CLASS 47 - FLOWERS
Committee: Co-Chairs – Melanie Racine and Cindy Murray; Michelle Coulson, Kelly Gowan Kelly,
General Rules & Regulations:
- A $10.00 membership fee must accompany entries, unless retained from last year's prize money.
- Entries may be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/metcalfefair. Or an entry form may be submitted to the Metcalfe Fair Office.
- Entries are due by Saturday, September 28, 2024.
- An administration fee of 10% will be deducted from prize money earned.
- Metcalfe Agricultural Society is not responsible for lost or damaged exhibits.
- Entry items in the Family Division classes may be placed in the FAMILY PAVILION (Curling Club) on Wednesday evening, October 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., or Thursday, October 3rd from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. All items must be placed in the FAMILY PAVILION (Curling Club) by 10:00 a.m. sharp on Thursday, October 3rd.
- Items cannot be removed until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th. No exceptions.
- Metcalfe Agricultural Society is not responsible for articles left in the exhibit halls after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th, 2024.
NOTE - DROP OFF TIME BEFORE 10:00 A.M. THURSDAY.
Notes for Exhibitors
Plants and flowers must be grown by the exhibitor, otherwise they will be disqualified. All entries shall be considered to be fresh flowers unless specified otherwise. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER SECTION
Cut flowers exhibited in soft plastic containers or indoor plants in pots larger than 12” will be disqualified (excluding hanging basket or planter, and items in Special classes unless size has been specified).
All flowers to be shown in non-expensive containers. The Metcalfe Agricultural Society and/or its Directors cannot be responsible for valuable containers.
The following “Hints for Exhibiting Flowers” should be read and applied to ensure your entries are not disqualified.
- all exhibits should be attractively arranged;
- all arrangements must be MOVEABLE AND IN ONE SOLID PIECE – no extra pieces to be fastened to the arrangement;
- flowers should be as uniform as possible;
- exhibit must contain the exact number of flowers specified for the class;
- in any of the arrangements, cedar may be used as a filler or base;
- do not leave seed head on exhibit;
- exhibits with insects shall be removed from the show;
- remove dead foliage;
- African violets should contain only a single crown in a pot;
- ideal gladiolus spikes should show 1/3 open bloom, 1/3 bud and 1/3 green;
- be sure to measure the diameter of the blooms and enter the proper size by class;
- in a floral arrangement, the large flowers and strong colours should be at the base;
- a spray is a number of blossoms and a stem is a single blossom (with exceptions, i.e. phlox);
- unopened buds on exhibits do not count as a bloom and must be removed with the exception of the classes for Lavatera and Cosmos
- “Ontario Judging Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design” is available for purchase from the Ontario Horticultural Association at www.gardenontario.org/abo/judging.php
FLOWERS
Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
1. | Asters, 5 Blooms, Mixed Colours. |
2. | Begonia, One Bloom With 2 Leaves. Self Foliage FLOATING IN WATER. |
3. | Calendulas, 5 Stems. |
4. | Chrysanthemums, Single or pom, 3 Sprays. |
5. | Cosmos, Single, 5 Blooms, Any Colour or Colours. Buds may remain but do not count as a bloom. |
6. | Dahlias, 1 large dinner plate, in vase. |
7. | Dahlias, in a basket, mixed varieties with own foliage, not more than 5 blooms. |
8. | Gladiolus, One Spike, Any Colour. |
9. | Hosta Foliage, 3 Varieties, 1 leaf of each. |
10. | Marigolds, any size, 3 Blooms. |
11. | Hydrangea, one bloom, any colour. |
12. | Petunias, 3 Blooms, single or double. Any colour or colours. |
13. | Single Rose. |
14. | Salvia, 5 Spikes. Any colour or colours. |
15. | Sedum, 3 stalks, any variety. Not to exceed 18" in height, including the vase. |
16. | Showy Sunflowers, 3 blooms, 5" & under. Any colour or colours. |
17. | Rudbeckia (Hirta), 3 stems any colour or colours. Emblematic flower. |
18. | Zinnias, 3 blooms. |
19. | Any Other Garden Flower. One stem, spike or spray of any other garden flower not listed above NAMED . |
HOUSE PLANTS
Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
20. | African Violet, Single Crown, Single or Double Bloom. |
21. | Hens and Chicks, in a suitable container. Container not to exceed 10". |
22. | Begonia, any variety. Max. 16" pot. |
23. | I Tried! Dead or Dying House Plant. Include explantation of why you think it is dying/dead. |
24. | Cactus, any kind. One specimen. |
25. | Hoya, 8" pot maximum. |
