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Contents Greetings from the Mayor .......................................................... 2
Message from the Society President .......................................... 3
About the Fergus Horticultural Society ...................................... 4
2013 Officers and Directors ........................................................ 6
2013 Committees ........................................................................ 7
Horticulture and Design Shows Trophies and Awards for 2012 . 8
Recognizing Service and Participation for 2012 ......................... 9
Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale ........................................................... 10
Annual Fergus Garden Tour ...................................................... 11
Fergus Gardens Maintained by our Society .............................. 11
Photo Competition .................................................................... 12
Community Outreach Programs ............................................... 13
Supporters of the Society ......................................................... 13
2013 Program Calendar ............................................................ 14
May Horticulture & Design Show ............................................. 16
June Horticulture & Design Show ............................................. 18
September Horticulture & Design Show ................................... 20
General Rules for Horticulture & Design Shows ....................... 22
Ontario Judging Standards Information ................................... 24
Financial Statement of Surplus/(Deficit) ................................... 27
Notes: ........................................................................................ 28
Greetings from the Mayor
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Message from the Society President Welcome to a New Year, a year of fresh starts, good health, sun and rain when we need it and where we need it. 2013 promises to be another exciting year for our Society. We have a plant sale and garden tour planned that we know will be stellar and the Committees have already been hard at work tying up loose ends. The speaker committee has some exciting programs for us, always giving us ideas to ponder, wondering how to incorporate them into our gardens or our life. A reminder to get involved in your Society, whether it’s helping with the refreshments at our meetings, serving on a committee, greeting people at the door, or showing exhibits at the 3 flower and vegetable shows. The “Diggin in the Dirt” group is always looking for people to help, they meet every Tuesday morning at Templin Gardens at 8 o-clock. New ideas are always welcome; just make them known to the Board or myself. We have an exciting club and it takes all of us to continue the vision of the pioneers of the Fergus Horticultural Society. Now back to a snowy day and my new Christmas book, what a fantastic way to spend a January day. Happy Gardening in 2013. Roberta Vlietstra, President
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About the Fergus Horticultural Society Established in 1857, we are one of the oldest, continuously operating, Horticultural Societies in Ontario.
We belong to District 7 of the Ontario Horticultural Association, together with 13 other Societies in Wellington and Dufferin Counties. Our District Director is Dorelene Anderson of Harriston (519.338.3467). The OHA website is www.gardenontario.org.
Monthly Meetings
Our meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (no meetings in July, August and December) at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre, 150 Albert St., Fergus. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Name Tags: When you arrive at the meeting, sign in and get your ID from the greeters’ desk. Name tags for new members will be ready for the monthly meeting following their registration. Please return your name tag to the desk at the end of the meeting. We ask this to minimize the chance of loss.
Prize Draw: At every meeting there are draws for door prizes. Make sure that you get your ticket when you sign in. A small donation in the jar on the desk helps to offset the cost of our monthly meetings but it is entirely voluntary.
Refreshments: The end of each monthly meeting is an opportunity to chat with the speaker(s) and each other while enjoying refreshments provided by our members. Please step up if you are willing to contribute.
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Diggin’ in the Dirt The Society makes an exceptional contribution to civic beautification through the maintenance of many gardens around Fergus. In their purple Society t-shirts, volunteers known as the ‘Dig in the Dirt Gang’ gather at 8 a.m. at Templin Gardens every Tuesday morning from spring through fall and then fan out across town. An evening group will be established if there is interest.
Opportunities for You Each year the Society holds several flower, fruit and vegetable, and design competitions, and a photo contest. We always welcome new members to the Executive, Committees and Dirt Digger gang. Please come forward if you’d like to participate or if you have suggestions for other programs and activities. Membership in the Society Our small annual membership fee of $10.00 is due at the January meeting. This allows members to place entries in our three show competitions and annual photo contest. Paid members will also receive a copy of our current Yearbook and monthly newsletters outlining the activities of our Society as well as other Societies, District 7, and the Ontario Horticultural Association. Members also receive discounts at some local businesses. The membership is effective from January to November each year. ‘A Worm’sEye View’ This Society newsletter is sent electronically to members. A few printed copies are available at the monthly meetings for members without email, or by request from the Editor, Randy McLean at (519) 856-9881 or [email protected]. Randy also welcomes your tips, ideas or suggestions for the publication and upcoming horticultural events in the province.
