MAY FLOWER SHOW
(Entries to be placed by 7:30 p.m.)

1. Narcissus/Daffodil - large cupped - 1 stem
2. Narcissus/Daffodil - small cupped - 1 stem
3. Narcissus/Daffodil - double - 1 stem
4. Narcissus/Daffodil - A.O.C. - 1 stem
5. Tulip - single - 1 stem
6. Tulip - double - 1 stem
7. Tulip - A.O.C. - 1 stem
8. Flowering Branch - not to exceed 33"
9. Any other bulb, corm or tuber - 1 stem/spray
10. Any other perennial - 1 stem/spray
11. Vase of spring flowers - 5 varieties

REMINDERS:
A. Judging will be in accordance to The Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design, 2003 Edition. Exhibitors are encouraged to refer to this book.
B. Horticultural entries are limited to two per class per exhibitor, provided they are of a different species/cultivar, unless otherwise specified.
C. All entries must have been grown by the exhibitor.
Val, Barb and Judy

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CREDIT VALLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
JUNE 10, 2009 FLOWER SHOW
(entries can be placed between 6:45 and 7:30 p.m.)

Section 1 - Horticultural Classes:

Perennials/Annuals/Biennials/Bulbs

1. Allium 1 stem (no foliage)
2. Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) 1 stem
3. Columbine (Aquilegia) 1 spray
4. Coral Bells (Heuchera) - in bloom 3 flower stems, 1 cultivar (no foliage)
5. Coral Bells (Heuchera) - foliage minimum 3 leaves, different cultivars, in same container
6. Hosta 3 leaves, variegated, same cultivar
7. Hosta 3 leaves, non-variegated, same cultivar
8. Iris, tall bearded 1 stalk
9. Iris, any other cultivar 1 stalk
10. Pansy 5 blooms, same cultivar
11. Peony 1 bloom
12 Rose, Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora 1 specimen bloom
13. Rose, A.O.C. 1 spray/bloom (any other cultivar), (3 entries permitted in this
class, if different cultivars)
14. Any other bulb/corm/tuber/pip 1 stem/spike/spray (3 entries permitted in this class, if
different cultivars) (foliage to be included at exhibitor's discretion)
15. Any other perennial or biennial 1 stem/spike/spray (3 entries permitted in this class, if
different cultivars)

Flowering branches & vines

16. Flowering Vine 1 stem or spray
17. Flowering branch 1 branch not to exceed 36"

Herbs

18. Herbs 5 different cut specimens, displayed in
one container, named.

Houseplants

19. Houseplant grown for bloom pot not to exceed 8"
20. Houseplant grown for foliage pot not to exceed 8"

Section 2 - Design:

21. Credit Valley A water viewing design
22. Volunteers A bouquet in a vase
23. Hospital Children's Garden A design
24. Speaker Tonight's topic is roses, design must contain a rose or roses
25. 25th Anniversary A design

* See hints below

SHOW RULES

1. Entries will be received between 6:45 and 7:30 pm. No entries will be accepted after 7:30 pm, at which time judging will begin. All entries must remain in place at the show until 20 minutes past the conclusion of the Society's meeting.
2. Judging will be in accordance to The Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design, 2003 Edition. Exhibitors are encouraged to refer to this book.
3. The decision of the Judge(s) will be final.
4. Exhibitors must be members in good standing of the Credit Valley Horticultural Society.
5. Horticultural entries are limited to two per class per exhibitor, provided they are of a different species/cultivar, unless otherwise specified. Designs are limited to one per class and must be the work of the exhibitor.
6. Niche space will be 32" wide by 28" high. Designs, once placed, may not touch the niche. Niches will be available on a first come, first serve basis and are available in light grey, pale green and white.
7. All entries must have been grown by the exhibitor, except for materials used in the Design Classes. Entries in the Houseplant Classes must have been cared for by the exhibitor for at least three months prior to the show.
8. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry tag, which is available at the show. Wherever possible, Horticultural Division entries should be named to enhance the educational value of the show.
9. Exhibitors must provide their own containers, unless otherwise specified. Each entry must be in its own container.
10. Only Show Committee members are permitted to move exhibits in the Horticultural Division (for spacing purposes). In the Design Division, only the exhibitor may move his/her design. Exhibitors are not permitted to touch any entry during judging.
11. The Society will not assume responsibility for the property of the exhibitors, although all precautions will be taken by the show committee.
12. Flowers in the Horticultural Classes should be shown with their own foliage, attached or unattached, unless otherwise stated.
13. The description provided in each Class must be followed exactly (i.e. if one stalk is specified, only one may be shown per entry). Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Any bud showing colour must be considered a bloom.
14. Any diseased or infested plant will not be accepted for entry in order to protect the exhibits of others.
15. No awards will be given to a substandard exhibit, even though it may be the only one in the class.
16. The show committee may subdivide classes where necessary and remove entries not conforming to show standards.

Hints for Design Classes

Water Viewing Design - Usually a line design in a shallow container(s) with one-half to two-thirds of the container surface showing water.

The Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design, 2003 Edition Glossary sets out the elements, principles and style of design, the types of design and their definition.

No soil is permitted in floral design. Sand, pebbles and chips, etc., are permissible.