FLORICULTURE
CLASS 30
COMMITTEE
Chairperson, Shanna Sheedy 433-7158, Gwen Latendresse 432-5404, Frances Graves 432-3244,
Dodie Bailey, 432-5974, Nancy Sheedy, 432-9800.
Judge for 2023: Jay McLaren
1. FRESH FLOWERS to be focal point in all displays and arrangements.
2. All flowers to be grown by the exhibitor.
3. All exhibits to be in place between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6th.
4. All exhibits to be removed between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, September 10th.
5. Flowers, plants must be clean, insect and disease free.
6. All classes are open to men and women.
7. Renfrew Agricultural Society cannot be responsible for containers of value if lost or broken.
8. One entry ONLY in each section number.
RULES FOR EXHIBITORS
1. Cut flowers are to be shown on their own stem with their own foliage.
2. Cut flowers should be as uniform in size as possible and if more than one bloom is requested try to use the same colour if possible.
3. Make sure to measure the diameter of the blooms and enter the proper size in the proper section.
4. A stem is a plant structure carrying one or more flowers and/or buds.
5. A bloom is an individual flower, one to a stem.
6. If a bud is showing colour it is considered a bloom.
7. Exhibits must contain the exact number of flowers specified in the section.
8. Remove wilted petals and remove any debris from the pot. It benefits you to ensure all containers are clean.
9. In dahlia classes the blooms should be approximately 45 degree angle from stem.
10. The ideal gladiola spike should be one third open blooms, one third bud and one third green shown in a container that keeps the stem upright. If necessary pebbles etc. may be used in the container to keep the stem in an upright position.
11. African violets should contain only a single crown per pot.
12. In floral arrangements, the large flowers and strong colours are best placed at the base of the exhibit and the arrangement shall be viewed from all sides unless otherwise specified. The oasis or mechanics of an arrangement should not be visible.
13. Please note that an arrangement requires a fixative such as an oasis and a display does not have an oasis of fixative.
14. Make sure you note the size of the container or the measurements specified for each entry. When doing arrangements a miniature design is not to exceed 5” (13 cm) in any direction including the container base and accessories, small designs are 5.5” (14 cm) to 10” (26 cm) and must not to exceed 10” (26 cm) in any direction including the container base and accessories.
15. If an arrangement requires a candle please ensure that it has been pre-lit and then extinguished prior to exhibiting.
16. No noxious or invasive weeds to be used in exhibits.
17. Please note all entries are judged on a point system. If an entry does not meet the 1st place criteria then a second or third place ribbon will be awarded at the discretion of the judge.
Floral Design
Theme for 2023
“NEW BEGINNINGS”
SPECIALLY DONATED PRIZES
1 “A Day At The Beach” – an arrangement using appropriate flowers and accessories.
Sponsored By THE RENFREW EYE CLINIC
1st – $10.00; 2nd – $ 8.00; 3rd – $ 6.00
2 “Rural Ramble” – a display using wild flowers and grasses.
Sponsored By Gwen and Kelly Latendresse in memory of Marlene Hanneman
1st – $20.00, 2nd – $10.00, 3rd – $ 6.00
3 “Winter Wonderland” – an arrangement of green & white flowers to be viewed from all sides – not to exceed 24” in diameter. Accessories may be used.
Sponsored By RENFREW FAIR
1st – $ 20.00
4 “Spring Tea Party” – an arrangement in a tea cup
Sponsored By CHERYL DEWEY
1st – $ 10.00; 2nd – $ 8.00; 3rd – $ 6.00
5 “Fields of Gold” – an arrangement in a suitable container. Accessories allowed.
SPONSORED BY JUDY DOBEC In memory of HELEN O’CONNELL
1st – $ 10.00; 2nd – $ 7.00; 3rd – $ 3.00
6 “Left Overs”– a display in a watering can using a minimum of 5 Varieties of Flowers.
ELLEN KLUKE MEMORIAL SPONSORED BY HER FAMILY
1ST – $ 10.00; 2ND – $ 9.00; 3RD – $ 6.00
7 “Come to the Fair” – an arrangement depicting what the fair means to you. Accessories allowed.
Sponsored by the Floriculture committee
1st – $10.00; 2nd – $ 8.00; 3rd – $6.00
8 “Old Fashioned Christmas” – a mantel display viewed from one side. Accessories allowed.
Sponsored by Maureen Connell in memory of Ellen Kluke.
1st – $10.00; 2nd – $8.00; 3rd – $6.00
9 “Thanksgiving” – an arrangement in a basket not to exceed 24”, Accessories allowed.
Sponsored By RAY’S FLOWERS
1st – $10.00; 2nd – $8.00; 3rd – $6.00
In Sections 10 to 21, prize money will be:
1st – $ 8.00; 2nd – $ 6.00; 3rd – $ 4.00
SECTION
10. “Herbs by Candlelight” – an arrangement using aromatic foliage, flowers and candle(s).
11. “Witches Brew” – an appropriate arrangement. Accessories allowed.
12. “Living Wreath” – using established plants. Accessories allowed.
13. “Hats Off” – an appropriate arrangement, Accessories allowed.
14. “Down on the Farm” – an arrangement not to exceed 10″ in any direction. Accessories allowed.
15. “Easter” – an appropriate arrangement, Accessories allowed
16. “Tiny Treasures” – a miniature arrangement not to exceed 5″ in any direction.
