2009 Crops Building
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Rules and regulations:
Department IV.
Amateur Flower Show
Exhibits that do not conform to rules will be disqualified
- All exhibits must have been grown by exhibitor and should be labeled as to cultivar or variety.
- 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.
- All horticulture classes are open to any amateur grower. Commercial exhibitors not eligible.
- Potted plants must have been in possession of exhibitor three or more months prior to show. Saucers must be provided by the exhibitor.
- Containers for cut specimens will be furnished by the Fair. Wedging is permitted.
- Only one plant per container with exception of begonias, coleus, hanging plants and class #42 (any large houseplant, container and plant size unlimited).
- Plants should be groomed before exhibiting. Remove dead foliage and spent flowers.
- Exhibits in bad condition will not be accepted.
- Horticulture definitions:
- 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.
- Judges may 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
- African Violet, variegated or bicolor single.
- African Violet, variegated or bicolor, semi-double or double
- African Violet, red, single
- African Violetl, red, semi-double or double
- African Violet, pink, single
- African Violet, pink, semi-double or double
- African Violet, white, single
- African Violet, white, semi-double or double
- African Violet, blue, single
- African Violet, blue, semi-double or double
- African Violet, purple, single
- African Violet, purple, semi-double or double
- 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).
- Begonia, tuberous, any variety
- Begonia, was, single, any color
- Begonia, wax double, any color
- Begonia, any other variety not listed above
- Bonsai
- Cactus, dish garden
- Cactus, grafted
- Cactus, any variety, excluding Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus
- Cactus, Thanksgiving or Christmas variety
- Coleus, Green and white foliage
- Coleus,k any foliage except white
Geraniums – the dominant color of variegated blossoms will determine the class of entry.
- Geranium, variegated foliage
- Geranium, red
- Geranium, white
- Geranium, pink
- Geranium, salmon
- Geranium, fuchsia
- Ivy Geranium, any color
- Hen and Chicks, container size and shape unlimited
- Impatients, single, any color
- Impatients, double, any color
- New Guinea Impatient, any color
- Jade Plant
- Pepperomia
- Houseplant with vining foliage, incl;udes philodendron and Pothos
- Succulents, except cactus, hen and chicks, and jade
- House Plant, not listed
- Any large houseplant, container and plant size unlimited
- Ivy Topiary
- Gloxina, any color
Section 3 Cut Specimen
All specimens exhibited must have foliage
- Ageratum, 3 stalks
- Asters, same color, 3 single blooms
- Asters, double or fluffy, same color, 3 blooms
- Bachelor Buttons, one color, 3 blooms
- Calendula, any variety, 3 blooms
- Celosia, crested, 1 stalk
- Celosia, plumed, 1 stalk
- Chrysanthemum, same color, 3 blooms
- Cleome, same color, 3 stalks
- Coneflower, same cxolor, 3 blooms
- Cosmos, 1 spray
- Dusty Miller, 1 stalk
- Gaillardia, single, same color, 3 blooms
- Gerber Daisy, same color, 1 bloom
- Gloriosa Daisy, same color, 3 blooms
- Lisianthus, 3 blooms
- Marigold, Carnation, any variety, orange 1 bloom
- Marigold, carnation, any variety, yellow, 1 bloom
- Marigold, Carnation, any variety, white, 1 bloom
- Marigold, French, doubledwarf, 1 spray, should have 3 blooms but nor more than 5 blooms
- Petunia, single, ruffled, red, 3 blooms
- Petunia, single, ruffled, white, 3 blooms
- Petunia, single, ruffled, pink, 3 blooms
- Petunia, single, ruffled, purple, 3 blloms
- Petunia, single, ruffled, yellow, 3 blooms
- Petunia, single, ruffled, bicolor, 3 blooms
- Petunia, double, ruffled, any color, 3 blooms
- Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan), 3 blooms
- Salvia, blue, 3 spikes
- Salvia, scarlet, 3 spikes
- Salvia, violet, 3 spikes
- Salvia, white, 3 spikes
- Shasta Daisy, same color, 3 blooms
- Snapdragon, any color, 1 spike
- Snapdragon, same color, 3 spikes
- Statice, any color, 3 stalks
- Strawflowers, same color, 3 blooms
- Large Sunflower. Seed head diameter 8: or larger (must be fresh cut, live specimen, dried flowers will not be accepted)
- Sunflower. Seed head diameter less than 8: (must be fresh cut, live specimen, dried flowers will not be accepted
- Yarrow, 1 Stalk
Section 4 Zinnias
All Specimens exhibited must have foliage
- Zinnia, Lilliput or Pompom, any color, 3 blooms
- Zinnia, Dahlia, red, 3 b looms
- Zinnia, Dahlia, yellow, 3 blooms
- Zinnia, Dahlia, pink, 3 blooms
- Zinnia, Dahlia, white, 3 blooms
- Zinnia, Dahlia, purple, 3 blooms
- Zinnia, Dahlia, orange, 3 blooms
- Zinnia, Dahlia, variegated or bicolor, 3 blooms
- Zinnia, Dahlia, green, 3 blooms
- Zinnia, Giant Cactus, red, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Cactus, yellow, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Cactus, pink, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Cactus, white, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Cactus, purple, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, giant Cactus, orange, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Cactus, variegated or bicolor, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, red, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, yellow, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, pink, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, white, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, purple, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, orange, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, variegated or bicolor, 1 bloom
- Zinnia, Giant Dahlia, green, 1 bloom
Section 5 – Gladioli
Vase of one spike, weighted if necessary
- Coral
- Lavender
- Maroon
- Orange
- Pink
- Purple
- Red
- White
- Yellow
- Green
- Variegated, any color
- Miniature Gladiolus, any color. Florets should not exceed 21/2”
Section 6 Dahlias
All specimens exhibited must have foliage
- Single, 1 bloom, any color
- Cactus or semi-cactus, any size, same color, 3 blooms
- Dahlia mixed colors, any size, form or shape, 3 blooms, any color
- 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
- Red, 1 bloom
- White, 1 bloom
- Yellow, 1 bloom
- Orange, 1 bloom
- Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom
- Purple, 1 bloom
- Blend or Bi-color, 1 bloom
Classes 131-137 Cactus or semi-Cactus, should be 5” and under
- Red, 1 bloom
- White, 1 bloom
- Yellow, 1 bloom
- Orange, 1 bloom
- Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom
- Purple, 1 bloom
- Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom
Classes 138-144 Decorative, Formal or informal, should be 5” and over
- Red, 1 bloom
- White, 1 bloom
- Yellow, 1 bloom
- Orange, 1 bloom
- Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom
- Purple, 1 bloom
- Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom
Classes 145-153 Decorative, Formal or Informal, should be 5” and under
- Red, 1 bloom
- White, 1 bloom
- Yellow, 1 bloom
- Orange, 1 bloom
- Lavender or Pink, 1 bloom
- Purple, 1 bloom
- Blend or Bicolor, 1 bloom
- Ball, 2” or more in diameter, any color, 1 bloom
- 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.
- Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, or Floribunda, any color, 1 bloom
- Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, or Floribunda, any color, 1 spray
- Miniature, any color, 1 bloom
- Miniature, any color, 1 spray
- Shrub Rose, any color, 1 bloom
- Shrub Rose, any color, 1 spray
- Climber, any color, 1 bloom
- 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).
- Flowering Plants
- Ferns
- Spider Plants
- Other
Section 9 Arrangements
- Miniature arrangement (not to exceed 5” in all dimensions including container). May be fresh or dried material
- Centerpiece arrangement of fresh flowers and foliage. (Total height not to exceed 12 inches).
- Arrangement for side table using any or all of the following: dried flower foliage, seed pods or cones
- Arrangement of all fresh plant material, featuring driftwood or weathered wood as an accessory. Height not to exceed 15 inches
- Christmas Holiday Arrangement
- Corsage of fresh material
- Other arrangements – Natural material
- Wreaths – All natural materials
- Mixed arrangement of fresh wild flowers
- Patio Pots
Commercial Exhibits also wanted. If you are a fruitgrower or greenhouse owner, please contact Paul Roomsburg at 496-7111. |