38th Annual Flower Show June 4th-6th in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, N.J. --- Vacation U.S.A. is the theme of the Artistic Design Division of this resort’s 38^th Annual Flower Show set for June 4-6 in the Music Pier auditorium, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace.

 

The Division will feature arrangements such as Washington, D.C., “The Capitol Reflecting Pool,” in the Water Viewing Category; New England: “Autumn Leaves Festival” in the Novice Class; Hawaii: “Island Paradise,” in the Oriental Class and “Balloons Over Albuquerque’ in the Hanging Entries.

 

There are artistic categories for all ages and levels of skill.

 

“This show accommodates everyone,” noted Kay Reilly, co chair of the Artistic Design Division. “You don’t have to be an experienced competitor to enter.”

 

While the Artistic Design Division features arrangements, the Horticulture segment includes plants with categories for roses, perennials, cactus, window boxes, orchids, etc.

 

One of the longest running events of its kind on the East Coast, the exhibition is staged by the Garden Club of Ocean City.

 

 “The Club works year around to make the event a success,” said Frank Leone, treasurer and driving force behind the show. “We’ll have over 300 entries. It is one of the largest shows of its kind in the Delaware Valley.”

 

Entry is free to both the competitors and the public. Visitors may leave a donation to support the committee’s work.

 

Hours are 2 to 9 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday. A Trade Fair offering flower products for sale is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

 

Complete schedules with information on all categories are available at City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury and at local flower shops. Call Kay Reilly 609-399-1199 for Artistic Design information. For Horticulture, call Rae Mullineaux, 609-391-9578.

 

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