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“Everybody's Flower Show”
Co-sponsored by the Council of Garden Clubs of the Halifax District

The Council of Garden Clubs of the Halifax District is happy to be celebrating its 53rd Anniversary of the Everybody’s Flower Show at the Daytona Beach Garden Show MARCH 13-16, 2008 sponsored by The Daytona Beach News-Journal. The Council of Garden Clubs of the Halifax District is honored to present Everybody’s Flower Show for another 4-day array of beautiful plants, exhibits, designs, and displays. We extend our sincere thanks to The Daytona Beach News-Journal for their continued sponsorship and support, and we are pleased to dedicate this Show to our most ardent supporter, Mr. Tippen Davidson. He is missed. Our theme this year is “Globe-Trotting”...which allows our minds to wander all over the world, visualizing gardens in far-reaching, exotic places. Think of the fascinating marketplaces of Marrakesh; a fun picnic of wine and cheese in Paris; a grand “asado” (cookout) in Argentina; the serenity of a Tokyo garden; or, the excitement of a night “on the town” in New York City. Allow yourself to dream...

Plants are everywhere – and they embellish our daily lives. It doesn’t matter if it’s an African Violet on a windowsill; a Hibiscus
in your yard; a Palm Tree on your property – they all beautify our world. Grow a plant, and your life will be brighter! Plant a seed
and see a miracle happen! Be sure to take your time to “travel” through all the plant “gardens” being exhibited. Travel with us; join our journey (or one of our Garden Clubs); learn how to benefit from the joy of growing a plant or planting a garden.

Thanks for joining us on our “trot around the globe.” Hope you have a grand time!

GENERAL RULES

1. This show meets all requirements of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. for a Standard Flower Show and will be judged by the National Garden Clubs Standard System of Awarding, 2007 Revised Edition of the HANDBOOK FOR FLOWER SHOWS, including updates.

2. Horticulture competition is open to the members of the Council of Garden Clubs of the Halifax District, members of National
Garden Clubs, Inc., and to the public. Design Division competition is open to members of the Council of Garden Clubs of the Halifax District, Inc. and members of National Garden Clubs, Inc.

3. This schedule is the LAW OF THE SHOW.

4. Materials on Florida Conservation list are permitted if lawfully obtained, and labeled with common and botanical names.

5. Artificial plant material MAY NOT be used in any area of the show and embellishment of fresh plant material is NOT permitted.

6. Entries may be placed at the following times: Horticulture Entries: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Design Entries: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Educational and Invitational/Sponsored Exhibits: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

7. Horticulture entries will be received at the EAST ENTRANCE of the Ocean Center.

8. Entries must be removed between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2008. No entries or exhibits may be removed before 4:00 p.m., March 16, 2008.

9. Judging will begin at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, March 13, 2008. Only the Flower Show Chairman, Horticulture Chairman, Judges
Chairman, Classification Chairman, Clerks and Judges are permitted in the exhibit area once judging begins.

10. All decisions of the Judges are final.

11. The Committee will endeavor to protect all exhibits but cannot be responsible for loss or damage to the exhibitor's property.

12. The American flag must be displayed in accordance with proper flag etiquette. The official American flag and other national flags are not permitted to be used within any design in a Standard Flower Show. Furthermore, the use of any official national flag as an underlay, background, skirting, draping, etc. is prohibited throughout all divisions of a Standard Flower Show.

AWARDS

The National Garden Clubs, Inc. Standard System of Awarding will be used. Only one first, one second, and one third may be awarded in each class. Honorable Mention may be given to other meritorious exhibits. First Place exhibits must score 90 or above. Second Place exhibits must score 85 or above and Third Place exhibits must score 80 or above. Honorable Mention must score 75 or above.