ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

District 17 Annual General Meeting 2015

Saturday, April 25th
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Theme
Nurture Nature
RULES & REGULATIONS - HINTS & SUGGESTIONS
FLOWER SHOW & OTHER AGM COMPETITIONS
JUDGING
Decisions made by the Judge(s) will be based upon the guidelines included in the Ontario Judging
and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design 2003 (OJES) in conjunction with any
criteria included in the Show Schedule specific to the Division/Class. Criteria stated in the Show
Schedule take precedence over OJES.
Decision(s) of the Judge(s) is/are final.
EXHIBITING/PLACING EXHIBITS
The decision(s) of the AGM Show Chair(s) regarding exhibit queries/placement is binding.
Exhibitors must be registered for AGM 2015 in order to place exhibits into the Show.
Exhibitors are allowed one entry per class.
Exhibitors are requested to fill out an entry tag, unless otherwise stated in the Show Schedule. You
may use your Club/Society entry tags. Extra entry tags will be available. Included on the upper
portion of the entry tag that remains visible on the show table, are the Section, Class #, Class
name, common name (if applicable), & botanical name (if possible). The information on the lower
portion of the entry tag should be securely turned under so that the exhibitors name is not visible.
Please include Name & Club/Society. This information is essential for accurate record
keeping of AGM show statistics.
In order to encourage the educational aspect of Shows, it is requested that exhibitors make every
effort to include proper botanical (Latin) names, in addition to the common name, or name given for
the Class. There is a good deal of reference material available for this purpose, including nursery
catalogues, books, tags from purchases etc. The judge(s) look(s) upon labeling /identification
favourably.
Containers for specimens: shall be provided by the exhibitor; shall be clean, clear, uncoloured glass.
Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. Exhibitors, please, enter by the south door off the parking lot. All other
participants to enter by the Main Door (west) for registration.
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ENTRY DEADLINES
Exhibits must be in place and exhibitors must have left the Show Area no later than 9:00 a.m. No
late entries will be accepted.
Judging will begin at 9:30 a.m.
DIVISION 1 HORTICULTURE:
Note:

For any Class, to which stem length applies, measurement will be taken along the
lengths of stems from the tabletop to the stem or floral tip; container bottoms count
into the length, so please take this into account & measure accordingly.

Section A

Horticultural Specimens (General)

Class 1
Class 2
Class 3

Class 6

Dicentra (Bleeding Heart), any colour, max. Length 50 cm (20), 1 stem

Hellebores, any colour, 1 stem
Branch, flowering, forced or fresh cut, max. Length 76 cm (30), no tropicals permitted,
named if possible
Branch, showing foliage only, max. Length 76 cm (30), no tropicals permitted, named if
possible
Seedlings grown for transplant, one container, one or more varieties, 4-6 plants, must be
named
Any other annual or perennial, 1 stem, named if possible

Section B

Bulbs, Corms & Rhizomes

Note:

Classes 7-15 are to be shown without foliage. Check bulb catalogues for
identification.

Class 7
Class 8
Class 9

Chionodoxa, any colour, 5 scapes

Hyacinth, any colour, 1 scape
Narcissus, Trumpet, any colour, 1 scape (Pg 50 OJES: Cup (corona)* as long as, or longer
than perianth (surrounding petals)**)
Narcissus, large cupped, any colour, 1 scape (Pg 50, OJES: Corona more than 1/3, but
less than equal to length of the perianth
Narcissus, small cupped, any colour, 1 scape (Pg 50, OJES: Corona not more than 1/3 the
size of the perianth)
Narcissus, double, any colour, 1 scape, named if possible (Pg 50, OJES) One or more
flowers/stem with doubling of the corona, perianth or both)
Narcissus, any other, 1 scape, name & type identified if possible (Pg 50, OJES) any other
Class Narcissus: Triandrus, Cyclamineus, Jonquilla, Tazetta, & others) *corona
cup** perianth surrounding petals
Puschkinia, any colour, 5 scapes
Scilla, any colour, 5 scapes

Class 4
Class 5

Class 10
Class 11
Class 12
Class 13
Class 14
Class 15

Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. Exhibitors, please, enter by the south door off the parking lot. All other
participants to enter by the Main Door (west) for registration.
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Note:

Tulips are shown with foliage, but with no more than two sets of leaves attached to the
stem. The white part at the bottom of the stem should be cut off. Check bulb
catalogues for identification & names.

Class 16
Class 17
Class 18
Class 19

Tulip, single, any colour, 1 bloom, type indentified if possible & named if possible
Tulip, double, 1 bloom, type identified if possible & named if possible
Tulip, any other type, any colour, 1 stem, type identified if possible & named if possible
Any other bulb, corm or rhizome, 1 scape/stem, named if possible

Section C

Collections (Pg 24 OJES, Collection of Cut Flowers)

Note:

Collections are judged for cultural perfection only.

