Children at Play
SHOW OF SUMMER 2017
CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
JUNE 23-25, 2017
A GCA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
Girls and Boys come out to play
The moon doth shine as bright as day
Leave your supper, and leave your sleep
And join your playfellows in the street.
Come with a whoop, and come with a call
Come with good will or not at all
Up the ladder and down the wall
A penny loaf will serve you all.
A tribute to childhood memories of warm summer days, playing tag,
jumping rope, chasing butterflies, swimming with friends and experiencing
the world through wide-eyed imagination. Stroll down memory lane
through artistic and horticulture classes while remembering the days of joy,
wonder and the delight of childhood.
Children at Play Co-Chairs
Susan Green, Ladd Mengel, Molly Stephan
SHOW OF SUMMER
The Garden Club of America
Presented by the
Garden Club of America Clubs in the Chicago Area
Garden Club of Barrington
Garden Club of Evanston
Garden Guild of Winnetka
Kenilworth Garden Club
Lake Forest Garden Club
The Winnetka Garden Club
Children At Play
A GCA Major Flower Show
June 23 – 25, 2017
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, Illinois 60022
Open to the public
Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, 2017
10 am to 5 pm
Free admission to show within Chicago Botanic Garden
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TIMETABLE FOR EXHIBITORS ................................................................................................ 3
2017 SHOW OF SUMMER COMMITTEES ............................................................................... 5
GCA RULES .............................................................................................................................. 8
GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 9
DIVISION I ............................................................................................................................... 11
Floral Design Guidelines....................................................................................................... 11
Floral Design Classes ........................................................................................................... 12
DIVISION II .............................................................................................................................. 15
Horticulture Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 15
Horticulture Classes.............................................................................................................. 17
DIVISION III ............................................................................................................................. 25
Photography Guidelines……………………………………………………………………………25
Photography Classes ........................................................................................................... 28
DIVISION IV ............................................................................................................................. 30
Botanical Arts Guidelines...................................................................................................... 30
Botanical Arts Classes .......................................................................................................... 32
DIVISION V .............................................................................................................................. 33
Conservation and Education Exhibit ..................................................................................... 33
GCA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW AWARDS ............................................................................... 34
REGISTRATION FORMS, ENTRY CARDS ............................................................................. 37
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TIMETABLE FOR EXHIBITORS
December 21, 2016
Horticulture
Six month ownership deadline
January 2, 2017
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ALL CLASSES
February 24, 2017
Photography Registration and Digital Submission Deadline
March 21, 2017
Horticulture
Three month ownership deadline for Classes 4-71
April 1, 2017
Photography Finalists and non-finalists will be notified (no later than)
May 5, 2017
Floral Design Registration Form deadline
Botanical Arts Registration Form deadline
Horticulture Registration deadline for Classes 1, 2, 3 & 81-84
May 12, 2017
Photography exhibits must be received
May 21, 2017
Horticulture
One month ownership deadline for Classes 1, 2, 3 & 83
June 8, 2017
Floral Design Preliminary Plant Material list due
Floral Design Preliminary Statement of Intent due
Botanical Arts Exhibits must be received with Key Card
June 20, 2017
Conservation
9 am to 4 pm Staging
Photography
9 am to 4 pm Staging
June 21, 2017
Horticulture
8 am to 4 pm Entries accepted and passed
(except Classes 1, 2 and 3 and Cut Specimens Classes 4
through 51)
8 am to 4 pm Horticulture Class 1 permitted in Nichols
Hall to stage entries.
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TIMETABLE FOR EXHIBITORS-continued
June 22, 2017
Botanical Arts
9 am to 4 pm Exhibition set up
Floral Design
Noon to 4 pm Exhibitors permitted to preview site, create
and complete entries on site
Horticulture
8 am to noon Classes 4 - 51, Cut Specimens, Passing
10 am to noon Class 1 Passing
Noon to 2 pm Class 2 and 3 Passing
June 23, 2017
Floral Design
7 am Exhibitors permitted to enter exhibition areas
8 am Passing begins
9:30 am All exhibits must be completed and passed
9:30 am Botanic Garden staff begin clean-up
9:45 am All exhibition areas must be cleared of excess
Materials and all exhibitors must leave exhibition areas
10 am Judging begins in all classes of Show of Summer
PREVIEW PARTY
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
June 24, 2017
9:30 am to 9:45 am Opportunity to refresh exhibits
10 am to 5 pm Open to the Public
10 am - 11:30 am Floral Design Demonstration by Annette von Einem
1 pm - 4 pm Floral Design Workshop by Annette von Einem
June 25, 2017
9:30 am to 9:45 am Opportunity to refresh exhibits
10 am to 5 pm Open to the Public
5 pm Show closes
5:15 pm to 7 pm Removal of all exhibits
(Exhibits may not be removed before 5:15 pm)
June 26, 2017
8 am to 10 am All exhibits must be removed
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2017 SHOW OF SUMMER COMMITTEES
Co-Chairmen
Susan Green
Ladd Mengel
Molly Stephan
847-208-8845 [email protected]
847-721-8241 [email protected]
847-602-9532 [email protected]
Advisor
Nancy Dorr
847-869-5472 [email protected]
Divisions
I - Floral Design
Chairmen
Libby Cummings
Weezie Monroe
Terry Zengeler
Committee
Jenny Dempsey
Janis Hague
Margaret Herrmann
Terri Lorenz
Kate Morris
II – Horticulture
Chairman
Marni Wilson
Committee
Heather Blackwell
Charenton Drake
Cuts
Passer
Lou Ellen Murray
Nomenclature Pam Benz
III – Photography
Chairmen
Shelley Galloway
Stacey De Luca
Committee
Debbie Ross
Cheryl Tanaka
847-650-2725
847-724-7426
847-446-7423
847-732-6358
310-650-0292
847-441-5359
312-961-4396
847-997-2794
[email protected]
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847- 702-9772 [email protected]
847-910-7103 [email protected]
847-217-8531 [email protected]
847-420-9827 [email protected]
847-446-8799 [email protected]
847-772-9358 [email protected]
312-925-1166 [email protected]
847-989-5446 debbiedross2gmail.com
847-347-8378 [email protected]
IV – Botanical Arts
Chairman
Amy Wickstrom
Committee
Pat Ballot
847-878-0860 [email protected]
815-444-1500 [email protected]
V – Conservation
Chairmen
Lin Clarke
Vickie Wagner
847-328-5009 [email protected]
847-868-4280 [email protected]
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2017 SHOW OF SUMMER COMMITTEES – continued
Awards
Crissy Cherry
847-226-9387 [email protected]
Clerks
Sue Cozzens
Elizabeth Drake
Joan Senko
847-917-8462 [email protected]
847-530-9900 [email protected]
847-363-5925 [email protected]
Gretchen Hall
Gail Hodges
847-951-2744 [email protected]
847-902-2124 [email protected]
Hostesses
Linda Hovde
Marilyn Roselli
847-951-7144 [email protected]
312-813-8172 [email protected]
Judges
Loren Dixon
847-977-0655 [email protected]
Hospitality
Vicki Apatoff
847-525-2112 [email protected]
Graphic Design
Printing
Ladd Mengel
847-721-8241 [email protected]
Publicity
Anne Berkeley
847-612-1109 [email protected]
Photographer
Karen Parker
847-347-4964 [email protected]
Preview Party
Barbara Ferry
Ellen Moore
847-921-4065 [email protected]
847-431-0665 [email protected]
Secretary
Janis Hague
310-650-0292 [email protected]
Signage
Jolie Schwartz
Donna Voges
847-530-2927 [email protected]
847-441-7107 [email protected]
Speaker
Mary McDonnell
Weezie Monroe
773-687-8255 [email protected]
847-724-7426 [email protected]
Technology
Claudia Lane
Ladd Mengel
847-922-2090 [email protected]
847-721-8241 [email protected]
Treasurer
Pam Westin
847-446-7275 [email protected]
Underwriting
Kari Frankenberg
Patti Stickney
847-477-1553 [email protected]
224-558-3220 [email protected]
Composition/
Staging
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Club Presidents
Garden Club of Barrington
Priscilla McIntosh
Garden Club of Evanston
Claudia Lane
Garden Guild of Winnetka
Dorsey Gordon
Kenilworth Garden Club
Lenore Macdonald
Lake Forest Garden Club
Betsy Hough
The Winnetka Garden Club
Betty McLean
Chicago Botanic Garden
Liaison
Stephanie Lindemann
847-826-4493 [email protected]
847-922-2090 [email protected]
847-668-8477 [email protected]
847-835-3335 [email protected]
847-528-9838 [email protected]
847-494-4966 [email protected]
847-835-8284 [email protected]
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GCA RULES
1.
