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Superintendent |
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Carol Boyd, Superintendent … 494-5695 |
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Schedule of Events |
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Registration Deadline |
SEP 24, 2009 |
12:00 PM |
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Exhibit Drop off |
SEP 28, 2009 |
10:00
AM - 5:00 PM |
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Judging |
SEP 29, 2009 |
1:00 PM |
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Exhibit Pick-up |
OCT 4, 2009 |
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
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Sponsored by
Sumter County Fair Association
And
The Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter,
Inc.
Rose Hines…469-7218…Chairman
Laura Ruth
Baker…773-3158…Co-Chairman
Carrie
Lenoir…499-4023…Reservations/Design Division
Laura Ruth
Baker…773-3158…Reservations/Hanging Baskets
Consultants—Mary Hinson and Jackie
Gamble |
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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
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This is a standard
flower show, conforming to the standards of the National Council of
State Garden Clubs, Inc., and as set forth in the Handbook for
Flower Shows, 2007 edition
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The show is open to
amateur gardeners in Sumter, Lee, Clarendon and Kershaw Counties.
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All entries will be
entered at the Fair Memorial Building
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Registration is
required for all entries.
REGISTRATION FORMS (click
here)
can be obtained from the Fair
Office, or from the Fair web site at
www.sumterfair.com.
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The decision of the
judges is final. Only required personnel will be allowed in
the Exhibition Hall during judging.
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Plant material on the
South Carolina Adopted Conservation List may not be used
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Design and hanging
basket reservations must be made in advance, contact
Carrie Lenoir at 499-4023 for Design Division, or Laura Ruth Baker
at 773-3158 for hanging baskets.
(Deadline Sept 24, 2009).
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The Fair and Show
Management will exercise utmost care in protection of all exhibits,
but will not be responsible for loss or damage
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- Fresh plant material
may not be treated. Some plant material must be used in all
designs, No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegetables
permitted.
- Each exhibitor is
allowed one entry in a class. All classes are limited to a total of
four (4) entries. Call Carrie Lenoir at 499-4023 for reservations.
- A 3”x 5”index card may be
used, giving interpretation to list plant material used
- Staged on table spaces
32”wide and 30” deep against a cream-colored cement block wall.
Background and underlays are required in classes against the wall.
No limit on background height. Creative staging is encouraged.
- Accessories, featured
objects may be used when tasteful and to add interest. Religious
symbols, if used must be displayed in a respectful manner and in
accordance with local church policy. Use of Taxidermy or National
flags is not permitted.
- Exhibitor must find a
substitute if unable to keep reserved space
- All designs should be
creative and interpretative
- Judges are asked to
leave comments
- Design exhibitors must refresh their exhibits on Thursday.
- The following are not
allowed: Living plants with roots attached, container plants in
soil, landscapes, scenes or special lighting.
- Consultants are Mary Hinson
and Jackie Gamble
- Azalea Garden Club will sponsor
the judge’s luncheon
- Educational Exhibits
provided
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Scale of points for the
Design Division |
| 20 Points |
Conformance to schedule
requirements |
| 42 Points |
Design, elements organized
to principle of design |
| 12 Points |
Artistic concept in
selection and or organization |
| 10 Points |
Expression interpretation
of class |
| 16 Points |
Distinction marked
superiority in all respects |
| 100 Total Points |
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Cash Awards for the Design
Division are as follows |
| Blue Ribbon scoring 90 or
above |
$5 |
| Red Ribbon scoring 85 or
above |
$4 |
| Yellow Ribbon scoring 80 or
above |
$3 |
| White Ribbon scoring 75 or
above |
$2 |
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DESIGN DIVISION THEME |
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“The
Sounds of Music” |
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Since time began, music has played an
important part of our lives. From a way of distant communication to a
baby’s lullaby. The last several generations, we have enjoyed the Sounds
of Music in Theatrical Musicals and the enjoyment of music at home. |
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| Designer’s
Choice: Designer has
complete freedom to choose components, but must include some plant
material. Plant material may be all fresh/all dry or both. |
| Class |
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| 1 |
“The Phantom of the Opera”
Staged
on 13x13 inch pedestal 40 inches tall |
| 2 |
“Cats”
Staged on a table 32” wide and 30” deep under
lay, and backdrop 40” high |
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“Oklahoma”
Staged
on a table 32” wide and 30” deep under lay, and backdrop 40”
high |
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Tricolor Design:
All
plant material must be fresh. Designer to choose the style.
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| 4 |
“The Sound of Music”
Staged on a table 32” wide and 30” deep under
lay, and backdrop 40” high |
| 5 |
“My
Fair Lady”
Staged on a table 32” wide and 30” deep under lay, and backdrop
40” high. |
| 6 |
“South Pacific”
Staged
on a table 32” wide and 30” deep under lay, and backdrop 40”
high. |
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| Youth
Division: All plant
material can be dried or fresh. Staged on a table with cream-colored
wall, 32” wide and 30” deep |
| Class |
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| 7 |
“Disney Movie Music”
(Youth age up to7) Your choice of design to
represent your interpretation of Your Idea of Any “Disney Movie
Music.” |
| 8 |
“Disney Movie Music”
(Youth age 8 thru 12) Your choice of design to represent your
interpretation of Your Idea of Any “Disney Movie Music.” |
| 9 |
“Disney Movie Music”
(Youth age 13 thru 17) Your choice of design to represent your
interpretation of Your Idea of Any “Disney Movie Music.” |
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TOP AWARDS - DESIGN DIVISION |
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May be awarded to an outstanding
design scoring 95 or above |
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| Designer’s
Choice Award: Awarded to the blue ribbon
winner in Designer’s Choice division scoring 95 or above. The
Award is $10 and a Rosette of three Purple Ribbons |
| Tricolor
Design Award: Awarded to
the blue ribbon winner in Tricolor division scoring 95 or above.
The Award is $10 and a Rosette of Red, Yellow, and Blue Ribbons. |
| Youth Award:
Awarded to the blue ribbon winner in Youth Design division scoring
90 or above. The Award is $10 and a Rosette of Red, White and Blue
Ribbons. |
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SPECIAL AWARDS |
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| The Isabelle
Dowdle Award will be
awarded to the Most Outstanding Design for Beauty. This award is a
Pewter Award given by the Bland Garden Club. The name of the winner
will be engraved on this award and be displayed at the Garden
Center. |
| The Evening
Garden Club Award will be
awarded to the Design that best exemplifies the Flower Show Theme.
The name of the winner will be engraved on this award and be
displayed at the Garden Center. |
| Award of
Appreciation: Given to
the presenter of the Education Exhibit |
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SECTIONS-2 THRU 4 -- HORTICULTURE
DIVISION |
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Only one (1) entry per exhibitor allowed in each class |
| Only entries for which a class is listed will be accepted |
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cut horticulture must be fresh, groomed and grown by the exhibitor
and in their possession for at least six (6) weeks |
| Plants grown primarily for blooms cannot be entered in foliage
classes |
| The exhibitor must
furnish containers. Small clear bottles for small stems, large
clear bottles for stalks, shrubs, sprays or branches. Cut specimens
may be wedged with clear plastic wrap and must not exceed 24 inches
from top of container. Foliage should not be below water line. |
| No polishing of leaves
allowed |
| Containers must be clean. Spray residue, spent blooms, and
dead leaves removed |
| To be eligible for top
awards, all specimens must be labeled with common names,
botanical/cultivar name if possible |
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Hanging basket space must be reserved. Call Laura Ruth Baker at
773-3158 by September 24, 2009 |
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Collections requirements: A group of 5 or more cut specimens of
similar characteristics. Must be staged in separate containers
and staged as a whole. Approximately 20 inches allowed each
collection |
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Horticulture Scale of Points |
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Flowering, Fruited, Foliage, Branches |
| 60 Points |
Cultural perfection |
| 25 Points |
Condition and grooming |
| 10 Points |
Distinction |
| 5 Points |
Correct, complete name,
Neatly written |
| 100 Total Points |
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Horticulture Scale of Points |
