RULES and REGULATIONS: 1. Eligibility: This competition is open to members of a society in good standing with the Ontario Horticultural Association.

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1 ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION HORTICULTURE/DESIGN 2015 COMPETITION 109 TH Convention, Redeemer University College, Ancaster, ON July 3 July 5, 2015 Host: District 6 - Summer in the Southern Tier Flower Show Chair: Marie Decker mardecker12@gmail.com OHA Board Liaison: Kathryn Lindsay District2@GardenOntario.org Horticulture Convenor: Diana Pooke pookeshill@sympatico.ca Design Convenor: Marie Decker mardecker12@gmail.com Special Exhibits Convenor: Mary Cameron lcameron12@cogeco.ca Flower Show Registrar: Wendy Gay wendygay.44@eastlink.ca RULES and REGULATIONS: 1. Eligibility: This competition is open to members of a society in good standing with the Ontario Horticultural Association. 2. Entry Dates/Times: Entries can be placed on Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Friday, July 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. No late entries will be accepted; no exceptions. 3. Public Viewing: The show will be open to the public on: Friday, July 3, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The show will close Saturday, July 4 at 6:00 p.m. 4. Judging: a. Judging takes place on Friday, July 3 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. b. The decision of the judges shall be final. Judges may withhold an award if, in their opinion, the exhibit is not worthy. c. Judging will be in accordance with the Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards (OJES) for Horticulture and Design (2003, reprinted 2007, 2010 and 2012.) Please use this reference book for definitions and information. Copies can be purchased from the OHA; order form on line at 5. Removal: No removal is permitted until the show is closed on Saturday, July 4 at 6:00 p.m. Entries are to be removed on Sunday, July 5, between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. or, if necessary, by special arrangement with the Flower Show Chair. A signature is necessary for removal of entries. 6. Entries General: a. Exhibitors may enter all Divisions. b. All entries must have an entry tag, giving necessary information including Class Name and Number, Exhibitors Name, Society and District. Entry tags will be supplied at the Convention by the OHA Note: to make entry easier you may use return address labels in the space for your name. c. Reasonable security will be supplied for exhibitors property; however, the OHA assumes no responsibility for loss or damage. Note: To ensure return of your design container, should you forget to take it home, please put your name and address on the bottom of the container. d. Moving design or special exhibit entries, other than one s own is not permitted. The exhibitor is the only person permitted to move or shift the position of a design or special exhibit. The show committee reserves the right to move horticulture entries when necessary to accommodate exhibitors or to subdivide in any class. e. Scarce, protected, or endangered native plants will be disqualified. Refer to Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources "Endangered Species Act."

2 7. Entries Horticulture: a. Exhibitors must provide their own containers. b. Exhibitors are allowed up to three (3) entries per class provided they are different cultivars. c. Entry tags should include both the common name and the botanical name (if possible). d. All exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor. The exhibitor must have owned all potted houseplants for at least three months prior to exhibiting. In classes 45 and 46, there may be more than one plant in a container providing they are the same cultivar. e. In Section E, pot covers are allowed. f. The show committee reserves the right to move horticulture entries when necessary to accommodate exhibitors or to subdivide in any class. g. In this show a bud showing colour will be considered a bloom. h. Exhibits must be kept in show condition during the show. An entry may be watered only during the show's non-public hours. 8. Entries Design: a. Pre-registration is required. Exhibitors must register by May 15, 2015 with the Design Class Convenors (see contact information in show schedule.) Only a limited number of entries can be accommodated in each class (see show schedule) so register early. Space will be reserved for each exhibit upon registration by the exhibitor. Any exhibitor who finds it necessary to withdraw must make every effort to find a substitute and advise the Design Class Convenor. Note: If you are unable to reach your Specific Design Class Convenor please contact the Design Convenor, the Special Exhibits Convenor, or the Flower Show Registrar. addresses and phone numbers are noted on page one of the schedule. b. Exhibitors may enter any number of Design classes, but may submit only one exhibit in each class. c. The Design Convenor will assign a specific space to an exhibitor for his or her design. An exhibitor must not change this space. No exhibitor may move an entry by another exhibitor or impinge on another space. d. All designs must be created and staged by the exhibitors themselves. e. All designs must be kept in show condition for the duration of the show. An exhibit may be refreshed by the exhibitor but the exhibit must retain its original form and colour. f. Accessories are permitted unless restricted in the design schedule. g. Plant material must predominate over other components of the exhibit. No artificial plant material, no cut or sliced fruit, dairy products, or perishable food is allowed. No soil or sand is permitted in design exhibits. h. Dried or preserved plant material and decorative wood may be used in their natural state or painted. No painting of fresh plant material is allowed. i. Plant material may be obtained from any source. 9. Entries Special Exhibits: a. Pre-registration is required. Exhibitors must register by May 15, 2015 with the Special Exhibits Class Convenors (see contact information in the show schedule.) Only a limited number of entries can be accommodated in each class (see show schedule) so register early. Space will be reserved for each exhibit upon registration by the exhibitor. Any exhibitor who finds it necessary to withdraw must make every effort to find a substitute and advise the Special Exhibits Class Convenor. b. Exhibitors may enter any number of Special Exhibits classes, but may submit only one exhibit in each class. c. The Special Exhibits Convenor will assign a specific space to an exhibitor for his or her design. d. An exhibitor must not change this space. No exhibitor may move an entry by another exhibitor or impinge on another space. e. All Special Exhibits must be kept in show condition for the duration of the show. An exhibit may be refreshed by the exhibitor but the exhibit must retain its original form and colour. f. Special Exhibits conform to OJES/Publication 34/2003 definitions. g. Plant material may be obtained from any source and may be newly acquired.

