The World of Flowers, Annual Flowers
State Fair Eligible. Only one entry per member per class. The cultivar or variety name must be included on all entry cards. If potted container has more than one plant, 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 marigold 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.
Premium: Purple $3.50; Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
CUT FLOWERS ‑ Containers will not be judged. Flowers should be in CLEAR GLASS CONTAINERS that won't tip over (no plastic containers) 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. Do not mix cultivars and colors. All 3 or 5 stems of cut flowers should be the same cultivar or color. Follow the guidelines in 4-H “Preparing Cut Flowers for Exhibits” 4H227 (revised 2022) at 4H227-2022.pdf when preparing entries for the fair.
ANNUALS/BIENNIALS - Exhibit five (5) stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless otherwise noted in parenthesis. Exhibitors may only enter up to five (5) vases of cut flowers (classes 1 - 45).
Class No.
G 770 1 Aster G 770 14 Marigold
G 770 2 Bachelor Buttons G 770 15 Pansy
G 770 3 Bells of Ireland G 770 16 Petunia
G 770 4 Browallia G 770 17 Salvia
G 770 5 Calendula G 770 18 Snapdragon
G 770 6 Celosia (crested or plume) (3 stems) G 770 19 Statice
G 770 7 Cosmos G 770 20 Sunflower (under 3” diameter - 5 stems, 3” or more in diameter - 3 stems)
G 770 8 Dahlia
G 770 9 Dianthus G 770 21 Vinca
G 770 10 Foxglove G 770 22 Zinnia
G 770 11 Gladiolus (3 stems) G 770 23 Any other annual or biennial (under 3” diameter - 5 stems, 3" or more in diameter - 3 stems) (Do not
G 770 12 Gomphrena duplicate entries in classes 1-22)
G 770 13 Hollyhock (3 stems)
PERENNIALS - Exhibit five (5) stems from a single variety (cultivar) unless otherwise noted in parenthesis
Class No.
G 770 30 Achillea/ Yarrow G 770 39 Lilies (3 stems)(Not Daylilies)
G 770 31 Chrysanthemum G 770 40 Platycodon
G 770 32 Coneflower G 770 41 Rose (3 stems)
G 770 33 Coreposis G 770 42 Rudbeckia/Black-eyed Susan
G 770 34 Daisy G 770 43 Sedum
G 770 35 Gaillardia G 770 44 Statice
G 770 36 Helianthus G 770 45 Any other perennial (under 3” in diameter - 5 stems,
G 770 37 Hydrangea (3 stems) 3” or more in diameter - 3 stems) (Do not duplicate entries in classes 30-44)
G 770 38 Liatris (3 stems)
X 770 80 FLORAL ARRANGEMENT: SMALL - Cut flowers only. Diameter of overall exhibit must be less than 6”. 4-H’ers do not have to grow plants used. COUNTY FAIR ONLY
X 770 81 FLORAL ARRANGEMENT: LARGE - Cut flowers only. Diameter of overall exhibit must be greater than 6”. 4-H’ers do not have to grow plants used. COUNTY FAIR ONLY
X 770 82 FLOWER POUNDING CREATION - Using fresh flowers, pound them to leave imprint on paper or cloth for selected creation. (i.e. bookmark, notecard, etc.). COUNTY FAIR ONLY
X 770 83 GARDEN HARDSCAPE CREATION - Create something to use as a decorative hardscape in a garden or landscape. Dimensions should be no larger then 2’x 2’. (i.e. stepping stone, cement leaf, etc.). COUNTY FAIR ONLY.
Premium: Purple $4.50; Blue $4.00; Red $3.50; White $3.00
G 770 46 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 of specified for classes G 770 1 - G 770 45. Display in a box or other holder not more than 18" in any dimension. Do not duplicate entries in classes G 770 1 - G770 45 with any in the group collection.
G 770 50 FLOWER NOTEBOOK ‑ Exhibit a notebook containing pictures of flowers grown in Nebraska. There must be at least 10 species of annuals/biennials and 10 species of perennials hardy to Nebraska. Bulbs may be included in a separate section. 4-H’ers 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 cultivar must be labeled with the correct common name/s and scientific name; the height and spread of the plant and the growing conditions (for example, needs full sun) the flower prefers. Bulbs may be included in a separate section. In addition to the above 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’ers name, age, years in the project/s, and county must be on the back of the notebook.
G 770 51 FLOWER GARDEN PROMOTION POSTER - Individual poster promoting flower gardening, size 14" x 22" either vertical or horizontal arrangement. Poster may be in any medium 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.
G 770 52 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. 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.
G 770 53 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 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, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover.