For more important rules please go to the General Rules page.


**Important: How to prepare cut specimens for showing:

Cut late evening or early morning.  Place in tepid water in a cool dark place for several hours.  This will hydrate cuttings and prevent wilting.

Class 1 - Annuals

Specimens should be of the same color, variety and some foliage required.

• Premiums: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00

Lot

1. Ageratum, 3 stems
2. Aster, double, 3 blooms
3. Aster, single, 3 blooms
4. Bachelor Buttons, 3 blooms
5. Balsam, 3 stems
6. Calendula,3 blooms
7. Calliopsis, 3 blooms
8. Celosia, crested, 2 stems
9. Celosia, plumed, 2 stems
10. Cleome, 3 stems
11. Coleus, 2 stems
12. Cosmos,3 blooms
13. Dianthus (Pinks) 3 stems
14. Grass ornamental, 3 stems with inflorescence
15. Grass ornamental, 3 stems foliage
16. Larkspur, 3 spikes
17. Marigold, large yellow, over 3", 3 blooms
18. Marigold, large orange, over 3", 3 blooms
19. Marigold, medium yellow, 2-3", 3 blooms
20. Marigold, medium orange, 2-3", 3 blooms
21. Marigold, medium bi-color or other, 2-3", 3 blooms
22. Marigold, dwarf yellow, under 2", 5 blooms
23. Marigold, dwarf orange, under 2", 5 blooms
24. Marigold, dwarf bi-color, single, under 2", 5 blooms
25. Marigold, dwarf bi-color, double, under 2", 5 blooms
26. Nasturtium, 5 blooms
27. Nicotiana, 3 stems
28. Pansy, 3 blooms
29. Petunia, single, 3 sprays
30. Petunia, single, bi-color, 3 sprays
31. Petunia, double, 3 sprays
32. Petunia, double, bi-color, 3 sprays
33. Phlox, 3 stems
34. Salvia, blue, 3 stems
35. Salvia, red, 3 stems
36. Salvia, any other, 3 stems
37. Salpiglossis, 3 stems
38. Scabiosa, 3 blooms
39. Statice, 3 stalks
40. Sweet Pea, 3 stems
41. Snapdragon, tall, 3 spikes
42. Snapdragon, dwarf, 3 spikes
43. Strawflower, 3 stems
44. Verbena, 3 stems
45. Zinnia, over 4", 3 blooms
46. Zinnia, 2-4", 3 blooms
47. Zinnia, less than 2", 5 blooms
48. Any other annual not listed, 3 stems
49. Collection of 5 different annuals (in separate bottles) one bloom with foliage/bottle, name and variety

Class 2 - Annuals - Youth

To be exhibited by children 6-16 years old. Specimens should be of the same color and variety.

• Premiums: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00

Lot

1. Bachelor Button, 3 blooms
2. Marigold, large yellow, over 3", 3 blooms
3. Marigold, large orange, over 3", 3 blooms
4. Marigold, medium yellow, 2-3", 3 blooms
5. Marigold, medium orange, 2-3", 3 blooms
6. Marigold, medium bi-color or other, 2-3", 3 blooms
7. Marigold, dwarf yellow, under 2", 5 blooms
8. Marigold, dwarf orange, under 2", 5 blooms
9. Marigold, dwarf bi-color or other, under 2", 5 blooms
10. Gladiolus, 1 spike
11. Nasturtiums, 5 blooms
12. Petunias, 3 spikes
13. Zinnias, over 4", 3 blooms
14. Zinnias, 2-4", 3 blooms
15. Zinnias, less than 2", 5 blooms
16. Annual, not listed, 3 blooms
17. Collection of 5 different annuals (in separate bottles) one bloom with foliage/bottle

Class 3 - Perennials

Specimens should be of the same color and variety.

• Premiums: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.0

Lot

1. Achillea, (Yarrow), yellow, 3 stems
2. Achillea, (Yarrow), any other color, 3 stems
3. Carnation, 3 stems
4. Chrysanthemum, 3 stems
5. Coneflower (Echinacea), 3 stems
6. Cora Bells, 3 flower stems with foliage
7. Coreopsis, 3 stems
8. Mini Coreopsis, 5 stems
9. Daisy, Gloriosa, 3 stems
10. Daisy, Shasta, 3 stems
11. Day Lilies (Hemerocallis), 1 stalk
12. Delphinium, 1 stalk
13. Gaillardia, 3 blooms
14. Gayfeather (liatris), 3 stems
15. Ornamental Grass, 3 stems with seed head
16. Ornamental Grass, 3 stems foliage
17. Gysophlia (babys breath), 1 sprig
18. Hibiscus, 1 stem
19. Hosta, miniature, leaf width less than 2", 2 leaves
20. Hosta, small, leaf width greater than 2-4", 3 leaves
21. Hosta, medium, leaf width less than 4-6", 3 leaves
22. Hosta, large, leaf width greater than 6", 3 leaves
23. Hosta, bi-color, miniature, leaf width less than 2", 2 leaves
24. Hosta, bi-color, small, leaf width greater than 2-4", 3 leaves
25. Hosta, bi-color, medium, leaf width greater than 4-6", 3 leaves
26. Hosta, bi-color, large, leaf width greater than 6", 3 leaves
27. Lily, Asiatic (Lilium sp), 1 stalk
28. Lily, Hybrid, 1 stalk
29. Lily, Oriental, (other than stargazer), 1 stalk
30. Lily, Oriental, Stargazer, 1 stalk
31. Lily, Tiger, 1 stalk
32. Lily, other, 1 stalk
33. Platycoden, 3 stems
34. Phlox, 3 stems
35. Rudbeckia, 3 stems
36. Russian Sage, 1 stem
37. Viola, 5 stems
38. Any other perennial not listed except Dahlia, Gladiolus and Rose, 3 stems
39. Collection of 5 different Perennials (in separate bottles)

For Class 4-7: One variety per container. Exhibitor must provide saucer under each entry. Potted plants must have been in possession of exhibitor for 3 months.

Class 4 - Potted Plants, Flowering

To be shown in full bloom.

• Premiums: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00

Lot

1. African Violet, pink, single
2. African Violet, pink, double
3. African Violet, purple, single
4. African Violet, purple, double
5. African Violet, white, single
6. African Violet, white, double
7. African Violet, bi-color, single
8. African Violet, bi-color, double
9. Begonia, fibrous (wax)
10. Begonia, reiger
11. Begonia, tuberous
12. Chenille Plant
13. Crown of Thorns
14. Episcia
15. Fuchsia
16. Geranium
17. Gloxinia
18. Hibiscus
19. Impatiens
20. New Guinea Impatiens
21. Orchid
22. Oxalis (Shamrock)
23. Shrimp Plant
24. Any other house plant not listed

Class 5 - Potted House Plants, Foliage

• Premiums: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00

Lot

1. Aglonema (Chinese Evergreen)
2. Aphelandra (Zebra)
3. Aralia
4. Araucaria (Norfolk Island Pine)
5. Begonia (Rex, Rhizomatous)
6. Begonia (Angel Wing)
7. Begonia, any other (please label variety)
8. Coleus
9. Croton
10. Dieffenbachia
11. Dracena
12. Fern, Asparagus Sprengeri
13. Fern, Bird's Nest
14. Fern, Boston
15. Fern, any other not listed
16. Ficus (Fig Tree)
17. Hoya, (Wax Plant)
18. Ivy, English
19. Ivy, German
20. Ivy, Grape
21. Ivy, Swedish
22. Maranta (Prayer Plant)
23. Mimosa (Sensitive Plant)
24. Nephthytis (Arrowhead)
25. Palms
26. Pandanas (Screwpine)
27. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
28. Peperomia
29. Philodendron
30. Pothos
31. Sanguinolenta (Polka Dot)
32. Schefflera
33. Tolmiea Menziesii (Piggy-back plant)
34. Tradescantia (Wandering Jew)
35. Any other foliage plant not listed (other than cacti and succulent)

  
Class 6 - Potted Plants in Hanging Baskets

• Premiums: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00

Lot

1. Begonia, tuberous
2. Begonia, fibrous
3. Coleus
4. Episcia
5. Fuchsia
6. Geranium Ivy
7. Impatiens
8. New Guinea Impatiens
9. Ivy, English
10. Ivy, Grape
11. Ivy, Swedish
12. Petunia
13. Pothos
14. Spider Plant
15. Tradescantia (Wandering Jew)
16. Verbena
17. Any other not listed

Class 7 - Cacti and Succulents (All Potted)

• Premiums: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00

Lot

1. Bromeliad
2. Cacti
3. Christmas or Easter Cactus
4. Succulents, Agave or Aloe
5. Succulents, any Kalanchoe
6. Succulents, Crown of Thorns
7. Succulents, Hen and Chickens
8. Succulents, Jade Plant
9. Sansevieria with name
10. Succulents, any other

Class 8 - Roses

To be entered  Thursday, August 12th, 5-9p.m. for judging at 8a.m. on Friday, August 13th. Variety name requested.

• Premiums for Classes 1-47: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00
• Premiums for Classes 48 & 49: 1st - $8.00; 2nd - $7.00; 3rd - $6.00

(Hybrid Tea, 1 disbudded stem/Grandiflora, 1 or more blooms per stem)

(Floribunda 13-24 one naturally grown single bloom or spray)

Lot

1. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora spray, near white and white blend
2. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora spray, yellow, light/medium/deep
3. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora spray, yellow blend
4. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora spray, apricot or apricot blend
5. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora spray, orange and orange blend
6. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora spray, orange-pink or orange-red
7. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora spray, pink, light/medium/deep
8. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora spray, pink blend
9. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora spray, red, medium or dark
10. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora spray, red blend
11. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora spray, mauve or mauve blend
12. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora spray, russet
13. Floribunda, white or near white & white blend
14. Floribunda, yellow, light/medium/deep
15. Floribunda, yellow blend
16. Floribunda, apricot or apricot blend
17. Floribunda, orange or orange blend
18. Floribunda, orange-pink or orange-red
19. Floribunda, pink, light/medium/deep
20. Floribunda, pink blend
21. Floribunda, red, medium or dark
22. Floribunda, red blend
23. Floribunda, mauve or mauve blend
24. Floribunda, russet
25. Shrub, white, 1 spray
26. Shrub, white blend, 1 spray
27. Shrub, yellow, 1 spray
28. Shrub, yellow blend, 1 spray
29. Shrub, pink, 1 spray
30. Shrub, pink blend, 1 spray
31. Shrub, red, 1 spray
32. Shrub, red blend, 1 spray
33. Miniature, white or near white & white blend, 1 or more blooms per stem
34. Miniature, yellow, light/medium/deep, 1 or more blooms per stem
35. Miniature, yellow blend, 1 or more blooms per stem
36. Miniature, apricot or apricot blend, 1 or more blooms per stem
37. Miniature, orange or orange blend, 1 or more blooms per stem
38. Miniature, orange-pink or orange-red, 1 or more blooms per stem
39. Miniature, pink, light/medium/deep, 1 or more blooms per stem
40. Miniature, pink blend, 1 or more blooms per stem
41. Miniature, red, medium or dark, 1 or more blooms per stem
42. Miniature, red blend, 1 or more blooms per stem
43. Miniature, mauve or mauve blend, 1 or more blooms per stem
44. Miniature, russet, 1 or more blooms per stem
45. Climber, any color, spray
46. Fully opened bloom, stamen showing
47. Most fragrant (follow same requirements as to type of rose above)
48. Collection of Hybrid Tea Roses, 5 varieties labeled, stage in separate bottles
49. Collection of Rose other, 5 varieties labeled, stage in separate bottles

Class 9 - Gladiolus and Dahlias

To be entered Thursday August 12th, 5-9p.m. for judging 8a.m. on Friday, August 13th. (Gladiolus-large over 4 1/2", Medium 3 1/2 - 4 1/2", small under 3 1/2".)

Criteria for Dahlia (Two basic rules:)

1. Cut only mature blooms
2. Cut in the cool part of the day

Disbudding-Dahlias develop buds in a cluster of three. Always pinch off the two side buds as soon as they appear.

• Premiums for Lots 1-3: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00
• Premiums for Lots 4-6: 1st - $6.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00
• Premiums for Lots 7-9: 1st - $8.00: 2nd - $7.00; 3rd - $6.00
• Premiums for Lots 10-12: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00
• Premiums for Lots 13-16: 1st - $8.00; 2nd - $7.00; 3rd - $6.00

Lot

1. Gladiolus, large, 1 spike
2. Gladiolus, medium, 1 spike
3. Gladiolus, small, 1 spike
4. Gladiolus, large, one variety, 3 spikes, stage in separate bottles
5. Gladiolus, Medium, one variety, 3 spikes, stage in separate bottles
6. Gladiolus, small, one variety, 3 spikes, stage in separate bottles
7. Gladiolus, large, collection five varieties, 1 spike each, labeled, stage in separate bottles
8. Gladiolus, medium, collection five varieties, 1 spike each, labeled, stage in separate bottles
9. Gladiolus, small, collection five varieties, 1 spike each, labeled, stage in separate bottles
10. Dahlia, large, 1 bloom over 8" with foliage
11. Dahlia, medium, 1 bloom 4-8" with foliage
12. Dahlia, small, 1 bloom under 4"with foliage
13. Dahlias, large, over 8", with foliage, 3 varieties each labeled and staged in separate brown bottles (brown bottles provided)
14. Dahlias, medium, 4-8", with foliage, 3 varieties each labeled and staged in separate brown bottles (brown bottles provided)
15. Any summer flowering bulb - potted
16. Any summer flowering bulb - cut