ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION District 17 AGM 2016 Saturday, April 30 Hosted by 1 SHOW SCHEDULE Theme Humour In The Garden RULES & REGULATIONS - HINTS & SUGGESTIONS FLOWER SHOW & OTHER AGM COMPETITIONS JUDGING Decisions made by the Judge(s) will be based upon the guidelines included in the Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design 2003(OJES) in conjunction with any criteria included in the Show Schedule specific to the Division/Class. Criteria stated in the Show Schedule take precedence over OJES. Decision(s) of the Judge(s) is/are final. EXHIBITING/PLACING EXHIBITS The decision(s) of the AGM Show Chair(s) regarding exhibit queries/placement is binding. Exhibitors must be registered for AGM 2016 in order to place exhibits into the Show. Exhibitors are allowed one entry per class. Exhibitors are requested to fill out an entry tag, Included on the upper portion of the entry tag that remains visible on the show table, are the Section, Class #, Class name & botanical name (if possible). The information on the lower portion of the entry tag should be securely turned under so that the exhibitor s name is not visible. Please include Your Name & Club/Society. This information is essential for accurate record keeping of AGM show statistics. In order to encourage the educational aspect of Shows, it is requested that exhibitors make every effort to include proper botanical (Latin) names, in addition to the common name, or name given for the Class. There is a good deal of reference material available for this purpose, including nursery catalogues, books, tags from purchases etc.. The judge(s) look(s) upon labelling/identification favourably. Containers for specimens: shall be provided by the exhibitor; shall be clean, clear, uncoloured glass. ENTRY DEADLINES Exhibits must be in place & exhibitors must have left the Show Room(s) no later than 8:45 AM. No late entries will be accepted. Judging will begin at 9:00 AM.
DIVISION I - HORTICULTURE SECTION A Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 SECTION B Ferns Class 4 Gesneriads Class 5 Orchids Class 6 Succulents Class 7 Class 8 Any other Class 9 Class 10 SECTION C Display Class 11 Pot-et-Fleur Class 12 Collections (Pg 24 OJES, Collection of Cut Flowers) Collection, Spring Blooms, (any bulbs, corms, rhizomes, annuals, perennials), 3 of the same variety and/or species, 3 stems/scapes, one (1) container, Collection, Spring Blooms, (any combination of bulbs, corms, rhizomes, annuals, perennials), 3 different varieties and/or species, 3 stems/scapes, one (1) container, Collection, 3 leaves, different cultivar (variety) or species, one (1) container, Container-Grown Plants (all containers to be MAX 25cm/10 ) Fern, named if possible Saintpaulia (African Violet), any variety, any colour (Pg 29 OJES) Orchid, must have type identified (Pg 51 OJES) Cactus, 1 cultivar, named if possible Any other succulent, named if possible Any Other Houseplant in bloom, 1 pot, Any Other Houseplant grown for foliage, 1 pot, Special Exhibits (Pg 96 OJES) A display of Hellebores, 3 stems of any variety, container of choice (Pg 75 OJES) Riot, one container (MAX size 30cm/16 ), accessories permitted Pick And Plunk Seasonal garden grown plant material picked and artfully plunked Into a container of your choice. Keep it Simple Class 13 Class 14 Class 15 Pick & Plunk, under 15 cm/6" Pick & Plunk, 15-30 cm/6-12 Pick & Plunk, over 30 cm/12" 2
DIVISION II DESIGN NOTE: Novice/Advanced designations are NOT in effect in this Schedule Fresh material is to be used unless otherwise stated Accessories (Pg 89 OJES) are NOT permitted in design classes unless otherwise stated No soil is permitted in design classes SECTION D Class 16 Class 17 Class 18 Class 19 Class 20 Class 21 Class 22 SECTION E Class 23 Class 24 Individual Designs Boisterous, a design of choice using foliage only Choose and display a photo or copy of a piece of art work then interpret into your own design of choice "Witty", a miniature dried design (Pg 101 OJES) "Humorous, a Monochromatic design (Pg 101 OJES) "Joyfulness", a Pave design, max. size 30 X30 cm /12"X12" (Pg 102 OJES) Jolly, a small hand-tied bouquet (Pg 98 OJES) Create your own title, design should be an interpretation of the exhibitor s own title, incorporate title into design in an artistic fashion and display a Title Card District 17 TEAM CHALLENGE Amusing, a Synergistic Design (Pg 106 OJES) "Whimsical, a Fairy Dish Garden (Pg 95 OJES) Criteria for 2016 Please reserve your space by April 19, 2016 by calling Mary Ellen Simerson at 905.655.4927 or email: <me.sim@hotmail.com> Each Society/Club may place a maximum of two entries in this Section (different members in teams). The exhibit must fit into a table space of 30 x 30 On entry tag affixed to the exhibit include, clearly PRINTED: (i) Club/Society & team members (ii) List of plant materials used in exhibit to be viewed by judge Plant material must be incorporated into the exhibit. Soil and/or potted plants permitted The use of dyed/sprayed fresh plant material is prohibited The use of painted/sprayed material (other than fresh) is permitted Accessories are allowed 3
DIVISION III PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Entries must be received no later than 15 April 2016 Mail entries for ALL Classes to : Mary Ellen Simerson 6800 Country Lane Brooklin, ON L1M 1N7 PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS Ph25 Ph26 Ph27 Ph28 Ph29 Ph30 Ph31 Ph32 Photos must have been taken by the exhibitor within the last 24 months and NOT previously shown at an AGM.. One entry per Class per exhibitor is permitted. All prints must incorporate some horticultural content. Prints may be in colour or black and white. Prints may be digital or film in origin. Actual prints (portion submitted on photographic paper) must be a minimum of 4 X 4 & may not exceed 4 x 6" Discretion is advised regarding the inclusion of people & pets in photographs submitted for adjudication Prints must be mounted on a 5 x 7" piece of white cardboard. On your traditional entry tag affix to cardboard on the bottom right hand corner and include Class #, Title, Name of Exhibitor, and Club/Society. Entries must be picked up at the end of the meeting. Unredeemed entries will not be returned to exhibitors. Portrait, single bloom Portrait, multiple blooms Insect(s) Birds(s) Foliage Spotlight Edible Patterns In Nature Garden Scene Humour In The Garden 4
DIVISION IV Attention all Presidents & Board Members Class Pb 33 Display Note: This DISPLAY will NOT be judged. It is intended to show other club/societies just what YOUR club/society is up to! A Display of your club/society s Newsletter, Yearbook, Brochure, Bookmark, Flyers What you use to inform your members and the public of events and information about your club/society. Finding Westminster United Church. Doors will be open at 8:00a.m. Exhibitors, please follow the arrows through the drive through around the East side of the church (Gerrard Rd. side) to the exhibitors entrance for easy access to the show room. A map can be accessed on Mapquest Westminster United Church 1850 Rossland Road East Whitby, ON L1N 3P2 DISTRICT 17 OHA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST, STOLEN OR DAMAGED ARTICLES 5