Class 20

Collection, Spring Blooms, (any combination bulbs, corms, rhizomes, annuals, perennials),
minimum 3 different cultivars (varieties) and/or species, 3 stems/scapes, named if possible
Collection, 3 leaves, 3 different cultivars (varieties) or species, named if possible

Class 21

AWARD ROSETTE
BEST OF SHOW HORTICULTURAL SPECIMENS
(From 1st prize winners, Classes 1-21)
Section D

Container-Grown Plants Grown primarily for Foliage

(Pg 25-28 OJES)

Note:

No decorative pots are permitted in Container-Grown Classes: pots are measured

across the diameter from inside edge to inside edge.

Ferns
Class 22

Fern, named if possible, max. pot size 20 cm (8)

Succulents
Class 23

Any Succulent, 1 cultivar, identified & named if possible, max. pot size 20 cm (8)

Other
Class 24
Class 25

Any cacti, 1 cultivar, identified & named if possible, max pot size 20 cm (8)
Any Other Houseplant, grown for foliage, 1 pot, must be named, max. pot size 20 cm (8)

AWARD ROSETTE
BEST OF SHOW CONTAINER- GROWN PLANTS
Grown for Foliage
(From 1st prize winners, Classes 22-25)

Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. Exhibitors, please, enter by the south door off the parking lot. All other
participants to enter by the Main Door (west) for registration.
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Section E

Container-Grown Plants Grown primarily for Bloom

Note:

No decorative pots are permitted in Container-Grown Classes: pots are measured

across the diameter from inside edge to inside edge.

Gesneriads
Class 26
Orchids
Class 27

Other
Class 28

(Pg 25-28 OJES)

Saintpaulia (African Violet), any type (Pg 29 OJES), max. pot size 20 cm (8)
Orchid, must have type identified & named if possible (Pg 51, OJES) max. pot size 20
cm (8)

Any Other Houseplant, grown for bloom, 1 pot, must be named, max pot size 20 cm (8)
AWARD ROSETTE
BEST OF SHOW CONTAINER-GROWN PLANTS
Grown for Bloom
(From 1st prize winners, Classes 26-28)

DIVISION II SPECIAL EXHIBITS

Note:

Special exhibits (pages 74-76 OJES) are judged for both horticultural perfection and
artistic effects (design perspectives).

Class 29

Contained Beauty Pot et Fleur (pg 102 OJES) no accessories, not to exceed 46 cm (18)

Class 30

Sticks & Stones a dish garden (pg 95 OJES) accessories permitted, not to exceed 46 cm
(18) in any direction

Class 31

Clipped a Topiary (pg 106 OJES)

AWARD ROSETTE
BEST OF SHOW SPECIAL EXHIBIT
(From 1st prize winners, Classes 29-31)

Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. Exhibitors, please, enter by the south door off the parking lot. All other
participants to enter by the Main Door (west) for registration.
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DIVISION III INDIVIDUAL DESIGN

Note:

Novice/Advanced designations are NOT in effect in this Schedule

Fresh material is to be used unless otherwise stated
Accessories (Pg 89, OJES) are permitted in design classes unless otherwise stated
No soil is permitted in design class

Class 32

How Green is my Spring a foliage design (pg 97 OJES)

Class 33

Treasures from Nature design using weathered wood (Pg. 108 OJES), design not to
exceed 50 cm (20) in any direction

Class 34

A Day by the Lake water viewing design (pg 108 OJES)

Class 35

Wood Nymph a small design (pg 104 OJES)

Class 36

To Bee or Not to Bee an interpretive design (pg 99 OJES)

Class 37

Singing in the Rain design in gardening footwear

Class 38

Nurture Nature interpretive Design using a recycled container (pg 99 OJES)

AWARD ROSETTE
BEST OF SHOW INDIVIDUAL DESIGN
(From 1st prize winners, Classes 32-38)

DIVISION IV District 17 Club /Society Challenge Designs by a group

Class 39
Class 40

Natures Patchwork Quilt a Pave (pg 102 OJES)

Madame Butterfly a Collage an abastract design using pressed flowers and any other
plants material (pg 93 OJES)
Entries in this division are meant to be artistic endeavours by a group. The group
must consist of a minimum of three (3) exhibitors from the same Club/Society. Please
affix an entry tag identifying your Club/Society.

Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. Exhibitors, please, enter by the south door off the parking lot. All other
participants to enter by the Main Door (west) for registration.
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AWARD ROSETTE
BEST OF SHOW GROUP DESIGN
(From 1st prize winners, Classes 39-40)
DIVISION V PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
Entries must be received no later than April 4th, 2015; no late entries accepted
Mail entries for ALL photographic Classes to:
Ildi Connor (705-426-7565)
63 Elmwood Avenue
Beaverton, On, L0K 1A0
Note:

If mailing, please back entries with rigid material to prevent bending of photos.

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETION RULES & REGULATIONS

Note:

District 17 is not responsible for loss or damage sustained (mailing or otherwise) to

any entries in Division IV
This competition is open to all paid up members of OHA District 17, Durham
One entry per class per exhibitor.
Photos must have been taken by the exhibitor, during the last 24 months (from date of entry
deadline)
Prints may be digital or film in origin. Photographs to incorporate nature and/or horticultural content.
Prints may not have WON at any previous District 17 AGM photographic competitions. Cropping is
permitted. Distracting elements may be cut off, providing the remaining portion is no smaller than
4x4. Use discretion when cropping: be careful not to cut off portions such as leaf tips/other, which
may affect the flow in any given photograph.
Prints not to be larger than 4x6 and MUST be mounted on a 5x7 piece of white Bristol board
matting unless otherwise stated.
Noticeable and/or Excessive digital retouching will result in disqualification. Decision of the Judge
is final.
Names of exhibitors and winners will be posted with the AGM Photographic Competition display.
Discretion is advised regarding the inclusion of people & pets in photographs submitted for
adjudication.
Entries must be picked up at the end of the meeting. Unredeemed entries will not be returned to
Exhibitors.

Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. Exhibitors, please, enter by the south door off the parking lot. All other
participants to enter by the Main Door (west) for registration.
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Identify each photo with a self-adhesive label affixed to the back top right corner of the white matting
(NOT the photograph) stating: Class #, Title, Name of Exhibitor, Name of Club/Society.

Note to Exhibitors:
Please read carefully the criteria & information provided and choose photographs that best
interpret the Class Titles
Please Note: Photographs can be taken at any location of your choice.
Theme: Nurture Nature
Ph 41
Ph 42
Ph 43
Ph 44
Ph 45
Ph 46
Ph 47
Ph 48
Ph 49

Nature Springs Eternal

See the Forest & the Trees
Field of Flowers
Natures Palette
Fur, Feather or Fin
Snow Falling on Cedar
Natures Pride a single bloom
A River Runs Through It
Natures Harvest

Note:

Focus should be on Botanical/Zoological/Nature-oriented content.

Marking Criteria for Photographic Classes
Total 50

IMPACT /20

COMPOSITION /20

LIGHT & COLOUR /10

Choice of Subject Matter

related to Class Title

Arrangement, point of
interest; symmetry/balance

Total

Total

Light/shadows: detraction from or

enhancement of photo
/5
Colour/complementary to photo
/5
Total /10

/20

/20

AWARD ROSETTE
BEST OF SHOW PHOTOGRAPHY
(From 1st prize winners, Classes 41-49)

DIVISION V PUBLICATION COMPETITION

Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. Exhibitors, please, enter by the south door off the parking lot. All other
participants to enter by the Main Door (west) for registration.
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Note:

District 17 is not responsible for loss or damage sustained (mailing or otherwise) to any
entries in Division V.
Decision(s) of the Judge(s) is/are final.
Entries to be received no later than April 4th, 2015; no late entries will be accepted.

Mail entries to:

Ildi Connor (705-426-7565)
63 Elmwood Avenue
Beaverton, On, L0K 1A0

Class PB 50 - Bookmark
Where appropriate, bookmark material should:

Clearly state the OHA District along with the name of the Club/Society

Should include the District & OHA Logos and any local Club/Society logo/floral emblem/other

Be submitted in their original size and format i.e. black & white or colour
Judging Criteria for Class PB 50

/50

/10
/10
/15
/15

Originality & overall effect

Information: purpose, date, time, place, contact(s)
Design principles & elements: balance, proportion, scale, choice of fonts
Illustrations/graphics/photos: appropriate use, quality of reproductions

AWARD ROSETTE
BEST OF SHOW BOOKMARK
(1st prize winner, Class 50)

Directions to:

Beacan Presbyterian Church, Beaverton

413 Simcoe St - Beaverton ON - L0K 1A0

Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. Exhibitors, please, enter by the south door off the parking lot. All other
participants to enter by the Main Door (west) for registration.
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Parking: at Beacan Presbyterian Church, Municipal parking behind Foodland and surrounding public
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Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. Exhibitors, please, enter by the south door off the parking lot. All other
participants to enter by the Main Door (west) for registration.
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