Youth 9-19

A. All horticulture will be taken in from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the Saturday before the Fair. Judging will begin at 2:00 PM.

B. Flower specimen(s) must be grown by the exhibitor.

C. No more than 10 flower specimens per exhibitor.

D. Exhibitors must exhibit their specimen(s) in clean, clear, colorless, and plastic bottle(s) in proportion with the specimen furnished by the exhibitor.

E. Cotton should be used to support the stem.

F. No artificial flowers or foliage may be used.

G. Youth Under 9 may enter to be judged but are not eligible for “Best in Show” award.

H. Refer to the Special Rules section, as well as General Rules for all Fair exhibitors.

Identification of Judging Classifications:

Specimen = single stem (bloom)

Collection = 3 stems (blooms) of the SAME Color and flower type.

Display = 5 stems (blooms) ANY Color and SAME flower type.

Arrangements are a combination of several types of flowers. No Larger than 12’’x12’’.

Youth Flower Judging Tips:

· Judges are looking for blooms that are fresh, evenly grown, vibrant looking and groomed.

· “Conditioning’’ flowers, overnight with stems in cool water, will prolong the life of the flower.

· Take time to groom your flower entries.

· Remove bug bitten or deformed leaves.

· Use cotton to keep stem(s) straight.

· Remove leaves that are underwater.

· Bottom of the flower stem should not touch the bottom of the bottle.

Arrangement tips:

· Clever use of flowers and accessories should depict theme ideas.

· Accessories are permitted.

· Arrangements are no larger than 12” x 12”.

· For best results: Cut flowers in early morning; “condition” flowers stems in water, overnight, before arranging the next day.

Prizes: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00