Dept. 17 - Flowers
DEPARTMENT 17
FLORAL EXHIBITS
Superintendent: Marilyn Norman 570-324-2896
Entry Time: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 12 p.m. -5 p.m.
(Grange Building)
Release Time: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
RULES & REGULATIONS
(Refer to General Rules)
1. The use of or displaying of artificial flowers is prohibited and no premiums will be paid.
2. Plants will not be accepted for exhibition unless they have been growing in containers for two months.
3. The management will not undertake to return exhibits or be responsible for the return of exhibits. BASKETS OR
CONTAINERS MUST BE SUPPLIED BY EXHIBITOR. Exhibits will be given every possible care but the management assumes no responsibility for their safety.
4. Flowers or plants entered for competition must be more than ordinary quality to be entitled to an award.
5. All entries must be grown by exhibitor except in arrangement classes.
6. Only one species per pot. Pots must be able to be handled and moved.
7. Presentation of plants free from dirt, insect damage, leaves washed and in appropriate containers, will be considered in
judging.
8. The judges may recommend a special award for any meritorious exhibit not provided for in premium book.
SECTION 1
FLOWERING HOUSE PLANTS
CLASS PREMIUMS
1. African Violets — any color or bi-color $4 $3 $2 $1
A. Single $4 $3 $2 $1
B. Double $4 $3 $2 $1
2. Wax Begonias, fibrous-rooted, in bloom $4 $3 $2 $1
3. Begonias, tuberous-rooted, in bloom $4 $3 $2 $1
4. Geranium $4 $3 $2 $1
5. Impatiens $4 $3 $2 $1
6. Window Box $4 $3 $2 $1
— not longer than 30” containing three or more different specimens
7. Any other meritorious flowering $4 $3 $2 $1
house plant not mentioned above
8. Hanging Baskets $4 $3 $2 $1
SECTION 2
FOLIAGE HOUSE PLANTS
CLASS PREMIUMS
1. Begonias, foliage type $4 $3 $2 $1
2. Succulents (including cacti)
A. Collection in one pot
B. Single plant
C. Aloe Vera
D. Jade Plant
E. Hens and Chicks
F. Other
3. Coleus, any leaf color
4. Ferns
A. Boston
B. Asparagus
C. Other
5. Geranium
6. Potted Ivy
7. Dish gaden of foliage plants consisting of
three or more specimens in a container
8. Philodendron or Pothos
9. Snake Plant
10. Spider Plant
11. Any other house plant with variegated
foliages
12. Any other meritorious house plant not
mentioned above
SECTION 3
SPECIMEN FLOWERS — ANNUALS
1. Exhibits in this division must be cut flowers grown by the exhibitor and must conform to the number of blooms, spikes or stems specified in each class.
2. The uniformity of color, height, size and freshness are important factors in evaluating entries.
3. Flowers in each entry must be of one color and variety unless otherwise stated.
4. THE LEAVES BELOW THE WATER LINE MUST BE REMOVED.
5. Vases to be provided by exhibitor.
CLASS PREMIUMS
1. Ageratum, 5 stems $4 $3 $2 $1
2. Asters, 5 blooms
3. Calendula, 5 blooms
4. Celosia
A. Crested, 1 stem
B. Plume, 5 stems
5. Cosmos, 5 blooms, (alike or mixed blooms)
6. Dahlias
A. Cactus, 1 bloom
B. Decorative, 1 bloom
1. Plate Bloom
2. Large
3. Small
7. Gaillardia, 5 blooms
8. Gladiolus, 1 spike
A. Ruffled
B. BiColor
C. Solid Colors
D. Small Flowered
9. Marigolds, 5 blooms
A. Large
1. Yellow
2. Orange
B. Pom Pom Size - 5 blooms
1. Yellow
2. Orange
3. Variegated
4. Single
10. Nasturtiums, 5 blooms (alike or mixed colors)
11. Pansy, 5 blooms
12. Petunias, 5 blooms
A. Single
1. Solid Color
2. Bicolor
B. Double
13. Salvia, 5 blooms
14. Snapdragons, 5 spikes
(alike or mixed colors)
15. Strawflowers, 5 blooms
(alike or mixed colors)
16. Sweet Peas, 5 stems, mixed colors
17. Zinnias
A. Large, 3 blooms
(alike or mixed colors)
B. Pompom, 5 blooms
(alike or mixed colors)
C. Small, 5 blooms
(alike or mixed colors)
18. Bachelor Buttons, 5 blooms
(alike or mixed colors)
19. Small Decorative Sunflowers
A. Small—1 bloom
B. Miniatures ( under 2”) 5 blooms
(Large Sunflowers are to be entered in Dept. 12)
20. Larkspur, 5 stems, (alike or mixed colors)
21. Cleome/Spider Flower, 1 spike
22. Verbena—5 Stems
23. Gazenia—5 blooms (alike or mixed)
24. Any other annual, 5 blooms or stems
SECTION 4
SPECIMEN FLOWERS — PERENNIALS
1. Exhibits in this section must be cut flowers grown by the exhibitor and must conform to the number of blooms, spikes, or stems specified in each class.
