Buxton 2018 Show Rules
ENTRIES:
1. Exhibitors must have grown all plants entered in competitive classes for at least
three months or prior to June 22, 2018. Unless specifically stated, there are no
growing restrictions.
2. Propagation classes. Plants that are:
up to 6 months old – were started/propagated after March 22, 2018
6 to 9 months old – were started/propagated after Dec. 22, 2017 but before Mar. 21, 2018
9 to 12 months old – were started/propagated after Sept. 22, 2017 but before Dec. 21, 2017
3. Plants must be exhibited as grown, e.g., if a begonia is grown in an enclosed
atmosphere, it must be exhibited in an enclosed atmosphere.
4. The competitive section of the show is open to any 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.
5. All entries must be checked with the Classification Committee at the time of
registration. The Classification Committee will assist in determining plant identity,
division and class if requested. 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.
Additional classes may be added at the discretion of the Show Chair and/or the
Classification Chair, whose decisions are final.
6. 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.
7. Plants and containers must be neat, clean, proportionate to size of the plant, and
pest free. No white, black, or metal nursery cans/pots are permitted. Stakes are to
be inconspicuous in size, color, and height. The Show Chair has the duty to exclude
any diseased or pest-ridden plants. 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.
8. No artificial plant material will be allowed in any class or division.
9. All entries must be of adequate size and development to make a suitable
representation of their potential for the purposes of judging and for the viewing
public.
10. When container dimensions are a consideration, for a round container measure the
diameter. For other shaped containers measure the longest horizontal dimension.
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1. Exhibitors must have grown all plants entered in competitive classes for at least
three months or prior to June 22, 2018. Unless specifically stated, there are no
growing restrictions.
2. Propagation classes. Plants that are:
up to 6 months old – were started/propagated after March 22, 2018
6 to 9 months old – were started/propagated after Dec. 22, 2017 but before Mar. 21, 2018
9 to 12 months old – were started/propagated after Sept. 22, 2017 but before Dec. 21, 2017
3. Plants must be exhibited as grown, e.g., if a begonia is grown in an enclosed
atmosphere, it must be exhibited in an enclosed atmosphere.
4. The competitive section of the show is open to any 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.
5. All entries must be checked with the Classification Committee at the time of
registration. The Classification Committee will assist in determining plant identity,
division and class if requested. 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.
Additional classes may be added at the discretion of the Show Chair and/or the
Classification Chair, whose decisions are final.
6. 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.
7. Plants and containers must be neat, clean, proportionate to size of the plant, and
pest free. No white, black, or metal nursery cans/pots are permitted. Stakes are to
be inconspicuous in size, color, and height. The Show Chair has the duty to exclude
any diseased or pest-ridden plants. 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.
8. No artificial plant material will be allowed in any class or division.
9. All entries must be of adequate size and development to make a suitable
representation of their potential for the purposes of judging and for the viewing
public.
10. When container dimensions are a consideration, for a round container measure the
diameter. For other shaped containers measure the longest horizontal dimension.
To Download these Show Rules in a PDF formatted file, click below:
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