DIVISION L: PLANTS & FLOWERS
Linda Hutchins, – 603 788-4681 riffsflower@ncia.net
Please Note: All Departments must be in place by Sunday, August 24th at 8:00 pm for Judging on Monday, August 25th and Tuesday, August 26th.
Articles for Entries will be accepted Saturday, August 23rd from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th from 12 Noon-8:00 pm. All Judging will take place on Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th.
One Exhibitor per entry per lot unless otherwise specified
All Entry Forms Close on August 19th.
Entries must remain in place until 5:00 pm on Monday, Sept. 1st and must be removed by Tuesday, Sept 2nd by 2:00 pm. The Fair is not responsible for items left after 2:00 pm on Sept. 2nd. Entries removed prior to 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1st relinquish all prizes and ribbons associated with entries.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Receive 2 FREE 1 day passes for this years Lancaster Fair, when you exhibit items in the Arts and Crafts hall, and acquire 75 or more points. An exhibitor’s pass will be given to an exhibitor acquiring 200 or more points.
Points are awarded in the following manner:
Blue Ribbon (first place) 25 points
Red Ribbon (second place) 20 points
Yellow Ribbon (third place) 15 points
Entry Blank On Line 10 points
New Exhibitor 5 points
Successive Exhibitor 10 points
Judges Choice 25 points
Exhibits will be judged on Monday and Tuesday before the fair opens, so be sure to include your telephone number, and we will contact you if you achieve the 75 or more points for your FREE passes.
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Two or fewer entries in any variety of potted plants, cut-flowers, or arrangement are considered “no competition” and a first premium will be given ONLY if entry exhibits real merit. Generally, second premium will be the high award in such cases.
2. To make cut flowers and arrangements last longer, they should by cut at least 12 hours prior to use and conditioned as follows: Make a fresh cut of the stem and remove foliage below water line. Place flowers into a container of “warm” water to which a small amount of sugar (one tablespoon per gallon) has been added.
3. Commercial gardeners are deemed to be those persons who raise flowers for sale either wholesale or retail primarily as gainful occupation or grow or have grown for them flowers to be used in any manner whatsoever in the pursuit of a gainful occupation or who are engaged in the occupation of growing flowers as an agent or employee for a person, firm or corporation. Persons making casual sales of home grown plants or flowers are excepted from this category.
4. All varieties of plants or flowers exhibited for premiums must have the species name legibly and correctly written on entry tag.
5. Plants in pots entered for prizes must show skillful culture in the profusion of bloom and symmetry and vigor of specimens.
ONE ENTRY PER LOT.
Potted Plants
All recognized varieties from the list below can be entered but must be grown by exhibitor and correctly named on a tag to be placed with the plant. Points considered in judging: Shape, distinctiveness, perfection for growth or foliage and bloom. Any plant found to be harboring insects or showing signs of any virus, disease, or scale will be disqualified and removed from exhibition immediately.
Not open to professional florists. Plants must have been grown by exhibitor for at least six months and correctly identified.
Please delineate on tag on exhibit the source of the entry.
