Flower Exhibits

Annuals (Cut)

EXHIBIT CODE ANNUALS VARIETY 101 Asters (3) 102 Bachelor Buttons (3-5) 103 Calendula (1-3) 104 Cosmos Small under 2″ (3) 105 Cosmos Large over 2″ (3) 106 Celosia (3-5) Large head over 3″  107 Impatiens (5) 108 Marigold (1) Large bloom diameter 3″ and over 109 Marigold (3) Medium blooms diameter 2″-3″ 110 Marigold (3) Small blooms diameter less than 2″ 111 Collections (3-5) 112 Pansies (5) 113 Petunias (3) Single 114 Petunias (3) Double 115 Snapdragons (1) Large Spike 5″ and over 116 Snapdragons (3) Small Spike under 5″ 117 Sunflower (1) Large 5″ and over 118 Sunflower (3) Small under 5″ 119 Zinnias Large (1-3) over 3″ 120 Zinnias (3) Medium 1½” – 3″ 121 Zinnias (3-5) Small less than 1 ½” 122 Any other varieties Large (1) 3″ and up 123 Any other varieties Medium (3) 1½” – 3″ 124 Any other varieties Small (5) under 1 ½” 125 Violas (5) 3″-5″ 126 Verbena (3) 127 Annual Foliage any type (3) 128 Fresh cut dried Flower (1) Large over 4″, Annual or Perennial 129 Fresh cut dried Flowers (3) Under 4″, Annual or Perennial 130 Unusual / Deformed Annual

1. Each type will be grouped by color and number of flowers with stems before judging.
2. Same color MUST be in the vase, unless collection.

Gladiolus

EXHIBIT CODE GLADIOLUS VARIETY 200 Miniature - Florets under 2½", stem length 17" 210 Small - Florets 2½"to under 3½", stem length 17" 220 Medium - Florets 3½" to under 4 ½", stem length 20" 230 Large - Florets 4½" to 5½", stem length 20"

Perennials

EXHIBIT CODE PERENNIALS VARIETY 301 Cluster Flower (1) Large over 3″ (ie. Tall Phlox, Lilies, Allium, Sedum) 302 Small Cluster (3-5) under 3″ 303 Spikes (3) Large over 12″  (ie. Red Hot Poker, Veronica, Salvia) 304 Spikes (5) Small under 12″  (ie. Bellflowers) 305 Any other large perennial (1-3) over 3″ (ie. Black-eyed Susan) 306 Any other medium perennial (3) 1½” to 3″ (ie. Balloon Flower) 307 Any other small perennial (3) under 1½” (ie. Coreopsis) 308 Foliage (3) over 6″ 309 Foliage (5) 6″ and under 310 Flowering Woody Plants (Cluster or Spike)

A. Large Florets over 3″ (1-3)
B. Medium Florets 1½” to 3″ (3)
C. Small Florets under 1 ½” (3-5)
D. Unusual / Deformed Perennial / Shrub / Flower (1-3)
All specimens must have correct common name to receive a ribbon.

Bulbs

EXHIBIT CODE BULB VARIETY 331 Cut Flowers - (1 - 3) Large over 3" 332 Cut Flowers - (3) Medium 1½" to 3" 333 Cut Flowers - (5) Small under1 ½" 334 Potted 4" container 335 Potted 6" container 336 Potted 8" container

Crocus, Caladiums, Lily, Dutch Iris, Liatris, Calla, Lilies, Oxalis, Tulip, etc
All specimens must have common name and identified varieties. Pots must be 8″ or less, classed by pot size 4, 6, or 8″

Tubers

EXHIBIT CODE TUBER VARIETY 341 Cut Flowers – (1 – 3) Large over 3″ 342 Cut Flowers – (3) Medium 1½” to 3″ 343 Cut Flowers – (5) Small under 1 ½” 344 Potted 4″ container 345 Potted 6″ container 346 Potted 8″ container

Canna Lilies, Begonias, Iris, Day Lily, Mums, etc
All specimens must have common name and identified varieties.
Pots must be 8″ or less, classed by pot size 4, 6, or 8″

Rhizomes

EXHIBIT CODE RHIZOMES VARIETY 351 Cut Flowers - (1-3) Large over 3" 352 Cut Flowers - (3) Medium 1½" to 3" 353 Cut Flowers - (5) Small under 1 ½" 354 Potted 4" container 355 Potted 6" container 356 Potted 8" container

Butterfly Weed, Tall Carpatica, Blue Bells, Chinese Lantern, Strawberry, Ajuga, etc
All specimens must have common name and identified varieties.
Pots must be 8″ or less, classed by pot size 4, 6, or 8″

Roses

EXHIBIT CODE ROSE VARIETY 401 Hybrid Tea - 6-10" stem & flowers (1-3) 402 Grandiflora - 6-10" long stems (1-3) 403 Floribunda - 6-10" long stems & clusters (1-3) 404 Miniatures - 3-6" long branches with flower clusters (1-3) 405 Climbing - 6-10" stem & flowers (1-3) 406 Other Roses

Type and variety MUST be listed to receive ribbon.

