Department L – Floriculture

2023          

DEPARTMENT L

FLORICULTURE

Premiums Offered

$1,463.00

Stephanie Mann, Superintendent

Phone 815-564-7195

All entries must be in writing or completed on-line.

  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 Noon.  Persons exhibiting must first secure a membership ticket for $25.00.

  Entries in Division I may be brought in before 4:00 PM on Monday before the fair and must be in place by Tuesday at noon.  Flowers will be judged at 2:00 PM while they are still fresh.  Department personnel will be accepting entries at 8:00 AM that morning and also Thursday morning for Division II.  Entries in Division I will be released and must be removed by the exhibitor by noon Thursday except for doors, tables, niches, dried plant arrangements, and potted plant entries which will remain through Division II.  If there is enough exhibit space, first place winners will be kept through the end of the fair. 

  Entries in Division II must be in place by noon Thursday and will be released at 4:00- 6:00 PM on Saturday and must be picked up by 6:00 PM.  The building will close at 6:00 PM Saturday. The superintendent will not be responsible for flowers or containers after the designated time of release.

  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-$16.00, 2nd-14.00, 3rd-$12.00, 4th-$10.00

1575- 50th Birthday Party

1576- Party by the Pool

1577- Easter

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-Thanksgiving

1580-Christmas

1581-Retirement Luncheon

Section 2

Collection of Potted Plants

Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00

1582-Collection of Cactus and/or Succulents (four varieties)

1583-Collection of African Violets (4 varieties)

1584-Collection of House Plants (4 varieties)

1585-Single Entry of Unusual House Plant in Bloom (Please give name of the plant)

1586-Hanging Planter-Foliage (single entry)

1587-Hanging Planter-Blooming

1588-Miniature Theme Garden

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.

1589-Three Miniature Hosta Leaves

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-$7.00, 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-Any other Cut Flower than those listed

Section 5

Floral Arrangements

Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 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-All Purple Arrangement in Metal Container (greenery permitted)

1622- All Red Arrangement in Metal Container (greenery permitted)

1623-All Pink Arrangement in Metal Container (greenery permitted)

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-Arrangement using Hat for Container

Section 6

Novelty Arrangements

Doors

Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00, 4th-$2.00

  All doors – natural materials, accessories permitted, includes silk flowers.

1630-Door Decoration-Graduation Party

1631-Door Decoration-Summer

1632-Door Decoration-Fall

1633-Door Decoration-Christmas

1634-Door Decorations-Easter

1635-Decorate a Chair- any theme

1636-Dried Plant Material Wall Hanging (may be colored or changed and accessories added as desired, mounted or framed)

1637-Dried Plant Material other than wall hanging, (maybe colored or changed as desired)

1638-Miniature Dried Arrangement, natural, untouched materials (not exceeding 4″ in height or width)

Section 7

Special Occasion Arrangements

(Fresh flowers)

Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$3.00, 4th-$2.00

1639-Tea Time Arrangement (using cup and saucer)

1640-Thanksgiving Centerpiece Arrangement

1641-Patriotic Arrangement for The 4th of July (red, white and blue)

1642-Arrangement of Hosta Leaves – Flower of one color may be added for accent.

1643-Arrangement for Over the Hill Party

1644-Arrangement- Easter/Spring

1645-Arrangement- Fall

1646-Christmas Centerpiece Arrangement

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-$7.00. 2nd-$4.00. 3rd-$3.00

1650-Mums

1651-Gladsi in tall vase

1652-Roses- long stemmed

1653-Sunflowers

1654-Daisies- centerpiece

1655-Dahliascenterpiece      

Section 9

Best Specimen

Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00 3rd-$2.00

  Do not remove foliage from specimens.

