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.

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

SECOND SHOW:
1.  Items for the Second Show will be accepted from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thurs., Aug.11 and 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon,
     Fri., Aug.13 at the Floral Bldg.  Walk in the East Gate.
2.   Same rules apply for Second Show as First Show.
3.  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 any wilted and faded flowers of an exhibit that is in bad condition.
4.  Second Show entries MUST be removed by Monday, August 15, between 9:00 and noon.

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.  Sweet Pea - 1 stem
26.  Nasturtium - 3 blooms
27.  Salvia - 3 stems
28.  Verbena - 3 stems
29.  Gaillardia - 3 stems
30.  Any other Annual properly groomed, not listed above.  Entry
       will be judged on individual merit.
31. 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.  Orange/Coral
7.  Miniature - best arrangement of 5
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/Yellow
5.  Unusual
6.  Any other color not listed above
7.  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)
9.  Unusual - properly labeled

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.  Grandpa's Favorite Tractor
4.  Purse in Bloom
5.  My Heritage  (must attach name of country representing)
6.  Happy 200th Birthday, Ashtabula County
7.  Bottle a Bouquet (use local wine bottle)
8.  Winding Rivers (design showing water)
9.  Scented Centerpiece (herbs only)
10.  Wait 'til Next Year (sports theme)
11.  Fair - The Time of My Life
12. Serentity Garden
13.  Hidden Valley (arrangement of greenery)
14. Merrily We Roll Along
15.  Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
16.  Desert Sands (dry arrangement)
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 - HOSTAS -------- $3.00, $2.00, $1.00
    1 leaf per vase.
1.  Miniature - no larger than 6 square inches
2.  Blue
3.  Variegated
4.  Green

CLASS 9 - 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 - 1 variety
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.  Green Monster
9.  Happy Birthday, Ashtabula County
10. Fair - The Time of My Life
11. My Favorite Farmyard Animal

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