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Horticourt Resources

Exhibit at the Philadelphia Flower Show
Read the exhibit pages carefully. Download the Exhibitors Guide when it becomes available and contact Competitive Classes Team if you have questions.
compclasses@pennhort.org

Bulb Forcing for Beginners and the Seriously Smitten by Art Wolk
ISBN: 9780972973052
Publication Date: 2012-01-01

Baldwin-Hench, J. (2004). A First-Timer’s Fairy Tale. Green Scene, 32(6), 22.
Dayne, S. (2008). Growing Ivy for the Flower Show. Green Scene, 36(2), 8.
Fisher, Walt. (1989). Forcing bulbs for the Philadelphia Flower Show. Green Scene, 17(6), 15 - 18.
Harrar, S. (2020). Winner’s Circle. Grow (Spring issue), 52-57
Deb Donaldson's experiences in getting plants ready for the Flower Show
Rogers, Ray. (2006). Good Grooming Makes All the Difference. Green Scene, 34(1), 36–37.
Offers several tips on grooming plants for horticultural competition.
Rogers, Ray. (2006). Potting Up. Green Scene, 34(5/6), 34–35.
Offers step-by-step instructions to potting daffodils and forcing their blooms for the flower show.
Rogers, Ray. (2007). Geraniums: Ribbons & Recollections. Green Scene, 35(3), 38.
Rogers, Ray. (2007). Rush Hour! Green Scene, 35(2), 42 - 43.
Tips and tricks for getting plants ready for the Flower Show.
Rogers, Ray. (2007). The Ugly Ducklings. Green Scene, 35(1), 34–35.
Tips on growing miniature-flowered amaryllis for the Flower Show.
Strawn, C. (2019). The Beauty Inside. Grow (Winter issue): 22-27
Six Philadelphia Flower Show champions share their indoor plant recommendations and tips.