ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION DISTRICT 9 Fall Forum Niagara Splendour Saturday, September 24, 2011 Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre 5925 Summer Street (Please consult enclosed map on page 5 for driving directions) HOST Niagara Falls Horticultural Society REGISTRATION 9:00 a.m. Judging and Forum to begin at 10:00 a.m. Fee: $5.00 per person Susan M. Lusted, Director Colleen Laverdiere, 1 st Assistant Director Stephanie Havenwood, 2 nd Assistant Director Shirley Madsen, 3 rd Assistant Director Eileen Hewitt, Treasurer Lisa DeYoung, Secretary Marvin Myhre, Past Director THEME FOR THE FALL FORUM 2011 Niagara Splendour
9:00 a.m. Registration 10:00 p.m. Welcome: Susan Lusted 10:45 a.m. Break Niagara Falls President: Russell Boles, President Mayor of Niagara Falls: Jim Diodati Minutes of the Fall Forum 2010: Lisa DeYoung, Secretary Treasurer s Report: Eileen Hewitt, Treasurer Old/New Business: Susan Lusted Roll Call of District Societies: Lisa DeYoung 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Darrell Bley Topic: Woody Ornamentals the backdrop of winter This presentation will explore and introduce the pallet of woody plants that provide the aesthetics for the fall and winter months. 12:15 p.m. Please your lunch in a paper bag or recycled bag. Coffee and goodies supplied by host society. Please lug a mug. 12:15 p.m. Browse our Artisans Corner to seek out unique items for sale by local artisans. (if any vendors) 1:15 p.m. Awards and Presentations Special Awards: Susan Lusted Flower shows winners: Presentation of Basil Schumacher Best Floral Design Judges Choice Presentation of Eloise Schumacher Trophy to the society /garden club with highest combined attendance from both AGM & Fall Forum. 2:00 p.m. Speaker: Peter Ferguson Topic: Floral Portraits improving your garden and floral photography Draw and Door Prizes- Susan Lusted, Colleen Laverdiere, Stephanie Havenwood, Sue Gemmill, Lisa DeYoung and Fund Raiser Draw 3:30 p.m. Acknowledgements, adjournment and refreshments Reminders: Each society is to bring a draw prize (garden related) the approximate value of $20.00. Wear your comfiest clothing / footwear and enjoy our programme. Fall Forum 2011 D9 2
FLOWER SHOW RULES 1. All classes are open to all District Nine members. 2. Entries are to be in place by 9:30 a.m., September 24, 2011, ready for judging at 10:00 a.m. 3. Entries must remain in place until the close of the meeting. 4. Design Division: Plant material for design classes 1-7 may be from any source. Artificial plant material is prohibited. Only one entry per class per exhibitor 5. Horticultural Division: Classes 8-16, must have been grown by the exhibitor 6. Society Display Classes 17 A & 17 B must be the collaborative effort of three or more members of the Society 7. Wild Collected plants of endangered species are strictly forbidden. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to make sure none of these plants are on exhibit. 8. A Class may be subdivided at the discretion of the Flower Show Committee. 9. The Show Committee will take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of the exhibits and containers, but District 9 and the Host Society, cannot be held responsible for loss, theft or breakage. 10. Judging will be in accordance with The Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design, Revised 2003. 11. The decision of the judges is final. Prize List DESIGN HORTICULTURE First $4.00 First $2.50 Second $3.50 Second $2.00 Third $3:00 Third $1.50 Fall Forum 2011 D9 3
2011 Fall Forum Flower Show September 24, 2011 Niagara Splendour Design Division Class 1 Whirlpool A water viewing Class 2 Rainbow Bridge A design Class 3 Botanical Gardens A mass design Class 4 The Towers of Niagara A vertical design Class 5 Wine Tasting A design using a wine glass or bottle Class 6 Little Wedding Chapel A small design Class 7 Community Garden A design in a basket using local fruits, vegetables, flowers Horticulture Division Class 8 Class 9 Class 10 Class 11 Class 12 Class 13 Class 14 Class 15 Marigold (any one cultivar, 3 stems) Zinnia (any one cultivar, 3 stems) Dahlia (one stem) Rose (Hybrid Tea) one stem Sunflower (one stem) Display of Annuals (3-5 stems) Display of Perennials (3-5 stems) House Plant grown primarily for foliage Class 16 Novice - Entrant cannot have won a red ribbon in previous flower Society Displays (must be the collaborative effort of three or more members of the Society.) Class 17A - a display of foliage Class 17B - a display of fall flowers Photography Class 18 - A Special Bloom - On the back of the matted pictures the name of entrant, class #, class name should be clearly visible. Photo size 6x4, matted on 7x5 paper. Two entrances are allowed per entrant and the entrant must be the photographer. Fall Forum 2011 D9 4
Directions to Event 1. QEW Niagara 2. To Hwy 420 3. Take the exit for Drummond Road 4. Turn left on Frederica Street 5. Turn right on Drummond Road 6. Take 3 rd left on Summer Street Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre 5925 Summer Street Fall Forum 2011 D9 5