DEPARTMENT M FLOWER & GARDEN

DEPARTMENT M FLOWER & GARDEN First Show September 6 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Second Show September 12 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Total Premiums Offered by NCMSF $14,020.00 Superintendent: Gail R. Banner Sponsored by: Extension Master Gardeners SM of Buncombe County Entry Deadline: August 25, 2017 (Received by) ** Department M Entry Form REQUIRED for all entries in the Flower & Garden Show. (page 89)** **Class Form is accepted on check-in days only. (page 91)** Exhibits received: 1st Show - Wednesday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2nd Show - Tuesday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Gate 1, Expo Building Exhibit pick up: **Claim checks are required at pick up.** 1st Show - Tuesday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2nd Show - Monday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. RULES AND REGULATIONS - Please read important information in the front section of this book. Before Entering consider - Flower and Garden is for amateur gardeners only. Amateur means any person who is involved in gardening or floriculture for pleasure only. This person does not derive income from his or her gardening or floriculture activities. You are required to pre-register, using Department M Entry Form. (Located on page 89 of this catalog.) Class Forms are only accepted on Entry Day. All plant material in horticultural specimen classes must be grown by the exhibitor, from seed or transplants. Container grown must have been established in their container for at least 3 months. Flowers for Design may be purchased. Artificial flowers and silk flowers are not permitted. Dry materials may be treated. Fresh plant material may not be treated, or in any way artificially altered by paint, dye, stain, etc... No endangered species or extremely invasive plants or plant material allowed, including Oriental Bittersweet. Suggestions on conditioning flowers for exhibit: Cut flowers in the morning and place in tepid water; or the night before, put in warm water, and leave in a cool place. Do not strip all leaves from the stem. Cut stems longer than required so there is enough to trim during the entry process. F L O W E R & G A R D E N When Entering at the Fair - When entering either show, please come early enough to allow time to get all your flowers entered and tagged before the 6:00pm deadline. Work tables are provided. All cut horticultural specimens must be exhibited in clear glass containers. Exhibitors must supply their own clear glass container, preferably with a small neck. Containers must be clean and debris free. Horticultural entries displayed in any container other than clear colorless glass may be disqualified. Wedging with green floral styrofoam is permitted for specimens. Entrants provide their own wedging material. Plants and containers weighing more than 35 pounds may be disqualified, if staging becomes too difficult. Most specimens have a height limit. Unless otherwise stated, 24 height is maximum. Cut stem at an angle and place in container until it touches the bottom. Measure specimen from top of plant to cut end. Do not have leaves below water line in the container. Any class that does not specify a color will mean any color. A spray consists of at least one open flower with one or more buds. Entry tags are created after the Class Form is completed and returned to the Registration Table. The Entry Department will print the entry tags for your exhibits. To ensure you