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Flowers
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This year's theme is: Grandma's Kitchen
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Please note Rules Governing the Perth Fair. They pertain to all classes. Please read them carefully.
Information: 613-267-4104
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, 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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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 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 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 degrees from stem
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Ideal gladiolus should be 1/3 open, 1/3 bud and 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
MOST POINTS FLOWERS
1st - $30.00 Gift Certificate - Perth Farmers Market
2nd - $20.00 Gift Certificate - Kelly's Flowers & Gift Boutique
FLOWERS
PRIZE MONEY - 1st $6.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $4.00
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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, name variety
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Snapdragons - 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” miniature arrangement of cut flowers not over 5" in any direction
Plants
26. Foliage Plant Potted As Grown in Pot
27. Begonias, in Bloom As Grown in Pot
28. Hen & Chicken Plant As Grown in Pot
29. Impatiens Plant As Grown in Pot
30. African Violet - Single Crown As Grown in Pot
31. Potted Geranium- in Bud/bloom As Grown in Pot
32. Potted Herb - Identified As Grown in Pot
33. Ivy type plant potted As Grown in Pot
34. 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
35. Grandma's Purse
A small arrangement in a purse, not to exceed 10" in any direction
36. Fairy Grandmother A flower garden for a Fairy. Container(s) not to exceed 18”. Accessories may be used.
37. Grandma's Kitchen An interpretation of the Homecraft Theme Accessories may be used.
38. Granny Square Quilt Block Pattern In an 8x8 square cake pan, no soil, using oasis. Design a quilt block using fresh, and dried flowers
39. Grand "Mums" Christmas Kitchen A fresh design using only mums and foliage/evergreens Accessories may be used.
40. Grandma's Favourite An arrangement using tints and tones of any ONE colour in a teapot
JUNIOR SECTION (AGED 15 YEARS AND YOUNGER)
PRIZE MONEY - 1st $10.00, 2nd $8.00, 3rd $6.00 - Sponsored by Rhonda Bulloch
41. The Road to Grandma's House An arrangement of colourful materials found along the roadside Accessories may be used. Not to exceed 18"