DEPARTMENT 9 - FLORICULTURE

SUPERINTENDENT:  JOE BODNAR

*Please read instructions carefully so as not to be disqualified*

         There will be two (2) separate flower shows during the fair to provide a continuous display of fresh flowers.

1.  Entries will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9 for the First Show, and until noon on  Friday, 
     August 12 for the Second Show.  Be sure to get your entry tickets for the Second Show.
2.  Items for exhibit for the First Show will be accepted from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon. Aug. 9, at the Floral Bldg.
     Items for the Second Show will be accepted from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thurs., Aug.12 and 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon,
     Fri., Aug.13 at the Floral Bldg.  Walk in the East Gate.
3.  Exhibitors may enter one or both shows, but any specimen entered in the First Show MAY NOT be re-entered in
     the  Second Show. 
4.  Entries will be judged Monday evening, August 9 and after noon, Friday, August 13.
5.  Florist grown flowers are permitted in arrangement class 6 only.
6.  No award will be given in any class unless merited.
7.  Water with an additive may be used for preservation of flowers.
8.  The Committee shall have the right to remove First Show entries, if not done so by the Exhibitor, before the
      Second  Show, and may at any time remove wilted and faded flowers or an exhibit that is in bad condition.
9.  All specimens must be clearly labeled as to variety if possible -- especially houseplants.
10.  Exhibitors limited to only one entry in each sub-class.
11.  First Show entries may be removed only after 5:00 p.m., Thurs. and MUST be removed by noon, Friday. 
       Second  Show entries MUST be removed on Monday, Aug. 16,  between 9:00 a.m. and noon.  The Committee
       will not be responsible for ribbons and exhibits not picked up by these hours.
12.  At judging time, the doors will be closed.  Judges' decisions are final.
13.  ALL CLASSES ARE FOR AMATEURS ONLY.
14.  Containers to be furnished by exhibitor, preferably milkglass or clear glass, in Class 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 & 10. ( Write name 
       on bottom)
15.  Fair Board is not responsible for flowers, containers or any displays.
16.  Planters are to have drip pan under planter.
17.  A "Best of Show" ribbon and $5 premium will be awarded in each class.

CLASS 1 - SPECIMEN CUT FLOWERS ----------------
                    ------------------------------ $3.00-$2.00-$1.00
      Limit to one stem unless noted.
1.  Cosmos - 3 blooms
2.  Dahlia, dinner plate
3.  Dahlia, single
4.  Dahlia, cacti
5.  Dahlia, pom-pom
6.  Marigold, large - 3 orange
7.  Marigold, large - 3 yellow
8.  Marigold, dwarf - 3 orange
9.  Marigold, dwarf - 3 yellow
10.  Petunia, single petal
11.  Petunia, double petal
12.  Snapdragon, one spike
13.  Lily - one stem  (No Daylilies)
14.  Zinnia, large
15.  Zinnia, dwarf
16.  Hydrangea - 3 blooms
17.  Sunflower (annual) - 1 yellow, not to exceed 8"
18.  Sunflower (annual) - 1 red, not to exceed 8"
19.  Sunflower (annual) - smallest bloom
20.  Calendula - 3 blooms
21.  Cannas - 3 stalks
22.  Celosia - cockscomb/plume - 3 stems
23.  Coleus - 3 stems
24. Echinachea - 3 blooms
25.  Any other Annual properly groomed, not listed above.  Entry
       will be judged on individual merit.
26. Any other Perennial properly goomed, not listed above.  Entry
       will be judged on individual merit.

