UPDATES TO AVSA Handbook for Growers, Ehibitors, and Judges - 14th Edition (2022)

AVM Issue linkAVM pageUpdates from Shows & Judges ColumnAVSA Judge's Handbook page
Sep/Oct 2023p. 11Not altering or removing designs until show closes.p. 41, #11
Sep/Oct 2023p. 11Optional leaf support rule for Award's Table.p. 42, add #9
Sep/Oct 2023p. 11-12Accessories should not determine overall height in container gardens.p. 69, #2
Nov/Dec 2023p. 11Definition of a commercial grower.p. 11, footnote
Nov/Dec 2023p. 11Commercials who do not sell plants and/or live plant material should exhibit in the Amateur Horticulture Division.p. 74, #1
Sep/Oct 2024p. 16-17Proof of third blue ribbon may be from a plant or a design scoring 90 or more points in a Gesneriad Society show.p. 82, General Rules, #5 and #7
p. 83, Student Judges, #2 and #4
p. 83, Advanced Judges, #2
p. 83, Senior Judges, #4
Sep/Oct 2025p. 8-9Container Gardens - use of AV compatible plantsp. 70, Suitability of materials
Sep/Oct 2025p. 9Guidelines for 2nd and 3rd Best Designp. 88, end of 1st paragraph