YOUTH FLOWERS
DEPARTMENT 17
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.
- Classes will be divided into Junior and Senior divisions (please see youth department rules for ages).
- Endangered species must not be used.
- 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-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-7 Dahlias (5 small blooms) C-19 Zinnias (5 large blooms)
C-8 Dahlias (1 large bloom) C-20 Zinnias (5 small blooms)
C-9 Gladiolus (1 spike) C-22 Any Other (5 blooms)
C-11 Marigolds (5 large) C-23 Bachelor Buttons (5 blooms)
C-12 Marigolds (5 small) 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 school theme
HOUSEPLANTS
E-1 Cactus
E-2 Any other houseplant other than cactus |
