Kirkton Horticultural Society Awakenings May 1, 2018 Festival of Flowers August 14, 2018 Autumn Splendour October 2, 2018 Christmas in the Country December 4, 2018 2018 Committee Members: Cindy Bilyea Diane Blom 229-8135 show chair Sue Boyd Judy Dunning Deb McRobert Julie Riddell 225-2265 show chair Rosemary Schaefer Mary Brandt, President 519 229-6232 Co-Vice Presidents Rosemary Schaefer 284-1881 Elaine Stephen 226-661-0300 www.gardenontario.org (Ontario Horticultural Association) 1
KIRKTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL FLOWER SHOWS 1. The annual membership fee of ten dollars ($10.00) entitles the member to compete in the Flower Show. Please bring membership card. 2. Kirkton Horticultural Society will pay the $2.00 Jr. Membership fee. 3. All exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor and owned for at least three (3) months. Plants must not be lifted from the soil and potted, but grown in a pot. Exception DESIGN CLASSES flowers etc. may be purchased. 4. An exhibitor may make one entry only in any class. 5. Where a certain number of blooms, etc. is specified, the exact number must be shown to qualify. 6. Any bud showing colour is considered a bloom. 7. In all classes where there is only one entry, the exhibit may be awarded first, second, third or any other prize according to merit. 8. Exhibitors supply all their own containers. 9. The Society will not be responsible for any damage or breakage of containers or any other item used in exhibiting before, during or after the show. Please claim exhibits and/or containers immediately after the show. 10. Devices for holding or supporting plant material, such as pin holders, chicken wire, florist s wire, aquapics, tape, oasis etc., may be used. 11. Entries for summer show will be received from 7 8 p.m. the night before, and between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon the day of the show. No entries will be accepted after 12:00 noon. Entries for the Spring and Christmas shows will be accepted between 5:30 7:00 p.m. evening of show. 12. When judging commences, only officials of the show will be allowed in the judging area. 13. Preparation and judging of exhibits refer to Publication 34 2003 Ontario Judging Standard Booklet, available for $6.00. 14. In design classes, all plant material must be fresh unless otherwise stated. 15. Artificial plant material is NOT PERMITTED unless stated in class description. 16. Scale of points for judging all classes: 1 st - 3points; 2 nd 2 points; 3 rd 1 point. SPECIAL PRIZE Kirkton Horticultural Society Special 1 st ; 2 nd, and 3 rd highest total points for the year will be awarded at the December meeting. CONDITIONING YOUR FLOWERS FOR SHOW For fresh crisp entries, cut flowers and foliage in cool of the day and put in pail of warm water. Leave for several hours or overnight in a cool place (i.e. basement). Remember to fresh cut stem before showing. 2
KIRKTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Awakenings Tuesday, May 01, 2018 7:15 P.M. **Plant Premiums to be picked up at this meeting SPEAKER: Dan Cooper, Master Gardener (Author) www.gardeningfromahammock.com TOPIC: Low Maintenance Gardening **Society Plant Sale (we would welcome any plants you wish to donate to the sale); also, box plants available for purchase. **See Rules & Regulations on page 2 Bring Entries from 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Prizes: 1 st - $3.00, 2 nd - $2.00, 3 rd - $1.00 (unless otherwise stated) Section A- HORTICULTURE All Flowers Named if Possible 1. Tulips, same cultivar, 3 stems 2. Narcissi (daffodil), same cultivar, 3 scapes (Def n. of Scape = a leafless flower stem) 3. Any other spring flower; 1 stem (i.e. hyacinth, primula, anemone etc.) 4. Flowering branch, named if possible, not to exceed 90 cm. (36 ), may be forced. 5. Four plants grown from seed, same cultivar, named, in container(s). 6. Any plant(s) grown from leaf or cutting, same cultivar, one container. 7. Any flowering houseplant. 8. Any houseplant grown for foliage. Section B, C and D Prizes: 1 st $5:00; 2 nd - $4.00; 3 rd - $3.00 Section B - DESIGN - wall background is light green In any Design class, flowers may be purchased and accessories* may be used. ( Pub 34, Pg 89) 9. Mother s Day - your interpretation. 10. Bold and Beautiful an arrangement of spring flowers, branches, etc. 11. Welcome Spring a planted window box of material suitable for outdoors. 12. Tea Time a design using a cup and saucer. 13. A View from a Hammock a 4 x 6 photo, matted or mounted. Section C - Novice an exhibitor who has never won a first prize in a design division. 14. Simply Spring an arrangement of spring flowers.. Section D - Junior Age 15 years and under. Please put age on entry tags. 15. Mom Matters a design using fresh flowers, branches etc. in a mason jar. **Quadro Communications Co-operative Awards; $10.00 - Most Points in Section A $10.00 - Best Design in Show $10.00 - Most Points in Section B $15.00 Most Points in Show 3
KIRKTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY "Festival of Flowers" Tuesday, August 14, 2018-7:15 P.M Speaker: Denise Hodgins - www.gardencoachdeniseh.com Topic: Perennials for the Shade Note: Entries accepted between 7-8 p.m. night before, and 9:30 a.m. 12:00 noon show day. **See Rules & Regulations on page 2 of this schedule. Prizes: In Section A & B: 1 st = $3.00; 2 nd = $2.00; 3 rd = $1.00 Section A GLADIOLUS(I) Only one spike permitted in each class unless stated. All classes may be shown with or without coloured throat. 1. White, creamy white or blush white 2. Yellow, salmon or orange 3. Pink, rose, red, crimson or scarlet 4. Mauve, purple or blue 5. Any other colour, not listed above 6. Three spikes Small - florets 9cm (3 1/2 ) and under. 7. Three spikes Large florets over 9 cm. (3 1/2 ) Section B CUT FLOWERS and FOLIAGE NOTE: Only attached own foliage is permitted*, unless otherwise stated. (* Pub. #34, Page 21) 8. Bee Balm 3 blooms, any colour, any size 9. Calendula (3 blooms) 10. Celosia cockscomb (1 comb) 11. Celosia pampas plume (1 stem) 12. Coneflower 3 stems 13. Cosmos 3 stems 14. Dahlia 3 blooms 10 cm. (4 ) and under 15. Dahlia 3 blooms over 10 cm. (4 ) 16. Daisy 3 blooms 17. Geranium one stem with foliage attached 18. Hosta 3 leaves, one cultivar 19. Hydrangea- 1 stem 20. Lily-one stem any cultivar 21. Marigold 3 blooms, 5 cm (2 ) and under 22. Marigold 3 blooms, over 5 cm (2 ) 23. Nasturtiums 5 blooms, may add own foliage 24. Ornamental Grasses 3 stems 25. Petunia 3 stems 26. Phlox - 1 stem 4
27. Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susan, perennial or annual) - 3 stems 28. Roses Hybrid Tea, 1 bloom 29. Roses 1 spray 30. Salvia 3 sprays, one cultivar 31. Snapdragon 3 spikes 32. Sunflower 3 stems 33. Sweet Pea 5 stems 34. Zinnia 3 blooms 5 cm (2 ) and under 35. Zinnia 3 blooms over 5 cm (2 ) 36. Any other annual/bi-annual, 1 stem or bloom, named if possible 37. Any other perennial, shrub or vine, 1 stem, named if possible Sections C and D Prizes: 1 st - $5.00; 2nd -$4.00; 3rd -$3.00 Sections C - FLOWER VASE DISPLAY A minimum of five (5) stems, same variety, exhibited for artistic effect as well as cultural perfection. Attached foliage only 38. Bee Balm 39. Cornflower 40. Dahlias 41. Gladioli 42. Marigolds 43. Roses 44. Sunflowers 45. Zinnias 5 cm. (2 in) and under 46. Zinnias over 5 cm. (2 in.) 47. Perennial, biennial, shrub or vine, named if possible. Section D - DESIGNS: - wall background is light green In any Design class, flowers may be purchased and accessories* may be used. (* Pub 34, Pg. 89) 48. Green with Envy" fresh design using hosta leaves and/or blooms. 49. Garden Jewels a pave design. Refer to pub.34 50. A Garden to Carry a fresh design in a basket. 51. Give em the Boot a design in footwear. 52. Aging Gracefully a design using dried material e.g. bark, pods, seed heads etc. 53. Surprise Celebration a design for a special event. 54. A Grand Entrance - a 4 x 6 photo, matted or mounted, named. Quadro Summer Special **Section E Prizes 1 st -$13.00; 2 nd -$10.00; 3 rd - $6.00; 4 th - $4.00; 5 th -$3.00 Hello it s Me! a design using fresh materials incorporating a phone. 5
Section F - PLANTS Named if Possible Prizes: 1 st - $3.00; 2 nd - $2.00; 3 rd - $1.00 55. African Violet, 1 crown 56. Orchid 57. A Succulent Garden more than one plant, one or more varieties 58. Coleus one or more plants- 1 pot 59. Geranium one or more plants- 1 pot 60. Fern-1 plant 61. Begonia(s), grown for bloom 1 pot 62. Begonia(s), grown for foliage 1 pot 63. Any other plant - named 64. Container Basket or Planter - mixed plants 65. Hanging Container 66. Herb Garden, 2 or more plants in one container named if possible Vegetable Section open to members & junior members Prizes: 1 st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3 rd - $1.00 (unless stated) 67. Miniature Tomatoes 1 truss 68. Peppers 3 69. Cucumber - 3, same cultivar 70. Potatoes - 5, named if possible 71. Beans 12 pods 72. Any other vegetable 1 or more, same cultivar, named. 73. Super-Size Veggie. 74. An heirloom variety of a vegetable. Named. SPECIAL PRIZES Quadro Communications Co-operative To be awarded: $ 5.00 Best gladiolus(i) exhibit from Section A $ 5.00 Best rose exhibit from Section B $15.00 Best Design in Show $10.00 Most Points in Section B, Cut Flowers $15.00 Most Points in Section C $20.00 Most Points in Section D, Design Class $10.00 Best Exhibit in Section F, Plants $ 5.00 Most Points in Vegetable Section 6
Novice Section - an exhibitor who has never won a first prize in a design division. 75. Summers Best a design 76. A Gift from the Garden - a design in a basket incorporating produce and/or garden flowers. For Men Only 77. Double Double! - An arrangement in a mug. Youth Section Age 15 years and under- Please put age on entry tag. 78. Sunflower 1 stem 79. Zinnia 3 stems 80. Any other flower 3 stems, not previously listed in this section. 81. Give em the Boot a design in foot wear. 82. A Creature using fruit(s), vegetables(s), cone(s), pipe cleaners etc. 83. Succulent Garden a dish garden may include succulents, sand, stones, driftwood etc. Kirkton Horticultural Society Awards: To the three exhibitors receiving the highest total points in the summer show in adult and novice classes and in youth section. The calculation is: 1 st - 3 points; 2 nd - 2 points; 3 rd - 1 point. This applies to all classes. Adult and Novice prizes 1 st $10.00; 2 nd - $8.00; 3 rd - $7.00 Youth 1 st $5.00; 2 nd $4.00; 3 rd $3.00 Autumn Splendour Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018-7:15 P.M. Focus on Youth Speaker: Brenda Gallagher Topic: Gardening For The Senses 7
KIRKTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Christmas In The Country Tuesday, December 04, 2018 6:00 P.M. Pot Luck Dinner (bring dishes and utensils) Speaker: Julie Docker Johnson (7:15 P.M.) www.theflowershopandmore.com Topic: Fabulous and Festive, with demonstration. Note: All entries accepted between 5:30 7:00 p.m. Prizes: 1 st - $5.00; 2 nd - $4.00; 3 rd -$3.00 ** See Rules & Regulations on page 2. DESIGN- wall background is light green Section A - In any design class, flowers may be purchased and accessories* may be used. (*Pub 34, Pg. 89) 1. Company s Coming using seasonal greenery, etc. in a container suitable for outdoors. 2. Winter Greens -a wreath, garland, swag etc. using evergreens, ribbons, equipped to hang. 3. Home for the Holidays a table arrangement. 4. Holiday Sparkle - a design using fresh plant material, include a light source. 5. Frosty Morning an arrangement using predominately white flowers. Section B - Novice - an exhibitor who has never won a first prize in a design division. 6. Winter Welcome - a design suitable for outdoors 7. Season s Greetings a table arrangement. 8. For Men Only - Red Green Show - a design. May use accessories, duct tape etc. Section C QUADRO SPECIAL - Prizes: 1 st =$13.00; 2 nd =$10.00; 3 rd =$6.00; 4 th =$5.00 9. Gone Shopping a design in a purse. Section D - Youth Age 15 years and under. Please put age on entry tags. 10. For the Birds food for birds equipped to hang. 11. Jingle Bells an arrangement to express the season. **The Flower Shop and More, St. Marys, ON Winter Show Special Gift Certificates 1) $15.00 - Best Design in show 2) $15.00 - Most Points in show **Kirkton Horticultural Society Special: to the top three exhibitors with the most total points for all three shows in year 1 st - $25.00, 2 nd - $20.00, 3 rd - $15. 8