2. The uniformity of color, height, size and freshness are important factors in evaluating entries.
3. Flowers in each entry must be one color and variety unless otherwise stated.
4. LEAVES BELOW THE WATER LINE MUST BE REMOVED.
5. Vases to be furnished by exhibitor.
CLASS PREMIUMS
1. Chrysanthemums, 5 blooms $4 $3 $2 $1
2. Delphinium, 1 spike $4 $3 $2 $1
3. Dianthus Pink-5 stems $4 $3 $2 $1
(Alike or Mixed Colors)
4. Lilies, 1 stalk (Remove pollen stems) $4 $3 $2 $1
A. Tiger
B. Stargazers
C. Oriental & Asiatic
D. Others (as Easter, Calla, Etc.)
5. Roses $4 $3 $2 $1
A. Hybrid Tea, 1 flower
1. Bicolor
2. Red
3. Pink
4. Other Color Tea
B. Floribunda, 1 stem
C. Miniature, 1 stem
6. Phlox, 1 stem $4 $3 $2 $1
7. Perennial Sweet Peas, 5 blooms $4 $3 $2 $1
(alike or mixed colors)
8. Johnny Jump Ups — Violas, 5 stems $4 $3 $2 $1
9. Baby’s Breath, 1 stalk $4 $3 $2 $1
10. Coneflowers, 5 blooms $4 $3 $2 $1
11. Coreopsis, 5 blooms $4 $3 $2 $1
12. Liatris, 1 stem $4 $3 $2 $1
13. Yarrow, 5 stems $4 $3 $2 $1
14. Hollyhock, 1 stem $4 $3 $2 $1
15. Shasta Daisy, 5 blooms $4 $3 $2 $1
16. Golden Glow, 5 blooms $4 $3 $2 $1
17. Hydrangea, 1 stem $4 $3 $2 $1
18. Colored Black-Eyed Susans/Rudbekia, $4 $3 $2 $1
5 blooms
A. Yellow, Large—over 4”
B. Multicolor, Large
C. Miniatures— under 4”
19. Any other, 3 stems $4 $3 $2 $1
SECTION 5
ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS
1. Maximum care will be taken of the containers and accessories until they can be reclaimed by exhibitors but the Fair cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss. Real cut flowers, fruits and vegetables (not silk, plastic, etc.) will be used in these arrangement categories.
2. Flowers need not be grown by the exhibitor.
3. THE JUDGE WILL CONSIDER THE ARTISTIC PLAN OF LINE, FOCUS AND FILLER AS WELL AS THE BASIC
SHAPES OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS USED IN THE EXHIBIT.
CLASS PREMIUMS
1. Arrangements of wild flowers. $4 $3 $2 $1
No plants forbidden by conservation rules
should be used.
2. Arrangements using dried flowers. $4 $3 $2 $1
3. Arrangements in pedestal container. $4 $3 $2 $1
4. Fruit and/or vegetable arrangement with flowers $4 $3 $2 $1
or foliage.
5. Arrangement featuring a candle. $4 $3 $2 $1
6. Arrangement of foliage, no flowers. $4 $3 $2 $1
7. Arrangements with driftwood. $4 $3 $2 $1
8. Wreaths $4 $3 $2 $1
A. With living materials
B. With dried materials $4 $3 $2 $1
9. Terrarium $4 $3 $2 $1
10. Arrangement depicting a holiday or special $4 $3 $2 $1
occasion
11. Any other arrangement $4 $3 $2 $1