Open Class Flower Show

Superintendents: Myrna Morasch (Endicott), Gail and Dave Bilow

• Horticulture
• Artistic
• Educational

1. Entries will be received Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., and may not be removed before 5 p.m. Sunday.
2. This show is open to all flower lovers, adult and youth.
3. Judging will begin at 12:30 noon Thursday. Exhibits are closed to the public until judging is completed.
4. Flower entries may be transported Wednesday evening and Thursday morning until 11 a.m. through the "Flower Gate" near the Operations Coordinator residence. No moving vehicles on main grounds between the hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with exception of dropping off Flower Show entries; Thursday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
5. The exhibitor in the immediate area must grow all exhibits entered in the horticulture department. Name all horticultural specimens.
   Multiple entries in each division are allowed if the entries of a different variety or color.
6. The Flower Show committee reserves the right to subdivide or add divisions in any department, if the number of entries warrants it. NOTE: More than one entry may be entered in division titled "UNSCHEDULED" as long as they are different from each other and the scheduled division that are available.
7. In the Horticulture Department, the word "AMATEUR" shall be understood as a person who grows plants with a view to their own use and enjoyment and not for the purpose of gaining a profit. "PROFESSIONAL" shall be understood as a person who maintains a garden or other horticultural establishment for the purpose of returning a profit.
8. All entries will be judged by the DANISH SYSTEM (all worthy entries will receive ribbons).

Club Participation

Premium points earned by each exhibitor will be credited to their club. Points will be awarded to the three clubs having the most premium points. Make sure your name, club name and number are on the entry tag. In case of a tie, the clubs will receive the same award.
1st Prize: 75 points
2nd Prize: 50 points
3rd Prize: 25 points

Award of Merit
Award of Merit ribbons will be given to the highest scoring exhibit in each division, 1 through 13, Division Horticulture.

Best of Show
Best of Show ribbons will be given to the highest scoring exhibit for each Novice, Amateur, Professional, Youth, 4-H, FFA, and Senior Citizen Arrangements; Divisions 3 through 7, in Department 502 Artistic and Department 503 Educational.

Sweepstakes
To the exhibitor with the most points in Department Horticulture
To the exhibitor with the most points in department, Artistic
To the youth exhibitor with the most points in Department Horticulture
To the youth exhibitor with the most points in Department

Horticulture
Department 501: Open Class
Department 317: 4-H/Department 365: FFA

Flower Hints for Horticulture

• Cut your flowers in late afternoon the day before they are exhibited, place immediately in deep, lukewarm water, keeping out of drafts and in dark place.
• Select materials in its prime and pest free, cutting stems as long as possible. Make sure there is no insect damage.
• Foliage and stems count in judging, as well as blossoms. It is better to have more stem and foliage rather than too little. Groom plants well.
• Flowers must carry own attached foliage. All stems should be in proportion to flower.
• Whenever schedule calls for a certain number of blooms, try to have them all alike and disbudded. A spray is one branch and does not need to be disbudded. A bloom is an individual flower on one stem, and a spike is flower stemless on a common lengthened stalk.

Special Rules

1. Multiple entries in each division are allowed if the entries are of a different variety or color.
2. Containers will be furnished, with the exception of hanging baskets. A hook to hang these on will be provided.
3. All division may be divided into their appropriate colors. Dahlias have their own color classes: Rose (Dark Pink), Pink (Light Pink), Red (Dark Red), Scarlet (Bright Red), Lavendar (Mauve), Purple, Blue, Bronze, Green, Salmon, Yellow, Orange, White (Cream), Bi-Color, Multicolored, Mixed Color, Blended Smokey
4. Identification: A (Amateur) P (Professional)

Division 1: Annuals

Points: Blue-12, Red-10, White-8
Multiple entries are allowed if they are different variety or color.
Class: (Multiple entries accepted if different variety and color in each of the following classes - ONE stem each)

1. Aster
2. Bachelor Button
3. Calendula
4. Celosia
5. Cosmos
6. Everlasting type flower, 1 spray
7. Marigold
8. Carnation
9. Nasturtium
10. Petunia
11. Phlox
12. Poppy
13. Salpiglossis
14. Scabiosa
15. Snapdragons
16. Statice
17. Strawflower
18. Sunflower
19. Sweet Pea
20. Verbena
21. Zinnia
22. Unscheduled Annuals

Division 2: Dahlias

Points: Blue-12, Red-10, White-8
Dahlia Hints:
Dahlias should have 2 or 4 leaves, straight stems, with blossoms at 45-degree angle and stem should be 1" times diameter of bloom. No buds. Varieties over 4" must be grown disbudded. Disbud all varieties before show. Center should be clean.

1. Formal Decorative AA over 10", 1 bloom
2. Informal Decorative AA, 1 bloom
3. Semi Cactus AA, 1 bloom
4. Straight and Incurved Cactus AA, 1 bloom
5. Formal decorative A, 8"-10", 1 bloom
6. Informal Decorative A, 1 bloom
7. Semi Cactus A, 1 bloom
8. Straight and Incurved Cactus A, 1 bloom
9. Formal Decorative B, 6"-8", 1 bloom
10. Informal Decorative B, 6"-8", 1 bloom
11. Semi Cactus B, 1 bloom
12. Straight and Incurved Cactus B, 1 bloom
13. Formal Decorative BB, 4"-6", 1 bloom
14. Informal Decorative BB, 1 bloom
15. Semi Cactus BB, 1 bloom
16. Straight and Incurved Cactus BB, 1 bloom
17. Miniature 4" and under
    1. 1 bloom
    2. 3 blooms, 1 color
18. Ball, over 3 1/2"
    1. 1 bloom
    2. 3 blooms, 1 color
19. Miniature Ball, 2" and under
    1. 1 bloom
    2. 3 blooms, 1 color
20. Pompom, 2" and under
    1. 1 bloom
    2. 3 blooms, 1 color
21. Water lily
    1. 1 bloom
    2. 3 blooms, 1 color
22. Fimbriated, 1 bloom
23. Collarette, 1 bloom
24. Single, 1 bloom
25. Novelty, 1 bloom
26. Orchid Flowering, 1 bloom
27. Peony Flowering, 1 bloom
28. Mignon Single, 3 blooms, 1 color
29. Anemone, 1 bloom
30. Seed Dahlia, 3 blooms
31. Vase of 3, AA and/or A size, combination okay, one or more types, 1 color or mixed colors
32. Vase of 3, BB and/or B size, one or more types, one or mixed colors
33. Vase of 5, miniature Dahlias, one or more types, one or mixed colors
34. Vase of 5, pompoms, one or mixed colors

Division 3: Gladiolus

Points: Blue-12, Red-10, White-8
Hints: half open buds and florets should be 50% of total flower head, have none removed, and long stiff, straight stems. Remove side shoots.
Class: Multiple entries accepted if different variety and color in each of the following subclasses:

1. Large flowered - 1 spike
2. Small flowered - 1 spike
3. Unusual type - 1 spike

Division 4: Perennials and Biennials

Points: Blue-12, Red-10, White-8
Whenever schedule calls for a certain number of blooms, try to have them all alike and disbudded. A spray is one branch and does not need to be disbudded. A bloom is an individual flower on one stem, and spike is flowers stemless on a common length stalk.
Class:

1. Alliums, 1 color, 1 stem
2. Anemone, Japonica, 3 stems
3. Tuberous Begonia, Camellia, 1 bloom
4. Tuberous Begonia, Carnation, 1 bloom
5. Tuberous Begonia, Rose form, 1 bloom
6. Tuberous Begonia, Single of Crispa, 1 bloom
7. Carnation, 1 color, 3 blooms
8. Carnation, mixed colors, 3 blooms
9. Carnation, miniature, 1 color, 3 blooms
10. Carnation, miniature, mixed colors, 3 blooms
11. Chrysanthemum, 1 color, 1 spray, 1 variety
12. Chrysanthemum, small flower, 1 spray
13. Chrysanthemum, large flower, 1 bloom
14. Clematis, small flower, 1 stem, not over 15"
15. Clematis, large flower, 1 stem, not over 15"
16. Cone Flower, 1 color, 3 stems
17. Coreopsis, single, 1 color, 1 spray, not over 14"
18. Coreopsis, double, 1 color, 1 spray, not over 14"
19. Daisy, single, 1 color, 3 stems
20. Daisy, double, 1 color, 3 stems
21. Daisy, Gloriosa, single, 3 stems
22. Daisy, Gloriosa, double, 3 stems
23. Delphinium, 1 color, 1 variety, 1 stem
24. Dianthus, pinks, 1 color, 1 variety, 5 stems
25. Dianthus, Sweet William, 1 variety, 1 stem
26. Everlasting Type Flower, 1 spray
27. Fuchsia, Upright, single, 1 color
28. Fuchsia, Upright, double, 1 color
29. Geranium, Single flowered, 1 stem
30. Geranium, Double flowered, 1 stem
31. Geranium, Ivy Leaf, 1 stem
32. Geranium, Fancy Leaf, 1 stem
33. Geranium, Scented Leaf, 1 stem
34. Geranium, Lady Washington, 1 stem
35. Grasses
36. Gaillardia, 1 variety, 3 stems
37. Goldenrod, 1 stem
38. Helenium, 1 spray, 1 color
39. Heiotrope, 1 color, 3 stems
40. Lily, Asiatic, 1 stem
41. Lily, Trumpet, 1 stem
42. Lily, Tiger, 1 stem
43. Lily, Oriental, Speciosum, or Rubrum, 1 stem
44. Lily, any other species
45. Montbretia, mixed colors, 3 stems
46. Montbretia, 1 color, 3 stems
47. Pansy, foliage attached, 1 variety, 5 stems, mixed colors
48. Pansy, foliage attached, 1 variety, 1 color, 3 stems
49. Penstemon, 1 color, 1 stem
50. Phlox, 1 color, 1 stem
51. Poppy, Iceland or Shirley, 1 color, 3 stems
52. Poppy, Oriental, 1 color, 1 stem
53. Rudebeckia, 1 color, 1 stem
54. Spiderwort, 1 color, 1 stem
55. Statice, 1 spray
56. Yarrow, 1 color, 1 stem
57. Unscheduled Perennial or Biennial

Division 5: Roses

Points: Blue-12, Red-10, White-8
Rose Hints: Roses should be named. They should have healthy stems and foliage. Bloom should be half to three-quarters open unless it is in full-blown bloom cycle.
Bloom Cycle: 3 blooms of one variety in one vase as follows:
Class or Bloom Class (please specify which):

1. Hybrid Tea, 1 color, 1 stem
2. Floribunda, 1 color, 1 stem
3. Grandiflora, 1 color, 1 stem
4. Polyantha, 1 color, 1 stem
5. Single variety, 1 color, 1 stem
6. Climbing Rose, 1 color, 1 stem
7. Miniature Rose, 1 color, 1 stem
8. Other, 1 color, 1 stem
9. One bud showing color, One bloom half to three-quarters open, Open bloom fully open with stamens visible. May be all on one stem or 3 separate stems.

Division 6: Dried Flowers or Foliage

Points: Blue-12, Red-10, White-8
Enter a single specimen with or without its stem or a spray of flowers or foliage you have dried. More than one entry per class is allowed if different flowers or foliage.
Class: State Date of drying

1. "Air Drying" - drying naturally (hanging)
2. "Microwave Drying" - mounted on a 4x6 card
3. "Seed pod or head ripened naturally"
4. "Pressing" - mounted on a 4x6 card
5. Agent Method

Division 7: Potted Plants/Green House

Points: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10
Plants must have been potted, grown and in the possession of exhibitor 3 months prior to show.
Class: (Multiple entries accepted if different variety and color in each of the following classes)

1. Begonia
2. Coleus
3. Fuchsia
4. Fern
5. Geranium
6. Gloxinia
7. Hoya
8. Orchid Plant
9. Shrimp Plant
10. Sultana
11. Cactus
12. Succulent
13. Piggyback Plant
14. Prayer Plant
15. Jade Plant
16. Ficus
17. Scheffelera
18. Palm
19. Philodendron
20. Miniature Rose
21. Unscheduled Flowering
22. Unscheduled Foliage

Division 8: Dish Gardens

Points: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10
Class:

1. Combination of planted foliage
2. Combination of planted flowering plants
3. Terrarium

Division 9: Hanging Baskets

Points: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10
Class: (Multiple entries accepted if different variety and color in each of the following classes)

1. Begonia
2. Fuchsia
3. Fern
4. Geranium
5. Sultana
6. Cactus
7. Spider Plant
8. Unscheduled, flowering basket
9. Unscheduled, foliage

Division 10: African Violets

Points: Blue-15, Red-12, White-10
African Violets must be single crown.
Class: (Multiple entries accepted if different variety and color in each of the following classes)

1. Single flower, 1 color
2. Double flower, 1 color
3. Multicolored, single
4. Multicolored, double
5. Unscheduled

Division 11: Gardener of the Year

Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15
An exhibit is 5 vases of 3 blooms of like variety (class and color) in each vase. Identify type of flower (i.e. Rose, Peace). No two vases will contain blooms of same class. One exhibit per person. Vase will be provided for this entry. Judged on uniformity in vase, freshness and vigor, form and size, color, varieties in exhibit and overall display. No purchased flowers. Adult and youth will be judged separately.

Artistic
Department 502: Open Class
Department 318 4-H/Department 366 FFA

Please use native plants as much as possible.
Artistic Hints:

• Refer to General Rules.
• Artistic design shall be the work of the exhibitor. Flowers in Department 502 do not have to be grown by the exhibitor.
• Any adult or youth may enter under appropriate section with correct tags.
• Arrangement featuring wheat shall be in its natural color. NOTE: Featuring " when a division states an item is to be featured, that item shall provide dominant interest in the arrangement.
• Dried plants may be treated. Hand-constructed flowers will be accepted in Home Economics Building. Hand-constructed vases and wreaths (such as made by wheat weaving) may have arrangements in or on them, and in some cases, woven items could be considered an accessory in an arrangement.
• Accessories may be used where they contribute to design.
• No ribbons or bows allowed except in, Division 3 Professional Basket and Arrangements, Division 4.
• Wearable and Carriables and Wedding Collections, Division 5 Wreaths and Swags.
• Designs shall be constructed so they can be moved as necessary for the best spacing of exhibits.
• Flowers, vegetables, fresh or dried plant material may be used in combination unless a division specifies.
• Do not use paint on fresh plant material.
• GARDEN FLOWERS SHALL BE DIFFERENT THAN PURCHASED FLOWERS. class (G) will be used for garden flowers; class (P) will be used for purchased flowers.
• "Professional" is defined as any person who has ever worked as a flower arranger and/or accepted payment for flower arrangements. Professional entrants shall identify themselves as such and will be judged separately from amateurs.
• Accessories are subordinate and shall be a contributing addition to design.
• Neat mechanics are essential. Always remember the judges look at the backside of your arrangement.

Flower Arrangements
Scale of points by which exhibit shall be judged:

• Arrangement: 30 points
• Color harmony: 20 points
• Relationship of material to container: 20 points
• Distinctiveness: 20 points
• Quality (condition): 10 points
• TOTAL POSSIBLE: 100 points

All divisions - identification must be listed on exhibit by which to be judged. Each identification will be judged separately.

Identification
N: Novice - for anyone who has not won more than 5 blue ribbons in artistic design division.
A: Amateur - for those who have won more than 5 blue ribbons in the artistic design division.
AA: Amateur Adult - for those who have won more than 20 ribbons in the artistic design division.
P: Professional - defined as any person who has worked as a flower arranger and/or accepted payment for flower arrangements.
SC: Senior Citizen - for those who are over age 60.

Division 1: "Flower Arrangements"

Designers choice
Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10
Class: (Multiple entries accepted if different variety and color in each of the following classes)

Classes for all: A) Fresh B) Dried C) Combination D) Silk

1. Featuring Wheat
2. Using all one color flowers
3. Arrangement using one flower
4. Design not to exceed 6"
5. Design featuring water (be creative)
6. Design featuring dried materials
7. Vertical Design
8. Horizontal Design
9. Using Vegetable/Fruit and Flowers
10. Oriental theme
11. Design using 3 colors
12. Using Roses
13. Mass Arrangement
14. Designer's Choice
15. Men Only (designer's choice)

Division 2: Floral Arrangements by Youth

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10

4-H, FFA and Open Youth (19 and under) will be judged separately. Enter as many divisions as desired.

Class: Multiple entries accepted if different variety and color in each of the following classes. (Refer to Division 1 for classes.) Class designations for all:

1. Fresh
2. Dried
3. Combination
4. Silk

Division 3: Professional Baskets and Arrangements

Open to professionals only - theme of fair.
Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15

Exhibitor limited to 3 entries in each division. Each shall be different type of flowers. Filler and foliage may be repeated. Exhibitor shall provide own basket. No size limit on baskets. This category includes dried and silk flowers. Ribbon and/or bows are allowed.

1. Professional Floral Arrangement in basket, value over $25 (wholesale value)
2. Smaller Professional Arrangement in basket, value under $25 (wholesale value)

1. Professional Floral Arrangement, value over $25 (wholesale value)
2. Professional Arrangement, value under $25 (wholesale value)

Division 4: "Wearables-Carriables"

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10
Wedding Collections
Please show identification of (A) or (P). Ribbons and/or bows are allowed.
Class designations for all: A) Fresh B) Dried C) Combination D) Silk
Class:

1. Corsages on the shoulder
2. Corsages on the wrist
3. Boutonniere
4. Other wearable items
5. Bridal Bouquet
6. Nosegay
7. Arrangement for book or purse
8. Other carriable items
9. Coordinated grouping for a wedding

May include a corsage, boutonniere, flower girl basket, bridesmaid bouquet, bride"s bouquet, pew bow, alter flowers arrangement, or other wedding items. Only one entry of each type. Please label each item, but only one entry tag is needed for this.

Division 5: Holiday Decor

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10

Please show identification (A) or (P). Provide a hook on the back if necessary, for hanging. Ribbons and/or bows are allowed; candles will also be allowed.

Class designations for all: A) Fresh B) Dried C) Combination D) Silk

1. Wreath
2. Swag, wall or door, not to exceed 36"
3. Table centerpiece
4. Individual place setting arrangement, not to exceed 8", set of four (4)

Division 6: Wreaths and Swags

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10

Please indicate (A) Amateur or (P) Professional. Provide a hook on the back for hanging.

1. Using fresh flowers and foliage
2. Using dried silk flowers and foliage

Division 7: Segment Tables

Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15

Open to all arrangers and Garden Clubs. Please indicate (A) Amateur or (P) Professional (Y) Youth-19 and under.

One place setting to include dishes-glassware, linen (placemat or cloth) and a decorative unit (accessories may be used). Enter as many classes as desired.
Call Fair office to Reserve table for display (509)-397-6263

1. Anniversary, 1st, 5th, 10th, 25th, 50th
2. Celebration/Designers Choice
3. Seasonal/Holiday of your choice
4. Special Event/Designers Choice

Educational
Department 503: Open Class
Department 319: 4-H/Department 367: FFA

Division 1: Poster

Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15

1. Display is for public's information and education
2. Open to adult, youth, or clubs
3. Poster should be no smaller than 2' x 3'

1. Slogan
2. Base of Understanding
3. Attractiveness

1. Floral arrangements
2. Bulbs
3. Use of fertilizer
4. Garden pests
5. Landscaping
6. Plant care and grooming
7. Other