Three Harbors Garden Club Member of the Garden Club of America Presents. Autumn On The Harbor. An In-Club Flower Show

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Cover photography by Laura Swiggett

Thank You to Grace Stillman

for hosting our Flower Show,

to the Committee and Judges for

all of their hard work,

and to the participants

for their beautiful entries.

Presents

Three Harbors Garden Club

Member of the Garden Club of America

Autumn On The Harbor

An In-Club Flower Show

October 13, 2011

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The Three Harbors Garden Club Special Awards

The Kay Macy Award may be presented to the Three Harbors Garden Club Member whose flower arranging exhibit best captures the intent and spirit of the exhibitor’s chosen class or the intent of the show’s theme. This award signifies the ability to capture beauty and enhance the appreciation through master craftsmanship, design theory, and genuine artistic creativity as its namesake has done so aptly over the years.

The Jan Pratt Award may be presented to the Three Harbors Garden Club member whose horticulture entry best demonstrates outstanding perfection in growth, challenging cultural selection and specimen presentation. This award honors and acknowledges

appreciation for the special talents, skills and knowledge required to be an outstanding grower as the award’s namesake has so rightfully demonstrated year after year.

Best in Show, to be selected from among the blue ribbon 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.

Beginner’s Prize, to be selected among first-time exhibitors, and may be awarded in each division.

Directions and Parking for the Flower Show:

Airslie

The Home of Grace Stillman

One Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724 Traveling West on 25A make a right, into the CSH Laboratory, onto Bungtown Road and travel through travel circles remaining on road along the water. Follow signs from entrance which will designate parking

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The Three Harbors Garden Club

Member of The Garden Club of America

Presents

Autumn On The Harbor

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Airslie

One Bungtown Road

Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724

Celebration Party

Thursday, October 13, 6:00-8:00pm

Open to Three Harbors Club Members and Guests

at no charge

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Timetable for Exhibitors ... 5

Flower Show Committee ... 6

GCA Rules... 7

General Rules ... 8

Division I Flower Arrangement Guidelines ... 9

Flower Arrangement Classes... 10

Division II Horticulture Rules ... 11

Horticulture Classes...12

Club Awards...14

Directions for Parking ...14

Registration Forms...15

HISTORY of our HARBOR

Cold Spring Harbor refers to the freshwater springs running north through

the area and into the harbor. It can be traced back to the English who

called it Cold Spring after they bought some land here from the

Matinecock Indians in 1650.

The Matinecocks, already living here for a very long time, called the area

Wawapex, which means “place of good water.”

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Class 16 Edible Autumn Unlimited Entries Collection of plants containing a minimum of three or more edible plants displayed in a container of your choice, not to exceed 28" in length or diameter.

(Three month ownership.)

Class Consultant: Tiny Smith 631-470-3237 chicnlittl24@optonline.net

Class 17 Harvest Home 15 Entries A transparent glass enclosure with lid for a natural planting, provided by the exhibitor, planted with a minimum of three different species or cultivars, not to exceed 24" in any direction. Accessories may not be manufactured or artificial. Key card required. Judged 30% quality and condition, 30% suitability of material, 20% design and arrangement of plants, 15% grooming, 5% suitable key card.

Class Consultant: Lisa de Guzman 631-424-6559 ldeguzma@msn.com

Class 18 Peak Harvest Unlimited Entries Par class. An exhibit of exceptional horticultural

merit, which does not qualify for entry elsewhere in the Horticulture Division. Entries in the Par classes must have been owned and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of one year. Cut

specimens and hanging baskets are not permitted. Double potting permitted.

Class Consultant: Lisa Kasper 631-549-4077 ljrogers2@verizon.net

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DIVISION II

Horticulture Classes

Cut Specimens

Classes 1 – 15

Fall Color

Unlimited Entries

Classes 1 - 6 Grown as Annuals

One blooming stem - Any foliage must be

attached to the stem.

1.

Cosmos

2.

Helianthus

3.

Zinnia

4.

Coleus

5.

Salvia

6.

Other

Classes 7 - 10 Hardy Herbaceous Perennials

To USDA growing zone 6

One blooming stem; any foliage must be

7.

Anemone

8

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Aster

9

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Solidago

10. Other

Classes 11 - 12

Bulbs/Corms/Tubers

11.

Dahlia

12. Other

Classes 13 – 15

Trees/Shrubs

One stem – Any foliage must be

13. Grown for Flowers

14. Grown for Berries

15. Grown for Foliage

Class Consultant: Rose Marie Hawke 646-351-6903

or 631-423-7189 randr30@hotmail.com

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July 14, 2011

Horticulture - Three month ownership deadline.

