COMPETITIONS

HALDIMAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MONTHLY COMPETITION

2024      RULES 

All entries staged at St. Paul’s Church Hall between 6:45-7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 

All entries are judged using Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards (OJES 2019 2nd Edition) where applicable. 

RULES:

1. HORTICULTURAL DIVISION

(a) Plants must be owned and grown by exhibitor for minimum of 3 months.

(b) Two entries per category are allowed, providing they are the same species, but a different variety (eg. Colour, leaf shape, smell) (OJES – Pages 36 - 117)

2. DESIGN DIVISION

(a) The plant material can be obtained from any source, and does not have to be grown by the exhibitor.

(b) One entry per category (OJES. – Pages 29 - 35)

3. CRAFT DIVISION

(a) Has no rules for where material comes from (OJES Page 136)

(b) One entry per category

4. PHOTOGRAPH DIVISION

(a) Photograph must be taken by the exhibitor, removed from any type of frame, and matted on any colour of paper or cardboard backing with approximately a 1” border and lying flat on the Display table

(b) Maximum photograph size is 5” x 7”

(c) Only one photograph per exhibitor

5. NOVICE DIVISION (For beginner exhibitors wanting to gain experience)

(a) To qualify as a Novice you cannot have over 2 years of exhibiting history in any type of design or craft horticultural competition and/or any professional training or experience.

(b) Depending on the month, the Novice Division may ask for a horticulture design or craft and be judged only with other Novice competitors in the Novice Division

(c) A Novice competitor may exhibit with the experienced competitors any time they wish.

(d) The winner of the Novice Division will have their name and year of winning put on a Society Novice Division Trophy (Awards Night). The winner may borrow the trophy for that year, and then bring it back for the next year’s winner.

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APRIL 25th  2024

A.    HORTICULTURAL DIVISION (1 or 2 entries per category) refer to rules
1.    One container of cactus(s) – 1 cultivar
2.    One container – cacti garden – minimum 5, maximum of 8, cultivars or varieties
3.    One container of narcissus/daffodil – 3 scapes – 1 cultivar
4.    One container of collection of spring blooms – minimum 3, maximum of 6 different cultivars

B.    DESIGN DIVISION (1 entry per category)
1.    ‘Water Colours’ – under water design (OJES page 155)
2.    ‘Spring Colour and Aroma’ – small design (OJES pages 32, 150)
3.    ‘Tiny Colours’ – miniature design (OJES pages 32, 145)
4.    ‘Hand Picked for Mom’ – bouquet in a shaded holder or container (OJES page 132)

C.    NOVICE DESIGN (1 entry per category)
1.    ‘Colours Galore’ – small design (OJES pages 32, 150)

D.    CRAFT DIVISION (1 entry) - refer to Rule #3
1.    Spring Door Swag ready to hang - displayed lying flat on table

E.    PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION (1 entry per category) - refer to Rule #4
1.    ‘Spring Flower bed(s)’
2.    ‘New Spring growth’

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MAY  23rd  2024               SPRING MINI SHOW

(In conjunction with May General Meeting at St. Paul’s Church Hall)

RULES

1. Exhibitor’s staging hours are from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

2. Judging begins at 5:45 p.m.

3. Late entries will be disqualified

4. Entries with no tags will be set aside and all efforts made to match entry to exhibitor

5. All judging will be according to OJES 2019 unless schedule suggests otherwise

6. Pick up of exhibits will be done after the General Membership meeting at approximately 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

7. All exhibits will receive placing ribbons up to 5th place.

8. When competing as a Youth please put your age beside your name on the Exhibitor’s tag.

9. Best cut flower specimen will receive $10.00 plus rosette

10. *New for this year 2024:  There will be design categories in Spring and Fall Mini Shows (3 in each). The judging will be done using a point score method. The exhibit with the highest point score (out of 100) from the two shows will receive the 'Best in Shows Rosette"and the $10.00 (reference OJES Page 35 for scale of points).

11. Overall points will combine Spring and Fall mini show FOR most points, First Place – Trophy and $50.00; Second place – Trophy and $30.00; Third place $20.00

12. Most points in Flower specimen - $15.00*

13. Most points in Design - Total of Spring and Fall mini shows - $30.00*

14. Most points for a youth (under 16) in combination with September Mini Show - $15.00*

15. Awards and money given out at the October Pot Luck Meeting

16. *Point System - 1st - 10 points; 2nd - 7 points; 3rd - 5 points; 4th - 3 points; 5th - 1 point

A.  HORTICULTURAL DIVISION  -- 1 entry per category.  All entries MUST be owned and grown by exhibitor.

1. Allium – 1stem in bloom – 3” in diameter and over

2. Allium – 1 stem in bloom – under 3”

3. Allium – 3 stems in blooms

4. Narcissus/daffodil – large cup, one cultivar, 3 scapes

5. Narcissus/daffodil – small cup, one cultivar, 3 scapes

6. Narcissus/daffodil – trumpet type , one cultivar, 3 scapes

7. Tulip – single - 1 bloom

8. Tulip – fringed - 1 bloom

9. Iris – 1 stalk any cultivar

10. Any indoor grown bloom – 1 stem

11. Any other spring bloom not mentioned above

12. Flowering shrub or tree– 3 branches in bloom – same cultivar - not to exceed 24”

13. Rhubarb – 3 stalks – OJES Page 114

14. Herbs – a collection in a container of water (no dirt or roots) – minimum 3, maximum of 6 – all different cultivars

B.  DESIGN DIVISION  - 1 entry per category.  Living plant material obtained from any source.  Accessories allowed when mentioned with theme.  Judged according to OJES.

1. “Tiny Buds” – miniature design to fit in white niche display case.  (A niche size is 5-3/4” wide x 6” high x 5” deep)

2. “April Showers May Flowers” – water viewing design. Accessories allowed

3. “The Spring Wow Factor” – mass traditional design

 

JUNE 27, 2024

A.  HORTICULTURAL DIVISION – 1 or 2 entries per category – refer to rules

1. Rose – floating in a clear bowl of water – fully opened (OJES Page 99)

2. Collection of cut annuals – minimum 4, and maximum 8 varieties, shown in one container (OJES Page 38)

3. One container of coleus(s) - 1 cultivar (max 11" diameter pot)

B.  DESIGN DIVISION – 1 entry per category

1. “Blazing Colour” – line design traditional (OJES Page 144)

2. "Fancy Wood" - Design of choice using decorative wood(s) (OJES Page 136)

3. “Rose Galore” – Bouquet of roses (OJES Page 132)

C.  NOVICE DIVISION – 1 entry per category

1. “Looking weathered” – free style design using weathered wood (OJES Pages 32, 157)

D.  CRAFT DIVISION – 1 entry – Refer to rule #3

1. Create a spring/summer décor viewed from one side to sit on a hall table

E.  PHOTOGRAPH DIVISION – 1 entry per category– Refer to rule #4

1. “Finishing Touches of Spring” – a photo of any garden in bloom eg. Tulips, narcissus, iris and or mixed

2. “Just Starting” - summer blooms

 

JULY 2024 – BUS TRIP/CARPOOLING EXCURSION

(To be determined)

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AUGUST 22nd, 2024

A.  HORTICULTURAL DIVISION – 1 or 2 entries per category – refer to rules

1. Beans – 6 of same cultivar on any plate supplied by exhibitor (OJES Page 109)

2. Beets – 3 of same cultivar on any plate supplied by exhibitor (OJES Page 109)

3. Zinnia – 3 stems of same cultivar (OJES Page 106)

4. Collection of cut annuals – minimum of 5, and maximum of 10 varieties (OJES Page 38)

5. Collection of cut perennials – minimum of 5, and maximum of 10 varieties (OJES Page 38)

B.  DESIGN DIVISION – 1 entry per category

1. “Bright Colours” – Line mass design (OJES Page 144)

2. “Road Side Treasures” – Design of choice freestyle using weathered wood (OJES Page 157)

3. “Freshly Picked” – Dining table center piece viewed from ALL directions (OJES Page 137)

C.  NOVICE DIVISION

1. “Colours” – Bouquet of flowers in a shaded vase (OJES Page 132)

D.  CRAFT DIVISION – 1 entry 

1. Decorative hat using fresh and/or dried flowers ready to hang – to sit flat on display table - refer to Rule #4

E.  PHOTOGRAPH DIVISION – 1 entry

1. “The Beauty of Hard Work” – must have a horticultural theme

2. “Hot Colours”