Lot
101. African Violet
102. African Violet, Miniature
103. Allium
104. Persian Violet
105. Aloe
106. Antherium
107. Arrowhead /Nephthytis
108. Aralia
109. Avocado
110. Baby’s Tears
111. Begonia
112. Begonia, Tuberous Rooted
113. Begonia, Strawberry
114. Bonsai
115. Bridal Veil or Wreath
116. Bromelaids
117. Cactus Collection (3)
118. Cactus, Prickly Type
119. Cactus Zygo, (Christmas or Thanksgiving)
120. Cereus, Night Blooming
121. Century Plant
122. Coleus
123. Croton
124. Creeping Charlie or pilea
125. Crown of Thorns
126. Chinese Evergreen/agleonemia
127. Dieffenbachia
128. Donkey/Burro’s Tail
129. Dracena
130. Epicia
131. Fern, Asparagus
132. Fern, Boston
133. Fern, Boston, Fluffy Ruffles
134. Fern, any other
135. Fern, Rabbit’s Foot
136. Ficus
137. Flowering Maple/Abutilon
138. Fruit Tree
139. Fuschia
140. Gardenia
141. Geranium
142. Geranium, Ivy
143. Geranium, Strawberry
144. Ginger
145. Gloxinia
146. Grower’s Choice
147. Hibiscus
148. Hoya
149. Impatiens
150. Ivy
151. Jade
152. Kalanchoe
153. Lantana
154. Prayer Plant(Maranta)
155. Moses in the Cradle
156. Mother of Millions
157. Mimosa (Sensitive Plant)
158. Nepthytus
159. Norfolk Island Pine
160. Orchid—any variety
161. Oxalis
162. Palm Upright
163. Palm, Pony Tail
164. Pepperomia
165. Philodendron
166. Polka Dot
167. Pothos
168. Purple Passion
169. Pyrocanthus
170. Miniature Rose
171. Rosary Vine
172. Sanseveria
173. Scheffeleria
174. Sedeum Collection
175. Spathyphyllum
176. Spider Plant
177. Succulent
178. Tradiscanthia
179. String of Hearts
180. Ti Plant
181. Velvet Plant, Tradiscantia
182. Zebra Plant
183. Other
1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Specimens of Annual Cut Flowers
All recognized varieties are eligible but must be correctly named on entry tag. “Specimens of Woody Plants and Shrubs are not annuals and will be disqualified.” Three specimens or three stems constitute an entry. Points considered in judging cut flowers are: uniform specimens, color, size, stem, scent. An exhibitor may not enter more than one exhibit in each lot. List each variety numerically by class. No foliage should appear below container neck or water line. Place specimens in a clear glass container of appropriate heighth and width for specimens entered. NO PLASTIC OR PAPER CONTAINERS. Not open to commercial gardeners. Flowers must have been grown by exhibitor. Dead blooms will be disposed of. All specimens must have three (3) stems of the same variety, tied loosely together with string or raffia.
Please delineate on tag on exhibit source of entry.
Classes
201. Annual-Ageratum
202. Annual-Alyssum
203. Annual-Amaranthus
204. Annual-Asters
205. Annual-Baby’s Breath, gypsophillia, annual
206. Annual-Bachelor Buttons
207. Annual-Bells of Ireland
208. Annual-Blue Flax
209. Annual-Calendula
210. Annual-Candytuft
211. Annual-Celosia
212. Annual-Chrysanthemum
213. Annual-Clarkia
214. Annual-Cleome, Spider Flower
215. Annual-Cosmos
216. Annual-Dahlia
217. Annual-Dahlia, Dinner Plate 10″
218. Annual-Daisy, Gerbera
219. Annual-Dianthus
220. Annual-Four O’Clocks
221. Annual-Gladiolus
222. Annual-Helichrysum, Strawflower
223. Annual-Heliotrope
224. Annual-Larkspur
225. Annual-Lavatera (Annual)
226. Annual-Lisianthus
227. Annual-Lobelia, Annual Creeping
228. Annual-Marigold,Large Flower
229. Annual-Marigold, Small Flower
230. Annual-Nasturtium
231. Annual-Nicotiana
232. Annual-Nigella (flowers, not pods)
233. Annual-Pansies
234. Annual-Petunia
235. Annual-Poppy
236. Annual-Portulaca
237. Annual-Salpiglossis
238. Annual-Salvia
239. Annual-Scarlet Runner
240. Annual-Snapdragon, Bean
241. Annual- Statice
242. Annual-Stock 243. Annual-Sunflower, Helianthus
244. Annual-Sweet Peas, Annual
245. AnnualThunbergia
246. Annual-Tithonia
247. Annual-Torenia
248. Annual-Verbena
249. Annual-Xeranthemum
250. Annual-Zinnia
251. Annual-Other
1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Specimens of Perennial Please delineate on tag on exhibit source of entry.
All recognized varieties are eligible but must be correctly named on entry tag. “Specimens of Woody Plants and Shrubs are not annuals and will be disqualified.” Three specimens or three stems constitute an entry. Points considered in judging cut flowers are: uniform specimens, color, size, stem, scent. An exhibitor may not enter more than one exhibit in each lot. List each variety numerically by class. No foliage should appear below container neck or water line. Place specimens in a clear glass container of appropriate heighth and width for specimens entered. NO PLASTIC OR PAPER CONTAINERS.Not open to commercial gardeners. Flowers must have been grown by exhibitor. Dead blooms will be disposed of. All specimens must have three (3) stems of the same variety, tied loosely together with string or raffia.
