Connie Holland, Chairperson
271 Granite Schoolhouse Lane
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-7228
See General Fair Rules and Regulations.
Competition is open to amateurs in all divisions.
All entries will be judged Tuesday morning, August 18, 2009. All exhibits must be grown by exhibitor,
except in arrangement classes. Violation of rules will result in forfeit of premium. Youth
exhibits should be grown or arranged by youth.
Competition is divided into two sections: Seniors,
18 years and older, Youth, 17 years old and under.
Flowers and plants entered for competition must be
of more than ordinary standard and quality to be entitled to an award.
Entries for all classes will be accepted on
Sunday August 16, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and Monday August 17, 2009 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. or the
General Entries Registration Form may be used if mailed by August 1. The General Entries Registration
Form can be found at the back of this book or on the web site at www.southmountainfair.com. An exhibitor may
show only one entry per class.
Potted plants should have been growing in containers
for two (2) months. All pots should be clean, with no foil, plastic support or other embellishments.
Exhibitor's name should be on underside of pots. Plant sprays are not permitted.
Plants or specimens with obvious disease or insect
infestations will not be accepted. Plants that bloom for one day, such as daylily or hibiscus, should
not be entered.
The common name for all entries must be provided. List
botanical name or variety if known.
Cut flowers are judged on both flowers and foliage which
should be above the water line. Entries must be displayed in containers provided by the Fair.
Only fresh or dried plant material may be shown. No artificial
flowers of any kind such as silk, plastic, fabric etc. may be used.
While care will be taken to avoid damaging an
exhibit, Fair officials are not responsible for any damage or breakage, as well as the
return of exhibits.
If the South Mountain Fair
Association believes any of the exhibits were shown in previous years, those
entries may be refused.
The South Mountain Fair
Association reserves the right to combine listed classes, depending on the number of entries.
Best of Show will be awarded only where justified by
outstanding quality.
Department 17 reserves the right to remove mand destroy any
perishable exhibits which become unworthy of display.
Exhibits will be released to
exhibitors on Sunday, August 23, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. No prize money will be
awarded for exhibits removed in violation of this rule.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SHOWING
Pick flowers for exhibit either early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Place them
in a container of warm water. Cut a few more than needed, in case of accidents. Cut stems
long. The stem and foliage should be in pleasing proportion to the flower. Blooms shold be
without signs of disease or insect damage. Know the name of what you are showing!
The following factors are important in the judging process:
1. Proper plant names. 6. Balance & symmetry.
2. Bloom quality, freshness, and uniformity. 7. Consistency of size/color.
3. Insect or disease damage. 8. No foliage below water line.
4. Overall appeal. 9. Adequate foliage above water line.
5. Compliance with class.
General Rules:
This section includes all plants that would qualify as houseplants.
There should be only one species per pot except in collection classes.
Pots may not exceed 10" inside diameter.
Since display space is limited, no hanging plants. Potted plants will be exhibited on risers.
Potted plants which have won blue ribbons in previous years are not eligible for another ribbon.
