Cherokee Garden Club
Member of The Garden Club of America
Presents
AMAZING!
A GCA Flower Show
April 18 - 20, 2017
Piedmont Driving Club
1215 Piedmont Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Open to the public
April 20, 2017
9 am - 5 pm
Free of Charge
The purpose of a flower show is threefold: to set standards of artistic and horticultural
excellence; to broaden knowledge of horticulture, floral design, conservation, photography
and other related areas; and to share the beauty of a show with fellow club members and
with the public.
The Garden Club of America Flower Show and Judging Guide, July 2016 Edition
The purpose of The Garden Club of America
is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening; to share
the advantage of association by means of educational meetings,
conferences, correspondence and publications; and to restore, improve and protect the
quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of
conservation and civic improvement.
The Cherokee Garden Club was founded in 1928 and was accepted into the
Garden Club of America in 1963.
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Our featured speaker, India Hicks, beautifully embodies the universal hope that where we
come from helps to shape us, but should never dictate where we can go. Heritage is not
always our destination. Life holds many twists and turns, and while life is a maze; nature is
simply amazing. We invite you to enter our flower show and celebrate nature’s influence
on the path of life. Our hope when you depart is that your have learned something new,
seen something from a different perspective, gained some inspiration, and most of all –
enjoyed the time. It is neither the beginning nor the end, but the journey itself that is
AMAZING!
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INDIA HICKS LECTURE SERIES April 20, 2017 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. SCADshow 173 14th Street, Atlanta, GA 30309 Tickets available online November 1, 2016 www.scadshow.com 4
MEET INDIA
India was born in London, England, and comes from both British and design royalty. Her father
was famed interior decorator David Hicks, and her mother is Lady Pamela Hicks, daughter to
the Earl and Countess Mountbatten of Burma. Her grandfather was the last viceroy of India,
hence her name.
Her godfather is the Prince of Wales and India was a bridesmaid at his wedding to Lady Diana.
After graduating from the New England School of photography, she moved to New York and
was hired by Ralph Lauren for her first modeling job, leading to a career on the other side of the
camera throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
India now lives on a small island in the Bahamas, with her partner and their five children. Here,
she has shared and documented her multidimensional, unpredictable life through social media,
her three lifestyle books (‘Island Life’, ‘Island Beauty', and ‘Island Style’), and her website.
India is connected to a broad spectrum of tastemakers and is established as an influencer
amongst modern, strong, entrepreneurial women.
After a successful career designing collections of bath & beauty products, bedding and jewelry in
partnership with others the time for change arrived. With two strong business minded partners
she launched her own lifestyle brand: India Hicks. Rather than in traditional retail, these
collections are sold through networks of entrepreneurial women, creating a more meaningful
shopping experience.
Unencumbered by tradition, India has made bold life choices that inspire women to join her in
the pursuit of an extraordinary life.
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Cherokee Garden Library of the
Atlanta History Center
Founded in 1975 by the Cherokee Garden Club in Atlanta under the leadership of Anne Carr, the
Cherokee Garden Library is one of the special collections of the Kenan Research Center at the
Atlanta History Center. The Cherokee Garden Library has grown significantly over the past four
decades due to the outstanding leadership and involvement of Cherokee Garden Club members who
wisely guided the growth of the collection. With materials dating from 1586 to present, the Garden
Library includes over 30,000 treasures that document gardening, landscape design, horticulture,
botanical art, and cultural landscapes, with a particular focus on the Southeast. The Cherokee
Garden Library is open to the public free of charge, currently serving over 8,000 researchers annually.
With research requests from all corners of the world, the Cherokee Garden Library is an important
resource for historic and contemporary publications related to gardening and horticulture in the
Southeast, and offers a year-round calendar of lectures, exhibitions, and tours. To learn more,
www.atlantahistorycenter.com/cherokeegardenlibrary.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TIMETABLE FOR EXHIBITORS………………………………………………………………………....8
FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE………………………………………………………………………....10
GCA RULES……………………………………………………………………………………………....13
GENERAL INFORMATION.………………………………………………………………………….....15
DIVISION I
Floral Design Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………..17
Floral Design Classes.…………………………………………………………………………...……...19
DIVISION II
Horticulture Guidelines …………...……………………………………………………………………29
Horticulture Classes………………………………………………………………………………….…31
DIVISION III
Photography Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………...36
Photography Classes…………………………………………………………………………………....39
DIVISION IV
Conservation and Education Exhibits…………………………………………………………………..41
DIVISION V
Garden Design………………………………………………………………………………………….42
GCA FLOWER SHOW AWARDS………………………………………………………………………43
MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO THE FLOWER SHOW..………………………………………………...46
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TIMETABLE FOR EXHIBITORS
October 20, 2016
Horticulture - Six month ownership deadline
November 1, 2016
