Fair superintendent offers tips for floral entries

To the editor,

There are really two or three important things to remember when deciding what flowers to bring to a fair. Judges really do follow the directions that appear in the Premium Book. For example: Dahlias should have two or four leaves and no buds.

Utilize a clean knife to remove side buds well before showing. The center of the plant should show only in single or collarette varieties.

Will your flower be at the proper stage of bloom when the judge sees it at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair that will be on Thursday, Sept. 1?

If you have roses that look good on Tuesday, pick them, plun...