We’ve Got A Good Thing Growing
September 8, 9 & 10, 2023
Uxbridge Fall Fair,
180 Main St. S, Elgin Park, Uxbridge, ON

Flowers Section F

FLOWERS 2023

SECTION F

DIRECTOR Bev Latva (905) 862-0966
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Carol Bacon (905) 852-6420
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Jennifer Dauphinee (416) 451-8084

2023 FAIR THEME – We’ve Got A Good thing Growing

NOTE: Entries will be received at the Horticultural Building on Thursday, September 7th from 12pm to 7pm.

The building will close on Sunday, September 10th at 4:30pm & entries may be picked up at 5pm.

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION: BEFORE YOU ARRIVE, PLEASE COMPLETE ALL TAGS AND FORMS. PRINT TWO COPIES OFF THE WEBSITE www.uxbridgefair.ca KEEP ONE COPY FOR YOUSELF OR ENTRY TAGS/FORMS CAN BE PICKED UP IN UXBRIDGE AT THE TOWNHALL OR LIBRARY.

RULES FOR THE FLOWER SECTION:

All specimens must be grown by the exhibitor.

House plants must have been in the exhibitor’s possession for at least 3 months.

Flowers for the DESIGN classes must be from exhibitor’s own garden

TIPS FOR EXHIBITORS

• Flowers must have good colour, be fresh, erect - not wilted, uniform in size with strong, straight stems, be free of disease, insect damage and insects. All exhibits should have a good stem length.
• When a bud is showing colour, it is considered a bloom. Number of blooms should be uniform in size and shape.

TERMS:

A.O.V. – Any other variety.
ANNUAL: An herbaceous plant which normally completes its cycle of seed in one year. Includes tender perennials such as pansies, snapdragons, etc. that are plants called “Annuals” grown as such in this region.
BIENNIAL: An herbaceous plant which requires two growing seasons to complete its normal growth i.e. from seed to seed.
PERENNIAL: An herbaceous plant that lives more than two years. The stem dies to the ground each fall, e.g. phlox, delphiniums, peonies, etc.
SPIKE: An upright stem carrying several flowers, such as gladiolus and snapdragon.
STEM OR STOCK: A plant structure carrying one or more flowers and buds. It may be branched, e.g. sweet peas, primulas and irises.
SPRAY: A branch of plant with a number of flowers, e.g. chrysanthemum, climbing and floribunda roses, petunias.


Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

Special prizes:

BEST EXHIBIT IN CLASSES 1 - 39 Prize: $15

Winner selected from entries submitted in classes 1 to 39

Sponsored by Uxbridge Horticultural Society

BEST EXHIBIT IN CLASSES 40 - 49 Prize: $15

Winner selected from entries submitted in classes 40 to 49

Sponsored by Uxbridge Horticultural Society

JUDGE'S BEST IN SHOW

Best overall entry in the show from Classes 1 to 57

Sponsored by Horticultural Society

Classes:

1.

AMARANTH - 1 STEM

2.

ASTER - ANNUAL - 3 STEMS

3.

ASTER - PERENNIAL - 3 STEMS

4.

BEGONIA - TUBEROUS - 1 BLOOM WITH FOLIAGE FLOATING IN A DISH

5.

CALENDULA - 4 BLOOMS

6.

CHRYSANTHEMUM - 3 SPRAYS

7.

COLEUS - 3 STEMS

8.

DAHLIA - 6" (15 CM) AND OVER - 1 BLOOM

9.

DAHLIA - UNDER 6 " (15 CM) - 3 BLOOMS

10.

DAHLIA - UNDER 3 " (7 1/2 CM) - 4 BLOOMS

11.

GERANIUM - 1 STEM - FOLIAGE ATTACHED

12.

GLADIOLUS - YELLOW - 1 SPIKE

13.

GLADIOLUS - ANY OTHER COLOUR THAN YELLOW - 1 SPIKE

14.

A DISPLAY OF GLADIOLUS - 3 SPIKES OF DIFFERENT COLOURS

3 of each (named)

15.

HYDRANGEA - 1 STEM - ANY COLOUR OR VARIETY

16.

MARIGOLD 3" AND UNDER - 3 BLOOMS

17.

MARIGOLD 3 INCHES AND OVER - 3 BLOOMS

In a small mason jar approx. 2 1/4" x 2 1/8" (named)

18.

NASTURTIUM - 3 BLOOMS WITH LEAVES

19.

PHLOX - 3 STEMS

20.

HOSTA - 3 FLOWER STEMS

21.

PETUNIA-3 STEMS ANY VARIETY

Accessories allowed, vegetable leaves and edible flowers

Sponsored by Uxbridge Horticultural Society

22.

ROSE, YOUR CHOICE (NAMED) - 1 SPRAY OR BLOOM

In a square container, your interpretation

23.

RUDBECKIA - GLORIOSA DAISY - 4 BLOOMS

A vertical design made with sunflowers, etc.

The Sunflower is recognized as the national symbol of Ukraine and the status has been solidified during the conflict with Russia.

24.

ECHINACEA - CONE FLOWER - 3 BLOOMS

25.

SEDUM - 3 STEMS, AUTUMN JOY

26.

SEDUM - 3 STEMS, ANY OTHER VARIETY, NAMED

27.

ZINNIA - LARGE FLOWERED - 3 BLOOMS OVER 3"

28.

ZINNIA - 3 BLOOMS UNDER 3"

29.

A.O.V. PERENNIAL (NAMED) - 1 SPECIMEN OR SPRAY

30.

A.O.V. ANNUAL (NAMED) - 1 SPECIMEN OR SPRAY

31.

A.O.V. FLOWERING BULB, CORM,TUBER (NAMED) - 1 SPECIMEN OR SPRAY

32.

" EARTHLY DELIGHTS" - DISPLAY OF GRASSES

33.

"VAN GOGH" - A DISPLAY OF 4 - 6 BLOOMS OF ONE VARIETY OF SUNFLOWERS

34.

A DISPLAY OF 3 VARIETIES OF YELLOW FLOWERS - 3 OF EACH, NAMED

35.

2023 PERENNIAL-AMERICAN GOLD RUSH BLACK EYED SUSAN

36.

POLLINATOR PARADISE-2 STEMS OF 1 VARIETY OF POLLINATOR FLOWERS, NOT MENTIONED IN SECTION 1 TO 40, NAMED

37.

COSMOS - "UXBRIDGE'S OFFICIAL FLOWER"3 STEMS OF 1 VARIETY

38.

ORCHID- "ANNUAL OF THE YEAR" GROWN IN A POT

39.

THREE HOSTA LEAVES - ONE LARGE, ONE MEDIUM AND ONE SMALL

CONTAINER PLANTS:

40.

AFRICAN VIOLET - IN BLOOM - 1 PLANT (1 CROWN)

41.

ANY CACTI & SUCCULENT PLANTER - IN A SMALL MASON JAR, NAMED IF POSSIBLE

42.

3 DIFFERENT SUCCULENTS - GROWN IN A POT YOUR SIZE

43.

COLEUS - MAX 9" CONTAINER

44.

FLOWERING HOUSEPLANT - FOLIAGE ONLY - OTHER THAN COLEUS, 8 " MAX CONTAINER

45.

FAIRY GARDEN - SMALL

46.

GNOME GARDEN - SMALL, NOT OVER 12"

47.

ANY VARIETY OF GERANIUM (NO HANGING BASKETS), IN A 9" CONTAINER MAX

48.

HENS AND CHICKS- GROWN IN A CONTAINER

49.

FIBROUS BEGONIA- IN 5" CONTAINER MAX

FLORAL DESIGN, Open to amateurs only, no materials may be purchased:

Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10

50.

"FROM THE GARDEN" -A COLLECTION OF FLOWERS, FRUITS & VEGETABLES IN A BASKET WITH A HANDLE

51.

"WE'VE GOT A GOOD THING GROWING" - FLOWER DISPLAY USING THE 2023 FAIR THEME

52.

"CUTIE PIE" - A MINI FLOWER DESIGN -IN A VERY SMALL CONTAINER/BOTTLE

54.

"FALL WELCOME WREATH " FOR YOUR FRONT DOOR, USING SOME ARTIFICIAL MATERIAL, ACCESSORIES ALLOWED

55.

"THE CHALLENGE" - FLOWERS IN A POP BOTTLE

56.

"CORONATION" - A DESIGN FIT FOR A KING

57.

" TEA TIME" - FLOWERS IN A CUP AND SAUCER

How to Enter a Competition

Step 1

Find your exhibitor class and section in the online Fair Book.

Step 2

Click the link to our online entry form managed by AssistExpo.  Login if you have used this system previously.  If you are entering for the first time, you’ll need to register by completing your name and contact information.  In the AssistExpo form, complete your contest registration and follow the directions on screen. AssistExpo will generate an Exhibitor number for you.  Save this number with your username and password.

Step 3

Print or save your confirmation message.  Get your printed tags.  Remember the date and time when exhibits are to be delivered to the fair.

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