Section 1 - Flowering House PlantsClass Premiums
1 African Violets,single 2.50 2.00 1.50
2 African Violets,double 2.50 2.00 1.50
3 African Violets,trailing 2.50 2.00 1.50
4 African Violets,miniature 2.50 2.00 1.50
5 Begonia,single or semi-double 2.50 2.00 1.50
6 Begonia,double 2.50 2.00 1.50
7 Wax Begonia rooted in bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
8 Geranium, bedding/common 2.50 2.00 1.50
9 Geranium, ivy 2.50 2.00 1.50
10 Geranium, variegated 2.50 2.00 1.50
11 Geranium, scented 2.50 2.00 1.50
12 Cactus, any variety, in bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
13 Orchids, any type, in bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
14 Other flowering house plant 2.50 2.00 1.50
15 Best Flowering Houseplant 5.00Section 2 - Foliage Plants
Class Premiums
1 Aloe Vera 2.50 2.00 1.50
2 Begonia, Large leaf 2.50 2.00 1.50
3 Begonia, Small leaf 2.50 2.00 1.50
4 Coleus, any leaf color 2.50 2.00 1.50
5 Ferns, Boston 2.50 2.00 1.50
6 Ferns, Asparagus 2.50 2.00 1.50
7 Ferns, Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50
8 Jade Plant 2.50 2.00 1.50
9 Potted Ivy, English 2.50 2.00 1.50
10 Potted Ivy, Swedish 2.50 2.00 1.50
11 Potted Ivy, Grape 2.50 2.00 1.50
12 Potted Ivy, Other 2.50 2.00 1.50
13 Prayer Plant 2.50 2.00 1.50
14 Spider Plant 2.50 2.00 1.50
15 Other foliage plant 2.50 2.00 1.50
16 Dish Garden, over 6" not to exceed
12" with collection of 3 or more
plants 5.50 4.50 3.50
17 Terrarium, covered glass container over
6" in diameter and under 15" with 3
or more plants 5.50 4.50 3.50
18 Best Foliage Plant 5.00General Rules:
Exhibits must consist of cut flowers grown by the exhibitor. Exhibitors should note that
uniformity of height, color, and size is an important factor in evaluating entries.
Cuttings should include sufficient foliage to permit evaluation. Flowers should be one color
and variety. Foliage below the waterline should be removed. Classes will be sub-divided at judge's discretion.
Section 3 - Specimen Flowers, Senior
Class Premiums
1 Ageratum, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
2 Asters, Single, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
3 Asters, Double, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
4 Bells of Ireland, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
5 Bachelor's Buttons, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
6 Butterfly Weed, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
7 Calendula, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
8 Celosia, cockscomb, Crested, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
9 Celosia, cockscomb, Plume, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
10 Chrysanthemum, 3 blooms or 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
11 Cleome, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
12 Cosmos, White, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
13 Cosmos, Lavender, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
14 Cosmos, Bi-color, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
15 Cosmos, Other, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
Dahlias, debudded, with 2 sets of leaves
16 Dahlias, 1 bloom 8" or more 2.50 2.00 1.50
17 Dahlias, 1 bloom 6-8" 2.50 2.00 1.50
18 Dahlias, 1 bloom 4-6" 2.50 2.00 1.50
19 Dahlias, Pompom 2", 3 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
20 Dahlias, Novelty, 3 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
21 Collection of 5 varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50
22 Delphinium, 1 spike 2.50 2.00 1.50
23 Dianthus, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
24 Gaillardia, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
25 Gladiolus, Large, 1 spike 2.50 2.00 1.50
26 Gladiolus, Miniature, 1 spike 2.50 2.00 1.50
27 Hostas, 1 flower & leaf 2.50 2.00 1.50
28 Hydrangea, 1 floral stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
29 Lantana, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
Lilies, no day lilies
30 Lilies, Oriental, 1 scape 2.50 2.00 1.50
31 Lilies, Asiatic, 1 scape 2.50 2.00 1.50
32 Marigold, yellow/large/single, 3 bl 2.50 2.00 1.50
33 Marigold, orange/large/single, 3 bl 2.50 2.00 1.50
34 Marigold, white/large/single, 3 bl 2.50 2.00 1.50
35 Marigold, dwarf/single, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
36 Marigold, dwarf/double, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
37 Nasturtiums, 3 blooms, same color 2.50 2.00 1.50
38 Pansy, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
39 Petunias, Single, 3 stems, same color 2.50 2.00 1.50
40 Petunias, Double, 3 stems, same color 2.50 2.00 1.50
Roses, 1 stem, (varieties must be named, ex:"American Beauty")
41 Roses, Hybrid Tea, 1 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
42 Roses, Floribunda, 1 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
43 Roses, Miniature, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
44 Roses, Grandiflora, 1 spray 2.50 2.00 1.50
45 Roses, Other, 1 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
46 Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susans), 3 bl 2.50 2.00 1.50
47 Salvia, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
48 Scabiosa, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
49 Sedum, 1 floral stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
50 Snapdragon, Single,3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
51 Snapdragon, Double,3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50
52 Statice, 3 spikes, same color 2.50 2.00 1.50
Miniature Sunflowers, 3 stalks (stems)of blooms, no seeds
53 Sunflower Poly-headed,yellow/orange 2.50 2.00 1.50
54 Sunflower Poly-headed any other color 2.50 2.00 1.50
55 Verbena, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
56 Vinca, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50
57 Violas, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
58 Zinnias, Giant, globe,3 bloom 2.50 2.00 1.50
59 Zinnias, cactus,pointed,3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
60 Zinnias, double/semi,6 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
61 Zinnias, Dwarf Ball,6 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
62 Zinnia, Single, 6 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50
63 Zinnias, collection 5 variety,
1 stem each 2.50 2.00 1.50
64 Coneflower (Echinacea) 3 blooms 3.50 3.00 2.50
65 Any other flower, 1 stem 3.50 3.00 2.50
66 Best Specimen Flower, Senior 5.00Section 4 - Arboreal Plants
Class Premiums
Cut, 1 single stem, no bushes, 12" minimum height
1 Berried Branches 2.50 2.00 1.50
2 Broadleaf Evergreens 2.50 2.00 1.50
3 Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) 2.50 2.00 1.50
4 Hibiscus 2.50 2.00 1.50
5 Holly 2.50 2.00 1.50
6 Narrowleaf Evergreen 2.50 2.00 1.50
7 Any other 2.50 2.00 1.50
8 Best Arboreal Plant 5.00Section 5 - Herbs, Senior
Class Premiums
Cut, 1 single stem, no bushes, 12" minimum height
1 Lavender 2.50 2.00 1.50
2 Basil 2.50 2.00 1.50
3 Sage 2.50 2.00 1.50
4 Tansy 2.50 2.00 1.50
5 Rosemary 2.50 2.00 1.50
6 Mint 2.50 2.00 1.50
7 Dill 2.50 2.00 1.50
8 Lemon Balm 2.50 2.00 1.50
9 Other 2.50 2.00 1.50
Potted, not to exceed 8" in diameter
10 Lavender 2.50 2.00 1.50
11 Basil 2.50 2.00 1.50
12 Sage 2.50 2.00 1.50
13 Chives 2.50 2.00 1.50
14 Garlic 2.50 2.00 1.50
15 Onion 2.50 2.00 1.50
16 Rosemary 2.50 2.00 1.50
17 Mint 2.50 2.00 1.50
18 Oregano 2.50 2.00 1.50
19 Other 2.50 2.00 1.50
20 Potted collection, 3-5 herbs 2.50 2.00 1.50
21 Arrangement of cut herbs not
to exceed 12" in diameter 2.50 2.00 1.50
22 A living herb wreath not to
exceed 18", equipped for hanging 2.50 2.00 1.50
23 A dried herb wreath not to
exceed 18", equipped for hanging 2.50 2.00 1.50
24 Best Herb, Senior 5.00Section 6 - Dried Materials, Senior
Class Premiums
1 Wreath, dried plant material,
not to exceed 18" in diameter,
equipped for hanging 4.00 3.00 2.00
2 Swag, dried plant material,
not over 24", equipped for hanging 4.00 3.00 2.00
3 Arrangement, dried plant meterial,
not over 15" in depth or width 4.00 3.00 2.00
4 Arrangement, dried plant meterial
and seed pods, not to exceed 12"
in depth or width 4.00 3.00 2.00
5 Basket, dried plants, not to exceed
12" in width or depth 4.00 3.00 2.00
6 Miniature Arrangement, not to exceed
5" in diameter, using all dried
materials 4.00 3.00 2.00
7 Best Dried Material, Senior 5.00Section 7 - Fresh Plant Materials, Senior
Class Premiums
1 Afternoon in the garden,
fresh arrangement in pastels,
not to exceed 12" wide 4.50 3.50 2.50
2 Fresh rose arrangement not to
exceed 15" wide 4.50 3.50 2.50
3 Fresh Arrangement using Adams
County apples, not to exceed
18" wide 4.50 3.50 2.50
4 Fresh Arrangement of gourds, seeds,
and nuts, not to exceed 15" wide 4.50 3.50 2.50
5 Fresh Miniature Arrangement, not to
exceed 5" in diameter 4.50 3.50 2.50
6 Bridal Bouquet 4.50 3.50 2.50
7 Fresh arrangement using sunflowers,
not to exceed 18" in depth or width 4.50 3.50 2.50
8 Best Artistic Arrangement, Senior 5.00
9 Best of Show 10.00General Rules:
There are 2 sections, 8-13 in each class, youth under age 10, youth ages 10 through 17.
