Streetsville Horticultural Society FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE 2013-2014 ANNUAL AWARD CATEGORIES Elizabeth Colley Award for Designer of the Year Novice of the Year Award Best Overall Cultural & Design Men s Only Show Convenor - Nicky Hall 905-858-2553 - Debra Buckler 905-567-4803 -Design- Lynne Sereda 905-819-1287 June 9, 2013 STREETSVILLE HORTI SOCIETY P.O. Box 42048, 128 Queen Street S. Streetsville, Ont. L5M 4Z0
FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE - 2013-2014 SHOW RULES: Competition is open to all members in good standing of Streetsville Horticultural Society. One entry per exhibitor permitted in each and class unless otherwise stated. If two or more exhibitors share the same garden and wish to compete in the same class they must enter different cultivars. The cultivars must be named. All entries are to be as it is stated, and in accordance to size in Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards, Publication #34 Fresh flowers and greenery are to be used unless otherwise stated. Entry will be disqualified if not in accordance with the description of class. Where a definite number is called for NO MORE or NO LESS shall be entered. Decision of Judge(s) will be final. No awards will be given for mediocre exhibits. Exhibitors must supply own appropriate containers. ONLY Show Committee may move entries in the Cultural Section for staging purposes. Designs to be moved ONLY by exhibitor. Designs must fit within specified space. References to page numbers are from the new FLOWER SHOW HANDBOOK available in print (see Nicky Hall) or from website. All cultural exhibits are to be grown by the entrant and must have been in their possession for 90 days. A house plant may be shown in different monthly shows until it wins a First Prize and may not be shown again for one year from that win. Entries must be on the table by the stated time 7:30 p.m. deadline and must be left on table until 9:30 p.m. or until meeting is adjourned (whichever is first). Best in Show will be left to the discretion of the Committee and Judge. Note: Due to season conditions schedule can accommodate change (daffodil in May) Novice for members who have not won a first prize AOV means Any other variety Novice members: Please indicate that you are novice on your entries so that you can qualify for the Novice of the Year Award Each point is worth 15ć. Monthly awards and trophies are given out at our Annual Meeting. Points Awarded Design: Points Awarded Cultural: 1 st 10 points 1 st 5 points 2 nd 6 points 2 nd 4 points 3 rd 4 points 3 rd 3 points Honourable Mention 3 points Honourable Mention 2 points Entry 2 points Entry 1 point Best in Show 20 points Best in Show 20 points Judge s Choice 20 points Judge s Choice 20 points
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 September Morning - incorporating leaves - VERTICAL design, Pg.11 High Rise - ABSTRACT design CLASS 3 Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme - using fresh herbs CLASS 4 NASCAR Rock Me Gently - incorporating rock(s)/pebbles - HORIZONTAL design, Pg.13 Antirrhinum (snapdragon) - 2 spikes - same cultivar Any annual not listed - 1 bloom or spray CLASS 3 Any perennial not listed - 1 stem or spray - named CLASS 4 Aster - Callisterplus chinesis - 2 stems Canna Lily - 1 bloom CLASS 6 Cleome - 2 blooms CLASS 7 Cosmos - 3 stems - same cultivar CLASS 8 Dhalia - 6"-8" - 1 bloom - at least 1 set of leaves CLASS 9 Dhalia - AOV - 1 bloom - at least 1 set of leaves 0 Dhalia - cactus - 1 bloom - at least 1 set of leaves 1 Dhalia - single or novelty - 1 bloom - at least 1 set of leaves 2 Marigold - 3 blooms - 1 cultivar 3 Nasturtiums - 3 or more blooms 4 Ornamental grassed - 2 stems - 1 cultivar - 24" - 48" - named 5 Pelargonium (Geranium) - 1 to 3 blooms - foliage attached 6 Rose - florabunda - 1 spray 7 Rose - hybrid - 1 bloom 8 Rose - miniature - 1 bloom 9 Rose - most fragrant - 1 bloom 0 Salvia - 3 stems - same cultivar 1 Solenostenom scutellarioides (Coleus) - 3 stems - 1 cultivar 2 Sunflower - 1 stem - over 5" 3 Sunflower - 1 stem - under 5" 4 Vine - 1 bloom or spray - less than 30" 5 Zinnia - 2 blooms - under 2" 6 Zinnia - cactus flowered - 2 blooms - under 4" 7 Apples - 1 cultivar - 2 specimens 8 Cucumber - 2 - same cultivar 9 Garlic - 1 bulb - any cultivar CLASS 30 Pears - 1 cultivar - 2 specimens - named CLASS 31 Radish - 2 to 3 - same cultivar CLASS 32 Tomato - AOV 2 -same cultivar - calyx on CLASS 33 Tomato - small fruited - 1 truss
OCTOBER 8, 2013 Trick or Treat - CRESCENT design, Pg.13 Centerpiece to be seen from all sides (use a lazy Susan) for Thanksgiving - MASS design - Pg.18 CLASS 3 Phantom of the Opera CLASS 4 Hockey Night in Canada A design using 3 or more cut flowers that you have grown yourself over the summer. VERTICAL design, Pg.11. Foliage can be purchased. Aconitum (monkshood) - 1 stem Allium - dried seed head - 1 stem - named CLASS 3 Any other annual - 1 bloom or stem CLASS 4 Any perennial not listed - 1 stem or spray Aster - perennial - 3 stems CLASS 6 Begonia - 1 bloom floating in a bowl CLASS 7 Branch showing fall colours - under 36" CLASS 8 Branch with berries - under 36" CLASS 9 Calendula - 3 blooms - same cultivar 0 Chrysanthamum - double - 1 spray 1 Chrysanthamum - single - 1 spray 2 Marigold - double -3 blooms - same cultivar 3 Rose - climbing - 1 spray 4 Rose - last rose of summer - 2 or more - any cultivars 5 Rose - miniature - 1 spray 6 Rudbeckia - 1 stem 7 Sedum - any cultivar in bloom - 2 stems of same cultivar 8 Cabbage - any variety - 1 head 9 Corn - 2 ears - any cultivar 0 Horseradish - 1 root 1 Kale or ornamental cabbage - 1 head 2 Vegetables in a basket - any variety of vegetables arranged in a basket MEMBERS' CHOICE Grow it and Show it - using flowers grown in your garden, make a floral design to be judged by hort members by silent ballot. Winner will be announced at November meeting.
APRIL 8, 2014 Ikabana - style water reflecting Spring design using a bird accessory- TRIANGULAR arrangement, Pg.9 - medium size arrangement not to exceed 12 inches in any/all directions CLASS 3 Spring Babies CLASS 4 Recycle using a recycled/re-purposed accessory or container Easter Treat - centerpiece for children's party- HORIZONTAL design, Pg.13 Amaryllis - any cultivar - in bloom Collection of cacti or succulents - 2 or more different cultivars in separate pots CLASS 3 Crocus - 3 blooms CLASS 4 Flowering bulbs - 3 in a pot - any cultivar (forced) Gesneriad (ie - lipstick plant) in a pot CLASS 6 Pelargonium (Geranium) - in a pot - any cultivar - in bloom CLASS 7 Pot-et -Fleur - see page 75 of Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards CLASS 8 Saint Paulia (african violet) - single crown in bloom CLASS 9 Snow drops - 3 blooms 0 Topiary - any cultivar
MAY 13, 2014 Fresh - using a glass bowl with fruit inside to hold and/or cover the stems Chocolate - PAVE design (look up on internet or library for ideas) CLASS 3 It's a Small World CLASS 4 Man's Best Friend Mums the Word - Mother s day gift. HOGARTHS CURVE, Pg.15 Euphorbia - 1 cultivar - 2 spikes Fritillaria - any cultivar - 1 stem CLASS 3 Helleborus (lenten rose) - 2 blooms CLASS 4 Hyacinthus (hyacinth) - 1 stem Iris - dwarf - 1 bloom CLASS 6 Muscari (grape hyacinth) - 3 stems - cultivar CLASS 7 Mysotis (forget-me-not) - 3 or more stems CLASS 8 Narcissus/Daffodil - AOV - 1 stem - no foliage allowed CLASS 9 Narcissus/Daffodil - double - 1 stem - no foliage allowed 0 Narcissus/Daffodil - trumpet - 1 stem - no foliage allowed 1 Perennial - not listed - 1 stem, bloom or spray 2 Primula - 1 stem - any cultivar 3 Spring bulb - not listed - 1 bloom or spray 4 Syinga Vulgaras (lilac) - 1 branch 5 Tulip - AOV - 1bloom - cut with no more than 2 leaves on the stem to encourage next 6 Tulip - double - 1bloom - cut with no more than 2 leaves on the stem to encourage next 7 Tulip - lily - 1bloom - cut with no more than 2 leaves on the stem to encourage next 8 Tulip - parrot/fringed - 1bloom -cut with no more than 2 leaves on the stem to encourage next 9 Tulip - single - 1bloom - cut with no more than 2 leaves on the stem to encourage next 0 Violets or violas in a small vase - same cultivar - 3 or more
JUNE 10, 2014 Bridal Bouquet - HAND TIED (look up on internet or library for ideas) Dream, Dream, Dream -VICTORIAN MASS CENTERPIECE, Pg.19 CLASS 3 Corsage/Boutonniere CLASS 4 Stag Party Wedding cake topper - not to exceed 8 inches across in any/all direction - foliage may drape Allium - over 3"- 1 stem Allium - under 3" -1 stem CLASS 3 Any perennial not listed - 1 bloom CLASS 4 Any perennial not listed - 1 spray Aquilegia (columbine) - any cultivar -1 stem CLASS 6 Campanula - any cultivar -1 stem CLASS 7 Clematis - 1 bloom CLASS 8 Delphinium - 1 spike (no side shoots) CLASS 9 Dianthus - 1 cultivar - 2 stems 0 Dicentra (bleeding heart) - 1 spray 1 Evening primrose - 3 stems 2 Gallardia (blanket flower) - any cultivar - 2 blooms 3 Hemerocallis (day lily) - 1 stem 4 Heuchera - 3 stems with leaves 5 Hosta - mini - 2 leaves 6 Hosta - solid colour - 2 leaves 7 Hosta - variegated - 2 leaves 8 Iris - bearded -1 stem 9 Iris - siberian - 1 stem 0 Larkspur - 1 spike 1 Nectaroscordum (mediterranean bells) - 1 stem 2 Oriental poppy - 1 bloom 3 Paeonia (peony) - semi double - 1 bloom 4 Paeonia (peony) - single - 1 bloom 5 Paeonia (peony) - tree - 1 bloom 6 Perennial herbs - collection - named 7 Poppy - AOV - 1 bloom 8 Rose - AOV - 1 bloom or spray 9 Rose - climbing - 1 bloom or spray CLASS 30 Rose - miniature - 1 bloom CLASS 31 Rose - miniature - 1 spray CLASS 32 Vine - AOV - 1 bloom or spray