The Venice Area Garden Club

Venice Film Festival

A Standard Flower Show

Presented by

The Venice Area Garden Club

Member of

National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Deep South Region and

Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., District VIII

Friday, April 21, 2017 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Saturday, April 22, 2017 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Venice Community Center

326 S. Nokomis Ave.

Venice, FL 34285

Open to the Public

No Admission Fee

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

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Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE 2

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, MAJOR PROJECTS, MISSION 3

GENERAL RULES 4

DESIGN DIVISION RULES 5

DESIGN DIVISION AWARDS 6

DESIGN DIVISION I 7

HORTICULTURE DIVISION RULES 9

HORTICULTURE DIVISION AWARDS 10

HORTICULTURE DIVISION II 12

SPECIAL EXHIBITS DIVISION III 16

***FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE***
President Tina Bird 445-4070

Flower Show Chairman Linda Thivierge 603-759-3724

Awards Nancy Hentsch-Jacobson 786-3171

Clerks Jan Durr 492-2454

Design Classification Sandy Walters 480-1815

Design Consultant & Entries Maxine Ginn 497-3134

Horticulture Classification Rose Borton 488-9282

Horticulture Entries & Placement Linda Kenfield 412-1620

Susan Mather 484-9285

Hostesses Elaine Hudon 603-566-6292

Judges & Judges Luncheon Alice DeSomma 493-7980

Jan Fessler 493-6790

Photography Kathleen St. Martin 698-0418

Printing Diane Jenson 607-206-9829

Property Chairman Jeff Parsons 497-3562

Publicity Joan Piper 210-317-7904

Schedule Chairman Tracy Ivey 412-1642

Special Exhibits Diane Gantz 614-558-3204

Staging Linda Thivierge 603-759-3724

Joanna Coke 726-5218

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Very Sincere Thanks from the Venice Area Garden Club to:

Venice Community Center, for allowing us the use of their facilities.

Our friends, exhibitors and each and every member who gave 100% of herself/himself working to make this show a huge success.

MISSION:
The mission of the Venice Area Garden Club is to provide continuing education and resources in order to raise the awareness of the rewards of gardening and to promote the study of horticulture and the art form of floral design while building alliances, supporting the preservation of the environment, and participating in the beautification of our community. The club meets the first Thursday of each month, October through June at the South Venice Community Center. Feel free to join us.
In keeping with our mission, this flower show is designed to spotlight 'what we grow'; 'how we use the results in design' and pass on information to the public with 'how-to' exhibits.
The Venice Film Festival or Venice International Film Festival (Italian: Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica della Biennale di Venezia, "International Exhibition of Cinematographic Art of the Venice Biennale"), founded in 1932, is the oldest film festival in the world and one of the "Big Three" film festivals alongside the Cannes Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival. This flower show is Venice Area Garden Club’s interpretation of ‘Film Festival’ and is our present to our community. So grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy.

“VENICE FILM FESTIVAL”

GENERAL RULES:

1. 
   This is a Standard Flower Show complying with the objectives and requirements established by National Garden Clubs, Inc. The Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 Revised Edition, shall be used as the authority.
   
2. 
   The NGC standard system of awarding will be used: For each class or sub-class, only one first place (blue) ribbon – must score 90 or more; only one second place (red) ribbon – must score 85 or more; only one third place (yellow) ribbon – must score 80 or more; and one or more Honorable Mention (white) ribbons – must score 75 or more. Judges will consider non-blue ribbons for 90+ recognition. Top awards shall be presented if merited. The decisions of the judges are final.
   
3. 
   Florida native plants, noxious plants, and those on the state conservation list may be used only if grown and cultivated in the exhibitors own garden or obtained legally. Plants listed on the following website are prohibited: http://plants.ifas.ufle.edu/
   
4. 
   The emphasis of this show is on FRESH plant material. No artificial material is permitted. Fresh plant material may never be treated.
   
5. 
   The official American Flag and other national flags are not permitted to be used within any design in a Standard Flower Show. Furthermore, the use of any official national flag as an underlay, background, skirting, draping, etc., is also prohibited throughout all divisions of the show.
   
6. 
   Design entries may be placed on Wednesday, April 19th, between Noon and 4:00 PM and on Thursday, April 20th, between 9 AM and 11:30 AM. See Horticulture Division rules for specific times to place those entries.
   
7. 
   Judging will begin at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 20th. Only required personnel may be present during judging.
   
8. 
   All exhibits must be removed at 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 22nd.
   
9. 
   Although all due care will be taken, neither the Venice Area Garden Club nor Venice Community Center can be responsible for loss or damage.
   

DIVISION I – DESIGN

‘FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES’
DESIGN DIVISION RULES:

1. 
   This Division is open to members of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
   
2. 
   Design classes will consist of a minimum of four entries each. An exhibitor may enter as many classes as desired, but only one per Class.
   
3. 
   Some plant material must be used in every exhibit. Plant material must be listed on the entry card. It need not be grown by the exhibitor, but the design must be the work of only one exhibitor and that exhibitor’s name must appear on the entry card.
   
4. 
   No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit, or vegetables are permitted. Fresh plant material may never be treated by application of any substance. It may be clipped, stripped, bent or otherwise manipulated.
   
5. 
   Religious symbols used must be displayed in a respectful manner and in accordance with policies of local religious organizations.
   
6. 
   Landscapes and scenes are not permitted in the Design Division’
   
7. 
   Living members of the animal kingdom are not permitted in the Design Division
   
8. 
   Refer to the Handbook for Flower Shows, pages 189-190 for a list of things permitted unless prohibited by schedule or by law.
   
9. 
   See General Rules for entry times. Advanced registration for design entries may be made with the Consultant listed for each Section of the Design Division.
   
10. 
    Once a space has been reserved, the exhibitor must fill the space or find a replacement.
    
11. 
    The Classification Chairman must approve and sign the entry card before the exhibitor leaves the exhibition area.
    
12. 
    Exhibitors are responsible for keeping their design in good condition for the duration of the show.
    
13. 
    Judges will be requested to provide concise written comments on all designs but must never include 95+ or actual scores until all judging is completed.
    
14. 
    Design Division Scale of Points is found in the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 Revised Edition, on page 303.
    

DESIGN DIVISION AWARDS

***SECTIONAL AWARDS***

**DESIGNER’S CHOICE AWARD**

Rosette of purple ribbons

May be awarded in Section A, Classes 1, 2, and 3 to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or more
**AWARD OF DISTINCTION**

Rosette of brown ribbons

All plant material used must be dried and may be contrived or treated in some manner.

May be awarded in Section B, Classes 4, 5, and 6 to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or more

**TABLE ARTISTRY AWARD**

Rosette of burgundy ribbons

May be awarded in Section C, Classes 7, 8 and 9 to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or

More
**TRI-COLOR AWARD**

Rosette of blue, red and yellow ribbons

The Tri-Color Award may be given to a design using all fresh plant material.

May be awarded in Section D, Classes 10, 11 and 12 to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95

or more
***DIVISIONAL AWARDS***

**AWARD OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE**

Rosette of gold ribbons

This Design Division Award is awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in the entire Design Division entered by a single exhibitor in Design
**FLORALIA 16 MEMORIAL AWARD**

May be awarded to the highest scoring outstanding design in Design Division I.

***CLUB AWARD***
**NOVICE AWARD**

Rosette of yellow ribbons

May be award in Section D, Class 11 to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or more

DIVISION I - DESIGN

'Friday Night at the Movies'

SECTION A: Romantic Comedies Consultant: Maxine Ginn 497-3134

Eligible for Designer's Choice Award

Designer's choice of plant material and components

Class 1 - When Harry, 1989 – Duo 4 Entries

Class 2 - Met Sally, 1989 – Duo 4 Entries

A Duo Design is a creative arrangement using one container or containers joined to appear as one, or in a contrivance, mechanic. Each side is different from the other, in a separate class, and judged separately. It is created by a single exhibitor. Staged on a freestanding white 40” high pedestal with a

24” square top provided by staging.

