Floral Rules & Contest Information

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RULES AND REGULATIONS 

  1. ALL SPECIMENS EXHIBITED MUST BE GROWN BY THE
    EXHIBITOR AND ENTERED IN THE NAME OE THE GROWER 
  2. Floral exhibits will be accepted at the Ruritan Building between 9:00 A.M. and
    12:00 noon on Tuesday, but exhibitors must be in line no later than 1I :45 A.M.
    Floral exhibits will be accepted at the Ruritan Building between 5:00 P.M. and
    8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, but exhibitors must be in line no later than 7:45 P.M.
    Judging will take place Wednesday, at 10:00 A.M. The building will reopen at
    2:00 P.M. 
  3. All plant material, with the exception of dried and treated material, must be
    homegrown, unless otherwise specified. Plant material from a professional
    florist is not homegrown. 
  4. Potted house plants should be in the exhibitor’s possession for at least 3 months
    before the show. Outdoor container plants are not potted house plants. 
  5. Exhibitors are responsible for knowing the categories of the materials they wish
    to enter. The volunteers at the registration desk are not responsible for selecting
    the appropriate categories for the exhibitors. If an exhibit is entered in the
    wrong category, staff and judges are authorized to move it into the right one. 
  6. For the miscellaneous herb category, the participant must label the name of the
    herb. 
  7. Any blooms must be at least 2/3 open. 
  8. Exhibitors may place only one entry in each class, except Miscellaneous, where
    up to two specimens will be accepted.  If a class is listed, extra specimens of the
    same class cannot be entered in the miscellaneous category. 
  9. Specimens will be placed in uniform containers provided by the Ruritan Club. 
  10. Best of Snow ribbon may be awarded.
  11. Exhibits must be picked up on Sunday between 2 P.M. and 5 P.M. The Clarke
    County Fair cannot be responsible for exhibits or ribbons left after 5 P.M. 
  12. The Clarke County Fair cannot be responsible for broken or lost articles. 

NOTE: In order to insure that arrangements, herbs and specimens are at their peak and to assure fairness when judging, all plant materials should be cthonditioned. This means cutting the plant materials and hydrating them in sugar water or water wi floral conditioner for 24 hours before making arrangements or entering herbs and specimens. This conditioning process will increase integrity and longevity of the arrangements, herbs and specimens. The judges will disqualify any entries which contain parts that are diseased, damaged, or wilted. 

Junior Division

Exhibitors may place only one entry in each class, except Miscellaneous, where up to two entries will be accepted. If a class is listed, extra specimens of the same class cannot be entered in the Miscellaneous category. Flowers count more than foliage but some foliage, if in excellent condition, should be included, when possible. One specimen is one stem, not a bunch, unless a class calls for a “spray.” Any bloom must be at least 2/3 open. For the miscellaneous herb category, the participant must label the name of the herb.

J-1 Junior Single Specimens
Species Premiums
1st 2nd 3rd
DAHLIAS
1. Specimen-Large-over 6" - 1 bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
2. Specimen- Medium-Large flowered- 4-6" - 1 bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
3. Specimen-Small flowered-under 4" -1 bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
4. Specimen-Pompom- I bloom '" 2.00 1.50 1.00
MARIGOLDS
5. Specimen-Large flowered- 1 stem 2.00 1.50 1.00
6. Specimen-dwarf/french 2.00 1.50 1.00
ROSES
7. Specimen- Hybrid Tea- 1 bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
8. Specimen- Floribunda- 1 spray 2.00 1.50 1.00
SUNFLOWERS- Ornamental
9. Specimen- 1 stem (yellow) 2.00 1.50 1.00
10. Specimen-1 stem (other colors) 2.00 1.50 1.00
ZINNIAS
11. Specimen - All types 2" and over- I bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
12. All types under 2" - 1 bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
MISCELLANEOUS
13. Specimen- Any flower not listed-annual 2.00 1.50 1.00
14. Specimen- Any flower not listed-perennia 2.00 1.50 1.00
J-2 Junior Design Division

Younger children may enter categories designated for older children, but older children may not enter categories designated for younger children.

Classes Premiums
1st 2nd 3rd
1. "Punt, Kick, Score" Ages 10-17 In any sport shoe, create a design using succulent plants. 3.50 2.50 1.50
2. "Moving Right Along" Ages 10-17 Using a dairy-themed container, create a fresh flower arrangement 3.50 2.50 1.50
3. "You Can Do It." Ages 9 and under Use all fresh green plant material and create an arrangement using a vegetable or fruit can with the original label as your container. 3.50 2.50 1.50
4. "Wheels Go Around" Ages 9 and under Create a fresh flower arrangement using any toy on wheels. 3.50 2.50 1.50
J-2 Junior Herbs

Herbs in flower or that have set seed are past their prime and are discouraged. One specimen is one stem.

Classes Premiums
*Herbs in flower or that have set seed are past their prime and are discouraged. One specimen is one stem.
1st 2nd 3rd
1. Basil 2.00 1.50 1.00
2. Lavender 2.00 1.50 1.00
3. Lemon Balm 2.00 1.50 1.00
4. Mint 2.00 1.50 1.00
5. Oregano 2.00 1.50 1.00
6. Parsley 2.00 1.50 1.00
7. Rosemary 2.00 1.50 1.00
8. Sage 2.00 1.50 1.00
9. Thyme 2.00 1.50 1.00
10. Miscellaneous 2.00 1.50 1.00

ADULT DEPARTMENT 

18 years and older 

Exhibitors may place only one entry in each class, except “Miscellaneous, where up to two entries will be accepted.

