See helpful hints for Horticulture competitions on page 13.

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1 Horticultural Competition Rules The following rules apply to all Horticultural Competitions. Judging Criteria NOTE: Anyone judging Horticultural or design classes at this show may NOT enter any Horticultural or Design class on either day. 1. All Design and Horticultural exhibits will be judged by a designated team of judges selected by the Toronto Flower Show Convenors. 2. Judges at this year s show will not be permitted on the show floor during entry times for exhibits. 3. No one other than those authorized by the Show Committee will be permitted into the area of the Toronto Flower Show where judging is in progress and no one may discuss the exhibits with the judges prior to judging. 4. Designs must not be altered in any manner after judging. Deteriorating plant material however, must be replaced in order to keep the exhibit in show condition. 5. In Horticultural classes, no further subdivisions may be made, once judging commences. 6. The decision of the Judges is final. See helpful hints for Horticulture competitions on page 13. 9

2 Regulations and Judging Standards 1. General Regulations (pages 7,8), Judging Criteria (page 9) and The Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design, OJES 2003 edition. Possession 2. All plants exhibited must have been grown by the exhibitor for at least 3 months prior to March 11, 2016, except in classes 18,19,21 and 22 and inclusive. All bulbs and branches must be forced by exhibitor in classes inclusive. Horticultural Forms 3. Horticultural Registration Forms and Entry Forms are available at the Garden Club of Toronto monthly meetings and Canada Blooms Offices, or may be downloaded from the schedule online, at canadablooms.com or may be filled out online and ed to: cbentries@hotmail.com. All completed forms must be legible, accurate and neatly printed in BLOCK LETTERS. a) Registration Forms must be received by the Registrar by Monday March 7, Please your form to cbentries@hotmail.com. Forms may also be mailed or faxed to the Canada Blooms office, or The Garden Club of Toronto office, but is preferred. See back cover for information on addresses and numbers. Registration of additional entries is also allowed on site on ENTRY DAY. Pre registration is strongly encouraged because it is faster to delete an entry on entry day than to enter new data. b) Entry Forms must be printed clearly, including both botanical and common names of specimens were applicable. All plant lists must be included with the Entry Form. The entry card on display during the show is prepared from the information provided on this form. Entries 4. Exhibitors may have up to THREE entries per class; they must be of a different species or cultivar of a species. 5. In classes 1-15 inclusive and classes 20, 23, 24, 26 and 27, there may be one or more plants in each pot if of the same cultivar. Saintpaulia (African violet) is the exception, where only the trailing type or species are allowed to have multiple crowns. See OJES. 6. Exhibitors may have no more than 30 entries in total. On each entry day, each entry must be accompanied by its own Entry Form with the exhibitor s name and class number, as well as the botanical and common names attached to the exhibit. 7. For any entry that has special needs, the exhibitor must attach instructions including watering requirements. The water/grooming committee will be notified of these needs. 8. Plant lists: If you are entering a class which permits two or more species or cultivars, (classes 25 and inclusive), you must submit a plant list with 10

3 your Entry Form. You must list, in legible form, all the plants with botanical and common names if possible, on index card stock, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 ) as well as on the Entry Form. 9. No accessories are permitted in horticultural classes unless otherwise stated. 10. All specimen plants should be free of top dressing with the exception of those in the Cactus and Orchid classes where pebbles, stones, sand, etc. (cactus), bark, Spanish, Sphagnum or sheet moss (orchids) is permitted. 11. Where a class exists for a special type or variety of specimen, a specimen entry must be exhibited in that class, e.g. ferns must be exhibited in a fern class. Class 20 Novice class is exempt from this rule. 12. For all horticultural classes, excluding Special Exhibits, an exhibitor may enter the same class on the 1st and 2nd entry day, provided their entry/entries are completely different cultivars or species. For classes calling for multiple cultivars or species, e.g. Class 28, the 2nd entry day may not include any of the cultivars or species in the exhibitor s 1st day entry. 13. Entry Days/Times First Day entries: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Hours: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Second Day entries: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Hours: 6:00 PM to 8:00 p.m. Note: entries will be registered from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, but will be placed on the floor after 7:30 PM when Day 1 entries are removed. For classes inclusive, or other Special exhibit classes requiring prep time on the show floor, entrants must be registered by 8:00 PM but may continue to work till 10: 00 PM Please note that ALL CLASSES (with the exception of Class 33 and Class 34) have 2 ENTRY DAYS Classification 14. A member of the Classification Team must initial each Entry Form before the exhibitor places the exhibit on the show floor. The Classification Team may, at its discretion, refuse to accept an entry if it is not considered to be of show quality, or not free from pests and disease. 15. Please Note: No competitors will be allowed to groom or water their entries after they are placed on the show floor until judging has been completed. The Show Committee may allow entrants to cover their entries if temperature and/or dust conditions would damage plants. Covers will be removed before judging by members of the Show Committee. Staging 16. The Show Committee may subdivide classes and may move or remove entries if necessary before judging commences. 17. All exhibits must be kept in show condition. Exhibitors are responsible for maintaining and watering their entries AFTER JUDGING HAS TAKEN PLACE, 11

