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1 ART WOVEN THROUGH TIME Alamo Heights Terrell Hills Garden Club A GCA Flower Show

2 The Southwest School of Art is a nationally recognized leader in visual arts education, offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as well as studio art programs for adults, children and teens. The mission of the Southwest School of Art is to teach and advance the visual arts. Classes are taught by leading artists in cutting- edge studio facilities located on two adjacent campuses in downtown San Antonio, the Navarro and Ursuline campuses. The galleries present thought- provoking exhibitions by nationally recognized contemporary artists. The Ursuline campus, nestled along the famed San Antonio River, was originally the site of the Ursuline Convent and Academy, the city s first school for girls. The Navarro campus, across from the Ursuline campus, was a recent addition for the growing needs of the Southwest School of Art. In 2015, the Southwest School of Art celebrates the 50 th anniversary of its founding. Front cover credit Tapestry By Jon Eric Riis Vertical Landscape

3 THE ALAMO HEIGHTS- TERRELL HILLS GARDEN CLUB Member of The Garden Club of America Presents A GCA FLOWER SHOW ART WOVEN THROUGH TIME March 25-26, 2015 Wednesday, March 25 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Thursday, March 26 9:00 pm - 3:00 pm Southwest School of Art Navarro Campus 300 Augusta San Antonio, Texas Open to the public free of charge

4 The purpose of a flower show is threefold: to set standards of artistic and horticultural excellence; to broaden knowledge of horticulture, floral design, conservation, photography and other related areas; and to share the beauty of a show with fellow club members and with the public. The Garden Club of America Flower Show and Judging Guide, July 2014 Edition The purpose of The Garden Club of America is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening; to share the advantage of association by means of educational meetings, conferences, correspondence and publications; and to restore, improve and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement.

5 ART WOVEN THROUGH TIME TABLE OF CONTENTS TIMETABLE FOR EXHIBITORS... 2 FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE... 3 GCA RULES... 6 GENERAL INFORMATION... 7 DIVISION I Floral Design Guidelines... 9 Floral Design Classes - In the Mind of the Artist DIVISION II Horticulture Guidelines Horticulture Classes - Art for Art s Sake.14 DIVISION III Photography Guidelines Photography Classes - Elements of Art DIVISION IV Conservation and Education Exhibit - Redesigning the Past for thfuture..21 GCA FLOWER SHOW AWARDS SPONSORING CLUB AWARDS MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO THE FLOWER SHOW.25 REGISTRATION FORMS

6 TIMETABLE FOR EXHIBITORS July 25, 2014 September 25, 2014 December 25, 2014 November 1, 2014 January 15, 2015 February 14, 2015 Horticulture - Eight month ownership deadline Horticulture - Six month ownership deadline Horticulture - Three month ownership deadline Registration opens for Floral Design and Photography Floral Design and Photography registration deadline Photography Division entry delivery deadline Tuesday, March 24, :00 pm - 5:00 pm Horticulture entries accepted and passed Floral Design may begin Wednesday, March 25, :00 am - 9:30 am Horticulture entries accepted and passed Floral Design passed and entered 9:45 am Briefing of Clerks 10:00 am Briefing of Judges 10:30 am Judging begins 12:30 pm Flower Show Evaluation and Judges Luncheon 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Show open to the public 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Preview Party Thursday, March 26, :00 am Refreshing and maintenance of exhibits 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Show open to the public 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Removal of entries 2

7 FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE Co- Chairmen Claire Alexander Christie Gonzalez Club President Floral Design Chairman Anna Peavy Libby Golden Horticulture Chairman Grooming Entries Placement Photography Chairman Conservation and Education Chairman Susan Hall Alice Simkins Susan Altgelt Ellen Hill Sarah Steves Marianne Worden

8 New Members/Novices Advisors Awards Clerks Judges and Passers Judges Dinner Judges Lunch Hospitality Preview Party Signage Claire Vaughan Laura Cadwallader Audrey Curl Meta Hausser Whitney Smith Donna Vaughan Lisa Walker Donna Vaughan Jennifer McGaughy Stanya Owen Tricia Tobin Leigh Ann King Lauren Vielock Vicki McLaughlin Cory Bakke

9 Staging SSA Liaison Transportation Photographer Publicity Schedule Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Katharine Welder Margarite Guggolz Kim Smith Joane Drought Heather Russo Barbara Sullivan Harriet Peavy Susan Hall

10 GCA RULES 1. Please carefully read and follow GCA Flower Show Rules, General Information and Division Guidelines. All rules as stated in The Garden Club of America Flower Show and Judging Guide, July 2014 Edition, shall apply. 2. All plant material must be correctly identified with the botanical and common names, if possible. Accepted references for nomenclature are: AHS A- Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, The Plant List at International Plant Names Index at or Plant Systematics at Royal Horticultural Society plant finder database 3. The Garden Club of America expects all exhibitors to be aware of the need to promote conservation of endangered and threatened plants. Plants collected in the wild and listed by the Texas Natural Heritage Program may not be exhibited in any flower show sponsored by a GCA club. Cultivated plant material listed by Texas Natural Heritage Program may be exhibited if accompanied by a typed card stating that it has not been collected from the wild or that it was collected out- of- state and giving information concerning its cultural requirements and methods of propagation. Natural Heritage Program lists of endangered plant material will be available before and during the show from the division chairmen and are available online at threat.html. 4. Plant material showing evidence of insects or disease must be removed immediately from the exhibition area. This rule will be enforced at any time during the show, whenever the problem is identified. 5. All entries in the Floral Design and Horticulture Divisions must include predominantly fresh plant material but may also include dried plant material. Fresh plant material must be in water or conditioned in such a way as to remain in pristine form while on exhibition. An entry not maintained in show condition may have its award removed. Entries in Photography are required to include plant material except in Class Locally invasive plants, diseased plant material, artificial plant material, live animals (including fish), taxidermy, natural birds nests, and protected sea life, are not permitted, 6

11 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Entries are open to all GCA club members, including provisionals, and professionals in their disciplines. Exceptions: Floral Design Class 4 is an invitational class for out of town exhibitors only. Floral Design Class 5 and Horticulture Class 49 are open only to first, second and third year members or the AHTHGC. Photography Class 5 is open only to members of garden clubs in the San Antonio area. 2. Registration is required for all classes with the exception of those in the Horticulture Division. Registration forms and photography entry form are provided at the back of the schedule. Classes will be filled in the order registration forms are received, according to the postmark/fax/ date and time. 3. While The Garden Club of America, Alamo Heights - Terrell Hills Garden Club and Southwest School of Art will exercise due caution in safeguarding exhibits; responsibility for damage, loss or personal injury cannot be assumed. 4. Any clarification or change in the rules, as originally stated in the schedule, shall be communicated promptly in writing by the division chairman to all exhibitors in the class and, at the show, to the judges and to the passing committee. 5. An entry card must accompany each entry. Entry cards will be available at the show and upon request from the registration or division chairmen, in advance of the show. Entry cards may also be obtained from the Alamo Heights- Terrell Hills website. Information required on the entry card must be completed in black waterproof medium. 6. The passing committee must pass each entry before an exhibitor may leave the show area. The passing committee reserves the right to refuse any entry that does not conform to the rules of the schedule. The exhibitor has the option of correcting the entry, if time permits. If not corrected, the entry cannot be judged, but may remain in place, marked For Exhibit Only with a brief, constructively worded statement explaining why it was not judged. The judges may not disqualify any entry passed by the passing committee unless evidence of insect infestation or disease is identified. 7. Once an entry is passed, the exhibitor(s) must immediately leave the show floor. The only exception will be flower show chairmen and division chairman. A passed entry may not be touched again by the exhibitor until after judging and then only to carry out necessary maintenance. 8. Only participating judges and clerks will be allowed on the show floor during judging. Flower Show Chairmen and division chairman should remain nearby but off the show until needed. 7

