Floral Exhibits

Floral Exhibits Class 33

Chairperson: Janice Terry | Committee: Susan Elliott, Bev Leonard, Nancy Lockhart, Chessy Pottage

All plants & flowers competing must have been grown by the exhibitor. No article awarded a premium in one section may compete in another; no articles forming part of a collection entry may also receive a premium as a single article. All cut flowers displayed in suitable vases or dishes. No premium for exhibits with more than one plant in a pot, unless specified. All potted plants must have been in exhibitor’s possession for at least 3 months.

Floral Terms

• Bloom: Individual flower, one to a stem, buds not showing
• Stem: May carry one or more flowers, with foliage
• Spike: A thick upright stem carrying several flowers
• Spray: A portion of the plant with a number of flowers on one stem
• Collection: Minimum of three different varieties
• Display: May be one or more varieties
• Floating: May NOT touch sides of a clear container

Prizes, Sections 1–39: 1st – $5 | 2nd – $4 | 3rd – $3

Cut Flowers

1. Asters, 1 stem, single head(s)
2. Asters, 1 bloom, double head
3. Chrysanthemums – 3 stems (medium)
4. Chrysanthemums – Collection
5. Phlox
6. Cosmos, 5 stems
7. Dahlia, decorative, single bloom, 3″ and over
8. Dahlia, decorative, single bloom, under 3″
9. Dahlias, arranged in a vase, any number, any colour(s)
10. Geranium, 3 stems with blooms on each
11. Hydrangea, 1 stem
12. Marigold, 5 blooms, over 7.5 cm (3″)
13. Petunias, 5 sprays, single
14. Rose – Last perfect Rose of summer
15. Rose, collection, variety of blooms
16. Salvia, 5 spikes
17. Sedum, 3 stems
18. Snapdragons, 5 stems
19. Zinnias, 5 blooms, assorted
20. Coneflower, 3 sprays
21. Gladioli, 3 spikes (please weight your vase to avoid tipping)
22. Heleanthus (sunflower), 3 stems
23. Ornamental Grass, 3 stems, 1 variety, not over 90 cm (3′) including container
24. Annual flowers, 5 sprays, 5 different varieties, named
25. Perennial flowers, 5 sprays, 5 different varieties, named

Potted Plants

26. African Violet, in bloom
27. Coleus, max 8″ pot
28. Fern (excluding Asparagus), max 8″ pot
29. Flowering House Plant, excluding Geranium, max 6″ (15.2 cm) pot
30. Non-flowering House Plant, named, max 6″ (15.2 cm) pot
31. Outdoor Mixed Planter, in bloom, max 12″ pot
32. Potted Hibiscus
33. Potted Begonia – grown for flowers, in bloom
34. Potted Begonia – grown for foliage
35. Potted Herb Collection, min. 3, properly named
36. Potted Shamrock, any colour
37. Succulent Garden
38. Succulent, in container 5″ (13 cm) or less
39. Cactus, in container 5″ (13 cm) or less

Designs

Sponsored by the E.D.G.E (Elmvale District Garden Enthusiasts)

Prizes, Sections 40–45: 1st – $6 | 2nd – $4 | 3rd – $3. Arrangements not to exceed 45 cm (18″) in any direction unless otherwise specified.

40. “Budding Beginners” – simple arrangement for novice exhibitor (Adult or Elementary — please state)

41. “Wonders of Ontario” – your interpretation

42. “Coffee with Friends” – arrangement in a coffee mug

43. “For the Birds” – fresh arrangement max 12″ in any direction, using a birdhouse (not more than 6″ wide, 12″ high); small bird decoration allowed

44. Autumn Arrangement – using 3″ pumpkins or gourds, including fresh flowers

45. “Garden Harvest” – using a garden tool up to 12″ in any direction; flowers, vegetables and fruit accepted

46. Mary T Stone Memorial Special — sponsored by Barbara & Mary-Rose Stone Prize: 1st – $15 | 2nd – $10 | 3rd – $5. Fresh arrangement in Fall Colors, your interpretation.

New Exhibitor Award: To the new exhibitor with the most points in Sections 1–46 — $10