2 Floriculture

Division 1 - plants & Florals

All flowers are to be raised by the exhibitor except flowers in flower arrangement classes. Flowers must be alive, unless otherwise specified. Entries must be made by the original artist.

Section 1 - Seasonal Potted or Hanging Flowers and Foliage - All Ages

Any annual or perennial flowering or foliage plant used in an outdoor setting for the summer.

Place: 1st - $20.00 2nd - $15.00 3rd - $10.00

Class

  1. Seasonal Potted or hanging basket

Section 2 - Garden Flowers - All Ages

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

All displays should have 3-5 blooms from one or more plants of the same variety unless otherwise indicated
with ++.

Class

  1. Begonia ++
  2. Columbine
  3. Dahlia ++
  4. Dianthus
  5. Daisy
  6. Delphinium ++
  7. Gladioli ++
  8. Hydrangea
  9. Lily ++
  10. Lupine ++
  11. Marigold (large)
  12. Marigold (medium)
  13. Marigold (small)
  14. Pansy
  15. Peony
  16. Phlox
  17. Rose ++
  18. Snapdragon
  19. Sweet Pea
  20. Viola
  21. Zinnia (small)
  22. Zinnia (large)
  23. Foxglove
  24. Iris
  25. Lavender
  26. Lemon balm

Section 3 - Herbs - All Ages

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

Bring in 5-6 pieces of each with the exception of horseradish, which requires 2 roots

Class

  1. Catnip
  2. Chive
  3. Dill
  4. Horseradish
  5. Mint
  6. Parsley
  7. Garlic
  8. Basil
  9. Oregano
  10. Feverfew
  11. Rosemary
  12. Sage
  13. Thyme
  14. Lavender
  15. Lemon Balm
  16. Calendula
  17. Cilantro
  18. Borage
  19. Fennel
  20. Savory

Section 4 - Flower Arrangements - All Ages

Place: 1st - $4.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00

Class

  1. Arrangement of garden flowers
  2. Arrangement of wildflowers
  3. Miniature arrangement (6” or less)
  4. White arrangement
  5. 4th of July arrangement
  6. Artificial Arrangements

Division 2 - Fairy/Gnome Garden

Entries must be made by the original artist. Must be potted and include live plants.

Section 1 - Adults

Place: 1st - $20.00 2nd - $18.00 3rd - 16.00

Section 2 - Youth (14 & under)

Place: 1st - $15.00 2nd - $13.00 3rd - $11.00

Departments

  1. Art
  2. Floriculture
  3. Needlework
  4. Wood Working
  5. Rethunk Junk
  6. Christmas in July
  7. Decorate a Potato
  8. Scarecrow Contest
  9. Poster Contest
  10. Mason Bee House
  11. Handmade Gnome
  12. Tie-dyed T-shirt
  13. Canned Goods & Garden Goods
  14. Youth Welding Competition
  15. Agriculture & Garden Components
  16. Special Displays
  17. Parent-Child Baking Contest
  18. Baked Beans Contest
  19. Potato Salad Contest
  20. Dinner Rolls Contest
  21. Chili Contest
  22. Houlton Farms Dairy Baking Contest
  23. Blueberry Contest
  24. Apple Pie Baking Contest
  25. Red White & Blue Dessert Recipe Contest
  26. Fudge Contest
  27. Maple Syrup Creation Contest

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