Entries will be accepted on Thursday, July 6, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Late entries may be received on Friday morning, from 6:30 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. only by prior arrangement and with the written permission of the Flower Show Chairperson.
Division I — HORTICULTURE
Saintpaulia permitted only in Classes 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 40, 44, 46, and 47. Exhibitors of Saintpaulia hybrids are required to respect size limitations as defined by the hybridizer, which may be checked in the AVSA's Master Variety List.
SECTION A — New World Gesneriads in Flower – Tuberous
Class 1 Sinningia speciosa species or hybrids (upright or pendent flowers)
Class 2 Other Sinningia species with rosette growth pattern
Class 3 Other Sinningia species with upright growth pattern
Class 4 Other Sinningia hybrids with rosette growth pattern
Class 5 Other Sinningia hybrids with upright growth pattern
Class 6 Other Sinningia species or hybrids (largest leaf less than 1" long)
Class 7 Other tuberous gesneriads
SECTION B — New World Gesneriads in Flower – Rhizomatous
Class 8 Achimenes
Class 9 Gloxinia
Class 10 Kohleria
Class 11 Smithiantha
Class 12 Other rhizomatous gesneriads less than 5" in all dimensions
Class 13 Other rhizomatous gesneriads
SECTION C — New World Gesneriads in Flower – Fibrous-Rooted
Class 14 Codonanthe, xCodonatanthus
Class 15 Columnea, Dalbergaria, Pentadenia, Trichantha, and their intergeneric hybrids
Class 16 Episcia, Alsobia
Class 17 Gesneria
Class 18 Nematanthus
Class 19 Other fibrous-rooted gesneriads
SECTION D — Old World Gesneriads in Flower
Class 20 Aeschynanthus
Class 21 Chirita species
Class 22 Chirita hybrids
Class 23 Petrocosmea
Class 24 Saintpaulia species
Class 25 Saintpaulia hybrids or cultivars classified as miniatures (max of 6" diam.) (limit 2 entries/exhibitor)
Class 26 Saintpaulia hybrids or cultivars classified as semiminiatures (max of 8" diam.) (limit 2
entries/exhibitor)
Class 27 Saintpaulia hybrids or cultivars classified as standards (limit 2 entries/exhibitor)
Class 28 Saintpaulia trailer (limit 2 entries/exhibitor)
Class 29 Streptocarpus, subgenus Streptocarpella
Class 30 Streptocarpus, subgenus Streptocarpus, species
Class 31 Streptocarpus, subgenus Streptocarpus, hybrids
Class 32 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 33 Chirita
Class 34 Episcia
Class 35 Episcia with pink-and-white leaf variegation
Class 36 Petrocosmea
Class 37 Other gesneriads with green-and-white leaf variegation
Class 38 Other gesneriad species
Class 39 Other gesneriad hybrids
SECTION F — New Gesneriads
This section is for introductions made within the last two years, but not previously entered in a Gesneriad Society Convention Show. Exhibitor must provide a white card, not to exceed 8 1/2 x 11 inches, giving educational information such as name of hybridizer, collector, place of origin, special cultural requirements.
Class 40 Species in flower
Class 41 Species not in flower
Class 42 Hybrids or named cultivars in flower
Class 43 Hybrids or named cultivars not in flower
SECTION G — Lesser-Known Gesneriads Seldom Grown or Seen in Shows
Exhibitor must provide a white card, not to exceed 8 1/2 x 11 inches, giving educational information such as habitat, source, special cultural requirements.
Class 44 In flower
Class 45 Not in flower
SECTION H — Collections of Gesneriads
A grouping of 3 to 5 different plants in flower or grown for ornamental qualities, or in combination (Saintpaulia must be in flower.) Exhibitor is encouraged to stage the plants as a unit since this is a consideration in judging this section. Exhibitor must provide a card, not to exceed 8 1/2 x 11 inches, with identification of plants. In Class 47, exhibitor must provide educational information on the card.
Class 46 Plants of a single genus, either species, cultivars or hybrids
Class 47 Kinship group – Interspecific or Intergeneric hybrid/hybrids exhibited with one or more
parents
SECTION I — Trained or Sculptured Gesneriads
An educational 3" x 5" white card stating what training the exhibit received and how the exhibit is to be viewed (all sides or from the front) is suggested.
Class 48 Bonsai, topiary, espaliered, or other style
SECTION J — Gesneriads Grown by a Novice
A Novice is anyone who has never won a blue ribbon in a gesneriad flower show. An exhibitor wishing Novice status may not enter other Horticulture classes with the exception of Classes 24 through 28.
Class 49 Gesneriads in flower
Class 50 Gesneriads grown for ornamental qualities other than flowers (no flowers or buds showing color allowed)

Division II - Artistic
Gesneriads must predominate. No artificial plant material allowed. Other live and dried material permitted. Accessories are optional unless specifically required. Plant material used is to be identified and supplementary titles or descriptions listed on an accompanying 3” x 5” white card. Saintpaulia are permitted in all classes. Table coverings and niches will be neutral in color; exhibitors may provide additional background. Niche sides are only half the depth size, but the design may use the full depth indicated. Kinetic design Class 51 has a full-depth niche side. There is a limit of 4 entries in each class in Sections K, L and M, with the exception of Challenge Class 55, which has a limit of 6 entries. Reservation requests must be sent to Barbara Festenstein, 109 Winslow Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620-3409, OR e-mail BarbFesteinstein@rochester.rr.com or phone 585-461-1673. The deadline for making reservations is June 15, 2006. Artistic arrangers must leave the showroom at the latest by 8:00 p.m.

