Buxton 2024 EXHIBITION Show Rules
BUXTON BEGONIA PLANT SHOW 2024
NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL
CLASS RULES
If this is the first time you are considering entering a plant show, please do not hesitate! This can be lots of fun, and our members will be available to help you and guide you through the process. So don't hesitate to show off all of your hard work nurturing a begonia!!
As plants are brought in for entry into the show, they should have been pre-registered, or a complete entry form must be presented. The plant will first be inspected for clean health/bug check, then if not pre-registered, the entry form must be verified and signed off to make sure each plant has been identified correctly and has been entered in the correct Show Class to be displayed properly, and to be photographed.
Please do not hesitate to approach a Buxton Branch of ABS Member with any questions you may have. They will be identified by a green apron and a Buxton badge listing their names and are more than happy to help!
Please remove any labels, any artificial material, very noticeable plant support, dead or broken leaves, or spent flowers from your plants, and clean the pots or wipe the containers prior to submission. We provide clear plastic plates so no need to provide a saucer under your plant pots.
Buxton’s 2024 Begonia Exhibit and Plant Sale will again be presenting begonias separately in two groups: (1) species and (2) cultivars/hybrids.
We particularly encourage first-time exhibitors. No specific pots or containers are required in this non-judged event; just healthy, pest-free, well-grown Begonias.
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 22nd at 3:00pm.
NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL
CLASS RULES
If this is the first time you are considering entering a plant show, please do not hesitate! This can be lots of fun, and our members will be available to help you and guide you through the process. So don't hesitate to show off all of your hard work nurturing a begonia!!
As plants are brought in for entry into the show, they should have been pre-registered, or a complete entry form must be presented. The plant will first be inspected for clean health/bug check, then if not pre-registered, the entry form must be verified and signed off to make sure each plant has been identified correctly and has been entered in the correct Show Class to be displayed properly, and to be photographed.
Please do not hesitate to approach a Buxton Branch of ABS Member with any questions you may have. They will be identified by a green apron and a Buxton badge listing their names and are more than happy to help!
Please remove any labels, any artificial material, very noticeable plant support, dead or broken leaves, or spent flowers from your plants, and clean the pots or wipe the containers prior to submission. We provide clear plastic plates so no need to provide a saucer under your plant pots.
Buxton’s 2024 Begonia Exhibit and Plant Sale will again be presenting begonias separately in two groups: (1) species and (2) cultivars/hybrids.
- The Educational Species Exhibit organizes species geographically according to their native country or continent. We take.visitors on a deeper dive into the Begonia world, sharing information about where the different species originate, their remarkable habitats and conservation status, and growing tips from our experience. This exhibit drew heightened attention at the 2023 Show and we’re excited to build upon that success in 2024.
- Cultivars/hybrids organized by traditional Division/Class. (Growers have the option to exhibit species here, as well.)
We particularly encourage first-time exhibitors. No specific pots or containers are required in this non-judged event; just healthy, pest-free, well-grown Begonias.
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.
- 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. 20, 2024, between 10am and 3pm, or with the permission from the committee on Sat. Sept. 21 from 8:30am-9:30am. The exhibition will be open to the public on Sat. 21st from 10:00 to 5:00 and Sunday 22nd 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 22nd 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 22nd at 3:00pm.
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