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DESIGN DIVISION RULES
1. Flowers and foliage for arrangement classes need not be grown by the exhibitor, but must be NON-COMMERCIALLY GROWN. EXCEPTION: Flowers may be purchased for Tables and Alcoves. (Classes #93, #96, 97, 98 & 99 on Wednesday & classes #118, #121, 122, 123 & 124 on Saturday.) Where there may be some question of "growth origin" as with orchids etc. please write on back of entry ticket "non-commercially grown".
2. Fruits and vegetables may be purchased, but must not be cut.
3. Artificial plant material is never permitted.
4.  Colored or dyed FRESH plant material is never allowed.
5. Dried (includes glycerinized) plant material permitted where so stated. Dried designs must be new this year.
6. Preserved, painted, or treated dried plant material permitted only in classes specified in the schedule or as "Designer's choice". Designer's choice applies to the type of design (i.e. traditional or creative) as well as the plant materials used (i.e. fresh, dried - including treated).
7. Contrived flowers of recognizable plant material are permitted.
8.  Landscapes/scenes are not permitted.
9. The American flag may not be used as an underlay or a background for a floral design, nor may it be an accessory or a featured object of a design.
10. Please bring exhibits ready for staging. The committee reserves the right to place exhibits for best staging, so be sure they are constructed so they can be moved if necessary. Classification Chairman Jeanne Gourley will check your entry for conformance before you leave.
11. The Committee cannot be responsible for damage to or loss of properties.   Address label on underside of container is recommended.
12. Entry tag stubs must be presented for removal of exhibits Friday evening and Monday afternoon.
ALCOVE is 40" high, 24" wide and 18" deep, (wings are approximately 15"), painted dark brown. Additional background and drapes per­mitted.
PEDESTAL is approximately 42" high, 18" in diameter and painted white.
TABLES - all four classes staged on tables 30" high
TABLES:
FUNCTIONAL are 42" by 60"; the 60" is the front. The cloth should have an approximate 10" drop in front.
ROUND FUNCTIONAL are 42" in diameter (two settings). Table must be centered under cloth.
SINGLE SETTING #122 'Saturday, requires appointments for one diner. Decorative unit (centerpiece), placemat or cloth. Space provided is 30" by 30"  on green covered table. No background.
EXHIBITION TABLE background is 36" high, 28" wide, and 20" deep.
EXHIBITION TABLE - Type 1 requires a decorative floral unit (think centerpiece) that is in a container. Type II requires plant material in the total exhibit but not in a container.
ALL ITEMS ON TABLES MUST REMAIN FOR THE DURATION OF THE SHOW. Do not use flatware. ALL COMPONENTS ARE USED AT YOUR OWN RISK. Flowers, foliage, fruits, vegetables and accessories per­mitted in the decorative unit. Dried, artificially colored and/or treated mater­ial allowed only where permitted in the schedule.
The committee furnishes 6 Alcoves, 4 Pedestals, 4 Mirrored Alcoves, 4 Pic­ture Frames, 4 Floating Spaces, 3 classes of 4 Functional Tables, 4 Exhibition Table backgrounds and 4 wall spaces.
One exhibitor's ticket permits one Alcove, one Pedestal, one Picture Frame, one Floating Arrangement, one Wall Space, one Mirrored Alcove, one Exhibition Table and one Functional Table. Landscapes/scenes and flags not permitted in Design Section. Rule #8.
*DENOTES THESE CLASSES ARE BY RESERVATION ONLY.
If Repeated Calls Still Do Not Reach Any Reservation Clerk, Please Call Mrs. Gourley 825-2406, Mrs. Pferdmenges 761-5517 or Mrs. Meier, 931-5606.
DESIGN DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL HALL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1,  2007
76. All green design, including container and base (if used)
77. Design featuring yellow flowers
78. Design in a metal container
79. Vertical design
80. Design using all dried material
81. Design in the Oriental manner showing water
*82. MIRRORED ALCOVE - Free standing, no larger than 10" high by 8" wide, reflected on all sides. Mirrored alcoves provided. By reservation, call Hilda Meier 931-5606.
*83. Picture Frame furnished is 10" high by 8" wide. By reservation, call Hilda Meier 931-5606
84. All dried material, not to exceed 5" in any dimension
85. All dried material, not to exceed 3" in any dimension
86. Children’s Class - Enter age group on tag
a. 8 years and younger
b. 9 years and older
87. Designer's choice (see Design Rule 6)
88. Design using roadside material. May include some dried plant material if it is this year's "crop."
89. Design showing motion
90. Design in two containers
91. Design in a basket (maximum width 18")
92. Design in an antique type container
*93. ALCOVE - Designer's choice, must interpret title. By reservation, call Jeanne Gourley, 825-2406
*94. FLOATING DESIGN - Not to exceed 24" in length. By reservation, call Mary Pferdmenges, 761-5517
*95. PEDESTAL - By reservation, call Ruth Kinder 522-5708
* * * *96-99 TABLES - By reservation, Call Carolyn Doerflein 729-5104
*96. Sit down dinner for four
*97. Round table for 2
*98. Reception table for four or more
*99. Exhibition Table Type I or II - Designer's choice.
