2023
DEPARTMENT L
FLORICULTURE
Premiums Offered
$1,463.00
Stephanie Mann, Superintendent
Phone 815-564-7195
All entries must be in writing or completed on-line.
Important Notice – Two separate shows will be held in this division. Please read schedule carefully as many classes will not be repeated. General regulations apply to both shows. Exhibitors are limited to two entries per premium number. However, each entry must be listed on entry form.
Entries for both shows close the Saturday before the fair at Noon. Persons exhibiting must first secure a membership ticket for $25.00.
Entries in Division I may be brought in before 4:00 PM on Monday before the fair and must be in place by Tuesday at noon. Flowers will be judged at 2:00 PM while they are still fresh. Department personnel will be accepting entries at 8:00 AM that morning and also Thursday morning for Division II. Entries in Division I will be released and must be removed by the exhibitor by noon Thursday except for doors, tables, niches, dried plant arrangements, and potted plant entries which will remain through Division II. If there is enough exhibit space, first place winners will be kept through the end of the fair.
Entries in Division II must be in place by noon Thursday and will be released at 4:00- 6:00 PM on Saturday and must be picked up by 6:00 PM. The building will close at 6:00 PM Saturday. The superintendent will not be responsible for flowers or containers after the designated time of release.
A gift certificate will be given to the exhibitor with the most blue ribbons on entries shown in Department L.
Award Sponsors:
Behrz-Bloomz, Sterling, will give an award to the premier exhibitor and the James Voss Family will give an award to the runner up, in memory of Evelyn Voss, a long time exhibitor. The award will be based on a point basis – 5 for 1st place, 3 for 2nd place, 1 for 3rd place plus an additional 1 for each entry made and creditably shown in Dept. L.
No awards will be made on inferior exhibits even though there is no competition.
Only AMATEUR growers of flowers will be permitted to make entries. All must be grown by exhibitor EXCEPT NOVELTY.
Do not use “Plant Shine” of any kind.
Judging: Potted plants will be judged in accordance with size, shape, health and vigor, flowers (if any, quantity and quality). Plants are to be owned and cared for by the exhibitor for at least 3 months prior to the fair. Collections of SPECIMEN cut flowers will be judged in accordance with the size of flowers, color, length of stem, stiffness of foliage, quality and condition of flowers, number of flowers on a stem and spacing of flowers. Floral ARRANGEMENTS will be judged in accordance with the general effect, proportion, suitability of plant materials, color coordination and initiative of the exhibitor.
Please note the differentiation between SPECIMEN-Division I Collection of Cut Flowers and Division II-Best Specimen and Arrangement for all other classes. Vases will be supplied for specimen flowers for uniformity. Door arrangements that received blue ribbons last year must be changed in some way before entering again.
Best of Show Rosettes will be awarded in Division I for Best Plant, Best Door, Best Niche, Best Arrangement, and Best Table Setting and in Division II for Best Arrangement.
Division I
TUESDAY SHOW
Section 1
Table Settings
Tables no larger than 40” x 46” permitted to exhibit. Card tables are preferred.
Table settings that received blue ribbons last year must be changed in some way before entering again. (For example use same dishes, change color of cloth and style of arrangement.) Cups and saucers do not need to be used on tables. Placemats may be used with tablecloth.
Judged on harmony of setting, accessories, distinction, proportion, color harmony, and suitability for occasion. Exhibitor to furnish all necessary items to complete setting. No flatware to be used. No artificial flowers as centerpieces. Exhibitors are to use garden flowers from their garden and to freshen flowers when necessary. No greenhouse flowers permitted. No paper napkins or tablecloths unless specified. All tables will be on exhibit for entire fair week and will be in a secure area.
Premiums: 1st-$16.00, 2nd-14.00, 3rd-$12.00, 4th-$10.00
1575- 50th Birthday Party
1576- Party by the Pool
1577- Easter
Single Place Settings
Same rules apply as for table settings except only 1 place setting complete with a flower arrangement. Flatware, glasses, cups, and saucers are to be used. Exhibitor does not need to bring a table. Settings will be in a secure area.
Premiums: 1st-$8.00, 2nd-$6.00, 3rd-$4.00, 4th-$2.00
1578-A Little Bit Country
1579-Thanksgiving
1580-Christmas
1581-Retirement Luncheon
Section 2
Collection of Potted Plants
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
1582-Collection of Cactus and/or Succulents (four varieties)
1583-Collection of African Violets (4 varieties)
1584-Collection of House Plants (4 varieties)
1585-Single Entry of Unusual House Plant in Bloom (Please give name of the plant)
1586-Hanging Planter-Foliage (single entry)
1587-Hanging Planter-Blooming
1588-Miniature Theme Garden
Section 3
Collection of Cut Flowers
Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00
Do not remove foliage from specimens. Please note-Variety is difference in color or form.
