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FLORICULTURE

HAROLD WHALEY & DICK DAVIS, Superintendents Floriculture Phone Number 632-5025 (After June 21st)

ENTRY DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 18th

GARDEN ENTRY DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JUNE 15th ENTER ONLINE - www.stancofair.com

Department

4-H & FFA ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE

Date Time Location

Plants

Receiving Exhibits Wednesday, July 12th 8am-3pm Building E-6

Releasing Exhibits Monday, July 24th 8am-2pm Building E-6

Cut Flowers & Arrangements – 1st Period

Receiving Exhibits Friday, July 14th 7am-9:30am Building E-6 Releasing Exhibits No Release

Cut Flowers & Arrangements – 3rd Period

Receiving Exhibits Wednesday, July 19th 7am-9:30am Building E-6

Releasing Exhibits No Release

Department

JUNIOR & SENIOR FLORICULTURE

Date Time Location

Orchids & Artistic Divisions– 1st Period

Receiving Exhibits Wednesday, July 12th 3pm-7pm Building E-6 Releasing Exhibits Wednesday, July 19th 7am-9:30am Building E-6

Orchids & Artistic Divisions– 1st Period

Receiving Exhibits Wednesday, July 19th 7am-9:30am Building E-6


Plants, Planter Boxes & Displays – 1st Period Receiving Exhibits Wednesday, July 12th 3pm-7pm Building E-6


Floriculture All Other Divisions – 1st Period Receiving Exhibits Friday, July 14th 7am-9:30am Building E-6

Releasing Exhibits (no fresh cut) Sunday, July 16th 7am-9:30am Building E-6

Floriculture All Other Divisions – 2nd Period

Receiving Exhibits Sunday, July 16th 7am-9:30am Building E-6

Releasing Exhibits (no fresh cut) Wednesday, July 19th 7am-9:30am Building E-6

Floriculture All Other Divisions – 3rd Period

Receiving Exhibits Wednesday, July 19th 7am-9:30am Building E-6 Releasing Exhibits (no fresh cut) Friday, July 21st 7am-9:30am Building E-6

Floriculture All Other Divisions – 4th Period

Receiving Exhibits Friday, July 21st 7am-9:30am Building E-6

Releasing Exhibits (no fresh cut) Monday, July 24th 8am-2pm Building E-6

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GENERAL FLORICULTURE RULES

1. Entries are due no later Thursday, May 18th, (unless otherwise stated). Online entry is available for Exhibitors on the fair’s website www.stancofair.com

2. Exhibitor will be charged a $4.00 processing fee for entries submitted on a paper entry form.

3. Each entry must be entered separately online and/or on the entry form.

4. Entry must be authorized by the PARENT or GUARDIAN. The exhibitor’s age must also

be included on the form in order to be considered complete.

5. Each entry must be listed separately and specifically. Entries in "any other" classes must be clearly specified.

6. Entries must be brought in as stated for receiving. Exhibitor names are displayed at fair.

7. Husband and wife are considered one entrant.

8. Cut specimen classes in the Floriculture Department must have been grown by the

exhibitor within the county, district or community represented by the exhibitor, except divisions for arrangements. The exhibitor must have owned plants for at least 60 days.

9. All exhibitors must be out of the floriculture area by 9:30 a.m. each day. Please

arrive early to allow enough time before 9:30 a.m. to process your exhibitor cards/exhibits. Unless otherwise stated, buildings are closed during the judging of exhibits.

10. Exhibitors must maintain their exhibits as often as necessary on the basis they were

judged. Gardens with running water or motorized movement must be maintained for the duration of fair and kept in working condition. Premium money may be withheld if any

exhibit is not maintained and kept in proper condition. The day after fair all gardens

must be leveled to a smooth terrain.

11. Only persons licensed to sell nursery stock may sell plant materials in displays.

12. All materials and decorations used for displays in the building must be made from flameproof materials or treated and maintained in a flame-retardant condition. Dyed

flowers may be used. Minimum amount of painted materials allowed. Exhibitors may use

fences, screens, dividers, concrete walls, pools, fountains, art, sculpture, wood mosaics,

metal forms, mobiles etc. Height & type of structure are subject to management approval.

13. Judges are instructed to make no award where none is merited, as per State Rules.

14. All State & Local rules apply. All General Rules at the front of this handbook apply. 15. Plants must be in clean containers, groomed and insect free. Exhibitors are encouraged to

correctly label all plants with either the botanical or common name, or both. Specimen

plants must be well rooted in the container.

16. Flower arranging is the art of organizing design elements (space, line form, size, color,

texture, and pattern) according to the principles of design balance, proportion in regard to line, size, contrast and rhythm to attain beauty, harmony, distinction and expression.

17. Use class title as a springboard for imaginative creativity, not as a literal interpretation.

18. Professional: One who engages in a specific event or activity for monetary profit.

EXHIBITORS are responsible for entering the correct division accordingly.

