Perth & District Horticultural Society
Perth, ON
Linda Bartlett
President
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The Perth & District Horticultural Society is affiliated with the Ontario Horticultural Association
Our society falls under District 2 of the OHA
May - Spring Mini Flower Show
Section I: | Horticultural Specimen |
Class 1: | African Violet – any colour – single flower |
Class 2: | Best potted plant in bloom – other than African Violet – named, if possible |
Class 3: | Best potted foliage plant – named, if possible |
Class 4: | Single Tulip – 1 stem with no more than two pairs of leaves attached |
Class 5: | Double Tulip – 1 stem with no more than two pairs of leaves attached |
Class 6: | Parrot Tulip – 1 stem with no more than two pairs of leaves attached |
Class 7: | Narcissus/Daffodil – 1 scape, no foliage attached |
Class 8: | Flowering Branch – no more than 24” above table |
Class 9: | Any other spring flower from your garden – one stem – named |
Section II: | Design |
Class 10: | Spring Colour – A design. |
Class 11: | Water, Water, Everywhere – Visible use of water design (see definition) |
Class 12: | Pik n Plunk – spring flowers and branches arranged in a clear vase. |
June - OJES Standard Flower Show
Section I: | Horticultural Specimen |
Class 1: | Any peony – 1 stem |
Class 2: | A collection of peonies – at least 3 stems |
Class 3: | Bearded Iris – 1 spike |
Class 4: | Siberian Iris – 1 spike |
Class 5: | Tulip – 1 stem with no more than two pairs of leaves attached |
Class 6: | Any rose – 1 stem or spray |
Class 7: | Allium – 1 stem |
Class 8: | Hosta, 193 sq. cm to less than 413 sq. cm (30 sq. in to less than 64 sq. in), 1 cultivar, 3 leaves (see defintion) |
Class 9: | Hosta, 39 sq.cm to less than 193 sq. cm (6 sq. in to less than 30 sq. in), 1 cultivar, 3 leaves (see defintion) |
Class 10: | Any other perennial – named – 3 stems |
Class 11: | Any annual named – 3 stems |
Class 12: | Collection of hosta leaves (minimum of 5 different kinds/cultivars,1 leaf of each) |
Class 13: | Collection of Herbs – minimum 3 – named |
Class 14: | Rhubarb -3 stalks – displayed on a plate |
Section II: | Design |
Class 15: | Shades of Purple – a monochromatic design |
Class 16A: | Short and Sweet – a small design |
Class 16B: | NOVICE CLASS: Short and Sweet – a small design |
Class 17: | What’s On the Other Side – a transparency design |
Class 18: | Summer Glory – an arrangement in a vase |
September - Fall Mini Flower Show
Section I: | Horticultural Specimen |
Class 1: | Dahlia – one cultivar – 3 stems |
Class 2: | Gladiolus – any colour – 1 spike |
Class 3: | Zinnia – one cultivar – 3 stems |
Class 4: | Rose – miniature – 1 bloom or spray |
Class 5: | Rose – any cultivar (other than mini) – 1 bloom, stem or spray |
Class 6: | Rudbeckia – one cultivar – 3 stems |
Class 7: | Echinacea (coneflower) – one cultivar – 3 stems |
Class 8: | Tuberous Begonia – one bloom floating in water – without leaves |
Class 9: | Hosta, 193 sq. cm to less than 413 sq. cm (30 sq. in to less than 64 sq. in), 1 cultivar, 3 leaves (see defintion) |
Class 10: | Hosta, 39 sq.cm to less than 193 sq. cm (6 sq. in to less than 30 sq. in), 1 cultivar, 3 leaves (see defintion) |
Class 11: | Ornamental Grasses – one cultivar - 3 stems |
Class 12: | Sunflower Head – displayed flat on a plate |
Class 13: | Any other perennial – named – 3 stems |
Class 14: | Any other annual – named – 3 stems |
Class 15: | Collection of vegetables displayed in a basket – minimum 3 kinds – named |
Section II: | Design |
Class 16: | Crown Jewels – a miniature design |
Class 17: | From Here to There – a stretch design |
Class 18: | Pik n Plunk – an arrangement of flowers and herbs in several containers on a tray |
October - Last of the Season Mini Show
Section I: | Horticultural Specimen |
Class 1: | Last Rose of Summer – any cultivar – 1 bloom, stem or spray |
Class 2: | Any perennial other than rose – 1 bloom or stem - named |
Class 3: | 3 leaves – same cultivar – named |
Class 4: | Any annual – 3 stems - named |
Class 5: | Garlic – 3 bulbs – displayed on a plate |
Class 6: | Tomatoes – minimum 3 – displayed on a plate |
Class 7: | Any other vegetable – named (one to a maximum of three each) |
Section II: | Design |
Class 8: | Thanks for the Season – a design using fresh and/or dried flowers |
Class 9: | Spooky – an illuminary design |
Class 10: | Pik n Plunk – an arrangement using fall flowers and ornamental grasses |
In accordance with Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards, Second Edition OJES 2019
Novice - A person new to entering competitions, or who has not won any first place ribbons in shows.
Horticultural
Designs
For more definitions and information, please refer to the Ontario Judging & Exhibiting Standards – Second Edition, OJES 2019.
The exhibitor wants to show the highest quality of plant material possible, from the time of selecting specimens to placing them in the proper classes. List or mark in the schedule the plants you are growing that will be at the proper stage for showing. Cut flowers and foliage the night before the show or early in the morning. Bring extra ones for back-up in a separate container.
Prepare plant materials for hardening
Conditioning: Some cut flowers, foliage and woody materials do not readily absorb water and require further treatment prior to hardening, to prevent wilting during the show.
Grooming is essential. Remove evidence of insects, disease, dust, stains, pollen, and any other foreign material from blooms and foliage.
Caution: