Class 54 – Flowers
Amateurs only
Chairperson: Laura Mayzik 226-346-3152
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.
Containers need to be waterproof.
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. A.O.V. is Any Other Variety.
Please Note: Section numbers have changed
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, one colour other than white
22. Hydrangea, 3 blooms, white only, no colour
23. Zinnias, pompom, (small) 9 blooms, any colour
24. Nasturtiums, 6 stems, any colour
25. Marigolds, African, 3 yellow, 3 orange blooms, large
26. Marigolds, French, 6 sprays, bronze (small)
27. Marigolds, French, 6 sprays, yellow (small)
28. Marigolds, French, 6 sprays, orange (small)
29. Display of cut flowers, five varieties
30. Black eyed Susans, 6 stems
31. A.O.V. cut flowers, correctly named not already listed. Cannot be herbs.
32. Sunflower, 4 blooms, any colour
33. Sunflower, 4 blooms, multiple colours
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.
34. African violet, single flower, single crown, any colour, one plant per pot, must be in bloom
35. African violet, double flower, single crown, any colour, one plant per pot, must be in bloom
36. Miniature African violet, single crown, any colour, one plant per pot, must be in bloom
37. Flowering begonia, any variety, not to exceed 24” in height
38. Foliage begonia, rex or angel wing, not to exceed 24” in height
39. Foliage plant, not already listed, (cannot be herbs) correctly named, not to exceed 24” in height including pot
40. Flowering plant, not already listed, (cannot be herbs) correctly named, not to exceed 24” in height including pot
41. Orchid, any colour, one plant per pot, can exceed 24″ in height
Arrangements
Using Own Leak-Proof Container
(Use Fresh, Home Grown Material, Unless Otherwise Stated)
42. Flower arrangement in kitchen utensil
43. Corsage, using mums or roses
44. Flower arrangement in cup & saucer
45. Arrangement of autumn colours using flowers, berries, fruit and driftwood (not artificial)
46. Arrangement of roses
47. Strawflower arrangement, not dried
48. Table arrangement for dining table not to exceed 9” in height
49. Hybrid tea rose fully opened, with foliage in clear bowl or snifter
50. Arrangement of dried material, grown in Essex County, not to exceed 18” in height
Extras
51. Succulent cactus, correctly named, not to exceed 24” in height including pot
52. Single cactus, correctly named, not to exceed 24” in height including pot
53. Cactus garden, not less than (5) five
54. Hanging basket (indoor only), correctly named
55. Best decorated empty 6” flower pot using the fair theme
56. Make a Front Door wreath using grapevines and decorate with homegrown dried flowers, plants, berries, etc. Finish off with a decorative ribbon depicting the fair theme.
Separate Entry
57. By Mendes Flowers, Harrow
Best Arrangement of Red Flowers in White Container … $10.00
58. By Natalie Abramovich, Harrow
In memory of Gregor Dowzycki
Best Hybrid Tea Rose with Foliage in Clear Bowl or Snifter … $10.00
59. 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
60. 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
61. By Candy Kenney, Harrow
Hanging Basket (Outdoors) … $5.00
62. 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
63. By Homecraft Directors
In memory of Marcia Leeming
One single long stem rose, any colour, min. 10″ in height … 1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00, 3rd $2.00
64. By Avelar Family, Harrow
In Memory of Tony Avelar
Decorate your favourite homegrown flower arrangement as well as the vase, depicting your favourite sports team … $10.00
Specials – Class 54
By Harrow News, Harrow
Best Potted Plant (sec 34-41) … 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 37-38) … $5.00
Best Cup & Saucer Arrangement in Show (sec 44) … $5.00
By Ginger’s House of Flowers & Gifts, Harrow
Best African Violet in Show (sec 34-36) … Mdse $10.00
By Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island & Essex Pelee Island Coast (EPIC)
Best decorated 6″ flower pot using Fair Theme (sec 55) … One EPIC Pass (see page 44)
Make front Door Wreath using grapevines and decorate with home grown
dried flowers, plants, berries, etc. Finish off with a decorative ribbon,
depicting the Fair Theme (sec 56) … One EPIC Pass (see page 44)