COMPETITIONS

HALDIMAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MONTHLY COMPETITION

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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.

 

APRIL 27th, 2023

A. HORTICULTURAL DIVISION (1 or 2 entries for 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. ‘Twisting in the Rain’ – under water design (OJES page 155)

2. ‘Spring Scents’ – small design (OJES pages 32, 150)

3. ‘Tiny Colours’ – miniature design (OJES pages 32, 145)

4. ‘Just for Moms’ – 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. A mother’s decorated hat to lie flat on the table – living plant material and flowers only – accessories allowed

E. PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION (1 entry) - refer to Rule #4

1. ‘Shades of red’

2. ‘Spring tulips’

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MAY 25TH, 2023       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

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. Best Design will receive $10.00 plus rosette

11. Overall points will combine with the September 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 - $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

A.  HORTICULTURAL DIVISION  -- 1 or 2 entries per category.  The second entry must be same species, but a different variety.  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 – 3 branches in bloom – not to exceed 24”

13. Flowering tree – 1 branch in bloom – not to exceed 24”

14. Rhubarb – 3 stalks – OJES Page 114

15. Herbs – a collection in a container – minimum 3, maximum of 6 – all different cultivars

B.  DESIGN DIVISION  - 1 entry per category.  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. “Reaching Colours” – line modern design.  Accessories allowed

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

4. “Twist and Turn” – Design incorporating one or more decorative wood

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

6. “S is for Spring” – any design using a Haldimand Horticultural Society memento example:  thermos, bookmark, hat, mug, awards, etc.

 

JUNE 22, 2023

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

1. Radishes – 3 – displayed on a plate of any material or colour (OJES Page 114)

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

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

4. ‘Ivy’ – Hedera helix – cut specimen, one cultivar – 3 stems (OJES Page 81)

B.  DESIGN DIVISION – 1 entry per category

1. “Summer Breeze” – line design traditional (OJES Page 144)

2. “Rose coloured glasses” – free style design incorporating any style of eyeglass, and at least one rose of choice in design.  Accessories allowed. (OJES Page 32)

3. “Father’s Wood Pile” – Design of choice using decorative wood(s) (OJES Page 136)

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 – Refer to rule #4

1. “They’re Beautiful” – a photo of any garden in bloom eg. Tulips, narcissus, iris and or mixed

2. “Early Summer Blooms”

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JULY 2023 –  BUS TRIP/CARPOOLING EXCURSION   (To be determined)

 

AUGUST 24TH, 2023

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. “Heat wave” – Line mass design (OJES Page 144)

2. “Dried out” – Design of choice freestyle using weathered wood (OJES Page 157)

3. “Plenty to go round” – Dining table centre piece viewed from ALL directions (OJES Page 137)

C.  NOVICE DIVISION

1. “A Crowded Group” – a Pave`style design (OJES Page 147)

D.  CRAFT DIVISION – 1 entry 

1. Decorative hat using fresh and/or dried flowers ready to hang – refer to Rule #4

E.  PHOTOGRAPH DIVISION – 1 entry

1. “Highlight of this summer or summers past” – must have a horticultural theme

2. “Oh my! Gorgeous”

 

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 – SUMMER MINI SHOW

 in conjunction with 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 unless schedule suggests otherwise

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

7. All exhibits will receive placing ribbons

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

9. Best vegetable $10.00 plus rosette

10. Best potted plant $10.00 plus rosette

11. Most points in vegetables $15.00

12. Most points in potted plants $15.00

13. Best dahlia anywhere in show (could be individual or in a collection) $25.00 plus Hugh Shipway Trophy

14. Most points for a youth (under 16) in combination of the May Spring Show $15.00

15. Overall points will combine with May Mini Show – For most points First Place – Trophy and $50.00; Second Place – Trophy and $30.00; Third Place - $20.00

16. Awards and Money given out at the October Pot Luck Meeting

 

A.  HORTICULTURAL DIVISION – 1 entry allowed per category – All entries must be owned and grown by Exhibitor

I. VEGETABLE CLASS – paper plates will be supplied – Hint:  Remember same size, colour, shape, and of course freshness is important

1. Beans – 6 – green – the same variety

2. Beans – 6 – any other than green – same variety

3. Beets – 3 – the same variety

4. Beet – heaviest in weight

5. Carrots – 4 – the same variety

6. Cucumbers – 2 – the same variety

7. Onion – 3 – White Spanish – the same variety

8. Onion – 3 – Red Spanish – the same variety

9. Onion – 3 – yellow cooking – the same variety

10. Egg plant – 3 – the same variety

11. Peppers – 3 – green sweet – the same variety

12. Peppers – 3 – banana sweet – the same variety

13. Peppers – 3 – red finger – the same variety

14. Peppers – 3 – any other not mentioned above of the same variety

15. Tomatoes – 3 – paste – calyx attached – the same variety

16. Tomatoes – 3 – red slicing – calyx attached – the same variety

17. Tomatoes – 3 – any other not mentioned above – calyx attached of the same variety

18. Tomato – 8 – cherry (red) – the same variety

19. Any other 3 vegetables not mentioned above – the same variety

II. DAHLIA CLASS – proper staging and foliage are bonuses

1. Dahlias – under 4” – same cultivar – 3 stems

2. Dahlias – 4” and over – 1 stem

3. Dahlia – single type – 1 stem

4. Dahlias Collection – minimum 4 and maximum 7 of any cultivar – 1 stem each

5. Dahlias – 3 different cultivars – 1 stem each

III. POTTED PLANTS – don’t forget grooming

1. Container of sunshine impatien(s) guinea – 1 cultivar in bloom

2. Container of begonia(s) tuberous – 1 cultivar in bloom

3. Container of begonia(s) fibrous – 1 cultivar in bloom

4. Container of geranium(s) – 1 cultivar in bloom

5. Container of geranium(s) – more than 1 cultivar in bloom

6. Container of geranium(s) – scented – 1 cultivar

7. Container of plant(s) grown for foliage – any cultivar

8. Container of plant(s) grown for bloom not mentioned above – must be blooming – 1 cultivar

9. Container of fern(s) – 1 cultivar

10. Collection of house plants – must be named – 3 varieties – individual pots on a tray not to exceed 30” in all directions

11. Container of Herb(s) – minimum of 3 , maximum of 6 varieties – named

12. A decor pot with combination of plants – minimum 4 and maximum of 10 varieties

 

OCTOBER 26TH, 2023    POT LUCK DINNER AND AWARDS NIGHT

1. Table centre piece 

 

NOVEMBER 16th, 2023

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

1. Winter storage vegetables – 3 the same of winter vegetables eg onion, squash, potatoes, carrots

2. Container of house plant(s) – in bloom – 1 cultivar

3. Container of Christmas cactus – in bloom – 1 cultivar

B. DESIGN DIVISION – 1 entry per category

1. “Christmas theme” – vertical line traditional design – accessories allowed (OJES Page 144)

2. Christmas wreath – ready to hang – lying on a table – accessories allowed (OJES Page 157)

3. Christmas dining table center piece – to be viewed in all directions – accessories allowed (OJES Page 137)

C. NOVICE DIVISION

1. Christmas swag – ready to hang – lying on a table - accessories allowed (OJES Page 153)

D. CRAFT DIVISION – 1 entry per category – Refer to Rule #3

1. Jar Dill pickles

2. Jelly Jam - any

E. PHOTOGRAPH DIVISION – 1 entry – Refer to Rule #4

1. “Frost Everywhere”

2. “Leaves of Colour”

3. "Colourful trees and water"