cash award of $35.00 will be presented to the entry receiving the Table Artistry Award.
If the Table Artistry Award is not awarded:
The Linda Hill Sadler Past Presidents Rosette will be awarded to the top blue-ribbon winner, along with the Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation Award.
Class 100: “WATERSIDE PICNIC” A TABLE FOR ONE - this 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: ‘LEGENDS OF VALLEY’ 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. Allotted space is 30'“ wide with no height requirement.
Class 102: “RIVERSIDE SUNSET” 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. Allotted space is up to 30” wide no height requirement.
Class 103: “ECHOES OF THE PAST” 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: Petite Sized Designs
Petite Design Section
This section is eligible for the following awards:
The Petite Award (Handbook, page 43)
Blanche Burns Past Presidents Awards (at least two may be given)
Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation Award
Award Criteria:
The Petite Award:
May be awarded to the best blue-ribbon winner scoring 95 points or more.
Judging will be based on the Scale of Points (Handbook, page 303).
A minimum of four (4) exhibits in each of three (3) classes is required for this award to be given.
Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation Award:
Presented to the top entry in this section.
Consultant:
Cheryl Carrol
Phone: 406-251-3298
Class 104: “SPLASH OF COLOR” 5” Designers’ choice
Class 105: “GENTLE CURVE” a creative 5” design
Class 106: “MISTY MORNINGS” 10” small design, Designer’s choice
Class 107: “QUIRKY CHOICE” 10” small design, Designer’s choice
Class 108: “CATTAIL CORNERS” 10” small design, Designer’s choice
Class 109: “TINY MEMORY” 3” small design, Designer’s choice
Class 110: “TOKEN” 3” small design, Designer’s choice
Class 111: “FEATHER YOUR NEST” 3” small design, Designer’s choice
Class 112: “CHERISHED GIFT” a small design under 12”. Designer’s choice
Division II, Section 3: Designer’s Choice Award
Theme of Show: "A River Runs Through It"
This section is eligible for the following awards:
Award of Design Excellence
Designer’s Choice Award
Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation Award
Award Criteria:
Awards may be presented to the top blue-ribbon winner in this section.
Award of Design Excellence and Designer’s Choice Award:
Eligible entries must score 95 points or more.
Judging will be based on the Scale of Points (Handbook, page 130).
Eligibility applies to entries in Classes 113, 114, and 115.
There must be at least four (4) exhibits in each of the three (3) classes for these awards to be given.
Additional Awards:
If the Designer’s Choice Award is not awarded, the following will be presented:
Past State Presidents Award
Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation Award
Design Guidelines:
Exhibitors have complete freedom to choose plant materials and other components for their designs.
Class 114: “SUNSET SPLENDOR” An American Traditional Line Mass Design
Class 115: “SUMMER BREEZE" Designer’s Choice.
Class 116: “RIPPLES AND WAVES” Designer’s choice.
Division II, Section 4: Award of Distinction
Theme of Show: "A River Runs Through It"
This section is eligible for the following awards:
Award of Design Excellence
The Award of Distinction
Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation Award
Award Criteria:
Awards may be given to a blue-ribbon winner scoring 95 points or higher, as judged by the Scale of Points (Handbook, page 130).
Eligibility applies to entries from Design Classes 116, 117, or 118.
Specific Requirements for Awards:
The Award of Distinction:
To be awarded, there must be at least four (4) exhibits in each of three (3) classes.
All materials used in the exhibit must be dried plant material.
Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation Award:
This award may be presented to the top blue-ribbon winner in the section.
Past State Presidents Award:
If the Award of Distinction is not awarded, the Past State Presidents Award may be presented alongside the Earl and Bertha Pruyn Foundation Award.
Class 116: “WINTER’S EMBRACE” A design in the Asian manner.
Class 117: “SUNSET SILHOUETTES” Designer’s choice.
Class 118: “STARRY NIGHTS” Designer’s choice.
Division III, Section A: Educational Exhibits
Educational Award
The Educational Award may be presented to a blue-ribbon exhibit achieving a score of 95 or higher, as judged by the Scale of Points (Handbook, page 130).
A minimum of two exhibits is required in the section for the award to be given.
Each exhibit must cover a minimum of 18 square feet, either vertically or as a combination of dimensions.
Exhibit Purpose:
Educational exhibits are intended to both instruct and engage, promoting the goals and objectives of the National Garden Club.
Plant Material Guidelines:
Artificial plant material is not permitted in any exhibit.
The use of fresh plant material is encouraged.
Consultant:
Jim Sadler
Phone: 406-728-4743
Class 119: Class title will be placed at time of pre-registration. Call Jim Sadler at 406-728-4743.
Class 121: Class title will be placed at time of pre-registration. Call Jim Sadler at 406-728-4743.
Division III, Section B: Botanical Arts
Theme of Show: "A River Runs Through It"
Artistic Craft Award
The Artistic Craft Award may be presented to the highest-scoring exhibit achieving 95 points or more, as judged by the Artistic Craft Scale of Points (Handbook, page 130).
Eligibility requires a minimum of three (3) classes, each with at least four (4) exhibits.
The winning exhibit must include some plant material.
Additional Requirements:
A card listing the materials used in the design should accompany the exhibit.
All classes must feature designs that can be worn, except for Class 202.
Consultant:
Linda Sadler
Phone: 406-728-4743
Class 200: “DAY ON THE RIVER” A hat, to be exhibited flat or hung on a form provided by designer.
Class 201: “LOOK AT ME” Sunglasses, to be exhibited on a board/ form furnished by designer.
Class 202: “FISHERMAN’S DREAM” A decorated pinecone, hanging in a 10” hoop provided by the show.
Class 203: “PRECIOUS GIFT” An article of adornment, exhibited flat or on a form provided by the designer.