SECTION A - New World Gesneriads in Flower - Tuberous
Class 1 Sinningia speciosa species
Class 2 Sinningia speciosa cultivars
Class 3 Sinningia species and cultivars (leaf blade less than 1" long)
Class 4 Sinningia species and cultivars (leaf blade maximum 2.5" long)
Class 5 Other Sinningia species
Class 6 Other Sinningia cultivars
Class 7 Other tuberous gesneriads (Nautilocalyx, Chrysothemis))
SECTION B - New World Gesneriads in Flower - Rhizomatous
Class 8 Achimenes, xAchimenantha
Class 9 Kohleria
Class 10 Seemannia, xGloximannia
Class 11 Smithiantha, xSmithicodonia
Class 12 Other rhizomatous gesneriads less than 5" in all dimensions (excluding container)
Class 13 Other rhizomatous gesneriads
SECTION C - New World Gesneriads in Flower - Fibrous-Rooted
Class 14 Codonanthe, Codonanthopsis, xCodonatanthus
Class 15 Columnea
Class 16 Episcia, Alsobia
Class 17 Gesneria, xRhytidoneria
Class 18 Nematanthus
Class 19 Other fibrous-rooted gesneriads
SECTION D - Old World Gesneriads in Flower
Class 20 Aeschynanthus
Class 21 Henckelia
Class 22 Petrocosmea
Class 23 Primulina species
Class 24 Primulina cultivars
Class 25 Streptocarpus, subgenus Streptocarpella
Class 26 Subg. Streptocarpella, Sect. Saintpaulia species and their clones
Class 27 Sect. Saintpaulia cultivars classified as miniatures (leaf span maximum 6" diameter)
Class 28 Sect. Saintpaulia cultivars classified as semi-miniature (leaf span maximum 8" diameter)
Class 29 Sect. Saintpaulia cultivars classified as standard (leaf span over 8" diameter)
Class 30 Sect. Saintpaulia cultivars classified as trailers ( minimum of 3 crowns)
Class 31 Streptocarpus, subgenus Streptocarpus, species
Class 32 Streptocarpus, subgenus Streptocarpus, cultivars with non-variegated foliage
Class 33 Streptocarpus, subgenus Streptocarpus, cultivars with variegated foliage
Class 34 Other Old World gesneriads
SECTION E - Gesneriads Grown for Ornamental Qualities Other Than Flowers: Decorative fruit and calyces are permitted, but no flowers or buds showing color. A plant should have some special quality of color, texture, or growth habit to be entered in this section.
Class 35 Episcia with pink and white/cream leaf variegation
Class 36 Other Episcia
Class 37 Primulina species
Class 38 Primulina cultivars
Class 39 Other gesneriads with variegated foliage
Class 40 Other New World gesneriads, species or cultivars
Class 41 Other Old World gesneriads, species or cultivars
SECTION F - New Gesneriads: Introductions made within the last five years, but not previously entered in this section of any New England Chapter Show. A white card (not to exceed 8.5"x5.5") must be provided giving educational information such as name of hybridizer, collector, place of origin, special cultural requirements, etc.
Class 42 Species in flower
Class 44 Species not in flower
Class 43 Cultivars in flower
Class 45 Cultivars not in flower
SECTION G - Lesser-Known Gesneriads Seldom Grown or Seen in Shows: A white card (not to exceed 8.5"x5.5") must be provided with educational information such as habitat, source, and cultural requirements.
Class 46 In flower
Class 47 Not in flower
SECTION H -Trained or Sculptured Gesneriads An educational 8.5"x5.5" white card is required stating what training the exhibit has received and how the exhibit is to be viewed, (all sides or from the front).
Class 48 Bonsai, topiary, espaliered, or other style
SECTION I -Collections of Gesneriads - A grouping of 3 to 5 different plants in flower or grown for ornamental qualities, or in combination, (Saintpaulias must be in flower.) Exhibitor must provide a white card (not to exceed 8.5”x5.5”) with identification of plants. In Class 49, exhibitor is encouraged to reflect variety, as this is a consideration in judging. In Class 50, exhibitor must provide a white card (not to exceed 8.5"x5.5") identifying the plants and providing educational information. Class 51 is for a grouping of 3 to 5 plants, each from a different gesneriad genus. Exhibitor should depict a clearly developed theme (e.g., different root structures, miniature or compact gesneriads, ornamental qualities, a collection of genera from Asia, Africa, South America, etc.).
