2018
DEPARTMENT L
FLORICULTURE
Premiums Offered
$1,480.00
Beverly Peterson,
Superintendent
Phone 815/537-2668
All entries must be in writing.
Important Notice – Two separate shows will be held in this
division. Please read schedule carefully
as many classes will not be repeated.
General regulations apply to both shows.
Exhibitors are limited to two entries per premium number. However, each entry must be listed on entry
form.
Entries for both shows close the Saturday
before the fair at
Entries in Division I may be brought in
before
Entries in Division II must be in place by
A gift certificate will be given to the
exhibitor with the most blue ribbons on entries shown in Department L.
Award Sponsors:
Behrz-Bloomz, Sterling, will
give an award to the premier exhibitor and the James Voss Family will give
an award to the runner up, in memory of Evelyn Voss, a long time exhibitor. The award will be based on a point basis – 5
for 1st place, 3 for 2nd place, 1 for 3rd
place plus an additional 1 for each entry made and creditably shown in Dept. L.
No awards will be made on inferior exhibits
even though there is no competition.
Only AMATEUR growers of flowers will be
permitted to make entries. All must be
grown by exhibitor EXCEPT NOVELTY.
Do not use “Plant Shine” of any kind.
Judging: Potted plants will be judged in
accordance with size, shape, health and vigor, flowers (if any, quantity and
quality). Plants are to be owned and
cared for by the exhibitor for at least 3 months prior to the fair. Collections of SPECIMEN cut flowers will be
judged in accordance with the size of flowers, color, length of stem, stiffness
of foliage, quality and condition of flowers, number of flowers on a stem and
spacing of flowers. Floral ARRANGEMENTS
will be judged in accordance with the general effect, proportion, suitability
of plant materials, color coordination and initiative of the exhibitor.
Please note the differentiation between
SPECIMEN-Division I Collection of Cut Flowers and Division II-Best Specimen and
Arrangement for all other classes. Vases
will be supplied for specimen flowers for uniformity. Door arrangements that received blue ribbons
last year must be changed in some way before entering again.
Best of Show Rosettes will be awarded in
Division I for Best Plant, Best Door, Best Niche, Best Arrangement, and Best
Table Setting and in Division II for Best Arrangement.
Division I
TUESDAY SHOW
Section 1
Table Settings
Tables no larger than 40” x 46” permitted to
exhibit. Card tables are preferred.
Table settings that received blue ribbons
last year must be changed in some way before entering again. (For example use same dishes, change color of
cloth and style of arrangement.) Cups
and saucers do not need to be used on tables.
Placemats may be used with tablecloth.
Judged on harmony of setting, accessories,
distinction, proportion, color harmony, and suitability for occasion. Exhibitor to furnish all necessary items to
complete setting. No flatware to be
used. No artificial flowers as
centerpieces. Exhibitors are to use
garden flowers from their garden and to freshen flowers when necessary. No greenhouse flowers permitted. No paper napkins or tablecloths unless
specified. All tables will be on exhibit
for entire fair week and will be in a secure area.
Premiums: 1st-$15.00, 2nd-13.00,
3rd-$11.00, 4th-$9.00
1575-“Dinner for Two”
1576-Hard Times-unmatched dishes, etc. – 4
place settings
1577-Supper on the Porch or Patio - Buffet
Single Place Settings
Same rules apply as for
table settings except only 1 place setting complete with a flower
arrangement. Flatware, glasses, cups,
and saucers are to be used. Exhibitor
does not need to bring a table. Settings
will be in a secure area.
Premiums: 1st-$8.00, 2nd-$6.00,
3rd-$4.00, 4th-$2.00
1578-A Little Bit Country
1579-Midnight Snack
1580-Formal Dinner
Section 2
Collection of Potted Plants
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00,
3rd-$3.00
1581-Collection of Cactus and/or Succulents (four
varieties)
1582-Collection of African Violets (4
varieties)
1583-Collection of House Plants (4
varieties)
1584-Single Entry of Unusual House Plant in
Bloom (Please give name of the plant)
1585-Hanging Planter-Foliage (single
entry)
1586-Hanging Planter-Blooming
1587-Miniature Theme Garden
1588-Terrarium
Section 3
Collection of Cut Flowers
Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00,
3rd-$2.00
Do not remove foliage from
specimens. Please note-Variety is
difference in color or form.
1590-Collection of Coleus Leaves (6
varieties)
1591-Collection of Dahlias (6
varieties)
1592-Collection of Gladiolas (6
varieties)
1593-Collection of Marigolds (varieties one bloom each in separate
container)
1594-Zinnias (large, 6 varieties,
specimen blooms, each in separate containers)
1595-Zinnias (Tom Thumb Lilliput or
other small, six Specimen blooms, each in separate container, 6 varieties)
1596-Collection of Roses (6
varieties, one bloom each in separate container)
1597-Three Gladiola in Vase (3 same
variety)
1598-Three Hosta Leaves, same
variety, large leaves
1599-Three Hosta Leaves, same
variety, small leaves
1600-Collection of Sunflowers (6
varieties)
Section 4
Arrangements of Cut Flowers
Free use of accessories, such as mats,
stands, other foliage, filler type flowers, and materials permitted.
