Entry form follows this section.
Entry Fees:
1. No Entry fees for this division
Entries Accepted:
1. Online Entries will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Tuesday of fair week. Entries in the Open Class building will be accepted from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm on Wednesday of fair week.
2. Entries for the Flower Division are made in the Open Class building, located under the main grandstands.
3. Junior Class just add the letter “J” behind the class number. You are junior if you are in the grades of 9-12.
4. Floral entries must be made by 6:00 pm on Wednesday of Fair week. The actual flower exhibit must be in place by 8:30 a.m. Thursday of fair week.
5. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE JUDGED.
Release of Flower Exhibits:
Exhibits will be released on Saturday of fair week between 4:00-6:00 p.m. (no early dismissals) this time is subject to change and will be posted in the Open Class Pavilion and announced during the fair week.
Specific Rules:
1. All cut flowers must have been grown by the exhibitor.
2. All plants must have been grown in container, and in possession for at least 60 days before opening of Fair.
3. The Fair Board will not be responsible for any plants or container, but will use a great care for the preservation.
4. PLEASE pay special attention to the following:
- Choose most perfect specimen in each classification.
- Have the right number of blooms required for the class.
- Label with variety name, if possible.
- Containers for fresh flowers will be provided.
- Groom flowers and foliage, includes removing of bugs
Exhibits in this section will be judged as follows:
1. Perfection of form, bloom and texture
2. Depth and purity of color
3. Condition of Flower
4. Size, according to type.
5. Foliage consideration being equal, preference will be given to new and liner varieties in each class.
6. Ribbon will not be given unless entry merits it.
7. One entry per lot, per exhibitor.
8. All fresh flowers must have foliage attached.
Some Helpful Hints for Conditioning Your Flowers
Gather flowers when it is cool, usually early in the morning or late in the evening. Place stems immediately in warm water. Set container in a cool place. Use a sharp knife and cut stems on slant. Crush woody stems (chrysanthemums, Roses, etc.) for at least 2 inches. Remove foliage for arrangements that will be below the water line. Dahlias can either be singed with a flame, or place the end of the stem in boiling water for no more than 30 seconds (protect the bloom with a collar of paper). Then place in cool water. Annuals such as marigolds and asters require only immediate submersion in warm water. Gladiolus, snapdragons and larkspur stalks should be cut when approximately half of the lower blossoms are open.
DEFINITIONS:
Bloom -- An individual flower, one bloom to a stem, such as a pansy.
Specimen -- A single bloom stalk, such as zinnia
Spray -- A portion of a plant with a number of flowers on one stem, such as a petunia
Spike -- A stalk carrying many stem--less or nearly stem--less flowers, such as gladiola
Stalk -- Stiff stem, which may branch with one or more flowers, such as phlox
Double -- More than one row of petals
Premiums for Open Class flowers:
1st Place $4.00
2nd Place $2.00
3rd Place $1.00
Class #:
1700 Aster, Single, 1 stem
1701 Aster, Powder Puff, 1 stem
1702 Aster, Perennial (Michaelmas Daisy), 1 stem
1703 Begonia, Tuberous, Double, 1 bloom, foliage and bud, floated
1704 Begonia, Picotee, 1 bloom, foliage and bud, floated
1705 Begonia, Fibrous, 1 stalk
1706 Calendula --‐ 3 stems
1707 Cosmos --‐ 3 sprays
1708 Chrysanthemum, Large Flowered, 1 stem
1709 Chrysanthemum, Button
1710 Chrysanthemum, Cushion, 1 cluster
1711 Chrysanthemum, Other
1712 Daisy, Single 3 stems with foliage
1713 Daisy, Shasta 3 stems 3 stems with foliage
1714 Daisy, Double Gloriosa 3 stems with foliage
