DEPARTMENT HORTICULTURE
PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.50; Blue-$3.00; Red-$2.50; White-$1.50
DIVISION 770 - FLORICULTURE, EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS & HOUSEPLANTS GENERAL INFORMATION
- Cut Flower Annuals and Biennials - 5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless otherwise noted in parenthesis
- Classes 1-23: Cut Flower Annuals and Biennials - 5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless otherwise noted in parenthesis.
- Classes 30-46: Cut Flower Perennials - 5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless otherwise noted in parenthesis.
- The cultivar or variety name must be included on all entry cards. If potted container with several cultivar or varieties identify each individually within the pot. Failure to identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. Proper identification is the responsibility of the exhibitor, not the Extension staff or office personnel.
- For Floriculture, punch hole in the top center of entry tag, use a rubber band to securely attach entry tag to containers.
- Exhibits entered under an incorrect class number or containing an incorrect number of stems will be dropped one ribbon placing. In classes 23, 45 & 46, do not duplicate entries from the already listed classes or entry will be dropped one ribbon placing. For example 4-H’ers with two cultivars or varieties of marigolds can only enter the mari gold class and cannot enter the other cultivar or variety in any other class. A perennial is defined as a plant of which the crown overwinters. An annual is a plant that grows from seed each season, whether self-seeded or planted by the gardener. A biennial is a plant that germinates, grows and overwinters as a crown, blooms the following year and dies. Foliage will be considered when exhibit is judged.
- All 3 or 5 stems of cut flowers should be the same cultivar and color, do not mix cultivars and colors. Containers will not be judged; however, they should be CLEAR GLASS CONTAINERS that won't tip over (No plastic containers at State Fair) and of adequate size to display blooms. Any exhibit not in a clear glass container will be dropped one ribbon placing. NO SCREW ON LIDS OR SCREW ON RINGS AND FLATS MAY BE USED. To hold flowers in place it is suggested to use tin foil or a type of plastic wrap with holes poked into it or frog lids. Containers may not be returned from State Fair.
G770001.* ASTER
G770002.* BACHELOR BUTTONS
G770003.* BELLS OF IRELAND
G770004.* BROWALLIA
G770005.* CALENDULA
G770006.* CELOSIA (crested or plume) (3 stems)
G770007.* COSMOS
G770008.* DAHLIA
G770009.* DIANTHUS
G770010.* FOXGLOVE
G770011.* GLADIOLUS (3 stems)
G770012.* GOMPHRENA
G770013.* HOLLYHOCK (3 stems)
G770014.* MARIGOLD
G770015.* PANSY
G770016.* PETUNIA
G770017.* SALVIA
G770018.* SNAPDRAGON
G770019.* STATICE
G770020.* SUNFLOWER (under 3" diameter - 5 stems; 3" or more in diameter - 3 stems)
G770021.* VINCA
G770022.* ZINNIA
G770023.* ANY OTHER ANNUAL OR BIENNIAL (under 3" diameter - 5 stems, 3" or more in diameter - 3 stems) (Do not duplicate entries in Classes 1-22).
- Cut Flower Perennials - 5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless otherwise noted in parenthesis.
G770030.* ACHILLEA / YARROW
G770031.* CHRYSANTHEMUM
G770032.* CONEFLOWER
G770033.* COREOPSIS
G770034.* DAISY
G770035.* GAILLARDIA
G770036.* HELIANTHUS
G770037.* HYDRANGEA (3 stems)
G770038.* LIATRIS (3 stems)
G770039.* LILIES (3 STEMS) (Not Daylilies)
G770040.* PLATYCODON
G770041.* ROSE (3 stems)
G770042.* RUDBECKIA/BLACK-EYED SUSAN
G770043.* SEDUM
G770044.* STATICE
G770045.* ANY OTHER PERENNIAL (under 3" diameter - 5 stems, 3" or more in diameter - 3 stems) (Do not duplicate entries in Classes 30-43)
G770046.* 4-H FLOWER GARDEN COLLECTION OF 5 DIFFERENT FLOWERS - Each flower in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for classes 1-45. Display in a box or other holder not more than 18" in any dimension. Boxes will not be returned at State Fair. Do not duplicate entries in classes 1-45 with any in the group collection.
DIVISION 770 - EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
G770050.* FLOWER NOTEBOOK (SF100) - Exhibit a notebook containing pictures of flowers grown in Nebraska.
