CLASS EIGHT - PLANTS AND FLOWERS
CLASS 8 - PLANTS AND FLOWERS
Directors: Marylou Bontje 519-461-1146, Dian Chute 519-777-2616, Liz Iglesias, Marilyn Turner, Brenda Hamacher
Definitions:
- Spray: A portion of a plant with a number of flowers ie. Chrysanthemum, Petunia, etc.
- Stem: A plant structure carrying one or more flowers and/or buds and greenery. It may be branched, ie. Sweet Pea, etc.
- Plant material refers to all parts of the plant, eg.flowers, foliage, fruit, seeds, bark, stems, roots, etc.
Rules and Regulations:
- All entries must fit into an area 30 cm depth x 45 cm width (12"x18") due to shelving space.
- Flowering plants should be in bloom for judging.
- All plants should be grown and belong to the exhibitor.
- Flowers must be grown in individual exhibitor's own home garden (no groups).
- An exhibitor may enter only ONE entry in each number section of each class.
- Exhibitors must supply their own containers and they are their responsibility.
- Measurements for the containers are done from inside edge.
- For cut flowers please use clear containers that are heavy enough to support your exhibit.
- Plant material for design section may be purchased.
- All plants in the plants section needs to be grown by the exhibitor for at least 3 months.
- Invasive Species are not permitted. For a list of Invasive Species please consult https://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/
Tips:
- Grooming of cut flowers:
- remove dead or damaged material
- no leaves or flowers below water level
- remove insects
- Grooming for plants:
- remove dead or damaged material
- remove insects
- clean soil surface
- clean container
- When measuring try to go just slightly smaller for the under sizes as slightly over for the over sizes.
- Miniature and small designs are measured in all directions.
- What is a design? It's an artistic unit that is an interpretation of the title.
- Uniformity of size, form, colour, and stage of development are all important with multiple stems
Special prizes:
Judges' Choice Award Winner receives a ribbon The Judges' Choice Ribbon is awarded to the one entry out of all entries in the class that personally stands out to that judge. The purpose of the Judges' Choice is to recognize unique qualities or achievements that may not be captured by the standard scoring systems. Judges' Choice Ribbon winning entries will be displayed in the Judges' Choice hallway display case. |
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.