1715 Daisy, Single Gloriosa 3 stems with foliage
1716 Daisy, Cone Flower 3 stems with foliage
1717 DELPHINIUM --‐ 1 stalk
1718 Dianthus, Single 3 stems
1719 Dianthus, Double 3 stems
1720 Dianthus, Carnation, garden variety 3 stems
1721 Dahlia, Decorative, 8” and over with foliage
1722 Dahlia, Decorative, 4’ to 8” with foliage
1723 Dahlia, Any other type, 1 bloom over 4” with foliage
1724 Dahlia, Miniature, 3 blossoms with foliage
1725 Dahlia, Pompom, 3 blossoms with foliage
1726 Dahlia, Bouquet, 5 varieties, 1 each color with foliage
1727 flowering Vines – 3 stems displayed with foliage attached
1728 Gladiolus, Large flowered, 1 stalk 1/3 open
1729 Gladiolus, Miniature, 1 stalk 1/3 open
1730 Gladiolus, Basket of mixed, 3 or more stalks 1/3 open
1731 Geraniums, Ivy Leaf 1 stalk
1732 Geraniums, Martha Washington 1 stalk
1733 Geraniums, Zonal 1 stalk
1734 Geraniums, Other 1 stalk
1735 Holly Hock, 3 short stalks with foliage
1736 Lilies, Oriental, 1 stem
1737 Lilies, Day 1 stem
1738 Lilies, Other 1 stem
1739 Marigold, French double 1 spray with foliage
1740 Marigold, French single 1 spray with foliage
1741 Marigold, African Double, 1 bloom with foliage
1742 Marigold, African single, 3 blooms with foliage
1743 Nasturtiums, Single, 3 stem with foliage
1744 Nasturtiums, Double, 3 stems with foliage
1745 Pansies --‐ 3 stems with foliage
1746 Petunia, Double, 2 sprays
1747 Petunia, Single, 3 sprays
1748 Phlox, Annual,
1749 Phlox, stems
1750 Phlox, Dwarf, 3 stems
1751 Phlox, Perennial, 1 stalk
1752 Roses, Hybrid Tea, 1 bloom with foliage
1753 Roses, Floribunda, 1 spray with foliage
1754 Roses, Climber, 1 bloom lateral with foliage
1755 Roses, Miniature Rose, 1 spray with foliage
1756 Roses, Collection, 5 blooms, 1 each color with foliage
1757 Snapdragons, One variety, 3 stalk
1758 Snapdragons, Mixed colors, 3 stalks
1759 Snapdragons, Dwarf, 3 stalks
1760 Sunflower, Largest --‐ one stem
1761 Sunflower, Bouquet small --‐ 3 stems with foliage
1762 Sweet Peas --‐ 3 stems with foliage
1763 Verbena 3 blooms with foliage
1764 Violas 3 stems with foliage
1765 Zinnia, Small flowered 4” and under 3 blooms same color with foliage
1766 Zinnia, Large flowered 4” and over 3 blooms same color with foliage
1767 Zinnia, Collection large zinnias, 3 blooms one each color with foliage
1768 Zinnia, Collection small zinnias, 3 blooms one each color with foliage
1769 Any other worthy horticultural exhibit
1770 Display of Cut flowers, Giant flowered, 4” and over, 3 blooms
1771 Display of Cut Flowers, Small flowered, 4” and under, 3 blooms
1772 Display of Cut Flowers, Any other, 2” to 4”, 3 blooms
1773 Shrubs, Berried, 1 branch
1774 Shrubs, Flowered, 1 branch
1775 Non-Flowering, potted plants, Fern
1776 Non-Flowering, potted plants, Philodendron
1777 Non-Flowering, potted plants, Swedish Ivy
1778 Non-Flowering, potted plants, Piggy Back
1779 Non-Flowering, potted plants, Coleus
1780 Non-Flowering, potted plants, Wandering Jew
1781 Non-Flowering, potted plants, Ivy
1782 Non-Flowering, potted plants, Other
1783 Flowering, potted plants, African Violet, single
1784 Flowering, potted plants, African Violet, double
1785 Flowering, potted plants, African Violet, miniature
1786 Flowering, potted plants, Geraniums
1787 Flowering, potted plants, Spider
1788 Flowering, potted plants, Other
1789 Miscellaneous, Dish garden
1790 Miscellaneous, Terrarium
1791 Miscellaneous, Hanging basket: Plant, Pot and Hanger will be judged together
1792 Miscellaneous, Plant grown in most unusual container
1793 Miscellaneous, Succulents: Jade plant, Hens & Chickens, etc.
1794 Cactus, Small variety, 4” or under diameter or height, 1 specimen
1795 Cactus, Large variety, 4” or larger diameter or height, 1 specimen
1796 Arrangements featuring grains grown in Sherman County; Grains must be at least half of content. Must be in place by 6:00 pm Wednesday
1797 Blanket Flower, 3 stems
1798 Coreopsis, 3 stems
1799 Windflower, 3 stems