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Section 79 - FLOWERS (HORTICULTURE)

Chairperson - Susan Rodgers 905-628-8907

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Entry Tags Must be Attached to Containers.
Judging will be done according to the Ministry of Agriculture Publication, Horticulture Judging Standards.
Special Award -Horticulture Trophy donated by Edo and Linda Bergsma.  Awarded annually to the competitor with the most points in all classes of Flower Section (79) as well as $15 donated by Ladies of the Fair
Special
- $15 award to the exhibitor winning the second highest number of points in all classes of the Flower Section (79), donated by Lynden Horticultural Society
Special -
Best of Show - Rosette - Judge's Choice - $10 by Flower Committee

                           
ARRANGEMENTS
   
THEME: "4 Generations Working for Generations"

Note: ACCESSORIES are allowed only where stated
For arrangements, plant material from any source is allowed
Prizes: 1st, $7; 2nd, $6; 3rd, $5, unless otherwise stated
Specials are in addition to prize money

Special
- An Award and $10 cash to exhibitor with highest points in Arrangements only (classes 1-21) donated by Lynden Horticultural Society
Special -
To exhibitor winning the 2nd highest points in arrangements - a Gardening Book

 1. Family Circle – a wreath for any occasion.
 2. Tree of Life – a topiary.
 3. The Next Generation - an arrangement for a Christening.
 4. All Through the Years – a table arrangement for a 50th Anniversary (candles allowed).
 5. Gathering of the Clans – buffet arrangement for a reunion (accessories allowed)
 6. The Farmer takes a Wife – a wedding nosegay.
 7. Quilting Bee – a patchwork arrangement in a flat container.
 8. Heritage Home – a one-sided arrangement featuring a photo of a century building.
 9. Make Hay While the Sun Shines – arrangement using grasses.
10. Mother’s Little Helper – an arrangements using toy bakeware.
11. Century Farm – floor arrangement using wayside materials.
12. Gramma’s Touch – your interpretation (accessories allowed).
13. Going Green – an all green arrangement in a recyclable container.
14. Great Grandma’s Kitchen – an arrangement featuring an antique-like kitchen utensil.
15. Chip off the Old Block - complimentary arrangements on pieces of wood.
16. Plowing Through Time – an arrangement using a replica of plowing equipment.
17. Down Through Time– New Year’s Party Table arrangement (accessories allowed).
18. Daddy’s Hand – an arrangement in a work glove.
19. Shivaree – a triangular arrangement in a saucepan.
20. Family Trees – a L- shaped arrangement using tree products.
21. This is Progress! – a futuristic arrangement.

Flamborough Horticulture Society Pelargonium (Geranium) Special
Plaque and $10 for total points in Classes 22, 23, 24Rockton Fair Flower
Additional Prizes 1st, $5; 2nd, $4; 3rd, $3

22. Geranium, three cut blooms
23. Arrangement using Geraniums, in a suitable container
24. A Pot of Mixed Geraniums, named

                            CUT FLOWERS

Note: Flowers must be grown by the exhibitor
Please include foliage with the exhibit
Prizes: 1st, $4, 2nd, $3.50; 3rd, $3, unless otherwise stated
Special - To the exhibitor winning the most points in Cut Flowers - $10 from the Flower Committee
25. Calendula, 3 blooms
26. Marigolds, 3 blooms, under 3" (7 cm)Rockton Fair Flower
27. Marigolds, 3 blooms, over 3"
28. Petunias, 3 blooms, single
29. Rose, 1 bloom
30. Rose, 1 spray
31. Snapdragons, 3 stems
32. Chrysanthemum, 1 spray
33. Salvia, 3 spikes
34. Cosmos, 3 blooms
35. Dahlia, over 10 cm, 1 bloom (diameter)
36. Dahlia, under 10 cm, 3 blooms (diameter)
37. Zinnias, 3 blooms
38. Geranium, 1 bloom
39. Pansies, 3 blooms
40. Daisy, 3 blooms, daisy type

                      
DECORATIVE POT PLANTS

Container will be considered. Must be grown by the competitor for at least 3 months.
Special - $15 by Mrs. Glennys Weatherston for the exhibitor with the highest points in Potted Plants
Special - For the exhibitor with highest points in Cut Flowers and Potted Plants,
a stoneware birdhouse made by Susan Rodgers
Prizes: 1st, $5; 2nd, $4; 3rd, $3.50, unless otherwise stated

41. African Violet, flowering, single flowering
42. African Violet, flowering, double flowering
43. Flowering Plant, identified
44. Any other houseplant, identified
45. Coleus Pot
46. Begonia, any type, flowering
47. Cacti Garden, at least 3 varieties, pot considered
48. Cactus or Succulent, any variety, single plant
49. Hanging Plant, non flowering
50. Hanging Plant, flowering, single variety
51. Special - A Container of at least three Kitchen Herbs. $10 donated by Ladies of the Fair.