Department 17

FLORAL

COMMITTEES:

- RULES -

General

1. Any interested p;erson may, on presentation of their exhibitors number, enter this show. Youth exhibitors are age 17 and under.

2. Entries will be received from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tues., Sept. 13, 2011. No exceptions

3. Judging will begin at 9 a.m Weds., Sept. 15.  Show opens to the public at 1 p.m Judges decisions will be final. All show judges are accredited by the National Garden Clubs, Inc.

4. Only Show Chairman and Classifications Chairman are allowed on the show floor during judging.

5. All exhibits must be removed between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sat., Sept. 18. No early removals. Doors close promptly at 10 p.m.

6. Use of State Conservation materials prohibited. (All Lycopodium, Ground Pine, Club Mosses all Native Orchids, all Trillium, Trailing Arbutus, Pitcher Plant).

7. All exhibitors may enter as many classes as they wish, but only one entry in each class or sub-class.

8. The Flower Show Committee reserves the right to exclude exhibits not in conformance with the schedule and/or NGC Standards.

Horticulture

1. All specimens must be grown by the exhibitor

2. Houseplants must be in possession of the owner for at least three months.

3. Dish gardens must have been grown together by the exhibitor for at least 6 weeks.

4. All specimens should be correctly labeled as to botanical or variety name when possible. Top Exhibitor Awards cannot be given to unnamed exhibits.

5. Top Exhibitor Awards may be awarded to a blue ribbon winner scoring 95+.

6. Containers will be provided for all cut horitculture specimens.

7. Plant shine is not permitted.

8. Classes may be sub-divided at the discretion of the committee.

9. All horticulture specimens are to be exhibited with foliage attached unless otherwise specified.

Design

1. Reservations for design classes must be made with Michelle Mihalak by September 1st  Phone (814) 882-8820.

2. Exhibitor is responsible for an alternate in the event they are unable to fill their reserved class(es).

3. Each exhibitor may enter no more than two (2) design classes.

4. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruits or vegetables permitted.

5. Fresh fruits, vegetables and/or prepared foods not permitted unless specified in design class.

6. Fresh plant material may not be treated or colored. Dried plant material may be treated or colored.

7. Treated materials allowed in classes 61, 62 and 63.

8. Accessories permitted in all classes.

9. Backgrounds, bases and underlays may be used.

10. All containers used in design classes must be marked on the bottom with exhibitor’s name.

11. The names of plant materials used in the design should be clearly written on a 3x5 card.

12. Flowers need not be grown by exhibitor.

Awards

The Standard System of Awarding will be used.

Judge’s decision is final.

DESIGN

1. The Award of Merit may be awarded in Sections A, B, D, E and F, to a named exhibit scoring 95 or above (4 offered)

2. The Arboreal Award may be awarded in Section C to a named exhibit scoring 95 or above (1 offered).

3. The Award of Horticultural Excellence may be awarded to a named blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above (1 offered).

4. The Grower’s Choice Award may be awarded to a named exhibit in Section F scoring 95 or more (3 offered).

5. The NGC Education Top Exhibitor Award and/or Pennsylvania Education Award may be offered to an education exhibit scoring 95 or above.

6. Youth Top Exhibitor Awards: One may be given in horticulture and design in each age level (Total of 6).

7. Sweepstakes Award will be given to the exhibitor with the largest number of awards in horticulture and design.

8. State Staging Award may be given, if merited.

STANDARD SYSTEM OF AWARDS

• One first (blue) exhibit must score 90 or above.

• One second (red) exhibit must score 85 or above.

• One third (white) exhibit must score 80 or above.

• Honorable mention (green) may be awarded where merited, in each class with a score of 75 or above.

Scales of points for all Divisions can be found in the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007.

DIVISION 1 - HORTICULTURE

SECTION A – ANNUALS

All horticulture specimens are to be exhibited with natural attached foliage unless otherwise specified.

3 blooms is 3 individual flowers on separate stems with foliage attached to stem

All horticulture specimens are to be exhibited with  attached foliage unless otherwise specified.

Eligible for Award of Merit

Class 1: Ageratum - 1 spray

Class 2: Amaranthus (Love-lies-bleeding) -1 spray

Class 3: Callistephus (Asters) - 3 blooms

            a. Single

            b. Double

            c. Giant

            d. New varieties

Class 4: Centaurea (Batchelor Buttons) - 3 blooms

Class 5: Molucella (Bells of Ireland) - 1 spike

Class 6: Calendula - 3 blooms

Class 7: Celosia (Cockscomb) - 1 spray

            a. Plumed

            b. Crested

            c. Wheat type

Class 8: Cosmos  - 1 spray

Class 9: Dahlia (seed) - 3 blooms with foliage

Class 10: Tagetes (Marigold) - 3 blooms

            a. American

                        1. Yellow

                        2. Orange

                        3. White

            b. French

                        1. Yellow

                        2. Orange

                        3. Bi-color

            c. Dwarf

Class 11: Nicotiana (Flowering tobacco) - 3 blooms

Class 12: Tropaeolum (Nasturtium) - 3 blooms

            a. Single solid

            b. Single bi-color

            c. Double

Class 13: Petunia - 1 spray

            a. Single solid

            b. Single bi-color

            c. Double

            d. Ruffled

Class 14: Salvia - 3 spikes

            a. Red

            b. Blue

Class 15: Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) - 1 spike

Class 16: Verbena - 3 blooms

Class 17: Zinnia - 3 blooms, same color

            a. Giant

            b. Medium

            c. Pompom

            d. Any new variety

Class 18: Any Annual Not Listed

Class 19: Everlasting - 3 blooms or stems

            a. Helichrysum (Strawflower)

            b. Gomphrena (Globe Amaranths)

            c. Limonium (Statice)

Class 20: Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower) - 1 stem

Class 21: Herbs - 3 stems

            a. Culinary - one variety

            b. Medicinal - one variety

            c. Fragrant - one variety

SECTION B - BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS

All horticulture specimens are to be exhibited with attached foliage unless otherwise specified.

Eligible for Award of Merit

Class 22: Ageratum - 1 stem

Class 23: Dianthus (Carnation) - 3 blooms

Class 24: Chrysanthemum - 1 spray

Class 25: Coreopsis - 3 blooms

Class 26: Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) - 3 blooms

Class 27: Gallardia  (Blanketflower) - 3 blooms

Class 28: Gyposphilia (Baby’s Breath) - 1 stem

Class 29: Physalis alkekengi (Japanese Lantern) - 1 stem

Class 30: Rudbeckia (Gloriosa daisy) - 3 blooms

Class 31: Salvia - 3 spikes

Class 32: Sedum - 1 stalk

Class 33: Any perennial not listed

Section C

ROSA (Roses)

Class 37: Hybrid Teas - single specimen

Class 38: Polyantha - 1 spray, with foliage

Class 39: Floribunda - 1 spray, with foliage

Class 40: Grandiflora - 1 spray, with foliage

Class 41: Climber - 1 spray, with foliage

Class 42: Miniature - 1 bloom, with foliage

FLOWERS FROM BULBS, TUBERS, CORMS, & RHIZOMES

RHIZOMES Each Dahlia specimen should include two sets of attached leaves

Class 45: Gladiolus - single specimen

a. White, cream

b. Yellow

c. Red

d. Pink

e. Lavender

f. Bicolor

g. Any color not listed

Class 46: Dahlia - decorative, single specimen, 8‖-12‖

a. White

b. Yellow

c. Red

d. Pink

e. Lavender

f. Purple

g. Orange

h. Bi-color

i. Any color not listed

Class 47: Dahlia - decorative, single specimen, under 8‖

a. White

b. Yellow

c. Red

d. Pink

e. Lavender

f. Purple

g. Orange

h. Bi-color

i. Border

j. Any color not listed

Class 48: Dahlia - cactus, single specimen

a. White

b. Red

c. Yellow

d. Pink

e. Lavender

f. Purple

g. Orange

h. Bi-color

i. Border

j. Any color not listed

Class 49: Dahlia - ball, 3 blooms

a. Display

Class 50: Dahlia - pompom, 3 blooms

a. Display

Class 51: ANY BULB, CORM, TUBER OR RHIZOME not

listed (one stem, bloom or spike)

Section E

Class 52: Saintpaulia (African Violet)

Class 53: Sinningia (Gloxinia)

Class 54: Begonia

Class 55: Succulents

Class 56: Any flowering plant not listed.

Class 57: Coleus - any leaf color

Class 58: Trailing Plants

b. Cissus (Grape)

c. Plectranthus (Swedish)

SCALES OF POINTS USED IN JUDGING

HORTICULTURE & ARBOREAL

Cultural Perfection             60 pts

Condition and Grooming             25 pts

Distinction             10 pts

Correct, complete name             5 pts

                                         100 points

DESIGN

Conformance             20 pts

Design 42 pts

Artistic Concept             12 pts

Expression             10 pts

Distinction             16 pts

                                         100 points

EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS

Educational Value   60 pts

Staging             20 pts

Creativity and expression             20 pts

                                         100 points

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

3 BLOOMS: 3 individual flowers on separate stems with foliage attached to stem.

SPRAY: A main stem with side branches and blooms on all sides, with attached foliage

DISBUDDING: The removal of lateral buds along the stem of a flower to promote the development of a large terminal bloom for exhibition purposes.

SPIKE: A lengthened flower cluster in which the flowers are practically stemless. Example - Gladiolus

STALK: The stem or axis of a plant, especially a non-woody one.

STEM: Any main or lateral axis of a plant which develops from a bud, possesses nodes and internodes, and bears leaves and buds at the nodes.

ACCESSORY: A subordinate object in an arrangement, other than plant material, container, base, staging & mechanics.

FEATURED ITEM: An object dominate in the design

BACKGROUND: The surface against which a design is seen. May be used as a frame of reference or be incorporated into the design.

UNDERLAY: Fabric, cardboard, etc. placed under design. May form a continuing or contrasting background color.

ARTIFICIAL: Imitation flower, foliage, branch, fruit, or vegetable manufactured to simulate natural appearance. Artificial plant materials are not permitted in Standard Flower Show

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