receive the maximum points from the judges, all horticultural specimens must be correctly labeled with botanical name and common name of plant (ex. Sedum - Autumn Joy). Correct labeling may be a deciding factor for judges in case of a tie. If entry tag does not match the exhibit, the entry will not be judged. Exhibitors are responsible for knowing what flowers and what class to enter. Upon request, Master Gardeners will assist in identifying correct botanical names for your flower entries, and the CORRECT class to enter. When the exhibitor leaves the Entry Area, all entries with a tag will be placed on the risers by EMGs. Entry tags will not be corrected after Exhibitor leaves the building. An Exhibit shown in the 1st show may not be re-entered in the 2nd show. Exhibitors are responsible for retaining claim checks. ENTRIES AND RIBBONS WILL BE RELEASED ONLY WITH MATCHING CLAIM CHECKS. 79

Superintendant may remove and disqualify unsightly, diseased, or insect infested exhibits. The Superintendent may display designs on props. Children entering the Youth Flower Show should be present while the entry is completed. Judging & Awards for HORTICULTURE (Note the different criteria for design sub-department.) For all exhibits, whether cut specimens or container grown: Plant Identification (with correct Botanical name and common name of specimen) = 5, Cultural Perfection = 60, Condition & Grooming = 25, Overall Superiority = 10, TOTAL = 100 NOTE: Three entries are allowed per class by each entrant, but only 2 ribbons can be awarded, per class, to each entrant. AWARDS Blue Ribbon $10.00 First place within a particular class. 90 points minimum Red Ribbon $6.00 Second place within a particular class. 85 points minimum White Ribbon $4.00 Third place within a particular class. 80 points minimum Pink Ribbon None Fourth place within a particular class. 75 points minimum Best of Show Rosette This award represents the best entry within all of horticulture that has placed First in any given class within this department. Judge s Choice Rosette This award represents the judge s choice within each category as worthy of special recognition. MA-1st Show Entries Received September 6, 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. MB-2nd Show Entries Received September 12, 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. CUT FLOWERING ANNUALS- Maximum length 24 MA001 MB301 Amaranthus, any variety, 1 stem MA002 MB302 Celosia, crested, 1 stem MA003 MB303 Celosia, plumed or feathered, 1 stem MA004 MB304 Cleome, 1 stem MA005 MB305 Cosmos, one color, 3 stems MA006 MB306 Geranium, 1 stem, in flower MA007 MB307 Lantana, 1 stem MA008 MB308 Marigold, lg, 2 or over, 1 stem MA009 MB309 Marigold, med, under 2, orange, 1 spray MA010 MB310 Marigold, med, under 2, yellow, 1 spray MA011 MB311 Marigold, med, under 2, bi-color, 1 spray MA012 MB312 Marigold, sm, under 1, 1 bloom MA013 MB313 Million Bells, 3 stems MA014 MB314 Petunia, 3 stems MA015 MB315 Salvia, annual, any variety, 3 stems MA016 MB316 Sunflower, any variety, 1 stem MA017 MB317 Verbena, annual species, 1 stem or spray MA018 MB318 Vinca, any variety, 1 stem MA019 MB319 Zinnia, up to 2 W, any variety, 3 blooms same variety MA020 MB320 Zinnia, 3 blooms, over 2 W same variety MA021 MB321 Hyacinth bean vine, 1 stem MA022 MB322 Any other flowering annual vine, 1 stem MA023 MB323 Most unusual Annual variety, 1 stem or spray MA024 MB324 Flowering Annual not listed, 1 stem or spray CUT FLOWERING PERENNIALS - Maximum length 24 MA025 MB325 Phlox, 1 stem MA026 MB326 Yarrow, 1 stem MA027 MB327 Aster, 3 stems MA028 MB328 Canna, any color bloom, 1 stem MA029 MB329 Clematis, any color in bloom, 1 stem MA030 MB330 Daisy, Gerbera, white/yellow, 1 stem MA031 MB331 Daisy, Gerbera, red/pink/orange/lavendar, 1 stem MA032 MB332 Coneflower, 1 stem MA033 MB333 Blanket Flower, 1 bloom 80

MA034 MB334 Russian Sage, 1 stem MA035 MB335 Black-eyed Susan, 1 stem or spray MA036 MB336 Salvia, perennial, 3 stems MA037 MB337 Sedum, upright, over 18, 1 stem MA038 MB338 Sedum, short, 8 to 12, 1 stem MA039 MB339 Sedum, under 6, any variety, 3 stems MA040 MB340 Sunflower, perennial, 1 stem or spray MA041 MB341 Toad Lily, 1 stem MA042 MB342 Flower, from bulb, 1 stem MA043 MB343 Perennial flowering vine, 1 stem MA044 MB344 Gladiolus, corm, tuber or rhizome,1 stem up to 42 length MA045 MB345 Flowering perennial not listed, 1 stem CUT DAHLIAS-Include leaves on stem if possible. Measured bloom in diameter. Max Length 36. MA046 MB346 Ball, over 3.5, 1 bloom MA047 MB347 Ball, Miniature, 2-3.5, 1 bloom MA048 MB348 Cactus, 4-6, 1 bloom MA049 MB349 Cactus, 6-8, 1 bloom MA050 MB350 Cactus, over 8, 1 bloom MA051 MB351 Cactus, 4-8, 2 blooms, same color MA052 MB352 Collarette, single, anemone or orchid, 1 bloom MA053 MB353 Decorative, under 4, 1 bloom MA054 MB354 Decorative, 4 to 6, 1 bloom MA055 MB355 Decorative, 6 to 8, 1 bloom MA056 MB356 Decorative, over 8, 1 bloom MA057 MB357 Decorative, 4-6, 2 blooms, same color MA058 MB358 Decorative, 6-8, 2 blooms, same color MA059 MB359 Lacinated, any size, 1 bloom MA060 MB360 Pompons, up to 2, 1 bloom MA061 MB361 Dahlia, 5-7 blooms, any colors MA062 MB362 Dahlia, not listed, 1 bloom CUT FOLIAGE - No blooms or seedheads - Maximum Length 24 MA063 MB363 Ajuga, 3 leaves MA064 MB364 Artemisia, 1 stem MA065 MB365 Caladium, 1 stem, under 4 W MA066 MB366 Caladium, 1 stem, over 4 W MA067 MB367 Coleus, lg. leaf, 1 stem, over 3 W MA068 MB368 Coleus, med. leaf, 1 stem, 2 to 3 W MA069 MB369 Coleus, sm. leaf, 1 stem, up to 2 W MA070 MB370 Elephant Ear, 1 leaf, up to 12 W MA071 MB371 Fern, 3 fronds, under 3 W MA072 MB372 Fern, 3 fronds, 3 to 8 W MA073 MB373 Fern, 3 fronds, over 8 W MA074 MB374 Coral Bells, 3 leaves, one variety MA075 MB375 Hosta, 1 lg. leaf, over 7 W MA076 MB376 Hosta, 1 med. leaf, 3-7 W MA077 MB377 Hosta, 1 sm. leaf under 3 W MA078 MB378 Ivy, 1 stem, solid color MA079 MB379 Ivy, 1 stem, variegated MA080 MB380 Lamium, any variety, 3 stems MA081 MB381 Liriope, 3 stems & 3 blooms MA082 MB382 Pulmonaria, 3 leaves MA083 MB383 Dusty Miller, 1 stem MA084 MB384 Lambs Ear, 3 leaves MA085 MB385 Cut foliage vine, not listed MA086 MB386 Cut foliage, not listed 81

CUT CULINARY HERBS - May be exhibited with blooms or seedheads - maximum length 24 MA087 MB387 Basil, Green, 1 stem MA088 MB388 Basil, Purple, 1 stem MA089 MB389 Dill, 1 stem MA090 MB390 Fennel, 1 stem MA091 MB391 Lavender in bloom, 3 stems MA092 MB392 Lemon Balm, 1 stem MA093 MB393 Peppermint, 1 stem MA094 MB394 Mint, any other variety, 1 stem MA095 MB395 Oregano, 1 stem MA096 MB396 Parsley, 1 stem MA097 MB397 Rosemary, 1 stem MA098 MB398 Sage, 1 stem MA099 MB399 Chives, 3 stems MA100 MB400 Thyme, 1 stem, any variety MA101 MB401 Pineapple sage, 1 stem MA102 MB402 Any other herb not listed, 1 stem CUT SHRUBS AND TREES - Flowering, coned, or berried - Maximum length 30 MA103 MB403 Beauty Berry, berried, 1 branch MA104 MB404 Butterfly Bush, 1 stem, purple/blue tones MA105 MB405 Butterfly Bush, 1 stem, pink/red tones MA106 MB406 Butterfly Bush, 1 stem, white/yellow tones MA107 MB407 Crape Myrtle, 1 stem