“Fostering the love of Gardening and the Beautification of our City.”

Flower Show Edition
July 2007

FLOWER SHOW INFORMATION
“Fun In the Sun”
Please enter a few of your flowers
and join the fun!!!!!!!

SATURDAY July 28th
Sears Court, Northgate Shopping Centre

Chairperson:
June Charette – 475-1948

Entries received Saturday
9:00am to 10:30am

All exhibits must remain for the duration of the show unless prior arrangements have been made with the chairperson.

DISMANTLING OF SHOW 4:00 PM

Awards will be presented at the September general meeting
Hostesses will be available to help you with placing your entries.

Entry tags and numbers

Call Audrey Morton at 472-4840 (between 10 am and 7 pm only) for a competitor number and entry tags. Fill out your entry tag completely, including your name and entry number in the bottom section.
Filling out tags at home saves time and confusion when entering your exhibits.

If in doubt where to place an exhibit, please ask a committee member.

The Flower Show committee reserves the right to split classes and place exhibits in the proper class.
Entries are to be placed between 9 and 10:30 AM.
Entries will not be accepted after the 10:30 deadline.
Judging will begin at 11 AM.

Removal of the exhibits will be at the discretion of the Flower show committee.
For more information please refer to pages 2 and 3 of the Ontario Judging Standards booklet.
Points for Floral Designs: 1st place - 6 points
2nd place - 4 points
3rd place - 2 points
All other entries: 1st place - 3 points
2nd place - 2 points
3rd place - 1 point

Rules for all Shows
1. To exhibit one must be a member of the Society or become a member by paying the current membership fee.

2. All exhibits at any show must be bonafide property and work of the exhibitors. Flowers, fruits and vegetables must have been grown by the exhibitor within the North Bay Horticultural District. Where stated in the Arrangement Sections, flowers and/or material used may be provided from any source.

3. One entry per class is permitted except for the cut flower and vegetable sections where 2 entries are allowed, providing they are not identical (e.g. not the same colour), and providing the chairperson feels there is enough room. Two or more people from the same family may exhibit in the same class from the same garden. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to enter the exhibit in the right class.

4. Potted plants must be grown in pots, not dug from the garden and potted up for the show. Potted plants will remain in the possession of the exhibitor. Potted plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for a minimum of 2 months prior to the show.

5. Exhibitors must supply their own containers unless otherwise stated.

6. Each entry should be named where the show schedule indicates. Exhibitors must conform to the regulations of the class as to quantity, colour etc. Those not conforming will not be judged.

7. The decision of the judge is always final. The judge can refuse to give any award if the exhibit is of inferior quality. Only ONE FIRST, ONE SECOND AND ONE THIRD place ribbon will be awarded in each class. There may be a special mention award given where warranted.

8. No prize will be awarded in any class where there is only one entry, unless it has received a first class ribbon from the judges.

9. When the judges are making decisions, no one shall be present except those appointed by the show committee.

10. Society members who are exhibiting must prepare their own tags. Entry tags will be available at each general meeting or may be obtained by contacting the Secretary.

11. Any exhibit other than potted plants, must not be exhibited the following year. This ruling pertains in particular to dried arrangements, pictures and plaques.

12. Flowers that have wilted after the judging has taken place should be replaced by the exhibitor with fresh material before the public views the show. If the exhibitor fails to replace the material, the chairperson may withdraw the exhibit.

13. Any exhibits found to be diseased or infested will be disqualified and removed.

SECTION ‘A’ – Annuals
Class No. Note: A bud showing colour is considered a bloom.
1. Ageratum – 3 any variety, 1 colour or mixed
2. Asters – 3 blooms, 1 colour, any variety
3. Asters – 5 blooms, at least 2 varieties
4. Begonia – 2 blooms, tuberous, double, different colours, floating
5. Begonia – 1 bloom , tuberous, double, floating
6. Celosia -Plume Feathered (Plumosa) 1 spike
7. Celosia – Crested Cockscomp (Cristata) 1 flower head
8. Cosmos – 1 colour or mixed, 5 blooms
9. Impatiens – any variety 1 colour or mixed 3 items
10. Marigold – Large (over 4”) 3 blooms
11. Marigold – Medium (2” to 4”) 3 blooms
12. Marigold – Small (1” to 2”) 3 blooms
13. Marigold – Miniature (under 1”) 3 blooms
14. Calendula – 1 colour or mixed 3 blooms
15. Nicotiana – 1 colour or mixed 3 items
16. Petunia – Single, any colour 3 sprays
17. Petunia – Double, any colour 3 sprays
18. Pansy - 1 colour or mixed 5 blooms - no foliage
19. Salvia - 1 colour or mixed 3 items
20. Snapdragon - over 8” any variety, 1 colour or mixed 3 stems
21. Snapdragon – under 8” any variety, 1 colour or mixed 3 items
22. Zinnia – Over 4” - 1 colour or mixed, 1 bloom
23. Zinnia – Under 4”, 1 colour or mixed, 3 blooms
24. Any Annual – Not listed, 3 blooms
25. Any Annual – Not listed, 1 spike, spray or large bloom
26. Poppy – Any Variety, 3 blooms
27. Sunflower – grown for birdseeds, 1 flowerhead
28. Sunflower – any colour with stem
29. Cleome – (Spider Plant) 1 stem
30. Heliotrope -1 stem
31. Nasturtium – 5 Blooms

