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2016 Board of Directors
President (2016-2017)
Kathy Bouma
Vice-President (2016-2017)
Michelle Goff
Secretary (2014 -2016)
Claire McKay
Treasurer (2015-2017)
Jennifer Johnson
Past President (2016-2017)
Alec Calder
2015-2016 Directors
Julie Kron
Helen Lacroix
Bernie Siegmund
Darlene Tremblay
2016-2017 Directors
Bob Dawson
Lorraine Maxim
Juri Niit
Doreen Telford
Honorary Vice-President - John Carter
Board meetings are held at 1:30 pm on the 1st Wednesday of each
month (except July & August) at the Sportsplex
Table of Contents
2016 Board of Directors .......................................................................... 0
Greetings from the Mayor ...................................................................... 2
Message from the Society President ...................................................... 3
About the Fergus Horticultural Society .................................................. 4
Our Society .............................................................................................. 5
Gardens Maintained by Your Society ..................................................... 6
Monthly Meetings................................................................................... 7
2015 Recognizing Service and Participation ........................................... 8
2015 Show Results .................................................................................. 8
Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale ....................................................................... 12
Mother’s Day Pansies ........................................................................... 13
Annual Fergus Garden Tour .................................................................. 13
2016 Member Meetings ....................................................................... 14
2016 Events ........................................................................................... 15
2016 Photo Competition....................................................................... 16
May Horticulture & Design Show ......................................................... 17
June Horticulture & Design Show ......................................................... 18
September Horticulture & Design Show ............................................... 20
General Rules for Horticulture & Design Shows ................................... 22
Ontario Judging Standards Information ............................................... 24
Financial Statement .............................................................................. 27
2016 Committees .................................................................................. 29
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Greetings from the Mayor
January 2016
It is my pleasure to provide the Fergus & District Horticultural Society
my greeting for 2016!
My family and I love living in this beautiful Town! Since 1857, the
Society has been dedicated to preserving the horticultural heritage in
Fergus. The work that your Society does in planting, maintaining and
restoring of our gardens further enhances this natural beauty of our
Town.
I share your love of gardening! There is something so rewarding about
working in the soil to make things look more beautiful than before! I
also share your passion to promoting gardening to our younger
generations.
On behalf of the Council and residents of Centre Wellington, I am
pleased to extend our thanks to your dedication to beautifying our
community! We look forward to seeing the results of your hard work in
the 2016 gardening season!
If there is anything that I can do to support you this upcoming year,
please do not hesitate to let me know!
Mayor Kelly Linton
Township of Centre Wellington
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Message from the Society President
Thank you for the honour to be your President for the
next 2 years. I look forward to working with the Board and
fellow members for a successful and fulfilling term. We are
fortunate to have such an active Diggin’ in the Dirt group to
work in the town gardens to make Fergus such an attractive
place to live and work. The almost completed River Walk
along the mighty Grand River, the ever beautiful Templin
Gardens and the rejuvenation of the River Bank Garden has
created a beautiful walk from Tower Street to St. David
Street along the heritage Grand River. This is only one of the
many beautiful areas we can take pride in.
To all members whether new or old, please continue to
participate in the many committees and activities. Do
something new. Enter an item(s) in one of the Flower
Shows. Come out to the Diggin’ in the Dirt. Come out to our
Coffee in the Park. Join us on the Bus Trip. Introduce
yourself to a new member or a member you have never
spoken with. Our members have a great amount of
knowledge in horticulture and much more.
Now a small rest as we enjoy the winter months to
rejuvenate for another year. Contact me at any time for
suggestions or concerns and don’t forget to participate.
Kathy Bouma
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About the Fergus Horticultural Society
The Fergus Horticultural Society is
one of many contributors to a rich
community life in Fergus and
surrounding areas.
Our Society is a non-profit, volunteer
organization under the guidance and
support of the Horticultural Society of
Ontario.
Our Objectives are to encourage interest and improvement in
horticulture by:
 holding meetings, respecting the theory and practice of
horticulture;
 promoting and encouraging community beautification projects;
 arranging field trips, contests and exhibitions related to
horticulture and the awarding of prizes;
 distribution of seeds, plants, bulbs, flowers, trees and shrubs;
 promoting the protection of the environment and the
therapeutic use of horticulture;
 promoting the circulation of horticultural information through
the media and online
Monthly meetings and participation in the maintenance of many of the
public gardens around Fergus provide our members with many
opportunities for the interchange of ideas and learning. In particular it
provides opportunities for recent arrivals to meet new friends and
integrate into their new community. For more information on joining
Fergus and District Horticultural Society please contact Kathy Bouma at
519-843- 7703.