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Container Grown Plants |
| 40 Points |
Decorative effect |
| 40 Points |
Cultural perfection |
| 10 Points |
Staging |
| 10 Points |
Correct and suitable
labeling |
| 100 Total Points |
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HORTICULTURE CLASSES |
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SECTION – 2 |
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ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD OF MERIT |
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PREMIUMS |
| 1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
| $3 |
$2 |
$1 |
Sticker |
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| Class |
Roses (Rosa)
All blooms must be ¾ open (judging stage) with foliage attached. |
| 1 |
Hybrid Tea -
1
stem, single bloom |
| 2 |
Grandiflora -
1
stem, single bloom |
| 3 |
Floribunda -
1
spray with 3 or more blooms |
| 4 |
Miniature -
1 spray with 3 or more blooms |
| 5 |
Old or Antique Roses -
1 spray or single bloom |
| 6 |
Shrub Roses
- 1
spray |
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| Class |
Annual, Biennials, and Perennials -
1 stem or spray |
| 7 |
Ageratum (Ageratum
houstonianum) |
| 8 |
Amaranth (Amaranthus
caudatus)
pink,
or purple |
| 9 |
Artemisia (Artemisia sps) |
| 10 |
Blanket flower (Gaillardia amblyodon) |
| 11 |
Celosia (Celosia cristata) yellow to cream |
| 12 |
Celosia (Celosia cristata)) pink to red |
| 13 |
Celosia (Celosia plumosa) yellow to cream |
| 14 |
Celosia (Celosia plumose) pink to red |
| 15 |
Chrysanthemum (Asteraceae) small |
| 16 |
Chrysanthemum (Asteraceae) large |
| 17 |
Chrysanthemum (Asteraceae) collection, 5 different colors |
| 18 |
Cigar plant, bat face plant, etc. (Cuphea
sps) |
| 19 |
Coleus ( Solenostemon scutellarioi) variegated |
| 20 |
Coreopsis (Coreopsis sps) |
| 21 |
Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) Mexican Aster |
| 22 |
Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) white to cream |
| 23 |
Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) yellow |
| 24 |
Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) red |
| 25 |
Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) pink |
| 26 |
Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) orange |
| 27 |
Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) lavender |
| 28 |
Dusty miller (Senecio cineraria) |
| 29 |
Eupatorium (Eupatorium coclestinum) Joe Pye Weed |
| 30 |
Impatiens (Impatiens sultana) single bloom |
| 31 |
Impatiens (Impatiens sultana) double bloom |
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Lantana (Camara) |
| 33 |
Marigold (Tagetes) small |
| 34 |
Marigold (Tagetes) large |
| 35 |
Marigold (Tagetes) bi-color (small) |
| 36 |
Marigold (Tagetes) collection of 5 different |
| 37 |
Melampodium (Melampodium paludosum) |
| 38 |
Mexican sunflower (Tithonia) |
| 39 |
Petunia (Petuna hybrida) single bloom |
| 40 |
Petunia (Peuna hybrida) double bloom |
| 41 |
Phlox (Paniculate) |
| 42 |
Salvia, annual (Salvia slpendens) |
| 43 |
Salvia, perennial (Salvia sps) |
| 44 |
Sedum (Sedum spectabile) |
| 45 |
Sunflower, annual (Helianthus anmus) |
| 46 |
Sunflower, perennial (Helianthus sps) |
| 47 |
Verbena (Verbeneceae) red, white, purple, any other |
| 48 |
Vinca (Catharanthus) |
| 49 |
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida) small |
| 50 |
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida) medium |
| 51 |
Zinnia (Zinnie elegans hybrida) large |
| 52 |
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida) bi-color |
| 53 |
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida) collection of 5 different |
| 54 |
Collection of 5 different annuals, biennials, or perennials |
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SECTION - 3 |
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ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD OF MERIT |
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PREMIUMS |
| 1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
| $3 |
$2 |
$1 |
Sticker |
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Herbs -
1 stem |
| 1 |
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) |
| 2 |
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) |
| 3 |
Mint (Mentha) |
| 4 |
Oregano (Origanum) |
| 5 |
Rosemary (Rosmarinum) |
| 6 |
Sage (Salvia Officinalis) |
| 7 |
Thyme (Thymus) |
| 8 |
Yarrow (Achillea) |
| 9 |
Collection of 5 varieties |
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Bulbous and Allied Plants -
1 stem or bloom |
| 10 |
Canna (Canna generalis) bloom |
| 11 |
Canna (Canna generalis) leaf |
| 12 |
Dahlias (Dahlia sps) large (8” and above) |
| 13 |
Dahlias (Dahlia sps) medium (6-8”) |
| 14 |
Dahlias (Dahlia sps) small (2-6”) |
| 15 |
Daylily (Hemerocallis) yellow |
| 16 |
Daylily (Hemerocallis) orange |
| 17 |
Daylily (Hemerocallis) pink |
| 18 |
Daylily (Hemerocallis) collection of 5 different |
| 19 |
Elephant Ear (Alocasia sps) |
| 20 |
Elephant Ear (Alocasia sps) |
| 21 |
Ginger lily (Hedychium) |
| 22 |
Spider lily (Lycoris) |
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Vines and Ground Covers - 1 stem or
rosette |
| 23 |
Ajuga (Ajuga reptans) green |
| 24 |
Ajuga (Ajuga reptans) variegated |
| 25 |
Ivy (Hedera) green (small leaf) |
| 26 |
Ivy (Hedera) variegated (small leaf) |
| 27 |
Ivy (Hedera) green (medium leaf) |
| 28 |
Ivy (Hedera) variegated (medium leaf) |
| 29 |
Ivy (Hedera) green (large leaf) |
| 30 |
Ivy (Hedera) variegated (large leaf) |
| 31 |
Ivy (Hedera) ruffled leaf, green |
| 32 |
Ivy (Hedera) ruffled leaf, variegated |
| 33 |
Liriope (Liriope muscari) green, 3 stems |
| 34 |
Liriope (Liriope muscari) variegated, 3 stems |
| 35 |
Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) |
| 36 |
Vinca Minor (Vinca minor) |
| 37 |
Wandering Jew (Tradescantia) |
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Decorative Cut Foliage -
1
stem, frond, leaf or plume |
| 38 |
Cast-Iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) green |
| 39 |
Cast-Iron plant (Aspidistra variegata) variegated |
| 40 |
Caladium small (Caladium bicolor) |
| 41 |
Caladium large (Caladium bicolor) |
| 42 |
Coleus (Coleus blumei) |
| 43 |
Japanese Aralia (Fatsia japonica) |
| 44 |
Pampas grass (Cortaderia
selloana) |
| 45 |
Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) |
| 46 |
Succulents |
| 47 |
Collection of 5 different varieties of decorative foliage |
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| Class |
Foliage Branches -
1
stem |
| 48 |
Aucuba (Aucuba
japonica) |
| 49 |
Aucuba, (Aucuba
japonica
veriegata)
variegated |
| 50 |
Cleyera (Cleyera ternstroemia) |
| 51 |
Corkscrew Willow (Salix Matsuchana Tortuosa) |
| 52 |
Eleagnus (Eleagnaceae) |
| 53 |
Euonymus, Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) |
| 54 |
Euonymus (Euonymus japonicus) |
| 55 |
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus
sps) |
| 56 |
Holly (Ilex sps) |
| 57 |
Loquat (Eriobotrya) |
| 58 |
Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinease) |
| 59 |
Magnolia (Magnolia
magnoliaceae) |
| 60 |
Nandina (Nandina domestica) |
| 61 |
Pittosporum (Pittosporum
tobira) |
| 62 |
Pittosporum variegated (Pittosporum
tobira
variegata) |
| 63 |
Scotch Broom (Cytisus
scoparius) |
| 64 |
Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) |
| 65 |
Viburnum (Viburnum sps) |
| 66 |
Southern Yew (Podocarpus) |
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| Class |
Flowering Branches -
1
stem |
| 67 |
Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) white |
| 68 |
Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) pink |
| 69 |
Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) purple |
| 70 |
Camellia (Camellia Japonica) any color |
| 71 |
Chinese Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) |
| 72 |
Loquat (Eriobotrya) |
| 73 |
Sasanqua (Sasanqua camellia) white |
| 74 |
Sasanqua (Sasanqua camellia) pink to red |
| 75 |
Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) |
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Fruiting Branches -
1
stem |
| 76 |
Holly (Ilex sps) |
| 77 |
Holly, false (Osmanthus heterophylmus) |
| 78 |
Loquat (Eriobotrya) |
| 79 |
Magnolia (Magnolia
magnoliaceae) |
| 80 |
Nandina (Nandina domestica) |
| 81 |
Pyracantha (Pyracantha coccinea) |
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SECTION - 4 |
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ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD OF MERIT |
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PREMIUMS |
| 1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
| $3 |
$2 |
$1 |
Sticker |
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| Class |
