DEPARTMENT H FLOWERS

DEPARTMENT H

FLOWERS

Flowers Superintendents -
Grays Harbor WSU Master Gardeners

All entries are due to the Pavilion Annex on Tuesday, before the Fair, from 1 pm to 8 pm

All entries and awards will be released on Friday, during the Fair, from 8 pm to 10 pm

1. PREPARATION OF CUT FLOWERS: All entries in floral classes should be planned several days before the show, as all flowers need care after cutting to improve their staying qualities.
2. CUTTING AND CONDITIONING: Specimens should be cut in the early morning or evening at a long slant, a bit longer that needed and placed in a container of tepid water immediately, then store in a cool dark place free of drafts. To prevent evaporation, cover with plastic. The flowers should stand in deep water for several hours or overnight.
3. FOLIAGE: Cut flowers are shown with foliage attached to the stem. No accessory foliage is permitted. Any surplus foliage should be removed. Be careful and neat in any disbudding, if required.
4. OWNERSHIP: All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor except in the special classes for decorative arrangements. Potted plants must have been in the owner’s possession for three months.
5. GROOMING: Wipe off any traces of spray, dust, or insect damage. No oiling spray or artificial coloring is permitted. Container grown plants should be well watered and groomed. No visible props. The hangers should be long enough to permit viewing and judging, and a convenient size for handling.
6. ARRANGEMENTS: Growing plants in containers are not arrangements.
7. TRANSPORTATION: Protect from sunlight and transport specimens in a container of water or carefully pack in plastic. Stems should be recut just before entry.
8. LABELING: Name your specimen (correct identification is essential). This is highly educational to the viewing public and a credit in judging.
9. Vases will be furnished for all cut flowers in all classes, except collections. Collections will be displayed in large jars provided for the fair. Exhibitors shall provide own container for unusually large or top heavy exhibits.
10. Exhibits will furnish their own containers and accessories for arrangements. All items must be well marked on the bottom of the container with the owner’s name and address. The fair management will not be responsible for loss or damage of the containers and accessories.
11. No exhibits will be allowed that contain WSDA Prohibited/ Quarantined Plants and Washington State Noxious Weeds. Plant lists can be obtained from the Grays Harbor County Noxious Weed Control Board.
12. Removal of exhibits will be on Friday, from 8 pm to 10 pm. Early removal of exhibit will result in the forfeiture of premiums. Department Superintendent has the right to remove all or any part of an exhibit that has become unsightly. Special passes to remove entries are available upon request.

SPECIAL AWARDS

A $25 gift certificate will be awarded by Barnes Florist of Aberdeen, WA to two outstanding exhibits in the floral department: one to the Best Gladiolus in the Show, and one to the Best Blooming Container Plant.

A $25 gift certificate will be awarded by TLC Custom Milling and A Country Garden Shop of Elma, WA to the Best Hanging Basket in the Show.

A $15 cash award will be awarded by Juel’s Unique Nursery of Elma, WA to an Outstanding Exhibit in the Flower Dept.

A $15 cash award will be awarded by the R Age Llama Ranch to the Best Dahlia in the Show, grown by person who does not sell for a profit.

A $5.00 Gift Certificate will be presented by McDonald’s to the two Outstanding Exhibits in the Youth Division.

DIVISIONS:
A. Youth - persons 16 years of age and under
B. Adult - persons 17-61 years of age
C. Seniors - persons 62 years of age and over
D. Commercial

RIBBON AWARD SPONSOR

All ribbons in the Open Class Flower Department are sponsored by:
Ingram, Zelasko, & Goodwin
Attorneys at Law
Aberdeen, WA

CUT FLOWERS
Premium Points: Blue 4, Red 3

ANNUALS - SECTION 1
BLOOM: Individual flower, one bloom to a stem.
If bloom is under 3”, 3 stems are required.
SPRAY: Portion of plant with several flowers on one stem,
not disbudded.

(may enter two entries per class, must be different colors)
CLASS:
1. Asters 8. Poppy
2. Calendula - 3 stems 9. Statice
3. Cosmos 10. Sunflower
4. Dairy 11. Sweet Pea - 3 stems
5. Marigold 12. Zinnia
6. Nasturtium 13. Other
7. Petunia

PERENNIALS - SECTION 2

BLOOM: Individual flower, one bloom to a stem.
If bloom is under 3”, 3 stems are required.
SPRAY: Portion of plant with several flowers on one stem, not disbudded.
(may enter two entries per class, must be different colors)
CLASS:
1. Anemone 7. Pansy - 3 stems
2. Carnation 8. Phlox
3. Chrysanthemum 9. Rudbeckia
4. Coreopsis 10. Snapdragon
5. Daisy 11. Other
6. Geranium – 1 stem

BULBS/TUBERS - SECTION 3
BLOOM: Individual flower, one bloom to a stem.
If bloom is under 3”, 3 stems are required.
SPRAY: Portion of plant with several flowers on one stem,
not disbudded.
(may enter two entries per class, must be different colors)
CLASS:
1. Begonia 4. Lily
2. Canna 5. Other
3. Iris

DAHLIAS - SECTION 4
BLOOM: Individual flower, one bloom to a stem.
If bloom is under 3”, 3 stems are required.
(may have five entries per class, must be different varieties)
CLASS:
1. Giant (AA) Dahlia - over 10”
2. Large (A) Dahlia - 8” to 10”
3. Medium (B) Dahlia - 6” to 8”
4. Small (BB) Dahlia - 4” to 6”
5. Miniature Dahlia - under 4”
6. Ball Dahlia - over 3 1/2”
7. Miniature Ball Dahlia - 2” to 3 1/2”
8. Pompon Dahlia - under 2”
9. Waterlily Dahlia
10. Laciniated Dahlia
11. Peony Dahlia
12. Anemone Dahlia
13. Collarette Dahlia
14. Single Dahlia
15. Mignon Single Dahlia
16. Orchid Dahlia
17. Novelty Dahlia
18. Other Dahlia

GLADIOLA - SECTION 5
SPIKE: Flowers almost stemless, on a lengthened stalk.
(may have five entries per class, must be different varieties)
CLASS:
1. Gladiola, miniature (florets under 2 1/2 “)
2. Gladiola, small (florets 2 1/2” to 3 1/2”)
3. Gladiola, decorative (florets 3 3/4” to 4 1/2”)
4. Gladiola, large (florets 4 3/4” to 5 1/2”)
5. Gladiola, giant (florets over 5 1/2”)
6. Gladiola, other

ROSE – SECTION 6
BLOOM: Individual flower, one bloom to a stem. Enter one bloom, except for miniature roses where 3 blooms are required.
(may enter five entries per class, must be different varieties)
CLASS:
1. Hybrid Tea (disbudded) 5. Polyantha
2. Climber 6. Miniature
3. Grandiflora 7. Other
4. Floribunda
FLOWERING SHRUBS - SECTION 7
SPRAY: Portion of plant with several flowers on one stem,
not disbudded.
(may enter two entries per class, must be different varieties)
CLASS:
1. Fuchsia 5. Potentilla
2. Heather 6. Vines, Berried
3. Hydrangea 7. Other
4. Laveteria

CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS - SECTION 8
Points: Blue 6, Red 4
(may enter five entries per class, must be different varieties)
CLASS:
1. African Violet 10. Herbs
2. Bonsai 11. Impatiens
3. Cactus 12. Ivy
4. Coleus 13. Succulents
5. Ferns 14. Terrariums
6. Foliage Plants 15. Dish Gardens
7. Fuchsia 16. Planter Arrangement
8. Geranium 17. Other
9. Hanging Plants

DECORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
FRESH AND/OR DRIED
(Not-potted)
SECTION 9
Points: Blue 8, Red 6

CLASS:
1. Fair Theme – “This Fair’s For Ewe”
2. It’s Raining, It’s Pouring – a design using water (power
will be available)
3. Come Blow Your Horn – using a musical instrument in the design
4. Little Miss Muffit – a miniature design under 4”
5. There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe – any design using a shoe
6. Pacific Splendor – a design using driftwood and items from the beach
7. Happy Holidays – any design using a holiday theme
8. This is My Country – a patriotic design using red, white, and blue
9. Reflections – a design using an old fashioned container
10. Down on the Farm – a design emblematic of early day life on the farm

GRAYS HARBOR DAHLIA SOCIETY AND EVERGREEN STATE DAHLIA SOCIETY COMBINED
ANNUAL DAHLIA SHOW

This dahlia show, held in conjunction with the Grays Harbor County Fair, will be held in the Pavilion Annex on Saturday and Sunday during the fair. This show is separate from the Fair’s Open Floral Department. Special rules and classes apply to the dahlia show.

Show schedules may be obtained by contacting the Dahlia Show Chairpersons:

Clarence & Colleen Pearson
994 So. Bank Road
Oakville, WA 98568
360-482-2607