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Our Society
Membership in the Society
The annual membership fee of $10.00 is due at the January meeting or
at the time of joining. Membership allows members to place entries
in our three horticulture show competitions and annual photo contest.
Members receive a copy of our current Yearbook and monthly
newsletters. Members receive discounts at some local businesses.
‘A Worm’s Eye View’
Your Society newsletter is sent electronically to members. A few
printed copies are available at the monthly meetings for members
without email, or by request from the Editor, Randy McLean at (519)
856-9881 or [email protected]. Randy also welcomes your tips,
ideas or suggestions for the publication and upcoming horticultural
events in the province.
Opportunities for You
Each year your Society holds several flower, fruit, vegetable, and
design competitions, as well as a photo contest. We always welcome
new members to the Executive, Committees and the Tuesday morning
“Diggin’ in the Dirt” group. Please contact any board member if you’d
like to participate or if you have suggestions for other programs and
activities.
Community Outreach Programs
The Society also continues to support the Food Bank with the
donations of food and cash collected during our annual Garden Tour.
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Gardens Maintained by Your Society
Diggin’ in the Dirt
Our Society makes an exceptional contribution to civic beautification
through the maintenance of many gardens around Fergus. In their
purple Society t-shirts, volunteers known as the “Diggin’ in the Dirt”
group gather from spring to fall every Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. at
Templin Gardens and then fan out across town.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Doreen Telford at
[email protected] or 519-843-4637.
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Templin Gardens
Terry Fox Park
Weigh Scale Building
Post Office – Butterfly garden and raised bed (2)
Fergusson Garden - St. Andrew and St. David
Entrance signs – south, north and west (3)
Bridge and Union Streets – dentist bed and island (2)
Fergus Branch Library (2)
Centre Wellington Hydro Office
Chamber of Commerce
Sportsplex Garden – lower portion
Market Garden - Queen and Bridge
BT Corner
Victoria Park Seniors’ Centre
Belsyde Cemetery (4)
Menzies Lane
Cenotaph Park
Fergus Legion
River Bank
River Walk garden bed (5)
Monthly Meetings
Our meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each
month (no meetings in July, August and December) at the Victoria Park
Seniors Centre, 150 Albert Street West in Fergus.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Name Tags
When you arrive at the meeting, sign in and get your name tag from
the greeters’ desk. Name tags for new members will be ready for the
monthly meeting following their registration. To minimize the chance
of loss, please return your name tag to the desk at the end of the
meeting.
Prize Draw
At every meeting there are draws for door prizes. Make sure that you
get your ticket when you sign in. A small voluntary monetary donation
helps to offset the cost of the prizes.
Program
At each meeting, interesting topics will be presented/discussed. If you
have a topic you would like more information about or know of an
interesting speaker, please bring this to the attention of a Board
Member.
Refreshments
The end of each monthly meeting is an opportunity to chat with the
speaker(s) and each other while enjoying refreshments provided by
our members. Please contact Linda Murray, Bev Dawson or Lorraine
Maxim if you are willing to contribute.
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2015 Recognizing Service and Participation
Life Membership
Life membership is awarded to those members who have been long
time members, have maintained a continued interest in horticulture,
and have participated in the Society and contributed to its program.
Kathy Bouma was presented with a Life membership in 2015.
Helen Barton
John Carter
Sheila Clark
Marj Dow
Ken McManus
Kathy Bouma
Roberta Vlietstra
Rienk Vlietstra
10 Year Service Pins
Jennifer Johnson
Helen Lacroix
Doreen Telford
Claude Lacroix
Bob Smith
Lois McMurray
Society’s President Award
The Society’s President presents this annual award in recognition of a
member’s outstanding contribution to the Society’s activities.
Michelle Goff
Ted Vanderveen
Claire McKay
2015 Show Results
Our trophies and awards are on display at the Centre Wellington
Community Sportsplex.
Rose Bowl Trophy – Doreen Telford
In 1971 the Red Rose Tea Company donated trophies to Horticultural
Societies to be awarded for the best rose. The Fergus Society decided
to award this silver bowl trophy for the best rose in any category in the
June Show.
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Pioneer Trophy - Colleen Pearse
Rienk and Roberta Vlietstra donated this trophy for the annual award
for the “Best in Show” exhibitor in the May Show.