September 1, 2011

Flower arrangement and horticulture

registration deadline.

October 13, 2011

THREE HARBORS GARDEN CLUB In-Club Flower Show

7:30am-9:30am Flower Arrangement and

Horticulture entries

accepted and passed.

9:45am Entries closed.

10:00am Judges and Clerks briefing.

10:15am Judging begins.

12:30pm Judging ends. Luncheon for Judges

and Clerks.

Luncheon to be held at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cafeteria.

5:00-5:30pm Refreshing and maintenance of exhibits,

children to visit.

6:00-8:00pm Show open to Three Harbors Garden Club

Members and Guests. Celebration Party: Cocktails and light refreshments.

8:00 pm Flower show closes.

8:15pm Entry removal may begin.

8:30pm All entries must be removed

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Flower Show Committee

Division II

Horticulture Rules

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. The Jan Pratt and Best in Show will be awarded for excellence.

3. An exhibitor may submit unlimited entries in classes 1-15, provided each is a different species or cultivar. An exhibitor is permitted only one entry in classes 16 and 17 and two entries in class 18.

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 allowed.

6. Classes may be subdivided and entries moved and/or

reclassified at the discretion of the horticulture committee and/or the judges.

7. Containers are measured at the diameter or the diagonal of the inside rim.

8. One key card (diagram or plant list) is required when multiple species or cultivars are exhibited in the same container. Key card must be a 4" x 6", white, unlined card and completed in black waterproof ink or typed. A 4" x 6" photograph with identifying numbers may be used.

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), green or terracotta colored plastic pots, bonsai containers, 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.

10. The committee will provide containers and wedging materials for all cut specimens.

11. The committee will water the exhibits if instructed to do so in writing.

12. The recommended scale of points for judging Classes 1 – 15 and Classes 16 and 18 are found on pages 121-125 of the FS&JG. The scale of points for Class 17 can be found within its description. Chairwoman Suzy Kessler Past President/Advisor Meg Floyd-Jones Division II Horticulture

Chairwomen and Entry Coordinators

Lisa de Guzman, Marie Knapp

Class Consultants: Class 1-15 Cut specimens

Rose Marie Hawke 631-423-7189

randr30@hotmail.com

Class 16 Edible arrangement

Tiny Smith 631-470-3237

chicnlittl24@optonline.net

Class 17 Harvest Home

Lisa de Guzman 631-424-6559

ldeguzma@msn.com

Class 18 Peak Harvest Lisa Kasper 631-549-4077

Ljrogers2@verizon.net

Show Photographer

Maggie Schubauer, Susie Walker

Schedule/Printing Kerith Freidberg, Lisa de Guzman, Marie Knapp, Pamela Sherlock

Schedule Photography

Laura Swiggett

Staging

Daphne Hagan,

Rose Marie Hawke, Grace Stillman

Hospitality

Patti Searby, Grace Stillman

Cocktail Party

Mary Gallagher, Heidi Prugh

Honorary Chair

Grace Stillman

Club President

Daphne Hagan

Division I Flower Arrangement

Chairwoman and Entry Coordinator

Pamela Sherlock

Class Consultants and passers: Class I Mary Gallagher 631-549-3530 marygall32@yahoo.com Class II Heather Spehr 631-673-2955 lanespehr@hotmail.com Jane Matchett 631-427-9388 ejmatch@optonline.net Class III Cathy Casalicchio 631-673-4942 cathycasalicchio@danielgale.com Class IV Liz Piazza 631-367-8062 lizcsh@optonline.net Awards Daphne Hagan Passing

Cathy Cassalicchio, Mary Gallagher, Lisa de Guzman, Marie Knapp, Lynn Pflug, Jan Pratt, Tiny Smith, Heather Spehr, Barbara Zotz

Judges, Clerks

Tiny Smith, Meg Floyd-Jones

Judges Luncheon

Daphne Hagan, Meg Floyd Jones, Tiny Smith

Signage/Judges Badges

Susan Pacifico

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-11-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, 2009 Revised Edition, shall apply.

2. All plant material must be correctly identified with the botanical and

common names, if possible. The RHS Index of Garden Plants and The AHS

A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants are the accepted references and will be

available at the show. The Royal Horticultural Society Horticultural

Database is available online at

www.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder/plantfinder.asp

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 New York Natural Heritage Program may not be exhibited in any flower show sponsored by a GCA club. Cultivated plant material listed by New York’s Natural Heritage Program may be exhibited if accompanied by a typed card stating that it has not been collected from the wild and giving information concerning its cultural requirements and

methods of propagation.Natural Heritage Program lists will be available

before and during the show from the division chairwomen and are available online at http://plants.usda.gov.

