CHINGUACOUSY GARDEN CLUB AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: EMBLEM: COLUMBINE (AQUILEGIA CANADENSIS) 43rd Annual Flower Show THEME: Canada - 150 Years - Still Going True North Strong and Free! LOCATION: Bramalea Retirement Residence 30 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton, ON Phone: (905) 790-7900 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 ENTRY PLACEMENT 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 NOON JUDGING 12:00 2:00 P.M. OPEN HOUSE 2:00 4:00 P.M. ENTRY REMOVAL 4:00 P.M. SHARP TROPHIES & AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE CLUB MEETING: November 14, 2017, 7:30 p.m. QUERIES? CALL TONI @ 905-459-1592 (Before September 16, 2017) SHOW SPONSORED BY: CHINGUACOUSY GARDEN CLUB AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AND THE CITY OF BRAMPTON
Table of Contents Awards 3 How to Enter 4 Rules 4,5, 6, 7 Section 1 Decorative 7 Section 2 Cultural 8, 9 Section 3 Roses 10 Section 4 Photography 11 Section 5 African Violets 11 Section 6A Houseplants 11 Section 6B Patio Plants 12 Section 7 Fruit and Vegetables 12 2
Trophies The trophies are the property of the CHINGUACOUSY GARDEN CLUB, for annual presentation, and will be retained by the Club in the Trophy Showcase at the old Bramalea Civic Centre. 1) President s Trophy awarded to the BEST DECORATIVE entry, Section 1, as selected by the judge. 2) Novice Trophy awarded to BEST DECORATIVE ENTRY BY A NOVICE, as selected by the judge. 3) Diane Murphy Trophy BEST USE OF COLOUR IN A DESIGN, as selected by the judge. 4) Past President s Trophy awarded for the MOST POINTS IN DECORATIVE CLASSES 1-5, Section 1. 5) James Archdekin Trophy awarded to BEST CUTFLOWER ENTRY, (class 12a - 30) Section 2a, as selected by the judge. 6) Humber Trophy awarded to the BEST PERENNIAL IN SHOW (class 32-44) Section 2b, as selected by the judge. 7) Gardener s Trophy awarded for MOST POINTS IN SECTION 2. (Cultural) 8) Julie Best Trophy Best Arrangement of Garden Flowers in a Vase (class 31) 9) Chinguacousy Garden Club Trophy BEST ROSE IN SHOW, Section 3, as selected by the judge. 10) The Chinguacousy Garden Club Photography Trophy awarded to the best entry in PHOTOGRAPHY, Section 4 as selected by the judge 11) Robert E. Craig Memorial Trophy awarded to BEST HOUSEPLANT IN SHOW, (excluding African Violet & Orchid) Section 6, as selected by the judge. 12) Directors Trophy awarded for the most points in FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, Section 7. 13) Edible Garden Trophy awarded for BEST FRUIT OR VEGETABLE in Section 7. 14) Members Challenge Trophy awarded for MOST POINTS IN ENTIRE SHOW. TOTAL POINTS AWARDED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS SYSTEM: 5 Points for each 1st award 3 Points for each 2nd award 1 Point for each 3rd award. Prizes will be awarded to Trophy Winners. 3
HOW DO I ENTER A FLOWER SHOW? 1. Read the Flower Show Rules carefully to see what is required for each class. If you have any questions, call our Convener or Co-Convener. 2. The night before the competition, or early in the morning, cut the flowers and immediately place in a bucket of warm water. Always cut one or two extra stems in case one gets damaged en route to the show. 3. Try to choose flowers that have fresh stamen and are roughly the same size with straight stems and fresh, undamaged foliage. 4. When entering a collection of cut flowers or herbs, choose several varieties, at least two of each, and list the varieties on a separate sheet and number them. The edge is often given to the exhibit with more varieties, provided all other requirements are met and the entry is in show condition. 5. Carefully groom and remove any damaged petals, foliage, bugs, pollen or spent blooms before exhibiting the specimen or houseplant. 6. Remember a bud showing colour is considered a bloom. So carefully disbud before exhibiting a single bloom. 7. Only self-foliage is permitted to be attached to the exhibit unless otherwise stated. Enjoy the many things a flower show has to offer. You never know, your entry might just win a ribbon! FLOWER SHOW RULES 1. The decision of the judges will be final. 2. Decorative classes will be open to flower arrangers from Garden Clubs and Horticultural Societies. Cultural classes will be open to any Garden Club or Horticultural Society members. (Cut flowers, house plants, and vegetables). 3. Exhibits will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2017. NO ENTRY PLACEMENT WILL BE PERMITTED AFTER 12:00 p.m. LATE ENTRIES WILL BE PLACED ON AN EXHIBIT ONLY TABLE AND WILL NOT BE JUDGED. 4. All entries must be removed from Showroom at 4:00 p.m. Saturday September 16, 2017 after the announcement of Show closing. 5. The Garden Club will NOT be responsible for the property of exhibitors. 6. No awards will be made to mediocre exhibits, even though they may be the only ones entered. 4
7. Exhibitors are permitted to make only one entry in any class, except where noted. 8. Exhibitors should place entries in section specified and leave, making room for the next person to place entries. 9. Exhibitors are responsible for the correctness of their Entry Cards. Cards are supplied by the club, when entries are being received, or at a previous meeting. (suggestion: use address labels) 10. Once the judging has commenced, no exhibitor may change or move their exhibit. Exhibits may, however, be moved carefully after judging to give a more pleasing aspect to the show. 11. Containers for entries will be provided, except for small entries. Bowls for floating begonias and fully open roses will be provided. For many stemmed entries (e.g. pansies, violas, nasturtiums, sweet peas) exhibitor to provide container. 12. Bloom is an individual flower, one to a stem, with no sign of bud. Spray is the portion of plant, or a plant s lateral or side shoots, with a number of flowers on one stem. More than one must be open. Stalk or Stem is a portion of plant bearing one or more flowers and buds. A bud showing colour must be considered a bloom. 13. Specimen bloom(s) must be grown by exhibitor. 14. Cultural flowers must be shown with their own FOLIAGE. 15. Judges may use their own discretion if, to simplify judging, a class needs to be divided. (i.e. if class is too large and there are three of one variety). 16. Vegetables and fruits must be grown by exhibitor. 17. When three is stated, no more and no less may be exhibited. 18. All pots must be clean, with exhibitor s name on bottom of pot. No restrictions on supports for plants. 19. Potted plants MUST have been in possession of the exhibitor for at least TWO MONTHS prior to Show. 20. Entrants must supply own containers for decorative designs. 21. No exhibits with pests or signs of infestation are permitted. Please inspect your entries before placing them. 5
RULES FOR THE DECORATIVE CLASS 1. Decorative classes are open to flower-arranging members of the Chinguacousy Garden Club and other horticultural societies. 2. Judging standards for decorative classes are: (regular size) Design Elements and Principles 35 Conformity to Theme and Class Title 25 Creativity 20 Distinction/Condition 20 TOTAL 100 (Small and Miniature) Design Elements and Principles 40 Conformity to Theme and Class Title 20 Creativity 25 Distinction/Condition 15 TOTAL 100 3. Fresh material only (unless otherwise stated) is to be used and may be obtained from any source. Natural materials such as decorative foliage, twigs, driftwood, evergreens, moss, rocks, grasses and flowering shrubs may be used as an adjunct and may be obtained from any source. All flower designs are to be the work of the exhibitor. The use of artificial material will not be permitted (only exception a bunch of plastic grapes). Accessories are permitted to complete the design or develop the theme, but must be in scale. No cut fruit is allowed, only whole where specified. 4. Niches will be supplied by the Club for Decorative Classes where stated. Niche size is important when planning your design; your tallest branch should be within an inch or two of top of niche. Niche size is: height 31 x 22 wide. 5. A Novice is a beginner one who has not yet won three 1st place ribbons at our Show or any other Major Show, i.e. Canada Blooms, Successful Gardening, etc. Novice should put a large N on front of entry card. CARE OF CUT FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE The terms hardening and conditioning refer to the care needed so that cut stem can fill up with water and prevent wilting; store in cool, dark, draft- free place. 6
