# of Entries: One per class, maximum of four in classes 1-46

Premium: Purple $2.50; Blue $1.75; Red $1.50; White $1.25

All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.

 

General Information

  • 4-H member may exhibit a maximum of four entries in classes 1-46 (cut flowers). Exhibits are limited to one exhibit per class. Entries must be the work of the 4-H member.
  • 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 will lower 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 tags to containers.
  • Exhibits entered under an incorrect class number or containing an incorrect number of stems will be lowered one ribbon placing. In classes 23, 45, 46 & 100, do not duplicate entries from the already listed classes, or entry will be lowered one ribbon placing. For example: 4-H members with two cultivars or varieties of marigolds can only enter the marigold class and cannot enter the other cultivar 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 (no plastic containers) that won't tip over and are of adequate size to display blooms. Any exhibit not in a clear glass container will be lowered 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. 

 

Cut Flower Annuals & Biennials 

Five stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless otherwise noted.

Annuals & Biennials, Division 770 Classes

*G770-001 - Aster

*G770-002 - Bachelor Buttons

*G770-003 - Bells of Ireland

*G770-004 - Browallia

*G770-005 - Calendula

*G770-006 - Celosia, crested or plume, 3 stems

*G770-007 - Cosmos

*G770-008 - Dahlia

*G770-009 - Dianthus

*G770-010 - Foxglove

*G770-011 - Gladiolus, 3 stems

*G770-012 - Gomphrena

*G770-013 - Hollyhock, 3 stems

*G770-014 - Marigold

*G770-015 - Pansy

*G770-016 - Petunia

*G770-017 - Salvia

*G770-018 - Snapdragon

*G770-019 - Statice

*G770-020 - Sunflower (under 3" diameter - 5 stems, 3" or more in diameter - 3 stems)

*G770-021 - Vinca

*G770-022 - Zinnia

*G770-023 - 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

Five stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless otherwise noted.

Perennials, Division 770 Classes

*G770-030 - Achillea / Yarrow

*G770-031 - Chrysanthemum

*G770-032 - Coneflower

*G770-033 - Coreopsis

*G770-034 - Daisy

*G770-035 - Gaillardia

*G770-036 – Helianthus

*G770-037 - Hydrangea, 3 stems

*G770-038 – Liatris, 3 stems

*G770-039 – Lilies, 3 stems, not Daylilies

*G770-040 - Platycodon

*G770-041 - Rose, 3 stems

*G770-042 - Rudbeckia/Black-eyed Susan

*G770-043 - Sedum

*G770-044 - Statice

*G770-045 – Any other perennial (under 3" diameter - 5 stems, 3" or more in diameter - 3 stems) (do not duplicate entries in classes 30-44)

*G770-046 - 4-H Flower Garden Collection of 5 different cut flowers. Flowers are to be cut, not potted. 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 from State Fair. Do not duplicate entries in classes 1-45 with any in the group collection.

G770-100 – Other Flower Exhibit (County Only). Limit one entry. Do not duplicate entries in classes 1-46.

 

Educational Exhibits

# of entries: One per class

Educational Exhibits, Division 770 Classes

*G770-050 - Flower Notebook - 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-H members 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, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the notebook.

*G770-051 - Flower Garden Promotion Poster - 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, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.

*G770-052 - Educational Flower Garden Poster - 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 flowers 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. Staple entry card to the upper right-hand corner. The 4-H member's name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.

*G770-053 - Flower Gardening History Interview - 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 one 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, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover.

 

An asterisk* in front of a division/class number indicates the class is State Fair eligible.