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Floriculture Department
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CLASS A-HORTICULTURE SECTION
FLORICULTURE - ARTISTIC SECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Supervisor - Michele Stock, South Jordan, Utah

Assistant - Elisabeth Anderson, Provo, Utah

 

Supported by the Utah State Associated Garden Clubs

 

Purpose of the Floriculture Exhibit: To entertain and educate through good growing practices and artistic expression.

 

Show Dates:
DEPARTMENT FL1 - Sept. 8, 9, 10, 11
DEPARTMENT FL2 - Sept. 12, 13, 14, 15
DEPARTMENT FL3 - Sept. 16, 17, 18

Special Rules

 

Entries

  1. All shows are open to the public.
  2. Entries will be accepted between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m on the first day of each show or after 9:00 p.m. the night before. Exception: First Show entries will be accepted between 6 pm to 9 pm the night before. Exhibit will be open to the public at 2:00 pm.
  3. When placing exhibits enter through the south gate on North Temple. Exhibits will be displayed in the Heritage Building. *Note - please check the grounds map for building location.
  4. The committee shall have the right to replace or remove at any time any exhibit or part of exhibit which has become unsightly or is infested by insects.

Release of Exhibits

Exhibits must be picked up, unless arrangements are made with the committee, on the following dates:
1st Show - Sept. 11 - after 9:30 pm
2nd Show - Sept. 15 - after 9:30 pm
3rd Show - Sept. 18 - after 9:30 pm
When claiming exhibits use the entry receipt secured on the day of the entry.


Entry Fee .25 per entry

  1. All entries must be made on the regular entry form and must be completely filled in.
  2. To receive payment, both top and bottom of entry tag must contain your name and the class and lot you are entering.
  3. All varieties of flowers should be named or identified.
  4. Exhibitors must furnish their own containers (except in miniature horticulture).
  5. Entries will be placed by the committee in charge.
  6. Exhibitors may have only one entry in each lot.
  7. Incorrectly placed entries may be disqualified.
  8. Flowers in the horticulture section must have been grown by the exhibitor, but not necessarily in the Artistic Section. For cut flowers, emphasis is placed on local garden grown varieties, not a cut house plant.
  9. An entry can be exhibited and judged at only one show. Do not re-enter it.
  10. Employees in this department may enter displays, but may not compete for premiums.
  11. Plants which have seed pods may be entered where applicable.
  12. Cut flowers/foliage must be exhibited in an appropriate container. A glass or ceramic vase is recommended for best presentation.

Judging
No exhibitor is allowed in the building during judging. Judges may not exhibit in section they are judging. A standard system of awards will be used. For each lot one first, one second and one third place will be given, if merited. A placing may be withheld if no exhibit is found worthy. Honorable mentions will also be given to any worthy entry. JUDGE'S DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

Awards

 

PremiumsHorticultureArtistic
First PlaceRibbon & $2Ribbon & $3
Second PlaceRibbon & $1Ribbon & $2
Third PlaceRibbon OnlyRibbon & $1
Honorable MentionRibbon OnlyRibbon Only
Special AwardsRosette & $2Rosette & $2
Special Needs AwardRosette & $2Rosette & $2


NOTE: Special Horticulture awards will be awarded by Judges. A maximum of ten will be awarded per show in the Horticulture Section only.

 

Trophies, if merited, will be awarded as follows: (An Exhibitor cannot receive more than one Best of Show trophy per show. Except for Horticulture Trophy, two will be given in each show, for two different classes.)


BEST OF SHOW (Only one awarded per show)

 

Two in Horticulture - Trophy (One for Cut Flowers and one for Potted Plants)
One in Artistic - Trophy and Rosette
One in Advanced Amateur - Rosette
One in Amateur - Rosette
One in Juniors - Rosette
One in Miniature - Rosette
One in Novice - Rosette for Horticulture and Design
One in Small Designs - Rosette

One in Youth - Rosette for Horticulture and Design

One in Special Needs - Rosette for Horticulture and Design

 

Sweepstakes Award - $25.00 will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the most blue ribbons in Artistic Design, in all four shows combined.

 

Special Award
The best FFA Chapter exhibit of floriculture entries, to be determined on a money point basis, will be awarded a trophy.

