In the Horticulture Division, there were sections for bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers; perennials; and flowering trees and shrubs. The plant material had to come from the garden of the exhibitor, and be identified according to National Garden Club rules, including genus, species and variety or cultivar. The wide assortment of entries and caliber of the plant materials was stunning.

In the Design Division there were three classes to test the abilities of exhibitors. They included the following:

Class 1: Let's Go to the Shore - which was be a miniature design (no more than 5" in height, width and depth) staged on a 12" pedestal topped with an 8" round..

Class 2: Let's Hike in the Mountains - was to be a design staged on a 30"x30" area on a table 31" in height covered in beige material. Designers had freedom of style and choice of components..

Class 3: Let's Read a Good Book - Was a design staged on a 30"x30" area on a table 31" in height covered in beige material. Again, designers had freedom of style and choice of components.

The show was held at the Great Falls Library in the Community Room, and open to the public from 1:00 to 5:00 on Friday, and 10:00 to 3:00 on Saturday.

The purpose of a standard flower show is to educate club members and the viewing public, to stimulate interest in horticulture, to provide an outlet for creative expression, and to convey to the community the objectives of National Garden Clubs, Inc.

General Chair and Awards Chair: Karen Lucas

Horticulture Chair: Genny Chadwick

Design Chair: Elizabeth Huebner

Design Consultant: Rilla Crane

Placement Chair: Laura Barlow

Judges Chair: Karen Lucas

Clerks Chair: Caroline VanWagoner

Schedule Chair: Ellen Spencer

Publicity Chair: Candace Campbell

Staging Chair: Barbara Cobb

Hostess Chair: Alexandra Shirley

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