MA108 MB408 Dogwood, berried, 1 branch MA109 MB409 Hibiscus, 1 or more blooms, 1 stem MA110 MB410 Hydrangea, oak leaf, 1 bloom MA111 MB411 Hydrangea, macrophylla, big serrated leaf, 1 bloom MA112 MB412 Hydrangea, paniculata, cone shaped, 1 bloom MA113 MB413 Hydrangea, any other, 1 bloom MA114 MB414 Holly, with berries, 1 branch MA115 MB415 Nandina, berried, 1 stalk MA116 MB416 Viburnum, berried, 1 branch MA117 MB417 Shrub or tree with seeds, pods or cones, 1 branch MA118 MB418 Berried shrub not listed, 1 stem or branch MA119 MB419 Berried tree not listed, 1 stem or branch MA120 MB420 Flowering shrub not listed, 1 stem or branch MA121 MB421 Flowering tree not listed, 1 stem or branch CUT ORNAMENTAL GRASSES - Maximum length 36 MA122 MB422 Pennisetum, Fountain Grass, 3 plumes MA123 MB423 Horsetail, 3 stems MA124 MB424 Ornamental grass, 3 plumes, any variety MA125 MB425 Any other grass-like plant not listed, 3 stems CUT ROSES - Minimum 1 set of leaves - spray has more open blooms than buds. MA126 MB426 Apricot/Orange, 1 bloom MA127 MB427 Apricot/Orange, 1 spray MA128 MB428 Pale Pink, 1 bloom MA129 MB429 Pale Pink, 1 spray MA130 MB430 Deep Pink, 1 bloom MA131 MB431 Deep Pink, 1 spray MA132 MB432 Red, 1 bloom MA133 MB433 Red, 1 spray MA134 MB434 Yellow, 1 bloom MA135 MB435 Yellow, 1 spray 82

MA136 MB436 White/Cream, 1 bloom MA137 MB437 White/Cream, 1 spray MA138 MB438 Blended color rose, 1 bloom MA139 MB439 Blended color rose, 1 spray MA140 MB440 Lavender/Purple, 1 bloom MA141 MB441 Lavender/Purple, 1 spray MA142 MB442 Old Garden Rose cultivar, 1 bloom or spray MA143 MB443 Knock-Out, red/pink, 1 stem, bloom or spray MA144 MB444 Knock-Out yellow/white, 1 stem, bloom or spray MA145 MB445 Miniature Rose, 3 blooms or sprays MA146 MB446 Rose not listed, 1 bloom or spray CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS - Hanging plants - Must have been in exhibitor s possession at least 90 days - container not to exceed 10 in diameter MA147 MB447 Orchid MA148 MB448 Begonia, any type MA149 MB449 Flowering plant in bloom MA150 MB450 Foliage plant MA151 MB451 Ferns MA152 MB452 Combination of two or more plants different varieties CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS - Single Planting - Must be established for at least 90 days- 35 pounds max. - No height limit. MA153 MB453 African Violet, single or double blooms MA154 MB454 Begonia, 1 variety MA155 MB455 Bonsia style - Miniaturized shrub / tree, 18 or under MA156 MB456 Kalanchoe MA157 MB457 Fern MA158 MB458 Orchid MA159 MB459 Cactus or other Succulent MA160 MB460 Trained plant (topiary, espalier, braided stems) MA161 MB461 Any fruited plant MA162 MB462 Foliage plant not listed MA163 MB463 Flowering plant not listed CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS - combination planting. MA164 MB464 Collection of plants, potted, in a recycled container MA165 MB465 Succulent dish garden - may include accessories MA166 MB466 Terrarium, three or more plants with accessories MA167 MB467 3 or more Sedums in container MA168 MB468 Flowering and/or foliage plants, any container MISCELLANEOUS MA169 MB469 Largest Elephant Ear, over 12 W, 1 stem MA170 MB470 Largest Sunflower, 1 seed head MA171 MB471 Largest Hosta Leaf, over 12 W, 1 stem MA172 MB472 Smallest Hosta leaf MA173 MB473 Smallest fern frond MA174 MB474 Set of 3 to 7 items to make a whole using fresh plant material 83

DESIGN RULES AND REGULATIONS Design classes are open to entrants of ALL ages. Fresh flowers or dried materials may be purchased or grown by exhibitors for arrangements. Fresh flowers may not be treated in any way or artificially altered by paint, dye, stain, etc... Fresh flowers must be identified and listed on a 3 x 5 card for each design to receive maximum points. Designs may be moved by Superintendent or selected clerks as necessary. Dimensions may be measured during judging. Decision of Judges is final. Judging & Awards for Design For all exhibits of DESIGN: Conformance to requirements = 14, Design ( principle(s), elements) = 48, Selection of Components = 6, Organization of Components = 6, Expression (interpretation of class title) = 10, Degree of Superiority = 16, TOTAL=100 AWARDS Blue Ribbon $16.00 First place within a particular class. Red Ribbon $12.00 Second place within a particular class. White Ribbon $ 8.00 Third place within a particular class. Pink Ribbon None Fourth place within a particular class. Best of Show Rosette This award represents the best entry within design that has placed First in a given class within this department. Judge s Choice Rosette This award represents the judge s choice within each category as worthy of special recognition. FIRST SHOW DESIGN (Received) September 6 from 10am-6pm Each design section is open to exhibitor s interpretation using the focal color range either with the container and/or the flowers to depict the theme. Fresh flowers may be purchased. SECTION I 2017 Fair Theme - design using fresh materials, Max. 30 W x 48 H, Judged from all sides. MA175 Red/Orange MA176 Pink MA177 Purple MA178 Yellow SECTION II Sunburst - design using fresh materials, 28 W x 36 H. MA179 Red/Orange MA180 Pink MA181 Purple MA182 Yellow SECTION III After Siesta Time - design using fresh and/or dried materials. Max. 22 W x 36 H. MA183 Red MA184 Orange MA185 Purple MA186 Yellow SECTION IV Into the Looking Glass - May use a mirror; under 20 W x 24 H. MA187 White MA188 Pink MA189 Purple MA190 Yellow SECTION V Kaleidoscope - Traditional design. Fresh and/or dried materials. 15 W x 15 H, Judged from all sides. MA191 Red/Orange MA192 Pink MA193 Purple MA194 Yellow SECTION VI Up, Up & Away - May use a craft hanger, under 8 W x 8 H, Judged from all sides. MA195 Red/Orange MA196 Pink MA197 Purple MA198 Yellow 84

SECTION VII A Closer Look - Design in miniature, under 5 W x 5 H. Dried flowers only, Judged from all sides. MA199 Nut MA200 Shell MA201 Tea Set MA202 Office Item SECTION VIII Wreaths MA203 Grapevine wreaths using dried herbs, flowers, etc... MA204 Natural wreath using pine cones, etc... MA205 Holiday evergreen wreath SECOND SHOW DESIGN (Received) September 12 from 10 am - 6 pm Each design section is open to exhibitor s interpretation using the focal color range in the container and/or the flowers to depict the theme. Fresh flowers may be purchased. SECTION I Scenic Overlooks - Design using fresh materials, Max. 30 W x 48 H. MB475 Red/Orange MB476 Pink MB477 Purple MB478 Yellow SECTION II At the Farm - Design using fresh materials, 28 W x 36 H. MB479 Red/Orange MB480 Pink MB481 Purple MB482 Yellow SECTION III Cookie Jars - Design using fresh materials, Max. 22 W x 36 H. MB483 Red/Orange MB484 Pink MB485 Purple MB486 Yellow SECTION IV In a Basket - Design using fresh and/or dried materials, 20 W x 24 H, Judged from all sides. MB487 Red/Orange MB488 Pink MB489 Purple MB490 Yellow SECTION V From the Toy Store - Design using fresh and/or dried materials, 15 W x 15 H, Judged from all sides. MB491 Red/Orange MB492 Pink MB493 Purple MB494 Yellow SECTION VI Under a Toad Stool - Design using fresh and/or dried materials. under 8 W x 8 H, Judged from all sides. MB495 Red/Orange MB496 Pink MB497 Purple MB498 Yellow SECTION VII Toothpick Holders - Design in Miniature, under 5 W x 5 H, Dried Only, Judged from all sides. MB499 In crystal MB500 In wood MB501 In ceramic MB502 In other materials SECTION VIII Wreaths MB503 Front door welcome wreath MB504 October wreath MB505 Grapevine wreath for Christmas 85

YOUTH FLOWER & GARDEN Youth directions and instructions are the same as Adult Flower and Garden Please refer to the first page of Flower and Garden for specific rules of entering. (pg. 79) CUT FLOWERING ANNUALS - Must be displayed in a clear glass container - maximum length 24 MA601 MB801 MA651 MB851 MA701 MB901 Cosmos, 3 blooms MA602 MB802 MA652 MB852 MA702 MB902 Cleome, 1 bloom MA603 MB803 MA653 MB853 MA703 MB903 Petunia, 3 stems MA604 MB804 MA654 MB854 MA704 MB904 Marigold, up to 1 1 bloom MA605 MB805 MA655 MB855 MA705 MB905 Marigold, over 1, 1 bloom MA606 MB806 MA656 MB856 MA706 MB906 Celosia, any variety MA607 MB807 MA657 MB857 MA707 MB907 Zinnia, 1 stem MA608 MB808 MA658 MB858 MA708 MB908 3 different varieties of cut annuals MA609 MB809 MA659 MB859 MA709 MB909 Any cut annual not listed CUT FLOWERING PERENNIALS - Must be displayed in a clear glass container - maximum length 24 MA610 MB810 MA660 MB860 MA710 MB910 Rose, 1 stem, 1 bloom MA611 MB811 MA661 MB861 MA711 MB911 Rose, 1 spray, any color MA612 MB812 MA662 MB862 MA712 MB912 Black-eyed Susan, 1 stem MA613 MB813 MA663 MB863 MA713 MB913 Sedum, 1 stem MA614 MB814 MA664 MB864 MA714 MB914 Coneflower, any color, 1 bloom MA615 MB815 MA665 MB865 MA715 MB915 Dahlia, any color, 1 bloom MA616 MB816 MA666 MB866 MA716 MB916 3 different varieties of cut perennials MA617 MB817 MA667 MB867 MA717 MB917 Any cut perennial not listed CUT CULINARY HERBS - Must be displayed in a clear glass container, with or without blooms - maximum length 15 MA618 MB818 MA668 MB868 MA718 MB918 Basil, 1 stem MA619 MB819 MA669 MB869 MA719 MB919 Mint, 1 stem MA620 MB820 MA670 MB870 MA720 MB920 Oregano, 1 stem MA621 MB821 MA671 MB871 MA721 MB921 Parsley, 1 stem MA622 MB822 MA672 MB872 MA722 MB922 Rosemary, 1 stem MA623 MB823 MA673 MB873 MA723 MB923 Sage, 1 stem MA624 MB824 MA674 MB874 MA724 MB924 Lavender, 3 stems MA625 MB825 MA675 MB875 MA725 MB925 Any cut herb not listed, 1 stem CUT FOLIAGE/GRASSES - Must be displayed in a clear glass container - maximum length 36 MA626 MB826 MA676 MB876 MA726 MB926 Coleus, 1 stem MA627 MB827 MA677 MB877 MA727 MB927 Hosta, 1 leaf MA628 MB828 MA678 MB878 MA728 MB928 Fern, 1 frond MA629 MB829 MA679 MB879 MA729 MB929 Ornamental grass, 1 plume MA630 MB830 MA680 MB880 MA730 MB930 Any cut foliage, not listed, 1 stem 86

CUT SHRUBS AND TREES - Flowering or berried, must be displayed in a clear glass container - maximum length 30 MA631 MB831 MA681 MB881 MA731 MB931 Butterfly Bush, 1 branch MA632 MB832 MA682 MB882 MA732 MB932 Hydrangea, 1 bloom MA633 MB833 MA683 MB883 MA733 MB933 Any berried shrub or tree, 1 branch MA634 MB834 MA684 MB884 MA734 MB934 Any cut flowering shrub not listed, 1 branch CONTAINER GROWN - No Hanging Containers. Grown in exhibitor s container for at least 3 months. MA635 MB835 MA685 MB885 MA735 MB935 Fairy garden, 3 or more plants, accessories MA636 MB836 MA686 MB886 MA736 MB936 Terrarium garden, 3 or more plants MA637 MB837 MA687 MB887 MA737 MB937 Any flowering plants MA638 MB838 MA688 MB888 MA738 MB938 Any foliage plants MA639 MB839 MA689 MB889 MA739 MB939 3 or more plants in a recycled container MA640 MB840 MA690 MB890 MA740 MB940 Any other not listed 87