Buxton 2023 EXHIBITION Show Rules
BUXTON BEGONIA PLANT SHOW 2023
NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL
CLASS RULES
ENTRIES:
This is an un-judged exhibition, for the public’s education only. The exhibition is not a sanctioned American Begonia Society show.
AWARDS:
There will be one award given, The People’s Choice Award, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd places given. These will be chosen by the public and placed Sunday 17th at 3:00pm.
NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL
CLASS RULES
ENTRIES:
This is an un-judged exhibition, for the public’s education only. The exhibition is not a sanctioned American Begonia Society show.
- Unless specifically stated, there are no growing restrictions or ownership requirements.
- 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.
- The exhibition is open to any grower and no entry fee is required.
- An exhibitor may enter more than one entry in each class provided each entry is a different variety.
- All entries must be checked in with the Classification Committee who will also assist in determining plant identity, class and grooming.
- Plants and containers must be clean, proportionate to size of the plant, and pest free. No white, black, or metal nursery cans/pots are permitted. Stakes should be inconspicuous in size, color and height.
- The Committee will safeguard the exhibits as far as possible, but cannot assume responsibility for loss or injury. Exhibitors should water their plants before entry.
- No artificial plant material will be allowed in any class or division.
- All entries must be of adequate size and development to make a suitable representation of that variety. Length of ownership would be welcomed on entry form.
- Entries must be entered on Fri. Sept. 15, 2023, between 10am and 3pm, or with the permission from the committee on Sat. Sept. 16 from 8:30am-9:30am. The exhibition will be open to the public on Sat. 16th from 10:00 to 5:00 and Sunday 17th from 10:00 to 4:00. Entry forms are available through a Buxton Member or on site. Pre-Registration is encouraged to save time on Friday.
- Entries may not be removed before the exhibition closes on Sunday 17th at 4:00pm and must all be removed by 5:00pm.
- Entries in Division K, Propagation, require the age of the entry.
AWARDS:
There will be one award given, The People’s Choice Award, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd places given. These will be chosen by the public and placed Sunday 17th at 3:00pm.

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