Potted Plants - No pot larger than
12". Must be named by exhibitor. No more than 36” from top of
pot. Plants grown for blooms must be blooming |
| 1 |
African Violet (Saintpaulia) single bloom (1 crown) |
| 2 |
African Violet (Saintpaulia) double bloom (1 crown) |
| 3 |
Arrowhead (Nephthytis) |
| 4 |
Begonias (Begoniaeae grandis) perennial |
| 5 |
Begonias (Begoniaeae rex) |
| 6 |
Begonias,fibrous (Begoniaeae semperflorens) |
| 7 |
Begonias, Angel Wing (Begoniaeae lueerna) |
| 8 |
Bromeliads (Bromeliflore) |
| 9 |
Cactus (Cactaceae) |
| 10 |
Caladium (Caladium bicolor) |
| 11 |
Coleus (Coleus sps) green |
| 12 |
Coleus (Coleus sps) red |
| 13 |
Coleus (Coleus sps) variegated |
| 14 |
Coleus (Coleus sps) fancy leaf |
| 15 |
Crown of Thorns (Euphorbilimile) |
| 16 |
Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia amoena) |
| 17 |
Dracena (Dracaena) |
| 18 |
Fern, Asparagus (Plumosus) |
| 19 |
Fern, Asparagus (Sperngeri) |
| 20 |
Fern, Bird’s Nest (Asplenium Nidus) |
| 21 |
Fern, Boston (Nephrolepis Ecaltata) |
| 22 |
Fern, Rabbit’s Foot (Davallia Feyaensis) |
| 23 |
Fern, Squirrel’s Foot (Davallia Trichomanoides) |
| 24 |
Geranium (Pelaroplium) |
| 25 |
Impatiens (Sultana) single bloom |
| 26 |
Impatiens (Sultana) double bloom |
| 27 |
Jade Plant (Crassula) |
| 28 |
Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum Pseudocapsicum) |
| 29 |
Joseph’s Coat (Amaranthus tricolor) |
| 30 |
Orchid (Cattleye) |
| 31 |
Orchid (Cymbidium) |
| 32 |
Orchid (Dendrobium) |
| 33 |
Orchid (Phalaenopsis) |
| 34 |
Orchid (Paphiopedilum) |
| 35 |
Pepper Plant (Capsicum) |
| 36 |
Philodendron (Philodendron sps) |
| 37 |
Pony Tail (Beaucarnea recurvata) |
| 38 |
Pothos (Epipremnum) |
| 39 |
Prayer Plant (Maranta) |
| 40 |
Sansevieria (Sansevieria trifosciata) green |
| 41 |
Sansevieria (Sansevieria fischeri) variegated |
| 42 |
Sansevieria (Sansevieria lilaceae) Birds Nest |
| 43 |
Sedum (Sedum) |
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Hanging Baskets –
12” containers |
| 44 |
Begonias (Begonia sps) |
| 45 |
Coleus (Coleus sps) green |
| 46 |
Coleus (Coleus sps) red |
| 47 |
Coleus (Coleus sps) fancy leaf |
| 48 |
Creeping Charlie (plectranthus nummularius) |
| 49 |
Fern, Boston (Nephrolepis) |
| 50 |
Fern, Rabbit’s Foot (Davallia fejeenisis) |
| 51 |
Fern, Squirrel’s Foot (Dacallia trichomano) |
| 52 |
Fern, Staghorn (Platycerium) |
| 53 |
Impatiens (Sultana) single bloom |
| 54 |
Impatiens (Sultana) double bloom |
| 55 |
Ivy (Hedera) small leaf |
| 56 |
Ivy (Hedera) variegated medium leaf |
| 57 |
Ivy (Hedera) variegated large leaf |
| 58 |
Ivy (Hedera) ruffled leaf |
| 59 |
Philodendron (Philodendron pertusum) |
| 60 |
Prayer Plant (Maranta) |
| 61 |
Spider Plant (Clorophytum) |
| 62 |
Swedish Ivy (Plecytranthus) |
| 63 |
Wandering Jew (Tradescantia) small leaf |
| 64 |
Wandering Jew (Tradescantia) medium leaf |
| 65 |
Wandering Jew (Tradescantia) large leaf |
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TOP AWARDS FOR HORTICULTURE DIVISION |
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| Arboreal:
Awarded to the best blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above from
Foliage, Flowering and Fruiting Branches. The Award is $7.50 and Two
Shades of Green Rosette. The Azalea Garden Club Award will be
awarded to the winner of the Arboreal Award. This award is a tray
that will be engraved with the name of the winner and will be displayed
at the Garden Center. |
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Award of Merit:
Awarded to the best blue ribbon winners scoring 95 or above in each of
the following groups: The Award is $7.50 & an Orange Rosette.
Group 1- Rose Categories
Group 2 - Annual, Biennial, Perennial,
and Herbs
Group 3 - Bulbous, Vines, and Decorative
Cut Foliage
Group 4- Potted Plants
Group 5- Hanging Baskets
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| Horticulture
Excellence: Awarded to the blue ribbon winner
scoring 95 or above, and judged the finest in the entire Horticulture
Division. The award is $7.50 & Green, Orange and Blue Rosette. |
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| Sweepstakes:
Awarded to the horticulturist with the most blue ribbons in Horticulture
Division. The award is $7.50 & Green and White Rosette.
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