Class 54 – Flowers
Amateurs only
Chairperson: Laura Mayzik 519-738-3151
Flowers must be home grown and must be in the exhibitor’s possession for 3 months.
Containers to be supplied by the Society if needed.
Container need to be waterproof.
EXHIBITS must be in position by 9:00 pm, Wednesday Evening. No exhibits to be removed until 5:00 pm, last day of fair.
PRIZES: 1st $6.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
Cut Flowers
Flowers must be home grown, not to exceed 24” in height including the vase, unless otherwise stated
1. Salvia, 6 stems, red
2. Gladiola, 7 spikes, any colour, not to exceed 30” in height
3. Gladiola, 3 spikes, one colour, not to exceed 30” in height
4. Pansies, 9 stems, assorted
5. Cosmos, 6 stems, any colour, short stems
6. Zinnias, large, 6 blooms, same colour
7. Snapdragons, 6 stems, any colour, double
8. Snapdragons, 6 stems, any colour, single
9. Dahlias, large bloom, 2, 8”-10” in diameter, any colour
10. Dahlias, medium blooms, 6, 6”-8” in diameter, one colour
11. Dahlias, small blooms, 6, 4”-6” in diameter, one colour
12. Dahlias, miniature bloom, 6, under 4” in diameter, one colour
13. Asters, 6 blooms, one colour
14. Asters, 6 blooms, any colour
15. Coxcomb, 4 stems, any colour
16. Coxcomb, (celosia feathered) 4 stems, any colour
17. Florabunda roses, 3 stems, any colour
18. Rosebuds, 5 buds with foliage, any colour
19. Petunias, 7 stems, any colour, single
20. Petunias, 6 stems, any colour, double
21. Hydrangea, 3 blooms, any colour
22. Zinnias, pompom, (small) 9 blooms, any colour
23. Nasturtiums, 6 stems, any colour
24. Marigolds, African, 3 yellow, 3 orange blooms, large
25. Marigolds, French, 6 sprays, bronze (small)
26. Marigolds, French, 6 sprays, yellow (small)
27. Marigolds, French, 6 sprays, orange (small)
28. Display of cut flowers, five varieties
29. Black eyed Susans, 6 stems
30. A.O.V. cut flowers, correctly named
31. Sunflower, 4 blooms, any colour
Potted Plants
Any potted plants should be in the possession of the exhibitor for at least 6 months before the fair. Not to exceed 24″ in height and width including the pot.
32. African violet, single flower, single crown, any colour, one plant per pot, must be in bloom
33. African violet, double flower, single crown, any colour, one plant per pot, must be in bloom
34. Miniature African violet, single crown, any colour, one plant per pot, must be in bloom
35. Flowering begonia, any variety, not to exceed 24” in height
36. Foliage begonia, rex or angel wing, not to exceed 24” in height
37. Foliage plant, not already listed, (cannot be herbs) correctly named, not to exceed 24” in height including pot
38. Flowering plant, not already listed, (cannot be herbs) correctly named, not to exceed 24” in height including pot
39. Orchid, any colour, one plant per pot, can exceed 24″ in height
Arrangements
Using Own Container
(Use Fresh, Home Grown Material, Unless Otherwise Stated)
40. Flower arrangement in kitchen utensil
41. Corsage, using mums or roses
42. Flower arrangement in cup & saucer
43. Arrangement of autumn colours using flowers, berries, fruit and driftwood (not artificial)
44. Arrangement of roses
45. Strawflower arrangement, not dried
46. Table arrangement for dining table not to exceed 9” in height
47. Hybrid tea rose fully opened, with foliage in clear bowl or snifter
48. Arrangement of dried material, grown in Essex County, not to exceed 18” in height
Extras
49. Succulent cactus, correctly named, not to exceed 24” in height including pot
50. Single cactus, correctly named, not to exceed 24” in height including pot
51. Cactus garden, not less than (5) five
52. Hanging basket (indoor only), correctly named
53. Best decorated empty 6” flower pot using the fair theme
54. Make a Front Door wreath using evergreen branches, grapevines, or honeysuckle vines and decorate with homegrown dried flowers, plants, berries, etc. Finish off with a decorative ribbon depicting the fair theme.
Separate Entry
55. By Mendes Flowers, Harrow
Best Arrangement of Red Flowers in White Container … $10.00
56. By Natalie Abramovich, Harrow
In memory of Gregor Dowzycki
Best Hybrid Tea Rose with Foliage in Clear Bowl or Snifter … $10.00
57. By Ginger’s House of Flowers & Gifts, Harrow
Coffee Table Arrangement, not to exceed 9” in height, 6 varieties of cut flowers … Mdse $10.00
58. By Ginger’s House of Flowers & Gifts, Harrow
“Some People Put Flowers in the Darndest Things” (Use fresh flowers)
A Novel Arrangement in an Odd Container, not to exceed 24” in height … Mdse $10.00
59. By Candy Kenney, Harrow
Hanging Basket (Outdoors) … $5.00
60. By Henry Family, Harrow
In memory of Wayne Henry
Arrangement of Black Eyed Susans in an odd container … 1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00
61. By Leeming Family, Harrow
In memory of Wilda Leeming
One single long stem rose, any colour, min. 10″ in height … 1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00
Specials – Class 54
By Harrow News, Harrow
Best Potted Plant (sec 32-39) … 1 yr Subscription
By McLean Family
In Memory of Myrth McLean
Best Display of Gladiola in Show (sec 2-3) … $10.00
By Candy Kenney, Harrow
Best Begonia in Show (sec 35-36) … $5.00
Best Cup & Saucer Arrangement in Show (sec 42) … $5.00
By Ginger’s House of Flowers & Gifts, Harrow
Best African Violet in Show (sec 32-34) … Mdse $10.00