3 10. Prizes and Awards: a. Division I, Design: OHA ribbons and prize money will be awarded. 1st place $ nd place $ rd place $ 6.00 Best-in-Show, Design $25.00 Donated by Winona Horticultural Society, District 6 Judge's Choice, Design $25.00 Donated by Dawn Suter, Haldimand Horticultural Society, District 6 Most Creative Design $25.00 Donated by Karen Brunsch, Flamborough Horticultural Society, District 6 Best Use of Colour in a Design $25.00 Donated by the Georgetown Horticultural Society, District 6 Best Small Design $25.00 Donated by Celia Roberts, Past District 6 Director Judge's Choice Miniature Design $25.00 Donated by Elizabeth Schleicher, Burlington Horticultural Society, District 6 b. Division II, Horticulture: Best in Show, Horticulture $25.00 Donated by the Paris Horticultural Society, District 6 Section H, Collections: OHA ribbons and prize money will be awarded. 1st place $ nd place $ rd place $ 2.00 Judges' Choice Collection, Section H $20.00 Donated by the Georgetown Horticultural Society, District 6 All Other Sections: OHA ribbons and prize money will be awarded. 1st place $ nd place $ rd place $ 1.00 Best Cut Specimen, Sections A, B, C and F $20.00 Donated by Donna Hussey, District 6 Director Best Rose Specimen, Section D $20.00 Donated by the Hamilton and Burlington Rose Society Best Potted Plant, Section E $20.00 Donated by District 6 c. Division III, Special Exhibits: OHA ribbons and prize money will be awarded. 1st place $ nd place $ rd place $ 6.00 Best Exhibit in Division III $25.00 Donated by Lawrence and Mary Cameron of the Burlington Horticultural Society, District 6

4 DIVISION I: DESIGN Convenor: Marie Decker, , Theme:" Summer in the Southern Tier" Note: All design classes will be staged on tables 76 cm (30") high unless otherwise stated in the schedule. Space allotted is 76 cm (30") wide by 76 cm (30") deep and height unlimited unless otherwise stated in the schedule. There will be no niches except in classes 3, 9, and 10. The back of each design should be finished. Please refer to O.J.E.S. for design definitions. Class 1: "Fiery Sunset" a layer design, staged on a gray pedestal, 76 cm (30") in height, with a round top 50.5 cm (20") in diameter, against a beige cinder-brick wall. Floor space allowed is a 91.5 cm (36") diameter circle. Limited to 5 entries. Class Convenor - Celia Roberts, , croberts8@cogeco.ca Layer Design - A modern, over-lapping stratum design. Layers are characterized by superimposing of different surfaces worked either naturally or manipulated to form an elaborate or striking effect. Direction can be horizontal, diagonal, or vertical. Class 2: "On the Escarpment" a design, staged on a black tablecloth with a natural wood-coloured background. Limited to 7 entries. Class Convenor - Sandra Williamson, lately@hotmail.com Class 3: "Summer Pageantry" a small design, in a matte-black niche 10" high x 10" wide x 10" deep. Design should fit appropriately in the niche. Limited to 8 entries. Class Convenor - Lil Taggart, , cell , liltovey@hotmail.com Class 4: "It's a Grand Experience" a design incorporating the visible use of water, staged on a black tablecloth with a mustard-coloured vinyl background. Class Convenor - Marie Decker, , mardecker12@gmail.com Class 5: "Basking in the Sun" a design staged on a square, black wrought iron pedestal, 91.5 cm (36") high with a 30.5 cm (12 inch) square top, against a beige cinder-brick wall. Floor space allowed is 76 cm (30") x 76 cm (30"). Limited to 5 entries. Class Convenor - Marie Decker, , mardecker12@gmail.com Class 6: "Finishing Touch" a fascinator to be staged in a space no larger than 61 cm (24") wide x 61 cm (24") deep and to be elevated on a stand or form which will sit on a table 76 cm (30") from the floor with a black tablecloth and a mustard-coloured vinyl background. Exhibitor to provide own display stand or form. Class Convenor - Lil Taggart, , cell , liltovey@hotmail.com Class 7: "Woodland Sanctuary" a design incorporating wood, staged on a black tablecloth a mustardcoloured vinyl background. Class Convenor - Nancy Wilson, , nancywilson0613@gmail.com Class 8: "Sails on the Lake" a design staged on a black tablecloth with a mustard-coloured vinyl background. Class Convenor - Celia Roberts, , croberts8@cogeco.ca