12 9. All containers and accessories must be inconspicuously labeled with the exhibitor s name. 10. A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or a GCA Special Award, in the division entered at a GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Major. Flower Show. Only an individual novice exhibitor is eligible to receive the Sandra Baylor Novice Floral Design Award or the GCA Novice Award in Horticulture or Photography. A novice exhibitor will be identified, following the initial judging, by a red dot placed on the top of the entry card. 11. All exhibits must remain in place and in show condition until fifteen minutes following the closing time of the show. 8

13 DIVISION I Floral Design Guidelines 1. Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and Timetable for Exhibitors. 2. An exhibitor is permitted only one entry per class, but may enter more than one class. The exhibitor(s) under whose name(s) the entry has been registered must create and complete the design. All participants must be listed. Only listed exhibitors and show personnel may be on the show floor at the time of entry. 3. If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must notify the division chairman and find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class. 4. Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral part of the design. 5. Designs must be executed on site except woven material in Class Anything not prohibited in the GCA Rules, Floral Design Division Guidelines, or individual class descriptions is permitted. 7. Cut fruits/vegetables or foods of any kind are not permitted. 8. Judging will be based on the principles of design: balance, contrast, dominance, proportion, rhythm and scale; and the elements of design: light, space, line, form, color, texture, pattern and size. Creativity is important, as are distinction, conformance to and interpretation of the class and schedule. 9. All first, second and third year members of the Alamo Heights - Terrell Hills Garden Club are required to enter Class 5. The Class will be point scored. 10. Accessories are permitted in all classes. 11. Pedestals may not be moved. Tops of pedestals may not be enlarged or draped. Arrangements may not extend downward from the pedestal more than 18". Pedestals will be assigned on a first come, first served basis starting Tuesday, March 24 th at 2:00 p.m. 12. All walls will be Sherwin Williams Minimal White - SW1011, except in Class 3, the walls will be Sherwin Williams Gauntlet Gray. 9

14 13. A statement of intent is optional except in Class 2, and must be submitted at the time of passing. The statement must be no more than 25 words, typed or printed in waterproof black medium on a 4" x 6" white, unlined card. The scale of points by which the floral design classes are to be judged: Design Interpretation Creativity Distinction Conformance

15 DIVISION I Floral Design Classes - In the Mind of the Artist Class 1 Mixed Media 4 Entries A floral design inspired by works in the Confections & Fictions exhibit. Images of the mixed media artwork will be available for review after November 15, Staged on a white pedestal 40" H x 16" square. Floral design may not exceed 10" horizontally from the center of the pedestal. No height restriction. Viewed from all sides. Gallery dimensions are 20' H x 45' W x 45' L. Location: Russell Hill Rogers Gallery, 1 st Floor. Class 2 Twists and Turns 4 Entries Create a floral design inspired by one aspect of the Crochet Coral Reef exhibit images. Images will be available for viewing after November 15, Staged on a clear acrylic pedestal 39" H x 14" square. Floral design may not exceed 10" horizontally from the center of the pedestal. No height restriction. Viewed from 3 sides. Statement of intent required. Location: Navarro Lobby Gallery, 1 st Floor. Class 3 Bending Time 4 Entries An floral design inspired by works of metalsmith artist Margarite Guggolz. Margarite is an active studio artist at the Southwest School of Art and also a member of the Alamo Heights - Terrell Hills Garden Club. Images will be available for viewing after November 15, Staged on a clear acrylic pedestal 39" H x 14" square. Floral design may not exceed 10" horizontally from the center of the pedestal. No height restriction. Viewed from 3 sides. Location: Navarro Lobby Gallery, 1 st Floor 11

16 Class 4 Time Warp 4 Entries A floral design incorporating a woven technique, staged under the John Eric Riis tapestry, Vertical Landscape. A photograph of the tapestry will be mailed to the exhibitors. This is an invitational class. Staged on a white pedestal 42 ½" H x 15" square. Floral design may not exceed 10" horizontally from the center of the pedestal and be no taller than 44" from the top of the pedestal. Viewed from 3 sides. Location: Navarro Lobby Gallery, 1 st Floor. Class Consultant: Meta Hausser, mhausser@gmail.com, Class 5 Threading Around 5 Entries This class is limited to first, second and third year members of the Alamo Heights - Terrell Hills Garden Club. Partnership is encouraged. This class will be point scored. An floral design in a 7" high cone shaped spool of colored thread, provided by the committee, with inside base diameter of 2 ¾ " and inside top diameter of 1". Five arrangements staged on a raised platform table, 72" L x 16" W x 48" H, with off- white draping. Floral designs may not exceed 6" in any horizontal dimension from the center of the spool. Viewed from 3 sides. No height restrictions. Exhibitors will be charged a $15.00 container fee. Location: 1 st Floor, Entry Lobby Class Consultant: Meta Hausser, mhausser@gmail.com, Division I Consultant: Libby Golden sgold584@aol.com

17 DIVISION II Horticulture Guidelines 1. Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and Timetable for Exhibitors. 2. Entries must have been owned and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of three months, unless otherwise stated in the schedule. Entries eligible for the Catherine Beattie Medal and/or the Clarissa Willemsen Horticulture Propagation Award must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least six months and will be identified on the entry card. 3. An exhibitor may submit multiple entries per class, provided each is a different species or cultivar. 4. All entries propagated by the exhibitor must be so identified with the method and relevant date(s) of propagation on the entry card. 5. Mats and stands are not allowed. Saucers that coordinate with containers are strongly recommended. Stakes and ties are allowed if unobtrusive. 6. Classes may be subdivided and entries moved and/or reclassified at the discretion of the show committee and/or the judges. 7. Containers are measured at the diameter or the diagonal of the widest point on the inside of the rim at the soil line. 8. One key card (diagram or plant list) is required when multiple species or cultivars are exhibited in the same container and/or propagation information is applicable. Key card must be a 4" x 6", white, unlined card and completed in black waterproof medium or use a 4" x 6" photograph with identifying numbers. 9. Container- grown plants may be exhibited in containers that are clean, unobtrusive and compatible with the exhibit. If not specified, pot size not to exceed 12. Terracotta clay pots are preferred. Other options include stone- like (Hypertufa), wire baskets, slatted orchid baskets and plants mounted on driftwood. Disguised double potting and top dressing are permitted; top dressing must not float when watered. 10. The committee will provide containers and wedging materials for all cut specimens. 11. The committee will water the exhibits if instructed to do so in writing. Notify the division chairman at time of entry with written instructions for watering. 13

18 DIVISION II Horticulture Classes - Art for Art s Sake CUT SPECIMENS WATERCOLORS Classes 1-27 Stem, spray or spike not to exceed 26" in length from the lip of the container to the tip of the specimen. Any foliage must be attached to the stem. Classes 1-3 Annuals and Non- Hardy Perennials 1. One blooming spray, stem or spike 2. Three blooming stems of the same species or cultivar 3. Three blooming stems of the same genus but different species or cultivars (key card required) Classes 4-7 Perennials or Biennials 4. One flowering stem 5. Three flowering stems 6. One stem grown for variegated foliage, incidental flowers accepted 7. Three stems grown for variegated foliage, incidental flowers accepted Classes 8-12 Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes and Tubers One blooming stem. Any foliage must be attached to the stem 8. Narcissus 9. Iris 10. Amaryllis 11. Lilium 12. Other Classes Roses One flowering stem. Must be exhibited with at least one attached leaf containing five leaflets 13. Old Garden Roses, prior to Climbing Rose, 14"- 26" 15. Modern Roses 16. Other Classes Shrubs, Trees, Vines and Climbers Single branch or stem not to exceed 26" Classes Shrubs 17. Flowering 18. Fruiting 19. Foliage (incidental flowers permitted) 14

19 Classes Trees 20. Flowering 21. Fruiting 22. Foliage (incidental flowers permitted) Classes Vines and Climbers 23. Flowering 24. Fruiting 25. Foliage (incidental flowers permitted) Classes Herbs Stems not to exceed 24" 26. One stem, spray or spike 27. Three stems of different species or cultivar (key card required) CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS FRAMED Classes Classes Plant(s) Grown Primarily for Flowers One or more plants of the same species or cultivar. Must be in bloom. 28. Orchids ownership requirement of at least eight months (July 25, 2014) 29. Begonias 30. Other Classes Plant(s) Grown Primarily for Foliage One or more plants of the same species or cultivar 31. Variegated foliage 32. Non- variegated foliage Classes Cacti Ownership requirement of at least eight months (July 25, 2014) 33. One plant per container 34. More than one of the same species or cultivar per container (pot size up to 14") 35. Three or more of a different species or cultivar per container (pot size up to 14", key card required) Classes Succulents other than cacti Ownership requirement of at least eight months (July 25, 2014) 36. Agavaceae 37. Crassulaceae 38. Euphorbiaceae 39. Liliaceae 40. Other 15

20 41. More than one plant of the same species or cultivar per container (pot size up to 14") 42. Three or more different species or cultivars per container (pot size up to 14", key card required) SPECIAL CLASSES CUT COLLECTIONS TAPESTRIES Classes Three or more stems/branches, not to exceed 26". Cut plant material from the exhibitor s garden arranged in a clear glass container no taller than 14", provided by the exhibitor (minimum of three species; key card required) 43. Variegated foliage 44. Non- variegated foliage 45. Flowering and foliage Scale of points by which classes are to be judged: Cultural perfection 50 Variety, design and distinction 45 Suitable labeling CONTAINER GARDENS PORTFOLIO Classes At least three month ownership required (December 25, 2014) 46. Study in Green A collection of three or more species or cultivars grown for foliage in a container of exhibitor s choice, not to exceed 12" in any direction. Entrants may pair with another person to enter. Key card required. 47. Study in Color A collection of three or more species or cultivars grown for flowers in a container of exhibitor s choice, not to exceed 12" in any direction. Entrants may pair with another person to enter. Key card required. Scale of points by which classes are to be judged: Cultural perfection Scale, balance, design Suitability and compatibility of plant material Suitable labeling

21 CONTAINER GROWN PROPAGATED PLANTS REPRODUCTIONS Classes Mother and Daughter A single plant exhibited along with the parent plant from which it was propagated, each in a separate but compatible container. Parent plant container size no larger than 12" in any direction, daughter plant container no larger than 10" in any direction. Propagation information required. Both plants will be judged. 49. New Member Challenge Class Challenge class for first, second and third year new members of Alamo Heights - Terrell Hills Garden Club. A single plant propagated from a Begonia San Miguel used as the mother at a club horticulture workshop - September Container will be provided by the committee. Mother plant will be on display but not judged. Mother plant belonged to Libby Bishop, second generation ownership who received it as a propagated gift from Sally Walker, the first generation ownership and now is nurtured by Laura Cadwallader, third generation ownership. PAR CLASS TIMELESS TREASURE Class Masterpiece An exhibit of exceptional horticultural merit, which does not qualify for entry elsewhere in the Horticulture Division. Entries in the Par class must have been owned and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of one year (March 25, 2014). Cut specimens, orchids or hanging baskets are not permitted. Containers may not exceed 12" diameter/diagonal. Division II Class Consultant: Susan Hall susandavishall@gmail.com

22 DIVISION III Photography Guidelines 1. Please carefully read and follow the GCA Rules, General Information and the Timetable for Exhibitors. 2. An exhibitor may make only one entry in a class but may enter 2 classes. Registration open to all GCA members November 1, Registration deadline is January 15, Class 5 is open only to members of garden clubs in the San Antonio area. 3. If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must notify the division chairman and/or class consultant and find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class. 4. Photographs that have won first place or a special award in a GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show may not be entered in competition again. A photograph that was previously entered and did not place first, may be entered again if the image is significantly altered and newly printed. The same photograph may only be entered in one show at a time. 5. Each photograph must be the work of the exhibitor, under whose name it is registered. Matting, mounting and printing may be done professionally. 6. Any manipulation at any stage must be the work of the exhibitor. This includes enhancement for color or clarity, removal of a part of the image, combining images, or distorting the original subject. 7. Photography entries are limited to subjects consistent with Garden Club of America interests such as horticulture, floral design, gardens/landscapes, conservation and the environment, historic preservation, civic improvement and the natural world. Plant material is required in the photographs of all classes except Class Photographs must be mounted on white foam core and may not be overmatted. Overall dimension of entry must be a minimum of 36" and not to exceed 56" in total perimeter measurement. Glass and framing are not permitted. 9. Each entry must have an entry form affixed to the back of the photograph mounting with the exhibitor s name, garden club, zone, , address, phone number and class entered. The top of the photograph must be indicated. 10. The division chairman will provide an entry card to be staged with each photograph. Identification of plant material on the entry card is not required, but encouraged whenever possible. 18

23 11. A title or brief statement (not to exceed 15 words) must be included on the entry form. 12. Staging background will be Sherwin Williams Minimal White SW Photographs must be received no later than February 14, Send photographs to: Sarah Steves, Alamo Heights- Terrell Hills Garden Club, 1248 Austin Highway, Suite 106, San Antonio, TX Your registration will be confirmed and receipt of your photograph will be acknowledged by e- mail. For information or questions, contact Sarah Steves, shsteves@stevesdoors.com, or Whitney Smith, wws1957@gmail.com, All photographs will be passed by the photography committee to verify that class specifications have been met. If a photograph is not passed, the exhibitor will be notified and allowed, if time permits, to send a replacement photograph. 15. The photography committee may reclassify an entry, but only with the permission of the exhibitor. The photography committee and/or the judges may subdivide a class. 16. If a photograph is to be returned, the exhibitor must provide a self- addressed, appropriately sized mailing envelope to accommodate photograph and packaging material with prepaid postage to cover costs of return mail and optional tracking. It is recommended that the postage (sending and returning) includes tracking expense. Any award received will be noted on the back of the mount before it is returned. Recommendations for packing: Place your mounted photograph between 2 suitably sized pieces of foam core or non- bendable cardboard, which will be used for return. Place wrapped photograph and folded self- addressed, prepaid postage envelope inside the mailing envelope. Please do not use boxes. If a prepaid, self- addressed mailing envelope is not included, it will be assumed that the photograph will not be returned. The scale of points by which the photography classes are to be judged: Creativity Composition Technical Skill Conformance/Interpretation Distinction

24 DIVISION III Photography Classes Elements of Art Class 1 Weaving Color 4 Entries Illustrating texture in nature. Class 2 Sculpture Black and White 4 Entries Interpreting nature s sculptural shapes. Class 3 Painting Color 4 Entries An abstract photograph expressing movement in nature. Class 4 Photography Color 4 Entries An artfully manipulated photograph portraying plant material past its prime. A 5"x7" white foam core mounted original image to accompany the above. Class 5 Restoration Color 4 Entries From a creative point of view, capturing an element of conservation in San Antonio. Open only to members of garden clubs in the San Antonio area. Division III Class Consultant: Sarah Steves shsteves@stevesdoors.com

25 DIVISION IV Conservation and Education Exhibit Redesigning the Past for the Future This exhibit will illustrate how through determined conservation, the historically significant Ursuline Academy, begun in 1851, survived destruction and became the current Southwest School of Art. The Southwest School of Art has evolved into a nationally recognized visual arts institution and now offers a fully independent BFA degree program. Location: 1 st Floor Division IV Consultant: Marianne Worden worden@sbcglobal.net

26 GCA FLOWER SHOW AWARDS GCA Flower Show Awards described below have been applied for and will be presented if merited. Division I, Floral Design The Dorothy Vietor Munger Award may be awarded to members of Garden Club of America clubs in competitive Floral Design classes at a GCA Flower Show. It is offered in recognition of creative work of outstanding beauty using predominantly fresh plant material. The design must have placed first, second, or third. Challenge class entries are not eligible. The award is not a substitute for Best in Show and will be given at the discretion of the judges. The Harriet DeWaele Puckett Creativity Award may be awarded to members of GCA clubs or non- members in recognition of a uniquely skillful and creative response to an imaginative schedule in Floral Design. It will be given for an innovative and interpretive entry, which, although it abides by the principles of good design, goes beyond traditional period arrangement to whatever art form the exhibitor(s) chooses. The design must have placed first, second, or third in the Floral Design Division of a GCA Flower Show. An entry in any challenge class is not eligible to receive this award. The award is not a substitute for Best in Show and will be given at the discretion of the judges. The Sandra Baylor Novice Floral Design Award may be given at a GCA Flower Show to an exhibitor who is a member of a GCA club and who has never won first place, or a GCA Special Award in the Floral Design Division of a GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show. It shall be awarded to an individual novice exhibitor for a unique and skillful response to the schedule. Novice entries placing first, second, or third in any competitive class, including challenge classes, are eligible for this award. Division II, Horticulture The Catherine Beattie Medal is to be awarded for a horticulture entry distinguished by its vibrancy, prime condition, and perfection of grooming. The exhibitor must have owned and grown the exhibit for at least six months. The medal may be awarded for a single plant, collection of plants, container garden, or cut specimen, but only if there is an exhibit worthy of the honor. It may be awarded to members of GCA clubs only; individual, joint, and club entries are eligible. The award should not be considered as a substitute for Best in Show. The medal may not be awarded to the same exhibit more than once; however, offspring of a Beattie winner are eligible to receive the award. The Clarissa Willemsen Horticulture Propagation Award is to be awarded for a horticulture entry distinguished by its prime condition, flawless grooming and difficulty of propagation. The entry must have been propagated and grown by the exhibitor for at least six months. This award may be given for a single rooted plant or a collection of rooted plants. The dates and method of propagation must be recorded on the entry card. The entry must have placed first, second, or third at a GCA Flower Show. The award may not be given to the same exhibit more than once. 22

27 The Rosie Jones Horticulture Award may be presented to a horticulture entry of exceptional visual appeal that reflects the spirit of growing with joy and enthusiasm and inspires others to propagate, grow, show and share horticulture. An exhibit that has been propagated by the exhibitor will be given special consideration but propagation is not a requirement. Perfection, while always desirable, is not a primary criterion. This award celebrates the ineffable joy inherent in the beauty and pursuit of horticulture. Division III, Photography The Photography Creativity Award may be awarded at a GCA Flower Show to a member of a GCA club in recognition of creative and technical excellence in response to the theme of the schedule. The entry must have placed first, second, or third. Division II, III The GCA Novice Award may be given at a GCA Flower Show in Horticulture and Photography to an exhibitor who is a member of a GCA club and who has never won first place or a GCA Special Award in the division entered, of a GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show. It shall be awarded to an individual novice exhibitor for an outstanding exhibit. Novice entries placing first, second, or third are eligible for this award. Division IV, Conservation and Education Exhibits The Ann Lyon Crammond Award may be presented at a GCA Flower Show to an outstanding educational exhibit, which best educates the public about gardens. Any educational exhibit, which increases the appreciation of any aspect of plants, gardens, or landscape design, may be considered for this award. The award may be given to GCA club members, member clubs, non- members or other organizations. The Marion Thompson Fuller Brown Conservation Award may be presented for an outstanding conservation exhibit at a GCA Flower Show. The award recognizes an exhibit of exceptional educational and visual merit, which increases knowledge and awareness of the environment. The exhibit should emphasize environmental concerns and may demonstrate conservation practices. Plant material may or may not be used and, when appropriate, must be clearly identified. Protected material may be included if such materials are identified as protected and not collected in the wild. The award may be given to Garden Club of America clubs, club members, non- members or other organizations. Overall Best in Show, selected from among the first place winners, may be awarded in each division. Judges Commendation(s) may be given to an entry, class, section, special exhibit or other aspect of the show that is of exceptional merit. Award of Appreciation may be given to thank an exhibitor or group for participation. The award may also be given to non- judged classes. 23

28 SPONSORING CLUB AWARDS The Alamo Heights- Terrell Hills Garden Club Awards in Flower Arranging for Best Use of Color and Best Conformance to Class may be selected and awarded by the Flower Arranging Judges. The Alamo Heights- Terrell Hills Garden Club Awards in Horticulture for Best Cut Specimen, Best Plant Grown for Foliage and Best Plant Grown for Flowers may be selected and awarded by the Horticulture Judges. The Elizabeth Vaughan Bishop Club Award was established in 2011 to honor the life of Libby Vaughan Bishop, a Zone IX Director, past president of the Alamo Heights- Terrell Hills Garden Club, GCA Flower Arranging Judge, Federated Judge, recipient of the Zone IX Civic Improvement Award and a teacher and mentor to many. The award may be given to an arrangement showing exceptional beauty and skill in either a traditional or nontraditional design. The entry must have placed first, second or third. The Sally Walker Horticulture Award was established to encourage the use of organic methods in growing horticulture. It is named after Sally Cheney Walker, a past president of the Alamo Heights- Terrell Hills Garden Club, GCA horticulture Judge, recipient of the Zone Horticulture Award and an avid organic gardener. This award may be presented to a club member for an outstanding horticulture entry distinguished for having been grown organically. For the purposes of the award, organically grown is interpreted to mean grown for one year of more without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. The entry must have placed first, second or third. For educational purposes, a key card describing the grower s methods used to keep the plant healthy and pest free must accompany the entry. 24

29 MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO THE FLOWER SHOW Southwest School of Art Navarro Campus 300 Augusta St. San Antonio, TX (210) See website ( for maps and driving instructions Limited parking is available next to the Navarro and Ursuline Campuses on a first come, first served basis. Additional parking is available at the Main San Antonio Public Library across the street from the Navarro Campus, with garage access off Soledad St. 25

30 ART WOVEN THROUGH TIME DIVISION I, Floral Design Registration Form Please complete one Registration Form per entry. Registration Deadline: January 15, 2015 Send to: Libby Golden 222 Patterson San Antonio, Texas Please print using block letters. Date: Name: Garden Club/Zone: Address: Tel: Fax: Co- Exhibitor(s) Class Number Class Title 1 st Choice: 2 nd Choice: Novice? Yes No (individual exhibitor only) A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or a GCA Special Award in Floral Design in a GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show. ******************************************************************************************* 26

31 ART WOVEN THROUGH TIME DIVISION III, Photography Registration Form Please complete one Registration Form per entry. Registration Deadline: January 15, 2015 Send to: Sarah Steves Alamo Heights- Terrell Hills Garden Club 1248 Austin Highway, Suite 106 San Antonio, TX Please print using block letters. Date: Name: Garden Club/Zone: Address: Tel: Fax: Class Number Class Title 1 st Choice: 2 nd Choice: Novice? Yes No A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or a GCA Special Award in Photography in GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show. ******************************************************************************************* 27

32 The following must be copied and affixed to the back of the photograph mounting when entry is mailed or submitted ART WOVEN THROUGH TIME Photograph Entry Deadline: February 14, 2015 TOP Photograph Entry Form TOP Please complete one Entry Form per photograph. Affix the form to the back of the mounting. Send photograph to: Sarah Steves Alamo Heights- Terrell Hills Garden Club 1248 Austin Highway, Suite 106 San Antonio, TX Class Entered: Name: Garden Club/Zone: Address: Tel: Return postage and packaging provided: Yes no Identifiable Plant Material (optional): Title or brief statement (required- maximum 15 words) Novice? Yes No A novice is an individual exhibitor who has not won a first place ribbon or a GCA Special Award in Photography in a GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non GCA Major Flower Show. 28