Bedford County Fair Premium Book

Department 17 SENIOR FLORAL EXHIBITS
Superintendent: Susan Trimeloni 635-2358
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" in width. 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, Foliage or flower
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
	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
CLASS... $5 $3
11	12 DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS either Annuals or Perennials or both permitted
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