5 Class 9: "Jewels of Summer" a miniature design using fresh plant material: to be staged in a matte-black niche with open sides, 14.5 cm (5 3/4") wide x 12.5 cm (5") deep x 15.2 cm (6") high, elevated to approximately 42" from the floor. Design should fit appropriately in the niche. Limited to 10 entries. Class Convenor - Elizabeth Schleicher, , roses4me@sympatico.ca Class 10: "A Touch of Summer" a miniature design using dried plant material: to be staged in a matte-black niche with open sides, 14.5 cm (5 3/4") wide x 12.5 cm (5") deep x 15.2 cm (6") high, elevated to approximately 42" from the floor. Design should fit appropriately in the niche. Limited to 10 entries. Class Convenor - Elizabeth Schleicher, , roses4me@sympatico.ca DIVISION II: HORTICULTURE Convenor: Diana Pooke SECTION A: PERENNIALS GROWN FOR BLOOM Class 11: Achillea (Yarrow) 1 stem Class 12: Astilbe same cultivar, 3 stems Class 13: Astrantia (Masterwort) same cultivar, 3 stems Class 14: Campanula (Bellflower) same cultivar, 3 stems Class 15: Coreopsis (Tickseed) same cultivar, 3 stems Class 16: Delphinium 1 stem Class 17: Dianthus (Pinks) same cultivar, 3 stems Class 18: Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy) 1 stem Class 19: Salvia (Sage) same cultivar, 3 stems Class 20: Veronica (Speedwell) 1 stem Class 21: Any other perennial not listed above 1 stem, spike, or spray Section B: PERENNIALS GROWN FOR FOLIAGE Class 22: Fern, under 30 cm (12") same cultivar, 3 fronds Class 23: Fern, over 30 cm (12") any cultivar, 1 frond Class 24: Heuchera (Coral Bells) solid colour, same cultivar, 3 leaves Class 25: Heuchera, (Coral Bells) variegated or veined, same cultivar, 3 leaves Class 26: Hosta, miniature blue, (e.g. Mouse Ears), same cultivar, 3 leaves Class 27: Hosta, miniature other solid colour, (e.g. Lemon Lime), same cultivar, 3 leaves Class 28: Hosta, miniature variegated, (e.g. Frosted Mouse Ears, Stiletto) same cultivar, 3 leaves Class 29: Hosta, blue, excluding miniatures same cultivar, 3 leaves Class 30: Hosta, other solid colour, excluding miniatures same cultivar, 3 leaves Class 31: Hosta, variegated, excluding miniatures same cultivar, 3 leaves Class 32: Any other perennial grown for foliage interest same cultivar 3 leaves SECTION C: FLOWERING BULBS, CORMS, RHIZOMES, AND TUBERS Class 33: Begonia, tuberous 1 stem, no side buds, shown with foliage Class 34: Crocosmia 1 stem Class 35: Lilium (Asiatic Lily) 1 stem (helpful hint: cut no more than 1/3 of stem to ensure future growth of the plant) Class 36: Lilium, Any other Lily 1 stem (helpful hint: cut no more than 1/3 of stem to ensure future growth of the plant) Class 37: Any other flowering bulb, corm, rhizome or tuber not listed above 1 stem

