THE GANANOQUE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 94 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDED IN YEARBOOK

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1 THE GANANOQUE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 94 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDED IN YEARBOOK Affiliated with the Ontario Horticultural Association

2 Table of Contents PROGRAM OF EVENTS... 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS... 2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE... 4 IN MEMORIAM... 5 GHS PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY... 6 THE GHS BURSARY WINNER FOR TRILLIUM AWARD... 7 FLORAL ARTS FOR SERVICE AWARD IN DISTRICT WATER WISE GARDENING CHALLENGE PLANT ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS PREPARING FLOWERS FOR EXHIBITION PREPARING VEGETABLES FOR EXHIBITION PREPARING HOUSEPLANTS FOR EXHIBITION GENERAL RULES & INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS EXHIBITION COMMITTEE HOUSE PLANT SHOW JUNE FOWER SHOW AND JUNIOR WORKSHOP OUTDOOR COMPETITION SEPTEMBER FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION ENTRY TAG AWARDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS GANANOQUE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BURSARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page 0

3 PROGRAM OF EVENTS January 8 6 PM Annual General Meeting A Potluck Supper Our 93 rd year in review, plus the annual election of officers and 2013 award presentations February 12 Floriade/British Gardens Floriade was last held in the Netherlands in Our speaker has traveled widely to British gardens as well. March 12 Flowers of the Camino - A walking tour of Northern Spain. Plus Seed Exchange Bring your saved seeds and trade April 9 Design Demo - Learn how to create a water viewing and under water design Annual House Plant Show entries due by 7PM April 28 7 PM Floral Arts - Cliff will demonstrate a new style of design May 10 PLANT SALE 8:00am to 11:00am Location: Recreation Centre Parking Lot King Street May 14 Perennials for Shade what you can grow in shade besides hostas! June 7 June Flower Show and Junior Workshop see page 27 for details June 11 Ikebana the art of Japanese flower arranging June 22 Garden Tour - Come and Tour Gardens of all varieties 12:30 5 PM. Tickets at Chamber of Commerce or call Alice at July Outdoor Competition Entry deadline is July 4. Judging on or about July 7-11, Call Alice for details Show off your garden. September 10 Repotting - A demonstration of how to repot your plants and information on bringing your plants inside for the winter September 10 Fall Vegetable and Flower Show - see page 34 for details October 8 Trees and Shrubs - exploring new varieties in flowering shrubs and small trees November 12 Garden Tour of Ireland Enjoy the beauty of a trip through Ireland November 30 Deadline for Photo Competition December 10 Celebrate the Season with a hands on workshop Enjoy tea and coffee with friends January pm - AGM and potluck with awards and elections 6:00pm Please note that all meetings start at 7:30 PM, unless otherwise stated At the Carveth Care Community Room entrance off Herbert Street We are Green. Please bring your own coffee mug. Free refreshments are provided. Page 1

4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers for 2014 President Joan MacKinnon st Vice President Penny Stewart nd Vice President vacant Past President Elaine Collins Recording Secretary Mary Girard Treasurer Rita Carpenter Marketing Louise Brown Directors with 1 year remaining to serve Pat Stephenson Joan Holmes Laurie Tennant Alice Kendall Sari Cross Diane Dunn Directors 2 years remaining to serve Pat Latimer Betty Peirson Carolyn Scott Cliff Byrnes Wenda Veldman Louise Brown Board meetings are held monthly, except during the summer and December. Members are welcome to attend. Please call the President for the time and location. CONTACT THE SOCIETY VISIT OUR WEB SITE Page 2

5 2014 COMMITTEES AND CONVENERS Finance Convener: Joan MacKinnon Rita Carpenter Penny Stewart Garden Tour Convener: Alice Kendall Joan MacKinnon Judges Convener: Elaine Collins Cliff Byrnes Penny Stewart Membership Convener: Pat Stephenson Rita Carpenter Alice Kendall Public Planting Convener: Carolyn Scott Cliff Byrnes Challenge Plant Betty Peirson Bursary Committee Convener: Pat Stephenson Rita Carpenter Joan MacKinnon Plant Sale Convener: Elaine Collins Junior Activities Convener: Cliff Byrnes Shows Chair: Joan MacKinnon Joan MacKinnon April Penny Stewart June Alice Kendall Sept. Alice Kendall Outdoor Social Convener Convener: Pat Stephenson Monthly Meetings Maureen Byrnes Laurie Tennant Trophies and Awards Rita Carpenter - forms and stats Alice Kendall - trophies Sari Cross - statistics Year Book & Brochure Convener: Sari Cross Pat Stephenson Alice Kendall Trillium Award Convener: Pat Stephenson Joan Holmes Website Penny Stewart Nominations Convener: Elaine Collins Cliff Byrnes Photo Competition Penny Stewart Marketing Louise Brown Rent an Expert/Ask an Expert Convener: Alice Kendall Cliff Byrnes, Penny Stewart Wenda Veldman, Carolyn Scott Joan MacKinnon Page 3

6 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Colour is a huge component of our gardens, and this year we have chosen the theme Fifty Shades of Colour for our design theme. Even in a shade garden, we are always looking for ways to bring more colour into the design, even if it means using variations in tones of greens, golds and white to bring the garden alive. We each come to gardening in our own ways. In my case, I started to garden in my first apartment, in Thunder Bay where I moved in This apartment had a long wide window ledge stretching the width of the living room/kitchen, facing directly south. I was able to grow and harvest tomatoes indoors, and even managed to start cacti from seed. Our first home in Edmonton, Alberta was in a brand new subdivision, with no trees to be seen for miles, let alone any gardens. One of my priorities was creating a garden, and I was out there in the snow right after my first Thanksgiving there getting my bulbs in the ground the suppliers in eastern Canada hadn t figured out that early October is winter in the West! I started buying gardening books and figuring out what would grow in Zone 3. I lost a lot of plants those first few winters, but found that delphiniums, Russell Lupines, Blue Clips Harebells and Scabiosa did very well. Tomatoes never ripened, but zucchini grew by the bushel. Another move brought us to Sarnia, where I put in a large border 6 weeks after our daughter was born in My garden enjoyed virtually full sun, and I found that I could grow far more plants in Zone 6 than I could at our previous home. I became addicted to growing David Austin roses, daylilies and irises, and loved my lavender pathway between sections of the garden. Strangely enough, I was never able to get delphiniums, which had done so well in Edmonton, to grow in Sarnia. My garden in Sarnia was lush and full when we were transferred to Midland, Michigan ten years later. Yet more gardens to create, and this time with no area that could be called full sun. I tried pretending that 6 hours of dappled sunshine was full sun, but the plants knew differently. Our property was large, and filling 10 garden areas meant investing in a great many hostas and other shade loving plants. Slugs became the bane of my life, and I have spent more hours picking slugs than you would care to imagine. I always dreaded October, when the 65 trees on our lot, mainly oaks and maples, dropped their leaves. Still, by the time we left in 2010, I was enjoying my shade gardens, and was reluctant to leave my favourite plants behind, so brought approximately 250 perennials with me to our new home in Gananoque. Here, I have an almost perfect mixture of light, with shade, sun and mixed garden areas, which allow me to grow a wide variety of annuals and perennials, and even a few vegetables. Although I had never belonged to a horticultural society before, I was very glad to learn that there was one here in Gananoque, and decided to join, and soon became a member of the executive. Like all my gardening adventures, it has been a learning experience, and I hope that you too will find our speakers bring you new ideas and inspiration that you can incorporate in your own gardens. Your involvement is an enormous part of the success of this club, so come out to meetings, to our plant sale, to help in the Horticultural Society Garden, and give us your ideas and feedback. You are what makes this Society happen! Joan MacKinnon President Page 4

7 IN MEMORIAM CARMINE TEDESCO WOOD August 12, 1950-May 27, 2013 Carmine was a very active member of the Gananoque Horticultural Society for 27 years, joining in Carmine was on the board of directors and held a variety of positions including President. In addition, Carmine was on the District 3 executive serving as the Secretary/Treasurer during the later 1990 s and was part of the group that was responsible for the hosting of the 1995 OHA convention in Kingston. Carmine was an OHA judge and gave of her time to judge local flower shows and local fairs. She gave workshops and seminars for exhibitors to help them know how to properly exhibit. Carmine was very active on show committees as well as being the key show statistician. As an equally active competitor, she won many trophies including Grand Champion. Carmine was always involved with all the society s projects. Carmine was the editor and producer of our annual yearbook. Carmine helped out at plant sales and provided plants from her garden for this event. She volunteered her time to help with the maintenance on the society s park and with the annual planting of tulips for the Town Hall. Carmine opened her own beautiful garden to the garden tour a number of times. All of our members and the community have benefited from Carmine s never tiring dedication to the Gananoque Horticultural Society s objectives. Without the talents and commitment of people like Carmine our organization could not continue to do all our good work in the community. All who had the opportunity to work with Carmine will greatly miss her. A tree will be planted in town in her memory. Page 5

8 GHS PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY Community Planting Update The Gananoque Horticultural Society has a primary aim of beautification of the Town of Gananoque. The educational components to our meetings, opportunities to visit other gardens, flower exhibitions for education and competition and the presentation of Trillium awards are all ways we encourage people to garden. The public planting of hundreds of tulips under the guidance and assistance of Carolyn Scott at the town hall and east gate is another way to show off gardening. Alice Kendall and Elaine Davidson care for the palliative care flower- bed at Carveth Care Centre. Our largest project still remains the ongoing work at the Horticultural Park on Main Street. The plan that Cliff and Carolyn developed has come into its own. Both the perennials and annuals that the society purchased and planted are now a showy display of colour from early spring until the fall. Our garden was featured on our annual garden tour in 2012 and used for the President s picnic for the Carveth residents. The picnic area has been further improved with the addition of pea gravel and limestone anchor rocks to define the parking area, as well as a picnic table. The garden along the old limestone house has been worked on and will be completed this year. Our neighbour s new fence gives us a lovely back-drop to work against. This garden is such a relaxing place to sit and it s all due to the hard work of our many volunteers. Do come out and enjoy the garden. THE GHS BURSARY WINNER FOR 2013 Our bursary was first organized in 2008 and we have been pleased to present local students with a $500 bursary. This year s recipient is the 6 th student to benefit from our educational fund. The bursary went to Morgan de Kroon. Morgan, a Lansdowne resident and GISS Honour Roll student, is enrolled in the Environmental Engineering programme at the University of Waterloo. Applicants must be starting their post-secondary education, enrolled as full time students in horticulture or other related science, must have obtained an average of 65% or higher in their graduating year and must complete the application form located at the back of the horticultural society year book. The forms can also be found on our website. Please encourage students that you know would meet the criteria to make an application this year. Page 6

9 TRILLIUM AWARD This is the tenth year that the Gananoque Horticultural Society has presented Trillium Awards to deserving gardeners. The purpose of the award is to encourage all residents of the town to keep their street-facing gardens attractive throughout the growing season. The Gananoque Trillium Award is presented to the most attractive, well-maintained and planned gardens as viewed from the street. A different ward is selected each year and the judges travel up and down all the streets by car selecting gardens of particular merit. This judging is done on three different occasions so that the gardens are judged throughout the growing season. There is a driveby, first in the spring when spring bulbs and shrubs are in bloom, then in summer at the height of the growing season and finally in the fall to view fall colour and fall annuals and perennials. Winners are notified and are invited to the annual meeting and potluck supper in January to receive their awards and recognition. SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR TRILLIUM AWARD SPONSOR GANANOQUE HOME HARDWARE Congratulations to our 2013 Trillium Award Winners in the South Ward: Joan MacKinnon 238 South St First Ted Lojko (Turtle Island B&B) 417 Stone St Second FLORAL ARTS FOR 2014 Ever wonder what we do at our floral arts meetings? 2014 is the perfect time to find out. This year we are going to explore the ins and outs of flower arranging for flower shows. Our spring meeting on April 29, 2014 will use the flower show schedule for the OHA convention in Cornwall as a starting point for discussion. There will be time to make an arrangement too. In the fall on September 15, 2014 we will continue with the same theme and discuss some of our experiences competing during the year...attendees will be encouraged to recreate an arrangement they took to a show. Remember the meetings take place at Carveth Nursing Home, Herbert St. entrance in the multipurpose room at 7pm. Page 7

10 SERVICE AWARD IN DISTRICT 3 Carolyn Scott was presented with an OHA District Service award on May 8 th at the monthly meeting of the Gananoque Horticultural Society. All members and the community have benefited from Carolyn s never tiring dedication to the Gananoque Horticultural Society s objectives of Community Beautification and Education. Carolyn Scott has been a very active member of the Gananoque Horticultural Society for well over 35 years. Carolyn has been very active on the board of directors and has held the position of President more than once. Carolyn has also been active at the District level as Secretary of District 3 for a number of years and then serving as District Director. Carolyn has dedicated a great deal of time to bettering herself and in sharing her horticultural knowledge.she is an OHA certified judge and holds her Garden Club of Ontario accreditation as a Floral Design Judge. Carolyn continues to educate members acting as a speaker on floral design topics and she is always keen to help new exhibitors in getting involved in the flower shows. She has not only edited the annual year book but authored garden columns for the local paper. Carolyn volunteers her time at the annual plant sale, no matter what the weather and generously contributes plant material. Carolyn has opened her own beautiful garden to the garden tour repeatedly. Carolyn has been an active participant in shows helping with set up, being on show committees, clerking and also entering. Her name shows up on those trophies dating back to her early years with the society. Carolyn is the main driving force behind the maintenance at the society s park in town and with the annual planting of tulips for the Town Hall. The District Service Award recognizes that without the talents and commitment of people like Carolyn our organization could not continue to do all our good work. Page 8

11 2013 TRILLIUM AWARD WINNERS JOAN MACKINNON 1 st Place WINNER TED LOJKO 2 nd Place ( absent ) THELMA MODLER and LAURA WARE FROM HOME HARDWARE 2013 AWARD WINNERS FOR COMPETITIONS Page 9

12 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR MANY SPONSORS Page 10

13 EVENTS IN 2013 FLOWER SHOWS JUDGES CHOICE FALL SHOW CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP AGM and NEW EXECUTIVE Page 11

14 GANANOQUE HOME HARDWARE Page 12

15 WATER WISE GARDENING This past January, I accompanied my Master Gardener friends to attend a seminar at the Toronto Botanical Garden on the topic of Water Wise Gardening. This was also the focus of the Kingston Communities in Bloom competition this year, as we partnered with Kingston Utilities to take another step in the process of making Kingston Canada s most sustainable city. With a little effort, Gananoque could become Canada s most sustainable town. Everyone, and especially gardeners, needs to do his or her part in this quest for a sustainable environment. As our average global temperature increases, we are seeing its impact through climate change. The most basic measure that we can all embrace is conservation of water. Disconnect the downspout from the storm sewer and install a rain barrel or two. Alternatively, divert the flow of water onto a flower garden or a stone bed so it can help to sustain your plants, or lawn, or trees. Planting more trees on your property will create shade and, at the same time, purify the air. As urban development increases, so does the predominance of hardscapes, which prevent storm water run off from being soaked into the ground naturally. Where hardscape is a must, as in driveways and parking lots, the use of porous material is making some headway. Porous interlocking brick for driveways, for example, looks identical and costs about the same as the non-porous variety. By using these simple measures, gardeners can mitigate the damage caused by the more extreme weather we are starting to see and will continue to see more and more in the future. Flooded basements and overflowing creeks and rivers wreak havoc on everything from insurance costs to wildlife and our fragile ecosystem. Another approach we gardeners need to embrace whole-heartedly is choosing our plant material more carefully. True xeriscaping means no watering regardless of how hot and sunny it is. Just think of the savings on your water bill or the certainty that your well won t run dry in a particularly hot, dry summer. Our speaker at the Seminar runs the Mason House Gardens and he has a huge list of ideas for xeriscaping on his website (#4 and #9 in particular). I urge you to print this information and take it to the garden centre when you go shopping. I was surprised to learn that a great number of plants will be disasters in your garden if watered and fertilized. Keep lean and your gaillardia won t flop, your yucca will bloom, that elusive gaura will last for years and your hostas won t have slugs, just to name a few. Recommendations for moisture-retaining mulch are shredded bark (cedar or pine) or ¼ gravel. Bark chips aren t advisable nor cocoa shells, as they break down too quickly. Our concept of a nice green lawn also needs to be looked at with our changing weather. Drought-tolerant grasses, based on fescues, are now available - called Ecolawn. If we all start to incorporate as many water conservation measures as possible, we WILL make a difference. Submitted by Alice Kendall Page 13

16 2014 CHALLENGE PLANT Every year we distribute seeds or small plants for members to grow. When the plants are mature members are asked to bring a sample to our meeting so we can view our successful growing endeavors with our challenge plant. Please plan to enter. Royal Burgundy (Novelty Bean/Untreated) UT21 Latin Name: Phaseolus vulgaris 51 days to maturity. Open pollinated. Upright plants yield long straight, round purple pods with bright green foliage. Purple pods turn bright green after 2 minutes of boiling. Brown seed. Untreated seed. SOWING RATE: 2 oz/57 g sows 18 ft/6 m of row; 1/2 lb/227 g sows 75 ft/23 m; lbs/27-36 kg per acre depending on variety. Most growers plan for 100, ,000 live plants per acre by sowing 110, ,000 seeds per 90% germ. CULTURE: Sow every 10 days - from May 20th. (use Captan treated seed for early sowings) providing the soil temperature is 60 F/16 C,until July 30th. Untreated seed should not be planted until ground temperature reaches an average daytime temperature of 65 F/18 C (In our region - June 10th.). Granular Nature's Aid applied in the row will increase yields for both treated and untreated seed. Space seeds 2-4 in/5-10 cm apart, in rows in/61-76 cm apart. Sow beans fairly shallow - about 1 in/25 mm deep (1 1/2 in/3cm maximum). Most commercial growers fertilize before sowing. Smaller growers can apply after sowing in bands 2 in/5 cm deep, on each side of the seeded row. In either case, seed must not touch concentrated fertilizer. GERMINATION: Beans require a minimum soil temperature of 60 F/16 C and a maximum of 75 F/24 C. They will not germinate properly if planted too deeply or too early in cold wet ground. Page 14

17 2014 ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS Bean 'Mascotte' 2014 AAS Vegetable Award Winner The first AAS winning bean since 1991, this compact variety is perfect for today s small-space gardens. Mascotte is a bush type bean that produces long, slender pods that stay above the foliage for easy harvest. This bean also has white showy flowers for ornamental value during bloom time. Judges appreciated the crunchiness and taste of this bean as well as the plentiful harvest all season long. The Mascotte root system is ideal for patio containers and window boxes, and this versatile variety performs well in garden beds too. That means you can raise delicious beans in any outside space. The French Mascotte (like its English translation mascot ) is a symbol of good luck and was chosen for the variety s gardener-friendly habit. Gaura 'Sparkle White' 2014 AAS Bedding Plant Award Winner Sparkle White gaura will bring a touch of airy elegance to the garden with its long slender stems sporting a large number of dainty white flowers tinged with a pink blush. This beauty is perfect mass planted in sun-drenched landscape beds, in groupings with other perennials or in larger containers. Home gardeners will appreciate that this season-long bloomer also has excellent heat tolerance and a more uniform flowering habit than other seed gauras. Commercial growers can utilize Sparkle White as a first-year flowering perennial or as an annual, showing its wide range of uses. Petunia 'African Sunset' F AAS Bedding Plant Award Winner African Sunset wowed the judges with an attractive, designer colour in shades of orange flowers that proved itself against other similarly coloured petunias currently available. Gardeners are always looking for a petunia that grows evenly and uniformly in the garden while producing a prolific number of blooms all season-long and this beauty certainly fills that need. Many of our judges want this in plantings for their alma mater so if your school colours include orange, this one is for you! Mounded spreading plants are 12 inches tall spread up to 20 inches. Information obtained from Colour pictures on website. Page 15

18 2014 PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR Information obtained from Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' has been selected as the 2014 Perennial Plant of the Year! The Perennial Plant of the Year (POY ) program began in 1990 to showcase a perennial that is a standout among its competitors. Perennials chosen are suitable for a wide range of growing climates, require low maintenance, have multiple-season interest, and are relatively pest/disease-free. If you are looking for an excellent perennial for your next landscape project or something reliable for your gardens, make sure to check out the Perennial Plant of the Year archive list. Clump-forming, warm-season grass with open, lacy sprays with small seeds, Aug-Oct. Purple stigmas at flowering time. Switchgrass is a 3-6 ft., rhizomatous, loose sod former with a large, open, finely textured, reddish-purple seedhead. Fall colour is pale yellow. Bright green leaves occur up and down the stem, turning bright yellow in fall. Switchgrass is a perennial. Grows in large clumps, with many persistent, curly leaves. Switchgrass is one of the dominant species of the tallgrass prairie, but also grows along roadsides where moisture is present. The rich, yellow-coloured clumps last throughout the winter. Page 16

19 PREPARING FLOWERS FOR EXHIBITION Choose your specimens carefully; you want to choose flowers that are blemish free and have foliage not overly damaged by mechanical means or pests. Your flowers should be of uniform size and colour and be well shaped. Refer to the program to ensure you have the required number of specimens in your exhibit. If you have sufficient blooms in good condition, it is a good idea to cut one extra specimen to bring to the exhibition in case one is damaged in transit. Just make sure to place the correct number of specimens on the exhibit table. A flower s chance of being a prize- winner begins at the time it is picked. Cut flowers and foliage the evening before the Show or in the early morning. Use a sharp knife to cut the stem. The use of a sharp knife does not crush the stem; therefore the water carrying vessels in the stem are not constricted. When cutting the stem, it helps to use a slanted cut. A stem cut in this manner cannot sit squarely on the bottom of the container and the passage of water into the stem is not blocked. As soon as the stem is cut, put it in a pail of deep warm water (110F), right up to its neck. The theory is that all plants take up warm water more easily than cold. This rule applies for all flowers EXCEPT those that produce a milky or sticky sap, such as poppies. These require cold water treatment after their stems have been seared. There are two ways of searing a stem, either by holding the cut end of the stem in boiling water or in an open flame for one minute before placing it in cold water. Spring bulbs prefer being placed in 2 inches of cold water. Flowers or branches with woody stems should have the first one or two inches of the cut end scraped and crushed. This helps them absorb water more freely. Remove lower foliage cleanly. Upper foliage must be attached unless otherwise stated. Now that you have your flowers in their pail of water, place the pail in a cool dark place, free of draughts for at least three hours and preferably overnight, before beginning to arrange the flowers. To increase the humidity around the flowers, you may place a plastic bag over the entire pail. Choose your display containers as carefully as you are able, permitting the flowers to be shown to their best advantage. All specimen flowers should be placed in a plain container. Show specimens with their own foliage that must be attached unless otherwise indicated in the show schedule. Pieces of cedar foliage may be placed inside the neck of the container to help keep the flower stems where you want them. It is essential to groom the specimens by removing evidence of insects, dust, pollen, and any other foreign material from the petals and foliage. Page 17

20 PREPARING VEGETABLES FOR EXHIBITION When selecting vegetables for exhibition, each specimen should be as nearly like the next as possible. Uniformity is very important. They should also be true to type, meaning that it is a good example of that particular vegetable. Your vegetable should be at the peak of perfection, ready to be used for eating. Ensure that there are no blemishes or evidence of disease or pests. Root crops should be washed but not scrubbed, as scrubbing leaves marks that will bring down your score. Any soil should be rinsed from leaf crops. Vine crops can be cleaned with a moist, clean cloth. Onions should be harvested about two weeks before the show in order that they may cure properly. Remove the rootlets and carefully remove only the dirty outer scale from the bulb. Do not remove all the outer skin layers. The Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards (OJES) is an excellent source of information about exhibiting in flower, vegetable and design classes. They are available at a nominal fee from the executive. Also, do not hesitate to call the convener for the show you are entering if you have questions. PREPARING HOUSEPLANTS FOR EXHIBITION Grooming is an important aspect of preparing the plant for show. All dead or shriveled leaves and spent flowers are to be removed. Clean up all debris on the soil surface. The leaves of the plant should be gently cleaned to remove dust, dirt and pet hair. Trim off all fading blooms. Remove all decorations and unnatural supports you have placed in the soil or on the pot. Where necessary, staking is permitted but should not be obtrusive. Containers should be of proper size for the size of the plant, clean and in good repair. Plants should be shown in the pot that they are grown in with no outer pot or container. Elaborate planters will detract from the plant itself and should not be used. Remove the commercial labels that have been placed in the soil by the grower, usually present at the time of purchase. All plants entered for competition must have been grown by the exhibitor for at least three months prior to the show. They should be well established and mature. Natural growth is important. This is achieved by turning the plant often so that all sides of the plant receive even light. Visible gaps in the plants growth pattern are undesirable. Ensure your plant is insect free. Water the plants well the day before the exhibit and do any last minute grooming. Clean the outer surface of the pot to remove accumulated salts and dirt. Leave the saucers you use to catch runoff water at home. Be sure to read the program to ensure your plant meets the specifications of the class, to avoid placing your plant in the wrong category. If you are unsure of the correct class, contact the convener. Page 18

21 GENERAL RULES & INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS Eligibility Anyone is welcome to exhibit in any of our classes. Fees No entry fee is required. Entries The exhibitor must grow all plants, flowers, and vegetables entered in the competition except in the Design Division and classes specified in the Junior Division. Exhibitors may have two entries in a specimen class if entries are of different species or cultivars of a species. It is recommended that exhibitors obtain a copy of Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards. This handbook is available from the show committee. The Show Committee will take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of the exhibits and containers but the Society is not responsible for loss through theft or breakage. Design Division The exhibitor uses the elements and principles of design to interpret the titles of the individual classes and create a floral design of harmony and distinction based upon the specifications in the program. Only one design entry per class is allowed. i) Designs must be in place for judging as per show schedules. ii) Fruit, branches, and decorative wood may be used. Dried and or treated material is permitted but artificial plant material is not permitted. Non-floral materials, such as wire, stones, metal, wood, glass or Plexiglas may be incorporated into the design. iii) Cut plant material must be in water or water retaining material unless it is plant material that will maintain its substance for the duration of the show. iv) Accessories are permitted in designs unless otherwise stated. v) Material for designs may be obtained from any source. vi) Plants in soil are not permitted. All components of an entry are the responsibility of the exhibitor. If any exhibitor chooses to use any plant that is poisonous or harmful (i.e.) Datura/Brugmansia [Angel's Trumpet], Ricinus [Castor Oil Plant], Solanacea Family [Deadly Nightshade], Monkshood, Foxglove, etc. the entry must be clearly marked with an index card identifying the plant in order that extreme care may be taken. Novice A novice is an exhibitor who has never won a first place red ribbon. An exhibitor may continue to enter the design division as a novice until he or she has won a red ribbon. The High Points Novice Exhibitor award is given to a person who has never exhibited in a previous Gananoque Horticultural exhibition. Disqualification Page 19

22 Entries will be disqualified if they contain the incorrect number of blooms/stems or specimens listed in the show schedule. A bud opened sufficiently to show colour is considered a bloom. Exhibitors are asked to check the schedule carefully for correct class numbers and the number of specimens requested. Please take care when placing entries that they are in the correct class. The members of the exhibition committee are empowered to remove exhibits which do not meet the requirements. Registration of Entries A list of all entries submitted by each individual must be given to the recorder by the date and time indicated in the rules and regulations at the beginning of each section. The list must indicate each entry in terms of its division, class, name, schedule number and exhibitor's assigned number. Unlisted entries will be disqualified NOTE: Each person will use the assigned exhibitor's number for all competitions in the current year. Placement of Entries Entries may be placed for exhibit at the date and time indicated in the rules and regulations at the beginning of each section. No late entries will be accepted for competition. Removal of Entries No exhibit may be removed from the exhibition until the time and date indicated in the rules and regulations at the beginning of each section. Judging The decision of the judges shall be final in all competitions. Any protest must be in writing and submitted to the Exhibition Show Committee Chairperson. Awards No entry will be awarded a prize unless it possesses sufficient merit, although it may be the only entry in the class. In the case of a tie in the competition, trophies will be awarded to the exhibitor with the greatest number of first place ribbons for the current year. The Exhibition Committee recommends exhibitors refer to Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards Hand Book for specifications the judges will be looking for. Points will be awarded as follows: First - 5 points, Second - 4 points, and Third - 3 points Cash prizes will be awarded as follows: In the Design, Horticultural and Junior Divisions (Amounts may be increased if finances allow) First - $1.00, Second - $.75, Third - $.50 Special awards will be given in the Outdoor Section (see pg 33) for the best home garden and the best yard viewed from the street. Page 20

