2007 Design Division Rules

Classes shall be open to all NYSAVS members who are registered at the convention. Exhibitors shall be limited to 1 design in each class and shall provide a substitute if unable to fill reservations. African Violets shall be emphasized. One or more plants or cut flowers may be used. No artificial plant material, national flags or live materials shall be allowed.

Niches for all class are white. Accessories shall he permitted in all classes. Backgrounds (i.e. drapes) shall be permitted in all classes except classes 81, 84, 85, Tape shall not be permitted to secure backgrounds to niches.
No exhibit shall be removed after entry. Exhibitors shall replace spent cut blossoms with fresh ones while the show is open. Plants may be purchased at any time for design, but all shall be disease and insect free. A Novice exhibitor is a NYSAVS member who has never won a blue ribbon in design at a NYSAVS show. Although there will not be no separate novice classes, the entry card will be marked accordingly.

Reservations for entry space shall be made no later than Friday, October 19th. Mail to Barb Festenstein, 109 Winslow Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 or e-mail barbfestenstein@aol.com or phone 585-461-1673 (home) until 9:00 p.m.