SECTION ‘B’ Containers & Hanging Baskets, Grown Outside
35. Any Flowering Annual - 1 variety grown in a container
36. Hanging Basket or Container - 2 or more varieties, must have a hanger
37. Fuschia - Upright or Hanging, in Bloom
38. Container of Plants – patio or window box
39. Living Wreath

SECTION ‘C’ Perennials, Biennials & Bulbs
40. Chrysanthemum -1 colour or mixed 3 blooms
41. Chrysanthemum - 1 Spray
42. Chrysanthemum Maxima - (Shasta Daisy) 3 blooms
43. Echinacea – (Coneflower) any variety 3 blooms
44. Heuchera – (Coral Bells) any variety 3 blooms
45. Heuchera – (Coral Bells) any variety 3 leaves
46. Liatris – (Gayfeather) 1 spike
47. Monarda – Bergamot (Beebalm) 1 colour or mixed 3 stems
48. Phlox – Any Variety, 1 Stem
49. Rudbeckia – 1 Variety, 3 blooms
50. Any Other Perennial or Biennial Not Listed
51. Any Other Perennial or Biennial Not Listed 1 spike or spray
52. Clematis – Any variety, 1 bloom
53. Hydrangea – 1 branch in bloom
54. Flowering Shrub – 1 branch not more than 20”
55. Lily Hybrid – whites, pinks - 1 stem
56. Lily - hybrid – any other colour – 1 stem
57. Daylily – 1 stem
58. Any other Summer Flowering Bulb, not mentioned 1 bloom, spay or spike
59. Dianthus Barbatus – Sweet William – 3 stems
60. Dianthus -any other variety – 3 stems
61. Pansy - no foliage – 5 identical blooms
62. Hosta - 3 leaves from the same plant
63. Hosta – 1 flowering stem
64. Allium - any variety – 1 large

SECTION ‘D’
Roses – Hybrid Teas*
*Hybrid Teas produce large high centered blooms on long stems. Many are fragrant, and some are disease-resistant.
Class No.
65. One bloom – any colour

Roses – Grandifloras*
*Grandiflora roses are best described as a combination of Floribunda and Hybrid Tea characteristics.
They produce blooms singly and in clusters, like Floribundas, on upright, somewhat tall bushes like a Hybrid Tea.
66. One bloom – any colour
67. One spray – any colour

Roses – Floribundas*
*Floribundas are bushy, tidy growing, reasonably hardy, continuous blooming varieties with clusters of flowers in every shape and
colour, many of which are fragrant.
68. One spray – red or red blend
69. One spray – pink or pink blend
70. One spray – any other colour

Roses – Miniatures
71. One spray – any colour
72. One bloom – any colour
73. Collection, 3 varieties – 1 bloom or spray of each

Roses – Miscellaneous

74. Climbing Rose – 1 spray any colour
75. Shrub rose – one specimen or spray with or without side buds
76. One rose floating in a clear glass container
77. Fragrant rose – one bloom or spray

SECTION “E”- DAHLIAS

78. Decorative, over 6” in diameter, one bloom
79. Decorative, under 6” in diameter, one bloom
80. Any other variety, 3 blooms, one colour
81. Cactus or semi-cactus, one bloom in water

SECTION “F” - Opportunities for Youth
*Entrants must be 12 years old or younger.

82. A potted annual that you have planted from seed and cared for.
83. A bouquet of mixed flowers in a vase.
84. A bouquet of wild flowers in a vase.
85. A sunflower – 1 stem
86. An 8” x 11” colour drawing of your favorite flower

SECTION “G” – Baskets & Vases -DESIGNS

87. Basket of Garden Flowers
88. Basket of Wild Flowers
89. Vase of Garden Flowers
90. Vase of Wild Flowers

NOTE: More than one of the above may be exhibited if they are different.

