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DIVISION 'I' FLORICULTURE

DIVISION 'I' FLORICULTURE

Superintendent: Jerry Quaal. 2498 85th St. NE, Monticello, MN 55362, 763-295-3315

Assistant Superintendent: Rebecca Pauly 952-687-1042

ENTRY DAY TUESDAY, July 18 Flower entries must be in by 4:30 pm Judging at 5 pm

1. All flowers must be home grown by the exhibitor or be in their possession for at least 3 months. The same plant may not be entered for competition 2 years in a row. PLANTS ENTERED IN PREVIOUS YEARS WILL NOT BE JUDGED.

2. Extra fillers or greens may not be used except in arrangements.
3. Hanging planters, terrariums and dish gardens must have been grown together at least 3 months.
4. You must have the exact number of stalks stems or blooms for each exhibit.
5. Plants entered should have uniform blossoms similar in color and size and have good clean foliage. Buds showing color are considered flowers.
6. The plant name and your name must be on the entry tag. If several plants are equally judged, ribbons will be given to the named plant entry.
7. Bottles are available for cut flowers but exhibitor is encouraged to bring their exhibits in their own containers.
8. Containers and accessories are entered at the owner's risk and must show the name and address of the exhibitor. We will take every precaution possible to preserve your display.

Perennials and Annuals
20 points are awarded for each of the following characteristics:
  • Distinction of species or variety
  • Size according to species or variety
  • Form, color & abundance of bloom
  • Healthy clean foliage and stem
  • Condition of species or variety

WINNING SUGGESTIONS
Collect flowers to be exhibited the evening before and place them in a pail of warm water (110 degrees). Set the pail in a cool place or refrigerate 12-24 hours. Be sure to use a very sharp knife to cut the specimen blooms. To exhibit, leave attached as much stem and as many leaves as possible. But be sure no leaves are underwater. Check for dirt, bugs and discoloration on the leaf underside. Remove excess blossoms close to the stem, leaving no knobs.

CLASS 1 - Cut Flowers, Annuals

Lot

1. Ageratum, 3 stems
2. Aster, 3 blooms
3. Bachelor Button, 3 blooms
4. Balsam, 3 stems
5. Bells of Ireland, 3 stems
6. Calendula, 3 blooms
7. Celosia, crested cox comb, 2 stems
8. Celosia, plumed, 2 spikes
9. Cosmos, 1 color, 3 sprays
10. Impatiens, 3 stems
11. Larkspur, 3 spikes
12. Marigold, under 1 1/2”, 3 blooms
13. Marigold, 1 1/2” - 3”, 3 blooms
14. Marigold, over 3”, 1 bloom
15. Nasturtium, 3 blooms
16. Nicotiana, 1 spray
17. Petunia, single, 3 sprays
18. Petunia, double, 3 sprays
19. Salvia, 3 stems
20. Snapdragon, 3 spikes
21. Statice, 3 sprays
22. Strawflower, 5 stems
23. Sweetpea, 5 stems
24. Verbena, 3 stems
25. Vinca, 5 stems
26. Zinnia, under 2”, 3 blooms
27. Zinnia, 2" - 4”, 2 blooms
28. Zinnia, over 4”, 2 blooms
29. Any other annual flower not listed above
30. Collection of 5 different annuals all staged in one vase