Please carefully read and follow GCA Flower Show Rules, General Information and
Division Guidelines. All rules as stated in The Garden Club of America Flower Show and
Judging Guide, July 2016 Edition, shall apply.
2.
All plant material must be correctly identified with the botanical and common names, if
possible. Accepted references for nomenclature are:
-AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants,
-The Plant List at http://www.theplantlist.org/
-International Plant Names Index at www.ipni.org or –
http://www.internationalplantnames.com
-Plant Systematics at http://www.plantsystematics.org/http://www.plantsystematics.org/
-Royal Horticultural Society plant finder database –
http://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinderhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder
3.
The Garden Club of America expects all exhibitors to be aware of the need to promote
conservation of endangered and threatened plants. Plants collected in the wild and listed
by the Illinois Natural Heritage Program may not be exhibited in any flower show
sponsored by a GCA club. Cultivated plant material listed by Illinois’ Natural Heritage
Program may be exhibited if accompanied by a typed card stating that it has not been
collected from the wild or that it was collected out-of-state and giving information
concerning its cultural requirements and methods of propagation. Natural Heritage
Program lists of endangered plant material will be available before and during the show
from the division chairmen and are available online at http://plants.usda.gov/threat.html
4.
Plant material showing evidence of insects or disease must be removed immediately from
the exhibition area. This rule will be enforced at any time during the show, whenever the
problem is identified.
5.
All entries in the Floral Design and Horticulture Divisions must include fresh and/or dried
plant material. Fresh plant material must be in water or conditioned in such a way as to
remain in pristine form while on exhibition. An entry not maintained in show condition
may have its award removed. Entries in Botanical Arts division must use dried plant
material or as stated in the class description.
6.
Locally invasive plants, diseased plant material, artificial plant material, live animals
(including fish), taxidermy, natural birds’ nests, feathers of any kind, and protected sea
life, including coral are not permitted. http://plants.usda.gov/java/noxiousDriver
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.
Entries are open to all GCA club members, including provisional, and professionals in
their disciplines, except as noted in the schedule.
2.
Club Challenge is for Show of Summer host clubs and their members. Participation by
host clubs is required in Division 1, Class 3, Division II, Classes 1-2
3.
Registration is required for all classes as noted in the class description. Registration
Forms are provided at the back of the schedule. Classes will be filled in the order
Registration Forms are received according to the postmark/fax/email date and time.
4.
While The Garden Club of America, Garden Club of Barrington, Garden Club of
Evanston, Garden Guild of Winnetka, Kenilworth Garden Club, Lake Forest Garden Club
and The Winnetka Garden Club and Chicago Botanic Garden will exercise due caution in
safeguarding exhibits, responsibility for damage, loss or personal injury cannot be
assumed.
5.
Any clarification or change in the rules, as originally stated in the schedule, shall be
communicated promptly in writing by the division chairman to all exhibitors in the class
and, at the show, to the judges and to the passing committees.
6.
An entry card must accompany each entry in Divisions II, III and IV. Entry cards will be
available at the show and upon request from the entry or division chairmen, in advance of
the show. Entry Cards for Horticulture are at the end of the schedule. Information
required on the Horticulture Entry Card must be completed in black waterproof medium.
7.
The passing committee must pass each entry before an exhibitor may leave the show
area. The passing committee reserves the right to refuse any entry that does not conform
to the rules of the schedule. The exhibitor has the option of correcting the entry, if time
permits. If not corrected, the entry cannot be judged, but may remain in place, marked
“For Exhibit Only” with a brief, constructively worded statement explaining why it was not
judged. The judges may not disqualify any entry passed by the passing committee,
unless evidence of insect infestation or disease is identified.
8.
Once an entry is passed, the exhibitor(s) must immediately leave the exhibition area.
The only exception will be flower show committee members who have entered and been
passed according to the timetable. A passed entry may not be touched again by exhibitor
until after judging and then only to carry out necessary maintenance.
9.
Only participating judges and clerks will be allowed in the exhibition area during judging.
Flower Show Chairmen and Division Chairmen should remain nearby but away from the
exhibition area until needed.
10. All containers and accessories must be inconspicuously labeled with the exhibitor’s name.
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11. A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or a GCA
Special Award, in the division entered at a GCA Major Flower Show or a Sanctioned
Non- GCA Major Flower Show. An exhibitor winning a blue in a GCA Flower Show is still
considered a novice in a GCA Major Flower Show or a Sanctioned Non-GCA Major Flower
Show or in another division of any flower show. In addition, an exhibitor who has won a
blue or Special Award in a GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non-GCA Major Flower
Show is no longer a novice in any level of GCA Flower Shows in the division won. Only
individual novice exhibitors are eligible to receive the Sandra Baylor Novice Floral Design
Award or the GCA Novice Award. A novice exhibitor will be identified on the entry card,
following the initial judging.
12. A statement of intent is optional and must be submitted at the time of passing. The
statement must be no more than 25 words, typed or printed in black waterproof medium
on a 4"x 6", white, unlined card.
13. All exhibits must remain in place and in show condition until fifteen minutes following the
closing time of the show.
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DIVISION I
Floral Design Guidelines
1.
Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and Timetable for
Exhibitors.
2.
Advance registration is required online at www.showofsummer.org for all classes. Classes will be
filled in the order registration forms are electronically received. In the event of multiple requests in
which choices for subjects are offered (classes 1-3 & 6), subjects will be allocated according to
the order in which registration forms are electronically received.
3.
An exhibitor is permitted only one entry per class, but may enter more than one class. The
exhibitor(s) under whose name(s) the entry has been registered must create and complete the
design. All participants must be listed. Only listed exhibitors and show personnel may be on the
show floor at the time of entry.
4.
No more than two exhibitors may execute a floral design, unless otherwise stated in the schedule.
5.
If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must notify the registration chairman and class consultant, and
find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class.
6.
Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral part of the design.
7.
All designs must be executed at the show according to the Timetable for Exhibitors. Any
components, especially complex mechanics requiring extensive time for construction may be
delivered, prefabricated and assembled the day before as stated in the Timetable.
8.
Exhibitors in Floral Design must submit a preliminary statement of intent, 25 words or less, to
Chairman Terry Zengeler by June 8, 2017 – email: [email protected]
9.
Exhibitors in Floral Design must submit a preliminary list of plant materials to
Chairman Terry Zengeler by June 8, 2017 – email: [email protected]
10.
Anything not prohibited in the GCA Rules, Floral Design Division Guidelines, or individual class
descriptions is permitted. Accessories are permitted in all classes. Staging may not be moved.
11.
Although permitted, the use of cut fruits and vegetables is discouraged and should be
undertaken only with proper treatment to prevent spoilage and insect contamination.
12.
Judging will be based on the principles of design: balance, contrast, dominance, proportion,
rhythm and scale; and the elements of design: light, space, line, form, color, texture, pattern and
size. Creativity is important, as are distinction, conformance to and interpretation of the class and
schedule.
13. Pertinent paint samples will be available after the registration form is received.
14.
Scale of points by which the classes are to be judged:
Design
Interpretation
Creativity
Distinction
Conformance
Total
35
20
20
15
10
100
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DIVISION I
Floral Design Classes
Let’s Play Inside
Class 1
BOARD GAMES
6 Entries
Krehbiel Gallery
A design inspired by one of the games listed below and staged on a neutral pedestal
40" high, with a 16" square top against a neutral background. A framed board game will
hang to the right of the pedestal. The floral design may not exceed 16" in width or depth
from the center of the pedestal. Viewed from three sides. Duplications are not permitted
and selections to be assigned in order of request.
Parcheesi
Candyland
Checkers
Scrabble
Class 2
TV TIME
Chutes and Ladders
Monopoly
Clue
Chinese Checkers
6 Entries
Krehbiel Gallery
A design staged behind a 27” square frame inspired by one of the TV shows listed
below. The frame will be placed on a neutral pedestal 40" high, with a 16” square top.
The frame will resemble a TV set with rabbit ears on top. Design may not exceed the
height or width of the exterior dimensions of the frame. Duplications are not permitted
and selections to be assigned in order of request. Diagrams provided upon registration;
frame to be provided to exhibitor(s) by May 1, 2017.
Viewed from the front.
Jetson’s
Sesame Street
Batman
The Lone Ranger
Flintstones
Mickey Mouse Club
Inspector Gadget
Bozo the Clown
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Class 3
STORY TIME, SOS Club Challenge
6 Entries
Nichols Hall
A vignette inspired by one of the books listed below and staged within a rectangular
space measuring 8’ 5” long, 3’ 7” deep. The flooring is comprised of 6” square tan tiling.
Exhibitors have the option of covering the floor and the back wall only. Height is
restricted to 96” from floor to top of design. Viewed from the front.
Open to the six host clubs only. One entry required from each Show of Summer host
club. Duplications are not permitted and selections to be assigned in order of request. A
diagram and additional information will be provided upon registration.
Charlotte’s Web
Wizard of Oz
Good Night Moon
Tom Sawyer
Winnie the Pooh
Class 4
Alice in Wonderland
Cat in the Hat
Little House on the Prairie
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Where the Wild Things Are
HEADS OR TAILS, Invitational Class 6 Entries
Nichols Hall
A two-sided design interpreting a game of chance with a 24” square top staged on a
neutral pedestal 40" high. The design may not exceed 24” from the center of the
pedestal on each side. Two-sided designs are as defined by the Garden Club of
America’s Flower Show and Judging Guide 2016, pg. 265. Viewed from all sides.
Class 5
RAINY DAY FUN WITH A FRIEND
6 Entries
Nichols Hall
A design using two containers staged on a neutral pedestal 40” high with a 16” square
top against a neutral background. Designs may not exceed 16” from the center of the
pedestal in any direction. Viewed from three sides.
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Class 6
SCAVENGER HUNT
6 Entries
Krehbiel Gallery
A design inspired by one of the objects listed below, staged in a 12” square, neutral
colored niche, open in the front and lit from above, with bottom edge placed 50" above
the floor. Design may not extend beyond the niche opening. Upon completion, a frame
will be placed over the front edge of the niche, reducing the opening by 1/4” on each
exposed edge. Interior of the niche may be altered if nothing is permanently attached.
Viewed from the front. Duplications are not permitted and selections to be assigned in
order of request. A diagram and additional information will be provided upon
registration.
Pick up Stix
Slinky
Lincoln Logs
Jacks
Yo-Yo
Class 7
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Crayons
Legos
Marbles
Dice
Match Box Car
6 Entries
Burnstein Hall
A design staged on a highboy table, 42” high with a 30” diameter top. Neutral tablecloth
to be provided. Overlay fabrics permitted. The floral design is not to exceed the edge
of the table top. To be viewed from all sides. Open to Novice(s) (see General
Information #11 for definition). Final dimensions and tablecloth color to be provided
upon registration.
Division I Class Consultant: Terry Zengeler
[email protected]
847-446-7423
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DIVISION II
Horticulture Guidelines
1.
Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and Timetable for
Exhibitors.
2.
Advance registration is required online at www.showofsummer.org for Horticulture
classes 1 - 3 and 81 – 84. Classes will be filled in the order registration forms are
electronically received.
3.
Entries must have been owned and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of three (3)
months, unless otherwise stated in the schedule. Entries eligible for the Elizabeth Platt
Corning Medal and/or the Louise Agee Wrinkle Horticulture Propagation Award must
have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least six (6) months. Eligible exhibits
will be identified on the entry card.
4.
An exhibitor may submit 5 entries per class, provided each is a different species or
cultivar.
5.
Mats, stands and saucers are not allowed. Unobtrusive stakes and ties are permitted.
6.
Classes may be subdivided and entries moved and/or reclassified at the discretion of the
Horticulture Chairman and/or the judges.
7.
Containers are measured at the diameter or the diagonal of the widest point on the inside
of the rim at the soil line. Containers must be larger than 3” and may not exceed 20” in
diameter, unless otherwise stated in the schedule.
8.
All entries propagated by the exhibitor must be so identified with the method and relevant
date(s) of propagation on the entry card.
One Key Card (diagram or plant list) is required when multiple species or cultivars are
exhibited in the same container and/or propagation information is applicable. Key Card
must be a 4" x 6", white, unlined card and completed in black waterproof medium. A 4" x
6" photograph with identifying numbers may be used. When an exhibit has been
propagated by the exhibitor, a Propagation Card should be submitted with the entry
stating the method and relevant date(s) of propagation. Propagation Card must be a 4” x
6”, white, unlined card, completed in black waterproof medium and either laminated or
placed in a clear, non-colored plastic sleeve. The name and club of the exhibitor must be
written on the back of each Key Card, Propagation Card and plant list. The class number
must be printed at the upper left-hand corner of the front of the card. The upper righthand corner of the card must be left blank for the entry number, which will be assigned at
passing.
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9.
The Horticulture Entry Card is at the end of the schedule. A completed, legible card
should accompany each exhibit at Passing. If there is more than one (1) species or
cultivar in the exhibit, the space for “Botanical Name” on the Entry Card should read “See
Attached Card”. Key and Propagation cards should be attached to the Entry Card with a
paper clip.
