2012 Flower Show/Workshop Schedule. Marie Pearson Flower Show/Workshop Director

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1 2012 Flower Show/Workshop Schedule Marie Pearson Flower Show/Workshop Director

2 CVHS February 2012 Flower Show Schedule Summary Design Rules & Regulations & Horticultural Rules and & Regulations for exhibiting are provided by separate document. Please keep these as a handy reference as Society points are included. Division I: Design Theme: Valentine Gifts Awards: Best in Show & Judge's Choice 1. Message - a design 2. True Love Knot - a design using two containers 3. Chocolate Swirl - a design 4. Night Star an asymmetrical miniature design, dried material; 5. Night Star Men Only- a miniature design, dried material; not to exceed 5" in any direction Division II: Horticultural Forced Bulbs Awards: Best in Show & Judge's Choice Section A Indoor Plants 6. Forced hardy bulbs - 1 pot/container 10 or under in diameter; e.g.,tulips, hyacinth. 7. Forced hardy flowering corms, rhizome or tubers - 1 pot 10 or less e.g., crocus 8. Non hardy forced bulbs,- minimum 5 bulbs of one cultivar growing in 1 pot/container 10 or under in diameter; e.g., paper whites, Grand Soleil d Or; 9. Amaryllis / Hippeastrum 1 bulb, growing in soil 1 pot or container; may be staked Feature d Des ign Category Technique Significant Times: Techniques taught 7:00 p.m. sharp Show room closed 7:30 p.m. Class 4 The Miniature an asymmetrical type design using dried plant material is created within a 3 inch space all around then there is room to accommodate a longer line and meet the 5 inch space requirements all around. One half of this design is created using different material than the other half. An easy way to determine the sizes of the elements for miniatures is the vase takes one-third, the design one-third and the line one-third. Containers: tiny, able to stand alone or secured to a base; able to retain water for fresh designs; small lumps of florist clay, lids, perfume bottles, not over one.5 inches tall. Tools: cosmetic tweezers, toothpicks, small embroidery scissors or sharp knife Transport your materials in a large container/jar with a secure lid to hold design upside-down. It can also be used to take the design home. Plant Material: Small dried pieces; flowers individual, pods, cones, berries, leaves and line material, like two pine needles, stiff grasses, dried vines, stems; shells, corks. Note: 18 Feb. Visit Get A Jump on Spring to view Specialty Plant Societies at Toronto Botanical Gardens (TBG) to view Specialty Plant Societies.,,,,Cancelled for 2012 parking lot construction Mar2012, Canada Blooms - Canadian National Exhibition Direct Energy, Toronto Apr2012, to view or exhibiting at Successful Gardening - International Centre, Toronto Obtain a schedu le www. gardenon tario.org or Consider exhibiting at OHA District 15 meeting or at RBG Garden S how

3 CVHS March 2012 Flower Show Schedule Division I: Design Theme: Garden Displays Awards: Best in Show & Judge's Choice 1. Sculpture - a small design mobile nature 2. Spring Garden - a parallel design 3. Spring Thaw - a water viewing ( Reminder--Usually a line design in a shallow container with onehalf to two-thirds of the container surface showing water.) 4. Stained Glass - a miniature design - fresh 5. Stained Glass-Men only - a miniature design -fresh Section A Indoor Plants 6. Amaryllis / Hippeastrum 1 bulb in bloom, growing in soil 1 pot/container; may be staked 7. Ivy / Hedera 1 pot each of 3 different cultivars, exhibited on a tray and named 8. Gesneriad 1 cultivar in bloom, any sized pot, e.g., Saintpaulia, (African Violet) Aeschynanthus, Charita/Primulina, Columnea, Episcia, Kohleria, Sinniaga, Streptocarpus 9. Forced hardy blubs, - 1 pot/ container not to exceed 10 in diameter; e.g., Narcissus/Daffodil; Hyacinth; Tulips 10. Forced bulbs, non hardy - one cultivar, minimum 5 growing in container/ pot not to exceed 10 in diameter; e.g., paper whites, Grand Soleil d Or; 11. Forced corms, rhizome or tubers hardy flowering 1 pot under Any other houseplant grown for Foliage - pot not to exceed 8 in diameter, e.g., caladium 13. Any other houseplant grown for Flowers, in bloom - pot not to exceed 8 Section B Garden Grown: Cut Branches, Flowers & Foliage 14. Forced flowering branch - not over 30": e.g., Almond (Prunus triloba), Crab apple, Cherry, Daphne (Mezereum), Dogwood, Quince, Forsythia, Horse chestnut, Magnolia, Mt Laurel, Weeping willow, witch hazel, etc. 15. Flowering perennial - 1 stem 16. Any other flowering bulb, not listed; corm, rhizome, tuber, - 1 stem Featured Design Category Technique Significant Times: Techniq ues taught 7:00 p.m. sharp Show room closed 7:30 p.m. Class 1 Mobile, a small Design A design is a combined, collection of parts, usually 3 to 7, viewed as a whole part, wire attached for hanging, from seven inches but less than 10 all around. Containers: tiny vases, bottles, small jugs, glassware etc., that will hold water. Mechanics: water for vases, stickum Tools: Sharp plant cutters, fine wire Plant Material: 4 to 5 different kinds of fresh green material of varied lengths - One type of green (pieces of ivy, grapevine etc.) 3 small flowers of one type. Note: Mar2012, Canada Blooms - Canadian National Exhibition Direct Energy, Toronto Apr2012, to view or exhibit at Successful Gardening - International Centre, Toronto, Obtain a schedule from or

4 CVHS May 2012 Flower Show Schedule Division I: Design Theme: A Surprise in May Awards: Best in Show & Judge's Choice Class 1. Spring Flowers - a design 2. Branches - a design in the oriental manner 3. Mother s Day - a horizontal design 4. The Gift - a design 5. Sprouts - a miniature, fresh Section A Specialty Indoor Plants 6. Orchids 1 pot in bloom e.g., Cattleya, Cymbidiums, Cypripedium, Dendrobiums, Miltonias, Ondontoglossum, Phalaenopsis, Vanda 7. Succulents or Cacti 1 pot 8. Saintpaulia / African Violets 1 cultivar in bloom, pot any size 9. Gesneriad other than Saintpaulia 1 cultivar in bloom, any size pot e.g., Aeschynanthus, Charita/Primulina, Columnea, Episcia, Kohleria, Sinniaga, Streptocarpus 10. Any other Houseplant grown for Foliage - pot not to exceed 8 in diameter 11. Any other Houseplant grown for Flowers - in bloom - pot not to exceed 8 in diameter Section B Garden Grown: Cut Branches, Flowers & Foliage 12. Spring branch (shrub or tree) showing bloom not to exceed 30" in length 13. Flowering Vines and Trailers - 1 stem or spray in bloom 14. Narcissus/Daffodil - trumpet king or large cup type -1 scape/stem, no foliage 15. Narcissus/Daffodil double-flowered - 1 scape/stem 16. Narcissus/Daffodil any other type cup - 1 scape/stem 17. Lilac 1 truss, including hybrids Chinensis, Dilatata, French, Giraldi 18. Allium growth habit short, -1 stem, in bloom no foliage 19. Allium medium, growth habit to 60 cm. -1 stem e.g. Sphaerocephalon (little flower head) 20. Allium growth habit to 90 cm. - 1 stem, Bulgaricum, His Excellence, Purple Sensation, Globe Master 21. Allium Albertii (fire cracker), Chrystophii (stars on ends) 22. Tulip - single flowered (not to be cut with more than two leaves) - 1 bloom 23. Tulip double flowered 1 bloom, no more than two leaves 24. Tulip Species - 1 stem (e.g. T. greiggii, T. bakeri, T. polychrome, T.turkeslanica) 25. Any other flower in bloom from bulb, not listed; corm, rhizome, tuber, pip flower - 1 stem e.g., pip for convallaria, hyacinths, Easter Lily, Gloxinia 26. Other flowering perennial, - 1 stem Section C Vegetables & Herbs (displayed in container with water) 27. Any herb - 3 stems 28. Any other vegetable 3 specimens. Featured Design Category Technique Significant Times: Techniques taught 7:00 p.m. sharp Show room closed 7:30 p.m. Class 3 The Horizontal Design Horizontal designs are usually symmetrical and apply themselves well for a table centre piece. They may be 1 ½ to 4 times the container s longest diameter. The centre should not be depressed or break the rhythm. The bare stems of the primary branches are to be covered with filler material. Branches are not to hang down and touch the table top. Who needs a wet table or tablecloth? Containers: One large vase or one small one to sit inside another. Plant Material: Your choice of garden flowers and greenery to make a design Tools & Mechanics: Select a good pair of snips or floral scissors, a selection of kenzans, or soaked oasis and securing tape, a water holding container.