CLASS 2 - ROSES  ------------------------$3.00-$2.00-$1.00
      Exhibitor may enter more than one of a color if of a
      different variety.  10-12" stem recommended with
      foliage.
1.  Red (or variety of red)
2.  White
3.  Unusual color
4.  Pink or lavender
5.  Yellow
6.  Miniature - best arrangement of 5
7.  Bouquet (collection) of five roses, single rose each
8.  One rose, no foliage, floating in an appropriate clear glass
     bowl or brandy snifter.
9.  Floribunda Rose, several on one stem -- any color

CLASS 3 - GLADIOLUS ----------------$3.00-$2.00-$1.00
      Wedging is encouraged.  Display one (1) spike in
      decorative container.  Add sand or marbles to stabilize
      container.
1.  Red or scarlet
2.  Pink variations
3.  White
4.  Chartreuse (or Unusual)
5.  Any other color not listed above
6.  Tallest, any color

CLASS 4 -  HOUSE PLANTS -----------$3.00-$2.00-$1.00
      Must remain for both shows -- one judging only.
      Limit 8" pot.
1.  Succulents (cacti, jade, aloe)
2.  African vilolets, double
3.  African violets, single
4.  Potted geranium
5.  Mixed Planter
6.  Black thumb, worst looking plant, still alive!
7.  Miscellaneous house plants
8.  Potted herb (single variety)

CLASS 5 - HANGING BASKETS -----$3.00-$2.00-$1.00
      Must remain for both shows--one judging only.
1. Hanging, labeled

CLASS 6 - ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS USING
                     FRESH OR  DRIED PLANTS OR
                     COMBINATION ---- $4.00-$3.00-$1.00
       Must remain for both shows--one judging only
1.  Short & Sweet  (fresh)  5"
2.  Small Fry (dried)  5"
3.  Grandma's Treasures
4.  Time in a Bottle
5.  Around the World (must attach name of country representing)
6.  Go for the Gold (uses all marigolds)
7.  Go Buckeyes! (OSU theme)
8.  Autumn Sunset (horizontal arrangement)
9.  Herbal Essence (herbs only)
10.  Horn O'Plenty (using cornucopia, horn, etc)
11.  County Fair
12.  Let Freedom Ring (red, white & blue)
13.  Jolly Green Giant (arrangement of greenery)
14.  Birds & Butterflies (dried arrangement)
15.  Lady Bug, Lady Bug
16.  Gone Fishin'
17.  Exhibitor's Choice
18.  Floral Wreath (dried or fresh)


CLASS 7 - PARADE OF BLOOMS---------$3.00-$2.00-$1.00
    Vase of 3 obviously different blooms. Blooms should be distinguished by color and/or variety - . (For example if choosing  zinnia;  choose 5 from the following: 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 orange, 1 dwarf, 1 pompom, 1 bi-color, 1 single, 1 double, 1 green.)
1.  Sunflower
2.  Dahlia
3.  Petunia
4.  Zinnia
5.  Marigold
6.  Rose
7. Gladiolus


CLASS 8 - MISCELLANEOUS --------$3.00-$2.00-$1.00
    Exhibitor to furnish own vase.  More than one flower.
1.  Vase of Dwarf Sunflowers - 5 blooms
2.  Vase of Daisies - (Shasta daisies) - 5 blooms
3.  Vase of Daisies - (other than Shasta) - 5 blooms
4.  Vase of mixed Greenery - 5 stems
5.  Vase of mixed Annuals - 10 blooms
6.  Vase of mixed Perennials - 10 blooms
7.  Unusual blossom - one only
8.  Ornamental Grass/Grain
9.  Vase of Everlastings - 5 blooms
10. Vase of blooms - no limit

BOYS & GIRLS --------------------------$3.00-$2.00-$1.00
     Enter both shows.  Each class has items 1 - 11.
CLASS 9:    AGES 4 - 10
CLASS 10:  AGES 11 - 18
1.  Rose - one stem, any color
2.  Gladiolus - one stem, any color
3.  Zinnias - one stem
4.  Petunias - one stem
5.  Marigolds - one stem
6.  Miniature arrangement, up to 6 inches tall
7.  One Sunflower under 8"
8.  Kids in the Garden
9.  Summer Fun
10. Somewhere Over the Rainbow
11. Fairy Tales


CLASS 11 -------------------------------------- $15.00
1.  Best Overall for 1st Show
2.  Best Overall for 2nd Show