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Peachtree Garden Club, Zone VIII

Member of The Garden Club of America

Presents

"Southern Literature Exposed!"

A GCA FLOWER SHOW APRIL 16 -17, 2012

HARBORSIDE ROOM AT THE HYATT REGENCY

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA PREVIEW APRIL 15, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

April 16 and 17 from 2:30-5:00 p.m.

FREE OF CHARGE

Preface
Savannah native and southern author, Flannery O'Connor said, "Whenever I'm asked why Southern writers particularly have a penchant for writing about freaks, I say it is because we are still able to recognize one." When we chose southern literature as the theme for our flower show, we decided to focus on the writers of Zone VIII Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. We hope you will enjoy our talented GCA members' interpretations of the titles of the rich and sometimes provocative literature of the South.

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The purpose of a flower show is threefold: to set standards of artistic and horticultural excellence; to broaden knowledge of horticulture, flower arrangement, conservation, 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, 2009 Revised 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.

Table of Contents
TIMETABLE FOR EXHIBITORS FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE GCA RULES GENERAL INFORMATION DIVISION I - FLOWER ARRANGEMENT Guidelines Classes DIVISION II - HORTICULTURE Guidelines Classes DIVISION III - PHOTOGRAPHY Guidelines Classes DIVISION IV CONSERVATION 18 20 22 13 15 10 11 5 6 8 9

GCA FLOWER SHOW & CLUB AWARDS MAP & DIRECTIONS REGISTRATION Online registration Instructions Forms PHOTOGRAPH ENTRY FORMS 4

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Timetable For Exhibitors

September 1, 2011 October 15, 2011 January 14, 2012 January 30, 2012 January 30, 2012 February 1 - March 1, 2012 Photography entries only accepted between these dates March 15, 2012 Sunday, April 15, 2012 7:30-11:30 AM Flower Arrangement, Horticulture and Special Division entries accepted and passed Entries closed Judges lunch and briefing Judging begins Flower Show Evaluation - Harborside Room Preview of Flower Show for Annual Meeting attendees Horticulture registration deadline Registration forms will be accepted after this date Horticulture - Six month ownership deadline Horticulture - Three month ownership deadline Flower Arrangement registration deadline Photography registration deadline

11:30 AM 12 Noon 1:00-4:00 PM 4:00PM 5:00 PM Monday, April 16, 2012 7:30-8:00 AM 2:30-5:00 PM Tuesday, April 17, 2012 7:30-8:00 AM 2:30-5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:15-6:30 PM

Refreshing and maintenance of exhibits Show open to the public

Refreshing and maintenance of exhibits Show open to the public Flower Show Closes All entries must be removed

Flower Show Committee

Chairman Rebecca Moore 912-598-8192
rbmoore@peachtreegardenclub.org

Advisor Club President

Cary Lide Elizabeth Martin 404-351-8208

elizmartin@peachtreegardenclub.org

Division Chairmen: Division I - Flower Arrangement Cary Lide 404 272-2934

lidec@peachtreegardenclub.org

Betty Balentine 404-816-7501

bbalentine@peachtreegardenclub.org

Diane Festa 404-261-6951

dfesta@peachtreegardenclub.org

Division II - Horticulture Katharine Elsas 404-233-3735

elsas@peachtreegardenclub.org

Brenda Dreyer 404-352-0858

bdreyer@peachtreegardenclub.org

Elizabeth Izard 404-233-0069

elizizard@peachtreegardenclub.org

Division III - Photography Meg Dreyer 404-352-0959

megdreyer@peachtreegardenclub.org

Division IV - Conservation Exhibition

Savannah Tree Foundation

www.savannahtree.com/

Awards Audrey McMenamy

ahmc@peachtreegardenclub.org

Laura Draper
ldraper@peachtreegardenclub.org

Courtney Dickey
cldickey@peachtreegardenclub.org

Class Consultants Flower Arrangement Horticulture Photography Entries Flower Arrangement, Horticulture and Photography Judges Flower Arranging and Horticulture Photography Clerks Cary Lide Pat Hartramph
hartramph@peachtreegardenclub.org

Cary Lide Katharine Elsas Meg Dreyer

Marie Hannon 404-488-5651

hannon@peachtreegardenclub.org

Nancy Nievera 404-812-9575

anievera@peachtreegardenclub.org

Schedule

Barbara Harkey
bcph@peachtreegardenclub.org

Advisory Committee Jan Stair, Ray Thompson, Ellen Wiley, Kathy Rainer, Mary Katherine Greene Staging Cherokee Garden Club Zone VIII

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. 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. 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 Georgias 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 chairmen and are available online at http://plants.usda.gov. Plant material showing evidence of insects or disease must be removed immediately from the exhibition area. 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. Locally invasive plants, diseased plant material, artificial plant material, live animals (including fish), taxidermy, natural birds nests, and protected sea life, are not permitted.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Entries are open to all GCA club members, including provisionals and professionals in their disciplines. Registration is required for all classes. 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. While The Garden Club of America, Peachtree Garden Club, and Hyatt Hotel will exercise due caution in safeguarding exhibits, responsibility for damage, loss or personal injury cannot be assumed. 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. An entry card must accompany each entry. Entry cards will be available at the show and upon request from the entry or division chairmen, in advance of the show. Information required on the entry card must be completed in black waterproof ink or typed. 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. 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. Only participating judges, clerks, flower show committee chairmen and division chairmen will be allowed on the floor during judging. All containers and accessories must be inconspicuously labeled with the exhibitors name. All exhibits must remain in place and in show condition until fifteen minutes following the show closing time.

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11. A novice is an exhibitor, who has not won a first place ribbon, or a novice award, in the division entered at a GCA or GCA Major Flower Show. Only an individual novice exhibitor is eligible to receive the Sandra Baylor Novice Award or the GCA Novice Award. A novice exhibitor will be identified by a check mark in the novice box placed on the entry card, following the initial judging. 12. A statement of intent is required "for Division I" 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"x 6", white, unlined card.

DIVISION I Flower Arrangement Guidelines

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2. Please carefully read and follow the GCA rules, general information and timetable for exhibitors. 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. 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. Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral part of the design. At GCA Flower Shows, arrangements may be executed offsite and brought to the show completed. Anything not prohibited in the GCA rules, flower arrangement division guidelines, or individual class descriptions is permitted. Although permitted, the use of cut fruits and vegetables is discouraged and should be undertaken only with proper treatment to prevent spoilage. 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. Scale of points by which the classes are to be judged:
Classes A01 and A04 Theme Interpretation Design Color & Harmony Originality Total Points Class AO2 Design Creativity Conformance Distinction Interpretation Total Points 10 40 20 30 100 Class A03 Design Scale Originality Conformance Interpretation Distinction Total Points Class A05 Functionalism Decorative Unit Overall Design Color & Textural Harmony Interpretation & Creativity Total Points 30 25 15 10 10 10 100

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10. Accessories are permitted, unless otherwise stated in the class description.
11. Please direct all questions regarding Flower Arrangement to: Cary Lide 404-272-2934
lidec@peachtreegardenclub.org

DIVISION I FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLASSES

CLASS A01 EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE Flannery O'Connor 4 Entries

A contemporary arrangement, using fresh and/or dried plant material, staged on a black pedestal measuring 37 high x 20 square against a neutral background. Dimensions may not exceed 36 high and 30 wide. Viewed from three sides

CLASS A02

GONE WITH THE WIND - Margaret Mitchell 4 Entries

A creative arrangement, using all fresh plant material, staged in a black niche measuring 30 high x 22 wide x 16 deep, placed on half a table against a neutral background. Viewed from the front.

CLASS A03

THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING - Carson McCullers 4 Entries A small design, not to exceed 8 in any direction, using fresh and/or dried material staged on a mantel measuring 54 high x 60 wide x 12 deep. Viewed from three sides

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CLASS A04

THE BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES - Tom Wolfe 4 Entries

An interpretive design based on a bonfire, using fresh and/or dried plant material, staged on a black pedestal measuring 37 high x 20 square against a neutral background. Dimensions may not exceed 36 high and 30 wide. Viewed from three sides.

CLASS A05

PEACHTREE ROAD - Anne Rivers Siddons

4 Entries

A functional table setting for a ladies bridge luncheon, circa 1950s, placed on a card table, 36 x 36 x 29 high, provided by the committee. The table arrangement may be of fresh and/or dried plant material. Multiple containers and accessories are permitted. Chairs not required. Viewed from all four sides.

CLASS CONSULTANT:

Cary Lide 404-272-2934

lidec@peachtreegardenclub.org

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DIVISION II Horticulture Guidelines

***Zone VIII Cuts Challenge Classes 7 and 8 (For Zone VIII only) Please read the General Rules and Time Table for Exhibitors. 1. Entries must have been owned and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of three months, unless otherwise stated in the schedule. 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 by a green dot on the entry card. 2. An exhibitor may submit one entry per class. Each class shall have 8 entries except where noted. 3. All entries propagated by the exhibitor must be so identified with the method and relevant date(s) of propagation on the entry card. 4. Mats, stands, stakes and ties are not allowed. 5. Classes may be subdivided and entries moved and/or reclassified at the discretion of the Horticulture Committee and/or the judges. 6. Containers are measured at the diameter or the diagonal of the inside rim. Containers should not exceed 12. 7. Container-grown plants should be exhibited in containers that are clean, unobtrusive and compatible with the exhibit. Terracotta-colored clay pots are preferred. Other options include stone-like (Hypertufa) containers, green or terracotta-colored plastic pots, bonsai containers, wire baskets, slatted orchid baskets and plants mounted on driftwood. No hanging containers permitted. Disguised double potting and top dressing are permitted: top dressing must not float when watered. 8. A key card (diagram or plant list) is required when more than one species or cultivar is exhibited in the same container (except classes 1-6) and when a collection is entered. The key card must be a 4 x 6 white, unlined card completed in No 2 pencil or typed, containing correct nomenclature and propagation dates if applicable. A 4 x 6 photograph with identifying numbers may also be used. 9. All plant material should be in prime condition and free from dust, dirt, insects and disease or spray residue. Spent blooms and damaged leaves should be removed. Leaf polish is not permitted. The Flower Show Committee has the right to remove an exhibit from the show if it wilts, fades or shows signs of disease or pests. 10. A novice is an exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or the GCA Novice Award in a GCA Major Flower Show. 11. The Committee will provide containers and wedging materials for cut specimens in class #7 and #8. 12. The Committee will water exhibits if instructed in writing to do so.

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13. The scales of points which will be used by the judges:

Classes 1-2 Flowering Plants Cultural perfection Floriferousness Grooming Form & Size of Plant Color Foliage Classes 3-4 Foliage Plants Cultural Perfection For Grooming Distinction Color Effect Class 9 Novice Class Container gardens Cultural perfection 40 Scale, balance and design 35 Suitability and compatibility of plant material 15 Suitable key card 10 100 Class 10 Global Flavors Herbs Condition 50 Presentation 15 Difficulty of culture 15 Grooming 10 Distinction 10 100 Class 11 The Color Purple Container gardens Cultural perfection Scale, balance and design Suitability and compatibility of plant material Suitable key card

40 25 15 10 5 5 100

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Classes 5-6 Cacti and Succulents Condition Grooming Size & Degree of Maturity Distinction Class 7 Cuts Woody Amount of Flowers Quality of flowers Condition Grooming Form of Branch Distinction

70 15 10 5 100

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Class 11 The Color Purple Container gardens Cultural perfection Scale, balance and design Suitability and compatibility of plant material Suitable key card Class 12 Mother and child Condition (this would be the overall look of the plant) Labeling and propagation information Difficulty of culture Presentation (how potted etc.) Distinction

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Class 8 Cuts Non Woody Flowers (Spacing 15) (Number 15) (Substance 15) (Color . 10) (Size 10) Stem length and Strength Foliage Condition and grooming

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Class 13 Hydrangea Challenge Condition (this would be the overall look of the plants) Presentation (how potted etc.) Difficulty of culture Distinction Labeling and propagation information Class 14 PAR First Place Second Place Third Place

