Class 2 Begonia tuberous 1 bloom - with foliage floating in your own shallow bowl
Class 3 Clematis 2 blooms, with foliage
Class 4 Cosmos 3 blooms, same variety
Class 5 Dahlia - giant/large 1 bloom - bloom size over 15.2 cm (6 inches)
Class 6 Dahlia - medium/small 1 bloom - bloom size under 15.2 cm (6 inches)
Class 7 Echinacea (Coneflower) 1 stem
Class 8 Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 1 bloom
Class 9 Helenium (Helen's Flower, Sneezeweed) 1 stem
Class 10 Herbs - a collection of fresh or dried 1 collection, 3-5 different varieties - presented as a decorative arrangement in your own vase
Class 11 Phlox 1 stem
Class 12 Rosa (Rose) - English (Austin or old) 1 cluster
Class 13 Rosa (Rose) - English (Austin or old) 1 bloom
Class 14 Rosa (Rose) - miniature 1 cluster or bloom
Class 15 Rosa (Rose) - for fragrance 1 cluster or bloom - 60% fragrance, 40% condition
Class 16 Rosa (Rose) - any other 1 cluster or bloom
Class 17 Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan) 1 stem
Class 18 Sedum (Stonecrop) 1 stem
Class 19 Solidago (Goldenrod) 1 stem
Class 20 Zinnias 1 bloom
Class 21 Dried Plant Material, own vase 3 different varieties - judged 90% content, 10% arrangement
Class 22 Collection of Annuals, own vase 5 stems, each different
For Any Other categories where plant size is listed, it means the size of the plant at its maturity. Class 23 Any other flower not listed 1 stem or bloom - overall plant size under 45.7 cm (18 inches)
Class 24 Any other flower not listed 1 stem or bloom - overall plant size over 45.7 cm (18 inches)
Shrubs and Vines Class 25 Flowering branch of a shrub - not to exceed 76.2 cm (30 inches) incl. container 1 specimen
Class 26 Fruiting branch of a shrub - not to exceed 76.2 cm (30 inches) incl. container 1 specimen
Class 27 Flowering/fruiting vine 2 sections, with foliage
Tips for Exhibiting Fruits & Vegetables
Fruits and Vegetables
Class 28 Beans 5 specimens, same cultivar, calyx onClass 29 Berries 7 on a plate
Class 30 Carrots - (brushed, not washed) 3 specimens, same cultivar
Class 31 Cherry tomatoes 5 specimens, same cultivar, calyx on
Class 32 Squash - (may be washed) 1 specimen, calyx on, and appropriate size - e.g. pumpkin, zucchini, acorn
Class 33 Tomatoes 3 specimens, large
Class 34 Any other vegetable - small not listed 3 specimens
Class 35 Any other vegetable - large not listed 1 specimen
Class 36 Any other fruit not listed 3 on a plate
Oddities Class 37 Most misshapen vegetable, fruit, flower, leaf 1 specimen
Class 38 Most eaten leaf 1 specimen
House Plants Class 39 Flowering plant 1 specimen
Class 40 Non-flowering plant 1 specimen
Class 41 Cacti and succulents 1 specimen
Design
Design Definitions
Underwater - A design with parts (s) placed under water to create interest. Although the design must have part (s) under water, no definite percentage is required. A portion of the design must be above the water line. The parts under water and out of water must form a unified design. OJES page 155
Flower Show Rules + Judging - Horticulture
1. All classes will be judged according to Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards publication for Horticulture, known as OJES Publication 2019. 2. All exhibitors must be members of the Society. 3. Each exhibitor may enter up to three entries per horticulture class provided each entry is of a different cultivar except in Any Other category where there is no restriction on the number of entries, but each entry must be a different cultivar. 4. The exhibitor MUST grow all horticultural entries. Potted plants must be in the possession of the exhibitor for at least two months prior to the show. Annuals must be either grown from seed or in the possession of the exhibitor for more than 6 weeks. 5. The use of scarce, protected or endangered native plants, such as trilliums etc. requires that the exhibit be disqualified. See pages 138-139 in OJES for further details. 6. Exhibits must be entered at the times listed in the show schedule. 7. All entries must remain in place until the end of the show for viewing by spectators. Exhibitors are responsible for removing all their exhibited material. 8. Entrants may place their own horticultural specimen in a class. However, only show committee members may move another persons horticultural entry. 9. Entries must conform to the show schedule or they will be disqualified. When a specific number of blooms, stems, etc. is designated, NO MORE OR LESS may be exhibited. 10. A Bud is also an undeveloped growing point which may become a shoot, leaf, or flower. OJES page 132 11. Bloom - an individual flower, one to a stem. Specimen blooms should be disbudded for exhibition purposes. OJES page 132 12. Spray - the terminal flowering growth of an herbaceous or woody plant carried on one stem. Ideally it would show all stages of development, e.g., flowers in blooms, buds showing colour, green buds and leaves. OJES page 152 13. Stalk - the stem or main axis of a plant; any supporting or connecting part of a plant, as the petiole of a leaf, the penduncle of the flower, or the funicle of an ovule. OJES page 152 14. Stem - a main plant structure that supports flowers, leaves, buds, or fruit (see Stalk). OJES page 152 In Any Other categories, exhibitors are not allowed to enter a flower for which a specific category already exists. For example, in the May show you would not be able to enter a Primula in an any other perennial class because classes for Primulas are contained in the schedule. 16. Show Chairs have the option to subdivide classes at their discretion and all the decisions of the Show Chair and judges are final. 17. Entries should be correctly named on the entry card; botanical names are encouraged. The judge may regard correctness and clarity of naming in favour of an exhibit in a close competition. 18. If with foliage is listed, specimens must be shown with their own foliage. 19. When entering more than one specimen of a cultivar (e.g. Narcissus any type three stems, same variety), uniformity of shape and size is very important. The quality or condition of the exhibit at the time of judging is an important factor. Try to make sure the exhibit is fresh and free of blemishes and bruises, whether due to insects, disease or mechanical causes. Containers supplied at the show MUST be used for horticultural classes. However, for large specimens such as tall iris, gladiolas, peonies, large multiple stemmed entries, or heavy headed specimens, the exhibitor is best advised to bring their own containers. Flower Show Rules + Judging - Design 1. All classes will be judged according to Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards publication for Horticulture, known as OJES Publication 2019. 2. All exhibitors must be members of the Society. 3. Each exhibitor (Experienced or General) may enter one design only in each class. 4. All materials may come from any source. However, the use of scarce, protected or endangered native plants, such as trilliums etc. requires that the exhibit be disqualified. See pages 138-139 in OJES for further details. 5. Natural materials may be used, including wood, rocks, etc., anything fresh or dried. Judicious use of painted plant material is allowed. 6. Exhibits must be entered at the times listed in the show schedule. 7. Exhibitors place their own designs a class. Only the exhibitor may move their entry or the show chair with the exhibitors permission. 8. No artificial plant material allowed. 9. Area allotted 60.96 cm (2 feet) wide x 60.96 cm (2 feet) deep; height unlimited. Please remember to only use 2/3 to 3/4 of the space allotted. 10. Classes designated G are for General entrants only. A General entrant is any member who has not taken 4 or more floral design classes outside of the G.H.S. 11. Classes designated E are for Experienced entrants only. An Experienced entrant is any member who has taken 4 or more floral design classes outside of the G.H.S. 12. Accessories are permitted in all design classes.