Classes 180 to 187: Flowers
Chairperson: Laura Johnston and Marijke Gould
Contact: lmjohnston1@rogers.com or (905) 898-0295
Committee: Katrina Gould, Barb Naismith, Kristyn Hamilton, Tereassa Beadle
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- Flower stems should be cut on an angle late Tuesday or early Wednesday and put in ample warm water for several hours before arranging.
- See RULES for SPECIAL CONDITIONING.
- In the Design Section, use ONLY fresh plant material. Flowers may be obtained from any source.
- No plastic, silk or artificially coloured flowers are permitted.
- Entries entered in Classes 180, 181, & 183 must have been grown by the exhibitor.
- In Class 183, potted plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to the show.
- Please watch for instructions for the number of blooms, ie: 2, 3, etc. A bud showing colour is considered a bloom. Therefore, carefully remove any extra buds if only one bloom is called for.
- Please use a CLEAN, CLEAR GLASS CONTAINER that is in proportion to the size of flower that you are entering. For example DO NOT place a large entry in a small container. Also place short stem flowers in a small container. Non plastic containers please in Class 180 and 181.
- You may use a piece of rhubarb or celery at mouth of container to hold stems upright, in specimen class only..
- Make sure the stems are straight and the same length. The leaves should be uniform in size when exhibiting 3 or more stems. The flowers should also be the same shape and size when entering more than one.
- THE JUDGE LOOKS FOR UNIFORMITY, STRAIGHT STEMS AND CLEAN, UNDAMAGED FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE. THAT MEANS THERE SHOULD BE NO MARKS ON THE PETALS AND/OR FOLIAGE. CAREFULLY REMOVE ANY BLOOMS THAT ARE NO LONGER FRESH. REMOVE FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE THAT HAVE HOLES IN THEM. MAKE SURE THE ENTRY LOOKS FRESH WITH NO WILTING/LIMP FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE.
- CLEAN PLANT MATERIAL IS IMPORTANT. Please remove any insects, insect homes or dust from plant material. To remove dust and debris, gently brush with a make-up brush. Some foliage can be washed in lukewarm water.
- We reserve the right to change the class and/or section number on any entry except designs, if we find entry has been put into the wrong section. This will benefit the exhibitor for points.
- We reserve the right to remove any entry if we find the entry is full of bugs,
- Remove any foliage below water level as it will rot.
- Do not add additional foliage to the entry unless it is called for.
- Gladiola are judged as 1/3 open, 1/3 showing colour and 1/3 still to open.
- DO NOT let your accessories dominate your display or design.
- PLEASE NO DAYLILLIES in specimens and designs as they do not last for judging.
- Class 180: All specimens must be diplayed in glass containers/vases suitable for entry. No plastic please.
- Conditioning Plant Material:
- Sear the cut ends of dahlia, gallardia, campanula, or bachelor buttons.
- Some flowers benefit from scalding – 1 minute in hot water such as roses, black-eyed susans & sunflowers.
- This helps prolong the life of the flowers for a 4 day show.
- NO COMMERCIAL FLOWERS PERMITTED, FLOWERS MUST BE GROWN BY EXHIBITOR.
Prize Money for Classes 180 to 183:
1st: $5.00; 2nd: $4.50; 3rd: $4.00
Prize Money for Classes 184 to 187:
1st: $4.00; 2nd: $3.50; 3rd: $2.50
Best in Show: $25.00
Class 180: Specimens
Section:
- Begonia, Tuberous, floating in a clear bowl of water without foliage, 1 bloom
- Celosia, 3 stems, 1 colour
- Coleus, 1 stem
- Cone Flower, Echinacea, single or double, not mixed, 3 stems. Please do not crowd them.
- Cosmos, 3 stems
- Dahlia, under 10cm (4”), 3 stems (in bloom)
- Dahlia, over 10cm (4”), 1 stem. Do not remove leaves from stems for 5 & 7.
