Jill Hill, Superintendent – (860) 423-6732
- Please refer to the Exhibitors page for general rules and information.
- Limited to exhibitors at least 18 years old.
- Each exhibitor may not enter more than one container in each class.
- No professional designer may enter any category.
- A trophy will be given for the Best in Show, premiums will be paid on the following articles only.
- All container grown plants must have been in exhibitors possession for 3 months.
- The “stem” or “flowers” must be one variety. A stem is a stalk which may have 1 or more blossoms and leaves. Milk Bottle Containers will be furnished by the Fair Society.
- Please do not use any protected plants on the endangered species list in your designs.
- Note designation of number of “stems” or “flowers” for various varieties, anything else with flowers and the exhibit will be disqualified.
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Best fresh flower design using flowers from your garden (arrangement) | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 2. | Best collection of cultivated flowers | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 3. | Best fresh flower design – other (arrangement) | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 4. | Hydrangea, fresh, 3 stems | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 5. | Wild Flowers – Best Collection Provide list of flowers with entry | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 6. | Indoor – Outdoor Potted Plant (please identify) | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 7. | Best house plant for Bloom (please identify) | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 8. | Best house plant for Foliage (please identify) (one variety) | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 9. | Impatiens – potted | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 10. | Begonia | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 11. | African Violets (single crown) | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 12. | Best hanging House Plant (please identify) (one variety) | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 13. | Best Summer Hanging Plant (please identify) | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 14. | Corsage | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 15. | Petunias, single, 3 flowers | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 16. | Miniature Roses, one | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 17. | Roses, one | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 18. | Strawflowers, 6 flowers – heads only-no stem | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 19. | Snapdragons, 3 stems | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 20. | Nasturtiums, 3 flowers | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 21. | Calendulas, 3 stems | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 22. | Pansies, 3 flowers | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 23. | Sedum, 3 stems | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 24. | Salvia, 6 stems | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 25. | Cornflower, 3 flowers | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 26. | Ornamental Grass, 1 variety, 3 stalks | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 27. | Tropical Plants | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 28. | Cactus | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 29. | Dried Flower Collection – single variety | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 30. | Dried Flower Arrangement | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 31. | Terrarium or Dish Garden | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 32. | Edible Plants – Best Collection not planted | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 33. | Bonsai Tree or Garden | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 34. | Zinnias, large, 6 flowers | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 35. | Zinnias, small, 6 flowers | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 36. | Chrysanthemums, 6 stems (1 variety, 1 color) | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 37. | Marigolds, bi-color, 3 stems | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 38. | Small Marigolds, single-color, 3 stems | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 39. | Large Marigolds, 3 stems | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 40. | Cosmos, 3 flowers | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 41. | Cockscomb, 3 stems | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 42. | Best collection of Dahlias | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 43. | Dahlias – 1 Blossom – small, not more than 3” across | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 44. | Dahlias – 1 Blossom – large | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 45. | Dahlias – 3 Blossoms – different varieties | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 46. | Misc., one variety of any other flower 1 stem or flower (Please identify) | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 47. | Most unusual flower 1 variety – 1 stem | $4 | $3 | $2 |
| 48. | Miniature fresh flower arrangement from your garden – under 4” including container . | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 49. | Miniature fresh flower arrangement from your garden – under 2” including container . | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 50. | Miniature dried flower arrangement 4” or less | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 51. | Oldest Houseplant (identify & provide age) | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 53. | Succulents | $5 | $4 | $3 |
Special Contest
A flower arrangement using predominately fresh flowers, (may include some dried materials and appropriate items.)
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52. | Star Light, Star Bright | $7 | $5 | $4 |
Contest winner will receive trophy. Second Prize a Rosette Ribbon.