26. | Geranium, in bloom. Cutting taken since 2025 show. |
27. | Back to Your Roots, any cutting of a plant in a clear container showing new roots. |
28. | Herbs, 3 or more planted in an interesting container. |
29. | Ivy, Potted. |
30. | Perpetual Bloomer, or Impatients. One plant, in bloom. |
31. | House Plant, for Bloom. Named. Excluding those which have a class above. |
32. | House Plant - noted for foliage, not flower. Named. Excluding those which have a class above. |
33. | Most Unusual Plant, Named. |
ARRANGEMENTS
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
34. | Fairy/Gnome Garden, mini plants included. Not to exceed 18" in any direction. |
35. | Arrangement in a Boot, using only wildflowers, grasses and cat tails. Not to exceed 26" in any direction. |
36. | Country Walk, flowers, grasses and natural materials in a suitable container. Gathered from roadside and fields. Not to exceed 18" in any direction. |
37. | "Happy Halloween" - Arrangement using CARVED FRESH pumpkin for container. Place on a plate or waterproof tray. |
38. | "Winter Wonderland" - Arrangement using white and red flowers and green foliage only. |
39. | "Recycle", fresh design in an obviouly recycled container. Not to exceed 12" in height. |
40. | Patio Planter. At least 2 varieties. |
41. | "Dry" - Arrangement using dry cut flowers and foliage in an appropriate containter. No bigger than 18". |
42. | "Surprise" - Arrangment of fresh flowers in an unusual container. |
43. | Wine & Roses. A single rose FLOATING in a WINE GLASS. |
44. | Teapot Arrangement. Not to exceed 20" in any direction. |
45. | Gather Around - Dining room table arrangement. Not to exceed 10" in any direction. |
46. | A-moozing Arrangement - Arrangement in a dairy container. Not to exceed 20" in any direction . (example: milk jug, creamer carton) |
FLOWER DEPARTMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS
Best Arrangement in the Show. Prize: $25 | |
Second Best Arrangement of Show. Prize: $15 Gift Certificate | |
Best Cut Flowers in Show. Prize: $25 | |
First Time Exhibitor Highest Number of Points in Class 47. Prize: $25 | |
Exhibitor Winning Highest Points in Class 47 Prize: $25 | |
Exhibitor Winning the Second Highest Number of Points in Class 47. Prize: $25 Gift Certificate |
CLASS 47A - JUNIOR FLOWERS
Junior flower classes are open to youth up to 17 years of age at Fair date.
No entry fee is required when entering Junior Division classes.
Entries may be made online at www.metcalfefair.com (starting on or about August 15, 2024).Click the "Online Entries" button. Or an entry forms may be submitted to the Metcalfe Fair Office.
Entries for Junior Flower Classes mut be submitted to the fair office as soon as possible, but no later than Saturday, September 28, 2024, so you can pick up your exhibitor number and entry tags.
Entry tags must be attached to your items.
Cash prize money for winning entries will be handed out in the FAMILY PAVILION on Sunday, October 6, 2024, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Metcalfe Agricultural Society is not responsible for articles left in the exhibit halls after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th, 2024.
Section ‘A’ ages 5-10
Section ‘B’ ages 11-17
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
1A. | Cut flowers, in a vase not exceeding 18" in any direction. For exhibitors aged 5-10. |
1B. | Cut Flowers, in a vase not exceeding 18' in any direction. For exhibitors aged 11-17. |
2A. | Hydrangea, 1 bloom, any colour. For Exhibitors aged 5-10. |
2B. | Hydgrangea 1 bloom, any colour. For Exhibitors aged 11-17. |
3A. | Holiest Hosta 1 leaf, any variety. For exhibitors aged 5-10. |
3B. | Hosta, 3 leaves, any variety. For exhibitors aged 11-17. |
4A. | Gobble Gobble, Fall arrangement in a gourd made to look like a turkey, using dry of fresh flowers and foliage. Be creative, emebellishments accepted. For Exhibitors aged 5-10. |
4B. | Gobble Gobble, Fall arrangement in a gourd made to look like a turkey, using dry of fresh flowers and foliage. Be creative, embellishments accepted. For Exhibitors aged 11-17. |
5A. | Arrangement made in a child's toy. Not to exceed 20", in any direction. For exhibitors aged 5-10. |
5B. | Arrangement made in a child's toy. Not to exceed 20", in any direction. For exhibitors aged 11-17. |
6A. | Fairy Garden. Not to exceed 21", in any direction. For exhibitors aged 5-10. |
6B. | Fairy Garden. Not to exceed 21", in any direction. For exhibitors aged 11-17. |
7A. | Squirrel's Harvest, an arrangement of cones, nuts, sticks and evergreens. Not to exceed 18" in any direction. For Exhbitors aged 5-10. |
7B. | Squirrel's Harvest, an arrangement of cones, nuts, sticks and evergreens. Not to exceed 18" in any direction. For Exhbitors ages 11-17. |