50 15 15 15 10 100

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14. Please direct inquiries concerning Horticulture Classes to :

Brenda Dreyer 404-352-0858
bdreyer@peachtreegardenclub.org

Katharine Elsas 404-233-3735

elsas@peachreegardenclub.org

Elizabeth Izard 404-233-0069

elizIzard@peachtreegardenclub.org

DIVISION II Horticulture Classes

SECTION I NATURE GIRL - Carl Hiaasen Containers are not to exceed 12 inside diameter except where specified. Container may include more than one plant of the same species or cultivar. Entry cards should indicate number of plants in containers. CLASSES (1 6). - CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS Classes (1 2). Plants Grown Primarily for Flowers - must be in bloom 8 Entries each class 1. Container 6 or less 2. Container 6-12 Plants Grown Primarily for Foliage 8 Entries each class

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Classes (5 6).

Cacti and Succulents

8 Entries each class

5. Container 6 or less 6. Container 6-12 SECTION II CROSS CREEK - Marjorie K. Rawlings

Zone VIII Cuts Challenge (For clubs in Zone VIII only) One flowering stem, spike or spray, not to exceed 24" in length CLASSES (7 8). CUTS Class 7. Woody Class 8. Non-Woody One entry per club Zone VIII only One entry per club Zone VIII only

SECTION III GODS LITTLE ACRE - Erskine Caldwell

CLASSES (9 - 11). COLLECTIONS

8 Entries each class

Class 9. Novice Class - At least 3 rooted blooming plants in a container selected by exhibitor that evokes Southern flair. The container must not exceed 12 in any direction. Key card required and should indicate number of plants in container. 8 Entries Class 10. Global Flavors - A collection of 3-5 rooted herbs commonly used in a particular ethnic cuisine. To be shown in a compatible container of the exhibitors choice, not to exceed 12. Please identify the country of the cuisines origin and indicate number of plants in container on key card. 8 Entries

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Class 11. The Color Purple A collection of 3 rooted plants which have a stem, foliage, flower or fruit in purple or with hints of purple grown for dramatic and interesting effect in the garden. Exhibited in a container of the exhibitors choice, not to exceed 12. Key card is required indicating number of plants in container. 8 Entries SECTION IV - WELCOME TO THE WORLD BABY GIRL - Fannie Flagg CLASSES (12 - 13) A NEW GENERATION

Class 12. Mother and Child - A single plant exhibited in a clay or plastic pot to be accompanied by a photograph of the parent plant from which it was propagated. An accompanying white 4x 6 card that details full plant name, USDA hardiness zones, plants growth, the date and method of propagation. 8 Entries Class 13. Hydrangea Challenge - Propagate a hydrangea of your choice to be exhibited in a clay or plastic pot not to exceed 8. A white 4x6 card that details full plant name, USDA hardiness zone, plant growth habit, flowers, culture, and seasonal interest is required. The card should also detail the date and method of propagation. Open to all clubs 1 Entry Per Club Requirement for Zone VIII clubs SECTION V - PAR FOR THE COURSE Ray Blackston An exhibit with outstanding horticulture merit that does not qualify for entry elsewhere in the Horticulture Division. Each entry is to be judged on its own merit against perfection. Entries in the Par Class must have been owned and grown by the exhibitor for at least 6 months. All exhibits containing more than one genera or species must be accompanied by a key card. No hanging baskets.

Class 14. Par - Glory of the Garden - Any rooted plant or collection of rooted plants exhibited in a single container not to exceed 12. Entry card should indicate number of plants in container. 8 Entries Class Consultants:
Brenda Dreyer 404-352-0858
bdreyer@peachtreegardenclub.org

Katharine Elsas 404-233-3735

elsas@peachreegardenclub.org

Elizabeth Izard 404-233-0069

elizIzard@peachtreegardenclub.org

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DIVISION III Photography Guidelines

