The Franklin County Agricultural Society: Hilliard, Ohio
Franklin County Fair
EIGHTH DEPARTMENT - FLOWER AND HORTICULTURE SHOW
Directors: Emily Gabriel 529-9303, Kathy McNutt 314-8039,
Linda Earman 876-7235 & Debbie Johnson 876-7235
1. All entries can be made using one of the following options:
a. Online entries – see online entry instructions, online entry deadline midnight July 11, 2015.
b. Mail in entries must be received in the fair office no later than July 11, 2015.
2. All entry forms must be complete including participant’s signed release. Unsigned or incomplete forms will not be processed.
3. Entry fee: $1.00 per entry for adult classes. Entry fees are non-refundable.
4. All adult class exhibitors must purchase a season pass ($20.00) or membership ticket ($25.00). Membership tickets can only be sold to Franklin County residents and include voting privileges for FCAS Board Members.
5. Departments 7, 8, 10 vehicle pass may be purchased for $15.00.
6. Youth, up to age 17, may enter the Junior classes in section 11 at no charge. There are no premium payouts in this section - ribbons only will be awarded. Youth /Junior exhibitors may also enter adult classes under adult rules and entry fees.
7. All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor.
8. Exhibitors may enter three (3) entries per class maximum.
9. All cut flower exhibits are to be displayed in clear containers provided by exhibitor; Saran Wrap or cotton maybe used for staging.
10. Any work on exhibits must be done before placing on shelves.
11. All exhibits must be in position no later than 12:00 pm on the day of the show (Saturday, July 18, 2015).
12. The exhibitor has the responsibility for correct classification of entries and propercompletion of entry tag.
13. No class changes will be permitted on the day of the show.
14. Entry tags may be picked up at the Secretary's Office prior to exhibit drop off and must be securely attached to container, not the specimen. Entry tags for paid entries will be available in the Edwards Building only on Thursday, July 16, 2015 between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
15. Judging will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, July 18, 2015.
16. The committee reserves the right to combine, divide or cancel classes if the number of entries warrant.
17. The decision of the judges will be final.
18. An entry may be given a downgraded placing (award) if the judge feels the item is not of expected quality. If only one entry is in the class, the judge can downgrade or give no placing (award) if the item is not of expected quality.
19. Entries may be picked up on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 after 10:00am. Entries not picked up before 5:00pm become the property of FCAS. You must have claim check to pick up entries.
20. As classes and rules may change on a yearly basis, it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to read and understand currently offered classes and rules and to meet the stated requirements for entry.
Judges will consider the following:
1. Foliage/Stem: unless specified, foliage should be present so that judge may decide quality of cultural perfection.Foliage below water level may be removed. Specimens should be disbudded.
2. All specimens and plants should be clean.
3. Particular attention should be given to proper grooming, correct labeling, and size of container in relation to size of exhibit.
