Calendar Date for entering plants in show: Friday 25 Sep 2009, 11 am – 3:30 pm Dates of judging: Saturday 26 Sep 2009, 9 am – 12 pm Showroom open on these days: Saturday 26 Sep 2009, 12 pm – 4 pm and Sunday 27 Sep 2009, 10 am – 4 pm Plant sale on these days: Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm Date for making late entries: Saturday 26 Sep 2009, 8 – 8:30 am Note! Late entries accepted only by prior arrangement with the Show chair. Show rules Exhibitors must have grown all plants entered in competitive classes for at least three months prior to the show. Unless specifically stated, there are no growing restrictions or plant age limits. The competitive section of the show is open to any amateur grower, and no entry fee is required. An exhibitor may enter more than one entry in each class provided each plant is a different variety. Each entry can compete in only one class. The Classification Committee will classify all entries. Classification will be pursuant to the accompanying show schedule, which is patterned after the suggested show schedule “A” of the Thompson Begonia Guide (2nd ed.). Reference to plant height and leaf size in the show schedule is intended to aid in classification and refers to plants at maturity. The judges will use the “Point Scoring System of Judging Begonia” as approved by the American Begonia Society. If an entry is without merit, no award will be made regardless of the number of entries in the class. Entries in Division L & M will be judged artistically as well as horticulturally. With all awards, the decision of the judges will be final. Plants and containers must be neat, clean, and pest free. The Show Chair has the duty to exclude any diseased or pest-ridden plants. Generally, neutral or clay colored pots are preferred. The Show Committee will safeguard the exhibits as far as possible but cannot assume responsibility for loss or injury. Exhibitors should water their plants before entry. Entries must be made during the times specified. Any exhibitor unable to enter plants on Friday September 25 may make arrangements with the Show Chair to submit entry cards in advance for plants they plan to enter on Saturday morning. Entries submitted on Saturday morning without prior notification will not be eligible for competition. Entries may not be removed before the show closes on Sunday at 4 pm. For further information contact Pri MacDowell, Show Chair, 781-850-5992, prima358@comcast.net Annual Awards Recipients must be members of the Buxton Branch, American Begonia Society. 1. THE BEATRICE HADDRELL MEMORIAL AWARD Best begonia: All Divisions. 2. THE DORIS DENNISON MEMORIAL AWARD Best shrub-like begonia: Divisions B, I, J, Q, R. 3. THE ERNEST KIMBALL LOGEE MEMORIAL AWARD Best rex begonia: Divisions F, I, J, Q, R. 4. THE EVELYN CRONIN AWARD Best rhizomatous begonia: Divisions E, I, J, Q, R. 5. THE ORPHA C. FOX AWARD Best species begonia: Division P. 6. THE BESSIE RAYMOND BUXTON MEMORIAL AWARD Best collection of three different varieties from one classification of begonia: Division K. 7. THE BESSIE RAYMOND BUXTON DIVISION J AWARD Best begonia grown entirely under house conditions, i.e., to the exclusion of greenhouse, sun-porch or artificial light culture: Division J. 8. THE PERCY I. MERRY MEMORIAL AWARD Best begonia grown from seed. 9. THE MORT LOWENTHAL MEMORIAL AWARD Best begonia grown under greenhouse conditions. 10. THE MILDRED L. THOMSON AND EDWARD J. THOMPSON “SHOWING IS SHARING AWARD To the exhibitor entering the greatest number of entries: All divisions. 11. THE ROSEMARY NORTON MEMORIAL AWARD Best cane-like begonia: Divisions A, I, J, Q, R. 12. THE SWEEPSTAKES AWARD To the exhibitor receiving the greatest number of blue ribbons: All Divisions. Each class of entries will be judged for the first (blue ribbon), second (red ribbon), and third (yellow ribbon) prize. All blue ribbon winners within a division will be judged according to merit for Best of Division. Show Schedule Division A. CANE-LIKE Class 1. Superba-type Class 2. Mallet-type ALL OTHERS Class 3. low (under 2’) Class 4. intermediate (2’-4’) Class 5. tall (over 4’) Division B. SHRUB-LIKE BARE-LEAVED Class 6. large-leaved (over 6”) Class 7. medium-leaved ·4”-6”) Class 8. small-leaved (under 4”) Class 9. small-leaved, ever blooming HAIRY-LEAVED Class 10. wide-leaved (over 3”) Class 11. narrow-leaved (under 3”) Class 12. felted DISTINCTIVE FOLIAGE Class 13. unusual surface and/or color Class 14. listada-like Class 15. compact type Division C. THICK-STEMMED BARE-LEAVED Class 16. large-leaved (over 6”) Class 17 medium-leaved (4”-6”) Class 18. small-leaved (under 4”) HAIRY-LEAVED Class 19. large-leaved (over 6”) Class 20. medium-leaved (4”-6”) Class 21. small-leaved (under 4”) Class 22. species Class 23. cultivars Class 24. thickset Division D. SEMPERFLORENS SPECIES Class 25. semperflorens type Class 26 schmidtiana type CULTIVARS Class 27. single-flowered/green foliage Class 28. single-flowered/bronze foliage Class 29. semi-dbl/dbl flowered/green foliage Class 30. semi-dbl/dbl flowered/bronze or red foliage Class 31. variegated foliage Division E. RHIZOMATOUS SMALL LEAVED (under 3”) Class 32. entire/sub-entire Class 33. lobed Class 34. cleft Class 35. parted