July 22-28, 2012

Bedford, Pennsylvania
premium book
rules
fillable entry form (1-10)
fillable entry form (11-19 & 22-24)
 entry form (Queen Contest)

 

Department 17
Senior Floral Exhibits
Superintendent: Susan Trimeloni (310-2076)
Committee: Steve Main, Carol Fritz

SPECIAL RULES:
1. See Department 11-24 Rules.
2. The use of or displaying of artificial flowers is prohibited and no premiums will be paid.
3. Plants positively will not be accepted for exhibition unless they have been growing in containers for two months.
4. The management will not undertake to return exhibits or be responsible for the return of exhibits. Baskets or containers must be supplied by exhibitor.
5. Flowers or plants entered for competition must be more than ordinary standard and quality to be entitled to an award.
6. HOUSE PLANTS - This class includes all plants that would qualify as a house plant. They may be foliage house plants or in bloom. Pots not to exceed 10".
7. SPECIMEN FLOWERS - Exhibits must be grown by exhibitor and must conform to the number of blooms, spikes, or stems as specified in each class. Exhibitors should note that uniformity of height, color, or size is an important factor in evaluating entries. Flowers in each entry must be of one color and variety unless otherwise stated. Clear glass containers are best. Include leaves with specimen when possible. Leaves should not be submerged in water.

Section 1
Flowering House Plants
CLASS... $1.50 $1.25 $1
1
 AFRICIAN VIOLETS
  A. Single, Purple or Pink
B. Single, any other color
C. Double, Purple or Pink
D. Double, any other color
2
 WAX BEGONIAS, Fibrous-rooted, in bloom
  A. Single, any color
B. Double, any color
C. Any other variety
3
 BEGONIAS, Tuberous, rooted, in bloom
  A. Single or Semi-Double, any color
B. Double, any color
4

GERANIUM, PELARGONIUM

  A. Scented
B. Variegated
5
 Any Other MERITOROIUS FLOWERING HOUSE PLANT not mentioned above
6
 HANGING BASKETS, Flowering
Section 2
Foliage Houseplants
CLASS... $1.50 $1.25 $1
1
 BEGONIAS, Foliage type with or without flowers
A. Large leaf, any variety
B. Small leaf, any variety
2

COLEUS, any leaf color

3
 EPISEIA, any color
4

FERNS, any variety

5
COLLECTION OF CACTI
6
 POTTED IVY
7
 DISH GARDEN OR FOLIAGE PLANTS, three (3) or more specimens in a low container
8
 ANY OTHER MERITORIUS HOUSE PLANT, not before mentioned
9
 HANGING BASKETS, foliage
Winners in sections 1 & 2 compete for Best of Show Houseplant .. rosette and $10.00
Section 3
Specimen Flowers - Annuals
Exhibits should have reasonable slim length, displayed in clear glass container with no foliage underwater.
CLASS... $1.50 $1.25 $1.00
1
 ASTERS (3 blooms)
  A. Large single
B. Large double
2

BELLS OF IRELAND, (3 stems)
3
 CALENDULA (3 blooms)
4
 CELOSIA
  A. Crested or cockscomb, 1 stem, any color
B. Plume or feathery variety, 3 stems, any one color
5
CLEOME (spider flower), 3 stems, any one color
6
 COSMOS, 3 sprays, any one color, any variety
7
 DAHLIAS
  A. Cactus, 1 bloom
B. Decorative, 1 bloom
C. Other, 1 bloom
8
 GLADIOLUS (one spike)
  A. Large Flowering
B. Small Flowering
9
 MARIGOLDS (3 blooms)
 

A. Large, lemon colored
B. Large, orange
C. Dwarf, orange
D. Dwarf, yellow
E. Bicolor
10
 SNAPDRAGONS, 3 stems, any one color
11
 LARKSPUR, 3 spikes, any variety, one color
12
 ZINNIAS
  A. Giant, 3 blooms
B. Cactus, 3 blooms
C. Miniature Zinnias, 3 blooms
13
 Any other SMALL MERITORIOUS FLOWER, 3 blooms
14
 Any other LARGE MERITORIOUS FLOWER, 1 bloom
15
 SCARLET SAGE, 3 stems
16
 ORNAMENTAL VEGETABLES
17
 SUNFLOWERS
  A. Large bloom, 1 stem
B. Minature, 3 blooms
18
 PANSIES, 3 blooms
19
 SALVIA, 3 blooms
Section 4
Specimen Flowers - Perennials
CLASS... $1.50 $1.25 $1.00
1
 HYBRID TEA ROSES - 1 flower
 

A. Pink
B. Red
C. White
D. Yellow
E. Bi-color
F. Peace
G. Open blooms, stamens showing
H. Any other color

2
 FLORIBUNDAS ROSES, 1 stem
3
 GRANDIFLORA ROSES, 1 stem
4
 MINATURES ROSES - 1 stem
5
 DELPHINIUMS, 1 spike, any color
6
 SCABIOSA, 3, blooms
7
 LAVENDER, any kind, 3 stems
8
 YARROW, 1 stem
9
 Any other SMALL MERITORIOUS FLOWER - 3 blooms
10
 Any other LARGE MERITORIOUS FLOWER - 1 stem
11
 LILY, 1 stem
12
 DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS either Annuals or Perennials
Winners in Sections 3 & 4 compete for BEST OF SHOW Specimen . rosette and $10.00
Section 5
Artistic Arrangements
Arrangements and beauty or novelty of container, furnished by exhibitor will be considered in judging. All fresh material unless otherwise specified. No artificial leaves or flowers.
CLASS... $3 $2.50 $2
1
 MASS VASE (all fresh material)
2
 FRUIT AND/OR VEGETABLE, flowers and foliage optional
3
 ANTIQUE CONTAINER
4
 FEATURING A CANDLE
5
 WEATHERED WOOD AND FLOWERS
6
 FEATURED ATTRACTION AT BEDFORD FAIR
7
 MIXED WILD FLOWERS, No plants forbidden by conservation rules should be used
8
 ALL WHITE - Foliage permitted
Section 6
Dried Arrangements
CLASS... $3 $2.50 $2
1
 MASS
2

WEATHERED WOOD

3
 FLOWERS, SEED PODS AND /OR BERRIED SHRUBS
Section 7
Minature Arrangements
CLASS... $1.50 $1.25 $1
1

MINIATURE not to exceed 5", container included

A. All Fresh Materials
B. All Dried Materials
Winners in Sections 5, 6 and 7 compete for BEST OF SHOW Arrangement... rosette and $10.00