4 unless they have notified the Horticultural Chair. See Rule 7. Plant material must be kept fresh for the duration of the show. Work may be done any time during the show, including public open hours. 18. Judging Dates/Times First Day: Thursday, March 10, :00 p.m. Second Day: Wednesday, March 16, :30 a.m. Note: anyone judging Horticultural or Design competitions at the 2106 show will not be permitted to enter any Horticultural or Design competitions at this year s show. Removal Exhibitors are responsible for and must remove their exhibits according to the schedule listed below. All classes entered on First Entry Day must be removed Tuesday, March 15, 2016 between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. All classes entered on Second Entry Day must be removed Sunday, March 20, 2016 between 5:00 and 5:45 p.m. 19. No boxes or other removable containers are permitted on the floor prior to removal times as set out above. Pot Size 20. Pot Size Refers to the inside measurement if the container, at the top, in which the plant is grown. Measure along the slim lines as shown in the following diagrams 12

5 HELPFUL HINTS FOR THE HORTICULTURAL COMPETITIONS Please check Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design (2003 edition), also known as OJES. The following are a few of the criteria the judges take into consideration when judging: When there is more than one specimen of the same cultivar in an entry, the judge looks for uniformity in size, form, colour and stage of development as well as cultural perfection. Freshness of material, along with the proportion of the stem to the cultivar and condition of the foliage, where applicable, are looked at carefully. Floriferousness refers to the abundance of flowers on the entire plant. The quality of colour and size as well as the number of flowers, is of importance. Good condition and grooming are important, and all entries must be free of pests and disease. Any damaged foliage should be carefully removed so that it does not affect the overall appearance of the exhibit. It is important for the exhibitor to check in Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design (2003 edition), also known as OJES, for the Scale of Points for each type of exhibit, e.g. Flowering Branches have a Scale of Points that is quite different than that for Cacti and other Succulents. By checking in this publication, you could end up with the winning entry! It is really a "must do". Saucers of compatible material should be brought with potted plants and placed under them for drainage. Reference books that might be of assistance are: Reader's Digest A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants - Brickell, Cole, Zuk The Reader s Digest Success with Houseplants Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses Bown Remember to read your schedule carefully it is the law of the show. 13

6 Horticultural Entries 2016 You will need to complete two types of forms, available from Garden Club of Toronto monthly shows, or downloaded from the Garden Club of Toronto website: or the Canada Blooms website: 1. Horticultural Registration Form (1 per exhibitor) This form may be completed and submitted for pre registration by March 7, 2016, or you may register on site during the entry times. The form must contain the exhibitors names and club affiliations, if any. This form lists all the entries you are submitting for both entry days. A copy of this form will be available at the registration desk on the show floor, and this information will have been entered into the show database. On entry days, you must notify the Entries Convenor in the Hort office of any entries that are added or deleted. See page 10 for information about registration, and forms. 2. Entry Form (1 per entry) This form must be attached to each entry and is not to be pre submitted. It allows the show committee to identify the owner of each plant or entry until the printed forms are completed from our database. If you are entering an Exhibit in Section F, G, or H you must attach a printed list of plants with both botanical and common names to your entry. This must be on a 10 cm (4 ) x 15 cm (6 ) card, or on paper that can be cut to fit the holders placed on the show floor with your entry. Note: These forms may be copied from the form inserted in the schedule or downloaded from the website Also, they will be available on the entry days at the Registration tables. If you have more than 10 entries, please arrive at least one hour and a half prior to the close of entries on Wednesday March 9, 2016 and Tuesday March 15, No entries will be allowed after that time. Exhibitors may enter the show floor any time after 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 9, 2015 to begin preparing their entries, but entries will not be classified or accepted until 4:30 p.m. 14

7 Horticultural competitions 2016 Open classes Note: there are two days for most classes, unless otherwise noted. Sections A, B, and C, are open to all interested non-professional exhibitors and all members of horticultural societies and garden club members including the Garden Club of Toronto. SECTION A POTTED HOUSEPLANTS (SPECIFIC) AND SPECIMEN HOUSEPLANTS SUCCULENTS Please note, cacti are a type of succulent; no grafted cacti permitted Class 1 Cactus 1 cultivar, pot any size Class 2 Agave 1 cultivar, pot any size Class 3 Any other succulent (no agave) 1 cultivar, pot any size Class 4 A collection of succulents 3 or more, in separate pots, on exhibitor s tray Convenor: Susan Schwab sfschwab@hotmail.com Class 5 Trailing Plants 1 cultivar, pot any size may be more than one plant per pot Class 6 Gesneriad 1 cultivar, in appropriately sized pot Eg. Saintpaulia, Columnea, Sinningia, Streptocarpus, Nemetanthus Convenor: Marg Betts margbetts@rogers.com FIRST ENTRY DAY ONLY Class 7 Hedera I cultivar, trained by exhibitor on an open frame Convenors: Joan Andreychuk crittercrazy06@hotmail.com Frankie Wright franceswright@sympatico.ca 15

8 ORCHIDS Class 8 Orchid, Phalaenopsis species, hybrid or intergeneric hybrid, 1 cultivar pot any size Class 9 Orchid any other (Cattleya, Vanda, Cymbidium etc.), 1 cultivar pot any size See rule 10. Orchids may be staked, but stake should be unobtrusive. Orchids may be grown in any medium eg sphagnum moss, bark, etc, and may be top dressed. Convenors: Susan Hart designbyhart@rogers.com Gillian Tuffin gilliantuffin@karomgroup.com SECTION B POTTED HOUSEPLANTS (GENERAL) Class 10 Flowering or fruiting plant(s) No Azaleas permitted. 1 cultivar, pot 15cm (6 ) and under Class 11 Flowering or fruiting plant(s) No Azaleas permitted.1 cultivar, pot over 15 cm (6 ) Class 12 Any foliage plant(s), Non-Variegated 1 cultivar, pot 15 cm (6 )and under Class 13 Any foliage plant(s), Non-Variegated 1 cultivar, pot over 15 cm (6 ) Convenor: Christine Lewis abacus@sympatico.ca Class 14 Any foliage plant(s), Variegated 1 cultivar, pot 15 cm (6 ) and under Class 15 Any foliage plant(s), Variegated 1 cultivar, pot over 15 cm (6 ) Convenors: Judy McMartin judymcmartin@yahoo.ca Ibby Smith colandibi@bell.net 16

9 SECTION C FORCED BULBS AND BRANCHES Exhibits in Classes 16, 17, 18 and 19 must have been forced by exhibitor, cut from exhibitor s garden. Classes 16 and 17 must be displayed in a green wine bottle supplied by exhibitor. Classes 16 and 17 State Date cut. Classes 18 and 19 are to be displayed in a container. Class 16 Flowering Branch not to exceed 90 cm (35.5 ) in length, 1 cultivar Class 17 A branch showing leaf growth not to exceed 90 cm (35.5 ) in length, 1 cultivar Convenor: Caroline McRobie carolinemcrobie@hotmail.com Class 18 Hardy flowering bulbs or corms, 1 cultivar, minimum 5 shown in a single container Eg. Tulip, Narcissus, Muscari, Crocus, Hyacinth Class 19 Any Non Hardy flowering bulbs, or corms Eg.Hippeastrum (Amaryllis), Paper Whites, Calla Lillies. All entries must be growing in a container in either soil or water. Note, only Hippeastrum may be a single bulb. Other smaller bulbs must have at least 3 specimens. Convenor: Loris Adamson lorisadamson@me.com Classes limited to members of The Garden Club of Toronto SECTION D EDUCATION Class 20 Novice Class Open to any member of The Garden Club of Toronto who has not won a first place ribbon in a horticultural class at Canada Blooms. 1 plant owned and grown by exhibitor for at least 3 months from date of entry. Convenor: Bonnie Hamp bonniehamp@bell.net 17

10 Challenge Classes Class 21 Lettuce, e.g. mescaline mix, oak leaf, red leaf. Seeds to be provided by convenor, and sown by exhibitor in a container. State date started. Class 22 Peppers. Seeds to be provided by convenor. 1 cultivar, minimum 3 plants, growing in separate containers. State date started. Convenor: Joan Bostock (c) joanbostock510@gmail.com Class 23 Euphorbia (Eg. Poinsettia, Crown of Thorns, Spurge), 2 different cultivars growing in separate pots, pots any size. Class 24 A tropical plant 1 cultivar growing in a container greater than 15cm (6 ) Note country of origin on accompanying card. Convenors: Elaine Hill elainehh@sympatico.ca Rosemary Dobson Class 25 Freshly cut evergreens and/or branches Minimum 3 cultivars. Must have been cut by exhibitor, from exhibitor s garden, and shown in exhibitor s own container. State Date cut. A list of common and botanical names on a 10cm x15cm (4 x 6 ) card must accompany the entry. Convenor: Linda Alcock linal22@yahoo.com SECTION E HERBS Herb: A plant with aromatic or savoury properties, used for medicine, food, flavour, fragrance and/or dyes. Class 26 Pelargonium Class 27 Any other herb 1 cultivar, pot any size Pot any size Convenor: Jane Persson Morley jpmorley@sympatico.ca 18

11 SECTION F SPECIAL EXHIBITS Limited to members of the Garden Club of Toronto All Horticultural material in this section may be newly acquired; all must be named on a 10x15cm (4 x 6 ) card Special Exhibits: Herbs Herb: a plant with aromatic or savoury properties, used for medicine, food, fragrance, flavor and or dyes. Class 28 Bridal Shower a basket of rooted, fragrant herbs, accessories permitted - See OJES p.91 Staged: on a table. Class 29 Chinese New Year A wok planted primarily with herbs that are used in Asian Cuisine, accessories permitted. Support stand for the wok may be included if required. Staged: on a table. Convenors: Sue Schaal schaal@sympatico.ca Judith Watkins judith_watkins@bell.net Special Exhibits: Other Class 30 Birthday Treasure, a Wardian Case A precursor to the terrarium, Wardian cases were invented in the mid-1800s to transport rare plant specimens. A covered container, 30cm x 45 cm (12 x 18 ) maximum. Planted with rooted plants that require the same cultural conditions for optimum health and growth. Staged: on a table Convenor: Anne Cook annecook@rogers.com 19

12 Class 31 Fiesta a vertical planting consisting of rooted plant material, mounted in a structure with a hook from which to hang it flat against a wall. NOTE: Exhibitor must equip the structure with a mechanism (hook or wire) strong enough to support the weight of the planting. For staging purposes, convenor must be notified in advance. Staged: on a wall painted Iced Slate * Area Allotted: 61cm x 61 cm (24 x 24 ) Convenors: Trudy Grantham tgrantham@sympatico.ca Diana Kennedy diana.kennedy@sympatico.ca Class 32 Teddy Bear s Birthday Picnic Exhibit to represent a picnic in the park. Set on the ground on artificial turf. Area allotted: 100cm x 100 cm (39 x 39 ) Staged: Exhibit designed to be placed on the ground on exhibitor s own blanket/cloth. Accessories must include at least one Teddy Bear. Exhibit must include a container (s) planted with rooted material with cut flowers, and/or foliage. Branches may be used if desired. May be done by two entrants. Convenor should be notified in advance. Limited to 4 Entries. Convenors: Judy Lewis judlewis@yahoo.ca Joyce Moffat joycemoffat@rogers.com *Benjamin Moore paint colour 20

13 SECTION G SPECIAL EXHIBITS - OPEN CLASSES Members of the Garden Club of Toronto are not eligible for this section. All horticultural material may be newly acquired; all plant material must be listed on an accompanying card. Convenor must be notified no less than one week before entry day. Limited to 4 entries each class. Entry Day 1 Class 33 Pool Party A Bird Bath! An exhibit of spring plant material in a bird bath. To be viewed from all sides. Accessories and cut flowers may be used. Staged: on a pedestal, 61 cm wide x 61 cm deep x 75cm high (24 x 24 x 30 ), set on a base 91.5cm x 91.5cm x 10cm (36 x 36 x 4 ) Pedestal and base painted Iced Slate *. Pedestal to be supplied. Area Allotted: 75cm x75 cm (30 x 30 ) Height unlimited. May be entered by 1-4 people. Convenors: Silvana Croce crocesilvana@gmail.com Marie Decker mardecker12@gmail.com Entry Day 2 Class 34 Fireworks A special exhibit. Staged: on a base 91.5cm wide x 91.5cm deep x 10cm high (36 x 36 x 4 ), painted Iced Slate * Area Allotted: not to exceed the area of the base. Height unrestricted. Exhibit shall consist of a container supporting an obelisk. Container shall hold rooted plant material, cut flowers and/or foliage. Plant material may be newly acquired. Accessories are permitted. Obelisk: a narrow pointed pillar, 4 sided, tapering to a pyramidal shape at the top May be entered by 1-4 people Convenors: Pat Capelli patcapelli@yahoo.ca Diane Wilton thewiltons@rogers.com *Benjamin Moore paint colour 21