Department J – Floral

Floral

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. ALL SPECIMENS EXHIBITED MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR AND ENTERED IN THE NAME OF THE GROWER ONLY.
  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 5:00 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 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 entries 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 judge 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
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-perennia 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-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. "Floral Fantsy" Ages 10-17 Create a colorful arrangement using fresh flowers 3.50 2.50 1.50
2. "Shell Seeker" Ages 10-17 Using a sea shell as your container create an arrangement using dried flowers/plant materials. 3.50 2.50 1.50
3. "Bushy" Ages 9 and under Make an arrangement in a container of your choice using only fresh, green plant material from the bushes/shrubbery at your house. 3.50 2.50 1.50
4. "Fun at the Farm" Ages 9 and under Make an arrangement using fresh flowers. 'Farm' accessories or "farm themed" containers are encouraged. 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 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 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 in each class. One exhibit is one house plant; only one house plant in one pot. Open to all ages.

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 designer’s name only. Exhibitor may place only one entry in each class. Junior competitors may enter the Adult Design Division.

Classes   Premiums    
*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.
1st 2nd 3rd
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. 3.50 2.50 1.50
2. "Sky High" Create a vertical design using fresh materials of your choice. 3.50 2.50 1.50
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. 3.50 2.50 1.50
4. "Going Green" Create a triangular design using fresh green plant material. 3.50 2.50 1.50
5. "Dinner Party" Create a table centerpiece arrangement, low enough to talk across, using fresh flowers and greens. 3.50 2.50 1.50
6. "Special Occasions" A wreath decorated with dried or treated materials - ribbons permitted.

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. 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

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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