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2013 Officers and Directors President Roberta Vlietstra….…[email protected] 843-5892 1st Vice-President Alec Calder…………[email protected] 843-1418 2nd Vice-President Don Marshall………….…[email protected] 846-0828 Secretary Doreen Telford…[email protected] 843-4637 Treasurer Fran Binning………...…[email protected] 843-1640 Past President Helen Lacroix…[email protected] 843-3131
2 Year Directors Kathy Bouma……………[email protected] 843-7703 Michelle Goff………[email protected] 821-8139 Claire McKay……………[email protected] 787-9341 Nico van der Sluis……[email protected] 843-4278 1 year Directors Sharon Oughton………………………………….. 843-4346 Matilda Parsons……………[email protected] 843-9948 Bert Peel………[email protected] 843-9982 Bruce Youngblood………[email protected] 843-6332 Executive meetings are held at 1:30 pm on the 1st Wednesday of each month (except July& August) at the Sportsplex
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2013 Committees Budget Fran Binning, Alec Calder Roberta Vlietstra Civic Beautification Julie Kron (843-8303) (Diggin’ in the Dirt) Doreen Telford Constitution/Bylaws Bert Peel, Roberta Vlietstra, Bruce Youngblood Door Prizes Ron Stevenson Garden Tour Julie Kron, Helen Lacroix, Claire McKay Greeters/Name Tags Julie Kron, Darlene Tremblay Membership Jennifer Johnson, Meg Walsh Newsletter Randy McLean (856-9881)[email protected] Nominations Helen Lacroix, Doreen Telford and one other member Plant Sale Kathy Bouma, Michelle Goff, Randy McLean, Sharon Oughton Pot Luck & AGM Kathy Bouma (843-7703),Michelle Goff Joanne Davis, Sharon Oughton Program Alec Calder, Jennifer Johnson Publicity Ron Stevenson, brochure Helen Lacroix Shows Betty Knight (843-1195) Sharon Oughton, Matilda Parsons Social Convener Sharon Oughton, Helen LaCroix Website Ron Stevenson (823-1326)
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Horticulture and Design Shows Trophies and Awards for 2012
Pioneer Trophy Best in Show in the May Show
Pat Wilcox
Mabel Reid Memorial Trophy Best Design in June Show
Colleen Pearse
Rose Bowl Trophy Best rose in June Show
Marj Dow
President’s Trophy Best Fruit/Vegetable collection in September Show
Fran Binning
Bristow Trophy Most points earned by horticultural class in all 3 shows
Sharon Oughton
Colwyn Trophy Most points earned by a novice designer in all 3 shows
Sharon Oughton
Royal Bank Award Most points earned in the design class by an experienced exhibitor
Colleen Pearse
ScotiaBank Award Most overall points in all four shows
Mary Reimer
Harry Conklin Rose Award Best Rose in September Show
Doreen Telford
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Committee Choice Award
May Show – Sharon Oughton June Show – Claire McKay September – Betty Knight
Special Awards for the September Show
Champion Dahlia $5.00 Sharon Oughton
Champion Jam/Jelly $5.00
Mary Reimer
Champion Relish/Pickles $5.00 Kathy Granger
Recognizing Service and Participation for 2012
Ten Year Service Pin
Jean Cardinal Joan McWillam
Society’s President Award
George Kron Jr Dean McKay Verna Smith Bob Telford
Bruce Youngblood
News Express Subscription Helen Lacroix
OHA Convention Awards
Marj Dow 1st and 2nd prize for photography
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Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale
Saturday May 11 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Stone House (next to Tennis Courts) Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
550 Belsyde Avenue, Fergus
Our plant sale is made possible by the generous donations of plants, gently used gardening equipment and books from our members. Proceeds help fund the community plantings done by our Society. Donated plants should be bagged or potted and labeled. People are needed to help pot plants Friday, May 3 & Friday, May 10 from 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm. We also are in need of large 1 gallon pots. For more information or to volunteer, please call Kathy Bouma at 519-843-7703. Please call if you need help digging up plants or you need articles picked up.
