DEPARTMENT L - FLORICULTURE
Premiums Offered - $320.00
An entry fee of .25 per entry will be charged - Exhibitor’s Ticket $8.00
1. A maximum of 3 florets shall be removed from each gladiolus. All specimen flowers shall be disbudded,
except in case of flowers which are not normally disbudded such as cannas. In cut flowers, stems, foliage, and blooms
will be considered in judging.
2. Entries without side accessories shall be entered as a unit on a base not to exceed 18” square.
3. Artificial flowers and foliage, as well as altered plant material, may not be used.
4. All blooms and foliage must have been grown by the exhibitor.
5. Potted plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for no less than two months.
6. Styrofoam cups and aluminum cans may not be used as vases. Clear glass containers are required for both Cut Flower
and Rose entries, but not for Arrangement or Potted Plant entries.
7. Please make certain you have left an opening large enough for a watering can spout.
8. Exhibitors must be amateurs and Illinois residents. An amateur is defined as one who does not derive any part of his/her
income from sale of flowers, plants, or arrangements.
9. All name tags remain closed until after judging. Awards will not be given to any entry the judge feels is inferior, with or
without competition, or those not meeting criteria for display. The judge’s decision is final. Faded or wilted entries will be
removed to keep displays looking fresh.
10. See Rules and Regulations in this premium book.
ENTER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 - 3:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
Cut Flowers & Roses are to be entered in clear containers only.
PREMIUMS - 1ST - $3.00; 2ND - $2.00; 3RD - $1.00
CUT FLOWERS WITH FOLIAGE, BEST SPECIMEN(S)
(Please note bloom size and quantity restrictions)
1301 - Coneflower, 3 stems
1302 - Marigolds, 3 stems
1303 - Petunia
1304 - Rudbeckia, 3 stems
1305 - Sedum
1306 - Sunflower, min. 3” wide
1307 - Zinnias, 3 flowers
1308 - Begonias, 3 stems
1309 - Dahlia, 3 stems1310 - Day lily
1311 - Geranium
1312 - Gloriosa, 3 stems
1313 - Pinks, 3 stems
1314 - Snapdragons, 3 stems
1315 - Any other cut flower, 3 stems (no roses)
1316 - Champion Nos. 1301 - 1315; plaque & $5
POTTED PLANTS
1317 - Cactus or Succulent
1318 - Hanging basket, any
1319 - African violet, blooming
1320 - Annuals, blooming
1321 - Begonia
1322 - Coleus
1323 - Fern
1324 - Geranium
1325 - Hoya
1326 - Perennial(s), blooming
1327 - Any other blooming potted plant
1328 - Any other foliage only potted plant
1329 - Dish garden
1330 - Outdoor container, 3 or more species
1331 - Any other potted plant not listed in book
1332 - Champion Nos. 1317 - 1331; plaque & $5
ROSE - WITH ATTATCHED FOLIAGE
(DO NOT HAVE TO BE HYBRID TEA ROSES)
1333 - Rose, red
1334 - Rose, pink
1335 - Rose, yellow
1336 - Rose, bi-color or variegated
1337 - Rose, any other color
1338 - 3 roses in pitcher, any
1339 - Bouquet of roses, any
1340 - Champion Nos. 1333 - 1339; Plaque & $5
ARRANGEMENTS & BOUQUETS
(PLEASE CONDITION FLOWERS)
Entries will be judged as follows: 50% for perfection of bloom(s) and foliage; 25% for artistry of arrangement; 25% for development of theme. ALL accessories, floral oasis foam, holders, etc., must be firmly secured on a base not to exceed 18” square. All arrangements may contain foliage unless otherwise noted. No potted plants permitted in place of floral arrangements. Clear containers are NOT required for arrangements.
1341 - Arrangement of 3 stems
1342 - Arrangement of 5 stems
1343 - Arrangement of 7 stems flower
1344 - Harvest Time arrangement
1345 - Halloween arrangement
1346 - Back to School themed arrangement
1347 - Valentine’s Day arrangement
1348 - Any other holiday arrangement
1349 - Arrangement of any one specimen of flower
1350 - Bouquet of fall flowers
1351 - Bouquet of pink flowers
1352 - Bouquet of yellow flowers
1353 - Bouquet of flowers, any other color
1354 - Champion Nos. 1341 - 1353; plaque & $5