2010 SHOW AWARDS

The Garden Club of Gloucester 60th Annual Daffodil Show held Saturday, March 27, and Sunday, March 28, at the Page Middle School, Gloucester, Virginia, attracted 1,752 blooms entered by 134 exhibitors, adults and youths, from three states (Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina). Award winners have been announced as follows:

Horticultural Awards

American Daffodil Society Silver Ribbon and the Dr. Raymond S. Brown Memorial, a perpetual trophy, for the most blues, Clay Higgins, Harbinger, NC, receiving 20 blue ribbons.

ADS Gold Ribbon and Mr. and Mrs. George W. Heath Memorial for best standard bloom,

Laura Anne Brooks, King William; entry, Corbiere 1 Y–YOO.

ADS Miniature Gold Ribbon and Agnes Crawford Bates Memorial for the best miniature bloom, Mitch and Kate Carney, Boonsboro, MD; entry, Snipe 6w-w.

ADS White Ribbon and Mary Douglas Anderson Memorial for best vase of three blooms, Skip and Margaret Ford; entry, Vineland 6y-y.

ADS Purple Ribbon and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Whitehead Memorial for best collection of five stems, Clay and Fran Higgins, Harbinger, NC.

ADS Rose Ribbon and Frank R. Yazenski Memorial for best standard seedling exhibited by the originator, Clay Higgins, Harbinger, NC, Seedling #10-71.

ADS Miniature White Ribbon and Jackson-Holden Memorial for best vase of three miniatures, Mitch and Kate Carney, Boonsboro, MD, entry, Snipe 6w-w.

ADS Lavender Ribbon and Edward H.Ould Memorial for best collection of five miniatures, Susan Appel, Hallieford.

ADS Miniature Red/White/Blue Ribbon and Raymond S. Brown Jr., Memorial for the best collection of five American-bred miniatures, Mitch and Kate Carney, Boonsboro, MD.

ADS Miniature Rose Ribbon, Mrs. Henning Rountree Memorial, best miniature seeding exhibited by the originator, not awarded.

ADS Aqua Ribbon and Dee Evans Memorial for best collection of 9 miniatures, Mitch and Kate Carney. Boonsboro, MD.

Roberta C. Watrous Award, for the best collection of 12 different miniature cultivars, Mitch and Kate Carney, Boonsboro, MD.

ADS Small Growers Ribbon and Granville Hall Memorial for the best standard daffodil exhibited by a grower growing less than 50 cultivars, Kim Sadler, Richmond.

ADS Historic Ribbon and Mary Ann James Memorial for the best pre-1940 cultivar, Elizabeth C. Brown, Gloucester; entry, Beryl, 6w-yoo

ADS Historic Ribbon set of three and Elizabeth Clopton Brown Honorary Award, Randy Brown, Tappahannock; entry, Empress, 1w-y.

ADS Historic Daffodil Collection of Five Ribbon and Dorothy Early Memorial, Skip and Margaret Ford, Richmond.

ADS Intermediate Ribbon and Ann Brown Dischinger Memorial for best intermediate bloom, Ceci Brown, Gloucester; entry, Treasure Waltz, 2y-y.

Garden Club of Gloucester award and Mrs. E. Wright Noble Memorial for best collection of red/orange cupped daffodils, no entries

Garden Club of Gloucester award and Mrs. Webster S. Rhoads Jr., Memorial for best collection of pink cupped daffodils, no entries.

Garden Club of Gloucester award and the Col. And Mrs. R. F. C. Vance Memorial for best collection of white daffodils, no entries.

ADS Red, White and Blue Ribbon and President’s Award for best five stems of American bred daffodils,
Laura Anne Brooks, King William.

ADS Maroon Ribbon and Chairman of Show award for best five stems, reverse bi-color, Clay and Fran Higgins, Harbinger, NC.

ADS Marie Bosievich Ribbon and Louise DeShazo Hawkins Memorial Award for best collection of twelve standard cultivars and/or species from at least four divisions, Laura Anne Brooks, King William.

Elise Havens Ribbon and Jane Henley Honorary Award for best collection of 12 cultivars from Divisions, no entries.