SECTION ‘H’ - FRESH DESIGNS

91. “Margarita Ville” – Small * arrangement displayed in an acrylic margarita glass.
The stem of glass will not be included in overall height of arrangement.
92. “Summer Wind” - a bouquet of mixed grasses
93. “Summer Time Blues” – An arrangement primarily with blue flowers & white accents
94. “Down by the Bay” – A water viewing design
95. “Itsy bitsy Yellow Polka a Dot Bikini” – Miniature** arrangement primarily yellow
96. “Lost Sandal” – an arrangement that incorporates one sandal
97. “Just for Fun” – A bouquet with every colour imaginable
98. “Stand Alone” – single flower design, plus any foliage

SECTION “I”- DRIED DESIGNS
Note. Material may be naturally dried, treated, pressed and/or preserved

99. “Beach Treasures” – A dried arrangement incorporating drift wood within the design.
100. "Summer Time" - a pressed flower picture
101. "Your Favorite Straw Hat" - a straw hat decorated with dried material
102. “Catch at Wave” - hogarth curve - Floral elements curve in from the top and sweep down to suggest a smooth, flowing 'S' shape
103. “Keep Summer”- dried & sprayed hydrangeas in a vase
104. “Special Summer’s Night”- a dried corsage

*Small Designs are from 5 ½ to 10 inches and must not exceed 10 inches in any dimension including the container, base and accessories. The container should not exceed 1/3 the size of the total arrangement (exception “Margarita Ville”).
**Miniature Designs are not to exceed 5 inches in any direction including the container, base and accessories. For good proportion, the container should not exceed 1 ½ inches in height.

SECTION ‘J’ Vegetables

Class No.
105. Wax Beans - 5 - any variety with ½” stem
106. Green Beans -5 -any variety with ½” stem
107. Beets - 3 round with at least ½” of top
108. Beets -3 cylindrical beets with at least ½” of top
109. Broccoli - 1 head
110. Cabbage -any variety -3 outer leaves left on ½”stem
111. Carrot -3 long type with at least ½”top
112. Carrot - 3 blunt type with at least ½”top
113. Cucumber- 2 slicing type 6” and over ¼” stem
114. Cucumber - 1 English style ¼”stem
115. Cucumber - 3 Pickling Type 2” to 6” ¼”stem
116. Pepper - 1 Sweet ½” stem
117. Pepper - 3 any other variety ½” stem
118. Potato - 3 Table – white skin
119. Potato - 3 any variety
120. Onion - 3
121. Radish - Red – 5 tied in a bunch with leaves attached
122. Squash or Vegetable Marrow -1
123. Tomato - 3 red -firm not soft - ½” stem
124. Tomato - 7 red - small fruited (e.g. Tiny Tim) ½” stem
125. Tomato - 3 green -½” stem
126. Tomato - 3 any other variety and shape
127. Zucchini - 2 up to 8” long
128. Zucchini - 2 over 8” long
129. Vegetable - any other not listed 3 small or 1 large
130. Garlic - 1 Bud
131. Domestic Herb - any variety sprig in water
132. Collection of Herbs – 3 or more must be different varieties – springs in water
133. Vegetable Display – 5 or more varieties (arrangement to count)
134. Fun Bounty – give some produce a Personality (produce may be purchased)
NOTE: Paper plates are provided at the show.

SECTION ‘K’ HOUSEPLANTS

Class No.
135. African Violet – one crown – any colour
136. Sinningia – miniature – in bloom
137. Sinningia – speciosa – (Florist Gloxinia)
138. Streptocarpus
139. Episcia, any variety – named if possible
140. Any other Gesneriad – in bloom
141. Begonia - wax
142. Begonia – rhizomatous
143. Begonia – miniature
144. Cactus – specimen
145. Succulent – specimen – other than cactus
146. Geranium – in bloom
147. Geranium – dwarf – in bloom
148. Geranium – miniature
149. Coleus – not over 12 inches
150. Any other houseplant – in bloom
151. Any other houseplant - grown for foliage
152. Trailing plant – any variety – grown indoors
153. Ivy – trained climber
154. Display of houseplants – grown in own containers –
displayed in one container. Display to count.
155. Dish Garden – using any rooted material –
accessories may be used.

