Horticulture Class 31: Section 1 – 55
31. Horticulture
Chair: Barb Niemeyer, 905 939 2216
Co-Chair: Norma Jean Stephenson Frans Committee: Sheila Kelly, Mary Bachlow, Eleonora Schmied
- All rules at the beginning of the Homecraft section apply
- All entries are judged by the Ontario Judging Standards Book
- The use of the chemical “Plant Shine” is discouraged and infested plants will be isolated in plastic bags & not be judged.
- All rules at the beginning of the Homecraft section apply
- All entries are judged by the Ontario Judging Standards Book
- The use of the chemical “Plant Shine” is discouraged and infested plants will be isolated in plastic bags & not be judged
Special Prizes
- The exhibitor with Highest Points will receive a special prize, to be determined before the Fair
- Doris Hughes Memorial Award. One winner will be selected from the Arrangements Section and their name entered on the Perpetual Plaque donated by Linda Baker.
Sections:
1. | Tulip, red Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
2. | Tulip, white or cream Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
3. | Tulip, yellow Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
4. | Tulip, variegated (blended colours) Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
5. | Tulip, purple or mauve Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
6. | Tulip, double Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
7. | Tulip, pink or rose Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
8. | Tulip, multi-floral (more than one flower per stem) Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
9. | Tulip, fringed Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
10. | Tulip, parrot Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
11. | Tulip, bi-colour Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
12. | Tulip, apricot or orange Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
13. | Tulip, lily type Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
14. | Narcissus or daffodil Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
15. | Lily of the Valley, 3 stems only, leaves if attached Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
16. | Lilac, common, 1 truss Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
17. | Lilac, double, 1 truss Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
18. | Bleeding heart - 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
19. | Pansies, 3 stems with own foliage Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
20. | Violas, 3 stems with own foliage Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
21. | Crown Imperial (Skunk lower) Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
22. | Iris - white or cream, stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
23. | Iris - pink, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
24. | Iris - yellow, 1stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
25. | Iris - peach, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
26. | Iris - mauve, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
27. | Iris - blue, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
28. | Iris - bronze, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
29. | Iris - purple, 1stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
30. | Iris - black, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
31. | Iris - plicata - any colour with fancy markingson edge - 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
32. | Iris - beige, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
33. | Iris - two tone, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
34. | Iris - 3 distinct colours, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
35. | Iris - Siberian, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
36. | Iris - any other colour not listed, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
37. | Oriental Poppy, any colour, 1 bloom Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
38. | Solomon's seal, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
39. | Columbine, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
40. | Flowering Branch Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
41. | Lupin, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
42. | Peony, 1 stem, no buds Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
43. | Leopard's-Bane, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
44. | Allium, 1 stem Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
45. | Any other flower not listed Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.50, 3rd: $2.00 |
46. | Arrangements: "Fresh from Your Garden" Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3 A casual bouquet of fresh flowers and foliage in a vase. |
47. | Arrangements: People's Choice -"Mellow Yellow" Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5 A small design using dandelions and other yellow wild flowers. To be judged by people attending the Fair. Ballots will be available at the cash table or the snack bar. |
48. | Arrangements: "Trough Garden" Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3 The container frames and gives the garden its characteristic landscape shape. Container not to exceed 10 inches by 6 inc A trough garden is a miniature landscape designed to reproduce a natural ecosystem. |
49. | Arrangements: "Underwater Design" Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3 A design with part(s) placed under water to create interest. Although the design must have part(s) under water, no definite percentage is required. |
50. | Arrangements: "What's that Smell?" . Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3 A basket of Lilacs |
51. | Arrangements: "Tiny Wonder" Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3 A miniature not exceeding 5 inches in any direction, including container. Best design will win a Gift Certificate from Season's Floral Studio, Schomberg Sponsored by Season's Floral Studio |
52. | Arrangements: "From Farm to Table" Our Fair Theme. Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10 Use a soup bowl and your imagination, accessories allowed. |
53. | Arrangements: "Welcome Back Pollinators" Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3 Flowering Branches in a vase. |
54. | Arrangements: "Beautiful Faces" Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3 Pansies, Johnny Jump Ups, and/or Violas in a cup and saucer. |
55. | Arrangements: "Nature's Renewal" Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3 An all-green arrangement. |
Best Arrangement Doris Hughes Memorial Plaque Prize: Plaque One winner will be selected from the Arrangements Section and their name entered on the Perpetual Plaque donated by Linda Baker. Linda Baker | |
High points in Specimens Section 1-45 | |
Online Registration for Exhibitors
For 2024, the Schomberg Fair is introducing online registration for certain exhibitor classes. If you can see this message, you can register for your class online. Follow the instructions below to sign up for your competition on AssistExpo.
How to Enter a Competition Online
- Step 1: Find your exhibitor class and section on this page.
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- Step 3: After registering, print or save your confirmation message. Collect your printed tags. Remember the date and time your exhibits need to be delivered to the fair.
