The Green Thumb

FLOWER SHOW INFORMATION
FLOWER POWER
Please enter a few of your flowers
and join the fun!!!!!!!

SATURDAY July 8th
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

Trophies and awards will be presented at the general meeting on Tuesday, September 25th 2006.

Entry tags and numbers

Call Audrey Morton at 472-4840 for a competitor number and entry tags.
Tags will also be available at the June meeting.
Fill out your entry tag completely.
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.
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.

SECTON ‘A’ – Roses – Hybrid Teas

Class No.
1. One bloom – red or red blend
2. One bloom – pink or pink blend
3. One bloom – yellow or yellow blend
4. One bloom – any other colour
5. One full blown bloom – any colour
6. A collection of three different Hybrid Tea Roses
– must be named

SECTON ‘B’ – Roses – Grandifloras

7. One bloom – any colour
8. One spray – any colour

SECTON ‘C’ – Roses – Floribundas

9. One spray – red or red blend
10. One spray – pink or pink blend
11. One spray – any other colour

SECTON ‘D’ – Roses – Miniatures

12. One spray – red or red blend
13. One spray – pink or pink blend
14. One spray – any other colour
15. One bloom – red or red blend
16. One bloom – pink or pink blend
17. One bloom – any other colour
18. A collection of three different miniature roses.
SECTON ‘E’ – Roses – Miscellaneous

CLASS:
19. Shrub rose – one specimen or spray with or without side buds
20. One rose floating in a clear glass container
21. Fragrant rose – one bloom or spray

SECTON ‘F’ – Perennials, Biennials, Bulbs, etc.

25. Aconitum - Monkshood - 1 spike
26. Astilbe - white - 1 spray
27. Astilbe - pink - 1 spray
28. Astilbe - red – 1 spray
29. Astilbe – Ostrich Plume – 1 spray
30. Campanula – Canterbury Bells – 1 stalk
31. Campanula – dwarf variety e.g. Blue Chips – 3 stems
32. Campanula – any tall variety – 1 stems
33. Heuchera – Coral Bells – any variety – 3 stems
34. Aquilegia – Columbine – 1 stem
35. Hemerocallis – Day Lily – 1 flower
36. Delphinium – 1 spike
37. Digitalis – Foxglove – 1 spike
38. Geranium – perennial – any variety – 1 spray
39. Oenothera – Evening Primrose – 3 stems
40. Iberis – Candytuft – 3 stems
41. Bleeding Heart – 3 sprays
42. Lupin – 1 stem
43. Iris – Siberian – 1 stem
44. Iris – any other variety – 1 stem
45. Paeonia – Peony – 1 stem
46. Papaver – Poppy – any variety – 3 blooms

SECTON ‘F’ – Perennials, Biennials, Bulbs, etc. - continued
47. Dianthus Barbatus – Sweet William – 3 stems
48. Dianthus -any other variety – 3 stems
49. Pansy - no foliage – 5 identical blooms
50. Monarda -Bergamot – Beebalm – 3 stems
51. Clematis- any variety – 1 stem
52. Flowering shrub -1 branch – not more than 20”
53. Lily - hybrid – whites, pinks – 1 stem
54. Lily - hybrid – any other colour – 1 stem
55. Allium - any variety – 1 large
56. Allium - any variety – 3 small
57. Hosta - 3 leaves from the same plant
58. Hosta – 1 flowering stem
59. Any other perennial, biennial, bulb, etc. – 1 spike or spray
60. Any other perennial, biennial, bulb, etc. – 3 blooms

SECTON ‘G’ – Annuals
61. Ageratum – 3 stems
62. Marigold – miniature – 3 sprays
63. Marigold – any other variety or colour – 3 blooms
64. Petunia – 3 stems
65. Snapdragon – 3 spikes
66. Nicotiana – 3 stems
67. Poppy – 3 blooms
68. Geranium – Pelargonium – any variety – 1 stem
69. Any other annual – 3 blooms
70. Any other annual – 1 spike, spray or stem
71. A hanging basket or container – one or more varieties
72. A container of plants – e.g. Patio Pot, Window Box

NOTE: Classes 71 & 72, if purchased, should be in the exhibitor’s possession for two months prior to the show.

A bud showing colour is considered a bloom.

SECTION ‘H’ FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Class No.
71. Rhubarb – 3 stalks with 2” of leaf
72. Lettuce – any variety – 1 head in water
73. Radishes – 5 – on a plate
74. Peas – 5 pods – on a plate
75. Green Onions - 5
76. Strawberries – 1 stem with fruit on a plate
77. Herb – 1 sprig – in water
78. Herb Collection – at least 3 varieties in water – may be shown in separate containers
79. Herb or herbs grown in a pot
80. Vegetable/s – any variety – grown in a pot
81. Any other vegetable – 1 large or 3 small
82. Any other fruit – 1 large or 5 small
83. Display of fruit and/or vegetables and/or flowers

NOTE: Paper plates are provided at the show.

SECTION “J” – Baskets & Vases

84. Basket of Garden Flowers
85. Basket of Wild Flowers
86. Vase of Garden Flowers
87. Vase of Wild Flowers

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

SECTION ‘K’ FRESH DESIGNS

88. "Psychedelic” - a bouquet with every colour imaginable"
89. "Back to the Land” – a bouquet of wild grasses
90. "Not the Drive Through" - a dining table arrangement, with or without candles
91. "Right On" - an L-shaped arrangement with predominantly white flowers
92. "Hot Pink Skort" - a design using only pink flowers
93. "Rolling Stones" - a water viewing design using stones, flowers and foliage
94. "Groovy Baby" - a miniature arrangement**
95. "Cool" a bouquet of your choice
96. “Got the Blues” a small design using blue and white flowers
SECTION “L” DRIED DESIGNS
Note. Material may be naturally dried, treated, pressed and/or preserved
97. "Funky Ribbons " - a design that incorporate ribbon (of any colour or size) as an accessory
98."Flashback" - a pressed flower picture
99. "A Love for Hats & Peace" - a hat decorated with dried material
*Small Designs are from 5 ½ to 10 inches and must not exceed 10 inches in ay dimension including the container, base and accessories. The container should not exceed 1/3 the size of the total arrangement.
**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 ‘M’ HOUSEPLANTS

Class No.
105. African Violet – one crown – any colour
106. African Violet – one crown – variegated foliage
107. African Violet – one crown - miniature
108. African Violet - trailing
109. Sinningia – miniature – in bloom
110. Sinningia – speciosa – (Florist Gloxinia)
111. Streptocarpus
112. Episcia, any variety – named if possible
113. Any other Gesneriad – in bloom
114. Begonia - wax
115. Begonia – rhizomatous
116. Begonia – miniature
117. Cactus – specimen
118. Succulent – specimen – other than cactus
119. Geranium – in bloom
120. Geranium – dwarf – in bloom
121. Geranium – miniature
122. Coleus – not over 12 inches
123. Any other houseplant – in bloom
124. Any other houseplant - grown for foliage
125. Trailing plant – any variety – grown indoors
126. Ivy – trained climber
127. Display of houseplants – grown in own containers –
displayed in one container. Display to count.
128. Dish Garden – using any rooted material –
accessories may be used.

Section ‘N’ Photography

162. A digital 8 x11 inch outdoor photograph of the exhibitor’s garden to be displayed in a plastic sleeve
163. A framed 5 x7 inch print focused on one plant in your garden

SECTION “0”

Opportunities for Youth **Tell your kids and grandkids**
*Entrants must be 12 years old or younger; youth memberships just $3.00!

200. A potted annual that you have planted from seed and cared for.
201. A bouquet of mixed flowers in a vase.
202. A bouquet of wild flowers in a vase.
203. A houseplant that you have taken care of for at least 2 months.
204. A sunflower – 1 stem
205. An 8 x 11inch colour drawing of your favorite flower

Ella’s Picnic – July 25, 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 25, at the Rotary Club Kiosk by the boat ramp. See you then!

Elaine and Ella Fudge

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 weed watch.
Continue canning, freezing, pickling, etc.
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.

Erratum June 2006 Treasurer’s report
The following should be added to the June treasurer’s report:
Expenditures $1412.43
Outstanding cheques $ 879.96

Need to contact us with comments, questions or suggestions?
North Bay Horticultural Society
P.O. Box 1482, North Bay, ON P1B 8K6
Website : Go to www.gardenontario.org and follow the links!
Email : [email protected]

Our new mission statement:
to foster the love of gardening and the beautification of our city.