Please carefully read and follow the GCA rules, the general information and the timetable for exhibitors. 1. An exhibitor may make only one entry in a given class but may enter more than one class. Total entries for the show are limited to (48) photographs. 2. Advance registration is required by 30 January 2012 using the registration form at the back of the schedule. Exhibitors will be notified whether images are accepted or refused upon completion of registration. Note: Entries will be reviewed by the photography committee and passed once confirmed as having met the class specifications. If an entry is not passed the exhibitor will be notified and may, if time permits, send a replacement entry. The photography committee alone may reclassify an entry and may do so only with the permission of the exhibitor. The photography committee and the judges reserve the right to subdivide a class. 3. If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must find a substitute exhibitor unless there is a waiting list for the class. The division chairman and the class consultant must be informed immediately of any changes. 4. Photographs that have won first place in a GCA or GCA Major Flower Show may not be entered in competition again. A photograph that was previously entered and did not place first may be entered again if the image is altered and newly printed. 5. Each photograph must be the work of the registered exhibitor. Matting, mounting and printing may be done professionally. 6. Black and white, sepia-toned, and manipulated photographs may be entered in any class. Image manipulation at any stage must be the work of the registered exhibitor. This includes adjustments to 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 Garden Club of America interests such as horticulture; flower arrangement; gardens and landscapes; conservation and the environment; historic preservation; civic improvement; and the natural world. 8. If plant material appears in the image, it must be identified.

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9. Identification of plant material is required whenever possible. In such instances both common and botanical names of the identified plant material must be stated on the entry card and on the back of the photograph.

10. Photographs must be mounted and matted. The overall maximum dimensions of the outer edge of the mounted and matted work must not exceed 11 x 14. Acceptable mat colors are cream, white, black and gray. Mats must be backed with black or white 3/16 foam core. The surface finish of the image is the choice of the exhibitor. Glass and framing are not permitted. 11. Each entry must be labeled on the back of the photograph mounting with class name and the exhibitors name, garden club, zone, address, and phone number. The top of the photograph must be indicated. A title or brief explanation or statement, along with plant material identification, if any, should be included on the back of the entry or on the entry card itself. 12. Photographs will be accepted between 01 February and 01 March 2012. Submissions must be postmarked by 01 March 2012. Send mounted and matted photographs to: Meg Dreyer 262 West Wesley Road NW Atlanta Georgia 30305 Confirmation of receipt of entries will follow submission. 15. For a photograph entry to be returned the exhibitor must provide a self-addressed envelope with postage and packing material. Any award received will be noted on the back of the mount before the entry is returned. 16. The recommended scale of points by which the classes are to be judged: Creativity 30 Composition 25 Technical Merit 20 Distinction 15 Interpretation of Theme 10 Total 100 17. Please direct inquiries regarding photography to: Meg Dreyer 678-559-9050
megdreyer@peachtreegardenclub.org

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DIVISION III Photography Classes

Class P01 COLD MOUNTAIN - Charles Frazier Subject - Landscapes a. b. c. d. Color Monochrome Sepia-Tones Manipulation 8 Entries

Class PO2

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Subject - Animals a. Color b. Monochrome c. Sepia-Tones d. Manipulation

- Tennessee Williams 8 Entries

Class P03

HALF ASLEEP IN FROG PAJAMAS - Tom Robbins Subject People a. b. c. d. Color Monochrome Sepia-Tones Manipulation 8 Entries

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Class P04

OF TIME AND THE RIVER - Thomas Wolfe Subject Water a. b. c. d. Color Monochrome Sepia-Tones Manipulation 8 Entries

Class P05

LILACS Kate Chopin Subject Flowers a. Color b. Monochrome c. Sepia-Tones d. Manipulation

8 Entries

Class PO6

THIS THING DON'T LEAD TO HEAVEN - Harry Crews 8 Entries

Subject Street photography a. b. c. d. Color Monochrome Sepia-Tones Manipulation

CLASS CONSULTANT:

Meg Dreyer 678/559-9050

megdreyer@peachtreegardenclub.org

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DIVISION IV Conservation Exhibit

