RULES

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1. 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.

2. Entries must be clean, healthy, pest-free, and dry. The exhibitor must have grown the plant for at least six months.

3. 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.

4. 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. See 2019 Plant Classes.

5. Remove Plant Name Tags in pots (except for collections and displays).

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. SDCSS will exercise due caution in safeguarding exhibits, however, cannot assume responsibility for damage to, or loss of, plants and property. 

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COMPETITION LEVELS

 

• NOVICE (Fewer than 10 Blue Ribbons won in judged competition. Use GREEN entry cards)                                      

• INTERMEDIATE (10+ Blue Ribbons won in judged competition. Use YELLOW entry cards)

• OPEN (Vendors and anyone else. Use BLUE entry cards)

• NON-COMPETITIVE (Open to anyone who wants to show off a plant. Use WHITE entry cards)

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AWARDS

 

• 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.

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CACTUS

Best Cactus ∙ Phillip Corliss Plaque

Best Novice Cactus ∙ SDCSS Plaque

Best Intermediate Cactus ∙ Jürgen Menzel Trophy

Best Epiphytic Cactus Plant ∙ William & Ruth Nelson Trophy

Best Mammillaria ∙ Elibet Marshall Trophy

Best Opuntieae ∙ James & Shirley Berry Trophy

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SUCCULENTS

Best Succulent ∙ Ruby Falk Plaque

Best Novice Succulent ∙ SDCSS Plaque

Best Intermediate Succulent ∙ Rudy Lime Trophy

Best Agave ∙ Doris Rake Plaque

Best Aloe ∙ Barbara Jeppe Trophy

Best Bursera ∙ Jeff Harris Trophy

Best Echeveria ∙ Oliver & Sophie Loyland Trophy

Best Euphorbia ∙ Russell & Lydia Evans Cup

Best Mesem ∙ Samuel & Adela Markey Trophy

Best Pelargonium or Sarcocaulon ∙ Wilna Johnson Trophy

Best Sansevieria ∙ Richard G. Latimer, Sr. Trophy

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CACTUS OR SUCCULENTS

Best Baja Plant ∙ Richard G. Latimer, Jr. Memorial Trophy

Best Graft ∙ Bob & Suzanne Taylor Trophy

Best Mexican Plant in Show ∙ Dudley B. Gold Trophy

Best Plant Grown from Seed ∙ Tegelberg Family Plaque

Rarest Plant in the Show ∙ Terry & Collette Parr Trophy

Best San Diego County Succulent ∙ Julianne Rice Trophy

Best Miniature ∙ Monte & Mary Woodworth Plaque

Best Pachycaul or Caudiciform ∙ H. Warren & Virginia Buckner Trophy

Best Succulent Bonsai ∙ Rudy & Teresita Lime Trophy

People’s Choice Award ∙ Rose D’Attilio Memorial Plaque

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POINTS

Best Educational Display ∙ CSSA Award

Best Exhibit ∙ Reuben Vaughan Plaque

Most Artistic Display ∙ Walter & Hazel Scott Plaque

High Points 25 or fewer entries ∙ SDCSS Plaque

High Points 50 or fewer entries ∙ James & Shirley Berry Trophy

Sweepstakes Trophy ∙ Ronald & Marcia Monroe Trophy