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Annual Fergus Garden Tour
Sunday, June 23, 12:30 – 4:30 pm Enjoy a self guided tour through several wonderful, diverse gardens. A donation to the food bank would be appreciated. Maps and information will be available at various locations, including the Information Centre and local nurseries. To suggest a garden for the tour, please contact Julie Kron (843-8303).
Fergus Gardens Maintained by our Society
• Templin Gardens • Terry Fox Park • Weigh Scale Building • Post Office • Fergus Branch Library • Chamber of Commerce • BT Corner • Entrance signs – south, north and west (3) • Bridge and Union Streets (2) • Victoria Park Senior Centre • Centre Wellington Hydro Office • Belsyde Cemetery (2) • Sportsplex Volunteer Garden • Opportunity Shop • Fergusson Garden (St. Andrew/St. David SW corner) • Menzies Lane • Cenotaph Park
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Photo Competition Prints will be displayed at the January 15, 2014 meeting. Points earned will be added to the overall total for 2014. Class 1. “Stars of Wonder” - Alliums – showcase the OHA
2011 fundraiser Class 2. “I Fall to Pieces” - Fall shot – showcasing fall
colours Class 3. “Shades of Amethyst” - Any purple flower(s) Class 4. “Flutter By” - Butterfly(s) on a plant Class 5. “This Rugged Coast” - A shoreline with a rugged
coast and a horticultural element Class 6. “Kitchen Harvest” - Any grouping of
vegetables/herbs that you would use together for example a salad or pasta sauce
Class 7. “Our Green Inheritance” - The wonder and worth or plants in the natural world
Class 8. “O Christmas Tree” - Decorated live Christmas tree either inside or out
• One 4” x 6” print mounted on 5” x 7” paper, may be submitted in
each category. • In the event that fewer than 3 entries are submitted for a
category, the prize awarded will be at the Judge’s discretion. • Name of entrant and title number should be clearly marked on
back. • Entries are to be submitted to Marj Dow – 843-3516 – no later
than December 2, 2013 • Prints must be taken in 2012-2013
Photo Prizes Points Value
1st place 5 points $5.00 2nd place 4 points $4.00 3rd place 3 points $3.00 4th place 2 points $2.00
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Community Outreach Programs In 2012, the Society provided a second year of funding for the James McQueen School – Learning Garden, Parent Council for Greener McQueen program. Funds were also given to the English Kitchen Garden Project from Centre Wellington District High School. We also continued to support the Food Bank with the donations of food and cash collected during our annual Garden Tour.
