2011 GRANT COUNTY FAIR FLOWER SHOW
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Enter: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The New Jessie Mitts Floral Hall
Sponsored by The Carlsbad Garden Club
Board Member in Charge: Marlene McComas
Chairman: Nanci Magee
Vice Chair: Teresa Wood
- All exhibitors must check in at the Exhibitor Registration Table prior to entering the Exhibit area.
- Each entry must be properly named and labeled with the category and class to be entered before you arrive.
- Flowers/plants must be grown in Grant County by the exhibitor.
- All entries are to be in a clear container that must be provided by the exhibitor. No containers will be furnished.
- Only one entry per person per category.
- Please mark and identify Artistic Arrangements.
- All exhibits must be removed between 9:00 am and 12 noon on Saturday, the last day of the Fair.
The Jessie Mitts Floral Hall Flower Show will be open for Exhibit Monday through Friday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
The committee and the Grant County Fair Board are not responsible for personal property.
Judging Guidelines:
Classes
01 ROSES
Hybrid Teas (buds permitted)
01. White, single stem
02. Pink, single stem
03. Red, single stem
04. Yellow, single stem
05. Peach, single stem
06. Apricot, single stem
07. Orange, single stem
08. Lavender, single stem
09. Any other color, single stem
10. Best collection, 3 or more
Floribundas
11. Red, single stem
12. Yellow, single stem
13. White single stem
14. Pink, single stem
15. Any other color, single stem
Miniatures
16. Red, single stem
17. Yellow, single stem
18. Orange, single stem
19. Pink, single stem
20. White, single stem
21. Any other color, single stem
02 ANNUALS
22. Asters, any color
23. Celosia, any color
24. Cleome, single stem
25. Cockscomb, single stem
26. Cornflower, single stem
27. Cosmos, any color, single stem
28. Dianthus, any color, single stem
29. Holy Hocks, any color, single stem
30. Impatiens, any color, single stem
31. Lantana, any color, single stem
32. Marigold, large variety, foliage required, on stem
33. Marigold, small variety, foliage required, one stem
34. Marigold, any other variety, 1 stem
35. Nasturtiums, three stems
36. Pansy, single stem
37. Periwinkle, (Vinca), three stems
38. Petunias, single, three stems
39. Petunias, double or ruffled, three stems
40. Princefeather, single stem
41. Salvia, any color, one stem
42. Geraniums, single stem, any color or variety
43. Snapdragons, three spikes, any color or mixed
44. Statice, one stem, any color
45. Sunflower, single stem, head diameter 4” and under, any color
46. Sunflower, single stem, head diameter 4”-8”, any color
47. Sunflower, single stem, head diameter 8” and over, any color
48. Zinnias, three large stem w/foliage
49. Zinnias, five or more small variety with foliage
50. Zinnias, a collection, different varieties with foliage
51. Annuals, not classified, single stem
52. Annuals, not classified, three or more stems
Annual Herbs
53. Dill, single stem
54. Basil, single stem
55. Rosemary, single stem
56. Parsley, single stem
57. Herbs, not classified, single stem
03 PERENNIALS
58. Baby’s Breath, single stem
59. Delphinium, single stem
60. Galardia, single stem
61. Glonriosa Daisy, single stem
62. Hardy Phlox, white, single stem
63. Hardy Phlox, pink, single stem
64. Hardy Phlox, purple, single stem
65. Hardy Phlox, any other color, single stem
66. Hibiscus, one long stem
67. Joe Pye Weed, one stem
68. Black- eyed Susan, single stem
69. Russian Sage, one stem
70. Sedum, any color, one stem
71. Shasta Daisy, one stem
72. Sweet William, one stem
73. Yarrow, any color, one stem
74. Day Lily, orange, one stem
75. Day Lily, yellow, one stem
76. Day Lily, pink, one stem
77. Day Lily, red, one stem
78. Day Lily, any other color, one stem
79. Coneflower, any color, one stem
80. Liatris, one stalk
81. Scabiosas, three stems
82. Coreopsis, any color, one stem
83. Perennials not classified, one stem
84. Perennials not classified, three or more
Perennial Herbs
85. Lavender, one stem
86. Sage, one stem
87. Thyme, one stem
88. Oregano, one stem
89. Mint, one stem
90. Herbs, not classified, three or more
04 TUBERS & BULBS
91. Canna, any color, single stem
92. Dahlias, single stem
93. Dahlias, collection of three
Gladiolus
94. White, single stem
95. Yellow, single stem
96. Red, single stem
97. Pink, single stem
98. Blue or Lavender, single stem
99. Orange, single stem
100. Single stem, no particular color
101. Gladiolus, collection of three
102. Lily, single stem
05 PLANTS
103. African Violet, one pot
104. Best Blooming Houseplant
105. Best Foliage Houseplant
106. Hanging Basket, flowering
107. Hanging Basket, foliage
108. Best foliage patio container
109. Best blooming patio contained
110. Best Cactus
06 SHRUB AND VINE FLOWERS
111. Butterfly Bush
112. Clematis
113. Gardenia
114. Hydrangeas
115. Rose of Sharon
116. Any other woody, Flowering Ornamental
ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS
2011 Theme: “The Sun Shines Bright”
Premiums: 1st place - $4.00 2nd place - $3.00 3rd place - $2.00
Classes
07 ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT
117. “THE SUN SHINES BRIGHT” - An arrangement of sunflowers, any or all varieties, reminiscent of our Old Kentuck Home.
118. “FLORA AND FAUNA” - An arrangement that integrates plants or flowers with a container that honors our friend of the farm, accessories encouraged.
119. “TRUE COLORS” - An arrangement of blooming flowers or other plants in complimenting shades of the same color.
120. “JESSIE'S ROSE GARDEN” - An arrangement of roses and foliage (in memory of Jessie Mitts).
121. “MINI ARRANGEMENT” – Tiny flowers and container, not to exceed 5" height & width.
122. “NATIVES AMONG US” - An arrangement of wild flowers, shrubs, or foliage native to North America, especially Kentucky's own.
123. “FRONT PORCH SETTIN...” - A hanging basket arrangement using a mix container such as a wall pocket or hanging basket.
124. “A SUMMER WREATH” - Dried or blooming flowers, herbs, foliage or vegetables or fruits from the garden, arranged in any container or basket.
125. “BEAUTIFUL EDIBLES” - The bounty of Grant County's Flowers, fresh vegetables or fruits from the garden, arranged in any container or basket.
126. “HERB GARDEN” - A collection of three or more herbs as a planter or cut arrangement, alone or integrated with flowers.
127. “A TERRARIUM GARDEN” - A terrarium composed of a collection of smaller house plants in a transparent "globe" or similar glass container that lets the sunshine through.