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The Flower Department is located under the Grandstand.

No parking is available on entry days by the Flower Department, this space is for drop-off only.

Entry is through gate #2 (by the Dairy Barn)

Entries can be placed on-line through August 7th or see rule #1

  1.  Entries will be received from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday before the Fair.

  2.  Judging will be Monday at 9 a.m.

  3.  Entries may be picked up Sunday after the Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  4.  All horticulture entries, including container grown plants, must have been grown by the exhibitor for at least 3 months.

  5.  Containers must be used for cut flowers and are furnished by the Northwest Washington Fair.

  6.  Exhibitors using own basket or containers should mark them plainly.

  7.  All plants, baskets, etc. with bottom holes must have a tray or saucer underneath. If extra care is needed, written directions must be included.

  8.  Only one entry per exhibitor per lot is permitted.

  9.  Entries must be made according to classifications, using the correct number of blooms, sprays, stems, plants, etc.

10.  Buds showing color are classified as blooms.

11.  Do not remove foliage, except from stems under water. Foliage should be groomed and cleaned.

12.  Containers for plant specimens shall be no larger than 12" in diameter, unless handled by the exhibitor.

13.  The Standard System of Judging will be used and the decision of the judges will be final.

14.  Ribbons for sweepstakes in Horticulture will be given for: Dahlias, Gladiolus, Roses, Potted Plant, and Lilies.

15.  An exhibit with the correct varietal name will score higher than if identified with only the common name.

16.  Any horticulture class may be subdivided by the Show Chairman at the time of the show if deemed necessary.

17.  Exhibitors are urged to replace wilted flowers as needed. Bring replacement cuttings to the Fair Office. If arrangements are not freshened, the Superintendent reserves the right to remove or re-arrange displays.

18.  The Superintendent has the right to accept or refuse any entry.

19.  The Fair Management will not be responsible for loss or breakage but will exercise every effort to protect all entries.

20.  Mt Baker Garden Club presents trophies to the Division 2 and 3 entrants who exhibit the best horticulture exhibit. The D.U.P.I. Garden Club presents a trophy for the best junior Artistic Design in Division 4 Class D. The Lynden Garden Club presents a trophy to the adult for the best annual & one for the best perennial entry.

*CONDITIONING: For exhibits to stay fresh for several days, cut specimens early in the morning before the sun reaches them (or in the evening after sundown). Put directly into a pail of warm water and allow to stand for several hours or overnight before using in designs or entering as horticulture.

DIVISION 1 - ADULT HORTICULTURE
Trophy will be awarded for Best Annual and Best Perennial, by Lynden Garden Club.

DIVISION 2 - JUNIOR HORTICULTURE, 10 YRS. AND YOUNGER

Trophy will be awarded for Best Horticulture, by Mt. Baker Garden Club.

DIVISION 3 - JUNIOR HORTICULTURE, AGES 11 - 15 YEARS OLD

Trophy will be awarded for Best Horticulture, by Mt. Baker Garden Club.

CLASS A - ANNUALS AND BIENNIAL

PREMIUMS: 2.00   1.50

CLASS B - PERENNIALS, SHRUBS, AND VINES

PREMIUMS: 2.00   1.50

CLASS C - LILIES

One stem. A named variety will score higher than an unnamed exhibit. Oriental examples are: Casablanca and Stargazer. Specie examples are: Tiger, Madonnas and Easter. Do not remove the anthers.

PREMIUMS: 2.50   2.00

LOT NUMBER

CLASS D - ROSES

One stem, with foliage in proportion to blossom/s. A named entry scores higher than one without a name. Hybrid Teas - one blossom. Sprays include polyanthus, grand floras, and floribundas. A bud showing color is counted as a bloom. Miniatures have blossoms less than 2" in diameter and can be Hybrid Teas or Sprays.

PREMIUMS: 2.50   2.00

LOT NUMBER

CLASS E - GLADIOLUS, 1 SPIKE

Gladiolus are best shown when 1/3 of the florets are open, 1/3 show color and 1/3 are buds. Stems should be in proportion to the total entry. Styrofoam may be used as wedging. A named entry scores higher than an unnamed one. Conspicuous markings mean any contrasting color on the edge or throat that does not blend into the main color.

Size Classification:

Large - 1 spike, floret size 4-1/2" to 51/2"

Medium - 1 spike, floret size 3-1/2" to 4-1/2"

Small - 1 spike, floret size 2-1/2" to 3-1/2"

Mini - 1 spike, floret size 2-1/2" and under

PREMIUMS: 2.50   2.00

LOT NUMBER

PREMIUMS: 2.50   2.00

LOT IDENTIFICATION: