NOVICE DIVISION: Exhibitors entering dahlias in this division are inexperienced in the showing of dahlias. They may remain in this division for up to ten (10) dahlia shows regardless of winnings. They will end the show season in the same exhibitor category as they started, instead of moving up in mid-season.

AMATEUR DIVISION: This division is for advanced exhibitors who show dahlias for fun and experience. Those entering in this division are encouraged to remain until they consistently win trophies and special awards for three consecutive show seasons.

OPEN DIVISION: Experienced exhibitors, who have been consistent winners of trophies and special awards during the immediate past three show seasons are encouraged to return to Amateur Division.

NOTE: Persons showing blooms grown in the same garden must enter in the same division.

FEDERATION RULES AND REGULATION

1. EXHIBITORS: Each exhibitor without Federation show numbers must register before making
entries and will be given an exhibitor's number. There is no entry fee.

2. NUMBER OF ENTRIES: There will be no limit on the number of entries an exhibitor may enter
in class unless otherwise specified.

3. CLASSIFIED DAHLIAS: Dahlias will be exhibited as classified in the most recent issue of the
ADS
Classification Book or the Federation's supplemental listing in the most recent ADS Classification
Book. The Federation supplement will take precedence in cases of conflict. A minor fault will be
Assessed for undersized or oversized blooms.

4 UNCLASSIFIED DAHLIAS: Dahlias not listed in the classification books will be shown in the
appropriate size, type and color class. Size categories are:

Giant (AA) Dahlias over 10"
Large (A) Dahlias 8" to 10"
Medium (B) Dahlias 6" to 8"
Small (BB) Dahlias 4" to 6"
Miniature Dahlias 4" and under
Ball Dahlias over 3 ½"
Miniature Ball Dahlias 2" to 3 ½"
Pompon Dahlias 2" and under

Exhibitors unsure of proper classification should have the entry tag marked by the CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE or SENIOR JUDGE. An entry cannot be disqualified for incorrect classification if it is so marked.

5 SUPPORTING STEMS: The use of any material above the top of the container to support
dahlias will disqualify the entry.

6 SHOWING RULES: Except in the arrangement and seedling sections, all blooms shown in
Competition can be entered with either a name or number, and must be grown by the exhibitor
Blooms must be shown disbudded and with at least two leaves that complement the bloom.

7 Entry Tags: Entry tags supplied by the show committee must be completely filled out (including
true name of dahlia) by the exhibitor and attached to each entry. Exhibitors will use the following
color code:
Novice- Pink tags, Amateur- Yellow Tags, Open-White Tags

8 Judging Instructions: The Chairman of Judges shall instruct each judge as to the classes he shall
Judge. The judges will follow the standard system of judging as defined by the American Dahlia
Society (refer to the "Guide to Judging Dahlias, a Manual of the American Dahlia Society")
unless other provisions are stated in this schedule. No person shall judge any class in which he has
a special interest, but shall step aside until judging of such class is complete.

9 Decisions of the Judges: The decisions of the judges are considered final; how ever, the
Chairman of Judges may call for the re-judging of any class. This can be done within two hours
Following the conclusion of judging and only if a signed complaint has been registered with
the Chairman of Judges.

10 Filler: Each exhibitor will be responsible for the filler used in his containers.

11 Ribbon Prizes: The ribbons will be blue for first and red for second except in Seedling Sections.

(The judges may give only a second award if no entry merits a first) Only bleu ribbon winners will
be eligible for further awards. Best- of - Type (green) and Section Champion ribbons will be
awarded where designated.
12 Best Dahlia in Show: The Best Dahlia in the Show will be selected from the best entry in
Sections1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15A , 16A, 17A and from the best single bloom entry inSection29 &
31. Best Triple entry in show will be selected from the best triple entry in Sections2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,
14,15B, 16B, 17B, 29, & 31.

13 Multiple Bloom Entries: All blooms in any multiple bloom entry such as triple entries,
5 bloom entries or baskets(arrangements not included) must be one variety unless otherwise stated.

14 Baskets: No minimum number of blooms is required in any entry, unless otherwise specified, but
the number of blooms must be in proportion to the size of the basket. The blooms in a basket are
not required to have set of leaves; other greens are allowed.

15 Seedlings: Seedlings and undisseminated dahlias entered in the Seedling Sections shall be
judged on their individual merits and not in competition with each other. The judges shall award a
Seedling of merit ribbon to each worthy entry in Section 26. American Dahlia Society rosettes
will be awarded in section 27. Ones a seedling is entered in ADS competition at any dahlia show,
it is no longer eligible to compete in Section 26

16 Removal of entries: No exhibit of any part of an exhibit may be removed at any time during
the show; however, the show committee reserves the right to remove any exhibit which is inferior
in condition ,detracts from the general show or if the container is leaking

17 Responsibility: The club shall not be responsible for loss or damage to the exhibits or the
Exhibitor's personal property; however, the utmost care will be exercised for same.
18 Additional Rules: The Show Chairman may make additions or changes in rules which are
deemed necessary for the proper conduct of the show. Any rules so made shall be binding as though
they were a published part of these rules.

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