Flowers & Horticulture

1. Open to all residents of Indiana over 18 years of age and not participating in 4-H.
2. Exhibitors cannot enter more than one item per section.
3. All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor or his/her family.
4. Some vegetables will not keep in good condition during the entire fair. The superintendent reserves the right to discard any exhibits whenever they do not make a good appearance.
5. Fair Board will furnish trays for exhibits.
6. Entries should be brought to Expo East - East Door
7. Exhibits released Saturday, July 26th between 8 - 9 p.m.
8. The Superintendent shall discard any exhibits not picked up by 9 pm.

Enter one stalk of corn grown from a recognized seed variety for grain purposes. Stalk should be entered with root system intact - in a 5 gal. bucket. Entries due Thursday, July 17, - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Expo East, East Door.

SCORE CARD FOR VEGETABLE EXHIBITS POINTS

CONDITION - Freedom from dirt, disease and blemishes, proper degree of edible maturity: 25 points

QUALITY - Crispness, firmness, flavor, etc.: 20 points

TRUENESS TO TYPE : 20 points

UNIFORMITY - All specimens should be same size, shape & color: 20 points

SIZE - Should conform to market demands: 15 points

5th. Tallest Stalk .... $20.00

6th. Tallest Stalk .... $20.00

7th. Tallest Stalk .... $20.00

8th. Tallest Stalk .... $10.00

1st. Tallest Stalk ....$100.00

2nd. Tallest Stalk .... $80.00

3rd. Tallest Stalk .... $60.00

4th. Tallest Stalk .... $40.00

NOTE: THERE WILL BE A “BEST OF SHOW” AWARD AGAIN THIS YEAR

Section No., Vegetables, Quantity Required

701 Green Beans, 20

702 Wax Beans, 20

703 Red Beets, 5

704 Broccoli, 3

705 Brussell Sprouts, 5

706 Green Cabbage, 1

707 Red Cabbage, 1

708 Carrots, 5

709 Cauliflower, 1

710 Corn - Sweet, 5 (In husk any type)

711 Cucumbers (slicers,) 5

712 Cucumbers (pickling), 5

713 Egg Plant, 1

714 Kale, 3

715 Kohlrabi, 5

716 Mushmelon, 1

717 Onions - Yellow, 5

718 Onions - White, 5

719 Onions - (any other), 5

720 Peas (10), 5

721 Peppers (Hot), 5

722 Peppers, 5 (green - Bell Type)

723 Peppers, 5 (mild-any type)

724 Potatoes - white, 10

725 Potatoes - red, 10

726 Pumpkin, 1

727 Rhubarb - Stalks, 6

Section No., Vegetables, Quantity Required

728 Squash - Acorn, 1

729 Squash - Butternut, 1

730 Squash - Patty Pan, 1

731 Squash - Spaghetti, 1

732 Squash - Zucchini, 3

733 Squash - Yellow Summer, 3

734 Tomatoes - Reg., 5

735 Tomatoes - Roma Type, 5

736 Tomatoes - Cherry, 12

737 Turnips, 5

738 Largest Cabbage, 1

739 Largest Tomato, 1

740 Largest Red Beet, 1

741 Largest Squash, 1

742 Freak Vegetable, 1

743 From Garden to Table Plate, with five Vegetables. Large Size 1, small size 5 each

744 Tallest Sunflower (Stalk should be entered with root system in tact, in 5 gal. bucket)

745 Longest Diameter Head (Heads must be entered with a stem at least 6” long)

746 Head with Most Seeds (Heads must be entered with a stem at least 6” long)

747 Watermelon, 1

1. Pick up entry tags at the Fair Office prior to the fair. Horticulture entry tags will be available on the day of placement; however, exhibitors should allow time to fill out these tags. Address labels may be used. A full name is required, address is not.
2. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to properly fill out entry tags.  Variety/cultivar names are required in all classes.  Cultivar means a cultivated variety of a plant.  Entries with complete botanical names will be given more points.   
3. Flower Show Superintendent and/or staff WILL NOT help with writing entry tag. 
4. Entries will be placed by the Flower Show Staff based on the information on the entry tag. 
5. All horticulture specimens must be fresh plant material GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR. 
6. All entries shall be placed in a clear glass vase of water, not soil. 
7. Cut specimens should not have any foliage below the water line. 
8. Cut specimens can be wedged with clear plastic wrap, but it must not appear above the neck of the container. 
9. Fresh plant material may not be treated in any manner, no sprays on leaves, wash with water only. 
10. Exhibitors may enter as many classes as desired, but only ONE ENTRY PER CLASS or sub class. 
11. Containers will be provided.  Exhibitors may provide their own containers, but they must be clear glass, suitable in size for the specimen, and have an address label with exhibitors name on the bottom of the container.  Any container not properly marked will become the property of the Porter County Fair.  We are not responsible for your container. 
12. Exhibitors from the same family and/or using the same garden may exhibit in the same class but CANNOT ENTER SPECIMENS FROM THE SAME PLANT. 
13. Classes may be subdivided. 
14. No ribbons will be awarded unless the entry is worthy, even if it is the only entry in the class. 
15. Best of Section and Best of Show may or may not be awarded. 
16. Trees, shrubs, and perennials must be grown on your own property for at least ONE YEAR. 
17. Annuals should be cultivated in your garden for at least 45 days, need not be grown from seed. 

1. Designs must be created by the exhibitor.  Exhibitors must fill out their own entry tag and place entry in location designated by superintendent. 
2. An exhibitor may enter as many design classes as desired, but only ONE ENTRY PER CLASS is permitted. 
3. No artificial plant material of any kind is permitted. 
4. Fresh plant material cannot be dyed or otherwise treated by application of any substance.  It may be clipped, stripped, bent or otherwise manipulated.  
5. Accessories are permitted. 
6. Religious symbols used must be displayed in a respectful manner and in accordance with local church policy.  American Flags and other national flags must be displayed according to proper flag etiquette. 
7. Best of Section and Best of Show may or may not be awarded. 
8. Design will be viewed from the front only. 
9. Flowers may be grown by exhibitor or purchased. 
10. All entries shall be placed in water, not soil. 
11. We are not responsible for your container.
12. Vases, materials, and underclothes will NOT be provided.

Designs are displayed on white shelves, exhibitor please use an under cloth. Space allowed includes the undercloth. Cultivar names not required.

SECTION A: MINIATURE DESIGN

Class 1:  A creative design.  Space allowed 6”L x 6”W x 6” H. 

Class 2:  A creative design using herbs.  Space allowed 8”L x 8”W x 8” H. 

Class 3:  A creative design using one kind of flower. (May use one or many of the  exact same flower). Space allowed 8”L x 8”W x 8”H. 

Class 4:  A design in a wicker basket.  Space allowed 8”L x 8”W x 8”H.

SECTION B: STANDARD DESIGN  

Class 5: A creative design in a Campbell Soup can (leave the label on the can).  Space allowed 12”L x 12”W x 12”H 

Class 6: A creative design using flowers of one color.  Space allowed 12”L x 12”W x 12”H. 

Class 7: A creative design using ONLY FOLIAGE of different shades and  textures. Space allowed 12”L x 12”W x 16”H. 

Class 8: An arrangement using uncultivated plant.  Space allowed 14”L x 14”W x 14”H. 

Class 9: A creative design using all fresh plant material.  Space allowed 12”L x 12”W x 12”H.

Class 10: A Hydrangea arrangement using all fresh plant material. Space allowed 16”L x 16”W x 16”H. 

Section C – BULBS, TUBERS, AND RHIZOMES 

Class 11: HOSTA (Liliaceae) Only the leaves are exhibited. One leaf. 

A. GREEN (all shades) solid color 

B. BLUE (all shades) solid color 

C. YELLOW (all shades) solid color 

D. WHITE MARGINED (center color distinct from margin color)  Green to blue center

E. YELLOW MARGINED (center color distinct from margin color)  Green to blue center 

F. GREEN OR BLUE MARGINED 

•  Yellow, white, or chartreuse center 
•  Green to blue center (distinct from margin color) 

G. STREAKED OR MOTTLED 

H. HOSTA FLOWER ONLY (one stem) 

I. COLLECTION – five different specimens, each in its own container, named and tagged 

• Mini - small leafed collection 
• Medium - large leafed collection

Section D – BULBS, TUBERS, AND RHIZOMES  (one stem) 

Class 12: HEMEROCALLIS Daylily 

A. Yellow 

B. Peach 

C. Orange 

D. Bronze 

E. Red 

F. White or cream 

G. Pink 

H. Purple 

I. Bi-color 

J. Other color not above 

K. Bouquet of three stems of the same daylily in a clear vase 

L. Bouquet of five different daylilies in a clear vase 

Class 13: GLADIOLUS 

Class 14: CROCOSMIA

Class 15: CANNA

Class 16: BEGONIA GRANDIA

Class 17: LILIACEAE Lily

       A. Oriental or Asiatic

              1. Stargazer

              2. Other

       B. Tiger

       C. Calla Lily

       D. Elephant Ears

Class 18: CALADIUM

Class 19: ANY OTHER WORTHY BULB, TUBER, OR RHIZOME NOT ALREADY NAMED IN SECTION D

Class 20: SEED POD FROM A BULB, TUBER, OR RHIZOME

SECTION E – GRASSES, SEDGES, AND RUSHES (Three detached stems)

Class 21: Ornamental Grasses (Poaceae) 

A. Small (Under 18” blade length on plant) 

B. Medium (18” to 36” blade length on plant) 

C. Large (Over 36” blade length on plant) 

D. Grass with bloom (3 stems with 3 plumes)  

Class 22: Sedge Family (Cyperaceae) 

A. Cyperus 

B. Carex 

Class 22: Rushes (Juncaceae) 

SECTION F – ROSES (open bloom, one stem, with foliage) 

Class 23: HYBRID TEAS, GRANDIFLORAS & THEIR CLIMBING DERIVATIVES 

Class 24: FLORIBUNDA AND THEIR CLIMBING DERIVATIVES 

Class 275: MINIATURE 

Class 26: FRAGRANT (only the smell is judged)

Class 27: SHRUB ROSES 

OTHER 

Class 28:  CATCH ALL - enter anything that doesn’t qualify for a class today. Not eligible for a top award. One stem with flower.

SECTION G – SHRUBS & TREES (one stem with foliage attached) 

Class 29: BUDDLEIA Butterfly bush

Class 30: HIBISCUS (with bloom)

     A. H. moscheutos

     B. H. syriacus (Rose of Sharon)

Class 31: HYDRANGEA

     A. Arborescens

     B. Macrophylla

          1. Blue

          2. Pink

     C. Paniculata

     D. Quercifolia

     E. Bouquet of three different hydrangea in a clear vase

Class 32: CONIFERS (no longer than 20")

     A. Needled

     B. False Cypress (threadleaf)

Class 33: BROADLEAF EVERGREENS

     A. Holly (Ilex)

     B. Other

Class 34: DECIDUOUS SHRUB

Class 35: DECIDUOUS TREE

     A. With fruit

     B. Without fruit

Class 36: NATIVE TREE 

Class 37: NATIVE SHRUB

Class 38: TREE OR SHRUB SEED POD

SECTION H –HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS  (one stem with foliage attached and bloom) 

Class 40: ACHILLEA Yarrow

Class 41: ALCEA Hollyhock

Class 42: ASCLEPSIA Butterfly Weed

Class 43: CAMPANULA Bellflower

Class 44: COREOPSIS

     A. Single Stem

     B. Spray (multiple branches and 3 or more blooms)

Class 45: DIANTHUS

Class 46: ECHINACEA Coneflower

     A. Purple

     B. White

     C. Orange

     D. Red

     E. Yellow

     F. Other

Class 47: FERN

     A. Painted

     B. Broadleaf

     C. Fern with spores

     D. Other

Class 48: GAILLARDIA Blanket Flower

Class 49: HELIOPSIS

Class 50: HEUCHERA Coral bells (leaf and flower, flower does not have to be attached to the leaf)

     A. Green

     B. Purple

     C. Other

Class 51: HEUCHERELLA (leaf and flower, flower does not have to be attached to the leaf)