BEST OF SHOW OFFERINGS (2):
Section 1: Rosette and 25.00
Sections 2 through 10: Rosette and 25.00
SECTION 1 -POTTED PLANTS/HANGING/DECORATIVE
1st - 3.00 2nd - 2.00 3rd - 1.00
Potted Plants - Container must be 10" or less
Class 1 Geranium (one plant)
Class 2 Coleus (one plant)
Class 3 Marigold (one plant)
Class 4 Begonia (one plant)
Class 5 African Violet (one plant)
Class 6 Any other potted plant (one plant)
Class 7 Herbs – any variety or combination
Class 8 Fairy Garden (with or without accessories) - 12”x18” maximum size
Decorative
Class 9 Cactus (single plant or multiple plant or variety)
Class 10 Planter (any size, may have more than one plant variety, free-standing or hanging)
SECTION 2 - HYBRID TEA ROSES
1st - 3.00 2nd -2.00 3rd - 1.00
Class 1 Red
Class 2 Pink or Pink Blend
Class 3 White or Yellow
Class 4 Any other color
SECTION 3- FLOATING HYBRID TEA ROSE
1st - 3.00 2nd - 2.00 3rd - 1.00
Class 1 Hybrid Tea Rose, any color, floating in a glass bowl no more than 6" high and 6" wide
SECTION 4 - MINIATURE ROSES
Disbudded, 1/2 -3/4 Bloom, With a Minimum of Four (4) Leaflets, Stamens should not show
(Exhibitor is to Supply Containers)
1st - 3.00 2nd - 2.00 3rd - 1.00
Class 1 Red
Class 2 Pink or Pink Blend
Class 3 White or yellow
Class 4 Any other color
SECTION 5 – ROSES-FLORIBUNDAS
1st - 3.00 2nd - 2.00 3rd - 1.00
Class 1 Red
Class 2 Pink or Pink Blend
Class 3 White or Yellow
Class 4 Any other color
Class 5 Floribunda spray (2 or more blooms per stem with foliage)
SECTION 6 – ROSES-GRANDIFLORAS
1st - 3.00 2nd - 2.00 3rd - 1.00
Class 1 Red
Class 2 Pink or Pink Blend
Class 3 White or Yellow
Class 4 Any other color
Class 5 Glandiflora spray (2 or more blooms per stem with foliage)
SECTION 7 - SPECIMEN - ANNUALS/PERENNIALS
1st - 3.00 2nd - 2.00 3rd - 1.00
Annuals
Class 1 Marigold, large, any variety, with foliage (1 bloom)
Class 2 Marigold, small, any variety, with foliage (3 blooms)
Class 3 Any single bloom/stem not listed - Annual
Class 4 Sunflower, any variety (1 bloom, small)
Class 5 Sunflower, any variety (1 bloom, large)
Class 6 Zinnia, large variety, Dahlia type, any color
Class 7 Zinnia, large variety, Cactus type, any color
Class 8 Zinnia, large variety, any other not listed
Class 9 Zinnia, miniatures, any variety, any color (3 blooms)
Class 10 Gladiolus, any standard variety, Red or Pink
Class 11 Gladiolus, any standard variety, White or Yellow
Class 12 Gladiolus, any standard variety, any other not listed
Class 13 Gladiolus, any miniature variety, any color
Perennials
Class 14 Garden Phlox, any color
Class 15Liatris
Class 16Hollyhocks
Class 17Cosmos
Class 18Shasta Daisy
Class 19Black Eye Susan
Class 20Hosta Leaf (1)
Class 21Any other not listed - Perennial
SECTION 8 - HEMEROCALLIS - (DAYLILY)
One Scape, No Foliage
1st - 3.00 2nd - 2.00 3rd - 1.00
Class 1 Any one color, miniature (3" or less)
Class 2 Bi-color, miniatures (3" or less)
Class 3 Bi-color, standard variety
Class 4 Any one color, standard variety
SECTION 9 - LILIUM (LILY)
With Foliage
1st - 3.00 2nd - 2.00 3rd - 1.00
Class 1 Any variety (1 stalk)
Class 2 Tiger (1 stalk)
SECTION 10 – DAHLIAS
One Bloom
1st - 3.00 2nd - 2.00 3rd - 1.00
Class 1 Any one color, decorative
Class 2 Any one color, cactus
Class 3 Any color, vase of three
Class 4 Any color, pom-pom
SECTION 11 - JUNIOR DIVISION
1. Open to all juniors, 17 years of age or younger.
2. Entries close July 11, 2015.
3. Entries must be in place by 12:00 PM, Saturday, July 18, 2015.
4. Please reference department general rules for additional information.
1st - ribbon 2nd - ribbon 3rd - ribbon
Class 1 Marigold,large, one bloom
Class 2 Marigold, small, one bloom
Class 3 Zinnia, large, one bloom
Class 4 Zinnia, small, one bloom
Class 5 Snapdragon, one spike
Class 6 Any other flower, one bloom
updated 01/2015