Flower Show Chair: Colleen Allen 519-746-1433 colleen8708allen@gmail.com Division Flower Show Registrar: Suzanne Culp 519-656-2824 westwindfarm4@gmail.com OHA Coordinators: Penny Stewart 613-546-6093 dird3oha@gmail.com Kathryn Lindsay 613-432-9439 district2@gardenontario.org RULES AND REGULATIONS: GENERAL 1. This competition is inspired by the convention theme and linked to the other competitions through the class title Your Grand River as a means to explore creative expression. 2. The competition is open to members in good standing and a Society/Club (hereafter Society) in good standing with the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA). 3. Exhibitors may enter all Divisions. The submission of an entry implies that the exhibitor gives consent to the OHA to make further use of the entry in any way that the OHA designates. Ownership of the content is retained by the exhibitor. 4. Pre-registration no later than June 1 is required for Design and Special Exhibit classes by contacting the Flower Show Registrar (contact information above). 5. Entries can be placed on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. No late entries will be accepted; no exceptions. 6. All entries must have an entry tag with Class Name and Number, Exhibitors Name, Society and District. Entry tags will be supplied at the Convention by the OHA. 7. Moving Design or Special Exhibit entries, other than one s own is not permitted. The show committee may move horticulture entries to accommodate exhibitors or to subdivide in any class. 8. Scarce, protected, or endangered native plants will be disqualified. Refer to Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources Endangered Species Act at www.ontario.ca/speciesatrisk 9. Reasonable security will be supplied for exhibitors property; however, the OHA assumes no responsibility for loss or damage. Note: To ensure return of your design container, should you forget to take it home, please put your name and address on the bottom of the container. 10. Judging takes place on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Judges may withhold an award if, in their opinion, the exhibit is not worthy. Honourable Mention (HM) placements may be awarded at the Judge s discretion. The Decision of the judges is final. Judging will be in accordance with the Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards (OJES) for Horticulture and Design (2003, reprinted 2007, 2010, and 2012). Please use this reference book for definitions and information. Copies can be purchased from the OHA; order form on line at http://www.gardenontario.org/shop/index/php 11. Awards Design and Special Exhibits OHA rosette: Best-in-Show; Judge s Choice OHA ribbons and cash prizes 1 st $10 2 nd $8 3 rd $6 HM $0 Horticulture OHA rosette: Best-in-Show; Judge s Choice OHA ribbons and cash prizes Collections: 1 st $6 2 nd $4 3 rd $6 HM $0 All Other Sections: 1 st $3 2 nd $2 3 rd $1 HM $0 Points will be given for class placements and summed across adult competitions to award a new $100 prize to the Society with the highest point aggregate based on: 1 st (5 points) 2 nd (3) 3 rd (1) HM (0) Best in Show (5) Judges Choice (5) 1
12. Public Viewing: Friday 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 13. No removal is permitted until after the competition is closed on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Entries and prizes are to be picked up Sunday between 7:00 9:00 a.m. or if necessary, by special arrangement with the Flower Show Chair. A signature is necessary for receipt of materials. Design and Special Exhibits 1. Exhibitors much pre-register by June 1 with the Flower Show Registrar (contact information above). Only a limited number of entries can be accommodated in each class (see show schedule) so register early. Space will be reserved for each exhibit upon registration by the exhibitor. Any exhibitor who finds it necessary to withdraw must make every effort to find a substitute and advise the Flower Show Registrar. If unable to reach, contact the Division Convenor or the Flower Show Chair (information is provided in the schedule). 2. Exhibitors may enter any number of classes, but may submit only one entry in each class. Entries should conform to OJES definitions. 3. A specific space will be assigned to an exhibitor s entry. An exhibitor must not change this space. No exhibitor may move an entry by another exhibitor or impinge on another space. 4. All entries must be created and staged by the exhibitors themselves and should be kept in show condition for the duration of the show. An entry may be refreshed by the exhibitor during non-public hours but the exhibit must retain its original form and colour. 5. Plant material may be obtained from any source and may be newly acquired. 6. Accessories are permitted as outlined in a class. 7. Plant material must predominate over other components of the exhibit. No artificial plant material, no cut or sliced fruit, dairy products, or perishable food is allowed. 8. No soil or sand is permitted in Design class entries. Dried or preserved plant material and decorative wood may be used in their natural state or painted. No painting or dyeing of fresh plant material is allowed. Horticulture 1. Exhibitors must provide their own containers. 2. Exhibitors are allowed up to 2 entries per class provided they are different cultivars. 3. Entry tags should include both the common name and the botanical name (if possible). 4. All exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor. The exhibitor must have owned all potted houseplants for at least three months prior to exhibiting. 5. For Potted Plants (Section D), pot slip covers are allowed but should be unobtrusive. Entries in classes 27 and 28 may have more than one plant in a container provided they are the same cultivar. 6. The show committee reserves the right to move horticulture entries when necessary to accommodate exhibitors or to subdivide in any class. 7. In this show, a bud showing colour will be considered a bloom. 8. Exhibits must be kept in show condition during the show. An entry may be refreshed and watered only during the show s non-public hours. 2
