Section 12 – Artistic Arrangements Flower arrangement is the art of organizing the elements according to the principles of design to attain beauty, simplicity, expression and harmony. 1. Exhibitors are limited to two entries and may enter only one per class. 2. Classes are limited to three entries. 3. In all classes, flowers are to be featured; however, other plant material may be used. 4. Exhibitor must use a 3x5 card stating the interpretation of the class. Materials may be listed and flowers should be named. This card should be left with the exhibit, lower left side to aid the judges with their decision. 5. Use of dried or preserved materials is permitted and may be painted. 6. No artificial material may be used except artificial grapes. 7. Use of plant material protected by State Conservation laws is prohibited. 8. Exhibitors must supply their own containers, which may be any type unless otherwise noted. 9. All arrangements in niched displays may be scaled to a width of 27 inches and height of 32 inches. Exhibitor need not fill the area and may go above the background, if desired. 10. Color background or a low value gray-green will be furnished. 11. All plant materials must be kept fresh throughout the show. Lasting quality of materials should be considered when selecting materials. 12. Class reservations must be made two weeks in advance and will not be accepted the day of the show. Reservations may be made by calling Barb Robidoux, 231-462-3284. Artistic arrangements will be judged on the following: Interpretation 25%; Design 20%; Distinction 20%; Color 15%; Relation of all material 15%; Condition 5% American Heroes Class 2245 Military – an arrangement of your choice using any colors. Accessories permitted. 2246 Fireman – an arrangement of your choice using any colors. Accessories permitted. 2247 Law Enforcement – an arrangement of your choice using any colors. Accessories permitted. 2248 Medical field – an arrangement of your choice using any colors. Accessories permitted.
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Department 48 – Open Class Horticulture Only one entry per class, per exhibitor. 1. All fruits must be plainly and correctly labeled with variety. 2. Unsightly exhibits may be removed from table. Section 1 - Apples on Plates (5 Specimens) Plates of fruit will be judged on the following: Conformation 20%; Size 10%; Color 20%; Uniformity 20%; Freedom from Blemishes 30% Class 1 2 3 2250 McIntosh 3.00 2.00 1.00 2251 Empire 3.00 2.00 1.00 2252 Greening (Rhode Island) 3.00 2.00 1.00 2253 Jonathan 3.00 2.00 1.00 2254 Paula Red 3.00 2.00 1.00 2255 Mac Spur 3.00 2.00 1.00 2256 Mustu 3.00 2.00 1.00 2257 Northern Spies 3.00 2.00 1.00 2258 Courtland 3.00 2.00 1.00 2259 Rome 3.00 2.00 1.00 2260 Red Delicious 3.00 2.00 1.00 2261 Ida Red 3.00 2.00 1.00 2262 Golden Delicious 3.00 2.00 1.00 2263 Hysop 3.00 2.00 1.00 2264 Grimes 3.00 2.00 1.00 2265 Any Other Not Listed 3.00 2.00 1.00 Section 2 - Apples in Flats Class 1 2 3 2270 McIntosh 6.00 4.00 2.00 2271 Empire 6.00 4.00 2.00 2272 Greening (Rhode Island) 6.00 4.00 2.00 2273 Jonathan 6.00 4.00 2.00 2274 Paula Red 6.00 4.00 2.00 2275 Mac Spur 6.00 4.00 2.00 2276 Mustu 6.00 4.00 2.00 2277 Northern Spies 6.00 4.00 2.00 2278 Courtland 6.00 4.00 2.00 2279 Rome 6.00 4.00 2.00 2280 Red Delicious 6.00 4.00 2.00
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Ida Red 6.00 4.00 2.00 Golden Delicious 6.00 4.00 2.00 Hysop 6.00 4.00 2.00 Grimes 6.00 4.00 2.00 Any Other Not Listed 6.00 4.00 2.00 Section 3 - Pears on Plates (5 Specimens) Plates of fruit will be judged on the following: Conformation 20%; Size 10%; Color 20%; Uniformity 20%; Freedom from Blemishes 30% Class 1 2 3 2290 Bartlett 3.00 2.00 1.00 2291 Clapp Favorite 3.00 2.00 1.00 2292 Bosc 3.00 2.00 1.00 2293 Seckel 3.00 2.00 1.00 2294 Flemish Beauty 3.00 2.00 1.00 2295 Spartlett 3.00 2.00 1.00 2296 Any Other Not Listed 3.00 2.00 1.00 Section 4 - Pears in Flats Class 1 2 3 2300 Bartlett 6.00 4.00 2.00 2301 Clapp Favorite 6.00 4.00 2.00 2302 Bosc 6.00 4.00 2.00 2303 Seckel 6.00 4.00 2.00 2304 Flemish Beauty 6.00 4.00 2.00 2305 Spartlett 6.00 4.00 2.00 2306 Any Other Not Listed 6.00 4.00 2.00 Section 5 - Peaches on Plates (5 Specimens) Plates of fruit will be judged on the following: Conformation 20%; Size 10%; Color 20%; Uniformity 20%; Freedom from Blemishes 30% Class 1 2 3 2310 Harbelle 3.00 2.00 1.00 2311 Harbrite 3.00 2.00 1.00 2312 Baby Gold 3.00 2.00 1.00 2313 Fair Haven 3.00 2.00 1.00 2314 Red Haven 3.00 2.00 1.00 2315 Glo Haven 3.00 2.00 1.00 2316 Sun Cling 3.00 2.00 1.00 2317 Amber Gem 3.00 2.00 1.00 2318 Red Skin 3.00 2.00 1.00 2319 Nectarine 3.00 2.00 1.00 2320 Any Other Not Listed 3.00 2.00 1.00 Section 6 - Peaches in Flats Class 1 2 3 2325 Harbelle 6.00 4.00 2.00 2326 Harbrite 6.00 4.00 2.00 2327 Baby Gold 6.00 4.00 2.00 2328 Fair Haven 6.00 4.00 2.00 2329 Red Haven 6.00 4.00 2.00 2330 Glo Haven 6.00 4.00 2.00 2331 Sun Cling 6.00 4.00 2.00 2332 Amber Gem 6.00 4.00 2.00 2333 Red Skin 6.00 4.00 2.00 2334 Nectarine 6.00 4.00 2.00 2335 Any Other Not Listed 6.00 4.00 2.00 Section 7 - Apricots on Plates (12 Specimens) Plates of fruit will be judged on the following: Conformation 20%; Size 10%; Color 20%; Uniformity 20%; Freedom from Blemishes 30% Class 1 2 3 2336 Any Variety 3.00 2.00 1.00 Section 8 - Berries Class 1 2 3 2340 Blackberries 3.00 2.00 1.00 2341 Red Raspberries 3.00 2.00 1.00 2342 Black Raspberries 3.00 2.00 1.00 2343 Any Other Not Listed 3.00 2.00 1.00 Section 9 - Plums on Plates (12 Specimens) Plates of fruit will be judged on the following: Conformation 20%; Size 10%; Color 20%; Uniformity 20%; Freedom from Blemishes 30% Class 1 2 3 2350 Bluefree 3.00 2.00 1.00 2351 Stanley Prune 3.00 2.00 1.00 2352 Damson 3.00 2.00 1.00 2353 Italian Prune 3.00 2.00 1.00 2354 Any Other Not Listed 3.00 2.00 1.00