5 CVHS JUNE 2012 Flower Show Schedule Division I: Design Theme: Garden on Tour Awards: Best in Show & Judge's Choice 1. Focal Feature - a design 2. Secret - a design, incorporating bird-like theme 3. Escape - a design 4. Hospitality - a table centre design 5. Pathway Scree - a miniature design - fresh 3 entries per exhibitor pe r class permitted if different; may be placed between 6:45 & 7:45 p.m.) Section A Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes, Tubers, 6. Allium growth habit short, - 1 stem in bloom, no foliage 7. Allium medium, growth habit to 60 cm. - 1 stem e.g. Sphaerocephalon (little flower head) 8. Allium growth habit to 90 cm. - 1 stem, Bulgaricum, His Excellence, Purple Sensation, Globe Master 9. Allium 1 stem in bloom Albertii (fire cracker), Chrystophii (stars on ends) 10. Iris, tall bearded - 1 stalk 11. Iris, any other - 1 stalk 12. Lily - 1 stalk, cut no more than ½ the length of the growing stalk 13. Peony - 1 bloom (disbudded) (e.g., 6 types: single, Japanese, anemone, semi double, double, tree) 14. Any other flower from bulb, corm, tuber or rhizome not listed - 1 stem Section B Perennials, Biennials 15. Bleeding Heart / Dicentra - 1 stem 16. Columbine (Aquilegia) - 1 spray 17. Coral Bells ( Heuchera) - 3 flower stems of one cultivar, no foliage 18. Coral Bells (Heuchera) - 3 leaves of different cultivars in same container 19. Hosta, miniature 3 leaves, same cultivar (mature leaf less than 6 total area, measured length times width at largest points) 20. Hosta, solid color - 3 leaves, same cultivar 21. Hosta, variegated - 3 leaves, same cultivar 22. Hosta, other 3 leaves, same cultivar (e.g. streaked, mottled etc.) 23. Collection of perennials grown mainly for foliage - 5 different, displayed in one container 24. Collection of perennials grown mainly for bloom - 5 different, displayed in one container 25. Any other perennial or biennial-1stem/stalk e.g., delphinium/foxgloves/iris/lily/lupins/peony etc. Section C Other 26. Herbs - 3 different, cut, in water, named on card 27. Flowering or fruiting vine - 1 stem not to exceed 30 in length.e.g., Fuchsia, Gloriosa Lily, Hoya, Passion Plant, Saxifraga 28. Flowering Branch - 1 branch not to exceed 30 in length Section D Roses 29. Rose, Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora - 1 specimen bloom 30. Rose, Floribunda -1 spray 31. Rose, Climber - 1 specimen bloom or spray 32. Rose, Polyantha -1 spray 33. Rose, Miniature -1 specimen bloom 34. Rose, Miniature - 1 spray 35. Rose any other - 1 specimen bloom or spray NOTE: Consider exhibiting at the Ontario Horticultural Association Convention in Niagara-on-the- Lake, August See for the schedule.