10. Container-grown plants may be exhibited in containers that are clean, unobtrusive and
compatible with the exhibit. Terracotta clay pots are preferred. Green or terracotta
colored plastic pots, stone-like (Hypertufa), bonsai containers, wire baskets, slatted orchid
baskets and plants mounted on driftwood are also acceptable. Hanging baskets are only
permitted in Class 1. Disguised double potting and top dressing are permitted. Top
dressing must not float when watered.
11. Cut specimens must be exhibited in clear glass bottles and be properly wedged. Bottles
and wedging material are to be supplied by the exhibitor. Unobtrusive wedging material
may be small pieces of boxwood, yew or plastic wrap. Exhibits should arrive at the show
ready to be passed.
12. The Horticulture Committee will make best efforts to water an exhibit if instructed to do so
in writing by the Exhibitor.
13. All entries will be judged for horticultural achievement and conformance to the schedule.
Judges should refer to The Garden Club of America Flower Show and Judging Guide,
July 2016 Edition, when point scales are needed.
14. Inquiries concerning the Horticulture Classes should be directed via e-mail to the
Horticulture Chairman Marni Wilson at [email protected].
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DIVISION II
Horticulture Classes
Let’s Go Outside
CHALLENGE CLASSES
Section A (Classes 1 – 3 / Advanced Registration Required)
Class 1
THE SECRET GARDEN / SOS Club Challenge
Create an imaginative children’s garden space that will excite their senses. Information on the
exhibition space for each entry will be provided in January 2017, but plants may include small
trees under 8’, shrubs, perennials, biennial, and/or annuals from at least 3 different species.
Container type and size requirement waived. Hanging baskets are permitted but must be
securely supported with elements provided by the exhibitors. Up to 3 accessories are allowed.
The ownership requirement is 1 month. Registration form, Key Card or schematic diagram
and a Statement of Intent of no more than 25 words are required. To be judged 70% for
horticultural quality, 20% for artistic merit, and 10% for Statement of Intent. Participation
required of and limited to the 6 Chicago area GCA clubs. One entry per club.
Class 2
OVER THE RAINBOW / New Member Challenge
A colorful rainbow garden using red, orange, yellow, green, blue or indigo and violet flower
varieties, planted in a container selected by the committee. No accessories other than
supporting structures for the plants are permitted. The ownership requirement is 1 month. To
be judged 80% for horticulture quality and 20% for artistic merit. Registration Form, Key card
or schematic diagram is required. Participation required by all clubs and only open to new
members admitted to the Show of Summer host clubs since June 1, 2014. One entry per club.
Class 3
KICK THE CAN / Children’s Challenge
Propagate a plant from cuttings or parts of edible food found in the grocery store (such as
pineapple tops, avocado seeds, old potatoes, celery, etc.). Use a recycled/repurposed glass
container or can.
Members are encouraged to sponsor their children, grandchildren, neighbors or friends under
the age of 18. The registration and entry form must include the child’s first name, age and an
optional photo. Comments from the children are welcome.
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CUT SPECIMENS / RECESS
Section B (Classes 4 through 51)
Present one (1) blooming stem, spike, spray or leaf in a clear glass bottle. Any foliage must be
attached to the stem(s). Exhibit may not exceed 24” in length from the lip of the container to
the tip of the stem and must be properly wedged as described in the Guidelines. Ownership
requirement is 3 months unless otherwise stated in the Class Description. 5 species per class
per exhibitor are allowed.
Classes 4 - 10
HOPSCOTCH
Annuals and Non-hardy Perennials
4. Cosmos
5. Fuchsia
6. Gaura
7. Lathyrus
8. Nicotiana
9. Salvia
10. Other annual or non-hardy perennial in bloom
Classes 11 – 28
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15.
16.
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18.
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20.
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24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
JUMP ROPE
Perennials and Biennials
Achillea
Aconitum
Alcea
Aruncus
Astilbe
Baptisia
Campanula
Coreopsis
Delphinium
Digitalis
Geum
Leucanthemum
Nepeta
Papaver
Penstemon
Salvia
Veronica
Other perennial or biennial in bloom
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Classes 29 – 32
TUG OF WAR
Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes and Tubers
29. Allium
30. Iris
a. germanica
b. siberica
31. Lilium
a. Asiatic
b. Oriental
32. Other cut bulb, corm, rhizome or tuber in bloom
Classes 33 – 34
RING AROUND THE ROSIE
Roses
Present one (1) blooming stem, as long as possible up to 24”, with attached foliage containing
five leaflets.
33. Rosa sp.
34. Rosa hybrids
a. Floribunda and climbing floribunda
b. Grandiflora and climbing grandiflora
c. Hybrid tea and climbing hybrid tea
d. Miniature and climbing miniature
e. Polyanthus and climbing polyanthus
f. Shrub
g. Other cut rose
Classes 35 - 39
DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE
Non-Woody Plants Grown for Foliage
One (1) branch or stem, not to exceed 24” in length.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
Euphorbia
Polemonium
Polygonatum
Pulmonaria
Stachys
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Classes 40 – 45
RED ROVER, RED ROVER
Woody Plants or Vines in Flower or Fruit
One (1) branch or stem, not to exceed 24” in length.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
Clematis
Cornus
Lonicera
Spirea
Viburnum
Other cut woody plant or vine in flower or fruit
Class 46 - 50
DODGE BALL
Hydrangeas
One (1) flowering branch or stem, not to exceed 24” in length.
46. Hydrangea arborescens
47. Hydrangea macrophylla
a. ‘Endless Summer’
b. ‘Nikko Blue’
c. Lacecap
d. Mophead
e. Other Hydrangea macrophylla
48. Hydrangea paniculata
49. Hydrangea quercifolia
50. Other hydrangea in bloom
Class 51
MAY POLE
Cut Flower Collection
An arrangement of cut specimens from the exhibitor’s own garden. The container is the
exhibitor’s choice but must be waterproof and may not exceed 6” in diameter and 12” in height.
A plant list identifying botanical and common names is required. Floral foam is not permitted.
To be judged 80% for horticultural quality and 20% for artistic merit.
a. Traditional arrangement
b. Contemporary arrangement
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CONTAINER-GROWN PLANTS / School’s Out for the Summer
Section C. (Classes 52 - 80)
Class 52
CATCHING FIREFLIES
Gesneriads under Glass
A single potted Gesneriad in bloom exhibited under glass. Exhibitor to choose cloche and
saucer to best complement plant material and container.
a. Container 6” or less
b. Container over 6”
Classes 53 – 55
CAPTURE THE FLAG
Pelargoniums
53. Zonal or Ivy-Leaf Geranium
a. Container 6” or less
b. Container over 6”
54. Fancy Leaf Geranium
a. Container 6” or less
b. Container over 6”
55. Scented Geranium
a. Container 6” or less
b. Container over 6”
Classes 56 – 61
RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT
Plants Grown Primarily for Foliage
56. Begonia, container 6” or less
a. Single specimen
b. More than one plant of the same species or cultivar
57. Begonia, container over 6”
a. Single specimen
b. More than one plant of the same species or cultivar
c. Collection of different species or cultivars
58. Fern
a. Davallia fegensis (Rabbit’s Foot Fern)
b. Asplenium nidus (Bird’s Nest Fern)
c. Pellaea rotundifolia (Button Fern)
d. Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston Fern)
e. Apiantum sp. (Maidenhair Fern)
f. Other fern plant
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59. Heuchera, single specimen
60. Hosta, single miniature specimen, leaf size 6” or less
61. Other single specimen plant grown primarily for foliage
a. Container 6” or less
b. Container over 6”
Classes 62 - 71
PIN THE TAIL ON THE DONKEY
Succulents
62. Aloe
c. Container 6” or less
d. Container over 6”
63. Cactus
e. Container 6” or less
f. Container over 6”
64. Crassula
g. Container 6” or less
h. Container over 6”
65. Echeverria
i.