THE SAVANNAH TREE FOUNDATION

The Savannah Tree Foundation is the oldest urban and community forestry non-profit organization in the State of Georgia. The mission of the Foundation is to promote, through action and education, an awareness of trees, particularly the live oak, as vital resources and an important part of our heritage. The Foundation preserves, protects, and plants canopy trees throughout Chatham County to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. Working with the public and private sectors on a national, regional, state, and local level, the Savannah Tree Foundation impacts public policy on issues related to canopied roadways, transportation amenities, best management practices for tree care, low impact development, urban planning, Complete Streets, and emergency preparedness. Savannah Tree Foundation was first in the nation to: Use satellite imagery to document tree canopy changes in an urban area. Protect a single tree the 300 year old Candler Oak through a conservation easement Introduce the Project Learning Tree curriculum into Georgia schools Produce a State of the Trees Report to guide municipal urban forestry policy Develop an urban forest component in a countywide disaster management plan, which later served as a model for the USDA Forest Service

Along with many community partners the Savannah Tree Foundation has planted more than 3000 trees in the last 17 years with the help of thousands of volunteers. It has held educational programs and tree care workshops, conducted nature and tree walk tours, and collaborated with experts and professional arborists to raise awareness and maintain a high level of urban foresting care and expertise. http://www.savannahtree.com/. 22

GCA Flower Show Awards For The 2012 Annual Meeting Flower Show
GCA Flower Show Awards described below have been applied for and will be presented if merited. Flower Arranging: o 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. 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 arranger(s) chooses. The arrangement must have placed first, second, or third in the Flower Arrangement Division of a GCA Flower Show. Challenge classes are not eligible. The award is not a substitute for Best in Show and will be given at the discretion of the Judges.

The Dorothy Vietor Munger Award may be presented to members of Garden Club of America clubs only in competitive flower arrangement classes at GCA Flower Shows. It is offered in recognition of creative work of outstanding beauty using predominantly fresh plant material. The arrangement must have placed first, second, or third. An entry in any Challenge class is not eligible for 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 Flower Arrangement Award may be given at a GCA and GCA Major Flower Show to an exhibitor who is a member of a GCA club and who has never won first place in the flower arrangement division of a GCA or GCA Major Flower Show. It shall be awarded for a unique and skillful response to the schedule. An individual novice exhibitor, placing first, second or third, in any competitive class, including challenge classes, is eligible for this award.

Horticulture: o The Catherine Beattie Medal is to be awarded for a horticulture entry distinguished by

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its vibrancy, prime condition and perfection of grooming. It must have been grown by the exhibitor 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 horticulture entry must have been propagated and grown by the exhibitor for at least six months. The Horticulture Propagation Award may be given for a single rooted plant or a collection of rooted plant. 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 an exhibit more than once. If merited, it will be awarded at the discretion of the judges.

The Rosie Jones Horticulture Award may be awarded 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. It could be the entry that would win the popular vote but not necessarily the Beattie or the blue ribbon. Its primary virtue shall be its exceptional and exuberant inspiration. It may be awarded at a GCA Flower Show and is to be judged by GCA Judges.

The GCA Novice Award may be presented in the horticulture division for an outstanding exhibit at a GCA Flower Show to an individual exhibitor who is a member of a GCA club and who has never won first place in a horticulture class at a GCA or GCA Major Flower Show. The entry must have placed first, second or third.

Photography: o The Photography Committee Award is given 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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The GCA Novice Award may be presented in the Photography division for an outstanding exhibit at a GCA Flower Show to an individual exhibitor who is a member of a GCA club and who has never won first place in a photography class at a GCA or GCA Major Flower Show The entry must have placed first, second or third.

Conservation: o 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 Garden Club of America clubs or club members, non-members or other organizations. In Each Division: o A Best in Show, to be selected from among the blue ribbon winners, may be awarded in each division.
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Judges Commendation may be given to an entry, class, section, special exhibit or other aspect of the show that is of exceptional merit.

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MAP AND DIRECTIONS

From Atlanta and Montgomery: Take I-16 East. Exit at Montgomery St. Turn right onto Bay Street, hotel is 3 blocks on left. From Savannah International Airport (8 miles): Take I-95 South to I-16 East. Exit at Montgomery St. Turn right onto Bay Street, hotel is 3 blocks on left. From Jacksonville or Charleston: Take I-95 to I-16 east. Exit at Montgomery St. Turn right on Bay Street, hotel is 3 blocks on left.

