DEPARTMENT B
FLORICULTURE
Yvonne Swenson, Superintendent

**Displays may be made in containers suitable to the size of the flower and the length of the stem.  All flowers must have some foliage.
**“Name variety” is the patented name placed on any variety by the seed company.  “Color” refers to the color of the bloom.
**No responsibility is assumed by the Richland County Fair in case of loss or damage to accessories, although due care and caution will be exercised.  It is recommended that valuable vases not be used.
**Added decorations can be used in entries unless otherwise specified.
**Fresh cut plant material must be used in all entries.
**Purchased flowers from a greenhouse/ florist will  be allowed in Class 2- Artistic Design only.
**Flowers will not be returned – only vases.

**Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Great Plains Supply & Classic Beginnings

CLASS 1: Flowers
First $5; Second $4; Third $3
All flowers should have uniformity of bloom and reasonable length of stem.

Lot No.                                   
1.   Red roses, one stem
2.   White roses, one stem
3.   Yellow roses, one stem
4.   Pink roses, one stem
5.   Other color roses, one stem
6.   Cluster roses, one stem
7.   Snapdragons, two stems
8.   Golden glow, two stems
9.    Zinnias, two stems
10. Small Zinnias, two stems
11. Cactus zinnias, two stems
12. Pompom zinnias, two stems
13. African marigolds, two stems
14. French marigolds, two stems
15. Delphiniums, one stem
16. Phlox, perennial, one stem
17. Petunias, single small, two stem
18. Petunias, double small, two stem
19. Petunias, single large, two stems
20. Petunias, double large, two stems
21. Calendulas, two stems
22. Bachelor buttons, two stems
23. Cosmos, two stems
24. Sunflower, 4” and under, two stems
25. Sunflower, over 4”, one stem
26. Verbena, two stem
27. White aster, two stems
28. Pink aster, two stems
29. Red or rose aster, two stems
30. Lavender or purple aster, two stems
31. White dahlias, one stem
32. Yellow dahlias, one stem
33. Pink dahlias, one stem
34. Red dahlias, one stem
35. Other color dahlias, one stem
36. Bi-color dahlias, one stem
37. Show dahlias, one stem
38. Cactus dahlias, one stem
39. Ball dahlias, one stem
40. White gladiolus, one stem
41. Yellow gladiolus, one stem
42. Orange gladiolus, one stem
43. Salmon gladiolus, one stem
44. Bi-color gladiolus, one stem
45. Any other color gladiolus, one stem
46. Mini gladiolus, red-orange, one stem
47. Mini gladiolus, yellow, one stem
48. Mini gladiolus, lavender, one stem
49. Mini gladiolus, any other color, one stem
50. Perennial white daisy, two stems
51. Mini white daisy, two stems
52. Tiger Lilies, one stem
53. Ornamental Lillies, one stem
54. Best collection sweet peas, two stems
55. Pansies, two stems
56. Any other variety flower, perennial, two stems
57. Any other variety flower, annual, two stems

 

Collections of Flowers
First $5; Second $4; Third $3

58.  Best collection of roses, three varieties, one stem of each in one container
59.  Best Collection zinnias, three varieties, one stems of each in one container
60.  Best collection marigold, three varieties, one stem of each in one container
61.  Best collection asters, three varieties, one stem of each in one container
62.  Best collection dahlias, three varieties, one stem of each in one container
63. Best collection gladiolus, three varieties, one stem of each in one  container
64. Best collection of annuals, three varieties, one stem of each in one container
65.  Best collection of perennials, three varieties, one stem of each in one container

CLASS 2: Artistic Design
First $5; Second $4; Third $3
All exhibits in Artistic Section are judged on the following basis: 
Color combination ………………………….....…..25%
Relation to container …….……………….……....10%
Proportion and balance …………..…………........25%
Originality …………..…………………….……...20%
Suitability of combination of materials ..…........…...10%
Condition ….……………………………………. 10%

Lot No.
1.  Morning Song- using flowers in cream, white or pale yellows
2.  Any Special Occasion -  please indicate occasion
3.  Sunrise/Sunset in Montana - using appropriate colors.
4.  Kitchen arrangements - using fresh vegetables
5.  Fresh flower and candy arrangement
6.  Sunshine- yellow flowers must be predominate
7.  Tea Cup flower arrangements- using flowers of your choice in a tea cup.
8.  Be Creative - coffee table arrangement, not over 12" in any dimension, including container
9.  Christmas arrangement or wreath using colors of your choice
10. Fresh flower and fruit arrangement
11. Arrangement using five flowers and foliage
12. Green It Is- Arrangement using green foliage or hues of green (No flowers, seed, or pods)

CLASS 3: Container Plants
First $5; Second $4; Third $3

Lot No.
1.  Patio planter or basket with blooming flowers
2.  Planter with no flowering plants.
3.  Herb basket or planter
4.  Begonias
5.  African Violets
6.  Cactus