Container 6” or less
j.
Container over 6”
66. Euphorbia
k. Container 6” or less
l.
Container over 6”
67. Haworthia
m. Container 6” or less
n. Container over 6”
68. Agave
o. Container 6” or less
p. Container over 6”
69. Other single specimen succulent or cactus
70. Collection of succulents planted in a strawberry jar, no key card required
71. Collection of rooted succulents planted in a 12” wreath form, no key card required
Class 72
TIRE SWING
Orchids
Epiphytic or terrestrial orchid plant in pot, basket or on bark. Container restrictions are waived
for this class.
a. Container less than 6”
b. Container over 6”
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Class 73 - 75
SUMMER CAMP
Conifers
Container restrictions are waived for these classes.
73. Dwarf or miniature conifer in container 6” or less
74. Intermediate or large conifer in a container under 12”
75. A collection of at least three (3) dwarf or miniature conifers of different species
planted in a single container. Key card required.
Classes 76 - 78
HIDE AND GO SEEK
Plants Trained by the Exhibitor
76. Topiary
a. One or more specimens pruned into a geometric or realistic shape. Wire
frame not allowed.
b. One or more specimens trained onto a two- or three- dimensional wire frame.
77. Standard
c. A single straight stem with one crown of growth on top. Unobtrusive stake
allowed.
d. A pair of matching standards as described above.
78. Bonsai – a plant trained to give the impression of a miniature tree found in nature.
Container restrictions are waived for this class.
e. Tree
f. Shrub
g. Vine
Class 79
MOTHER MAY I?
Mother and Daughter Propagated Plants
A single plant exhibited along with the parent plant from which it was propagated, each in a
separate but compatible container. Propagation information required. Plants will be judged as
a pair.
Class 80
SWIMMING HOLE
Par Class
A single plant or collection of plants of exceptional horticultural merit, which do not qualify for
entry elsewhere in the Horticulture Division. Entries in the Par Class must have been owned
and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of one (1) year.
a. Container less than 6”
b. Container over 6”
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CONTAINER-GROWN PLANTINGS / Toy Box
Section D (Classes 81 – 84 / Advanced Registration Required)
Class 81
MARBLES
Open Terrarium
A collection of culturally compatible plants in an open glass terrarium not to exceed 14” x 14”.
Natural accessories and moss permitted. Key card required.
Class 82
BUTTERFLY NET
Pollinator Container Garden
A collection of at least three (3) blooming species or cultivars chosen specifically to attract
pollinators in a container not to exceed 20”. Key card required.
Class 83
BASKETBALL
Hanging Baskets
A collection of plants in a wire basket lined with sphagnum moss, not to exceed 20” in diameter
and with weight bearing hanging chain and hook attached. The planting must have been
composed for 1 month. Key card required.
a. Composed of primarily shade tolerant plants
b. Composed of primarily sun loving plants.
Class 84
HOOLA HOOP
Interpretive Class
Use an outdoor toy or game as a container or accessory. Must have one or more plants. No
ownership length requirement.
a. Camouflage – Plant material resembles the container in texture, color or design.
b. Whimsy – Plant material animates or enhances the nature of the container.
Division II Class Consultant:
Marni Wilson
[email protected]
847-702-9772
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DIVISION III
Photography Guidelines
1.
Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and the
Timetable for Exhibitors.
2.
This is a juried show. Advance online registration is required between January
2, 2017 and February 24, 2017 at www.showofsummer.org. Submit a JPEG
image (1MB – 5MB in the sRGB colorspace) of the photo being entered by
February 24, 2017 (can be sent separately). By date of receipt, the first 20
digital registrations received per class will be accepted. From these, 8 finalists
per class will be selected by a juried panel. The finalists and non-finalists will be
notified by April 1, 2017. An exhibitor may submit only two entries in total and
only one per class. If entering more than one image, please submit separate
registrations for each class entered.
3.
A printed photograph previously entered in any GCA, GCA Major and GCA NonMajor Flower Show may not be entered again even with slight alterations and
reprinting. The same photograph may only be entered in one show at a time.
4.
Each photograph must be the work of the exhibitor, under whose name it is
registered. Matting, mounting and printing may be done professionally. All
photographs must be 2-dimensional unless otherwise specified as mixed media.
All post-production must be done before the photograph is printed.
5.
Any editing at any stage must be the work of the exhibitor. This includes
enhancement for color or clarity, removal of a part of the image, combining
images, or distorting the original subject.
6.
Photography entries are limited to subjects consistent with The Garden Club of
America interests such as horticulture, floral design, gardens/landscapes,
conservation and the environment, historic preservation, civic improvement and
the natural world. Plant material is required where indicated on the schedule.
7.
Photographs must be mounted on black foam core and may not be matted.
Overall dimension of entry must be a minimum of 42” and not to exceed 60" in
total perimeter measurement with the exception of Class 4. Glass and framing
are not permitted.
8.
Each entry must have the entry form (included in this schedule) affixed to the
back of the photograph mounting with the exhibitor’s name, garden club, zone,
email, address, phone number and class entered. The top of the photograph
must be indicated. Please provide a duplicate copy of each completed entry
form.
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9.
The division chairman will provide an entry card to be staged with each
photograph. The information for that card will be taken directly from the details
provided in the entry card affixed to each photo. Identification of plant material is
encouraged but not required unless specified in a particular class.
10.
An exhibitor may include a title or brief statement (not to exceed 25 words) on the
Entry Form. This statement will be displayed on the show entry card
accompanying the photo. Note that a Statement of Intent is required for classes
1, 2 and 5.
11.
Photographs will be hung against a background color or surface TBD.
12.
Finalists’ printed photographs must be received no later than May 12, 2017.
Send photographs to Shelley Galloway, 358 Madison Avenue, Glencoe, IL
60022. Receipt of your photograph will be acknowledged. For information,
contact Shelley Galloway at 847-772-9358 or [email protected].
13.
All photographs will be passed by the photography committee to verify that class
specifications have been met. If a photograph is not passed, the exhibitor will be
notified and allowed, if time permits, to send a replacement photograph.
14.
Only the photography committee may reclassify an entry, but only with the
permission of the exhibitor. The photography committee and/or the judges may
subdivide a class.
15.
If a photograph is to be returned, please include a $12 check (payable to Shelley
Galloway) to cover return postage and handling. Please do not enclose stamps,
UPS labels, or postage meter strips. If return envelope and check are not
included, it will be assumed that the image will not be returned. The exhibitor
must provide a self-addressed return label, envelope and packing material.
Recommended: Use two 15” X 19” bubble wrap envelopes. (Smaller envelopes
are too tight to easily get images in and out with their various wrappings.) Please
do not use boxes. Wrap your mounted or matted image between 2 suitable
pieces of foam core (this is very light) or non-bendable cardboard, which will be
reused for return. Place wrapped image and folded self-addressed return
envelope inside the mailing envelope. Any award received will be noted on the
back of the mount before it is returned.