1589-Three Miniature Hosta Leaves
1590-Collection of Coleus Leaves (6 varieties)
1591-Collection of Dahlias (6 varieties)
1592-Collection of Gladiolas (6 varieties)
1593-Collection of Marigolds (varieties one bloom each in separate container)
1594-Zinnias (large, 6 varieties, specimen blooms, each in separate containers)
1595-Zinnias (Tom Thumb Lilliput or other small, six Specimen blooms, each in separate container, 6 varieties)
1596-Collection of Roses (6 varieties, one bloom each in separate container)
1597-Three Gladiola in Vase (3 same variety)
1598-Three Hosta Leaves, same variety, large leaves
1599-Three Hosta Leaves, same variety, small leaves
1600-Collection of Sunflowers (6 varieties)
Section 4
Arrangements of Cut Flowers
Free use of accessories, such as mats, stands, other foliage, filler type flowers, and materials permitted.
Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
1601-Asters
1602-Geraniums
1603-Gladiola
1604-Lilies
1605-African Marigolds
1606-French Marigolds
1607-Zinnia
1608-Pansies
1609-Petunias
1610-Roses
1611-Snapdragons
1612-Daisies
1613-Any other Cut Flower than those listed
Section 5
Floral Arrangements
Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
1615-Arrangement by Person Who Has Never Entered a Flower Show Before
1616-Arrangement by the Man Who Loves Flowers
1617-Arrangement of Mixed Flowers
1618-Arrangement of One Kind
1619-Arrangement for Small Table
1620-All Yellow Arrangement in Metal Container (greenery permitted)
1621-All Purple Arrangement in Metal Container (greenery permitted)
1622- All Red Arrangement in Metal Container (greenery permitted)
1623-All Pink Arrangement in Metal Container (greenery permitted)
1624-Arrangement using Birdhouse as container or accessory (natural materials, accessories permitted)
1625-Arrangement for the Kitchen (using vegetable, fruit, flowers, any or all)
1626-Arrangement of Wild Flowers (in a simple container)
1627-Arrangement using Hat for Container
Section 6
Novelty Arrangements
Doors
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00, 4th-$2.00
All doors – natural materials, accessories permitted, includes silk flowers.
1630-Door Decoration-Graduation Party
1631-Door Decoration-Summer
1632-Door Decoration-Fall
1633-Door Decoration-Christmas
1634-Door Decorations-Easter
1635-Decorate a Chair- any theme
1636-Dried Plant Material Wall Hanging (may be colored or changed and accessories added as desired, mounted or framed)
1637-Dried Plant Material other than wall hanging, (maybe colored or changed as desired)
1638-Miniature Dried Arrangement, natural, untouched materials (not exceeding 4″ in height or width)
Section 7
Special Occasion Arrangements
(Fresh flowers)
Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$3.00, 4th-$2.00
1639-Tea Time Arrangement (using cup and saucer)
1640-Thanksgiving Centerpiece Arrangement
1641-Patriotic Arrangement for The 4th of July (red, white and blue)
1642-Arrangement of Hosta Leaves – Flower of one color may be added for accent.
1643-Arrangement for Over the Hill Party
1644-Arrangement- Easter/Spring
1645-Arrangement- Fall
1646-Christmas Centerpiece Arrangement
Division II
THURSDAY SHOW
Section 8
Arrangements of Cut Flowers
Free use of accessories such as mats, stands, other foliage, filler-type flowers, and materials is permitted.
Premiums: 1st-$7.00. 2nd-$4.00. 3rd-$3.00
1650-Mums
1651-Gladsi in tall vase
1652-Roses- long stemmed
1653-Sunflowers
1654-Daisies- centerpiece
1655-Dahlias– centerpiece
Section 9
Best Specimen
Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00 3rd-$2.00
Do not remove foliage from specimens.
1659-Best Specimen Rose (any kind, one bloom)
1660-Best Specimen Cockscomb (any variety, one stalk)
1661-Best Specimen of a New Flower (not classified in any other section and must be named)
1662-Best Specimen Large Gladiola (any variety, one stalk)
1663-Best Specimen Miniature Gladiola (any variety, one stalk)
1664-Best Specimen Hydrangea
Section 10
Floral Arrangements
Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
1665-Arrangement Using One Kind of Flower
1666-Miniature Arrangement of Cut Flowers (not exceeding 4” in height or width)
1667-Arrangement for a Dining Room Table
1668-Arrangement of All White Flowers in a White Container (over 12 inches tall)
1669-Arrangement of Shades of Green in a Green Container (over 12 inches tall)
1670-Arrangement in a Small Wicker Basket
1671-“Celestial” arrangement in white flowers (combined with blue, lavender or purple flowers, using angels, as accessories if desired)
1672-Arrangement of Flowers Using Child’s Toy as the container or accessory
1673-Arrangement for Porch or Patio
1674-Arrangement of Queen Anne’s Lace
1675-Arrangement of Coleus – flower of one color may be used for accent
1676-Arrangement-Western Theme
1677-In Great-Great Grandma’s Day” a Victorian arrangement
1678-Arrangement- Any Type (greens included)
1679-Arrangement- Centerpiece for a Birthday Party
1680-Arrangement of Hydrangeas
1681-Arrangement of Mixed Flowers
1682-Arrangement-Music Theme
1683-Arrangement-Sports Theme
1684-Arrangement- Patriotic
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DEPARTMENT PL
JUNIOR FLORICULTURE
Premiums Offered
$678.00
Stephanie Mann, Superintendent
Phone 815-564-7195
All entries must be in writing or completed on-line.
