ADULT FLOWERS
DEPARTMENT 117
RULES
- All flowers must be grown, selected, and arranged by exhibitor.
- The State requires the exhibit be entered under an individual’s name. Farm name may be listed second. Please no advertising.
- Whenever possible, please name variety.
- Exhibitor’s must grow, select, and arrange their own exhibits unless otherwise specified. Wildflowers do not have to be grown by exhibitor
- Endangered species must not be used.
- Containers are to be furnished by the exhibitor and must have name on the bottom.
- Houseplant must be owned for at least six months
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-15 Petunias (5 single blooms)
C-2 Cosmos (5 blooms) C-16 Petunias (5 double blooms)
C-3 Calendula (5 blooms) C-17 Roses (1 bloom)
C-5 Dinner Plate Dahlia (1 bloom 8”+) C-18 Snapdragons (5 spikes)
C-6 Dahlias (5 small blooms 2”-5”) C-19 Zinnias (5 large blooms)
C-8 Dahlias (1 large bloom 5”-8”) C-20 Zinnias (5 small blooms)
C-7 Pompom Dahlias (5 blooms) C-22 Any Other Annual Small (5)
C-9 Gladiolus (3 spike) C-26 Any Other Annual Large (3)
C-11 Marigolds (5 large over 4”) C-23 Bachelor Buttons (5 blooms)
C-12 Marigolds (5 small under 4”) C-24 Tallest Sunflower (1 stem)
C-25 Arrangement Size Sunflowers (5) C-35 Any Other Perennial small (5)
C-32 Cleome (3 blooms) C-27 Any Other Perennial large (3)
ARRANGEMENTS
A-10 An arrangement for men only in a toy truck.
A-12 An arrangement of flowers in a small appliance or kitchen utensil
A-19 An arrangement of fresh garden flowers combined with a piece of weathered wood
A-14 An arrangement of miniature flowers, under 3” in any direction
A-20 A dried arrangement in a seashell
A-21 An arrangement of herbs
A-22 An arrangement for a special arrangement breakfast tray in a Mother’s or Father’s Day theme Must include menu (no food items please)
A-23 Arrangement of wildflowers in a watering can
HOUSEPLANTS
E-7 Non-Hanging Flowering Plant E-11 Non-Hanging Foliage Plant
E-8 Hanging Flowering Plant E-12 Hanging Foliage Plant
HERBS
F-1 A collection of at least 5 varieties of fresh herbs
F-2 A collection of at least 5 varieties of dried herb |