Class 3 - The Silver Lining Playbook, 2012 - Creative Reflective Design
4 Entries

A creative design containing material/s that reflect, give back image/s of light or other components to the viewer. Reflective materials are placed to reflect light and/or provide visual involvement of the viewer with the reflective part/s of the design. Reflective materials are an integral part of the overall design. The reflective material may be shiny metal, plastic, paper, pieces of mirror, mirrored objects, etc. Staging a design on or in front of a mirror is not a Reflective Design. Staged on a free-standing 24” high glass cube with a 16” square glass top provided by staging, with a red backdrop.

SECTION B: Musicals Consultant: Betty Ann Parry 484-5704

Eligible for the Award of Distinction

Class 4 – Grease, 1978 – Creative Floor Design 4 Entries

Space available is 30" square by 84" tall with a red backdrop.

Class 5 - My Fair Lady, 1964 – Creative Design 4 Entries

Staged on, or within or both a 24” high glass cube with a 16” square glass top provided by staging.

Class 6 - Singin' in the Rain, 1952 - Creative Hanging Design 4 Entries

Staged using a 30” high x 20” wide black frame standing on a white 40” high

pedestal with a 20” square top provided by staging.

SECTION C: Film Favorites Consultant: Rose Fullerton 492-6118 Eligible for the Table Artistry Award

Class 7 - Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1961 - Functional table for 2 4 Entries

Staged on 30' round Hi-Top table 40” from the floor with floor length white table covering provided by staging and may have a table topper.

Class 8 – Picnic, 1955 - Exhibition Table Type II 4 Entries Exhibition Table Type II. Staged on a table 29" from the floor with white floor length table covering provided by staging; exhibitor to provide backdrop (30” high by 24” wide) and underlay

Class 9 - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, 1967 - 4 Entries Functional table for five. Staged on 60" round tables with floor length white table covering provided by staging and may have a table topper.

SECTION D: Oscar Winners Consultant: Peggy Schimdt 408-9815

Eligible for the Tri-color Award

Class 10 - Chariots of Fire, 1981 - Creative Design 4 Entries

A creative design staged on white 40” high pedestal with a 22” by 32” rectangle top provided by staging, with a neutral backdrop. No electricity is available for mechanics.

Class 11 – *Casablanca, 1942 – Creative Line Design 4 Entries

A creative design which exhibits great restraint in the quantity of plant materials used, is dominated by the linear-set pattern with an open silhouette, with round form/s that provide the center of interest or focal area without diminishing the impact of the linear material. Staged on a free-standing 24” high glass cube with a 20” square glass top provided by staging.

*Novice Class is for those who have never won a blue ribbon in any Design Division of any National Garden Club Show.
Class 12 - Gone with the Wind, 1939 – Type II Kinetic Design 4 Entries

A creative suspended design to be judged at a comfortable viewing height.

Important that space be incorporated within the design. Staged using a 30”

high x 20” wide black frame, to allow design to move freely, standing on a

white 30” high pedestal with a 30” square top with a red backdrop. No

electricity is available for mechanics.

DIVISION II – HORTICULTURE

‘LET’S TAKE IN A MATINEE’

HORTICULTURE DIVISION RULES:

1. 
   This Division is open to any amateur gardener.
   
2. 
   All horticulture must be fresh plant material of show quality. Exhibits must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for no fewer than 90 days. Exception: plants grown from seed, seedling, cuttings or immature transplants, bulbs, tubers, corms or rhizomes. Combination plantings must have been grown together no fewer than six (6) weeks. Cut specimens of annuals, biennials and perennials must have been in exhibitor’s possession from seeds, cuttings, or immature plants and grown to maturity. Bulbous blooms must have been in exhibitor’s possession from planting of bulb, corm, rhizome or it must have been cared for as a mature plant at least 90 days..
   
