2017 Competitive Entries

Department F - Section 102 - Bantam Breeds

***Class numbers must be used in order to process your entry.***
The same class number will be used for Cock, Hen, Cockerel and Pullet

Feathered Legged Class F-557 Mottled Cochins
F-540 Non-Bearded Mille Fleur Booted F-558 Partridge Cochins
F-541 Non-Bearded Porcelain Booted F-559 Red Cochins
F-542 Non-Bearded White Booted F-560 Silver Laced Cochins
F-543 Bearded Mille Fleur Booted F-561 White Cochins
F-544 Bearded Porcelain Booted F-562 Salmon Faverolles
F-545 Bearded White Booted F-563 White Faverolles
F-546 Buff Brahmas F-564 Feather Legged Frizzles
F-547 Dark Brahmas F-565 Black Langshans
F-548 Light Brahmas F-566 White Langshans
F-549 Barred Cochins F-567 Blue Langshans
F-550 Birchen Cochins F-568 Bearded Black Silkies
F-551 Black Cochins F-569 Bearded White Silkies
F-552 Blue Cochins F-570 Non-Bearded Black Silkies
F-553 Brown Red Cochins F-571 Non-Bearded White Silkies
F-554 Buff Cochins F-572 White Sultans
F-555 Columbian Cochins
F-556 Golden Laced Cochin

Ameraucana Bantum Class F-585 Silver Ameraucana
F-580 Black Ameraucana F-586 Wheaton Ameraucana
F-581 Blue Ameraucana F-587 White Ameraucana
F-582 Blue Wheaton
F-583 Brown Red Ameraucana
F-584 Buff Ameraucana

Department F - Section 103 - Other Breeds

***Class numbers must be used in order to process your entry.***
The same class number will be used for Cock, Hen, Cockerel and Pullet

Other Breeds Class

F-600 Children’s Pets

Jeff Wilson
Glass Blower

Located In
Yesterday Village

Blacksmith
Demonstrations

Located In
Yesterday Village

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Department F - Section 104 - Pigeon Breeds

***Class numbers must be used in order to process your entry.***
The same class number will be used for Cock, Hen, Cockerel and Pullet

Pigeon Breeds Class F-638 Modena (Schietti)
F-605 Arch Angels F-639 Monk
F-606 Berliner F-640 Mondain
F-607 Budapest F-641 Mookie
F-608 Carneau F-642 Nun
F-609 Carrier F-643 Owl (African)
F-610 Cropper F-644 Owl (Chinese)
F-611 Capuchine F-645 Parlor Roller
F-612 Damuscene F-646 Pouter (Brunner)
F-613 Dragoon F-647 Pouter (Pigmy)
F-614 Flight (Domestic) F-648 Pouter (English)
F-615 Fantail (American) F-649 Priest
F-616 Fantail (Indian) F-650 Roller (Show)
F-617 Frill (Longface) F-651 Roller (Flying)
F-618 Frill (Oriental) F-652 Runt
F-619 Frillback F-653 Saxton Shield
F-620 German Beauty Homer F-654 Swallow
F-621 Helmet F-655 Show Racer
F-622 Homer (Racing) F-656 Thailand Laugher
F-623 Homer (Show) F-657 Tippler
F-624 Hungarian F-658 Trumpeter (English)
F-625 Ice Pigeon F-659 Trumpeter (Bokhara)
F-626 Jacobin F-660 Tumbler (Parlor)
F-627 King (Show) F-661 Tumbler (White Russian)
F-628 King (Utility) F-662 Tumbler (A.O.C. Russian)
F-629 Komorner (Yellow Mag) F-663 Tumbler (Shortface)
F-630 Komorner (Red Mag) F-664 Tumbler (Longface)
F-631 Komorner (Black Mag) F-665 Tumbler (Baldhead)
F-632 Komorner (A.O.C. Mag) F-666 Tumbler (Moorehead)
F-633 Komorner (Self) F-667 Tumbler (Vienna)
F-634 Lacenes F-668 Turbit
F-635 Lahore F-669 Old German Owls
F-636 Magpie
F-637 Modena (Gazzi)

Department F - Section 105 - Guineas

***Class numbers must be used in order to process your entry.***
The same class number will be used for Cock, Hen, Cockerel and Pullet

Guineas Breed Class
F-680 Pearl
F-681 Pied
F-682 White

Chainsaw Artist
Jerry Ward

Located In
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Rooster Crowing Contest
Department F-106-1

Chairman:
Don Hartman, Belews Creek, NC

RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

1. The 2017 Rooster Crowing Contest will be held Tuesday, October 3 from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
2. The location of the contest will be at the front entrance of the Poultry & Pigeons building.
3. Fifty cent (.50) entry fee is required.
4. Pre-entry is required. On the day of the contest, the participant will be admitted to the
Fairgrounds upon presentation of rooster, or if rooster is on exhibit, a pass will be issued by
the Poultry Superintendent.
5. The contest is open to the world: LIMIT: One Bird Per Exhibitor.
6. The bird with the largest number of crows wins the championship. The Fair will
provide special prizes for the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion.
7. Any ties will be "crowed off" by rules set up by the committee in charge of contest.
8. Roosters will be penned in individual coops and handlers cannot clap or annoy birds.
Exhibitors will not be permitted to disturb rooster during contest.

PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY RETURNS
FOR THE 2017-18 SEASON

At the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex

Call 336.774.GOAL (4625)
for ticket and promotional information

www.carolinathunderbirds.com

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Adult Fine Arts
Department G

Superintendent:
Barbara Cleveland

Assistants:
Carolyn Blakely, Don Chamberlain, Billy Grant

**NEW** Exhibits ONLY accepted Saturday, September 23 10:00am - 4:00pm
and Sunday, Sept. 24 from 12:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibits released Monday, October 9, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
JUDGING: Monday, September 25

RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Entries are open to residents of North Carolina and the following adjacent counties in Vir-
ginia: Carroll, Patrick and Grayson. There is no entry fee. All exhibits must be pre-entered
on Dixie Classic Fair entry blanks. Entry blanks must be fully completed. You must include
Exhibitors Name, Address, Phone Number & The Last Four (4) Digits of the Social Security
Number in order to receive prize money. Entry blanks must be mailed to the Dixie Classic Fair,
PO Box 68, Winston-Salem, NC 27102 and MUST be postmarked no later than September 1.
2. Entries will be acknowledged with an exhibitor’s letter and entry tags for each exhibit. The
exhibitor’s letter will contain instructions on where to bring your exhibit. Entry tags must be
brought attached to the exhibit described on tag. PLEASE ATTACH ENTRY TAG TO UPPER
RIGHT HAND CORNER FRONT SIDE OF ITEM WHERE PRACTICAL AND POSSIBLE.
DO NOT REMOVE CLAIM CHECK FROM TAG. It will be removed and returned to you at
time of entry by the Department worker. All items are to be picked up Monday after the Fair.
You must bring your Claim Check(s) back with you to pick up your items on Monday after the
Fair. Without the Claim Check, the Fair Management reserves the right to hold any exhibit
for proven ownership.
3. IF YOU HAVE ENTERED YOUR ITEM IN A PREVIOUS YEAR IT MAY NOT BE
ENTERED AGAIN. Exhibitors may only enter one item per item number. Do not enter
“Judge’s Choice” Categories, all first place winners will be considered. All entries must
be original and must have been completed after previous year’s Fair. Any and all articles
obnoxious or repulsive in character (including nudity) will be forbidden entry, or if entered
without being fully known, shall be removed at once. Signs or cards on any exhibit des-
ignating that products are for sale will not be permitted. Superintendents reserve the right
of selection on questions of originality, categories and framing. Judges’ decision is final.
4. Size Limits: Exhibit must be within size limit listed within the category.
5. The Fair Management, Employees, Department Workers and Volunteers will take every
precaution to protect exhibits but will not be held responsible for any loss, breakage
or damage to any article on exhibit.
6. All entries must be the original design of the exhibitor. No class work accepted. Work which
has been exhibited in the Fair in previous years may not be re-entered. Exhibitors may submit
only one entry in each category. Fine Arts size limits: Entries not to exceed 40" on any
side, including frame or mat. Everything must be framed or matted and equipped for
hanging* - String Yarn & tape is NOT acceptable for hanging. Attach entry tag to upper
right hand corner, front side of exhibit.
7. Entries not entered correctly will not be judged, only displayed if space is available. The
right is reserved to refuse entry of any exhibit that does not comply with the above rules.

An Artist may enter ONLY The Amateur Class OR
The Professional Class

* Clarification of frame: A frame that has art (such as painted canvas or paint-
ing on textiles) stretched over it and is not visible from the front is considered
a frame.

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Department G - Section 101 - Amateur Class

Premiums: 1st: $ 30 2nd: $20 3rd: $10 4th: Ribbon

G-1 Acrylic Painting - abstract G-13 Pastel Chalk
G-2 Oil Painting - abstract G-14 Collage and Mixed Media
G-3 Watercolor Painting - abstract G-15 Graphics
G-4 Acrylic (traditional/non-abstract) G-16 Calligraphy - Invitation/Certificate, etc.
G-5 Oil (traditional/non-abstract) G-17 Photography (Black and White)
G-6 Watercolor (traditional/non-abstract) G-18 Photography (Color)
G-7 Painting on Textiles
G-8 Pen and Ink
G-9 Pencil
G-10 Colored Pencil
G-11 Charcoal
G-12 Conte

Department G - Section 102 - Professional Class

Premiums: 1st: $ 55 2nd: $30 3rd: $15 4th: Ribbon

G-22 Acrylic Painting - abstract G-33 Colored Pencil
G-23 Oil Painting - abstract G-34 Charcoal
G-24 Watercolor Painting - abstract G-35 Conte
G-25 Acrylic (traditional/non-abstract) G-36 Pastel Chalk
G-26 Oil (traditional/non-abstract) G-37 Collage and Mixed Media
G-27 Watercolor (traditional/non-abstract) G-38 Graphics
G-28 Painting on Wood G-39 Calligraphy - Invitation/Certificate, etc.
G-29 Painting on Tin / Metal G-40 Photography (Black and White)
G-30 Painting on Textiles G-41 Photography (Color)
G-31 Pen and Ink
G-32 Pencil

G-45 Department G - Section 103 - Special Fine Arts Display
G-46
Premiums: 1st: $ 35 2nd: $30 3rd: $25
“My Favorite Fair Scene” - any media
“My Favorite North Carolina Scene” any media

(Must be framed or matted and equipped for hanging - not to exceed 40” on any side including
mat or frame)

G-47 Judge’s Choice - Fine Arts - Amateur - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

G-48 Judge’s Choice - Fine Arts - Professional - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

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Adult Professional Crafts
Department H

Superintendent:
Barbara Cleveland

Assistants:
Carolyn Blakely, Don Chamberlain, Billy Grant

**NEW** Exhibits ONLY accepted Saturday, September 23 10:00am - 4:00pm
and Sunday, Sept. 24 from 12:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibits released Monday, October 9, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
JUDGING: Monday, September 25

RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS LISTED ON PAGE 103.

All entries must be the original design of the exhibitor. No class work accepted. Work which
has been exhibited in the Fair in previous years may not be re-entered. Exhibitors may sub-
mit only one entry in each category. Crafts size limits: Entries not to exceed 36" on any
side. Exhibitor of sculpture to furnish own display. Attach entry tag to upper right hand
corner, front side of exhibit.

Entries not entered correctly will not be judged, only displayed if space is available. The right
is reserved to refuse entry of any exhibit that does not comply with the above rules.

An Artist may enter ONLY The Amateur Class (Dept. L) OR
The Professional Class

Department H - Section 101 - Adult Professional Crafts

Premiums: 1st: $ 35 2nd: $20 3rd: $10 4th: Ribbon

H-74 Books handmade casing and covers H-86 Wood Carving, in round (see below)
H-75 Decoupage H-87 Wood Carving (musical instrument)
H-76 Papier Mache H-88 Wood Carving, in relief
H-77 Papier Tole H-89 Wood - Flat work, tray platter, or bowl
H-78 Origami H-90 Woodworked toy
H-79 Cross Stitch (original design only) H-91 Miscellaneous Wookworked Article
H-80 Cross Stitch (commercially charted) H-92 Jewelry / Lapidary
H-81 Embroidery H-93 Handbuilt Pottery
H-82 Work in Combination H-94 Wheel Thrown Pottery
H-83 Metal - Hand formed object - plain H-95 Stained Glass
H-84 Metal - Enameled object H-96 Sculpture - Clay and Stone
H-85 Wood Inlay (see below) H-97 Sculpture - Wood
H-98 Sculpture - Wire

H-99 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Definitions
Wood Inlay: Bowl, box, picture or plaque, platter, serving try or table top. It can not measure
over 36” in any direction.
Wood Carving, in round: Animal, fowl or figure.
Professional: An individual who’s primary income is received from selling or teaching a craft.

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Floriculture
Department I and J

The Flower Shows are co-sponsored by The Dixie Classic Fair and the Garden Club
Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and presented in cooperation with the Win-
ston-Salem Judges Council, Member of National Garden Club, South Atlantic Region,
District 4, The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc. and The National Garden Clubs, Inc.

"Let's Go Online"

TWO STANDARD FLOWER SHOWS

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GRATITUDE TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONS:

General Chairman Horticulture Placement
Evan Dunnagan - 336-624-4472 Barbara Cullen - 336-768-6466

General Co-Chairman Hospitality
Elizabeth Morgan - 336-724-0924 Dogwood Garden Club

Show Superintendent Contact
Trish Sumners - 336-945-4433
Kristie Blanco - 336-413-1477
Design Schedule Container Plants Chairman
Diane Bauman - 336-945-3865 Charlotte Croft - 336-416-4871

Trish Sumners - 336-945-4433 Junior Horticulture
Mary Ellen Elliot - 336-44-1016
Design Consultant Placement - Puppywood Garden Club
Trish Sumners - 336-945-4433
Judges Chairman
Design Staging / Properties Lynn Jennette - 901-378-0299
Trish Sumners - 336-945-4433
Judges Co-Chairman
Design Classification Marge Silber - 336-575-2364
Joyce Adams - 336-924-8881
Judges Clerks Chairman
Design Entries Chairman Diane Bauman - 336-945-3865
Virigina Sutton - 336-996-0418 Judges Clerks Co-Chairman
Kate Jernigan - 336-631-9390
Graphics Chairman
Kathy Ely - 336-768-3897 Tabulation Chairman
Horticulture Schedule Joyce Pope - 336-970-7492
Beth Leonard - 336-425-4777 Tabulation Co-Chaitman
Rose Schedule / Rose Show Sarah Jane Elliott - 336-723-7596
Mr. Jimmy Speas - 336-766-0611 Dismantling Friday Show
Horticulture Classification
Beth Leonard - 336-425-4777 Westwood Garden Club
Hayden Shuping - 336-758-5593 Contact - Charlotte Croft - 336-416-4871

Horticulture Staging Dismantling Wednesday Show
Marianne Northington - 336-722-7397 Evergreen Garden club

Horticulture Entries Chairman Contact - Lee Crowley - 336-918-6043
Joyce Pope - 336-970-4731 Educational Exhibit

Horticulture Entries Co-Chairman Evan Dunnagan, Kristie Blance, Leah
Jane Elliott - 336-723-7596 Crowley

SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Preston Stockton, Hayden Shuping and Horticulture Staff of Reynolda Gardens, and
Jimmy Speas and members of Winston-Salem Rose Society.

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Floriculture - Judging and Premiums

JUDGING
Judging will take place Friday at 11:00 am and Wednesday at 11:00 am No one will be
allowed on the show floor except judges, clerks and show officials after judging begins. The
show will open to the public during posted fair hours except on Fri., 9/29 11:00-2:00pm,
Tues. 10/3 3:00pm-close and Wed. 10/4 11:00 - 2:00pm.

PREMIUMS
1. PREMIUM CHECKS WILL BE VOID 60 DAYS AFTER ISSUE.
2. PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID BY CHECK AFTER FAIR. Only one check will be issued to an
exhibitor covering all premiums won by the individual. CHECKS WILL BE ISSUED TO THE
GARDEN CLUBS FOR ITS MEMBERS. Federal tax ID number for Garden Club must be
included on entry blank. Garden club must include the name of the Garden Club on the
entry blank. Other exhibitors must provide the last four digits of their Social Security
number (see entry blank) in order to receive prize money.

GENERAL RULES

1. PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED IN ALL CLASSES, CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS,
DESIGN, COLLECTION AND ALL CUT HORTICULTURE. Please use General En-
try Form. Bring to Home & Garden Building - see map inside back cover, Bldg. #15.
2. Entries will be received from 8:00am until 10:00am on Friday, Sept. 29 and Wed., Oct. 4, 2017.
The Classification Committee MUST approve ALL exhibits for conformance to the SCHEDULE.
3. These two flower shows are for AMATEURS ONLY. Classes are not open to commercial
growers or professional floral designers ie.... classes are not open to anyone who, at present
or in the past, has received his or her livelihood from the growing or designing of classifications
listed in this catalog.
4. The NGC Handbook for Flower Shows, 2017 and as updated in The National Gardener,
is the source for the rules, scales of points and awards.
5. NOTE TO GARDEN CLUB MEMBERS: National Garden Clubs, Inc. permits cash
awards to individual garden club members in the Standard Flower Show. If the gar-
den club member wishes the cash premium to be issued personally, he or she must
include the last four digits of his or her social security number on the entry form. If no
social security number is entered, the premium will be issued to his or her garden club.
6. Judging will be conducted by PANELS of three NGC approved Judges and will begin at
11:00am and end no later than 2:00pm on Fri., 9/29 and Wed., 10/4/17. The decisions of the
judges will be FINAL. Awards may be withheld if not merited. All competitive judging will be based
on the National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC) Standard System of Awarding. Only Judges, Clerks,
General Chairman and Classification Chairman will be allowed in the exhibit area during judging.
7. Only one entry may be made in any named class. Exhibits entered in the Friday show
may not be re-entered in the Wednesday show. ROSES ONLY: Multiple entries permitted,
including Collections - provided varieties are different.
8. There must be an emphasis on fresh plant material. No artificial plant material is
allowed in any division.
9. Only one member of a family may exhibit in any one class, except Design
Classes. THE FAIR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD ALL PREMIUMS WON IN
ANY CLASS BY ANY FAMILY BREAKING THE RULE.
10. Exhibits may NOT be removed before the SHOW closes on Tues., 10/3 @ 3:00pm and
Mon. 10/9 @ 10:00am. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
11. Awards in any class will be given only if merited, and only ONE blue, ONE red, and ONE
yellow ribbon will be awarded in each class. Honorable mention ribbons bearing no premium
will be awarded as merited in large classes of high quality.
12. Premiums will be paid only from awards as they appear on the books and not from ribbons.
13. Ribbons must be picked up after the fair. NO RIBBONS WILL BE MAILED.

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Floriculture - Rules, Regulations and Information

14. The Fair management, the Garden Club Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and
Winston-Salem Judges Council will not be responsible for damages or loss of property,
though reasonable care will be taken to protect all materials exhibited. (See rules for Design
Classes.)
15. All entries and awards in these sections are subject to the General Rules and Regulations
of the Dixie Classic Fair.
16. All entries will be acknowledged by mailed letter from the Fair Office and will include
entry tags for each exhibit entered. BE SURE TO BRING THESE ENTRY TAGS WITH YOUR
ENTRIES; THEY ARE PROOF THAT YOU HAVE PRE-ENTERED AS REQUIRED AND,
THEREFORE SAVE TIME IN ACCEPTING YOUR ENTRIES.

Standard System of Awarding Points
The NGC Standard System of Awards will be used for all competitive judging.

Blue Ribbon (1st place) - Must score 90 or more points

Red Ribbon (2nd place - Must score 85 or more points

Yellow Ribbon (3rd Place) - Must score 80 or more points

White Ribbon (4th Place) - Must score 75 or more points

No material covered by the Plant Protection and Conservation Act (1 July 1980) or the
Garden Club of N.C. Plant Conservation List (16 September 1981) shall be used in any
exhibit except on its own root and for educational purposes.

THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA PLANT CONSERVATION
GENERAL SUMMARY LIST

Birdfoot Violet Lily (Lilium spp.) Trailing Arbutus
Dutchman’s Breeches Lupine Trillium spp.
Fern: Walking
Gentians Monkshood, Wolfsbane Venus Fly-Trap
Ginseng Orchids (All native species) Virginia Bluebells
Golden Seal
Groundpine Pitcher Plant Shrubs and Trees
Running Cedar Pixie Moss Carolina Hemlock
Hepatica (Liverworts) Sea Oats
Hexastylis (Heartleaf) Shooting Star Wild Azaelas
Shortia, Oconee Bells
Swamp Pink

EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT

"THE BUZZ ABOUT BEES"

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Floriculture - Design Regulations For Friday Show

(Please refer to the NGC Flower Show Design Division Policies and Guidelines on pages
79-81 of the Handbook for Flower Shows Revised 2017)

1. Each design must be the work of one exhibitor and that exhibtor's name must appear on
the entry card.
2. PRE-ENTER on Dixie Classic Fair GENERAL entry blank at the back of the catalog.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE YOUR CHOICE OF CLASS AND AN ACKNOWL-
EDGMENT, ENTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1.
3. An exhibitor may only enter ONE exhibit per class but may enter more than one class..
4. If the Designer is unable to fulfill his or her commitment/assignment, it is the re-
sponsibility of the designer to provide a substitute. 
5. There will NOT be accessibility to electricity for a design. Please be aware of this and
use appropriate substitutes ( i.e. battery-operated lighting).
6. Each design must contain some plant material. exhibitor need not have grown the plant
material used in the design. All known plant material should be listed on a provided 3"x5"
card by the botanical and common names.
7. Contact Design Consultant, Trish Sumners (336)945-4433 for further information.
8. Please refer to the North Carolina Plant Conservation List and the State and Threatened
Plants in the current GCNC Engagement Calendar. The use of artificial flowers, foliage,
fruit or vegetables is prohibited in the Design Division.
9. Fresh plant material may be stripped, clipped, trimmed, curled, folded, tied or otherwise
manipulated. Coloring or treating of fresh plant material is NEVER permitted. However, dried
plant material may be colored and/or treated.
10. Accessories, bases and/or underlays are allowed in ALL classes. Please refer to page
81, Handbook for Flower Shows Revised 2017 for a list in all design classes unless prohibited
by the schedule, law or specific requirements of a Design Top Award.
11. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the Design Division.
12. Each designer will be given a completed entry card by the Entries Committee and is then
directed by Placement committee to location. Upon completion of the design, Classification
checks for conformance to the schedule, allows for necessary adjustments by the designer,
then initials entry card when approved.
13. Please mark (inconspicuously) your container, base or accessory and DO NOT USE
VALUABLE ACCESSORIES. Fair Management, the Flower Show Committees, the Garden
Club Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, and the Winston-Salem Judges Council will
not be responsible for damage or loss of property, though reasonable care will be taken to
protect all materials exhibited.
14. See Flower Show terminology for more information (page 129).
15. Any non-perishable food products are allowed, but must be sealed if the possibility exists
for attracting insects or producing undesirable odor.
18. SET-UP TIME - FRIDAY, September 29, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ONLY! EXHIBITORS
MUST LEAVE THE BUILDING AT 10:00 AM!! No exhibits will be accepted after 10:00 am.
JUDGING: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM - SHOW OPENS TO THE PUBLIC AT 2:00 PM.
PICK UP EXHIBITS - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM.

Regulations for Top Friday Design Awards

1. In any section of Top Awards, there must be at least three (3) classes with four
(4) entries in each class.
2. Must be a blue ribbon winner scoring at least 95 or above from a group of
classes designated as eligible for the Top Award.
3. Marked SUPERIORITY must be one of the qualities by which exhibit is evaluated.
4. Fresh plant material is not to be treated in any way.
5. Any NGC Top Exhibitor Award may be withheld if judges panel determines that
none are worthy or none meets the specific requirements of the award

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Floriculture - Regulations For Top Friday Design Awards

DESIGN SCALE OF POINTS - ALL DESIGNS

Conformance 7
To Type 7
48
To Schedule Requirements 8
8
Design Principles 8
Selection of Components 14
Organization of Components
Expression
Distinction

Total: 100

Floriculture - Section 101 - Friday Design Top
Exhibitor Awards

I-A AWARD OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE - $10.00
(see page 42, Top Exhibitor Awards, in new National Garden Clubs Handbook for Flower
Shows, revised 2017) for information
1. All design classes are eligible.
2. Award is a rosette of gold ribbons.

I-B TABLE ARTISTRY AWARD - $10.00
(see page 43, Top Exhibitor Awards, in new National Garden Clubs Handbook for Flower
Shows, revised 2017) for information
1. Classes I-1, I-2, and I-3 are eligible.
2. Award is a rosette of burgundy ribbons.

I-C DESIGNER'S CHOICE - $10.00
(see page 42, Top Exhibitor Awards, in new National Garden Clubs Handbook for Flower
Shows, revised 2017) for information
1. Classes I-4, I-5, and I-6 are eligible.
2. Plant material used in exhibit maybe dried, treated dried and/or fresh.
3. Award is a rosette of purple ribbons.

I-D BARBARA SMITH MANNING AWARD - $10.00
1. All Design classes are eligible.
2. Chosen for best use of color (need not be blue ribbon winner)
3. Award includes a Certificate and a Lavender Rosette


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Floriculture - Section 102 - Friday Flower Show
September 29, 2017

Premiums for Design Awards
1st: $60.00 2nd: $40.00 3rd: $30.00 4th: $20.00

"SURFING THE WEB"

Section A -...FOR RECIPES FOR...

Only one Design eligible for the NGC TABLE ARTISTRY AWARD in Section A
Handbook for Flower Shows, 2017 revised page 43.

I-1 ....ME, MYSELF AND I - Open to All

AN INFORMAL FUNCTIONAL TABLE DESIGN set for 1 person to be staged on a round
TABLE 3' high with a 32" diameter and covered with a gray floor length tablecloth (provided
by the Committee). Decorative Unit is to be in appropriate size to the provided exhibit space.
Underlay (provided by exhibitor) is encouraged. Design to be viewed from the front.- 4 entries

I-2 ...A ROMANTIC DINNER - Open to ALL

A SEMI-FORMAL FUNCTIONAL TABLE DESIGN for 2 people to be staged on a

round TABLE 32" high with a 42" diameter and covered with a gray floor length table-

cloth (provided by the Committee). Decorative Unit is to be in appropriate size to
the provided exhibit space. Underlay (provided by exhibitor) is encoraged. Design

to be viewed from the front. - 4 entries

I-3 ...A BIRTHDAY PARTY - Open to All

A FUNCTIONAL BUFFET TABLE DESIGN for 6 people to be staged on a 29" high x 30" deep

x 6' wide/long TABLE covered with a white tablecloth (provided by the Committee). Underlay

is required. Design to be viewed from the front. - 4 entries

Section B - ...FOR INFORMATION ON

Only one Design eligible for the NGC DESIGNER'S CHOICE AWARD in Section B HAND-
BOOK FOR FLOWER SHOWS, 2017 revised page 42

I-4 ...HANDYMAN.COM - Open to ALL

An ANGULAR DESIGN to be staged on a gray 41" high PEDESTAL with a 14 1/2"

square top to be placed in front of a gray PANEL 6'8" high and 36" wide. - 4 entries

I-5 ...ANCESTORSEARCH.COM- Open to ALL

A DESIGN (Traditional or Creative) to be staged on a gray 41" high PEDESTAL with a 14 1/2"

square top to be placed in front of a gray PANEL 6'8" high and 36" wide. - 4 entries

I-6 ... AUTOFINDERS.COM - Open to ALL

A REFLECTIVE DESIGN to be staged on a gray HALF MOON SHELF attached to a gray
6'8" PANEL. The SHELF is 42" from the ground, 26" across and 15" at its widest point. 4 entries

All Design Classes are eligible for the
Barbara Smith Manning Award for Color

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Floriculture - Design Regulations For Wednesday Show

(Please refer to the NGC Flower Show Design Division Policies and Guidelines on pages
79-81 of the Handbook for Flower Shows Revised 2017)

1. Each design must be the work of one exhibitor and that exhibtor's name must appear on
the entry card.
2. PRE-ENTER on Dixie Classic Fair GENERAL entry blank at the back of the catalog.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE YOUR CHOICE OF CLASS AND AN ACKNOWL-
EDGMENT, ENTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1.
3. An exhibitor may only enter ONE exhibit per class but may enter more than one class..
4. If the Designer is unable to fulfill his or her commitment/assignment, it is the re-
sponsibility of the designer to provide a substitute. 
5. There will NOT be accessibility to electricity for a design. Please be aware of this and
use appropriate substitutes ( i.e. battery-operated lighting).
6. Each design must contain some plant material. Exhibitor need not have grown the plant
material used in the design. All known plant material should be listed on a provided 3"x5"
card by the botanical and common names.
7. Contact Design Consultant Trish Sumners (336)945-4433 for further information.
8. Please refer to the North Carolina Plant Conservation List and the State and Threatened
Plants in the current GCNC Engagement Calendar. The use of artificial flowers, foliage,
fruit or vegetables is prohibited in the Design Division.
9. Fresh plant material may be stripped, clipped, trimmed, curled, folded, tied or otherwise
manipulated. Coloring or treating of fresh plant material is NEVER permitted. However, dried
plant material may be colored and/or treated.
10. Accessories, bases and/or underlays are allowed in ALL classes. Please refer to page
81, Handbook for Flower Shows Revised 2017 for a list in all design classes unless prohibited
by the schedule, law or specific requirements of a Design Top Award.
11. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the Design Division.
12. Each designer will be given a completed entry card by the Entries Committee and is then
directed by Placement committee to location. Upon completion of the design, Classification
checks for conformance to the schedule, allows for necessary adjustments by the designer,
then initials entry card when approved.
13. Please mark (inconspicuously) your container, base or accessory and DO NOT USE
VALUABLE ACCESSORIES. Fair Management, the Flower Show Committees, the Garden
Club Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, and the Winston-Salem Judges Council will
not be responsible for damage or loss of property, though reasonable care will be taken to
protect all materials exhibited.
14. See Flower Show terminology for more information (page 129).
15. Any non-perishable food products are allowed, but must be sealed if the possibility exists
for attracting insects or producing undesirable odor.
18. SET-UP TIME - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ONLY! EXHIBITORS
MUST LEAVE THE BUILDING AT 10:00 AM!! No exhibits will be accepted after 10:00 am.
JUDGING: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM - SHOW OPENS TO THE PUBLIC AT 2:00 PM.
PICK UP EXHIBITS - MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Regulations for Wednesday Top Design Awards
1. In any section of Top Awards, there must be at least three (3) classes with four
(4) entries in each class.
2. Must be a blue ribbon winner scoring at least 95 or above from a group of
classes designated as eligible for the Top Award.
3. Marked SUPERIORITY must be one of the qualities by which exhibit is evaluated.
4. Fresh plant material may not be treated in any way.
5. Any NGC Top Exhibitor Award may be withheld if judges panel determines that
none is worthy or none meet the specific requirements of the award

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DESIGN SCALE OF POINTS - ALL DESIGNS

Conformance 7
To Type 7
48
To Schedule Requirements 8
8
Design Principles 8
Selection of Components 14
Organization of Components
Expression
Distinction

Total: 100

Floriculture - Section 101 - Wednesday Design Top
Exhibitor Awards

J-A AWARD OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE - $10.00
(see page 42, Top Exhibitor Awards, in new National Garden Clubs Handbook for Flower
Shows, revised 2017)
A. All design classes are eligible.
B. Award is a rosette of gold ribbons.

J-B TRI-COLOR AWARD - $10.00
(see page 43, Top Exhibitor Awards in new National Garden Club Handbook for Flower Shows,
revised 2017)
A. Classes J-1, J-2, and J-3 are eligible.
B. All plant material must be fresh.
C. Award is a Rosette of red, blue and yellow ribbons.

J-C DESIGNER'S CHOICE AWARD - $10.00
(see page 42, Top Exhibitor Awards, in new National Garden Clubs Handbook for Flower
Shows, revised 2017)

A. Classes J-4, J-5, and J-6 are eligible.
B. Plant material used in exhibit may be dried, treated, dried and/or fresh.
C. Award is a rosette of purple ribbons.

J-D BARBARA SMITH MANNING AWARD - $10.00
A. Chosen for best use of color (need not be blue ribbon winner)
B. Award includes a Certificate and a Lavender Rosette
C. All Design classes are eligible.

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Floriculture - Section 102 - Wednesday Flower Show
October 4, 2017

Premiums for Design Awards
1st: $60.00 2nd: $40.00 3rd: $30.00 4th: $20.00

"SURFING THE WEB"

Section C - SHOPPING FOR...

Only one Design eligible for the NGC TRICOLOR AWARD in Section B HANDBOOK
FOR FLOWER SHOWS, 2017 revised page 43

J-1 ...HOLIDAY DECORATIONS - Open to All

A DESIGN (Traditional or Creative) to be staged on a gray 41" high PEDESTAL with a 14 1/2"
square top.
- 4 entries

J-2 ...A CHILD'S PARTY - Open to ALL

A CREATIVE DESIGN incorporating a child's TOY(S) to be staged on a round TABLE 32"
high with a 32" diameter and covered with a gray floor length tablecloth (provided by the
Committee). Underlay is encouraged. DESIGN to be viewed from the front. - 4 entries

J-3 ...A BRIDAL SHOWER - Open to ALL

A TRADITIONAL DESIGN to be staged on a gray HALF MOON SHELF attached to a gray

6'8" high by 36" wide PANEL. The SHELF is 42" from the ground, 26" across and 15" at it's

widest point - 4 entries

Section B - VACATION RESERVATIONS FOR...

Only one Design eligible for the NGC DESIGNER'S CHOICE AWARD in Section D HAND-
BOOK FOR FLOWER SHOWS, 2017 revised page 42

J-4 ...A DUDE RANCH - Open to ALL

A DESIGN to be staged on a gray 41" high PEDESTAL with a 14 1/2" square top. Design to

be viewed from the front. - 4 entries

J-5 ...NEW YORK CITY - Open to ALL

AN ILLUMINARY DESIGN to be staged on a gray 41" high PEDESTAL with a 14 1/2" square

top. No Electricity will be available. Please plan to use battery operated lighting. Design

to viewed from the front. - 4 entries

J-6 ...A CRUISE - Open to ALL

A TRANSPARENCY DESIGN to be staged on a 30" high x 30" square TABLE covered with a

gray floor length cloth (provided by the Committee). A Background is required (provided by

Exhibitor). Design to be viewed from the front. - 4 entries

All Design classes are eligible for the
Barbara Smith Manning Award for Color

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Floriculture - Horticulture Classes - Dept. I and J

"COMPUTER ICONS"

Pre-Entry is REQUIRED for ALL Horticulture Specimens

USE GENERAL ENTRY FORM
If you need help with the classification of your horticulture specimens, please go
to Reynolda Gardens. The staff of Reynolda Gardens will help you. Entry forms
are due by Sept. 1, 2017.

GENERAL RULES

1. Only one member of a family may exhibit only one entry in any one class. (See rules on
page 107).

2. Pre-entry is required for Horticulture specimens on the Friday and Wednesday
Shows. Please enter all categories in which you MAY have specimens. Once entry tags
are received, bring only the tags and specimens that you feel are qualified for show(s).
(See times and place to bring exhibit listed below.) The GENERAL Entry form is located
in the back of this catalog.

3. If the exhibit is incorrectly entered, it will not be placed for judging. Subdividing of any
class in the Dixie Classic Fair Flower Shows is PROHIBITED.

4. All plant material entered in the Horticulture Division must be fresh and grown by the
exhibitor. Exception: plants grown from seed, seedling, cuttings or immature transplants,
bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes.

5. Specimens may not be treated with products that may artificially change the natural color,
shine or texture.

6. All entries should be labeled with BOTH the common and botanical names (genus, species
and/or variety). ONLY PROPERLY NAMED EXHIBITS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR TOPAWARDS.

7. The Flower Show Committee will furnish clear glass containers on a "First Come, First
Serve" basis. From then on, exhibitors will furnish their own containers for all horticulture
entries, using clear small size drink bottles for small specimens and clear glass container for
collections and larger clear glass specimens. Foil pans may be used for camellias, gourds
and vegetables. WEDGING WITH CLEAR PLASTIC WRAP IS PERMITTED. IN THE ROSE
DIVISION, WEDGING IS PERMITTED WITH ANY APPROPRIATE MATERIAL.



8. Only one specimen plant to a container in all classes except Hanging Baskets, Wax
Begonias, Impatiens, Bromeliads or where noted in schedule.

9. Clay or plastic containers preferred for container grown plants. (NO CONTAINER OVER
12" IN DIAMETER WILL BE ACCEPTED. CONTAINERS WILL BE MEASURED FROM
INSIDE RIM TO OPPOSITE SIDE INSIDE RIM. EXHIBITOR MUST BE PREPARED TO
PLACE ENTRY) Container Grown plants should be no more than 48" in height/width
(or discretion of the committee). Sticking is permitted, but should be unobtrusive and
not extend above the top of the plant. Please bring only worthy specimens qualified
for show due to space issues.

9. Please note Conservation List on Page 108.

10. Specimens on their own roots WILL NOT be accepted in Classes I-105 through I-361
and J-105 through J-361.

11. Horticulture must have been in the possession of the exhibitor at least 90 days.

12. Cut specimens should not have foliage below the water line (exception - glads).

General Rules Apply to Both
Horticulture Shows

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Floriculture - Container-Grown Plants

Container plants will be judged during FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 flower show.
1. All Container-Grown Plants REQUIRE pre-entry on Dixie Classic Fair entry blanks found
at the back of this catalog and must be received no later than September 1.
2. Put both common and botanical names of exhibit on entry tags. If not so identi-
fied, the entry will NOT be eligible for a TOP AWARD. Please be sure all information is
on tag received from Fair office.
3. Container-Grown plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor AT LEAST
THREE MONTHS BEFORE EXHIBITING THEM except for Classes I-94 through I-96 which
must be in the exhibitor's possession for at least 6 weeks. NO CONTAINER OVER 12" IN
DIAMETER WILL BE ACCEPTED. CONTAINERS WILL BE MEASURED FROM INSIDE
RIM TO OPPOSITE SIDE INSIDE RIM. EXHIBITOR MUST BE PREPARED TO PLACE
ENTRY.) Container Grown plants should be no more than 48" in height (or discretion of
the committee). Please bring only worthy specimens qualified for show due to space
issues.

4. Plants should be disease free and insect free.
5. Container-Grown Plants, Classes I-15 through I-101, must be brought to the Home &
Garden Building on Thursday, September 28, between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 pm. (See
Fairgrounds map inside back cover of catalog.)
6. Container-Grown Plants must be picked up Monday, October 9, between 10:00 am and
1:00 pm. Any remaining exhibits after this time will be disposed of by the Committee.

HORTICULTURE SCALE OF POINTS

ALL CUT, FLOWERING. FOILAGE, COMBINATION PLANTINGS AND
FRUIT/VEGETABLES/NUTS GARDENS (Classes I 94-96 & 392-393)

Conformance 5 Conformance 5
Plant Identification 5 Plant Identification 5
Labeling 5 Labeling 5
Peak of Perfection 20 Peak of Perfection 10
Form 20 Form 10
Color 20 Color 10
Maturity/Size 15 Condition 5
Condition/Blemishes Show-worthy size 30
Grooming/Staging 5 Overall Effect 5
Grooming 5 Creative/Distinctive 10
Staging 100 Grooming 5
TOTAL Staging 100
TOTAL

Floriculture - Section 103 - Container-Grown Plants

"FITBIT"

I-15 Premiums: 1st: $4.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00
I-16 African Violets, single flowering, blooming (Saintpaulia)
I-17 African Violets, double flowering, blooming (Saintpaulia)
I-18 African Violets, miniature, blooming (Saintpaulia)
I-19 African Violets, trailing, blooming (Saintpaulia)
I-20 African Violets, 3 varieties, in 3 separate pots (Saintpaulia)
I-21 Asparagus, sprengeri
I-22 Asparagus, any other variety (includes Meyers & plumosa)"
I-23 Begonia, semperflorens, (Wax Begonia), red, blooming
I-24 Begonia, semperflorens, pink, blooming
I-25 Begonia, semperflorens, white, blooming
I-26 Begonia, semperflorens, double, red, blooming
I-27 Begonia, semperflorens, double, any color, blooming
I-28 Begonia, Dragon Wing, red
I-29 Begonia, Dragon Wing, pink
I-30 Begonia, Rex
I-31 Begonia, any other rhizomatous
I-32 Begonia, Angelwing, flowers not necessary
I-33 Begonia, any other caned-stemmed (inconspicuous staking permitted)
Begonia, tuberous, any color type, blooming

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"FITBIT"

I-35 Premiums: 1st: $4.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00
NEIL BOLTON SPECIAL BEGONIA AWARD

Sponsored by the Garden Club Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County
and Winston-Salem/West Piedmont Judges Council

Special Begonia Award - $10.00 & Purple Rosette
The Begonia judged best in categories I-22 through I-33 will receive the award.

I-40 Bromeliads spp.
I-41 Cactus, any type, specimen plant, 6" or under container
I-42 Cactus, any type, specimen plant, over 6" container
I-43 Crassula spp. (Jade Plant), specimen plant
I-44 Euphorbia spp. (Crown-of-Thorns, milk plant, etc.), specimen plant
I-45 Sansevieria (Snake Plant), green
I-46 Sansevieria, golden edge
I-47 Sansevieria, Hahn's (dwarf)
I-48 Succulents, any other type, specimen plant, 6" or under container
I-49 Succulents, any other type, specimen plant, over 6" container
I-50 Caladium, specimen plant
I-51 Coleus, specimen plant
I-52 Dracena, specimen plant
I-53 Fern, Bird's nest (Asplenium nidus)
I-54 Fern, Boston (Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis)
I-55 Fern, curly Boston type (Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis)
i.e. Fluffy Ruffles, Whitmani, etc.
I-56 Fern, Dwarf Boston types (Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis)
i.e. Dallas, Gold Compacta
I-57 Fern, other Boston types (Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis)
i.e. Petticoat, Fishtail, etc.
I-58 Fern, Maiden hair (Adiantum)
I-59 Fern, Rabbit's Foot (Davallia Fijiensis)
I-60 Fern, Staghorn (Platycerium bifurcatum)
I-61 Fern, specimen plant, types not listed above, includes sword and macho Ferns

I-65 MARY KATE DIXSON SPECIAL FERN AWARD
Special Fern Award - $10.00 & Purple Rosette
The Fern judged best in classes I-53 through I-61 and I-99 through I-101 will
receive the award
I-70
I-71 Geranium (Pelargonium) any color, specimen plant, blooming
I-72 Geranium, scented (Pelargonium spp.), specimen plant
I-73 Herbs, specimen plant
I-74 Hibiscus (H.rosa-sinesis), flowering specimen
I-75 Impatiens - New Guinea hybrid, any color
I-76 Impatiens wallerana x hybrida - single, white
I-77 Impatiens wallerana x hybrida - single, pink
I-78 Impatiens wallerana x hybrida - single, red
I-79 Impatiens wallerana x hybrida - single, any other color or bi-color
I-80 Impatiens wallerana x hybrida - double
I-81 Jerusalem cherry (Solanum pseudo-capsicum)
I-82 Nephthytis, spp.(includes syngonium or arrowhead)
I-83 Orchids, any type, flowering
I-84 Oxalis, spp.
I-85 Ornamental peppers (Capsicum frutescens)
I-86 Philodendron, large leaf
I-87 Philodendron, small leaf
I-88 Plectranthus (cuban oregano) any variety
I-89 Pothos, also called variegated philodendron
Rhoeo spathacea (Moses-in-the-Bulrushes)

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I-90 Floriculture - Section 103 - Container-Grown Plants
I-91
I-92 "FITBIT"
I-93 Premiums: 1st: $4.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00
I-94
I-95 Foliage plants not listed above (6 inch container or under)
I-96 Foliage plants not listed above (over 6 inch container)
I-97 Flowering plants not listed above (6 inch container or under) blooming
I-98 Flowering plants not listed above (over 6 inch container) blooming
I-99 Container Garden - miniature landscaped garden
I-100 Container Garden - Planter - Companionable plants, attractively grouped
I-101 Terrariums
Hanging Basket, Setcreasea, foliage or blooming
Hanging Basket, Gibasis (Bridal Veil)
Hanging Basket, any true fern
Hanging Basket, any other plant grown for foliage
Hanging Basket, flowering plant

Pre-Entry is REQUIRED for ALL Horticulture Specimens

USE GENERAL ENTRY FORM
If you need help with the classification of your horticulture
specimens, please go to Reynolda Gardens. The staff of Reyn-
olda Gardens will help you. Entry forms are due by Sept. 1, 2017.

HORTICULTURE STAGING
Please note rules regarding collections. Collections are to be pre-reg-
istered on the entry form at the back of the catalog. The collections are
to be delivered to the Home and Garden Building on the day of the show
and will be placed by the Entries Committee.

The last day to enter your form for collection(s) is September 1.

Friday entries must be brought to the Home and Garden Building between
8:00 am and 10:00 am, Friday, September 29th. All Entries require pre-regis-
tration. See Fairgrounds map inside back cover of catalog.
Wednesday entries must be brought to the Home & Garden Building
between 8:00 am and 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 4. All Entries require
pre-registration. See Fairgrounds map inside back cover of catalog.
Junior (Youth) Horticulture must be brought to the Home & Garden Building
Tuesday, October 3, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. See page 127 for Junior Horticulture
classes and information.

DEFINITIONS OF HORTICULTURE TERMS
1. SPECIMEN: One (1) bloom, stem, spike, stalk
2. SPRAY: The terminal flowering growth consisting of one (1) stem, with or without a
central flower bud.
3. COLLECTION: One (1) stem each of five (5) specimens, same OR different varieties
SHOWN IN FIVE CONTAINERS.
4. CLASS OF 3 STEMS: Entry of three (3) stems, SAME variety in ONE container.