19. Accessories are permitted to help depict a theme. All entries are displayed at the discretion

of the management. 20. Exhibitors desiring special background must bring support for it which should be self-

standing with back covered if displayed.

21. Fresh flowers and/or fresh plant material should be used in all arrangements unless

stated otherwise. A limited amount of dry material is also permitted. Some dyed and

painted materials are allowed in the Artistic Divisions when stated. 22. Arrangements must be essentially completed at home. Prep space available for last

minute details only.

23. Foliage and accessories are permitted in arrangements unless otherwise noted.

Succulents may be classified as foliage.

24. Mark your containers. The management will not be responsible for loss or breakage.

25. Containers are provided for cut flowers, except floated specimens and miniatures. 26. Flowers in this department should have their own foliage as it grows on the stem.

27. Large dahlias should be disbudded. Foliage should remain on the dahlias. Small dahlias

need not be disbudded.

28. Hybrid tea roses should be disbudded.


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GARDENS

GARDEN RULES

1. Garden and berm entries must be submitted in person at the Fair Office.

2. Limit: 1 GARDEN per Exhibitor, Chapter, Club or Group. 48 hours after the close of

garden entries, contact the Floriculture Department for any available/open plots. A deposit

of $25.00 plus Entry Fees must be paid for all garden entries. The deposit will be refunded

after fair, unless an exhibitor is in violation of the garden rules as stated in this handbook.

3. Garden landscape plot plan is required for all garden entries. Garden Landscape plot plan

is required to be submitted prior to judging. The Garden Landscape plot plan is included in

the judging of all gardens.

4. All State & Local rules apply. All General Rules at the front of this handbook apply.

5. Sod orders must be in by Thursday, June 29th by 12 noon, fees may apply. Delivery

will be Tuesday, July 11th.

6. Exhibitors must maintain their exhibits as often as necessary on the basis they were

judged. Gardens with running water or motorized movement must be maintained for the

duration of fair and kept in working condition, as they were on the day judged. Garden

water features must be circulating OR have a water additive. Premium money may be

withheld if any exhibit is not maintained and kept in proper condition. The day after

fair all gardens must be leveled to a smooth terrain.

7. Only persons licensed to sell nursery stock may sell plant materials that have been

incorporated in displays.

8. All materials and decorations used in the commercial displays in the building must be

made from flameproof materials or treated and maintained in a flame-retardant condition.

Dyed flowers may be used. Minimum amount of painted materials allowed. Exhibitors

may use interesting fences, screens, dividers, concrete walls, pools, fountains, art,

sculpture, wood mosaics, metal forms and mobiles. Height & type of structure are subject

to management approval.

9. Garden and Berm progress inspection: Saturday, July 8th at 12 noon. It is highly

recommended that the exhibitor be present for the garden inspection check on July 8th as

stated at 12 noon.

10. If gardens and berms are not at an acceptable construction point on the designated inspection

date as stated, exhibitors forfeit their garden space and deposit.

GARDEN CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Saturday-Sunday July 1-2 8:00 am–5:00 p.m. Monday July 3 8:00 am–12:00 noon

Tuesday July 4 CLOSED Wednesday-Friday July 5-7 8:00 am–12:00 noon

Saturday-Wednesday July 8-12 8:00 am–8:00 p.m.

GARDEN JUDGING

Thursday July 13 9:30 a.m.

GARDEN RELEASE

Monday July 24 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

WATERING SCHEDULE

Daily July 14-23 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

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11. All gardens must be completed by 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 12th, except for hand

accessories. Exhibitors are required to sign an approval form, authorized by the Floriculture

Superintendent, upon completion of the exhibit.

12. Gardens will be judged on Thursday, July 13th at 9:30 am. Exhibitor names and award placings

will be displayed after judging. Garden release, including all clean-up, is on Monday, July 24th

from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

13. Judges are instructed to make no award where none is merited as per State Rules for fairs.

14. All work and preparation for gardens and berms must be done by the exhibitor only,

including Junior, 4-H and FFA. The only exception for gardens in Grades K-2 & 3-5

would be any heavy lifting, digging, or hanging items. No FFA Advisor, 4-H Leader or

Adult can participate in the construction of a Junior, 4-H or FFA Exhibitor’s Garden or Berm,

with the exception of limited assistance for the Tiny Tot class in the berm entries. All Garden

and Berm exhibits will be observed for progress and completion prior to judging, and this rule

will be enforced by the Floriculture Superintendent.

Violation of Rule #14 will include:

a. Warning – Signature of Exhibitor and Floriculture Superintendent required.

b. Disqualification of entry as authorized by the Floriculture Superintendent, signature is

required by the Exhibitor and the Superintendent.

15. Gardens must remain for the duration of the fair. Plots are approximately 10'x10' or 10’x20’;

check with the floriculture department for exact sizes of garden plots. Husband and wife are

considered one entry.