4. Plant material showing evidence of insects or disease must be removed

immediately from the exhibition area.

5. All entries in the flower arrangement 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.

6. Locally invasive plants, diseased plant material, artificial plant material, live animals (including fish), taxidermy, natural birds’ nests, and protected sea life, are not permitted.

7. Classes may be judged using the merit judging system at the discretion of

the judges, with the permission of the division or flower show chairwomen.

Division I

Flower Arrangement Classes

Class 1 Reflections on the Harbor 4 Entries

An underwater design* staged on a 42" high table with an ecru covered cloth. Design dimensions not to exceed 24" depth, 18" width and 30" height. Viewed from three sides.

*Underwater design: a contemporary design style where all

or part of the design must be under water. Class Consultant: Mary Gallagher, 631-549-3530, marygall32@yahoo.com

Class 2 Thanksgiving Bounty 4 Entries

A functional table* designed on a service tray provided by the exhibitor. Staged on a 29" high dining table, covered in ecru table linen. Arrangement and all elements supplied by the exhibitor not to exceed 24" w x 24" d.

*Functional table: table exhibit arranged for food service. Class Consultant: Jane Matchett, 631-427-9388,

ejmatch@optonline.net

Class 3 Autumn Glory 4 Entries

A design staged on a white pedestal 42" high with a 14" square top. Design may not exceed 15" from center of pedestal on any side. Height is restricted to 78" from floor. Viewed from three sides.

Class Consultant: Cathy Casalicchio, 631-673-4942, cathycasalicchio@danielgale.com

Class 4 Scenes of Autumn 4 Entries

A miniature design* staged in an ecru L-shaped niche which has an 8" square floor and an 8" square backdrop. Floor of niche is staged 52" from the floor. Arrangement may not exceed 5" in height, width or depth, including all components. To be viewed from three sides.

*Miniature arrangements: a diminutive arrangement which

with all of its components is not more than five inches in height, width, and depth.

Class Consultant: Liz Piazza, 631-367-8062, lizcsh@optonline.net

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Flower Arrangement Guidelines

2. An exhibitor is permitted only one entry per class, and may enter more than one class. The exhibitor(s) under whose name(s) it has been registered must arrange the entry. 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 find a substitute and notify the entries chairman and class consultant 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. At GCA Flower Shows, arrangements may be executed off-site and brought to the show completed.

6. Anything not prohibited in the GCA rules, flower arrangement 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.

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 is distinction, conformance to and interpretation of the class and schedule.

9. Exhibits will be staged in the home entryway and dining room. Underwater arrangements will be staged along the right and left walls (sponged in yellow and light green) on either side of the hallway. Miniatures will be staged on the sideboard along the dining room wall which has green floral wallpaper with mauve accents, wainscoting and some overhead lighting. The functional table trays will be featured on the dining room table in the center of the room. The Pedestals will be staged in the corners of the room. (Two will be staged near windows and two along walls.) There are no height restrictions except for the Pedestal arrangements. No change of lighting is permitted in any class.

10. Accessories are permitted, unless otherwise stated in the class description. Niche walls may be covered.

11. There are no height restrictions except for the Pedestal arrangements. No change of lighting is permitted in any class.

General Rules

1. Entries are open to all club members, including provisionals and

professionals in their disciplines.

2. Registration is required for all classes, with the exception of those in the

horticulture division which are weather dependent (cut specimens CLASSES 1-15). 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.

3. While The Garden Club of America and Three Harbors Garden 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 committees.

5. An entry card must accompany each entry. Entry cards will be available

at the show and upon request from the entry or division chairwomen, in advance of the show. Information required on the entry card must be completed in black waterproof ink or typed.

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 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 Exhibition Only”. The judges may not disqualify any entry passed by the passing

committee, unless evidence of insect infestation or disease is identified.

7. Once an entry is passed, the exhibitor(s) must immediately leave the

exhibition area. A passed entry may not be touched again until after judging and then only to carry out necessary maintenance.

8. Only participating judges, clerks, flower show committee chairwomen and

division chairwomen will be allowed on the floor during judging.

9. All containers and accessories must be inconspicuously labeled with the

exhibitor’s name.

10. All exhibits must remain in place and in show condition until fifteen

minutes following the show closing time.

11. A beginner is an individual who has never exhibited previously in an

in-club or GCA show in a particular division. Beginner’s prize will be awarded for excellence in each division. A beginner will be identified by a star on the bottom of the entry card.

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 waterproof ink on a 4"X6", white, unlined card.

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