ADS Dr. Tom D. Throckmorton Ribbon and Raymond W. Lewis Memorial Award for the best collection of fifteen standard cultivars and/or species from at least fifteen different RHS classifications, each labeled with name and complete classification, not awarded.

Carey E. Quinn Award  for best collection of 24 standard cultivars and/or species from at least 5 divisions, Clay and Fran Higgins, Harbinger, NC.

Youth Division (15 and younger)

ADS Youth Ribbon and Leland C. Bowditch Memorial Award for best cultivar, Will Sadler, Richmond; entry, Jetfire 6y-o.

ADS Best of 3 Ribbon and Alison Randolph Memorial Award for best vase of 3 stems of one daffodil, Girl Scout Troop 209, Richmond; entry, Dutch Master 1y-y.

ADS Youth Collection Ribbon and McClanahan Ingles II Memorial Award for the best collection of 5 different cultivars, Will Sadler, Richmond

Special Horticultural Awards

Founders Cup, a perpetual trophy, for most points in horticulture won by a Garden Club of Gloucester member, Susan Morck Perrin.

Gloucester Woman’s Club Historic Award, a perpetual trophy, in memory of Betty Lewis Constantine, to a resident of Gloucester or Mathews County for the best collection of five pre-1940 cultivars, Elizabeth C. Brown.

John Edwin DeHardit and Patricia DeHardit Hicks Memorial, a perpetual trophy, novice class, one stem from any division, eligible only to residents of Gloucester and Mathews who have never won a blue in any ADS show; Melissa McGill, Gloucester; entry, Telamonius Plenus 4y-y.

ADS Photography Division

ADS Photography Division had 49 exhibits in four classes.
The Garden Club of Gloucester Special Photography Awards the James V. and Violet R. Morgan Community Service Award, a perpetual trophy, to the photography depicting the best public display of daffodils beautifying the community, the Hunter Residence, and to the winning photographer of this location, Kimberly George.
The Gloucester Veteran’s Award, perpetual trophy, awarded to the photograph deemed Best-In-Show in Photography Division, Melanie Paul, Hampton.

Two ADS Judges’ Choice Ribbons were awarded to Katelyn Potter, Richmond, from class 230, and Kimberly George, Gloucester, from class 229.

Artistic Awards

In the Artistic Division there were 54 exhibits entered with the theme, "Blooms in Flight." Awards were as follows:

Toddsbury Cup, a perpetual trophy, in memory of Mrs. Charles Beatty Moore and Mrs. Catherine Sanders Mott Catlett, for best arrangement in show, Kitty Martin, Gloucester Point, entry from Class 234, titled ‘Peacocks’.

Cynthia Matthews Rhodes Award, a perpetual trophy, in memory of Cindy Rhodes for her appreciation of the beauty of flowers and her care of all living things for the most creative arrangement in the show, was tied between two entries, Joan Jackson, Zanoni, entry in Class 237, titled ‘Geese’ and Amelita Thomas, Wicomico, entry in class 231, titled ‘Flamingo’.

General William H. Tunner Memorial, Class 231, ‘Flamingos’ an abstract design arrangement. Blue, Amelita Thomas, Wicomico; Red. Kathy Klein, Gloucester; Yellow, Karen Malo, Dutton; Honorable Mention, Kate Cole, Gloucester.

Mrs. Hugh Keanne Dabney Memorial, Class 232, ‘Bald Eagle’, a phoenix design, Novice Class, for those who have never received a blue ribbon in an artistic division. Blue, Judy Cathey, White Marsh; Red, Beth Richardson, Gloucester; yellow, Rachel Strawn, Gloucester; Honorable Mention, Mary Ann Griffith, Gloucester.

Mrs. James Bland Martin Memorial, Class 233, ‘Penguins’, a parallel arrangement; Blue, Sarah Finney, Gloucester; Red, Melissa Ashe, Gloucester Point; Honorable Mentions, Peggy Robins, Gloucester Point, and Kate Zullo, Gloucester.

Katharine Lewis Pickett and Rear Adm. Ben B. Pickett Memorial, Class 234, ‘Peacocks‘, a mass arrangement. Blue, Kitty Martin, Gloucester Point; Red, Emily Barbee, Gloucester; Yellow, Alex Watkins, Gloucester; Honorable Mention, Kate Cole, Gloucester.

