Flowers - 2023 - Alaska State Fair

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Michelle Adeszko
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Flowers General Information

Exhibit Entry – Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits (Barn)

• 1st Entry: Wednesday, August 23, noon – 9 pm
• 2nd Entry: Wednesday, August 30, noon – 9 pm

Exhibit & Ribbon Pick Up

• Tuesday, September 5, 10 am – 4 pm (Barn)
• Tuesday, September 5, 4 pm – 6 pm (Hoskins)
• Saturday, September 9, 1 pm – 6 pm (Hoskins)

All First Entry container plants entered in Divisions 11 and 12 (all classes), and all First Entry design containers in Divisions 13 through 15, must be claimed during Second Entry. *First Entry ribbons may be claimed during Second Entry intake and, until the close of Fair, in the Crops Department, see Crops Attendant.

Entries without entrant contact/mailing information will be automatically disqualified and not judged.

Enter only once per class per week and conform to instructions. All entries must be grown by exhibitor unless otherwise noted. Refer to “Judging Criteria” and “Definitions” for guidelines. Fair supplies containers for cut flowers. Only entries in Divisions 11-13 and Divisions 14 and 15 classes 07-10 are returned.

Judging Criteria:

Entries with insects or diseases will not be accepted. Groom entries to remove dirt, spray residue, and dead foliage. No foliage in water. Follow specific directions for each “Division” and “Class.”

Scale of Points

HORTICULTURE
Cultural perfection – 60
Condition & grooming – 25
Distinction – 10
Correct/complete name – 5
Total – 100

ARTISTIC DESIGN
Conformance (to class) – 20
Design (elements/principals) – 42
Artistic concept – 12
Expression – 10
Distinction – 16
Total – 100

Premiums: Blue Ribbon $7.00, Red Ribbon $5.00, White Ribbon $3.00

Definitions:

Annual: plant that completes its lifecycle in one growing season.
Biennial: plant that completes its life cycle in 2 years. Growing the 1st year and flowering the 2nd year.
Perennial: Plant that lives for more than 2 growing seasons in the ground.
Single: A flower with the normal number of petals or tepals for the species, arranged in a single whorl.
Double: A flower with more petals than in normal wild state, with few, if any, stamens.
Crested: Tufts of hairs, soft bristles, raised ridge on surface.
Blooms: Flower or Blossom

Disbud: To remove surplus buds
Inflorescence: Arrangement of flowers on a single axis.
NFR: No Foliage Required
Spike: Inflorescence in which stalkless flowers occur on an unbranched axis.
Spray: Cluster of flowers or flowerheads arranged on a single branched stem.
Stalk: Stem-like organ joining a leaf, flower, flowerhead or unflorescence to the stem of a plant.
Stem: Main axis of a plant, usually above ground, that supports structures, such as branches, leaves, flowers and fruit.

Division 01: Perennials and Biennials

Alaska hardy plants that have lived in the ground for 2 years. Provide name of the variety/species.

Class:

