Flowers
Entry instructions — Open to all ages. Containers for potted plants cannot be more than 10 inches in diameter. Hanging plants must have a hook so they can be hung. With the exception of class 6, all plant material must be grown by the exhibitor.
Judge’s tips: Classes 1-7 will be judged for artistic arrangement, choice of container, and condition of flowers. Classes 8-33 will be judged for horticultural perfection and uniformity. Original foliage can be left on, but no additional greenery can be added. No artificial material is allowed.
Prizes 1st – $2.00, 2nd – $1.00, 3rd – Ribbon Ribbons will be awarded to both adults and juniors.
| Department |
Class |
Description |
|
350 |
1 |
Flowers for the center of a table that is seen from all sides |
|
350 |
2 |
Arrangement of flowers with container the same color |
|
350 |
3 |
Arrangement of flowers in a container not originally |
|
intended for flowers |
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|
350 |
4 |
Miniature arrangement no larger than 3 inches |
|
350 |
5 |
Miniature arrangement no larger than 6 inches |
|
350 |
6 |
Dried wreath |
|
350 |
7 |
Arrangement of wildflowers |
|
350 |
8 |
Gourds, 5 different with stems |
|
350 |
9 |
Asters, 5 blooms |
|
350 |
10 |
Bachelor’s buttons, 5 blooms |
|
350 |
11 |
Calendulas, 5 blooms |
|
350 |
12 |
Chrysanthemums, 5 stems |
|
350 |
13 |
Cosmos, 5 blooms |
|
350 |
14 |
Dahlias, 5 blooms |
|
350 |
15 |
Gladiolus, 3 specimens |
|
350 |
16 |
Marigolds, large, 5 blooms |
|
350 |
17 |
Marigolds, small, 5 blooms |
|
350 |
18 |
Nasturtiums, 5 blooms |
|
350 |
19 |
Petunias, single flowered, 5 sprays |
|
350 |
20 |
Petunias, double flowered, 5 sprays |
|
350 |
21 |
Rose, red, 3 blooms |
|
350 |
22 |
Rose, pink, 3 blooms |
|
350 |
23 |
Rose, yellow, 3 blooms |
|
350 |
24 |
Rose, any other color, 3 blooms |
|
350 |
25 |
Zinnias, large, 5 blooms |
|
350 |
26 |
Zinnias, small, 5 blooms |
|
350 |
27 |
Any other cut flower, display name with exhibit, 5 blooms |
|
350 |
28 |
African violet, cared for by exhibitor for a minimum of 3 months |
|
350 |
29 |
Flowering houseplant, cared for by exhibitor for a minimum of 3 months |
|
350 |
30 |
Foliage plant, cared for by exhibitor for a minimum of 3 months |
|
350 |
31 |
Hanging plant, cared for by exhibitor for a minimum of 3 months |
|
350 |
32 |
Herbs, collection 5 green, cut |