Class 19

Flower Show Division

Franklin County Extension Office – Lower level

 

"An Old Fashioned Summer"

     

Jan Wright, chair

 Sponsored by The Franklin County Council of Garden Clubs

 

Entry Times

        Friday, July 16:              8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Viewing

        Friday, July 16:              4:00 - 8:30 p.m.

        Saturday, July 17:          9:00 -11:00 a.m.

Remove Entries

        Saturday, July 17:         11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

 

General Rules and Regulations:

  1. Avoid disqualification by reading the schedule carefully.
  2. Entries will be received from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the basement of the Extension Building on Friday, July 16, 2010. Entrants and visitors are to park behind the building and enter through the lower level.
  3. Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. the day of the show.
  4. All decisions of the Judges shall be final.
  5. Entries may not be removed before 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010. All entries are to be removed by 12:00 Noon. Entries not removed by 12:00 Noon will be disposed of.
  6. General rules and regulations also apply to the Youth Division.
  7. Exhibitors are allowed to exhibit in the Youth Division if they have attained their 2nd birthday and have not reached their 18th birthday by July 1.
  8. The committee may subdivide Horticulture Division classes by cultivar, type and/or color.
  9.

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 perstellata (Braun's Rock Cress), Mnuaria cumberlandensis (Cumberland Sandwort), Schwalbea americana (Chaffseed), Solidago shortii (Short's Goldenrod), and Trifolium stoloniferum (Running Buffalo Clover).
10. Euonymous alatus (Burning Bush) and Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) are exotic invasives and will not be allowed in arrangements or as horticulture specimens.
11. Horticulture entries shall not be allowed in "any other" classification if there is a class in the same show provided for them.

 

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 – Arrangements; 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 Arrangement 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 Division.

 

Section A – Floral Arrangements

Room G in the Basement of the Extension Office

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

     

Design Rules:

  • Exhibitor may enter only one arrangement in each CLASS.

  • Landscape or scenes are not permitted.

  • Fresh plant material must be predominant in all arrangements. No artificial flowers, fruit or foliage are to be used.    

  • All materials used in arrangements are to be locally grown and may or may not be grown by the exhibitor. Material may be purchased from a local grower or Farmer's Market vendor.

  • Entries in 1901 – 1906 should not exceed 24" in width.

  • Accessories are permitted with all arrangements – except miniatures.  

  • Novice entrants in 1906 must not have previously won a blue ribbon for a Floral Arrangement or Design.

 

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

Total:

 100 pts

 

     

1901. "The Front Porch" – a hanging arrangement using a container such as a wall pocket or basket
1902. "Camp Meeting" – a traditional arrangement suitable for the front of the meeting house
1903. "Crazy Quilt" – an arrangement using primary colors
1904. "The Dinner Bucket"  – an arrangement including fruits and/or vegetables
1905. "Family Reunion" – a "Stretch" arrangement using two containers with a prominent component connecting the two units
1906. "The Kitchen Table" – an arrangement in a collectible container  *NOVICE*
1907. "Lace Handkerchief" – a miniature arrangement not to exceed 5" in height, width or depth, including the container

 

     Horticulture Division

      Room G in the Basement of the Extension Office

     

      Horticulture Rules:

  • Exhibitor may enter as many classes 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 clear appropriate sized bottles furnished by the exhibitor.

  • Large blooms may be shown in clear glass milk or juice bottles.

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

  • Container-grown plants must have been in exhibitor’s possession and care at least three months.

  • All hybrid tea roses must be grown disbudded.

  • All entries in Horticulture Division must be correctly named to receive awards.

  • Bubble wrap wedging is permitted.

  • Please do not display specimen with foliage below water level.

      Section B – Roses

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

     

1908. Hybrid Tea, 1 bloom, any color or blend, with foliage attached
1909. Floribunda, 1 spray, any color, with foliage attached
1910. Grandiflora, 1 spray, any color, with foliage attached
1911. Miniature, 1 spray, any color, with foliage attached
1912. Knockout, 1 spray, any color, with foliage attached

 

Section C – Annuals

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

     

1913.

Zinnia, Giant over 4½", 1 bloom any color, with foliage attached

1914.

Zinnia, Medium 2" to 4½", 1 bloom any color, with foliage attached

1915.

Zinnia, Cactus Flowered Giant over 4", 1 bloom any color, with foliage attached

1916.

Zinnia, Dwarf ½" to 2", 1 bloom with foliage attached, any color

1917.

Marigold, Giant 3½" to 5", 1 spray any color, including attached foliage

1918.

Marigold, Large 2½" to 3½", 1 spray any color, including attached foliage

1919.

Marigold, Small, 1 spray with attached foliage, any color
1920. Marigold, Petite under 1", 1 spray with attached foliage, any color

1921.

Snapdragon, large, 1 spike, any color

1922.

Petunia, Grandiflora up to 4", 1 spray, any color

1923.

Petunia, Hedgiflora (spreading), 1 spray, any color

1924.

Petunia, any other, 1 spray

1925.

Celosia, 1 stem candle, any color

1926.

Celosia, 1 stem plume, any color

1927.

 Celosia, 1 stem Crested, any color

1928.

 Coleus, 1 stem, monochromatic color

1929.

 Coleus, 1 stem, variegated colors

1930.

Cleome (spider), 1 spike, any color

1931.

Salvia, 1 spray, blue

1932.

Salvia, 1 spray, red

1933.

Sunflower, large headed

1934..

Sunflower, small headed

1935.

Cosmos, 1 spray, any color

1936.

Any other annual

  

Section D – Perennial

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

     

1937. Rudebeckia
1938. Shasta Daisy, 1 bloom
1939. Gloriosa Daisy, 1 bloom
1940. Hemerocallis, 1 scape (stem), red
1941. Hemerocallis, 1 scape (stem), pink
1942. Hemerocallis, 1 scape (stem), purple/lavender
1943. Hemerocallis, 1 scape (stem), orange
1944. Hemerocallis, 1 scape (stem) yellow
1945. Salvia, 1 spray, blue
1946. Bee Balm, 1 stem, any color
1947. Hibiscus, 1 bloom, with foliage
1948. Coneflower, 1 bloom, with foliage
1949. Hardy Phlox, 1 stem, any color
1950. Hosta, green
1951. Hosta, blue
1952. Hosta, yellow
1953. Hosta, variegated
1954. Any Native Plant or Wildflower
1955. Any other Perennial

    

Section E – Bulbs, Corms and Tubers

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

     

1956. Dahlia, Giant over 10" in diameter, one bloom, any color. Disbudded with foliage attached.
1957. Dahlia, Large, 8” to 10" in diameter, one bloom, any color. Disbudded with foliage attached.
1958. Dahlia, Medium, 6" to 8" in diameter, any color. Disbudded with foliage attached.
1959. Dahlia, Small, 4" to 6" in diameter, any color. Disbudded with foliage attached.
1960. Dahlia, Miniature up to 4" in diameter, any color. Disbudded with foliage attached.
1961. Gladiolus, 1 large spike, white or small amount of any other color
1962. Gladiolus, 1 large spike, yellow
1963. Gladiolus, 1 large spike, red
1964. Gladiolus, 1 large spike, any other color
1965. Gladiolus, 1 miniature spike
1966. Lily, 1 scape (stem), white
1967. Lily, 1 scape (stem), red
1968. Lily, 1 scape (stem), any other color
1969. Calla Lily
1970. Caladium, red
1971. Caladium, green
1972. Caladium, white
1973. Any other bulb, corm or tuber

   

Section F – Collections

Must have five (5) different specimens, each in own container

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

     

1974. Fern, Cut Collection
1975. Hosta, Cut Collection
1976. Herb, Cut Collection
1977. Any other Cut Collection

 

Section G – Plants, Container-Grown

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

     

1978. Container-grown Blooming Plant, not to exceed 20” in height and width (all dimensions)
1979. Container-grown Non-blooming Plant, not to exceed 20” in height and width (all dimensions)
1980. African Violet, any color
1981. Fern, container-grown, perennial
1982. Any other Container-Grown Plant Collection

 

Section H – Arboreal Branches

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

     

1983. Hydrangea – dwarf
1984. Hydrangea – 1 large white
1985. Hydrangea – 1 large blue
1986. Hydrangea – 1 large pink
1987. Any other Flowering Shrub
1988. Needled Branch – may not exceed 24" in height and width (all dimensions)
1989. Broadleaf Evergreen – may not exceed 24" in height and width (all dimensions)

 

Class 20

Youth Division

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

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

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

 

Section A – Floral Arrangements

Prizes:  First-$3.00, Second-$2.00, Third-$1.00

     

Design Rules

  • Exhibitor may enter only one floral arrangement in each CLASS.

  • Landscape or scenes are not permitted.

  • Fresh plant material must be predominant. No artificial flowers, fruit or foliage.

  • Materials used in arrangements are to be locally grown and may or may not be grown by the exhibitor. Material may be purchased from a local grower or Farmer's Market vendor.

  • Accessories are permitted.

     

2001a. "Ice Cream Sundae" – a small arrangement (not to exceed 5" including container)
2001b. "Ice Cream Sundae" – a small arrangement (not to exceed 5" including container)
2001c. "Ice Cream Sundae" – a small arrangement (not to exceed 5" including container)
2002a. "For You, Momma" – a mixed bouquet in a clear bottle or jar
2002b. "For You, Momma" – a mixed bouquet in a clear bottle or jar
2002c. "For You, Momma" – a mixed bouquet in a clear bottle or jar
2003a. "Summer Fun" – Youth's Choice
2003b. "Summer Fun" – Youth's Choice
2003c. "Summer Fun" – Youth's Choice

   

Section B – Horticulture

Prizes:  First-$3.00, Second-$2.00, Third-$1.00

     

Horticulture Rules:

  • Exhibitor may enter as many classes 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 small glass bottles furnished by the exhibitor.

  • Large blooms may be shown in clear glass milk or juice bottles.

  • All entries in the Horticulture Division must be grown by the exhibitor

  • All entries in Horticulture Division must be correctly named to receive awards.

2004a. Zinnia, giant, any color
2004b. Zinnia, giant, any color
2004c. Zinnia, giant, any color
2005a. Zinnia, dwarf, one bloom, any color
2005b. Zinnia, dwarf, one bloom, any color
2005c. Zinnia, dwarf, one bloom, any color
2006a. Marigold, giant, one bloom, any color, including attached foliage
2006b. Marigold, giant, one bloom, any color, including attached foliage
2006c. Marigold, giant, one bloom, any color, including attached foliage
2007a. Marigold, dwarf, one spray, any color, including attached foliage
2007b. Marigold, dwarf, one spray, any color, including attached foliage
2007c. Marigold, dwarf, one spray, any color, including attached foliage
2008a. Petunia, single, one spray, any color
2008b. Petunia, single, one spray, any color
2008c. Petunia, single, one spray, any color
2009a. Sunflower, 1 bloom, with foliage
2009b. Sunflower, 1 bloom, with foliage
2009c. Sunflower, 1 bloom, with foliage
2010a. Coneflower, 1 bloom, with foliage
2010b. Coneflower, 1 bloom, with foliage
2010c. Coneflower, 1 bloom, with foliage
2011a. Cosmos, 1 spike, any color
2011b. Cosmos, 1 spike, any color
2011c. Cosmos, 1 spike, any color
2012a. Largest Sunflower Head
2012b. Largest Sunflower Head
2012c. Largest Sunflower Head

 

Educational Exhibits Division

(Educational Exhibits should not exceed 30" x 36")

2013a. Community Gardens
2013b. Rain Gardens
2013c. Invasive Plants

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