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 19, 2011.
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 21, 2011. Please note your Prize money can be picked up Saturday 1-8pm and Sunday 10-3pm 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
- Aster, any type, 3 blooms
- Cleome, 2 stems
- Echinacea (Pink Cone Flowers) 5 blooms
- Cosmos, 5 blooms
- Dahlias, 1 bloom, any variety, over 4” in diameter
- Gerbera – 3 blooms any colour
- Gladiolus, 1spike, red
- Gladiolus, 1 spike, pink
- Gladiolus, 1 spike, any colour other than red or pink (single colour)
- Gladiolus, 1 spike, bi-colour or tricolour
- Black Eyed Susans – 5 blooms
- Marigold, 3 blooms, 1”to 2” in diameter with foliage
- Marigold, 3 blooms, 2”to 4” in diameter with foliage
- Phlox, 3 sprays
- Snapdragon, mini or dwarf, 3 spikes
- Snapdragon, Rocket, 3 spikes
- Rudbeckia – 5 blooms (Rust & Brown Shades)
- Sunflower (traditional colour) 1 bloom up to 10” in diameter
- Sunflower – any other colour than yellow up to 10” in diameter.
- 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.
- “Home Sweet Home” -An arrangement inspired by a childhood memory! You may use flowers and screens of choice. With a picture of the inspiration may be used.
- “A Day at the Spa” – an arrangement of flowers and herbs showcasing a day of pampering and relaxation. Greens and accessories may be used.
- “You Choose the Theme” – have fun with this! We want your ideas! Tap into your creative side and pick your own theme. Include the particulars with your arrangement. Top 3 placers will see their theme in future flower shows!
- “Tea Party” – an arrangement using your favorite teapot.
- “Purple Perfection” – an arrangement of primarily purple flowers.
Potted Plants
Prizes: 1st $10.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $4.00
- African Violets – any colour
- Potted Ivy
- Any other house plant (Please label with name)
Hanging Plants
Prizes: 1st $10.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $4.00
- 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
- 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
- "I Have the Beiber Fever" - a Justin Beiber inspired arrangement flower and screens of your choice to be used.
- "Show Me Your Wild Side" - an arrangement of wildflowers and greens in a creative container.
- "Life in the Fast Lane" - an arrangement of flowers and greens of choice in a container depicting speed (car, horse, etc). Accessories may be used.
- "Summer Fun" - an arrangement inspired by your favorite Summer activity. Incorporate the idea either through the container or accessories!
- "Sports Fan" - an arrangement themed after your favorite sport. May include small sports items ie: golf ball, hockey card, etc.
- "Cooking Delight" - your Fall favorites arranged in a pot, utensils may be used to accessorize.
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