6 CVHS September 2012 Flower Show Schedule Division I: Design Theme: Fall is in the Air Awards: Best in Show & Judge's Choice 1. Clear Water - an underwater design 2. Decoration a design with satellite 3. Goblins & Gourds - a design using vegetables and or gourds 4. Autumn over the Pond a design 5. Nuts - a miniature design - fresh Division II: Horticulture..Garden Grown Awards: Best in Show & Judge's Choice Section B Garden Grown Plants & Flowers 6. Dahlia - 1 bloom 7. Any other bulb - 1 stem, e.g., Gladiolus 8. Pelargonium (Geranium), fancy leaf (color mixed) or scented - 1 stem, foliage or bloom, named 9. Any other Pelargonium (Geranium) - 1 bloom or stem e.g., zonal, stellar, ivy, Martha Washington, 10. Rose - 1 specimen bloom or spray with name and growth habit identified. 11. Rose -selected for fragrance - 1 specimen bloom 12. Rose - full blown in a glass bowl - 1 bloom 13. Hosta, miniature 3 leaves, same cultivar (mature leaf less than 6 total area, measured length times width at largest points) 14. Hosta, solid color - 3 leaves, same cultivar 15. Hosta, variegated - 3 leaves, same cultivar 16. Flowering woody perennial - 1 stem or branch, e.g., Caryopteris, Buddleia, Perovskia, 17. Branch of berried shrub 1 branch not over 30 in length 18. Herbs, 3 different edible, displayed in one container with water and identification. 19. Any other flowering annual - 1 stem 20. Any other herbaceous biennial or perennial - 1 stem or bloom, e.g., Anenome Section C Fruits & Vegetables (for classes 22 to 24 displayed on exhibitor s own plate) Class 21. Large vegetable - 1 specimen (e.g. squash, zucchini, potato) 22. Small vegetable, one cultivar - 3 specimens (e.g. beans, carrots, onions) 23. Tomato, small fruited - 3 specimens 24. Any other fruit - 3 specimens (e.g. apples, pears, kiwi, etc.) Featured Design Category Technique Significant Times: Techniq ues taught 7:00 p.m. sharp Show room closed 7:30 p.m. Class 2 The Satellitic design This is one large design with a smaller one set close by, composed of same components and linked by using plant material. Containers: One large vase and one small one, related if possible but not necessary. Plant Material: Your choice of garden flowers and greenery to make a large design Tools & Mechanics: Select a good pair of snips or floral scissors, a selection of kenzans/pin holders, or wet floral foam, stickum and a small water holding container.

7 CVHS October 2012 Flower Show Schedule Division I: Design Theme: Autumn Splendour Awards: Best in Show & Judge's Choice 1. Autumn Splendor - a design 2. Cornucopia of Ve getables and o r Gourds - a design 3. Foliage Patterns - a synergistic desig n 4. Home Sweet Home - a still life design 5. Hooked - a miniature design to include use of vine Section B Garden Grown: Cut Branches, Flowers & Foliage 7. Marigold - Under blooms 8. Grasses, growth habit, tall - 3 stems, same cultivar 9. Grasses, growth habit, short - 3 stems, same cultivar 10. Rose - 1 bloom or spray with name and growth habit identified 11. Rose 1 spray polyanthus The fairy 12. Seed pods or heads- 3 stems, same cultivar, names appreciated, ripened naturally on natural length of stem 13. Seed pods or heads- 3 stems, one each of different cultivars, names helpful ripened naturally on natural length of stem 14. Tray of vegetables 16 diameter, minimum 5 kinds 15. Any other Annual in bloom - 1 stem 16. Any other Perennial or biennial in bloom - 1 stem/stalk Featured Design Category Techn ique Significant Times: Techniq ues taught 7:00 p.m. sharp Show room closed 7:30 p.m. Class 3 A Synergistic Design A synergistic design is a contemporary, combined, collection of parts, usually 3 to 7, viewed as a unified whole Each container may hold a complete or partial arrangement and the parts are visually linked by one of the design components. Containers: Locate 5 similar vases, bottles, small jugs, glassware etc., that will hold water. Mechanics: water for vases: Most containers require some means of supporting plant material in desired places. Tools: Clean, sharp plant cutters, pin holders, or wet floral foam and stickum. Plant Material: 4 to 5 different kinds of fresh green material of varied lengths--one (branch or straight, about 30 inches) to become the tallest line of the design --One type of green (pieces of ivy, grapevine etc.) that would be used to connect the containers. 3 flowers of one type, each about 3" across, and other flowers to group. November 2012 Society Social for AGM - Flower Show Awards Presentation Note: Consider attending early Dec. design workshops at RBG-Burlington and TBG-Toronto