President’s Trophy - John Carter
In 1996 John Carter donated a trophy which he had won in lawn
bowling. The bowler on the top of the trophy was replaced with three
roses. The trophy is awarded for the best fruit and/or vegetable
collection in the September Show.
Mabel Reid Memorial Trophy – Colleen Pearse
Mabel Reid was an active competitor in all the shows in every
category. She especially loved design and arrangements. When she
died in 2004, the Society created an award in her honour. The trophy is
awarded to the winner of the best design in the June Show.
Bristow Trophy – Sharon Oughton
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bristow, who were active members and
competitors in the Society, donated a silver trophy bowl in 1958. It is
awarded for the most total points earned in all three shows in the
horticulture class.
Harry Conklin Rose Award – Doreen Telford
Harry Conklin was an enthusiastic Society member who awarded a
prize each year for the best rose. The prize continues to be awarded in
his honour for the Best Rose in the September Show.
Roxanne’s Reflections Gift Certificate - Doreen Telford
A draw for a gift certificate, chosen from exhibitors who participated in
at least two shows. This year it was won by Doreen Telford.
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Colwyn Trophy – not awarded in 2015
This trophy was generously donated by the Colwyn Poultry Show
Group in 2009. The trophy is awarded to a novice designer for the
most points earned in design in all 3 shows. A novice designer is an
exhibitor with less than 3 years of exhibitor experience.
Royal Bank Award – Colleen Pearse
The Royal Bank donates this award to an experienced exhibitor (three
years or more) for the most points earned in design in all three shows.
ScotiaBank Award – Mary Reimer
Scotiabank donates this award for the most points earned in all three
shows exhibiting fruits and vegetables.
Committee Choice Awards
The Show Committee presents an achievement award to an exhibitor
not covered by other trophies or sponsor awards.
Photo Competition 2014 – Helen Lacroix,
Photo Competition 2015 – TBA at the January meeting
May Show – Kathy Bouma
June Show – Colleen Pearse
September – Colleen Pearse
Special Awards for the September Show
Champion Dahlia – Kathy Bouma
Champion Gladiolus – Marj Dow
Champion Jam or Jelly – Alec Calder
Champion Relish or Pickles – Doreen Telford
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Photo Competition Winners
With the changes in the submission dates for the photo competition
being moved up to November 1st, the results of the 2014 and 2015
competition are published in this Yearbook.
2014
Stormy Weather
Claude Lacroix
Bridging the Gap
Marj Dow
A River Runs By It
Randy McLean
Pink Passion
Cathy Kidston
I Met a Dandy Lion
Bernie Siegmund
Silhouette
Marj Dow
Along the Way
Darlene Tremblay
Friends in the Garden
Marjorie Dow
The overall winner of the 2014 photo competition, based on total
points, is Marjorie Dow.
2015
Sunrise/Sunset
Randy McLean
All Decked Out
Betty Knight
Do you Know What This Is? Randy McLean
Lakeside
Randy McLean
Helping Hands
Cathy Kidston
My Vegetable Patch
Randy McLean
Market Day
Marjorie Dow
Winter Wonderland
Randy McLean
The overall winner of the 2015 photo competition, based on total
points, is Randy McLean.
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Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale
Saturday May 14, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Stone House (next to Tennis Courts)
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Our plant sale is made possible by the generous donations of plants
and gently used gardening equipment from our members.
Donated plants should be bagged or potted and labeled. Volunteers
are needed to help pot plants on Friday, May 6th & Friday, May 13th
from 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm. We also are in need of 1 gallon
pots.
For more information or to volunteer, please call Michelle Goff at 519820-6337. Please call if you need help digging up plants or you need
items picked up.
Supporters of the Society
The Horticultural Society would like to thank those organizations
that have contributed financially to the success of our Society:
Newdon Industries
Royal Bank, Fergus
Reflections
Scotiabank, Fergus
The Township of Centre Wellington
We would also like to thank the following businesses who offer
discounts to our members:
Grand Flags 10 %
Ron’s Sharpening 20% [email protected]
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Mother’s Day Pansies
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 6pm-10pm, May 4, 5 & 6
Fergus Lions Club Home Show
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
To encourage the children in our community to
enjoy gardening, our Society has a booth at the
Lions Club Home Show. Our volunteers help
young children plant a pansy which they can then
give to their mothers.
Annual Fergus
Garden Tour
Sunday, June 19, 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Enjoy a self-guided tour through
five wonderful, diverse gardens.
A donation to the food bank would be appreciated.