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Floriculture - Section 104 - Roses
" FACETIME"

Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00
****RULES***

Pre-entry is now required for Rose specimens on the Friday and Wednesday
Shows. Please enter all categories you feel you may have specimens for. Once
entry tags are received, bring only the tags and specimens that you feel are
qualified for show(s). General Entry form is located in the back of this catalog.
Exhibitors may use wedging OF ANY APPROPRIATE MATERIAL in the ROSE division
All roses in Classes I-105 (J-105) through I-119 (J-119) will be placed on exhibit tables in
alphabetical order. Each variety entered will constitute a class. A rose (or roses) entered in
this alphabetical listing will be judged only against other roses entered of that same variety.
ENTRY TAGS MUST SHOW CLASS NUMBER AND LEGIBLE VARIETY NAME. Blue or
other ribbons will be awarded each variety if the rose (or roses) are considered worthy by
the judges. No award is required for any rose. Example: Roses whose names begin with
the letter "A" will be entered in Class I - (HT & GR) i.e., American Heritage, Apollo, Aquarius,
Arizona, etc. and continuing with "B," Bewitched, Big Ben, etc., through the alphabet. EACH
variety will be judged on its own merit and will be awarded ribbons accordingly. Even if only
one rose of a variety is entered, it will be judged on its own merit.

HYBRID TEAS AND GRANDIFLORAS

I-105 J-105 Hybrid Teas & Grandifloras, and their climbing sports, individual bloom

without side buds.

I-106 J-106 Hybrid Teas & Grandifloras - fully opened, individual bloom without side buds -

STAMENS MUST SHOW

I-107 J-107 Hybrid Teas & Grandifloras, and their climbing sports,spray

I-108 J-108 FLORIBUNDAS & POLYANTHAS
I-109 J-109 Floribunda, individual bloom without side buds

Floribundas & Polyanthas, spray

I-110 J-110 SHRUBS AND OLD GARDEN ROSES
Any shrub (including hybrid perpetuals, mosses, species, etc.)
I-111 J-111 1 bloom or spray
Old Garden Rose, 1 bloom or spray

I-112 CLIMBERS
J-112 True Climbers or Pillars, 1 bloom or spray, naturally grown

I-113 J-113 MINIATURES/MINIFLORAS
I-114 J-114 Miniature & Minfloras, 1 bloom per stem without side buds
Miniature/minifloras, fully opened, 1 bloom grown disbudded.
STAMENS MUST SHOW

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Floriculture - Section 104 - Roses

Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00

NOVICE CLASS
(Open only to exhibitors who have never won a blue ribbon in a Standard Flower Show)

NOVICE RIBBON WILL BE AWARDED FOR BEST ENTRY

I-115 J-115 Any Type Rose, individual bloom

COLLECTIONS

Collections are to be pre-registered on the entry form at the back of the catalog.
They are to be delivered to the Home and Garden Building on the day of the show
and will be placed by the Entries Committee. The last day to enter your collection(s)
is September 1. Please note that, in Collections, Each cut Specimen is to be dis-

played in a separate container.

Premiums: 1st: $20.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00

I-116 J-116 Hybrid Teas, Collection of 5 varieties or 1 variety, exhibitor's choice.
individual blooms.
I-117 J-117 5 Different Types of Roses. May combine single stem and sprays
(Example: 1 HT, 1 mini, 1 GR, 1 FL, 1 OGR)
I-118 J-118 Floribundas, Collection of 5 stems of individual blooms or sprays, same
or different varieties
I-119 J-119 Miniatures & Minifloras, Collection of 5 miniature varieties, 5 miniflora
varieties or 5 same variety Miniflora, exhibtor's choice. May consist of
individual blooms and/or sprays. DO NOT COMBINE MINIs &
MINIFLORAs.

Floriculture - Section 105 - Dahlias

"SHOWTIME"

MUST HAVE FOLIAGE ON STEM - SHOULD BE EXHIBITED DISBUDDED

Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00

Large(over 8" in diameter, 1 bloom)
I-125 J-125 White
I-126 J-126 Pink or Lavender
I-127 J-127 Red
I-128 J-128 Yellow
I-129 J-129 Bronze
I-130 J-130 Variegated or Bi-color
I-131 J-131 Any other color

Visit dcfair.com for information on
submitting your entries online

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Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00
Medium (4"-8" in diameter, 1 bloom) DECORATIVE TYPE (formal or informal)

I-132 J-132 White

I-133 J-133 Pink

I-134 J-134 Lavender or Purple

I-135 J-135 Red

I-136 J-136 Yellow

I-137 J-137 Bronze

I-138 J-138 Variegated or Bi-color

I-139 J-139 Any o1thbelor ocmolo(rincurved, straight or semi-cactus)
Medium CACTUS type,

I-140 J-140 White

I-141 J-141 Pink

I-142 J-142 Lavender or Purple

I-143 J-143 Red

I-144 J-144 Yellow

I-145 J-145 Bronze

I-146 J-146 Variegated or Bi-color

I-147 JD-1E4C7O RATAInVyEo(tuhenrdceorlo4r" in diameter, 1 bloom)
Miniature

I-148 J-148 White

I-149 J-149 Pink

I-150 J-150 Lavender or Purple

I-151 J-151 Red

I-152 J-152 Yellow

I-153 J-153 Bronze

I-154 J-154 Variegated or Bi-color

I-155 J-155 (2A"n-4y"oitnhedriacmoloerter, 1 bloom)
Miniature BALLS

I-156 J-156 White

I-157 J-157 Pink

I-158 J-158 Lavender or Purple

I-159 J-159 Red

I-160 J-160 Yellow

I-161 J-161 Bronze

I-162 J-162 Variegated or Bi-color

I-163 J-163 orAPnyOoMthPeOrNcSolo(2r " or under, 1 bloom)
Miniature BALLS

I-164 J-164 White

I-165 J-165 Pink

I-166 J-166 Lavender or Purple

I-167 J-167 Red

I-168 J-168 Yellow

I-169 J-169 Bronze

I-170 J-170 Variegated or Bi-color

I-171 J-171 Any other color

BALLS OVER 4" in diameter
I-172 J-172 SINAGnLyEcOolRor,AsNpEeMcimOeNnEbloom
COLLARETTE,

I-173 J-173 Predominantly White

I-174 J-174 Predominantly Pink

I-175 J-175 Predominantly Lavender or Purple

I-176 J-176 Predominantly Red

I-177 J-177 Predominantly Yellow

I-178 J-178 Any other color

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DAHLIAS COLLECTIONS

Collections are to be pre-registered on the GENERAL ENTRY form at the back of the
catalog. The collections are to be delivered to the Home and Garden Building on the
day of the show and will be placed by the Entries Committee. The last day to enter your
entry form for collection(s) is September 1. Please note that, in Collections, EACH CUT
SPECIMEN IS TO BE DISPLAYED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER.

Premiums: 1st: $15.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00

I-179 J-179 Collection of blooms (4”-8” in diameter) decorative, 5 same variety
I-180 J-180 Collection of blooms (4”-8” in diameter) decorative, 5 different
varieties, 1 bloom each
I-181 J-181 Collection of blooms, cactus type, 5 same variety
I-182 J-182 Collection of blooms, cactus type, 5 different varieties, 1 bloom each
I-183 J-183 Collection of 5 different varieties, any type or size, 1 bloom each
variety
I-184 J-184 Collection of 5 specimen blooms, same variety, (under 4” in diameter)
I-185 J-185 Collection of 5 specimen blooms, 5 different varieties (under 4” in
diameter)

Floriculture - Section 106 - Annuals
"SETTINGS"

(Includes Biennials) (must be grown in ground)
Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00

I-190 J-190 Ageratum x hybrida (dwarf) specimen spray or stalk

I-191 J-191 Antirrhinum majus, Snapdragon, 1 stalk

I-192 J-192 Begonia, any type, specimen or stalk

I-193 J-193 Celosia argentea cristata, crested, rose, 1 stalk

I-194 J-194 Celosia argentea cristata, crested, yellow or gold, 1 stalk

I-195 J-195 Celosia argentea cristata, crested, any other color, 1 stalk

I-196 J-196 Celosia argentea plumosa, plumed or feathered, red or rose, 1 stalk

I-197 J-197 Celosia argentea plumosa, plumed or feathered, yellow, 1 stalk

I-198 J-198 Celosia argentea plumosa, plumed or feathered, any other color, 1 stalk

I-199 J-199 Celosia spicata, 1 stalk

I-200 J-200 Coleus, specimen stalk

I-201 J-201 Cosmos spp. 3 sprays, any color

I-202 J-202 Geranium (Pelargonium spp.) specimen spray or stalk

I-203 J-203 Helianthus, annual Sunflower, 1 stalk

I-204 J-204 Herb (annual) Ocinum Basilicum (basil)

I-205 J-205 Herb, any other annual herb, i.e., dill, calendula

I-206 J-206 Impatiens, New Guinea hybrids

I-207 J-207 Impatiens wallerana x hybrida, single, white

I-208 J-208 Impatiens wallerana x hybrida, single, pink

I-209 J-209 Impatiens wallerana x hybrida, single, red

I-210 J-210 Impatiens wallerana x hybrida, single, orange, orange/red

I-211 J-211 Impatiens wallerana x hybrida, single, any other color

I-212 J-212 Impatiens wallerana x hybrida, double

I-213 J-213 Marigolds (Tagetes x hybrida) 2" or larger, orange, 3 stems, 1

bloom per stem

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I-214 J-214 Floriculture - Section 106 - Annuals

I-215 J-215 (Includes Biennials) (must be grown in ground)
Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00
I-216 J-216
Marigolds (Tagetes x hybrida) large flowered, yellow, 3 blooms 1
I-217 J-217 bloom per stem
I-218 J-218 Marigolds (Tagetes x hybrida) petite dwarf, (under 2" in diameter)
I-219 J-219 solid yellow, specimen spray
I-220 J-220 Marigolds (Tagetes x hybrida) petite dwarf, (under 2" in diameter)
I-221 J-221 solid orange, specimen spray
I-222 J-222 Marigolds (Tagetes x hybrida) any red and gold hybrid, specimen spray
I-223 J-223 Petunia x hybrida, single flowered, 3 stems, same color and variety
I-224 J-224 Petunia x hybrida, double ruffled, 3 stems, same color and variety
I-225 J-225 Salvia coccineus, any color, 1 stalk
I-226 J-226 Salvia splendens, any color, 1 stalk
I-227 J-227 Salvia, any other (annual), 1 stalk
I-228 J-228 Tithonia rotundifolia, 1 stalk
I-229 J-229 Vinca rosea, 3 stems, any color
I-230 J-230 Vines, annual, Dolichos LabLab, 1 stem, blooming, not to exceed 24"
I-231 J-231 Vines, Mandevilla, 1 stem, blooming, not to exceed 24"
I-232 J-232 Any other annual vine, 1 stem, blooming, not to exceed 24"
I-233 J-233 Any other annual vine, 1 stem, grown for foliage not to exceed 24"
Zinnia x hybrida, any solid color over 3", 3 stems
I-234 J-234 Zinnia x hybrida, bi-color or variegated, 3 stems
Zinnia x hybrida, miniatures (2"-3" in diam.) 3 stems, any color
I-235 J-235 Zinnia x hybrida, dwarf (under 2" in diam.) 3 stems, any color
Annual grown for decorative foliage (i.e. Jacob's Coat, Polka Dot,
etc.), 1 stalk
Annuals, everlasting, grown for drying, i.e. Statice, Strawflower,
Globe Amaranth, etc., 1 stalk
Annual not listed above, specimen bloom or spray

Floriculture - Section 107 - Perennials
"HOME"

Must be grown in ground, not to exceed 24"
Tender perennials are those which are not regularly, safely perennial in our climate.

Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00

I-240 J-240 Lantana, 1 stalk
I-241 J-241 Pelargonium spp. (scented geranium)
I-242 J-242 Salvia elegans (pineapple sage)
I-243 J-243 Salvia guaranitica
I-244 J-244 Salvia leucantha (Mexican bush or emerald)
I-245 J-245 Salvia, any other perennial or tender perennil salvia, i.e., Vanhouttei,
discolor, farinacea

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I-246 Floriculture - Section 107 - Perennials

I-247 "HOME"
I-248 Must be grown in ground, not to exceed 24" (except where noted)
I-249
I-250 A Perennial must be regularly, safely perennial in our climate.
I-251
Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00
I-252
I-253 CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Chrysanthemum x. morifolium)
I-254 Specimen bloom grown disbudded - any type, 1 stem
I-255 J-246 Any color
I-256 Chrysanthemum sprays, single stalk, at least 4 open blooms

I-257 Pompon, button or decorative
I-258 J-247 Yellow
I-259 J-248 White
J-249 Bronze
I-260 J-250 Pink or Lavender
I-261 J-251 Any other color
I-262
I-263 Single, Anemone, Spoon or Quill
I-264 J-252 Yellow
I-265 J-253 White
I-266 J-254 Bronze
I-267 J-255 Pink or Lavender
I-268 J-256 Any other color
I-269
I-270 Other Chrysanthemums, blooming
I-271 J-257 Chrysanthemum pacificum, specimen stalk
I-272 J-258 Chyrsanthemum parthenium, Fever Few, 1 stalk
I-273 J-259 Chrysanthemum superbum, Shasta (i.e. Becky Daisy)
I-274
I-275 Other Perennials
I-276 J-260 Anemones, specimen stalk, any color
I-277 J-261 Aster and cultivars, spray, any color, spray (not over 24")
J-262 Begonia Grandis, specimen stalk
I-278 J-263 Hardy Fern, 1 frond
I-279 J-264 Gerbera daisies, specimen bloom
I-280 J-265 Nipponanthemum nipponicum, specimen stalk (Montauk Daisy)
I-281 J-266 Rudbecka (black eye susan), specimen bloom
I-282 J-267 Herb, Lavendula angustifolia (lavender), 1 specimen stalk
J-268 Herb, Mentha (mint), 1 specimen stalk
I-283 J-269 Herb, Origanum (oregano), 1 specimen stalk
I-284 J-270 Herb, Rosmarinus (rosemary), 1 specimen stalk
J-271 Herb, Salvia officinalis (sage), 1 specimen stalk
J-272 Herb, Thymus (thyme), 1 specimen stalk
J-273 Herb, any perennial herb not listed above, 1 specimen stalk
J-274 Sedum, Autumn Joy, 1 stalk
J-275 Sedum any other spp., 1 stalk
J-276 Perennial, grown for foliage, stalk or spray
J-277 Perennials not listed above, specimen bloom, stalk or spray

Native Perennials
J-278 Ageratum (Eupatorium coelestium) specimen spray or stalk
J-279 Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) garden grown, 1 stalk
J-280 Helianthus maximiliani, specimen stalk (not to exceed 36")
J-281 Helianthus, any other species (i.e. Jerusalem Artichoke, etc.)specimen
J-282 Any other native perennial, garden grown, single specimen

Ornamental Grasses
J-283 Muhly grass, 3 plumes
J-284 Any other Ornamental Grass, 1 plume or head

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Floriculture - Section 108 - Collections
"FIND FRIENDS"

Annuals and Perennials

Collections are to be pre-registered on the GENERAL ENTRY form at the back of the
catalog. The collections are to be delivered to the Home and Garden Building on the
day of the show and will be placed by the Entries Committee. The last day to enter
your entry form for collection(s) is September 1. Please note that, in Collections, each
cut Specimen is to be displayed in a separate container.

Premiums: 1st: $15.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00

I-285 J-285 Collection of Marigolds, 5 different varieties
I-286 J-286 Collection of Zinnias, 5 different types, 1 bloom each type
I-287 J-287 Collection of Annuals, 5 different kinds
I-288 J-288 Collection of Vegetables, 5 different kinds, exhibited on a plate
I-289 J-289 Collection of Gourds, 5 different or 5 of same, exhibited on a plate
I-290 J-290 Collection of Chrysanthemum sprays, 5 different varieties
I-291 J-291 Collection of Gerbera Daisies, 5 specimen blooms
I-292 J-292 Collection of Decorative Grasses, 5 different kinds
I-293 J-293 Collection of Herbs, 5 different kinds, annual or perennial
I-294 J-294 Collection of Herbaceous Perennials, 1 each of 5 different kinds
I-295 J-295 Collection of Native Perennials, garden grown, 5 different varieties

I-296 J-296 Floriculture - Section 109 - Hardy Vines
I-297 J-297 "MAPS"
I-298 J-298
I-299 J-299 (All specimens not over 24” long)
I-300 J-300 (Includes Biennials) (must be grown in ground)
Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00
Clematis x hybrida, large flowered, specimen bloom
Ivy (Hedera spp.) interesting foliage
Hardy Vines, flowering, in bloom, not listed above
Hardy Vines, berried or fruited, not listed above
Vines, foliage types, not listed above

COLLECTIONS OF HARDY VINES

Collections are to be pre-registered on the GENERAL ENTRY form at the back of the
catalog. The collections are to be delivered to the Home and Garden Building on the
day of the show and will be placed by the Entries Committee. The last day to enter
your entry form for collection(s) is September 1. Please note that, in Collections, each
cut Specimen is to be displayed in a separate container.

Premiums: 1st: $15.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00

I-301 J-301 Collection of Ivy, 5 different varieties

I-302 Floriculture - Section 110 - Hardy Shrubs and Trees
I-303 "HISTORY HERE"
I-304
I-305 (All specimens not over 30” long)
I-306 Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00
I-307
I-308 J-302 Abelia, any variety, specimen stalk
I-309 J-303 Aucuba japonica, green, fruited or non-fruited
J-304 Aucuba japonica, variegated, fruited or non-fruited
J-305 Azalea Encore or other autumn blooming variety, specimen bloom
J-306 Camellia, any variety, specimen bloom exhibited on a plate
J-307 Cleyera japonica
J-308 Eucalyptus
J-309 Daphne spp

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Floriculture - Section 110 - Hardy Shrubs and Trees

"HISTORY HERE"
(All specimens not over 30” long)

I-310 J-310 Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00
I-311 J-311
I-312 J-312 Euonymus spp. variegated
I-313 J-313 Euonymus, any other type
I-314 J-314 Fatshedera, any type
I-315 J-315 Gardenia, any type, blooming
I-316 J-316 Ilex aquifolium (English Holly), any variety
I-317 J-317 Ilex cornuta, any type (includeds burfordi)
I-318 J-318 Ilex crenata (Japanese Holly) any variety
I-319 J-319 Ilex opaca (American Holly)
I-320 J-320 Ilex any other species (Pernyi, latifolia, etc.)
I-321 J-321 Ilex x attenuata, “Foster’s #2”
I-322 J-322 Ilex, interspecific hybrids (Nellie Stevens, Aqui pernyi, Meserve, etc.)
I-323 J-323 Ligustrum, any variety
I-324 J-324 Lorapetalum, any type, speciman stalk
I-325 J-325 Nandina domestica, fruited only
I-326 J-326 Osmanthus heterophyllus (false holly) includes Goshiki
I-327 J-327 Osmanthus any other spp (includes fragrans)
I-328 J-328 Pyracantha spp., berried
I-329 J-329 Any other broad-leaf evergreen, flowering
Any other broad-leaf evergreen, fruited
Any other broad-leaf evergreen, non-fruited

I-330 J-330 DECIDUOUS SHRUBS and TREES
I-331 J-331 Buddleia spp., flowering
I-332 J-332 Callicarpa spp., berried with leaves
I-333 J-333 Callicarpa spp., berried without leaves
I-334 J-334 Hydrangea spp., flowering
I-335 J-335 Viburnum spp., berried
I-336 J-336 Deciduous shrubs, any other, berried/fruited
I-337 J-337 Deciduous shrubs, any other, flowering, in bloom
Deciduous trees, any other, flowering, fruited or non-fruited

CONIFERS - Any Other Shrubs or Trees, Non-Fruited
I-338 J-338 Arbovitae (Thuja spp)
I-339 J-339 Chamaecyparis, False Cyprus (Lawsoni, Retinospora, etc.)
I-340 J-340 Cryptomeria Japonica, Japanese Cedar
I-341 J-341 Cunninghamia lanceolata, Chinese Fir
I-342 J-342 Cypress
I-343 J-343 Junipers or Cedars
I-344 J-344 Podocarpus spp
I-345 J-345 Yews (Taxus spp)
I-346 J-346 Any other conifer not listed above

COLLECTIONS OF HARDY TREES AND SHRUBS

(All specimens Not Over 24" long)
Collections are to be pre-registered on the GENERAL ENTRY form at the back of the
catalog. The collections are to be delivered to the Home and Garden Building on the
day of the show and will be placed by the Entries Committee. The last day to enter
your entry form for collection(s) is September 1. Please note that, in Collections, each
cut Specimen is to be displayed in a separate container.

Premiums: 1st: $15.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00

I-347 J-347 Collection of Ilex, 5 different varieties
I-348 J-348 Collection of evergreens, 5 different varieties
I-349 J-349 Collection of deciduous shrubs, 5 different varieties
I-350 J-350 Collection of conifers, 5 different varieties

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Floriculture - Section"P1O11D-CBAuSlTbSs,"Corms, Tubers, Etc.
Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00
I-351 J-351 Acidanthera (Peacock glad), specimen stalk

I-352 J-352 Arum italicum, 3 leaves

I-353 J-353 Begonia grandis (Hardy Begonia), specimen stalk

I-354 J-354 Caladium, 3 leaves

I-355 J-355 Colocasia, xanthosoma or alocasia (elephant ear), 1 stalk

I-356 J-356 Gladiolus spp., 1 stalk

I-357 J-357 Hemerocallis, spp., blooming, 1 stalk

I-358 J-358 Lycoris radiata, specimen bloom

I-359 J-359 Orchids spp., cut, any type or color

I-360 J-360 Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa), 1 stalk

I-361 J-361 Hosta, any variety, 3 leaves, no blooms

I-362 J-362 Any other bulb, corm, tuber, etc., flowering, specimen bloom

I-363 J-363 Any other bulb, corm, tuber, etc., non-flowering, 1 stalk

(All specimens not over 30" long)

Floriculture - Se"cEtXioTnR1A1S2"- Miscellaneous
I-365 J-365 Any worthy exhibit not listed elsewhere in horticulture section, single

stalk or spray ( No specimens over 24" long)

Floriculture - Section 113 - Jr. Horticulture Classes
"GAME CENTER"
Wednesday, October 4 - For Ages: 4-15 years
Jr. Horticulture should be brought to the Home & Garden Building Tuesday, October 3, between

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ONLY. Pick up exhibits Monday, October 9, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or make

arrangements with the Committee Chairman. Juniors may enter any class in the horticulture

section as long as the rules of that section are followed.

RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Container-grown plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for a mini-

mum of 2 months.

2. The plants in terrariums, dish gardens and hanging planters must have been growing

together for at least 3 weeks.

3. Other Flower Show policies are on page 113.

J-370 Premiums: 1st: $3.00 2nd: $2.00 3rd: $1.00
J-371 CUT SPECIMENS / GROWN OUTDOORS (PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED)
J-372 Celosia, crested - 1 stalk
J-373 Celosia, plumed - 1 stalk
J-374 Marigold, large, flowered, orange, 1 specimen
J-375 Marigold, large, flowered, yellow, 1 specimen
J-376 Marigold, spray
J-377 Zinnia, any type - 1 bloom
J-378 Any other annual
J-379 Chrysanthemum - 1 spray
J-380 Dahlia - 1 bloom
J-381 Any other perennial
J-382 Rose
J-383 Gourd
J-384 Herbs, individual specimen
J-385 Any fruit or vegetable, 1 specimen
J-386
J-387 CONTAINER-GROWN PLANTS (PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED)
J-388 Ferns
J-389 Foliage plants
J-390 Flowering plants, blooming
J-391 Fruited plants (i.e. ornamental peppers)
J-392 Herb
J-393 Cactus
Any other succulents
African Violets, (Saintpaulia)
Dish Garden
Terrarium

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Floriculture - Section 113 - Jr. Horticulture Classes
Wednesday, October 4 - For Ages: 4-15 years

**** NEW **** COLLECTIONS **** NEW ****

PLEASE NOTE THAT, IN COLLECTIONS,
EACH CUT SPECIMEN IS TO BE DISPLAYED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER.

Collections: 1st: $15.00 2nd: $3.00 3rd: $2.00

J-395 Collection of Annuals, 5 different varieties in bloom
J-396 Collection of herbs, 5 different varieties
J-397 Collection of fruits or vegetables, 5 different varieties

Floriculture - Section 114 - Additional Awards
Friday and Wednesday

Premiums:

I-400 - $6.00 J-400 - $6.00
I-401 through I-407 - $4.00 J-401 through J-407 - $4.00

I-408 - $4.00 and a Rosette J-408 - $4.00 and a Rosette

J-409 - $6.00 and a Rosette

I-400 J-400 Cash award and the Award of Horticultural Excellence offered to the named
blue ribbon exhibit scoring 95 or more in the entire Horticulture Division. It may
go to an Award of Merit or Arboreal Award winner or to a blue ribbon winner
in some section not covered by these awards.
I-401 J-401 Grower’s Choice Award - Container Grown Plants and Combination
Plantings I-15 to I-101. See page 41, Handbook for Flower
Show, revised 2017.
I-402 J-402 Award of Merit to be offered to the best named Horticultural exhibit
in Roses, scoring 95 or more. See page 41, Handbook for
Flower Show, revised 2017.
I-403 J-403 Award of Merit to be offered the best named Horticultural exhibit in
Dahlias, scoring 95 points or more. See page 41, Handbook
for Flower Show, revised 2017.
I-404 J-404 Award of Merit to be offered the best named Horticultural exhibit in
Perennials, scoring 95 or more. See page 41, Handbook for
Flower Show, revised 2017.
I-405 J-405 Award of Merit to be offered the best named Horticultural exhibit in
Annuals, scoring 95 or more. See page 41, Handbook for
Flower Show, revised 2017
I-406 J-406 Collectors Showcase to be offered to best named Horticulture exhibit in
Collections scoring 95 or more. See page 41, Handbook
for Flower Show, revised 2017.
I-407 J-407 Arboreal Award to be offered the best named Horticultural exhibit in
Shrubs and Trees, scoring 95 or more. See page 40,
Handbook for Flower Show, revised 2017.
I-408 J-408 Best Miniature Rose to be offered the best named miniature rose in
Roses Section
J-409 Jr. Achievement Award in Horticulture to be offered to the best named
Horticultural exhibit in Jr. Horticulture classes, scoring 95 or above. See
page 44, Handbook for Flower Show, revised 2017.

The Arboreal Award is given to promote the recognition of beauty in horticultural specimens,
their usefulness in landscape design and flower arrangements and to encourage the hybridiza-
tion or improvement of existing varieties. Exhibits may be shown for the beauty of the flower,
the fruit or the foliage. Classes are I-301 through I-349 or J-301 through J-349 under Hardy
Shrubs and Trees.

Pre-Entry is REQUIRED for ALL Horticulture Specimens
USE GENERAL ENTRY FORM

If you need help with the classification of your horticulture
specimens, please go to Reynolda Gardens. The staff of Reyn-
olda Gardens will help you. Entry forms are due by Sept. 1, 2017.

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Floriculture - Flower Show Terminology

(See National Garden Clubs Handbook for Flower Shows - Revised 2017 for explanation.)

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN: Basic art standards used to organize design elements.
The 6 principles are:1. Balance 2. Proportion 3. Scale 4. Rhythm 5. Dominance 6. Contrast

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN: Basic, visual qualities of a design.
The 8 elements are: 1. Space 2. Line 3. Form 4. Size 5. Color 6. Texture 7. Pattern 8. Light

THE ART OF DESIGN IS CLASSIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
ANGULAR DESIGN - A Creative Design in which there is a strong emphasis on angular
components. Angles are not limited to one type. Not all components should be angular. (see
Page 73 in Handbook for Flower Shows, revised 2017)
ANNUAL - A plant that completes its life cycle in one growing season and then dies. (see
Page 140 in Handbook for Flower Shows, revised 2017)
COLLECTION - An exhibit consisting of 5 different specimens, each in a separate container.
Judged for cultural perfection. (see page 60, Handbook for Flower Shows, revised 2017)
CREATIVE DESIGN - An original concept in the choice of components or in the organization
of the design elements within the limitations of the principles of design. (see Page 73-79 in
Handbook for Flower Shows, revised 2017 )
FUNCTIONAL TABLE (FOR 1) DESIGN - A TABLE DESIGN restricted to one table setting.
The exhibit must always include a decorative unit. Decorative Unit should be in proportion to
the one (1) place setting. (see Page 76, dv. in Handbook for Flower Shows, revised 2017.)
FUNCTIONAL TABLE - A TABLE exhibit planned and set for the actual service of food, capable
of funtioning for dining as displayed. The exhibit must ALWAYS include a decorative unit.
Coordination of all components MUST be balanced with in the overall space. Convenience and
a sense of order must prevail. (see Page 76 p. in Handbook for Flower Shows, revised 2017)
ILLUMINARY DESIGN - A Creative Design incorporating light(s) for special effect. The light-
ing must be an integral part of the design and its effect readily apparent. (see Page 74 in
Handbook for Flower Shows, revised 2017).
PERENNIAL - A plant that lives for 2 or more years, typically producing flowers and seeds
each year after reaching maturity. (see page 50, Handbook for Flower Shows, revised 2017)
REFLECTIVE DESIGN - A Creative Design containing material(s) that reflect, give back
image(s) of light or other components to the viewer. (see Page 75 in Handbook for Flower
Shows, revised 2017).
Traditional Design - Style of flroal design created prior to the mid-Twentieth Century such
as Line Design, Line Mass Design and Mass Design. (see Pages 69-71 in Handbook for
Flower shows, revised 2017 ).
TRANSPARENCY DESIGN - A Creative Design including see-through element(s) that per-
mit some components to be viewed through others. (see Page 77 in Handbook for Flower
Shows, revised 2017).
TREATED PLANT MATERIAL - Plant material whose exterior appearance has been artificially
altered by a substance such as dye, paint, etc. ONLY DRIED PLANT MATERIAL MAY BE
TREATED. (see Page 153 in the Handbook for Flower shows, revised 2017).
For additional information, please see the National Garden Clubs Handbook for Flower
Shows - 2017 Edition and recent publications of The National Gardener, section on
Flower Show School for changes made to the 2017 edition (these changes are listed
on The National Garden Club Web site - www.gardenclub.org which can be found at
the Garden Council Headquarters in Reynolda Village or contact Design Consultant
Chairman.

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Professional Florists
Department K

Winston-Salem Florist Assn. President
Tina Compton, (336) 996-3830
Secretary/Treasurer
Susie Gordon 336-969-6551
Fair Advisor

Debra Barnes, NCCPF - 336-407-4755
Home and Garden Building

Set-up: Tuesday, October 3 - 7:00 pm
Judging: Wednesday, October 4 - 11:00 am
Exhibits released: Monday, October 9 - 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This division is open to PROFESSIONALS ONLY! PLEASE, NO AMATEURS!
2. Pre-enter on Dixie Classic Fair entry blank at the back of the catalog. Please include
Federal ID number for Association on entry blanks.
3. IF YOU ENTER, YOU MUST COMPETE!
4. Entries are open to members of the Winston-Salem Florist Association who:
a) are in good standing (dues paid), and
b) are employees or owners
(Please note: If a shop is a member of the WSFA, then all employees are considered
members. All employees may enter, but only one entry per person per category).
5. Materials must be fresh, dried, or natural, unless otherwise specified by category. No
artificial or silk materials may be used, except for props and accessories.
6. Props, accessories, or any other part of the exhibit may not be removed until the end of
the Show as stated by the Dixie Classic Fair Handbook.
7. The Show Superintendent, Fair Committee, and the Winston-Salem Florist Association
will assume NO responsibility for loss and/or damage to personal property.
8. Prize monies will be donated to the Winston-Salem Florist Association.
9. Each individual category may have its own additional set of rules and regulations. The
WSFA will provide exhibitors with rules and regulations upon receipt of entry form.
Judges and exhibitors will be advised of height and width restrictions.

Professional Florists - Section 101

“Here Comes the English Bride"
Premiums: 1st: $50.00 2nd: $45.00 3rd: $40.00 4th: $35.00

K-1 ENGLISH WEDDING UNION - A Della Stephens design within a space 3'x3'x8', based
on this theme. Please present a 3"x5" card with a descripiton of your design - 4 entries

K-2 ENGLISH ENTRY - A door decoration displayed on a 48" metal easel, not to exceed
48" in diameter. May use fresh, dried or silk materials........................................... - 4 entries

K-3 ENGLISH BOUQUET - A bridal bouquet to be presented on a 14"x41" pedestal.
Not to exceed 36" in diameter......................................................................- 4 entries

K-4 ENGLISH CROWNE - A "hallo" (head piece) to be displayed on a 14"x41" pedestal.
Not to exceed 36" in diameter. May use fresh, dried or silk materials................... - 4 entries

K-5 ENGLISH THRONE - A bridal design using a chair of your choice. Not to exceed 36"
in diameter. May use fresh, dried or silk materials................................................ - 4 entries

K-6 ENGLISH GARDEN- A centerpiece to be displayed on a 14"x41" pedestal. Not to
exceed 24" in diameter .......................................................................................... - 4 entries

**All florist will be advised of height and width restrictions. Rules and displays will be distributed at
florist meeting one (1) month prior to Fair competition.

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Adult Hobbies & Crafts
Department L

Adult Hobbies & Crafts
Superintendent - Barbara Cleveland
Assistants - Eddie Cleveland, Carol Grant

**NEW**

Exhibits are to be brought to the Education Building (See map inside back cover of catalog)
Saturday, September 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm and Sunday, September 24, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Exhibits released Monday, October 9 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm
Judging: Monday, September 25

RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Entries are open to residents of North Carolina and the following adjacent counties in
Virginia: Carroll, Patrick and Grayson. There is no entry fee. All exhibits must be pre-entered
on Dixie Classic Fair entry blanks. Entry blanks must be fully completed. You must include
Exhibitors Name, Address, Phone Number & The Last Four (4) Digits of the Social Security
Number in order to receive prize money. Entry blanks must be mailed to the Dixie Classic Fair,
PO Box 68, Winston-Salem, NC 27102 and MUST be postmarked no later than September 1.
2. Entries will be acknowledged with an exhibitor’s letter and entry tags for each exhibit.
The exhibitor’s letter will contain instructions on where to bring your exhibit. Entry tags must be
brought attached to the exhibit described on tag. PLEASE ATTACH ENTRY TAG TO UPPER
RIGHT HAND CORNER FRONT SIDE OF ITEM WHERE PRACTICAL AND POSSIBLE. DO
NOT REMOVE CLAIM CHECK FROM TAG. It will be removed and returned to you at time
of entry by the Department worker. All items are to be picked up Monday after the Fair. Lego
entries will be disassembled if not picked up on that Monday. You must bring your Claim
Check(s) back with you to pick up your items on Monday after the Fair. Without the Claim
Check, the Fair Management reserves the right to hold any exhibit for proven ownership.
3. IF YOU HAVE ENTERED YOUR ITEM IN A PREVIOUS YEAR IT MAY NOT BE EN-
TERED AGAIN. Exhibitors may only enter one item per item number. Do not enter “Judge’s
Choice” Categories, all first place winners will be considered. All entries must be original and
must have been completed after previous year’s Fair. Any and all articles obnoxious or repulsive
in character (including nudity) will be forbidden entry, or if entered without being fully known,
shall be removed at once. Clothing entries will be disqualified if soiled. Signs or cards on any
exhibit designating that products are for sale will not be permitted. Superintendents reserve
the right of selection on questions of originality, categories and framing. Judges’ decision is
final.
4. Your exhibit must be within the Size Limits that are listed, excluding canes.
5. Entries not entered correctly will not be judged, only displayed. The right is reserved to
refuse entry of any exhibit that does not comply with the above rules.
6. The Fair Management, Employees, Department Workers and Volunteers will take
every precaution to protect exhibits but will not be held responsible for any loss, break-
age or damage to any article on exhibit.

Eudora Farms
Located In The Red Barn

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Department L - Adult Hobbies & Crafts

**Size Limits: Adult Hobbies & Crafts entries are not to exceed 25” in any direction.**

Department L - Section 101 - Ceramics
Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8
Glaze
L-1 Translucent L-4 Crystal Tone
L-2 Opaque
L-3 Free Hand Design

Overglaze L-7 Decal
L-5 Gold L-8 Lusters
L-6 Silver

Texture Glaze
L-9 Design Work
L-10 Embossing - Building Up

Unfired Finish
L-11 Opaque Stains
L-12 Translucent Stains
L-13 Pastelling (chalk)

Other Handbuilt Pottery
L-14 Combination of Stains and Glazes L-17 Pottery
L-15 A Piece Changed by using 2 or L-18
more molds
L-16 Hydro-Cal (plaster craft)

L-19 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Department L - Section 102 - Other
**Size Limits: Adult Hobbies & Crafts entries are not to exceed 25” in any direction.**

Premiums: 1st: $10 2nd: $8 3rd: $5
Painting L-23 Textile
L-20 Metal L-24 Wood
L-21 Painting, other than canvas L-25 Hand Painting - Not Listed Above
L-22 Pecan - Resin L-26 Painting on Gourds (dried)
Woodworking and Woodcarving

L-27 Premiums: 1st: $25 2nd: $20 3rd: $15
Woodworking - Miniature House, Barn, Building,

L-28 Premiums: 1st: $15 2nd: $12 3rd: $10
L-29 Woodworking - Magazine Rack
L-30 Woodworking - Toy
L-31 Woodworking - Tray, Plaque, Candleholders
L-32 Woodcarving - Small Birds and Animals
L-33 Woodworking - Birdhouse
L-34 Woodworking - Handmade Stool
L-35 Woodcarving - Christmas Decorations
L-36 Woodworking - Clock
L-37 Woodworking - Cutting Board
Woodworking - Walking Stick/Cane

L-38 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Visit dcfair.com for information on
submitting your entries online

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Department L - Section 103 - Other
**Size Limits: Adult Hobbies & Crafts entries are not to exceed 25” in any direction.**

Baskets and Chairs
Premiums: 1st: $10 2nd: $8 3rd: $5

L-39 Basket - Cane Split
L-40 Basket - Decorated (decorations only judged)
L-41 Basket - (locally grown material, collected and prepared by exhibitor)
L-42 Basket - Nantucket
L-43 Basket - Round Reed
L-44 Basket - Small (size limit 4” any direction)
L-45 Basket - Miscellaneous (must be woven)
L-46 Chair Weaving - Herringbone (split or cane)
L-47 Chair Weaving - Other Designs (split or cane)
L-48 Chair Weaving - With Holes
L-49 Chair Seat - Any other not listed

Collections 1st: $10 2nd: $8 3rd: $5
Premiums: L-54 Magnets
L-55 Decorative Pins
L-50 Rocks L-56 Postcards
L-51 Shells
L-52 Sports Cards
L-53 Key Chains

Miscellaneous Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $6 3rd: $4

L-57 Craft Using Sea Shells L-67 Origami
L-58 Model Car, Truck, Ship - (1) item L-68 Metal - Hand formed object - plain
L-59 Recyclable Items (paper, tin cans, etc.) L-69 Metal - Enameled object
L-60 Rubber Stamp Art L-70 Jewelry / Lapidary
L-61 Duct Tape Art L-71 Sculpture - Clay and Stone
L-62 Artistic and Original Door Stop L-72 Sculpture - Wood
L-63 Books handmade casing and covers L-73 Sculpture - Wire
L-64 Decoupage L-74 Macrame
L-65 Papier Mache L-75 Adult Color Book (1 page)
L-66 Papier Tole (page only, no framing or mat)

L-76 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Department L - Section 104 - Adult Scrapbooking

L-77 Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $6 3rd: $4
L-78 Heritage (old pictures, family trees)
L-79 Baby - Children
L-80 Travel - Vacation
L-81 Wedding - Anniversary
L-82 Celebrations (birthday, family reunions, graduations, parties, proms, etc.)
L-83 Holidays
L-84 Tribute (focus on an individual)
L-85 My Trip To The Fair
L-86 Sports
L-87 Pets
Two-Page Layout (any theme)

L-88 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Scrapbooking
Exhibitors may only enter one layout per category, with the exception of the two-page layout cat-
egory. Layouts must be 12” x 12”. All pages must be in a 3 hole punched page protector. Only
1st place winners will be on display, all others will be placed in an album for viewing.

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Educational & Extension Booths

Department M

Superintendent
Deneen Skyles, Tobaccoville, NC

Assistant
Arnie Inman, Winston-Salem, NC
Booths must be set up on Sat., Sept. 23 from 10:00 am and 4:00 pm or on Sun., Sept. 24 from
12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Booths must be removed by members of the organization between
the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm on Mon., Oct. 9. The Fair reserves the right to withhold
premiums of any booth being dismantled before Monday, Oct. 9. Judging: Monday, Sept. 25
RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Competition is open to any organization in North Carolina that provides an educational service to
benefit individuals, families and communities in addressing needs and concerns that will improve the quality

of life in the communities.

2. Entries close and forms must be postmarked by midnight September 1. The Educational Booths /
Decorated Christmas Trees Entry blanks are located in the back of Fair catalog and MUST INCLUDE
organization's federal tax ID number and (2) telephone contact numbers. Mail to Dixie Classic Fair,
PO Box 68, Winston-Salem, NC 27102 or bring to Fair Office, 421 W. 27th Street, Gate 9. Entries will
not be accepted over the phone or on-line.
3. The Fair reserves the right to refuse applications when all exhibit booths are filled even if received

before deadline. Booth location assignments will be made based on number of spaces available.
All entries will be placed in a drawing to determine placement. Once placement is made location
assignment will be mailed with Exhibitor's letter after September 1. Entry tag will be given out on
day of set-up. Please see the Superintendent or Assistant upon arrival.
4. Exhibit booths are 6' wide x 8' deep with 3' high drapery dividers. The back of booth is 8' high drapery

and may be decorated as desired. Booth items must not extend higher than the top of the back curtain or

block the view of the next exhibit booth. An 18" high platform will be placed in each booth. If platform is not
desired or electricity is needed, requests must be made on entry blank. No platforms will be removed
from booths after September 18. Items such as batteries or power cords must be supplied by exhibitor.
5. Booth decorations may not include any hazardous materials, i.e., broken glass, sharp objects. Su-

perintendent or assistant may use their discretion on whether an item needs to be removed.

6. DO NOT USE NAME OF GROUP, CLUB OR ORGANIZATION IN BOOTH. AN IDENTIFICATION
SIGN WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE FAIR AND PLACED IN THE EXHIBIT AFTER JUDGING.
7. Booths will remain on display during entire Fair. The Fair is not responsible for exhibit booths not

picked up on designated release day.
Department M - Section 101 - Educational & Extension Booths

Premiums: 1st: $200 2nd: $ 175 3rd: $ 150 4th: $125 5th: $115

M-1 Educational Service Booth
M-2 Extension Booth

Theme for Booths: "Open"
I. CREATIVITY - 25 Points
- Is the idea (theme) understandable?
- Does the group show originality in developing the idea?
- Is the idea presented with enthusiasm (planning-quality)?
- Does the idea presented by the group, show that they understand what they want to say?
II. COMMUNICATIONS TO VIEWERS - 25 Points
- Is the idea directed to a specific audience (such as men, women, children, other Clubs)?
- Does the idea arouse and hold interest?
- Does each part of the exhibit contribute to a unified,
clear-cut story with a logical sequence of thought?
- Is the idea actually and effectively presented?
III. EDUCATION - 25 Points
- Does the exhibit inspire motivation, thinking, positive attitudes, and action?
- Is the idea presented based on facts?
- Is the idea presented appealing to the public and does it suggest ways to take action?
- Does the idea teach and instruct the viewers?
IV. DESIGN AND MECHANICS- 25 points
- Is there efficient use of color, lighting, sound and action?
- Simplicity (neither a cluttered nor a bare appearance)?
- Are design, lettering, posters, figures and equipment in
relative proportion to area and shape of booth?
- Is there a professional-like touch in the effective use of equipment and materials?
Possible Score - 100 points
NO ON-LINE ENTRY - Entry into this catagory must be submitted on the Educational Booths /
Christmas Tree Entry form located in the back of this catalog and mailed to the Fair Office.

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Clothing and Fashions

Department N
Superintendents
Robin & Roger Carpenter, Walkertown, NC

Assistant
Darlene Dunlap, Walnut Cove, NC

***NEW***Exhibits are to be brought to the Education Building
Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and Sunday, Sept. 24 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm

Judging: Monday, Sept. 25
Exhibits released Monday, October 9 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Items entered should have been made after October 15 of previous
Fair. Items that have been entered in previous years will not be accepted. Exhibitor
may enter only (1) item per class , Amateurs Only.
Attach entry tag to upper right hand corner - front side of exhibit where practical and
possible. It is the Responsibility of the exhibitor to enter items correctly. Items entered
incorrectly may be subject to disqualification. There are “Other” categories for you to
enter items that do not have an exact category.

Sewing Division
Judging Will Be Based On The Following

General Appearance: Design (suitability for material used, pleasing, interesting); Color
combination; Originality; Texture combination; Cleanliness; Pressing.
Fabric Workmanship: Cut on correct grain of material; Choice of neatness of seams, hems
and finishes; Uniformity of seams, hems and finishes; Perfection of stitches. Unfinished hems
are acceptable. Personalized labels should be covered with masking tape.

Department N - Section 101 - Clothing & Fashion

Amateurs Only - Individuals who's primary income is not received from sewing, teaching

sewing, knitting, crocheting or smocking are eligible to enter Amateur categories.

Adult Clothing

Aprons Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8 4th: Ribbon

N-1 Apron - Kitchen

N-2 Apron - Fancy

Blouses/Men's Shirts
N-3 Blouse or Shirt

Pajamas - Lounge Wear
N-4 Pajamas

N-5 Robe - House/Beach

Skirts - Vests -
N-6 Skirt - Wool or Wool Blends
N-7 Skirt - Other Fabric
N-8 Vest - Quilted
N-9 Vest - Other

Costumes
N-10 Costumes

N-11 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories

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Department N - Section 101 - Clothing & Fashion

Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8 4th: Ribbon

Dresses - Jumpers/Jumpsuit
N-12 Dress-Everday
N-13 Dress - Party - Short or Long
N-14 Dress - Dressy
N-15 Jumper / Jumpsuit
Jackets - Pants - Suits - Coat - Sportswear
N-16 Jacket - Quilted
N-17 Jacket or Blazer - Wool
N-18 Jacket or Blazer - Other Fabric Lined
N-19 Jacket or Blazer - Other Fabric Unlined
N-20 Pants - Any Fabric
N-21 Suit - Any Fabric - Skirt/Pants and Jacket
N-22 Coat - Any Fabric - Lined
N-23 Coat - Any Fabric - Unlined
N-24 Coordinated Sports Outfit

N-25 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette

Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.
Children’s Clothing
Premiums: 1st: $10 2nd: $8 3rd: $6 4th: Ribbon
Dresses
N-30 Dress - “Dress Up” (4-7 yrs)
N-26 Dress - Everyday (1-3 yrs)
N-31 Dress - “Dress Up” (8 yrs and up)
N-27 Dress - Everyday (4-7 yrs)
N-28 Dress - Everyday (8 years and up) N-32 Dress - Pillowcase
N-33 Dress - Infant - Other
N-29 Dress - “Dress Up” (1-3 yrs)

Jumpers - Coats N-37 Coat or Jacket (Infant)
N-34 Jumper (1-3 years) N-38 Coat - Outer Coat (1-12 years)
N-35 Jumper (4-7 years)
N-36 Jumper (8 years and up)

Other Children’s Clothing N-41 Girl’s Playclothes (short sets, pants)
N-39 Boy’s “Dress Up” N-42 Costume

N-40 Boy’s Playclothes

N-43 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Embroidery Embroidery

Premiums: 1st: $10 2nd: $8 3rd: $6 4th: Ribbon

N-44 Any embroidered trimming on clothing (Hand)

Embellished Sweatshirts
N-45 Sweatshirt - Hand Appliqued
N-46 Sweatshirt - Machine Appliqued
N-47 Sweatshirt - Any other Decoration (must be needlework, cross stitch, etc.)

Miscellaneous Needlework

N-48 Belt - any material N-51 Duplicate Cross Stitch
Handbag - handsewn
N-49 Clothing - Painted(No Sweatshirts or T-Shirts) N-52 Silk Ribbon Embroidery

N-50 Doll Outfit - displayed on Doll not over 24” N-53

N-54 Any Other Article of Clothing (hand). (No article to be entered in this category
for which there is a category listed above).
N-55
Any Other Article of Clothing (machine decorated). (No article to be entered in
this category for which there is a category listed above).

N-56 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

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Department N - Section 101 - Clothing & Fashion

Smocking-Heirloom Sewing
Premiums: 1st: $15 2nd: $12 3rd: $10 4th: Ribbon

N-57 Christening Gown
N-58 Infant Clothing (geometric)
N-59 Infant Clothing (picture smocking)
N-60 Children’s Clothing (geometric)
N-61 Children’s Clothing (picture-smocking)

N-62 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.
Knitting - Hand Knitted
Premiums: 1st: $15 2nd: $12 3rd: $10 4th: Ribbon
N-63 Cardigan or Pullover Sweater - hand knitted
N-64 Poncho, Cape or Shawl
N-65 Baby Shawl
N-66 Baby Set
N-67 Baby Dress

N-68 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.
Knitting - Hand Knitted Other
Premiums: 1st: $15 2nd: $12 3rd: $10 4th: Ribbon
N-69 Scarf
N-70 Gloves / Knitted Socks
N-71 Handbag
N-72 Hat or Tam
N-73 Knitted Lace
N-74 Felting
N-75 Toy - Any
N-76 Any other article of hand knitted clothing/accessories
(No articles to be entered for which there is category listed above)

N-77 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.
Crocheting - Hand Crocheted

Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8 4th: Ribbon
N-78 Cardigan or Pullover Sweater
N-79 Poncho, Cape or Shawl
N-80 Baby Shawl
N-81 Baby Set
N-82 Baby Dress

N-83 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Crocheting - Hand Crocheted Other
Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8 4th: Ribbon

N-84 Hat or Tam
N-85 Scarf
N-86 Felting
N-87 Doll Outfit
N-88 Toys - Any
N-89 Handbag - Crocheted
N-90 Handbag - Felted
N-91 Any other article of crochet clothing or accessories (No articles to be entered
in for which there is a category listed above)

N-92 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories

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Department N - Section 102 - Advanced
Advanced Only - Individuals who receive income from sewing, teaching sewing, knitting,

crocheting or smocking are NOT eligible to enter Amateur categories.

Adult Garments Premiums: 1st: $30 2nd: $25 3rd: $20 4th: Ribbon

N-100 Ladies/Gentlemens Coat

N-101 Ladies Suit

N-102 Pant Suit

N-103 Wedding Dress/Veil

N-104 Accessories

Other Clothing

N-105 Adult Dress

N-106 Children’s Dress

N-107 Children’s Playclothes

N-108 Children's Outerwear

N-109 Pajamas

N-110 Robe - House/Beach

N-111 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette

Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Knitting

N-112 Cardigan/Pullover Sweater - hand knitted N-116 Hat or Tam
N-113 Cardigan/Pullover Sweater - machine knitted N-117 Toy, Animal, etc..
N-114 Baby Shawl, Booties, Cap, Sacque - knitted

N-115 Scarf - knitted

Crocheting

N-118 Cardigan Sweater - crocheted N-122 Hat or Tam

N-119 Pullover Sweater - crocheted N-123 Toy, Animal, etc..

N-120 Baby Shawl, Booties, Cap, Sacque - crocheted

N-121 Scarf - crocheted

Miscellaneous Other
N-124 Felting

N-125 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.
Smocking/Heirloom Sewing
N-126 Christening gown
N-127 Infant Clothing (smocking)
N-128 Infant Clothing - Heirloom Sewing (lace, puffing, tucks)
N-129 Children’s Clothing (smocking)
N-130 Children’s Clothing - Heirloom Sewing (lace, puffing, tucks)
N-131 Doll Clothing

N-131 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Judging Criteria:

Appearance (pressed, seams & hems finished appropriately, clean & overall condition of item)
Technical Excellence (stitching is consistent, pleats are not distorted and proper design
placement)
Color and Design (color complements fabric & design)
Artistic Merit; Originality; Suitability of Technique; Material Used (fabric choice is ap-
propriate to project)
Construction Credit for pattern and design must be noted on entry blank. If garment is an
original it must be noted.

Forsyth County Extension Advisors
Mark Tucker, Jennifer Brown, Deborah Womack - 336-703-2850

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Culinary

Department O
Superintendent
Dawn Schultz, Winston-Salem, NC

dawns.depto@gmail.com
***NEW***Exhibits are to be brought to the Education Building
Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and Sunday, Sept. 24 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm

Judging: Monday, Sept. 25

Exhibits released Monday, October 9 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm

RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

Read all Rules, Regulations and Information. Entries that do not comply with all Rules
and Regulations will be disqualified. All entries become property of the Fair and will remain

on display during the entire Fair.

1. No cakes made from cake mixes accepted (exception of O-51).

2. Breads,candies and cookies must be placed on a piece of heavy cardboard 6” x 10”,

which has been covered with foil. Cakes must be on cardboard which has been covered
with foil in the shape of a half circle(see example pg.141). The entry tag must be taped
to the bottom front right hand corner of cardboard. Place unwrapped entry in a large clear
plastic bag, with tag extending outside the bag. Plastic wrap is not acceptable.
3. For Cakes Only - 2" slice is required for judging. Must be individually placed on
a 6" round styrofoam plate and put in clear plastic quart size bag and labeled with the
exhibitors number. DO NOT CUT OFF Display half.
4. Entries from same family MUST be from different recipes.

5. Due to storage conditions, the Fair cannot accept cakes or icings that need to be refrig-

erated. DO NOT use pineapple, banana, or fresh coconut in icings (exception of O-58 and

O-59). No pies or cheesecake entries are accepted.

6. Icings using eggs must be cooked.

7. All products that have deteriorated will be discarded at our discretion during the fair.

Department O - Section 101 - Breads - Amateur

ALL BREADS BECOME PROPERTY OF THE FAIR
(Rolls and Breads made from mixes are not accepted)

Judging Criteria

Good Qualities: 1. Appearance: pleasing appearance, even golden brown color, good

shape, well-proportioned, even rounded top 2. Texture: fine even grain, small thin cell walls,
light for size, crisp crust about 1/8” thick 3. Crumb: even color throughout, slightly moist,
light and elastic, tender 4. Flavor: good well-blended flavor, pleasing

Poor Qualities: 1. Appearance: too pale or too brown, irregular or poor shape, has

cracks or bulges, hard, dry crust 2. Texture: large cells, coarse grain, thick cell walls, tunnels
or large holes, heavy for size 3. Crumb: gray or dark streaks, harsh, crumbly, dry, doughy,
tough 4. Flavor: flat tasting, sour fermented flavor, any flavor too strong, off flavor
**AMATEURS ONLY - Individuals who do not receive primary income from selling cakes,
catering services, etc. are eligible to enter.

O-1 Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8
O-2 Biscuits - Baking Powder (4)
O-3 Biscuits - Cheese (4)
O-4 Biscuits - Yeast (4)
O-5 Corn Bread (4” x 6”)
O-6 Corn Bread Muffins (4)
O-7 Mexican Cornbread (4” x 6”)
O-8 Light Rolls - White Flour (4)
O-9 Loafbread - Sourdough (1/2 loaf)
O-10 Loafbread - White (1/2 loaf)
Loafbread - Cinnamon Raisin (1/2 loaf)

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O-11 Department O - Section 101 - Breads - Amateur
O-12
O-13 Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8
Loafbread - Whole Wheat (3/4 loaf)
Loafbread - Yeast (3/4 loaf)
Loafbread - Any Other (Rye, etc.) (3/4 loaf)

O-14 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.
Other Breads

Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8
O-15 Muffins - Fruit (4) (no dried / candied)
O-16 Muffins - Oat Bran or Oatmeal (4)
O-17 Quickbreads - Banana (3/4 loaf)
O-18 Quickbreads - Fruit (3/4 loaf) (no dried / candied)
O-19 Quickbreads - Pumpkin (3/4 loaf)
O-20 Quickbreads - Zucchini (3/4 loaf)
O-21 Cinnamon Buns (4)
O-22 Sugar Cake (6” x 6”)
O-23 Coffee Cake - No Yeast (9" or less) - 1/2 cake

O-24 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Department O - Section 102 - Cakes - Amateur

Judging Criteria

Good Qualities: 1. Appearance: pleasing appearance, slightly rounded top, unfrosted:

smooth, uniform, light brown, frosted: frosting free from crystals or crustiness 2. Texture: fine
even grain, thin cell walls, feathery light, crumbly when cut 3. Crumb: smooth and velvety,
slightly moist, light and tender, pleasing color 4. Flavor: delicate, well-blended flavor, sweet
flavor, free from strong flavor, tastes good

Poor Qualities: 1. Appearance: not pleasing in appearance, peaked or sunken top,

cracked, sugary or coarse crust, too sticky, too dry or too coarse frosting, pale or too brown
crust stickiness 2. Texture: thick cell walls, coarse or uneven grain, tunnels or large holes,
heavy 3. Crumb: soggy or sad, harsh or dry, tough, off color 4. Flavor: bitter, flat, strong
flavor of egg, flavoring or other ingredients, unpleasant flavor

Cake Definitions

Plain Pound Cake - Any variation of ingredients - butter, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla flavoring, etc.
Devil’s Food Cake - Made with buttermilk and soda
Chocolate Cake - Made with sweet milk and baking powder
Angel Food Cake - White in color - use egg white only - no leavening

The Fair reserves the right to disqualify any cake that does not appear to be of good
quality.

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Department O - Section 102 - Cakes - Amateur

DISPLAYING CAKE: Cakes must be on cardboard in the shape of a half

circle(see example) and covered with foil (NO LARGER THAN 1" MORE THAN
CAKE). The entry tag must be taped to bottom front right hand corner of cardboard.
Place unwrapped entry in a large clear plastic bag, with tag extending outside the bag.
Plastic wrap is not acceptable.

EXAMPLE: 6"

Tape Entry Tag
String to bottom

8"

Tube Pan Cake - UnIced (One-Half Cake for display + 2" slice for judging)

Premiums: 1st: $16 2nd: $14 3rd: $12

O-30 Brown Sugar O-37 Nut
O-31 Chocolate O-38 Plain
O-32 Coconut O-39 Peanutbutter
O-33 Cream Cheese O-40 Red Velvet
O-34 Five Flavor O-41 Rum
O-35 Lemon O-42 Sour Cream
O-36 Marbled O-43 7-UP

O-44 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette

Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Layer Cake (2 or 3 layers - One-Half Cake for display + 2" slice for judging)
Premiums: 1st: $16 2nd: $14 3rd: $12

O-45 Carrot - Iced O-49 Red Velvet - Iced
O-46 Chocolate - Chocolate icing O-50 Sweet Potato - Iced
O-47 Devil’s Food - White or Chocolate Icing O-51 Other Cake - using any prepared
O-48 German Chocolate - Iced Commercial Mix - Iced

O-52 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Other Cakes (One-Half Cake, Except Fruit Cake - One-Fourth for display + 2" slice for judging)
Premiums: 1st: $16 2nd: $14 3rd: $12

O-53 Angel Food - 1/2 Cake
O-54 Cup Cakes - Iced (4)
O-55 Fresh Apple Cake - Iced, Un-iced or glazed - 1/2 Cake
O-56 Gingerbread - Un-iced (9” pan) - 1/2 Cake
O-57 Open Class - Any type Cake not listed above (Un-iced) - 1/2 Cake(Give name of recipe)
O-58 Open Class - Any type Cake not listed above (Iced) - 1/2 Cake (Give name of recipe)

O-59 Premiums: 1st: $24 2nd: $19 3rd: $14
Traditional Fruit Cake (Tube or Loaf Pan) - 1/4 Cake (must have candied fruit & nuts)

O-60 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

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Department O - Section 103 - Other - Amateur

Other See Rules On Page 139

O-74 Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8
O-75 Baked Trail Mix in Pint Jar (with 1/2 cup sample in ziplock bag)
O-76 Chess Tarts (4) (must use Homemade shells)
O-77 Pecan Tarts (4) (must use Homemade shells)
O-78 Cheese Straws (6) (no wafers)
O-79 Macaroons (6)
O-80 Scones (4)
O-81 Cake Pops (6)
O-82 Eclairs (4)
O-83 Cream Horns (4)
Baklava (4)

O-84 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Department O - Section 104 - Candies - Amateur

See Rules On Page 139
Judging Criteria

Good Qualities: Appearance: color uniform, attractive, shape: regular, even, uniform

Texture: appropriate for type Flavor: tastes good, flavor uniform

Poor Qualities: Appearance: poor color, unattractive, irregular or poor shape Tex-

ture: crystal formation, too soft/hard/tough, too sticky/too dry, crumbly Flavor: flat flavor,
strong, unpleasant

O-85 Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8
O-86 Chocolate Candy (8 pieces)
O-87 Fudge - Chocolate Only (no nuts) (8 pieces)
O-88 Fudge - Peanut Butter (8 pieces)
O-89 Hand-dipped Candy (8 pieces)
O-90 Mints - Molded (8 pieces)
O-91 Brittle (peanut or cashew) (8 pieces)
O-92 Caramels (8 pieces)
O-93 Hard Candy (8 pieces)
Candy Molded (8 pieces)

O-94 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Department O - Section 105 - Cookies - Amateur

ALL COOKIES BECOME PROPERTY OF THE FAIR
(Exception: “Cookie Jar” Contest)
See Rules On Page 139

Judging Criteria

Good Qualities: Appearance: crust: color uniform, characteristic of type, shape: regular,

even, uniform, good proportion attractive Texture: thin cookies (rolled, ice box, pressed),
crisp and tender, thick cookies (drop, sheet or bar), soft and tender, even grain Tenderness:
tender, but holds together well Flavor: tastes good, free from excessive flavoring, flavor
well-blended, characteristic flavor of kind

Poor Qualities: Appearance: burned, pale dull color, irregular or poor shape, too large

or too small, too thick or too thin Texture: too hard or dry, too limp, coarse grain, heavy
or soggy Tenderness: tough, rubbery, crumbly Flavor: too strong taste of flavoring or
spices, off flavor

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O-95 Department O - Section 105 - Cookies - Amateur
O-96
O-97 Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8
O-98 Lemon Bar Cookies (6)
O-99 Traditional Chocolate Brownies (plain) (6)
O-100 Chocolate Cookies (6)
O-101 Gingersnaps (6)
O-102 Oatmeal Cookies - filled (6)
O-103 Oatmeal Cookies - unfilled (6)
O-104 Peanut Butter Cookies (6)
O-105 Pecan Fingers - with Confectioners Sugar (6)
O-106 Pressed Cookies - made with cookie press (6)
Rolled Cookies (6)
Sugar Cookies (6)
Chocolate Chip Cookies (6)

O-107 Judge’s Choice - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Department O - Section 105 - Cookie Jar Contest - Amateur
***NEW***This is a fun contest that shall consist of an EMPTY jar. Jars may be any kind of

wide mouth cookie jar, CLEAR glass of approximately 1 gallon capacity, and must be decorated
with a "Birds of a Feather” theme (any type of bird). JAR ONLY, no added boxes or display
props. Place tag on front of jar. Cookie Jars must decorated to be displayed vertically.
Cookie Jars may be picked up on Monday, October 9, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Scale for Judging

100% - Jar Decoration

Premiums: 1st: $30 2nd: $25 3rd: $20

Theme: "Birds of a Feather”
O-108 Cookie Jar Contest

Department O - Section 106 - Gingerbread House - Amateur

Theme: Christmas in Gingerbread Land

Gingerbread House - entry (including board) must not exceed 10" high, 10" wide and 10"
long. Materials: Only edible products may be used - such as sugar, flour, icing, marzipan,
candies, etc. Graham crackers not acceptable. NO ARTIFICIAL MATERIALS ACCEPT-
ED, such as styrofoam or lighting in construction of house. Base material only exception.

Competition open to Amateur Adults (18 years and over)
(see page 207 for ages 5-18 Gingerbread House Contest)

Creativeness - 50 points Judging Criteria
Neatness - 20 points Simplicity - 30 points

Premiums: 1st: $35 2nd: $30 3rd: $25

O-109 Gingerbread House - no larger than 10” x 10”

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Department O - Wilton Enterprises Decorative Icing Awards

Wilton Enterprises of Woodridge, Illinois is offering one Junior and one Adult Amateur"BEST
OF CLASS" award for winning cakes and cupcakes with some type of bag and tip or rolled
fondant decorating - Junior "BEST OF CLASS". Winner will receive the following awards:

Wilton Color Right Food Coloring System

Wilton Quick Tips Guide

Wilton will also award one Wilton Quick Tips Guide for each first place winner in all cake
decorating categories. Only Five Quick Tips Guides will be awarded to Adult Amateur and
Five Quick Tips Guides to Youth divisions.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
Cake Decorating Rules

Decorative icing entries will be judged on DECORATIVE SKILLS ONLY! Do not use cook-
ies, candies, etc. ONLY HANDMADE EDIBLE DECORATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! NO
EXCEPTIONS! DO NOT USE PEARLS OR OTHER NON-EDIBLE DECORATIONS - NO
DECORATIVE LINERS.

Icing display must be shown on an object - foam rubber dummy, styrofoam, cake, etc. If cake
is used, judges will not cut. IMPORTANT RULE: Icing display must not exceed a 12"
display board (round or square). Maximum height and length - 12". Any icing display not
complying with ALL rules, regulations and size limit will be disqualified and not judged.

Judging Criteria

Does Not Meet Standards - 1 Meets Standards - 5 Exceeds Standards - 10

Conforms To Size Requirements, Colors Attractive, Level and Uniform, Colors Bleeding or
Running, Artificial Decorations, Overall Appearance and Creativity, Icing Smooth, Decorations
Unusual or Unique, Borders/Drapes Uniform and Neat, Display Board/Plate Attractive

Department O - Section 107 - Cake Decorating - Amateur

Premiums: 1st: $25 2nd: $20 3rd: $15 4th: $10

O-110 Sheet Cake - 7" x 11” - Any Occasion - on 81/2” x 12 1/2” display board
O-111 Wedding - No Fondant
O-112 Cartoon Character - on 10 1/2” x 14 1/2” display board - No Fondant
O-113 Holiday - Christmas - No Fondant
O-114 Holiday - Easter - No Fondant
O-115 Holiday - Halloween - No Fondant
O-116 Birthday - Child - No Fondant
O-117 Birthday - Adult - No Fondant
O-118 Cupcakes (6) - Decorated
O-119 Fondant - Wedding
O-120 Fondant - Cartoon
O-121 Fondant - Birthday

O-122 Judge’s Choice - Amateur - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

O-123 “Best of Class” Certificate and Choice of Prizes Listed from Wilton Enterprises
(Amateur Class) - (Do Not Enter)

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Department O - Section 108 - Cake Decorating - Professional

O-124 Premiums: 1st: $35 2nd: $30 3rd: $25 4th: $15
O-125 Sheet Cake - 7” x 11” - Any Occasion - on 8 1/2” x 12 1/2” display board
O-126 Wedding - No Fondant
O-127 Anniversary (25th - 50th - 75th) - No Fondant
O-128 Baby Shower - No Fondant
O-129 Circus Theme - No Fondant
O-130 Birthday - Child - No Fondant
O-131 Birthday - Adult - No Fondant
O-132 Cupcakes (6) - Decorated
O-133 Fondant - Wedding
Fondant - Birthday

O-134 Judge’s Choice Professional - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Hogway Speedway Racing Pigs

Daily Performances
See Calendar of Events For Schedule

Agricadabra

Agricultural and Educational
Magic Show

See Calendar of Events For
Times and Location

Visit dcfair.com for information on
submitting your entries online

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Food Preservation
Department P

Superintendent
Bill & Beverly Disher - Walkertown, NC

Assistants
Lois & James Hoots - Rural Hall, NC

**NEW** Exhibits are to be brought to the Education Building
Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and Sunday, Sept. 24 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm

Judging: Monday, September 25

RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Exhibits will be ruled out when not in standard canning jars of specified size (pint,
quart, or 1/2 pint) with clean standard two-piece lid and ring.
2. All jars must be clear. No Colored glass jars.
3. Jars should be LABELED near the bottom of the front giving NAME OF PRODUCT,
METHOD AND TIME OF PROCESSING. DO NOT INCLUDE NAME OF EXHIBITOR.
4. All products must be processed according to recognized safe methods
found in the current edition of the USDA Complete Guide to Canning or the
Ball Blue Book.
5. REMOVE STRING FROM ENTRY TAG, REPLACE WITH A #16 RUBBER BAND AND

ATTACH TO NECK OF JAR.
6. Judges may open jars for tasting.
7. Entries from same family MUST be different recipes.
8. All items must be picked up on Monday, October 9. Please remember to bring claim
check.

Please Note: Use Black Felt-Tip Pen To Mark Year “2017” On Jar Lid.
Entries Not Marked May Be Disqualified.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ - SAMPLE LABEL:

Contents: Green Beans
Processing Method: Pressure Canner
Processing Time:
25 Minutes

PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF NOT PROPERLY LABELED!!!

Department P - Section 101 - Preserves

Container: Standard brand pint, quart, or 1/2 pint.
Appearance: Clear, and in some fruit, transparent, but not too dark; fruit should have original shape
as nearly as possible; Texture - tender but firm and plump; Consistency - heavy, but not enough
to crystallize; about one-third as much syrup as fruit. Should contain whole pieces or fruit pieces.
Flavor: Natural fruit flavor should be preserved.

Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6

P-1 Blackberry P-5 Pear

P-2 Cherry P-6 Strawberry (cultivated)

P-3 Fig P-7 Watermelon

P-4 Peach

P-8 Judge’s Choice - Preserves - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

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Department P - Section 102 - Jams, Conserves,
Fruit Butters and Marmalades

Container: Standard brand pint, quart, or 1/2 pint.
Appearance: Jams are made from crushed fruits, usually small ones, and cooked to a smooth,
jell-like consistency. Conserves are fruit mixtures of jam consistency often containing citrus.
A true conserve contains nuts and raisins. Butters are made from fruits which contain a large
portion of the fleshy material without seeds and skins. Marmalade contains small pieces of
fruit or citrus peel evenly suspended in a transparent soft jelly.
Flavor: Natural fruit flavor.

Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6

P-9 Apple Butter P-15 Peach
P-10
P-11 Blackberry, Dewberry Jam P-16 Pear
P-12
P-13 Blueberry, Huckleberry Jam P-17 Plum
P-14
Cherry Conserve P-18 Raspberry

Grape Jam P-19 Strawberry

Marmalade

P-20 Judge’s Choice - Jams, Conserves, Fruit Butters and Marmalades -
Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette

Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Department P - Section 103 - Jelly

Container: Standard brand pints and half-pints sealed with a standard lid.
Appearance: Natural color; transparent (clear) and sparkling; no sign of crystallization; tender,
breaks with distinct cleavage, angles hold shape - should not be syrupy, sticky or tough.

Flavor: Natural fruit flavor. DO NOT USE PARAFFIN.

Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6

P-21 Apple P-25 Mint
P-22 Apple - Berry P-26 Red Pepper
P-23 Blackberry P-27 Plum
P-24 Grape P-28 Muscadine / Scuppernong

Jams P-29 Judge’s Choice - Jelly - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
P-30 Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.
P-31
P-32 Department P - Section 104 - Reduced Sugar

Jelly Apple butter Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6
Blackberry P-33 Peach
P-37 Blueberry P-34 Plum
P-38 P-35 Strawberry

P-36 Judge’s Choice - Reduced Sugar - Jams
Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette

Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6

Apple P-39 Grape
Blackberry P-40 Plum

P-41 Judge’s Choice - Reduced Sugar - Jelly
Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette

Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

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Department P - Section 105 - Pickles

Container: Standard brand pint, quart, or 1/2 pint.
Appearance: Uniform size and shape; natural color; enough liquid to cover.
Flavor: Natural flavor in fruit & vegetable pickles, not over-spiced; firm texture, not tough or soft.

Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6

P-60 Beets, Pickled P-70 Peppers, Stuffed
P-61 Bread & Butter P-71 Pumpkin Pickles
P-62 Dill Pickles P-72 Sour Pickles
P-63 Fruit Chutney P-73 Sweet Pickles
P-64 Vegetable Chutney P-74 Squash, Pickled
P-65 Grape Leaf Pickles P-75 Watermelon Rind Pickles
P-66 Green Beans, Pickled
P-67 Green Tomato - Sliced, Pickled
P-68 Okra, Pickled
P-69 Pepper - Hot, Pickled

P-76 Judge’s Choice - Pickles - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Department P - Section 106 - Relishes

Container: Standard brand pint, quart, or 1/2 pint.
Appearance: Uniform size and shape; natural color; enough liquid to cover.
Flavor: Natural flavor in fruit pickles, not over-spiced; firm texture, not tough or soft.

Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6

P-77 Chow Chow P-81 Squash Relish
P-78 Corn Relish P-82 Sweet Pickle Relish
P-79 Fruit Relish
P-80 Green and Red Pepper Relish

P-83 Judge’s Choice - Relishes - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Department P - Section 107 - Juices

Container: Standard brand quarts or pint jars. Color: Typical color of well-ripened tomatoes
or fruit. Stability: Little or no tendency to separate after standing 15 minutes. Absence of
Defects: No particles of fiber, skin or seed.
Flavor: Typical ripe tomato or fruit flavor. No objectionable "off" flavor.

Points: Color - 20 Stability - 15 Absence of Defects - 15 Flavor - 45 Container - 5
Total Points: 100

P-84 Premiums: 1st: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6
P-85
P-86 Apple Juice
P-87 Grape Juice
Tomato Juice
Blackberry Juice

P-88 Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8
Collection - Juices - Three (3) varieties, 1 pint each

P-89 Judge’s Choice - Juices - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

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Department P - Fruits, Vegetables & Sauces

FRUITS, VEGETABLES & SAUCES MUST BE PROCESSED IN BOIL-
ING WATER BATH OR PRESSURE CANNER AND LOW-AC-
ID VEGETABLES PROCESSED IN STEAM PRESSURE CANNER.
Container: Standard brand quarts, pints, or half-pints.
Appearance: Color - natural fruit or vegetable; syrup or liquid clear, free from
seeds; well-ripened, but not defective or over ripe; appropriate size - graded

and sorted; pack arrangements - best use of space within the jar; attractive but

not time wasting fancy packs; as large a portion of solids to liquids as possible.

Flavor: Natural flavor should be preserved as much as possible; tender, yet not overcooked.

Department P - Section 108 - Fruits

Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6

P-100 Apples - whole or sliced P-106 Figs
P-101
P-102 Applesauce P-107 Peaches
P-103
P-104 Blackberries P-108 Pears
P-105
Blueberries P-109 Plums
P-112
P-113 Cherries P-110 Raspberries
P-114
P-115 Dewberries
P-116
P-117 P-111 Judge’s Choice - Fruits - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
P-118
P-119 Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.
Department P - Section 109 - Vegetables

Asparagus Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6
P-120 Okra

Beets P-121 Peas, English

Butter Peas P-122 Peas, Southern

Carrots - Whole or Cut P-123 Potatoes - Sweet (Cubed or Sliced)

Corn, Cut Only P-124 Potatoes - White (Cubed or Sliced)

Green Beans P-125 Tomatoes - Quartered

Lima Beans P-126 Tomatoes - Whole

October Beans P-127 Tomatoes - Yellow

P-128 Turnip Greens

Premiums: 1st: $12 2nd: $10 3rd: $8
P-129 Collections, Two (2) Fruits, Two (2) Vegetables (no squash) - Quart size Only

P-130 Judge’s Choice - Vegetables - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette

Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Department P - Section 110 - Sauces

Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6

P-131 Chili Sauce P-134 Salsa - Mild
P-132
P-133 Spaghetti Sauce P-135 Tomato Ketchup

BBQ Sauce P-136 Salad Dressing(not refrigerated)

P-137 Judge’s Choice - Other - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

Department P - Section 111 - Dried Fruits and Vegetables
Premiums: 1st: $8 2nd: $7 3rd: $6
(1/2 Pints ONLY)
P-138 Apples P-146 Rosemary

P-139 Green Beans (Leather Britches) P-147 Peaches

P-140 Green Pepper P-148 Sweet Potatoes

P-141 Okra P-149 Tomatoes

P-142 Onions P-150 Other - Single Fruit - Any Berry

P-143 Basil P-151 Other - Single Fruit - Any Other Fruit

P-144 Parsley P-152 Vegetable Mixture - Dried

P-145 Sage

P-153 Judge’s Choice - Dried Fruits and Vegetables - Do Not Enter - $10 & Rosette
Will be selected from 1st place winners of above categories.

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