Spring and Summer Monthly Competition Rules (all Open Class)

1. Competition will be held in Divisions: 
                          1. Flowers   2. Vegetables and Fruits  3. Arrangements 

2. All entries in Division #1 and #2 must have been grown and tended by the exhibitor six weeks prior to being shown. 
It must be his or her exclusive property. 

3. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of five (5) entries each month in Divisions #1 and #2. All five (5) entries may be in flowers 
alone or vegetables alone. A split combination of three (3) entries in flowers and two in vegetables or any other combination is 
acceptable. Entering more than 5 total entries in Division #1 and #2 will cause only the 5 lowest scoring entries to be counted. 

4. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of two (2) entries each month in Division #3. Plant materials need not be grown by the 
exhibitor, but the arrangement must be made by him or her. Dried or preserved materials may be used, but may not constitute the 
entire arrangement. 

5. Entries in Divisions #1 and #2 which are grown in a greenhouse or under lights may be exhibited in Open Class only. Only one 
entry per month. Tags must be marked “Greenhouse Grown” or “Grown Under Lights.” 

6. Containers for vegetables and fruits will be furnished by the Men’s Garden Club of Villa Park; other containers must be furnished 
by the exhibitor. 

7. Points shall be awarded as follows: 
                                                       Place                      Open Class 
                                                           1st                          8 points 
                                                           2nd                         5 points 
                                                           3rd                          3 points 
                                                       Honorable Mention        1 point 

8. Points will be tallied each month. Major award trophy points will be cumulatively tallied throughout the competition. 
The final tally will determine the award winner. The Awards will be given at the Awards Night Dinner. 

9. Both parts of the entry tag must be filled in, especially the lower stub, with the entry identification, so that proper credit to the 
division entered can be given. 

10. When in the opinion of the Committee it would serve the best interest of the Club, the above rules may be amended. 
 

Month

 

Flowers

(Division 1)

Vegetables

(Division 2)

Arrangements

(Division 3)

April 22

Any early spring flower

Example: Tulip, Narcissus: One bloom per entry. Foliage shown, if available

Any early spring vegetable

Asparagus(6)

Green Onion (6)

Lettuce (1 head or stem)

Radish (6)

Rhubarb (3 stalks,leaves trimmed to 2 inches)

“Simplicity”

One or three blooms in a tall container. A flowering branch may be included.

May 27

Any spring flower

Example: Tulip, Hyacinth, Peony, Clematis - One stem or bloom

Any spring vegetable

Lettuce (1 head or stem)

Rhubarb (3 stalks, leaves trimmed to 2 inches)

Garlic (1 head)

Peas (12 pods)

Green Onion (6)

“Green With Envy”

Hosta leaves along with other greens make for an interesting arrangement.

June 24

Any late blooming spring flower

Example: Rose* (1 bloom or spray)

Lily (1 stem) Geranium (1 stalk)

 

*Roses entered will be considered
for Adolph Ryba and Ed Scully Awards.

Any vegetable

Beans (12 Pods)

Broccoli (1 head)

Peas (12 pods)

Herbs (1 bunch)

Strawberries (12)

“Fireworks”

Red and Orange predominates this arrangement.

July 22

Any summer blooming flower

Example: Begonia, Hemerocallis, Geranium (1 stem), Marigold**

(large - 1 stem; small 3 blooms)

Petunia (3 blooms), Club

Dahlia Zinnia (1-3-5 blooms)

Any vegetable

Beets (3)

Beans (12 pods)

Bush bearing fruit (12)

Cane bearing fruit (12)

Pickle

“Old Mexico”

Suitable container along with floral and grasses inspired by the theme.

August 26

Any midsummer flower

Example: Aster (3), Canna (1 stem), Marigold** (large - 1 stem; small 3 blooms), Dahlia (1 bloom or 3 small), Juanita* (1 bloom), Club Dahlia Zinnia (1-3-5 blooms)

*“Juanita” Dahlia entered will be
considered for Sledz Award.

**Marigold - large 1 stem, small 3 blooms, best to receive Don Frega Award.

Any vegetable

Celery (1 stalk)

Cucumber (3)

Egg Plant (1)

Squash (1)

Tomatoes

“Kaladoscope”

A Riot of floral color in a bold arrangement.

September 23

Any summer flower in bloom

Club Dahlia Zinnia (1-3-5 blooms)

Any vegetable available

 

“Gala Ball”

Use fall tones to suggest a festive occasion through the foliage and flowers.

 
    
Monthly Competition