DEPARTMENT L-FLORICULTURE Committee: Joan Dahmm, Cindy Gleason, Verdeen Ingram, Susan Selenik, Jim and Kay Wessbbecher TOTAL PREMIUMS: $1,281.00 1. ENTRIES IN THIS DEPARTMENT CLOSE AT 4:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY JULY 26, 2017. No entry fee is charged in this department. Exhibitors ticket $8.00 must be purchased when entries are made. 2. Each Exhibitor will be allowed one entry in each class. 3. Amateur classes are open to those who grow flowers and plants for pleasure. Members of commercial growers or florist s families are excluded. 4. Judging will begin at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday August 1, 2017 and at 11:00 A.M. Friday August 4, 2017. All entries must be in place at 11:00 A.M. without exception. 5. All entries must be cleaned and well-groomed and kept in good condition during the show. Exhibitors are responsible for keeping water on their entries. 6. Premium money and ribbon will be forfeited by an exhibitor who removes any entry or parts thereof before the time specified below. 7. Exhibits judged Tuesday, August 1, 2017 must remain in place until 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 3, 2017 and must be picked up by 6:00 P.M. August 3, 2017 to make room for the Friday Gladiolus and Potted Plant show unless special arrangements are made with the show committee. Exhibits judged Friday must remain in place until 4:00 P.M. Sunday, August 6, 2017 and must be picked up by 6:00 P.M. Sunday, August 6, 2017. 8. Fair assumes no responsibilities for containers during show or for those remaining after removal time. Exhibitors must furnish own containers. Exception: See Rose Section Rules. 9. Included in some arrangements classes are specific types of plant material allowed. Entries in specimen and arrangement classes will be disqualified for not meeting specifications. They may be given a place if the class is not full. 10. As many arrangements as possible will be shown in Triptychs 24 inches wide. All arrangements should fit into the space and should not touch the sides or back. Height of arrangements does not have to fit a space unless otherwise noted. 11. Fresh plant material may not be altered in any way such as painting, dyeing, etc. Where dry material is permissible, it may be treated. 12. No artificial plant material allowed in show. 13. All specimen cut flower entries must be outdoor grown by exhibitor. 14. Plant material should predominate in all arrangements. 15. American flags are not allowed in any exhibit of the floriculture show. 16. If you know the variety name of your entry, please include it on your entry tag, this way the people walking through after judging can learn from your exhibits. For example, in the Petunia Class, write Peppermint Swirl on the tag. 17. In cut flower classes, a stem may include multiple blooms and buds. 18. Judging announcements will occur at 2 P.M. JUDGING SCHEDULE Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Cut Flowers, Arrangements, Junior Division, Rose Section and Small Plants (Classes 1095-1168) Friday August 4, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Potted Plants, Gladiolus, Cut Flowers, Herbs and Arrangements (Classes 1169-1243) 58
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 AT 11:00 A.M. 1095 Illinois Challenge Class-One Herb and one cut flower shown in one container. The entry must include 1 Stem of any herb and 1 stem of any cut flower. 1 st Special Award and $4.00, 2 nd - $3.00, 3 rd - $2.00, 4 th - $1.00 CUT FLOWERS One Container for each entry 1 st - $4, 2 nd - $3.00, 3 rd - $2.00, 4 th $1.00 1096 Cosmos, 3 Sprays 1108 Salvia, 3 stems 1097 African Marigolds, 3 blooms, no buds 1109 Chrysanthemum, 1 bloom or spray 1098 French Marigolds, 3 blooms, no buds 1110 Asters (any type) 2 blooms 1099 Petunias, single or ruffled, 3 stems 1111 Celosia, 2 plumes 1100 Petunias, double, semi double, 3 stems 1112 Cleome 2 Stems 1101 Gaillardia, 3 blooms 1113 Coneflower, 3 blooms 1102 Snapdragons, 3 stems without branches 1114 Phlox, 2 stalks 1103 Black-Eyed Susan, 3 stems 1115 Sunflower, any type 1 stalk 1104 Giant Zinnias, over 3 inches, 2 blooms 1116 Gloriosa Daisy, 3 blooms 1105 Medium Zinnias, 1 inch-3 inch, 2 blooms 1117 Specimen Lily, one stalk 1106 Miniature Zinnias, less than 1 inch, 2 blooms 1118 Hemerocallis (day lily) one stalk 1107 Dahlia, 1 bloom 1119 Any flower other than listed, 1 stem ARRANGEMENTS FOR ARTISTIC EFFECTS 1 st - $5.00, 2 nd - $4.00, 3 rd - $3.00, 4 th - $2.00 Blast from the Past-The Fabulous Fifties 1120 57 Chevy-An arrangement using a car part in the design 1121 Poodle Skirts- An arrangement using fresh flowers and fabric in the design 1122 Route 66-An arrangement of fresh and/or dried roadside material common to the Logan County Area 1123 1955: Ray Kroc opens his first McDonalds- An arrangement using bright colors in the design 1124 TV Antennas- A vertical arrangement 1125 1953: Sir Edmond Hillary climbs Mt. Everest-An arrangement with a winter theme 1126 1956: Elvis appears on the Ed Sullivan Show-An arrangement with a musical theme 1127 I Love Lucy Have fun with Lucy and Ethel with Two arrangements in one entry: one as perfect as possible, one ignoring all principles. 1128 1955: Roger Williams sings Autumn Leaves -An arrangement using all dried plant material 1129 The Baby Boom Peaks-An arrangement announcing the birth of a baby 1130 1957: The Diamonds sing Little Darlin -A miniature arrangement that measures 5 inches or less in height Junior Division 17 & Under 1131 1958: LEGO blocks were first introduced-an arrangement using LEGOs as part of the design 1132 Hoola Hoops become popular-an arrangement In a round container ROSE SELECTION 1 st - $3.00, 2 nd - $2.00, 3 rd - $1.00 1. All Roses must be outdoor grown by the exhibitor except roses used in arrangements. 2. Correct variety name must be on entry tag. 3. Judging standards of the American Rose Society will be used in all classes. 4. The Handbook for selecting roses will be final classification authority for the rose section. 5. Specimen containers for roses will be available on a first come, first served basis. 59
HYBRID TEA AND GRANDIFLORA (Must be Grown disbudded) 1133 White, Near White and White Blend 1139 Medium Red 1134 Light, Medium and Deep Yellow 1140 Dark Red 1135 Yellow Blend 1141 Red Blend 1136 Light and Medium Pink 1142 Orange, Orange Red, Orange Pink & Orange Blend 1137 Deep Pink 1143 Apricot Blend 1138 Pink Blend 1144 Mauve and Mauve Blend 1145 Any color, fully open MINIATURE OR MINIFLORA (Bloom or Spray) 1146 White and Yellow 1148 Any other Color 1147 Pink and Red MISCELLANEOUS ROSES (One Bloom or Spray) 1149 Shrub Rose or Climber, any color 1151 Any Rose not listed 1150 Floribunda, any color SMALL PLANTS 1. Plants in this section must measure 12 inches in height and 12 inches or less in diameter measured from the top center of the pot. Except class 1159 which may be of any size. 2. Potted plants exhibited in this section must have been in the hands of the exhibitor at least 3 months. 3. No plant shine may be used on any potted plant. 4. One variety of plant only to each pot except class 1159. 5. Maximum pot size 6 diameter except class 1159. 1152 Small Cactus 1156 Impatiens, any type, blooming 1153 African Violet, any type 1157 Flowering Plant other than listed in this section 1154 Geranium (should be blooming) 1158 Non-blooming plant other than listed in section 1155 Succulent 1159 Hanging plant. May be of any size and have single or multiple species. Must include at least one plant in bloom. CHAMPIONSHIPS 1160 Grand Champion Arrangement of entire Tuesday Show: Ribbon, Special Award - The Perfect Pair Antiques and Salon, Warrensburg 1161 Reserve Champion Arrangement of Tuesday Show: Ribbon, Special Award - 1162 Grand Champion Rose of the Show: Ribbon, Special Award - Peasley Funeral Homes of Lincoln and Atlanta 1163 Reserve Champion Rose of the Show: Ribbon, Special Award - Peasley Funeral Homes of Lincoln and Atlanta 1164 Grand Champion Cut Flower Exhibit (classes 1096-1119): Ribbon, Special Award - Johnson s True Value, Mt Pulaski 1165 Reserve Champion Cut Flower Exhibit (classes 1096-1119): Ribbon, Special Award - 1166 Grand Champion Arrangement of Junior Division: Ribbon, Special Award - 1167 Grand Champion Small Plant: Ribbon, Special Award - Joan and Andy Dahmm 1168 Illinois Challenge Class: Special Award - 60
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017 AT. 11:00 a.m. 1. Exhibits are to be delivered Friday, August 4 and must be in place for judging by 11:00 a.m. without exception. 2. Exhibits judged Friday, August 4 must remain in place until 4:00 p.m. Sunday August 6, 2017. CHALLENGE CLASSES 1 st - $7.00, 2 nd - $5.00, 3 rd - $3.00, 4 th -$2.00 1169 Steve Gleason Memorial Challenge Class-Three Stems of cut flowers shown in one container. The entry must include 1 stem each of 3 different cut flowers. 1170 Edith Wibben Memorial Challenge Class- Three Stems of any cut flower (same flower and same color) OR 3 stems herbs (same herb or 3 different herbs) OR 1 potted plant. 1171 Dee Parr Memorial Challenge Class-1 Rose or single spike Gladiolus 1172 Lorna Kavelman Memorial Challenge Class-Five stems in one vase to please a flower lover 1173 Pat LaForge Memorial Challenge Class-A floral arrangement of fresh flowers with a religious emphasis POTTED PLANTS 1. Plants Exhibited in this section must have been in the hands of the exhibitor for at least 3 months. 2. No Plant shine may be used on any potted plants. 3. One variety of plant only to each pot except classes 1189 and 1191. 4. If known, the name of the plant should be put on entry tag. 1174 Begonia (blooming) 1183 Coleus 1175 Begonia, tuberous rooted (blooming) 1184 Herb, any type 1176 Geranium (blooming) 1185 Hanging specimen plant-blooming or non-blooming 1177 Fern 1186 Kalanchoe 1178 Non-blooming specimen plant (other than listed) 1187 Succulent 1179 Flowering plant of any kind (other than listed) 1188 Cactus, any type 1180 House plant 1189 Patio Plant (see rule below) 1181 Impatiens (blooming) 1190 Unusual plant of any type. May be one of above varieties 1182 New Guinea Impatiens (blooming) 1191 Fairy Garden or Terrarium *Patio Plant: Bring your favorite planter from your patio or porch *ONLY RULE: You must be able to bring it in with your own help. (You may bring a stand, place it on floor, or hang it) GLADIOLUS 1 st - $3.00, 2 nd - $2.00, 3 rd - $1.00 1192 Any Color Spike 1194 Miniature Spike, Any Color 1193 Ruffled Spike, Any color 1195 Three Spikes, any combination, any color CUT FLOWERS 1 st - $4.00, 2 nd - $3.00, 3 rd - $2.00, 4 th - $1.00 1196 Lycoris (surprise Lily) 3 stems 1203 Annual or perennial foliage, 2 leaves 1197 Marigolds, any type, 3 stems 1204 Any other annual not listed in Friday Show 1198 Zinnias, 3 blooms 1205 Any other perennial not listed in Friday Show 1199 Cockscomb, crested, one stem 1206 Collection of Zinnias, assorted varieties, 5 blooms 1200 Rose, 1 bloom or spray, need not be named 1207 Flowering Shrub (such as hydrangea, butterfly bush or 1201 Collection of Marigolds, Assorted varieties 3-5 stems 1202 Petunias, 2 stems hibiscus) 1 stem 1208 Pollinators-a collection of flowers friendly to bees, butterflies or hummingbirds-3 stems 61
ARRANGEMENTS 1 st - $5.00, 2 nd - $4.00, 3 rd - $3.00, 4 th -$2.00 1209 1955: The Minimum Wage is raised to $1 per hour-use those wages to make this arrangement with a total cost of less than $1 1210 1950: What s My Line? first aired on TV-An arrangement highlighting an Occupation 1211 M*A*S*H* An arrangement honoring our American Heroes of the Korean War 1212 The Lone Ranger-An arrangement using only one flower in the design 1213 1959: The first Daytona 500 race was held-an arrangement of fresh flowers for the winner 1214 1955: Mickey Mouse Club first aired-an arrangement with black highlights HERBS Culinary herbs should be shown without blooms 1215 Parsley, 3 stems 1221 Oregano, any variety, 3 stems 1216 Sage, Any variety, 3 stems 1222 Lavender, any variety, blooming or non-blooming, 3 stems 1217 Rosemary, 3 stems 1223 Any Herb not listed, blooming 3 stems (Named) 1218 Thyme, 3 stems 1224 Any Herb not listed, not in bloom 3 stems (Named) 1219 Basil, Any variety, 3 stems 1225 Dried Bunch, like mixed, shown hanging 1220 Mint, any variety, 3 stems HERB ARRANGEMENTS 1 st - $5.00, 2 nd - $4.00, 3 rd - $3.00, 4 th -$2.00 1226 1959: The Kitchen Debate takes place between Nixon and Khrushchev-An arrangement of fresh culinary herbs with a kitchen theme. 1227 1955: The AFL-CIO is formed -Join two types of plant material together in this arrangement of herbs and other flowers 1228 1955: The Platters sing Only You (and you alone) -An arrangement using only one variety of herb in the design CHAMPIONSHIPS 1229 Grand Champion Cut Flower (including Gladiolus 1192-1208): Ribbon, Special Award - Johnson s True Value, Mt Pulaski 1230 Reserve Champion Cut Flower (including Gladiolus 1192-1208): Ribbon, Special Award - 1231 Grand Champion Arrangement of entire Friday Show: Ribbon, Special Award - Janet Dahmm 1232 Reserve Champion Arrangement of entire Friday Show: Ribbon, Special Award - 1233 Grand Champion Potted Plant: Ribbon, Special Award - Holland, Barry and Bennett Funeral Home 1234 Reserve Champion Potted Plant: Ribbon, Special Award - Lincoln Women s Club 1235 Grand Champion Herb: Ribbon, Special Award - Logan County Herb Guild 1236 Champion Herb Arrangement: Ribbon, Special Award - Logan County Herb Guild 1237 Champion Arranger from Logan County: Logan County exhibitor with most blue ribbons on arrangements. Includes all arrangement classes in both shows. IN CASE OF TIE, THE JUDGE WILL DETERMINE THE WINNER Ribbon, Special Award - Paul E. Gleason, Logan County Historian 1238 Steve Gleason Memorial Challenge Class: Special Award given by the Gleason Family 1239 Edith Wibben Memorial Challenge Class: Special award given by her family. 1240 Dee Parr Memorial Challenge Class: Special award given by the family. 1241 Lorna Kavelman Memorial Challenge Class: Special Award given by Verdeen Ingram. 1242 Pat Laforge Memorial Challenge Class: Special Award given by her Family SWEEPSTAKES AWARD 2017 1243 William Kavelman Memorial Award: A special award to the exhibitor with the highest point total of both show. This includes all divisions under Floriculture (championships will not score extra points). Winners will not be eligible for the Sweepstakes Award for the next two fair years after winning. Ribbon, Special Award, and $100 given by his family. All Premium Checks will be mailed. No Checks will be picked up on Sunday. 62