2023 Fine Arts | Open Class Entries

DEPARTMENT J 2023 FLOWER SHOW

1. 1)  The flower show will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. ENTRY FORMS AND FEES MUST BE ENTERED AT THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY BY 6:00 PM, SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2023.
2. 2)  The show is open to amateur gardeners only, commercial gardeners are prohibited.
3. 3)  Fee will be $1.00 per entry.
4. 4)  All entries must be in place by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Late entries will not be accepted. Judgingwill start at 1:00 PM.
5. 5)  All entries must remain until 3:00 PM on Monday, September 4, 2023. The show committee will decide when anexhibit becomes unsightly and will remove the specimen.
6. 6)  All exhibits will be judged by a person accredited by the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs (OAGC) and follow OAGCrules for exhibiting. Per general Richwood Fair rules, no person shall interfere with the judge or awarding

   committee. The decision of the judge(s) is final

7. 7)  Management assumes no responsibility for loss, damage, or accidents.

HORTICULTURE DIVISION RULES:

1. 1)  An exhibitor may enter no more than 2 entries in any class, providing each is a different color/named variety.
2. 2)  Specimens MUST HAVE BEEN GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR for at least 3 months.
3. 3)  Potted plants must be exhibited in the container in which it was grown. Unless stated otherwise, each pot exhibitedmust contain only one plant. Unless specified in a particular class, potted plant contain must be 14 inches (measured

   inside the edges of the container) or less.

4. 4)  For cut specimens, unless otherwise noted, exhibitors must furnish their own clear glass container (typically a vase)with water, size suitable for the exhibit.
5. 5)  Fern stands will be provided for class 108 and 109 if needed.
6. 6)  Class 124 will be hung outside at the front entrance to the building.
7. 7)  All horticultural specimens should have a variety (botanical/common) name written on the front of the entry tag, ifpossible. Lack of a name will not bar the specimen; however, it may affect the award placement. Entries with

   multiple plants should list all plants on the entry tag or separate 3×5 card.

8. 8)  Exhibit must contain the number of blooms, sprays or stems specified in the schedule.
9. 9)  In classes calling for several blooms, select flowers in uniform size and color.
10. 10)  Entries must be exhibited in a class specified for the species before selecting “any other” class.
11. 11)  Entries not conforming to the schedule will be disqualified.
12. 12)  Any specimen showing signs of disease or pest infestation will be removed from the show.
13. 13)  The staging committee reserves the right to combine, subdivide or delete a class, if necessary.

ARTISTIC DIVISION RULES:

1. 1)  Each exhibitor is allowed only one entry in each class, and it must be the work of that exhibitor.
2. 2)  Each exhibit will be given a 30-inch wide space for classes 128-135. Placement of a background for these classes is atthe discretion of the exhibitor.
3. 3)  Designers are categorized into two levels, Experienced and Novice. Experienced Designers are those whoconsistently win blue ribbons in flower shows, is an OAGC Accredited Judge, or professionally trained floral designer. Novice Designers are those who are beginners or amateurs with little to no training or experience in flower shows. Each exhibitor determines their own level of ability. Novice Designers may enter any class in Section 10 and 11. Experienced Designers can only enter classes in Section 10.
4. 4)  Plant material for artistic designs may be secured from any source.
5. 5)  Painted or artificially colored fresh plant material is not permitted.
6. 6)  Accessories, mats, backgrounds, dried or painted dried materials may be used in all classes, unless otherwisespecified.
7. 7)  Artificial plant material is not permitted in any class, unless otherwise specified.

PREMIUMS TO BE PAID AS FOLLOWS: FOR SPECIMENS

1ST – $3.00 2ND – $2.00

FOR ARRANGEMENTS:

1ST – $4.00 2ND – $3.00

SPECIAL AWARDS:

3RD – $1.00 3RD – $2.00

Best of Show – Roses
Best of Show – Gladiolus
Best of Show – Annuals
Best of Show – Everlasting
Best of Show – Sunflowers
Best of Show – Biennials/Perennials
Best of Show – Hosta
Best of Show – Herbs
Best of Show – Potted Plants
Best of Show – Artistic, Experienced
Best of Show – Artistic, Novice
Judge’s Award of Distinction (one each for horticulture and designs) Sweepstakes

HORTICULTURE DIVISION SECTION 1 – ROSES

1. Hybrid Tea, any variety, any color, one bloom, disbudded with foliage attached
2. Hybrid Tea, full-blown rose, one bloom, disbudded with foliage attached
3. Floribunda or Polyantha Rose, any variety, one spray, not disbudded with foliage attached
4. Grandiflora Rose, any variety, naturally grown, foliage attached
5. Shrub Rose, any variety, one spray, not disbudded, with foliage attached
6. Miniature Rose, any variety, one bloom, disbudded, with foliage attached
7. Miniature Rose, any variety, one spray, not disbudded with foliage attached

SECTION 2 – GLADIOLUS

8. Orange or salmon, one spike
9. Red, pink or rose, one spike
10. Lavender or violet, one spike
11. Smokies, tan or brown, one spike
12. White or cream, one spike
13. Yellow or green, one spike
14. Miniature, any color, one spike
15. Collection of three, any variety, any size

SECTION 3 – ANNUALS

16. Dahlia, any variety over 8”, one bloom, disbudded
17. Dahlia, any variety 4” to 8”, one bloom, disbudded

18. Dahlia, any variety, miniature 2” to under 4”, one bloom, disbudded
19. Dahlia, any variety, pompons under 2”, 3 blooms, disbudded
20. Gerbera Daisy, one bloom, any color or variety
21. Lantana, one spray, any variety
22. Marigold, carnation flowered, orange, one bloom disbudded
23. Marigold, carnation flowered, yellow, one bloom disbudded
24. Marigold, petite type, orange or orange blend, one spray, not disbudded
25. Marigold, petite type, yellow or yellow blend, one spray, not disbudded
26. Marigold, single petals, one spray, not disbudded
27. Zinnia, dahlia flowered, red, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
28. Zinnia, dahlia flowered, pink, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
29. Zinnia, dahlia flowered, yellow, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
30. Zinnia, dahlia flowered, orange, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
31. Zinnia, dahlia flowered, purple, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
32. Zinnia, cactus flowered, any color, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
33. Zinnia, any other, any color, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
34. Dwarf Zinnia, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
35. Dwarf Zinnia, 3 blooms, disbudded, foliage attached
36. Introduction of any new 2023 flower, one bloom, spray, or stem
37. Any other round form annual not listed above, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
38. Any spike form annual not listed above, one spike, foliage attached
39. Any other spray form annual not listed above, one spray, not disbudded, foliage attached
40. Caladium, any variety, one stem
41. Freak of nature, any variety, one bloom, spray or stem

SECTION 4 – EVERLASTING

42. Celosia, cockscomb, crested, red or red velvet, one stem, disbudded
43. Celosia, cockscomb, crested, any other color, one stem, disbudded
44. Celosia, plumed, shades of red, one spray, disbudded only below the rim of the container
45. Celosia, plumed, any other color, one spray, disbudded only below the rim of the container
46. Statice, shades of blue, one spray, disbudded, foliage attached
47. Statice, shades of purple, one spray, disbudded, foliage attached
48. Statice, shades of pink, one spray, disbudded, foliage attached
49. Statice, shades of yellow, one spray, disbudded, foliage attached
50. Statice, white, one spray, disbudded, foliage attached
51. Gomphrena, purple, one stem, foliage attached
52. Gomphrena, pink, one stem, foliage attached
53. Gomphrena, white, one stem, foliage attached
54. Gomphrena, any other color, one stem, foliage attached
55. Straw flower, shade of red, one stem, foliage attached
56. Straw flower, shade of yellow, one stem, foliage attached
57. Straw flower, shade of orange, one stem, foliage attached
58. Straw flower, shade of white, one stem, foliage attached
59. Any other flower grown for drying, one stem, spike or spray, foliage attached

SECTION 5 – SUNFLOWERS

60. Sunflower seed head over 6” on a white paper plate, without petals, disc florets removed
61. Fresh cut in water, shades of red, one stem
62. Fresh cut in water, shades of bronze, one stem
63. Fresh cut in water, shades of orange, one stem
64. Fresh cut in water, shades of yellow, one stem
65. Fresh cut in water, shades of white, one stem

SECTION 6 – BIENNIALS OR PERENNIALS

66. Delphinium, one spike, foliage attached
67. Dianthus, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
68. Echinacea, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
69. Liatris, one spike, disbudded, foliage attached
70. Mum, one spray, not disbudded
71. Sedum in bloom, one spray, any color or variety, foliage attached
72. Rudbeckia, 3 blooms of same variety, disbudded, foliage attached
73. Rudbeckia, single stem, any variety, foliage attached
74. Shasta Daisy, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
75. Any round form perennial or biennial, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached
76. Any spray form perennial or biennial, one spray, not disbudded, foliage attached
77. Any spike form perennial or biennial, one spike, foliage attached
78. Shrub, flowering, one stem
79. Shrub, foliage only, one stem
80. Shrub, with berries, one stem
81. Ornamental grass, any named variety, one stem not to exceed 36”