Registration opens for all divisions for members of Cherokee
Garden Club, Zone VIII and GCA members
December 1, 2016
Registration opens for all divisions for Non-GCA Garden Clubs
January 20, 2017
Horticulture - Three month ownership deadline
February 1, 2017
Floral Design, Horticulture and Photography registration deadline
March 9, 2017
Horticulture - Six week ownership deadline for Class 35
March 15, 2017
Photography entry delivery deadline
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Floral Design and Horticulture entries accepted and passed
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
8:00 – 11:00 am
11:00 am
Floral Design and Horticulture entries accepted and passed
Entries completed
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TIMETABLE FOR EXHIBITORS
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
12:30 pm
Judges briefing
12:45 – 3:45 pm
Judging begins
3:15 – 4:30 pm
Flower Show Evaluation
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Preview Party
Thursday, April 20, 2017
8:30 – 8:45 am
Refreshing and maintenance of exhibits
9:00 – 5:00 pm
Show opens to the public
10:00 am
India Hicks’ lecture at SCADshow
11:30 am
Judge’s Interactive Challenge Class
12:00 – 1:00 pm
India Hicks’ book signing at the show on the Terrace
2:00 pm
India Hicks’ lecture at SCADshow
5:00 pm
Show closes
5:15 – 6:30 pm
All entries must be removed
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FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE
Chairman
Fluffy McDuffie
404-358-5357
[email protected]
Co-Chairman
Lisa Hoffman
678-595-9595
[email protected]
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President
Adelaide Burton
404-731-8728
[email protected]
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Division Chairmen
Division I Floral Design
Division II Horticulture
Division III Photography
Division IV Conservation
Division V Garden Design
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Elise Drake
Mary Calhoun
Scottie Schoen
Jane Whitaker
Yvonne Wade
404-213-4810
404-538-9882
404-234-6302
404-352-5977
404-550-5605
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Creative Advisors
Teri Bond and Adelaide Burton
Awards
Bonnie Adler
Margaret Hall
404-983-7021
404-239-0002
Class Consultants
Floral Design
Horticulture
Photography
Elise Drake
Virginia Almand
Pat Hargrett
404-213-4810
404-355-0736
404-550-1655
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Clerks
Floral Design
Horticulture
Photography
Nancy Jamison
Ellen Beard
Ken Gearon
404-354-0424
404-281-3807
404-237-0580
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
404-290-1165
[email protected]
Community Liaison
Marcy Dalton
[email protected]
[email protected]
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FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE
Hospitality
Judges Dinner
Anne Mori
Jean Astrop
Helen Izlar
Nancy Lynn
Lou Post
Betty Dykes
Bet Pope
Margaret Stickney
404-295-1159
404-483-3454
404-314-4449
404-502-9763
404-915-4700
404-233-0122
404-218-2006
404-401-5855
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Judges’ Challenge
Paula Hennessy
404-580-1128
[email protected]
Judges
Carter Morris
404-352-2118
[email protected]
Lecture Series
Le Carr
404-351-2032
[email protected]
Passing
Floral Design
Horticulture
Mary Morrison
Virginia Almand
912-233-6970
404-355-0736
[email protected]
[email protected]
Paula Hennessy
Jill Holder
Felicia Huger
Kathy Hendricks
Katharine Elsas
404-580-1128
404-317-0643
678-641-9061
404-307-1784
404-405-2860
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
404-213-4810
404-791-5127
404-234-6302
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Judges Lunch
Preview Party
Photographer
Printing
Publicity
Reference
Registration Entry Forms
Floral Design
Elise Drake
Horticulture
Henny Clay
Photography
Scottie Schoen
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE
Registration at Show
Floral Design
Horticulture
Photography
Ann Barrett
Rosa Sumter
Melissa Wright
Scottie Schoen
404-550-0768
404-229-4829
404-660-2413
404-234-6302
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Schedule
Lisa Hoffman
Fluffy McDuffie
678-595-9595
404-358-5357
[email protected]
[email protected]
Signage
Jane Douglas Reynolds
Maggie Staton
404-386-4446
678-777-7707
[email protected]
[email protected]
Staging
Caye Oglesby
Blair Robbins
404-405-4331
404-354-0083
[email protected]
[email protected]
Volunteers
Elizabeth Hale
Kathy Lee
404-314-8149
404-229-5450
[email protected]
[email protected]
Wordsmith
Helen Wray
404-803-1643
[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/
Royal Horticultural Society plant finder database
http://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
Georgia Natural Heritage Program may not be exhibited in any flower show sponsored by a GCA
club. Cultivated plant material listed by Georgia’s 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.
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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. Plant material is required in all Photography classes with the exception of Class I, where
it is encouraged but not required.
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 provisionals, and professionals in their
disciplines and members of other Non-GCA garden clubs with the exception of Division III,
Horticulture Class 33, which is open to children or grandchildren of Cherokee Garden Club and
Division I, Floral Design Class 6, a challenge class for out of town GCA judges.
2.
Registration is required for all classes in Division I, Floral Design; Division III, Photography; and
classes 22, 23 and 33 in Division II, Horticulture. 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 or email date and time.
3.
While The Garden Club of America, Cherokee Garden Club, and Piedmont Driving Club will
exercise due caution in safeguarding exhibits, responsibility for damage, loss or personal injury
cannot be assumed.
4.
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 committee.
5.