Class 36. compound-leaved Class 37. crested margin Class 38. spiral-leaved MEDIUM LEAVED 3”- 6” Class 39. entire/sub-entire Class 40. lobed Class 41. cleft Class 42. parted Class 43. compound-leaved Class 44. crested margin Class 45. spiral-leaved LARGE-LEAVED (6”-12”) Class 46. entire/sub-entire Class 47. lobed Class 48. cleft Class 49. parted Class 50. compound-leaved Class 51. crested margin Class 52. spiral-leaved GIANT-LEAVED (over 12”) Class 53. entire/sub-entire Class 54. lobed Class 55. cleft Class 56. parted Class 57. compound-leaved Class 58. crested margin Class 59. spiral-leaved RHIZOME ERECT Class 60. entire/sub-entire Class 61. lobed Class 62. cleft Class 63. parted Class 64. compound-leaved Class 65. crested margin Class 66. spiral-leaved Class 67. rhizome jointed at or below soil line/erect stems DISTINCTIVE FOLIAGE Class 68. pustular type Class 69. unusual surface and/or unusual color small-leaved (under 3”) Class 70. unusual surface and/or color medium-leaved (3”-6”) Class 71. unusual surface and/or color large-leaved (over 6”) Class 72. unusual shape and/or habit of growth Division F. REX SMALL-LEAVED (under 3”) Class 73. spiral Class 74. non-spiral MEDIUM-LEAVED (3”-6”) Class 75. spiral Class 76. non-spiral LARGE-LEAVED (over 6”) Class 77. spiral Class 78. non-spiral UPRIGHT-STEMMED Class 79. spiral Class 80. non-spiral Division G. TUBEROUS Class 81. semi-tuberous TUBEROUS Class 82. species and 1st generation hybrids low-growing Class 83. species and 1st generation hybrid tall-growing Class 84. tuberhybrida HIEMALIS Class 85. Rieger-elator type Class 86. cheimantha Class 87. bulbous Class 88. all others Division H. TRAILING-SCANDENT Class 89. species Class 90. cultivars Division I. CONTAINED ATMOSPHERE WITH SINGLE VARIETY OF BEGONIA Class 91. small-leaved Class 92. medium-leaved and large-leaved DISTINCTIVE FOLIAGE Class 93. rhizomatous, pustular type Class 94. rhizomatous unusual surface and/or color Class 95. rhiz. unusual shape and/or growth habit Class 96. shrub-like Class 97. small-leaved Class 98. medium leaved and large leaved SHRUB-LIKE AND CANE-LIKE Class 99. all types except distinctive foliage Class 100. semi-tuberous and tuberous Class 101. trailing scandent Division J. HOUSE-GROWN BEGONIAS Class 102. cane-like Class 103. shrub-like Class 104. thick-stemmed Class 105. semperflorens Class 106. rhizomatous Class 107. rex Class 108. tuberous and semi-tuberous Class 109. trailing-scandent Class 110. contained atmosphere Class 111. collection of three different varieties from one class Division K. BEGONIA COLLECTIONS Class 112. three diff. varieties from same division Class 113. five varieties, each from diff. division Class 114. three varieties, each from a different division, grown in one pot or other container, max. 16” in diameter. (may be decorative) Division L. CONTAINED ATMOSPHERE - MIXED PLANTING ALL BEGONIAS Class 115. bubbles or bowls Class 116. terrariums (square or oblong) Class 117. bottles MIXED PLANTING, BEGONIAS PREDOMINANT Class 118. bubbles or bowls Class 119. terrariums (square or oblong) Class 120. bottles Division M. ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT Class 121. five or more begonias arranged in container, approx. 16” X 11” X 2 1/2” Division N. NOVEL METHODS OF GROWING Class 122. on totem or trellis Class 123. on rock Class 124. as epiphytes on wood Class 125. trained or sculptured Class 126. wall pockets Class 127. recycled container Division O. PROPAGATED BY EXHIBITOR - SEED Class 128. under six months Class 129. 6 months to 9 months Class 130. 9 months to one year LEAF CUTTING Class 131. under 6 mont Class 132. 6 months to 9 months Class 133. 9 months to one year STEM CUTTING Class 134. under 6 months Class 135. 6 months to 9 months Class 136. 9 months to one year Division P. SPECIES Class 137. cane-like Class 138. shrub-like Class 139. thick-stemmed Class 140. semperflorens Class 141. rhizomatous Class 142. tuberous or semi-tuberous Class 143. trailing scandent Division Q. GREENHOUSE GROWN Class 144. cane-like Class 145. shrub-like Class 146. thick-stemmed Class 147. semperflorens Class 148. rhizomatous Class 149. rex Class 150. tuberous or semi-tuberous Class 151. trailing scandent Class 152. contained atmosphere Class 153. collection of three different varieties from one class Division R. NOVICE GROWER Class 154. cane-like Class 155. shrub-like Class 156. thick-stemmed Class 157. semperflorens Class 158. rhizomatous Class 159. rex Class 160. tuberous or semi-tuberous Class 161. trailing-scandent Class 162. contained atmosphere Class 163. collection of three different varieties from one class Division S. COMPANION PLANTS, EXCEPT GESNERIADS Class 164. ferns Class 165. aroids Class 166. other Division T. FLORAL/FOLIAGE ARRANGEMENTS BEGONIAS PREDOMINANT Class 167. miniatures, not to exceed 8” -any dimension Class 168. traditional, accessories permitted Class 169. abstract Division U. PHOTOGRAPHY/ARTS/CRAFTS Class 170. photographs, artistic Class 171. photographs, horticultural Class 172. original drawings/paintings Class 173. ceramics, needlework or other Division V. NON-COMPETITIVE/EDUCATIONAL Class 174. rare and unusual, not necessarily show plants Class 175. any other |