Re: SHOW: Advance Prep
Griff's suggestion is a very good one, regarding filling out the tags in
advance. It is very helpful if the sponsoring club will pass out tags &
schedules in advance of the show. Our Tucson club does so & I take full advantage.
I start cutting stalks several days in advance & put a paper label on each
stalk with the name of the cultivar, then I fill out the entry tag
completely. It also helps to do some of the grooming ahead, like any leaf trimming
needed.
The morning of show - after the major stress, which is just getting the
irises there undamaged - I just have to get them into the containers, give them a
last once-over & attach the corresponding tag. I always have a few I've cut
that just don't end up making it to the table, so I have a few wasted tags -
but not many,
It's very important to remember to remove the paper label - something I have
occasionally missed doing in the rush to get them all in! VERY tacky to
exhibit an iris with a paper label hanging off of a branch!! <grin>
I love irises & I love shows - all aspects of shows. I love exhibiting,
judging and just seeing shows. Watching people ooh and aah & answering
questions is very satisfying. Signing up a new member and possibly addicting someone
else with the "iris virus" is exciting.
My favorite part of our shows??? At tear down, I save a few my best winners
to take home & then start giving away iris stalks to passersby. Most of
them can't believe they're free & the kids carry them off like some kind of
treasure.
Kathy Chilton
Tucson, AZ
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