CLASS A-HORTICULTURE SECTION

Appearance and artistic display is crucial when entering in competition. By following the simple procedures listed below, you may have a prize winning entry!

 

Preparation and Care of Cut Flowers/Foliages
1. Gather flowers after 4 P.M. or before sunrise.
2. Cut with long stems, generally just before they come into full bloom. Some flowers such as the following are exceptions: Gladiolus, when its first bud opens; roses, when buds are soft; dahlias, when blooms are fully open; poppies, the night before opening.
3. For best results, flowers should be placed in warm water up to the flowers' heads immediately after cutting, then stored for several hours in a draftless, cool place.
4. Groom entries carefully. Remove leaves that will be under water in the exhibit.
5. Be sure the count is accurate and the correct amount required by the schedule.
6. Flowers are judged for uniformity in size and development.
7. Only the natural foliage on any plant will be allowed in the Horticulture Section, leave some attached.

 

Scale of Points for Cut Flowers

Color, Substance, Abundance of Bloom25
Size, According to Species or Variety25
Foliage and Stem10
Form25
Condition15
TOTAL100

 

Please identify each plant before you enter it. Names, colors, etc. must accompany each entry in this section. Do not bring the following poisonous plants: Datura (Jimson Weed, Moonflower), Castor Bean or Night Shade

 

Note: *Collections equal 3 or 5 stems of the same species. Judging will be based on horticulture perfection and uniformity in size and maturity.

 

POTTED PLANTS
Lot No.
1. African Violet - any variety
2. Amaranthus
3. Begonias
4. Bonsai - any variety
5. Bougainvillea - Flowering
6. Cacti - Large (over 12 inches) - one variety
7. Cacti - Small (under 12 inches) - one variety
8. Cacti - *Collection or Mixed Planting
9. Fern - any variety
10. Geranium - any variety
11. Geranium - *Collections or Mixed Planting
12. Ground Cover - Flowering
13. Ground Cover - Non-flowering
14. Hanging Plant - Flowering
15. Hanging Plant - Non-flowering
16. Hanging Plant - Mixed Planting
17. Herb - Any variety
18. Herb - Mixed Planting
19. Orchid - Phalaenopsis
20. Orchid - Any Other Variety
21. Potted Plant - Flowering
22. Potted Plant - Non-flowering
23. Potted Plant - Mixed Planting
24. Succulent - Large - One Variety
25. Succulent - Small - One Variety
26. Succulent - *Collection or Mixed Planting
27. Dish Garden/Terrarium

 

Dahlia
All one stem specimens must be disbudded. All Dahlias must be named correctly and judging will be according to name listing. All entries must be in a vase large enough to hold it.

 

Giant - Over 10 inches - One Stem
101. Decorative
102. Informal Decorative
103. Cactus
104. Semi-Cactus


Large - 8 to 10 inches - One Stem
105. Decorative
106. Informal Decorative
107. Cactus
108. Semi-Cactus


Medium - 6 to 8 inches -One Stem
109. Decorative
110. Informal Decorative
111. Cactus
112. Semi-Cactus


Small - 4 to 6 inches -One Stem
113. Decorative - One stem
114. Informal Decorative - One stem
115. Cactus - One stem
116. Semi-Cactus - One stem


Miniatures - under 4 inches -One Stem
117. Decorative - One stem
118. Informal Decorative - One stem
119. Cactus - One stem
120. Semi-Cactus - One stem


Balls - over 4 inches
121. One bloom
122. Three or more blooms


Balls - under 4 inches
123. One bloom
124. Three or more blooms


Pom Pom - Less than 2 inches
125. Pom Pom - One to three blooms


Any Other Varieties
126. Incurved cactus
127. Formal decorative
128. Collarette
129. Anemone
130. Lacinated
131. Orchid
132. Peony
133. Waterlily
134. Dahlia - Any Other Variety
135. *Collection - One Variety
136. *Collection - Mixed Colors and/or Variety

 

Gladiolus
201. Large - 4 1/2" to 5 1/2" Florets
202. Medium - 3 1/2" to 4 1/2" Florets
203. Miniatures - Up to 3 1/2" Florets
204. Gladiolus - Any Other
205. * Collections - Three to Five stems

 

ROSES

Scales of Points - Roses

Form25%
Color20%
Substance15%
Stem and Foliage20%
Balance and Proportion10%
Size10%
TOTAL100%

 

All roses are disbudded unless otherwise noted. All entries must be in vase.

 

HYBRID TEAS - one bloom, no buds. Exhibit 1/2 to 2/3 open.
301. White
302. Yellow
303. Apricot / Coral / Salmon
304. Orange - Any Color
305. Red - Any Color
306. Purple - Any Color
307. Lt. Pink
308. Dark Pink
309. Bi-Color
310. Blend
311. Collection - One Color
312. Collection - Mixed Color
313. Teas - Any Other Color


Exhibit Fully Opened
314. Peace
315. Chicago Peace

316.Hedge Type
317. Climber

 

FLORABUNDA - Many Blossoms on a Single Upright Stem
318. White / Cream
319. Yellow
320. Orange
321. Red
322. Purple
323. Pink
324. Apricot / Coral / Salmon
325. Florabunda, Any Other


HERITAGE AND FRAGRANT ROSES
326. One Color - One Stem
327. Blend - One Stem
328. One Color - Three Stems
329. Mixed Colors - Three Stems


POLYANTHUS
330. Any color - One spray


MINIATURE ROSES - One spray, three or more blooms
331. Apricot / Coral / Salmon
332. Bi-color
333. Orange
334. Pink
335. Red
336. White / Cream
337. Yellow
338. Purple
339. Any Other Color

 

MINIATURE ROSES - One stem, one bloom, disbudded
340. Apricot / Coral / Salmon
341. Bi-color
342. Orange
343. Pink
344. Red
345. White / Cream
346. Yellow
347. Purple
348. Any Other Color

 

Scale of Points for Cut Flowers

Color, Substance, Abundance of Bloom25
Size, According to Species or Variety25
Foliage and Stem10
Form25
Condition15
TOTAL100

 

CUT FLOWERS
Outdoor variety only

400. Ageratum
401. Amaranthus
402. Anemone - Any Variety
403. Astible
404. Aster - single
405. Aster - *Collection/Mixed Variety
406. Baby's Breath
407. Bachelor's Button (Cornflower) - *Collection
408. Bachelor's Button (Cornflower) - Mixed *Collection
409. Balloon Flower
410. Begonia - Single
411. Begonia - Double
412. Begonia - Tuberous
413. Bellflower
414. Bells of Ireland
415. Butterfly Bush - Three or more stems, One color
416. Butterfly Bush - Three or more stems, Mixed
417. Cabbage - Flowering, Any Color
418. Calendula - Three to Five stems
419. Candy Tuff - Three to Five stems
420. Canna - One stem, One Color
421. Canna - One stems, One Color
422. Canna - Variegated
423. Canna - *Collection and/or Mixed
424. Canterbury Bells
425. Carnation - Large - One to Three stems
426. Carnation - Pixie - Five stems or more
427. Celosia - Crested Tall - One stem
428. Celosia - Crested Dwarf - One to Three stems
429. Celosia - Giant Plumed - One stem
430. Celosia - Dwarf Plumed - One stem
431. Celosia - *Collection and/or Mixed
432. Celosia - Any Other Variety
433. Chrysanthemum - Large Decorative - One stem
434. Chrysanthemum - Spider - One stem
435. Chrysanthemum - Spoon - One stem
436. Chrysanthemum - One Variety, One to Three stems
437. Chrysanthemum - Bush, Three stems
438. Chrysanthemum - Quill - One stem
439. Chrysanthemum - Pom Pom, Three stems
440. Chrysanthemum - *Collection and/or Mixed
441. Chrysanthemum - Any Other Variety
442. Cleome - Large
443. Cleome - Small
444. Coleus
445. Columbine
446. Coral Bells
447. Coreopsis - Five or more
448. Cosmos
449. Crape Myrtle
450. Daisy - Any Variety
451. Day Lily - One stem
452. Day Lily - Double, One stem
453. Dianthus - Five or more
454. Delphinium - One to Three stems
455. Dusty Miller - Three or more stems
456. Fall Crocus
457. Forget-Me-Not
458. Fox Glove - One to Three stems
459. Gaillardia - Three stems
460. Gerbera
461. Goldenrod - under 30"
462. Grass - Ornamental
463. Grass - Ornamental, Variegated Foliage
464. Ground Cover - Flowering
465. Ground Cover - Non-Flowering
466. Heliotrope
467. Herbs - One Kind
468. Herbs - Mixed
469. Hibiscus - One to Three stems
470. Hollyhocks - Single - Large - One stem
471. Hollyhocks - Double - Large - One stem
472. Hollyhocks - *Collection and/or Mixed
473. Hosta - Flowering
474. Hosta - Non-flowering
475. Hydrangea - Small
476. Hydrangea - Large
477. Hydrangea - Variegated Foliage
478. Impatiens - Three or more stems
479. Iris
480. Kale - Any color
481. Lambs Ear
482. Larkspur
483. Liatris
484. Lily
485. Lisianthus - Single
486. Lisianthus - *Collection and/or Mixed
487. Malva
488. Marigold - Large Lemon - Three stems
489. Marigold - Large Gold - Three stems
490. Marigold - Large Orange - Three stems
491. Marigold - Medium Lemon - Three stems
492. Marigold - Medium Gold - Three stems
493. Marigold - Medium Orange - Three stems
494. Marigold - Small Lemon - Three stems
495. Marigold - Small Gold - Three stems
496. Marigold - Small Orange - Three stems
497. Marigold - French - Three stems
498. Marigold - Variegated - Three stems
499. Marigold - Any Other
500. Marigold - *Collection and/or Mixed
501. Nasturtium - Five or more stems
502. Pansy - Five or more stems
503. Petunia - Ruffled Giants, Three or more stems
504. Petunia - Double Ruffled, Three or more stems
505. Petunia - *Collection and/or Mixed
506. Phlox
507. Rose of Sharon
508. Rudebeckia (Black Eyed Susan), Three stems
509. Russian Sage - under 30 inches
510. Salvia
511. Scabiosa
512. Sedum - Three or more stems
513. Snapdragon
514. Statice - *Collection and/or Mixed
515. Strawflower - Three or more stems


Sunflowers - One to Three Stems
516. Sunflower
517. Sunflower - Mexican
518. Sunflower - Italian
519. Sunflowers - Teddy Bear - One to Three stems


520. Sweet Peas - Any Variety
521. Sweet William - Three stems
522. Toad Lily
523. Verbena
524. Violas - Five or more stems
525. Water Lily - May float in bowl
526. Water Grown Plant - Any Variety
527. Wild Flower - Any Variety
528. Yarrow - Yellow - under 30" - Three stems
529. Yarrow - Any Variety
530. Zinnia - Large Dahlia type - One Color - Three stems
531. Zinnia - Large Cactus type - One Color - Three stems
532. Zinnia - Large Variety - *Collection and/or Mixed
533. Zinnia - Small Variety - *Collection and/or Mixed

 

534. Any Other plant, cut or potted
535. Any Other, Seed or pods

536. Any Other Specimen

FLORICULTURE - ARTISTIC SECTION

 

Condition your plant material to be used in Artistic Designs.

All care will be taken to safeguard entries, but the show committee and the State Fair will not be responsible for breakage or loss. Exhibitors should place their names on the bottom of all containers.

 

GENERAL RULES
1. One entry per lot, per person.
2. Work must be the exhibitors and not previously exhibited.
3. Some plant material must be included in design. Generally vase is 1/3 and plant material 2/3 of the design.
4. No flags of any nation shall be used in any design.
5. No Religous symbols should be used in the design.
6. The exhibitor doesn't have to grow plant material used in a design.
7. No artificial plant material, fresh fruit, or vegetables may be used in a design unless the schedule permits.
8. No potted plants can be used in a design.
9. Fresh, dried, or treated material may be used. No paint, sparkles, etc. on fresh plant material can be used.
10. Living members of the animal kingdom may not be used.
11. No feathers or plant material from endangered species.
12. Accessories maybe used unless otherwise stated in the show schedule.

13. Please note a Good Design will win over great accessories

 

FLORAL NOTES
Accessory: An object in an arrangement is something other than the plant material, container, vase, special staging or mechanics. If it does not add to your design, leave it out!
Featured Object: The object is the one that catches your eye first.
Scale: The component parts of a design, on a one to one basis, should be equal in size. Example - a full size railroad spike and a model train would be out of scale or a giant teddy bear and a single rose would be out or scale.

 

ARTISTIC DESIGN SCHEDULE

 

Class B - Advanced Amateur
Advanced Amateur - Those who have won more than 25 blue ribbons or top awards. Must place "AA" in upper right hand corner of entry tag.

 

Lot No.
1. "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" - A tall design
2. "Alice in Wonder land" - A mass design
3. "Atlantis the Lost Empire" - Must use water in the design

 

Class B1 - Advanced Amateur Miniatures
Miniature Design should be under 5 inches in all directions. Containers should measure more than 2 inches tall and 3 inches wide for plant material to be within the 5 inches restriction.

 

4. "The Little Mermaid" - Dry design, use something from the sea

5. "Jungle Book" - All fresh design, use all fresh plant material

6. "Aladdin" - Do your own thing

 

Class B2 - Advanced Amateur Small Designs

Small Design should be over 8 inches and under 15 inches in all directions, which includes container.


7. "Cars" - Design incorporating a toy car or cars

8. "Pirates of the Caribbean" - Design with hidden elements

9. "Peter Pan" - Do your own thing

 

Class C - Amateur
Amateur - Those who have won more than 5 and less than 25 blue ribbons or top awards. Must place "A" in the upper right hand corner of entry tag. If not marked, it will be judged "AA".


10. "The Lion King" - A wild, bold and fun design

11. "The Aristocats" - A Victorian design, Meow!

12. "The Lady and the Tramp" - Use two containers in the design

 

Class C1 - Miniatures
Miniature Design should be under 5 inches in all directions. Containers should measure more than 2 inches tall and 3 inches wide for plant material to be within the 5 inches restriction.


13. "The Little Mermaid" - Dry design, use something from the sea

14. "Jungle Book" - All Fresh design, use all fresh plant material

15. "Aladdin" - Do your own thing


Class C2 - Small Designs

Small Design should be over 8 inches and under 15 inches in all directions, which includes container.


16. "Cars" - A design incorporating a toy car or cars

17. "Pirates of the Caribbean" - Design with a hidden element

18. "Peter Pan" - Do your own thing

 

Class D - Novice
Novice - Those who have won less than 5 blue ribbons or top awards.
Must place "N" on upper right hand corner of your entry tag. If not marked, it will be judged "AA".


19. "Sleeping Beauty" - Do your own thing

20. "The Fox and the Hound" - Use two containers in this design

21. "Narnia" - Fantasy design

 

Class D1 - Miniatures
Miniature Design should be under 5 inches in all directions. Containers should measure more than 2 inches tall and 3 inches wide for plant material to be within the 5 inches restriction.

 

22. "The Little Mermaid" - Dry design, use something from the sea

23. "Jungle Book" - All Fresh design, use all fresh plant material

24. "Aladdin" - Do your own thing

 

Class D2 - Small Designs
Small Design should be over 8 inches and under 15 inches in all directions, which includes container.

 

25. "Cars" - A design incorporating a toy car or cars

26. "Pirates of the Caribbean" - Design with a hidden element

27. "Peter Pan" - Do your own thing

 

Class E - Juniors
Juniors - 13 to 18 years of age. Work must be that of the exhibitor. Place age in upper right hand corner of the entry tag.


28. "Beauty and the Beast" - Do your own thing

29. "101 Dalmatians" - "I see spots", use black and white containers for this design

30. "Leilo and Stitch!" - Go wild, use blue in this design

 

Class F - Youth
Youth - 12 years of age and under. Work must be that of the exhibitor. Place age on the upper right hand corner of the entry tag.


31. "Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs" - Use white in design

32. "Bambi" - Use wood in this design

33. "Cinderella" - Do your own thing

 

Class G - Special Needs

May choose any of the designs listed above. Please mark tag in the right hand corner with "S".