DEPARTMENT 17
RULES
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All flowers must be grown, selected, and arranged by exhibitor.
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The State requires the exhibit be entered under an individual’s name. Farm name may be listed second. Please no advertising.
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Whenever possible, please name variety.
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Classes will be divided into Junior and Senior divisions (please see youth department rules for ages).
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Endangered species must not be used.
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Containers are to be furnished by the exhibitor and must have name on the bottom.
JUDGING CRITERIA
1. Uniformity (20%)
2. Proper size/shape (20%)
3. Freedom of Blemishes (20%)
4. Overall Quality (30%)
5. Follow Directions (properly entered) (10%)
CULTURE CLASSES
Prizes: First - $4.00
Second - $3.00
Third - $2.00
Fourth & Fifth – Ribbons
C-1 Asters (5 blooms)
C-2 Cosmos (5 blooms)
C-3 Calendula (5 blooms)
C-7 Dahlias (5 small blooms)
C-8 Dahlias (1 large bloom)
C-9 Gladiolus (1 spike)
C-11 Marigolds (5 large)
C-12 Marigolds (5 small)
C-15 Petunias (5 single blooms)
C-16 Petunias (5 double blooms)
C-17 Roses (1 bloom)
C-19 Zinnias (5 large blooms)
C-20 Zinnias (5 small blooms)
C-22 Any Other (5 blooms)
C-23 Bachelor Buttons (5 blooms)
C-24 Tallest Sunflower (1 stem)
C-25 Arrangement Size Sunflowers (3)
ARRANGEMENTS
A-8 An arrangement of flowers any 2 colors in a container
A-9 An arrangement in a container not intended for flowers
A-12 An arrangement of mixed wild flowers
A-14 An arrangement of miniature flowers, under 3” in any direction
A-16 An arrangement of cut, mixed flowers to be judged on arrangement and quality
A-19 An arrangement with a sports theme
HOUSEPLANTS
E-1 Cactus
E-2 Any other houseplant other than cactus
