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sUNDAY, MARCH 11, 1934,
Eutline-Of Habersham Garden Club
School For Judging And Arranging
Flowers Of Interest To Maay Here
Last week the Habersham Gar
sen club of Atlanta conducted a
flower judging and arranging
gchool which ~was attended by
many Athenians. But due to the
fact that there are hundreds of
flower raisers and lovers in Ath
ens who could mot attend the
school, The Banner-Herald is pub
lishing a resume of it.
This report of the school was
written by Mrs. Edward H. Dor
sey, jr., and was read at the
meeting of the Athens Garden club,
of which Mrs. Thomas Hubbard
McHatton is president, Wednesday.
“\irs. Dorsey’s report follows:
This school was organized in
New York, 1930, and has been re
peated only in Virginia, Maryland
and Georgia. It was brought to
Atlanta by the Habersham Garden
Club, the principle speakers being
Mrs. Wheeler H. Peckman of New
York and Mrs. William Cary of
Connecticut, two very forceful and
interesting Speakers. Mrs. Peck
pam dealing with the- planning,
judging, and staging of flowers
shows, while Mrs. Cary considered
most minutely the selecting, pre
paring, arranging, and judging
flower arrangements. .
Mrs. Peckham's first and fore
most idea of a flower show was
to promote better horticulture, and
without a well organized flower
show it would be certain to fall
flat. First of all one must have a
gefinite policy. ~Promoting better
norticulture and te have a well
organized show one must have a
good schedule, proper staging, and
correct Jjudging. This schedule
should be so plain that there will
ve no misunderstanding on the
part of the judges and exhibitors,
while the staging should be hand
led by such a competent commit
mittee, so systematically done that
the whole standard of the flower
show will be that of culture,
peauty, good taste, self expression
in arrangement but under set rules
and always considering the judges
and the public.
These judges are most important
in that t{ley are always promoting
hetter horticulture, better arrange
ments thereby developing higher
standards, They should always
put horticulture first and most im
portant. These judges can educate
by prizes. They should always be
impartial, discard all personal likes
and dislikes, but of a critical mind
with a sense of proportion, balance
and fairness. The promotion of
better horticulture is always star
ing a good judge in the face. Never
should arrangements compete with
horticulture for a sweepstake. Tt
is best to have one prize for each.
one for arrangement and one for
horticulture, the highest prize go
ing to the finest and hest quality.
There is what is known as the
prize point values. By this the
sweepstakes, first, .and . second
prizes should be determined. The
highest prize should be given to
the winner of the greatest humber
of first prize points, thereby insur
ing the prizes going to first qual
ity only—not to the greatest num
ber of points — A& this émphasis
would cut out the small gardener
and give the larger garden the ad
vantage, | Large collectiong should
have g higher value for first prize
than smaller ones or than speci
men bloom classes due to the dif
ficulty of attainment, By addition
then it is very easy to declare the
sweepstakes winner of greatest
number of first prize points, should.
there he very «close competition,
bring in what is known as point
value which is based on horticul
tural production—how hard it is te
produce,
The schedule is divided into two
classes, straight «classes and ar-
rangement classes. Th é n the
straight clases are divided into
three parts: I—Specimen-ie. one
rose, 2—Collection-je. twelve or
more varieties., 3—Alike-ie, . three
or six alike, same variety. In
judging, for example a dollection
of roses, consider the greatest
range of color, consider size giving
most points to largest, judging by
the standard of excellence for
tach particular wvarlety, Consider
arrangement as to balance and
harmony. Consider arrangement as
to color, rhythm, and tone.
The arrangement classes ' consist
of special features such as pools,
gardens, table, still life, ete. As
by example, a table must have
distinction, proper = proporition,
tlowers ghould be related to ac
cessories and containers by color
and texture as well ag correct re
laton of all accessorieg to one an
other in color scheme, character
and texture, The above i{s always
judged by the judge as to scale by
certain points,
But since it is . not enough to
gfow good flowers, they must be
tastefully used or a large part of
their value ig lost. As Mrs. Cary
Wonld say, “The use and arrange
ment of flowers must conform to
ertain standards, these standards
should express a fine feeling -of
orm, color, and fitness for the oc
asion, for after all yoy are cre-
Aing an individqual picture.” These
arfangements are divided inte
three different types such as:
I—Japanese arrangement.
2—Line arrangement,
3‘.Massed arrangement,
thhls Japanese arrangement
Shows a definite scheme, a strong
back-hone, with a most important
Tualification that of restraint.
;‘;‘?“h instruction hag come friom
g;{;dnaturalistic style which is
sh{-)w. on form. and line, always
. ng the three principles, Hea
-'Hv;‘v man, ang €arth with heaven
‘mh“ Man and earth and placed
e Man on one side of heaven
> €arth on the other -side—“ Off
h a hang'n
m‘:;:\:t_nrrnnzement dealy with the
even . KTOUDINng of Ifnes, the um-
Piving ‘l“amnfl. unusual materia!?
hflhnmd‘n“— of variety, heing well
and With correct proportion
dety iTmony, witp each flower
o w)¥ Dlaced having distinetion
ot oy Visteria. iy a.good sube
t o » ST
flowerg are use:!m :umi{wm‘ :
ity, Allle qual-
The massed arrangement, follow- |
ing the Hogarth line, is the typel
most frequently used every day!
and this type is divided into four{
parts: |
I—Background flowers—such |
as static. |
+ 2—Steeple flowers—guch as I
gladiolas, iris leaves, ete.
3—Dominant flowers — such
as peonies, roses, ete,
4—Drooping flowers—such as
vines, berries and the like.
In arranging flowers always |
keep in mind your well thought |
out plan to produce an artistic |
composition. As to its silhouette,i
do not have two sides alike, have
a variety of form balance, variety|
of color balance, and variety ot |
line balance correctly proportioned.
Certainly nothing too heavy =at
the top, have it well balanced in
form and color to produce a feel
ing of rest. First congider the rv-‘
lation of container to flower plan |
in material as well as contour.
Peuter, copper, and brass cary
high colors such as zennias, while |
glass carries roses, lilies, etec. AI-‘
ways break the margin line of |
your container, use your dominant
flowers at the center; watch vour
color combinations so as to pro
duce tone, harmony, tone rhythm,
and tone balance. If you have two
basic colors that do not harmonizes
add the third color to bring them
together, such as red and blue, addl
purple to give harmony, careful
always to give individuality and
originality of color combinations.
Select perfect, fresh (never faded)
blooms, unusual flower forms usin
daring stvle or dramatic lines
careful always not to have too
many flowers similar in shap(e.
Have one point of interest for one
composition. The strong, hard, dark |
colors should be used at the cen- |
ter or mouth of the container while
white, grey, and green are used!
to pull together various colors’
used in the picture. :
A scale for judging an arrange- |
ment could he: |
Sagiiauality ..., D 0 waiwes S 0
Relation of bloom to container 20!
Measure balance .... .......... 20,
Color harmony ........cc.c.aee 20
Point of Interest . (o igeicaie Zoi
Tothl Bomnte ... o Duviive s 298
Very often one can reach a de
cision by elimination and the fol
lJowing of twenty faults often
found in flower arrangements may,
be of some help to the average ex
hibitor and judge: s ‘
I—Too many centers of interest |
9—Bad proportion in height (too
tall or too short, to, wide or too
narrow.)
3—Bad proportion in width (too
wide or too narrow.) : 8
4—Bad, proportion in size of
flowers as related to container.
s—Over crowded (too top heavy
or too weighted on sides.)
6—Cross cutting of stems. -
7—Flower stepping (equal dfig
tance between blooms.) \
§—Flower sandwiching, one color
between tw, of another color. -
9—FEqual ranging (heads cm{
same level.)
10—Parallel lines. |
11—Poor ¢ o 1 o r halance, nol
thought out plan,
19—Menotony—all same size or|
using same flowers, you must have]!
different size flowers, (never wire |
or dye flowers, never cut off stems
to make flower look deformed.)
13—Has appearance .of falling
apart in the center, lacks back
bone, :
14—Too great height in table ar
rangement, flower hedge.
15—Faded or wilted flowers.
16—Poor use of textile or ma
terial, too mussy.
17—Use of textile with such
strong color as to take away from
the color of the flowers.
18—Equal spacing to produce
dominance.
19—Contour, too perfect in
shape. The cotour must not be
too round or too square, lacks
lines of variety.
20—Lack of cglor harmony.
This isß a rough skeleton of an
arrangement:
Note the very distinct Hogarth
line,
A strong backhone.
Note the two extreme points.
They are both in the same
straight line. '
Steeple flowers are used to pro
duce this line called Heaven.
Add the background plus the
dominant plus the steeple flowers
‘until this line called man is pro
duced.
Then the drooping flowers added
“with a bang” gives this line call
ed earth. {
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Cake Making Contest
Announced for Show;
To Give Rules Later
Mrs, Edwin D. Pusey and Mrs,
Lamar C. Rucker, co-chairman of
the Cake contest, sponsored by the
Athens Wioman’s Club during the
Cooking School and Food Show,
March 20-23, announce that the
contest will be open to all except
those who make cakes for com
mercial purposes. The cakes must
be sent in Wednesday morning,f
March 21, before noon as they will
be judged that day. }
Five dollars will be awarded for
the best layer cake and alsg fooz‘
the best loaf cake. A special prize;
will go to’ the high school girl who
makes the best cake in her group.
The formal rules which govern
this contest will be published in
detail ag a later date. All cake
makers are urged to enter their fa
vorite cakes.
* * *
Friends of Dr. M. T. Summer
lin will be glad to learn that he
has recovered from a vecent illness
and has returned to his home after
treatment in the General hospital.
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Little William Owens, son of Mr.
and Mrs. O. C. Owens, has rve
turned to his home on College ave
nue after medical treatment in the
Mrs. Elizabeth Gordon and Miss
Helen Cooper are visiting Mrs. J.
W. York in Atlanta.
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Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Lotspeich
spent Friday in Atlanta.
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The Budget Shop inspiring they make us burst into song. It's
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The Betber Dress Shop ing, fashionable raiment from head to toe.
Seem to blow forward with the wind. Ascot Are glamorous, lovely things! Lace and flowers trim
ties, unusual revers, care with detail mark them, they're in New Pastels (chartreuse, an ash rose,
the Spring 1934 Coat as the loveliest in a powder blue) vivid prints, and brightly touched dark
: colors. You must see them—wear them!
years. The unfurred coat is the. better
style. 10.95 to 29.50 X
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© THE BANNER-HERALD, ATHENS®, GEORGIA
Migs Miriam Long has returned
from a visit with her parents in
Carlton. ‘ i
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Mrs. €. C. Franklin gpent Wed
nesday in,Covingvon on business.
Miss Annle Crawford leaves
Thursday for Albany to attend
the D. A. R. convention, :
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Mrs., Marion Silver of Augusta
is the guest of her father, Mr. S.
Bernstein,
Easter Bonnets
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They make you look wistful ‘
and appealing. They show i ¢
quite a bit of your face, they }f_._"f'_,-
are very decorative. Easter D
Bonnets are exciting! ‘\ :
McCallum Hose in'the
New Shade Sunny |OO
Beige tones, lighter than those worn in recent
Springs, are newest in hose colors. McCallum’s
in Sunny lend your entire ensemble a fresh new :
appearance.
Easter Gloves @re Frivolous
Fauntex by Van Raalte |oo ‘
The frivolity is very effective
with three-quarter length o e
sleeves, so prevalent in Spring . Ve e
frocks: Navies, Whites, and £ ot
Beiges.
Mr, and Mrs, Howard Parish
are spending the week-end with
Mrs. Florine Meadows in Macon.
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Miss Thelma Wilder has return
ed from a visit in south Georgia.
© Mre. Geonge . Rice and Miss
Katherine Rice of Commerce were
vigitors in Athens:Saturday.
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Mrs. Sam Stone-spent Thursday
in Atlanta,
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You may have to fight a Civil war
with yourself determining whether to
buy a blue or a grey suit., They're
both good for Spring. We've allowed
for compromise-with a blue-gray suit.
All three of Virgin wool suiting,
single or double-breasted, in striped
and plaid designs. Regular, short,
long gizes.
Berg Felt Hats 3,50
Snap brim, Silk lined, Greys, Tans,
Browns, Greens.
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one holds more. :
A very new one \ :
is of celluloid, pique lined. Bags are
in red, white, navy, brown and black:
The Air of Coty will
Surround the Grandest Lady
Included with Powder—9B¢
Sale price on Coty's, the Easter Per
fume, makes it possible to have your
favorite odeur AND the powder!
Jewelry is an important
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rings, Jewels for even- -
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PAGE SEVEN
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Miss Martha Robinson of Elbers
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