1. All State of Wisconsin and Jefferson County Fair rules apply. Both sets of rules located in the front of this book. In addition the following rules will also be enforced:

2. Exhibits must be checked in by 6:30 p.m. MONDAY and judged Face to Face by 7:00 p.m.

3. This department is open to members enrolled in the House Plant Project or members of other youth groups doing equivalent work.

4. PLEASE do not bring pots or vases of value to the fair. All containers are brought at the owner's risk and should be identified with the owner’s name on each piece. Potted plants should have appropriate drain dishes under the pot.

5. Plants and pots must be clean and free from insects and disease. Unhealthy plants will be disqualified and sent home by the superintendent.

6. All plants and flowers must be identified with COMMON NAME, GENUS, AND SPECIES (if known) on a 3x5 card. Cards will be available during check-in.

7. Refer to publication A2935 Evaluating and Judging Flowers and Indoor Plants (available through the Jefferson County Extension Office) as a guide.

CLASS A - Growing House Plants: Grade 3-6

CLASS B - Growing House Plants: Grade 7 & up

Rules

In addition to the general rules for Dept 15, the following rules also apply:

1. Potted plants must also be identified with information pertaining to the purchase date, propagation method and care of plant.

2. Plants must have been propagated from stem, leaf cutting or root division and be at least 6 months old. Purchased plants must have been purchased by February 1 of the current year.

3. All plants must be firmly rooted in potting soil.

4. All potted plants must be grown indoors.

Lot #

1. African violet

2. African violet, miniature

3. Aloe

4. Asparagus Fern

5. Begonia, fibrous rooted (wax)

6. Begonia, other

7. Begonia, Tuberous

8. Bonsai

9. Bromeliad

10. Coleus

11. Desert cactus

12. Dish garden, excluding cacti & succulents

13. Desert garden, featuring cacti & succulents

14. Fern

15. Gloxinia

16. Hanging basket of foliage and vines

17. Ivy, English

18. Jade

19. Jungle Cactus (Christmas or Easter)

20. Kolanchoe

21. Norfolk Island Pine

22. Orchid

23. Palm

24. Peace Lily

25. Philodendron

26. Water garden, less than 3 gallons

27. Other foliage house plant, not listed above

28. Other trailing plant, not listed above.

Premiums: Classes A & B (Face to Face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.75

CLASS C – Specimen Blooms

RULES:

In addition to the general rules for Dept 15 the following rules also apply:

1. Open to members enrolled in flower projects or to members of other youth groups doing equivalent work.

2. Exhibitors shall furnish their own CLEAR containers and display with foliage above water line. Container and water line should be suitable to stem length and to avoid being blown over. Water level should be maintained throughout the fair.

3. Specimen blooms that wilt or dry up will be removed from exhibition. You may refresh your bloom with an identical bloom. Contact Superintendent if you plan to refresh your exhibit.

Lot #

Annuals

1. Asters, 6 flowers

2. Bachelor Buttons, 6 flowers

3. Celosia, 1 head

4. Cosmos, 6 flowers

5. Daisy, 6 flowers

6. Globe Amaranth, 6 flowers

7. Marigolds, larger than 1 ¾”, 6 flowers

8. Marigolds, smaller than 1 ¾”, 12 flowers

9. Petunia, 6 flowers

10. Pincushion Flower, 6 flowers

11. Sunflowers, 2 flowers

12. Zinnia, 6 flowers

13. Any other annual not listed above, identified, 6 flowers

Perennials

14. Achillea, I spike

15. Coreopsis, 12 flowers

16. Delphinium, 1 spike

17. Echinacea, 6 flowers

18. Foxglove, 1 spike

19. Gaillardia (Blanket Flower), 6 flowers

20. Helianthus (Perennial Sunflower), 6 flowers

21. Hemerocallis (Day Lily), 2 stems

22. Lily, Asiatic, I stalk

23. Lily, Oriental, 1 stalk

24. Lily, Trumpet, 1 stalk

25. Lily, Tiger, 1 stalk

26. Monarda (Bee Balm), 6 flowers

27. Rose, floribunda, 1 stem

28. Rose, hybrid tea or grandiflora, 1 stem

29. Rose Miniature, 1 stem

30. Rudbeckia , 6 flowers

31. Any other Lily, not listed above, identified, 1 stalk

32. Any other perennial, not listed above, identified, 6 flowers or 1 stem/stalk

Premiums: Class C (Face to Face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.75

CLASS D - Arrangements

RULES:

In addition to general rules for Dept 15, the following also apply to this class:

1. An arrangement is composed of three parts: a container, an anchor substance, and materials (flowers) being presented.

2. No artificial materials to be used unless accessories are specified as being permitted.

3. Use of any protected or endangered wild flower will automatically disqualify the entry.

Lot # Selection for 2008

1. “Celebration”, accessories permitted

2. “Purple Reign”

3. “Sunny Delight”

Lot # Selection for 2009

1. “Garden Party”

2. “Monochromatic”

3. “Birds and Blooms” accessories permitted

Premiums: Class D (Face to Face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.75

Last Updated 03/11/2008