Supporters of the Society The Horticultural Society would like to thank the following who have contributed financially to the success of our Society. The Township of Centre Wellington Newdon Industries Royal Bank, Fergus The Fergus-Elora News Express Scotiabank, Fergus We would also like to thank the following businesses who give discounts to our members Grand Flags 10 % Ron’s Sharpening 20% (located behind Templin Garden in the Emporium)
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2013 Program Calendar
JANUARY
Wednesday, January 16 regular meeting photo competition
display member “Show and Tell”
FEBRUARY
Wednesday. February 20 regular meeting Speaker: Ralph/Julie
Baumlisberger – “Specialty Mushrooms”
MAY
Friday, May 3 & 10 potting up for plant sale
Saturday, May 11 Plant Sale – stone house
beside Sportsplex Wednesday, May 15
regular meeting mini flower show Speaker: Julie Kron –
”Compost”
JUNE
Sunday, June 23 Fergus Garden Tour
Wednesday, June 19
regular meeting flower show Speaker: Judith
Humphries– “Paradise on Earth – Gardens in the Middle East”
SEPTEMBER Wednesday, September 18
Regular meeting Flower Show Speaker: Rob Johnson,
Wellington County – “Effects of Climatic Change on Trees”
OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 16 Regular meeting Speaker: Dave Schultz
GCRA -“The Grand River – Some History and Its Role in our Community”
October TBA District 7 Fall General
Meeting, TBA
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Wednesday Meetings start at 7:30 pm at Vitoria Park Seniors Centre 150 Albert Street, Fergus. Doors open at 7:00 pm
MARCH
Wednesday, March 20 regular meeting seed exchange Speaker: Kathy Granger
- “Irises/Hydrangeas”
APRIL
Wednesday, April 17 regular meeting Speaker: Nick Morris
(Flowers of Fragrance) – “Lavender”
Saturday, April 27 District 7 Annual General
Meeting, Fergus, Melville United Church
JULY
Tuesday, July 16 10:00am Coffee in BT Corner
Friday July 19-Sunday 21
OHA 107th Convention, Thunder Bay, Theme: “Up North and Down to Earth”
AUGUST
Tuesday, August 20 10:00am Coffee in Templin
Gardens
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 20 Potluck dinner 6:30-
doors open at 6:00 (bring your own dishes and cutlery)
Annual General Meeting and Awards Presentation
DECEMBER
Monday, December 2 Deadline to submit
photos to Marj Dow for 2013 photo competition Merry Christmas!!
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May Horticulture & Design Show Wednesday May 15 Division 1: Horticulture Section A: Bulbs
Class 1. Tulip – 1 bloom, single Class 2. Tulip -- 1 bloom, double Class 3. Tulip – 1 stem, multiflora Class 4. Tulip – group of 5 stems, different colour or
species Class 5. Narcissus (Daffodil) - single, 1 stem Class 6. Narcissus (Daffodil) - double, 1 stem Class 7. Narcissus (Daffodil) - 1 stem, any other cultivar Class 8. Narcissi (Daffodils) - multi-flora, 1 stem Class 9. Hyacinth – 1 stem Class 10. Muscari – 3 stems, identical size & colour Class 11. Flowering spring bulb – not listed above, 1 stem
Section B: Flowers
Class 1. Viola/Pansy – 3 stems, identical size & colour Class 2. Lily of the Valley – 3 stems, identical size &
colour Class 3. Primrose – 3 stems, identical size & colour Class 4. Flowering branch – (no flowering vines)1 branch,
not to exceed 24” in height from the table top Class 5. Spring flowers – not listed above, 3 different
species Class 6. Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) – 1 stem Class 7. Flowering House Plant – pot must measure 10”
or less at top Section C: Fruits & Vegetables
Class 1. Rhubarb – 2 stalks (pulled not cut, leave sheath on, cut leaf in a 1” triangle)
Class 2. Asparagus – 2 stalks Class 3. Other fruit or vegetable – 3 same species
Division 2: Design: Experienced & Novice Section A
Class 1. “Sweet Nothings” – miniature not to exceed 5” in any direction, container 1½”
Class 2. “Love Ya Mum” – arrangement in a pitcher Class 3. “Reaching for the Stars” – vertical design using
spring branches Special Awards for May
Pioneer Trophy Committee Choice Award