Class 49 Plants of a single genus either species or cultivars
Class 50 Kinship group – Interspecific or intergeneric hybrid/hybrids exhibited with one or more parents
Class 51 Multiple genera
SECTION J -Gesneriads Grown by a Novice: A Novice is anyone who has never won a blue ribbon in the Horticulture Division of a gesneriad flower show (including AVSA sponsored show). Exhibitors wishing Novice status for the Horticulture Division may not enter other horticulture classes.
Class 52 Gesneriads in flower
Class 53 Gesneriads grown for ornamental qualities other than flowers (no flowers or buds showing color allowed)
DIVISION II – ARTISTIC
Gesneriads must predominate. Saintpaulia may be used in all classes, but the use of diverse gesneriad material is encouraged. No artificial plant material allowed. Other live and dried material permitted. Plant material is to be identified and supplementary titles or descriptions listed on an accompanying white 3"x5"card. Section K - Arrangements of Fresh-Cut, Dried, and/or Growing Gesneriad Material
There will be no judged artistic/design classes 53-60 for the 2025 show.
SECTION L – Container Plantings of Growing Gesneriad Material: Not to exceed 24" in any dimension
Class 61 Terrarium - Straight-sided
Class 62 Terrarium - Curved
Class 63 Tray Landscape
Class 64 Natural Garden – planted on any naturally occurring material (e.g., rock, wood, shell)
SECTION M - Artistic Entries by Novices: A Novice is anyone who has never won a blue ribbon in the Artistic Division of a gesneriad (including AV) flower show. Exhibitors wishing Novice status for the Artistic Division may not enter other Division II classes.
Class 65 Artistic entries suitable for any of the classes in Sections L. The exhibitor must identify the name of theclass chosen and the plant material used on a 3"x5" white card.
DIVISION III-THE ARTS
All entries must have been made by the exhibitor and feature gesneriads in some form. Limit: One entry per exhibitor per class. SECTION N - Photography: The subject must be identified on the entry card. Exhibitors must provide easels for prints 5"x7" and over. Prints should not exceed 8”x10” and mats should not exceed 11” x 14". Images of gesneriads growing in natural habitats are not eligible for entry in Class 67. Limit: six entries per class.
Class 66 Color print of parts of a gesneriad (flowers, fruit, foliage, etc.).
Class 67 Color print of a whole gesneriad plant (Gesneriads growing in native habitats are not eligible.)
Class 68 Color print of gesneriad(s) growing in a natural habitat. The subject must be portrayed growing wild in an area of the world considered by botanists to be its natural range, not cultivated in pots, gardens, or greenhouses. A white card (maximum 8.5"x5.5") must be provided detailing location, climate, month/year photo was taken, how site was accessed and any other pertinent information.
Class 69 Monochrome print
SECTION O - Arts and Crafts Representing Gesneriads: Exhibitors must include a 3"x5" white card describing the medium chosen, techniques, and/or processes used in the creation of the entry. Manipulated photographs, (i.e., montages and other techniques in which manipulation is the principal element) are eligible for entry in Class 72. When entered in Class 72, manipulated photographs must adhere to the same easel requirement and overall print size limitation as stated for exhibits entered in Section N.
Class 70 Painting or drawing (an easel must be provided by the exhibitor)
Class 71 Needlework or textile (a 3”x5” white card must be provided giving the source of the design)
Class 72 Other arts and crafts
DIVISION IV -- COMMERCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL
Limit: one entry per exhibitor per class SECTION P - Educational Exhibits
Class 73 Exhibit illustrating information of scientific or historical importance or gesneriad promotion
Class 74 Exhibit of plant material with educational information
Class 75 Exhibit of photograph(s) of gesneriads that because of their seasonal nature and/or rarity in Are not often exhibited. A white card (not to exceed 8.5"x5.5") must be provided outlining source, natural habitat, cultural information and reason for suitability in this class.
Class 76 Exhibit of photograph(s) of gesneriads growing outdoors as bedding, accent, or container plants. Gesneriad(s) must be identified and additional information included about climate, growing medium, culture, etc.
SECTION Q - Commercial Displays
Class 77 Display table with a grouping of gesneriads (5-10 different plants)