GARDENS DIVISIONS Garden entries are open to any individual from the 9th grade to Adults and

Groups, 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters

Entry Fees for Divisions: 400 TO 403: $10.00 per entry Entry Fees for Divisions: 404 TO 406: $5.00 per entry Entry Fees for Divisions: 407 TO 409: $1.00 per entry

AMERICAN JUDGING

CASH AWARDS – DIVISIONS 400 to 403

1st 2nd 3rd

10’ x 10’ plot $200.00 $150.00 $125.00

10’ x 20’ plot $250.00 $200.00 $175.00

Inside Garden $225.00 $175.00 $150.00

DIVISION 400 – OPEN - 10’ x 10’ plot – (Only 12 plots available)

CLASS

1. Salute to our Heroes

2. Red, White and Blue Ribbon Fair

3. Memories of Grandma

4. My Favorite Holiday, in color

DIVISION 401 – 4H & FFA - (6) 10’ x 10’ & (6) 10’ x 20’ plots – (Only 12 plots available)

CLASS

1. 4-H – Fun, Family and Friends – 10’ x 10’

2. 4-H – A Time to Celebrate – 10’ x 20’

3. FFA – Boots, Chaps & Cowboy Hats –10’ x 10’

4. FFA – Wildlife Garden – 10’ x 20’

DIVISION 402 – 10’ x 20’ plot

(Only 3 plots available)

DIVISION 403 – PROFESSIONAL

(Only 2 inside plots available)

CLASS

1. It’s a Family Tradition

CLASS 1. Color My World

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JUNIOR GARDEN

BEST OF SHOW GARDENS Sponsored by McDonalds – Turlock

DANISH JUDGING


1st 2nd 3rd

Grades K-2 $40.00 $35.00 $30.00

Grades 3-5 $50.00 $45.00 $40.00 Grades 6-8 $60.00 $55.00 $50.00

JUNIOR GARDEN

DIVISION 404 – GRADES K-2

DIVISION 405 – GRADES 3-5


CLASS

1. Barnyard Safari Garden

CLASS

1. Birthday Party Garden

CLASS

1. Way out West

JUNIOR BERMS

DANISH JUDGING

CASH AWARDS - DIVISIONS 407 to 409

1st 2nd 3rd

Grades K-2 $11.00 $10.00 $8.00

Grades 3-5 $13.00 $12.00 $10.00

Grades 6-8 $15.00 $14.00 $12.00

JUNIOR BERMS

DIVISION 407 – TINY TOTS



CLASS 1. Fun in the Sun

CLASS 1. Dr. Seuss is on the Loose

CLASS

1. Terrific Turtle Time at the Fair

JUNIOR FLORICULTURE

Entry Fees for Cut Flowers: $.25 per entry

Entry Fees for All Other Junior Divisions: $.50 per entry

DANISH JUDGING

CASH AWARDS – CUT FLOWER DIVISIONS

1st 2nd 3rd

Grades Tiny Tots $2.00 $1.75 $1.50

Grades K-2 $2.25 $2.00 $1.75 Grades 3-5 $2.50 $2.25 $2.00

Grades 6-8 $2.75 $2.50 $2.25

Grades 9-12 $3.00 $2.75 $2.50

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CASH AWARDS – ALL OTHER DIVISIONS

1st 2nd 3rd Grades Tiny Tots $6.00 $5.75 $5.50

Grades K-2 $6.25 $6.00 $5.75

Grades 3-5 $6.50 $6.25 $6.00

Grades 6-8 $6.75 $6.50 $6.25

Grades 9-12 $7.00 $6.75 $6.50

JUNIOR FLORICULTURE – FIRST PERIOD (Divisions 415-422)

PLANTER BOXES (Limit – 1 per exhibitor)

Fill your planter box with plants that are blooming and/or plants that are all green.



CLASS

1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

CLASS

1.Back to School



CLASS

1. My Favorite Sport

CLASS

1.Fun at the Beach

POTTED PLANTS (Limit – 1 entry per exhibitor, per class)

RULES FOR POTTED PLANTS

1. Plants must be well established in clean containers and free of insects.

2. Diameter of the container must be no larger than 8”.

3. Plants must be correctly labeled with either the botanical or common name.





CLASS

1. Cactus

2. Fern

3. Mint or Herb

4. Spider Plant, any, specify

5. Succulent

6. Any other plant, specify

Did you know…

Bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant in the

world. It can grow 35 inches in a single day.

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JUNIOR FLORICULTURE – FIRST PERIOD (Divisions 423-447)

NOVELTY MINI GARDENS (Limit – 1 per exhibitor)

Entry must be no larger than 12” x 12” with a minimum of 3 plants

ARRANGEMENTS – DRY/SILK

(Limit – 2 entries per exhibitor)

DIVISION 423 – TINY TOTS/PRESCHOOL








CLASS

1. Succulent Garden

CLASS

1. Dragonflies and Ladybugs 2. Ribbons and Bows

DECORATED HAT

(Limit – 1 entry per exhibitor)

BOUQUETS



DIVISION 432– GRADES 6-8






CLASS

1. Fishing Hat 2. Garden Hat

CLASS

1. At least 7 stems, any variety

CUT FLOWERS


EDUCATIONAL FLORICULTURE

EXHIBITS (Limit – 2 entries per exhibitor)











CLASS

1. Any cut flower, 1 stem, specify

CLASS

1.Terrarium, in a fish bowl

Did you know…

During the 1600’s tulips in Holland were so valuable

that their bulbs were worth more than gold.

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JUNIOR FLORICULTURE - SECOND PERIOD

(Divisions 450-477)

NATURE GARDEN SCENE (Limit – 1 entry per exhibitor)

ARRANGEMENTS – FRESH











CLASS

1. Garden in a skillet or frying pan

CLASS

1. So many colors

GARDEN BOWL

(Limit – 2 per exhibitor) Must be planted in a bowl no larger than 12” x 12”

BOUQUETS







CLASS

1. Garden friendly plants and or flowers

that attract Ladybugs





CLASS


CUT FLOWERS



EXHIBITS

(Limit – 2 entries per exhibitor) Entry submitted on a Styrofoam tray











CLASS


CLASS

1. Seed Sponge

JUNIOR FLORICULTURE - THIRD PERIOD (Divisions 480-505)

NOVELTY MINI GARDENS (Limit – 1 per exhibitor)

Entry must be in a unique natural container no

larger than 12” x 12”

ARRANGEMENTS – DRY/SILK










CLASS

1. Unique Natural Container using small

plants and/or flowers

CLASS

1. All that Glitters

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DECORATED HAT


BOUQUETS










CLASS

1. New Years Hat

2. Straw Hat

CLASS


CUT FLOWERS



EXHIBITS

(Limit– 2 entries per exhibitor) Entry must be on a Styrofoam tray











CLASS


CLASS

1. Fruit and Vegetable – Create an animal

JUNIOR FLORICULTURE - FOURTH PERIOD (Divisions 510-534)

BASKET GARDENS

(Limit – 1 per exhibitor) Must be in a basket no larger than 12” x 12”

ARRANGEMENTS – FRESH










CLASS

1. Fairy Garden

CLASS

1. Anything Goes

GARDEN IN A LUNCH BOX


BOUQUETS










CLASS

1. Exhibitor’s Choice

CLASS


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CUT FLOWERS



EXHIBITS











CLASS


CLASS

1. Water-rooted Plant. In clear glass

container.

SENIOR FLORICULTURE (Limit – 2 entries per exhibitor, per class unless otherwise specified)


Entry Fees for All Other Divisions: $1.00 per entry

AMERICAN JUDGING

CASH AWARDS

1st 2nd 3rd

PLANTER BOX/DISPLAYS $20.00 $15.00 $10.00

PLANTS & ORCHIDS $12.00 $10.00 $ 8.00 BOUQUETS $10.00 $ 8.00 $ 6.00

CUT FLOWERS $ 5.00 $ 4.00 $ 3.00

Best of Show

sponsored by Fredricks Nursery & Hart Floral

SENIOR FLORICULTURE - FIRST PERIOD (Divisions 540-546)

FEATURE DISPLAYS

DIVISION 540 – FEATURE DISPLAY

CLASS

1. Begonias (4-plants) 2. Cactus, Succulent and/or Sedum (5 to 6-plants)

3. Cactus, Succulent and/or Sedum, in bloom (5 to 6-plants)

4. Geraniums (4 to 5-plants) 5. Herbs (4 to 5-plants)

6. House plants, any (5 to 6-plants) 7. Rare or unusual plants, (5 to 6-

plants)

8. Tropical Plants, including orchids (5

to 6-plants) 9. Any other plant (5-plants)

PLANTER BOXES/WINE BARRELS DIVISION 541 – PLANTER BOX OR WINE BARREL DISPLAY

CLASS


POTTED PLANTS

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(Limit – 2 per exhibitor, per class)

RULES FOR POTTED PLANTS

1. Plants must be well established in clean containers and free of insects.

2. Diameter of the container must be no larger than 12”. 3. All plants SHOULD be correctly labeled with both the common name and the botanical

name.

DIVISION 542 – BONSAI (State plant age with entry)

CLASS

1. Formal Upright (straight trunk), Chokkan 2. Informal Upright (curved truck), Moyogi

3. Windswept (slant), Shakan

4. Cascade (waterfall style), Kengai

5. Twin Trunk (one stump), Sokan 6. Group (three or more), Yose-ue

7. Any other plant, specify

DIVISION 543 – CACTI

CLASS

1. Ariocarpus

2. Aporocactus

3. Astrophyturn 4. Buiningia, Uebelmania

5. Copiapoa, Islaya

6. Crest, Montrose or variegated

7. Coryphantha

8. Discocactus

9. Echinocactus 10. Ferocactus – Hamtocactus

11. Gymnocalycium, solitary

12. Mammillaria, solitary

13. Mammillaria, clusters 14. Matucana

15. Melocactus – Parodia – Wigginsia

16. Notocactus – Malacocarpus

17. Rebutia

18. Show Collection, 6 or more cacti

19. Any other, specify

DIVISION 544 – SUCCULENTS

CLASS

1. Aeonium

2. Agave 3. Aloe

4. Crassula

5. Echeveria

6. Euphorbia

7. Haworthia 8. Jade Plant

9. Mammillaria, clusters

10. Matucana 11. Melocactus – Parodia – Wigginsia

12. Notocactus – Malacocarpus

13. Rebutia

14. Show Collection, 6 or more cacti

15. Cacti over 10” in a planter, specify 16. Any other, specify

DIVISION 545 – PLANTS

CLASS 1. African Violets

2. Begonia, Angel Wing, large leaf

3. Begonia, Fibrous

4. Begonia, under 2 years old

5. Begonia, over 2 years old

6. Coleus

7. Dracaena

8. Fern

9. Ficus – Benjamina – Weeping Chinese Fig

10. Herb, specify

11. Ivy Vine – Grape, Kangaroo or Tapestry

(cissus)

12. Ivy, any other, specify

13. Palm

14. Miniature Rose

15. Schefflera

16. Spider Plant, variegated

17. Rare Plant, specify

18. Wandering Jew


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DIVISION 546 – ORCHIDS

CLASS

1. Brassia

2. Brassolealiacattleya (BLC)

3. Cattleya

4. Dendrobium 5. Dendrobium, Nobile

6. Equitant, Tolumnia

7. Laelia

8. Miltonia

9. Odontoglossum

10. Oncidium

11. Paphiopedilum, Alliance

12. Phalaenopsis, any color

13. Phalaenopsis, novelty 14. Phalaenopsis, mini

15. Psychopsis

16. Vanda

17. Any other orchid, mini, specify

18. Any other orchid, specify

SENIOR FLORICULTURE - FIRST PERIOD (DIVISIONS 548-556)

Limit: 2-per exhibitor, per class

BOUQUETS

(Minimum 10 stems)

DIVISION 548 – BOUQUET

CLASS


CUT FLOWERS

DIVISION 549 – CUT FLOWERS

CLASS

1. Ageratum

2. Asters, double

3. Asters, single

4. Calendula

5. Celosia, Cox Comb 6. Cosmos, mixed shades, 3 stems

7. Cosmos, one shade, specify shade

8. Gloriosa Daisy, single

9. Hibiscus

10. Hollyhock 11. Marigolds, African

12. Marigolds, Carnation type

13. Marigolds, French Dwarf

14. Marigolds, any other

15. Petunias, single ruffle or fringe

16. Petunias, any other 17. Rose of Sharon

18. Strawflower or Statice

19. Sunflower

20. Vinca

21. Any other annual, specify

DIVISION 550 – DRY & FRESH CUT FLORICULTURE

CLASS

1. Baby’s Breath

2. Largest Diameter Flower, specify

3. Money plant, Echinops or Pampas

4. Xeranthemum or Globe Amaranth

5. Yarrow


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DIVISION 551 – ROSES – 1 STEM WITH 1 BLOOM OR SPRAY

CLASS

1. Hybrid Tea, pink or red shades

2. Hybrid Tea, yellow or white shades

3. Hybrid Tea, any other shade, specify 4. Grandifloras, pink or red shades

5. Grandifloras, yellow or white shades

6. Grandifloras, any other shade, specify

7. Floribundas, pink or red shades

8. Floribundas, yellow or white shades

9. Floribundas, any other shade, specify 10. Miniatures, pink or red shades

11. Miniatures, yellow or white shades

12. Miniatures, any other shade, specify

13. Polyanthas, pink or red shades 14. Polyanthas, yellow or white shades

15. Polyanthas, any other shade, specify

16. Rose Stages, (1) bud, (1) ½ open, (1)

fully open, any shade

17. Rose Climbers, any shade

18. Most Fragrant Rose, any

DIVISION 552 – ZINNIAS

CLASS

1. Bi-color

2. Cactus

3. Cupid or Lilliputs 4. Green Envy

5. Large flowers, lavender to purple

6. Large flowers, pink to red

7. Large flowers, yellow to orange

8. Large flowers, variegated shades

9. Peppermint 10. Quilled or Fantasy

11. Thumbelina

12. Any mixed, specify, 3 stems

DIVISION 553 – DAHLIAS

CLASS

1. Ball or Miniature Ball

2. Cactus, Incurred

3. Cactus, Semi 4. Cactus, any other

5. Decorative, Formal

6. Decorative, Informal

7. Five Blooms, same or mixed

8. Laciniated 9. Large to Giant, over 8” diameter

10. Medium, over 6” up to 8”

11. Miniature, under 4”

12. Pompon 13. Single Collarette or Orchid form

14. Small, over 4” up to 6”

15. Triple, 3 blooms, same or mixed

16. Waterlily

17. Any other Dahlia, specify

ARTISTIC FLORICULTURE

DIVISION 554 – ARRANGEMENTS –

MINI – under 5”

