Floriculture

{Chairpersons: Rhonda Holmes 613-989-5235 and Teresa Palmer 613-223-822

Hints for Exhibitors: All Exhibits must be in place no later than 11:30 am Friday August 20, 2010.
Entries can be phoned in and tags can be picked up ahead of time. Please call either Chairperson above.
Pick up all flowers after 4:00 pm on Sunday August 22, 2010. Please note your Prize money can be picked up Saturday 1-5pm and Sunday 1-3pm of the fair at the Fair office. Any unclaimed Prize money will be mailed following the fair.

• Cut flowers in GLASS JARS ONLY Do not use containers of value.
• A stem is a plant structure carrying one or more flower(s) and /or buds.
• A bloom is an individual flower, one to stem.
• A spray is a portion of plant with a number of flowers.
• If a bud is showing colour, it counts as a bloom and it is a good idea to remove it.
• Flowers should be uniform as possible.
• Ideal gladiolus spikes should show 1/3 open bloom, 1/3 bud and 1/3 green.
  

Cut Flowers

Any colour or colours, unless indicated

Prizes: 1st $4.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00

1. Aster, any type, 3 blooms
2. Cleome, 2 stems
3. Echinacea (Pink Cone Flowers) 5 blooms
4. Cosmos, 5 blooms
5. Dahlias, 1 bloom, any variety, over 4” in diameter
6. Gerbera – 3 blooms any colour
7. Gladiolus, 1spike, red
8. Gladiolus, 1 spike, pink
9. Gladiolus, 1 spike, any colour other than red or pink (single colour)
10. Gladiolus, 1 spike, bi-colour or tricolour
11. Black Eyed Susans – 5 blooms
12. Marigold, 3 blooms, 1”to 2” in diameter with foliage
13. Marigold, 3 blooms, 2”to 4” in diameter with foliage
14. Phlox, 3 sprays
15. Snapdragon, mini or dwarf, 3 spikes
16. Snapdragon, Rocket, 3 spikes
17. Rudbeckia – 5 blooms (Rust & Brown Shades)
18. Sunflower (traditional colour) 1 bloom up to 10” in diameter
19. Sunflower – any other colour than yellow up to 10” in diameter.
20. One Stem, Spike or Spray of any other garden flower not listed above and Named

Arrangements

Prizes: 1st $10.00 2nd $ 5.00 3rd $4.00

Accessories may be used to enhance the beauty of your entry.

21. “Believe” – a colourful arrangement of your favourite flowers using an Olympic theme.

22. “Christmas in August” – an arrangement for Christmas on the dining table using fresh flowers, evergreen fillers and other accessories to complement the arrangement.

23. “Smell & Smile” – an arrangement of fragrant flowers and greens, herbs & spices (ie: cinnamon sticks) may be used to enhance aromas.

Potted Plants

Prizes: 1st $10.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $4.00

24. African Violets – any colour

25. Potted Ivy

26. Any other house plant (Please label with name)

Hanging Plants

Prizes: 1st $10.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $4.00

27. Hanging Plants – any kind with Blooms – may have several varieties and vines – (vine optional)

Planters

Prizes: 1st $10.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $ 4.00

28. Assorted Flowers with vines

Junior Section

Please write age on the upper right hand corner of each tag to be visible to the judge

3 Classes:
Group A - 6 yr. and under.
Group B - 7 to 12 yr old.
Group C - 13 to 17 yr old.

Prizes: 1st $5.00 2nd $4.00 3rd $ 3.00 4th $2.00 5th $1.00

29. “Firecrackin’ Flowers” – an arrangement of multicoloured bright flowers. Silver, gold, or multicoloured pinwheels along with greens could be used
30. “The Best of Both Worlds” – a Hannah Montana inspired arrangement using the best flowers and greens in your garden!
31. “Believe” – an arrangement of your favourite flowers using an Olympic theme.
32. “Bed Time” – your favourite small stuffed toy holding an arrangement of Pansies.
33. “Kooky Kontainers” –A small arrangement in an unusual container.
34. “Toys are Us” –a small arrangement in a toy themed container. Or flowers and foliage displayed in a toy