01 Achillea ptarmica, double, Sneezewort 1 spray 12-16”
02 Achillea ptarmica, single, Sneezewort 1 spray 12-16”P
03 Achillea, Yarrow and other, 1 spray 12-16”,
04 Aconitum, Monkshood 1 stem over 10”
05 Alcea rosea, Hollyhock, 1 spike
06 Allium, Flowering Onion, single stem or spray, length in proportion to bloom
07 Anemone, single, Windflower, 3 blooms, NFR
08 Angelica, 1 stems to 30”
09 Aquilegia, Columbine, 3 sprays
10 Aster, perennial, 3 sprays
11 Astilbe, 3 sprays NFR
12 Astrantia, Masterwort, 3 stems to 12”
13 Bellis perennis, English daisy, 6 blooms, stems to 6” (not over)
14 Campanula, Bell Flower, 3 sprays
15 Centaurea macrocephala, Giant Knapweed, 2 stems over 16”
16 Centaurea montana, Mountain Bluet, 2 stems to 20”
17 Coreopsis, tickseed, 3 stems
18 Delphinium, giant, 1 spike
19 Delphinium, other, 1 spike
20 Dianthus barbatus, Sweet William, 3 stems over 6”
21 Dianthus, Carnation and other, 3 stems over 6”
22 Dianthus, miniature, 3 sprays
23 Digitalis, Foxglove, 1 spike
24 Echinacea, Coneflower, 3 blooms, stems to 20”
25 Echinops, Globe Thistle, 2 blooms
26 Eryngium, Sea Holly, 1 stem/spray to 24”
27 Filipendula, Meadowsweet, Queen of the Prairie, and Dropwort, 2 stems/sprays to 30”
28 Gaillardia, Blanket flower, double, 3 blooms, stems to 20”
29 Gaillardia, Blanket flower, single, 3 blooms, stems to 20”
30 Gentiana, Gentian, 1 stem or spray
31 Geranium, Cranesbill 2 stems/sprays
32 Gypsophila, Baby’s breath, 1 spray to 24”
33 Helenium, Sneezeweed, 3 blooms NFR
34 Helianthus, Perennial Sunflower, 3 blooms, stems to 20”
35 Heliopsis, Ox-eye daisy, 3 blooms
36 Hosta, Blooming, 3 stems to 20″
37 Inula, Elecampane, 1 stem/spray to 36”
38 Leontopodium Edelweiss, 3 stems over 4”
39 Leucanthemum x superbum, Shasta daisy, double, 3 blooms, stems to 20”

40 Leucanthemum x superbum, Shasta daisy, single, 3 blooms, stems to 20”
41 Lewisia, Cliff maids, Bitterroot, 3 sprays
42 Liatris, Blazing star, Gayfeather, 3 spikes
43 Ligularia, Leopard plant, 2 spikes/sprays
44 Lupinus, Lupine, 1 spike
45 Lychnis, Campion, Catchfly 3 stems over 6”
46 Malva, mallow, 2 spikes to 30” (Sylvestris in Div 2)
47 Meconopsis, Himalayan poppy (blue) or Welsh poppy (yellow), 2 stems
48 Monarda, Bee Balm, 3 stems
49 Myosotis, Forget-me-not, 3 stems over 4”
50 Ornamental Foliage, perennial, (e.g. Hosta, caladium, etc.) 3 stems to 20”
51 Ornamental Grass, 3 stems over 10”, one variety
52 Paeonia, Peony, bomb type, one bloom, stem proportionate to bloom
53 Paeonia, Peony, double, one bloom, stem proportionate to bloom
54 Paeonia, Peony, single, one bloom, stem proportionate to bloom
55 Papaver croceum syn. P naudicale, Iceland Poppy, 6 blooms, stems over 6”, NFR
56 Papaver orientale, Oriental Poppy
57 Papaver, Poppy, other
58 Penstemon, 2 stems to 18
59 Phlox, 1 stem over 10”
60 Physostegia, Obedient Plant, 3 stems/sprays over 10”
61 Primula, Primrose, 1 stem to 20”
62 Pulsatilla, Pasque flower, 2 blooms
63 Salvia, perennial, Flowering Sage, 2 stems over 6”
64 Scabiosa, perennial, Pincushion Flower, 2 blooms
65 Sedum, Stonecrop, 3 stems to 20”
66 Solidago, Goldenrod, 1 stem over 10”
67 Thalictrum, Meadow Rue, one spray to 30”
68 Trollius, Globeflower, 3 stems
69 Verbascum, Mullein, 1 stem over 12”
70 Veronica, Speedwell, 3 stems
71 Veronicastrum, Culvers Root, 1 stem to 30”
72 Vine, flowering, Clematis, 1 stem to 30”
73 Vine, flowering, other, 1 stem to 30”
74 Most unusual, proper I.D., 1 to 3 blooms/sprays stems
75 Other, properly identified, 1 to 3 blooms/sprays/stems
76 Other, winter sheltered, tender perennial, properly identified, 1 to 3 blooms/sprays/stems

Division 02: Annuals – A Thru M

Includes plants grown as annuals in this region. Class blends of petunias or sweet peas under major color. Name species/variety.

Class:

01 Ageratum, Floss flower, 3 sprays over 4”
02 Amaranthus, Love-lies-bleeding, 1 stem
03 Amaranthus, Other, 1 stem
04 Argyranthemum, 3 blooms, stems to 16”, NFR
05 Aster, ball, 3 blooms, stems to 16”
06 Aster, cactus or shaggy, 3 blooms, stems to 16”
07 Aster, pincushion or crested, 3 blooms, stems to 16”
08 Aster, single, 3 blooms, stems to 16”
09 Calceolaria, Slipperwort, 2 stems/sprays
10 Calendula, English or Pot Marigold, crested, 3 blooms, stems to 16”
11 Calendula, English or Pot Marigold, double, 3 blooms, stems to 16”
12 Calendula, s English or Pot Marigold, single, 3 blooms, stems to 16”
13 Iberis, Candytuft, 3 stems
14 Celosia, cockscomb, 1 Stem or spray
15 Centaurea cyanus, bachelor’s button, 6 blooms, stem 6-14”
16 Cerinthe, Blue Shrimp plant, 2 Stems to 30”
17 Chrysanthemum, Summer, Single, 3 sprays to 16”
18 Chrysanthemum, Summer, Double, 3 sprays to 16”
19 Clarkia, 3 sprays to 20”
20 Cleome, spider flower, 1 stem
21 Cosmos, single, 3 sprays to 18”
22 Cosmos, double, 3 sprays to 18”
23 Cosmos, involuted, 3 sprays to 18”
24 Dianthus, single, 3 sprays 6-15”
25 Dianthus, double, 3 sprays 6-15”
26 Everlasting, Acroclinium, 6 blooms, stems 8-16” NFR
27 Everlasting, Helichrysum, 6 blooms, stems 8-16” NFR

28 Everlasting, other, 3 sprays/blooms to 16” NFR
29 Everlasting, Statice, Limonium sinuatum, 3 spr. to 16” NFR
30 Everlasting, Statice, Limonium suworowii, 1-3 spr. to 30” NFR
31 Flax, Linum, 3 stems
32 Godetia, Satin Flower, 3 sprays to 20”
33 Gypsophila, Baby’s breath, 3 sprays to 16”
34 Helianthus, Sunflower, 3 blooms under 6”, stems to 16”
35 Helianthus, Sunflower, 2 blooms to 6-8”, stems to 16”
36 Helianthus, Sunflower, 1 bloom over 8”, stems to 24”
37 Larkspur, Delphinium ajacis, 2 spikes
38 Lavatera trimestris, rose mallow, 2 sprays to 24”
39 Linaria, Toadflax, 3 sprays/stems
40 Malope, annual Mallow, 2 sprays to 24”
41 Malva sylvestris, 2 spikes to 36”
42 Marigold, 3 blooms under 2 ”, stems proportionate to bloom
43 Marigold, 3 blooms 2 -4”, stems proportionate to bloom
44 Marigold, 3 blooms over 4”, stems proportionate to bloom
45 Marigold, signet, 2 sprays, 10 -12”
46 Matricaria, Feverfew, double white, 1 spray to 14”
47 Matricaria, Feverfew, single white, 1 spray to 14”
48 Matricaria, Feverfew, yellow, 1 spray to 14”
49 Mignonette, Reseda, 2 stems
50 Mimulus, Monkey flower, 3 stems 6-8”
51 Moluccella laevis, Bells of Ireland, 2 stems to 28” (Remove Foliage)

Division 03: Annuals – N Thru Z

Includes plants grown as annuals in this region. Class blends of petunias or sweet peas under major color. Name species/variety.

Class:

01 Nasturtium, double, Tropaeolum majus, 6 blooms, stems 4-10”, NFR
02 Nasturtium, single, Tropaeolum majus, 6 blooms, stems 4-10”, NFR
03 Nemesia, large-flowered, 3 sprays 8-10”
04 Nemesia, miniature, 3 sprays 6-10”
05 Nemophila, baby blue-eyes, 4 stems to 6”
06 Nicandra, Shoo-fly, Apple of Peru, 1 stem/spray to 30”
07 Nicotiana, Flowering tobacco, 2 sprays 10-14”
08 Ornamental foliage, annual, (e.g., coleus), 3 stems to 20”
09 Ornamental Grass, 3 stems 6-20”
10 Osteospermum, South African Daisy, to 15”, 3 blooms, NFR
11 Pansy, Viola, 5 blooms over 1”, no blotches solid, NFR
12 Pansy, Viola, 5 blooms over 1”, with blotches, NFR
13 Pansy, Viola, 5 blooms over 1”, multicolored, NFR
14 Pansy, Viola, 5 blooms under 1”, no blotches solid, NFR
15 Pansy, Viola, 5 blooms under 1”, with blotches, NFR
16 Pansy, Viola, 5 blooms under 1”, multicolored, NFR
17 Pansy, Viola, 5 blooms, other/ruffled NFR,stripe/whiskers-
18 Pelargonium, (zonal, ivy, regal, scented) name variety, 1 stem/spray

Petunias, 1-3 sprays/stems, with 3 open blooms total, stems 6 – 14”

19 Petunia, double, blue/mauve
20 Petunia, double pink/red
21 Petunia, double white
22 Petunia, other, (e.g., milliflora)
23 Petunia, single, blue/mauve
24 Petunia, single, pink/red
25 Petunia, single, purple/magenta
26 Petunia, single, white
27 Phlox, Giant Tetra, 3 sprays to 18”
28 Phlox, Star/Twinkle, 3 sprays to 10”
29 Poppy, California, Eschscholzia, 6 blooms, stems to 16” NFR
30 Poppy, Carnation/peony flowered, Papaver somniferum, 3 blooms, stems to 16” NFR
31 Poppy, other, 3 blooms, stems to 16”, NFR
32 Poppy, Flanders, Papaver rhoeas, 3 blooms, stems to 16” NFR
33 Poppy, Shirley, series, Papaver rhoeas, double, 3 blooms, stems to 16”, NFR
34 Rudbeckia, double, Gloriosa daisy, Black-eyed Susan, 3 blooms, stems to 18”, NFR
35 Rudbeckia, single, Gloriosa daisy, Black-eyed Susan, 3 blooms, stems to 18”, NFR
36 Salpiglossis, Painted tongue, 3 sprays 12-15”
37 Salvia, Flowering sage, 3 stalks 6-24”
38 Scabiosa, Pincushion flower, 3 blooms, stems to 16”, NFR
39 Schizanthus, Poor man’s orchid, 2 sprays to 24”
40 Snapdragon, Butterfly / Azelea Flowered, 2 spikes over 12”
41 Snapdragon, tetra, Antirrhinum majus, 2 spikes over 12”
42 Stock, Matthiola, double, 2 stems over 10”

60% of Sweet pea spray should be single stem florets and buds, NOT vine.

43 Sweet pea, blue, Lathyrus odoratus, 3 sprays over 7”
44 Sweet pea, cream/white, Lathyrus odoratus, 3 sprays over 7”
45 Sweet pea, pink, Lathyrus odoratus, 3 sprays over 7”
46 Sweet pea, red, Lathyrus odoratus, 3 sprays over 7”
47 Sweet pea, purple/ lavender,Lathyrus odoratus, 3 sprays over 7”
48 Sweet pea, heirloom, any color, identify variety, Lathyrus odoratus, 3 sprays over 7”
49 Venidium, Cape Daisy, 3 blooms, stems to 16”
50 Verbena, 3 stems to 16”
51 Vine, Canary Bird, Tropaeolum peregrinum, 1 stem to 36”
52 Vine, other flowering, 1 stem to 36”
53 Zinnia, 3 blooms over 2”, stems to 16”
54 Zinnia, 3 blooms to 2”, stems to 16”
55 Most Unusual, Proper I.D., 1-3 blooms, stems, or sprays
56 Other, properly identified, 1 to 3 blooms, stems, or sprays

Division 04: Gladioli

Gladiolus spike should be 60% florets and buds and 40% stem. Size is the diameter of the fully opened blossom at the base of the flower head. One spike.

Class:

01 Giant, over 5”
02 Large, 4 – 5”
03 Medium, 3 – 4”

04 Small, 2 – 3”
05 Miniature, under 2”
06 Hardy/other, any size

Division 05: Trees & Shrubs

One fresh cut branch, 14-30”, measured from cut end to tip of branch. Apex or apical tip should be intact. Branch should show symmetry and have several nodes. Name species/variety.

Class:

01 Flowering, in bloom, Hydrangea
02 Flowering, in bloom, Potentilla
03 Flowering, in bloom, other
04 Fruiting, with fruit, apple or crabapple
05 Fruiting, with fruit, cherry or chokecherry

06 Fruiting, with fruit, currant
07 Fruiting, with fruit, other
08 Foliage, evergreen
09 Foliage, deciduous
10 Foliage, fall color

Division 06: Roses

Species or variety name required. Class color blends under major color. Class climbing sports of Hybrid Teas, Floribundas, and Grandifloras in classes 02-13.

Class:

01 Large-flowered Climbers/Ramblers any color, 1 lateral

Floribundas, 1 spray

02 Red/russet
03 White
04 Pink
05 Other

Grandifloras,1spray/bloom

06 Red/russet
07 White
08 Pink
09 Other

Hybrid Teas, disbudded, 1 bloom

10 Red/russet
11 White
12 Pink
13 Mauve/Lavender
14 Bicolored
15 Other

Hardy Shrub roses, 1 bloom/spray, (shiny leaf)

16 Red/russet
17 White
18 Pink
19 Other

Rugosas and Hybrid Rugosas, 1 bloom/spray, (wrinkled leaf)

20 Red/pink/mauve
21 White
22 Other

Old Garden Roses, 1 bloom/spray (scotch rose)

23 Red/russet
24 White
25 Pink
26 Other

Miniature Roses, 1 bloom/spray

27 Red/russet
28 White
29 Pink
30 Other
31 Mini Climber, any color, 1 bloom/spray

Division 07: Tuberous Begonias

Foliage not required. Unnamed okay. 1 bloom, disbudded.

Class:

Double-flowered carnation/ruffled

01 White
02 Red
03 Yellow/gold
04 Picotee/variegated, any color
05 Pink/rose
06 Salmon
07 Apricot/orange
08 Other

Rose or camellia-flowered

09 White
10 Red
11 Yellow/gold
12 Picotee/variegated, any color
13 Pink/rose
14 Salmon
15 Apricot/orange
16 Other

Other types

17 Single-flowered, not a side flower, any color
18 Other, identify type/variety, any color

Division 08: Lilies

Enter one stem. Length should be in proportion to blooms. Anthers should be present, pollen MUST be removed.

Class:

01 Asiatic hybrid, upfacing [Ia]
02 Asiatic hybrid, outfacing [Ib]
03 Asiatic hybrid, pendant [Ic]
04 Oriental hybrid, trumpet-shaped [VIIa]
05 Oriental hybrid, bowl-shaped [VIIb]

06 Oriental hybrid, flat-faced [VIIc]
07 Oriental hybrid, recurved [VIId]
08 Other hybrids (e.g., Candidum, American, Longiflorum, etc.) [III-VI, VIII]
09 Species (e.g., Lilium canadense) [IX]

Division 09: Dahlias

No foliage is required, but recommended manner is to disbud and exhibit with attached foliage, preferably two complete leaves. Ideal bloom position is at a 45° angle to stem. Pompom and Ball types may be top-facing. Stem and stalk length should be in proportion to size of bloom.

Class:

Fully double, closed-center types

01 Straight cactus, 1 bloom over 8”
02 Straight cactus, 1 bloom 6 – 8”
03 Straight cactus, 1 bloom 4 – 6”
04 Straight cactus, laciniated, 1 bloom over 8”
05 Straight cactus, laciniated, 1 bloom 6-8”
06 Straight cactus, laciniated, 1 bloom 4-6”
07 Incurved cactus, 1 bloom over 8”
08 Incurved cactus, 1 bloom 6 – 8”
09 Incurved cactus, 1 bloom 4 – 6”
10 Semi-cactus, 1 bloom over 8”
11 Semi-cactus, 1 bloom 6 – 8”
12 Semi-cactus, 1 bloom 4 – 6”
13 Formal decorative, 1 bloom over 8”
14 Formal decorative, 1 bloom 6-8”
15 Formal decorative, 1 bloom 4-6”
16 Informal decorative, 1 bloom over 8”
17 Informal decorative, 1 bloom 6-8”
18 Informal decorative, 1 bloom 4-6”
19 Waterlily, 1 bloom
20 Ball, 1 bloom over 3”
21 Miniature ball, 1 bloom 2-3”
22 Pompon, 3 blooms under 2”
23 Miniature cactus, 1 bloom under 4”
24 Miniature decorative, 1 bloom under 4”

Single and semi-double, open-center types

25 Anemone-flowered, 1 bloom
26 Collarette, 1 bloom
27 Single, 1 bloom over 2”
28 Mignon single, 3 blooms under 2”
29 Orchid-flowered, 1 bloom
30 Orchid-flowered collarette, 1 bloom
31 Peony-flowered, (including bedding dahlias, e.g., Red-Skin varieties), 1 bloom
32 Novelty, 1 bloom
33 Mega Dahlia, 1 bloom in good condition, 11” or over (Judged on size)

Division 10: Collections

Five cut specimens of a common theme, each of a different variety/species. Name variety/species. Attached self-foliage. Enter in one container.

Class:

01 Annuals, identify common theme
02 Perennials and biennials, identify common theme
03 Most unusual, annuals
04 Most unusual, perennials and biennials
05 Ornamental grasses
06 Begonias
07 Gladioli, (giant, medium, etc.)

08 Lilies
09 Dahlias
10 Roses
11 Foliage
12 Seed Pods/Heads, NFR
13 Other, identify common theme

Division 11: Indoor Container Grown Plants

All First Entry container plants MUST be picked up on Second Entry day.

Diseased or insect-infested plants should not be entered and are subject to removal from the show.
Maximum container size is 15” in any direction, unless otherwise specified. Plants and containers should be in proportion to each other. All indoor plants should have appropriate pots or saucers to catch excess water when plants are watered. Double-potting (use of cachepots) is permitted.
Classes 1-19 are for indoor-grown potted plants grown by exhibitor for at least 3 months. Name variety.

Class:

Erect growth habit
Single Plant

01 Pot under 7”
02 Pot 7-15”

Multiple plants

03 Pot under 7”
04 Pot 7-15”

Spreading growth habit
Single Plant

05 Pot under 7”
06 Pot 7-15”

Multiple Plants

07 Pot under 7”
08 Pot 7-15”

Vining, pendant, hanging, or trailing growth habit
Single Plant

09 Pot under 7”
10 Pot 7-15”

Multiple Plants

11 Pot under 7”
12 Pot 7-15”

Other indoor potted plants

13 African Violets
14 Bonsai
15 Cacti
16 Dish garden
17 Orchids
18 Succulent
19 Other

Division 12: Outdoor Planters and Hanging Baskets

Entries must have been grown outdoors by exhibitor for at least the majority of the current growing season. Call ahead for extra large containers.

All First Entry container plants MUST be picked up on Second Entry day.

Class:

01 Hanging basket, begonia
02 Hanging basket, fuchsia
03 Hanging basket, petunia
04 Hanging basket, other (Trailing Habit, single species)
05 Hanging basket Other (Trailing Habit, mix of species)

06 Patio planter, begonia
07 Patio planter, fuchsia
08 Patio planter, geranium
09 Patio planter, Other (single species)
10 Patio planter, Other (mix of species)

Division 13: Artistic Design

All First Entry container plants MUST be picked up on Second Entry day.

Plant material need not be grown by exhibitor unless specified.
All designs must contain some plant material. The use of fresh material is encouraged. Dried and/or treated dried plant material permitted only when specified.
Do not use: artificial flowers, fruit, vegetables, or foliage; coloring of fresh material; cut fruit or vegetables, or prepared food; landscapes or scenes; US or other national flags.
Sea fans, coral, bones, antlers, moss, accessories and bases are acceptable, as is native plant material grown by exhibitor from non-endangered species.
Unless specified, maximum size is 30” wide by 20” deep; no height restriction.

Class:

01 Traditional mass design in a basket. Use all fresh material.
02 Monochromatic design. Design must have a single color theme (e.g. pink, yellow, etc.) Use all fresh or all dried material.
03 Holiday or special occasion design. Use fresh and/or dried material. Use one or more accessories. Identify holiday/occasion on entry form.
04 “Beyond the Mountains” theme design. Interpret this year’s Fair theme. Use fresh and/or dried material. Feature or accessories allowed but not required.
05 “Grower’s Choice” Use any combination of fresh and/or dried material. All plant materials used must be grown by entrant.

06 Bridal Bouquet. Create a bouquet suitable for carrying down the aisle.
07 Small design, maximum 8” in any direction. Use all fresh material.
08 Miniature design, maximum 5” in any direction. Use all fresh or all dried material.
09 Linear Design. Create a line or line-mass design that expresses motion or movement.
10 Dried Flower Design. Not less than 10”, maximum 30” in any direction. Accessories and base need not be grown by entrant, plant material must be grown by entrant.

Division 14: Junior, Ages 12 & Under
Division 15: Junior, Ages 13 Through 17

All First Entry container plants MUST be picked up on Second Entry day.

RULES:

1. State age on entry form in “description” area.
2. Horticulture entries grown by the exhibitor; artistic design entries designed by the exhibitor.
3. Three entries per class per week allowed in 01, 02, and 06. Enter only once per week in all other classes.
4. Follow corresponding open horticulture classes for requirements such as size, bloom count, and foliage. Refer to Div. 13 for artistic design rules.
5. Kids must enter for themselves!

Class:

HORTICULTURE

01 Annual, 1 to 6 blooms/sprays/stems, one variety
02 Perennial or biennial, 1 to 6 blooms/sprays/stems, one variety
03 Collection; annuals, 5 specimens (Div. 10 rules apply.)
04 Collection; perennials or biennials, 5 specimens (Div. 10 rules apply.)
05 Most unusual, 1 bloom/spray/stem
06 Other, cut specimen (e.g., dahlia, rose, gladiolus, begonia or lily)
07 Indoor potted plant, maximum pot size 10”
08 Outdoor container planting, maximum 15” container

ARTISTIC DESIGN

09 “Beyond the Mountains” interpret Fair theme using fresh and/or dried material. Features or accessories are allowed, but not required.
10 Grower’s Choice – Use any combination of fresh and/or dried material. All plant materials used must be grown by entrant

“Bluest Blue Flower” contest:
1st entry only – Wednesday, August 23, noon – 9 pm
Bring in your Whitest White flower. There is no minimum or maximum number of stems. Flower(s) will be judged solely on how close its color is to Crayola “primary” White.

“Crazy Cacti” contest:
1st entry only – Wednesday, August 23, noon – 9 pm
Must be entered in Division 11, Class 15. Cacti come in so many crazy forms! Bring us your best crazy cactus. It can be a single plant, or multiple specimens in one container.

“Super Succulent” contest:
2nd entry only – Wednesday, August 30, noon – 9 pm
Must be entered in Division 11, Class 18. There are so many varieties of superlative succulents. Bring us your best. It can be a single plant, or multiple specimens in a single container.

“Bouquet for Grandma” contest:
2nd entry only – Wednesday, August 30, noon – 9 pm
This contest is especially for our youngest fair-goers. (age 5 and under). Children should bring an arrangement made from common roadside flowers, (e.g. dandelions, butter and eggs, daisies, etc.) Grandmas love flowers and entries in this contest will be judged based on their appeal to a panel of genuine grandmas!