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2022 NETGS Exhibition  

Here is our 2022 NETGS Exhibition Plant Entry Form. Please download it and fill it out prior to our show. Thanks.
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Here is our 2022 NETGS Exhibition Schedule/Plant Classification List and General Exhibitor Rules to download or read below. 
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​Our 2022 NETGS Exhibition Show Schedule/Plant Classification List and General Rules are as follows:

The Gesneriad Society New England Chapter Show Schedule
September 24-25, 2022
Entries will be accepted on Friday, 9/23/2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Late entries may be received on Saturday, 9/24/2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. only by prior arrangement and approval from the Flower Show Chairperson. 

DIVISION I - HORTICULTURE
SECTION A - New World Gesneriads in Flower - Tuberous 
  Class 1    Sinningia speciosa species and varieties
  Class 2    Sinningia speciosa cultivars
  Class 3    Microminiature Sinningia species and cultivars (leaf blade less than 1" long)
  Class 4    Miniature 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
  Class 27  Sect. Saintpaulia miniature cultivars with leaf span maximum 6" diameter
  Class 28  Sect. Saintpaulia semi-miniature cultivars with leaf span maximum 8" diameter 
  Class 29  Sect. Saintpaulia cultivars with leaf span over 9" diameter 
  Class 30  Sect. Saintpaulia cultivars trailers
  Class 31  Streptocarpus, subgenus Streptocarpus, species 
  Class 32  Streptocarpus, subgenus Streptocarpus, cultivars
  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 
  Class 36  Episcia with pink, white, and/or cream leaf variegation 
  Class 37  Primulina 
  Class 38  Other gesneriads with variegated foliage
  Class 39  Other New World gesneriads, species or cultivars 
  Class 40  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, any special cultural requirements, etc.  
  Class 41  Species in flower 
  Class 42  Species not in flower 
  Class 43  Cultivars in flower 
  Class 44  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 45  In flower
  Class 46  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 47  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 48, exhibitor is encouraged to reflect variety, as this is a consideration in judging.  In Class 49, exhibitor must provide a white card (not to exceed 8.5"x5.5") identifying the plants and providing educational information.  Class 50 is 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 48  Plants of a single genus either species or cultivars
  Class 49  Kinship group – Interspecific or intergeneric hybrid/hybrids exhibited with one or more parents 
  Class 50  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 (including AV) flower show. Exhibitors wishing Novice status for the Horticulture Division may not enter other horticulture classes. 
  Class 51 Gesneriads in flower 
  Class 52 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 artistic/design classes 53-60 for the 2022 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 the class 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 phases of scientific or historical research or gesneriad promotion
  Class 74 Exhibit of plant material with educational information 
  Class 75 Exhibit of photograph(s) of gesneriad plant material that because of its seasonal nature or rarity in cultivation is not often exhibited live. 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 77 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 76 Display table with a grouping of 5-10 gesneriads 




General Rules and Exhibitors Information
1. Each exhibitor must prepare a list of plants and other exhibits with the appropriate Section and Class numbers to facilitate the work of the Entries Committee. The Flower Show Committee will assist in identifying material unknown to the exhibitor.   A computerized entry system will be used.  Entry forms will be available from the show chair and on entry day.  Exhibitors must complete their entry form to be submitted by or on entry day.

2. All plant material must be free of insects and disease. All entries will be inspected, including those for exhibit only.
 
3. Entries shall be in accordance with the schedule and must be approved by the Classification Committee. Nonconformity to schedule may result in disqualification. 

4. Entries will be accepted only during the hours specified. An exhibitor may request that an entry be accepted for exhibit only. Educational information should be provided where appropriate. These entries, and any arriving after the close of entries, will be placed in a separate area of the showroom for exhibit only. 

5. Exhibitors need not be members of The New England Chapter of The Gesneriad Society. 

6. All entries will be staged in the showroom by the Placement Committee. Collections and artistic entries may be placed in the showroom by the exhibitor in the space designated and during the stated time for entries. 

7. In fairness to amateur growers, institutions may not make more than two entries in each of the Horticulture, Artistic or Arts Divisions of the flower show. The same restriction applies to commercial growers whose employees assist with the culture and grooming of potential entries. 

8. Classes may be subdivided or consolidated at the discretion of the Show Committee after entries close. 

​9. No entries may be removed from the showroom until the show closes. (Sunday, 4:00 pm) All entries are expected to be checked out through the Show Committee. 

10. Standard competitive judging, as established by The Gesneriad Society, will not be used for the 2022 show. This is a non-judged show. No awards will be given with the possible exception of a people’s choice award certificate.

11. The New England Chapter of The Gesneriad Society will endeavor to protect all entries, but assumes no responsibility for loss or damage. 

Additional Horticulture Division Information
l. All plants must be grown by the exhibitor and have been in the exhibitor's care for at least 3 months prior to the show. 
2. An exhibitor is limited to one specimen of the same plant per class. An exhibitor may submit more than one entry per class, provided each entry is a different cultivar, unless otherwise prohibited. 
3. Exhibitors of saintpaulia hybrids are required to respect size limitations as defined by the hybridizer as registered in the AVSA Master Variety List. 
4. Exhibitors are permitted to indicate the front of a horticulture entry. 
5. An exhibitor may provide educational information on a white 3"x5" card for any entry, if desired. 
6. No particular type of container is specified; however, all containers used must be clean. A protective container or cover made of transparent material to shield delicate plant material from dry air or cold drafts may be used for any exhibit requiring it. 
7. All exhibits in flowering classes must have at least one fully opened flower. 
8. Seedpods or fruit (not spent blossoms) are permitted on all gesneriads entered in the Horticulture Division. 

Additional Artistic Division Information
10. Straight-sided terrariums are composed of flat pieces of glass or plastic; curved terrariums have rounded pieces. 

Additional Arts, Commercial and Educational Division Information
l.  All entries must have been made by the exhibitor and feature gesneriads in some form. 
2. Entries must not have been exhibited before in any New England Chapter Gesneriad Show. 
3. Educational exhibits may be entered by institutions, chapters, study groups or individuals. 


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