FLORICULTURE Sky Jung (661) 945-2573, El Deana Pearson (661) 470-5417 Co-Chairperson s ENTRY DEADLINE: July 9, 5:00pm Exhibits Received: Dry Arrangements, Silks & Potted/Hanging plants; August 17 th, 4-8pm First Show, Fresh Arrangements & Cut Flowers; Friday August 19 th Second Show, Fresh Arrangements & Cut Flowers; Wednesday, August 24 th Exhibits Released: Monday, Aug. 29, 1-7 p.m. Floriculture exhibits are displayed in the Floriculture Hall. Exhibits in the Floriculture Department must have been grown by the exhibitor within the area defined in Local Rule #7, except divisions for arrangements. ARTISTIC DESIGN RULES: 1. Accessories or decorative foliage is permitted in the arrangement and will be furnished by the exhibitor. Accessories may not be placed around the arrangement. Every reasonable precaution will be taken to assure the safe return of these items; however, no responsibility is assumed for loss or damage. See Local Rule #1. 2. Accessories and vases should be marked with the name of the owner, but markings must not show when accessories are in place in the display. 3. All arrangements must be assembled by the exhibitor, not to exceed 24 square, no height restriction. Special size requirements for miniatures listed below or noted in description. 4. The use of artificial or dried flowers or foliage, tissue, or crepe paper will not be permitted except in dry flower arrangements where dry flowers are required. 5. Fresh flowers must be used in all arrangements and miniatures. Flowers must be groomed (brown petals, dead leaves, water marks removed). Division Sweepstakes POINTS AWARDED: 1st-5 points, 2nd-3 points, 3rd-1 point, see State Rule IV 7 Best of Show: 2 points addition to first place points PREMIUMS OFFERED PER 1st - $7 2nd - $5 3rd - $3 DIVISION 1 OPEN DRY ARRANGEMENT 1. In a Basket - miniature arrangement, not exceeding 5in overall dimensions 2. Woodland Wonder - using wood or other material as the container 3. Western - miniature arrangement, not to exceed 5in in any direction 4. Indian Summer 15in x 24in use Native American theme 5. Early American - using old implements from the past. 15in x 24in in size 6. Beach Party - anything from the sea, not to exceed 15in x 24in 7. Rose Arrangement - using dried roses as the predominate material DIVISION 2 OPEN SILK ARRANGEMENT 1. Celebration -Arrangement using accessories and novelties to depict a celebration. Celebration must be named on a place card not to exceed 3in x 5in 2. Compliments - use of flowers opposite on the color wheel 3. Victorian - arrangements appropriate to or depicting the Victorian Era 4. Anything goes - your choice of container.
MINIATURE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS PREMIUMS OFFERED PER 1st - $7 2nd - $5 3rd - $3 DIVISION 3 ARTISTIC DESIGN MINIATURE ARRANGEMENT First Show Exhibits Received Friday, Aug. 19 th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Exhibits Released: Wednesday, Aug. 24 th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1. Picnic - not to exceed 3in in any direction 2. Sea world - including snails or shells, not to exceed 3in in any direction 3. On the Trail - your choice of material, not to exceed 4in in any direction DIVISION 4 ARTISTIC DESIGN MINIATURE ARRANGEMENT Second Show Exhibits Received: Wednesday, Aug.24 nd, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Exhibits Released: Friday, Aug. 26 th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1. Tea Party - flowers in a tea pot or cup not to exceed 4in in any direction 2. Happy Holiday - not to exceed 3in in any direction 3. My Choice - using unusual container not to exceed 3in in any direction DIVISION 5 ARTISTIC DESIGN MINIATURE ARRANGEMENT Third Show Exhibits Received: Friday, Aug. 26 th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Exhibits Released: Monday, Aug. 29, 1-7 p.m. 1. From the Past - arrangement using antiques or reproductions, not to exceed 3in 2. Two of a Kind - arrangement using two like items, not to exceed 3in 3. Pitcher This - arrangement in a pitcher, not to exceed 4in in any direction FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS PREMIUMS OFFERED PER 1st - $7 2nd - $5 3rd - $3 DIVISION 6 ARTISTIC DESIGN FLOWER ARRANGEMENT First Show Exhibits Received: Friday, Aug. 19 th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Exhibits Released Wednesday, Aug. 24 nd, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1. Our Pride arrangement celebrating an organization such as 4-H, FFA, Grange, Elks, Moose, etc. 2. High Style - arrangement emphasiz ing the designer s creativity in using floral and plant materials 3. The Story Goes depicting the title of a story or poem 4. Indian Summer - using Indian baskets or other items not to exceed 15in x 24in 5. Simple Simon - use of one predominant flower 6. Made from Junk - exhibitor s discretion
DIVISION 7 ARTISTIC DESIGN FLOWER ARRANGEMENT Second Show Exhibits Received: Wednesday Aug. 24, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Exhibits Released: Friday, Aug. 26, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 1. Let s Go to the Orient - arrange ment with an Oriental flair 2. Parallel Design - arrangement using the design element of parallelism 3. Fancy This using fancy bottles, jars, cans or boxes as containers or components. 4. Candle Glow - using a candle or candles as an integral part of the arrangement. 5. Let s Go Domestic - using fruits, flowers and supporting materials 6. My Own Thing exhibitor s choice DIVISION 8 ARTISTIC DESIGN FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS Third Show Exhibits Received: Friday, Aug. 26 th, 8 a.m. 12 p.m. Exhibits Released: Monday, Aug. 29 nd, 1-7 p.m. 1. Desert Beauty - exhibitor s choice of style & material depicting the desert environment 2. Green Arrangement - using a variety of foliage s & green flowers (flowers optional) 3. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not arrangement using daisy type flowers 4. Fair Theme - using the current fair theme 5. International Flair arrangement influenced by the sites in the country or the culture of your choice 6. A Rose is A Rose arrangement using roses as the predominant flower POTTED & HANGING PLANTS Limit: Two (2) entries per class per exhibitor Exhibits Received: Wednesday August 17 th 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Exhibits Released: Monday, Aug. 29 th, 1-7 p.m. RULES: 1. Potted and hanging plants must be owned by the exhibitor at least 60 days prior to the opening day of the Fair. 2. Exhibits should be suitably groomed for exhibit and where appropriate, leaves may be moderately polished. 3. Potted plants must have suitable containers. Any questions, call Chairperson. 4. Hanging plants must be ready for hanging. 5. Exhibitor must be responsible for loading, unloading and placing exhibit. PREMIUMS OFFERED PER 1st - $7 2nd - $5 3rd - $3 DIVISION 9 POTTED PLANTS 1. African Violets 2. Asparagus, any species 3. Begonia, any 4. Cactus or Succulent Plant 5. Combination Cactus and/or Succulent Dish Garden 6. Ficus, any type 7. Jade Plant 8. Philodendron, Split-leaf (Monstera) 9. Philodendron, other 10. Pothos / Devils Ivy (Epipremnum) 11. Snake Plant (Sansevieria or Mother-in-law tongue) 12. Terrarium 13. Bonsai 14. Any combination of potted plants other than cactus or succulent 15. Any outdoor plant 16. Any other indoor plant not listed above
DIVISION 10 HANGING PLANTS 1. Airplane Plant (Spider plant) 2. Fern 3. Hanging Basket, 3 or more different plants in 1 basket 4. Philodendron 5. Plectranthus (i.e. Creeping Charlie) 6. Devils Ivy (Epipreaum, i.e. Pothos) 7. Asparagus Fern, any 8. Any Hanging Plant not listed above AMATEUR DIVISION Specimen Division - Flowers, Plants, Trees & Bushes RULES: 1. Pre-entry is not required, but preferred. Cut flowers to be entered day of exhibits. 2. When the number of plants or cut flow ers in a class is indicated, the use of more or less plants or cut flowers in display will disqualify the entry. 3. Uniform containers will be furnished by the management for cut flowers. 4. Flower specimens must have their own foliage. No dyed fresh flowers or imitation or artificial plant material. 5. Recommend cutting flowers in early morning, immersing in lukewarm water, 100 degrees, and using a teaspoon of sugar or Floral Life. Place in refrigerator overnight. 6. Exhibitors will not be permitted in the immediate vicinity of the judging area during judging. 7. The management reserves the right, after judging is completed, to remove, freshen or replace any exhibit. 8. If specific attention is needed in some way of watering, please advise the Supervisor. 9. Potted plants, arrangements and hanging plants to be preregistered. CUT FLOWERS Flowers must have been grown by exhibitor. Entries will be thrown out at the end of each show. Stems may be composed of more than one flower. Pre-registration is not required, but preferred No entry fee PREMIUMS OFFERED PER 1st - $5 2nd - $3 3rd - $1 DIVISION 11 CUT FLOWERS SPECIMENS First Show Pre Entries by August 17 th, 5:00pm Exhibits Received: Friday, Aug. 19 th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Exhibits Released: Wednesday Aug. 24th, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. 1. Asters, 3 stems 2. Cosmos, 3 stems 3. Dahlia, 1 stem 4. Gaillardia, 3 stems 5. Rose, standard variety, mostly white, 1 stem 6. Rose, standard variety, mostly yellow, 1 stem 7. Rose, standard variety, mostly orange, 1 stem 8. Rose, standard variety, mostly red, 1 stem 9. Rose, standard variety, mostly pink, 1 stem 10. Rose, standard variety, other color or combos, 1 stem 11. Rose, miniature, mostly white, 1 stem 12. Rose, miniature, mostly orange, 1 stem 13. Rose, miniature, mostly yellow, 1 stem 14. Rose, miniature, mostly red, 1 stem 15. Rose, miniature, mostly pink 1 stem 16. Rose, miniature, any other color or combination, 1 stem 17. Zinnias, 1 stem 18. Zinnias, miniature, 1in. or under, 3 stems 19. Any not listed above or in any other
DIVISION 12 CUT FLOWERS SPECIMENS Second Show Pre Entries by August 17 th, 5:00pm Exhibits Received: Wednesday, Aug. 24 th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Exhibits Released: Monday, Aug. 29 th, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 1. Marigold, 1 stem 2. Marigold, French or Dwarf, 3 stems 3. Petunia, 3 stems 4. Rose, standard variety, mostly white, 1 stem 5. Rose, standard variety, mostly yellow, 1 stem 6. Rose, standard variety, mostly or ange, 1 stem 7. Rose, standard variety, mostly red, 1 stem 8. Rose, standard variety, mostly pink, 1 stem 9. Rose, standard variety, other color or combos, 1 stem 10. Rose, miniature, mostly white, 1 stem 11. Rose, miniature, mostly yellow, 1 stem 12. Rose, miniature, mostly orange, 1 stem 13. Rose, miniature, mostly red, 1 stem 14. Rose, miniature, mostly pink, 1 stem 15. Rose, miniature, any other color or combination, 1 stem 16. Snap Dragon, 1 stem 17. Vinca Periwinkle, any color, 1 stem 18. Any not listed above or in any other show JUNIOR FLORICULTURE Sky Jung (661) 945-2573, El Deana Pearson (661) 470-5417 Co Chairperson s Entry Fee: $1 per entry per class Limit: Two (2) entries per class per exhibitor Exhibits Received: Dry Arrangements, Silks & Potted/Hanging plants; August 17 th, 4-8pm Fresh Arrangements & Cut Flowers; Friday August 26 th 9am-1pm Exhibits Released: Monday, Aug. 29 th, 1-7 p.m. POTTED PLANTS: Plants must be owned by exhibitor and in exhibitor s possession for at least 60 days prior to the opening day of the Fair. PREMIUMS OFFERED PER 1st - $5 2nd - $3 3rd - $1 DIVISION 13 ARRANGEMENT Jr Potted Plants Exhibits Received: Wednesday Aug. 17th, 9am-1pm Exhibits Released: Monday Aug. 29, 1-7pm RULES: Fresh Flowers, vegetables or fruit are required 1. Cactus or Succulent in all arrangements 2. Dish Garden 3. Terrarium DIVISION 14 4. Any Hanging Potted Plant Jr Arrangement 5. Any not listed 1. Holiday Dazzle- appropriate for any holiday 2. Country Time- using Country or Western theme 3. Fair Theme 4. My own Thing- sports, hobby, exhibitors choice