SECTION K – Arrangement of Fresh Cut and/or Growing Gesneriad Material

Class 51 ‘Flying High’ – Hot air ballooning, columbines, ranches, sky. Show us your Rocky Mountain Hi
with a kinetic design. (1986, Denver, CO ‘Gesneriads a Mile Hi’) Niche size: 23”H x 18”W x
15”D
Class 52 ‘Allan Gardens’ downtown city of Toronto greenhouses sporting many gesneriads. (1994,
Toronto, Ontario ‘Ges_ Between Friends’) Niche size: 20”H x 15”W x 15”D
Class 53 ‘Walking After Midnight’ (Patsy Cline 1961) your interpretation of this soulful tune. (1999,
Nashville, TN ‘ Topping the Charts’) Niche size: 12”H x 8”W x 8”D
Class 54 ‘Boogie Woogie’ a predominately black & white arrangement reminiscent of the piano keyboard.
(2001, Kansas, MO ‘Celebrate AGGS Fabulous 50 in Kansas City’) Niche size: 7”H x 5”W x 5”D

SECTION L – Arrangement of Fresh Cut Gesneriad Material

Class 55 Challenge Class – the class title will be announced at entry time and all materials except
mechanics, will be provided. Niche size: 7”H x 5”W x 5”D
Class 56 ‘Whaling Days’ – LI was a hot spot for the Whaling trade. Your interpretation in an underwater
arrangement, not to exceed 12” in any dimension. (1974, Hempstead, LI)
Class 57 ‘Treasure Island’ is in the middle of San Francisco Bay – incorporate material that could be
washed up on the shore. (1984, San Mateo, CA ‘Golden Gateway-Gesneriads West’) Niche size:
12”H x 8”W x 8”D
Class 58 ‘Tropical Island Beauty’ – featuring water as part of your arrangement. (1982, Sarasota, FL
‘Tropical Treasures’) Niche size: 15”H x 10”W x 10”D
Class 59 ‘Pacific Fauna’ your interpretation for this foliage only arrangement (1980, Seattle, WA ‘Pacific
Overture’) Niche size: 18”H x 15”W x 12”D

SECTION M – Arrangement of Growing Gesneriad Material

Class 60 ‘Treasures from Trash’ – an arrangement using discarded object(s) as an accessory(ies) or
container(s). (1979, Danvers, MA ‘Gesneriads are Treasures’) Niche size: 15”H x 10”W x 10”D
Class 61 ‘Ghost Town’ – dried plant material required! (1975, Tucson, AZ ‘Westward Ho’) Niche size:
12”H x 8”W x 8”D
Class 62 ‘Play Ball’ when it comes to outstanding ball clubs, Chicago can’t be beat. The Bulls, the Bears,
the Cubs and the White Sox are just a few of the Chicago sport teams. Your interpretation of the
excitement that they bring when they play! (1998, Chicago, IL ‘Chicago – Your Kind of Town’)
Niche size: 10”H x 8”W x 8”D

SECTION N – Planting of Growing Material

Class 63 Terrarium – straight-sided: Not to exceed 30” in any direction.
Class 64 Terrarium – curved: Not to exceed 24” in any direction.
Class 65 Tray Landscape –Not to exceed 30” in any direction.
Class 66 Natural Garden – planted on rock or wood, not to exceed 30” in any direction.

SECTION O – Artistic Entry by a Novice – A Novice is anyone who has never won a blue ribbon in the artistic division of a gesneriad show. Exhibitors wishing Novice status for the Artistic Division may not enter other Division II classes.

Class 67 Artistic entry suitable for any of the classes in Sections K, L, M, or N, except for the Challenge
Class 55. Exhibitor must identify, on a 3” x 5” white card, the name of the class chosen and the
plant material used.

Division III — THE ARTS
All entries must feature gesneriads in some form and have been made by the exhibitor. Limit, one entry per exhibitor per class, and not previously exhibited in any Gesneriad Society Convention Show.
SECTION P — Photography
The subject must be identified on the entry card. Prints should not exceed 8" x 10"; mats should not exceed 11" x 14". Exhibitors must provide an easel for prints 5" x 7" or over. Slides must be mounted for projection in a standard carousel projector.
Class 68 Color transparency
Class 69 Color print
Class 70 Monochrome print

SECTION Q — Crafts Representing Gesneriads
Class 71 Painting or drawing (easel must be provided by exhibitor)
Class 72 Needlework or Textile (exhibitor must provide a 3" x 5" white card giving the source of the
design)
Class 73 Other crafts