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June Horticulture & Design Show Wednesday June 19 Division 1: Horticulture Section A: Iris
Class 1. 1 stalk – bi-tone Class 2. 1 stalk – bi-colour Class 3. 1 stalk – your choice Class 4. 1 stalk – Siberian Class 5. 1 stalk – Plicata Class 6. 1 stalk – Dwarf
Section B: Peonies
Class 1. 1 bloom – double Class 2. 1 bloom – single Class 3. 3 blooms – your choice Class 4. 1 bloom floating freely in water-not touching the
sides
Section C: Roses Class 1. 1 bloom – miniature Class 2. 1 spray - miniature Class 3. 1 spray – Rugosa Class 4. 1 spray – Floribunda Class 5. 1 bloom – Hybrid Tea
Section D: Miscellaneous Class 1. Allium – 1 bloom under 4” (not a seed head) Class 2. Allium - 1 bloom over 4” (not a seed head) Class 3. Aquilegia (Columbine) – 3 stems identical Class 4. Delphinium – 1 stem Class 5. Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet William) – 3 stems
identical Class 6. Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) – 1 stem Class 7. Digitalis (Foxglove) – 1 stem Class 8. Geranium (perennial) – 3 stems identical
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Class 9. Heuchera (Coral Bells) – 3 stems Class 10. Lily – 1 stem Class 11. Lupin – 1 stem Class 12. Perennial/biennial (not listed above) – 1 stem Class 13. Poppy – 1 stem Class 14. Annual – 3 stems, same species identical Class 15. Collection of 5 stems – not listed above –
different species – 1 container Class 16. Foliage – 3 different species (Page 97. Pub. 34) Class 17. Flowering tree/shrub (no flowering vines) – 1
branch max 24” from the table top Section E: Fruits and Vegetables
Class 1. Green Onions (bunching, spring, scallions) –4 Class 2. Radish – 3 Class 3. Rhubarb – 2 stalks (pulled, not cut, leave sheath
on, cut leaf in a 1” triangle) Class 4. Asparagus – 2 stalks Class 5. Strawberries – 3 Class 6. Fruit or Vegetable – not listed above – 3 same
species Division 2: Design: Experienced & Novice Section A
Class 1. “Reflections” – water viewing design (page 108. Pub 34)
Class 2. “Mad Hatter” – small design in a tea cup Class 3. “Whispers of Summer” – Nosegay (Page 101.
Pub. 34) Special June Awards Mabel Reid Memorial Trophy Rose Trophy Committee Choice Award
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September Horticulture & Design Show Wednesday September 18 Division 1: Horticulture Section A: Cut Flowers
Class 1. Anemone - 1 stem Class 2. Aster, perennial - 1 spray Class 3. Chrysanthemum - 1 spray Class 4. Dahlia, Decorative - 1 stem Class 5. Dahlia, Cactus – 1 stem Class 6. Dahlia, other species - 1 stem Class 7. Hydrangea - 1 stem not to exceed 24” Class 8. Pholx, paniculata (Summer Plox) - 1 stem Class 9. Rose - 1 bloom Class 10. Rose - 1 spray Class 11. Sedum - 1 stem Class 12. Gladiolus - 1 stem Class 13. Ornamental grass – (name genus & species or
common name & variety if possible) - 3 stems, different species
Class 14. Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) - 1 branch not to exceed 24”
Class 15. Any annual, 3 different cultivars/flowers – 1 stem each
Class 16. Any perennial – not listed above, 1 stem Section B: Vegetables & Fruits
Class 1. Beets - 2 Class 2. Carrots - 2 Class 3. Cucumbers - 1 Class 4. Onions, Spanish - 2 Class 5. Onions, other variety - 2 Class 6. Pepper - 1 Class 7. Potato - 2 Class 8. Pumpkin - 1 Class 9. Squash - 1 Class 10. Tomato, mini, ripe – 6
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Class 11. Tomato, green – 2 Class 12. A rarely grown vegetable – not listed above, 1 Class 13. Any vegetable – not listed above, 1 large, 2
medium or 3-5 small Class 14. Fruit - 1 large, 2 medium or 3-5 small Class 15. Collection, minimum 5 fruits and/or vegetables,
2 of each, exhibited for cultural perfection Class 16. Garlic - 2
Section C: Preserves Preserves must be in glass jars, sealed and have new lids. Wax sealed jars will not be accepted. A copy of ingredients must accompany each entry and may contain fruit/vegetables either grown or purchased. All entries must be produced in 2013. Entries will be judged on: appearance, texture, creativity of recipe and presentation, and taste.
Class 1. Preserves – Jam , 1 jar Class 2. Preserves – Jelly, 1 jar Class 3. Reserves – green relish, salsa, chili sauce,
compote, 1 jar Class 4. Preserves – 1 jar
Division 2: Design: Experience & Novice Class 1. “Berried Treasures” – fruit seed & seed pods,
and/or fall flowers Class 2. “Visions of the Bruce” – using rocks, wood &
accessories, your interpretation Class 3. “Garden Inspiration” - a craft using any medium,
must be made completely by the exhibitor Special Awards for the September Show Champion Dahlia $5.00 Champion Gladiolus $5.00 Champion Jam/Jelly $5.00 Champion Relish/Pickles $5.00 Harry Conklin Rose Award President’s Trophy Committee Choice Award
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General Rules for Horticulture & Design Shows
1. Adult competitions are open to all paid members of the Fergus & District Horticultural Society over the age of 16.
2. All entries must be placed on the day of the Flower Show between 5:00 – 6:00 pm at Victoria Park Seniors Centre, 150 Albert St. W. Fergus
3. All flowers and vegetables must be grown by the exhibitor, with the exception of the arrangement classes, material need not be grown by the exhibitor but fresh garden flowers & greenery is to be used until otherwise stated.
4. Exhibitors may make only 1 entry in each class. 5. If 2 exhibitors sharing a garden wish to compete in the
same horticultural class, they must enter different varieties.
6. Entry tags are available at the meeting prior to the show or from the Show Chairperson and must be placed with the entry and be clearly visible
7. Exhibitors should include on the entry tag the botanical name(genus and species ) or the common name/variety of all specimens where possible
8. Exhibitors must supply their own containers and white paper plates for fruit and vegetable classes.
9. All designs must be the sole work of the Exhibitor 10. For the purpose of the Design Classes, a Novice is a person
who enters a competition for the first time and may place entries in the Novice Design classes for the first two years. Please place your entry in the correct section of the design classes.
11. An Exhibitor must have had a house plant in his or her care for 3 months before the show.
12. The show will be closed to all persons except for the Show Committee and clerks while exhibits are being judged.
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13. No exhibit will be entitled to a prize unless it possesses merit, and no award will be made to an unworthy exhibit, even if it is the only entry in the class.
14. Judges decisions in all cases will be final. 14. Society Officers reserve the right to adjust the prize
amount shown in the Yearbook prior to judging. 15. The Society will not be held responsible for the loss or
damage to any exhibit or container. 16. Exhibits must not be moved until the show is declared
closed. 17. Entries may be reclassified at the discretion of the
committee. 18. Entries may be re-located only by the Show Chair. 19. Judging will be conducted according to the latest revised
Horticultural Judging Standards, Publication #34/2993 OMAFRA which may be obtained for $6.00 from the show chair, Betty Knight ( 843-1195).
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Horticultural Prizes Points Value 1st place 3 points $3.00 2nd place 2 points $2.00 3rd place 1 points $1.00 Design Prize Points Value 1st place 5 points $5.00 2nd place 4 points $4.00 3rd place 3 points $3.00 4th place 2 points $2.00 5th place 1 points $1.00
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Ontario Judging Standards Information These are a few of the definitions and helpful information to be found in The Ontario Judging Standards for Horticultural & Floral Design, which may be obtained at our monthly meetings for $6.00.
