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Roses, hybrid tea disbudded (1) Bloom Snapdragons (3) Spikes Statice (1) Spray Straw Flowers (3) Stem Sunflowers, (1) Bloom Zinnias (3) Blooms Other, Perennial Cut Flowers Other, Annual Cut Flowers DEFINITIONS Bloom: an individual flower, one blossom to a stem. Spike: a stalk carrying many stemless or nearly stemless flowers. Spray: a portion of a plant with a number of flowers on one. Stem: a stem with one or more flowers Disbudded: removal of the lateral buds along the stem of the flower. CUT FLOWERS Exhibitors are responsible for notifying county Extension office of exact type of cut flowers to be exhibited at State Fair. 713 100 011 Juniors, Exhibitors limited to 3 separate flower types. 713 100 012 Intermediates, Exhibitors limited to 4 separate flower types. 713 100 013 Seniors, Exhibitors limited to 5 separate flower types. ARRANGEMENTS Flowers may be grown or purchased by the exhibitor 713 420 011 Juniors, bouquet/arrangement of fresh flowers in a suitable container. 713 420 012 Intermediates, arrangement of fresh flowers, any choice of design. 713 420 013 Seniors, arrangement of fresh flowers, any choice of design. 713 420 023 Seniors, arrangement of fresh flowers, with cur- rent “County Fair Theme” - for entries going to state, use their theme - Only in Oregon. 713 420 033 Seniors, miniature arrangement using dried or fresh materials, no larger than 8” x 8” x 8”. DRIED MATERIALS Material may be grown or purchased by the exhibitor. 713 130 041 Juniors, arrangement of dried materials. 713 130 042 Intermediates, arrangement of dried materials. 713 130 043 Seniors, arrangement of dried materials. FLOWER ARRANGING CONTEST (HELD IN JUNE) To participate in this contest, members must be enrolled in the Horticulture or Expressive Arts project area and must have been selected by a county-determined process. Contestants must preregister for a judging time slot. Contestants will have 45 minutes to complete their arrangements. The judge will then interview each contestant. The flowers must be arranged in a vase with floral foam. Participants must bring a typed commentary (100-150 words) to be read while they are preparing their arrangements. State Fair will provide the following: • A 6-8’ table • A variety of flowers • Greenery • Floral foam Contestants must bring: • A vase • Shears and/or knife The publication “Basic Floral Design,” 4-H 2354L, should be used by exhibitors as a reference. 713 600 010 Flower Arranging, Junior, Novice 713 600 011 Flower Arranging, Junior 713 600 012 Flower Arranging, Intermediate 713 600 013 Flower Arranging, Senior 2018 Baker County Fair Official Premium Book 77