HORTICULTURE TIPS FOR EXHIBITORS
1. Please carefully read the General Rules and the Horticulture Rules.
2. Fill out entry cards with the correct botanical and common names of each plant. Type or print the entry card legibly in waterproof black ink. On a separate 4”x 6” unlined white card, note complete and pertinent information on propagation, culture dates and length of ownership. Try to have this information with you when you arrive at the show.
3. Water entries before arrival.
4. Container size is determined by measuring the longest inside measurement at the rim, circular containers are measured on the interior diameter; square or rectangular containers are measured on the interior diagonal.
5. If allowed, staking should be done as unobtrusively as possible.
6. Grooming
A. Plants must be free of insects and disease
B. Containers should be as clean as possible.
C. Foliage and fruit should be clean, with no dirt or spray residue. The use of a leaf polishing agent is prohibited.
D. Dead and blemished material should be removed.
E. Damaged foliage may be trimmed but it should look natural.
F. Flowering plants should not be misted.
G. Soil surfaces should be clean. You may top dress the soil but use material that does not float. Keep the level below the top of the container.
1. Please carefully read the General Rules and the Horticulture Rules.
2. Fill out entry cards with the correct botanical and common names of each plant. Type or print the entry card legibly in waterproof black ink. On a separate 4”x 6” unlined white card, note complete and pertinent information on propagation, culture dates and length of ownership. Try to have this information with you when you arrive at the show.
3. Water entries before arrival.
4. Container size is determined by measuring the longest inside measurement at the rim, circular containers are measured on the interior diameter; square or rectangular containers are measured on the interior diagonal.
5. If allowed, staking should be done as unobtrusively as possible.
6. Grooming
A. Plants must be free of insects and disease
B. Containers should be as clean as possible.
C. Foliage and fruit should be clean, with no dirt or spray residue. The use of a leaf polishing agent is prohibited.
D. Dead and blemished material should be removed.
E. Damaged foliage may be trimmed but it should look natural.
F. Flowering plants should not be misted.
G. Soil surfaces should be clean. You may top dress the soil but use material that does not float. Keep the level below the top of the container.