Flowering Houseplants

EXHIBIT CODE HOUSEPLANT VARIETY 501 African Violet 502 Hibiscus 503 Citrus Plant (must have fruit) 504 Orchid (must list species) 505 Any other plant grown for bloom 6" pot or smaller 506 Any other plant grown for bloom 7" pot or larger 507 Hanging Plant grown for bloom 6" pot or smaller 508 Hanging Plant grown for bloom 7" pot or larger 509 Potted annuals in decorative container of exhibitor's choice. 510 Vine Type Plants (Morning Glory, etc)

All plants in this category must be in bloom to be judged on own merit.

Foliage Houseplants

EXHIBIT CODE HOUSEPLANT VARIETY 551 Plant grown for foliage 8" pot or less. 552 Plant grown for foliage 10" pot and over. 553 Hanging plant grown for foliage 8" pot or smaller. 554 Hanging plant grown for foliage 10" pot or larger. 555 Fern - non-garden variety. 556 Cacti and Succulents 557 Collection of Cactus or Succulents in a single container 558 Any 6" potted herb. Must be in a 6" pot and labeled properly by name 559 Any flowering plant that is not in bloom in 6" pot 560 Any Topiary - container 12" or less

Tiny Garden

EXHIBIT CODE TINY GARDEN 570 A Tiny Garden in a Pot - Pot under 18"

Collections

EXHIBIT CODE COLLECTIONS 621 Best Collection of Annuals - 5 or more blooms in exhibitor's container. 622 Best Collection of Perennials - 5 or more blooms in exhibitor's container.

A list of flower names must accompany the collection on a 3X5 card.

 

Floral Art

1. The Smith Award for Best of Show Rosette will be awarded in Floral Art based on merit, not ribbons earned.
2. Design must be in a waterproof container as watering must be done to keep plant material alive. Please consider this when making arrangements. Exhibitors may show more than 1 entry per category.
3. All arrangements will be judged on use of garden grown flowers and plant materials only. Props & foam should not show.
4. Index cards must accompany entry with theme and list of flowers used.
5. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded as follows in the Floral Art division: 1st $15.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00

Floral Art Themes:
#1 – 630 ‘Full Bloom’
To inspire good health, positive well being and a passion for life, with gorgeous colors and exquisite floral design.. Designers choice. List theme and materials on a 3×5 card.
#2 – 640 “RI Coast and Beaches”
Made up with small things you find on the beach, along with bright colored flowers, to arrange a beautiful bouquet.. Designers choice. List theme and materials on a 3×5 card.

Holiday Bouquet

1. Whole arrangement made up of dried flower and dried materials only.
2. Props and foam shouldn’t show.
3. A list of flowers should accompany entry on a index card.
4. Cash prize and ribbon will be awarded as follows:
   1st $15.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00

Dahlia Show

In cooperation with RI Dahlia Society
Barton Buffington, Show Chair
Email: abarton295@aol.com
Phone: 401-789-2994
Please contact Show Chairperson for information.

 

Rules & Regulations

1. All entries for Annuals, Perennials, House Plants and Floral Art A, must be in show by 9:00 PM the Monday of Fair week. Cut flowers in poor condition will be removed after 9:00 PM on Friday by staff. All exhibits may be removed after 8:00 PM Sunday (last day of Fair).
2. All entries for Dahlia Specialty Show and Floral Art B must be in the show by 11:00 AM Saturday during Fair. Judging will start immediately thereafter. The building will be open at 7:00 AM to accommodate exhibitors. All exhibits may be removed after 8:00 PM Sunday. None before! Exhibits not claimed by 9:00 PM will be disposed of.
3. The Fair Committee will not be responsible for plants, flowers or containers in Show. Diseased or insect infested plants and flowers will be disqualified and removed from exhibition.
4. All exhibitors must fill out entry cards giving name, complete address and zip code or any premiums awarded will be forfeited. Maximum 50 entries. If cards are needed in advance please call. Building committee will not be responsible for ribbons not picked up by Sunday closing.
5. Exhibits must be placed in correct color or type category, ask chairperson if unsure.
6. All containers will be furnished by the show committee except where stated otherwise and in the Floral Art divisions. Floral Art specimens may be exhibited in the owner’s bud vase.
7. All materials in Floral Art must be suitable for 4 days
8. Named varieties of flowers or plants should be written on tags, especially Roses. (Ex.: Zinnia var. Thumbelina, or 210341 Dwarf Canna Lily var. Lucifer). Tagging plants when grown is important, call Chairperson for suggestions.
9. 211 – Junior Class–All entries must be 12 years of age or younger. A greendot will be placed on all entry tags showing Junior exhibitors. All rules apply as in open show division.
10. All categories will be judged on the Danish Method. Each will be judged on its own merit and awarded accordingly. Judges’ decisions are final. Classes judged with 3 or more entries.
11. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded in each class.
    First place – $5.00; Second Place – $3.00; Third Place – $2.00.
12. Dahlia Classes will be covered by RI and American Dahlia Society rules.
13. All specimen classes must be grown by Exhibitors.
14. Grand Champion$ 50.00 and Reserve Champion $25.00 rosettes will
    be awarded.

Contact

Joanne Jordan 401-364-9410
Kris Bell 401-316-0877