Co-chaired by:
Marion Norton (905-649-5824) Flowers/Plants Classes 1-61 Jaimie Vander Henne (905-640-2187) Arrangements Classes 62-82

Before entering this section, please refer to the additional rules for Homecraft at front of book, as well as the
following:

* Closing date for entry forms: Thursday, September 15th, 2011 by 8:00 p.m.* Will be strictly enforced.

Additional Rules:

1. Recognized growers are not permitted to enter in a class.
2. All cultural exhibits for competition must have been grown by the exhibitor. Classes 1-61
3. Where a definite number or quantity of specimens is specified in the class, neither more nor less than that number shall be exhibited. A bud showing colour must be considered a bloom.
4. Potted plants and planters must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least 3 months prior to Markham Fair.
5. All house plants and planters to be grown in suitable containers. Not freshly potted.
6. Hanging plants must have own hangers.
7. No plant shine is to be used on plants.
8. All exhibits must be in suitable containers to prevent tipping when handled by the judges and committee people.
9. Leaves should be removed below water level.
10. Classes 36, 37, 52, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, & 60 must be named or entry will be disqualified (printed on front of entry tag).
11. Plant material for arrangements Classes 62-82 need not be home grown and can be obtained from any source.
12. No artificial plant material to be used in fresh flower arrangement Classes 63, 64, 67-76, 80-82.
13. Accessories are permitted in arrangement classes.
14. Natural materials such as foliage, twigs, driftwood, moss, evergreens, rocks, grasses, etc. may be used in flower arrangements.
15. After judging day, specimens and arrangements can be replaced with fresh flowers.
16. The committee has the right to disqualify any entry with insect infestation.
17. An entry fee of 25 cents will be charged for each entry , plus a $5.00 exhibitor fee.
18. Exhibits must be brought to the General Exhibits Building on Tuesday, Sept. 27th between 12 noon and 9:00 p.m. and may be reclaimed on Sunday, Oct. 2nd between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.

Tips For Exhibitors:

• Length of Glad Spike should be 12″ from bottom of bloom to bottom of stem.
• Specimens should stand erect.
• Do not use wide mouthed containers.
• Flowers show best in a clear container.
• Flowers should be free of disease, insect damage and insects.
• Flowers should have good colour, be fresh, not wilted, uniform in size with strong, straight stems.

Annual: A herbaceous plant which normally completes its cycle of seed in one year. To include tender perennials such as pansies & snapdragons, that are plants called “Annuals” grown as such in this region.

Biennial: A herbaceous plant which requires two growing seasons to complete its normal growth e.g. from seed to seed.

Perennial: A herbaceous plant that lives more than two years. The stem dies to the ground each fall. For example, phlox, delphiniums, peonies, etc.

Spike: An upright stem carrying several flowers, usually with short dedicels, such as gladiolus and snapdragon.

Stem Or Stalk: A plant structure carrying one or more flowers and buds. It may be branched e.g. sweet peas, primulas and irises.

Spray: A branch of plant with a number of flowers, e.g. chrysanthemum, climbing and floribunda roses, petunias, etc. All exhibits should have a good stem length.

Cut Specimen Classes (self-foliage to be included)

Prize Money Classes #1-37:

1st – $5.00; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $3.00; 4th – $2.00

1. Aster – 3 blooms – Annual – 1 cultivar.
2. Aster – Perennial (e.g. Michaelmas Daisy) – 3 sprays – 1 colour.
3. Begonia – 1 bloom with 2 leaves self-foliage floating in water.
4. Calendula – 3 stems

Chrysanthemums Must Be Outdoor Garden Variety.

5. Chrysanthemums – Single – 3 sprays.
6. Chrysanthemums – Semi-Double – 3 sprays.
7. Chrysanthemums – Double – 3 sprays.
8. Chrysanthemums – Any Other Variety –
   1 bloom – over 3″.
9. Cosmos – 5 stems – any colour.
10. Dahlia – 1 bloom – over 6″.
11. Dahlia – pom pom type – 1 bloom – 4″ to 6″.
12. Dahlia – any other type – 1 bloom – 4″ to 6″.
13. Dahlia – pom pom type – 3 blooms – under 4″ (miniature)
14. Dahlia – any other type – 3 blooms – under 4″ (miniature).
15. Daisy – Rudbeckia (Gloriosa) – 3 blooms.
16. Echinacea – (cone flower) – 3 stems.
17. Geranium – 1 bloom with self-foliage.
18. Gladiolus – 1 spike – any colour – maximum 12″stem below first bloom.
19. Lavatera – 3 stems.
20. Marigold – 5 blooms – over 2″.
21. Marigold – French type – one colour – 5 blooms – 1″- 2″.
22. Marigold – French type – multi-colour – 5 blooms – 1″- 2″.
23. Marigold – 5 blooms – under 1″ (miniature).
24. Nasturtium – Bouquet with self-foliage.
25. Pansy or Viola – 5 stems with self-foliage.
26. Petunia – single – 3 sprays.
27. Petunia – double – 3 sprays.
28. Salvia – 3 stems.
29. Sedum – 3 stems.
30. Snapdragon – Any Variety – 3 spikes any colour.
31. Strawflower – wired – 3 stems.
32. Sunflower – 1 bloom not to exceed 6″,
    stem not to exceed 12″.
33. Sweet Peas – Bouquet with self foliage.
34. Zinnia – Large type – 3 blooms over 1 3/4″.
35. Zinnia – Mini – 5 blooms 1 3/4″ and under.
36. Any Other Variety Annual – 3 stems or 3 sprays – only 1 cultivar – must be named on front of entry tag.
37. Any Other Variety Perennial or Biennial – 3 stems or 3 sprays – only 1 cultivar – must be named on front of entry tag.
    

Prize Money Classes #38-40:

1st – $5.50; 2nd – $4.50; 3rd – $3.50; 4th – $2.50

38. Vase of Mixed Annuals – minimum of 6 varieties.
39. Basket of Flowers – basket to have handle showing on top – all round arrangement.
40. A Collection of Garden Flowers – all round arrangement.

Roses

Note: Must be 1/2 to 3/4 open for judging – read Horticultural Standards. For further information regarding Horticultural Standards read Publication #34 Ministry of Agriculture and Food (address in blue pages of telephone directory).

Prize Money Classes #41-45:

1st – $5.00; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $3.00; 4th – $2.00

41. Rose – HT – 1 bloom – any colour – named if possible.
42. Rose – Polyantha or Shrub (not Mini) – 1 spray – named if possible.
43. Rose – Mini (not Polyantha or Shrub) – 1 spray – named if possible.
44. Rose – Floribunda – named if possible.
45. Rose – Full Blown – 1 bloom floating in water – any colour – any variety – named if possible.

Potted Plant Classes

Prize Money Classes #46-60:

1st – $5.50; 2nd – $4.50; 3rd – $3.50; 4th – $2.50

Flowering Plants In Bloom:

(Container not to exceed 12″ – inside measurement. No hanging plants).

46. African Violet – standard – single bloom, single crown.
47. African Violet – standard – double bloom, single crown.
48. Begonia(s) – Tuberous in bloom.
49. Begonia(s) – Fibrous (e.g. Bizzy Lizzy, Reiger Type, etc.) in bloom.
50. Impatiens – sunshine type.
51. Impatiens – shade type.
52. Any other Flowering Plant in bloom – No trailing or climbing plants. Must Be Named On Front Of Entry Tag.

Plants Grown Principally For Foliage:

(Container not to exceed 12″ – inside measurement. No hanging plants.)

53. Coleus.
54. Any other Foliage Plant Not in Bloom – No trailing or climbing plants. Must Be Named On Front Of Entry Tag.

Planters:

(Container not to exceed 16″ – inside measurement.)

55. Mixed Herb Planter – 3 or more different herbs – Must Be Named On Front Of Entry Tag.
56. Mixed Outdoor Planter – 3 or more different varieties – Must Be Named On Front Of Entry Tag.

Window Boxes:

(Container not to exceed 30″ in length – inside measurement).

57. Outdoor Window Box.

Trailing Or Climbing Plants:

(Must be hanging – please provide your own hanger.)

58. Mixed Hanging Planter – minimum of 2 varieties – must be hanging – Must Be Named On Front Of Entry Tag.
59. Any Trailing or Climbing Plant Grown Principally For Foliage – Must Be Named On Front Of Entry Tag.
60. Any Trailing or Climbing Plant Grown Principally For Bloom – Must Be Named On Front Of Entry Tag.

Special:

York Downs Garden Centre Ltd.
9719 Kennedy Rd., Unionville

Gift Certificates: 1st – $20.00; 2nd – $15.00; 3rd – $10.00

61. Hanging Bag (Flower Bag)

Arrangement Classes

Prize Money Classes #62-79:

1st – $7.00; 2nd – $6.00; 3rd – $5.00; 4th – $4.00

Classes 62-82 Helpful Hints:

• Fresh flowers should have a container to hold water.
• Use proper type of oasis for the flowers you are working with (wet oasis for fresh flowers and dry oasis for silk and dried flowers).

Miniatures:

62. “Baby’s First Step” – in a shoe – dried flowers – under 5″
63. “Flickering Flame” – arrangement in a candle holder – fresh flowers – under 5″
64. “Sunny Side Up” – in an egg cup – fresh flowers – under 5″

Silk Flower Arrangements:

(No Live Flowers or Miniatures – Candles and Novelties to be used when needed)

65. “Celebrations” – arrangement in a gift bag.
66. Christmas Wreath – ready to hang.

Fresh Flower Arrangements:

(No artificial material or miniatures).

Please refer to Rule N at beginning of Section 6.

67. “Farmers Market” – using a wicker basket, flowers and edible material.
68. Arrangement in a Cup and Saucer – using flowers
69. “Two For the Price of One” – arrangement in a cream and sugar bowl.
70. “A Touch of Elegance” – in a wine glass.
71. “Lavender and Lace” – using purple and white flowers
72. “Frost on the Pumpkin” – an arrangement in a small pumpkin.
73. “Green as Grass” – arrangement using green and foliage and wild grasses.
74. “Reflection” – arrangement using water
75. “Pretty in Pink” – using pink flowers.
76. “Fly Me to the Moon” – In a crescent design using white or cream flowers

Dried Flower Arrangements:

(No artificial flowers or miniatures).

77. “Country Memories”
78. “In the Meadow”
79. “Bread Basket” – arrangement in a basket with dried flowers and grains.

Specials:

Candlelight and Memories Fine Gifts & Tea Room

6198 Main St., Stouffville.

Gift Certificates: 1st – $20.00; 2nd – $15.00

80. Candlelight & Memories – fresh flower arrangement using candles

Reesor Family in Canada

1st – $20.00

81. “Pioneer Days” – fresh flower arrangement

Markham Fair Special:

1st – $10.00; 2nd – $5.00

82. Exhibitors Choice – fresh flower arrangement

Markham Fair Awards And Rosettes:

Judges Choice – Best potted plant – $10.00

Judges Choice – Best Specimen – $5.00

Judges Choice – Best Entry in classes 38, 39 or 40 – $5.00

Judges Choice – Best Arrangement – $10.00

2011 Homecraft President, Mary Webster
– Favourite Entry – Rosette.

Richters, Goodwood – Specializing in Herb Plants and Seeds.

$30.00 Gift Certificate – Top Point Winner Classes 1-60

$20.00 Gift Certificate – 2nd Point Winner Classes 1-60

Sheridan Nurseries, Markham

$30.00 Gift Certificate – Top Point Winner Classes 62-79

$25.00 Gift Certificate – 2nd Point Winner Classes 62-79

Vera Clarkson Memorial

Best African Violet – $25.00