3. 
   Exhibits must be correctly labeled with scientific (botanical) names or currently accepted scientific identification. Common names may also be given. Top awards cannot be given to unnamed specimens.
   
4. 
   Exhibitor may make more than one entry per class if each entry is a different species, variety, cultivar, type, or color. A sub-class or new class may be made at the discretion of the classification committee.
   
5. 
   Plant material may not be altered by application of oil, commercial “shine” products, etc. that may artificially change the natural color and texture. No wiring is permitted. Staking of vining or large plants is permitted. Double potting is permitted, but the inner pot must not be visible.
   
6. 
   An exhibitor (grower) may choose to exhibit a single plant per container or may combine more than one plant of the same CULTIVAR and COLOR into a single container to improve overall appearance. A multiple planting is exhibited as a single specimen, as is a self-multiplying plant…except in Classes 50, 52, 53, 55, 56 and 58 where only one plant per container may be exhibited…
   
7. 
   Cut specimens should not have any foliage below the water line. (Except: gladiolus)
   
8. 
   Cut specimen containers (clear glass), and white wedging material if required, will be provided by staging.
   
9. 
   Pre-registration is required. The Classification Committee will approve all entries. Completed entry forms are to be returned to Rose Borton no later than entry deadline of April 6, 2017. There will be no registration of plants on the day of the show.
   
10. 
    Container-grown plants will be accepted at Venice Community Center on Wednesday, April 19th, from Noon to 4 PM. Cut specimens will be accepted Thursday, April 20th, from 9 AM to 11:30 AM.
    
11. 
    Horticulture Division Scales of Points are found in the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 edition, on pages 298 and 302.
    

HORTICULTURE AWARDS

***SECTIONAL AWARDS***
**AWARD OF MERIT***

Rosette of orange ribbons

May be awarded to a named blue ribbon winner

scoring 95 or above, in a designated Section. No more than five (5)

may be awarded in a Standard Flower Show.

Sections G, H and I are eligible for this award.

**ARBOREAL AWARD**

Rosette of green ribbons

May be awarded to the named blue ribbon winner

scoring 95 or above in Sections J and K.

**COLLECTOR’S SHOW CASE AWARD**

Rosette of brown and green ribbons

Each Exhibit must consist of a minimum of five (5) cut specimen exhibited in

individual containers, or five (5) different container-grown plants in individual containers.

Each specimen within an exhibit must score 95 or above in Sections L, M and N.
**GROWERS CHOICE AWARD**

Rosette of hunter green ribbons

No more than three (3) may be awarded to a named blue ribbon winner

scoring 95 or above, in Sections C, D, and E.

**ELFIN AWARD**

Rosette of chartreuse and purple ribbons

May be awarded to the named blue ribbon winner

scoring 95 or above in Section O.

***DIVISION AWARDS***
**THE AWARD OF HORTICULTURAL EXCELLENCE**

Rosette of green, orange and blue ribbons

May be awarded to the named blue ribbon winner

scoring 95 or above, judged to be the finest in the entire Horticulture Division

**SWEEPSTAKES AWARD**

Rosette of green and white ribbons

May be awarded to the exhibitor winning the largest number of

blue ribbons in this Division.

In case of a tie, red and yellow ribbons will be counted.
**THE PAUL P. MARTIN AWARD**

May be awarded by the Club for excellence in Horticulture.

***CLUB AWARD***
**PRESIDENT’S AWARD**

Rosette of light blue ribbons

May be awarded to a named blue ribbon winner

scoring 95 or above, in Sections A, B, and F.

DIVISION II
HORTICULTURE DIVISION
'HERE COMES THE GARDEN PARADE'

SECTION A. BLACK ORCHID, 1958 Orchidaceae   Consultant:  

Container grown orchids in hanging and non- hanging containers.  Eligible for a President’s Award.
Class 1.  Cattleya

Class 2.  Dendrobium

Class 3.  Oncidium

Class 4.  Phalanopsis

        Class 5.  Other specimens not listed
SECTION B.  CACTUS FLOWER, 1969   Consultant:  

Container grown succulents.  Eligible for a President’s Award.

Class 6.  Cacti 

a)  Ceres

b)  Opuntia

c) Mammillaria

d)  Other specimens not listed

Class 7.  Non-cacti 

a)  Adenium obesum

b)  Agave

c)   Aloe   

d)   Echeveria

e)   Euphorbia

f)   Hawarthia  

g)   Sansevieria

h)   Sedum

i)    Other specimens not listed
SECTION C. AMERICAN BEAUTY, 1999 Consultant:  Container grown flowering plants.  Eligible for the Growers Choice Award.

Class 8.  Oversize  Exhibited in pot larger than 10"

Class 9.  Annuals

Class 10.  Perennials

Class 11.  Bulbs, corms, rhizomes, or tubers
Class 12.  Other specimens not listed

SECTION D. FIELD OF DREAMS, 1989 Consultant:  

Container grown foliage plants.  Eligible for the Growers Choice Award.

Class 13.  Oversize  Exhibited in pot larger than 10"

Class 14.  Annuals
Class 15.  Perennials

Class 16.  Bulbs, corms, rhizomes, or tubers

Class 17.  Other specimens not listed
SECTION E. THE SECRET GARDEN, 1993   Consultant:  

Container grown combination plantings. Minimum of 3 species exhibited in

one container that will fit within the allotted space of 24” x 30”.  Entries

are limited to 4 per class. Key card identifying the plant material is needed.

Eligible for the Growers Choice Award.
Class 18. Dish Gardens

Class 19. Terrariums

Class 20. Strawberry pots

SECTION F. STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 1989  Bromeliaceae Consultant:  

Container grown non-blooming bromeliads. Eligible for the President’s Award.

Class 21.  Aechemea

Class 22. Cryptanthus

Class 23.  Dyckia

        Class 24.  Neoreggelia

Class 25.  Tillandsia

Class 26.  Other specimens not listed

SECTION G.  DRIVING MISS DAISY, 1989 Consultant:

Cut specimens, annuals.  Cut flowers.  Length and number of specimen

appropriate for species, not to exceed 30”.  Eligible for an Award of Merit. 

Class 29.  Pelargonium hortorum (geranium)

Class 30.  Solanaceae (petunia)

Class 31.  Catharanthus roseus (vinca)

Class 32.  Balsaminaceae (impatiens)

Class 33.  Other specimens not listed

SECTION H.  WILDFLOWERS, 1999 Consultant:  

 Cut specimens, perennials.  Cut flowers.  Length and number of specimen

appropriate for species, not to exceed 30”.  Eligible for an Award of Merit.

Class 34.  Coreopsis

Class 35.  Hedychium (ginger)

Class 36.  Heliconia

Class 37. Other specimens not listed 

SECTION I. BROKEN FLOWERS, 2005 Consultant:

Cut specimens, vines. Length and number of specimens appropriate for

species, not to exceed 30”. Eligible for an Award of Merit.
Class 38. Bougainvillea

Class 39. Clerodendrum

Class 40. Jasminum

Class 41. Lonicera

Class 42. Passiflora

Class 43. Other specimens not listed

SECTION J.  THE TREE OF LIFE, 2011 Consultant: 

 Cut specimens, trees.   Length of specimen appropriate for species, not to exceed 30”.  Eligible for an Arboreal Award. 

Class 44. Flowering

Class 45. Fruited or berried
Class 46. Foliage

SECTION K.  WHITE OLEANDER, 2002 Consultant:  

Cut specimens, shrubs.  Length of specimen appropriate for species, not to exceed 30”.  Eligible an Arboreal Award.
Class 47.  Flowering

Class 48.  Fruited or berried

Class 49.  Foliage

SECTION L.  FLOWER DRUM SONG, 1961 Consultant:  

    Collections of flowering specimens and specimens with colorful bracts.   A

minimum of 5 specimens in the same family exhibited in individual

containers. Key card identifying plant material needed.  Allotted space for

each exhibit is 24”x30”.  Entries are limited to 4 per class.  Eligible for

a Collectors Showcase Award. 
 

Class 50.  Containers grown flowering

Class 51. Cut flowers

Class 52. Any other meritorious collection

SECTION M. SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS, 1999 Consultant:

Collections of foliage specimens.   A minimum of 5 specimens in the same

family exhibited in individual containers. Key card identifying plant material

needed.  Allotted space for each exhibit is 24”x30”.  Entries are limited to 4

per class.  Eligible for a Collectors Showcase Award. 
Class 53.  Container grown foliage

Class 54. Cut foliage

Class 55. Any other meritorious collection

SECTION N. THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL, 2011 Consultant:

Displays of flowering specimens and specimens with colorful bracts. A

minimum of 5 specimens in the same family exhibited in individual containers.

Artistic effect is to be considered when judging displays.  Key card

identifying plant material needed.  Allotted space for each exhibit is 4”x30”.  Entries are limited to 4 per class.  Eligible for a Collectors Showcase Award. 

Class 56. Container grown flowering specimen

Class 57. Cut flowering specimen

Class 58. Container grown foliage specimen

Class 59. Cut foliage specimen

Class 60. Any other meritorious display

SECTION O.  LILLIES OF THE FIELD, 1963 Consultant:  

Petite flowering specimens.  Eligible for the Elfin Award.
     Class 59.  Gesneriaceae

Class 60.  Rosaceae

Class 61.  Other specimens not listed 

SPECIAL EXHIBITS DIVISION III

‘BEHIND THE SCENES’
**Special Exhibits Awards**

Educational Award

Rosette of brown and white ribbons

Exhibit must use 18 square feet of space; educational value;

and score 95 or more.

Minimum of two exhibits.

Scale of points on page 304, Handbook for Flower Shows,

2007 Edition

SECTION A. ‘BEAM ME UP SCOTTY. THERE’S NO INTELLIGENT LIFE HERE.’ Consultant: Diane Gantz 614-558-3204

Eligible for Educational Award

Exhibit 1 – Bambi, 1942 – Wildlife Center of Venice (WCV)

The Wildlife Center of Venice is committed to the preservation,

rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife in our local community. WCV has

all state and Federal permits to care for and rehabilitate sick,

injured and orphaned wildlife.
Exhibit 2 – Rain Man, 1988 - Rain Barrels

Rain barrels help to reduce storm water runoff by diverting and

storing runoff from impervious areas such as roofs. How to make, install and use rain barrels.
Exhibit 3 – A Bug’s Life, 1998 - Bees, Butterflies and other pollinators

Pollinators worldwide are in decline. Habitat loss, invasive species,

parasites, and pesticides are largely to blame. What you can do to help our pollinators.
Exhibit 4 – Avatar, 2009 – Fracking

What is fracking and the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs position

on fracking.
**Artistic Craft Award**

Rosette of navy ribbons

Awarded in Section have at least three classes with a minimum of four exhibits each. Each exhibit must include some plant material and score 95 or more. Scale of points on page 304, Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 Edition. Adds interest but does not count toward number of Special Exhibits required for Flower Show Achievement Awards.

SECTION B: ‘I’M READY FOR MY CLOSE-UP MR. DE MILLE’

Consultant: Linda Thivierge 603-759-3724
Eligible for Artistic Crafts Award
Class 1 - Make-up 4 Entries

Staged on heads 20 1/2" circumference/ 6.5" diameter mounted on 48" high stands both provided by staging.

Class 2 – Wardrobe 4 Entries

Staged on torsos provided by staging, hanging on 60” high stands both provided by staging.

Class 3 - Special Affects 4 Entries

Exhibitor’s choice of components staged within the allotted space (6’ high x 3’ wide x 3’ deep).