GENERAL RULES Cut stem on a slant for better water intake, preferably underwater. Place in pail of tepid water IMMEDIATELY (take pail to garden). Soak as much length of stem as possible, several hours or overnight. If hard stem, split upward of 1. If woody, (i.e. mums) scrape 2 at bottom, slit and hammer. If hollow stem (delph.) burn ends with flame to keep sap in, or hold stem in boiling water 1 minute. While in garden, dip stem in sand until you can treat. Cover bloom and foliage with bag when putting stem in boiling water. For decorative entries already conditioned, just re-cut stems. To carry flowers to Show, use pail with 1 water. Blooms that shatter easily are best transported in long cardboard box or picnic cooler, wrap stem in wet towel, rest necks on a cardboard roll. SECTION 1 DECORATIVE THEME: Class 1 Canada s Birthday 150 Years and Still Going True North Strong and Free! (Niche supplied height 31 x 22 wide) Fresh material unless otherwise stated. 1. Oh Canada! - The Flag - a design showing movement 2. The Maple Leaf - a design using Leaves 3. July 1 - Celebration - a Design vertical in nature 4. Confederation - A coming together of Lands - a dual design 5. Novice any of the above but one per Class 6. Emily Stowe - First Female Doctor in Canada A design to include something metal - A small Design under 10 in any direction-fresh 7. Emily Stowe - First Female Doctor in Canada - A design using something metal - A small Design under 10 in any direction - Dried 8. From a Seed Grows Greatness a design in a nut shell - mini under 5 Fresh 9. From a Seed Grows Greatness a design in a nut shell - mini under 5 Dried 7
10. Great, Grandma s Garden a Heritage design using pressed flowers/foliage (placed in an 8 x 10 frame) SECTION 2 CULTURAL Cultural sections (cut flowers, houseplants and vegetables) are open to horticultural club members. Please remember to CONDITION Flowers and to display them with SOME OF THEIR OWN FOLIAGE, which may be separate. Where sufficient entries, a class may be subdivided at the discretion of the Show Convenor and/or Judge. Name variety where possible. Any colour (singular) refers to all the same colour. Any colours (plural) refers to mixed colours if desired. NOTE: to simplify judging some categories have been divided into **a AND **b. 2A ANNUALS Class 12a. Amaranthus - large 1 stem 12b. Amaranthus - small 3 stems 13. Aster 1 cultivar 3 stems 14. Celosia 1 cultivar 3 stems 15. Cleome 1 stem 16 Cosmos 1 cultivar 3 stems 17. Datura 1 stem 18. Geranium 1 stem 19. Grasses 1 cultivar 3 stems 20. Lavatera 1 stem 21. Marigold, over 7.5 cm (3 ), 1 cultivar 3 blooms with foliage 22. Marigold, 2.5-7.5 cm (1-3 ), 1 cultivar 3 blooms with foliage (own container) 23. Petunia, single, 1 cultivar 3 sprays 24. Petunia, semi-double or double, 1 cultivar 3 sprays 25. Salvia, 1 cultivar 5 stems 26. Snapdragon, dwarf type, 1 cultivar 3 stems 27. Snapdragon, rocket type 1 stem 28. Sunflower 1 stem 29. Zinnia any type, 1 cultivar 3 stems 30. Any other annual not on schedule-- 4 entries per person allowed a) Large - 1 bloom, spray or stem b) Small -1 cultivar -3 stems 31. Vase of garden flowers and foliage arranged in a pleasing manner (annuals or perennials). A vase is a container that is taller than it is wide (preferably not a clear vase). 8
2B HARDY PERENNIALS Class 32. Aster 1 stem 33. Ferns, any variety, 1 frond 3 entries if different cultivar 34. Heuchera, 3 different cultivars 1 leaf for each cultivar 35a. Hosta, 3 different cultivars 3 leaves 35b. Hosta Mini (less than 3 inch leaf size) 1 leaf 36a. Hibiscus 1 stem Large Flower 36b. Hibiscus 1 stem Small Flower i.e. Rose of Sharon 37. Hydrangea 1 stem 38. Grasses 1 cultivar 3 stems. 2 entries if different 39. Phlox paniculata 1 stem 40. Sedum 1 stem, 3 entries allowed if different cultivars 41. Rudbeckia: a) large - 1 stem b) multi blooms - 1 stem 42. Any other perennial not on schedule: 4 entries per person allowed a) large -1 bloom, spray or stem b) small -1 cultivar 3 stems 43. Flowering vine: a) 1 bloom b) 1 spray - not to exceed 24 from top of the vase 44. Flowering shrub 1 branch not to exceed 24 from the top of the vase 45. Berried branch not to exceed 24 from the top of the vase 9
2C FLOWERING BULBS, CORMS, RHIZOMES AND TUBERS Class 46. Begonia, tuberous, 1 bloom with leaf to float in a Club bowl 47. Canna 1 stem (include leaf) 48. Dahlia 1 cultivar a) large (over 15cm) 1 stem b) small 3 stems 49. Gladiolus, solid coloured 1 spike 50. Gladiolus, multi-coloured 1 spike 51. Any other flowering bulb, corm, rhizome or above 1 stem two entries if different types. SECTION 3 ROSES (Give name if possible) FOLIAGE MUST BE ATTACHED (except #63) Class 52. Hybrid Tea 1 bloom red 53. Hybrid Tea 1 bloom - bi-colour 54. Hybrid Tea 1 bloom - any other colour (except blue) includes blends 55. Hybrid Tea 1 bloom - fragrant - judged 60% for fragrance, 40% for quality of rose 56. Hybrid Tea 3 blooms mixed colours 57. Floribunda 1 spray 2 entries per person if different cultivars 58. Austin 1 stem, any colour 2 entries per person if different cultivars 59. Blue, Mauve or Lavender any variety except miniatures, 1 bloom/spray 2 entries if different cultivars 60. Climber 1 spray 61. a) Shrub-- (i) 1 bloom (ii) 1 spray b) Explorer (i) 1 bloom (ii) 1 spray c) Any other (i) 1 bloom (ii) 1 spray 62. 1 fully open rose with foliage, to float in Club bowl 63. Rose bouquet in your container 5 or more roses, mixed colours, at least 3 cultivars. Bloom is an individual flower, one to a stem, with no sign of bud. Spray is the portion of plant, or a plant s lateral or side shoots, with a number of flowers on one stem. More than one must be open. Stalk or Stem is a portion of plant bearing one or more flowers and buds. A bud showing colour must be considered a bloom. 10 0
SECTION 4 PHOTOGRAPHY Colour photo on white cardboard leaving 1 margin all around; maximum size of print 5 x 7. Prints must be taken during the last 24 months; no name or title of any kind is permitted on the print; in the event that fewer than three entries are submitted for a Class, the prize (s) awarded will be at the Judge s discretion; photos must be taken by the Exhibitor; entries are limited to ONE per person in each class.) An entry card must be filled in for each entry. Entries will be judged for horticultural content and interest. Class 64. Canada Day Celebrations in Brampton 65. Sesquicentennials Display of Tulips 66. A Historical Garden in Brampton 67. A Stately Tree 68. An Historical Building (in Canada) SECTION 5 AFRICAN VIOLETS (Single Crown) (To be in your possession minimum 2 months) Classes will be subdivided if sufficient entries. 3 entries per person If different cultivars Class 69. Standard African Violet Single Crown any colour, solid green foliage 70. Miniature or Semi-Miniature African Violet single crown, any colour 71. Multi-crown African Violet any variety. (INFECTED OR INFESTED HOUSEPLANTS NOT ACCEPTED IN SHOW) SECTION 6A- HOUSEPLANTS (Pot size should be less than 10 inch diameter at the top. To be in your possession minimum 2 months) A houseplant is grown indoors throughout the year. Specify growing location on entry card.) Class 72. Cactus 2 entries if different types (no grafts) 73. Orchid in Bloom 74. Ornamental bearing houseplant (orange, pepper, eggplant etc.) 75. Succulent 1 entry 76. Houseplant in bloom 2 entries if different types 77. Houseplant grown for foliage 2 entries if different types 11
SECTION 6B PATIO POTS (pot size should be less than 12 inch diameter at the top) A patio pot is a planting put in a pot in the spring and grown outdoors through the summer. Class 78. Begonia in Bloom 79. Coleus 80. Mixed Herbs 81 Geranium 82. Sunshine Impatiens in Bloom 83. Mixed Planter SECTION 7 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (Exhibitor to provide own paper, plastic or china plates, basket or tray to be used for display) Class 84. Fruits 5 large (e.g. apple) 3 entries per person if different cultivars 85. Fruits a) Small (plum, crabapple, etc.) 3 entries per person if different cultivars b) Berries 3 entries per person if different cultivars 86. Beans bush, 5 on a small plate 87. Beans pole, 5 on a small plate 88. Carrots 5 on a small plate 89. Collection of different vegetables, pleasing display on tray or basket 90. Gourds 3 on a plate if small; 1 if large 91. Herbs - pleasing display of cut herbs in water 92. Squash 93. Sunflower seed head 1 large 94. Tomatoes - large 3 (more than 3 diameter) stem off or on 95. Tomatoes medium 3 (under 3 diameter) stem off or on 96. Tomatoes novelty 3 medium or 1 large (unusual colours) stem off or on 97. Tomatoes red cherry or yellow pear 1 spray 98. Tomato largest 1 stem off or on 99. Any other vegetable 100. Zucchini largest -1 Member of Ontario Horticultural Association 12 22