FLOWER FESTIVAL

Kay Carpenter, General Co-Chairperson
Gayle Stow, General Co-Chairperson

Assistant Superintendents
Carroll Akard
Mary Basinger
Betty Bradford
Linda Brown
Patsy Brown
Geneva Dennis
Pat Edwards
Sara Hanna
Helen Jarman
John Lindauer
Lucinda Morgan
Patsy Newsom
Kathy Roberts
Judy Wilmington

GENERAL INFORMATION

  1. This show is sponsored by the Lubbock Council of Garden Clubs as a Standard
    Flower Show. No money prizes will be given to individual exhibitors, only first, second,
    third place ribbons, honorable mention ribbons, and local awards.
  2. This show is open to all amateurs wishing to exhibit both in horticulture and
    design. They need not be garden club members and everyone is invited to enter. Entries
    from 4-H and FHA members are welcomed and points will be given through the Youth
    Department. (These youth should put this information on entry card).
  3. Container grown plants, arboreal specimens, miscellaneous ornamentals, and
    dried designs only will be accepted at the Flower Building between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.,
    Thursday September 20. Due to building space, container grown plants or pots
    (Excluding hanging containers) should not exceed 28” in diameter. All containers
    should be marked on the bottom with name and phone number. For additional information
    on container plants, please call Mary Baingerat 806-996-5362.
  4. All types of entries (including above) will be accepted between 8:00 and 11:00
    a.m., Saturday, September 22 at the Flower Building.
  5. Entries and ribbons may be claimed and removed between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.,
    on Sunday, September 30. If not claimed on Sunday, they must be removed between 9:00 and
    11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 1. No entry shall be removed from the exhibit area before
    this time. The Committee will not be responsible for any unclaimed exhibits or ribbons.

    6. All exhibits will be carefully guarded while the show is open, but the Committee and Fair Association will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibits or to personal property of exhibitors.

    Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to come to the Flower Building at least
    once during the Show to replace your exhibit with fresh materials.
  6. Following is an abbreviated schedule of classes. Copies of the complete
    schedule will be available at the Panhandle South Plains Fair Office, 1012 Ave. A or the
    Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University. Exhibitors are urged to have a complete schedule
    to avoid misunderstandings and disappointments and for a complete listing of rules.


SHOW THEME: “HAPPINESS IS...”

HORTICULTURE — DIVISION 130

1 All entries in Horticulture Division (with exception of container-grown plants)
MUST BE GROWN OUTSIDE BY THE EXHIBITOR AND ONLY ONE ENTRY IN
EACH CLASS OR SUBDIVISION WILL BE ALLOWED. Container grown plants must
have been container grown by exhibitor for at least three (3) months. Exceptions:
Multiple plantings such as terrariums or hanging planters, must have been grown
together for at least six (6) weeks.

2. Pre-entry tags may be picked up at Panhandle South Plains Fair Office, 1012
Ave. A or the Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University.

3. Class numbers for horticulture classes below are in full schedule; or, if you
bring your specimens on Saturday morning between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m., workers will
assist you.

