Class 20

Flower Show Division

Franklin County Extension Office, Lower level

 

"Election Year — 2012"

     

Dorothy Wilson, chair

 Sponsored by The Franklin County Council of Garden Clubs

 

Entries

       Friday, July 20:               8:00 - 11:00 am

Viewing

       Friday, July 20:               4:00 - 8:30 pm

       Saturday, July 21:           9:00 - 11:00 am

Remove Entries

       Saturday, July 21:           11:05 am - 12:00 Noon

 

JUDGING will be done by panels of accredited Flower Show Judges, accredited Society Judges and/or experts in the field of horticulture. The signature of one judge must be written on every Blue Ribbon exhibit card. All decisions of the Judges shall be final.

 

General Rules and Regulations:

  1. Avoid disqualification by reading the schedule carefully.
  2. All Flower Show exhibitors must register at the lower level of the Franklin County Extension Office before presenting entries for placement..
  3. Entries will be received from 8:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, July 20, 2012. Entries will close promptly at 11:00 am. Late entries will not be judged but may be put on display.
  4. Bring address labels for each item to be entered (1"x3" maximum size).
  5. Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. the day of the show.
  6. All decisions of the Judges shall be final.
  7. Entries may not be removed before 11:05 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2012. All entries are to be removed by 12:00 Noon. Entries not removed by 12:00 Noon will be disposed of.
  8. The committee may subdivide Horticulture Division classes by cultivar, type and/or color.
  9. Horticulture entries shall not be allowed in "any other" classification if there is a class provided for them.
10.

It is unlawful to remove native plants from any public land in Kentucky. In addition, the following federally listed endangered plants for Kentucky will not be allowed in arrangements or as horticulture specimens:  Arabis perstella (Braun's Rock Cress), Mnuaria cumberlandensis (Cumberland Sandwort), Schealbea Americana (Chaffseed), Solidago shortii (Short's Goldenrod), and Trifolium stoloniferum (Running Buffalo Clover).
11. Euonymous alatus (Burning Bush) and Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) are exotic invasive plants and will not be allowed in designs or as horticulture specimens.
12. Exhibitors are allowed to exhibit in the Youth Flower Show if they have attained their 2nd birthday and have not reached their 18th birthday by July 1.
13. General rules and regulations also apply to the Flower Show Youth Division.

 

Awards

  1. One (1) Blue, one (1) Red and one (1) White ribbon may be given in each class, if merited.
  2. An Award of Merit will be given to named horticultural exhibits. Awards of Merit will be given in Section A – Floral Design & Table Artistry; Section B – Roses; Section C – Annuals; Section D – Perennials; and Section E – Bulbs, Corms & Tubers of the Horticultural Division, scoring 90 or above.
  3. A rosette for the Best of Show will be given in both the Floral Design Division and the Horticulture Division, to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above.
  4. Sweepstakes Award, calculated on the basis of the greatest number of blue ribbons awarded to a single exhibitor will be given. In the event of a tie, red and white ribbons will be counted.
  5. Achievement Award may be given to the outstanding exhibits in both divisions in the Youth Flower Show.

 

Floral Design Competition 

Carter House

 

Flower Show exhibitors are to register at the lower level of the Franklin County Extension Office prior to placing Floral Design in the Carter House for judging.

 

Section A – Design

Prizes:  First-Blue Ribbon, Second-Red Ribbon, Third-White Ribbon      

     

Design Rules:

  • Exhibitor may enter only one arrangement in each CLASS.

  • Landscapes or scenes are not permitted.

  • Plant materials must be predominant in all entries. No artificial flowers, fruit or foliage are to be used. Plant material does not have to be grown by the exhibitor.    

  • Entries in 20001 – 20006 are not to exceed 24" in width.

  • Accessories are permitted with all designs – except miniatures.  

 

 

Judging Scale of Points
Conformance to all schedule requirements  20 pts
Design: consideration of Principles & Elements of Design  42 pts
Artistic Concept (selection and/or organization):  12 pts
Expression (interpretation by exhibitor):  10 pts
Distinction (marked superiority in all respects):  16 pts

Total:

 100 pts

 

     

20001. "The Primaries" – A design with one primary color predominating.
20002. "Ballot Box" – A design using a box as a container.
20003. "The White House" – All white design. White flowers with foliage attached.
20004. "Telephone Campaign"  – A design using wire as a component part.
20005. "Straw Vote" – A design in a basket, basket not to exceed 15".
20006. "Campaign Promises" – A design not to exceed 8" in height, width or depth, including container.
20007. "The Loser" – A design not to exceed 5" in height, width or depth, including container.

 

 

Horticulture Division 

Franklin County Extension Office

 

Section B — Horticulture

Prizes:  First-Blue Ribbon, Second-Red Ribbon, Third-White Ribbon  

      

      Horticulture Rules:

  • All entries in the Horticulture Division must be grown by the exhibitors.

  • Container-grown plants must have been in the care and possession of the exhibitor for no fewer than 90 days.

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  • Exhibitor may enter as many entries as desired in the Horticulture Division, and may enter one (1) of a different variety or color (limit 3) in each class.

  • Entries in the Horticulture Division must be shown in appropriately sized clear bottles provided by the exhibitor. Bubble wrap or clear plastic wrap may be used as wedging.

  • Specimens should have no foliage below the water line.

  • All entries must be labeled by genus, species, and/or variety to receive awards. Common name may also be given.

Roses

Stem length in proportion to bloom     

     

20008.

 Grandiflora, 1 spray, two or more fresh florets in bloom, buds in all stages or development with more open blooms than buds, any color.
20009. Hybrid Tea, 1 bloom, without side buds, any color
20010. Floribunda, 1 spray, any color
20011. Miniature, 1 bloom or spray, any color
20012. Shrub Rose, 1 spray, any color

 

Annuals

One stem, scape or spray  

     

20013.

Zinnia, warm colors

20014.

 Zinnia, cool colors

20015.

 Zinnia, multiple colors

20016.

Marigold

20017.

Snapdragon

20018.

Petunia, Hedgiflora (spreading)

20019.

Petunia, any other

20020.

Celosia

20021.

 Coleus

20022.

Cleome

20023..

Salvia

20024.

Sunflower, large headed

20025.

Sunflower, small headed

20026.

Cosmos

20027.

Any other Annual

  

Perennials

One stem, scape or spray  

     

20026. Rudebeckia
20027. Gloriosa Daisy
20028. Shasta Daisy
20029. Hemerocallis (daylily), red
20030. Hemerocallis (daylily), pink
20031. Hemerocallis (daylily), purple/lavender
20032. Hemerocallis (daylily), orange
20033. Hemerocallis (daylily), yellow
20034. Hemerocallis (daylily), any other
20035. Salvia
20036. Bee Balm
20037. Hibiscus
20038. Coneflower, warm colors
20039. Coneflower, cool colors
20040. Hardy Phlox
20041. Hosta
20042. Any Native Plant or Wildflower, single flower
20043. Any Native Plant or Wildflower, cluster of flowers
20044. Any other Perennial, single flower
20045. Any other Perennial, cluster of flowers

    

Bulbs, Corms and Tubers

One stem, scape or spray    

     

20043.

Dahlia

20044.

Gladiolus, warm colors

20045.

 Gladiolus, cool colors

20046.

Lily

20047.

Calla Lily

20048.

Caladium

20049.

Any other Bulb, Corm or Tuber

   

Collections

Collections must consist of a minimum of five (5) different specimens, exhibited in individual containers.

     

20049. Fern, Cut Collection
20050. Hosta, Cut Collection
20051. Herb, Cut Collection
20052. Any other Foliage Collection

 

Plants, Container-Grown

Container grown plants must have been in the exhibitor's possession and care at least 90 days.

     

20053. Container-grown Flowering Plant. Container may not exceed 15" in diameter.
20054. Container-grown Foliage Plant. Container may not exceed 15" in diameter.

 

Plants, Container Grown

Combination plantings must have been in the exhibitor's possession and grown together at least six (6) weeks and have similar cultural requirements for soil, water, fertilizer, light and humidity. Containers may not exceed dimensions specified below. Dish Gardens and Terrariums may include accessories.

20055. Container Gardens — miniature landscape in an open or closed container, not to exceed 15" in diameter or length.
20056. Edible Garden — three or more edible plants grown in a container, not to exceed 18" in diameter or length.
20057. Patio Planter — not to exceed 18" in diameter or 24" in length.

 

Arboreal Branches

Branches may not exceed 24" in height and width (all dimensions)

     

20058. Hydrangea
20059. Any other Flowering Shrub
20060. Needled Evergreen
20061. Broadleaf Evergreen

 

Educational Exhibits
20062. Butterfly Gardening
20063. Franklin County Council of Garden Clubs.
20064. Master Gardeners

 

Class 21

Youth Flower Show

Franklin County Extension Office, Lower Level

 

"Election Year"

 

AGE GROUPS:

a. Open to anyone who has attained their 2nd birthday and has not reached their 6th birthday as of July 1, 2012.

b. Open to anyone who has attained their 6th birthday and has not reached their 13th birthday as of July 1, 2012.

c. Open to anyone who has attained their 13th birthday and has not reached their 18th birthday as of July 1, 2012.

 

     

Follow entry rules for adults. Be prepared to label your entry. Plants in terrariums or dish gardens must have been grown together for at least three (3) weeks in Youth Horticulture Division.

 

Prizes awarded in each age group if merited:  First - Blue Ribbon & $1.50; Second - Red Ribbon & $1.00: Third - White Ribbon & $.50

 

Design

     

21001. "Whistle Stop" – a design with accessory permitted [Age Group A]
21002. "Whistle Stop" – a design with accessory permitted  [Age Group B]
21003. "Whistle Stop" – a design with accessory permitted  [Age Group C]
21004. "Republicans and Democrats" – a design with accessory permitted [Age Group A]
21005. "Republicans and Democrats" – a design with accessory permitted [Age Group B]
21006. "Republicans and Democrats" – a design with accessory permitted [Age Group C]
21007. "In the Drivers Seat" – a design with accessory permitted [Age Group A]
21008. "In the Drivers Seat" – a design with accessory permitted [Age Group B]
21009. "In the Drivers Seat" – a design with accessory permitted [Age Group C]

   

Section B – Horticulture

 

21010. Zinnia [Age Group A]
21011. Zinnia [Age Group B]
21012. Zinnia [Age Group C]
21013. Marigold [Age Group A]
21014. Marigold [Age Group B]
21015. Marigold [Age Group C]
21016. Sunflower [Age Group A]
21017. Sunflower  [Age Group B]
21018. Sunflower [Age Group C]
21019. Any Other Annual [Age Group A]
21020. Any Other Annual [Age Group B]
21021. Any Other Annual [Age Group C]
21022. Any Perennial [Age Group A]
21023. Any Perennial [Age Group B]
21024. Any Perennial [Age Group C]
21025. Container Grown Flowering Plant — Flowering plant grown in container, not to exceed 15" in diameter. [Age Group A]
21026. Container Grown Flowering Plant — Flowering plant grown in container, not to exceed 15" in diameter.  [Age Group B]
21027. Container Grown Flowering Plant — Flowering plant grown in container, not to exceed 15" in diameter.  [Age Group C]
21028. Container Grown Herb — Herb plant grown in container, not to exceed 15" in diameter.  [Age Group A]
21029. Container Grown Herb — Herb plant grown in container, not to exceed 15" in diameter.  [Age Group B]
21030. Container Grown Herb — Herb plant grown in container, not to exceed 15" in diameter.  [Age Group C]

 

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