Entries close on the Friday before the fair at 4:00 PM
Entries must be in place by Noon Tuesday. Table setting must be in place by noon Tuesday.
All entries will be on exhibit for entire week of fair.
Entries will be released at 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday and must be picked up by 6:00 pm. The building will close 6:00 PM Saturday. The superintendent will not be responsible for flowers or containers after the designated time of release.
Exhibitor must be between 8 and 21 years of age as of September 1, 2022.
Exhibitors must secure a membership ticket for $25.00. Exhibitors 11 and under enter by purchasing a children’s weekly pass for $5.00.
Regulations are the same as for Dept. L. Realizing that flowers are grown cooperatively by all family members, junior exhibitors will be allowed to use flowers grown by the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s family.
A gift certificate will be presented to the junior who wins the most blue ribbons – given by K & R Greenhouse, Morrison.
Also the Premier Exhibitor trophy will be presented to the exhibitor with the most points figured as in Dept. L. The trophy will be awarded by Blooms-A-Latte, Prophetstown.
Best of Show Rosettes will be awarded in each section.
Section 1
Bouquets and Arrangements
Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$3.00
Judged on quality, size and conditions of flowers, materials, originality of arrangements and color harmony in relation to container.
2500-Small Marigolds (French)
2501-Zinnias (any variety)
2502-Coleus – flower of one color may be used for accent
2503-Roses
2504-Petunias
2505-Snap Dragons
2506-Cosmos
2507-Daisies
2508-Any Flower Not Named Above
2509-Mixed Bouquet
2510-Arrangement in Small Wicker Basket
2511-Arrangement of Dried or Silk Materials, wall hanging
2512-Arrangement of Dried or Silk Materials, other than wall hanging
2513-Arrangement for A Small Table
2514-“Hit the Road” arrangement of fresh cut roadside materials
2515-Arrangement in Old Fashioned Container
2516-Arrangement for Kitchen- fresh or silk
2517-Patriotic Arrangement (Red, White & Blue)
2518-Arrangement of Hosta Leaves, (flower of 1 color may be added for accent)
2519-Arrangement in Animal Planter or With Animal As Accessory
2520-Arrangement with Western Theme
2521-Arrangement Sports Theme
2522-Arrangement for a Princess Party – include sparkles
2523-Arrangement by Boy Who Loves Flowers
2524-Arrangement Using Birdhouse as accessory
2525-Christmas Arrangement- Silk
2526-Arrangement a 13th Birthday Party
Section 2
Potted Plants
Premiums: 1st-$4.00, 2nd-$3.00, 3rd-$2.00
Judged on size, shape, health, vigor, quality and quantity of bloom, if any. No aluminum foil to be used to cover flowerpots. Plants are to be owned and cared for by the exhibitor for at least 3 months prior to the fair.
2540-House Plant (foliage only)
2541-Blooming House Plant
2542-Hanging Plant (pot over 8”)
2543-Cactus or Succulent (any variety in container suitable for indoors)
2544-Dish Garden – 3 or more different plant varieties grown in one container
Section 3
Table Settings
Tables no larger than 40” x 46” permitted to exhibit. Card tables are preferred.
Table settings that received blue ribbons last year must be changed in some way before entering again. (Use same dishes, change color of cloth and style of arrangement.) Cups and saucers do not need to be used on tables. Placemats may be used with tablecloth.
Judged on harmony of setting, accessories, distinction, proportion, color harmony, and suitability for occasion. Exhibitor to furnish all necessary items to complete setting. No flatware to be used. No artificial flowers as centerpieces. Exhibitors are to use garden flowers from their garden and to freshen flowers when necessary. No greenhouse flowers permitted.
Table settings to be in place by noon on Tuesday. No paper tablecloths or napkins permitted unless specified. All tables will be on exhibit for entire fair week and will be in a secure area.
Premiums: 1st-$16.00, 2nd-$14.00, 3rd-$12.00, 4th-$10.00
2550-Birthday Party for a Teenager (4 place settings)
2551-Teenager Party by the Pool (buffet) (may use plastic or paper dinnerware)
2552-Christmas Party (4 place settings)
2553-Country Style (4 place settings)