PLANTS AND FLOWERS 2009

Class 77

Committee: Susan Elmes (Chair) 519-632-7021, Barb Blake, Laureen Duncan, Pauline Epplett, Blake Hughes, Marg Verkuil

Entries close at 11:30 on the first day of the Fair and must be in place by 12 Noon and remain until 3:30 pm on Sunday.

New Exhibitors in Class 77: note this on your Entry Form. Definition of a new exhibitor is one who has never before exhibited in Class 77.

Please refer to the General Rules and Regulations . All exhibitors must have a 2009 Membership.

  

PRIZES:
Section	1st	2nd	3rd
1-30	$3.00	$2.50	$2.00
32-48	$4.00	$3.00	$2.00
49-65	$2.50	$2.00	$1.75

  

  

  

  

CUT FLOWERS

Sponsored by the Drumbo Agricultural Society

Flowers, Amateur, Section 1-31 must be grown by exhibitor. Buds showing colour count as a bloom.

Section:

1. Asters,  one colour
2. Asters, assorted colours 
3. Cornflowers, 5 blooms, one colour
4. Cosmos, assorted or alike
5. Dahlia, cactus, best bloom
6. Dahlia, collection of blooms, any size
7. Gladioli, 1 spike at least 20" in height
8. Geranium, 1 bloom
9. Geranium, 3 blooms, assorted colours 
10. Hosta, one variety, 3 leaves
11. Hosta, three varieties, one leaf of each
12. Impatiens, one colour
13. Impatiens, assorted colours
14. Marigold, under 2", 7 blooms
15. Marigold, over 2", 5 blooms
16. Nasturtiums, displayed in a bowl, own foliage
17. Pansies, any colour
18. Petunias, single, one colour
19. Petunias, double, colours assorted or alike
20. Rose, single bloom
21. "Only a Rose", 1 bloom floating in a suitable container
22. Roses, miniature,  any colour, 3 sprays
23. Rudbeckia/Coneflower - 3 blooms
24. Salvia, 3 spikes, any variety
25. Sedum, 3 stems, one variety
26. Sedum, 3 varieties, one stem of each
27. Snapdragons,5 spikes
28. Zinnia, large, 5 blooms
29. Zinnia small, 7 blooms
30. "Champagne Charlie", a single bloom of any variety floating in a champagne glass
31. Special: 6" to 8" Dahlia Bloom.
    In memory of Dorothy Elmes, by the Blenheim-Dumfries Farm Women's Club - $5.00 first prize only

For the exhibitor winning the most points in Cut Flowers (Sections 1 to 30, excluding Special) In memory of Dorothy Elmes, by Eileen & Martin Hartig - $10.00


FLORAL DESIGN

Flowers used in the Floral Design, Sections 32-48 may be either grown by the exhibitor or acquired from any other source, i.e. florist
Sponsored by the Drumbo Agricultural Society

Section:

32. "Happy Birthday" - accessories may be used
33. "Boo!! Happy Halloween" -accessories may be used
34. "A Walk in the Country" - wild flowers, weeds and coloured leaves in a unique container
35. Dahlia Arrangement
36. Colour Contrast - any 2 colours of flowers, exhibitor's choice of accessories
37. "For the Prom" - a corsage - fresh flowers, greenery and ribbon
38. "Rise and Shine" - arrangement in an egg cup
39. An arrangement in a pumpkin, not higher than 12" including gourd
40. Arrangement of perennials, 6 varieties, in a suitable container
41. "Christmas Door Swag" - Natural material. Accessories allowed. Not less than 18"
42. "Vancouver 2010", an arrangement to mark the 2010 Winter Olympics, accessories may be used.
43. "It's a Small World" - arrangement under 5" high including container, any variety
44. Roses for end table, any variety
45. "Horsin' Around at the Fair", an arrangement to reflect this year's theme, accessories may be used
46. Christmas arrangement for a mantel using evergreen and fresh flowers. Not exceeding 20" in length
47. "Whoa! Time to Tie on the Feed Bag!", an autumn door swag made with corn and grains, accessories may be used.
48. "Oh to be a Kid Again!" - an arrangement in a child's toy

For the exhibitor winning the most points in Floral Design (Sections 32 to 48). In memory of Rita Clark by the Drumbo Agricultural Society - $10.00




HOUSE PLANTS

(Must be potted at least 1 month before fair)
Sponsored by Mountview Landscaping

Section: 

49. Begonia, tuberous
50. Begonia, any other kind
51. Coleus
52. Foliage plant, other than coleus
53. Geranium in bloom, any colour 
54. African Violet, single, 1 crown
55. Baby Tears
56. Dish Garden - Cacti or succulent, at least 3 varieties, in 1 container, accessories allowed
57. Any other plant, not listed




HANGING BASKETS and OUTDOOR PLANTERS

Sponsored by Mountview Landscaping

Section:

58. Fuchsia in bloom
59. Spider Plant
60. Boston Fern
61. Impatiens, any colour
62. Collection of annuals in a planter, any variety
63. Impatiens in an unique pot or planter
64. Planter, suitable for shade, no impatiens

"JUDGE'S CHOICE", $5.00 and a Rosette

to the best entry in each of the following divisions:

-Cut Flowers
-Floral Design
-House Plants
In memory of Anna Elmes, donated by Eileen and Martin Hartig

CHAMPIONS in Class 77 Plants and Flowers

A $75.00 Gift Certificate from KIM-GLO FARM LTD, BRIGHT, will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the most points in Plants and Flowers
A $25.00 Gift Certificate from MOUNTAIN GARDEN CENTRE, PARIS  will be awarded to the exhibitor with the second most points in Plants and Flowers
A $25.00 Gift Certificate from MCTARYN FLOWERS AND GIFTS, AYR, will be awarded to the New Exhibitor winning most points in Plants and Flowers. (Minimum 5 entries in the Plant and Flower class)

Champions gift certificates will be awarded at the Drumbo Agricultural Society's Appreciation night to be held October 16, 2009. You will receive notice about this.