SECTION 7 – HOSTAS

82. Hosta, blue variety, one leaf
83. Hosta, yellow to gold variety, one leaf
84. Hosta, green variety, one leaf
85. Hosta, yellow center variety, one leaf
86. Hosta, white center variety, one leaf
87. Hosta, cream to gold margin variety, one leaf
88. Hosta, white margin variety, one leaf
89. Miniature Hosta (plant is less than 6”), any color, any variety, one leaf
90. Hosta, giant leave variety, one leaf

SECTION 8 – HERBS

91. Potted scented geranium, any variety, one plant
92. Potted herb, any variety, single plant
93. Potted herbs, multiple plants of different varieties
94. Dill, one stem
95. Lavender, one stem
96. Mint, one stem
97. Parsley, one stem

98. Sage, one stem
99. Rosemary, one stem
100. Thyme, one stem
101. Basil, one stem
102. Marjoram, one stem
103. Oregano, one stem
104. Cilantro, one stem
105. Any other annual herb variety not listed above, one stem
106. Any other perennial herb variety not listed above, one stem
107. Dried herb, one stem, any variety, in a clear glass container without water

SECTION 9 – POTTED PLANTS

108. Boston Fern
109. Fern, any other type (must be a true fern)
110. Cactus, may have single or multiple plants of the same named variety
111. Cactus planter, must have more than one plant, must have different varieties
112. Succulent, may have single or multiple plants of the same named variety
113. Succulent planter, must have more than one plant, must have different varieties
114. Tuberous root begonia
115. Any other begonia
116. Geranium, may have single or multiple plants of the same variety
117. Geranium, fancy leafed, may have single or multiple plants of the same variety
118. Geranium planter, must have more than one plant, must be different varieties
119. Coleus, may have single or multiple plants of the same variety
120. Coleus planter, must have more than one plant, must be different varieties
121. Any flowering plant not listed above, same variety, may have more than one plant
122. Any foliage plant not listed above, same variety, may have more than one plant
123. Potted vegetable, any variety, may have more than one plant
124. Hanging basket, any variety, may have more than one plant
125. Terrarium, may contain multiple plants, accessories are permitted, artificial plant material prohibited
126. Miniature garden, container not to exceed 24 inches wide, may have more than one plant, accessoriesare permitted, artificial plant material prohibited
127. Fairy garden, container not to exceed 24 inches wide, must have at least one fairy figurine displayed,may have more than one plant, other accessories are permitted, artificial plant material prohibited

ARTISTIC DIVISION – THEME: Ohio Birds

If an exhibitor has questions about how to create a specific type of design, contact Jan Moody (call or text 740- 361-3293) or visit www.oagc.org.

SECTION 10 – EXPERIENCED OR NOVICE DESIGNERS

128. Bald Eagle – Eclectic Design (a creative concept of borrowing from different styles of designs and combining these features into a new identity; gives designers freedom to do as they choose)
129. Yellow Finch – Motorized Design (an abstract kinetic three-dimensional design with a device to give artificial movement to part(s) or the entire design)

130. Trumpeter Swan – Crescent line design (an incomplete circle that resembles a waning moon)
131. Downy Woodpecker – Construction Design featuring wood (an abstract three-dimensional creativedesign using one type of material to stress geometric shapes and space)
132. Heron – Tubular Design (a three dimensional creative design featuring dominant cylindrical forms;cylinders may be natural, plastic, metal, cardboard, etc.)

SECTION 11 – NOVICE DESIGNERS

133. Cardinal – a traditional mass design in a red container, no dried or painted dried material
134. Peacock– a traditional vertical design, no dried or painted dried material
135. Robin – a round mound design, no dried or painted dried material
136. Hummingbird – a miniature design not to exceed 5 inches in any direction; may use any design type

The Contest this year is
1. Anything made with one (1) Pallet

2. Must be able to be Outside

So get busy creating! The winners will be determined by

fairgoers voting in the Secretary’s Office 1st Place $50 2nd Place $30 $3rd Place $20 Sponsored by Lynne Ledley, Fair Secretary