Judging
No exhibitor is allowed in the building during judging. The judges are instructed not to award premiums unless items are worthy of merit. The judges decisions are final. Special ribbons will be given for outstanding exhibits.
Scale of Points for Cut Flowers
Open and 4-H
Form, Color, Substance, Abundance of Bloom …. 25
Size, According to species or variety …...…….…. 25
Foliage and stem ……………………………….....…10
Distinction of species or variety …………....………20
Condition …………………………………….......….. 20
Total ……………………………......……..100
Scale of Points for Potted Plants
Open and 4-H
Form, Color, Substance ….……………..…......……25
Balance and Proportion ….……………..…..…….20
Size, According to species or variety……......…10
Distinction of species or variety………..…....... 20
Overall Condition …………………..…..….....…. 25
Total ………………….……………........….. 100
Scale of Points for Floral Design
Open and 4-H
Balance, Contrast, Proportion, Scale…........……….30
Color (includes container)…………………........…...….10
Class suitability.……………..…….………….............…..20
Condition of flowers used….……………............…....15
Relationship of flowers, container, accessories…..10
Originality (selection of material)..............…….…15
Total…………….....................……..…….. 100
Floriculture – Horticulture Division
Potted Plants
1. African Violet
2. Begonias
3. Bonsai
4. Bougainvillea
5. Cacti - over 8”
6. Cacti - under 8”
7. Fern - Any type
8. Geranium - Any type
9. Hanging Plant - Flowering
10. Hanging Plant - Non-flowering
11. Herbs
12. Ivy - Any type
13. Mixed Planting
14. Orchid - Any type
15. Palm - Any type
16. Peace Lily
17. Potted Plant - Flowering
18. Potted Plant - Non-flowering
19. Potted Plant - Any other not listed
20. Succulent
21. Terrarium
22. Dish Garden
23. Topiary
Cut Flowers
Please list sub-class
Sub-Classes:
A - 1 Stem Specimen, buds must be removed
B - 3 Stems of the same species
C - 1 Spray, 3 or more flowers on one stem
24. Ageratum
25. Amaranthus
26. Armaria
27. Asclepias
28. Astilbe
29. Aster
30. Baby’s Breath
31. Bachelor’s Button
32. Balloon Flower
33. Begonia
· Fiberous
· Tuberous
34. Bellflower
35. Bells of Ireland
36. Bleeding Heart
37. Butterfly Bush
38. Cabbage – Flowering
39. Calendula
40. Candy Tuft
41. Canna
42. Carnation –Large
43. Carnation –Pixie
44. Celosia – Crested
45. Celosia – Plumed
46. Centranthus
47. Chrysanthemum – Large Decorative
48. Chrysanthemum
· Pom Pom
· Spider
· Other
49. Clematis
50. Cleome
51. Coleus
52. Columbine
53. Coral Bells
54. Coreopsis
55. Cosmos
56. Dahlia – Giant over 10”
57. Dahlia – Large 8 - 10”
58. Dahlia – Medium 6 - 8”
59. Dahlia – Small under 4 - 6”
60. Dahlia – Miniature under 4”
61. Dahlia – Any other
62.. Daisy
63. Day Lily
64. Dianthus
65. Delphinium
66. Dusty Miller
67.Echinacea
68. Fireweed
69. Flax
70. For-Me-Not’s
71. Fox Glove
72. Gaillardia
73. Gazania
74. Geranium
75. Gerbera
76. Gladiolus – Large (4 1/2" - 5 1/2 ") Flowering
77. Gladiolus – Medium (3 1/2" - 4 1/2")
78. Gladiolus – Small (2 1/2"-3 1/2")
79. Gladiolus - Miniature (Up to 2 1/2")
80. Goldenrod
81. Gomphrena
82. Grass – Ornamental Annual 10 stems
83. Grass – Ornamental Perennial 10 stems
84. Heliotrope
85. Herbs
· Lavender
· Sage
86. Hibiscus - may float in bowl
87. Hollyhock
88. Hosta with or without flowers
89. Hydrangea
90. Impatiens
91. Iris
92. Jupiter’s Beard
93. Kale – Flowering
94. Lambs Ear
95. Lantana
96. Larkspur
97. Liatris
98. Lily, Asiatic
99. Lisianthus
100. Lupine
101. Malvia
102. Marigold – Large
103. Marigold – Medium
104. Marigold – Small
105. Marigold – Any other
106. Moss Rose
107. Nasturtium
108. Nicotiana
109. Penstemon
110. Pansy
111. Peony
112. Petunia – Single
113. Petunia – Double
114. Petunia - any other
115. Phlox
116. Physostegia
117. Purple Cornflower
118. Rose – Hybrid Tea
119. Rose – Grandiflora
120. Rose – Floribunda
121. Rose – Miniature
122. Rose – Any other
123. Rudbeckia
124. Russian Sage
125. Salvia
126. Scabiosa
127. Sedum
128. Snapdragon
129. Spirea
130. Statice
131. Sunflower – Large over 6”
132. Sunflower – Medium 4-6”
133.Sunflower – Any other
134. Strawflower
135. Sweet Pea
136. Sweet William
137. Verbena
138. Veronica
139. Vinka
140. Violas
141. Wallflower
142. Water Lily - may float in bowl
143. Water Grown Plant
144. Wildflower
145. Yarrow
146. Zinnia – large dahlia type
147. Zinnia – large cactus type
148. Zinnia – Small
149. Zinnia – Any other
150. Any other not listed flowering plant
· Annual
· Perenial
151. Any other foliage plant, cut
152. Any other water plant