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Dept X - Flower Show

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Superintendent

Carol Boyd, Superintendent … 494-5695

 

Schedule of Events

Registration Deadline SEP 24, 2009 12:00 PM
Exhibit Drop off SEP 28, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Judging SEP 29, 2009 1:00 PM
Exhibit Pick-up OCT 4, 2009 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
 

A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

 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

 

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

  • 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

  • The show is open to amateur gardeners in Sumter, Lee, Clarendon and Kershaw Counties.

  • All entries will be entered at the Fair Memorial Building

  • 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

  • The decision of the judges is final.  Only required personnel will be allowed in the Exhibition Hall during judging.

  • Plant material on the South Carolina Adopted Conservation List may not be used

  • 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).

  • The Fair and Show Management will exercise utmost care in protection of all exhibits, but will not be responsible for loss or damage

 

SECTION 1 - DESIGN DIVISION

  • 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
 

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  
 

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
 

DESIGN DIVISION THEME

“The Sounds of Music”

 

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.

 
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  
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
3 “Oklahoma”  Staged on a table 32” wide and 30” deep under lay, and backdrop 40” high
 
Tricolor Design:  All plant material must be fresh.  Designer to choose the style. 
Class  
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.
 
Youth Division: All plant material can be dried or fresh. Staged on a table with cream-colored wall, 32” wide and 30” deep
Class  
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.”
 

TOP AWARDS - DESIGN DIVISION

May be awarded to an outstanding design scoring 95 or above

 
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.
 

SPECIAL AWARDS

 
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
 

SECTIONS-2 THRU 4 -- HORTICULTURE DIVISION

 
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
Hanging basket space must be reserved.  Call Laura Ruth Baker at 773-3158 by September 24, 2009
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
 

Horticulture Scale of Points

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  

 

Horticulture Scale of Points

Container Grown Plants

40 Points Decorative effect
40 Points Cultural perfection
10 Points Staging
10 Points Correct and suitable labeling
100 Total Points  
 

HORTICULTURE CLASSES

SECTION – 2

ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD OF MERIT

 

PREMIUMS

1st 2nd 3rd

4th

$3 $2 $1 Sticker
 
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
 
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 (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
 

SECTION - 3

ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD OF MERIT

 

PREMIUMS

1st 2nd 3rd

4th

$3 $2 $1 Sticker
 
Class 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
 
Class 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)
 
Class 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)
 
Class 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
 
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)
 
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)
 
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)
 

SECTION - 4

ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD OF MERIT

 

PREMIUMS

1st 2nd 3rd

4th

$3 $2 $1 Sticker
 
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)
 
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
 

TOP AWARDS FOR HORTICULTURE DIVISION

 
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.
 

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

 
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.
 
Sweepstakes:  Awarded to the horticulturist with the most blue ribbons in Horticulture Division. The award is $7.50 & Green and White Rosette.