An entry card must accompany each entry. Entry cards will be available at the show and upon
request from the registration or division chairmen, in advance of the show. Information required
on the entry card must be completed in black waterproof medium.
6.
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.
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7.
Once an entry is passed, the exhibitor(s) must immediately leave the show floor. 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 the exhibitor until after judging and then
only to carry out necessary maintenance.
8.
Only participating judges and clerks will be allowed on the show floor during judging. Flower
Show Chairmen and division chairman should remain nearby but off the show until needed.
9.
All containers and accessories must be inconspicuously labeled with the exhibitor’s name.
10.
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 Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or 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 in 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 GCA Novice Awards or the Sandra Baylor Novice Floral Design Award.
A novice exhibitor will be identified on the entry card, following the initial judging.
11.
A statement of intent is required in Division I, Floral Design classes with the exception of
Classes 3 and 6, and must be submitted at the time of passing. The statement must be no more
than 25 words, printed in black waterproof medium on a 4"x 6" white, unlined card.
12.
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.
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. No more than two exhibitors may execute a design unless otherwise stated in the schedule.
All participants must be listed. Only listed exhibitors and show personnel may be on the show
floor at the time of entry.
3.
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.
4.
Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral part of the design.
5.
Designs must be executed at the show location. Components requiring extensive
time for construction may be prefabricated and assembled at the show.
6.
Anything not prohibited in the GCA Rules, Floral Design Division Guidelines, or individual class
descriptions is permitted.
7.
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.
8.
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.
Accessories are permitted, unless otherwise stated in the class description.
9.
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10.
Pedestals may not be moved. Pedestals may not be enlarged or draped. There is
no height restriction with the exception of Class 4 “Tea Thyme”.
11.
Pertinent images and paint samples will be available from the division chairman after
registration form is received.
12.
Questions regarding class requirements may be directed to the class consultant and/or
division chairman.
13.
In Classes 1, 3 and 5, the exhibitor may select an image for the class. Images will be available via
the online schedule or can be emailed by contacting the class consultant. Image selection is based
on registration date and is done on a first come, first serve basis. No duplicates.
14.
Due to space limitations and in order to be equitable to all participants, each club may enter a
maximum of 3 classes. If there are available entries after February 1, 2017, all restrictions will be
lifted.
15.
Scale of Points by which the classes are judged is as follows:
Design
35
Interpretation
20
Creativity
20
Distinction
15
Conformance
10
TOTAL
100
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DIVISION I
Floral Design Classes
Class 1
Rooted in Elegance
4 Entries
A design inspired by a root ball sculpture from the collection of artist Mike Young, staged on a
lucite pedestal 36” high with a 15” x 15” top. A photograph of the root ball sculpture will be
provided by the committee. Design may not exceed 10” from center of pedestal on each side.
Accessories not permitted. Viewed from all sides.
Class 2
Amazing Grace
4 Entries
A modern mass-line design staged on a wooden, gray pedestal 39” high and 18” diameter against
a gray stone wall measuring 8’4” high x 6’ wide. Viewed from 3 sides.
Educational Notes:
Modern line-mass [FD]: bold and dramatic designs which may have more than one point of emergence of plant material.
Components may emphasize contrast of texture, color, and line. Main directional line may be horizontal, vertical or
diagonal.
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DIVISION I
Floral Design Classes
Class 3
Sowing Seeds
4 Entries
A contemporary design inspired by one of the vintage Hastings Seed Catalogue covers, courtesy of
the Cherokee Garden Library, staged on a wooden pedestal 36” high x 18” diameter. May include
uncut fruit and/or vegetables, seeds and dried plant material. Images and pedestal paint color to be
provided upon registration. Viewed from 3 sides.
Educational Notes:
Contemporary Design [FD]: Floral design not following traditional styles, using imagination and creativity to devise
new approaches to the selection and organization of plant material and other components according to the principles
and elements of design.
Class 4
Tea Thyme
4 Entries
Like labyrinths and mazes, the history of tea spreads across multiple cultures over the span of
thousands of years.
A design incorporating fresh herbs, staged under a glass cloche 11 ¾” high x 8 ½” diameter
at base and placed on a 30” high table draped with linen cloth. Design may not touch the sides of
the glass cloche. Photograph of cloche and fabric sample will be provided by committee upon
registration. Viewed from 3 sides.
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DIVISION I
Floral Design Classes
Class 5
Inspiration
5 Entries
A design inspired by one of 5 distinguished Georgia landscape architects, staged on a black
square pedestal 22” high x 26” wide and 26” deep. Architect names and biographies are included
on the following pages. Landscape plans, courtesy of the Cherokee Garden Library, to be used for
inspiration. Image provided upon entry. Accessories are not permitted. Viewed from 3 sides and
above.
Class 6
Island Pathways
3 Entries
A Challenge Class open to out of town GCA judges only. A design inspired by island style. All
components, mechanics, containers, plant material, and accessories are supplied by the committee.
Three supplied items must be used. One item is an India Hicks accessory and the other two will be
natural items. A registration fee of $100 is required and should be mailed to Elise Drake. Entry
staged on a white pedestal 36” high and 18” diameter. Viewed from 3 sides.
Educational Notes:
Challenge Class [FD]: A floral design class. At-the-show all components, mechanics, containers, plant material, and
accessories are supplied by the Flower Show Committee. The schedule will specify how many of the items must be
used. These items should be as identical as possible for each exhibitor. Exhibitor brings clippers only.
Division I Class Consultants
Class 1, Class 2
Pam Elting
Class 3, Class 6
Nancy Jamison
Class 4, Class 5
Perrin Kibler
404-805-1566
[email protected]
404-354-0424
[email protected]
404-314-0826
[email protected]
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Class 1, Root Balls by Artist Mike Young
“Wood is a medium that allows me to be creative. I never cut living trees to create my pieces, instead I
use reclaimed pieces of wood from fallen trees or pieces of wood that friends have given me... by this I
mean the wood of all species and origin. I use reclaimed fallen champion trees, family heirloom trees or
simply a piece of firewood from the bottom of the stack. To me, it's not about taking from nature but
giving back and utilizing what nature gives me. I take a piece of wood and study the subtle color and
variations of the grain, texture of the bark and perhaps the holes nature has already instilled in the wood.
I listen to it and let it tell me what lies beneath the bark.”
Class 3, Hastings Seed Catalogs
In 1889, in Interlochen, Florida, Harry George Hastings established H. G. Hastings and Company, a
mail-order business for garden and field seeds as well as nursery stock. In 1919, the company relocated
to Atlanta, Georgia, to better serve its client base of farmers and home gardeners. Hastings’ seed catalogs
are examples of the growth of marketing and advertizing in mail-order catalogs of the twentieth century.
In particular, the catalog covers of a bountiful harvest are visually appealing as well as significantly
meaningful: these colorful images of crops and produce illustrate the South’s strong belief in agrarian
ideals.
For more information on the Hastings Seed Company Records, Collection MSS 992, please visit the
Cherokee Garden Library, one of the special collections of the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta
History Center. To view the online finding ad, visit:
http://ahc.galileo.usg.edu/ahc/view?docId=ead/ahc.MSS992ead.xml;query=h.%20g.%20hastings;brand=default
Some digital copies of the catalogs are available online via the Biodiversity Heritage Library,
http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ .
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To read Erin Pearson’s article, “Selling Utopia: American Seed Catalogs in an Era of Expansion,”
Garden Citings: The Newsletter of the Cherokee Garden Library, Fall 2012, visit:
http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/sites/default/files/garden_citings/ahc_GARDENCITINGSfall2012sm.pdf
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Class 5, Landscape Designs
Edward L. Daugherty
Edward L. Daugherty (1926- ), Fellow in the American Society of Landscape Architects (FASLA), was
the first and most important of a new generation of practitioners in the Southeast United States following
World War II. His six-decade career includes projects ranging from small gardens and estates to colleges,
cultural institutions, religious properties, and environmentally sensitive large developments. In 1969,
Daugherty designed a Fragrance Garden for the blind. Members of the Cherokee Garden Club helped
establish and maintain the garden for years. Though the original no longer exists, some of its elements
were incorporated into the new Fragrance Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
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Edith Harrison Henderson
Edith Harrison Henderson (1911-2005), FASLA, was one of the first female landscape architects in the
state of Georgia and was the first woman to be elected an officer of the American Society of Landscape
Architects. During a career that spanned six decades, Henderson consulted with thousands of clients on
projects ranging from private gardens to churches and public projects. In 1939, the prominent Atlanta
architectural firm of Hentz, Adler and Shutze selected Edith Harrison and Grace Campbell to develop a
landscape architecture plan for Clark Howell Homes, the first public housing project to be completed by
the Atlanta Housing Authority. Henderson was a member of Peachtree Garden Club for over seventy
years.
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Julia Orme Martin
Julia Orme Martin (1926-1999) was a notable landscape designer in the Southeast United States during the
second half of the twentieth century. She played a vital role in the restoration and preservation of the
historic Atlanta neighborhood, Ansley Park. Her mother, Mary Orme Bienvenue, was a founding member
of the Cherokee Garden Club and served as its first president in 1928. Working on over 80 sights in the
Southeast, Martin attracted residential as well as commercial clients.
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William C. Pauley
William C. Pauley (1893-1985), FASLA, was the first professionally trained landscape architect to
establish a permanent practice in Atlanta. Pauley’s career included designing the campuses and grounds for
more than 100 schools and colleges in the Southeast, over 30 hospitals, 18 cemeteries, and the planning of
50 parks in Georgia. He was active in the city’s civic life, particularly the preservation of Fernbank Forest
in the historic Druid Hills neighborhood.
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Philip Trammel Shutze
Philip Trammel Shutze (1890-1982) was a renowned American architect who became a partner in 1927 of
the prestigious Atlanta architectural firm of Hentz, Adler & Shutze (formerly Hentz, Reid, & Adler).
Known for his neo-classical architecture, he designed many of Atlanta’s most elegant estates, private
residences, apartment buildings, schools, and churches for a career spanning over four decades. One of his
most notable commissions is the Swan House, built for Emily and Edward Inman in 1928, now part of the
Atlanta History Center. Shutze was an expert designer with an exquisite sense of proportion and scale.
