Department
Flower
Show
FLORAL DEPARTMENT
Non-
Department No. 15 Agricultural Hall
Mrs. F. Wm. Pferdmenges
Co-
Mrs. Leroy Meier
COMMITTEE
Mary Auxier
Carol Johnson
Carolyn Doerflein
Ruth Kinder
Deanna Douce
Nancy Fenton
Carolyn Flury
Barbara Weninger
Joy Gamble
Nicki Schunk
Mary Lou Smith
Mary Anna Taylor
Diane Jones
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE RULES CAREFULLY
1. ONLY NON-
2. All exhibitors must purchase a Membership or Exhibitor ticket, that they may obtain in advance to assure admittance to the grounds on the first day, by sending their names and addresses with checks payable to the:
Hamilton County Agricultural Society
7801 Anthony Wayne
Cincinnati OH 45216.
3. One entry permitted in each design class. See rule 10 for Horticulture classes. Entries must follow classes as listed in the schedule. All Entries to Be in Writing and Must Be Registered with the Entry Clerk by 11 a.m. on both entry days so clerks may record correct information for premiums. Use separate piece of paper for list of entries which must include your name, address, club affiliation, if any, and your ticket number. Entry tags (to be attached to each specimen or design) may be obtained in advance from the Fair Office.
4. EXHIBITS MUST BE IN PLACE BY 11 a.m. Entries arriving after that time will not be judged and will be placed in Exhibition Only Section. Only judges and committee members allowed in exhibit area after 11 a.m.
5. Decision of the judges is final. Awards will not be given unless merited.
6. Both Horticulture and Artistic Design Entries will be received after 8:30 a.m. and be ready for judging by 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10 and Friday, August 13. They may not be removed before Thursday, August 12 1 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 15 from 1 – 7 p.m. (For Horticulture pick up see below, rule #11).
HORTICULTURE DIVISION
1. Specimens must be grown by the exhibitor (a specimen is a single bloom, spike, stalk, stem or spray of plant material) and must be correctly labeled as to name and variety.
2. The committee reserves the right to subdivide classes. Classification chairman decides placement of exhibit.
3. Green glass bottles will be furnished for staging specimens. If entry is too large or heavy for a quart or liter bottle, exhibitor must provide a glass bottle of sufficient size to adequately support the specimen (preferably green glass). Labeled bottles are not acceptable. This may be the case in classes 2, 3, 15, 22f and 23.
4. The Tuesday, August 10 and Friday, August 13 show will use the same horticulture schedule. Tuesday specimens MAY NOT be reentered on Friday.
5. No diseased or bug infested entries will be accepted.
6. No oiling or foreign substance allowed on foliage.
7. No foliage permitted below the water line. (EXCEPT GLADS)
8. Wedging material will be available.
9. Collections must be in separate containers grouped by a mat, frame, ribbon etc. Classes 21, 38, 43 and 44. This is one entry on one tag.
10. Exhibitor may make more than one entry per class if each is a different variety, type or color. Enter distinguishing characteristic (e.g. variety name) on entry tag. Classification Chairman determines placement when questionable.
11. Potted plants may be picked up Thursday night at 8 p.m.and Sunday 1 to 7 p.m. Cut specimens will be discarded at those times. If return of specimen is desired, a colored spot sticker must be affixed to the entry tag when submitting that entry. (Spots will be available at the show). Unclaimed ribbons go to the Fair Office at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 15.
Tuesday, August 10 & Friday, August 13, 2010
CLASS
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1. Aster one stem disbudded
2. Celosia (Cockscomb) plume type, one stem disbudded,
3. Celosia (Cockscomb) crest type, one stem disbudded,
4. Cleome one stem – remove brown seed pods
5. Coleus one stem, min. 8” without bloom,
a. predominately red c.yellow
b. predominately green d. any other
6. Geranium one stem with foliage
a. white
b. Pink
c. red
d. any other color
7. Impatiens single type,one spray
a. white
b. orange
c. red
d. Purple
e. Pink
f. New Guinea
g. any other
8. Impatiens double type, one spray
9. Marigold tall carnation type, one bloom disbudded
a. white or near white
b. yellow
c. gold
d. orange
10. Marigold large flowered, dwarf type
a. white or near white
b. yellow
c. gold
d. orange
11. Marigold single Petaled, French type, one spray
12. Marigold double French type, one spray
a. yellow
b. orange
c. red / gold blend
d. any other
13. Petunia one stem with foliage
a. single
b. double
c. Fringed
d. any other
14. Snapdragon
15. Sunflower on stem
16. Zinnia one bloom disbudded, 3” across and over
a. dahlia flowered
b. cactus flowered
c. any other type
17. Zinnias one bloom disbudded, from 2”up to 3”
a. dahlia flowered
b. cactus flowered
c. any other type
18. Zinnias one bloom disbudded up to 2”
19. Annual Flower not listed. Must be named
a. round, single stem disbudded
b. spike
c. spray
d. flowering vine, maximum length 24”
20. Annual Foliage -
a. vines (maximum length 24”
b. herbs
c. other
21. Annual Collection, one stem each of five different annuals, each correctly named and in separate containers. See rule #9
a. flowers
b. foliage
Annual Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomes
22. Caladium one leaf
a. red predominating
b. green predominating
c. white predominating
d. pink predominating
e. miniature
f. elephant ears (see rule #3)
23. Dahlia disbudded 8” across and over (see rule #3)
24. Dahlia disbudded from 6” up to 8”
25. Dahlia disbudded from 4” up to 6”
26. Dahlia disbudded from 2” up to 4”
27. Dahlia disbudded up to 2”
a. one stem disbudded
b. one spray
28 Gladiolus one spike, laterals removed, size by measurement of first floret, may be subdivided by color
a. Giant/large – 4½” and over
b. medium – 3½” but less than 4½”
c. small /mini– less than 3½”
29. Annual bulb, corm, tuber or rhizome, NOT listed
a. flower (one stem)
b. foliage (one stem)
Perennials
30. Chrysanthemum any color
a. single stem disbudded
b. spray
31. Daisy type one stem
a. Shasta
b. Blackeyed Susan (rudbeckia)
c. Coneflower (echinacea)
d. any other
32. Hardy Fern one frond
a. Maidenhair
b. Christmas/leather
c. Japanese painted
d. any other hardy fern
33. Ornamental Grass
a. one blade
b. one stem with seed heae
c. one stalk
34. Hosta one leaf -
a. small (leaf width) up to 3” across
b. medium from 3” up to 6” across
c. large from 6” up to 8” across
d. extra large over 8” across
35. Ivy one stem not to exceed 24”
a. green
b. variegated
c. any other
36. Perennial vines-
a. foliage
b. flowering
37. Perennial-
a. round flower one stem disbudded
b. spike flower
c. spray flower
d. foliage
38. Perennial Collection – One stem each of five different varieties, each labeled and in separate containers
a. flowers
b. foliages (see rule #9)
Perennial Bulbs, Tubers, Rhizomes, Corms
39. Hemerocallis (Daylilies) one scape not disbudded
40. Lilium
41. Lycoris (Magic Lily)
42 Any perennial bulb, tuber, rhizome or corm not listed must be named
a. foliage one STEM
b. flower one stem
Herbs
43. Collection of one stem each of five different correctly named herbs in separate containers (rule #9)
44. Collection of one stem each of three different mints, named and in separate containers (see rule #9)
Cut Branches
Specimens limited to 24” length
45. Holly
46. Hydrangea (in bloom)
47. Berried branch not listed
48. Flowering branch not listed
49. Branch grown for foliage
50. Needled evergreen
Junior Exhibitors -
51. Cut stems
a. annual
b. perennial
c. bulb
d. foliage
52. Plants (staged in Container Plant section see rules in that section) maximum width of pot, 12 inches
a. flowering (in bloom)
b. foliage
c. cacti and other succulents
Roses
53. Single flowering Hybrid Tea
54. Rose Hybrid Tea, one bloom disbudded
55. Rose Grandiflora
a. one stem disbudded
b. one spray
56. Rose Floribunda or Polyantha one spray
57. Rose Climbing, one lateral stem, limit 20”
58. Rose Miniature
a. one stem disbudded
b. one spray
59. Rose other
a. shrub (includes "knockout' roses)
b. old garden rose
c. other
60. Rose bowl. One rose, no foliage, hardly any stem, to float in water. Exhibitor to furnish clear, glass bowl or brandy snifter
a. one bloom
b. miniature (3 blooms)
Premiums for Classes 1 thru 60
1st $1.50 2nd $1.00 3rd $.50
($1.00 Extra for Junior Awards, Classes 51 & 52)
Container Plants
The following potted house plants must be in a 12” pot or smaller and must have been in the care of the exhibitor for the last three months. Pot should be sufficient in size to hold plant in a correct position. Double potting allowed. Bonsai not accepted.
61. African Violet. Single crown only
a. single
b. double
c. other
62. Plant grown primarily for bloom
63. Plant grown primarily for its foliage
64. Cacti and other succulents
a. single plant
b. collection in one container
Premiums for Classes 61 Thru 64:
1st $2.50 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.50
Patio container, window box and hanging planter -
65. Patio Container (outdoor plants), foliage must not touch the floor
a. traditional
(1) one variety
(2) more than one variety
b. creative
(1) one variety
(2) more than one variety
66. Hanging planter with blooming plant
67. Hanging planter with foliage plant
68. Hanging planter with cactus or other succulent
69. Mixed hanging planter, three or more cultivars
70. Window Box – Maximum Width 30” May Use Plastic Liner to Exhibit
Premiums for Classes 65-
1st $5.00 2nd $4.00 3rd $3.00 4th $2.00
This Show Will Be Judged by Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judges
One Best in Show Rosette will be awarded to the best Annual, Perennial, Bulb Rose, Arboreal specimen, Containers Plants and Juniors.
