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

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:

  1. All entries must fit into an area 30 cm depth x 45 cm width (12"x18") due to shelving space.
  2. All plants entered should be in good condition with damaged or old leaves and blooms removed EXCEPT for "Holy Hostas".
  3. Flowering plants should be in bloom for judging.
  4. All plants should be grown and belong to the exhibitor.
  5. Flowers must be grown in individual exhibitor's own home garden (no groups).
  6. An exhibitor may enter only ONE entry in each number section of each class.
  7. Exhibitors must supply their own containers and they are their responsibility.
  8. Measurements for the containers are done from inside edge.
  9. For cut flowers please use clear containers that are heavy enough to support your exhibit.
  10. Plant material for the Design section may be purchased EXCEPT for "Sunny Days", "Holy Hosta" and "Witches Bouquet".
  11. Buds showing any colour are considered a bloom.
  12. Invasive Species are not permitted. For a list of Invasive Species please consult https://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/

CUT FLOWERS:

Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $2

1.

Sedum - 3 stems - Autumn Joy type

2.

Sedum - 3 stems - Other types of Sedum

3.

Hydrangea - 3 stems - mop head type, for example Annabelle

4.

Hydrangea - 3 stems - other type of hydrangea

4A.

Hydrangea - 3 stems - mini

5.

A collection of Hosta leaves consisting of 3 leaves of the same cultivar

6.

Sunflower - 1 bloom, 15 cm (6") and under, side buds removed

7.

Gladiolus - 1 spike

8.

Any other flowering annual not listed - named if possible - 3 stems

9.

Any other flowering perennial or biennial not listed - named if possible - 3 stems

10.

Brown Eyed Susan - 5 blooms

11.

Dahlias - 3 blooms - under 10 cm (4") in diameter

12.

Dahlia - 1 bloom on the stem - over 10cm (4") in diameter

13.

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.

14.

Zinnias - 5 blooms

15.

Rose - single bloom on stem

16.

A Collection of cut flowers of at least 5 varieties in a vase

Judging will be mainly on the quality and condition of blooms

17.

Cosmos - 3 stems

18.

Chrysanthemums - 3 sprays

19.

Asters - 5 stems

20.

Petunias - 3 sprays single variety

21.

Marigolds under 7.6 cm (3") in diameter - 5 blooms

22.

Marigolds over 7.6 cm (3") in diameter - 3 blooms

23.

A single bloom of any kind, floating in a bowl

No larger than 25.4cm (10")

Tips: There should be 1" of area around the bloom 2.5 cm (1") and bloom should not have a side bud.

24.

Salvia - red - 3 stems

25.

Salvia - blue - 3 stems

26.

Calendulas - 3 stems

26A.

Holy Hosta - 3 stems - The holiest hosta leaves from your garden

PLANTS:

Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3

27.

One African Violet - single crown only

28.

Any other houseplant flowering grown mainly for its flowers

Named if Possible - container not to exceed 25 cm (10")

29.

Any other houseplant grown for its foliage

Named if possible – container not to exceed 25 cm (10")

30.

A plant grown from your kitchen. For example, an avocado pit, pineapple crown.

31.

Patio Planter - Exhibitors Choice - Not to exceed 38 cm (15")

32.

Patio Planter - Featuring Geraniums container not to exceed 38 cm (15")

33.

Hanging Planter - Non Flowering - Container not to exceed 46 cm (18")

34.

Hanging Planter - Flowering - Container not to exceed 46cm (18")

DESIGNS:

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5

35.

"Tiny Tim" - A mini design using fresh plant material.

Maximum 13am (5") in any direction

36.

"Shorty" - A mini Design using dried plant material. Maximum 13 cm (5") in any direction.

37.

"Sunny Days"

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

38.

"Witches Bouquet"

A design using wayside materials which may include wild flowers

39.

For MEN Only: "Canning for Men"

A collection of plant material in a mason jar. Judging will be mainly on the quality and condition of blooms

40.

"Colours of the Seasons"

A design using a variety of flowers and grasses

41.

"Foliage Mania"

A design using only foliage.

42.

"Pave Design"

Pave design using any plant material. Size is limited to 21 cm (8") in any direction

43.

"Sedum Delight"

A design using sedum only.

44.

"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: $5

45.

"Mirror, Mirror"

A small design, size 14 cm to 25 cm (5 ½" to 10") which must not exceed 25 cm (10") in any direction

46.

"Cows Just Wanna Have Fun"

Let your creativity shine

EDUCATION DISPLAY BY A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS or FAMILY FLOWER DISPLAY

Rules & Regulations:

  1. No entry fee required.
  2. Open to any family or non -profit organizations. Name of exhibitor must be included in the display.
  3. This display is to be a collection of flowers tastefully displayed on a table. In individual containers with the name of each flower.
  4. There must be a minimum of 12 different varieties.
  5. This display will not be judged and is for educational purposes only.
  6. 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.
  7. Each family or organization will receive $15 for the display.