3 FLOWER SHOW COMPETITION DESIGN DIVISION Designs will be allotted a 61 cm wide x 61 cm deep (24 x 24 ) space with height unlimited on tables 76 cm (30 ) high with black table covers, unless otherwise specified. There will be no niches except as specified. The background is grey wall paper with purple stripping (from a distance it looks grey). Judging will be from the front, but the back of each design should be finished. Please refer to OJES for design definitions. Class 1: The Kissing Bridge a caged, hand-tied bouquet sitting in a clear vase. Definition: Using hardware and/or floral stemming to encase the design. Class 2: Waterloo Region Pioneers Memorial Tower a design Class 3: Conestoga Wagon a miniature design using fresh plant material staged at eye level in a black niche. Class 4: Quilting Time a square pavé arrangement which illustrates a named quilting pattern. Class 5: Plain Folk a small design on staging elevated 25 cm (10 ) above the table. Class 6: Market Time a design incorporating a basket. May include fruit, vegetables and decorative gourds. Class 7a: Your Grand River a duo design by a team comprised of an experienced designer and a novice to be staged on a pedestal (92 cm (36 ) high; top 30 cm (12 ) across) covered with lace (provided by the exhibitors). The entry is to be two-sided in one container or appearing to be in one container, with each side different and not visible from the other. The side to be judged in this class is to be created by the experienced design team member. Class 7b: Your Grand River a duo design by a team comprised of an experienced designer and a novice to be staged on a pedestal (92 cm (36 ) high; top 30 cm (12 ) across) covered with lace (provided by the exhibitors). The entry is to be two-sided in one container or appearing to be in one container, with each side different and not visible from the other. The side to be judged in this class is to be created by the novice design team member. Class 8: My Cellphone Died an abstract design Class 9: The Steeples of Cambridge a parallel design.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS DIVISION Special exhibits will be staged on tables 76 cm (30 ) high with black table covers and height unlimited, unless otherwise specified. The background is grey wall paper that has purple stripping through it (from a distance it looks grey). Please refer to OJES for design definitions. Class 10: Down by the Grand a pot et fleur not to exceed 51 cm (20 ) on a side. Class 11: The River Runs Dry a dish garden using succulents not to exceed 36 cm (14 ) on a side. Class 12: Digging in the Dirt a display by a Society of flowers and edibles grown by the exhibitors incorporating a garden hand tool staged in a 61 cm wide x 61 cm deep (24 x 24 ) space. Limited to 6 entries; only one entry per Society HORTICULTURAL DIVISION SECTION A: COLLECTIONS Definition (see OJES pg. 24, 43, 68, 93) A collection is a specified number of stems of different kinds/cultivars to be: exhibited for cultural perfection named on a separate card with common names and botanical names if possible show schedule should state number of specimens each and whether the collection is shown in one container or in separate containers and if to be supplied by the exhibitor or not. In this show, the exhibitor is to supply containers. Class 13: Collection of cut perennial flowers - excluding branches or vines - minimum of 5 different kinds/cultivars, at least 2 stems each, in one container, named. Class 14: Collection of cut annual flowers - excluding branches or vines - a minimum of 5 different kinds/cultivars, at least 2 stems each, in one container, named. Class 15: Collection of roses - minimum of 3 different kinds/cultivars, at least 2 specimen blooms or sprays each, in one container, named. Class 16: Collection of cut foliage - minimum of 5 different kinds/cultivars, at least 2 stems each, in one container, named. Class 17: Collection of herbs - minimum of 5 different kinds/cultivars, at least 2 stems each, in one container, named. Class 18: Collection of vegetables a Society entry with a minimum of 5 different kinds/cultivars, see OJES p. 69 for suggested number of specimens each, on a tray no larger than 38 cm (15 ), named. 4
SECTION B: ROSES Class 19: Rose in a Bowl - fully open bloom, without foliage, floating in a clear bowl in water Class 20: Rose Miniature - 1 spray SECTION C: FLOWERING BULBS, CORMS, RHIZOMES AND TUBERS Class 21: Class 22: Class 23 Class 24: Class 25: Begonia, tuberous - 1 stem, no side buds, shown with foliage Crocosmia - 1 stalk Lilium (Asiatic Lily) - 1 stem (helpful hint: cut no more than 1/3 stem to ensure future growth of the plant) Lilium (any other lily) - 1 stem (helpful hint: cut no more than 1/3 stem to ensure future growth of the plant) Dahlia different cultivars 3 stems SECTION D: POTTED PLANTS Pot slip covers are allowed but should be unobtrusive. In classes 27 and 28, there may be more than one plant per container provided they are of the same cultivar. Potted plants should be groomed before entering. Class 26: African violet (Saintpaulia) standard, single crown, in flower Class 27: Any other house plant grown principally for bloom (must be in flower), 1 pot not to exceed 20 cm (8 ) diameter Class 28: Any house plant grown principally for foliage, 1 pot not to exceed 20 cm (8 ) diameter Class 29: Any succulent, 1 pot not to exceed 20 cm (8 ) diameter 5