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Premium Book 2007

Flowers

Dick Colamussi, Supt. Lou Marzi, Supt.

1. Each exhibitor may have only one entry in each category.
2. All exhibits in Horticulture Class must have been raised by exhibitor.
3. Water is available on the Fair Grounds.
4. Glass Vases will be provided as containers for all horticulture exhibits (except as noted).
5. Exhibits must be brought to the Fair Grounds on Thursday from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M. Superintendents will be in the building at that time.
6. Exhibits will be judged at 8:30 A.M. on Friday. Exhibits may not be viewed until judging is completed.
7. Entries cannot be removed before 6:30 P.M. Sunday. Entries not removed before 7:00 P.M. Sunday, will be considered as being donated to the Fair.
8. Containers and plants must be entered at the owner's risk. The Berlin Lions Club cannot be held responsible.
9. No material on the conservation list shall be used in any exhibit, including trailing arbutus, wild lily-of-the valley, partridge-berry, bunchberry, checker berry, climbing night shade, and ferns.
10. Trophies/Rosettes (Will be awarded at the end of the show.)
    1. **Lion's Memorial Trophy - Most first place awards in the Horticulture class.
    2. Trophy and Blue Rosette - Best Arrangement in the show (categories 1 thru 12 only)
    3. ** Trophy - Most first place awards in the Plant category
    4. ** Trophy - Most first place awards in Arrangement Category
    5. Blue Rosette - Best in show - Horticulture class
    6. Blue Rosette - Best in show - Plants

    **In case of ties, one winner will be selected based on quality of entries. All entries will be judged by accredited federation judges. Their decisions will be final.

11. All classes in the schedule are competitive and open to the public.

Special Notes:

Wilted foliage should be removed. Entries without foliage will not be allowed to enter. Entries will be judged for straight stems, clean foliage, and fresh blooms free from insects, disease, dirt, etc. Only one entry per family per category permitted.

Single blooms should be dis-budded, but do not remove foliage.

Incorrect entries will be disqualified.

Arrangements

All Categories Open to All

Artificial plastic or silk flowers & fruits not permitted. Painting or dying of dried material acceptable where specified. Painting or dying of fresh flowers is not permitted in any category. All mechanics (oasis, tape or other) must be concealed from view.

General theme "We have the World before Us"

1. Theme: "The Beauty of Italy"
   A visit to Venice, Florence, or Rome will immediately capture your love for this country. Frescos on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Gondoliers singing along the canals of Venice. This is beauty at its best. Capture this grandeur in an arrangement of red and white carnations interspersed with green foliage. Container and accessories should complement this theme.
2. Theme: "A Polish Wedding"
   A Polish 2 day wedding would not be complete without a taste of pierogies, kielbasa, cabbage and other goodies. To make the wedding complete a round of polka music would top it off. Please prepare an arrangement of all red flowers in a white container to depict the countryÕs colors. Polish accessories are permitted.
3. Theme: "Holland in the Spring"
   Nothing can top a picnic in Holland in the spring amongst the tulips and daffodils and all the windmills in the area. Prepare a picnic setting to include a plate, cup and saucer, a wine goblet all set on a typical table cloth. Adorn the setting with a matching napkin and a small fresh arrangement in red and yellow colored flowers of the designersÕ choice. No candles or silverware (or plastic ware) permitted.
4. Theme: "The Wonders of Scandinavia"
   Finland, Sweden or Norway; take your pick. Each country has its own beauty with short days and long nights. Please prepare an arrangement depicting one of the above countries in an appropriate container to compliment the arrangement. The country must be identified in some manner other than just a name card. Country flags and/or accessories are permitted.
5. Theme: "The Orient Express"
   A trip through the Orient on the Orient Express opens up the beauty of this corner of the world. Geisha girls in kimonos, pagodas and oriental gardens set this area apart from the rest of the world. Convey this feeling in an arrangement with an oriental flair. Container and accessories should compliment the arrangement. Use of fresh and/or dried flowers is acceptable.
6. Theme: "A Safari Through Africa"
   From the moist jungles of Africa emblazoned with reptiles of all sorts, to wild roaming animals, and the sand deserts of Egypt, this dark continent is alive with a beauty of its own. This category calls for a flower arrangement and container of the designersÕ choice. However, this arrangement display must include fresh greens to depict the jungle and sand to depict the desert. Place entire display on a slab of slate.
7. Theme: "U.S.A. America the Beautiful"
   For purple mountains majesty, and from the sea to shining sea, this is our truly magnificent country. The red, white, and blue; forever may it wave. Prepare a majestic arrangement of red and white roses in a vase of blue. Roses to be interspersed with green foliage (the fertile plains), and entire arrangement set amongst a bed of rock (purple mountains) on a flat surface. No other accessories are permitted.
8. Theme: "The Fertile Lands of South America"
   Who hasnÕt had a taste of all the delicious fruits and veggies that enter the U.S.A. from South America during our cold winter months? These are the colors of summer all winter long. For this category prepare an arrangement in straw cornucopia of various fruits and vegetables that come from South America. Several mixed chrysanthemum flowers are to be mixed within this arrangement. No accessories are permitted.
9. Theme: "Skiing the Alps of Switzerland"
   A skiers dream is to ski the slopes of the Swiss Alpine mountains. Who wouldnÕt love that? Please prepare an arrangement of blue and white flowers in a white container to convey the idea of cold and snow. Accessories are permitted.
10. Theme: "Our Neighbors to the South Ð Mexico"
    While many Mexican farmers live in small villages next to the fields, Mexico City boasts a population of over 3 million. Mexican children are pictured breaking pi–atas at parties, while Mariachi musicians serenade the holidays with their familiar tunes. Bullfights always draw a crowd. To denote this colorful country, prepare an arrangement using bright solid or mixed colored flowers in a colorful container that compliments the arrangement. Accessories are permitted.
11. Theme: "The United Kingdom: England, Scotland and Ireland"
    Each of these countries have a history all their own, and many of their customs have been handed down through the centuries. England has Big Ben and Piccadilly Square. Scotland has plaids and bagpipes while St. Patrick chased the snakes from Ireland. At the designerÕs discretion, please prepare an arrangement to depict one of these 3 countries. Let your imagination run wild. Accessories are permitted and country must be identified in some manner other than a name card.
12. Theme: "I Love Paris in the Springtime Ð France"
    To stroll down the boulevards of Paris in the springtime is every lovers dream. Dine at the sidewalk cafes or shop at their fashionable stores for womenÕs gloves, handbags, and of course, bonnets. Strolling these boulevards is only proper if the Mademoiselle is wearing a bonnet. Please prepare a bonnet appropriate for this occasion. Bonnet can be any size or shape or color. Adorn with fresh or silk flowers. Other adornments to stay with the theme may be used. A bow or ribbon must be used. Please provide a means to hang for display.

Miniature Arrangements

(Not to exceed 5" in any direction including container)

1. Painted, dyed or dried material
2. Fresh material

Small Arrangements

(Not to exceed 8" in any direction including container)

1. Painted, dyed or dried material
2. Fresh material

Horticulture Class

This class calls for 3 stems of flowers in a container, unless otherwise specified. Each stem may contain more than one flower. (Buds are not permitted.) All Dahlias (items 12-15) must have more than 1 set of leaves.

There is a limit of three to six flowers or stems in a collection. Only one entry will be accepted in each category. All flowers in collections must be of same variety. (items 7, 12, 28 & 31) Own container allowed only in collection, or special cases with superintendents approval. Wild flowers are not accepted in any category.

* Flowers will be accepted if petal tips or bloom has various colors interspersed and bloom color is predominant as specified.

Plants

Plants may be judged in one classification only. Plants must be in pot for at least 3 months. All collections must be placed on a tray. There is a limit of 3 to 6 plants in a collection. All pots must be cleaned and free of dirt, mold and any debris. No special leaf treatment such as plant or leaf shine, or other means permitted.

1. Individual Flowering Plant
2. Collection Flowering Plants in Bloom
3. Individual non-flowering plants
4. Collection non-flowering plants
5. African Violets, Individual plant (single crown only permitted. Must have 12-24 flowers showing)
6. Cacti
7. Collection of Cacti
8. Hanging Plant
   1. Flowering
   2. Non-Flowering
9. Succulent
10. Collection of Succulents
11. Dish Gardens
12. Bonsai

Berlin Fair
P.O. Box 7284, Berlin, CT 06037
Phone: +1-860-828-0063