Department L - Floriculture

DEPARTMENT L – FLORICULTURE
Superintendent – Marla Merideth
AMOUNT OFFERED IN THIS DEPARTMENT IS $448.80
There will be no entry fees charged to winners.
All entries must be made and in place by 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Exhibitors are required to grow the flowers shown by them.
No exhibitor is to make more than one entry in any one class except –
(Gladiolas – Single Glad Stock) and – (Rose – 1 single rose), not over two in these classes.
All flowers should be cut with plenty of stem and brought in disposable container and arranged properly and contain not less than 3 stalks – with flowers – and not more than 6 unless specified. Note that Classes 29 - 36 MAY use non-disposable containers. Usage of plastic flowers or leaves not allowed.
Commercial growers are invited to show, but will not be allowed to compete for premiums. Display will be released between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on last evening of the fair. Superintendent will be on hand to receive displays on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Fair Association will not be responsible for vases or containers of value.
All Premium Checks must be picked up on or before the last day of the fair. They will not be mailed.
Premiums in this department classes 1-28: (unless otherwise shown): 1st – $4.40; 2nd – $3.65; 3rd – $3.15 

FLOWERS
  1. Ageratum
  2. Coleus
  3. Cosmos
  4. Cox Comb
  5. Dahlias (3” and over)
  6. Dahlias (3” and under)
  7. Gaillardias
  8. Gladiola (Single Glad Stock In large bottle) - May enter twice
  9. Gladiolas
10. Golden Glow
11. Marigold 2 1/2” & over
12. Marigold 2 1/2” & under
13. Nasturtiums
14. Pansies
15. Periwinkle
16. Petunias (Single Bloom)
17. Petunias (Double)
18. Phlox, Hardy
19. Rose (1 single rose in full bloom) may enter twice
20. Roses
21. Salvia
22. Snapdragons
23. Succulents - Planter
24. Sunflower (1 seeded 6” stem)
25. Sunflowers (in bloom – no less than 3, no more than 6)
26. Unspecified (not otherwise classified)
27. Verbena
28. Zinnia 3” & over
29. Zinnia 3” & under

*Premium for Classes 29-36 are: 1st – $5.75; 2nd – $5.25; 3rd – $4.50

30.* Wildflower Arrangment (roadside and fence row)
31.* All Green Arrangement (Limit height to 30”)
32.* Christmas In July (may have up to 3 non floral accents)
33.* Low bowl suitable for table (Judged from all sides)
34.* Miniature Bouquet not over 6 inches in height and width
35.* Mixed Arrangement (judged for simplicity – rather than size)
36.* Mixed Garden Variety
37.* Non flowering arrangement (foliage may be colored)