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Dept 17 – Floral Exhibits

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Superintendent: Janice Walsh

Refer to General Rules.

  1. No artificial flowers permitted in sections 1 thru 5.
  2. Plants positively will not be accepted for exhibition unless they have been growing in containers for two months.
  3. The management will not undertake to return exhibits or be responsible for the return of exhibits. Baskets or containers must be supplied by exhibitor and will be given every possible care, but the management assumes no responsibility for their safety.
  4. Flowers or plants entered for competition must be more than ordinary standard and quality to be entered for an award.
  5. All entries must be grown by exhibitor except in arrangement classes.
  6. The judge may recommend a special award for any meritorious exhibit.
  7. No containers larger than 12” in diameter will be allowed.
  8. Superintendent will place all exhibits on tables for exhibition.
  9. Best of Show ribbons to be awarded at the discretion of the judge..
  10. All exhibits in the Yellow Building.

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Sec 1 – Flowering House Plants

DeptSecClassDescriptionPremiums
1711African violet-single- any color or bicolor$4, $3, $2, $1
1712African violet-double-any color or bicolor$4, $3, $2, $1
1713African violet – variegated leaf$4, $3, $2, $1
1714Wax begonias-fibrous-rooted, in blooms, single,
any color
$4, $3, $2, $1
1715Wax begonias-fibrous-rooted, in bloom, double,
any color
$4, $3, $2, $1
1716Begonias, tuberous-rooted, in bloom, single,
any color
$4, $3, $2, $1
1717Begonias, tuberous-rooted, in bloom, double,
any color
$4, $3, $2, $1
1718Begonias-hanging basket, any variety$4, $3, $2, $1
1719Geranium, pelargonium- bedding or common,
any color
$4, $3, $2, $1
17110Gloxinia, any color$4, $3, $2, $1
17111Oxalias/Shamrock plant$4, $3, $2, $1
17112Fuchsia$4, $3, $2, $1
17113Impatiens, Single, any color$4, $3, $2, $1
17114Impatiens, Double, any color$4, $3, $2, $1
17115Impatiens, New Guinea, any color$4, $3, $2, $1
17116Poinsettia$4, $3, $2, $1
17117Bridal Veil$4, $3, $2, $1
17118Anthurium$4, $3, $2, $1
17119Hybiscus$4, $3, $2, $1
17120Episcia – flowering$4, $3, $2, $1
17121Amaryllis$4, $3, $2, $1
17122Calla Lilly$4, $3, $2, $1
17123Cyclamen$4, $3, $2, $1
17124Gardenia$4, $3, $2, $1
17125Kalanchoe$4, $3, $2, $1
17126Orchids$4, $3, $2, $1
17127Others – specify by name$4, $3, $2, $1

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Sec 2 – Foliage House Plants

DeptSecClassDescriptionPremiums
1721Begonias, Large leaf, foliage type with or without
flowers, any variety
$4, $3, $2, $1
1722Begonias, Small leaf, foliage type with or without
flowers, any variety
$4, $3, $2, $1
1723Cactus, Christmas, with or without flowers$4, $3, $2, $1
1724Cactus, Thanksgiving, with or without flowers$4, $3, $2, $1
1725Cactus, Easter, with or without flowers$4, $3, $2, $1
1726Collection of cacti, One pot$4, $3, $2, $1
1727Collection of cacti, Several pots$4, $3, $2, $1
1728Coleus, any leaf color$4, $3, $2, $1
1729Episcia, any leaf color$4, $3, $2, $1
17210Fern, Asparagus Plumosis$4, $3, $2, $1
17211Fern, Asparagus Sprengerii$4, $3, $2, $1
17212Fern, Boston$4, $3, $2, $1
17213Fern, Caterpillar$4, $3, $2, $1
17214Fern, Stag horn$4, $3, $2, $1
17215Fern, Lacey$4, $3, $2, $1
17216Fern, Rabbit’s Foot$4, $3, $2, $1
17217Fern, Bearpaw$4, $3, $2, $1
17218Fern, Bird’s Nest$4, $3, $2, $1
17219Fern, Ruffled$4, $3, $2, $1
17220Potted Ivy, English$4, $3, $2, $1
17221Potted Ivy, Oak Leaf$4, $3, $2, $1
17222Potted Ivy, Variegated$4, $3, $2, $1
17223Potted Ivy, Small leafed$4, $3, $2, $1
17224Potted Ivy, Grape$4, $3, $2, $1
17225Potted Ivy, Swedish$4, $3, $2, $1
17226Other Potted Ivy – specify by name$4, $3, $2, $1
17227Philodendron, Vining$4, $3, $2, $1
17228Philodendron, Upright$4, $3, $2, $1
17229Philodendron, Split Leaf$4, $3, $2, $1
17230Spider Plant – Chlorophytum, Green leaf$4, $3, $2, $1
17231Spider Plant – Chlorophytum, Variegated leaf$4, $3, $2, $1
17232Snake Plant, Green$4, $3, $2, $1
17233Snake Plant, Varigated$4, $3, $2, $1
17234Snake Plant, Bird’s Nest$4, $3, $2, $1
17235Snake Plant, Long Tongued$4, $3, $2, $1
17236Jade Plant$4, $3, $2, $1
17237Prayer Plant, Green$4, $3, $2, $1
17238Prayer Plant, Red veined$4, $3, $2, $1
17239Prayer Plant, Aloe$4, $3, $2, $1
17240Prayer Plant, Wandering Jew$4, $3, $2, $1
17241Prayer Plant, Dieffenbachia$4, $3, $2, $1
17242Prayer Plant, Rubberplant$4, $3, $2, $1
17243Prayer Plant, Fiscus Pumia$4, $3, $2, $1
17244Prayer Plant, Aspidistra – cast iron plant$4, $3, $2, $1
17245Prayer Plant, Crown of Thorns$4, $3, $2, $1
17246Prayer Plant, Peace Lily$4, $3, $2, $1
17247Prayer Plant, Purple Passion Vine$4, $3, $2, $1
17248Prayer Plant, Ribbon plant$4, $3, $2, $1
17249Prayer Plant, Schefflera$4, $3, $2, $1
17250Prayer Plant, Pothos – Devils Ivy$4, $3, $2, $1
17251Prayer Plant, Bonsai$4, $3, $2, $1
17252Prayer Plant, Citrus Tree$4, $3, $2, $1
17253Prayer Plant, Dracena$4, $3, $2, $1
17254Prayer Plant, Hens & Chicks$4, $3, $2, $1
17255Prayer Plant, Moses in the Bullrushes$4, $3, $2, $1
17256Prayer Plant, Hoya – Wax plant$4, $3, $2, $1
17257Prayer Plant, Pepperomias$4, $3, $2, $1
17258Prayer Plant, Norfolk Island Pine$4, $3, $2, $1
17259Prayer Plant, Terranium or arrangement in
closed container
$4, $3, $2, $1
17260Prayer Plant, Dish of foliage plants – 3 or more
specimens in low container
$4, $3, $2, $1
17261Other Prayer Plant – specify by name$4, $3, $2, $1
17262Best Hanging Basket, Flowering$4, $3, $2, $1
17263Best Hanging Basket, Non-flowering$4, $3, $2, $1

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Sec 3 – Specimen Flowers – Annuals

  1. Exhibits in this section must be cut flowers grown by the exhibitor and must conform to the number of blooms, spikes or stems as specified in each class.
  2. Flowers in each entry must be of one color and variety unless otherwise stated.
  3. Uniformly of height, color or size is an important factor in evaluating entries.
  4. A bud showing color counts as a bloom.
  5. Display in appropriate containers- clear glass containers only.
DeptSecClassDescriptionPremiums
17360Ageratum- 3 stems$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17361Asters- 6 blooms, any color, or mixed$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17362Bachelor Buttons – 6 any color$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17363Bells of Ireland- 3 stems$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17364Calendula- 6 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17365Celosia, Crested- 1 stem$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17366Celosia, Plume- 3 stems$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17367Cleoma (spider flower)-3 stems$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17368Cosmos – 6 blooms, any color, or mixed$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17369Dahlias, Decorative- 1 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17370Dahlias, Cactus- 1 bloom$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17371Dahlias, Pom-pom – 3 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17372Dahlias, Single- 3 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17373Dahlias, Miniature- 3 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17374Dahlias, Dinner Plate – 1 bloom$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17375Gaillardia- 6 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17376Gladiolus, Large flowering – 1 spike$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17377Gladiolus, Small flowering – 1 spike$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17378Marigolds, Mammouth yellow – 6 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17379Marigolds, Mammouth orange – 6 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17380Marigolds, African Yellow – 6 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17381Marigolds, African Orange – 6 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17382Marigolds, French single (dwarf) – 6 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17383Marigolds, French double (dwarf) – 6 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17384Marigolds, White$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17385Marigold – other$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17386Nasturtiums- 6 blooms, any color, or mixed$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17387Pansy- 6 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17388Petunias, Single – 6 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17389Petunias, Double – 6 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17390Salvia, Blue – 3 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17391Salvia, Red (scarlet sage) – 3 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17392Scabiosa or pin cushion flower- 3 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17393Snapdragons- 3 spikes$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17394Strawflowers- 6 blooms, or mixed colors$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17395Sweet Alyssum – 3$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17396Zinnias- mixed colors, 4” and over – 3 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17397Zinnias- mixed colors, Medium – 2” and
over – 3 blooms
$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17398Zinnias- mixed colors, Small – under 2” –
3 blooms
$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17399Zinnias- mixed colors, Mexican – 5 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
173100Sunflowers – small ornamental – 3 stems$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
173101Other Specimen Flowers – 3 stems or blooms –
specify by name
$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
173102Window Box – containing 3 or more different
specimens (not to exceed 36” long and 12” wide)
$10, $8, $6, $4

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Sec 4 – Specimen Flowers – Perennials

DeptSecClassDescriptionPremiums
1741Ageratum-3 stems$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
1742Chrysanthemums, Single or Daisy type –
3 stems
$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
1743Chrysanthemums, Spider or Japanese type –
3 stems
$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
1744Chrysanthemums, Pom-pom, small – 3 stems$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
1745Chrysanthemums, Double – 3 stems$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
1746Delphinium- 1 spike$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
1747Dianthus (hardy pinks)- 5 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
1748Yarrow – 5 stems$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
1749Rudbeckia (gloriosa daisy) – 3 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17410Phlox- 1 stalk$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17411Shasta Daisies, 3 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17412Roses, Hybrid Tea- 3 flowers, any color$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17413Roses, Floribunda- 1 stem$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17414Roses, Grandifloria- 1 stem$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17415Roses, Miniature- 1 stem$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17416Scabiosa- 6 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17417Lupine- 1 spike$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17418Verbena- 3 stems$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17419Foxglove- 1 spike$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17420Coneflowers – 3 blooms$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17421Hydrangea – 1 bloom$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17422Lilies, Tiger – 1 stalk$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17423Lilies, Stargazers – 1 stalk$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17424Lilies, Oriental & Asiatic – 1 stalk$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17425Other Lilies – 1 stalk$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17426Sweetpeas – 5 mixed colors$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17427Holly Hocks – one stem$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17428Honesty – Japanese Money – one stem$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17429Japanese Lanterns – 1 stem$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17430Astilbe – 3 stems$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17431Sedum – 1 stem$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1
17432Others – 1 stem – label by name$2, $1.50, $1.25, $1

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Sec 5 – Artistic Arrangements

  1. Exhibitors are asked to replace their flowers when needed in order to maintain appearance.
  2. No plants forbidden by conservation should be used in any arrangement.
  3. No artificial, silk or dried flowers allowed in classes 1 thru 17.
  4. No additional classes other than those listed below will be added this year.
DeptSecClassDescriptionPremiums
1751Arrangement of wild flowers in pottery or crockery$4, $3, $2, $1
1752Fresh Weed arrangement$4, $3, $2, $1
1753Arrangement in an enamelware container$4, $3, $2, $1
1754Arrangement using Dahlias$4, $3, $2, $1
1755Arrangement in a coffee mug$4, $3, $2, $1
1756Arrangement in a bottle$4, $3, $2, $1
1757Arrangement in a metal pitcher$4, $3, $2, $1
1758Mass arrangement in a vase$4, $3, $2, $1
1759All foliage arrangement – no flowers$4, $3, $2, $1
17510Sunshine arrangement – in shades of yellow$4, $3, $2, $1
17511Fruit and/or vegetable arrangement with flowers or
foliage – must use real fruits & vegetables
$4, $3, $2, $1
17512An arrangement with sunflowers$4, $3, $2, $1
17513An arrangement containing an American flag$4, $3, $2, $1
17514Flower arrangement under glass in water$4, $3, $2, $1
17515Miniature – small arrangement not to exceed 3 inches
in height
$4, $3, $2, $1
17516Penn State – shades of blue and white$4, $3, $2, $1
17517All fresh materials with a Christmas theme$4, $3, $2, $1
17518Arrangement using a mason jar$4, $3, $2, $1
17519Fresh Flowers and ivy in a teapot "Afternoon Tea Party"$4, $3, $2, $1
17520Wreath – Greenery (not evergreen) – may be decorated$4, $3, $2, $1

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Sec 6 – Dried & Silk Arrangements/Pressed Flowers

Superintendent: Deane Macgill

DeptSecClassDescriptionPremiums
1761Basket Arrangement$4, $3, $2, $1
1762Wreath, Grapevine$4, $3, $2, $1
1763Wreath, Dried Materials$4, $3, $2, $1
1764Wreath, Cone/Nut$4, $3, $2, $1
1765Wreath, Corn Husk$4, $3, $2, $1
1766Decorated Broom$4, $3, $2, $1
1767Arrangement in pedestal container$4, $3, $2, $1
1768Centerpiece arrangement$4, $3, $2, $1
1769Holiday arrangement$4, $3, $2, $1
17610Corsage$4, $3, $2, $1
17611Miniature, not to exceed 3 inches in height$4, $3, $2, $1
17612Potpourri$4, $3, $2, $1
17613Pressed Flowers, Pictures – framed$4, $3, $2, $1
17614Pressed Flowers, Stationery or greeting cards$4, $3, $2, $1
17615Pressed Flowers, Jewelry$4, $3, $2, $1
17616Pressed Flowers, Candles$4, $3, $2, $1
17617Pressed Flowers, Framed Dried$4, $3, $2, $1
17618Other Pressed Flowers – specify by name$4, $3, $2, $1

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Sec 7 – Other & Unusual

Superintendent: Janice Walsh

  1. All arrangements must be hung on door provided.
  2. Accessories permitted
  3. Silk or dried and/or fresh plant materials are permissible for all arrangements
  4. Door must have more than a wreath!
  5. Theme: “Fall Harvest”
DeptSecClassDescriptionPremiums
1771Door Arrangements$10, $8, $6, $4
1772“Fairy Garden” – Create a place where fairies
might play. Size 18” x 18” open container; maybe
5" to 15” deep. Maximum height of the container
15”; live foliage and natural materials to represent
parts of the fairies area. Over 50% must be covered
with live plants, up to 25% may be covered in
natural materials and 25% in accessories (fairy
houses, barns, bridges, etc). House plants may be used.
$10, $8, $6, $4
1773Houseplants in exhibitors possession over 10 years,
any kind, flowering, foliage or fruit.
$10, $8, $6, $4
1774Wheelbarrow Flower Arrangement – create a
flower/garden arrangement in a wheelbarrow –
must supply all plants, potting material, supplies,
and wheelbarrow.
$10, $8, $6, $4

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4430 Route 154
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