Design Division Rules

1. 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 animals shall be allowed.

2. 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 77, 78, 79, 90, 91, 02. Tape shall not be permitted to secure backgrounds to niches.

3.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.

4. 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.

5. Reservations for entry space shall be made no later than Friday, October 16th.
Mail to Dorothy Raymond, 1379 Van Hoesen Road, Castleton, NY 12033, call 518-732-0259 (leave detailed message if no answer) or e-mail to draymo@earthlink.net.