1659-Best Specimen Rose (any kind, one bloom)

1660-Best Specimen Cockscomb (any variety, one stalk)

1661-Best Specimen of a New Flower (not classified in any other section and must be named)

1662-Best Specimen Large Gladiola (any variety, one stalk)

1663-Best Specimen Miniature Gladiola (any variety, one stalk)

1664-Best Specimen Hydrangea

Section 10

Floral Arrangements

Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00

1665-Arrangement Using One Kind of Flower

1666-Miniature Arrangement of Cut Flowers (not exceeding 4” in height or width)

1667-Arrangement for a Dining Room Table

1668-Arrangement of All White Flowers in a White Container (over 12 inches tall)

1669-Arrangement of Shades of Green in a Green Container (over 12 inches tall)

1670-Arrangement in a Small Wicker Basket

1671-“Celestial” arrangement in white flowers (combined with blue, lavender or purple flowers, using angels, as accessories if desired)

1672-Arrangement of Flowers Using Child’s Toy as the container or accessory

1673-Arrangement for Porch or Patio

1674-Arrangement of Queen Anne’s Lace

1675-Arrangement of Coleus – flower of one color may be used for accent

1676-Arrangement-Western Theme

1677-In Great-Great Grandma’s Day” a Victorian arrangement

1678-Arrangement- Any Type (greens included)

1679-Arrangement- Centerpiece for a Birthday Party

1680-Arrangement of Hydrangeas

1681-Arrangement of Mixed Flowers

1682-Arrangement-Music Theme

1683-Arrangement-Sports Theme

1684-Arrangement- Patriotic


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DEPARTMENT PL

JUNIOR FLORICULTURE

Premiums Offered

$678.00

Stephanie Mann, Superintendent

Phone 815-564-7195

All entries must be in writing or completed on-line.

Entries close on the Friday before the fair at 4:00 PM

  Entries must be in place by Noon Tuesday.  Table setting must be in place by noon Tuesday.

  All entries will be on exhibit for entire week of fair.

  Entries will be released at 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday and must be picked up by 6:00 pm.  The building will close 6:00 PM Saturday.  The superintendent will not be responsible for flowers or containers after the designated time of release.

   Exhibitor must be between 8 and 21 years of age as of September 1, 2022.

  Exhibitors must secure a membership ticket for $25.00.  Exhibitors 11 and under enter by purchasing a children’s weekly pass for $5.00.

Regulations are the same as for Dept. L. Realizing that flowers are grown cooperatively by all family members, junior exhibitors will be allowed to use flowers grown by the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s family.

  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 Blooms-A-Latte, Prophetstown.

  Best of Show Rosettes will be awarded in each section.

Section 1

Bouquets and Arrangements

Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$3.00

Judged on quality, size and conditions of flowers, materials, originality of arrangements and color harmony in relation to container.

2500-Small Marigolds (French)

2501-Zinnias (any variety)

2502-Coleus – flower of one color may be used for accent

2503-Roses

2504-Petunias

2505-Snap Dragons

2506-Cosmos

2507-Daisies

2508-Any Flower Not Named Above

2509-Mixed Bouquet

2510-Arrangement in Small Wicker Basket

2511-Arrangement of Dried or Silk Materials, wall hanging

2512-Arrangement of Dried or Silk Materials, other than wall hanging

2513-Arrangement for A Small Table

2514-“Hit the Road” arrangement of fresh cut roadside materials

2515-Arrangement in Old Fashioned Container

2516-Arrangement for Kitchen- fresh or silk

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-Arrangement Sports Theme

2522-Arrangement for a Princess Party – include sparkles

2523-Arrangement by Boy Who Loves Flowers

2524-Arrangement Using Birdhouse as accessory

2525-Christmas Arrangement- Silk

2526-Arrangement a 13th Birthday Party

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.

2540-House Plant (foliage only)

2541-Blooming House Plant

2542-Hanging Plant (pot over 8”)

2543-Cactus or Succulent (any variety in container suitable for indoors)

2544-Dish Garden – 3 or more different plant varieties grown in one container

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 noon on Tuesday.   No paper tablecloths or napkins permitted unless specified.  All tables will be on exhibit for entire fair week and will be in a secure area.

  Premiums: 1st-$16.00, 2nd-$14.00, 3rd-$12.00, 4th-$10.00

2550-Birthday Party for a Teenager (4 place settings)

2551-Teenager Party by the Pool (buffet) (may use plastic or paper dinnerware)

2552-Christmas Party (4 place settings)

2553-Country Style (4 place settings)