July 21-27, 2013

Bedford, Pennsylvania
Queen Contest Entry Form
Note: Entry forms can be downloaded as a pdf file, allowing you to type in entries, print and submit to the fair office.
Department 17
Senior Floral Exhibits
Superintendent: Susan Trimeloni (310-2076)
Committee: Steve Main, Carol Fritz, Linda Clapper

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.The management will not undertake to return exhibits or be responsible for the return of exhibits. Baskets or containers must be supplied by exhibitor.
4. Flowers or plants entered for competition must be more than ordinary standard and quality to be entitled to an award.
5. HOUSE PLANTS - This class includes all plants that would qualify as a house plant. They may be foliage house plants or in bloom. Plants positively will not be accepted for exhibition unless they have been growing in containers for two months. Pots not to exceed 12".
6. 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

FERNS, any variety

4
COLLECTION OF CACTI
5
POTTED IVY
6
DISH GARDEN OR FOLIAGE PLANTS, three (3) or more specimens in a low container
7
ANY OTHER MERITORIUS HOUSE PLANT, not before mentioned
8
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

BEGONIAS, (3 blooms)
2
CALENDULA (3 blooms)
3
CELOSIA
 
A. Crested or cockscomb, 1 stem, any color
B. Plume or feathery variety, 3 stems, any one color
4
CLEOME (spider flower), 3 stems, any one color
5
COSMOS, 3 sprays, any one color, any variety
6
DAHLIAS
 
A. Cactus, 1 bloom
B. Decorative, 1 bloom
C. Other, 1 bloom
7
GLADIOLUS (one spike)
 
A. Large Flowering
B. Small Flowering
8
MARIGOLDS (3 blooms)
 

A. Large, lemon colored
B. Large, orange
C. Dwarf, orange
D. Dwarf, yellow
E. Bicolor
9
SNAPDRAGONS, 3 stems, any one color
10
LARKSPUR, 3 spikes, any variety, one color
11
ZINNIAS
 
A. Giant, 3 blooms
B. Cactus, 3 blooms
C. Miniature Zinnias, 3 blooms
12
SCARLET SAGE, 3 stems
13
SUNFLOWERS
 
A. Large bloom, 1 stem
B. Minature, 3 blooms
14
PANSIES, 3 blooms
15
SALVIA, 3 blooms
16
Any other SMALL MERITORIOUS FLOWER, 3 blooms, 3 inches or less
17
Any other LARGE MERITORIOUS FLOWER, 1 bloom
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
SHRUB ROSE, 1 stem
6
SCABIOSA, 3, blooms
7
LAVENDER, any kind, 3 stems
8
YARROW, 1 stem
9
LILY, 1 stem
10
DIFFERENT VARIETIES (at least 12 varieties) OF CUT FLOWERS either Annuals or Perennials
11
Any other SMALL MERITORIOUS FLOWER - 3 blooms, 3 inches or less
12
Any other LARGE MERITORIOUS FLOWER - 1 stem
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
ANTIQUE CONTAINER
3
FEATURING A CANDLE
4
FEATURED ATTRACTION AT BEDFORD FAIR
5
MIXED WILD FLOWERS, No plants forbidden by conservation rules should be used
6
 ALL WHITE - Foliage permitted
7
LIVING WREATH (NOT CHRISTMAS)
Section 6
Dried Arrangements
CLASS... $3 $2.50 $2
1
MASS
Section 7
Minature Arrangements
CLASS... $1.50 $1.25 $1
1

MINIATURE not to exceed 5", container included in height or width
 
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