Catherine ‘Kitty’ Hankins Wilson Memorial, Class 235, ‘Hummingbirds‘, a miniature interpretive arrangement. Blue, Jeanette Samford, Gloucester; Red, Judy Doyel, Ware Neck; Yellow, Nancy Choquette, Gloucester; Honorable Mention, Felicity Ericson, Gloucester.

Beverly R. W. Marshall Memorial, Class 236, ‘Great Blue Herons‘, in the Oriental Manner, Moribana-style arrangement. Blue, Kate Zullo, Gloucester; Red, Ann Hohenberger, Ware Neck; Yellow, Cara Randolph, Hardyville; Honorable Mention, Marge Masek, Gloucester.

William Gilbert and Blanche Morris Memorial, Class 237, ‘Geese’, a stabile arrangement. Blue, Fran Zabicki, Zanoni; Red, Joan Jackson, Zanoni; Yellow, Shannah Cooper, Gloucester; Honorable Mention, Sandy Geiger, Gloucester Point.

Shirley Lyons Robinson Memorial, Class 238, ‘Singing Canaries’, an interpretive arrangement. Blue, Ceci Brown, Gloucester; Red, Teggie Smith, Alexandria; Yellow, Vivian Shackelford, Hudgins; Honorable Mention, Joanne Bartlett, Gloucester.

Irving Lewis Smith Memorial, Class 239, center exhibit, Bird Habitats - For Men Only, an interpretation of the perfect bird habitat, Blue, Steve Bland, Urbanna. The following entries also received blue ribbons for artistic distinction. These were Ray Friend and Robert Johnson, both of Gloucester.

Youth Artistic Division

Malo Grandchildren Honorary Award, Class 240, ages 6 to 9, interpreting ‘Duckling’ from ‘The Ugly Duckling’ by Hans Christian Andersen, Blue, Cabell Jones, Hayes; Red, Chloe Hodges, Urbanna; Yellow, Olivia McDaniel, Hayes; Honorable Mentions, Ashley Shackelford, Gloucester, Caroline Fuccella, Urbanna, Madeline Peebles, Gloucester, Charlotte Quinlan, Hayes, Abigail Peebles, Gloucester, Peyton Aronow, Olney, MD, Alice Strawn, Gloucester.

Zima Grandchildren Honorary Award, Class 240, ages 10 to 13, interpreting the Swan from ‘The Ugly Duckling’ by Hans Christian Andersen, Blue, Meredith Watkins, Gloucester; Red, Gibson Hylton, Ordinary; Yellow, Alexandra Fuccella, Urbanna; Honorable Mentions, Margaret Strawn, Gloucester, Katelyn Potter, Richmond, Brynn Backer, Gloucester, Charley Ruhf, Williamsburg, Kathryn James, Hayes.

A Special Award

The L. Cameron Gregory People’s Choice Perpetual Award, in memorial of Cameron Gregory "in celebration of his love of people and his belief that all people should have the freedom to vote," awarded to Kitty Martin, Gloucester Point, for her interpretation of ‘Peacocks”, Class 234.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD 2010

The L. Cameron Gregory People's Choice Perpetual Award, in memorial of Cameron Gregory 'in celebration of his love of people and his belief that all people should have the freedom to vote."

Awarded to Kitty Martin of Gloucester Point for her interpretation of 'Peacocks' in class 234.

 This entry also won the Toddsbury Cup for the Best Arrangement in Show

2010 Schedule for the GCG Daffodil Show

2010 Gloucester Daffodil Show

Blooms in Flight

The Garden Club of Gloucester's 60th Annual Daffodil Show is an American Daffodil Society accredited show. The Show will be held March 27-28, 2010, at Page Middle School, 5628 George Washington Highway, Gloucester, Virginia. 

For more information and to obtain a show schedule, please contact the show chairs, Sandy Geiger, 642-6212, sgeiger@cox.net, or Jaye Dupaul, 693-6742, waresjaye@aol.com.


To register for the horticulture divison, contact Joan Jackson at kellyj705@cs.com.  For specific information on the horticulture rules -- click here.


