Ornamental Horticulture Department

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chairmen - Patt & Jack Linden
Co-Chairman - Eddie B. Garcia

PREMIUMS

Ribbons: One Tri-Color for each Division; 1st - Blue, 2nd - Red, 3rd - White

RIBBONS SPONSORED BY NOGALES GARDEN CLUB

All potted plants (Divisions I & III) must be delivered to the Exhibition Hall between 2 and 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, where they will be displayed throughout the Fair. All cut specimens and arrangements (Divisions II and IV) must be delivered to the Coliseum Thursday, Oct. 8, between 8 and 9 a.m., where they will be displayed. If an entry is heavy or difficult to move, please be prepared to transport and place the item.

All entries will be released on Sunday, Oct. 11, between 4 and 6 p.m; please be prepared to transport all items. Refer to the Home Arts Division rules for further information.

All plant materials should be clean and pest free. Judging criteria include plant health (appropriate color, size, growth pattern, not “leggy”, etc.) and general appearance (no dead or damaged foliage, balanced from all sides, well groomed/clean, appropriate container, etc.) Foliage should be clean, but oils or sprays should not be used to enhance appearance. Cut specimens should be submitted in a plain container/vase; beverage bottles are recommended.

Any maintenance of entries must be supplied by the exhibitor. A saucer placed under plants when watered will be appreciated.

DIVISION I - ADULT POTTED PLANTS (ROOTED)

1. Foliage Plants
   1. single variety
   2. multiple varieties
2. Blooming Plants
   1. single variety
   2. multiple varieties
3. Succulents & Cacti
   1. single variety
   2. multiple varieties
4. Hanging Baskets
   1. single variety
   2. multiple varieties
5. Terrariums & Dish Gardens
   1. single variety
   2. multiple varieties
6. Shrubs & Vines

DIVISION II - ADULT PLANT SPECIMENS & ARRANGEMENTS (CUT)

1. Cut Specimens
   1. Roses
      1. specimen (1 stem)
      2. collections of 1 variety (3 stems)
   2. Annuals
      1. specimen (1 stem)
      2. collections of 1 variety (3 stems)
   3. Perennials including shrubs
      1. specimen (1 stem)
      2. collections of 1 variety (3 stems)
2. Arrangements
   1. Flowers
   2. Fruit or combination
   3. Dried

DIVISION III - JUNIOR POTTED PLANTS (AGES 6 – 14)

1. Single variety
2. Multiple varieties
3. Dish garden or terrarium

DIVISION IV - JUNIOR PLANT SPECIMENS & ARRANGEMENTS (AGES 6 – 14)

1. Single variety
2. Multiple varieties
3. Arrangements (flowers, fruit, combination)