- Daisy (Gloriosa) Rudbeckia — singles or doubles, 3 stems or 3 sprays, not mixed
- Dianthus, 3 stems
- Gaillardia, Blanket flower, 3 stems
- Geranium, (Pelargonium) Zonal, 1 stem,(please remove foliage)
- Gladiola, large florets, over 3.9cm/3.5in, 1 stem (1/3, 1/3, 1/3 See rules)
- Gladiola, miniature, under 3,9cm/3.5in, 1 stem, As above, “florets” to under 3.9cm
- Golden Glow (Helianthus), 3 sprays
- Heuchera Leaves, Coral Bells, same or different varieties, 3 stems
- Hosta Flower, 1 stem
- Hosta Leaves, mini, width not to exceed 4cm/1.5in, same variety, 3 stems
- Hosta Leaves, small, width not to exceed 5cm/2.5in, same variety, 3 stems
- Hosta Leaves, medium, width 5cm/2.5in to 13cm/5in, plain green, 3 stems ‘over’ 5cm/2in
- Hosta Leaves, medium, width 5cm/2.5in to 13cm/5in, variegated, 3 stems ‘over’ 5cm/2in
- Hosta Leaves, large, width over 13cm/5in, same variety, 3 stems
- Hydrangea, cone shaped, length not to exceed 61cm/24in, 1 stem
- Hydrangea, pom pom shaped, length not to exceed 61cm/24in, 1 stem
- Hydrangea, coloured, length not to exceed 61cm/24in, 1 stem. Use special fertilizer to keep colours vibrant.
- Marigolds (Tagetes), small, under 5cm/2”, 3 stems or sprays to be uniform
- Marigolds (Tagetes), large, over 5cm/2”, 3 stems or sprays, same colour, stems at least 12” to 16” long
- Ornamental Grasses, any variety, length up to 61cm/24in, 3 stems. No aquatic grass
- Petunias, single or doubles, 3 sprays (not mixed)
- Phlox, perennial, 3 stems
- Roses, miniature, 1 stem or spray
- Roses, any other variety, 1 spray or stem
- Rose, floating in clear bowl of water without foliage, 1 bloom
- Salvia, annual, 3 stems
- Snapdragons (Antirrhinum), 3 stems only
- Sunflower, 1 stem to include 1 leaf and single bloom
in an appropriate vase for size of bloom - Zinnia, Dahlia, 1 stem
- Zinnia, Pompom, 3 stems
- Zinnia, Single, 1 stem
- Any other annual not listed, 3 stems
- Any other Perennial or Bi-annual not listed, 3 stems. If entering a sedum, bloom needs to show colour
- Flowering branch of a shrub, tree or vine, not to exceed 61 cm (2’), 1 stem. NO ROSE OF SHARON (HIBISCUS).
- Any other bulb, corm, rhizome or tuber, 1 stem.
Class 181: Displays
Bouquets to be placed in one container, ie: vase and artistically arranged, not in oasis (floral foam).
A specified number of cut flowers perfection, exhibited for artistic effect as well as cultural.
Section:
- Bouquet of Hosta Leaves, 3 to 5 varieties
- Bouquet of Nasturtiums
- Bouquet of Pansies
- Bouquet of Sweet Peas
- Bouquet of Mixed Flowers NO DAY LILIES
Class 182: Designs
Theme: From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- No soil permitted.
- Please no cannabis.
Section:
- Dainty and Delicate, miniature design, not exceeding 12.5cm/5” in any direction including container
- Vintage View, design in an antique water pitcher
- Home Sweet Home, synergistic
- A New Day, modern design
- Country Garden, roadside grasses and wild flowers
- Turn of the Century, vertical design
- Colour Burst, circular design
- Modern Ways, a parallel design
- Flower Table, floating design suspended in water, 10” in diameter
- Galactica, a futuristic design
Class 183: Container Displays for Indoors or
Outdoors
Section:
- African Violet, 1 plant or crown, one pot
- Porcupine Garden, Cacti, 3 or more varieties, 1 container.
- Succulents, 3 or more varieties, 1 container
- Geranium (Pelargonium), 1 plant in bloom, one pot
- Any other indoor plant
- Indoor hanging plant — one variety
- Outdoor hanging planter, one or more varieties in pot
- Planter for Patio or Porch
- Herb Patch, 3 or more herbs grown in a container (individually tagged)
Class 184: High School
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- No day lilies.
- No soil.
Section:
- Galactica: futuristic design
- Festive Frontier: centre piece
Class 185: Grades 5 to 8
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- No day lilies.
- No soil.
Section:
- Galactica: futuristic design
- Festive Frontier: centre piece
Class 186: Grades 3 to 4
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- No day lilies.
- No soil, use floral foam.
Section:
- Wagons East: design in toy wagon, length between 10cm and 30 cm
- Colour Burst: colourful design- your decision
Class 187: Preschool to Grade 2
The General Rules of the Sutton Agricultural Society shall apply.
Additional Rules:
- No day lilies.
- No soil, use floral foam.
Section:
- Wagons East: design in toy wagon, length between 10cm and 30 cm
- Colour Burst: colourful design- your decision
