2022 PLANTS AND FLOWERS CLASS 26
CONVENOR: MARSHA HARDWICK 905-729-3937
RULES
- All flowers in sections 1-28 must be grown by exhibitor.
- Arrangements, not necessary to be grown by exhibitor.
- All plants must be at least 3 months old, one plant per pot unless otherwise specified.
- Exhibitor to supply own container.
- Count blooms carefully, no more, no less. Buds showing colour count as a bloom.
- Let’s see plants larger than the pots.
- Be a neat and tidy exhibitor.
- Cut flowers must be shown with own foliage.
- Height of arrangement should be at least 1 ½ times the size of the container.
- No artificial flowers or plants, and no luster spray to be used.
- Tag to be placed at front of arrangement.
- New exhibitor or anyone who did not show in 2018 or 2019, mark tag “New Exhibitor” on the front.
- All other rules of homecraft division apply.
- For more information on flowers and plants, see publication #34 “Horticultural Judging Standards” from OMAFRA.
- Container not to exceed 12” top (does not apply to arrangements).
SECTION – CUT FLOWERS
PRIZES FOR SECTION 1-28: 1ST: $2.00. 2ND: $1.50. 3RD: $1.00.
- Asters – 5 stems included
- Marigolds – 5 stems
- Hosta Leaves – 3 Medium width 2”-5” same variety
- Sedum – Tall stems , 5 stems
- Dahlia – decorative, 1 bloom, any colour
- Dahlia – 3 stems, common variety, any colour
- Gladiolus – 1 spike in suitable container
- Hosta Leaves – 3 same variety
- Anemone – 3 stems, same variety
- Salvia – 1-3 stems, any colour
- Bouquet of sunflowers 1-5 stems
- Rose – 1 spray
- Rose – single floating in maximum 6 inch bowl
- Snapdragon – 3 stems
- Amaranth – 1 stem
- Hydrangea – 1 stem
- Phlox – 1 spray
- Zinnias – 5 mixed colour in container
- Any other cut flower not listed above – 1-5 stems named
SECTION – PLANTS
- Sansevieria (Snake Plant) Maximum 10” diameter pot
- Strawflower – any colour, maximum 10” diameter pot
- Coleus – maximum 10” diameter pot
- African Violet in container
- Cactus or Succulent – maximum 6” diameter pot
- Any foliage houseplant, maximum 6” diameter pot
- Potted Herb garden – 4 varieties
- Forced branch in leaf – maximum 24”, in suitable container
- Terrarium, not to exceed 12” in height or width
SECTION – ARRANGEMENTS
PRIZES FOR SECTION 29-35: 1ST: $4.00. 2ND: $3.50. 3RD: $3.00.
- “Garden Feast’”, arrangement of flowers and accessories using a vegetable or fruit as a container
- “Mini Magic”, miniature arrangement not to exceed 5” in any direction
- “September Song”, arrangement from the last of your flower garden, not to exceed 12” high or wide
- “Thanksgiving Table”, centrepiece including candle(s), maximum 14” in length
- “Gone to Seed”, special design including seed pods, grasses, etc, using fresh or dried material
- “Rise & Shine” – An arrangement in a Coffee Mug
- “Canadian Autumn”, a design reflecting fall colours
- SPECIAL – Fair Theme – “Family Tradition” arrangement. Prizes: 1st -$20.00; 2nd $15.00, 3rd – $10.00. Donated by the BEETON AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
- Fine Dining”, an arrangement for a formal dining room table, not to exceed 12” in any direction, using fresh flowers. Prizes: 1st – $20.00; 2nd – $10.00; 3rd – $5.00, donated by the BEETON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
- “Fall Glory”, an arrangement using leaves and accessories. Prize: 1st – $15.00; 2nd – $10.00, donated by BEETON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
- “Best of Class for Cut Flowers”, section 1-19: Prize: $20.00 Donated by BEETON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
- “Best of Class for Plants”, section 20-28: Prize: $15.00 Gift Certificate donated by REDHEAD’S BLOOMING BEDS, ALLISTON.
- “Best Flower Arrangement”, section 29-35: Prizes: 1st – $25.00; 2nd -$15.00.
- “Home Sweet Home”, an arrangement for a new home, maximum 12” in height and width. Prize: 1st – $20.00; 2nd – $10.00.
- New Exhibitor (anyone who did not show in Class 26 in 2018 or 2019) with the most points. Prize: $30.00, donated by TEC-WE-GWILL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.
- Exhibitor with most points in Class 26, Prize: $20.00 Donated by BEETON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
