DIVISION I – Horticulture (Cutleaf)
An exhibitor may enter more than one horticulture
specimen in a single class, provided each entry is of a different named variety. Only one
(1) leaf is to be entered per exhibit in Sections I through V, XI and XII; two (2) leaves
must be entered in Sections VI through X. All horticulture specimens exhibited in the
AHS accredited show must be grown by the exhibitor. Bloom stalks are not permitted.
All leaves entered should be representative of the plant as a whole and should be taken
from plants approaching maturity. Persons placing entries in Section XI – Youth
Exhibits must be 18 years of age or younger as of the date of the show.
Bring your clean, conditioned hosta leaves and supplies you anticipate needing for last minute grooming. The club will supply containers, water, cotton balls, and entry labels necessary for displaying your leaves.
Section I – Giant-Leaved Registered Cultivars and Species
Section II – Large-Leaved Registered Cultivars and Species
Section III - Medium-Leaved Registered Cultivars and Species
Section IV – Small-Leaved Registered Cultivars and Species
Section V – Miniature-Leaved Registered Cultivars and Species
Section VI – Giant-Leaved Unregistered Sports and Seedlings
Section VII – Large-Leaved Unregistered Sports and Seedlings
Section VIII – Medium-Leaved Unregistered Sports and Seedlings
Section IX – Small-Leaved Unregistered Sports and Seedlings
Section X – Miniature-Leaved Unregistered Sports and Seedlings
Section XI – Youth Exhibits of Registered Cultivars and Species
Section XII – Unregistered Named Hosta Cultivars
Entries in Sections I – V (Registered Cultivars and Species), Section XI (Youth
Exhibits), and Section XII (Unregistered Named Cultivars) shall consist of one leaf.
Entries in Sections VI through X (Unregistered Sports and Seedlings) shall consist
of two leaves. Sports shall be indicated on the entry tag as "Sport of (Name of
Cultivar)". Seedlings shall be indicated on the entry tag as "Seedling (Hybridizers
Identifying Number)".
The following Color Classes are to be used within Sections I - X of Division I:
Class 1 – Green (All Shades)
Class 2 – Blue (All Shades)
Class 3 – Yellow (All Shades)
Class 4 – White Margined
a. Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center
b. Green to Blue Center
Class 5 – Yellow Margined
a. Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center
b. Green to Blue Center
Class 6 – Green or Blue Margined
a. Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center
b. Green to Blue Center (distinct from margin color)
Class 7 – Streaked or Mottled
Class 8 – Others (including early season variants)
Point Scored for Division I (Sections I-V and XI) as follows:
Form 15 points
Size 15 points
Color and Pattern 25 points
Texture 15 points
Substance 15 points
Condition and Grooming 15 points
TOTAL 100 points
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DIVISION II – Container Grown Hosta
Section I – Container Displays Not Exceeding a Total Height or Width of 18 Inches
Section II – Container Displays with Height or Width of Greater Than 18 Inches
Container-grown hostas must have been grown by the exhibitor and must be established in the containers in which they are grown. Only registered cultivars or hosta species may be exhibited in this division and only one hosta may be grown in each container. Container and plant must be clean. The plant should be centered in the container. Inner containers or container liners are allowed but must not be visible. Only one type of ground cover material is allowed per exhibit. Ground covers may be any natural non-living material such as bark chips or stones, or an indigenous moss of one variety only.
Point Scored for Division II as follows:
Form 15 points
Size 15 points
Color and Pattern 25 points
Texture 10 points
Substance 10 points
Condition and Grooming 15 points
Container 10 points
TOTAL 100 points
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DIVISION III – Trough/Container Gardens Arranged for Effect
Section I – Concrete Composite
Section II – Ceramic, Terra Cotta, Bronze and Other Metals
Section III – Baskets
Section IV – Natural Materials, Stone, Wood, etc.
Self – contained trough or container gardens of any size may be entered for judging as an arrangement.
Multiple varieties of hosta and other plant material may be used. Hostas must be a strong focal point of the entry. No artificial plant material is allowed. Plants and container must be clean. Accessories are permitted.
Individual plants need not be identified. However, if the exhibitor would like to identify the material, an identification ledger card to the side of the exhibit is acceptable.
Point Scored for Division III as follows:
Variety 20 points
Condition 30 points
Arrangement 30 points
Container 20 points
TOTAL 100 points
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Division IV – Educational Displays
Educational displays must pertain to Hosta. In addition, seedlings of
any age may be entered with an entry tag for each exhibit for “HOW
DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?” SEEDLING CONTEST. The visiting public will
vote for a favorite seedling.
Point Scored for Division IV as follows:
Educational Value 50 points
Staging 50 points
TOTAL 100 points
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Division V – Non-Competitive Exhibits
Entries in this division are not judged, but judges will determine the
winner of a ribbon and the Ran Lydell Award for Best Bloom. The exhibit will be a Hosta bloomscape deemed to be of interest to the show observers. The exhibit must be presented in a WNYHS container, with, or without a leaf of the same cultivar. The
material must be in good condition and tastefully presented. The Show
Chair may refuse placement of any exhibit that does not meet these
requirements.
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DIVISION VI – Artistic Design
Theme: "How Does Your Garden Grow?"
Hostas must be the predominant foliage. No artificial, silk or painted material is permitted. An exhibitor can have only one entry per class. All design entries must be prepared by the exhibitor of that design.
Class I – Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
A minimum height 4-foot floor design, using a screen, provided
Class II – How does your garden grow?
A table design of any size, using your own fabric.
Class III – With silver bells and cockle shells
A design on a pedestal that may be draped, with your own foreground
and fabric.
Class IV – And pretty maids all in a row
A functional table setting of tea for two, using your own covered
card table.
Point Scored as follows:
Conformance 20 points
Design 42 points
Artistic Concept 12 points
Expression 10 points
Distinction 16 points
TOTAL 100 points
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