Plants and Flowers

PLANTS AND FLOWERS

ENTRY INFORMATION PLEASE SEE THE GENERAL RULES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE NATURE’S HARVEST IN THE PRIZE BOOK. 1. Dead or withered flowers will be removed at the discretion of the Committee. All flower exhibits must be grown in the exhibitor’s garden or home. Cactus and Succulents are measured from the top of the soil where they have emerged. Entries should be at a uniform state of development and be free of blemish, debris, injury, spray residue, disease and insects. Unopened Buds are considered to be BLOOMS.

ADULT FLOWER SHOW

HANGING PLANTS Only Plants Worthy of Merit will be awarded cash or prizes. This will be determined solely by our judges and their decision shall be final. PRIZES: $7, $6, $5 CLASS 3200 Wandering Jew 3201 A Ivy: English B Ivy: Swedish 3202 Spider Plant: Green/Variegated 3203 A Begonia Plant in Bloom, Fibrous B Begonia Plant in Bloom, Tuberous 3204 Fuchsia Plant in Bloom 3205 A Impatiens in Bloom, Standard Type B Impatiens in Bloom, New Guinea Type 3206 Any Other Flowering Type in Bloom, 1 Variety ONLY, NAMED 3207 Any Other Non-Flowering Type, 1 Variety ONLY, NAMED 3208 Planter of more than 1 Type, Blooming/Non-Blooming Are Acceptable, NAMES

CAN150-01 Planter Filled with Red & White Plants/Flowers for Canada’s 150th Birthday Special Prizes will be awarded in this class as well as Prize Money ONT150-01 Planter Filled with White & Green Plants/Flowers for Ontario’s 150th Birthday Special Prizes will be awarded in this class as well as Prize Money

3209 Judge’s Choice for Best Hanging Plant chosen from Classes 3200-3208 and Including Classes CAN150-01 & ONT150-01. Rosette Ribbon and Sponsor’s Prize NON-HANGING PLANTS Only Plants Worthy of Merit will be awarded cash or prizes. This will be determined solely by our judges and their decision shall be final. PRIZES: $7, $6, $5 CLASS 3210 A African Violet: Pink, Single Blooms, Single Crown B African Violet: White, Single Blooms, Single Crown C African Violet: Purple/Blue, Single Blooms, Single Crown D African Violet: All Other, Single Blooms, Single Crown E African Violet: Any Colour, Double Blooms, Single Crown 3211 Asparagus Fern 3212 Baby Tears 3213 A Begonia: Fibrous in Bloom B Begonia: Tuberous in Bloom 3214 A Cactus: Single, Low, Under 12” not including Root and Pot B Cactus: Single, Over 12” not including Root and Pot 3215 A Succulent: Single, Under 12” not including Root and Pot B Succulent: Single, Over 12” not including Root and Pot 3216 Cactus and Succulent: Collection of Small Varieties Growing in a Container 3217 Coleus 3218 Fern: Any Type (NOT ASPARAGUS) 3219 Fuchsia: In Bloom 3220 A Ivy: English B Ivy: Swedish 3221 Herbs: 3 Different Growing in a Container 3222 A Planter of 5 or more Different Plants 3223 Chrysanthemums: Potted, Any Variety/Varieties Started from Seed or Overwintered from 2016 by the exhibitor 3224 Any Other Flowering Plant, NAMED (not geraniums) 3225 Any Other Non-Flowering Plant, NAMED 3226 Datura Plant, Any (Angel’s Trumpet) 3227 Geranium: Single Plant

CAN150-02 A Planter of Reds and Whites for Canada’s 150th Birthday Special Prizes will be Awarded for this class as well as Prize Money

ONT150-02 A Planter of Whites & Greens for Ontario’s 150th Birthday Special Prizes will be Awarded for this class as well as Prize Money

3228 Judge’s Choice for Best Non-Hanging Plant chosen from Classes 3210- 3228 and Including Classes CAN150-02 & ONT150-02 Rosette Ribbon and Sponsor’s Prize

CUT FLOWERS Remember that buds are considered to be blooms. Cut Flowers should include some of their leaves/foliage for top marks on the judge’s card. Only Entries Worthy of Merit will be awarded cash or prizes. This will be determined solely by our judges and their decision shall be final.

