Department 17 – Floral Exhibits – Union County West End Fair Association

CONTACT: Wayne Rishel | Phone: 570-966-1602

The use of or display of artificial flowers is prohibited and no premiums will be paid.
The management will not undertake the task of returning exhibits, and will not be responsible for the exhibits. Baskets or containers must be supplied by exhibitors and will be given every possible care but the management assumes no responsibility for their safety.
Flowers or plants entered for competition must be more than ordinary standard and quality to be entitled to an award. Flowers in each entry must be of one variety unless otherwise stated. Plants will not be accepted for exhibition unless they have been grown in containers for two (2) months.
All entries must be grown by the exhibitor, except for those in arrangement classes. (See General Rules).
Faded, Wilted or Unsightly Flowers will be replaced or discarded after third day. Entry Tags must remain in place.
All exhibits must contain flowers unless otherwise specified.
MUST SUPPLY TRAYS FOR POTS – flowers are watered daily

PREMIUMS: $3 $2 $1, except as noted.

Section 1 Flowering House Plants

Only one (1) species per pot except in collection class.
Pots not to exceed 12″ in width.
Hanging baskets not to exceed 16″ in width.

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
17	1	17001	African Violets, Single, any color or bi-color
17	1	17002	African Violets, Double, any color or bi-color
17	1	17003	Wax Begonias, Fibrous, rooted, in bloom, Single any color
17	1	17004	Wax Begonias, Fibrous, rooted, in bloom, Double any color
17	1	17005	Begonias, Tuberous, rooted in bloom, Single or semi-double, any color
17	1	17006	Begonias, Tuberous, rooted in bloom, Double, any color
17	1	17007	Begonias, Tuberous, rooted in bloom, Hanging basket variety, any color
17	1	17008	Begonias, Rex
17	1	17009	Begonias, Angel wing with flowers
17	1	17010	Geranium, Bedding or Common - any color
17	1	17011	Geranium, Ivy, Any Variety
17	1	17012	Geranium, Scented - specify scent
17	1	17013	Geranium, Variegated
17	1	17014	Impatiens, Shade - Single
17	1	17015	Impatiens, Shade - Double
17	1	17016	Impatiens, Sun (new Guinea)
17	1	17017	Oxalis (Shamrock)
17	1	17018	Fuschia
17`	1	17020	Other Meritorious Flowering House Plant (Identify)

Section 2 Foliage House Plants

Only one (1) species per pot except in collection class.
Pots not to exceed 12″ in width.
Hanging baskets not to exceed 16″ in width.

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
17	2	17023	Aloe - can be supported
17	2	17024	Begonias, Large leaf - any variety, foliage type, with or without flowers
17	2	17025	Begonias, Small leaf - any variety, foliage type, with or without flowers
17	2	17026	Coleus, Any leaf color
17	2	17027	Coleus, Fancy leaf
17	2	17028	Cacti, One per Pot
17	2	17029	Cacti, One per Pot - Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas
17	2	17030	Collection of Cacti, 3 or more pots on a tray
17	2	17031	Collection of Cacti, Cactus Garden, 3 or more cacti in one pot
17	2	17032	Ferns, Asparagus
17	2	17033	Ferns, Boston
17	2	17034	Ferns, Curly
17	2	17035	Ferns, Fox Tail
17	2	17036	Ferns, Other
17	2	17037	Ferns, Plumosia
17	2	17045	Hanging Baskets - Foliage
17	2	17046	Hanging Baskets - Flowering
17	2	17048	Ivy - Grape, Potted
17	2	17049	Ivy - Grape, Hanging
17	2	17050	Ivy - Grape, Trained to Trellis
17	2	17051	Ivy - Swedish, Plain
17	2	17052	Ivy - Swedish, Variegated
17	2	17053	Ivy - Other
17	2	17054	Kitchen Plant, Sweet Potato, Pineapple, etc.
17	2	17055	Palm, Any variety
17	2	17056	Philodendron - can be supported
17	2	17057	Philodendron, Hanging
17	2	17058	Pothos - can be supported
17	2	17059	Pothos, Hanging
17	2	17060	Rubber Plants, Jade
17	2	17061	Rubber Plants, Other
17	2	17062	Sansevieria, Upright
17	2	17063	Sansevieria, Rosette
17	2	17064	Spider Plant
17	2	17065	Succulents (1 per pot)
17	2	17066	Succulents ( 3 or more per pot)
17	2	17067	Dish Garden or Foliage House Plants, 3 or more specimens in a container
17	2	17068	Terrariums or House Plant Arrangement in Closed Container
17	2	17069	Unusual House Plants (Identify)

Section 3 Specimen Flowers – Annuals

Exhibits in this division must be of cut flowers grown by exhibitor and must conform to the number of blooms, spikes, or stems specified in each class.
The uniformity of height, color, or size is an important factor in evaluating entries.
Flowers in each entry must be of one color and variety unless otherwise stated.

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
17	3	17100	Ageratum, 5 stems
17	3	17101	Bells of Ireland, 5 stems
17	3	17102	Calendula, 5 blooms
17	3	17103	Calla Lily, 1 bloom
17	3	17104	Canna Lily, 1 spike
17	3	17105	Celosia, Crested, 1 stem
17	3	17106	Celosia, Plume, 5 stems
17	3	17107	Cleoma (Spider Flower), 5 stems
17	3	17108	Cosmos, 5 blooms
17	3	17109	Dahlias, Cactus, 3 blooms
17	3	17110	Dahlias, Decorative, 3 blooms
17	3	17111	Dahlias, Pompon, 3 blooms
17	3	17112	Dahlias, Single, 3 blooms
17	3	17113	Dahlias, Anemone, 3 blooms
17	3	17114	Everlasting, Baby's Breath - 5 stems
17	3	17115	Everlasting, Strawflowers - 5 blooms
17	3	17116	Everlasting, Any Other - 5 blooms
17	3	17117	Gladiolus, 1 stalk
17	3	17118	Larkspur, 5 stems
17	3	17119	Marigolds, African, any color, 5 blooms
17	3	17120	Marigolds, French, single, any color, 5 blooms
17	3	17122	Marigolds, French, double, any color, 5 blooms
17	3	17130	Nasturtium, Single, 5 blooms
17	3	17132	Nicotiana, 5 stems
17	3	17133	Pansy, 5 blooms
17	3	17134	Petunias, Single, 5 blooms
17	3	17135	Petunias, Double, 5 blooms
17	3	17136	Petunias, Ruffled or Fringed Single, 5 blooms
17	3	17137	Petunias, Ruffled or Fringed Double, 5 blooms
17	3	17138	Salvia, Blue, 5 blooms
17	3	17139	Salvia, Red, 5 blooms
17	3	17140	Scabiosa, 5 blooms
17	3	17141	Snapdragons, Single or standard, 5 spikes
17	3	17143	Sweet Peas, 5 Stems one color
17	3	17144	Sweet Peas, 5 stems mixed colors
17	3	17145	Sun Flower, 1 bloom any color
17	3	17146	Zinnias, Large, 3 blooms, one color
17	3	17147	Zinnias, Cactus, 3 blooms, one color
17	3	17148	Zinnias, Pompom, 6 blooms, one color
17	3	17149	Zinnias, Other, 3 blooms, one color
17	3	17150	Vase of Japanese Lanterns
17	3	17151	Vase of Money Plants
17	3	17152	Vase of Impatiens
17	3	17153	Other Annaul Specimens, 3 Blooms, one color (Identify)

Section 4 Specimen Flowers – Largest

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
17	4	17175	Largest Dahlia (Diameter)
17	4	17176	Largest Gladiolus Spike (From bottom flower to top tip)
17	4	17177	Largest Marigold (Diameter)
17	4	17178	Largest Snapdragon Spike (From bottom flower to top tip)
17	4	17179	Largest Zinnia (Diameter)

Section 5 Specimen Flowers – Perennials

Exhibits in this division must be of cut flowers grown by exhibitor and must conform to the number of blooms, spikes, or stems specified in each class.
The uniformity of height, color, or size is an important factor in evaluating entries.
Flowers in each entry must be of one color and variety unless otherwise stated.

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
17	5	17190	Ageratum, 5 stems
17	5	17191	Asters, 5 blooms, one color
17	5	17192	Butterfly Bush, one bloom, any color
17	5	17193	Chrysanthemums - Single or Daisy type, 5 blooms
17	5	17194	Chrysanthemums - Spider or Japanese type, 5 blooms
17	5	17195	Chrysanthemums - Button, 5 blooms
17	5	17196	Chrysanthemums - Any Other, 5 blooms
17	5	17197	Coneflower, 3 blooms, one color
17	5	17198	Coreopsus, 5 blooms
17	5	17199	Delphinium, 1 spike
17	5	17200	Dianthus, Hardy Pink, 5 stems
17	5	17201	Gaillardia, 3 blooms
17	5	17202	Lily Stalk - No Day Lily
17	5	17203	Phlox, 3 stems 1 color
17	5	17204	Monarda (Bee Balm), 3 blooms
17	5	17205	Rose, Hybrid tea, 1 flower, any color
17	5	17206	Rose, Floribunda or Shrub Rose, 1 stem
17	5	17208	Rose, Miniature, 1 stem
17	5	17209	Rudbeckia (Gloriosa Daisy), 3 blooms
17	5	17210	Scabiosa, 5 blooms
17	5	17211	Yarrow, 3 stems (clusters)
17	5	17212	5 or More Perennial Types
17	5	17213	Other Perennial, 3 blooms - Identify

Section 6 Artistic Arrangements

Maximum care will be taken of the containers and accessories until they can be reclaimed by exhibitors but the Fair cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss.
Arrangements will be judged according to freshness, trueness in type, suitability, coloring, relation of container to flowers and artistic appearance.
Foliage may be added to arrangements.
All arrangements must have flowers unless otherwise specified.

PREMIUMS (Section 6): $4, $3, $2

DEPT	SEC	CLASS	Short Description
17	6	17225	Arrangement of Wild Flowers, excluding Plants Forbidden by Conservation Rules
17	6	17226	Arrangement using Dried Materials.
17	6	17227	Arrangement in Pedestal Container (Must Contain Flowers)
17	6	17228	Fruit and/or Vegetable Arrangement with Flowers and/or Foliage.
17	6	17229	Arrangement depicting Natural or Pennsylvania History (Identify)
17	6	17230	Arrangement using One Flower of One Species only Foliage and/or Accessories permitted.
17	6	17231	Arrangement Depicting a Holiday, Special Occasion or Season. Must use flowers in arrangement and identify occasion. (Identify)
17	6	17232	Arrangement using All White including Vase - Foliage Permitted.
17	6	17233	Arrangement of Foliage - No Flowers.
17	6	17234	Nosegays - Small Arrangement not to Exceed 5" High (including container)
17	6	17235	Color Harmony Arrangement Using Tints and Shades of One Color.
17	6	17236	Colonial Arrangement - 8 or more flower types.
17	6	17237	Artistic Arrangement Featuring Herbs

UPDATED: Jul 12, 2021 @ 3:47 pm

August 2 – August 9, 2025

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Department 17 – Floral Exhibits

Section 1 Flowering House Plants

Section 2 Foliage House Plants

Section 3 Specimen Flowers – Annuals

Section 4 Specimen Flowers – Largest

Section 5 Specimen Flowers – Perennials

Section 6 Artistic Arrangements