All of the following classes are open to both age groups.
The age must be clearly displayed on the entry tag or the entry will be disqualified.
It is expected that the youth will create and enter their own exhibits, with little or no parental help.
There will be (4) Best of Show awards in this division, if there is sufficient merit.
Section 8 - Specimen Flowers, youth, under 10 years
Section 9 - Specimen Flowers, youth 10-17 years
Class Premiums
Cosmos, 3 blooms
1 Cosmos, pink/purple 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
2 Cosmos, white 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
3 Cosmos, Bicolor 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
4 Cosmos, Other 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
Gladiolus, 1 spike, any color
5 Gladiolus, large 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
6 Gladiolus, Miniature 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
7 Vinca, 1 stem 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
Marigolds, 3 blooms
8 Marigold, large, yellow 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
9 Marigold, large, orange 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
10 Marigold, large, white 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
11 Marigold, Dwarf, any color 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
Coreopsis, 6 stems
12 Single 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
13 Double 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
14 Coneflower (Echinacea), 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
Snapdragon, 3 stems
15 Single 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
16 Double 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
17 Pansies, 3 stems 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
Petunias, 3 stems, same color
18 Single 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
19 Double 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
Miniature Sunflowers, 3 stalks/stems of blooms (8" or less)
20 Ornamental, yellow/orange 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
21 Ornamental, any other color 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
Zinnias
22 Giant globular, 4" or more, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
23 Cactus pointed petals, 3 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
24 Double or semi-double 6 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
25 Dwarf ball, up to 2" wide, 6 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
26 Single, 6 blooms 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
27 Collection of 5 different varieties,
1 stem of each 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
29 Best Specimen Flowers-under 10 years 5.00
29 Best Specimen Flowers-10-17 years 5.00Section 10 - Potted Arrangement, youth under 10 years
Section 11 - Potted Arrangement, youth 10-17 years
Class Premiums
1 Dish Garden, 6-12" in diameter
including container and plants,
with a collection of 3 or
more plants 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
2 Cactus, potted in up to 6" pot 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
3 Potted annual grown from seed in
an 8" pot. Seed packet must be
displayed on pot 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
4 Best Potted Specimen-under 10 years 6.00
4 Best Potted Specimen-10-17 years 6.00Section 12 - Artistic Arrangement, under 10 years
Section 13 - Artistic Arrangement, youth 10-17 years
Class Premiums
1 Fresh arrangement up to 15" wide 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
2 Fresh arrangement up to 12" wide 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
3 Miniature dried arrangement
including nuts, pods, cones, etc.
No fresh or artificial material. 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
4 Arrangement using fresh Adams
County apple. 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
5 Dried arrangement, not
to exceed 15" wide. 4.50 3.50 2.50 1.00
6 Best Artistic Arrangement-under 10 6.00
6 Best Artistic Arrangement-10-17 yr. 6.00
7 Best of Show-youth under 10 years 10.00
7 Best of Show-youth 10-17 years 10.00
8 Thomas Piper Award presented to
the best in all divisions, Adult
or Youth. 20.00