PRIZES: $7, $6, $5 CLASS 3229 A Asters: 3 Blooms, pincushion or powder puff types B Asters: 3 Blooms, Large Shaggy or Crego type 3230 Black-eyed Susan: 5 Stems with Any Number of Blooms 3231 Calendulas: 5 Blooms 3232 Celosia: 3 Stems any type 3233 Cleome: 1 Stem any colour 3234 Cosmos: 5 Stems with Any Number of Blooms 3235 A Dahlias: 3 Blooms 4 ½ “ or less in diameter B Dahlias: 1 Bloom over 4 ½ “ in diameter 3236 A Gladiola: 1 Spike Red B Gladiola: 1 Spike Purple C Gladiola: 1 Spike Yellow D Gladiola: 1 Spike White E Gladiola: 1 Spike Any Other Colour(s) F Gladioli: 3 Spikes of Different Colours/Variegation 3237 Hydrangea: 1 Bloom 3238 Coneflower: 5 Stems, any colour(s) 3239 A Marigold: Small type, 5 Stems B Marigold: Large type, over 2” in diameter, 3 Stems 3240 Pansies: 5 Blooms 3241 A Petunias: Single, plain, 5 Blooms B Petunias: Single, Ruffled, 5 Blooms C Petunias: Double, 5 Blooms D Petunias: Assorted Bouquet in a vase 3242 A Rose: 1 Bloom Floating in a Rose Bowl B Rose: Hybrid Tea, 1 Stem with 1 Bloom C Rose: Floribunda, 1 Spray 3243 A Rudbeckia: Uniform colour, 3 Blooms B Rudbeckia: Multi-coloured, 3 Blooms 3244 A Daisy: Single, Shasta type, white, 3 Blooms B Daisy: Double, white, 3 Blooms (Crazy Daisy) C Daisy: Painted Daisy (Not White) 3245 Salvia: 3 Sprays 3246 Snapdragons: 3 Spikes 3247 Strawflowers: 5 Blooms of any colour(s) 3248 Sweet Peas: 3 Stems 3249 A Zinnias: Smaller type, under 2” in diameter, 3 Blooms B Zinnias: Larger type, 2-4½”, 3 Blooms C Zinnias: LARGEST type, over 4½”, 3 Blooms D Zinnias: Assorted Bouquet of any sizes and types in a vase 3250 Other: Any Other Single Bloom or Spray Not Listed, NAMED 3251 Flower Bowl: Any Flower other than a Rose and no foliage in a Flower Bowl, NAMED 3252 Herbs: 3 or more different stems in a vase, NAMED 3253 A Sunflower: 1 Bloom, Maximum Height 15” including the vase or jar. B Sunflower: Head Only Design (using a small pick or tweezers, to pluck out individual seeds to make a design, face, picture, etc.) C Sunflower: Head only, 1 Large specimen grown for seed. D Sunflower: Tallest Plant, may have root on

3254 Native Ontario Flower(s): A Bouquet, Named if possible.

Warning: Beware of the Wild Parsnip in Bloom. When this plant is in bloom, it’s SAP will burn exposed skin and is photo sensitive. Every time the affected skin is exposed to sunlight, painful blisters appear and become larger and larger and more and more painful. If you don’t know this highly invasive plant please Google It before you go Native Flower Gathering.

3255 A Bouquet of Grasses/Grains/Reeds, Named if possible.

CAN150-03 A Bouquet of any Red and White Cut Flowers for Canada’s 150th Birthday. Special Prizes will be Awarded for this Class as well as Prize Money

ONT150-03 A Bouquet of any Green and White Cut Flowers for Ontario’s 150th Birthday. Special Prizes will be Awarded for this Class as well as Prize Money

3256 Judge’s Choice for Best Cut Flower chosen from Classes 3229-3255 Including Classes CAN150-03 & ONT150-03. Rosette Ribbon and Sponsor’s Prize.

ARRANGEMENTS Note: Unless “Fresh Only” is specified, any live or dried foliage or plant materials may be used as filler and any accessories may be used to enhance the arrangement. Fresh Flowers are to be used in all classes unless indicated otherwise. Judging will be based on your Design, Colour Harmony, Creativity and Originality, Suitability to the Occasion or Function, Texture, Condition of Blooms and appropriateness of Container. No Silk or Plastic Flowers are allowed. Only Arrangements worthy of Merit will be awarded cash or prizes. This will be determined solely by our judges and their decision shall be final. PRIZES: $12, $10, $8 CLASS 3260 Tall Floor Arrangement: Minimum of 12” above Container, Dried Flowers and/or grasses.

