WESTERN MONTANA DAHLIA SHOW Show Chairs Laura Tayer and Jim Sadler. The Western Montana Fair and 5 Valleys Dahlia and Glad Society are the co-sponsors of the Show. This show will be judged by the rules of the American Dahlia Society by judges and judges of the American Dahlia Society and the National Garden Club, Inc. ENTRY INFORMATION: Entry tags will be available at the floriculture building. Dahlia tags are unique and are to be used only for the Dahlia Show. Entries are open to members of the American Dahlia Society, members of any dahlia society, and to all persons eligible to enter the Western Montana DAHLIA SHOW ENTRY INFORMATION This a one (1) day shows Saturday, August 12, 2017. However, if the exhibitor wishes, and if the exhibit is in good condition, the exhibit may be left for the public to enjoy on Sunday August 12. If exhibit remains it must be picked up nevertheless Sunday August 13, after 6:00pm when the general show closes. All exhibits are to be accepted 6:00am to 10:00am judging begins at 10:15 and continues until all exhibits are judged. The shows end at 9:00pm. Out-of-town exhibitors may, with permission of Building Superintendent Jim Sadler remove their exhibits after 7:00pm if they are able to do so in an unobtrusive manner that does not disrupt the remainder of the show. All judging is open to the public. Judges decisions are final. GENERAL DAHLIA SHOW RULES 1. All dahlia exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor. Exception entries in the Artistic Design Division may be grown by someone other than the exhibitor. 2. Blooms must be shown disbudded with at least one set of true leaves. Exhibits with more than one set of true leaves will not be rewarded or penalized by the judges. Exception: blooms used in baskets, bouquets, bowls, and arrangements may be displayed with or without leaves. 3. The current edition of the American Dahlia Classification and Handbook of Dahlias shall be used for the description of the dahlia exhibits. Dahlias not listed in the current edition will be classified by the most recent ADS Composite Listing of Dahlias. Unclassified dahlias shall have the entry tag initialed by the Classification Committee. 4. In horticulture exhibits, artificial support for the dahlia bloom above the container is prohibited and will be penalized. The dahlia bloom, stem, and leaves may not be supported, assisted, or altered by tape, pins, super glue or any other type of artificial material. The use of any artificial materials will result in automatic disqualification for that exhibit. 5. Disseminated dahlias, when entered as classified into competition in ADS shows, are not to be disqualified if oversize/undersize, nor will the dahlia receive premium/penalty points for being oversized or undersized. The dahlia bloom is to be judged on its own merits.
6. In horticulture exhibits, an exhibitor may not double enter the same cultivar by entering them at two different skill divisions. The exhibitor is encouraged to exhibit the same cultivar in different ways i.e., single, triple, bouquet, bowl, design, basket, collection, etc. 7. Exhibitors growing flowers in the same garden(s) must show in the same skill division. This division will be at the highest skill level achieved by any one member of this group. 8. Exhibitors are encouraged to exhibit at the correct skill division (student, novice, advanced, open). Exhibitors may not skip or drop to lower divisions for completive advantage. Exhibitors are encouraged to move up into a more advanced division as they become more experienced. 9. Ribbons will be given to the 1st and 2nd place blooms in each class, to the Best of Form and to the Section Champion. Rosettes will be given each special award champion. Awards may be withheld in any class, section or special award judging if the blooms prove unworthy 10. The student division will be judged on the Danish System. 11. All premiums must be collected by the winner of the award according to the rules of the Western Montana Fair. AWARDS: 1st place blue ribbons are paid a premium of $3.00, 2nd place red ribbons are paid a premium of $2.00. Artistic designs or arrangements receive $5.00 for 1st place blue ribbons, and $2.00 for 2nd place red ribbons. There is no monetary award presented for other ribbons. ROSETTE AWARDS: Outstanding exhibits in each category will receive a rosette ribbon. 