Dept 20: Cut Flowers, Floral Design and Containers

Enter on line at http://MowerCountyFair.fairentry.com or scan the QR Code

Entries on-line open May 5.

N O T E: Please Pre - register by5 P.M. on Friday August 7th.

Pre-registration is required for Sunday entries and reduces your Monday entry time.

Pre-register any Division & Class, you think you may enter – unused tags will be deleted prior to judging.

Sunday 1–6 PM: Bring in potted plants, table settings, Natural Wonders, Photo College. Pre- Registration required.
Monday 9–4:00: Entry Day - as early in the day as possible. Exhibitors with 10 or more entries should arrive by 3 p.m. Doors close promptly at 4:30 PM for judging.
Sunday, Closing day from 6:00 -7:00 PM. EXHIBIT RELEASE & PREMIUM PICK-UP. Items not picked up may be retrieved the following week during Fair office hours.

General Rules (please read & follow rules and Class guidelines carefully):
1. Entry is open to any resident of Mower County and surrounding counties. Divisions are OPEN to all ages, unless listed for YOUTH (As of January 1st Ages 17 and under). Only one entry per Class in a Division unless otherwise noted. If unsure of the appropriate Division and Class, please call Superintendent or ask on entry day.
2. All entries competing for premiums must be grown and prepared by the exhibitor, and in the current year, unless otherwise specified.
3. All cut flower specimens must be displayed in a CLEAR GLASS container, and the number of stems specified for that Division and Class. Named variety may be added to the entry tag, if known (more points may be awarded for named specimens).
4. All Floral Design arrangements must contain only live materials, unless otherwise specified for the Division and Class. Specimens must be true to the listed Class, not be altered; remove excess surface dirt only (e.g., no leaf shine) to be considered for an award.
5. If an entry shows signs of pest, disease, or containing noxious weed, live animals or protected species (ie. Feathers, nests), it will NOT be judged.
6. The Judge’s decision is final and is based on the individual entry’s worthiness. Judges are not required to award ribbons for all Divisions/Class.
7. The fair staff, volunteers or Fair Board is not responsible for loss or damage to exhibits or containers. Staff may add water as needed, unless instructed otherwise by the exhibitor.
8. Based on the number of entries in a single Class, judges may create sub class for awards (e.g. color, subcategory, variety, etc.).

Premiums: (not guaranteed) 1st 2nd 3rd
Classes 1, 2, 5, 6 and 16 & 17 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00
Containers/Arrangements Class 7-13 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00
Other premiums may be awarded.

Class [Scientific Name followed by Common Name, where appropriate]

1. Ageratum - 3 stems
2. Angelonia - 3 spikes
3. Bachelor Button, Cornflower - 3 stems
4. Begonia, fibrous (wax) - 1 stem
5. Begonia, tuberous - 1 stem
6. Calla Lily, Arum Lily - 3 blooms
7. Calendula - 3 blooms
8. Celosia, cockscomb or crested type - 3 stems
9. Celosia, plume type - 3 stems
10. Cleome - 3 stems
11. Coleus, Shade - 1 stem
12. Coleus, Sun - 1 stem
13. Cosmos, yellow or orange (C. sulphureus) - 1 spray or 3 blooms
14. Cosmos, pink, violet or white (C. bipinnatus) - 1 spray or 3 blooms
15. Cosmos, any other or hybrid - 1 spray or 3 blooms
16. Dusty miller / Silver ragwort [Jacoba maritima, formerly Senecio cineraria]- 3 stems
17. Gomphrena, Globe - 3 blooms
18. Helichrysum, Straw flower - 3 blooms
19. Impatiens, single - 3 stems
20. Impatiens, double - 3 stems
21. Lisianthus - 3 blooms
22. Marigold, dwarf, under 2”- 5 blooms
23. Marigold, double, 2 to 3” - 3 blooms
24. Marigold, double, over 3” - 3 blooms
25. Nasturtium, single or double, all same variety - 3 blooms
26. Nicotiana, flowering tobacco - 3 stems
27. Pansy, Viola - 3 blooms
28. Petunia, single - 1 spray
29. Petunia, double - 1 spray
30. Salvia, annual, Splendens red - 3 stems
31. Salvia, annual, any other - 3 stems
32. Snapdragon - 3 spikes
33. Statice - 3 stems
34. Sunflower, < 6” - 1 bloom
35. Sunflower, 6 - 8” - 1 bloom
36. Sunflower, > 8” - 1 bloom
37. Verbena - 3 stems
38. Zinnia 1-2” - 3 blooms
39. Zinnia 2 ¼ - 4” - 3 blooms
40. Zinnia, > 4” - 3 blooms

ANY OTHER ANNUAL FLOWER not listed above

(Required: NAME of flower must be written on the printed tag):

41. Round < 3”- 3 blooms or 1 spray
42. Spray < 3” – 1 spray
43. Irregular-< 3”- 3 blooms or 1 spray
44. Round > 3 ¼ “- 3 blooms or 1 spray
45. Spray >3 ¼ “- 1 spray
46. Irregular >3 ¼ “- 3 blooms or 1 spray

G1. An exhibitor may submit up to 3 entries in a Class, with a different variety/color for each entry and is eligible for premiums for all three entries.
G2. Spikes from which the terminal bud or buds have been removed will be disqualified. You may remove up to two florets from the bottom without disqualification.
G3. Receiving of gladiolus entries closes at 3:30 PM on Monday of fair week.
G4. Stems should be trimmed down to 40% of overall length of the spike to save tipping over and destruction of entries. We suggest a 16-inch minimum in all Divisions except small types.

Single Spike (any color)

Class
01. less than 2 inches
02. 2 - 3 3/8 inches
03. 3 ½ - 4 3/8 inches
04. 4 ½ - 5 3/8 inches
05. 5 ½ inches and over

06. Vase and 1 spike
07. Vase of multiple stems
08. Container less than 12 inches
09. Container 12 -18 inches
10. Container of one color

Note: Perennials are broadly defined as expected to grow or re-grow more than one season, and for this list, includes biennials, bulbs, corms, tubers and roses. (If a Class may be considered as either an annual or perennial, it will be listed only once.)

Class [Scientific Name followed by Common Name, where appropriate]
01. Achillea, Yarrow - 3 stems
02. Asclepias, Butterfly plant - 1 stem
03. Aster, perennial or annual – 3 blooms
04. Astilbe – 2 stems
05. Chrysanthemum, Garden Mum - 3 stems
06. Clematis - on vine, not over 18” long
07. Coreopsis - 3 stems
08. Dahlia, 2 to 4” - 1 stem with foliage
09. Dahlia, 4 to 6” - 1 stem with foliage
10. Dahlia, over 6” - 1 stem with foliage
11. Daisy, Painted - 3 stems
12. Daisy, Shasta - 3 blooms
13. Daisy, any other – 3 blooms
14. Daylily, Hemerocallis, flower with mature buds – 1 stem
15. Dianthus, Pinks, Sweet William – 3 stems
16. Echinacea, Coneflower, any color – 3 blooms
17. Fern, any variety – 3 stems
18. Gaillardia, Blanket flower – 3 blooms
19. Grasses, Ornamental – 5 stems
20. Gypsophila, Baby’s breath – 1 stem
21. Helianthus, sunflower – 3 stems
22. Heliopsis, False sunflower – 3 blooms
23. Hollyhock – 1 spike or stem
24. Heuchera, Coral bells, any color – 3 stems

25. Hosta, under 1”, 1 leaf
26. Hosta, 1 to 2” - 1 leaf
27. Hosta, 2 - 4” - 1 leaf
28. Hosta, 4 - 6” - 1 leaf
29. Hosta, over 6” - 1 leaf 
30. Hydrangea, - 1 stem
31. Lathyrus, Sweet Peas- 3 stems
32. Liatris, Blazing Star - 3 stems
33. Lily, Amaryllis, Naked Lady – 1 stalk
34. Lily, Martagon type (recurved) – 1 stalk
35. Lily, Oriental hybrids – 1 stem
36. Lily, Trumpet hybrids – 1 stem
37. Lily, any other not listed – 1 stem

(Note: Lilly does NOT include Daylily, Hererocallis)
38. Lobelia Cardinalis - 3 stems
39. Monarda, Bee Balm - 1 stem
40. Phlox - 3 stems
41. Physostegia, Obedient Plant - 3 spikes
42. Platycodon, Balloon Flower - 3 stems
43. Rose, Miniature - Single stem or spray
44. Rose, Climber - 1 stem or cluster
45. Rose, Floribunda - 1 spray
46. Rose, Grandiflora - 1 bloom or spray
47. Rose, Hybrid tea - 1 bloom, dis-budded
48. Rose, Landscape Shrub, or Old garden rose - 1 spray
49. Rudbeckia, Black-eyed Susan (or brown) – 3 blooms
50. Russian Sage - 3 stems
51. Scabiosa, pincushion flower - 3 stems
52. Veronica, Speedwell - 3 stems

53.Round (less than 3 inches) – 3 blooms or 1 spray
54. Spray(< 3 in.) – 3 blooms or 1 spray
55. Irregular(< 3 in.) – 3 blooms or 1 spray
56. Round (over 3 ¼ inches) - 3 blooms or 1 spray
57. Spray (> 3 ¼ in.) - 3 blooms or 1 spray
58. Irregular (> 3 ¼ in.) - 3 blooms or 1 spray

Class
01. Container (8 in. or less)
02. Container (over 8 in.)
03. Wreath or Hanging design
04. Gift box or bag
05. Any other design created from allowed materials

Class - Select from the following themes, (Requirement - Write the name of your theme on the entry tag):
01. Party Time [Write name of party on your entry tag]
02. Cultural Flair – country/region of choice
03. Winter Wonderland

Class

01. Photo Collage

Open to any not-for-profit organization in Mower County actively involved in promoting horticulture. Plant material must be labeled. Judges will critique the display for educational content. Premium award is up to $20.00.

Display a subject of interest to Horticulture Building visitors, such as garden trends, landscaping ideas, rare plants or a subject or demonstration that is related to horticulture. Entries in this Division are not judged and there is no premium.

Class
01. Garden Photography – framed or matted, ready to hang
02. Floral Arrangement – Container of flowers and plant material, fresh or dried.
03. Potted or Hanging Plant – flowering or foliage plant, looking its best.
04. Container Garden – fairy garden or patio planter, in a pot 24 inches and under in all dimensions.
05. Table Setting – Furnish a fresh floral arrangement, table cloth, napkin and one place setting of dishes. No silverware or food. The theme for your table setting is:

"IT'S A PARTY [WRITE THE name OF YOUR PARTY ON YOUR ENTRY TAG]

IMPORTANT:

Please pick up exhibits and premiums Sunday from 6-7:00 PM
or Monday during Fair office hours