Floriculture (Horticulture)

horticulture

Director: Karine Gibeault

Committee: Aline Brazeau, Helen Burns, Eileen Corry, Debbie Mulvihill, Kelly Sirvin

Secretary: Guylaine Lemieux

Please note: Flower exhibits will be received on Wednesday, August 10 and will be judged on Thursday, August 11.

Judge: Betty Eastman

Rules and Regulations

  1. All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor.
  2. Use fresh flowers in arrangements unless specified otherwise.
  3. One entry per exhibitor in each section.
  4. Exhibitors must supply all vessels for their exhibits.
  5. No flexible containers to be used. Be sure containers are heavy enough to hold top heavy flowers such as gladiolus.
  6. Containers should be as specified as they are considered in the judging.
  7. To qualify as an exhibitor with highest points of the show placement, the exhibitor must enter at least one item in each of Classes 1 and 2, as well as, at least one of the Arrangements in Class 5. Please Note: Points will be awarded for ALL classes.
  8. Entries to be phoned in to Guylaine Lemieux, 613-835-4082, email to guylainelemieux1@hotmail.com or dropped off at the Fair Office, no later than Tuesday, August 9. NO LATE ENTRIES PLEASE!
  9. Exhibits will be received between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 10.
  10. No exhibits will be accepted on Thursday, August 11 when judging takes place.
  11. Exhibits must be left until 4:30 pm, Sunday, August 15, 2011. Please no early removals.
  12. After 6:00 PM Sunday, August 14, you, the exhibitor, are responsible for your own exhibits.
  13. See complete Rules and Regulations in the front of this book.
  14. Prize money can be picked up anytime starting Saturday, August 13th and will be available until end of day Tuesday, September 30th, 2011 following the Fair.
  15. Many of the floriculture sponsors have generously donated gift certificates in lieu of cash, prizes may be awarded in the form of gift certificates to the equivalent cash value. (For children’s classes, cash will always be awarded)

Hints for Exhibitors in Floriculture Classes

  • All exhibits should be attractively arranged.
  • If a bud shows colour, it counts as a bloom. In cut flower exhibits, please remove, if colour is showing.
  • Exhibit must be exactly as specified for the class.
  • Do not leave seed head on cut flower exhibits.
  • Watch for wilted petals. Judges award fewer points if flowers are wilted.
  • Flowers should be uniform in size, colour and development.
  • Ideal gladiolus spike should be 40% bloom, 30% bud showing colour, and 30% green tip.
  • Hybrid Tea Roses are shown disbudded.
  • African violets should contain only a single crown in a pot

Class 1: Cut Flowers

  1. Asters, 3 blooms, one colour.
  2. Asters, 3 blooms, mixed colours.
  3. Calendulas, 5 blooms.
  4. Celosia, 3 stems.
  5. Cleome, 3 stems, one colour.
  6. Collection of annuals over 12” in height, 3 different kinds – 2 spikes, sprays or stems of each kind – labelled.
  7. Collection of annuals under 12” in height, 3 different kinds – 2 spikes, sprays or stems of each kind – labelled.
  8. Collection of perennials 3 different kinds, 2 stems of each – labelled.
  9. Coneflowers, 3 blooms, any colour.
  10. Coreopsis, 3 stems.
  11. Cornflowers, 5 blooms, mixed colours.
  12. Cosmos, 5 blooms, mixed colours.
  13. Dahlias, over 6”, 1 bloom.
  14. Dahlias, 2 blooms, one colour, 3”- 6” in diameter.
  15. Dahlias, 2 blooms, one colour, under 3” in diameter.
  16. Dahlias, 2 different varieties, one bloom of each.
  17. Gladiolus, 2 spikes of one colour, in a suitable container.
  18. Gladiolus, 2 spikes, one variety, bi-colour or tri-colour, in a suitable container.
  19. Gladiolus, a collection of 3 colours, 1 spike of each, in a suitable container.
  20. Heuchera leaves, 5 stems.
  21. Hosta leaves, collection of 3 different kinds – 2 stems of each.
  22. Hosta leaves, giant – 2 stems.
  23. Hosta leaves, variegated, 3 stems.
  24. Hydrangea, coloured, 3 bloom, with foliage.
  25. Hydrangea, white, 3 blooms, with foliage.
  26. Hydrangea, largest bloom.
  27. Liatris, 3 stems
  28. Lily, “Oriental”, 1 stem.
  29. Lily, any other, including tiger lilies, 1 stem, (no daylilies)
  30. Marigolds, 1”-2” in diameter, 3 blooms.
  31. Marigolds, 2”-4” in diameter, 3 blooms.
  32. Most Fragrant Flower, 1 stem.
  33. Nasturtiums, 5 blooms.
  34. Obedient plant, 3 stems.
  35. Ornamental Grass (cultivated) 5 stems of 1 variety, displayed dry, bundled for hanging, 12” to 24” tall (no vase).
  36. Pansies, with own foliage, 5 blooms (no violas).
  37. Petunias, single, under 3” in diameter, 3 blooms.
  38. Petunias, single, over 3” in diameter, 3 blooms.
  39. Petunias, double, 3 blooms.
  40. Phlox, 3 sprays, perennials, any solid colour.
  41. Phlox, 3 sprays, perennials, multi-coloured blooms.
  42. Rose, floated in a rose bowl, with foliage.
  43. Rose, collection – at least 3 stems,.
  44. Roses, Hybrid Tea, 1 bloom.
  45. Roses, miniature, 3 stems.
  46. Rudbeckia, 3 blooms.
  47. Snapdragons, 3 spikes, mixed colours.
  48. Strawflowers, 3 blooms, any colour.
  49. Sunflowers, 1 stem.
  50. Sweet peas, annuals, 3 stems, assorted colours.
  51. Sweet peas, perennials, 3 stems
  52. Zinnias, 1” -3”, 3 blooms with own foliage
  53. Zinnias, over 3” in diameter, 3 blooms with own foliage.

Prize money for Class 1

1st-$4.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd-$2.00 4th-$1.00

Highest Points in Class 1: $30.00 Value

2nd Highest Points in Class 1: $20.00 Value

3rd Highest Points in Class 1: $10.00 Value

Class 2: Potted Plants

(Pots not to exceed 12” in diameter), except for #65 Herbs

  1. African violet, single, in bloom.

  2. Begonia, Angel Wing, in bloom.

  3. Begonia, Rieger, in bloom
  4. Begonia, Tuberous, in bloom
  5. Begonia, waxed, single, in bloom.
  6. Bonsai Tree.
  7. Foliage, coleus (1 per pot).
  8. Geranium, in bloom (grown in its own pot).
  9. Impatiens, New Guinea, in bloom, (grown in its own pot).
  10. Hanging plant, to be home grown, non-blooming.
  11. Hanging plant, to be home grown, with blooms.
  12. Herbs, a collection in a window box, labelled (maximum 24” in length).
  13. Succulent, any kind, no cacti.
  14. House plant, other than those listed in Sections 54 – 66, labelled.

Prize money for Class 2

1st-$4.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd-$2.00 4th-$1.00

Highest Points in Class 2: $30.00 Value

2nd Highest Points in Class 2: $20.00 Value

3rd Highest Points in Class 2: $10.00 Value

Class 3: Collection of House Plants

Collection of house plants, 3 varieties in a separate pot, on a tray appropriate for the size of the plants.

Prize money for Class 3

1st-$15.00 2nd-$10.00 3rd-$5.00

Class 4: Best Planter

Garden planter using assorted flowers in bloom, and vines (vines optional).

Prize money for Class 4

1st-$20.00 2nd-$15.00 3rd-$10.00 4th-$7.50 5th-$5.00

Class 5: Arrangements

  1. “Nature’s Harvest”

A wreath using dried flowers and/or fruits, vegetables or nuts.

  1. “Shoreline Treasures”

A dried flower arrangement using driftwood and other seaside accessories.

  1. “Good Things Grown in Ontario”

Centerpiece for an outdoor BBQ, combination of vegetables and flowers.

  1. “Pressed for Time”

A display of pressed flowers and foliage, framed, not to exceed 8” x 10” picture size.

  1. FAIR THEME “Grandma’s Quilt”

A quilt block in square 8” or 9” pan using dried flowers and plant materials.

  1. FAIR THEME “Purple Haze”

A groovy 1970’s arrangement using a container from the decade.

Gift certificate prizes for Arrangement Classes.

1st-$15. 2nd-$10. 3rd-$5.

Additional Prizes

  • Exhibitor with the Highest Total Points of the Show: $50.00 prize value. This exhibitor will also receive the Eldred Hayes Memorial Trophy at the Agricultural Society’s Annual Meeting in January.
  • Exhibitor with the 2nd Highest Total Points of the Show: $30.00 prize value.
  • Exhibitor with the 3rd Highest Total Points of the Show: $15.00 prize value.
  • New Exhibitor with the Highest Total Points of the Show: $10.00 prize value.
  • Best Dahlia of the Show: $10.00 prize value.
  • Best Gladiolus of the Show: $10.00 prize value.
  • Best Rose of the Show: $10.00 prize value.
  • Best Exhibit for Class 1: $10.00 prize value.
  • Best Potted Plant of the Show: $10.00 prize value.
  • Best Arrangement of the Show: $10.00 prize value.

Class: Kid’s Floriculture

Kid’s Rules and Regulations

  1. All classes are fresh flowers only
  2. Flowers must be home-grown, by child or parent.
  3. All entries must be called into Guylaine Lemieux 613-835-4082, emailed to guylainelemieux1@hotmail.com or dropped off at the Fair Office no later than Tuesday, August 9.
  4. All containers are to be supplied by the exhibitor.
  5. Points will be awarded for each placement for a chance at extra prizes.

Prize Money for each category in Kid’s Flower Division are:

1st-$4.00 2nd-$3.00 3rd-$2.00 4th-$1.50 5th-$1.00

FAIR THEME CLASSES:

1st Prize will be $10.00 in each age group, for these special classes.

ADDITIONAL PRIZES:

Highest Overall Points: $15.00

2nd Highest Points: $10.00

3rd Highest Points: $10.00

Best Youth Entry: $10.00

7 YEARS AND UNDER

  1. “Mommy’s Favourite Flower” – a single bloom displayed in a glass jar or bottle.
  2. “Splish, Splash” – a collection of fresh flowers in a bath toy.
  3. Fair Theme Class “Tick Tock Use Clock” – a collection of flowers using a time piece as an accessory.

8 to 11 YEARS

  1. “At the Beach” – A summery arrangement using a sand toy as a container.
  2. “Happy Birthday” A fresh flower arrangement for a birthday using accessories
  3. Fair Theme Class “Rock Around the Clock” – a 1950’s inspired arrangement. Accessories should be used.

12 to 16 YEARS

  1. “Let’s Go to the Movies” – A fresh flower arrangement depicting your favourite movie.
  2. “Nuts” A crazy fresh flower arrangement – let your imagination go wild.
  3. Fair Theme Class “Yesterday’s News” – an arrangement (maximum 12” in height) suitable for a breakfast table, in container decorated with newspaper.

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