23 EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Chairperson Joan MacKinnon Conveners April House Plant Show Joan MacKinnon June Flower Show Penny Stewart Sept Veg. and Flower Show Alice Kendall Outdoor Competition Alice Kendall Recorder Marketing Hospitality Rita Carpenter Louise Brown Pat Stephenson If you wish to enter the Outdoor Competition contact Alice Kendall by JULY 4, Page 21

24 HOUSE PLANT SHOW Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Carveth Care Community Room off Herbert Street The exhibition will be held in conjunction with the regular meeting. Registration of Entries A list of all entries submitted by each individual must be given to the recorder by 7:00 PM on the day of the show. The list must indicate each entry in terms of its division, class, name, schedule number and exhibitor's assigned number. Unlisted entries will be disqualified. Placement of Entries Entries may be placed for exhibit between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM on the day of the show. No late entries will be accepted for competition. To promote the educational value of our show, include the names of the cultivars where possible. Removal of Entries No exhibit may be removed from the exhibition until 8:30 PM on the day of the show. Exhibits must be removed at the end of the meeting. Classes SPECIMEN PLANTS Flowering Specimens Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Bromeliad Gesneriad (any other variety other than Saintpaula) Orchid (Phalaenopsis) Orchid (any other variety) Class 5 Saintpaulia (African Violet single flowered, standard size), 1 specimen, 1 crown Class 6 Saintpaulia (African Violet double flowered, standard size), 1 specimen, 1 crown Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Saintpaulia (African Violet Trailing) Saintpaulia (African Violet miniature), 1 specimen, 1 crown Any other flowering specimen not listed Foliage Specimens Class 10 Class 11 One specimen Coleus, Croton or Dracaena Begonia rhizomatous i.e. angel wing, rex Page 22

25 Class 12 Class 13 Class 14 One specimen- fern any type One specimen Dieffenbachia, Ficus, or Sansevieria Any Other foliage specimen not listed Vines Class 15 Class 16 Class 17 Class 18 One specimen English Ivy, German Ivy Pothos One specimen Philodendron One specimen not listed Cacti and Other Succulents Class 19 Class 20 Cactus one specimen Any other succulent one specimen Collections Class 21 Class 22 Spring Specimen Class 23 Class 24 A collection containing at least 3 plants of the same species, in a single container or in individual containers. A collection containing 3 to 5 plants of two or more different species, in a single container or in individual containers. Spring-flowering Bulb 3 stems, same variety Spring-flowering Bulb Collection 3 stems 2 or more varieties Special Class 25 Class 26 Plants and Flowers (see OJES definition below) Flowering Branch- one branch, maximum 30 inches measured from the top of the container to the tip Definitions from the Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards Plants and Flowers - An exhibit of growing plants with cut flowers and/or foliage. Any other plant material may be included. Schedule to specify. Page 23

26 Decorative - FIFTY SHADES OF COLOUR Class 27 Class 28 Class 29 Class 30A Class 30B Class 31 Fascinating Colour a fascinator, floral content to dominate- foam heads for display will be provided. Contact show chair in advance. Sunshine - a design depicting spring Out of the Blue - a design Green with Envy - a design incorporating recycled material Green with Envy - a design incorporating recycled material May be entered by anyone who has never won a red ribbon (first prize) in a design class. Tickled Pink - a miniature design Victorian Lavender Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon lavender, crushed 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, lavender, flour, baking powder and salt. Drop by teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes. Yield 4 doz. Page 24

27 JUNE FOWER SHOW AND JUNIOR WORKSHOP Saturday, June 7 th, 2014 Carveth Community Room, entrance off Herbert Street Registration of Entries A list of all entries submitted by each individual must be given to the recorder by 8:00 PM Friday, June 6th. The list must indicate each entry in terms of its division, class, name, schedule number and exhibitor's assigned number. Unlisted entries will be disqualified. Placement of Entries Entries may be placed for exhibit between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Friday, June 6 th. Additional entries in the Design Division may be placed between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM Saturday morning. No late entries will be accepted for competition. To promote the educational value of our show, include the names of the cultivars where possible. Public Viewing The public is welcome to come and view the flower show entries from 1:00 3:00 PM on Saturday. Junior Workshop A children s workshop will take place at 1:30 PM Saturday. Children must pre-register by May 24 th to allow supplies to be ordered. Call Cliff at or Removal of Entries No exhibit may be removed from the exhibition until 3:00 PM on Saturday. Exhibits must be removed by 4:00 PM. Classes ANNUAL/PERENNIAL FLOWER SECTION All specimens should be shown with their own foliage attached unless otherwise indicated. The exhibitor must provide the containers for the specimens. Class 32 Allium any variety less than 7.5 cm (3 ) 1 stem Class 33 Allium any variety greater than 7.5 cm (3 )1 stem Class 34 Aquilegia any colour 3 stems Class 35 Astilbe one variety 3 stems Class 36 Clematis any variety, flower up to 10 cm (4 ) 1 stem any colour, stem not to exceed 38 cm (15 ) Class 37 Clematis any variety, flower greater than 1 stem 10 cm (4 ) any colour, stem not to exceed 38 cm (15 ) Page 25

28 Class 38 Dianthus barbatus any colour 3 stems (Sweet William) Class 39 Dianthus any other variety 3 stems Class 40 Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) any variety 3 stems Class 41 Digitalis (Foxglove) any variety 1 stem Class 42 Heuchera or Heucherella flowers, any variety 3 stems Class 43 Heuchera or Heucherella leaves, any variety 3 leaves 3 leaves Class 44 Hosta green, miniature less than 7.5 cm (3 ) 3 leaves Class 45 Hosta green, 7.5 cm -15 cm (3 to 6 ) 3 leaves Class 46 Hosta green, cm (6-10 ) in 3 leaves length, excluding stem Class 47 Hosta green, greater than 25 cm (10 ) 3 leaves in length, excluding stem Class 48 Hosta variegated, miniature less than 7.5 cm (3 ) 3 leaves Class 49 Hosta variegated, 7.5 cm -15 cm (3 to 6 ) 3 leaves Class 50 Hosta variegated, cm (6-10 ) in 3 leaves length, excluding stem Class 51 Hosta variegated, greater than 25 cm 3 leaves (10 ) in length, excluding stem Class 52 Hosta Collection cm (6-10 ) 6 leaves Minimum 3 varieties IRIS Note: Foliage is not required in any Iris exhibit. Class 53 Iris, bearded self (one solid colour) 1 stalk Class 54 Iris, bearded any other cultivar 1 stalk Class 55 Iris kaempferi (Japanese) same variety 1 stalk Class 56 Iris sibirica same variety 2 stalks Class 57 Iris, beardless any other cultivar not listed 2 stalks Page 26