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$4.00,
3rd-$3.00
1601-Asters
1602-Geraniums
1603-Gladiola
1604-Lilies
1605-African Marigolds
1606-French Marigolds
1607-Zinnia
1608-Pansies
1609-Petunias
1610-Roses
1611-Snapdragons
1612-Daisies
1613-Cockscomb
Section 5
Floral Arrangements
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$4.00,
3rd-$3.00
1615-Arrangement by Person Who Has Never
Entered a Flower Show Before
1616-Arrangement by the Man Who Loves Flowers
1617-Arrangement of Mixed Flowers
1618-Arrangement of One Kind
1619-Arrangement for Small Table
1620-All Yellow Arrangement in Metal Container (greenery
permitted)
1621-My Favorite Arrangement (exhibitor's
choice of flowers and container)
1622-Red Flowers in a Red Container
1623-“Just in from the Garden”-
Arrangement in a fruit jar
1624-Arrangement using Birdhouse as container
or accessory (natural materials, accessories permitted)
1625-Arrangement for the Kitchen (using
vegetable, fruit, flowers, any or all)
1626-Arrangement of Wild Flowers (in a
simple container)
1627-Topiary Arrangement
Section 6
Novelty Arrangements
Niches
Decorate a niche with flowers, fresh, silk or
dried and accessories. Niche is 30"
long, 18" high and 12" deep. Limited to first 4 entries.
Premiums: 1st-$12.00, 2nd-$10.00, 3rd-$8.00,
4th-$6.00
1634-My Favorite Movie
1635-Country Living
Mantels
Premiums: 1st-$10.00, 2nd-$8.00,
3rd-$6.00, 4th-$4.00
Same premiums & same general requirements
as for niches. Space is 4 ft. long, 10
in. deep. Limited to first 4 entries.
1637-Decorate A Mantel – Exhibitors Choice –
Designate your Holiday or Theme
Doors
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$4.00,
3rd-$3.00, 4th-$1.00
All doors – natural materials, accessories
permitted, includes silk flowers.
1639-Door Decoration-Golden Wedding
Anniversary
1640-Door Decoration-Spring
1641-Door Decoration-Summer
1642-Door Decoration-Fall
1643-Door Decorations-Winter
1644-Decorate a Chair for the Garden with
Plants and/or Accessories
1646-Dried Plant Material Wall Hanging (may be
colored or changed and accessories added as desired, mounted or
framed)
1647-Dried Plant Material other than wall
hanging, (maybe colored or changed as desired)
1648-Miniature Dried Arrangement, natural,
untouched materials (not exceeding 4" in height or width)
Section 7
Special Occasion Arrangements
(Fresh flowers)
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$4.00,
3rd-$3.00, 4th-$1.00
1653-Tea Time Arrangement (using
cup and saucer)
1654-Christmas Centerpiece Arrangement
1655-Patriotic Arrangement for The 4th
of July (red, white and blue)
1656-Arrangement of Hosta Leaves – Flower of
one color may be added for accent.
1657-Thanksgiving Arrangement
1658-Arrangement-New Baby
Division II
THURSDAY SHOW
Section 8
Arrangements of Cut Flowers
Free use of accessories such as mats, stands,
other foliage, filler-type flowers, and materials is permitted.
Premiums: 1st-$6.00. 2nd-$4.00.
3rd-$3.00
1661-Chrysanthemums
1662-Gloriosa Daisies
1663-Roses
1664-Salvia
1665-Marigolds (using several varieties)
1666-Dahlias (using several varieties)
1667-Gladiolas
1668-Sunflowers
1669-Cosmos
Section 9
Best Specimen
Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00
3rd-$2.00
Do not remove foliage from specimens.
1671-Best Specimen Rose (any kind,
one bloom)
1672-Best Specimen Cockscomb (any
variety, one stalk)
1673-Best Specimen of a New Flower (not
classified in any other section and must be named)
1674-Best Specimen Large Gladiola (any
variety, one stalk)
1675-Best Specimen Miniature Gladiola (any
variety, one stalk)
Section 10
Floral Arrangements
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$4.00,
3rd-$3.00
1677-Arrangement Using One Kind of Flower
1678-Miniature Arrangement of Cut Flowers (not
exceeding 4” in
height or width)
1679-Arrangement for a Dining Room Table
1680-Arrangement of All White Flowers in a
White Container (over 12 inches tall)
1681-Arrangement of Shades of Green in a Green
Container (over 12 inches tall)
1682-Arrangement in a Small Wicker Basket
1683-Arrangement Using a Broken or Recycled
Item
1684-“Celestial” arrangement in white
flowers (combined with blue, lavender or purple flowers, using angels, as
accessories if desired)
1685-Arrangement of Flowers Using Child’s Toy
as the container or accessory
1686-Arrangement for Porch or Patio
1687-Arrangement of Queen Anne’s Lace
1688-Arrangement of Coleus – flower
of one color may be used for accent
1689-Arrangement-Western Theme
1690-“In Great-Great Grandma’s Day” a
Victorian arrangement
1691-Arrangement of All White Flowers in a
White Container (under 12 inches tall)
1692-Arrangement of Shades of Green in a Green
Container (under 12 inches tall)
1693-Arrangement of Hydrangeas
1694-Arrangement of Mixed Flowers
1695-Arrangement-Music Theme
1696-Arrangement-Sports Theme
1697-Arrangement Using Driftwood
DEPARTMENT PL
JUNIOR FLORICULTURE
Premiums Offered
$618.00
Beverly Peterson,
Superintendent
Phone 815/537-2668
All entries must be in writing.
Entries close on the Friday before the fair at
Entries must be in place by
All entries will be on exhibit for entire
week of fair.
Entries will be released at
Exhibitor must be between 8 and 18 years of
age as of September 1, 2017.
Exhibitors must secure a membership ticket
for $20.00. Exhibitors 11 and under
enter by purchasing a children’s weekly pass for $5.00. Exhibitors entered in 4H ages 12 to 18 enter
by purchasing a weekly pass for $5.00, must show 4-H membership card when picking up packet to get
discount.
Regulations are the same as for Dept. L.
A gift certificate will be presented to the
junior who wins the most blue ribbons – given by K & R Greenhouse, Morrison.
Also the Premier Exhibitor trophy will be
presented to the exhibitor with the most points figured as in Dept. L. The trophy will be awarded by SB Floral & Design, Erie.
Best of
Show Rosettes will be awarded in each section.
Section 1
Bouquets and Arrangements
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
Judged on quality, size and
conditions of flowers, materials, originality of arrangements and color harmony
in relation to container.
2500-Arrangement for Teenage Girls Bedroom
2501-Arrangement in Small Wicker Basket
2502-Small Marigolds (French)
2503-Zinnias (any variety)
2504-Coleus - flower of one color may be
used for accent
2505-Pansies
2506-Petunias
2507-Snap Dragons
2508-Cosmos
2509-Daisies
2510-Arrangement of Dried or Silk Materials, wall
hanging
2511-Arrangement of Dried or Silk Materials, other
than wall hanging
2512-Arrangement for A Small Table
2513-“Hit the Road”
arrangement of fresh cut roadside materials
2514-Arrangement in Old Fashioned Container
2515-“My Favorite Arrangement”
2516-Arrangement for Kitchen
2517-Patriotic Arrangement (Red,
White & Blue)
2518-Arrangement of Hosta Leaves, (flower of
1 color may be added for accent)
2519-Arrangement in Animal Planter or With
Animal As Accessory
2520-Arrangement with Western Theme
2521-Mixed Bouquet
2522-Arrangement Sports Theme
2523-Reflections-Arrangement
with a mirror
2524-Arrangement – Disney Theme
2525-Arrangement –Include Stuffed Animal
2526-Arrangement by Boy Who Loves Flowers
2527-Arrangement Using Birdhouse as accessory
2528-Arrangement including Angel(s)
2529-Christmas Arrangement
2530-Arrangement for My Teacher
2531-Birthday Party Arrangement
Section 2
Potted Plants
Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00,
3rd-$2.00
Judged on size, shape, health, vigor, quality
and quantity of bloom, if any. No
aluminum foil to be used to cover flowerpots.
Plants are to be owned and cared for by the exhibitor for at least 3
months prior to the fair.
2550-House Plant (foliage only)
2551-Blooming House Plant
2552-Hanging Plant (pot over
8”)
2553-Cactus or Succulent (any
variety in container suitable for indoors)
2554-Dish Garden – 3 or more different
plant varieties grown in one container
2555-Terrarium
Section 3
Table Settings
Tables no larger than 40” x 46” permitted to
exhibit. Card tables are preferred.
Table settings that received blue ribbons
last year must be changed in some way before entering again. (Use same dishes, change color of cloth and
style of arrangement.) Cups and saucers
do not need to be used on tables.
Placemats may be used with tablecloth.
Judged on harmony of setting, accessories,
distinction, proportion, color harmony, and suitability for occasion. Exhibitor to furnish all necessary items to complete
setting. No flatware to be used. No artificial flowers as centerpieces. Exhibitors are to use garden flowers from
their garden and to freshen flowers when necessary. No greenhouse flowers permitted.
Table settings to be in place by
Premiums: 1st-$15.00, 2nd-$13.00, 3rd-$11.00,
4th-$9.00
2575-Tea for Two (8-12 years of age-must
use child’s table and dishes)
2576-Pizza Party by the Pool – May use
plastic or paper dinnerware
2577-4th of July (4 place
settings)
2578-Country Style (4 place
settings)
2579-Star Wars Theme (4 place
settings)