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2007 Crops Building
Entries Taken From General Public

Rules and regulations:
Department IV.
Amateur Flower Show
Exhibits that do not conform to rules will be disqualified

1. All exhibits must have been grown by exhibitor and should be labeled as to cultivar or variety.
2. Fair officials will take every precaution for the safekeeping of exhibits after their arrival and arrangement in the building, but will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur.
3. All horticulture classes are open to any amateur grower.  Commercial exhibitor snot eligible.
4. Potted plants must have been in possession of exhibitor three or more months prior to show.  Saucers must be provided by the exhibitor.
5. Containers for cut specimens will be furnished by the Fair.  Wedging is permitted.
6. Only one plant per container with exception of begonias, coleus, hanging plants and class #42 (any large houseplant, container and plant size unlimited).
7. Plants should be groomed before exhibiting.  Remove dead foliage and spent flowers.
8. Exhibits in bad condition will not be accepted.
9. Horticulture definitions:
10. A Stalk is the stem of the plant; A Spike is a lengthened flower cluster (gladiolus); A Spray is a main stem with side branches and blooms on all sides.
11. Judges bay subdivide or combine Horticulture Classes by cultivar, color or type.  Horticulture exhibits are judged for horticulture perfection, not just for size or age.

Section I.  African Violets

1. African Violet, variegated or bicolor single.
2. African Violet, variegated or bicolor, semi-double or double
3. African Violet, red, single
4. African Violetl, red, semi-double or double
5. African Violet, pink, single
6. African Violet, pink, semi-double or double
7. African Violet, white, single
8. African Violet, white, semi-double or double
9. African Violet, blue, single
10. African Violet, blue, semi-double or double
11. African Violet, purple, single
12. African Violet, purple, semi-double or double
13. African V iolet, Miniature, any color, single, semi-double or double

Section 2  Potted Plants
Foliage not to exceed 24” high and 20” wide.  Pot not to exceed 10” in diameter (except classes 22 and 42).

14. Begonia, tuberous, any variety
15. Begonia, was, single, any color
16. Begonia, wax double, any color
17. Begonia, any other variety not listed above
18. Bonsai
19. Cactus, dish garden
20. Cactus, grafted
21. Cactus, any variety, excluding Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus
22. Cactus, Thanksgiving or Christmas variety
23. Coleus, Green and white foliage
24. Coleus,k any foliage except white

Geraniums – the dominant color of variegated blossoms will determine the class of entry.

25. Geranium, variegated foliage
26. Geranium, red
27. Geranium, white
28. Geranium, pink
29. Geranium, salmon
30. Geranium, fuchsia
31. Ivy Geranium, any color
32. Hen and Chicks, container size and shape unlimited
33. Impatients, single, any color
34. Impatients, double, any color
35. New Guinea Impatient, any color
36. Jade Plant
37. Pepperomia
38. Houseplant with vining foliage, incl;udes philodendron and Pothos
39. Succulents, except cactus, hen and chicks, and jade
40. House Plant, not listed
41. Any large houseplant, container and plant size unlimited
42. Ivy Topiary
43. Gloxina, any color

Section 3 Cut Specimen
All specimens exhibited must have foliage

44. Ageratum, 3 stalks
45. Asters, same color, 3 single blooms
46. Asters, double or fluffy, same color, 3 blooms
47. Bachelor Buttons, one color, 3 blooms
48. Calendula, any variety, 3 blooms
49. Celosia, crested, 1 stalk
50. Celosia, plumed, 1 stalk
51. Chrysanthemum, same color, 3 blooms
52. Cleome, same color, 3 stalks
53. Coneflower, same cxolor, 3 blooms
54. Cosmos, 1 spray
55. Dusty Miller, 1 stalk
56. Gaillardia, single, same color, 3 blooms
57. Gerber Daisy, same color, 1 bloom
58. Gloriosa Daisy, same color, 3 blooms
59. Lisianthus, 3 blooms
60. Marigold, Carnation, any variety, orange 1 bloom
61. Marigold, carnation, any variety, yellow, 1 bloom
62. Marigold, Carnation, any variety, white, 1 bloom
63. Marigold, French, doubledwarf, 1 spray, should have 3 blooms but nor more than 5 blooms
64. Petunia, single, ruffled, red, 3 blooms
65. Petunia, single, ruffled, white, 3 blooms
66. Petunia, single, ruffled, pink, 3 blooms
67. Petunia, single, ruffled, purple, 3 blloms
68. Petunia, single, ruffled, yellow, 3 blooms
69. Petunia, single, ruffled, bicolor, 3 blooms
70. Petunia, double, ruffled, any color, 3 blooms
71. Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan), 3 blooms
72. Salvia, blue, 3 spikes
73. Salvia, scarlet, 3 spikes
74. Salvia, violet, 3 spikes
75. Salvia, white, 3 spikes
76. Shasta Daisy, same color, 3 blooms
77. Snapdragon, any color, 1 spike
78. Snapdragon, same color, 3 spikes
79. Statice, any color, 3 stalks
80. Strawflowers, same color, 3 blooms
81. Large Sunflower. Seed head diameter 8: or larger (must be fresh cut, live specimen, dried flowers will not be accepted)
82. Sunflower.  Seed head diameter less than 8: (must be fresh cut, live specimen, dried flowers will not be accepted
83. Yarrow, 1 Stalk

