2025 Floral Information
GENERAL 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 11:45 A.M. Floral exhibits will be accepted at the Ruritan Building between 5:00P.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 least3 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 Show 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 ensure that arrangements, herbs and specimens are at their peak and to assure fairness when judging, all plant
materials should be conditioned. This means cutting the plant materials and hydrating them in sugar water or water with 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 Place – $2.00; 2nd Place – $1.50; 3rd Place – $1.00
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
1. Specimen-1 stem
CONEFLOWER
2. Specimen-1 stem
COSMOS
3. Specimen
DAHLIAS
4. Specimen-Large-over 6 & quot; – 1 bloom
5. Specimen- Medium-Large flowered- 4-6" – 1 bloom
6. Specimen-Small flowered-under 4" -1 bloom
GLADIOLUS
7. Specimen- 1 stem
MARIGOLDS
8. Specimen-Large flowered- 1 stem
9. Specimen-dwarf/French
PETUNIAS
10. Specimen- 1 stem 2.00 1.50 1.00
ROSES
11. Specimen- Hybrid Tea- 1 bloom
12. Specimen- Floribunda- 1 spray
SUNFLOWERS- Ornamental
13. Specimen- 1 stem (yellow)
14. Specimen-1 stem (other colors)
ZINNIAS
15. Specimen – Large flowered- 4" & over- 1 bloom
16. Specimen-Medium flowered-2"-4"-1 bloom
17. Specimen-Small flowered-under 2"-1 bloom
MISCELLANEOUS
18. Specimen- Any flower not listed-annual
19. Specimen- Any flower not listed-perennial
FLOWERING SHRUBS/TREES
20. Specimen
FLOWERING HYDRANGEA
21. Specimen
Hostas
22. Small Fronds – 6" and under
23. Medium Fronds – 6"-10"
J-2 Junior Herbs
Herbs in flower or that have set seed are past their prime and are discouraged. One specimen is one stem.
Class Premiums
1st Place – $2.00; 2nd Place – $1.50; 3rd Place – $1.00
*Herbs in flower or that have set seed are past their prime and are discouraged. One
specimen is one stem.
1. Basil
2. Lavender
3. Lemon Balm
4. Mint
5. Oregano
6. Parsley
7. Rosemary
8. Sage
9. Thyme
10. Miscellaneous
J-3 Junior Designs
Class Premiums
1st Place – $3.50; 2nd Place – $2.50; 3rd Place – $1.50
1. “Fly Away”
Create a floral arrangement in a container of your choice, and
flowers of your choice, any accessories accepted. This can include
butterflies, birds, air planes, insects and the like.
2. “LEGO UP”
Create a Lego creation around a container of your choice, holding
flowers of your choice, inside the Lego design.
3.”DON’T LOSE YOUR MARBLES”
Create a floral design, using a clear container filled with marbles,
and flowers of your choice.
4. “BOOT SCOOTIN”
Using a boot of your choice, fill with flowers of your choice with
accessories allowed.
Adult Division
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 Place – $2.00; 2nd Place – $1.50; 3rd Place – $1.00
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
1. Specimen-1 stem
CONEFLOWER
2. Specimen-1 stem
COSMOS
3. Specimen
DAHLIAS
4. Specimen-Large-over 6″;- 1 bloom
5. Specimen- Medium-Large flowered- 4-6″ – 1 bloom
6. Specimen-Small flowered-under 4″; -1 bloom
GLADIOLUS
7. Specimen- 1 stem
MARIGOLDS
8. Specimen-Large flowered- 1 stem
9. Specimen-Dwarf/French
PETUNIAS
10. Specimen- 1 stem
ROSES
11. Specimen- Hybrid Tea- 1 bloom
13. Specimen- 1 stem (yellow)
14. Specimen-1 stem (other colors)
ZINNIAS
15. Specimen – Large flowered- 4″ & over- 1 bloom
16. Specimen-Medium flowered-2 – 4″-1 bloom
17. Specimen-Small flowered-under 2″-1 bloom
MISCELLANEOUS
18. Specimen- Any flower not listed-annual
19. Specimen- Any flower not listed-perennial
FLOWERING SHRUBS/TREES
20. Specimen
FLOWERING HYDRANGEA
21. Specimen
HOSTAS
22. Small fronds – 6″ & under
23. Medium Fronds – 6 – 10″
J-5 Potted House Plants
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.
Classes Premiums
1st Place – $2.00; 2nd Place – $1.50; 3rd Place – $1.00
*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.
1. African Violet-Blooming
2. Other Blooming Potted House Plant with Bud or Bloom
3. Non-Blooming Potted House Plant
J-6 Adult Design Division
May be entered in designer’s name only. Exhibitor may place only one entry in each class. Junior competitors may enter the Adult
Design Division.
Class Premiums
1st Place – $3.50; 2nd Place – $2.50; 3rd Place – $1.50
*May be entered in designer's name only. Exhibitor may place only one entry in each class.
Junior competitors may enter the Adult Design Division.
1. ” ALL BRASSED UP”
Create a floral arrangement in a brass container with no accessories. The container should not exceed 18 inches tall.
2. “LET THEM EAT CAKE”
In a Bundt or tube pan with one candle in the center, create a floral design for an outdoor summer event.
3. “NATURAL ELEGANCE”
Using a basket of only natural materials, such as wicker, cane, rattan, or grapevine and the like, create a summer arrangement with no accessories.
4. “FOUR BY FOUR” Using only four different types of flowers, in different colors, in a container of your choice. Use only four stems allowed.
5. “TEA FOR TWO” In two matching tea cups and saucers, prepare an arrangement using flowers of your choice.
6. “ASIAN DELIGHT” Create an Ikebana design. Accessories are allowed.
J-7 Adult Herbs
Herbs in flowers (except lavender) or that have set seed are past their prime. A sprig is preferred to a woody stem.
Class Premiums
1st Place – $2.00; 2nd Place – $1.50; 3rd Place – $1.00
Herbs in flower (except lavender) or that have set seed are past their prime. A sprig is
preferred to a woody stem.
1. Basil
2. Lavender
3. Lemon Balm
4. Mint
5. Oregano
6. Parsley
7. Rosemary
8. Sage
9. Thyme
J-8 Potted Outdoor Plants (Adult)
Class Premiums
1st Place – $2.00; 2nd Place – $1.50; 3rd Place – $1.00
1. Single Species
2. Mixed Species
J-9 Cactus & Succulents
Class Premiums
1st Place – $2.00; 2nd Place – $1.50; 3rd Place – $1.00
1. One single plant per pot
2. More than one plant per pot