Class 52:KNIPHOFIA

Class 53: LEUCANTHEMUM

Class 54: LOBELIA

Class 55: NEPETA

Class 56: PEROVSKIA

Class 57: PHLOX

Class 58: LIATRIS

     A. Pink

     B. White

     C. Purple

     D. Other

Class 59: PLATYCODON Balloon Flower (one stem)

Class 60: RUDBECKIA

Class 61: SALVIA

Class 62: SEDUM

     A. With Flower

     B. Without Flower

Class 63: STOKESIA

Class 64: TIARELLA (No bloom required)

Class 65: VERONICA

Class 66: VINES (not longer than 20") can have support in water

     A. Flowering

     B. With no flower

     D. Fruiting vine

Class 67: GROUNDCOVERS 

Class 68: PERENNIAL SEED POD

Class 69: ANY OTHER WORTHY PERENNIAL NOT ALREADY NAMED IN SECTION H

Class 70: BOUQUET OF FIVE DIFFERENT CULTIVARS FROM SECTION H IN A CLEAR VASE WITH NAMES

Class 71: CATCH ALL - Enter anything that doesn’t qualify for a class today. Not eligible for a top award. One stem.

SECTION I – HERBS (three separate stems, deflowered). Please provide cultivar name if possible. 

Class 72: BASIL

Class 73: CHIVES

Class 74: CILANTRO

Class 75: DILL (With or without flower)

Class 76: FENNEL

Class 77: LAVENDER

     A. With flowers

     B. Without flowers

Class 78: LEMON BALM

Class 79: LEMON VERBENA

Class 80: PARSLEY

     A. Curly

     B. Flat

Class 81: MINT

Class 82: OREGANO

Class 83: ROSEMARY

Class 84: TARRAGON

Class 85: THYME

Class 86: SAGE

Class 87: FLOWERING HERB (flower to be judged, not herb, one stem)

Class 88: ANY OTHER WORTHY HERB NOT ALREADY NAMED IN SECTION I (3 stems)

Class 89: BOUQUET OF FIVE DIFFERENT HERBS IN A CLEAR VASE WITH NAMES (one stem each)

SECTION J – ANNUALS (one stem with foliage and bloom) 

Class 90: AGERATUM houstonianum

Class 91: ANNUAL GRASS

Class 92: ANTIRRHINUM Snapdragon

Class 93: BEGONIA

     A. Flowering

     B. Non Flowering

Class 94: CALIBRACHOA

Class 95: CELOSIA

Class 96: CENTAUREA Dusty Miller no blooms

Class 97: CLEOME Spider Flower

Class 98: COLEUS

     A. Flowering

     B. Non-flowering

Class 99: COSMOS

Class 100: DAHLIA

Class 101: DIGITALIS Foxglove

Class 102: EUPHORBIA

Class 103: IMPATIENS

     A. Solid color

     B. Bi-color

C. Hawkeri (new guinea, sun)

D. Double

Class 104: HELIANTHUS Sunflower

     A. Yellow

     B. Other color

Class 105: LANTANA

Class 106: MARIGOLD

     A. Solid color

     B. Bi-color

Class 107: NICOTIANA Flowering tobacco

Class 108: PELARGONIUM Geranium leaf does not have to be attached

Class 109: PETUNIAS 

     A. Solid Color

     B. Bi-color

     C. Double

     D. Spray (multiple branches on one stem and three or more blooms)

Class 110: SALVIA

     A. Red

     B. Blue

Class 111: VINCA

Class 112: ZINNIA

     A. Solid color

     B. Bi-color

Class 113: ANNUAL VINE (no longer than 20")

     A. Flowering (with flower)

     B. Non-flowering

Class 114: ANNUAL SEED POD/HEAD (seed only)

Class 115: ANY OTHER WORTHY ANNUAL NOT ALREADY NAMED IN SECTION J

Class 116: BOUQUET OF FIVE DIFFERENT ANNUALS IN A CLEAR VASE WITH NAMES

Class 117: CATCH ALL- Enter anything that doesn’t qualify for a class today. Not eligible for a top award.