Cut Flowers (three stems of each perennial)
Classes
301. Perennial-Achillea
302. Perennial-Aconitum, Monkshood
303. Perennial-Asclepias, Butterflyweed
304. Perennial-Aster, Hardy Perennial
305. Perennial-Astilbe
306. Perennial-Baby’s Breath, Perennial
307. Perennial-Batchelor Buttons, Perenial
308. Perennial-Campanula, Canterbury Bells
309. Perennial-Catanache, Cupid’s Dart
310. Perennial-Coreopsis
311. Perennial-Daisy, Marguerite
312. Perennial-Day Lily
313. Perennial-Delphinium
314. Perennial-Dicentra, Bleeding Heart
315. Perennial-Digitalis, Foxglove
316. Perennial-Echinacae, Purple Coneflower
317. Perennial-Echinops, Globe Thistle
318. Perennial-Gaillardia
319. Perennial-Golden Glow
320. Perennial-Hollyhocks
321. Perennial-Lavatera, Perennial
322. Perennial-Liatris
323. Perennial-Lily
324. Perennial-Lobelia, Cardinalis
325. Perennial-Monarda/Bee Balm
326. Perennial-Phlox
327. Perennial-Phsysostegia, Obedient Plant
328. Perennial-Platycodon, Balloon Flower
329. Perennial-Rudbeckia, Gloriosa Daisy
330. Perennial-Scabiosa
331. Perennial-Seedum
332. Perennial-Sweet Peas, Perennial
333. Perennial-Shasta Daisy
334. Perennial-Veronica
335. Perennial-Viola
336. Perennial-Other
1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.50; 3rd-$1.00
Arrangement of Cut Flowers And Container
Includes baskets, vases, or bowls of cut flowers and any type of bouquet in container of any suitable material. Flowering shrubs, foliage and berries may be used in arrangement. Points considered in judging arrangements: distinction, relationship of flowers and container, color, harmony, proportion, perfection of arrangement amd creativity. 50% commercially grown flowers allowed.
Table Arrangement
(Not open to professional florists.)
Classes
401. Garden Flowers Arrangement
402. Wild Flowers Arrangement– NO PROTECTED SPECIES!
403. Dried Flowers Arrangement
404. Tea Table Arrangement
405. Miniature flower arrangement collection—three (3) or more containers that do not exceed 3” in total height, including flowers.
1st-$6.00; 2nd-$5.00; 3rd-$4.00
Floor Arrangement
(Not open to professional florists.)
Classes
501. Garden Flowers Floor Arrangement
502. Wild Flowers Floor Arrangement (NO PROTECTED SPECIES)
503. Dried Flowers Floor arrangement
504. Floor Arrangement featuring Cat Tails
1st-$6.00; 2nd-$5.00; 3rd-$4.00
Window Boxes or Patio Containers-maximum size—30”
(Not open to professional florists.)
Classes
601. Window Box
602. Patio Container
603. Hanging Basket
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$4.00; 3rd-$3.00
Dish Garden
Container should not exceed 10” in width and be no more than 6” deep.(Not open to professional florists.) Class 701. Dish Garden
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00; 3rd-$2.00
Decorated Wreaths — any type
Classes
801. Dried flowers wreath
802. Live plants wreath
803. Herbs and/or vegetables wreath
804. Fresh flowers wreath
1st-$10.00; 2nd-$7.00; 3rd-$5.00
Terrarium (enclosed container)
Class 901. Desert Plants, Cactus, and/or Succulents Terrarium
Class 902. Moisture-loving plants Terrarium
(Not open to professional florists.)
1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00; 3rd-$2.00
Judge may withhold prizes for insufficient merit and remove from public view any entry or part thereof which, in his/her opinion, discredits the exhibition
Contact:
Sandra Yunghans, Director
Tel: 603/788-3519
lfairartscrafts@gmail.com