There must be at least 10 different species of annuals and/or biennials and 10 different species of perennials hardy to Nebraska. Bulbs may be included in a separate section. 4-Hers may show more than one cultivar of the same species, but they will only count as one species. The notebook must be the result of the current year’s work. Pictures from garden catalogs, hand drawn pictures, or photographs may be used. Each species/cultivar must be labeled with the correct common name and scientific name; the height and spread of the plant and the growing conditions (for example: needs full sun and dry sandy soil) the species prefers. In addition to this information, bulbs should also be labeled as spring or summer flowering. Give proper credit by listing the sources of pictures and information used. The 4-H member's name, age, full ad dress, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the notebook.
G770051.* FLOWER GARDEN PROMOTION POSTER (SF103) - Individual poster promoting flower gardening, size 14” x 22" either vertical or horizontal arrangement. Poster may be in any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, etc. as long as it is not 3-dimensional. Posters using copyrighted material will not be accepted. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.
G770052.* EDUCATIONAL FLOWER GARDEN POSTER (SF104) - Prepare a poster 14" x 22" x 2" (3-dimensional if needed) either vertical or horizontal arrangement illustrating a skill or project you have done or learned about in a 4-H flower or houseplant project. One might show a special technique used or equipment incorporated in the garden. Refer to 4-H horticulture project manuals, but use your own creativity. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.
G770053.* FLOWER GARDENING HISTORY INTERVIEW (SF105) - Neatly handwritten or typed account of a gardening history interview whose flower garden has inspired you. Maximum of 4 pages of text and 2 pages of pictures (include 1 picture of the person you interviewed) of their flower garden if the individual is still gardening. Protect with a clear report cover. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover.
DIVISION 770 - HOUSEPLANTS
- Youth may enter a maximum of three (3) entries in classes 50-66.
Container Grown Houseplants
Container Grown Houseplants: The choice of container and soil quality will be considered in judging. Each house-plant must be identified by listing the names on the entry tag or on a card attached to the container. Identify each plant individually if more than one cultivar or variety. Houseplants should be grown in the display container for a minimum of six weeks. Plants grown as houseplants must be used. NebGuide G2205 “Guide to Growing House-
plants” and NebGuide G837 “Guide to Selecting Houseplants” includes a listing of common house-plants. Containers of annual flowers or annual plants (i.e. petunias, geraniums, impatiens) will be disquali-fied and will not be judged.
- Entries in Classes 60-66 must have been designed and planted by the 4-H member.
- Any container plant, (flowering or foliage potted houseplants, dish gardens, fairy or miniature gardens, desert gar-dens or terrariums) shall be in containers no larger than 12 inches (use inside opening measurement) in any dimen-sion of length or width. No combination of pots may be used. All potted plants are to be in a one pot container. Any container grown plant in Classes 60-66 that is does not follow these guidelines will be dropped one ribbon placing.
- Classes 60-65 exhibitors must have and provide a saucer to catch drainage water. The 4-H members name, age county, and years in the project(s) must be on the bottom or back of the container and saucer.
G770060.* FLOWERING POTTED HOUSEPLANT(S) (SF107) that are blooming for exhibition - Non-blooming plants will be disqualified.
G770061.* FOLIAGE POTTED HOUSEPLANT(S) (SF107) - one of all the same variety of tropical or cacti or succulent plant. Label with name of plant.
G770062.* HANGING BASKET (SF107) - of flowering and/or foliage houseplants. A container may have one or more
houseplants in the container. Label with the name of each plant.
G770063.* DISH GARDEN (SF107) - an open/shallow container featuring a variety of houseplants excluding cacti and succulents. Label with the name of each plant.
G770064.* FAIRY OR MINIATURE GARDEN (SF107) - A miniature “scene” contained in an open container and featuring miniature or small, slow growing houseplants. The garden needs to have an imaginative theme and miniature accessories, i.e. bench, fence made from tiny twigs, small shell for a bath tub, etc.. Label with the name of each plant.
G770065.* DESERT GARDEN (SF107) - an open/shallow container featuring cacti and/or succulents grown as house plants. Label with the name of each plant.
G770066.* TERRARIUM (SF107) - a transparent container, partially or completely enclosed; sealed or unsealed. Label with the name of each plant.