29 Class 58 Lupine any colour 1 stem Class 59 Oriental Poppy any colour 1 stem Class 60 Ornamental Grass not in bloom, any cultivar 3 stems Class 61 Ornamental Grass flowering 3 stems Class 62 Pansy/Viola under 4 cm (1.5 ), any colour 3 stems Need not disbud Class 63 Pansy/Viola 4 cm (1.5 ) or over, any colour 3 stems Need not disbud Class 64 Pansy/Viola ring need not disbud min. 8 stems PEONY Note: all peony entries shall be shown with their own foliage attached. All leaves except the uppermost are typically removed. Class 65 Peony single (i.e.: Japanese, Anemone, 1 bloom any colour Class 66 Peony semi-double, any colour 1 bloom Class 67 Peony double, any colour 1 bloom Class 68 Peony one cultivar 3 blooms Class 69 Peony 3 different cultivars, any colour 1 bloom each Class 70 Peony tree, any colour 1 bloom Class 71 Peony Etoh 1 bloom Class 72 Polygonatum odoratum (Solomon s Seal) green 3 stem Class 73 Polygonatum odoratum (Solomon s Seal) variegated 1 stem ROSES Class 74 Rose, Carpet any cultivar, any colour 1 spray Class 75 David Austen any cultivar, any colour 1 spray Class 76 Rose, Miniature any cultivar, any colour 1 specimen bloom Class 77 Rose, Miniature any cultivar, any colour 1 spray Class 78 Rose, Miniature climbing, any colour 1 spray Page 27

30 Class 79 Rose, Climbing any cultivar, any colour 1 spray Class 80 Rose, Floribunda any cultivar, any colour 1 spray Class 81 Rose, Selected for Fragrance any cultivar, any colour 1 specimen bloom Class 82 Rose, Grandiflora any cultivar, any colour 1 spray Class 83 Rose, Hybrid Tea any cultivar, any colour 1 specimen bloom Class 84 Rose, Shrub any cultivar, any colour 1 spray Class 85 Rose, in a bowl any cultivar, 1 bloom - any colour free floating, in a suitable container, - fragrance is important, - foliage is not required Class 86 Rose specimen any cultivar, 1 bloom any colour, fully open Class 87 Rose, Canadian Hybrid any cultivar, any colour 1 stem or spray Class 88 Vase of Roses one or more varieties 5 stems Minimum Class 89 Veronica any variety 3 stems Class 90 Flowering bulb/corm/tuber any variety not listed 1 stem Class 91 Flowering branch maximum 45 cm (18 ) from top 1 branch of container (from tree or shrub) Class 92 Any Other Cultivar annual not listed named 1 stem Class 93 Any Other Cultivar perennial/biennial 1 stem not listed, named Class 94 Mixed Bouquet 5 varieties of any flower or bulb 1 display 2 stems of each variety, named displayed in one container Vegetable Section Class 95 Green Onions Tops trimmed 15 cm-20 cm (6-8 ) above white shank and roots trimmed to 1.3 cm (1/2 ) 5 Class 96 Leaf Lettuce in water 5 Class 97 Radish Tops trimmed to 2.5 cm (1 ) 5 Class 98 Rhubarb Tops trimmed to 2.5 cm (1 ) 3 stalks Class 99 Any Other Vegetable named 3 Page 28

31 DESIGN - FIFTY SHADES OF COLOUR Class 100 Red River Valley a water viewing design Class 101A Misty Morning a small design Class 101B Misty Morning a small design - May be entered by anyone who has never won a red ribbon (first prize) in a design class Class 102 Class 103 Rose Coloured Glasses a still life max. space 61 cmx61 cm (24 X24 ) Over the Rainbow a design with maximum space 91 cm x91 cm (36 X36 ) All staging material to be supplied by exhibitor Class 104 Mellow Yellow a design max space 61 cm X 61 cm (24 X24 ) Junior Division To promote the educational value of our show, include the names of the cultivars where possible. Rules and Information Eligibility Any boy or girl may enter the exhibition. Group A 10 years of age and under as of June 2014 Group B years of age as of June 2014 Entries An exhibitor may place one entry in each class. The exhibitor must grow the vegetables and flowers for classes 105 to 112. It is sufficient that the exhibitor tends the plants from the seedling stage, starting from seed is not a pre-requisite. Materials for the other classes may be obtained from any garden source. Entries must be placed between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Friday, June 6. No late entries will be accepted. Entries will be disqualified if they do not meet the requirements outlined in each class. A list of your entries must be brought with your exhibits on Friday. No entries may be removed from the show until 3:00 PM Saturday, June 7, All entries must be removed by 4:00 PM. For any class calling for a cut flower, stems must be placed in water; oasis should not be used except in classes designated as floral designs. Soil should not be used to anchor a flower in a container. Soil must not be used in floral designs to hide the mechanics of designs. Cut foliage, stones or bark may be used. Page 29

32 Junior Classes Class 105 Radish 3 roots Class 106 Leaf lettuce in water 3 leaves Class 107 Onion 3 specimens Class 108 any other vegetable named 1 vegetable Class 109 Marigold flower heads cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter 3 stems Class 110 Petunia colours may be mixed 3 stems Class 111 Pansy/ Viola one kind 3 stems Class 112 any other flower named 1 stem Class 113 Green with Envy an arrangement using recycled material Class 114 Mellow Yellow an arrangement Class 115 Class 116 Class 117 My Pet, an animal character made from fruit, vegetables, or other fresh or dried plant material a photo of a bird, butterfly, squirrel or other garden creature a photo of your favourite flower or vegetable The following information must appear on the back of the photo: Date Name and age of exhibitor Page 30

33 OUTDOOR COMPETITION Eligibility Anyone is welcome to exhibit in any of our classes. Fees: No entry fee is required. Registration Exhibitors must indicate their intention to enter the Outdoor Competition by contacting the convener by July 4, 2014, for the competition to be judged on or about July 7-11, The convener will contact exhibitors with a date and general time. The date is determined by the judge s availability. The convener is Alice Kendall Awards Points will be awarded as follows: First - 5 points, Second - 4 points and Third - 3 points Cash awards will be awarded as follows: First - $5.00, Second - $3.00 and Third - $1.00. The Best Home and Garden trophy is awarded at the judge s discretion. CLASSES Class 118 Class 119 Class 120 Class 121 Class 122 Class 123 Class 124 Class 125 Class 126 Class 127 Class 128 Class 129 Class 130 Porch or Patio Planter (open to seniors only- age 65 and over) Rock Garden Rose Garden Hanging Basket Container Garden - single unit Container Garden - multiple units grouped together Shade Garden Water Garden Herb Garden Flower Bed Garden featuring complementary shrubs, trees, and flowers Garden or flowerbed viewed from the street Vegetable Garden Page 31

