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Flowers
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The 2026 theme is: Farm To Fork
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Please note Rules Governing the Perth Fair. They pertain to all classes. Please read them carefully.
Committee Chair: Beth Yuill (613) 267-4104
Do not use containers of value. The Perth and District Agricultural Society cannot be responsible for valuable containers
Hints for Exhibitors in the Flower Class
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All exhibits should be arranged attractively
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Cut flowers are to be shown with long stem and where possible, with foliage
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For taller stems and larger containers, the use of cedar is recommended to hold the stems in place. Note: Cedar is used as a filler and is not to show above the container edge
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Flowers should be as uniform as possible
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A spray is a portion of the plant, with a number of flowers
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A stem is a plant structure, carrying one or more flowers and/or buds
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A bloom is an individual flower, one to a stem
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If a bud is not opened and not showing any colour, it does not count as a bloom and it is a good idea to remove it
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Exhibit(s) must contain the exact number of flowers specified in the section
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Do not leave seed heads in the exhibit
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Watch for wilted petals
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Remove debris from the pot
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Flowers and Plants must be insect and disease free to be eligible for judging
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In dahlia classes, green centres should not be showing and the blooms should be approximately 45 degrees from the stem
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Ideal gladiolus should be 1/3 open, 1/3 bud, 1/3 green, please use a tall sturdy container
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A snapdragon may have more than one spike, (note what is specified for the section)
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African violets should contain only a single crown in a pot
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In a floral arrangement, the large flowers and strong colours should be at the base​
FLOWERS
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Prize Money:
Classes 1-34: 1st $6.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $4.00
Classes 35-41: 1st $10.00, 2nd $9.00, 3rd $8.00
1. Amaranthus
Any variety- 3 Stems
2. Bachelor's Buttons
Any colour/variety - 5 blooms
3. Cosmos
Any variety - 3 stems
4. Dahlias
3 blooms
5. Gladioli
Any colour - 3 spikes
6. Hosta
One variety - 3 leaves
7. Hydrangea
3 stems in water, leaves & stems showing, not
over 20" high
8. Marigold
Any variety- 5 blooms
9. Nicotiana
3 stems
10. Pansies -3 blooms
11. Petunias- 3 sprays
12. Phlox
Any variety - 3 stems. Not over 18" high
13. Rose
Any kind, 1 stem, name variety
14. Rudbeckia
5 stems
15. Salvia
Any variety - 3 stems
16. Snapdragons
Any variety or mix - 3 stems
17. Sweet Peas
Any variety - 3 stems
18. Zinnias
Any variety/colour - collection of 3 stems
19. A Container of Mixed Perennials
10 stems
20. A Container of Mixed Annuals
10 stems
21. Bouquet of Garden Mums
3 stems
22. Single Flower Stem
Variety named, not to exceed 18'' in height
Garden Plants
As grown in container. Container not to exceed 16"
23. Begonias
24. Fern
25. Hens & Chicks
26. Impatiens
27. Petunias
28. Geranium
29. Herb(s) Potted
Identified
30. Any Garden Plant
Not listed - named
House Plants
31. African Violet
Single crown
32. Cacti or Succulent Collection
Three or more
33. Foliage Plant Potted
34. Ivy type Plant Potted
Flower Design Specials
35. Flower(s) floating in a glass bowl
Named
36. Farm to Fork Theme Vase
5 stems of assorted annual flowers, not over 24"
37. A Flower Arrangement featuring Utensils
Suitable for a table centerpiece, not to exceed
12" in any direction
38. Farm to Fork - An arrangement of Edible
Flowers in a Tea Cup
39. "Tiny Treasures"
Miniature arrangement of edible flowers not over
5" in any direction
40. Wine & Roses
A single rose floating in a wine glass
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Junior Flowers (aged 15 years and younger):
41. Farm to Fork - An arrangement of colourful
flowers in a farm container
Not to exced 16" from table top
Most Points in Flowers:
2nd Most Points:
3rd Most Points:
Judges Choice: