Virginia's Highland County Fair
Virginia's Highland County Fair

FLORICULTURE EXHIBITS

Chairpersons: Caroline Smith

Guidelines

 

  1. All entries must follow exhibiting rules and regulations given on page 3.
  2. Please identify each Horticulture entry, either by a temporary label on the container or with a list, to be read out as the entries are handed in.  Don’t enter an unknown plant.  Any entry wrongly identified will not be judged.
  3. Horticulture entries will be exhibited as a specimen, only one spike, stem or stalk (which may carry multiple flowers.)  Leaves which will be under water must be removed.  You may not exhibit dried material.
  4. Judges need to see the stem, so use a colorless, label-free container.  If necessary, wrap the stem with enough paper or plastic to hold the flower head above the rim of the container.
  5. Please use appropriate containers; a small flower in a small container, for example, heavy sunflowers in big jars weighted with stones so as not to tip over.
  6. A $10 Award of Merit will be given for the Best Horticultural Exhibit to Adult, Senior Youth and Junior Youth exhibitors.
  7. Ribbons/Prize– Blue $3, Red $2, and White $1 for all ages
  8. The more entries the better!  A $5 Sweepstakes award will be given to the Adult, Senior Youth and Junior Youth exhibitor winning the most money in combined Horticulture and Artistic classes.

Division I: Horticulture

Section 1: Adults, 18 and older

Tall Flowers

  1. Amaranthus
  2. Calendula
  3. Celosia
  4. Cleome
  5. Dahlia

a. Large-more than 5” diameter
b. small-less than 5” diameter
c. Cactus
d. Pompom

  1. Gladiolus
  2. Sunflower

      All Other Flowers

      1. Aster
      2. Black-eyed Susan
      3. Chrysanthemum
      4. Cone Flower (Echinacea)
      5. Coreopsis
      6. Cosmos
      7. False Dragonhead
      8. Gaillardia
      9.  Marigold

      a. African (smaller, two colors)
      b. French (larger, one color)

      1. Petunia

      a. Single
      b. Double

      1. Roses

      a. Floribunda Tea
      b. Miniature
      c. Any other variety

      1. Sedum
      2. Snapdragon
      3. Viola (Pansy)
      4. Yarrow
      5. Zinnia

      Herbs

      1. Basil
      2. Oregano/Marjoram
      3. Sage
      4. Thyme

      Flowering Shrubs

      1. Butterfly Bush
      2. Hydrangea
      3. Rose of Sharon

        Miscellaneous

        1. Any Annual not listed (2 specimen ONLY)
        2. Any Perennial not listed (2 specimen ONLY)

        Section 2: Senior Youth, ages 13-17

        1. Aster
        2. Black-eyed Susan
        3. Chrysanthemum
        4. Cosmos
        5. Dahlia
        6. Large-more than 5” diameter
        7. small-less than 5” diameter
        8. Gladiolus
        9. Marigold
        10. Nasturtium
        11. Petunia
        12. Snapdragon
        13. Sunflower
          44. Viola (Pansy)
        14. Zinnia
        15. Any Herb (2 specimen only)
        16. Any Flowering Shrub (2 specimen only)
        17. Any Annual not listed (2 specimen only)
        18. Any Perennial not listed (2 specimen only)

          Section 3: Junior Youth, ages 6-12)

          1. Aster
            51. Black-eyed Susan
          2. Chrysanthemum
          3. Cosmos
            54. Dahlia
          4. Gladiolus
          5. Marigold
          6. Nasturtium
          7. Petunia
          8. Snapdragon
          9. Sunflower
          10. Viola (Pansy)
          11. Zinnia
          12. Any Herb (2 specimen only)
          13. Any Flowering Shrub (2 specimen only)
          14. Any Annual not listed (2 specimen only)
          15. Any Perennial not listed (2 specimen only)

          Section 4: Youth, under 6 years

          Must be Grown by Child

          1. Any Annual (2 per child)
          2. Any Perennial (2 per child)

          Division II: Artistic

          THEME:  All Hearts Come Home to Highland

          Descriptions:

          Oval– All the oval’s outer edges are light; the largest flowers and strongest colors are placed at the low center of the oval.

          Crescent– The main line can be tipped or equally high on both sides.  The focal area is low and contains the heaviest material.

          Half Circle– Center line is low with downward curved lines stretched out over the side of the container.  Focal point is in the center of the design.

          Set Triangle– Must be a right triangle with high side on left or right; weight concentrated at base of vertical line; outer tips are light.

          Perpendicular– Arrangement is very tall with tight mass of flowers near the mouth of container.

          Hogarth Line– Gives a feeling of rhythm in its swing from its tall tip over the center of the container, forming a pleasant and graceful curve.

          Click here for arrangement sketches (PDF).

           

          Not Permitted unless noted:

          Artificial flowers, fruit, foliage, or any other form of artificial plant material

          Coloring of plant material

          Bases, mats, and accessories in any classes unless otherwise specified

          Flowers and foliage should not touch the tabletop

          No arrangement may exceed 24” tall or 20” wide, including the container

           

          Award of Distinction of $10 will be given for the best artistic arrangement in each of Adult, Senior Youth and Junior Youth.

            Section 5: Adults, 18 and older

            1. Mountains and Valleys–Perpendicular arrangement with dried grasses and native flowers
            2. Traditional Bouquets—Multicolored flowers in an oval
            3. Summers’ Delight—Mostly gladiolus in a perpendicular arrangement
            4. My Heart Is in the Hills—Red and white flowers use blue vase for oval arrangement 
            5. Sunny Days—Variety of sunflowers in a set triangle
            6. Not Traditional—Your choice of flowers in a Hogarth line

            Section 6: Senior Youth, ages 13-17

            1. Mountain Tops—Sunflowers and marigolds in an oval 
            2. The Beauty of the Hills–Bright colored flowers in a crescent

            Section 7: Junior Youth, ages 6-12)

            1. Sunrise in the Mountains–Red, yellow and orange flowers in an oval
            2. Heart of the Farm—Colorful flowers in the bed of a truck
            3. Farmyard Friends—Create a farm animal from a vegetable

            Section 8: Youth, under 6 years

            1. Grandma and I Made This—Multi-colored flowers in an oval
            2. Start Your Engines—Yellow and red flowers in a toy truck

            Section 9: Fairy Garden

            (Open to all ages)