Maps and information will be available at various locations, including
the Information Centre and local nurseries.
Contact is Bert Peel (843-9982)
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2016 Member Meetings
Member Meetings are held at the Victoria Park Seniors’ Centre at 7:30pm,
located at 150 Albert Street West, Fergus.
January 20, Wednesday
Photo competition display
Presentations from members
February 17, Wednesday
Julie Kron: “Attracting Pollinators for Pollination”
March 16, Wednesday
Seed Exchange
Larry Peterson: Fungi
April 20, Wednesday
James Graham: Horticulture tidbits
May 18, Wednesday
Horticulture Show
Angie Allen: “Hot Spot Heroes”
June 15, Wednesday
Horticulture Show
David Wilding Davies: “Coffee Growing & Processing”
September 21, Wednesday
Horticulture Show
Andrea Braun from Little Tree Garden Market
October 19, Wednesday
Sean James: “Growing Gracefully – Maturing a
Landscape”
November 16, Wednesday
Potluck dinner at 6:30pm, doors open at 6:00pm
Bring your own plates, cups and utensils
Annual General Meeting
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2016 Events
April 16, Saturday
District 7 AGM hosted by Grand Valley & District Horticultural
Society
May 4, 5 and 6 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Pansies at the Home Show at the Sportsplex
May 6, Friday 9:00am to Noon, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Pot up for Plant Sale – Stone House near the Sportsplex
May 13, Friday 9:00am to Noon, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Pot up for Plant Sale – Stone House near the Sportsplex
May 14, Saturday 8:00am to 11:00am
Plant Sale – Stone House near the Sportsplex
June, Tuesday morning 10:00am
Date will be chosen for best viewing of peonies
Coffee in Terry Fox Park, bring your own mug
Sunday, June 19, 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Garden Tour
July, Waterloo District
OHA Convention; date and location to be determined
July 19, Tuesday morning 10:00 am
Coffee in Templin Gardens, bring your own mug
October 22, Saturday
District 7 Meeting hosted by Moorefield and District
Horticultural Society in Drayton
November 1, Tuesday
Deadline for Photo Competition Submissions
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2016 Photo Competition
Prints will be displayed at the January 18, 2017 meeting. Points earned
will be added to the overall total for 2017.
Class 1. Monet’s Garden - Your interpretation
Class 2. Fairies - A Fairy Garden
Class 3. Harvest Time – Crops being harvested
Class 4. My Friend Herb – Your favourite herb
Class 5. Fantastic Ferns – Ferns in the garden or wild
Class 6. Your Grand River – Photo of your local river (must
include vegetation)
Class 7. Hollyhocks – Hollyhocks
Class 8. Cover Page Beauty – A Fergus Society Garden
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One 4” x 6” print (no matting – new for 2016) may be submitted in
each category.
In the event that fewer than 3 entries are submitted for a category,
the prize awarded will be at the Judge’s discretion.
Name of entrant and class number should be clearly marked on the
back.
Entries are to be submitted to Marj Dow – 843-3516 – no later than
November 1, 2016.
Prints must be taken in 2015 or 2016
Photo Prizes
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
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Points
5 points
4 points
3 points
Value
$5.00
$4.00
$3.00
Our Society would be
delighted to have
permission to use your
submitted photographs
– especially in the
Yearbook covers
May Horticulture & Design Show
Division 1: Horticulture
Section A: Bulbs
Class 1
Tulip – 1 bloom, single
Class 2
Tulip – 1 bloom, double
Class 3
Tulip – 1 stem, multiflora
Class 4
Tulip – 5 stems, different colour or species
Class 5
Narcissus (Daffodil) – 1 stem, single
Class 6
Narcissus (Daffodil) – 1 stem, double
Class 7
Narcissi (Daffodils) – 1 stem, multi-flora
Class 8
Hyacinth – 1 stem
Class 9
Muscari –3 stems, identical size & colour
Class 10 Flowering spring bulb – 1 stem, not listed above
Section B: Flowers
Class 11 Viola/Pansy – 3 stems, identical size & colour
Class 12 Lily of the Valley – 3 stems, identical size & colour
Class 13 Primrose – 3 stems, identical size & colour