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The scale of points by which the classes are to be judged.
For judging Creative Techniques classes:
Creativity
30
Composition
20
Technical Skill
25
Conformance/Interpretation
10
Distinction
15
Total
100
16.
For judging all other classes:
Creativity
25
Composition
25
Technical Skill
20
Conformance/Interpretation
20
Distinction
10
Total
100
A follow-up letter or email will be sent to all photography exhibitors listing the
results of the Photography Division.
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DIVISION III
Photography Classes
Childhood Memories
Class 1: “WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN SANDIEGO?”
8 entries
A COLOR image depicting a cultural landscape from a memorable travel destination.
Plant material optional. Statement of Intent required
Class 2: GHOST STORIES
8 entries
An abstract image in BLACK/ WHITE utilizing creative techniques.
Must include a 4x6 photograph of the original image (original image may not be exhibited
until after the judging). Statement of Intent required.
Class 3: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
8 entries
A COLOR CLOSE-UP or MACRO photograph. Plant material required. Identify plant material.
Class 4: I SPY
8 entries
A COLOR DIPTYCH of a geographic feature in two variations. The first will be the image in its
entirety; the second will be a detail of the first image. The two images must be the same size,
mounted side-by-side on the same piece of foam core, overall dimensions not to exceed 64”.
Plant or organic matter required.
Class 5: REMEMBER WHEN . . .
8 entries
A MONOCHROME image recalling a favorite childhood haunt; i.e. park, playground, creek,
lake, cabin. (If you can’t visit your childhood home, find a local spot that reminds you of that
special place.) Plant material required. Statement of Intent required.
Class 6: FADING FOOTPRINTS
A COLOR image of a shoreline or seascape.
8 entries
Class 7: LINCOLN LOGS
8 entries
A COLOR image of local architecture found anywhere in the Land of Lincoln. Plant material
optional. Identify location. Limited to members of the Show Of Summer host clubs only.
Class 8: CHASING BUTTERFLIES
8 entries
A COLOR image from your own backyard or neighborhood. Plant material required.
Identify plant material. This is a Novice class.
Class 9: ROUND AND ROUND WE GO
A COLOR image capturing motion. Plant material encouraged.
Division III Class Consultant:
8 entries
Shelley Galloway
[email protected]
847-772-9358
Note: Photography has a registration form and an entry form. Entry form is to be
submitted with the entry attached to the back of the photograph.
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Photography Division Glossary
GCA Novice: An individual exhibitor who has never won a first place ribbon or GCA Novice Award in the
Photography Division at a GCA Major Flower Show.
Abstract: Having an intellectual and affective artistic content that depends solely on intrinsic form rather than on
narrative content or pictorial representation.
Cityscape: Primarily a view of any kind of urban scenery, although secondary elements may be present,
including land, water, people, animals, objects, structures, and/or any fabricated elements.
Close-up: A photo of a detailed view of a subject; the subject fills most or all of the frame.
Color: A photo in which the pure hue, and/or the shades and/or tints, or any combination, of the three (3) primary
colors are used throughout the subject.
Creative Techniques: The use of manipulation in any stage of the photographic process to achieve an image
differing (in any degree) from the subject, before the application of any/all technique(s). The result may be
representational or non-representational, in any degree. Manipulation is the artistic alteration of an image, incamera, or in any editing/post-production stage and/or with any method(s) to produce a representational or nonrepresentational effect.
Digital Image: A digital image is an image captured in digital format. Image may be captured in many ways,
including in-camera or by scanning.
Diptych: A photographic composition or presentation in two (2) parts or sections.
Geographic Feature: A naturally-created or man-made feature of the Earth.
Landscape: Primarily a view of any kind of scenery, although secondary elements may be present, including
water, people, animals, objects, structures, and/or any fabricated elements. “Landscape” also refers to orientation
of an image/photo that is wider than it is tall.
Macro: A photo in which the subject, or a part of subject, is life-size, or greater, and fills most, or all, of frame.
Manipulation: The artistic alteration of an image, in-camera or in any editing/post-production stage and/or with
any method(s) to produce a non-representational effect.
Monochrome: A photo executed in black or white or in shades (addition of black) and/or tints (addition of white)
of only one color (hue).
Nature: A photo in which the subject(s) dominate in a natural setting, such as forests, the wilderness, animals,
plants and/or the sea. Fabricated elements discouraged.
Portrait: A formal or informal photo of a person(s), a plant(s), an animal(s) that captures the likeness(es) in the
fullest sense. “Portrait” also refers to orientation of an image/photo that is taller than it is wide.
Seascape: Primarily a view of any kind of water, although secondary elements may be present, including land,
people, animals, objects, structures, and/or any fabricated elements.
Sepia: A type of monochrome photographic image in which the picture appears in shades of brown for an “oldtime” look, as opposed to grayscale (black-and-white image).
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DIVISION IV
Botanical Arts Guidelines
1.
Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and the Timetable
for Exhibitors.
2.
Advanced registration is required online at www.showofsummer.org by May 5, 2017 for
all classes. Classes will be filled in the order registration forms are electronically
received. Entrants will be notified of their inclusion in classes by email.
3.
Exhibitors are permitted only one exhibit in each class, but may enter more than one
class. No more than two exhibitors may execute a Botanical Arts entry, unless otherwise
stated in the schedule. All participants must be listed on the entry card.
4.
If forced to withdraw, the exhibitor must notify the division chairman and the class
consultant, and find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class.
5.
All plant material used must be dried - this includes flowers, foliage, seeds, pods, nuts (in
or out of shells), vegetables, twigs, vines, reeds, etc. Only plant material, mechanics and
their surface treatments (i.e. paints, nail polishes, varnishes, waxes, etc.) are permitted.
Artificial, endangered, and locally invasive plant material may not be used.
6.
Figural forms must be assembled or judiciously carved by the exhibitor.
Any plant material may be cut, incised or shaped to enhance artistic effect.
7.
Non-plant material (i.e. cardboard, metal, twine, string, cording, etc.) may be used only for
construction and must not show.
8.
Each entry must be the work of the exhibitor under whose name it is registered. All
handiwork must be executed by the exhibitor.
9.
Processed products may not be included in design (e.g., couscous, pasta, tapioca, balsa
wood.)
10. A Key Card must accompany each entry with an untreated sample of each plant material
used in the design, correctly identified with botanical and common names, affixed to a
4"x 6", white, unlined card.
11. Statement of Intent is optional (25 words or less).
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12. All mailed entries must be received no later than June 8, 2017 (include a photo of
finished piece). Send entries to Amy Wickstrom, 308 S. Grove Ave, Barrington, IL,
60010. For information contact Amy Wickstrom/847-878-0860/[email protected]. If
an exhibit is to be returned, the exhibitor must provide a self-addressed return label,
return postage and packing material. Entries can also be received and passed on
Thursday, June 22 between 9 am and noon if hand delivered to the Chicago
Botanic Garden.
13. If an exhibit has won first place or a GCA Special Award in a GCA Flower Show, GCA
Major Flower Show, or Sanctioned Non-GCA Major Flower Show it may not be entered in
competition again. An exhibit, which has been previously entered and did not place first,
may be entered again if the piece is significantly altered.
14. All entries will be passed by the Botanical Arts committee to verify class specifications
have been met. If time permits, an entry may be returned for correction.
15. The committee will be responsible for installation of the exhibits. Each exhibit will be
handled with the utmost care. Indicate in writing, and include with the exhibit, any special
instructions for handling and display.
16. Scale of points by which the classes are to be judged:
Design
Craftsmanship
Creativity
Interpretation of theme
Distinction
Total
35
30
15
10
_10
100
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DIVISION IV
Botanical Arts Classes
Card Games
Class 1
GO FISH
6 Entries
A pair of earrings incorporating a fish motif, staged on an 8” square
board covered in black velvet set at a 30 degree angle. The entry may not
extend beyond display area and will be viewed from three sides. Final
staging specifics upon registration.
Class 2
OLD MAID
6 Entries
A headband that would make any Old Maid feel like a queen! The entry
will be placed on a black head form and may not extend beyond display
area or exceed 9” in height. Viewed from three sides. Final staging specifics
upon registration.
Class 3
CRAZY EIGHTS
6 Entries
A chain link bracelet with optional embellishment. The entry will be
placed on a half-round form covered in black velvet and placed on an 8” square
board covered in black velvet. The piece may not exceed 8” in length and
3” in width. Viewed from three sides.
Final staging specifics upon registration.
Class 4
HEARTS
6 Entries
Shoot the moon! A brooch suggesting a celestial body placed on an
8” square board covered in black velvet set at a thirty degree angle.
The entry may not extend beyond display area. Viewed from three sides.
Final staging specifics upon registration.
Division IV Class Consultant:
Amy Wickstrom
847-878-0860
[email protected]
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DIVISION V
Conservation and Education Exhibit
The Making of a School Arboretum: Children at Work
Research has shown that green space, even just seeing trees and grounds
through a window, can dramatically enhance academic performance, improve
student behavior and markedly reduce stress. The campus at Evanston
Township High School in Evanston, Illinois has long provided a lovely school
setting. With support from the school community – faculty, parents and alumni –
plus Garden Club of Evanston leadership, this green space has been elevated to
Arboretum status, defined as "a collection of trees and woody shrubs for
education and display, through signage." The story of how this came about and
what is involved in achieving arboretum designation is told in this exhibit. Its
benefit as an academic tool and the value to the curriculum are presented, in
hopes that it may be replicated in other academic settings.
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GCA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW AWARDS
GCA Major Flower Show Awards described below have been applied for and will be presented if
merited.
Division I, Floral Design
The Carol Coffey Swift Medal of Excellence may be awarded to members of GCA clubs. It is offered
in recognition of an arrangement of great distinction in a competitive class at a GCA Major Flower
Show. Either an individual or joint entries are eligible. The entry must have placed first, second, or
third. An entry in any challenge class is not eligible to receive this award.
The Fenwick Medal may be awarded to members of GCA clubs in competitive floral design classes at
a GCA Major Flower Show. It is offered in recognition of creative work of outstanding beauty using
predominantly fresh plant material. The awarding of the Fenwick Medal lies in the clear interpretation
by the judges of the intent of the medal. A standard of creativity and quality in a highly competitive
show rather than Best in Show is required. The design must have placed first, second, or third. An
entry in a challenge class is not eligible to receive this award.
The Margaret Clover Symonds Medal may be awarded to members of GCA clubs in a competitive
floral design class at a GCA Major Flower Show. The design must be an innovative, modern design,
creatively combining man-made material(s) with fresh and/or dried plant material (as the schedule
permits). Either individual or joint entries are eligible. The entry must have placed first, second, or third.
An entry in a challenge class is not eligible to receive this award.
The Sandra Baylor Novice Award may be given at a GCA Major Flower Show to an exhibitor who is a
member of a GCA club and who has never won first place or a GCA Special Award in the Floral Design
Division of a GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non-GCA Major Flower Show. It shall be
awarded to an individual novice exhibitor for a unique and skillful response to the schedule. Novice
entries placing first, second, or third in any competitive class, including challenge classes, are eligible
for this award.
Division II, Horticulture
The Certificate of Excellence in Horticulture may be awarded at a GCA Major Flower Show to GCA
clubs or club members, nonmembers, or other organizations for an exhibit of great distinction in a
competitive horticulture class. The entry must have placed first, second, or third.
The Elizabeth Platt Corning Medal may be awarded only to members of GCA clubs only in a
competitive horticulture class in a GCA Major Flower Show. The medal is to be awarded to an entry
presented with distinction and originality notable for its cultural difficulty. It must have achieved an
exceptional standard of horticultural excellence. Extra consideration will be given to an entry
propagated by the exhibitor; full propagation details must be listed on a card accompanying the entry.
The exhibitor must have been owned and grown the exhibit for at least six months. The medal may be
awarded for a single plant, collection of plants, container garden, or cut specimen(s). Individual, joint,
or club entries are eligible. The entry must have placed first, second, or third. The medal may not be
awarded more than once to the same exhibit.
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The Louise Agee Wrinkle Horticulture Propagation Award may be awarded at a GCA Major Flower
Show to a GCA member for skill in plant propagation. The exhibit must have been propagated and
grown by its exhibitor for at least six months and should be distinguished by its prime condition, cultural
perfection, attractive presentation and flawless grooming. It is for rooted plants propagated by seed,
cuttings or other traditional methods. It can be a single specimen, source plant and its offspring, or a
collection. Propagation methods must be detailed on an accompanying card. The medal may not be
awarded more than once to the same exhibit.
Division III, Photography
The Certificate of Excellence in Photography may be awarded at a GCA Major Flower Show to GCA
clubs, individual club member, individual non-member, or other organizations for an exhibit of great
distinction in a competitive photography class. The entry must have placed first, second or third.
The Photography Creativity Award may be awarded at a GCA Major Flower Show to an exhibitor
who is a member of a GCA club for creative and technical excellence in response to the theme of the
schedule. The entry must have placed first, second or third.
Division IV, Botanical Arts
The Botanical Arts Creativity Award may be awarded at a GCA Major Flower Show to a member of a
GCA club for excellent craftsmanship and creative response to the theme of the schedule. The entry
must have placed first, second, or third.
Division II, III, IV
The GCA Novice Award may be given at a GCA Major Flower Show in the Horticulture,
Photography and Botanical Arts to an exhibitor who is a member of a GCA club and who has never
won first place or a GCA Special Award in the division entered in a GCA Major Flower Show or
Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show. It shall be awarded to an individual novice exhibitor for an
outstanding exhibit. Novice entries placing first, second, or third are eligible for this award.
Division V Conservation and Education Exhibits
The Ann Lyon Crammond Award may be presented at a GCA Major Flower Show to an outstanding
educational exhibit which best educates the public about gardens. Any educational exhibit that
increases the appreciation of any aspect of plants, gardens or landscape design may be considered for
this award. The award may be given to GCA club members, member clubs, non-members or other
organizations.
The Certificate of Excellence in Conservation may be awarded at a GCA Major Flower Show to
GCA clubs or club members, non-members, or other organizations for an exhibit of exceptional merit
which educates the public on conservation issues and promotes respect for natural resources and
responsibility for environmental stewardship.
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Overall
Best in Show, selected from among the first place winners, may be awarded in each division.
Judges’ Commendation may be given to an entry, class, section, special exhibit or other aspect of the
show that is of exceptional merit.
Award of Appreciation may be given to thank an exhibitor or group for participation. The award
may also be given to non-judged classes.
OTHER SPECIAL AWARDS
The Dorothea Wallace Medal is awarded in a competitive class for a floral design of exceptional
beauty that approaches perfection in design and color.
The Chicago Horticultural Society Medal is awarded for a display that has horticultural excellence
and/or educational value.
The Show of Summer Novice Award is a certificate that may be awarded in floral design, horticulture,
photography and botanical arts to the Novice who shows exceptional talent and who places first,
second or third in a class. A Novice is one who has never won a blue ribbon, in the division entered, in
a GCA Major Flower Show. Only individual exhibitors are eligible for the Novice Award.
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SHOW OF SUMMER
DIVISION I, Floral Design Registration Form
Registration is completed online at www.showofsummer.org
Registration OPEN: January 2, 2017
Registration CLOSED: May 5, 2017
THE ONLINE FLORAL DESIGN DIVISION REGISTRATION FORM
REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
Date: ______________________________
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Garden Club/Zone: __________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Tel: _________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________
Co-Exhibitor(s) _____________________________________________________________________________
Class Number: _______________________________ Class Title: ___________________________________
st
1 Choice: ________________________________________________________________________________
nd
2 Choice: _________________________________________________________________________________
Novice? Yes ____ No ____ (individual exhibitor only)
A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or a GCA Special Award in Floral Design in
a GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non-GCA Major Flower Show. If your novice status changes before the
date of this show, please notify the division chairman and the class consultant.
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DIVISION II, Horticulture Registration Form
Advance registration required for classes 1 – 3 and 81 - 84
Please complete one Registration Form per entry.
Registration is completed online at www.showofsummer.org
Registration OPEN: January 2, 2017
Registration CLOSED: May 5, 2017
THE ONLINE HORTICULTURE DIVISION REGISTRATION FORM
REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
Date: ______________________________
Name: ______________________________ Garden Club/Zone: ____________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Tel: ________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________
Co-Exhibitor _______________________________________________________________________________
Class Number ____________________ Class Title _______________________________________________
Novice? Yes___ No___
A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or a GCA Special Award in Horticulture in
a GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show. If your novice status changes before the
date of this show, please notify the division chairman and the class consultant.
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Horticulture – Division II – Entry Card
Please copy and complete one Registration Form per entry
For Passing Committee use only:
Entry #
Novice
Meets Ownership Requirement
6 Months
Initials
Passed
Exhibitor’s Last Name___________________________First Name ________________________
GCA Club____________________________Phone____________email ____________________
Class Number_____________Class Title _____________________________________________
Botanical Name _________________________________________________________________
Common Name _________________________________________________________________
Growing Conditions (check all that apply):
Indoors____Window____Lights____Outdoors____Greenhouse____
Duration of Ownership___________All Plants pesticide free? Yes____ No____
Check if entry is: Propagated by exhibitor___ Previous Corning winner___ Novice: Yes___No ___
Exhibitor comments (25 words or less) ______________________________________________
SHOW OF SUMMER
Horticulture – Division II – Entry Card
Please copy and complete one Registration Form per entry
For Passing Committee use only:
Entry #
Novice
Meets Ownership Requirement
6 Months
Initials
Passed
Exhibitor’s Last Name___________________________First Name ________________________
GCA Club____________________________Phone____________email ____________________
Class Number_____________Class Title _____________________________________________
Botanical Name _________________________________________________________________
Common Name _________________________________________________________________
Growing Conditions (check all that apply):
Indoors____Window____Lights____Outdoors____Greenhouse____
Duration of Ownership___________All Plants pesticide free? Yes____ No____
Check if entry is: Propagated by exhibitor___ Previous Corning winner___ Novice: Yes___No ___
Exhibitor comments (25 words or less) ______________________________________________
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DIVISION III, Photography Registration Form
Registration is completed online at www.showofsummer.org
Registration OPEN: January 2, 2017
Registration CLOSED: February, 24, 2017
Submit one registration form per photo entered. An exhibitor may submit only two entries in total
and only one per class. Photographic images may be received after the registration form but no
later than February 24, 2017.
THE ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION REGISTRATION FORM
REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
Date: __________________________________
Name: __________________________________ Garden Club/Zone: ________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Tel: _____________________ Email: __________________________________________________________
Co-Exhibitor(s) _____________________________________________________________________________
Class Number: _________________ Class Title: _________________________________________________
st
1 Choice _________________________________________________________________________________
nd
2 Choice _________________________________________________________________________________
Novice? Yes ____ No ____
A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or a GCA Special Award in Photography in
GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non-GCA Major Flower Show. If your novice status changes before the
date of this show, please notify the division chairman and the class consultant.
Photographic image submission is completed online at
www.showofsummer.org
Photographic image SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 24, 2017
THE ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE SUBMISSION FORM
REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Submit a 1MB – 5MG JPEG of the image (may be sent separately) to: www.showofsummer.org
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Division III Photography
Entry Form
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Photograph Entry Deadline: May 12, 2017
Please complete one Entry Form per photograph. Affix the form to the back of the mounting, indicating
the top of the photograph with the arrows above.
Send photograph to: Shelley Galloway, 358 Madison Avenue, Glencoe, IL 60022
Class Entered: ___________________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________
Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Garden Club/Zone: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Tel: _________________________ Return photo: Yes [ ] No [
enclosed.
] If yes, check and packaging
Identifiable Plant Material (optional, unless otherwise stated): _______________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Title or brief statement: _____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________ __________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ (25 word limit)
Novice? Yes [ ] No [ ] A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or a
GCA Special Award in Photography in a GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non-GCA Major
Flower Show. If your novice status changes before the date of this show, please notify the division
chairman and the class consultant.
Yes [ ] No [ ] I give my permission for the Show of Summer committee to submit my photograph to
GCA for publication in focus magazine. This permission is for both the Members Only area of the GCA
website and/or the GCA Bulletin.
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DIVISION IV, Botanical Arts Registration Form
Registration is completed online at www.showofsummer.org
Registration OPEN: January 2, 2017
Registration CLOSED: May 5, 2017
Please complete one Registration Form per entry
THE ONLINE BOTANICAL ARTS DIVISION REGISTRATION FORM
REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
Date: ______________________
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Garden Club/Zone: __________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Tel: ___________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________
Co-Exhibitor(s) _____________________________________________________________________________
Class Number _______________ Class Title ____________________________________________________
st
1 Choice: _________________________________________________________________________________
nd
2 Choice: _________________________________________________________________________________
Novice? Yes ____ No ____ (individual exhibitor only)
A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or a GCA Special Award in Botanical Arts
in a GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show. If your novice status changes before
the date of this show, please notify the division chairman and the class consultant.
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Division IV – Botanical Arts Entry Card
Please copy and submit this card with each Botanical Arts entry
Botanical Arts Entry Deadline: June 8, 2017 (if shipping)
Send to: Amy Wickstrom, 308 S. Grove Ave., Barrington, IL 60010
Class Entered: ____________________________________ Email: __________________________________
Name: ________________________________________ Garden Club/Zone: __________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Tel: _____________________________________________
Return postage and packaging have been provided: Yes: ____ No: ____
Identifiable Plant Material: ____________________________________________________________________
Title or brief statement: ______________________________________________________________________
Novice? Yes ____ No ____
NOTE: An accompanying KEY CARD is required to be made by exhibitor- see Division IV Guidelines
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Children at Play
SHOW OF SUMMER 2017
CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
JUNE 23-25, 2017
A GCA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW