Class 26
2025 Plants & Flowers
Convenor: Jamie Lisk 905-801-8069
RULES
- All flowers in section 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.
- Exhibitors to supply own container.
- Count blooms carefully, no more, no less. Buds showing colour count as blooms.
- 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 2023 or 2024, mark tag “NEW EXHIBITOR” on the front.
- All other rules of Homecraft Division apply.
- For more information on flowers and plants, see publication #34 “Horticulture Judging Standards” from OMAFRA.
- Container not to exceed 12” top (does not apply to arrangements).
SECTION: CUT FLOWERS
Prizes for section 1-28: 1ST: $4 2ND: $3.50 3RD: $3
- Asters – 5 stems
- Marigolds – any variety, 5 stems
- Hosta – small, any variety, 3 leaves
- Hosta – largest, any variety, 1 leaf
- Sedum – Autumn Joy, 1 stem
- Dahlia – common variety, one colour or mixed colour, 3 stems
- Dahlia – decorative, any colour, 1 stem
- Dahlia – largest, 1 stem
- Gladiolus – 1 stem in suitable container
- Salvia – 3 stems, any colour
- Rudbeckia – 3 stems
- Sunflowers – 3 stems
- Rose – 1 spray
- Single Rose – floating in maximum 6” bowl
- Rose – most fragrant
- Snapdragon – tall, 3 stems
- Amaranthus – 1 stem
- Zinnia – 5 stems, mixed colour
- Any other cut flower not listed above, 1 stem
SECTION: PLANTS
- Sansevieria (Snake Plant), max 10” diameter pot
- Strawflower – any colour, max 10” diameter pot
- Coleus – max 10” diameter pot
- African Violet in container
- Cactus or Succulent – max 6” diameter pot
- Any foliage houseplant, max 6” diameter pot
- Potted Herb garden – 4 varieties
- Forced branch in leaf – max 24”, in suitable container
- Terrarium, not to exceed 12” in height or width
SECTION: ARRANGEMENTS
Prizes for section 29-35: 1ST: $4. 2ND: $3.50 3RD: $3.
- “Wayside”, wild flower arrangement, using only wild flowers, seed pods and grasses.
- “Mini Magic”, a miniature design using all dry materials, not to exceed 5” in any direction. Prize: donated by the Cooper family in memory of Deborah Cooper.
- “Last Blast”, a design of your choice using only flowers and foliage from your garden.
- “Let’s Be Thankful”, centerpiece, not to exceed 8” high and 16” in length.
- “Gone to Seed”, a design using seed pods, bark, grasses etc.
- “Happy New Year”, a small design in a wine glass.
- “Canadian Autumn”, an all foliage design without the use of oasis.
SECTION: SPECIALS – PLANTS & FLOWERS
- Fair Theme – “Autumn in the Country” design of your choice. Prize: 1ST; $20 2ND; $15 3RD; $10. Donated by the Beeton & District Agricultural Society.
- “Fine Dining” arrangement for a formal dining room table, not to exceed 12” in any direction, using fresh flowers. Prize: 1ST; $20 2ND; $10 3RD; $5. Donated by the Beeton & District Agricultural Society.
- “Fall Glory” arrangement using leaves and accessories. Prize: 1ST; $15 2ND; $10. Donated by the Beeton & District Agricultural Society.
- “Best of Class for Cut Flowers”, section 1-19. Prize: $25. Donated by the Beeton & District Agricultural Society.
- “Best of Class for Plants”, section 20-28. Prize: $15. Donated by the Beeton & District Agricultural Society.
- “Best Flower Arrangement”, section 29-35. Prize: 1ST; $25 2ND; $15.
- “Home Sweet Home” arrangement for a new home, maximum 12” in height and width. Prize: 1ST; $20 2ND; $10.
- New Exhibitor (anyone who did not show in Class 26 in 2023 or 2024. Donated by Tec-We-Gwill Women’s Institute.
- Exhibitor with most points in Class 26. Prize: $20. Donated by the Beeton Horticultural Society
