IN 2012, the Floral Department will be moving back to the Public Safety Building!
2011
DEPARTMENT 15 - Floral
Superintendent: Emily Gilliland (419) 981-5541
FINE ARTS BUILDING
GENERAL RULES
1. Entries open to any arranger or grower.
2. Entries open July 5 to July 15, 2011 (Office closed Sunday, July 10.)
3. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each of the Artistic Arrangement classes. Other classes, one entry for each variety named on the entry tags. Other classes, one entry for each variety named on the entry tag is permissible.
4. The superintendent has the right to combine or subdivide classes.
5. All entries for Monday, July 25, 2011 are to be in place by NOON. Entries will be released for removal and clean-up at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 27.
6. Entries for the second show need to be in place by NOON on Thursday, 28. Entries will be released for removal and clean-up at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 31.
7. Entries not in place by NOON will be disqualified.
8. Judging will be the Standard System and begin promptly at 12:30 PM on Monday and Thursday in the same order as listed. Exhibitors will be allowed in the area ONLY to hear comments made by the judge after each class.
9. Exhibitors entered in the wrong class will be disqualified.
10. Artificial or silk flowers are NOT allowed in the arrangements (unless specified).
11. THE CORRECT VARIETY NAME MUST BE ON THE ENTRY TAG OF EACH EXHIBIT. A 3"x5" card MUST be used for labeling ALL ARTISTIC AND FLOOR ARRANGEMENTS.
12. Each house plant must be shown in the pot in which it was grown and have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least 3 months. The variety name should be listed if possible.
13. Exhibition flowers MUST have been grown by the exhibitor. They are to be shown (displayed) in vases provided by Seneca County Agricultural Society and returned to the Floral Superintendent.
14. SINGLE BLOOMS MUST HAVE BEEN DISBUDDED. FOLIAGE, IF PRESENT ON THE STEM, SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED. Wedges or foliage may be used to steady glads. EXHIBITORS will be responsible for keeping all arrangements and entries fresh.
15. Premiums will be paid as stated under each class. Best of Show rosettes will be awarded in the following classes: Artistic, Floor and Dried Arrangements, House Plants, Gladiolus, Herbs, Roses and Exhibition Flowers.
16. If you wish your sticker can be exchanged for a ribbon at the fair office after clean up.
Daily parking permits available for $3.00 at the gate.
2011 FLORAL DEPARTMENT
First Show
CLASS 1 - Artistic Arrangements
Theme FAIR FEVER Take One
Monday, July 25, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$5.00; 2nd-$4.00; 3rd-$3.00; 4th-$2.00; 5th-$1.00
Entry Number:
1. Merry Go Round must show motion
2. 4-H must feature green and white theme
3. FFA must feature corn, soybeans or wheat
4. Girl Scouts must feature cookies
5. Boy Scouts must feature popcorn
6. Animals must include a reference to a species of
animal shown at the fair
7. Entertainment must feature music
8. Tradition must include a horseshoe
9. Our Fair must feature Seneca County Fair
Memorabilia
10. Wall Hanging must feature a blue ribbon
CLASS 2 Floor Arrangement (must be 3 ft. tall)
Judging Monday, July 25, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$10.00; 2nd-$8.00; 3rd-$7.00; 4th-$6.00; 5th-$5.00
1. Fair Fever your own interpretation
CLASS 3 Roses (will subdivide by color if enough entries)
Judging 12:30 PM, Monday, July 25, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Entry Number:
14. Hybrid tea, one bloom, named, any variety, disbudded with foliage attached
15. Hybrid tea, one full bloom, named, any variety, with foliage attached
16. Grandiflora, one bloom, named, with foliage attached
17. Grandiflora, spray, any variety, named, with foliage attached
18. Floribunda, one bloom, any variety, named, with
foliage attached
1. Floribunda, one spray, any variety, named, with
foliage attached
20. Old Fashion, with or without side buds, any variety, named, with foliage attached
21. Polyantha, one spray, any variety, named, with
foliage attached
22. Shrub Rose, one bloom, any variety, named, with foliage attached
23. Shrub Rose, one spray, any variety, named, with foliage attached
24. Miniature, one bloom, any variety, named, with foliage attached
25. Miniature, one spray, any variety, named, with foliage attached
26. Miniature, full blown bloom
27. Any other rose not listed above
Best of Show Rosette:
CLASS 4 Gladiolus (A for Amateur)
Monday, July 25, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Entry Number:
28/28A. White, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
29/29A. Green, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety.
30/30A. Yellow, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
31/31A. Orange or Salmon, markings permitted, named, one spike, any variety, disbudded
32/32A. Pink, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
33/33A. Red or Rose, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
34/34A. Lavender or Blue, markings permitted, one spike, named, disbudded, any variety
35/35A. Smokies, markings permitted, one spike, named, disbudded, any variety
36/36A. Tan or Brown, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
37/37A. Bi-color, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
38/38A. Tri-color, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
39/39A. Miniature, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
40/40A. Exotic, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
Best of Show Rosette:
CLASS 5 - Herbs
Monday, July 25, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
One spray unless otherwise indicated
ALL FRESH EXHIBITS - no dried exhibits
Entry Number:
41, Mixed Herbs 5 different
42. Anise, one stem
43. Artemisia, one stem
44. Basil, one stem
45. Chives (enough to fill vase)
46. Coriander, one stem
47. Dill, one spray, 15
48. Garlic, one stem
49. Marjoram, one stem
50. Mint (enough to fill vase)
51. Oregano, one stem
52. Parsley, one stem
53. Rosemary, one stem
54. Sage, one stem
55. Tansy, one stem
56. Tarragon, one stem
57. Thyme, one stem
58. Yarrow, purple, one stem
59. Yarrow, yellow, one stem
60. Any other fresh cut herb not listed above, named, one stem or enough to fill a vase
CLASS 6 Potted Plants
Monday, July 25, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Entry Number:
61. African Violet, named, single; single crown
62. African Violet, named, double; single crown
63. Begonia, named, fibrous rooted, one plant
64. Begonia, named, tuberous rooted, one plant
65. Geranium, named, any color, any variety, one plant
66. Geranium, named, any color, any variety of scented leaf
67. Orchid, named
68. Any flowering potted plant not listed, named
69. Any flowering planter, at least 3 different plants
70. Any single potted plant not listed, named
71. Any planter, at least 3 different plants
72. Hanging potted flowering plant, named
73. Hanging potted non-flowering plants, named
Best of Show Rosette:
saucer
CLASS 7 - Exhibition Flowers
Monday, July 25, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Entry Number:
74. Any new annual flower for 2010, named, one bloom or stem
75. Any new perennial flower for 2010, named, one bloom or stem
76. Aster, large flowered, named, any variety, one bloom, disbudded with foliage attached
77. Aster, small flowered, named, any variety, one bloom, disbudded with foliage attached
78. Celosia, crested, named, any variety, one stem, any color, disbudded with foliage attached
79. Celosia, plumed, named, any variety, one stem, do not disbud but laterals can be removed for symmetry, foliage attached
80. Petunia, double, named, any color, any variety, one spray
81. Petunia, single, named, one color, any variety, one spray
82. Petunia, bi-color, named, any variety, one spray
83. Snapdragon, named, any variety, one spike, foliage attached
84. Sunflower, small decorative, one bloom, any small variety, disbudded with foliage attached, named
85. Lily, Pendant, named, one stem
86. Lily, UP-face, named, one stem
87. Lily, , Out-face, named, one stem
88. Hemerocallis (Daylily) named, any color, any variety, one scape
89. Hollyhock, named, any variety, foliage attached, one spike
90. Dahlia, cactus or semi-cactus, named, any variety, disbudded, 8 or over, one bloom
91. Dahlia, cactus or semi-cactus, named, any variety, disbudded, 8 or under, one bloom
92. Dahlia, decorative, named, any variety, disbudded, less than 8, one bloom
93. Dahlia, decorative, named, any variety, disbudded, over 8, one bloom
94. Dahlia, ball type, named, any variety, disbudded, one bloom
95. Dahlia, pompom, named, any variety, disbudded, one bloom
96. Single Branch, 24 max, foliage, named, any variety
97. Single Branch, 24 max, evergreen, named, any variety
98. Single Branch, 24 max, flowering or berried, named, any variety
99. Seed pods, single stem, named, any variety
Best of Show Rosette: Class #7
2nd Show
CLASS 8 - Artistic Arrangements
Theme - TBA
Judging, Thursday, July 28, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$5.00; 2nd-$4.00; 3rd-$3.00; 4th-$2.00; 5th-$1.00
Entry Number:
100. Off to the Races must feature harness racing or the pig scramble
101. Grange a salute to the Grange organization
102. Baked Goods must include a kitchen utensil
103. Sewing Basket must be in a basket and have a thimble or pin cushion included
104. Antiques must feature something old that would be displayed at the fair
105. Horse Pulling must feature a horse reference
106. The Tractor Pulls must feature a mini tractor
107. Rodeo Time must include rope
108. Photography/Fine Arts must include a picture or a picture frame or both
109. A Floral Salute must include one or more of gladiolas, rose, marigold, petunia, aster and lily
110. Wall Hanging a salute to our Armed Forces and Veterans
CLASS 9 Floor Arrangement (must be 3 ft. tall)
Judging, Thursday, July 28, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$10.00; 2nd-$8.00; 3rd-$7.00; 4th-$6.00; 5th-$5.00
Entry Number:
111. Fair Food your own interpretation
CLASS 10 Roses (will subdivide by color if enough entries)
Judging: Thursday, July 28, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Entry Number:
112. Hybrid tea, one bloom, named, any variety, disbudded with foliage attached
113. Hybrid tea, one full blown, named, any variety, with foliage attached
114. Grandiflora, one bloom, named, with foliage attached
115. Grandiflora, spray, any variety, named, with foliage attached
116. Floribunda, one bloom, any variety, named, with
foliage attached
117. Floribunda, one spray, any variety, named, with
foliage attached
118. Old Fashion, with or without side buds, any variety, named, with foliage attached
119. Polyantha, one spray, any variety, named, with
foliage attached
120. Shrub Rose, one bloom, any variety, named, with foliage attached
121. Shrub Rose, one spray, any variety, named, with foliage attached
122. Miniature, one bloom, any variety, named, with foliage attached
123. Miniature, one spray, any variety, named, with foliage attached
124. Miniature, full blown bloom
125. Any other rose not listed above
126. Rose Collection 3 different
Best of Show Rosette:
CLASS 11 Gladiolus (A for Amateur)
Judging, Thursday, July 28, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Entry Number:
128/128A. White, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
129/129A. Green, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
130/130A. Yellow, markings permitted, named, one spike, any variety, disbudded
131/131A. Orange or Salmon, markings permitted, named, any variety, disbudded
132/132A. Pink, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
133/133A. Red or Rose, markings permitted, named, on spike, disbudded, any variety
134/134A. Lavender or Blue, markings permitted, named, one spike, any variety, disbudded
135/135A. Smokies, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
136/136A. Tan or Brown, markings permitted, named, one spike, any variety, disbudded
137/137A. Bi-color, markings permitted, named, one spike, disbudded, any variety
138/138A. Tri-color, markings permitted, named, one spike, any variety, disbudded
139/139A. Miniature, named, one spike, any color, any variety, disbudded
140/140A. Exotic, named, any color, any variety, disbudded, one spike
Best of Show Rosette:
CLASS 12 - Exhibition Flowers
Thursday, July 28, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Entry Number:
141. New Annual for 2011
142. New Perennial for 2011
143. Lizianthus
144. Marigold, French, named, any variety, one spray, NOT disbudded with foliage attached
145. Marigold, Carnation, named, one spray
146. Marigold, Carnation, named, one spray, NOT disbudded, with foliage attached
147. Marigold, any variety not listed above, named, one spray, NOT disbudded, with foliage attached
148. Zinnia, any large cactus type (4 or over), named, one bloom, disbudded, with attached foliage
149. Zinnia, any large dahlia type (4 or over), named, one bloom, disbudded, with attached foliage
150. Zinnia, medium size (3-4), named, one bloom, disbudded, with attached foliage
151. Zinnia, small size (1-1/2-3) named, three blooms of same color, any variety, disbudded, with foliage attached
152. Calla Lily, white, named, one bloom
153. Calla Lily, any color, named, one bloom
154. Chrysanthemum, any color, any variety, named, one spray
155. Delphinium, named, any variety, one spike, laterals permitted
156. Gaillardia, three blooms, any color, any variety
157. Gloriosa Daisy, one bloom, same variety, disbudded, with foliage
158. Phlox, named, any variety, one spray, NOT disbudded, with foliage attached
159. Salvia, Red, named, one spike, foliage attached
160. Salvia, Blue, named, one spike, foliage attached
161. Bell of Ireland, named, one spike, foliage attached
162. Bachelor Button, named, one spray, foliage attached
163. Ageratum, named
164. Babys Breath, named, one stalk
165. Hosta, named, 3 leaves under 8, one variety
166. Hosta, named, 1 leaf over 8
167. Hosta, named, blue variety, one leaf
168. Hosta, named, tri-color, 3 leaves
169. Hosta, named, bi-color, 3 leaves
170. Coral bells leaves, named, one stem
171. Dried Flowers, three varieties
172. Mixed Garden Flowers, 5 different, in your own container
173. Seed Picture
174. Any perennial not listed
175. Any annual not listed
Best of Show Rosette: Class 12
CLASS 13 Potted Plants
Judging: Thursday, July 28, 2011
PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Entry Number:
176. Coleus
177. Fern
178. Vine
179. Any foliage plant
180. Cactus
181. Succulent Cactus
182. Terrarium
183. Dish Garden
184. Planter, three different varieties, named
185. Flowering Hanging Plants, named, any variety
186. Ornamental grasses (to fill a vase)
187. Any wild flower that would be suitable for in an arrangement
(Special class that will provide visitors to judge)
Best of Show Rosette:
FOR ALL SENECA COUNTY FAIR VISITORS
No pre-entry required
CLASS 14 Childrens Flower Arrangement Workshop & Show
Saturday 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon
Judging 1:00 p.m.
Flowers provided
188. Ages 6 to 8 years old
189. Ages 9 to 12 years old
190. Ages 13 to 16 years old
Awards given by the Blossoms n Butterflies Garden Club to the winner of 3 age groups: 6-8, 9-12, 13-16