Flowers
This year's theme is: TBD
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Please note Rules Governing the Perth Fair. They pertain to all classes. Please read them carefully.
Information: Rhonda Bulloch 613-267-8096
Do not use containers of value. The Perth & District Agricultural Society cannot be responsible for valuable containers.
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All exhibits should be arranged attractively
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Cut flowers are to be shown in long stem and where possible with foliage
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For taller stems and larger containers, use of cedar is recommended to hold the stems in place - Note: Cedar used as a filler not to show above container level
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Flowers should be as uniform as possible
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Make sure to measure the diameter of the blooms and enter the proper size by section
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A spray is a portion of 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 on the exhibit
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Watch for wilted petals
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Remove debris from 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 centers should not be showing and the blooms should be approximately 45 degree angle from stem
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Ideal gladiolus should be 1/3 open, 1/3 bud and 1/3 green. Please use 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
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New Exhibitor: The first time exhibitor in homecraft sections with the most points will receive a $20.00 gift certificate donated by Decorating by Design in Perth. Please check New Exhibitor on the entry form
MOST POINTS FLOWERS
1st - $30.00 Gift Certificate - Perth Farmers Market
2nd - $20.00 Gift Certificate - Perth Soft Cloth Car Wash
FLOWERS
PRIZE MONEY - 1st $6.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $4.00
CLASS 701
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Nicotiana - 3 stems
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Hosta - one variety - 3 leaves in water
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Cosmos - any variety - 3 stems
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Dahlias - 3 blooms
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Amaranthus - any variety - 3 stems
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Phlox - Any variety - 3 stems not over 18” high
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Gladioli - any colour - 3 spikes
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Rudbeckia - 5 stems
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Pansies - 5 blooms
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“Wine & Roses” - a single rose floating in a wine glass
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Rose - any kind, 1 stem
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Snapdragon - any variety or mix - 5 stems
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Sweet Peas - any variety - 5 stems
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Bachelor's Buttons - any colour/variety – 5 blooms
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Zinnias - collection - any variety/colour - 5 stems
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Hydrangea - 3 stems in water, leaves and stems showing - not over 20” high
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Petunias - single frilled - 3 sprays
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Petunias - double frilled - 3 sprays
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A container of mixed perennials - 10 stems
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A container of mixed annuals - 10 stems
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Salvia - any variety - 3 stems
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Bouquet of garden “Mums” - 5 stems
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Sunflowers - collection - any size/colour 3 stems
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Marigold - any variety - 5 blooms
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“Tiny Treasures” a miniature arrangement of cut flowers not over 5" in any direction
PLANTS
Note: Pots not to exceed 10”
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Foliage plant potted - as grown in pot
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Begonias - as grown in pot, in bloom
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Hen & Chicken plant - as grown in pot
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Impatiens Plant - as grown in pot
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African Violet - Single - 1 crown in pot
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1 potted Geranium - in bud/bloom, as grown in pot
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Potted Herb, identified - as grown in pot
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Ivy type plant potted - as grown in pot
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A collection of Cacti or Succulent - two or more as grown in pot
FLOWER SPECIALS
PRIZE MONEY - 1st $10.00, 2nd $9.00, 3rd $8.00
CLASS 701
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Cows in the Meadow - An arrangement of colourful materials found along the roadside. Accessories may be used
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Dairy Fairy - A flower garden for a Fairy. Container(s) not to exceed 18". Accessories may be used
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Udderly Stunning - A centerpiece of fresh flowers for a dining room table using tints & tones of any ONE COLOUR. Accessories may be used.
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Til the Cows Come Home - An interpretation of the Homecraft theme. Accessories may be used
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Got Milk? - An arrangement in a milk container (glass milk bottle, paper milk carton, etc.). Accessories may be used
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Bovine Beauty - An arrangement of fresh flowers. Accessories may be used
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A-moo-zing - A cheerful arrangement of bright & brilliant annuals and perennials. Accessories may be used
JUNIOR SECTION (AGED 15 YEARS AND YOUNGER)
PRIZE MONEY - 1st $10.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $6.00 - Sponsored by Rhonda Bulloch
CLASS 701
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Got Milk? - An arrangement in a milk container (glass milk bottle, paper milk carton, etc.). Accessories may be used