CLASS EIGHT - PLANTS AND FLOWERS
CUT FLOWERS:
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $2 - Unless otherwise noted
1. | Sedum - 3 stems - Autumn Joy TIP: Autumn Joy Sedum blooms are a deep rose colour which then turns into a rust colour. The leaves are light green in colour. |
2. | Sedum - 3 stems - Other types of Sedum |
3. | Hydrangea - 3 stems - Arborescens - Annabelle |
4. | Hydrangea - 3 stems - other type of hydrangea |
5. | Hydrangea - 3 stems - mini 15cm (6") and under |
6. | A collection of Hosta leaves consisting of 3 leaves of the same cultivar |
7. | Sunflower - 1 bloom, 15 cm (6") and under, side buds removed |
8. | Gladiolus - 1 spike |
9. | Any other flowering annual not listed - named if possible |
10. | Any other flowering perennial or biennial not listed - named if possible |
11. | Rudbeckia (black or brown eyed susans) - 5 blooms |
12. | Dahlias - 3 blooms - under 10 cm (4") in diameter |
13. | Dahlia - 1 bloom on the stem - over 10cm (4") in diameter |
14. | Dahlia - Single Type - 3 stems Single type is an open centered with a single row of uniform, evenly spaced ray florets in a flat plane surrounding the disc flowers. |
15. | Zinnias - 5 blooms |
16. | Rose - single bloom on stem |
17. | A Collection of cut flowers of at least 5 varieties in a vase Judging will be mainly on the quality and condition of blooms |
18. | Cosmos - 3 stems |
19. | Chrysanthemums - 3 sprays |
20. | Asters - 5 stems |
21. | Petunias - 1 spray |
22. | Marigolds under 7.6 cm (3") in diameter - 5 blooms |
23. | Marigolds over 7.6 cm (3") in diameter - 3 blooms |
24. | A single bloom of any kind, floating in a bowl - No larger than 25.4cm (10") Tips: There should be an area around the bloom of 2.5 cm (1"), no side bud and bloom needs to float. |
25. | Salvia - red - 3 stems |
26. | Salvia - blue - 3 stems |
27. | Calendulas - 3 stems |
28. | Holy Hosta - 3 stems - The holiest hosta leaves from your garden |
29. | For MEN Only: "Canning for Men" Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 a collection of plant material in a mason jar. Judging will be mainly on the quality and condition of blooms |
PLANTS:
Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3
30. | Pot of a cacti, succulent or both - pot size not to exceed 25cm (10") |
31. | Any other houseplant flowering grown mainly for its flowers - named if Possible - container not to exceed 25 cm (10") |
32. | Any other houseplant grown for its foliage - named if possible - container not to exceed 25 cm (10") |
33. | Herb Garden - at least 3 varieties - pot size not to exceed 25cm (10") |
34. | Patio Planter - Exhibitors Choice - Not to exceed 38 cm (15") |
35. | Patio Planter - Featuring Geraniums container not to exceed 38 cm (15") |
36. | Hanging Planter - Non Flowering - Container not to exceed 46 cm (18") |
37. | Hanging Planter - Flowering - Container not to exceed 46cm (18") |
DESIGNS:
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
38. | "I'm Fresh" - a mini design using fresh plant material - Maximum 13am (5") in height, width, or depth |
39. | "I'm Dried" - a mini Design using dried plant material. Maximum 13 cm (5") in height, width, or depth |
40. | "Mari Golds" - a small design featuring marigolds A small design is from 14 cm to 25 cm (5 ½" - 10") which must not to exceed 26 cm (10") in any direction |
41. | "Country Roads" - a design using wayside materials which may include wild flowers |
42. | "Colours of the Seasons" - a design using a variety of flowers and grasses |
43. | "Where Have all the Flowers Gone" - a design using only foliage |
44. | "Pave Design" - pave design using any plant material. Size is limited to 21 cm (8") in any direction |
45. | "Sedum Delight" - a design using sedum only |
46. | "Reflections" - A water-viewing design usually a line design in a shallow container with 1/2 to 2/3 of the container surface showing water |
DESIGN SPECIALS: THORNDALE & AREA HORTICULTURE SOCIETY:
Sponsored by the Thorndale & Area Horticultural Society
Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8
47. | Fall Traditions - a centre piece for a Thanksgiving table to be viewed only from the front |
48. | "Where Farm Meets Fun" a design of your choice featuring vegetables and/or fruits, may include other plant material |
EDUCATION DISPLAY BY A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS or FAMILY FLOWER DISPLAY
Rules & Regulations:
- No entry fee required.
- Open to any family or non-profit organization. Name of exhibitor must be included in the display.
- This display is to be a collection of flowers tastefully displayed on a table, in individual containers with the name of each flower.
- There must be a minimum of 12 different varieties.
- This display will not be judged and is for educational purposes only.
- Each exhibitor must register at the fair office when the display is placed. Displays may be brought in on either the Thursday before the fair from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm or on Friday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
- Each family or organization will receive $15 for the display.