The papers and drawings of Daugherty, Henderson, Martin, and Pauley are part of the Cherokee Garden Library of the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta
History Center. A portion of the drawings of the firms of Hentz, Reid, & Adler and Hentz, Adler & Shutze are held at the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta
History Center. Other Pauley papers, including correspondence, photographs, and landscape drawings, are part of the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and
Rare Book Library at Emory University.
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DIVISION II
Horticulture Guidelines
1.
Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and Timetable for
Exhibitors.
2.
Entries must have been owned and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of three months, unless
otherwise stated in the schedule (Class 29 “Orchids”, Classes 31 and 32 Par Classes, Class 33
“Hide and Seek”, and Class 35 “Herbal Solutions”). Entries eligible for the Catherine Beattie
Medal and/or the Clarissa Willemsen Horticulture Propagation Award must have been in the
possession of the exhibitor for at least six months and will be identified on the entry card.
3.
Exhibitors may enter one specimen in each class or subclass. Entries in Classes 22 (“Botanical
Relatives”), 23 (“Posy Portrait”) and 33 (“Hide and Seek”) must be preregistered with the
Horticulture Entry Chairman. See classes for details and use the Horticulture Entry Form in this
schedule to register for these classes. The Horticulture Entry Chairman will confirm your place.
4.
All entries propagated by the exhibitor must be so identified with the method and relevant
date(s) of propagation on the entry card.
5.
Mats, stands, saucers, stakes, ties, etc. are not allowed.
6.
Classes may be subdivided and entries moved and/or reclassified only at the discretion of the
Horticulture Committee and/or the judges.
7.
Containers are measured at the diameter or the diagonal of the widest point on the inside rim at
the soil line.
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8.
One key card (diagram with 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 also be used. Key cards are required in Class 22 “Botanical Relatives”,
Class 23 “Posy Portrait”, Class 34 “Lettuce Amaze You”, and Class 35 “Herbal Solutions”.
9.
Container grown plants may be exhibited in containers that are clean, unobtrusive and compatible
with the exhibit. Terracotta clay pots are preferred. Other options include stone-like (Hypertufa),
wire baskets, slatted orchid baskets and plants mounted on driftwood. Disguised double potting
and top dressing are permitted; top dressing must not float when watered. No hanging containers
permitted.
10.
The committee will provide containers and wedging materials for all cut specimens.
11.
A dot with the entry number on it should be affixed to the container to ensure an entry card,
separated from the exhibit container during staging, can be returned to the proper entry before
judging.
12.
The committee will water the exhibits if instructed to do so in writing. Notify the division
chairman at time of entry with written instructions for watering.
13.
Entry cards must be filled out in black waterproof medium. Entry cards will be provided
to exhibitors prior to show upon request.
14.
The scale of points by which the classes are to be judged may be found in the The Garden
Club of America Flower Show and Judging Guide, July 2016 Edition.
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DIVISION II
Horticulture Classes
CUT SPECIMENS
Section A. You are Amazing All by Yourself (Classes 1 - 21)
Single stem, not to exceed 18”, from lip of container to tip of specimen. Leaves must be attached.
All specimens must be in bloom. Exhibitors may make one entry in each class or subclass.
Class 1
Annuals and Biennials
Classes 2-5
Perennials
2. Helleborus (all stages permitted)
3. Phlox: Phlox
4. Aquilegia: Columbine
5. Other
Classes 6-10
Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes and Tubers
6. Narcissus: Daffodil
7. Tulipa: Tulip
8. Iris: Iris
9. Polygonatum: Solomon’s Seal
10. Other
Classes 11-14
Roses
11. Species (i.e. banksiae)
12. Old Garden
13. Modern
a. Hybrid Tea
c. Grandiflora
b. Floribunda
d. Shrub
14. Other
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DIVISION II
Horticulture Classes
Classes 15-18
Peonies
15. Paeonia suffruticosa: Tree Peony
16. Paeonia lactifolia: Herbaceous Peony
17. Paeonia itoh: Intersectional Peony
18. Other
Classes 19-21
Flowering Branches
19. Trees
20. Shrubs
a. Rhododendron (including Azaleas)
b. Viburnum
c. Other
21. Vines
Section B. Together You Can Be Spectacular! (Classes 22-23)
Please note Classes 22 and 23 have a limited number of entries allowed
Class 22
Botanical Relatives
5 Entries
A collection three to five cut specimens from the same genus or family. Containers and individual
labels to be provided by the flower show committee. Stems no longer than 18” from the lip of the
container to the tip of the specimen. Reserve your space by sending in the entry form to the Horticulture
Entry Chairman. Key card required.
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Class 23
Posy Portrait
8 Entries
A collection of three or more cut specimens from exhibitor’s garden, same or different species or
cultivars, to be displayed in a glass tube 3/4” diameter and 5 7/8” in length. Tube is set in a metal frame
that is 6” x 8” . Container will be given to the exhibitor prior to the show. See sketches. Contact
Horticulture Entry Chairman to reserve space and to obtain frame. Entries will be judged 50% for
horticultural merit and 50% for artistic merit. Key card required.
CONTAINER-GROWN PLANTS
Section C. Contain Yourself (Classes 24-30)
Pots not to exceed 8” inside diameter except where specified. Single plant per container.
Exhibitors may make one entry in each class.
24. Plants grown primarily for flower – No Begonias or Orchids (See Classes 27 and 29).
25. Plants grown primarily for foliage – No Ferns or Succulents (See Classes 26 and 28).
26. Ferns and Fern Allies
27. Begonias
28. Succulents (including Cacti)
29. Orchids – Plants must have been grown by exhibitor for at least 1 year.
30. “New Life is a Miracle” – A plant propagated by exhibitor. A 4” x 6”
white, unlined card giving details of method and dates of propagation required.
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DIVISION II
Horticulture Classes
Classes 31-32
A Stellar Performance - Par Class
An exhibit of exceptional horticultural merit which does not qualify for entry elsewhere
in the Horticulture Division. Plants must have been owned and grown by exhibitor for a
minimum of one year. No cut specimens and no hanging baskets are allowed.
31. Novice Par (A Novice is one who has never won a blue ribbon in the Horticulture
Division of a GCA show or GCA major show.)
32. Par
COLLECTIONS
Section D. No Man is an Island (Classes 33 - 35)
All plant material in collections must be clearly identified. Exhibitor must provide a diagram or
photograph on a 4” x 6” white, unlined card keyed to a list of plant material. Exhibitors may
make one entry in each class. Please note Class 33 has a limited number of entries allowed.
Class 33
Hide and Seek
8 Entries
A maze garden in a container not to exceed 15” created by a child or grandchild of a Cherokee
member. A maze is a network of paths and hedges designed as a puzzle through which one has to find
a way. Materials may include cut greenery, rooted plant materials, and man-made accessories. No
minimum length of ownership. Please state age of exhibitor on keycard. To be judged on Par, relative
to child’s age. Reserve your space by sending in the entry form to the Horticulture Entry Chairman.
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DIVISION II
Horticulture Classes
Class 34
Lettuce Amaze You
A trough made and planted by exhibitor not to exceed 21”. See Horticulture Rule 7. Must contain at
least three different cultivars of Lactuca sativa (Lettuce) grown from seed by the exhibitor. Trough
must be accompanied by both a key card and also a 4” x 6” white, unlined card giving method and dates
of propagation. Entries will be judged 75% for horticultural merit and 25% for artistic merit.
Class 35
Herbal Solutions
A trough made and planted by exhibitor not to exceed 21”. See Horticulture Rule 7. Must contain
at least three different genera of herbs owned by the exhibitor for at least 6 weeks. Entries will be
judged 50% for horticultural merit and 50% for artistic merit. Key card required.
Division II Consultants:
Horticulture Chairman
Advisor
Mary Calhoun
Virginia Almand
404-538-9882
404-355-0736
[email protected]
[email protected]
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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.
An exhibitor may make only one entry in a class but may enter 2 classes. Advance registration
is required by February 1, 2017, by mail or email using the registration form at the back of the
schedule. Exhibitors will be notified if accepted or not, at the time of registration.
3.
If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must notify the division chairman and/or find a substitute
unless there is a waiting list for the class.
4.
A printed photograph previously entered in any GCA, GCA Major and Sanctioned
Non-Major GCA 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.
5.
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 and printed on paper unless otherwise specified.
All post-production must be done before the photograph is printed.
6.
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.
7.
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 in all photography classes with the exception of Class 1, where it is encouraged,
but not required.
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8.
Photographs must be mounted on black foam core or mat board with black sides.
No over-matting. Overall dimension of entry must be a minimum of 30 inches
and not to exceed 52 inches in total perimeter measurement. Surface finish is the
choice of the exhibitor. Glass and framing are not permitted.
9.
Each entry must have the entry form affixed to the back of the photograph
mounting with the exhibitor’s name, garden club, zone, email, address, number and
class entered. The top of the photograph must be indicated.
10.
The division chairman will provide an entry card to be staged with each photograph.
Identification of plant material on the entry card is not required, but encouraged whenever
possible. Please provide botanical as well as common names.
11.
An optional title or brief statement may be included on the entry form and the entry card
itself not to exceed 25 words.
12.
Photographs will be hung against a light gray surface.
13.
Photographs must be received no later than March 15, 2017. Send photographs to Scottie
Schoen, 3820 Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305. Your registration will be confirmed and
receipt of your photograph will be acknowledged. For information, contact Scottie Schoen,
404-234-6302, [email protected].
14.
All photographs will be passed by the photography committee to verify 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.
15.
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.
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16.
If a photograph entry is to be returned, the exhibitor must provide a self-addressed return
label, envelope, and postage and packing material. Any award received will be noted on
the back of the mount before it is returned. 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 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.
POSTAGE: Please include a $12 check, payable to Scottie Schoen 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.
17.
The scale of points by which the classes are to be judged.