If a class is listed, extra specimens of the same class cannot be entered in the miscellaneous category.

Flowers count more than foliage but some foliage, if in excellent condition, should be included, when possible.

One specimen is one stem, not a bunch, unless a class calls for a “spray.”

Any bloom must be at least 2/3 open. For the miscellaneous herb category, the participant must label the name of the herb. 

J-4 Adult Single Specimens
Classes Premiums
1st 2nd 3rd
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
1. Specimen-1 stem 2.00 1.50 1.00
CONEFLOWER
2. Specimen-1 stem 2.00 1.50 1.00
COSMOS
3. Specimen 2.00 1.50 1.00
DAHLIAS
4. Specimen-Large-over 6"- 1 bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
5. Specimen- Medium-Large flowered- 4-6" - 1 bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
6. Specimen-Small flowered-under 4"-1 bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
GLADIOLUS
7. Specimen- 1 stem 2.00 1.50 1.00
MARIGOLDS
8. Specimen-Large flowered- 1 stem 2.00 1.50 1.00
9. Specimen-Dwarf/French 2.00 1.50 1.00
PETUNIAS
10. Specimen- 1 stem 2.00 1.50 1.00
ROSES
11. Specimen- Hybrid Tea- 1 bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
12. Specimen- Floribunda- 1 spray 2.00 1.50 1.00
SUNFLOWERS- Ornamental
13. Specimen- 1 stem (yellow) 2.00 1.50 1.00
14. Specimen-1 stem (other colors) 2.00 1.50 1.00
ZINNIAS
15. Specimen - Large flowered- 4" & over- 1 bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
16. Specimen-Medium flowered-2"-4"-1 bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
17. Specimen-Small flowered-under 2"-1 bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
MISCELLANEOUS
18. Specimen- Any flower not listed-annual 2.00 1.50 1.00
19. Specimen- Any flower not listed-perennial 2.00 1.50 1.00
FLOWERING SHRUBS/TREES
20. Specimen 2.00 1.50 1.00
FLOWERING HYDRANGEA
21. Specimen 2.00 1.50 1.00
Hostas
22. Small fronds - 6" and under 2.00 1.50 1.00
23. Medium Fronds - 6"-10" 2.00 1.50 1.00
J-5 Potted House Plants

Exhibitors may place only one entry each class.  Open to all ages.

One exhibit is one house plant; only one house plant in one pot.

The exterior of the pot should be clean. Double potting is permitted. 

Classes Premiums
*Exhibitors may place only one entry in each class. One exhibit is one house plant; only one house plant in one pot. Open to all ages.
1st 2nd 3rd
1. African Violet-Blooming 2.00 1.50 1.00
2. Other Blooming Potted House Plant with Bud or Bloom 2.00 1.50 1.00
3. Non-Blooming Potted House Plant 2.00 1.50 1.00
J-6 Adult Design Division

May be entered in exhibiter’s name only. Exhibiters may place only one entry in each class, juniors may ether the Adult Design Division. 

  1. “Let’s Get Creative”. In an unusual container, using flowers and or natural material of
    your choice create a work of art. No restrictions. 
  2. “Sky High”. Create a vertical design using fresh materials of your choice. 
  3. “Precious Moments”. Create a design using fresh flowers, not to exceed 5 inches in any
    direction. Remember-scale (the size of your flowers) is important in small arrangements. 
  4. “Going Green”. Create a triangular design using all fresh green plant material. 
  5. “Dinner Party”. Create a table centerpiece arrangement, low enough to talk across,
    using fresh flowers and greens. 
  6. “Special Occasions”. A wreath decorated with dried or treated materials-ribbons
    permitted.

PREMIUMS ARE:  $2.00 for 1st place; $1.50 for 2nd place; $1.00 for 3rd place

J-7 Adult Herbs

 J-7 ADULT HERBS 

18 years and older 

Herbs in flowers (except lavender) or that have set seed are past their prime.

A sprig is preferred to a woody, stem. 

Classes Premiums
*18 years and older
Herbs in flower (except lavender) or that have set seed are past their prime. A sprig is preferred to a woody stem.
1st 2nd 3rd
1. Basil 2.00 1.50 1.00
2. Dill 2.00 1.50 1.00
3. Lavender 2.00 1.50 1.00
4. Lemon Balm 2.00 1.50 1.00
5. Mint 2.00 1.50 1.00
6. Oregano 2.00 1.50 1.00
7. Parsley 2.00 1.50 1.00
8. Rosemary 2.00 1.50 1.00
9. Sage 2.00 1.50 1.00
10. Tarragon 2.00 1.50 1.00
11. Thyme 2.00 1.50 1.00
12. Miscellous Herb 2.00 1.50 1.00
J-8 Potted Outdoor Plants (Adult)
Classes Premiums
1st 2nd 3rd
1. Single Species 2.00 1.50 1.00
2. Mixed Species 2.00 1.50 1.00

Departments

J-9 Cactus & Succulents
Classes Premiums
1st 2nd 3rd
1. One single plant per pot 2.00 1.50 1.00
2. More than one plant per pot 2.00 1.50 1.00
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