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WORTH COUNTY OPEN CLASS SHOW SCHEDULE SPECIFICATIONS
200 N 13th St, Northwood, IA
Floral Hall is near Main Gate

Member of National Garden Clubs (NCG), Inc.
Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, Central Region, District 3

A Standard Flower Show 2011
Theme: Games, Gardens, and Giggles

Sponsored by the Northwood Green Thumb Garden Club.  You must have a fair button before making entries.  Entries having no competition will not be awarded premiums unless judged worthy.  No monetary awards will be given to any exhibits that leave before 6:00pm Sunday. 

Club President:                    Jane Flowers
General Chairmen:               Julie Robb
Committee:                         Myra Harris, Mavis Stevens, Jane Flowers,Judy Balkenende, Angie Olson
Staging:                              All members
Placement Design:               Angie Wilkins, Julie Robb, Connie Hickle, Helen Ringham, Esther Gaarder, JoAnn Alexander
Placement Horticulture:        Jean VanVeldhuizen, Angie Olson, Dottie Stock,Judy Balkenende
Classification:                      Rosie Kruger,Mavis Stevens,Tammy, Judy Balkenende
Clerks & Awards:                 Myra Harris, JoAnne Doan, Tammy, Judy Balkenende
Entry Days:                         Tuesday             14th June        4 – 8pm
                                          Wednesday        15th June         8 – 10 am
Judging:                              Wednesday        15th  June        1pm
Consultant Overall:               Myra Harris
Superintendent:                    Myra Harris

Contact the Worth County Extension Service for Publication No. –4H-462 “Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit”.

AWARDS & PREMIUMS

  • The NGC Standard System of Awards:

  • Only one first place (blue) ribbon per class.  Must score 90 or above.

  • Only one second place (red) ribbon per class. Must score 90 or above.

  • Only one third place (yellow) ribbon per class. Must score 90 or above.

  • One or more honorable mention (white) ribbons as merited.  Must score 75 or above.

Division I & II:  1st - $3.00        2nd - $2.00
Division III:      1st - $3.00        2nd - $2.00

The Public will be voting on their favorite design by ballot. Voting will end at 9pm Friday night.  The winner will be announced Saturday at 10am.  This award is the “People’s Choice Award”.

GENERAL RULES

  1. Entries are to remain in place until 6pm Sunday, June 19, 2011

  2. The schedule is the law of the show

  3. This is a standard flower show according to the requirements of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.

  4. Entries open to all interested amateur gardeners.

  5. No artificial fruits, foliage, nuts, flowers or vegetables are permitted in any division.  Emphasis on fresh plant material.

  6. No plant material on the Iowa Noxious weed list is allowed.

  7. The show will be judged by accredited judges of NGC.  Decisions and awards of the judges are final.

  8. All containers and components entered at the owner’s risk.

  9. Entry tags to be filled out in advance if possible, or on entry day

  10. Entry tags available at Flower Zone by Connie

  11. General chairpersons and classification Chair for Horticulture and design will be available during judging.

  12. Classification Chairpersons of Horticulture and Design will review all entries for proper identification and conformity to schedule.

 
DIVISION I
Horticulture

  1. Horticulture exhibits are to be grown by exhibitors.  NAMES/CULTIVERS where possible.  Foliage must be attached to specimen where so grown

  2. Exhibitors may make more than one entry per class or sub-class if each is a different genius, species, cultivar type, size or color.  Only one premium will be awarded per person per lot.

  3. Container grown plants must be in exhibitors possession by May 15, 2011

  4. Inconspicuous wedging of horticulture specimens is permitted.

  5. Cut specimens to be displayed in clear colorless glass bottle supplied by exhibitor.

  6. Other specimens to be shown on a paper plate supplied by exhibitor.

 

SECTION A
FRUITS, VEGETABLES and HERBS

Plant Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cultural Perfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60
      Peak of perfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . 10
      Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
      Color  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
      Form  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
      Substance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
      Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
      Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
      Foliage/stem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Condition/Grooming/Staging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
      Health, blemish free  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
      Grooming  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
      Staging  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Distinction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
                                                                        Total . . . . . . . .100

  • The Award of Horticulture Excellence will be awarded to the named exhibit of fresh plant material judged finest in the Horticulture division.  Only one (1) to be offered.  All general requirements must be met and be named.  The Horticulture Sweepstakes Award will be awarded in Horticulture.

  • Award of Merit may be offered

Fruit:
 Class
1.        Red Raspberries                                 (6)
2./font>        Black raspberries                                (6)
3.        Rhubarb                                              (3 stalks)
4.        Display of everbearing strawberries        (6 or more)
5.t>        June strawberries                                 (6 or more)
6.font>        Any other fruit                                      (1 large, 3 medium, or 6 small)

Vegetables:
Class
7.        Asparagus                                           (6 spears banded together)
8.        Beets                                                  (3)
9./font>        Broccoli                                               (1 bunch)
10.      Cabbage                                              (1 head)
11./font>      Carrots                                                (3)
12.      Cauliflower                                           (1 head)
13./font>      Green beans                                        (6)
14./font>      Lettuce                                                (1 bunch or head in water)
15.      Peas                                                   (8 pods)
16./font>      Peppers
               a.    Green                                       (1)
               b.    Hot                                           (3)
               c.    any other                                   (3)
17.nt>      Potatoes                                               (3)
               a.    red
               b.    white
               c.    any other
18.      Onions
               a.    from sets                                   (3)
                         1.    white
                         2.    yellow
                         3.    red
               b.    seedling plants, green onions      (3)
               c.    winter                                        (1 clump)
19.nt>      Spinach                                                (1 bunch in water)
20./font>      Radishes                                              (3)
21./font>      Tomatoes                                             (3)
22./font>      Any vegetable other than named             (greens should be in water)

Adult Home Garden Display: must be displayed in a box
Class
23.      Best display of vegetables to be taken from home garden and to consist of not less then 6 varieties.
24.          Best display of fruits taken from home garden and to consist of not less then 3 varieties.

Herbs potted: need 3 specimens
Class
25.      Sage
26.      Thyme
27.      Parsley
28.      Basil
29.      Chives
30.      Rosemary
31.      Curry
32.      Cilantro
33.      Any other
34.      Combination

Herbs, cut specimen in water:
 Class
35.      Sage
36.      Thyme
37.      Parsley
38.      Basil
39.      Chives
40.      Rosemary
41.      Curry
42.      Cilantro
43.      Any other

  • “Millie Bottleman Award” - $10.00 may be given in Sections B, C, D, E, F and G

SECTION B
ANNUALS

  • Award of Merit may be offered to highest exhibit scoring 90 points or more

Class
44.      Asters                                                  (3 blooms)
45.      Bachelor Buttons                                   (3 blooms)
46.      Calendula                                              (3 blooms)
47.      Celosia
               a.    crested                                      (1 stalk)
               b.    plumed                                      (2 plumes)
48.      Cleome                                                 (1 stem)
49.      Coleus                                                  (3 sprays)
50.      Cosmos                                                (3 sprays)
51.      Daisies                                                 (2 stems)
52.      Gerber Daisy                                         (1 stem)
53.      Impatiens                                              (2 stems)
               a.    single
               b.    double
54.      Larkspur                                               (1 stem)
55.      Marigold
               a.   large,                     2” or over       (1 bloom)
               b.   French type,          under 2”         (1 spray)
                         1.    single
                         2.    double
56.      Nasturtiums                                          (3 blooms)
57.      Pansies                                                (3 blooms)
58.      Petunia                                                 (1 spray)
               a.    single
               b.    double
               c.    ruffled
59.      Poppy                                                   (1 stem)
60.      Salvia                                                    (2 spikes)
               a.    red
               b.    bi-color
               c.    blue
61.      Snapdragon
               a.   small                                           (3 stems)
               b.   large                                            (1 stem)
62.      Statice                                                   (1 stem)
63.      Sweet Pea                                             (3 stems)
64.      Zinnia
               a.   giant,         4” or over                    (1 bloom)
               b.   medium,    2” to 4”                        (3 blooms)
               c.   small,         under 2”                     (3 blooms)
65.      Any other annual                                    (2 specimens)
               a.    white
               b.    blue
               c.    pink
               d.    yellow
               e.    red
               f.     other
66.      Annual Grasses, must be fresh               (5 stems & blades)

