PLANTS AND FLOWERS 2010

Class 77

Committee: Susan Elmes (Chair) 519-632-7021, Pauline Epplett, Blake Hughes, Eleanor Peart, 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 4:30 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 2010 Membership.

Prizes

Section

1st 2nd 3rd
1-31 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00
33-42 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00
43-57 $2.50 $2.00 $1.75

CUT FLOWERS

Sponsored by the Drumbo Agricultural Society

Flowers, Amateur, Section 1-32 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,1 variety, 3 leaves
  11. Hosta,3 varieties, one leaf of each
  12. Hydrangea, 1 stem
  13. Impatiens, one colour
  14. Impatiens, assorted colours
  15. Marigold, under 2",7 blooms
  16. Marigold, over 2", 5 blooms
  17. Nasturtiums, displayed in a bowl, own foliage
  18. Pansies, any colour
  19. Petunias, single, one colour
  20. Petunias, double, colours assorted or alike
  21. Rose, single bloom
  22. "Only a Rose", 1 bloom floating in a suitable container
  23. Roses, miniature,  any colour, 3 sprays
  24. Rudbeckia/Coneflower - 3 blooms
  25. Salvia, 3 spikes, any variety
  26. Sedum, 3 stems, one variety
  27. Sedum, 3 varieties, one stem of each
  28. Snapdragons,5 spikes
  29. Zinnia, large, 5 blooms
  30. Zinnia small,7 blooms
  31. "Champagne Charlie", a single bloom of any variety floating in a champagne glass
  32. Special: 6" to 8" Dahlia Bloom.
    In memory of Dorothy Elmes, by the Blenheim-Dumfries Farm Women's Club - $5.00 first prize only
  33. For the exhibitor winning the most points in Cut Flowers (Sections 1 to 31, excluding Special) In memory of Dorothy Elmes, by Eileen & Martin Hartig - $10.00

    FLORAL DESIGN

    Sponsored by the Drumbo Agricultural Society

    Flowers used in the Floral Design, Sections 33-48 may be either grown by the exhibitor or acquired from any other source, i.e. florist

    Section

  34. "Happy 160th Birthday Drumbo Fair" - accessories may be used
  35. "Last Days of Summer" - arrangement using later blooming flowers, accessories may be used
  36. "A Walk in the Country" - wild flowers, weeds and coloured leaves in a unique container
  37. "Rise and Shine" - arrangement in an egg cup
  38. Arrangement of Perennials - 6 varieties
  39. "Autumn Door Swag" - natural material. Accessories allowed, not less than 18" in length
  40. "Vancouver - 2010" - an arrangement to mark the 2010 Winter Olympics, accessories may be used
  41. "It's a Small World",arrangement under 5" high, including container
  42. "Merry Christmas" - arrangement for a mantel using evergreen and fresh flowers
  43. "Days gone by..." - arrangement of fresh heritage flowers and herbs in an antique container
  44. For the exhibitor winning the most points in Floral Design (Sections 32 to 42). In memory of Rita Clark by the Drumbo Agricultural Society - $10.00


    HOUSE PLANTS

    Sponsored by Mountview Landscaping

    (Must be potted at least 1 month before fair)

    Section

  45. African Violet, single, 1 crown
  46. Baby Tears
  47. Begonia, tuberous
  48. Begonia, any other variety
  49. Coleus
  50. Dish Garden - Cacti or succulent, at least 3 varieties, in 1 container, accessories allowed
  51. Geranium in Bloom
  52. Herbal Delight, collection of herbs in an unusual container, list of herbs to be included
  53. Houseplant, most unusual, named


  54. HANGING BASKETS and OUTDOOR PLANTERS

    Sponsored by Mountview Landscaping

    Section

  55. Fuchsia in Bloom, in a hanging basket 
  56. Spider Plant, in a hanging basket
  57. Boston Fern, in a hanging basket
  58. Impatiens, any colour, in a hanging basket 
  59. Collection of Annuals in a planter
  60. Impatiens, in an unique pot or planter 
  61. 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 $25.00 Gift Certificate from AYR HOME HARDWARE, will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the 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 15, 2010. You will receive notice about this.
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