The Garden Workers

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Gardens, garden workers, flowers"

Established 1930

The Garden Workers 2011-2012 Flower Shows

All entries should conform to Rules For Flower Shows

 

Spring Flower Show


“Garden Olympics”

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Devon Manor

Entry time 8:30 - 9:30 am

                Removal Time 4:00 - 4:30pm

Floral Design

 

1. Opening Ceremonies- Consultant Elfie Haab

A design incorporating all 5 colors of the Olympic rings; blue, black, red, yellow, green. Total width not to exceed 32”. To be displayed on an olive green pedestal 36” in height with a 12”x12” top and viewed from all sides.

 

*2. Discus-Consultant Laura Gregg

An arrangement incorporating a Frisbee. Not to exceed 18 inches in width. Artistic judges excluded from entering.

 

*3. Synchronized Swim-Consultant Mary Jo Strawbridge

An arrangement, designed by a pair of GW 

members, involving 2 separate containers that complement, integrate with, or mirror one another. Not to exceed 24 inches in width.

 

*4. Water Polo-Consultant Judy Huffaker

A design wherein water is a prominent feature.

Not to exceed 20 inches in width.

 

*Classes 2, 3 and 4 to be viewed from one side.


Horticulture Classes

 

1. Shotput—A single bloom of Paeonia(Peony).

     A. Herbaceous plant

     B. Woody plant

 

2. Javelin—A flowering branch.

     A. A flowering branch from a tree

         not to  exceed 24” in length.    

           1. Fruit Tree

           2. Crateaegus (Hawthorne)

           3. Cornus (Dogwood)

           4. Other

 

     B. A flowering branch from a shrub

         not to exceed 24”

           1. Evergreen Rhododendrons

           2. Deciduous Rhododendron (Azalea)

           3. Syringa (Lilac)

           4. Other flowering shrub

 

 

3. Medal Ceremony—Cut Flower, a single stem.

     A. Bulb

     B. Rhizome, tuber, or corm

     C. Other flowering herbaceous plant

 

4. Freestyle—A collection of 3-5 Hosta leaves, using at least 2 different cultivars, artistically arranged in container of entrant’s choice.

    

5. Challenge Plant accompanied by a card describing growing conditions.