Competitor Resources

 

COMPETITION REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

 
 
WAFA Rules And Regulations
 
International World Flower Show Rules:
1. An exhibit is made of plant material, with or without accessories, WITHIN the space specified in the Show Schedule.
2. Plant material must predominate over all other components of the exhibit.
3. The use of artificial plant is forbidden unless stated in the show regulations.
4. Fresh plant material must be in water or in water-retaining material unless such a material remains turgid throughout the event.
5. Painted and/or artificially colored plant material may be used unless otherwise stated in the regulations.
6. PRE-PREPARED WORK MUST NOT DOMINATE IN THE EXHIBIT. Competitors may used pre-constructed or pre-woven plant material but it may not be a dominant component of the exhibit. Items requiring special time or expertise for their preparation may be brought ready assembled for incorporation in any exhibit, but may not predominate.
 
WAFA Youth Division Rules
 
1. Exhibit must be solely the work of one exhibitor. Adult involvement must be limited to purchase of material, oversight for safety, and placement at the show, if necessary.
2. An exhibit made of plant material, with or without accessories, within the given space.
3. Plant material must predominate over all other components of the exhibit.
4. Fresh plant material must be in water or in water-retaining material unless such a material remains in good condition throughout the event
5. Painted and/or artificially colored plant material may be used.
6. The use of artificial, protected and/or locally invasive plant material is forbidden.
7. The Committee reserves the right to sub-divide any Youth Class.
8. Pre-registration required.
9. No fee. Forms, boards, etc. mailed to each entrant by Committee.
 
 
 
 
Color Chips for Display Fixtures::
Black color chip   Black - Benjamin Moore - Black  #2132-10  - Exterior - Flat
view on website
 
Black color chip  

Gray - Benjamin Moore - Pilgrim Haze  #2132-50 -  Exterior - Flat
view on website

 
 
Plant Material Information
Any dried or organic materials will need your own country's official Phytosanitary Certificate packed with goods carried into or shipped in the United States.
 
 DOCUMENTS

 The following USDA websites contain information regarding plant material importation into the United States.

 
 PRE-ORDERS
   Three wholesale florists are available for pre-orders. Please send orders directly to them.
 
      R.J. Carbone Company Floral Distributors
      www.rjcarbone.com
      email:Boston@RJCarbone.com
      Fax:617-728-9153
      Attn:Andrea Tedford
 
      Chester Brown Wholesale Florist
      email:chesterbrown1@aol.com
      Fax:617-426-9134
      Attn:David Brown
 

      Kelley Wholesale Florist
      www.kelleywholesale.com
      email:info@kelleywholesale.com
      Fax:617-423-4464
      Attn:Bob Hall, Ellen Congdon

 
   Floral Supplies are also available for pre-order.
 
      Jacobson Floral Supply
      www.shopjacobson.com
      Login: wafaboston@gmail.com; password: wafaboston
      email:pkearney@jacobsonfloral.com
      Fax:617-426-1997
     Attn:Peg Kearney
 
   Requirements:
      * Pre-order due by May 25, 2011. NO CHANGES.
      * All costs must be paid in US dollars.
      * Please type or print all forms to ensure they are legible.
      * Please make a copy of your records.
      * We hope that you can be as flexible as possible.
      * WAFA USA can not accept responsibility for what was ordered or received.
      * Website resources: NZBloom.com; Sierraflowerfinder.com; Stevensandson.com and other selected
      sites for plant material considerations.
      * Payment instructions are at end of form.
 
 BOSTON FLOWER EXCHANGE and JACOBSON FLORAL SUPPLY
 The Boston Flower Exchange, 540 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 5:00-1200 Noon, and Jacobson Floral Supply, 500 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 6:00-15:00, will be open to WAFA Flower Show exhibitors on Monday, June 13th and Tuesday, June 14th.  Transportation may be arranged through your hotel concierge.  Cash or credit cards are acceptable.
 
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