DEPARTMENT 17 - FLORAL EXHIBITS
Chairperson - Debbie Coon 570-696-3642 or [email protected]
Rules:
- Read the premium material for Department 17 very carefully. Follow all rules and regulations. If an entry calls for a specific number of blooms, be sure to exhibit that number.
- The entry fee schedule is printed on the entry form. The correct fee MUST accompany the entry form. Entries are due August 8th.
- All entries must be brought to the Fairgrounds, the Monday before the Fair between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Entries must be removed from the Fairgrounds the Tuesday after the Fair between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Claim tickets must be presented to pick up entries and to claim premium checks.
- The use of artificial flowers is prohibited, and no premiums will be paid on them.
- All entries must be grown by the exhibitor, except Section 6.
- Exhibitors must supply their own CLEAR GLASS CONTAINERS and CLEAR LIQUID. Containers will be given every possible care but the Fair assumes no responsibility for their safety.
- Exhibitors are limited to one entry per class unless otherwise stated.
- After two or three days, exhibitors may want to replace some blooms.
- Youth Under 19 – for additional information and the correct entry codes see Department 11.
- ALL TAGS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE PLANT PRIOR TO CHECK IN.
SECTION 1 – FLOWERING HOUSE PLANTS
Premiums: $5 $4 $3 $2
Premiums: $5 $4 $3 $2
Rules:
- Enter plants that would qualify as house plants.
- Only one species per pot. Plant must be growing in its container two months prior to the Fair.
- If the entry is a hanging plant it should be so indicated on the entry form and exhibitors must supply their own S hook large enough to go on a 1 ½” pipe, and the top of the container must be no larger than 12” in diameter.
Class:
African Violets, any color or bicolor: 1. Single 2. Double 3. Ruffled Blossoms 4. Variegated Foliage Wax Begonias, fibrous, rooted, in bloom: 5. Single, any color 6. Double, any color 7. Any other variety, specify Begonias, tuberous, rooted, in bloom: 8. Single or Semi-Double, any color |
9. Double, any color 10. Hanging Basket Variety, any color Geranium, Pelargonium, bedding or common: 11. Any Color Any Other Meritorious Flowering House Plant not listed above, specify variety: 12. Any Color Impatiens: 13. Single 14. Double 15. New Guines |
SECTION 2 – FOLIAGE HOUSE PLANTS
Premiums: $5 $4 $3 $2
Premiums: $5 $4 $3 $2
Rules:
- Enter plants that would qualify as house plants.
- Only one species per pot. Plants must be growing in its container two months prior to the Fair.
- If the entry is a hanging plant it should be so indicated on the entry form and exhibitors must supply their own S hook large enough to go on a 1 ½” pipe, and the top of the container must be no larger than 12” in diameter.
Class:
Begonias, foliage type, with or without flowers: 1. Large leaf, any variety 2. Small leaf, any variety Cacti: 3. Single Cactus 4. Single Succulent 5. Collection in one pot (3 or more types of cacti or succulent) Coleus: 6. Common 7. Fancy-Leaf 8. Small Leaf Creeping 9. Fringed Tube 10. Largest Potted Any Variety Ferns: 11. Asparagus 12. Boston 13. Any other variety Geraniums, Pelargonium: 14. Ivy, any variety 15. Scented, any variety |
Geraniums, Pelargonium Continued:
16. Variegated Foliage Potted Ivy: 17. English 18. Variegated Foliage 19. German 20. Grape 21. Swedish Dish Garden: 22. Three or more specimens in a container - Indoor 23. Three or more specimens in a container-Outdoor 24. Fairy Dish Garden **See Note Below** Terrarium or Arrangement: 25. In closed container Miscellaneous Plants: 26. Philodendron 27. Rubber Plant 28. Jade Plant 29. Spider Plant 30. Any other meritorious house plant not listed |
**Note – Fairy Dish Garden – Should create a miniature landscape where a tiny fairy could dwell. Should include 3 or more flowering and/or foliage plants in an appropriate open, shallow container (maximum 18” length or width x 8” high). It may include miniature pathways, dwellings, furniture, etc. but at least 50% of the garden must be living plants. To be judged on creativity and originality, composition, and proportional scale of design as well as health and cultural perfection of plant material.
SECTION 3 – SPECIMEN FLOWERS – ANNUALS
Premiums: $5 $4 $3 $2
Premiums: $5 $4 $3 $2
Rules:
- Exhibits must be cut flowers grown by the exhibitor and must conform to the number of blooms, spikes or stems specified in each class.
- The uniformity of height, color, or size is an important factor in evaluating entries.
- Flowers in each entry MUST BE OF ONE COLOR AND VARIETY unless otherwise stated.
- FURNISH YOUR OWN CLEAR COLORLESS GLASS CONTAINER.
- Specimens will not be eligible for judging if not in the correct container and correct number of stems.
