Flowers
CLASS 29
THANKS TO BEV & STAN COWAN, WOODLAWN, FOR BEING THE MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE FLOWER DEPARTMENT.
Directors in Charge: Laurie Dillon
Krista Jefferies
Carp Fair’s new website now allows for exhibitors to register online. Please click on the ‘Register Online’ link and follow the steps to register your exhibits for the Fair.
Articles entered for Society prizes must not be entered in the Specials. Exhibitors must furnish containers, which are suitable and not upset easily. Professional exhibitors are prohibited from entry in these classes. Do not use containers of value. The Carp Agriculture Society and/or its Directors cannot be responsible for valuable containers.
All flowers and blooms exhibited must be grown by the exhibitor.
No purchased, plastic or silk flowers may be used.
Entry form at back of book.
If you have any questions, please call the Director in Charge at the number above. All the decisions of the Judges are final.
All flowers and blooms exhibited must be grown by the exhibitor.
No purchased, plastic or silk flowers may be used.
Hints for the Exhibitors in these Classes:
* All exhibits should be arranged attractively.
* Cut flowers are to be shown on long stems and where possible, with foliage.
* For taller stems and larger containers, use of cedar is recommended to hold the stems in place.
* Note: Cedar used as filler should not show above the container level.
* Flowers should be as uniform as possible.
* Make sure to measure the diameter of the blooms and enter the proper size by class.
* A spray is a portion of plant with a number of flowers.
* A stem is a plant structure carrying one or more flowers and/or buds.
* A bloom is an individual flower, one to a stem.
* If a bud is not opened and not showing any colour, it does not count as a bloom and it is a good idea to remove it.
* Exhibits must contain the exact number of flowers specified for the class.
* Do not leave seed heads on the exhibit.
* Watch for wilted petals.
* Remove debris from pot.
* In dahlia classes, green centres should not be showing and the blooms should be at approximately a 45o angle from the stem.
* Ideal gladiolus spikes should show 1/3 open, 1/3 bud, and 1/3 green
* A snapdragon may have more than one spike; Note what is specified for the class.
* African violets should contain only a single crown in a pot.
* In a floral arrangement, the large flowers and strong colours should be at the base.
PLEASE READ CLASS SPECIFICATIONS CAREFULLY.
NO ENTRIES SHALL EXCEED 18 INCHES IN HEIGHT OR WIDTH UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
PASSES – Field Crops, Maple Syrup, Honey, Wine, Beer, Grains, Seeds, Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers, Domestic Science, Sewing & Crafts – Less than 10 articles exhibited, a pass for Sunday only. Ten articles or more, a Weekend Pass if over twelve years of age.
Prize money: 1st $4.00 2nd $3.00 3rd $2.00
CUT FLOWERS SECTION
1. Sedum, any colours, 3 stems
2. Chinese Lanterns – 3 stems 12 – 18”, keep foliage
3. Sunflowers, any colour, 1 head, not to exceed 6” in diameter
4. Gladioluses, 2 stems
5. Asters, 3 blooms – mixed colours
6. Cosmos, 3 stems, any colour or colours
7. Herbs, 3 varieties, 3 stems of each, named and displayed in water
8. Echinacea (coneflower) 3 blooms,, any colour
9. Marigold less 2”, 3 blooms
10. Marigold over 2”, 3 blooms
11. Salvia, 3 stems, any colour
12. Snapdragons, dwarf, 3 spikes
13. Rose, miniature, any colour, 1 stem
14. Hydrangea, 3 stems, not to exceed 18” from rim of container
15. Zinnia, under 4”, 3 blooms (not pom-pom)
16. Garden rose with foliage (floating in a bowl)
17. Rose, any kind 1 stem, name variety
18. Garden Mum, collection of at least 3 sprays
19. Cornflower or Bachelor’s Buttons, 3 blooms
20. Ornamental Grass, 3 stems (not to exceed 30”)
21. Dahlia, 2 blooms (under 8”)
22. Pansy, 3 blooms
23. Snapdragon – tall, 3 spikes
24. Explore Rose, any colour, 1 stem (multiple bloom), label variety
25. Hollyhock, any colour, 3 stems, pot not to exceed 18” in height
26. Hosta, any variety, 2 stems, leaf size not to exceed 18”, name variety
HOUSE PLANTS SECTION
27. Ivy or Ivy like plant, (potted) ie. Swedish Ivy 6″- 8″ pot
28. Hanging planter, flowering – (MUST INCLUDE HANGER) will be disqualified without hanger!
29. Hanging planter, non-flowering – (MUST INCLUDE HANGER) – will be disqualified without hanger!
30. Perpetual bloomer, pot not to exceed 8”
31. Coleus, not to exceed 6″ pot
32. Begonia, pot not to exceed 6”
33. Aloe Vera plant, pot not to exceed 8″
34. African Violet, single, any colour
35. Most unusual plant (named if possible) pot not to exceed 8″
36. Succulents, excluding cactus, pot not to exceed 6″
37. Potted Geranium, any variety, pot not to exceed 12”
Prize Money (Section 1-37): 1st $4.00 2nd $3.00 3rd $2.00
JUNIOR SECTION – AGES 5 – 7 YEARS
1st $4.00 2nd $3.00 3rd $2.50 4th $2.00 5th $1.50 6th $1.00
38. Farm Animal constructed out of natural materials (seed pods, cones, twigs) displayed on a 9“ paper plate
39. Flower arrangement in a farm related toy
JUNIOR SECTION – AGES 8 – 10 YEARS
1st $4.00 2nd $3.00 3rd $2.50 4th $2.00 5th $1.50 6th $1.00
40. A collection of flowers to identify your favourite tractor
41. Wild or Garden Flowers in a Pumpkin
JUNIOR SECTION – AGES 11 – 16 YEARS
Prize Money: 1st $4.00 2nd $3.00 3rd $2.50 4th $2.00 5th $1.50 6th $1.00
42. Wild Ride – A collection of wild flowers not to exceed 18” – Be creative
43. Quilt Pattern, using flowers (may use seed pods etc) displayed in an 8” x 8” cake pan
SPECIAL SECTION – INDIVIDUAL FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
** A ROSETTE WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE ALL ROUND CHAMPION WINNER OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIALS.
No entry in the Specials shall exceed 18 inches in width unless otherwise stated. ALL FLOWERS FRESH AND DRIED MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR.
Prize Money: 1st $10.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $4.00
100.”Cream of the Crop” – arrangement of flowers in a cream jug
101.“Good Morning” – small design in an egg cup, not to exceed 10” in any direction
102.“Rural Roots Red”, an arrangement using a variety of red flowers
103.“Fall Fair”, an arrangement using fall leaves and flowers in a small metal pail (anchored in floral foam)
104. “Spice of Life” – variety of flowers and herbs to display on your table
105.”Harvest Moon- Crescent design – be creative
106.”Oats, Beans & Barley Grow”, arrangement incorporating field crop(s) and flowers
107.”Being Green”, – a foliage design using variegated creams and greens
108. “Take A Break”, – tints and tones of any one colour displayed in a tea pot
109.“Indian Summer”, – a miniature not to exceed 5” in any direction
110.“Watch Your Garden Grow”, – A floral arrangement displayed in a small watering can
111.“Rural Beauty”, – dried arrangement using flowers, fruits, grasses, pods, seeds, berries and branches
112.“Farm Fresh”, – an arrangement in a glass milk bottle not to exceed 22”
THE WEST CARLETON GARDEN CLUB AWARD
Awarded to the exhibitor having the highest total points in Class 29, as a whole. Each 1st place awarded 3 points, each 2nd place 2 points, each 3rd place 1 point. Prize Money $35.00.
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Section 1 & 2 – sponsored by Darvesh Gas & Groceries, Kinburn
Section 3, 4, 5, 36,,100, 112, 115 – sponsored by the West Carleton Garden Club
Section 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 – sponsored by Laurysen Kitchens, Carp
Section 11, 13, 14, 15 – Sponsored by Mary & Brian Carry, Kinburn Section 12, 27 & 102 – Bob & Kathy Foster, Carp
Section 12, 27 – Sponsored by Bob & Kathy Foster, Carp
Section 16, 17, 18, 19 – Sponsored by Jason’s Landscaping & Snowplowing, Ashton.
Section 37 – Sponsored by Les Johnson, Carp.
Section 20, 24, 25, 26, 29, 101, 104, & 105 – sponsored by Janet Foley, Dunrobin
Section 21, 22, 28, 34, 35, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 & 43 – Sponsored by Carleton Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning, Carleton Place
Section 103, 106, 110 & 112 – Sponsored by Bill & Wendy Cox, Carp
Section 23, 31, 32, 107, 108, 109, 111, 119 & 121 – sponsored by Holitzner Homes, Kanata.
Section 30 & 33 – Sponsored by Nairne Cameron, Sault Ste. Marie
Carp Fair’s new website now allows for exhibitors to register online. Please click on the ‘Register Online’ link and follow the steps to register your exhibits for the Fair.
Carp Agricultural Society is a member of the Carp BIA