Violets Visit Beaver Lake
57th Annual Show of the AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SYRACUSE
Beaver Lake Nature Center 8477 East Mud Lake Road Baldwinsville, NY 13027
May 1st & 2nd, 2010
HORTICULTURE DIVISION
Section I. AVSA, NYSAVS & MID-ATLANTIC AVS Classes (One entry per class per exhibitor)
1. AVSA collection of three different registered standard varieties of the same type (single crown,
trailers or species). Open only to members of AVSA.
2. AVSA collection of three different registered varieties of the same type (miniature, miniature
trailer, semi miniature or semiminiature trailers). Open only to members of AVSA.
3. New York State registered originations. Single plant. Open only to members of NYSAVS.
4. Collection of 3 different named miniatures. Need not be registered. Open only to
members of NYSAVS.
5. Collections of 3 different named semiminiatures. Need not be registered. Open only t6 members of NYSAVS.
6. Hybrid trailers. Need not be registered. Single plant. Open only to members ofNYSAVS.
7. MAAVS: Collection of 3 different varieties of the same type (standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures or trailers).
Need not be registered.Open to members of MAAVS.
Section II. Standard Specimen Plants - Green Foliage
8. White, blush, yellow, cream and green tones
9. Pink, coral and rose tones
10. Fuchsia, wine and red tones
11. Lavender, light blue and orchid tones
12. Medium blue, dark blue and purple tones
13. Fantasy and spatter blossoms
14. Multicolor and chimera blossoms
Section III. Standard Plants - Variegated Foliage
15. White, blush, yellow, cream and green tones
16. Pink, coral and rose tones
17. Fuchsia, wine and red tones
18. Lavender, light blue and orchid tones
19. Medium blue, dark blue and purple tones
20. Fantasy and spatter blossoms
21. Multicolor and chimera blossoms
20. Fantasy and spatter blossoms
21. Multicolor and chimera blossoms
Section IV. Miniature Plants (6" diameter or less) Any Type Foliage
22. White, blush, yellow, cream and green tones
23. Pink, coral and rose tones
24. Fuchsia, wine and red tones
25. Lavender, light blue and orchid tones
26. Medium blue, dark blue and purple tones
27. Fantasy and spatter blossoms
28. Multicolor and chimera blossoms
Section V. Semiminiature Plants (8" or less) Any Type Foliage
29. White, blush, yellow, cream and green tones
30. Pink, coral and rose tones
31. Fuchsia, wine and red tones
32. Lavender, light blue and orchid tones
33. Medium blue, dark blue and purple tones
34. Fantasy, and spatter blossoms
35.Multicolor and chimera blossoms
Section VI. SPECIAL CLASSES
36. Seedlings - First showing in Syracuse show by the originator.
37. Saintpaulia species
38. Novice class - Any size or type violet. (Novice has never won a blue ribbon in a violet show.)
39. Windowsill class - Any violet grown in natural window light.
40. Unusual or Decorative Containers - Violet PLANTED in a container not normally used for plants, or violet PLANTED in a container that enhances its beauty.
41. Wasp or butterfly blossoms, any type. Bustle foliage not required.
42. Vintage - Any violet 25 years old or older
43. Girl foliage
44. Foreign originations
45. Any sport or mutation.
46. Project plants
Streptocarpus Azure Giant
Trinket Summer Skies
Redoubled
a) Blooming
b) Non blooming
47. Plants grown by Elmcrest Children's Center
48. Mixed Collection - (See rule #11)
Section VII. Hybridizer Classes
49. Champion originations
50. Lyon Greenhouse originations
51. Optimara or Rhapsodic originations
52. Robinson originations
53. Tinari originations
54. Hart originations
Section VIII. Trailing Violets - Any Color or Foliage
55. Miniatures and semiminiature trailers
56. Standard trailers
Section IX. GESNERIADS OTHER THAN VIOLETS
57. Sinningias
58. Chiritas
a) Blooming
b) Non-blooming
59. Petrocosmea
a) Blooming
b) Non-blooming
60. Episcias
61. Kohlerias
62. Streptocarpus
63. Other tuberous and rhizomatous miniatures
64. Other tuberous and rhizomatous standards
65. Other fibrous rooted, non-trailing, any size
66. Other fibrous rooted, trailing, in pots for table display
67. Other fibrous rooted, trailing in pots to be hung for display
68. Gesneriads other than chiritas and petrocosmeas grown for ornamental foliage, non- blooming
Section X. SPECIAL INFORMATIONAL EXHIBITS
69. AVSA, NYSAVS & AVS of Syracuse educational information.
DESIGN DIVISION
SHOW CHAIRMAN: BARBARA ELLISON (315)668-8997
Section I. INTERPRETIVE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Designs using cut violet blossoms and other cut plant material.
70. "WALK MY WAY" - Beaver Lake offers a multitude of nature walks. Create a design in
miniature using the green colors that surround the walking paths.
(6" high, 5" wide, 3" deep) Limit 12 entries
71. "LITTLE BY LITTLE" Beaver Lake brings to life and amazing array of butterflies as the
summer unfolds. Create your interpretation of the color and beauty around butterflies in an
underwater design.
Staged on an open table, viewed from the front only.
72. "HALLOWEEN PUMPKINS" - At Halloween time, of paths at Beaver Lake are illuminated
with the eerie glow of pumpkins. Make a design using the color orange to depict this feast of
Halloween.
(15"H x 15"W x 10"D) Limit 4 entries.
73. "PHOTOGRAPHY" - Photography is a very big part of Beaver Lake Nature Center. Incorporate
a scene that would allow for a photo opportunity in your design to show the beauty of Beaver Lake.
(20"H x 15"W x 15"D) Limit 4 entries.
74. "HARVEST PARTY" - Treats, games, hay rides, corn mazes, apple picking are all items that
Beaver Lake offers in the fall. Portray the splendor of a Harvest theme using brightly colored
blossoms in your design.
(30"H x 20"W x 20"D) Limit 4 entries.
Section II. INTERPRETIVE PLANT ARRANGEMENTS
Designs using whole violet plants and other cut plant material
75. "WILD FLOWERS" - Spring is the time of year when our thoughts naturally turn to the beauty of wild flowers. As they grow, without our help, the countryside becomes a garden to behold. Use yellow colors in your design to tie back the color of spring. (30"H x 20"W x 20"D) Limit 4 entries.
76. "WINTER WONDERLAND" - As the winter unfolds, and the snow covers the land, Beaver
Lake takes on its own form of beauty. Create a winter scene using white to show the beauty and
peace of a snow-covered meadow untouched by human hands.
(15"Hx20"Wxl5"D) Limit 4 entries
77. "THE BEES" Beaver Lake is no different than any other countryside. The bees are an important
part of making our natural world revolve. In your design, show your interpretation of this process
unfolding.
(20"H x 15"W x 15"D) Limit 4 entries.
78. "BEAVER LAKE NATURE CENTER" In your design, incorporate a picture of the Beaver Lake
Center to show the beauty and peace that the center has to offer everyone.
(15"H x!5"W xlOD) Limit 4 entries
Section III. CONTAINER GARDENS
Small gardens with one or more blooming violets and other GROWING plants. Shown on an open table.
79. DISH GARDEN - Any garden in an open container.
80. TERRARIUM - A garden in a clear glass covered container.
81. BOTTLE GARDEN - A garden in a clear bottle with opening too small to admit a hand.
82. NATURAL GARDEN - A garden planted in a natural container such as rock, wood, shell
Section IV. NON-MEMBER YOUTH DESIGN DIVISION
83. ANY DESIGN FROM SECTION I OR II - Open only to non-member youth.
One entry per class. Choose any design and fit to niche size 15"H x!5"W x 10"D.
GENERAL RULES
1. All exhibitors must be members of the African Violet Society of Syracuse except for classes 47,48,
and design section IV, the youth classes. Amateur & commercial members will compete together.
2. All entries must be clean, disease & pest free. Plants will be inspected & refused if necessary.
3. Judging will begin at 8:45 AM, Saturday, May 1st, 2010 by AVSA judges. During judging
attendance will be limited to: judges, clerks, show chairman, awards, classification & judges
committees.
4. Authority for judging will be the AVSA Handbook, 2007 edition, plus published amendments.
5. All exhibits will be merit judged. Only blue ribbon plants will be eligible for special awards.
6. Decision of the judges is final.
7. Exhibits will be open to the public from 1-6 pm Saturday, May 1st and 10 am - 4:30 pm on Sunday,
May 2nd and must remain until show closes.
8. Reasonable security will be provided but exhibits are at your risk.
HORTICULTURE DIVISION RULES
9. Entries will be accepted from 1-7 pm Friday, April 30th. Exhibitors must fill out entry cards before
entering. NOTE: Write class number in pencil in case a change is needed.
10. Any number of entries of different varieties may be made in a class, except in Section I. Bring a list
of entries organized in the same order as the schedule and submit to the classification chairman.
Provide registration numbers where needed. Edged varieties are entered in the main flower color
classes.
11. Mixed Collections shall consist of three plants each of a different type: standard, miniature, semi-
miniature or trailer. The collections shall reflect some type of unity such as color of blooms, all
fantasy blossoms, all variegated foliage etc.
12. All plants must be in bloom except classes 46b, 47, 58b, 59b & 68.
13. Awards given in classes 46b, 47, 58b and 59b will not be counted when filling out the SSA score
sheet for the show award.
14. Exhibitors must have grown plants for 90 days.
15. All exhibits must be single-crowned except species, trailers & gesneriads.
16. All entries must be correctly named.
17. Exhibits must be planted in green or white containers. Slip potting is strongly recommended. Exception: hanging containers, gesneriads, unusual and decorative containers. Gesneriads may be grown in covered containers.
DESIGN DIVISION RULES
18. Entry reservations should be made by April 23rd with Barbara Ellison (315-668-8997). One entry is
allowed in each class.
19. Designs may be entered Friday afternoon or evening anytime. Cut flowers may be added Saturday
morning before judging begins.
20. Classes 71 & 79 thru 82 are staged on open tables. Classes 70 & 72 thru 78 are staged in white
niches. Class 70 at eye level, and 72 thru 78 at table level. Drapes and accessories may be used but
taping or pinning to the niche will not be permitted.
21. Violets should be emphasized. Tinted, dried, treated or painted plant material may be used but
nothing artificial. Ferns, purchased or grown by you, are allowed. Plants may be purchased any
time for designs.
22. The American flag, state flags, flags from other nations, plants on the endangered list from any state
or nation, artificial plant material, and live creatures shall not be used in any design division
exhibit.
23. READ AND FOLLOW THE SCHEDULE. You are responsible for keeping your designs fresh for
the whole show. Replace flowers or make repairs where needed.