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Questions? Division II Class Consultant: Libby Moore (401) 635-2657 libbymoor@aol.com
Delivery & Passing: Wednesday, June 19, 1 pm-4 pm and Thursday, June 20, 8 am-10 am
Parking lot area at Rosecliff.
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Non-registered entries are welcome as well.
Email a list of the classes in Division II that you plan to enter to events@newportmansions.org. Your pre-registration allows our committee to plan appropriately for class placements and space needed for display at the Show.
Reminder: One plant per pot unless otherwise stated. Planters must be able to be staged with ease.
Entries must have been trained by the exhibitor.
Class 7: Trained on a frame Class 8: Standard pruned to tree form
Class 9: Grown for flower Class 10: Grown for foliage
Class 11: Any species or cultivar grown primarily for flower Class 12: Any species or cultivar grown primarily for foliage
Class 13: Container not to exceed 12” in diameter
Class 14: A mature example of a species or cultivar that is one of the naturally diminutive members of the genus.
Must be in bloom. No hanging containers.
Class 15: Novice Orchid Class (open to exhibitors who have not won a blue ribbon in the orchid class at The Newport Flower Show) Class 16: Cattleya Class 17: Paphiopedilum Class 18: Phalaenopsis
Class 19: Agave, container 6” and under Class 20: Agave, container over 6” Class 21: Aloe, container 6″ and under Class 22: Aloe, container over 6” Class 23: Crassula, container 6” and under Class 24: Crassula, container over 6” Class 25: Echeveria, container 6” and under Class 26: Echeveria, container over 6” Class 27: Euphorbia, container 6″ and under Class 28: Euphorbia, container over 6” Class 29: Haworthia, container 6″ and under Class 30: Haworthia, container over 6” Class 31: Other succulent
Class 32: Three or more different species from one plant family (e.g., Apiaceae, Petroselinum (parsley), Illicium (anise), Anthenum (dill)). In separate containers 6” or under, staged on a base or tray provided by the exhibitor.
Photo Key Card is required (5” x 7”).
Class 33: Three or more different species and/or cultivars from one plant genus (e.g., Agave: A. ‘Blue Glow’, A. isthmensis, A. victoria-reginae). Separate containers 6” or under, staged on a base or tray provided by the exhibitor.
Photo Key Card required (5” x 7”)
Class 34: A single plant exhibited along with the parent plant from which it was propagated, each in a separate container. The date and method of propagation must be specified on a (5” x 7”) white index card (starting date, light source, medium used, repotting date, etc.) Both plants will be judged.
Class 35: A single plant propagated by the exhibitor from seed, stem, leaf-cutting or other method. The date and method of propagation must be specified on a (5” x 7”) white index card (starting date, light source, medium used, repotting date, etc.)
A plant noted for its age, owned by the exhibitor for at least 5 years.
Class 36-A: Grown for Flower Class 36-B: Grown for Foliage
Class 37: A Terrarium is defined as at least three species grown in a capped container, creating a landscape under glass.
Photo Key Card is required.
Class 38: Two matching plants, judged as a pair.
Appropriate top dressing with NO under plantings.
Class 39: Standard Rose Tree Class 40: Rose Bush
Class 41: An exhibit of exceptional horticultural merit, which does not qualify for entry elsewhere in the Horticulture Division.
Entries in the Par Class must have been owned and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of six months.
Cut specimens, orchids and hanging baskets are not permitted. Containers may not exceed 18” in diameter.
Limited to 8 entries. Please pre-register.
Class 42: Kokedama planting of the exhibitor’s choice. Size not to exceed 12” in width and 24” in height. The diameter of the Kokedama Ball should not exceed 7”. Accessories not permitted. No length of ownership is required. Must include a Statement of Intent (25 words or less). An extra string should accompany the entry for the purpose of staging.
Kokedama is a centuries-old Japanese form of garden art that is closely tied to the practice of bonsai. This Japanese term can be translated like this: “Koke” means moss, and “dama” means ball. Kokedama involves using a moss ball as the supporting and the focal point for a tree, shrub or plant. In other words, it consists of wrapping the plant’s roots in a ball of soil which you then cover with moss. The moss ball in this class will be suspended in the air with a string. Instructional videos can be found online (e.g. https://gardenbeast.com/kokedama)
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Parking is free onsite at all properties except for Hunter House and The Breakers Stable & Carriage House, where street parking is available.
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