34 SEPTEMBER FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW Wednesday, September 10 th, 2014 Carveth Care Community Room, off Herbert Street The exhibition will be held in conjunction with the regular meeting. Registration of Entries A list of all entries submitted by each individual must be given to the recorder by 7:00 PM. The list must indicate each entry in terms of its division, class, name, schedule number and exhibitor's assigned number. Unlisted entries will be disqualified. Placement of Entries Entries may be placed for exhibit between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. No late entries will be accepted for competition. To promote the educational value of our show, include the names of the cultivars where possible. Removal of Entries No exhibit may be removed from the exhibition until 8:30 PM. Exhibits must be removed after the end of the meeting. Classes ANNUAL/PERENNIAL FLOWER SECTION All specimens should be shown with their own foliage attached unless otherwise indicated. The exhibitor must provide the containers for the specimens. Class 131 Anemone 3 stems Class 132 Aster annual 3 blooms Class 133 Aster perennial 3 blooms Class 134 Begonia, tuberous any colour, 1 bloom floated in water if shown with foliage the foliage must be attached Class 135 Begonia, tuberous 3 different colours, 3 blooms floated in water Class 136 Calendula 1 stems Class 137 Calibrachoa (Million Bells) any colour 1 spray Class 138 Celosia coxcomb type 1 head Class 139 Celosia feathered type 3 plumes Class 140 Cleome 1 head Page 32

35 Class 141 Cosmos one colour, one variety 3 stems Class 142 Cosmos at least two cultivars 6 stems Class 143 Dahlia under 10 cm (4") in diameter 1stem Class 144 Dahlia 10 cm (4 ) and under 25.5 cm (10 ) in diameter 1 stem Class 145 Dahlia 25.5 cm (10 inches) and over 1 stem Class 146 Echinacea (Cone Flower) variety purpurea 1 bloom Class 147 Echinacea (Cone Flower) any other variety 1 bloom Class 148 Gerbera Daisy any colour 1 stem Class 149 Gladiolus different cultivars 3 spikes Class 150 Gladiolus any colour 1 spike Class 151 Helianthus Perennial Sunflower 3 stems Class 152 Helianthus annuus Annual Sunflower 1 stem Class 153 Heuchera any variety 3 leaves Class 154 Heucherella any variety 3 leaves Class 155 Hibiscus outdoor perennial 1 stem Class 156 Hydrangea Annabelle 1 stem Class 157 Hydrangea any other round form 1 stem Class 158 Hydrangea any conical shaped 1 stem Class 159 Hydrangea any other variety not listed 1 stem Class 160 Lavatera any colour 3 sprays Class 161 Marigold, single one variety, one colour 3 stems Class 162 Marigold, double one variety, one colour, 3 stems under 2.5 cm (1") in diameter Class 163 Marigold, double one variety, one colour, 3 stems cm (1" - 3") in diameter Class 164 Marigold, double one variety, one colour, 3 stems over 7.5 cm (3 ") in diameter Class 165 Ornamental grasses not in bloom 91 cm (3ft) or less 3 stems measured from exhibition table top Page 33

36 Class 166 Ornamental grasses not in bloom greater than 91 cm (3ft) 3 stems measured from exhibition table top Class 167 Ornamental grasses in bloom 91 cm (3 ft) or less 3 stems measured from exhibition table top Class 168 Ornamental grasses in bloom greater than 91 cm (3 ft) 3 stems measured from exhibition table top Class 169 Petunia, Single one variety, one colour 3 stems Greater than 3 cm(1.25 ) Class 170 Petunia, one variety, one colour 3 stems Double/Semi-double Class 171 Petunia, mille flora one or more varieties 3 stems cm (1 11/4 ) in diameter colours may be mixed Class 172 Phlox (Perennial) any variety, any colour 1 stem Class 173 Rose any cultivar, any colour 1 stem Class 174 Rose, Miniature any cultivar, any colour 1 stem Class 175 Rudbeckia any cultivar, any colour 3 stems Class 176 Sedum Autumn Joy 3 stems Class 177 Sedum in bloom any other upright variety 3 stems Class 178 Sedum in bloom any low growing variety 3 stems Class 179 Zinnia under 7.5cm (3 ), any colour 3 blooms Class 180 Zinnia 7.5cm (3 ) and over, any colour 3 blooms Class 181 Any Other Cultivar annual - not listed, named 1 stem Class 182 Any Other Cultivar perennial/biennial 1 stem not listed, named Class 183 Any other flowering bulb, corm or tuber 1 stem Displays Class 184 Display of Petunias an arrangement of petunias 1 exhibit featuring different colours and varieties shown in a single container Page 34

37 Vegetable Section Class 185 Bean, green bush with calyx, tip and portion 5 pods of stem attached Class 186 Bean, yellow wax with calyx, tip and portion 5 pods of stem attached Class 187 Bean, any other variety with calyx, tip and portion 5 pods of stem attached Class 188 Novelty Bean one variety Challenge Plant 5 pods Class 189 Beet any variety 3 roots tops trimmed 1 inch above crown Class 190 Cabbage stem trimmed with only 1 head coarse outer leaves removed Class 191 Carrot, mature tops trimmed to 1 inch above 3 roots Class 192 Chard any variety 3 leaves Class 193 Cucumber, slicing 15cm (6 ) or over in length, 3 specimens with short stem intact Class 194 Cucumber, pickling 5-10cm (2-4 ) in length 3 specimens with a short stem intact Class 195 Cucumber, gherkin 2.5-5cm (1 2 ) in length 5 specimens with a short stem intact Class 196 Fruit, any variety 3-5 specimens or one truss 1 exhibit Class 197 Garlic trim stem to 1.3 cm (½ ) 3 bulbs Class 198 Herb, cut shown in water, named 1 specimen Class 199 Onion remove only the dirty 3 specimens outer scale, do not peel Class 200 Pepper, hot stems trimmed to1.3 cm (½ ) 3 specimens Class 201 Pepper, sweet stems trimmed to 1.3 cm (½ ) 3 specimens Class 202 Potato washed but not scrubbed. 3 specimens Class 203 Pumpkin short stem attached, wiped clean 1 specimen Class 204 Squash, summer other than zucchini, stem attached 1 specimen (includes Spaghetti varieties) Class 205 Squash, Winter 1 specimen Class 206 Squash, zucchini not to exceed 20 cm (8 ) 3 specimens Page 35

38 in length, stem attached. Class 207 Sunflower head grown for seed 1 head Class 208 Tomato small-fruited (red variety) 1 truss with calyx attached Class 209 Tomato small-fruited 1 truss (other than red variety) with calyx attached Class 210 Tomato, ripe, (red variety) with calyx attached 3 specimens Class 211 Tomato, ripe (other than red variety) 3 specimens with calyx attached Class 212 Tomato, ripe (paste variety) 3 specimens with calyx attached Class 213 Tomato, green with calyx attached 3 specimens Class 214 Any other vegetable not listed 1 specimen Class 215 Collection Tomatoes 3 different varieties minimum 3 each with calyx attached, named Class 216 Collection Cut Herbs 5 or more cut varieties shown in one container. Named Class 217 Herbs Potted 3 or more in one container Named Displays Class 218 Display of Vegetables Display of vegetables, minimum 5 different kinds, named. In addition, the display may include edible flowers, salad greens and herbs which all may be shown in water. Design Section FIFTY SHADES OF COLOUR Class 219 Going Grey a design incorporating dried plant material Class 220 Colour me Wild a design incorporating wayside/ wildflowers Class 221A Green Thumb a foliage design Class 221B Green Thumb a foliage design may be entered by anyone who has never won a red ribbon (first prize) in a design class Class 222 Deep Blue Sea an underwater design Class 223 Black and White a design for Halloween Page 36