Division IV — COMMERCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL
Reservations for Sections R and S may be sent to Olive Ma Robinson, P.O. Box 9, Naples, NY 14512, OR Phone: 585-374-8592, Fax: 585 375-6947. Email: violoetsfun@aol.com. Please reserve by June 15, 2006.
SECTION R — Commercial
Class 74 Display table with a grouping of gesneriads (10 or more plants)
Class 75 Display table with a grouping of gesneriads (fewer than 10 plants)
SECTION S — Educational
Class 76 Exhibit illustrating phases of scientific or historical research or gesneriad promotion
Class 77 Exhibit of plant material
Class 78 Exhibit of plant material with seed pods – Exhibitor must provide a white card, not to exceed
8 1/2" x 11" including information on equipment used to achieve pollination, record keeping,
type of seed capsule displayed, pollinator in natural habitat, estimated length of time to seed
ripening, seed harvesting and storage methods.
Class 79 Exhibit of photograph(s) – The purpose of this class is to showcase plant material which,
because of its seasonal nature or rarity in cultivation, is not often exhibited live. The exhibitor
must provide a white card, not to exceed 8 1/2" x 11", outlining source, natural habitat,
cultural information, and reason for suitability in this class.

RULES
1. Entries shall be in accordance with the schedule.
2. Exhibitors need not be members of The Gesneriad Society.
3. Entries will be accepted only during hours specified. An exhibitor may request that the Classification Committee accept an entry for exhibit only. These entries, and all entries arriving after the close of entries, will be placed for exhibit only, will not be judged, and will be located in a separate area of the showroom. Where appropriate, educational information should be provided.
4. All entries for competition must be approved by the Classification Committee. Nonconformity to the schedule may bring disqualification.
5. An exhibitor is limited to one specimen of the same plant per class in the Horticulture Division. An exhibitor may submit more than one entry per class, provided each entry is a different species, cultivar or hybrid unless otherwise prohibited.
6. In fairness to amateur growers, institutions may not make more than two entries in the Horticulture, Artistic or Arts Divisions of the flower show. The same restriction applies to commercial growers who have employees who assist with the culture and grooming of potential entries.
7. Classes may be subdivided or consolidated by Chairman after entries close.
8. No entries may be removed from the showroom until the show closes. All entries must be checked out through the Show Committee.
9. All plants must be grown by the exhibitor and have been in the exhibitor's possession for at least three months prior to the show. This rule does not apply to plant material used in Division II.
10. All entries will be staged in the showroom by the Placement Committee. Artistic arrangements and collections can be executed in the showroom by the exhibitor in the space designated, and during the stated time for entries. Cut blossoms or plant material may be placed in artistic arrangements on Friday morning from 6:30 to 6:45 a.m. by previous written arrangement with the Flower Show Chairperson.
11. Exhibitors will be permitted to indicate the front of a horticultural entry.
12. All plants must be free of insects and disease. All will be inspected, including commercial and educational exhibits as well as entries for exhibit only.
13. The Gesneriad Society standard competitive judging will be used.
14. Awards will be made according to the following point scores: 1st, blue ribbon, 90-100; 2nd, red ribbon, at least 80; 3rd, yellow ribbon, at least 70. Honorable Mention may also be awarded.
15. Special Awards (more than a class ribbon) will be reserved for The Gesneriad Society members only unless otherwise offered to non-members. An exhibit must score 90 or above to be considered.
16. There will be a Sweepstakes Award for the Horticulture Division and a Sweepstakes award for the Artistic Division. An exhibitor must win a minimum of 3 blue ribbons in that division to be eligible for the award. These awards are reserved for The Gesneriad Society members only.
17. The award for Best Gesneriad in Show in the Horticulture Division (excluding Saintpaulia) is given for horticultural perfection. A plant must score 95 points or over to be considered for this award. Reserved for The Gesneriad Society members only.
18. The Gesneriad Society will endeavor to protect all entries but assumes no responsibility for loss or damage.

EXHIBITOR'S INFORMATION
The 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. An exhibitor may provide educational information on a white 3"x5" card for any entry in the show for which a card is not a requirement.
A computerized entry system will be used, and a pre-entry form will be included in each registration packet. Exhibitors are required to submit their pre-entry forms (in the Hospitality Center) on Wednesday or latest by 8:00 a.m. on Thursday. Your cooperation will help expedite the actual entries process for everyone.
No particular type of container is specified for the Horticulture Division. Whatever is used should be clean. Foil covering should be avoided. 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. Such plants may be judged uncovered.
The class for a collection of gesneriads of one genus stresses horticulture primarily, but as this serves to focus attention on a special group, there should be some degree of presentation. Uniform type and color of container would be a first step toward unity. Some simple staging to provide different levels may be provided by the exhibitor. The plants might be grouped in a basket or a tray.
Straight-sided terrariums are composed of flat pieces of glass or plastic; curved terrariums are composed of rounded pieces.
Photography: The photographer is being judged on the skill, technique and composition displayed, not on the quality of the plant material chosen as a subject.
Educational exhibits may be entered by institutions, chapters, study groups, or individuals. Any project relating to gesneriads may be presented with illustrative material that may or may not include live plant material.