Tips and Definitions Accessories – An inorganic object used in a subordinate manner to enhance a design of plant material. (An object that dominates a design is a Feature.) a design incorporating an accessory should appear incomplete if the accessory is removed (Pg 89 Publ#34/2003) Basket – A container of such material as wood fibre, metal, glass, pottery etc, with or without a handle. Bloom – an individual flower, one to a stem. Specimen blooms must be disbudded. (A bud showing colour will disqualify entry). Bud – An immature flower insufficiently expanded to show the form of a typical bloom. Collection – A number of kinds and/or varieties of flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables shown as one exhibit. Quality, number and variety of the items making up the group, as well as the horticultural perfection of the component parts are to be considered in judging collections. Container – the receptacle in which flowers are exhibited. The container is not judged in specimen classes. In design classes it is an integral part of a design. Decorative Wood – Includes any drift or weathered wood, roots, carvings, either treated or untreated. Dish Garden – A miniature landscape in an open shallow container. Plants should have similar cultural requirements. May include accessories to scale. Display – an exhibit of flowers, fruits, plants or vegetables, covering a definite number of specimens, or given area, arranged to create a
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pleasing effect. A display is to be judged both for the quality of the material and for the artistry of the result. Specimen Classes – Stem length should be in pleasing proportion to flowers. Spike – An upright stem carrying several flowers, usually with short pedicels, such as gladioulus and snapdragons. Spray – Is the flowering growth or a herbaceous or woody plant carried on one stem. Ideally it would show all forms e.g. flowers in bloom, buds showing colours, green buds and leaves. Stem or Stalk – A plant structure carrying one or more flowers and/or buds. It may be branched, e.g. sweet peas, primulas and irises. Trough Garden – Is a miniature landscape designed to reproduce a natural ecosystem. The container frames and gives the garden it’s characteristic landscape shape.
Floral Design Line – forms the structural framework of the design. It is the visual path along which the eye is led from one point of interest to another. Line directions may be vertical, horizontal, diagonal and/or curved. Line Mass Design – the line is reinforced by a mass of plant material; usually asymmetrical with a rhythmic flow. Design – a combination of fresh and/or dried plant materials and/or organic objects arranged to create an artistic unit. The elements of design: space, line, form, etc. are used to interpret the theme. Contrived Plant Forms – Forms of flowers made from recognizable plant material. New forms made by bending , pruning or regrouping plant parts (eg petal made from wheat, fruit peel, corn husks, disks of silver dollar plants or aspidistra leaves; centres of flowers made from cones, teasel, strawflower, sweet-gum balls, etc.)
Corsage – A design to be worn for adornment featuring plant materials, enhanced by accessories: beads, ribbons, etc. Corsage should be displayed in a clear plastic bag. Foliage Design – Design with interest in foliage. Foliage is to dominate. Flowers and/or fruits may be present but must be inconspicuous. Mechanics – Devices for holding or supporting plant material such as pin holders, chicken wire, florist’s wire, aqua picks, tape, oasis, etc. Mechanics should not be visible. Miniature – Small scale designs and accessories. Plant material should be chosen for its’ delicate scale, eg thyme, baby’s breath, lobelia & individual florets rather than wax begonias, miniature roses, etc. Not to exceed 5” in a direction including container. Schedule to dictate size. Pot-et-Fleur – Growing plants (in or out of pots) packed tightly with moisture-retaining material other than soil, plus cut flowers in tubes or water or oasis all assembled in one container. Moss, decorative wood and rock may be included. Additional cut foliage is not permitted.
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Financial Statement of Surplus/(Deficit) For the year ending October 31, 2012
Revenue 2012 2011
Plant sale $4,996 $4,757
Grants 3,850 3,850
Bus trips 2,060 1,800
Memberships 1,040 975
Donations 1,245 680
Fundraising 671 210
Interest income 47 64
13,909 12,336
Expenses
Beautification 2,807 3,020
Bus trips 1,815 1,785
Donations 1,608 3,225
Flower show 1,153 1,031
Fundraising 1,052 189
Garden tour 609 549
Honorariums 200 200
Master Gardener tuition 525
Meeting costs 926 763
Office supplies 597 482
OHA convention 1,027 444
OHA dues and fees 785 705
Plant sale 820 599
Speaker fees 309 600
Yearbook 361 373 14,594 13,965
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