ARTISTIC CRAFTS DIVISION
*100. Decorated hat - All dried material.
By reservation, call Mary Pferdmenges 761-5517

THIS SHOW WILL BE JUDGED BY NATIONALLY ACCREDITED
FLOWER SHOW JUDGES
One Best of Show will be awarded in each of the following groups:
Classes 76-81; Classes 87-92; Miniature & small designs 82-85; Tables 96-98;
Best of Alcove, Exhibition table, Pedestal (93, 95, 99).
DESIGN DIVISION -
AGRICULTURAL HALL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2007
DESIGN DIVISION-AGRICULTURAL HALL Saturday, August 4, 2007
101. All green design including container and base if used
102. Design in a metal container
103. Horizontal design
104. Design incorporating pink flowers
105. Design featuring red flowers
106. Design in the Oriental manner
*107. MIRRORED ALCOVE - Free standing, no more than 10" high and 8" wide, reflected on all sides. Mirrored alcove provided. By reservation, call Hilda Meier, 931-5606
*108. PICTURE FRAME - Frame furnished is 10" high by 8" wide. By reservation, call Hilda Meier, 931-5606
109. Design not to exceed 5" in any dimension (all fresh plant material)
110. Design not to exceed 3" in any dimension (all fresh plant material)
111. Children’s Class (enter age group on tag)
a. 8 years or younger        
b. 9 years or older
112- Designer's choice (see Rule 6)
113. Design using roadside materials (Some dried plant material permitted if new this year).
114. Featuring black & white. Some painted material permitted
115. (Rookwood) Design in a ceramic container
116. Design incorporating many colors      
117. All foliage design.
*118 ALCOVE - Designer's choice of plant material. Must interpret title. By reservation call Jeanne Gourley 825-2406
*119 FLOATING DESIGN - By reservation, call Mary Pferdmenges 761-5517
*120. PEDESTAL Design using some fruits and or vegetables. By reservation call Ruth Kinder 522-5708
****121-124 TABLES By reservation call Mary Pferdmenges 761-5517
*121. Any meal for one
*122. Dinner for two
*123. Buffet for 4 or more
*124. EXHIBITION TABLE (Type I) Designer's choice.
ARTISTIC CRAFTS DIVISION
*125 - GRANDMA MOSES - Picnic wreath to hang on trellis wall. Some fresh plant material, Maximum width 24”, By reservation, call Mary Pferdmenges 761-5517
N.B. THERE WILL BE NO PICK-UP ON SUNDAY EVENING. Pick up time is Monday, August 6 from 3 to 7 p.m. Please note that horticulture specimens entered Saturday morning will not be saved for you after 4 p.m. unless you have affixed a sticker available at the show at entry time.
THIS SHOW WILL BE JUDGED BY NATIONALLY ACCREDITED FLOWER SHOW JUDGES.
One Best of Show will be awarded in each of the following groups: Classes 101-106; classes 112-117; Miniature and Small designs 107-110; Tables 121-123; Best of Alcove, Exhibition Table & Pedestal 118, 120, 124.
SCALES OF POINTS FOR
ALL DESIGNS
Conformance (to schedule) ............. .20
Design (Elements, Principles)  ..........42
Artistic Concept   ............................12
Expression (interpretation) ............. .10
Distinction (marked superiority)   .. ...16
                                                      100
SCALES OF POINTS
FOR HORTICULTURE
Cultural Perfection .......................... .60
Condition and Grooming   .............. ...25
Distinction .......................................10
Correct complete name .....................5
                                                     100
SCALES OF POINTS
FOR FUNCTIONAL TABLES
Conformance         .......................... .20
Design (Decorative Unit)  .............. ...24
Design (Overall).............................. .24
Artistic Concept ............................... 12
Expression ........................................  5
Distinction ....................................... 15
                                                      100
Wednesday - Premium for classes 76 through 92 except 82 & 83 Saturday - Premium for classes 101 through 117 except 107 & 108
lst........................................$3.00
2nd......................................$2.50
3rd................ ......................$2.00
4th................:..................... $1.00
Premiums for classes 82 & 107 (MIRRORED ALCOVES):
and 83 & 108 (PICTURE FRAMES):
lst........................................$4.00
2nd......................................$3.00
3rd... ................................ .$2.50
4th.....................................$2.00
Premium for classes 95 & 120 (PEDESTALS):
1st.......................................$9.00
2nd......................................$8.00
3rd.......................................$7.00
4th.. ..................... ..............$6.00
5th.......................................$5.00
6th.................................... ..$4.00
Premium for classes 93 & 118 (ALCOVES): and 99 & 124 (EXHIBITION TABLES) and 121:
1st..................................$10.00
2nd...................................$9.00
3rd....................................$8.00
4th....................................$7.00
5th............................... ....$6.00
6th.................... ...... ........$5.00
Premium for classes 100 & 125 (Wreath) and 94 & 119 (Floating Arrangements):
1st.....................................$6.00
2nd....................................$5.00
3rd.....................................$4.00
4th.....................................$3.00
Premium for classes 96, 97, 98, 121, & 122
(FUNCTIONAL TABLES):
1st.....................................$14.00
2nd....................................$12.00
3rd.....................................$10.00
4th................. .....................$8.00
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