Hotel Address Hyatt Regency Savannah Hyatt Regency Savannah 2 W. Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia, USA 31401 Tel: +1 912 238 1234 Fax: +1 912 944 3678

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Registration for all divisions begins September 1, 2011 Entries accepted on a first come basis

ONLINE REGISTRATION
To register instantly online go to the appropriate link below:
Complete the form then click the submit button. The date and time of your registration will automatically be recorded. You will receive a separate email confirmation from the class consultant. FLOWER ARRANGEMENT: Registration closes January 30, 2012 http://peachtreegardenclub.org/static/2410/forms/form_2410_801.html HORTICULTURE: Registration closes March 15, 2012 http://peachtreegardenclub.org/static/2410/forms/form_2410_802.html PHOTOGRAPHY Registration closes January 30, 2012 http://peachtreegardenclub.org/static/2410/forms/form_2410_803.html

PLEASE DO NOT SEND THE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION FORMS IF YOU REGISTER ON THE LINKS ABOVE

PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRY FORM ON THE LAST PAGE

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REGISTRATION FORMS
Do not send this form if you already registered on our website
Registration forms may be mailed or emailed, on a first come basis.

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DIVISION I FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
Please complete one Registration Form per class, printed clearly.

Registration Deadline Date: Monday, January 30, 2012 Name(s): ___________________________________________________________Date______________________ ________________________________________GardenClub_____________________Zone________ Address:______________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________Telephone___________________ ___________________________________________________________Email_____________________ _ Class Number Class Title 1st Choice: _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2nd Choice _____________________________________________________________________________________ Novice (individual exhibitor only): Yes No Send to: flowerarrangement@peachtreegardenclub.org or Marie Hannon, Peachtree Garden Club P. O. Box 52366, Atlanta, Ga. 30355-0366 Do not send this form if you already registered on our website
Registration forms may be emailed or mailed, on a first come basis.

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DIVISION II - HORTICULTURE
Please complete one Registration Form per class, printed clearly.

Registration Deadline Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 Name: ___________________________________________________________Date______________________ ________________________________________GardenClub_____________________Zone________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________Telephone_____________________________ _______________________________________________Email_____________________ Class Number Class Title _____________________________________________________________________________________ Novice (individual exhibitor only): Yes No Send to: horticulture@peachtreegardenclub.org or Marie Hannon, Peachtree Garden Club P. O. Box 52366, Atlanta, Ga. 30355-0366

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Do not send this form if you have already registered on our website Registration forms may be mailed or emailed, on a first come basis

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DIVISION III - PHOTOGRAPHY REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete one Registration Form per class, printed clearly.

Registration Deadline: Date Monday, January 30, 2012 Name: ____________________________________________________________Date_____________________ _____________________________________________GardenClub_____________________Zone____ Address:_____________________________________________________Telephone_______________ _____________________________________________________________Email___________________ Class Number Class Title 1st Choice: ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2nd Choice____________________________________________________________________________ Novice: (Individual Exhibitor only) Yes No Send to: photography@peachtreegardenclub.org or Marie Hannon, Peachtree Garden Club P. O. Box 52366, Atlanta, Ga. 30355-0366

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An Entry Form must be properly attached to the back of each photograph.

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TOP Photograph Entry Form TOP
DIVISION III - PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO IDENTIFICATION FORM
Please affix this form to the back TOP of the photograph mounting.

Photograph Entries Accepted: February 1 March 1, 2012 Please complete one Entry Form per exhibit. Affix the form to the back of the mounting. Send photograph to: Meg Dreyer 262 West Wesley Road NW Atlanta Georgia 30305
Name:___________________________________________________Date_________________________ Garden Club_________________________________________________________Zone_____________ Address:_____________________________________________________Telephone_________________ ____________________________________________________________Email____________________ Class entered_______________________________________________________________________________ Novice? Yes No Awards___________________________________________________________ Return postage/packaging included? ______________________________________________________ Picking up photograph after show ______________________________________________________ Identifiable Plant Material_______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________

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