Creativity
25
Composition
25
Technical Skill
20
Conformance/Interpretation 20
Distinction
10
Total
100
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DIVISION III
Photography Classes
Class 1
Twists and Turns
Monochrome
6 Entries
Water in the landscape taken with a smartphone. Manipulation allowed. Plant material
encouraged, but not required.
Educational Notes:
Monochrome: [P] A photograph executed in black and white or in shades (adding black) and tints (adding
white) of only one color (hue) such as cobalt or sepia. Monochrome images can be done in the camera or
using computer software.
Smartphone Image: [P] (also camera phone) a photograph taken with a smartphone, which may or may
not be processed using phone apps.
Class 2
From Above
Color
4 Entries
Mazes are often their most interesting when seen from above.
Taken from an aerial vantage point. Plant material must be present.
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DIVISION III
Photography Classes
Class 3
Amazing Life
Color
4 Entries
Animals, insects or birds. Plant material must be present.
Class 4
Island Paths
Color
4 Entries
A nod to our featured speaker, India Hicks, whose life and work is inspired by the flora
and fauna on Harbor Island.
A close-up of all or part of a tropical plant or flower. Plant material must be present.
Educational Notes:
Close-up: [P] a photo taken close to the subject or with a long focal-length lens to permit a close and
detailed view of the object. The object fills most of the frame.
Division III Class Consultant:
Pat Hargrett
404-550-1655
[email protected]
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DIVISION IV
Conservation and Education Exhibit
Nature’s Amazing Healing Powers
Mother Nature has always provided for human kind. In particular, Her plants offered healing
properties for indigenous people and continue to do so for all who have come since. Throughout
history, natural sources were discovered and methods developed that healed various ailments and
diseases; and today, medical science is actively finding new therapeutic applications for some of
our age-old plants.
Our exhibit presents an assortment of native plants and explains their medicinal value, both past
and present, with the hope of educating and encouraging you to incorporate them in your garden
and your life.
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DIVISION V
Garden Design
The Maze: Puzzling Out a Path
The route to a destination can be the path less taken, the long and winding road, or the straight
and narrow. All have a beginning and end, much like a maze, filled with junctions and choices.
The earliest mazes were labyrinths, with one path in and out, dating back to a 2000 BC design
discovered in Spain. Hedge mazes were first constructed during the mid-16th century as an
entertainment element in the gardens of kings and queens, and remain popular in gardens all over
the world. We invite you to enter ours and discover a journey that is AMAZING!
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GCA FLOWER SHOW AWARDS
GCA Flower Show Awards described below have been applied for and will be presented if merited.
Division I, Floral Design
The Dorothy Vietor Munger Award may be awarded to members of The Garden Club of America clubs
in competitive Floral Design classes at a GCA Flower Show. It is offered in recognition of creative work of
outstanding beauty using predominantly fresh plant material. The design must have placed first, second, or
third. Challenge class entries are not eligible. The award is not a substitute for Best in Show and will be
given at the discretion of the judges.
The Harriet DeWaele Puckett Creativity Award may be awarded to members of GCA clubs or non-members
in recognition of a uniquely skillful and creative response to an imaginative schedule in Floral Design. It will
be given for an innovative and interpretive entry, which, although it abides by the principles of good design,
goes beyond traditional period arrangement to whatever art form the exhibitor(s) chooses. The design must
have placed first, second, or third in the Floral Design Division of a GCA Flower Show. An entry in any
challenge class is not eligible to receive this award. The award is not a substitute for Best in Show and will be
given at the discretion of the judges.
The Sandra Baylor Novice Floral Design Award may be given at a GCA 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 Flower Show, 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.
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Division II, Horticulture
The Catherine Beattie Medal is to be awarded for a horticulture entry distinguished by its vibrancy, prime
condition, and perfection of grooming. The exhibitor must have 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,
but only if there is an exhibit worthy of the honor. It may be awarded to members of GCA clubs only;
individual, joint, and club entries are eligible. The award should not be considered as a substitute for Best in
Show. The medal may not be awarded to the same exhibit more than once; however, offspring of a Beattie
winner are eligible to receive the award.
The Clarissa Willemsen Horticulture Propagation Award is to be awarded for a horticulture entry
distinguished by its prime condition, flawless grooming and difficulty of propagation. The entry must have
been propagated and grown by the exhibitor for at least six months. This award may be given for a single
rooted plant or a collection of rooted plants. The dates and method of propagation must be recorded on the
entry card. The entry must have placed first, second, or third at a GCA Flower Show. The award may not be
given to the same exhibit more than once.
The Rosie Jones Horticulture Award may be presented to a horticulture entry of exceptional visual appeal
that reflects the spirit of growing with joy and enthusiasm and inspires others to propagate, grow, show and
share horticulture. An exhibit that has been propagated by the exhibitor will be given special consideration
but propagation is not a requirement. Perfection, while always desirable, is not a primary criterion. This
award celebrates the ineffable joy inherent in the beauty and pursuit of horticulture.
Division III, Photography
The Photography Creativity Award may be awarded at a GCA Flower Show to a member of a GCA club
in recognition of creative and technical excellence in response to the theme of the schedule. The entry must
have placed first, second, or third.
