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Updated: March 5, 2013

Class 1200 – HORTICULTURE

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Committee Chair: Bev Elnor, 905-655-1070

General Class Rules:

1.          Houseplants should be exhibited in their growing pots only.  They must have been in the possession and care of the exhibitor for at least three months.
2.          Exhibitors shall enter only one entry per section except in “any other class” where two entries are permitted.
3.          Exhibitors must name plants on the front of the entry tag where stipulated.
4.          All exhibits must not have been previously shown at the Brooklin Spring Fair.
5.          Exhibitors may substitute floral/greenery material after being judged to maintain freshness.  Please see security table beforehand.
6.          Purchased flower may be used only for “designs”.
7.          All floral specimens must be displayed in clear, uncoloured containers.
8.          All vegetable specimens must be displayed on a paper plate, unless otherwise specified.
9.          All horticulture will be judged according to the “Ontario Judging and Exhibition Standards” for Horticulture and Floral Design, Publication 34/2003

Prizes:
1st $2.50 2nd $2.25 3rd $2.00

FLOWER SPECIMENS

Bulbs, Corms, Tubers

Category:
  1201 - Narcissus, any type, (1 scape)

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  1202 - Tulip, single any colour (1 bloom)

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  1203 - Tulip, collection, any type, 3 different cultivars (3 blooms)

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  1204 - Bulb, any other corm or tuber, 1 cultivar, (3 blooms) must be named

All Prize Money ~ donated by Brooklin IDA ~

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  1205 - Lilac, single, any colour, maximum length 60 cm (24 inches) (1 branch)

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  1206 - Lilac, double, any colour, maximum length 60 cm (24 inches) (1 branch)

All Prize Money ~ donated by Young’s Water Systems ~

Flowering Branches

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  1207 - Branch, flowering, length under 1m (39 inches), must be named (1 branch)

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  1208 - Branch, flowering 3 different cultivars, length under 1 m (39 inches) must be named (3 branches)

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  1209 - Branch, foliage, length under 1 m (39 inches) must be named (1 branch)

Iris Collection

Category:
  1210 - Iris, any colour, height suitable for container, (1 spike)

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  1211 - Iris, collection, any type, 3 cultivars, must be named (3 spikes)

Perennials

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  1212 - Bleeding Heart (Dicentra), white, max. length 50 cm (20 inches) (1 stem)

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  1213 - Bleeding Heart (Dicentra), pink, max. length 50 cm (20 inches) (1 stem)

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  1214 - Columbine (Aquilegia), any colour, (1 spray)

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  1215 - Lily of the Valley, blooms with some foliage (3 stems)

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  1216 - Peony, single, Japanese or Anemone, any colour (1 bloom)

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  1217 - Peony, semi-double or double, any colour (1 bloom)

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  1218 - Peony, collection, 3 different cultivars (3 blooms)

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  1219 - Primula, any colour, must be named (3 stems)

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  1220 - Viola (pansy or Johnny-Jump-up), same colour, (3 stems)

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  1221 - Perennial, any other, 1 cultivar, must be named (1 stem)

Houseplants

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  1222 - African Violet (Saintpaulia), standard, single crown (1 pot)

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  1223 - African Violet (Saintpaulia), semi-miniature/miniature, single crown (1 pot)

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  1224 - 'An Old Friend', max. pot size 14 inches, named, and age of plant stated

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  1225 - Plant grown for foliage, pot 20 cm (under 8 inches), must be named (1 pot)

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  1226 - Plant grown for foliage, pot 20 – 30 cm (8 – 12 inches) must be named (1 pot)

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  1227 - Seedlings for transplant, 4-6 seedlings, must be named (1 container)

Vegetables

Note: Please refer to publication 34, pages 68-73 For Guidelines for Showing Vegetables

Category:
  1228 - Asparagus (uniform in width and length and approx. 20 cm (8 inches) in length (3 stalks)

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  1229 - Chives (do not show bulb) (5 stems)

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  1230 - Lettuce, any type (can be shown on a plate with a small amount of water) (1 plant)

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  1231 - Onions, green, 1 cultivar, do not peel, small roots left attached and trimmed to 1 cm (½ inch) (3 plants)

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  1232 - Radishes, 1 cultivar (trim top 2.5 cm (1 inch) (3 plants)

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  1233 - Rhubarb, 1 cultivar, crisp, pulled out, cut tops 3 cm (1 1/2 inches) into fan shape (3 stalks)

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  1234 - Any other vegetable, 1 cultivar, must be named (suitable number)

First Prize of $3 ~ donated by YOUNG’S WATER SYSTEM INC. ~

Collection

Note: See Publication 34 for suitable # and suggestions.

Prizes:
1st $7.00 2nd $6.00 3rd $5.00

Category:
  1235 - A collection of spring-blooming flowers, minimum 3 different cultivars, must be named (5 stems)

First prize gift certificate of $25.00 towards fresh cut flowers ~ donated by Brooklin Floral and Garden Shoppe ~

Displays

Category:
  1236 - 'Sitting Pretty' 1 bloom, floating, with self-foliage (be sure container is large enough to let bloom and foliage float)

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  1237 - 'Butterfly Beauties' - Display 3 cut flowers and or branches, the same or different specimens, exhibited for artistic effect as well as cultural perfection. Container of choice. Accessories allowed.

Design

Prizes:
1st $9.00 2nd $7.00 3rd $5.00
All Prize Money ~ donated by The Brooklin Horticultural Society ~

Category:
  1238 - 'Greens' Mini fresh, 5-12 cm (2-5 inches)

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  1239 - 'Pussy Willow Magic' Mini dried, 5-12 cm (2-5 inches)

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  1240 - 'Teeny Weeny' Micro mini, under 5 cm (2 inches)

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  1241 - 'Brooklin - A Place to Grow' - Interpretive design using our Fair Theme. Accessories allowed.

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  1242 - 'Stuffed in a Basket' Fresh flowers, no more than 8 inches in diameter

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  1243 - 'Spring Window Box' - Fresh flowers, container to be 12x6 inches

Exhibitor with the most points for Class 1200 will receive
A $25 Gift Certificate ~ donated by The Brooklin Floral and Garden Shoppe ~

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