CLASS I – Floriculture

Superintendent: Janet Nelson, Telephone 526-4024

Assistant Superintendent: Claudia VanNes, Telephone 526-3459

Also: Members of the Chester Garden Club

Registration & Entries to arrive Thursday, August 23, 2007 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Early registrations can be mailed to:

 Janet Nelson

 132 River St

Deep River, CT 06417

 

Floriculture entry form

 

NOTES: (Read Horticulture General Comments):

CLASS I-1 – Houseplants

Best of Show wins Rosette

1st 2nd 3rd
$3.00 $2.00 $1.00

CLASS I-2 Specimens: One Flower

Blooms should be disbudded, but do not remove foliage.

1st 2nd 3rd
$3 $2 $1

Best of Show Rosette

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Floriculture entry form

CLASS I-3 – Arrangements – 2007

The Chester Fair Association and the Chester Garden Club are not responsible for items lost or stolen. Address stamps or labels can expedite the registration process

For each category: First and Second Place: Cash Prizes and Ribbons, Third Place: Ribbon

First: $8.00 - Second: $5.00 - Third: $3.00

Best of Show 1 chosen: Rosette

Flowers need not be grown by exhibitor. Judging to be based on color, spacing, creativity, and overall appearance.

A listing of flowers and materials used must accompany each arrangement.

  1. “On a Pedestal”- an arrangement created on a cake stand.

  2. “Fashion Don’ts”- an arrangement that includes silly or outdated fashion. accessories. Accessories can be used as either props or as a container.

  3. “Sticks ‘n Stones”- an arrangement incorporating either sticks, stones, or both and can be used in or alongside of the arrangement.

  4. “Three of a kind”- using a trio of complimentary arrangements. The containers cannot exceed 5” in height.

  5. “In the Pink”-an arrangement using only of pink flowers (greens are allowed)

  6. “Favorite Holiday”- an interpretation of your favorite holiday. Accessories are encouraged.

Hints:

  1. Size restrictions are exact. If size listed is exceeded, judges will disqualify entry.
  2. Mechanics should be covered with moss, greens, etc.
  3. Keep the tallest flowers the smallest.
  4. All arrangements - use fresh flowers unless otherwise indicated.

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Class I-4 – 2007 Floriculture Feature

“World Traveler” Create a flower arrangement that represents your dream destination. Accessories are permitted. The available space is 22”x 22”. Fill the space without crowding it. Flowers need not be grown by exhibitor. Judging will be based on balance, color, and suitability.

First Second Third Fourth
$12.00 $10.00 $7.00 Rosette

A Listing of Flowers and Materials Used Must Accompany Arrangement.

Class I-5 – 2006 Junior Arrangements

PLEASE PUT AGE ON ENTRY CARD

Best of Show — Rosette

Single Flower Specimens - up to age 14. (Blooms should be disbudded, but do not remove foliage)

1st 2nd: 3rd
$3.00 $2.00 $1.00

B. Arrangements – One Best of Show Rosette for each age group. List flowers and materials used.

First Second
$5.00 $3.00

Age 7 and under

  1. “Red Rover, Red Rover”- an arrangement using only red flowers (greens are allowed)
  2. “A Cup of Flower”- an arrangement that uses a 1 cup measuring cup as a container.
  3. “Favorite Holiday”- an arrangement that shows your favorite holiday. Be sure to use accessories

Age 8-14

  1. “Futuristic Flowers”-make an arrangement that we might see in the future. Use accessories and your imagination.
  2. “The Spelling Bee”- an arrangement that uses bumblebee colored flowers and bumblebee accessories.
  3. “Favorite Holiday”- an arrangement that shows your favorite holiday. Be sure to use accessories

Exhibitor need not grow flowers in Part B.

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