1. Single entry AA bloom 2. Triple entry- AA blooms 3. Single entry- A bloom, Walter Wynne Memorial Award 4. Triple entry- A blooms 5. Single entry- B bloom 6. Triple entry- B bloom 7. Single entry BB bloom 8. Triple entry- BB blooms 9. Single entry- Miniature bloom 10. 10 Triple entry- Miniature blooms 11. Single entry- Ball bloom 12. Triple entry- Ball blooms 13. Single entry- Miniature bloom 14. Triple entry- Miniature Blooms 15. Single entry- Pompon Bloom 16. Triple entry- Pompon Blooms 17. Single entry- Stellar Bloom 18. Triple entry- Stellar Blooms 19. Single entry Waterlily bloom 20. Triple entry Waterlily blooms 21. Single entry- Novelty double center 22. Triple entry- Novelty double center 23. Single entry- Peony-flowering 24. Triple entry- Peony-flowering 25. Single entry- Anemone bloom 26. Triple entry- Anemone Blooms
27. Single entry Novelty open center 28. Triple entry- Novelty open center 29. Single entry- Collarette bloom 30. Triple entry Collarette blooms 31. Single entry- Orchid-flowering 32. Triple entry- Orchid- flowering 33. Single entry- Orchette Bloom 34. Triple entry Orchette blooms 35. Single entry Single bloom 36. Triple entry Single blooms 37. Single entry Mignon Single bloom 38. Triple entry Mignon Single Blooms OUTSTANDING EXHIBIT OF SHOW Grand Champion Single Bloom Grand Champion Triple Blooms Best Student Single and Triple Blooms Best Novice Single and Triple Blooms Best Advanced Single and Triple Blooms Best Open Single and Triple Blooms DIVISIONS Students: (White Tags) this is the division for any exhibitor 19 years or younger. These entries will be judged according to the Danish System. If a student wishes, and their skill level merits, they may exhibit in novice, advanced or open. Novice- (Blue Tags) This is the starting point for a beginning adult exhibitor. Dahlia Society members may show at this level for a maximum of three (3) years. The exhibitor may elect to advance after one or two years if skill merits. Advanced- (Pink Tags) This division is for the exhibitor with skills beyond the beginning exhibitor. The exhibitor understands flower staging, grows named varieties, and can correctly and completely fill out the entry tag. Those entering in this division may remain until they win rosettes, then they are expected to advance to the open division. Open- (Yellow Tags) this division is for experienced exhibitors who have been consistent winners of higher awards. There is also a service component to this level in that the open exhibitors are expected to use their skills to help beginner and advanced exhibitors become competent with the showing process. An Open exhibitor may drop in level if unable to show flowers for two or more years due to work, school, family responsibilities, etc. In this instance please contact the show committee for correct division assignment. ENTRY GUIDELINES
1. The exhibitor will be held responsible for correctly completing the entry tag. Complete the top and bottom sections of the Dahlia Show entry tags. The entry tag shall contain the following information. a)the section and class entered is the 4 digits of the ADS classification number. b)the name of the Dahlia c)the size, form and color of the dahlia, as found in the current edition of the American Dahlia Classification and Handbook of dahlias d)the exhibitor s name and address e). Omissions for misidentification may cause an exhibit not to be judged. f) Dahlias shall be staged in the containers provided, or in containers provided by the exhibitor that are similar to those provided. The exhibitor will be responsible for picking up their containers when the show is taken down. 1) Triple AA and A blooms may be exhibited in large, clean, white containers filled with floral foam. No decals or writing of any type shall be visible on the exposed faces of the container. 2) Baskets, Bouquets, Bowls and arrangements may be displayed in a container of the exhibitor s choice G. Exhibitors may enter as many dahlias as they choose, as long as each is a different color/form. H. An exhibitor may not have more than one entry in any one class. If an exhibitor enters more than one entry in any one class both entries will be disqualified. I. Entries may not be removed until 9:00pm on Saturday. If the exhibitor chooses, the exhibit may remain in the building until Sunday when the Fair closes. Out of town exhibitors may with permission from the building Superintendent remove exhibits earlier. SIZE AA: Giant (over 10 inches in diameter) A: Large (over 8 to 10 inches in diameter) B: Medium (over 6 to 8 inches in diameter) BB: Small (over 4 to 6 inches in diameter) M: Miniature (up to 4 inches in diameter) BA: Ball (over 3.5 inches in diameter) MB: Miniature Ball (over 2 to 3.5 inches in diameter) P: Pompon (up to 2 inches in diameter) S: Single (over 2 inches in diameter) MS: Mignon Single (up to 2 inches in diameter) ABBREVIATIONS FORMS AN: Anemone-flowering BA: Ball COLOR BI: Bicolor BK: Black
C: Straight Cactus BR: Bronze CO: Collarette DB: Dark Blend FD: Formal Decorative DP: Dark Pink IC: Incurved Cactus DR: Dark Red ID: Informal Decorative FL: Flame Blend LC: Laciniated L: Lavender MB: Miniature Ball LB: Light Blend MS: Mignon Single OR: Orange NO: Novelty Open (Disc) Center PK: Pink NX: Novelty Double Center PR: Purple O: Orchid-flowering R: Red P: Pompon V: Variegated PE: Peony-flowering W: White S: Single Y: Yellow SC: Semi-Cactus ST: Stellar WL: Waterlily Table 1 Use for Sized Dahlias. The left portion of the table shows the Size and corresponding 1st digit. The right side shows the Form and corresponding 2nd digit. Size 1st # Form 2nd # AA 0 FD 0 A 1 ID 1 B 2 SC 2 BB 3 C 3 M 4 IC 4 LC 5 Table 2 Use for Other Forms. Because there is no size involved, each Form has its own corresponding two digits. Form 1st two # s BA 60 MB 61 P 62 ST 70 WL 73 NX 76 PE 80 AN 82 NO 86 CO 90
O 92 S 96 MS 97 Table 3 Use for Color. This table is used in conjunction with either Table 1 or Table 2. Color Last 2 # s White 01 Yellow 02 Orange 03 Pink 04 Dark Pink 05 Red 06 Dark Red 07 Lavender 08 Purple/Black 09 Light blend 10 Bronze 11 Flame 12 Dark Blend 13 Variegated 14 Bicolor 15 GENERAL SHOW EXHIBITS: Sections: 1. Single entry AA bloom 2. Triple entry AA blooms 3. Single entry A bloom 4. Triple entry A blooms 5. Single Entry B bloom 6. Triple entry B blooms 7. Single entry BB bloom 8. Triple entry BB blooms 9. Single entry miniature bloom 10. Single entry miniature blooms 11. Single entry ball bloom 12. Single entry ball blooms 13. Single entry miniature ball bloom 14. Triple entry miniature ball blooms 15. Single entry pompon bloom 16. Triple entry pompon blooms 17. Single entry Stellar 18. Triple Entry Stellar
19. Single Entry Waterlily 20. Triple Entry Waterlily 21. Single Entry Novelty Double Center 22. Triple Entry Novelty Double Center 23. Single Entry Peony Flowering 24. Triple Entry Peony Flowering 25. Single Entry Anemone Bloom 26. Triple Entry Anemone Bloom 27. Single Entry Novelty Open Center 28. Triple Entry Novelty Open Center 29. Single Entry Collarette 30. Triple Entry Collarette 31. Single Entry Orchid Flowering 32. Triple Entry Orchid Flowering 33. Single Entry Single 34. Triple Entry Single 35. Single Entry Mignon Single 36. Triple Entry Mignon Single SECTION 40 VASE of 5 Vase of five from the following forms: Peony, Collaret, Orchid, Single, Mignon Single, Novelty Open Center, or Orchette Class 1: Vase of 5 all the same variety Class 2: Vase of 5 same form different variety Class 3: Different form SECTION 41 Vase of five from the following forms: Water Lily, Ball, Anemone, Pompon, Novelty Double Center, or Stellar Class 1: All same variety Class 2: Same form different variety SECTION 42 Vase of five from the following sizes: AA, A, B, BB, or Min Class 1: All same variety Class 2: Same size different form Class 3: Different size same form Class 4: Different size different form Class 5. Mixed size, form, and/or color SECTION 43
Exhibitor may have multiple entries in this class as long as the same trio of cultivars is not used. Entry of 1 or 3 individual vases of 1 bloom each from the following Sizes of dahlias: AA, A, B, BB, Miniature. (No extra points will be given for using more than 3 cultivars in a single entry. Class 1: 1 cultivar of 3 different sizes. Class 2: 3 different cultivars of the same size SECTION 44 Exhibitor may have multiple entries in this case as long as the same trio of cultivars is not used. Entry of 1 or 3 individual vases of 1 bloom each from the following forms of dahlias: Peonyflowering, Novelty Open Center, Collarette, Orchid-flower, Orchette, Single, Mignon Single. (No extra points will be given for more than 3 cultivars in a single entry.) Class 1: 1 cultivar of 3 different Forms Class 2: 3 different cultivars of the same Form SECTION 45 Exhibitor may have multiple entries in this class as long as the same trio of cultivars is not used. Entry of 1 or 3 individual vases of 1 bloom each from the following Forms of dahlias: Peonyflowering, Novelty Open Center, Collarette, Orchid-flowering, Single, Mignon Single. (No extra points will be given for more than 3 cultivars in a single entry.) Class 1: 1 cultivar of 3 different Forms Class 2: 3 different cultivars of the same Form SECTION 46 Decorative Baskets Dahlias must be the dominant flower. Other fill-in material may be used to enhance the dahlia Special Rules 1. A basket with dahlias predominating: other fresh flowers may be used as highlights or filler 2. Additional natural foliage, with or without flowers and/or berries, may be displayed in the basket. 3. Exhibit may contain one or more colors. 4. Exhibitor may use a container of their choice. The container will be judged as part of the exhibit. 5. The entry tag shall contain the section and class numbers, class title and the exhibitor s name and address 6. Exhibitor may have more than one entry per class. 7. A white index card with the name of the dahlia may be placed with the exhibit. Class 1: Regular Basket Same Variety/form Class 2: Regular Basket Mixed Variety/form Class 3: Mini Basket Same Variety/form Class 4: Mini Basket - Mixed Variety/form SECTION 47 reserved
SECTION 49 Dahlia Bouquets Special Rules: A bouquet using only dahlias, no other flower species permitted. Foliage and support material permitted. See rules 3-9 in section 49. Class 1: Large Bouquet Same Variety/Form Class 2: Large Bouquet Mixed Variety/Form Class 3: Medium Bouquet Same variety/form Class 4: Medium Bouquet Mixed Variety/Form Class 5: Petite Bouquet Same Variety/Form Class 6: Petite Bouquet Mixed Variety/Form Class 7: Miniature Bouquet Same Variety/Form Class 8: Miniature Bouquet Mixed Variety/Form SECTION 50 Bowls Special Rules: 1. Any size/form may be used. 2. The container may be flat or on a pedestal and must be able to be viewed from the top. 3. If the container is clear glass, it may be viewed from the top or side. 4. All fresh plant material may be used. 5. Unattached foliage may be used. 6. Entry tag shall contain the section and class numbers, class title and the exhibitors name and address. 7. A white index card with the name of the dahlias used may be placed with the exhibit. Class 1: Single exhibit, bloom 3 and under in diameter. Class 2: Single exhibit, bloom over 3 to 6 in diameter. Class 3: Single exhibit, bloom over 6 to 8 in diameter. Class 4: Single exhibit, bloom over 8 in diameter. Class 5: Multiple blooms, same color, under 3 in diameter. Class 6: Multiple blooms, same color, over 3 in diameter. Class 7: Multiple blooms, multiple colors, under 3 in diameter. Class 8: Multiple blooms, multiple colors, over 3 in diameter. Class 9: Pedestal type bowl or container elevated 6-24 from tabletop. Class 10: Cascading display 3 bowls with 3 different elevations suggesting a cascading water flow SECTION 51 SEEDLINGS. American Dalia Society Bench Evaluation. This section is open to all exhibitors. The rules for entries and the judging of blooms as printed in the ADS Classification Handbook of Dahlias shall be followed. Special Rules: 1. Use Open Color entry tags for this section. 2. The entry tag shall contain the section and class numbers class description and the name and address of the exhibitor. ADS exhibitors shall complete the ADS entry form. 3. Blue Ribbons shall be awarded only to deserving exhibits in classes 1 and 2 4. No Premiums will be awarded for classes 1 and 2 5. More than one entry is allowed in each class.
Class 1: 1st year, single bloom entry Class 2: 2nd and 3rd year single bloom entry Class 3: ADS triple bloom entry in one container SECTION 52 reserved SECTION 53 CONTAINER DAHLIAS The dahlia plant may be exhibited in the grower s choice of container; the container will be judged as part of the exhibit. Support of the plant and flowers is permissible. The entry tag must contain the section and class numbers, class title and the exhibitor s name, address and telephone number. Exhibitor may enter more than one cultivar in each class, as long as each cultivar is different. Class 1: Container of dahlias of the same cultivar Class 2 Multiple dahlia plants with more than one cultivar. Class 3: Container with dahlias predominant with other filler plants. SECTION 54 HERITAGE DAHLIAS An exhibit of any cultivar which was introduced prior to 1973 as listed in the ADS Classification and Handbook of Dahlias. Best entry in the classes will be based on the judging standards in place when the cultivar was introduced. Class 1: Single bloom Class 2: Triple bloom SECTION 55 reserved SECTION 56 reserved SECTON 57 PHOTOGRAPHY Class 1: Single Dahlia Class 2: Multiple Dahlias Class 3: People with Dahlias Class 4: Animals with Dahlias Class 5: In the Garden Class 6: Scene, Landscape, or Historic Setting Class 7: Activity with Dahlias, Market, Show Prep, Club Activity Class 8: Macro View Class 9: Digital Modifications Class 10: Artist choice, other SECTION 58 RESERVED SECTION 59 RESERVED
SECTION 60 reserved SECTION 61 Special Classes Class 1: People s Choice A fun entry in which the public votes for the winner. Ballots will be counted and ribbons awarded according to numerical count. Use the ADS entry tag. Class 2: World s Largest Dahlia Bloom The largest dahlia in the show will be selected from within single entries in the horticulture division. The largest dahlia will be selected based on the diameter only. Condition, Form, or Color is not to be considered. Exhibitor must fill out an entry tag and place it at this class location to qualify for the award. Winner will receive a ribbon only. Class 3: World s Smallest Dahlia Bloom The dahlia will be selected from within the single entries in the horticulture division. Exhibit must be a fully developed bloom. Exhibitor must fill out an entry tag and place it at this class location to qualify for the award. Winner will receive a ribbon only SECTION 63 Arrangements, Artistic Design. SHOW THEME: "Dancing with the Stars" Theme should be kept in mind when creating the following arrangements. Special rules: 1. All designs must contain dahlias as the dominant bloom. 2. All designs must be the exhibitor s original design and work 3. Exhibitor must enter the design in person and in the correct class. 4. Artificial plant material or painted fresh plant material are not allowed. 5. The entry tag shall contain the section and class numbers, class title and the exhibitors name and address. 6. Accessories are permitted in all classes, unless otherwise stated American Flags are not allowed in any case. 'BE HAPPY' Class 1: Rock and Roll American Traditional Line-Mass Class 2: Free Style designer s choice Class 3: Premier Night Reflective design, a creative design containing reflective materials giving back images of light to the viewer Class 4: Dance All Night designer s choice Class 5: Dressing Up Creative Line-Mass design Class 6: Best Memory of the Season designer s choice Class 7: Latin Night designer s choice Class 8: Bold Move designer s choice