Department J – Floral
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
- ALL SPECIMENS EXHIBITED MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR AND ENTERED IN THE NAME OF THE GROWER ONLY.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- For the miscellaneous herb category, the participant must label the name of the herb.
- Any blooms must be at least 2/3 open.
- 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.
- Specimens will be placed in uniform containers provided by the Ruritan Club.
- Best of Show ribbon may be awarded.
- 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.
- 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 | |||
| Specimen-1 stem | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| CONEFLOWER | |||
| Specimen-1 stem | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| COSMOS | |||
| Specimen | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| DAHLIAS | |||
| Specimen-Large-over 6" - 1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen- Medium-Large flowered- 4-6" - 1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen-Small flowered-under 4" -1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| GLADIOLUS | |||
| Specimen- 1 stem | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| MARIGOLDS | |||
| Specimen-Large flowered- 1 stem | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen-dwarf/french | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| PETUNIAS | |||
| Specimen- 1 stem | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| ROSES | |||
| Specimen- Hybrid Tea- 1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen- Floribunda- 1 spray | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| SUNFLOWERS- Ornamental | |||
| Specimen- 1 stem (yellow) | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen-1 stem (other colors) | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| ZINNIAS | |||
| Specimen - Large flowered- 4" & over- 1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen-Medium flowered-2"-4"-1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen-Small flowered-under 2"-1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |||
| Specimen- Any flower not listed-annual | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen- Any flower not listed-perennia | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| FLOWERING SHRUBS/TREES | |||
| Specimen | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| FLOWERING HYDRANGEA | |||
| Specimen | 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. A BURST OF COLOR | Ages 10-17 | Create a colorful arrangement of fresh flowers in a container of your choice. | 3.50 | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| 2. ON THE GO | Ages 10-17 | Using a travel mug create a fresh flower arrangement. | 3.50 | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| 3. THE JOY OF TOYS | Ages 9 and under | Using a toy as a container make an arrangement with fresh flowers. | 3.50 | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| 4. BRANCH OUT | Ages 9 and under | Using a container of your choice create an arrangement of green plant/shrub material. | 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 | |
| Basil | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Lavender | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Lemon Balm | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Mint | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Oregano | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Parsley | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Rosemary | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Sage | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Thyme | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| 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 | |||
| Specimen-1 stem | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| CONEFLOWER | |||
| Specimen-1 stem | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| COSMOS | |||
| Specimen | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| DAHLIAS | |||
| Specimen-Large-over 6"- 1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen- Medium-Large flowered- 4-6" - 1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen-Small flowered-under 4"-1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| GLADIOLUS | |||
| Specimen- 1 stem | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| MARIGOLDS | |||
| Specimen-Large flowered- 1 stem | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen-Dwarf/French | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| PETUNIAS | |||
| Specimen- 1 stem | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| ROSES | |||
| Specimen- Hybrid Tea- 1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen- Floribunda- 1 spray | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| SUNFLOWERS- Ornamental | |||
| Specimen- 1 stem (yellow) | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen-1 stem (other colors) | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| ZINNIAS | |||
| Specimen - Large flowered- 4" & over- 1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen-Medium flowered-2"-4"-1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen-Small flowered-under 2"-1 bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |||
| Specimen- Any flower not listed-annual | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Specimen- Any flower not listed-perennial | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| FLOWERING SHRUBS/TREES | |||
| Specimen | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| FLOWERING HYDRANGEA | |||
| Specimen | 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 | |
| African Violet-Blooming | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Other Blooming Potted House Plant with Bud or Bloom | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Non-Blooming Potted House Plant | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Cactus & Succulents | 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. TOP IT OFF | Create a topiary using dried material (does not have to be something you have grown and dried yourself). Any size allowed. | 3.50 | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| 2. TEENY-WEENY | Create a miniature arrangement using fresh flowers. Scale is important. Not to exceed 5 inches overall. | 3.50 | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| 3. GO GREEN | Make a one-sided triangle shaped arrangement of all fresh green plant material. | 3.50 | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| 4. DINNER TIME | Create an arrangement suitable for a dinner table with fresh flowers. | 3.50 | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| 5. TISKET-A-TASKET | Make a floral arrangement in any size basket using fresh flowers. | 3.50 | 2.50 | 1.50 |
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 | ||
| Basil | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | |
| Lavender | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | |
| Lemon Balm | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | |
| Mint | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | |
| Oregano | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | |
| Parsley | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | |
| Rosemary | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | |
| Sage | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | |
| Thyme | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | |
| Miscellaneous | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | |
J-8 Potted Outdoor Plants (Adult)
| Classes | Premiums | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| Single Species | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Mixed Species | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