CLASS



over 5”

CLASS

1. All that Sparkles

2. Graduation Day

DIVISION 556 – SPECIAL OCCASION

CLASS

1. Wreath or Front Door decoration, any 2. Prom Date, Corsage or Boutonniere, fresh and/or silk

3. Any other special occasion or holiday, specify – entry consists of one (1) of the following

items: Corsage, Boutonniere, Table Decoration, Wall Decoration or Door Decoration

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SENIOR FLORICULTURE - SECOND PERIOD (DIVISIONS 560-565)


BOUQUETS – MINIMUM 10 STEMS


CLASS


CUT FLOWERS


CLASS

1. Carnations, one shade 2. Carnations, mixed shades, 3 stems

3. Chrysanthemums, specify

4. Daisies, Gerber or Transvaal

5. Daisies, Gloriosa

6. Daisies, Shasta

7. Daisies, any other, specify 8. Dianthus, any shade

9. Dusty Miller

10. Five Different Perennials, specify

11. Gaillardia, single

12. Geranium, pink or red shade

13. Geranium, any other, specify 14. Hibiscus, whit or pink shades

15. Hibiscus, any other, specify

16. Rose of Sharon

17. Sage

18. Scabiosa

19. Verbena, purple 20. Verbena, red

21. Verbena, any other

22. Veronica

23. Any other cut flower, under 8”

24. Any other cut flower, over 8”

DIVISION 562 – BULBS AND LILIES

CLASS

1. Agapanthus, 1 color

2. Amaryllis, Naked Lady

3. Cannas, pink to red shades

4. Cannas, yellow to orange shades

5. Cannas, 3 colors, 1 stem each

6. Cannas, variegated or bi-colors

7. Gladiola, large

8. Gladiola, small

9. Lily, hybrid

10. Any other Lily, specify

11. Any other Bulb, specify


CLASS


2. Cactus, Incurred

3. Cactus, Semi 4. Cactus, any other




8. Laciniated

9. Large to Giant, over 8” diameter



12. Pompon 13. Single Collarette or Orchid form



16. Waterlily


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CLASS



3. Hybrid Tea, any other shade, specify

4. Grandifloras, pink or red shades

5. Grandifloras, yellow or white shades 6. Grandifloras, any other shade, specify



9. Floribundas, any other shade, specify

10. Miniatures, pink or red shades 11. Miniatures, yellow or white shades


13. Polyanthas, pink or red shades

14. Polyanthas, yellow or white shades

15. Polyanthas, any other shade, specify 16. Rose Stages, (1) bud, (1) ½ open, (1)





CLASS

1. Bi-color

2. Cactus

3. Cupid or Lilliputs

4. Green Envy





9. Peppermint

10. Quilled or Fantasy

11. Thumbelina


SENIOR FLORICULTURE - THIRD PERIOD (DIVISIONS 570-579)


ORCHIDS

DIVISION 570 – ORCHIDS

CLASS

1. Asocendas

2. Bulbophhyllum

3. Colmanara 4. Doritaenopsis

5. Doritis

6. Epidendrum

7. Phalaenopsis, common, any color

8. Phalaenopsis, mini

9. Phalaenopsis, novelty

10. Phragmipedium 11. Potinara

12. Vuylstekeara

13. Any other genera, specify



CLASS


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CUT FLOWERS


CLASS

1. Ageratum

2. Asters, double

3. Asters, single

4. Calendula 5. Celosia, Cox Comb

6. Cosmos, mixed shades, 3 stems

7. Cosmos, one shade, specify shade

8. Gloriosa Daisy, single

9. Hibiscus

10. Hollyhock 11. Marigolds, African

12. Marigolds, Carnation type

13. Marigolds, French Dwarf

14. Marigolds, any other

15. Petunias, single ruffle or fringe 16. Petunias, any other

17. Rose of Sharon

18. Strawflower or Statice

19. Sunflower

20. Vinca

21. Any Unusual Shaped Flower, specify 22. Any other annual, specify


CLASS


2. Cactus, Incurred

3. Cactus, Semi

4. Cactus, any other 5. Decorative, Formal



8. Laciniated




12. Pompon

13. Single Collarette or Orchid form 14. Small, over 4” up to 6”


16. Waterlily



CLASS



3. Hybrid Tea, any other shade, specify

4. Grandifloras, pink or red shades

5. Grandifloras, yellow or white shades 6. Grandifloras, any other shade, specify



9. Floribundas, any other shade, specify

10. Miniatures, pink or red shades



13. Polyanthas, pink or red shades

14. Polyanthas, yellow or white shades

15. Polyanthas, any other shade, specify 16. Rose Stages, (1) bud, (1) ½ open, (1) fully

open, any shade




CLASS

1. Bi-color 2. Cactus

3. Cupid or Lilliputs

4. Green Envy



7. Large flowers, yellow to orange 8. Large flowers, variegated shades

9. Peppermint

10. Quilled or Fantasy

11. Thumbelina


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SHRUBS, TREES, TUBERS & VINES