CLASS 2 - Cut Flowers, Perennials

Lot

1. Achillea (yarrow), yellow, 1 stem
2. Achillea (yarrow), any other, 3 stems
3. Campanula (bellflower), 1 stalk
4. Centaurea (bachelor button), 1 stem
5. Chrysanthemum, 1 spray
6. Coral Bells, 3 stems
7. Coreopsis, 3 sprays
8. Delphinium, any color, 1 stem
9. Echinacea, (Coneflower) pink, under 4”, 3 blooms
10. Echinacea, (Coneflower) pink, over 4”, 2 blooms
11. Echinacea, (Coneflower), any other color, 3 blooms
12. Echinops, globe thistle, 3 blooms
13. Gaillardia, 3 blooms
14. Heliopsis, 3 stems
15. Hemerocallis, day lily, under 4”, 1 scape
16. Hemerocallis, day lily, 4”+, any color, 1 scape
17. Hemerocallis, day lily, bicolor, 1 scape
18. Hemerocallis, day lily, double, any color, 1 scape
19. Hemerocallis, day lily, miniature, 1 scape
20. Hemerocallis, day lily, spider, 1 scape
21. Heuchera, (leaves only), 3 stems
22. Hosta, 5 leaves, under 3” wide
23. Hosta, 5 leaves, 3” - 6” wide
24. Hosta, 3 leaves, 6”+ wide
25. Hydrangea, 1 bloom
26. Lobelia, 1 stem
27. Ornamental grass, 5 stems
28. Phlox, pink, 1 truss
29. Phlox, white, 1 truss
30. Phlox, red, 1 truss
31. Rudbeckia, gloriosa daisy, 3 blooms
32. Russian Sage, 1 stem
33. Salvia, 3 branches
34. Scabiosa, 3 stems
35. Shasta Daisy, 3 blooms
36. Verbena, 3 stems
37. Veronica, 3 spikes
38. Monarda (Bee Palm)
39. Any other perennial flower not listed above
39. Collection of 5 different perennials, all staged in one vase

CLASS 3 - Cut Flowers From Bulbs, Corms or Tubers

Lot

1. Astilbe, 2 stems
2. Begonia tuberous, 1 stem
3. Dahlia pom-pom, 3 blooms
4. Dahlia, under 4", 3 blooms
5. Dahlia, 4" - 8", 1 bloom
6. Dahlia, over 8", 1 bloom
7. Gladiolas, white or cream or yellow, 1 spike
8. Gladiolas, red, 1 spike
9. Gladiolas, lavender or purple, 1 spike
10. Gladiolas, pink or rose, 1 spike
11. Gladiolas, green, 1 spike
12. Gladiolas, peach or orange, 1 spike
13. Gladiolas, bicolor, 1 spike
14. Gladiolas, any other color, 1 spike
15. Liatris, 1 stem
16. Lily Tiger, 1 stem
17. Lily Calla, 1 stem, 1 leaf allowed
18. Lily, any other, 1 stem
19. Cannas, 2 stems
20. Any other bulbous flower not listed above

CLASS 4 - Roses, Single Stem

Roses are to have an 8"+ long stem with the leaves left on; miniature roses a 4"+ stem.
Please include variety name!

Lot

FLORIBUNDA OR POLYANTIA
1. White or cream, 1 stock
2. Yellow or yellow blends, 1 stock
3. Pink or pink blend, 1 stock
4. Peach or apricot blends, 1 stock
5. Red or red blends, 1 stock
6. Any other color not listed, 1 stock
HYBRID TEA ROSE, 1 SPECIMEN
7. Red
8. Pink or rose
9. White or cream
10. Yellow
11. Peach or apricot
12. Any other color not listed
13. Peace variety
14. Old fashioned shrub rose, any color

CLASS 5 - Potted or Hanging Plants

All plants competing for premiums must be grown during the current year and be in exhibitors possession 3 months. Products of previous year winners will not be judged.

Lot

1. African Violet, single
2. African Violet, double
3. Cactus
4. English Ivy
5. Fern
6. Fibrous Begonia fancy leaves
7. German Ivy
8. Geranium
9. Grape Ivy
10. Impatiens
11. Philodendron, Pothos
12. Prayer Plant
13. Shamrock
14. Spider Plant
15. Swedish Ivy
16. Any other potted plant not listed above, 1 plant

CLASS 6 - Container Gardening

Gardens should contain 3 or more different plants.

Lot

1. Cactus or succulent garden
2. Indoor container garden
3. Outdoor container garden

Interpretive Artistic Arrangements Colors to Enjoy

Novice section is for those exhibiting flowers for their first or second time only at the Wright County Fair flower show. After competing two years at the fair, exhibitor can no longer be a novice and must move to the advanced class.

Advanced section is for exhibitors who have already exhibited two years at the Wright County Fair flower show.

Fresh cut plant materials are to be used in all designs unless otherwise specified. Accessories are permitted.

Hint: Arrangements should be 1½ times the length of the container and the flowers will last longer if hardened. (The mechanics should not show.)

Each exhibit should be arranged at home or outside the General Exhibit Building. Space will be provided.
Artistic arrangements will be judged by:
  • Design...................................30 points
  • Interpretation...................20 points
  • Color harmony.................20 points
  • Originality...........................20 points
  • Condition of material....10 points
Additionally, exhibitors put a lot of time, money, and effort into the gardens and arrangements.
The following classes should receive the higher premiums:
  • 1st - $5.00
  • 2nd - $4.00
  • 3rd - $3.00
Class 6 - Container Gardening
Class 7 - Fairy Gardens
Class 8 - Novice Arrangements
Class 9 - Advanced Arrangements
Class 10 - Youth Arrangements
Class 11 - Teen Arrangements

CLASS 7 - Fairy Gardens

Gardens should contain 3 or more different plants. Accessories are permitted and will be included in judging.

Lot

1. Mini fairy garden, under 12” across
2. Small fairy garden, 13” - 18” across
3. Medium fairy garden, 19” - 24” across
4. Large fairy garden, 2’ - 2 1/2’ across
5. Extra-large fairy garden, over 2 1/2’ across

CLASS 8 - Novice Arrangements

Lot

1. America the Beautiful
2. Autumn Blaze
3. Baby Shower
4. Barnyard Beauties
5. Birds & Butterflies
6. Wedding Day Centerpiece
7. Coffee Table Arrangement
8. Corsage and Boutonniere
9. Dinner Table Arrangement
10. Discover Minnesota
11. Harvest of Plenty
12. Holiday, Christmas
13. Holiday, any other
14. Miniature (5" x 5" x 5" Maximum Size)
15. Somewhere Over the Rainbow
16. Purple Pride
17. Sunrise/Sunset
18. Woodland (using bark, pine, wood, nuts, berries, etc.)
19. Sports
20. Winter Wonderland

CLASS 9 - Advanced Arrangements

Lot

1. America the Beautiful
2. Autumn Blaze
3. Baby Shower
4. Barnyard Beauties
5. Birds & Butterflies
6. Wedding Day Centerpiece
7. Coffee Table Arrangement
8. Corsage and Boutonniere
9. Dinner Table Arrangement
10. Discover Minnesota
11. Harvest of Plenty
12. Holiday, Christmas
13. Holiday, any other
14. Miniature (5" x 5" x 5" Maximum Size) 15. Somewhere Over the Rainbow
16. Purple Pride
17. Sunrise/Sunset
18. Winter Wonderland
19. Woodland (using bark, pine, wood, nuts, berries, etc.)
20. Sports
21. Prairie-Pioneer Days
22. Dried Wreath or Wall Hanging

CLASS 10 - Youth Arrangements

Ages 12 and under

Lot

1. Birthday Bouquet
2. Holiday
3. School Memories
4. Sunrise/Sunset
5. Winter Wonderland
6. Woodland (using bark, pine, wood, nuts, berries, etc.)
7. Purple Pride
8. Sports

CLASS 11 - Teen Arrangements

Ages 13-17

Lot

1. America the Beautiful
2. Autumn Blaze
3. Birthday Bouquet
4. Barnyard Beauties
5. Birds & Butterflies
6. High School Pride
7. Coffee Table Arrangement
8. Holiday, Christmas
9. Holiday, any other
10. Corsage and Boutonniere
11. Sunrise/Sunset
12. Miniature (5" x 5" x 5" Maximum Size)
13. Woodland (using bark, pine, wood, nuts, berries, etc.)
14. Sports

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