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
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.
31. African violet, single flower, single crown, any colour, one plant per pot, must be in bloom
32. African violet, double flower, single crown, any colour, one plant per pot, must be in bloom
33. Miniature African violet, single crown, any colour, one plant per pot, must be in bloom
34. Flowering begonia, any variety, not to exceed 24” in height
35. Foliage begonia, rex or angel wing, not to exceed 24” in height
36. Foliage plant, not already listed, (cannot be herbs) correctly named, not to exceed 24” in height including pot
37. Flowering plant, not already listed, (cannot be herbs) correctly named, not to exceed 24” in height including pot
38. Orchid, any colour, one plant per pot
Arrangements
Using Own Container
(Use Fresh, Home Grown Material, Unless Otherwise Stated)
39. Flower arrangement in kitchen utensil
40. Corsage, using mums or roses
41. Flower arrangement in cup & saucer
42. Arrangement of autumn colours using flowers, berries, fruit and driftwood (not artificial)
43. Arrangement of roses
44. Strawflower arrangement, not dried
45. Table arrangement for dining table not to exceed 9” in height
46. Hybrid tea rose fully opened, with foliage in clear bowl or snifter
47. Arrangement of dried material, grown in Essex County, not to exceed 18” in height
Extras
48. Succulent cactus, correctly named, not to exceed 24” in height including pot
49. Single cactus, correctly named, not to exceed 24” in height including pot
50. Cactus garden, not less than (5) five
51. Hanging basket (indoor only), correctly named
52. Best decorated empty 6” flower pot using the fair theme
53. Make a Christmas wreath using evergreen branches, grapevines or honeysuckle vines and decorate with homegrown dried flowers, plants, berries, etc. Finish off with a decorative Christmas ribbon.
Separate Entry
54. By Mendes Flowers, Harrow
Best Arrangement of Red Flowers in White Container … $10.00
55. By Natalie Abramovich, Harrow
In memory of Gregor Dowzycki
Best Hybrid Tea Rose with Foliage in Clear Bowl or Snifter … $10.00
56. 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
57. 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
58. By Candy Kenney, Harrow
Hanging Basket (Outdoors) … $5.00
59. 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
60. 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 31-38) … 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 34-35) … $5.00
Best Cup & Saucer Arrangement in Show (sec 41) … $5.00
By Ginger’s House of Flowers & Gifts, Harrow
Best African Violet in Show (sec 31-33) … Mdse $10.00