Class:
Ageratum – five stems: 1. Blue 2. Pink 3. White Aster – five blooms: 4. Single, mixed colors 8. Calendula – 5 blooms, one color Celosia: 9. Crested – one stem 10. Plume – five stems 11. Cleoma (spider plant) – five stems 12. Cosmos – five blooms Dahlia – three blooms: 13. Cactus 14. Decorative 15. Pompom/Ball 16. Single 17. Collarette 19. Dinner Plate (one bloom) 20. Gaillardia – five blooms Gladiolus – one spike (need to supply supporting container): 21. Large Flowering 22. Small Flowering Marigolds – five blooms: 23. African, yellow 24. African, orange 25. French, single 26. French, double 27. White 28. Variegate |
Nasturtiums – five blooms: 29. Single 30. Double Petunias – five blooms: 31. Single 32. Double Salvia – five blooms: 33. Blue 34. Red 35. Scabiosa – five blooms 36. Strawflowers – five blooms – mixed colors Sunflowers: 37. Less than 6”,one stalk with no more than 3 blooms 38. 6” or more – one bloom Zinnias: 39. Giant – three blooms – mixed color 35. Scabiosa – five blooms 40. Cactus – three blooms – mixed color 36. Strawflowers – five blooms – mixed colors 41. Pompom – five blooms – mixed color Sunflowers: 42. Any other Zinnia, specify – five blooms 37. Less than 6”,one stalk with no more than 3 blooms 43. Bachelor Button – five blooms, one color 38. 6” or more – one bloom 44. Pansy – five blooms Zinnias: 45. Snapdragons – five spikes – mixed colors 39. Giant – three blooms – mixed color 46. Any Other Annuals |
SECTION 4 – SPECIMEN FLOWERS – PERENNIALS
Premiums: $5 $4 $3 $2
Premiums: $5 $4 $3 $2
Rules:
- Must be cut flowers grown by the exhibitor and must conform to the number of blooms, spikes or stems specified in each class.
- The uniformity of height, color or size is an important factor in evaluating entries.
- Flowers in each entry MUST BE OF ONE COLOR AND VARIETY unless otherwise stated.
- FURNISH YOUR OWN CLEAR COLORLESS GLASS CONTAINTER.
- Specimens will not be eligible for judging if not in the correct container and correct number of stems.
Class:
Chrysanthemums – five stems: 1. Garden Variety 2. Delphinium – one spike 3. Dianthus, hardy pinks – five blooms 4. Lilies – one stalk Roses: Hybrid tea, any amount of varieties: 5. One bloom, long stem & leaves, one exhibit each Floribunda, any amount of varieties: 6. One bloom, one exhibit each 7. One spray, one exhibit each Grandiflora, any amount of varieties: 8. One bloom, one exhibit each 9. One spray, one exhibit each |
Miniature, any amount of varieties: 10. One bloom, one exhibit each 11. One spray, one exhibit each Any other type not listed above: 12. One exhibit only 13. Phlox – three blooms 14. Honesty (money) plant – one stem 15. Japanese Lantern – one stem 16. Rudbeckia (Gloriosa Daisy) – five blooms 17. Asclepias (Butterfly Weed)–any color–one stem 18. Flowering Sedum – any color – one stem 19. Echinacea – any color – five stems 20. Any other perennial not listed above – one stem |
SECTION 5 – ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS
Premiums: $5 $4 $3 $2
Premiums: $5 $4 $3 $2
Rules:
- Maximum care will be given to the containers and accessories until they can be reclaimed by the exhibitor but the Fair cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss.
- No artificial flowers are allowed nor will they be placed.
- No entries will be accepted from commercial or professional florists.
Class:
1. Arrangement of wild flowers (No plants forbidden by Conservation Rules can be used.) 2. Arrangement using Dried Materials 3. Center-piece (Table) 4. Arrangement depicting Natural or Pennsylvania History 5. Arrangement in a Bottle |
6. Arrangement Using One Flower Only
(Foliage and/or accessories permitted) 7. Arrangement Depicting Holiday/Special Occasion/Patriotic 8. Miniature – Small Arrangement – not to exceed 4” in height 9. Teapot Arrangement 10. Arrangement in a Tin Can |
SECTION 6 – FLOWERING PERENNIAL BUSHES & FOLIAGE SPECIMENS
Premiums: $5 $4 $3 $2
Premiums: $5 $4 $3 $2
Rules:
- Must be cut from perennial bushes and plants grown by the exhibitor and must be only one bloom, spike or stem exhibited in a clear COLORLESS glass container supplied by the exhibitor.
- Specimens will not be eligible for judging if not in the correct container and correct number of stems.
Class:
Perennial Bushes:
1. Hydrangea – any color – one stem – one flower
Perennial Foliage:
2. Hosta – Varigated Leaf – one stem with leaf size up to 4 inches in length and width
3. Hosta – Solid Color Leaf – one stem with leaf size up to 4 inches in length and width
4. Hosta – Varigated Leaf – one stem with leaf size 4 inches to 15 inches in length and width
5. Hosta – Solid Color Leaf – one stem with leaf size 4 inches to 15 inches in length and width
Perennial Bushes:
1. Hydrangea – any color – one stem – one flower
Perennial Foliage:
2. Hosta – Varigated Leaf – one stem with leaf size up to 4 inches in length and width
3. Hosta – Solid Color Leaf – one stem with leaf size up to 4 inches in length and width
4. Hosta – Varigated Leaf – one stem with leaf size 4 inches to 15 inches in length and width
5. Hosta – Solid Color Leaf – one stem with leaf size 4 inches to 15 inches in length and width