AMATEUR FLOWER SHOW

Department G
​Department Head:  Nan Gray
Section I:  Horticulture
(1) stem permitted unless otherwise stated.
​1. Aster
2. Black-Eyed Susan
3. Celosia
4. Coneflower
5. Daisy (any type)
6. Cosmos
7. Dahlia, Large (4+")
8. Dahlia, Medium (2-4")
9. Dahlia, Small (-2")
10. Fever Few
11. Gladiola
12. Lily
13. Marigold (over 3")
14. Marigold (under 3")
15. Nasturtium
16. Ornamental Sunflower
17. Pansy (w/ Foliage)
18. Snapdragon
19. Petunia
20. Rose
21. Rose Display (3 or more)
22. Rose Bud (single)
23. Zinnia (under 3")
24. Zinnia (over 3")
25. Hydrangea (1 ball)
26. Miscellaneous​​​
Section II:  Potted Plant
27. Flowering House Plant
28. Foliage Plant
29. Cactus
30. Dish Garden
31. Succulent
32. African Violet
33. Hanging Basket
34. Miscellaneous
Section III: Arrangements
(Ages 18 & Over)
35. Show Your Patriotism
36. Autumn Riot (flowers/fruit/vegetables)
37. Color Has It
38. Freestanding Arrangement
39. Going Green (foliage only)
40. Your Favorite Holiday
41. Kountry Kitchen Kapers (kitchen novelty      
       container)
42. Victorian Memories
43. Summer Breeze
44. Afternoon Tea (cup & saucer)
45. Designer's Choice
46. Way Back Then (dried material,  
​       accessories)
47. Wild in the Country (wildflowers only)
48. Let's Eat!
Section IV:  Junior Arrangements
(Ages 5-17)
49. Teeny Tiny (under 5")​
50. Country Tea Party (cup & saucer)
51. By the Sea (dried material, shells)
52. ​Ride'em Cowboy (western theme)
53. My Favorite Sport Container
54. Treasures of Nature
55. Pretty in Pink
​Horticulture (Classes #1-26):
  • Only one entry per person in each class.
  • Exhibits should be in soft drink bottles.
  • All flowers much be grown by exhibitor.
  • Only one flower per stem unless otherwise stated arrangements.
​(Classes #35-48):
  • Only one entry per person in each class. 
  • Arrangement means the artistic use of cut flowers, other plant material with the exception of classes 45, 49
  • Dried branches may be used with fresh plant material for purposes of creating a line
​Notes for preparing exhibits for the Flower Department:
  • In preparing exhibits for the Flower Department, it is very important that you condition your flowers and other plant materials. There are several simple things which can be done to keep your exhibits fresher and make them more durable.
  • It is best to cut your flowers in the early morning on the day they are to be judged (or late in the afternoon the day before), thus giving them several hours to soak up water before placing them in bottles for exhibiting, or making into arrangements.
  • If your plant tends to “bleed” when cut then sear the stem ends with a match or candle flame before placing them in the water woody stems need be split or pounded so that water can readily go up into the stem.
  • After gathering your plant materials, wrap bunches together in newspapers and plunge them into tepid water for 3 to 5 hours or overnight.
  • In preparing Horticulture exhibits (Section 1) do not cut off buds or leaves, unless they are bad and your pruning will not be noticed.  Never add extra foliage.
  • Stems should be equal in length if at all possible .
  • All flower arrangements requiring water should have a container which will hold a sufficient supply of moisture to keep them fresh throughout the judging and the following day.
How Entries are Judged: ​
  • Entries are judged on their appearance at time, not how they looked or will look.
  • Stems should be straight and strong to hold the flowers upright.  A perfect score for condition is given only to flowers at their ideal stage of development at judging time.
  • Flowers and foliage should be firm and crisp with no evidence of wilting.
  • Tips or petal margins should not have curling, fading or browning.
  • Containers used for horticultural classes serve only to hold material in upright position.They should not take attention away from the flowers.
  • A good flower arrangement helps you to see all of the specimens clearly.
  • Flowers should have stems about the same height with blooms spaced so that petals do not overlap.
  • The relation of colors to one another in the arrangement should make for a pleasing and unified arrangement of flowers and foliage. Good color harmony should also be evident between plant materials and the container.
  • Arrangements should have a definite design with stems arranged to create an attractive effect, such as a triangle, s-curve, crescent or sunburst. This requires the tasteful use of color, space, texture and plant
Rules:
  • ​The Fair Committee will exercise care but cannot be responsible for any breakage or loss of plants, containers, or accessories used.  
  • Multiple blue, one red and one white ribbon may be awarded in each class bat the discretion of the judges.
  • Tri-colored ribbon will be awarded for Best in Show, in horticulture, arrangements and junior arrangements.
​Prizes:
First Prize:
Second Prize:
Tri-Color Prize:
$3.00
$2.00
$5.00 (Ages 18+)
​$5.00 (Ages 5-17)