SECTION C
PERENNIALS

  • Award of Merit may be offered to highest exhibit scoring 95 or more

Class
67.      Achillea / Yarrow                                          (2 stems)
              a.    gold
              b.    pink
              c.    white
              d.    red
              e.    any other
68.      Astilbe                                                         (1 stem)
              a.    white
              b.    pink
              c.    red
              d.    purple
69.      Baby’s Breath                                              (1 spray)
70.pan style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">      Cone Flower                                                 (1 bloom)
              a.    white
              b.    orange
              c.    red
              d.    yellow
              e.    double
              f.     any other
71.      Coreopsis                                                     (1 spray)
              a.    single
              b.    double
              c.    miniature
72.      Daisies                                                         (2 stems)
              a.    Gloriosa
              b.    Shasta
              c.    Painted
73.      Daylily                                                          (1 scape)
74.n style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">      Delphinium                                                    (1 stalk)
              a.    light blue
              b.    dark blue
              c.    white
              d.    any other
75.      Dianthus                                                       (1 spray)
              a.    Sweet William
              b.    Pinks
76.      Feverfew                                                       (1 spray)
              a.    white
              b.    yellow
77.      Gaillardia / Blanket flower                               (1 bloom)
78. style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">      Heuchera / Coral Bells                                   (3 stems)
              a.    pink
              b.    white
              c.    red
79.      Hosta, measurement refers to width of leaf       (1 leaf)
              a.    Blue
                         1.    under 3”
                         2.    3” – 8”
                         3.    over 8”
              b.    gold
                         1.    under 3”
                         2.    3” – 8”
                         3.    over 8”
              c.    green
                         1.    under 3”
                         2.    3” – 8”
                         3.    over 8”
              d.    variegated / bordered
                         1.    under 3”
                         2.    3” – 8”
                         3.    over 8”
              e.    streaked/mottled
80.      Lupine                                                           (1 stalk)
81. style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">      Lythrum / loosestrife                                       (1 spike from sterile nursery stock)
82. style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">      Monarda                                                        (3 stems)
83.an style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">      Penstemon                                                    (1 stem)
84.an style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">      Phlox                                                            (1 stem)
              a.    white
              b.    lavender
              c.    pink
              d.    bi-color
85.      Statice                                                          (1 spray)
86.n style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial">      Any other perennial                                        (2 specimens)
              a.    White              g.  purple
              b.    Blue                h. orange
              c.    Pink                i.   bicolor
              d.    yellow
              e.    red
              f.     other
87.      Perennial Grasses, must be fresh                   (5 stems & blades)

SECTION D
BULBS, CORMS, TUBERS, & RHIZOMES

  • Award of Merit may be offered to highest exhibit scoring 95 or more

Class
88.      Allium                                                              (1 stem)
              a.    under 2”
              b.    over 2”
89.      Calla                                                                (1 stem)
              a.    white
              b.    yellow
              c.    pink
              d.    any other
90.      Dahlia                                                              (1 bloom with foliage and disbudded)
              a.   large,         4” to 6”
              b.   dwarf,        2”
              c.    cactus
              d.    miniature,  under 2”
91.      Iris                                                                   (1 stalk)
              a.    Bearded
              b.    Japanese
              c.    Siberian
92.      Lily                                                                   (1 scape)
              a.    Asiatic
              b.    Trumpet
              c.    Oriental
              d.    Tiger
93.      Any other bulb, corm, or tuber                            (1 specimen)
              a.    Dutch Iris
              b.    Peony
              c.    Any other 

SECTION E
ROSES

  • Award of Merit may be offered to highest exhibit scoring 95 points or more

Class
94.      Hybrid Tea Rose                                             (1 bloom, disbudded with foliage)
              a.    red
              b.    pink
              c.    white
              d.    yellow
              e.    peach / apricot
              f.     bi-color
              g.    any other
95.          Floribunda,                           any color         (1 spray not disbudded)
96.          Grandiflora,                          any color          (1 spray not disbudded)
97./font>          Miniature,                             any color         (not disbudded)
              a.    1 bloom with foliage
              b.    1 spray
98.          Old Garden or Shrub rose   any color            (1 spray not disbudded)

 

SECTION F
CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS

  • Growers Choice Award scoring 95 or above
     

  • No Container larger than what you can carry yourself

  • House plants must be in your possession by April 1, 2011

  • Perennial & annual plants and baskets must be in your possession by May 15, 2011

Class
99.      Begonias
              a.    rhizomatous          (rex)
              b.    fibrous
              c.    tuberous
100.         Cactus,                     any cultivar
              a.    one per container
              b.    multiple,                 same variety
              c.    multiple,                 different variety
101.     Succulents,                 any cultivar
              a.    one per container
              b.    multiple,                 same variety
              c.    multiple,                 different variety
102.     Ferns
              a.    Boston
              b.    Any other
103.     Ivies
              a.    Grape
              b.    German
              c.    English
              d.    variegated
              e.    any other
104.     Peace Lily                   (spath, flower)
105.     Pothos
106.     Philodendron
107.     African Violet    (must be in bloom)
              a.    single
              b.    double
              c.    semi-mini and mini
              d.    any other               (trailers, species, etc.)
108.     Geranium                    (must be in bloom)
              a.    ivy
              b.    red
              c.    white
              d.    pink
              e.    variegated leaf
              f.     scented
              g.    other
109.     Impatiens                    (must be in bloom)
              a.    single
              b.    double
110.     Any other not listed
111.     Grasses
              a.    ornamental,           tall
              b.    ornamental,           short
112.     Hanging Basket
              a.    foliage,                  1 cultivar
              b.    floral,                     1 cultivar
              c.    combination
113.     Dish Garden,   4 or more different plants       (miniature landscape in an open shallow container)
              a.    cactus
              b.    foliage
              c.    blooming
              d.    combination
114.     Planter
              a.    blooming,              1 cultivar
              b.    foliage,                  1 cultivar
              c.    combination
115.       Potted roses 

SECTION G
COLLECTIONS
5 or more specimen names

  • Collector’s Showcase Award may be offered to the exhibit scoring 95 or higher

Class
116.     Hosta,                                      must be in separate transparent containers
117.     Coleus,                                    separate container grown plants
118.     Ground cover,                         must be in separate transparent containers
119.     Coral Bells / Heuchera,           leaf/blossoms, may be cut separately
120.     Herbs,                                                 separate container grown plants
121.     African Violets
122.     Any other of same species in separate transparent container or container grown

 


 DIVISION II
Design

Theme: Games, Gardens, and Giggles

  • The Marj Pangburn Award ($15.00) is awarded by the judges

  • The Award of Design Excellence is awarded by the judges

  • Design Sweepstakes Award will be awarded in the Design Division by the highest total of points for blue and red ribbons.  Scale of points for section A, B, C & E.

Conformance, to schedule requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20
Design, design principles applied to design elements . . . . . . .     42
Artistic Concept , selection & organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Expression, interpretation of class title or theme  . . . . . . . . . . .   10
Distinction, degree of superiority in all respects . . . . . . . . . . . .   16
                                                                  Total . . . . . . . . . . .100

  1. A design must be the work of only one exhibitor and that exhibitor’s name must appear on the entry card.

  2. All exhibits in design division must contain plant material, fresh and /or dried as specified in each section.  Material need not have been grown by exhibitor, but encouraged to be grown by exhibitor.

  3. Dried/treated plant material is permitted in the design classes where so stated in the schedule.  A limited amount of spray paint, glitter, etc. is permitted if tastefully done.  Fresh plant material may never be treated.

  4. Exhibitors in Division II are encouraged to replace fresh plant material if necessary.

  5. Designs must be registered in advance with Design Entries Chair.  If unable to fulfill assignment it is the designer’s responsibility to find a replacement.

  6. Designer has freedom to choose traditional or creative style with any design type listed unless restricted by schedule.

  7. Refer to Handbook for Flower Shows pages 189 to 190.

 

SECTION A
TRI-COLOR

All plant material must be fresh.  Coloring or treating fresh plant material is never allowed.  Plant material need not have been grown by designer.  Accessories permitted.  A TRI-COLOR Award is offered in the class if there is a minimum of four entries in each of the three classes.  Space allowed is 30” wide by 24” deep.

Class
1.    3 of a Kind                     
2.    Royal Flush                               
3.    Full House

SECTION B
DRIED

All plant material must be dried.  The Award of Distinction is offered in the following classes if there is a minimum of four entries in each of the three classes.  Accessories are permitted. Space allowed is 30” wide by 24” deep.

Class
4.        Flat Broke
5.        Money money
6.        roulette                        wreath 

SECTION C
DESIGNER’S CHOICE

Exhibitor has complete freedom to choose plant material and other components to use in these classes.  All general rules, however, must be met.  A Designer’s Choice Award is offered in the following classes if there is a minimum of four entries in each of the three classes. Space allowed is 30” wide by 24” deep.

Class
7.        Lucky 7                       Incorporate 7 of one kind
8.        Double down                          
9.        Jackpot!             Large floor standing viewed from front 36”x36” space for this exhibit

SECTION D
TABLE ARTISTRY

Conformance, to schedule requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20
Design, consideration of principles and elements of design . . .    48
Artistic Concept , selection & organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Expression, interpretation of class title or theme  . . . . . . . . . . .   5
Distinction, degree of superiority in all respects . . . . . . . . . . . .   15
                                                                  Total . . . . . . . . . . .100

Classes must consist of fresh and/or dried plant material.  Construction, accessories, backgrounds, and underlays are permitted.  The Table Artistry Award is offered in the following classes if there is a minimum of four entries in each of the three classes.  Tables must be supplied by exhibitor.

Class
10.      Queen of Hearts                                 tray
11.      Long shot                    service for 4 buffet     on 2’x4’ table pg 216 hand book
12.      solitaire                        exhibition type I functional  table and chair for 1 place setting          
                                                                                                also page 216 in handbook

SECTION E
PETITE

Material used is of designer’s choice, fresh and/or dried.  Dimensions are listed under each category and refer to width, height, and depth.  Petite Award may be given if there are four entries in each of the three classes.

Class
13.      Snake Eyes                                        5 inches
14.      “Baby needs a new pair of shoes”      8 inches
15.      Texas Hold ‘Em                                  8 inches 

DIVISION III
Special Exhibits 

Conformance to schedule requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Craftsmanship and Technique  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Distinction   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20
                                                                              Total . . . . 100

SECTION A
YOUTH
(up to age 16) 

Top Exhibitor Youth Award ($5.00) presented by Worth County Fair Board, if deserved.  Must be grown and /or cared for by youth themselves.  Presented by youth also.  Youth are encouraged to enter.

Collections, 5 or more:
 Class
1.        Collection of different pressed flowers,                                                          identified
2.        Collection of different pine cones in a basket,                                               identified
3.        Collection of different vegetables,                                                                  identified
4.        Collection of different flowers in separate containers,                                   identified
5.        Collection of different pressed leaves,                                                           identified
6.        Collection of different hostas, cut specimens in transparent containers,       identified

Other:
 Class
7.        Any annual                  (1)
8.        Any perennial              (1)
9.        Any potted plant          (1) 

SECTION B
Artistic Craft Awards
(16 and over) 

  • Artistic Craft award may be given

Class
10.      Corsage, dried                                                            (1 corsage)
11.      Dried flower picture, pressed                                      (1 picture)
12.      Other dried, place mat, note cards, etc., pressed      (1)
13.      Backyard Bouquet, fresh or dried                              (1)
14.      Wreath using dried plant material                               (1)
15.      Swags using dried plant material                                (1)
16.      Hat with dried plant material                                       (1)
17.      Baskets with dried plant material                                (1)

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