DEPT 19 ~ FLORAL COURT
1. Set-up
date for exhibitors: Wednesday, September 10 from 8am to 8pm.
One day only.
2. Removal
date for exhibits: Monday September 22 from 12pm-5pm.
3. Professional
and large entries close September 1 because of space limitations.
4. Judging
is Friday September 12. No
one will be allowed in the Floral Court during judging.
5. Entries
must include your complete name, mailing address, phone number and age
if a junior entrant.
6. We
cannot accept any large beverage or perishable containers.
7. All
Flowers must be fresh unless otherwise noted.
8. No
store bought flowers will be accepted.
9. Please
label containers on the bottom with your name.
10. See
also General Rules and Regulations.
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SECTION 1 - PROFESSIONAL & COMMERCIAL FLORIST This is an open competition. Each exhibitor will have space to create an entry of their choice. This is a non-competitive division and pays a flat rate of $100.00 to each participant. |
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SECTION 2 - AMATEUR Specimens of cut flowers MUST come from the exhibitor’s garden. Each entry must be properly labeled on entry card, and be in a suitable container with an ample supply of water. NO BEVERAGE or PERISHABLE CONTAINERS. All flowers should be well conditioned to retain freshness. If possible, fresh flowers may be brought in during the week in order to keep the floral court looking fresh throughout the Fair. Please read instructions carefully! Entries MUST be as described. All rules regarding entries will be adhered to. Entries not meeting qualifications will not be accepted or judged. All flowers in this SECTION must be fresh. |
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| CLASS: | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |||||
| 1. Collection of 4 Annuals; 3 of each variety, for a total of 12. To be arranged in one container | $8.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 | |||||
| 2. Asters, 3 varieties. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 3. Marigolds, 3 varieties. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 4. Petunias, mixed colors. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 5. Zinnias, mixed colors. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 6. Gloriosa Daisy. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 7. 3 Small Sunflower Blooms Blooms no larger than 6 in.. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 8. Calendulas, 10 blooms. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 9. Gladiolus, 5 spikes, mixed colors. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 10. Chrysanthemums. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 11. Roses | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 12. Dahlia, (dinner plate) | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 13. Dahlia, small blossoms no larger than 4 in. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 14. Cosmos, 5 stems | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
SECTION 3 - BOYS AND GIRLS This SECTION is for children between 5 and 17 years of age. Age and school must be included on the entry form. Please read all instructions carefully. Entries MUST be as described in the handbook to qualify for judging. No large or perishable containers. No store bought flowers. Fresh Flowers Only. |
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| CLASS: | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |||||
| 1. Red White Blue (vase should be one of the colors) | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 2. Kitchen Table: flowers in a kitchen container | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 3. Favorite Container: flowers in your favorite container. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 4. Birthday Party Arrangement suitable for a birthday party | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 5. "Toy Shop": flowers in your favorite toy. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 6. Wild Flowers. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 7. For My Mother Arrangement of fresh flowers suitable for my mother. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 8. Cactus or dish garden | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 9. Single houseplant | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 10. Mini Vase: flowers in a vase not more than 3" high | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
SECTION 4 - ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS –
AMATEUR |
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| CLASS: | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |||||
| 1. Candle Arrangement: using fresh flowers and one candle. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 2. Sunday Meeting: fresh flowers suitable for a church service. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 3. New Hampshire Autumn: arrangement to be done in an antique vase. | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 4. Mini Vase: vase not more than 3" high | $5.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 5. By Men Only | $5.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 6. Halloween | $5.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 7. Foliage & Berries | $5.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 8. In The Pink: pink flowers in a pink vase. | $5.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 9. Kitchen: using kitchen utensils. | $5.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 10. Purity: white flowers in a white vase. | $5.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| SECTION 5 - MISCELLANEOUS Only one entry per class |
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| CLASS: | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |||||
| 1. Terrariums or Dish Gardens | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 2. Single Houseplant | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 3. Dried Wreath | $10.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 | |||||
| 4. Pinecone Wreath | $10.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 | |||||
| 5.Grapevine Wreath | $10.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 | |||||
| 6. Straw Wreath | $10.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 | |||||
| 7. Evergreen Wreaths (Fresh Only) | $10.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 | |||||
| 8. Sprays | $10.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 | |||||
| 9. Group of 3 Silk Arrangements "with a theme" | $10.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 | |||||
| 10. Single Silk arrangement | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
| 11. Dried Floral Arrangement | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | |||||
SECTION 6 - THEME BOOTHS |
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| 1. THEME: " An Afternoon Tea " | ||||||||
| Criteria- There should be only real Flora and Fauna. Props are acceptable to the theme. Due to space limitations, reservations are required on a first come first serve basis. Reservation close September 1st. All Exhibits will be scored and placed as follows. | ||||||||
| All exhibits will be scored and placed as follows: | ||||||||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||
| 95-100 points | 90-94 points | 85-89 points | 80-84 points | |||||
| $200.00 | $125.00 | $100.00 | $75.00 | |||||
| Displays will be scored as follows with a possible 100 points: | ||||||||
| Design ~ 35 points | Individual Interpretation ~ 15 points | |||||||
| Color ~ 25 points | Creative Expression ~ 25 points | |||||||
| Grand prizewinner will be determined by the highest point total under 1st place guidelines. | ||||||||
| Grand Prize $500.00 | ||||||||
| 2. "BEST DISPLAY of Horticulture" | ||||||||
| .....CLASS A: Amateur Adult (There is a 2 foot space limit and must contain 15 varieties) | ||||||||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||
| $100.00 | $85.00 | $75.00 | $50.00 | |||||
| .....CLASS B: Juniors 6-17 years of age (Has a 1 foot space limit & must contain 8 varieties) | ||||||||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||||
| $35.00 | $25.00 | $15.00 | $10.00 | |||||
| Each class will be scored as follows with a possible 100 points: | ||||||||
| Cultural Perfection ~ 40 points | Types and Varieties ~ 35 points | |||||||
| Staging ~ 20 points | Correct & Suitable Labeling ~ 5 points | |||||||
| 3. PLACE SETTING | ||||||||
| A. Junior ~ Place Setting for one | B. Senior ~ Place Setting for one | |||||||
| Guidelines/Requirements | ||||||||
| a. Strictly
Competitive b. TV tray w/tablecloth c. Single Place Setting d. With an appropriate fresh floral arrangement |
e. No
perishable containers f. Limited to 5 entries in each division g. Reservations required by Sept 1st |
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| Premiums: | Grand Prize | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |||
| $15.00 | $8.00 | $6.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | ||||