DIVISION 576 – SHRUBS, TREES, TUBERS & VINES – 1 STEM/BRANCH LESS THAN 3’

CLASS

1. Althea – Rose of Sharon

2. Crepe Myrtle, specify

3. Deciduous

4. Evergreen

5. Hibiscus 6. Lantana

7. Oleander

8. Tree or Shrub featuring a blossom

9. Tree or Shrub featuring decorative foliage

10. Tree or Shrub featuring fruit, berry, pod

or cone

11. Any other tree or shrub, specify 12. Any other tuber or vine, specify

ARTISTIC FLORICULTURE


MINI – under 5”

CLASS

1. Exhibitor’s Choice Theme


over 5”

CLASS

1. New Year Celebration

2.In a Teacup

DIVISION 579 – SPECIAL OCCASION

CLASS

1. Wreath or Front Door decoration, any

2. Prom Date, Corsage or Boutonniere, fresh and/or silk

3. Any other special occasion or holiday, specify – entry consists of one (1) of the following items: Corsage, Boutonniere, Table Decoration, Wall Decoration or Door Decoration

Did you know…

One of the oldest blue dyes comes from a plant

called “Woad” and has been used since the Neolithic

times – more the 6,000 years ago.

SENIOR FLORICULTURE - FOURTH PERIOD (DIVISIONS 585-589)




CLASS


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CUT FLOWERS


CLASS

1. Carnations, one shade

2. Carnations, mixed shades, 3 stems

3. Chrysanthemums, specify

4. Daisies, Gerber or Transvaal

5. Daisies, Gloriosa

6. Daisies, Shasta 7. Daisies, any other, specify

8. Dianthus, any shade

9. Dusty Miller

10. Five Different Perennials, specify

11. Gaillardia, single 12. Geranium, pink or red shade

13. Geranium, any other, specify 14. Hibiscus, whit or pink shades

15. Hibiscus, any other, specify

16. Rose of Sharon

17. Sage

18. Scabiosa

19. Verbena, purple 20. Verbena, red

21. Verbena, any other

22. Veronica

23. Any other cut flower, under 8”

24. Any other cut flower, over 8”


CLASS


2. Cactus, Incurred

3. Cactus, Semi

4. Cactus, any other


6. Decorative, Informal 7. Five Blooms, same or mixed

8. Laciniated




12. Pompon

13. Single Collarette or Orchid form


15. Triple, 3 blooms, same or mixed 16. Waterlily



CLASS



3. Hybrid Tea, any other shade, specify 4. Grandifloras, pink or red shades

5. Grandifloras, yellow or white shades

6. Grandifloras, any other shade, specify


8. Floribundas, yellow or white shades 9. Floribundas, any other shade, specify

10. Miniatures, pink or red shades



13. Polyanthas, pink or red shades 14. Polyanthas, yellow or white shades

15. Polyanthas, any other shade, specify

16. Rose Stages, (1) bud, (1) ½ open, (1)


17. Rose Climbers, any shade 18. Most Fragrant Rose, any


CLASS

1. Bi-color

2. Cactus

3. Cupid or Lilliputs 4. Green Envy





9. Peppermint 10. Quilled or Fantasy

11. Thumbelina


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FFA ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE (Limit – 40 entries per exhibitor)



DANISH JUDGING

CASH AWARDS DIVISIONS 600 to 606

1st 2nd 3rd

PLANTS $5.00 $4.00 $3.00

BOUQUETS $4.00 $3.50 $3.00

CUT FLOWERS $3.00 $2.75 $2.50

Perfection Awards for Outstanding Exhibits

FFA Ornamental Horticulture Rules 1. Entries are due no later Thursday, May 18th, (unless otherwise stated).

2. Visit the fair’s website www.stancofair.com to enter your exhibits online, or download an entry form. An Exhibitor will be charged a $4.00 processing fee for entries submitted on a paper entry form.

3. Entries must have been grown by the exhibitor as part of their supervised FFA projects.

4. Participation at the fair is limited to the following rules:

a) Exhibitors must reside in the 38th Agricultural District, composed of Stanislaus County

and that portion of Merced County north of the Merced River served by the Turlock

Irrigation District.

b) San Joaquin County FFA Chapters may be eligible to enter in the FFA Ornamental Horticulture Department divisions only if the requirement of 50% or more of the total

Exhibitors in Chapter reside within Stanislaus County.

c) Verification of residence within Stanislaus County is subject to review each year to qualify

for participation at the Stanislaus County Fair.

d) All FFA Ornamental Horticulture Exhibitors desiring to show at the Stanislaus County

Fair may not show at the Chowchilla Fair, Los Banos Fair, Merced County Fairs, or the San Joaquin Ag Fest, within the same calendar year.