The 2010 Artistic Division theme is "Blooms in Flight" interpreting birds in flight through flower arranging.  There are eleven artistic classes. See entries Classes 231 through 239 or click here.  These classes are limited to 4 entries each.  To register call Shannah Cooper at (804) 693-5552 or spcooper@cox.net.  For specific information on the artistic rules -- click here. 

Two artistic classes, 240 and 241 are for youths only, ages 6 to 13, to register call Nina Watkins, (804) 642-2826,   JWatkins49@cox.net or Juli Peebles, (804) 693-0660. Last date to register for Youth Division is March 21.  For additional information on the Youth Artistic Schedule -- click here.

For information on the photography division, contact Susan Murray, 725-4580, at TVMurphy@aol.com or Vivian Shackelford, 725-5092, at queenaviv@gmail.com.  For more information on the Photography Division rules and classes -- click here.

CLASS 231 - FLAMINGOS

WINNER:  Amelita Thomas, Hayes

NOTE:  This arrangement tied for the Creativity Award.

FLAMINGOS: Did you know? Flamingos can rest half of their body at one time by standing on one leg.

Entrants were to create an abstract arrangement that portrays this whimsical pink silhouette. Flowers and foliage used only for their boldness of form, color, texture or line. Material may be manipulated by bending, stripping, knotting or tying and may be placed upside down, sideways, hanging, and/or from many different openings. Simplicity is essential.

CLASS 232 - BALD EAGLES

WINNER:  Judy Cathey of Gloucester

NOVICE CLASS: Open to those who had never won a blue ribbon.

BALD EAGLES: Did you know? The largest bald eagle nest on record was 9.5 feet wide and 20 feet high and weighed more than two tons.
Entrants were to create a phoenix design that characterizes this majestic bird’s rise from its nest. Inspired from the story of the phoenix rising from the ashes – the base of the design is rounded and compact. Flowers or branches emerge from the center and rise to tall heights. Low containers are suggested.

CLASS 233 - PENGUINS

WINNER:  SARAH FINNEY, GLOUCESTER

PENGUINS: Did you know? These flightless birds can dive to a depth of 1,870 feet and stay underwater for up to 22 minutes.

Entrants were to create a parallel arrangement which depicts their ability to stand tall in extreme temperatures. Three or more units of plant material with strong line quality, paralleling each other with open spaces between each unit. If multiple containers are used, they must appear to come from one base.

CLASS 237 - GEESE

 FIRST PLACE WINNER:  Fran Zabicki of Zanoni

SECOND PLACE WINNER:  Joan Jackson of Zanoni

This arrangement tied for the Creativity Award 

GEESE: Did you know?  When birds fly in a V formation, they create uplift and the whole flock can save 70-80% of their energy, thus increasing their flying range.

Entrants were to create a stabile arrangement that illustrates the movement of these precise formations.  A stationary design that appears to move through restrained use of plant materials that express or imply motion.

CLASS 234 - PEACOCKS

WINNER: Kitty Martin of Gloucester Point

NOTE:  This arrangement recieved both the Best in Show and the People's Choice Awards.

PEACOCKS: Did you know? The tail feathers of the male peacock are more than 60% of the bird’s total body length and can reach up to 5 feet. Entrants were to create a mass arrangement which depicts the brilliant hues of this regal bird.  Plant material rising from one point with a closed form and height of 1 to 1 ½ times that of the container. The use of plant materials and colors are important in the overall design.

CLASS 235 - HUMMINGBIRDS

WINNER:  Jeanette Samford of Gloucester

HUMMINGBIRDS:  Did you know? The hum of a hummingbird is made by the bird’s rapid wing beat which can be 200 beats a second.

Entrants were to create a miniature arrangement which reflects their amazing efficiency.

Any style or design not more than 5 inches in any direction. Small container should not overwhelm plant material. May “cut down” larger flower into smaller parts.

CLASS 236 - GREAT BLUE HERONS

WINNER:  Kate Zullo of Gloucester

GREAT BLUE HERONS: Did you know? The 6-foot wing span of this tall long-legged bird is the most common and largest heron in North America.  In the Oriental manner, create a Moribana arrangement which portrays this wading bird’s graceful shape in nature. Arrangement emphasizes natural growth habits of plant materials and often features a view of the water. Containers are low and shallow; plant material is typically to one side of the container.