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Superintendent |
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Carol Boyd, Superintendent …
803-494-5695 |
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Schedule of Events |
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Registration Deadline |
SEP 23, 2010 |
12:00 PM |
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Exhibit Drop off |
SEP 27, 2010 |
10:00
AM - 5:00 PM |
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Judging |
SEP 28, 2010 |
1:00 PM |
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Exhibit Pick-up |
OCT 3, 2010 |
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.
Cookie Denny-803-506-2217...Chairman
Shellie Bradford-803-469-0120...Co-Chairman
Kathryn Brown-803-469-3292...Co-Chairman
Kathy Barrett-803-469-8143...Design Division Chairman
Carrie LeNoir...Design Division Consultant
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, 2008 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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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.
- Design reservations must
be made in advance. Each exhibitor is
allowed one entry in a class. All classes are limited to a total of
four (4) entries. Call Kathy Barrett
803-469-8143 or email
kabarrett@ftc-i.net
(please include flower arrangement in subject) 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
- 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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“Charm, Legends and History of South
Carolina” |
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| Designer’s Choice—Eligible
for Designer’s Choice Award. Designer has complete freedom to
choose components, but must include some plant material. “South
Carolina’s Beaches” South Carolina’s beautiful, legendary and
historical coastline offers a remarkable variety of stunning
beaches—each featuring a special history of its own. Placed on
Tables. Underlay 32” width and 30” depth. Backdrop 40” height
and 32” width. Number 3 will be staged on pedestals 40” tall and
top area 13”x13” |
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| 1 |
Sullivan’s Island |
| 2 |
Pawley’s Island |
| 3 |
Huntington Beach State Park and
Wildlife Conservation. (Pedestal) |
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| Tricolor—Eligible for
Tricolor Award All plant material must be fresh. Designer to
choose the style. “Magical Gardens of South Carolina—See, touch
and smell the beauty of South Carolina’s Gardens” Placed
on Tables. Underlay 32” width and 30” depth. Backdrop 40” height
and 32” width. |
| CLASS |
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| 4 |
Middleton Place in Charleston is
a celebration of nature at its most. The majestic vista
overlooks the serene Ashley River. |
| 5 |
A perfect day is Swan Lake Iris
Garden in Sumter. Swan Lake Garden has a variety of numerous
flower gardens throughout the year. |
| 6 |
Rise and Shine this morning with
the aroma and beautiful walkways in Columbia’s Riverbanks
Botanical Gardens. |
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| Youth Design:— Eligible
for Youth Top Exhibitor Award. All plant material
can be dried or fresh. Staged on a table with cream colored
wall, 32” width and 30” width. (This division does not have to
have 4 arrangements in each class). All age levels should be
represented. |
| CLASS |
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| 7 |
“I Love Summer and the Beaches of
South Carolina” (Youth age up to seven years old). Exhibitors’
choice of design to represent the interpretation of fun at the
beaches. |
| 8 |
“I Love Summer and the Beaches of
South Carolina” (Youth age 8 thru 12 years old). Exhibitors’
choice of design to represent the interpretation of fun at the
beaches. |
| 9 |
“I Love Summer and the Beaches of
South Carolina” (Youth age 13 thru 17 years old). Exhibitors’
choice of design to represent the interpretation of fun at the
beaches. |
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| Educational Exhibits —
Displayed on 6’ Tables. Eligible for Educational Top Exhibitor
Award (Handbook pages 223-226). Top Award must receive 95 or
more points. |
| CLASS |
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| 10 |
Lasagna Gardening – A system for
easy soil amending using newspapers |
| 11 |
Backyard Habitat—How a backyard
can be turned into a haven for wildlife |
| 13 |
Chocolate Garden—A garden plot
containing chocolate scents and colors |
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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. |
| Educational Top Exhibitor Award:
Awarded to the blue ribbon winner in Educational division
scoring 95 or above. The award is $10 and a Rosette of Brown and
White 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 |
| All
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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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 |
| 32 |
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 (Petuna 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 white |
| 74 |
Sasanqua pink to red |
| 75 |
Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) |
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| Class |
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 GROWERS
CHOICE AWARD |
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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 (Syngonium) |
| 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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| Class |
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
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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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Growers Choice: Awarded to the blue ribbon
winner scoring 95 or above. The award is $7.50 and a Rosette of Dark
Green Ribbon.
1. Potted or hanging plant with best
foliage.
2. Potted or hanging plant with best
blooms.
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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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