5. The specific variety must be adequately and correctly labeled with both Genus and

Species.

6. Entries must be under the ownership of exhibitor for at least 60 days prior to the opening

day of fair. 7. All plants must be in suitable, standard nursery containers. Exhibitors are responsible for

care & maintenance.

8. All plants with the exception of cactus/succulents will be watered daily.

9. Exhibits which have insects, weeds, not correctly labeled, damaged pots, incorrect plant or

pot for division, or in wrong division could lead to a “No Mark” placing.


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FFA ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE - FIRST PERIOD (DIVISIONS 600-602)

FFA SHRUBS, TREES PERENNIALS & LANDSCAPE DESIGN

(No more than 2 entries per species/variety)

DIVISION 600 – NURSERY PLANTS

CLASS

1. Plants, 1 or 5 gallon

DIVISION 601 – PLANTS, FOLIAGE & FLOWER

CLASS

1. House Plant, specify

2. Hanging Plant, specify

DIVISION 602 – CACTUS & SUCCULENTS, INCLUDING JADE

CLASS

1. Plant, specify

FFA ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE - FIRST PERIOD (DIVISIONS 603-604)

CUT FLOWERS & ARRANGEMENTS

(10 cut flowers & 4 arrangements per Exhibitor)


CLASS

1. Cut Flower, specify, 1 stem only

DIVISION 604 - ARRANGEMENTS

CLASS

1. Fresh Arrangement, Exhibitor Choice

2. Bud Vase, Exhibitor Choice

FFA ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE - THIRD PERIOD (DIVISIONS 605-606)




CLASS


DIVISION 606 – ARRANGEMENTS

CLASS

1. Fresh Arrangement, Exhibitors Choice 2. Bud Vase, Exhibitors Choice

FFA OUTSTANDING ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE EXHIBITOR Please Refer to Page 175

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ME 4-H ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE (Limit – 40 entries per exhibitor)



NTAL DANISH JUDGING


1st 2nd 3rd

PLANTS $5.00 $4.00 $3.00

BOUQUETS $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 CUT FLOWERS $3.00 $2.75 $2.50

Perfection Awards for Outstanding Exhibits

4-H Ornamental Horticulture Rules

1. Entries are due no later Thursday, May 18th, (unless otherwise stated).

2. Visit the fair’s website www.stancofair.com to enter your exhibits online, or download an entry form. An Exhibitor will be charged a $4.00 processing fee for entries submitted on a paper entry form.

3. Entries must have been grown by the exhibitor as an integral part of their supervised 4-H

projects. 4. Participation at the fair is limited to the following rules:

a) Exhibitors must reside in the 38th Agricultural District, composed of Stanislaus County

and that portion of Merced County north of the Merced River served by the Turlock

Irrigation District.

b) San Joaquin County 4-H Clubs may be eligible to enter in the 4-H Ornamental

Horticulture Department divisions only if the requirement of 50% or more of the total Exhibitors in a Club reside within Stanislaus County.

c) Verification of residence within Stanislaus County is subject to review each year to qualify

for participation at the Stanislaus County Fair.

d) All 4-H Ornamental Horticulture Exhibitors desiring to show at the Stanislaus County

Fair may not show at the Chowchilla Fair, Los Banos Fair, Merced County Fairs, or the San Joaquin Ag Fest, within the same calendar year.

5. The specific variety must be adequately & correctly labeled with both Genus & Species.

6. Entries must be ownership of exhibitor for at least 60 days prior to the opening day of fair,

except flats and gardens.

7. All plants must be in suitable, standard nursery containers.

8. All plants with the exception of cactus/succulents will be watered daily. 9. Exhibits which have insects, weeds, not correctly labeled, damaged pots, incorrect plant or

pot for division, or in wrong division could lead to a “No Mark” placing.


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4-H ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE - FIRST PERIOD (DIVISIONS 615-617)

4-H SHRUBS, TREES PERENNIALS & LANDSCAPE DESIGN

(No more than 2 entries per species/variety)

DIVISION 615 – BEGINNING 4-H

DIVISION 616 – INTERMEDIATE 4-H DIVISION 617 – ADVANCED 4-H

CLASS

1. Nursery Plants, 1 or 5 gallons

2. House Plants, specify 3. Hanging Plants, specify

4. Dish Garden or Terrarium

4-H ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE - FIRST PERIOD

(DIVISIONS 618-620)




DIVISION 619 – INTERMEDIATE 4-H

DIVISION 620 – ADVANCED 4-H

CLASS


2. Fresh Arrangement, any

4-H ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE - THIRD PERIOD

(DIVISIONS 621-623)

CUT FLOWERS & ARRANGEMENTS (10 cut flowers & 4 arrangements per Exhibitor)


DIVISION 622 – INTERMEDIATE 4-H

DIVISION 623 – ADVANCED 4-H

CLASS


2. Fresh Arrangement, any

4-H OUTSTANDING ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE EXHIBITOR Please Refer to Page 175

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