3261 Tall Floor Arrangement: Minimum of 12” above top of container, Fresh 3262 Tall Floor Arrangement: Minimum of 12” above top of container, Roadside Flowers and/or Grasses and/or Fruit 3263 Country Fair: an arrangement using flowers with fruit/vegetables in an Attractive design 3264 Beauty Without Bloom: arrangement using any fresh foliage 3265 Miniature Rock Garden 3266 Quilt Block made with cut flowers using an 8” Square Pan 3267 Harvest Wreath: Decorated with naturally dried or fresh Flowers/grasses/ferns Herbs etc. Ribbon or lace if desired. NO ARTIFICIAL Or Silk/Plastic Flowers 3268 Here Comes The Bride: An Arrangement of Fresh Garden Flowers For The Bride. 3269 Peace and Purity: An Arrangement of White Flowers & Green Foliage 3270 Remember When: An Arrangement of Old Fashioned Flowers in an Antique 3271 Something Special for Grandpa: An Arrangement of Fresh/Dried Flowers Featuring A Suitable Container Plus Something(s) Grandpa Enjoys 3272 Green Magic: Tints and Tones and Shades of Green Flowers/Foliage

CAN150-04 Canada is My Country: An arrangement celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday Special Prizes will be Awarded for this Class as well as Prize Money.

ONT150-04 And I Live In Ontario: An arrangement celebrating Ontario’s 150th Birthday Special Prizes will be Awarded for this Class as well as Prize Money.

3273 Life is a Beach: An Arrangement in a Sea Shell 3274 Love is in the Air: A Corsage or Boutonniere for the Upcoming Formal 3275 An Arrangement in a Machinery Part 3276 Fireworks: Use your Imagination! Your Choice of Materials 3277 Blue Heaven: An Arrangement of Fresh Flowers Only in Blues and Whites 3278 Summer Rainbow: An Arrangement Using the Colours in a Rainbow. Your Choice of Design. 3279 Pink Sky in Morning: A Pink/Peach Design 3280 Bright Sunny Day: A Yellow/Orange Design 3281 Blazing Sunset: A Design Using Vibrant and Hot Colours 3282 Hallows’ Eve: A Design using Blacks, Purples, Oranges and Yellows 3283 Sparkling Burgundy: An Arrangement of Flowers in Shades of Red, Using a Goblet 3284 Peaches & Cream: An Arrangement of Soft Pastel Colours 3285 Afternoon Tea: An Arrangement in a Cup & Saucer 3286 Gone Wild: An arrangement Using Wild Flowers/Grasses/Weeds 3287 Old Garden Favourite: An Arrangement of Geraniums, Mixed Colours 3288 Glad Time: An Oriental Inspired Arrangement Using One or More Gladioli 3289 Dinner Time: A Fresh Flower Arrangement for the Dining Room Table…to be Pleasing When Viewed from Any Side or Angle (360⁰) 3290 A Long and Low Arrangement for a Sideboard or a Buffet or a Parson’s Table 3291 Create an Arrangement for a Special Event, NAME THE EVENT, Your Choice Of Materials. 3292 A Design Displaying the Colours of the Women’s Institute: Royal Blue/Blue With Gold/Yellow’s that would be suitable as a “Get Well” Arrangement. We thank our Sponsor The Plainfield Women’s Institute for making a Donation to our Adult Flower Show. 3293 Judge’s Choice for Best Arrangement chosen from Classes 3260-3292 Including CAN150-04 & ONT150-04. Rosette Ribbon and Sponsor’s Prize

NEW!! PRIZE $25 3294 Top “Plants and Flowers Show” Exhibitor awarded by points from All Classes In the Adult Plants and Flowers Show. Points shall be awarded as follows: 1st = 3 points 2nd = 2 points 3rd = 1 point

3295 Top NEW “Plants and Flowers Show” Exhibitor awarded by points as above In Class 3294 This includes any JUNIORS entering adult classes for the first time and any NEW ADULT EXHIBITORS to our Fair for the FIRST TIME. Note: If you are a new exhibitor in any of the above classes please mark “NEW” our entry tags so you will be included in the point tally for Top New Exhibitor!