Section 1. Bulbs, Corms, Tubers, and Rhizomes. Dahlias (named cultivars—varieties),
Cannas, Fall Iris, etc. Single specimens and collections. Foliage and stems in
proportion to bloom size.
Section 2. Petunias. Specimens and collections, divided by type and color.
Flower Festival Continued
Section 3. Marigolds. Specimens and collections of large varieties. French and other
dwarf varieties require one stem with a minimum of three blooms.
Section 4. Dianthus. Carnation (1 specimen bloom); Sweet William and Pinks (one
specimen stem).
Section 5. Zinnias. Specimens and collections for large varieties. One specimen stem
of dwarf varieties.
Section 6. Miscellaneous Annuals and Tender Perennials. Specimens and collections
of Cockscomb, Princess Feather, Geraniums, etc.
Section 7. Hardy Perennials. Such as Asters, Phlox, Daisies.
Section 8. Ornamental Foliage Plants. One specimen stem of Dusty Miller, Coleus,
Joseph’s Coat, etc.
Section 9. Dendranthema. (Chrysanthemums). Named cultivars (varieties). Cushion,
Garden Varieties, Sprays, Disbuds and any other type.
Section 10. Garden Grown Herbs. Medicinal or culinary. One specimen stem in good
proportion to growth pattern of plant.
Section 11. Container Grown Houseplants. Cacti and Succulents; Foliage,
Flowering and Fruited Plants, African Violets, Terrariums and Dish Gardens, etc.
Section 12. Vines. Blooming, Foliage and/or Fruited. Length of specimen in good proportion
to growth pattern of plant.
Section 13. Berried, Flowering or Fruited Shrubs or Trees. Not less than 12" nor
more than 30" in length.
Section 14. Foliage Branches from Shrub or Tree. Not less than 12" nor more than
30" in length.
Section 15. Miscellaneous Ornamental Plants. Such as Pampas Grass, Fountain
Grass, Bamboo, Umbrella Palm, etc.
Section 16. Roses. Any kind: Hybrid Teas, Grandi-floras, Floribundas, etc.
Section 17. Fruits and Vegetables. Grown in home garden or flower bed. To be exhibited
on 7" or 9” paper plate. Number of specimens should be in proportion to size of
plate. Large - one specimen, Medium - three each and Small - twelve each. See
schedule.

DESIGN — DIVISION 131

Accessories permitted in all classes. Contrived forms permitted in all classes providing
they conform to class requirements, i.e. fresh, dried, etc. No features allowed. Classes
will be subdivided according to ability of designer, designated as Advanced (A) or
Novice/Intermediate (N/I) on entry tag. No artificial flowers, fruit, or foliage.

Section I. Exhibitors may enter one design in each class if desired. Plant materials and
other components must conform to the stated class requirements.

Class 1. “BRIGHT COLORS” Exhibitor’s choice of EITHER all FRESH or a COMBINATION
of fresh and dried/treated plants material.
Class 2. “A PICNIC IN THE PARK” All DRIED and/or TREATED plant material.
Class 3. “A WALK THROUGH A SHADY, WOODED FOREST” Exhibitor’s choice of EITHER all FRESH or a COMBINATION of fresh and dried/treated plant material.
Class 4. “A STARRY, STARRY NIGHT” EXHIBITOR’S CHOICE of plant material and components.
Class 5. “WATCHING YOUR GARDEN GROW” EXHIBITOR’S CHOICE of plant material and
components.
Class 6. “LOVE” All DRIED and/or TREATED plant material.

Section II. Miniature Designs—No more than 5” in height, width, or depth. Plant
materials/components must be SMALL as SCALE is important (plant materials to
each other, and to the container).

Class 7. “TINY TREATS” All DRIED and/or TREATED plant material.
Class 8. “SMALL TREASURES” COMBINATION of FRESH and DRIED/TREATED
plant material.

YOUTH — DIVISION 132

Classes for Youth will be divided according to definition below and exhibited in a Youth section.
Mark grade & age on entry card.

A. Pre-school through 6th grades
B. 7th through 9th grades
C. 10th through 12th grades

Section I. Horticulture - All specimens must have been grown by Youth exhibitor.
Youth may enter any of the classes listed in Adult Horticulture Division 130 using regular class numbers followed by “Y” (for Youth), then grade status A, B,or C above. 4-H and FHA members should have the name of the club on entry
card just above the name and address. Points will be given through the Youth Department. Mark age on entry tag. Classes in this section are eligible for the Grady Jones Sweepstakes Award and South Plains Plant Society Award.

Section II. Design - Class subdivided by grade, see A, B, C at the top of Section I. Youth may also enter Adult Design Classes, using same entry system as shown in Horticulture above, and will be judged separately.
Designs must be in one container (unless otherwise specified) and completely stable or all components must be secured on a single base. Youth designs are eligible for the Georgia Booker Award for the highest scoring design of 90 or more.

Class 1. “PLAYING A FAVORITE GAME” EXHIBITOR’S CHOICE of plant material and components.

EDUCATIONAL — DIVISION 133
“BEING AN ARBORETUM WEDNESDAY WONDER”
One of a group of volunteers who meet each Wednesday for a half day of service to the arboretum.