6 SECTION D: ROSES Class 38: Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora 1 specimen bloom (disbudded) Class 39: Clustered Rose (Floribunda, Polyantha, Carpet Roses) 1 spray (see OJES page 105 for spray definition.) Class 40: Hardy Canadian Rose (Explorer, Morden/Parkland, Artist Series) 1 specimen bloom (disbudded) or 1 spray Class 41: David Austin or Old Garden Rose (e.g., Gallica, Damask, Moss, Centifolia) 1 specimen bloom or 1 spray Class 42: Any other Modern Shrub Rose (Rugosa, etc.) 1 specimen bloom (disbudded) or 1 spray Class 43: Miniature Rose 1 specimen bloom (disbudded) or 1 spray Class 44: Fragrant Rose - 1 specimen bloom (disbudded) Class 45: Any other Rose not listed above 1 specimen bloom or spray SECTION E: POTTED PLANTS In classes 46 and 47, there may be more than one plant per container provided they are of the same cultivar. Remember to groom potted plants before entering them in the show. Pot slip-covers may be used. Class 46: Plant grown principally for foliage Class 47: Plant grown principally for bloom (must be in flower.) Class 48: Orchid Class 49: Cactus (no grafted cacti permitted) Class 50: Any other succulent Class 51: Saintpaulia (African Violet) single plant with single crown, in flower SECTION F: FLOWERING BRANCHES AND VINES Class 52: Branch, any flowering, cut length not to exceed 76 cm (30") from the top of the container 1 branch Class 53: Clematis, large flowered, 1 bloom Class 54: Clematis, small flowered, (i.e., species, non-climbing) same cultivar, 3 stems Class 55: Any other flowering vine, cut length not to exceed 76 cm (30") from the top of the container 1 stem SECTION G: HERBS AND VEGETABLES Class 56: Vegetable, any small (e.g. peas, beans, radish etc.) 5 specimens of same cultivar Class 57: Vegetable, leafy - 1 head or 5 leaves, displayed in water SECTION H: COLLECTIONS A collection is a specified number of stems of different kinds (cultivars) to be: exhibited for cultural perfection (see OJES. pg. 24), named on a separate card with common names and botanical names if possible and, exhibited in one container, preferably clear glass, supplied by exhibitor. Class 58: Mixed cut garden flowers excluding branches or vines minimum of 5 different cultivars/varieties, 1 stem of each Class 59: Cut garden foliage excluding branches minimum of 5 different cultivars/varieties, 1 stem of each Class 60: Collection of roses minimum of 3 different cultivars/varieties, 1 specimen bloom or 1 spray of each Class 61: Collection of vegetables - minimum of 5 different varieties displayed on/in a 15" tray or basket Class 62: Collection of herbs minimum of 5 different cultivars/varieties, at least 1 stem of each, named

7 DIVISION III: SPECIAL EXHIBITS Special Exhibits Convenor: Mary Cameron, , Note: All special exhibits classes will be staged on tables 76 cm (30") high unless otherwise stated in the schedule. Please refer to O.J.E.S, page 75. for "planter" and "plants and flowers" definitions. Class 63: SOCIETY CLASS - "Joyful Expressions" a Window Box, viewed from all sides, not to exceed 30 cm (12") deep x 61 cm (24)"wide, displayed on a burlap-covered cube 66 cm (26") wide x 33 cm (13") deep x 51 cm (20") in height, against a burgundy wall. Floor space allowed: 91.5 cm (36") wide x 61cm (24") deep. No accessories permitted. This entry may be created by more than one person. Class Convenor - Mary Cameron, , lcameron12@cogeco.ca Class 64: "Nature's Palette" Plants and Flowers exhibit may be in more than one container. Total exhibit not to exceed 46 cm (18") in any direction. May be displayed on a tray. No backdrop. Class Convenor - Sandi Remedios, , sandiremedios@gmail.com Class 65: "Bursting Forth" Compatible, rooted plants in 2 items of footwear (may be different),displayed in a space 76 cm (30") wide x 76 cm (30") deep, on a medium-brown tablecloth with a cm (6') high beige corrugated cardboard backdrop. May include accessories of proper scale and harmony. Class Convenor - Lorraine Love, , lorrainelove@cogeco.ca 2015 OHA Convention Horticulture/Design Competition Schedule Version 15/Nov.30, 2014/kt