DEPARTMENT 17 - FLORAL EXHIBITS - 2008
Rules:
See General Fair Rules and Regulations. Competition is open to amateurs in all divisions. Entries for all classes will be accepted on
Sunday August 17, 2008 from 2-4:00 p.m. and Monday August 18, 2008 from 4-8:00 p.m. An exhibitor may
enter only one entry per class. While care will be taken to avoid damaging an
exhibit, Fair officials are not responsible for any damage or breakage, as well as the
return of exhibits. If the South Mountain Fair
Association believes any of the exhibits were shown in previous years, those
entries may be refused. the South Mountain Fair
Association reserves the right to combine listed classes, depending on the number of entries. Exhibits will be accepted on Sunday
August 17, 2008, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and on Monday, August 18, 2008, between
4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Exhibits will be released to
exhibitors on Sunday, August 24, 2008 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. No prize money will be
awarded for exhibits removed in violation of this rule.
Section 1 - Flowering Houseplants
Class Premiums
1 African Violets,single 2.50 2.00 1.50
2 African Violets,double 2.50 2.00 1.50
3 African Violets,trailing 2.50 2.00 1.50
4 African Violets,miniature 2.50 2.00 1.50
5 Begonia,single or semi-double 2.50 2.00 1.50
6 Begonia,double 2.50 2.00 1.50
7 Wax Begonia rooted in bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
8 Geranium, bedding/common 2.50 2.00 1.50
9 Geranium, ivy 2.50 2.00 1.50
10 Geranium, variegated 2.50 2.00 1.50
11 Geranium, scented 2.50 2.00 1.50
12 Cactus, any variety, in bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
13 Orchids, any type, in bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
14 Other flowering house plant 2.50 2.00 1.50
15 Best Flowering Houseplant 5.00
Section 2 - Foliage Plants
Class Premiums
1 Aloe Vera 2.50 2.00 1.50
2 Begonia, Large leaf 2.50 2.00 1.50
3 Begonia, Small leaf 2.50 2.00 1.50
4 Coleus, any leaf color 2.50 2.00 1.50
5 Ferns, Boston 2.50 2.00 1.50
6 Ferns, Asparagus 2.50 2.00 1.50
7 Ferns, Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50
8 Jade Plant 2.50 2.00 1.50
9 Potted Ivy, English 2.50 2.00 1.50
10 Potted Ivy, Swedish 2.50 2.00 1.50
11 Potted Ivy, Grape 2.50 2.00 1.50
12 Potted Ivy, Other 2.50 2.00 1.50
13 Prayer Plant 2.50 2.00 1.50
14 Spider Plant 2.50 2.00 1.50
15 Other foliage plant 2.50 2.00 1.50
16 Dish Garden 5.50 4.50 3.50
17 Terrarium 5.50 4.50 3.50
18 Best Foliage Plant 5.00
Section 3 - Specimen Flowers
Class Premiums
1 Ageratum, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
2 Asters, Single, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
3 Asters, Double, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
4 Bells of Ireland, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
5 Bachelor's Buttons, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
6 Butterfly Weed, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
7 Calendula, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
8 Celosia, cockscomb, Crested 2.50 2.00 1.50
9 Celosia, cockscomb, Plume 2.50 2.00 1.50
10 Chrysanthemum, 3 blooms 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
11 Cleome, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
12 Cosmos, White, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
13 Cosmos, Lavender, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
14 Cosmos, Bi-color, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
15 Cosmos, Other, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
16 Dahlias, 1 bloom 8" or more 2.50 2.00 1.50
17 Dahlias, 1 bloom 6-8" 2.50 2.00 1.50
18 Dahlias, 1 bloom 4-6" 2.50 2.00 1.50
19 Dahlias, Pompom 2", 3 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
20 Dahlias, Novelty, 3 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
21 Collection of 5 varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50
22 Delphinium, 1 spike 2.50 2.00 1.50
23 Dianthus, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
24 Gaillardia, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
25 Gladiolus, Large, 1 spike 2.50 2.00 1.50
26 Gladiolus, Miniature, 1 spike 2.50 2.00 1.50
27 Hostas, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
28 Hydrangea, 1 floral stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
29 Lantana, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
30 Lilies, Oriental, 1 scape 2.50 2.00 1.50
31 Lilies, Asiatic, 1 scape 2.50 2.00 1.50
32 Marigold, yellow, single 2.50 2.00 1.50
33 Marigold, orange, single 2.50 2.00 1.50
34 Marigold, white, single 2.50 2.00 1.50
35 Marigold, dwarf,single 2.50 2.00 1.50
36 Marigold, dwarf,double 2.50 2.00 1.50
37 Nasturtiums, 3, same color 2.50 2.00 1.50
38 Pansy, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
39 Petunias, Single, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
40 Petunias, Double, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
41 Roses, Hybrid Tea, 1 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
42 Roses, Floribunda, 1 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
43 Roses, Miniature, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
44 Roses, Grandiflora, 1 spray 2.50 2.00 1.50
45 Roses, Other, 1 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
46 Rudbeckia, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
47 Salvia, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
48 Scabiosa, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
49 Sedum, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
50 Snapdragon, Single,3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
51 Snapdragon, Double,3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
52 Statice, 3 spikes, same color 2.50 2.00 1.50
53 Sunflower Poly,yellow/orange,3 2.50 2.00 1.50
54 Sunflower Poly any other, 3 2.50 2.00 1.50
55 Verbena, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
56 Vinca, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
57 Violas, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
58 Zinnias, Giant, globe,3 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
59 Zinnias, cactus,pointed,3 bl 2.50 2.00 1.50
60 Zinnias, double/semi ,6 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
61 Zinnias, Dwarf Ball,6 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
62 Zinnia, Single, 6 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
63 Zinnias, collection 5 variety 2.50 2.00 1.50
64 Coneflower (Echinacea) 3 bloom 3.50 3.00 2.50
65 Any other flower, 1 stem 3.50 3.00 2.50
66 Best Specimen Flower 5.00
Section 4 - Arboreal Plants
Class Premiums
1 Berried Branches 2.50 2.00 1.50
2 Broadleaf Evergreens 2.50 2.00 1.50
3 Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) 2.50 2.00 1.50
4 Hibiscus 2.50 2.00 1.50
5 Holly 2.50 2.00 1.50
6 Narrowleaf Evergreen 2.50 2.00 1.50
7 Any other 2.50 2.00 1.50
8 Best Arboreal Plant 5.00
Section 5 - Herbs
Class Premiums
1 Lavender, cut, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
2 Basil, cut, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
3 Sage, cut, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
4 Tansy, cut, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
5 Rosemary, cut, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
6 Mint, cut, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
7 Dill, cut, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
8 Lemon Balm, cut, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
9 Other, cut, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
10 Lavender, potted, 8" or under 2.50 2.00 1.50
11 Basil, potted, 8" or under 2.50 2.00 1.50
12 Sage, potted, 8" or under 2.50 2.00 1.50
13 Chives, potted, 8" or under 2.50 2.00 1.50
14 Garlic, potted, 8" or under 2.50 2.00 1.50
15 Onion, potted, 8" or under 2.50 2.00 1.50
16 Rosemary, potted, 8" or under 2.50 2.00 1.50
17 Mint, potted, 8" or under 2.50 2.00 1.50
18 Oregano, potted, 8" or under 2.50 2.00 1.50
19 Other, potted, 8" or under 2.50 2.00 1.50
20 Potted collection 3-5 herbs 2.50 2.00 1.50
21 Arrangement of cut herbs 2.50 2.00 1.50
22 A living herb wreath 2.50 2.00 1.50
23 A dried herb wreath 2.50 2.00 1.50
24 Best Herb 5.00
Section 6 - Dried Materials
Class Premiums
1 Wreath, dried plant material 4.00 3.00 2.00
2 Swag, dried plant material 4.00 3.00 2.00
3 Arrangement, dried plants 4.00 3.00 2.00
4 Door Piece, dried plants 4.00 3.00 2.00
5 Basket, dried plants 4.00 3.00 2.00
6 Miniature Arrangement, dried 4.00 3.00 2.00
7 Best Dried Material 5.00
Section 7 - Fresh Plant Materials
Class Premiums
1 Afternoon in the garden 4.50 3.50 2.50
2 Fresh rose arrangement 4.50 3.50 2.50
3 Fresh Arrangement using apples 4.50 3.50 2.50
4 Fresh Arrangement of gourds,seeds 4.50 3.50 2.50
5 Fresh Miniature Arrangement 4.50 3.50 2.50
6 Bridal Bouquet 4.50 3.50 2.50
7 Corsage 4.50 3.50 2.50
8 Best Artistic Arrangement 5.00
9 Best of Show 10.00
Section 8 - Cut Flowers,youth,under 10 years
Section 9 - Cut Flowers, youth 10-17 years
Class Premiums
1 Cosmos, pink/purple 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
2 Cosmos, white 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
3 Cosmos, Bicolor 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
4 Cosmos, Other 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
5 Gladiolus, large, 1 spike 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
6 Gladiolus, Miniature, 1 spike 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
7 Vinca, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
8 Marigold, large,dbl,yellow 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
9 Marigold, large,dbl,orange 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
10 Marigold, French dbl dwarf 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
11 Marigold, other 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
12 Coreopsis, single 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
13 Coreopsis, double 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
14 Coneflower (Echinacea) 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
15 Snapdragons, single 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
16 Snapdragons, double 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
17 Pansy, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
18 Petunias, single, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
19 Petunias, double, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
20 Sunflower, yellow/orang 3 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
21 Sunflower, other color 3 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
22 Zinnia, Giant, >4", 3 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
23 Zinnia, Cactus pointed 3 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
24 Zinnia, double/semi 6 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
25 Zinnia, Dwarf ball, 6 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
26 Zinnia, Single,6 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
27 Zinnia Collection, 5 varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
28 Any other flower to be named 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
29 Best Cut Flowers-under 10 years 5.00
29 Best Cut Flowers-10-17 years 5.00
Section 10 - Potted Arrangement, youth under 10 years
Section 11 - Potted Arrangement, youth 10-17 years
Class Premiums
1 Dish Garden 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
2 Cactus, potted in up to 6" pot 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
3 Potted annual grown from seed 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
4 Best Potted Specimen-under 10 years 6.00
4 Best Potted Specimen-10-17 years 6.00
Section 12 - Artistic Arrangement, under 10 years
Section 13 - Artistic Arrangement, youth 10-17 years
Class Premiums
1 Fresh arrangement up to 15" 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
2 Fresh arrangement up to 12" 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
3 Miniature dried arrangement 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
4 Arrangement using fresh apple 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
5 Fresh or dried arrangement 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
6 Best Artistic Arrangement-under 10 6.00
6 Best Artistic Arrangement-10-17 6.00
7 Best of Show-youth under 10 years 10.00
7 Best of Show-youth 10-17 years 10.00
8 Thomas Piper Award 20.00