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Division II, III
The GCA Novice Award may be given at a GCA Flower Show in the Horticulture and Photography 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, of a GCA Flower Show, 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 IV, Conservation and Education Exhibits
The Ann Lyon Crammond Award may be presented at a GCA Flower Show to an outstanding educational
exhibit, which best educates the public about gardens. Any educational exhibit, which 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 Marion Thompson Fuller Brown Conservation Award may be presented for an outstanding
conservation exhibit at a GCA Flower Show. The award recognizes an exhibit of exceptional educational
and visual merit, which increases knowledge and awareness of the environment. The exhibit should emphasize
environmental concerns and may demonstrate conservation practices. Plant material may or may not be used
and, when appropriate, must be clearly identified. Protected material may be included if such materials are
identified as protected and not collected in the wild. The award may be given to The Garden Club of America
clubs, club members, non-members or other organizations.
Overall
Best in Show, selected from among the first place winners, may be awarded in each division.
Judges’ Commendation(s) 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.
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MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO THE FLOWER SHOW
From the North – driving on I-75 South:
Take Exit 250 toward 14th Street/10th Street. Continue off the exit ramp onto Techwood Drive. At the stoplight, turn left onto 14th
Street, NE. 14th Street dead ends into Piedmont Road. Turn left onto Piedmont Road and the Piedmont Driving Club entrance will
be the first driveway on the right.
From the South – driving on 1-75/1-85 North:
Take Exit 250 toward 10th Street/14th Street/Georgia Tech. Merge onto Williams Street. Turn right onto 14th Street. 14th Street dead ends
into Piedmont Road. Turn left onto Piedmont Road and the Piedmont Driving Club entrance will be the first driveway on the right.
From the East – driving on I-85 South:
Take Exit 88 for Lenox Road/Cheshire Bridge Road. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Cheshire Bridge Road, NE. Go 1.5 miles and
turn left onto Piedmont Road. Drive another 1.5 miles and the Piedmont Driving Club will be on your left.
From the West –driving on I-20 East:
Take Exit 57 and merge onto I-75N/I-85N toward Chattanooga/Greenville. Take Exit 250 and follow directions “From the South”.
From the East – driving on I-20 West:
Use the right 2 lanes to take Exit 57 and merge onto I-75N/I-85N toward Chattanooga. Take Exit 25 and follow directions “From the
South”.
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AMAZING!
DIVISION I, Floral Design Registration Form
Please complete one Registration Form per entry.
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2017
Send to: Elise Drake
1071 Foxcroft Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
[email protected]
404-213-4810
Please print using block letters.
Date: ________________________________
Name: ________________________
Garden Club/Zone:______________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________
Tel:_____________________Fax:__________________Email:____________________________________
Co-Exhibitor(s)___________________________________________________________________________
Class Number
Class Title
1st Choice:______________________________________________________________________________
2nd 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
Flower Show, 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 or class consultant.
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AMAZING!
DIVISION II, Horticulture Registration Form
Registration is not required for cut specimen classes. Registration is required for Class 22: "Botanical Relatives",
Class 23: "Posy Portrait" and Class 33: "Hide and Seek".
Please complete one Registration Form per entry.
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2017
Send to: Henny Clay
3578 Ranier Drive, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
[email protected]
404-791-5127
Please print using block letters.
Name: _____________________________
Date: _______________________________
Garden Club/Zone: _________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Tel:_____________________Fax:_________________Email:____________________________________
Please put an “X” by the class you would like to enter:
Class 22 “Botanical Relatives” _____________
Class 23 “Posy Portrait” _________________
Class 33 “Hide and Seek” _________________
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
Flower Show, 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 or class consultant.
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AMAZING!
DIVISION III, Photography Registration Form
Please complete one Registration Form per entry.
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2017
Send to: Scottie Schoen
3820 Northside Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305
Please print using block letters.
[email protected]
404-233-6302
Date: _____________________________________
Name: __________________________________ Garden Club/Zone: ______________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Tel: _____________________Fax:_______________ Email:____________________________________
Class Number
Class Title
1st Choice: _____________________________________________________________________________
2nd 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 a GCA
Flower Show, 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 or class consultant.
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AMAZING!
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Photograph Entry Form
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Photograph Entry Deadline: March 15, 2017
Please complete one Entry Form per photograph. Affix the form to the back of the mounting.
Send photograph to: Scottie Schoen
3820 Northside Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305
[email protected]
404-234-6302
Class Entered: ___________________________Email: __________________________________________
Name: _______________________ Garden Club/Zone: __________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Tel: _________________________ Return postage and packaging have been provided.
Identifiable Plant Material (optional): _________________________________________________________
Title or brief statement (optional): ___________________________________________________________
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
Flower Show, 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 or class consultant.
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A Friend of Cherokee Garden Club graciously contributed to our show.
Thank you for making Amazing! possible and for all you do for Cherokee.
A special thank you to our Amazing! artist, Jeffrey Lee Adler, for the beautiful cover art.
www.adlerarts.com
We are grateful to Virginia Beach, our own Cherokee artist, for her beautiful sketches for Posy Portrait.
Thank you to our media sponsor:
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