17. “People Put Flowers in the Darndest Thing” – an arrangement in the darndest thing.
18. “Birds and Blooms”an appropriate arrangement, Accessories allowed.
19. “Are You a Good Sport” – an arrangement. Accessories Allowed.
20. “Will You Be My Valentine” –an arrangement celebrating Valentine’s Day. Accessories allowed.
21. “Truth and Reconciliation – an arrangement, Accessories allowed.
CUT FLOWERS
In Sections 22 to 71 prize money will be:
1st – $ 5.25; 2nd – $ 4.25, 3rd – $ 3.25
Cut flowers to be shown with their own foliage only.
SECTION
22. Asters – “Spider” – One or more colours, 3 blooms.
23. Asters –3 blooms, any other type of aster other than spider or single and any colour other than white.
24. Asters – white, 3 blooms, other than spider or single.
25. Hydrangea – 3 stems, any colour. (Pee Gee Traditional type)
26. Hydrangea – 3 stems, Pee Gee Decorative
27. Hydrangea – 3 stems, any colour (Annabelle type)
28. Sunflower – 3 blooms, any colour, not to exceed 8 inches, other than “Teddy Bear”.
29. Calendula – 5 stems
30. Hosta, green or blue, not variegated, 3 leaves,
31. Hosta, any other colour, or variegated, 3leaves
32. Hosta – 5 Varieties of Hosta Leaves
33. Hosta – Mini – any colour – 3 leaves
34. Gloriosa Daisy – 3 blooms, with foliage.
35. Bee Balm – 3 blooms, with foliage.
36. Dahlias – 1 bloom, less than 3” with foliage.
37. Dahlias – 1 bloom, 3” and over with foliage.
38. Marigolds – 3 stems, any colour less than 3” with own foliage, DOUBLE BLOOM
39. Marigolds – 3 blooms, any colour 3” and over with own foliage.
40. Pansies – 3 stems, pure colour (all one colour).
41. Pansies – 3 stems, with faces, any colour.
42. Your Favourite Flower – 3 stems any colour with or without foliage.
43. Phlox – Perennial – 1 stem, solid colour.
44. Phlox – Perennial – 1 stem Bi-colour
45. Lavatera (Annual Mallow) – a display in a suitable vase.
46. Zinnias – 3 blooms, 2” and under, any colour or colours.
47. Zinnias – 3 blooms, 2” and over, any colour or colours.
48. Petunias – 3 stems, single, purple.
49. Petunias – 3 stems, single any colour.
50. Petunias – 3 stems, double, any colour.
51. Petunias – 3 stems, single, Bi-colour.
52. Cosmos – white, pink or crimson, displayed in a suitable vase.
53. Dwarf Cosmos – any colour – a display in a suitable container.
54. Coneflower – 3 blooms, any colour- Echinaceau type
55. Rose – 1 stem, more than one bloom, any colour.
56. Rose – 1 bloom, any colour.
57. Rose – Miniature, 2 stems, any colour.
58. Shrub rose – 1 stem, any colour, more than one bloom.
59. Floating Fantasy – one perfect flower with own foliage.
60. Sedum – 1 stem – Autumn Joy in a sturdy container
61. Sedum – 1 stem – white and green variegated leaf in a sturdy container
62. Sedum – 1 stem – other that specified in 60 & 61 in a sturdy container
63. Sempervivum – Floating (Hens and Chicks) with or without chicks
64. Cleome – 3 spikes, any colour.
65. Allium – 3 stems
NOTE: GLADIOLUS MUST BE IN A TALL STURDY GLASS CONTAINER. Refer to rule 10 for further information.
66. Gladiolus – 1 spike, white or pink colour.
67. Gladiolus – 1 spike, any shade of yellow.
68. Gladiolus – 1 spike, any shade of orange or peach.
69. Gladiolus – 1 spike, any shades of red or purple.
70. Gladiolus – 1 spike, with two distinct petal colours
71. Mini Gladiolus – 1 spike any colour
PLANTS ESTABLISHED
Note: Plants must be grown and established in the exhibiting pot and not recently transplanted.
In sections 72 to 82 the prize money will be:
1st – $ 5.00, 2nd – $ 3.00, 3rd – $ 2.00
SECTION
72. Ivy – established – in a suitable container.
73. Geranium – in bloom, 1 plant, any colour not the ivy type geranium.
74. A planter containing at least 3 established plants. Pot not to exceed 10″ in diameter (inside measurement of pot).
75. Coleus – A collection of 3 or more plants in a pot.
76. Potted Herb, identified, pot not to exceed 10” (25 cm)
77. One houseplant – foliage plant, no blooms allowed – other than Ivy, cacti or succulent – named
78. African Violet – Single or Double, in bloom, single crown.
79. Cactus – 1 plant.
80. Succulent – 1 plant – plant to be named
81. Begonias – 1 basket or pot of fibrous begonias, planted established and in bloom.
82. Begonias – 1 basket or pot of tuberous begonias, planted established and in bloom.
In section 83 the prize money will be:
1st – $12.00, 2nd – $8.00, 3rd – $5.00
83. “Fairy Garden” a miniature garden containing established small plants – accessories allowed. Sponsored by NANCY SHEEDY AND SHANNA SHEEDY in memory of LEO SHEEDY.
84. RENFREW AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY SPECIAL – BEST OF SHOW – JUDGES CHOICE – $ 20.00
