2018 Summer Show & Sale

Balboa Park, Casa del Prado
June 2 & 3, 2018

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Schedule, Awards, and Rules

SHOW RULES

The show is open to anyone who grows succulent plants. There is no limit to the number of entries per class or the number of classes entered, though no entry can be entered in more than one class. All property shall be marked with the owner’s name, not visible to the judges. The exhibitor must have grown the plant for at least six months. 

    
All entries must have properly filled entry cards and must be entered in the appropriate Division and Class to be eligible for awards. Exhibitors are responsible for placing these items with their entries. For the best plant grown from seed, the exhibitors must have raised the plant themselves. Plants may be species or hybrids. Hybrids may be exhibited in the class of either parent. Grafted plants will be accepted in any class, though awards for grafts will be selected from Division IV. Read the notes below the Plant Entry Classification Schedule.
    

Entries must be clean, healthy, pest-free, and dry. Remove Plant Name Tags in pots (except for collections and displays). Awards must remain with exhibits until the close of the show. Classes with few entries may be combined. The show committee reserves the right to reject plants or exhibits and to readjust entries for the good of the show. Show hours must be followed. The San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society will exercise due caution in safeguarding exhibits. However, SDCSS cannot assume responsibility for loss of property. Entries are judged against perfection. The judges’ decisions are final. In the case of disputes and/or ties, the Show Chair(s) or if the Chair's plants are involved, the Head Clerk, shall make the final decision. 
    

TROPHIES AND PLAQUES are perpetual, except the educational and novice awards. Winners will receive a hand-crafted pot and a certificate suitable for framing. First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded in each class; however, should the judges feel that a first, second, or third place is not merited, no awards will be given. To receive the CSSA Award, two or more educational displays must be entered. Judges, Club President, and Show Chairman will each award two Rosettes to their favorite plants.

 

AUCTION

Members may submit plants to an Auction to be held Sunday, June 3 at 2pm. Entries accepted until noon Sunday. Owners may donate their plants or chose to retain 70% of the sale price. 

 

JUDGING SCALE - SPECIMENS, COLLECTIONS AND DISPLAYS

Condition   70%,  Staging   15%,   Size & Maturity   10%,   Nomenclature   5%

 

EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY

Two or more entries must be exhibited for CSSA award.  Educational Value   80%, Staging & Originality   20%.

 

AWARDS POINT SYSTEM

Divisions I, II and IV, 1st-3 pts., 2nd-2 pts., 3rd-1 pt.

Division III, 1st-7 pts., 2nd-5 pts., 3rd-3 pts.

Division V, 1st-12 pts., 2nd-10 pts., 3rd-8 pts.

Division VI, no points but entries are eligible for plaques, trophies and rosettes.

Plaques and Trophies:  10 pts., Rosettes:  5 pts.

 

PLANT TAGS ARE UNCHANGED

Pick them up at the May meeting or at the Show. Classes 1-116 (except for 44,105 and 108-111) are divided into two pot sizes:  A and B (A: Width plus Length = 10 inches and under; B: W+L over 10).  Note that one plant per container is allowed in these classes.

 

COMPETITION LEVELS

GREEN - Exhibitors that have won 10 or less blue ribbons in a recognized cactus and succulent show. 

 

YELLOW - Exhibitors that have won more than 10 blue ribbons. 

 

BLUE - For vendors and those that wish to compete against them. Awards will be selected from any category.

 

WHITE - For plants entered non-competitively.

 

SHOW COMMITTEE

Show Chair: Kelly Griffin;  Head Clerk:  Susan Hopkins;  Luncheon:  Pam Badger; Sales Chair: Chris Miller;   Sales Manager: Terry Parr

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THE SAN DIEGO CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY

P. O. Box 33181, San Diego, California 92163-3181, is a public service and educational (nonprofit tax-exempt) organization. Your donations are graciously accepted.