September 19, 2024 - Horticulture & Design Exhibits

Division I - Horticulture  

Section A. Perennials

Class 1. Crysanthemum

Class 2. Montauk Daisy

Class 3. Astilbe

Class 4. Other

Section B: Shrubs or Trees

Class 5. Nandina (Heavenly bamboo)

Class 6. Camellia (Sasanqua)

Class 7.  Buddlia (Butterfly Bush)

Class 8.  Other

Section C:  Annuals

Class 9.  Zinnia

Class 10.  Marigold

Class 11.  Cosmos

Class 12.  Other

Section D. Container Grown Plants - Grower’s Choice

Class 13. Home Grown

Class 14. Greenhouse Grown


 
 

Division II - Design - "Tubular" - Background encouraged. Design type and plant material to be listed on a 3x5 card.  Remember Principles of Design.  Use NCG Handbook for Flower Shows, page 77.


*Tip: Cut down lily stalks that are fully yellow; move or divide four-year old lilies.  Cut off the dying foliage of irises and other winter-hardy bulbs.  Cut peonies and lantana to the ground before frost.  Repair bad patches in lawn.