Ella’s Picnic – Tuesday, July 24, Noon at the Waterfront

About a decade ago, Ella Fudge organized the first waterfront picnic in July, and it’s been ongoing ever since. Everybody brings a brown bag lunch, and Ella makes her famous coconut sponge cake to share. We then take a stroll to admire the work of the Heritage Gardeners and yes, ride the Carousel and the mini-trains too. Sometimes we go to see a member’s garden. It’s a nice way to touch base with friends, as there are no Horticultural meetings in July or August.
So please join us for a fun time. Meet at noon on Tuesday, July 24, at the Rotary Club Kiosk by the boat ramp. See you then! - Elaine and Ella Fudge

Plant Sale Final Numbers

We grossed $3004.80 and, minus expenditures, our profit was an excellent $2,493.94!
Thanks to Jim Merrick of Commanda Country Gardens for providing us with a great discount to purchase many unique perennials for the sale. Remember all Horticultural Society members receive a 10% discount from Jim!
Thanks to Marie-Luise Frankel for providing many plants from Northern Perennials. We wish Marie well with her new venture, a bed and breakfast in Mattawa.
Thanks to the member who provided for the window box which we used as a prize for all new members registered that day. Thanks to Carol-Ann Gingras at our membership table who signed up 14 new members! Yahoo!

Please check out our website (www.gardenontario.org/northbay) which has been updated with a new look.

GARDENING GUIDE
Mid July to Mid September
Fertilize late summer and fall flowers (annuals)- do not fertilize perennials after July as this encourages too tender growth to withstand our Zone 4 winters.
Plant fall-flowering perennials in any bare spots in the garden, e.g. chrysanthemums, fall asters, autumn crocus.
Keep track of perennials as they fade away. Mark locations with names on stakes or draw a garden plan on graph paper. Saves guessing next spring whether a green shoot is a plant or a weed.
Make notes about perennials and annuals for next year’s garden.
Check rock gardens and thin if needed. Overcrowded conditions are not conducive to healthy, vigorous plant growth.
Harvest herbs for drying. Continue canning, freezing, pickling, etc.
Continue weed watch.
Divide and transplant spring-blooming perennials, including herbs, peonies, irises.
Allow strawberry runners to grow where you want them but remove from other spots before they become invasive.
Cut raspberry canes that bore fruit this year to within a few inches from the ground. Cut this year’s canes chest high - they will bear fruit next year.

Garden tour report (Sunday, July 8)

Number of people on the tour: about 65. New members 11.
Thanks so much to all our volunteers; we could not have done it without you:
Thank you to all the members who agreed to have their gardens on the tour (Ruby, Linda, Melina, Jim & Marlene, Bonnie & Mike, Grazyna & Alex)
and to all the volunteers who sat at the garden entrances (Ida, Audrey, Darlene, Helen, Marianne, Betty, Cheryl (Betty’s daughter), Donna, Roslyn, Geri, Shaina, Debbie C.)The gardens were very much appreciated and admired.
Cookies provided by: Leoni, Audrey, Darlene and Maureen – thanks.
Thank you to Dollars Your Independent Grocer for donating 4 cases of 24 bottled water. Thank you also to Greco’s Pizza, Lakeshore Dr. & Algonquin Rd. for donating $25.00 towards the cost of printing our brochures.
Thank you to Betty Foy, Geri Openshaw and Lorne Cutts for organizing our first “Member’s Only Garden Tour”.

Winners of the Prize Draws:
Burrow’s Country Store Ltd and Garden Centre - $25.99 Gift Certificate – Fran Burman
Commanda Country Gardens – $25.00 Gift Certificate – Janet Philips
Country Style Donuts – 2 travel mugs & a can of Country Style coffee – Joan Bennett
Gateway Home Hardware – Corelle Casseroles 4 piece set – Fran Irwin
Jackman Flower Shop – $50.00 gift Certificate – Donna Reid
LaPorte’s Garden Centre – 2 sets of 2 gardens signs – Carol Ann Gingras and Mary Ann Kendrick & Ted Masters
Pizza Hut – One Large Pizza – Bette Atkinson
Roger’s Radio – Gardening Set – Peggy Dillon
Sobeys – $25.00 Floral Department Gift Certificate – Sue Greig
Swiss Chalet – 2 - $10.00 Gift Certificates – Marlene & Jim Porter
Tim Horton Donuts – Tim Horton’s Cup & Saucer – Grazyna Hurley & Alex Bizzell
Wendy’s Restaurant – 15 free meal & frosty coupons – given to all volunteers
YMCA North Bay – 2 Family Swim Passes – Melina Demarco & Anne McGinn

There are still a couple of places left for our Garden Photography Workshop with Mike Demoree, Wednesday August 8th, 7:00 p.m. just $20.00!!