2008 Pend Oreille County Fair

FLORICULTURE - Open Class

Department J - Adult
Department JY - Youth

1. The exhibitor must grow specimen exhibits. Exhibitors must be amateurs who are growing flowers for their own enjoyment and not for sale.
2. No exhibitor shall enter more than one of a variety in class.
3. A tag showing the exhibitor's number, division and class, name of variety (if known), must be attached to the exhibit. Put name of plant or flower on exhibit tag.
4. Containers will be provided, except for begonias.
5. No exhibits will be accepted for judging after 9:00pm Wednesday.
6. Exhibitors are encouraged to replace any wilted blooms during the fair.
7. Dried or winter arrangement materials need not be grown by exhibitor.
8. No artificial flowers except where specified.
9. A committee member must check in all entries. Only committee members are allowed to re-arrange specimens and flower arrangement.
10. Judge will reserve the right to disqualify any entries not of display quality.
11. Youth exhibitors entering in any class put age on tag. Exhibit will be judged accordingly.
12. Whenever the list calls for a certain number of spikes, stalks, sprays or blooms, please exhibit that num­ber. For instance, Marigolds 3 blooms must have just 3 blooms. Where the list calls for 3 sprays, enter 3 sprays including blooms and buds. The judges adhere strictly to the list, so follow it accordingly.

FLORICULTURE AWARDS

MOUNTAIN WEST BANK - Youth Only
$6.00 Best Youth Flower Arrangement

  FLORAL EXPRESSIONS
Floral Expressions will furnish 10 Special Rosettes for "Best of Show" for different divisions (Specimens)

BERGAU FLOWER AWARD
Glen "Swede" and Pati Bergau will give a $20.00 and a rosette for the best Floral Arrangement.

$5.00 Gift Certificate to be awarded in
Youth and Adult for Best Entry in:
Rose, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Lily, Marigold, Petunia, Sunflower, Zinnia and "Other"

PEOPLE'S CHOICE ROSETTE
Leonard & Gladys Davaz
Tell your friends to come in and VOTE!!!

CORPORATE SPONSORS
Ritter's Nursery
On the Edge Flagging
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 217

SHERRIE STIGALL & CHRIS TELLESSEN
$5.00 Best Arrangement by Youth
Three more $5.00 Best in Show Awards

EVELYN CORDES
$5.00 for the Best Window Box, Hanging Plant and Potted Plant displayed by Youth

PAT & ELLIE CHITWOOD
Will award $20.00 for the
Best Fair Theme Arrangement
Collection of Tubers for the Best Dahlia Display Award

SPECIMEN BLOOMS SCORING:

Flower Hints:

Cut your flowers in the late afternoon of the day before they are to be exhibited, place the flowers immediately in water that has been set out in the garden all day. Cutting should be done about 4:00pm since at that time there is the greatest amount of sugar in the leaves unless it is extremely hot weather. In this in­stance cutting in the early morning is optimum. Keep flowers in water in a cool, dark place overnight.

To arrange, cut stems cleanly at an angle under water with a sharp knife and place in water-filled vase or container. Cut stems as long as possible. All foliage that is below the water line should be removed. Foliage should be clean. Remove any broken or disfigured foliage or petals as foliage and stems count in judging as well as blooms. It is better to have more stem and foliage than too little. Groom plants well. Flowers must have their own attached foliage. All stems should be in proportion to the flower.

Floriculture          Blue 15, Red 10, White 5

Color Varieties for Gladiolus, Roses and Dahlias

1. White
2. Light yellow to dark yellow
3. Yellow blend, apricot blend and russet
4. Orange, orange blend and orange red
5. Light pink to medium pink
6. Deep pink to light red
7. Medium red to dark red
8. Mauve to dark lavender
9. Pink blend
10. Red blend

DIVISION 1. GLADIOLUS

Gladiolus spikes should be exhibited when 1/3 florets fully opened, 1/3 partially open, 1/3 tight bud, cut with long stems plus leaves.

Exhibitor may enter any or all of the colors in Class 1or Class 2 but must add the color-identifying letter to the entry number. For example a large Mauve Gladiolus would be entered in Class 1H.)

Class No.

1. A-J Gladiolus, large 3-1/2 inches or over, 1 spike
2. A-J Gladiolus, miniature, 1 spike

DIVISION 2. ROSES

Rose entries for display should be picked when 1/4 to 1/2 open.

Rose stems should be crushed and placed in tepid water to preserve quality of the bloom.

Exhibitor may enter any or all of the colors in Classes 1 through 5 but must add the color-identifying letter to the class number. For example, a white hybrid tea rose would be entered under class number 1A. Variety of the rose should be on the entry tag.

Class No.

1. A-J Rose, Grandiflora, 1 spray, Large 4 or 5
2. A-J Rose, Floribunda, 1 spray, Small
3. A-J Rose, Hybrid Tea with foliage
4. A-J Rose, Miniature, single bloom
5. A-J Rose, Miniature, one spray
6. A-J Rose, Miniature, potted
7. Rose, any other type
8. Rose Bouquet

DIVISION 3. DAHLIAS

Blooms can be Decorated or Lacinated

Exhibitor may enter any or all colors but must add the color-identifying letter to the class number. For example a yellow single BB would be entered under class number 4B.

Class No.

1. Single AA size bloom over 10"
2. Single A size bloom 8" to 10"
3. Single B size bloom 6" to 8"
4. Single Miniature ball blooms 2" to 3 1/2"
5. Single Pompon 2" and under
6. Single Waterlily
7. Single Anemone
8. Single Callarette
9. Single Orchid
10. Single Peony
11. Single Novelty Bloom
12. Single Bloom Other Not Listed
13. Basket or Bouquet

DIVISION 4. LILY

Class No.

1. Tiger
2. Asiatic
3. Oriental  

DIVISION 5. OTHER FLOWERS      

Use number of specimen stated. One color, one variety with foliage. Name flower on exhibit tag.

Class No.

1. Asters, Princess (quilled), 3 stems, mixed colors or same
2. Asters, Pompon, 3 stems, mixed colors or same
3. Asters, Dwarf, 3 stems, mixed colors or same
4. Asters, any other variety, 3 stems
5. Bachelor Button, 3 stems and foliage
6. Begonias, 1 bloom with leaves, in own flat dish
7. Bells of Ireland, 3 stalks
8. Calendulas, 6 stems
9. Carnation, 3 stems
10. Chrysanthemum, 3 sprays
11. Cosmos, 3 sprays
12. Daisy, single, 3 stems
13. Daisy, double, 3 stems
14. Dianthus, 3 sprays (Pinks)
15. Dusty Miller, 1 spray
16. Everlasting flowers, 3 stems, any variety
17. Geraniums, 1 stem, large flower head with leaves
18. Hydrangea, 1 stem
19. Larkspur, 1 spray
20. Marigold, giant, 3 blooms
21. Marigold, 2 ½" or under, single with foliage, 3 sprays
22. Marigold, 3 ½" or under, double with foliage, 3 sprays
23. Marigold, any other variety, 3 sprays
24. Nasturtium, mixed colors, 6 stems (shown without foliage)
25. Pansy, 6 with foliage, long stems
26. Petunias, single, 1 spray
27. Petunias, double, 1 spray
28. Petunias, ruffled California Giant, 1 spray
29. Phlox, 1 stem, 5" to 6"
30. Snapdragons, 3 spikes, long stems
31. Sunflower, 1 bloom and foliage, any variety
32. Sunflower, 1bloom and foliage, LARGEST
33. Sweet Peas, mixed colors, 6 stems
34. Zinnias, large, 4" or over, 3 blooms, long stems, mixed colors
35. Zinnias, Cactus type, 3 blooms, mixed colors
36. Zinnias, Medium, 2" to 4", 3 blooms, long stems, mixed colors
37. Zinnias, Small, under 2", 6 blooms, mixed colors
38. Other, 1 specimen, any flower not listed in book; please name variety. Can have more than 1 entry in this class only.

DIVISION 6. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

Arrangements should be proportioned 1/3 container and 2/3 flowers and foliage.

Use fresh flowers unless otherwise specified. Any accessories such as candles, figurines, etc. may be used with any arrangement where appropriate.

Class No.          Blue 20, Red 15, White 10

1. Merry-go-round - use a wheel
2. Gemini
3. Fair Theme "Cake, Cattle and Rock n' Roll "
4. Antique Machinery
5. Desert Beauty - dried flowers with driftwood
6. Come Blow Your Horn - use some kind of horn
7. Military - Red, White and Blue
8. Lucky Horseshoe - western theme
9. Beach Party - sand, shells and glass
10. Cock-a-doodle - Farm Theme
11. Rock a bye Baby
12. Grandma's Attic
13. Kick the Bucket - use of Water
14. How Does My Garden Grow?
15. Pick Your Holiday
16. Fun in the Sun - using sunflowers
17. Other, your choice

DIVISION 7. YOUTH BOUQUETS and SINGLE ENTRIES

Bouquets will be judged according to age. Use age-identifying letter with class number.

A - 5 years and younger
B - 6-9 years
C - 10-12 years

Class No.          Blue 20, Red 15, White 10

1. Mountain West Bank award arrangement is for young people under the age of 19. Name and age on tag. Need not fit into any other category. Name your own Theme.
2. Bouquet for Grandma, fresh flowers in antique container.
3. Bouquet for Teacher, fresh flowers in a school theme
4. Bouquet for Mom, fresh pink and white flowers in a kitchen utensil
5. Fair Theme "Cake, Cattle and Rock n' Roll"
6. Old McDonald's Farm. Can use fruit and/or vegetable, fresh or dry. NO buttons, ribbons or cloth material.
7. Fun in the Sun - use sunflowers
8. These Boots are Made for Walking - use boots or shoes
9. Cosmic Blast - use Cosmos
10. Terrarium
11. Potted Plant
12. Window Box
13. Hanging Plant
14. Other Flower

DIVISION 8. FLORAL POSTERS - Youth Only

Class No.          Blue 15, Red 10, White 5

1. Floral Poster

DIVISION 9. WREATHS

Class No.          Blue 20, Red 15, White 10

1. Fresh
2. Dried

DIVISION 10. POTTED PLANTS

Class No.          Blue 20, Red 15, White 10

1. Cactus Garden
2. African Violets
3. Hanging plant, foliage or blooming
4. Patio Planter
5. Window Box
6. Other potted plant, foliage or blooming
7. Whimsical Container

DIVISION 11. FRIDAY NIGHT FLORAL SPECIAL

This division is included as a special to add and replace  entries that have run their course of beauty from their Wednesday entrance through Friday, and to give the show some freshness for the last two days of the Fair

Rosettes sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 217.

Flowers should be brought to the Floral Room, Friday from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Scoring same as Wednesday entries.

Class No.          Blue 15, Red 10, White 5

1. Asters, all types and colors, 3 blooms
2. Marigolds, all types and colors, 3 blooms
3. Dahlias, any type, 1 bloom (one entry)
4. Petunias, single, all colors, 3 sprays
5. Petunias, double, all colors, 3 sprays
6. Roses, large, 1 bloom
7. Roses, miniature, 1 spray
8. Bouquet of any of the above standard flowers, one type or mixed
9. Basket of any of the above standard flowers, one type or mixed
10. Other, your choice