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Dept X - Flower Show

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Superintendent

Carol Boyd, Superintendent … 494-5695
 

Schedule of Events
Registration Deadline SEP 25, 2008 12:00 PM
Exhibit Drop off SEP 29, 2008 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Judging 30 SEP, 2008 12:30 PM
Exhibit Pick-up OCT 5, 2008 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.

Jackie Gamble…775-0195…Chairman

Mary Hinson…469-2729…Co-Chairman

Carrie Lenoir…499-4023…Reservations/Design Division

Claire Jameson…481-2231…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 Claire Jameson at 481-2231 for hanging baskets. (Deadline Sept 25, 2008).

  • 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 Clara Elmore, and Mary Hinson
  • Melissa Lynch will sponsor the judge’s luncheon
  • Educational Exhibits provided
 

 

DESIGN DIVISION THEME

“Sumter—Our Own”
 
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 No. 1 “Tennis”  Our Lifetime Sport—Staged on a table with cream walls—32” wide and 30” deep.
 
Class No. 2  “P 15” Sumter’s Baseball Team—Honoring our own Bobby Richardson.    Staged on a 40” high white column with 13” x 13” top base.
 
Class No. 3  “Our Dance Studios” Staged on a table with cream walls—32” wide and 30” deep
 
Tricolor Design:  All plant material must be fresh.  Designer to choose the style.
 
Class No. 4  “The Sumter Little Theatre” Honoring Katie Damron—Staged on a table with cream walls—32” wide and 30” deep.
 
Class No. 5  “Sumter Swan Lake” Honoring H. C. Bland—Staged on a table with cream walls—32” wide and 30” deep
 
Class No. 6  “Jingling with the Arts” Honoring Martha D. Greenway—Staged on a table with cream walls—32” wide and 30” deep
 
Youth Division: All plant material can be dried or fresh. Staged on a table with cream-colored wall, 32” wide and 30” deep
 
Class No. 7 “Sumter—Our Own” (Youth age up to7)  Your choice of design to represent your interpretation of “Your Idea of Sumter.”
 
Class No. 8 “Sumter—Our Own” (Youth age 8 thru 12)  Your choice of design to represent your interpretation of “Your Idea of Sumter.”
 
Class No. 9 “Sumter—Our Own” (Youth age 13 thru 17) Your choice of design to represent your interpretation of “Your Idea of Sumter.”
 

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 Claire Jameson at 481-2231 by September 25, 2007
  • 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 CLASSES

SECTION – 2

ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD OF MERIT
 

PREMIUMS
1st 2nd 3rd

4th
$3 $2 $1 Sticker
 
Roses (Rosa) All blooms must be ¾ open (judging stage) with foliage attached.
 

Class No.    Hybrid Tea - 1 stem, single bloom

          1.  Rose (Rosa) white, near white, white blend

          2.  Rose (Rosa) light yellow

          3.  Rose (Rosa) medium yellow

          4.  Rose (Rosa) deep yellow

  5.  Rose (Rosa) yellow blend

  6.  Rose (Rosa) apricot or apricot blend

  7.  Rose (Rosa) orange or orange blend

  8.  Rose (Rosa) orange pink, or orange pink blend

  9.  Rose (Rosa) orange red, or orange red blend

10.  Rose (Rosa) light pink

11.  Rose (Rosa) medium Pink

12.  Rose (Rosa) deep pink

13.  Rose (Rosa) pink blend

14.  Rose (Rosa) medium Red

15.  Rose (Rosa) red blend

16.  Rose (Rosa) mauve or mauve blend

17.  Rose (Rosa) russet

Class No.    Grandiflora - 1 stem, single bloom

18.  Rose (Rosa) white to cream

19.  Rose (Rosa) deep yellow

20.  Rose (Rosa) apricot, or apricot blend

21.  Rose (Rosa) light pink

22.  Rose (Rosa) dark pink

23.  Rose (Rosa) red

24.  Rose (Rosa) red blend

Class No.    Floribunda - 1 spray with 3 or more blooms

25.  Rose (Rosa) white to cream

26.  Rose (Rosa) pink or pink blend

27.  Rose (Rosa) red or red blend

28.  Rose (Rosa) apricot, or apricot blend

29.  Rose (Rosa) yellow

Class No.    Miniature - 1 spray with 3 or more blooms

30.  Rose (Rosa) white

31.  Rose (Rosa) pink

32.  Rose (Rosa) red

33.  Rose (Rosa) yellow

Class No.    Old or Antique Roses - 1 spray or single bloom

34.  Rose (Rosa) white to cream

35.  Rose (Rosa) light pink

36.  Rose (Rosa) dark pink

37.  Rose (Rosa) red

38.  Rose (Rosa) yellow

39.  Rose (Rosa) apricot or apricot blend

Class No.     Annual, Biennials, and Perennials - 1 stem or spray

40.   Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum)

41.       Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) pink, or purple

42.       Celosia (Celosia cristata) yellow to cream

43.       Celosia (Celosia cristata) red jeweled, cockscomb

44.       Celosia (Celosia cristata) red plumed, plumosa

45.       Chrysanthemum (Asteraceae) pink, purple or lavender (sm)

46.       Chrysanthemum (Asteraceae) yellow (sm)

47.       Chrysanthemum (Asteraceae) yellow (lg)

48.       Chrysanthemum (Asteraceae) collection, 5 different colors

49.       Coleus (Coleus blumei) variegated

50.       Coreopsis,Plains (Coreopsis tinctoria)

51.       Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) Mexican Aster      

52.       Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) white

53.       Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) yellow

54.       Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) red

55.       Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) pink

56.       Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) orange

57.       Dusty miller (Senecio cineraria)

58.       Eupatorium (Eupatorium coclestinum) wild perennial

59.  Gaillardia (Gaillardia amblyodon)

60.  Impatiens (Impatiens sultana) white

61.     Impatiens (Impatiens sultana) pink to rose

62.     Lantana (Camara)

63.    Marigold (Tagetes) orange (small)

64.    Marigold (Tagetes) yellow (small)

65.    Marigold (Tagetes) bi-color (small)

66.    Marigold (Tagetes) orange (large)

67.    Marigold (Tagetes) yellow (large)

68.    Marigold (Tagetes) collection of 5 different

69.    Melampodium (Melampodium paludosum)

70.    Mexican sunflower (Tithonia)

71.    Petunia (Petuna hybrida) single bloom

72.    Petunia (Petuna hybrida) double bloom

73.    Phlox (Paniculata)

74.    Salvia (Salvia splendens)

75.    Sedum (Sedum spectabile)

76.    Strawflower (Helichrysum)

77.    Sunflower (Helianthus anmus)

78.    Verbena (Verbenceae) red, white, purple any other

79.    Vinca (Catharanthus)

80.    Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida) medium

81.    Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida) large

82.    Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida) Lilliput

83.    Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida) bi-color

84.    Zinnia (Zinnia elegans hybrida) collection of 5 different

85.    Collection of 5 different annals, biennials, or perennial
 

SECTION - 3

ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD OF MERIT
 

PREMIUMS
1st 2nd 3rd

4th
$3 $2 $1 Sticker
 

Class No.    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 No.    Bulbous and Allied Plants - 1 stem or bloom

10.  Canna (Canna generalis) pink

11.  Canna (Canna generalis) red

12.  Canna (Canna generalis) yellow

13.  Canna (Canna generalis) bi-color

14.  Dahlias (Dahlia imperialis) large

15.     Dahlias (Dahlia coceinea) small

16.     Daylily (Hemerocallis) yellow

17.  Daylily (Hemerocallis) orange         

18.  Daylily (Hemerocallis) pink  

19.  Daylily (Hemerocallis) collection of 5 different

20.  Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta)

21.  Ginger lily (Hedychium)

22.  Spider lily (Lycoris)


 

Class No.    Vines and Ground Covers - 1 stem or rosette

23.  Ajuga (Ajuga pyramidalis) green

24.  Ajuga (Ajuga genevensis) variegated

25.  Ivy (Hedera) green (small leaf)

26.  Ivy (Hedera) variegated (small leaf)

27.  Ivy (Hedera) green (large leaf)

28.  Ivy (Hedera) variegated (large leaf)

29.  Ivy (Hedera) ruffled leaf

30.  Liriope (Liriope muscari) green, 3 stems

31.  Liriope (Liriope muscari) variegated, 3 stems

32.  Vinca (Catharanthus)

33.  Wandering Jew (Tradescantia)

Class No.    Decorative Cut Foliage - 1 stem, frond, leaf or plume

34.  Cast-Iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) green

35.  Cast-Iron plant (Aspidistra variegata) variegated

36.  Caladium (Caladium bicolor)

37.  Coleus (Coleus blumei)

38.  Dusty miller (Senecio cineraria)

39.  Japanese Aralia (Fatsia japonica)

40.  Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana)

41.  Sago palm (Cycas)

42.  Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

43.  Succulents

44.  Collection of 5 different varieties of decorative foliage

Class No.    Foliage Branches - 1 stem

45.  Aucuba (Aucuba japonica)

46.  Aucuba, (Aucuba japonica veriegata) variegated

47.  Cleyera (Cleyera ternstroemia)

48.  Corkscrew Willow (Salix Matsuchana Tortuosa)

49.  Eleagnus (Eleagnaceae)

50.  Euonymus (Euonymus alatus)

51.  Euonymus (Euonymus japonicus) variegated

52.  Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)

53.  Holly, Burford (Llex cornuta Burfordii)

54.  Loquat (Eriobotrya)

55.  Magnolia (Magnolia magnoliaceae)

56.  Nandina (Nandina domestica)

57.  Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira)

58.  Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira variegata)

59.  Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius)

60.  Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans)

61.  Viburnum (Viburnum caprifoliaceae)

62.  Yew (Taxus)

Class No.    Flowering Branches - 1 stem

63.    Butterfly bush  (Buddleia davidii) white

64.    Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) pink

65.    Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) purple

66.    Camellia (Camellia Japonica) any color

67.    Chinese Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)

68.    Loquat (Eriobotrya)

69.    Sasanqua (Sasanqua camellia) white

70.    Sasanqua (Sasanqua camellia) pink to red

71.    Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans)

Class No.    Fruiting Branches - 1 stem

72.       Holly, Burford (Llex cornuta Burfordii)

73.       Holly, false (Monrovin)

74.       Loquat (Eriobotrya)

75.       Magnolia (Magnolia magnoliaceae)

76.       Nandina (Nandina domestica)

77.       Pyracantha (Pyracantha coccinea)

78.       Quince (Chaenomeles)
 

SECTION - 4

ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD OF MERIT
 

PREMIUMS
1st 2nd 3rd

4th
$3 $2 $1 Sticker
 
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
 

Class No.   

1.    African Violet (Saintpaulia) single bloom (1 crown)

2.    African Violet (Saintpaulia) double bloom (1 crown)

3.    Arrowhead (Nephthytis)

4.     Begonias (Begonia grandis) single bloom

5.         Begonias (Begonia grandis) double bloom

6.     Begonias (Begonia rex)

7.     Begonias (Begonia rhizomatous)

8.     Begonias, Angel Wing (Begoniaeae lueerna)

9.     Bromeliads (Bromeliflore)

10.       Cactus (Cactaceae)

11.       Caladium (Caladium bicolor)

12.       Coleus (Coleus blumei hybrida) green

13.       Coleus (Coleus blumei hybrida Lamiaceae) red

14.       Coleus (Coleus blumei hybrida variegata) variegated

15.       Coleus (Coleus blumei hybrida) fancy leaf

16.       Crown of Thorns (Euphorbilimile)

17.       Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia amoena)

18.       Dracena (Dracaena)

19.       Fern, Asparagus (Plumosus)

20.       Fern,Asparagus (Sperngeri)

21.       Fern, Baby’s Tears (Adrantium Raddianum)

22.       Fern, Bear’s Paw (Aglaomorpha Meyeniana)

23.       Fern, Bird’s Nest (Asplenium Nidus)

24.       Fern, Boston, Curly (Nephrolepis Exaltata)

25.       Fern, Boston, Sword (Nephrolepis Ecaltata)

26.       Fern, Rabbit’s Foot (Davallia Feyaensis Plumosa)

27.       Fern, Squirrel’s Foot (Davallia Trichomanoides)

28.       Geranium (Pelaroplium)

29.       Impatiens (Sultana) single bloom

30.       Impatiens (Sultana) double bloom

31.       Jade Plant (Crassula)

32.       Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum Pseudocapsicum)

33.       Joseph’s Coat  (Alternanthera)

34.       Orchid (Cattleye)

35.       Orchid (Cymbidium)

36.       Orchid (Dendrobium)

37.       Orchid (Phalaenopsis)

38.       Orchid (Paphiopedilum)

39.       Pepper Plant (Capsicum)

40.       Philodendron (Philodendron pertusum)

41.       Poney Tail (Beaucarnea recurvata)

42.       Pothos (Epipremnum)

43.       Prayer Plant (Maranta)

44.       Sansevieria (Sansevieria trifosciata) green

45.       Sansevieria (Sansevieria fischeri) variegated

46.       Sansevieria (Sansevieria lilaceae) Birds Nest

47.       Sedum (Sedum)

48.       Shrimp Plant (Justica) at least 3 blooms

Class No.    Hanging Baskets – 12” containers

49.     Begonias (Begonia grandis) single bloom

50.     Coleus (Coleus blumei hybrida) green

51.     Coleus (Coleus blumei hybrida Lamiaceae) red

52.     Coleus (Coleus blumei hybrida) fancy leaf

53.     Fern, Boston (Nephrolepis)

54.     Fern, Fluffy Duffy (Nephrolepis)

55.     Fern, Rabbit’s Foot (Davallia)

56.     Fern, Staghorn (Platycerium)

57.     Impatiens (Sultana) single bloom

58.     Impatiens (Sultana) double bloom

59.     Ivy (Hedera) green (small leaf)

60.     Ivy (Hedera) green (large leaf)

61.     Ivy (Hedera) variegated (small leaf)

62.     Ivy (Hedera) variegated (large leaf)

63.     Ivy (Hedera) ruffled leaf

64.     Philodendron (Philodendron pertusum)

65.     Prayer Plant (Maranta)

66.     Spider Plant (Clorophytum)

67.     Swedish Ivy (Plecytranthus)

68.     Wandering Jew (Tradescantia) small leaf

69.     Wandering Jew (Tradescantia) medium leaf

70.     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. 
 

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.