Section 4 Zinnias
All Specimens exhibited must have foliage

1. Zinnia, Lilliput or Pompom, any color, 3 blooms
2. Zinnia, Dahlia, red, 3 b looms
3. Zinnia, Dahlia, yellow, 3 blooms
4. Zinnia, Dahlia, pink, 3 blooms
5. Zinnia, Dahlia, white, 3 blooms
6. Zinnia, Dahlia, purple, 3 blooms
7. Zinnia, Dahlia, orange, 3 blooms
8. Zinnia, Dahlia, variegated or bicolor, 3 blooms
9. Zinnia, Dahlia, green, 3 blooms
10. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, red, 1 bloom
11. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, yellow, 1 bloom
12. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, pink, 1 bloom
13. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, white, 1 bloom
14. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, purple, 1 bloom
15. Zinnia, giant Cactus, orange, 1 bloom
16. Zinnia, Giant Cactus, variegated or bicolor, 1 bloom
17. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, red, 1 bloom
18. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, yellow, 1 bloom
19. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, pink, 1 bloom
20. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, white, 1 bloom
21. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia,  purple, 1 bloom
22. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, orange, 1 bloom
23. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, variegated or bicolor, 1 bloom
24. Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, green, 1 bloom

Section 5 – Gladioli
Vase of one spike, weighted if necessary

1. Coral
2. Lavender
3. Maroon
4. Orange
5. Pink
6. Purple
7. Red
8. White
9. Yellow
10. Green
11. Variegated, any color
12. Miniature Gladiolus, any color.  Florets should not exceed 21/2”

Section 6 Dahlias
All specimens exhibited must have foliage

1. Single, 1 bloom, any color
2. Cactus or semi-cactus, any size, same color, 3 blooms
3. Dahlia mixed colors, any size, form or shape, 3 blooms, any color
4. Miniature (landscape type) dahlia, any color, form or shape, less than 2 ½”

Classes 124-130 Cactus or semi-cactus, should be 5” and over

1. Red, 1 bloom
2. White, 1 bloom
3. Yellow, 1 bloom
4. Orange, 1 bloom
5. Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom
6. Purple, 1 bloom
7. Blend or Bi-color, 1 bloom

Classes 131-137 Cactus or semi-Cactus, should be 5” and under

1. Red, 1 bloom
2. White, 1 bloom
3. Yellow, 1 bloom
4. Orange, 1 bloom
5. Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom
6. Purple, 1 bloom
7. Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom

 Classes 138-144 Decorative, Formal or informal, should be 5” and over

1. Red, 1 bloom
2. White, 1 bloom
3. Yellow, 1 bloom
4. Orange, 1 bloom
5. Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom
6. Purple, 1 bloom
7. Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom

Classes 145-153 Decorative, Formal or Informal, should be 5” and under

1. Red, 1 bloom
2. White, 1 bloom
3. Yellow, 1 bloom
4. Orange, 1 bloom
5. Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom
6. Purple, 1 bloom
7. Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom
8. Ball, 2” or more in diameter, any color, 1 bloom
9. Pompom, 2” and under in diameter, any color, 1 bloom

Section 7 – Roses
(Roses should be one-half to three-fourths open.)
A spray must contain two or more blooms.

1. Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, or Floribunda, any color, 1 bloom
2. Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, or Floribunda, any color, 1 spray
3. Miniature, any color, 1 bloom
4. Miniature, any color, 1 spray
5. Shrub Rose, any color, 1 bloom
6. Shrub Rose, any color, 1 spray
7. Climber, any color, 1 bloom
8. Climber, any color, 1 spray

Section 8 – Hanging Plants
(Container not to exceed 12”  diameter.   Length of hanger pot not to exceed 36”.  Plants must have been grown together at least six weeks).

1. Flowering Plants
2. Ferns
3. Spider Plants
4. Other

Section 9 Arrangements

1. Miniature arrangement (not to exceed 5” in all dimensions including container).  May be fresh or dried material
2. Centerpiece arrangement of fresh flowers and foliage.  (Total height not to exceed 12 inches).
3. Arrangement for side table using any or all of the following:  dried flower foliage, seed pods or cones
4. Arrangement of all fresh plant material, featuring driftwood or weathered wood as an accessory.  Height not to exceed 15 inches
5. Christmas Holiday Arrangement
6. Corsage of fresh material
7. Other arrangements – Natural material
8. Wreaths – All natural materials
9. Mixed arrangement of fresh wild flowers
10. Patio Pots

Commercial Exhibits also wanted.  If you are a fruitgrower or greenhouse owner, please contact Paul Roomsburg at 496-7111.