39 PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Entries may be submitted to Penny Stewart, at any regular meeting. Deadline is NOVEMBER 30, 2014 Prizes awarded at AGM January 2015 Prints: 4" x 6" not matted; 5"x 7" matted The Four Seasons A Favourite for each Season Class 224 Class 225 Class 226 Class 227 Spring Summer Autumn Winter Jack and Karen Cummings 995 King St W westgatelandscapesupplies@bellnet.ca Page 37

40 ENTRY TAG SAMPLE ENTRY TAG Entry Tag Class Section (Circle) Design Annual/Perennial Vegetable House Plant Junior Insert Class Number as it appears in the program Circle whichever section you are placing your entry Article Name the article (i.e.) Petunia, Cucumber, slicing, or the name of the Design class Exhibitor s # Year Name fold The number you have been assigned The current year Your name Fold the entry tag to conceal your name and exhibitor # Page 38

41 AWARDS 2013 These awards are presented annually but the trophies are retained by the Gananoque Horticultural Society Details Trophy/Award Winner Exhibition Grand Champion Gananoque Reporter Plaque Joan MacKinnon High Points Novice James F. McGuire Trophy donated by Mrs. Roy Goodfellow Mary Girard High Points Annual/Perennial Mrs. Eldon K. Stabler Trophy Joan MacKinnon High Points Rose Class Simpson s Sears Ltd Trophy Joan MacKinnon Best Rose of Show McMahon Trophy Betty Peirson Best Display of Petunias Best Display of 12 Gladioli Gananoque Horticultural Society Floral Exhibit Trophy King Whig Standard Memorial Trophy of Mr. Fred Pense Joan MacKinnon No Entrants High Points Design Division Dr. A.H. Mabee Trophy Cliff Byrnes Best Arrangement Wild Flowers Best Dried Design Gananoque Horticultural Society donated by the late Eldon K. Stabler Cat s Paw Creations donated by the late Ms. Carmine Tedesco Elaine Collins Cliff Byrnes Most Unusual Floral Design Ethel M. Latimer Trophy Penny Stewart High Points House Plant High Points Junior B High Points Junior A High Points Vegetable Section High Points Tomato Classes Judges Choice House Plant Judges Choice April Design Judges Choice June Design Godfrey Trophy in memory of Mrs. W.V. Bullock Key Trophy in memory of Elizabeth Key Gananoque Horticultural Society Award Violet Armstrong Trophy George Scott Memorial Trophy Cliff Byrnes No Entrants No Entrants Betty Peirson Wenda Veldman Not awarded Not Awarded Cliff Byrnes Judges Choice Annual/Perennial Section Penny Stewart Page 39

42 Details Trophy/Award Winner Judges Choice Sept Annual Flowers Judges Choice Sept Perennial Flowers Judges Choice Sept Design Division Judges Choice Sept Vegetable Division OUTDOOR SECTION Cosmos Grass Glocca Morra Lucille McDonald Wenda Veldman Elaine Collins Not awarded Senior s Porch/Patio Planter Rock Garden Alice Kendall Pat Element Rose Garden Mrs. George Gilbert Trophy Joan MacKinnon Container Garden Single Unit Container Garden Multiple Units Water Garden Herb Garden Flower Bed Garden Featuring Complimentary Shrubs, Trees & Flowers Best Home and Garden Gananoque Lions Club Trophy Gananoque Rotary Club Trophy Joan MacKinnon Jean Pilutti Betty Peirson Joan MacKinnon Joan MacKinnon Joan MacKinnon Joan MacKinnon Best Vegetable Garden Gananoque Kinette Trophy Betty Peirson Best Flower Bed viewed from the street Window Box Joan MacKinnon Penny Stewart PHOTO CONTEST FIRST SECOND THIRD SPRING Joan MacKinnon Sari Cross Cherie Bruce SUMMER Joan MacKinnon Betty Peirson Sari Cross FALL Joan MacKinnon Sari Cross Joan MacKinnon WINTER Sari Cross Joan MacKinnon Joan MacKinnon Page 40

43 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The society is indebted to its officers, directors, conveners, coordinators and its many other members who give so generously of their time and ability to ensure that the Society continues to be a useful and interesting component of Gananoque. Businesses, organizations and individuals have contributed in different ways to the work for the Society. The Society expresses its thanks for the assistance given by the following: Canadian Tire Gananoque Carveth Care Centre Cliff s Garden Country Store Gananoque Rent-All Ltd. Dollar Store Gananoque Reporter Gananoque Home Hardware Glocca Morra Farms and Crackers Unlimited Loblaws Supermarkets Limited Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Panache Bakery Paul Brooks Property Maintenance Running s Auto Service Tennant s Welding Town of Gananoque West Gate Landscape Supplies The yearbook committee would like to thank all our contributors and all our advertisers. We encourage our members to support those local businesses that support our society. Page 41

44 GANANOQUE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BURSARY The Horticultural Society Bursary of $ is given each year to one student to assist with university or community college tuition. The award is paid directly to the post-secondary institution. An award winner may receive an additional $ toward his or her second year's tuition. Eligibility requirements The applicant: ~ will be starting their post-secondary education enrolled as a full time student in horticulture or other related science ~ will have obtained an average of 65% or higher in their graduating year of high school ~ must apply for this bursary by completing the application form below First consideration will be given to a member, or to the child or grandchild of a member, of the Gananoque Horticultural Society. Financial need will also be considered by the committee. A recipient must submit an application the following year in order to receive the bursary for the second year's tuition. Selection of the recipient will be made by a committee designated by the Executive of the Horticultural Society. Application Form Name Address Telephone Name of Horticultural Society member Relationship to Society member Post-secondary plans Previous horticultural experience Page 42

45 Extra-curricular and community participation Personal information you would like the committee to consider in assessing your application Date Signature Application due by June 15 th, Submit to Rita Carpenter Secretary, Gananoque Horticultural Society RR# 1, Gananoque K7G 2V3 Page 43

46 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Audited and Approved Income Statement GANANOQUE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING (MM/DD/YY) 12/31/13 REVENUE 1 OMAFRA $ 1, Town of Gananoque Grant nil 3 Memberships Donations Sale of Plants (Perennials. In May, Tulips etc.) 2, Yearbook Sales Yearbook Ads Tours (Garden Tour) Misc. (Bank Int., fundraising for GHS Park) Rent-an-Expert TOTAL REVENUE $ 5, A EXPENSES 1 Prizes (Outdoor and Flower Show) $ 1, Bursary Civic Improvements 1, Meeting and Conventions Office and Advertising 1, Seeds and Plants Fees and Dues Judges Misc. (engraving, supplies, etc.) Junior Activities Net Income (A minus B) TOTAL EXPENSES $ 6, B Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs $ ( 1,009.19) C Page 44

47 Schedule A2 Balance Sheet GANANOQUE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY as at (MM/DD/YY) 12/31/13 ASSETS Cash Investments - BMO Cashable GIC 1, Accounts Receivable 0.00 Other 0.00 Fixed Assets 0.00 Total Assets $ 1, LIABILITIES Accounts Payable OHA District Annual Dues OHA District 3 Dues Insurance Policy Annual Premium Total Liabilities $ EQUITY Society s Equity (total assets minus total liabilities) $ D ======= Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Page 45

48 Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years Notes Page 46