FLORICULTURE

CLASS 30

COMMITTEE

Chairperson, Nancy Sheedy 432-9800, Kelly Latendresse 432-0445,
Gwen Latendresse, 432-5404, Frances Graves, 432-3244,
Dodie Bailey, 432-5974, Shanna Sheedy, 433-7158.

Judge for 2022: 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 7th.

4.        All exhibits to be removed between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, September 11th.

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.

Floral Design

Theme for 2022
“CELEBRATION”

SPECIALLY DONATED PRIZES

1          “A Day At The Beach” – an arrangement using appropriate flowers and accessories.

            Sponsored By RENFREW EYE CLINIC

            1st – $10.00; 2nd – $ 8.00; 3rd – $ 6.00

2          “Rural Ramble” – an arrangement using wild flowers and grasses – Accessories allowed.

            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 Merchandise

4          “Spring Tea Party” – an arrangement in a tea cup, accessories allowed

            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          “Maple Sugar Time” – an arrangement in a suitable container.  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.       “Off to College” – a small arrangement, accessories allowed

13.       “Hats Off” – an appropriate arrangement, accessories allowed.

14.       “Skating Party” – A hanging arrangement not to exceed 10” and ready to hang.

15.       “Easter” – an appropriate arrangement, accessories allowed

16.       “Tiny Treasures” – a miniature arrangement in your favourite container.

17.       “People Put Flowers in the Darndest Thing” – an arrangement in the darndest thing.

18.       “Birds and Blooms”an appropriate arrangement accessories allowed.

19.       “The Ole’ Fishing Hole” – an appropriate arrangement.  Accessories Allowed.

20.       “Will You Be My Valentine” –an arrangement celebrating Valentine’s Day. Accessories allowed.

21.       “St. Patrick’s Day Erin Go Braugh– an arrangement in suitable container accessories allowed.

CUT FLOWERS

In Sections 22 to71 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.       Gallardia – 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.       Celosia – Princess Feather Type –– 1 stem any colour.

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.       Outdoor Christmas Arrangement in a suitable container for porch or outdoors.  Accessories allowed.  (window boxes allowed)

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