Class 14 Flowering branch –1 branch, not to exceed 24” in height
from the table (no flowering vines)
Class 15 Spring flowers – 3 different species, not listed above
Class 16 Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) – 1 stem
Division 2: Design
Section A: Novice
Class 17 Mother’s Day – Design in a teacup and saucer
Class 18 Spring Delight – Your own interpretation, accessories
may be used
Section B: Experienced
Class 19 Fond Memories – Design in an old container
Class 20 Get my Drift – Using driftwood, your interpretation,
accessories may be used
Special Awards for May
Pioneer Trophy
Committee Choice Award
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June Horticulture & Design Show
Division 1: Horticulture
Section A: Iris
Class 1
1 stalk – Bi-tone
Class 2
1 stalk – Bi-colour
Class 3
1 stalk – Siberian
Class 4
1 stalk – Plicata
Section B: Peonies
Class 5
1 bloom – double
Class 6
1 bloom – single
Class 7
3 blooms – your choice
Class 8
1 bloom floating freely in water-not touching the sides
of the container
Section C: Roses
Class 9
1 bloom or spray – miniature
Class 10 1 spray – Rugosa
Class 11 1 spray – Floribunda
Class 12 1 bloom – Hybrid Tea
Section D: Miscellaneous
Class 13 Alliums – 1 bloom
Class 14 Aquilegia (Columbine) – 3 stems identical
Class 15 Delphinium – 1 stem
Class 16 Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet William) – 3 stems identical
Class 17 Dianthus (any other variety) – 3 stems
Class 18 Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) – 1 stem
Class 19 Digitalis (Foxglove) – 1 stem
Class 20 Geranium (perennial) – 3 stems identical
Class 21 Heuchera (Coral Bells) – 3 stems
Class 22 Lily – 1 stem
Class 23 Lupin – 1 stem
Class 24 Perennial/biennial (not listed above) – 1 stem
Class 25 Poppy – 1 stem
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Class 26
Collection of 5 stems – each a different species – 1
container
Class 27 Foliage – 3 different species (Page 97. Pub. 34)
Class 28 Flowering tree/shrub (no flowering vines) – 1 branch
max 24” from the table top
Section E: Fruits and Vegetables
Class 29 Radish – 3
Class 30 Rhubarb – 2 stalks (pulled, not
cut, leave sheath on, cut leaf in
a 1” triangle)
Class 31 Asparagus – 2 stalks
Class 32 Strawberries – 3
Class 33 Fruit or Vegetable – not listed
above – 3 same species
Division 2: Design
Section A: Novice
Class 34 Pink Passion – Bouquet in a vase
Class 35 Simplicity – Design using 1 bloom
Section B: Experienced
Class 36 Small Wonder – Miniature, accessories may be used
Class 37 Summer Blush – Horizontal design
Special June Awards
Mabel Reid Memorial Trophy
Rose Bowl Trophy
Committee Choice Award
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September Horticulture & Design Show
Division 1: Horticulture
Section A: Flowers
Class 1
Anemone – 1 stem
Class 2
Aster, perennial – 1 spray
Class 3
Chrysanthemum – 1 spray
Class 4
Dahlia, Decorative – 1 stem
Class 5
Dahlia, Cactus – 1 stem
Class 6
Hydrangea – 1 stem not to exceed 24”
Class 7
Phlox, paniculata (Summer Phlox) – 1 stem
Class 8
Rose – 1 bloom
Class 9
Rose – 1 spray
Class 10 Sedum – 3 stems, Autumn Joy
Class 11 Sedum – 1 stem, any other
Class 12 Gladiolus – 1 stem
Class 13 Ornamental grass – (name genus & species or common
name & variety if possible) – 3 stems, different species
Class 14 Flowering Branch – 1 branch not to exceed 24”
Class 15 Any annual, not listed above, 3 different
cultivars/flowers – 1 stem each
Class 16 Any perennial – not listed above, 1 stem
Section B: Vegetables & Fruits
Class 17 Beets – 2
Class 18 Carrots – 2
Class 19 Cucumbers – 2
Class 20 Onions, Spanish – 2
Class 21 Onions, other variety – 2
Class 22 Pepper – 2
Class 23 Potato – 2
Class 24 Squash – 1
Class 25 Tomato, mini, ripe – 5
Class 26 Tomato, red – 2
Class 27 Tomato, green – 2
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Class 28
Class 29
Garlic – 2
Vegetable – not listed above, 1 large, 2 medium or 4
small
Class 30 Fruit – 1 large, 2 medium or 4 small
Class 31 Collection – minimum 5 fruits and/or vegetables, 2 of
each, exhibited for cultural perfection
Division 2: Design
Section A: Novice
Class 32 It’s Not Easy Being Green – Design
Class 33 Gone to Seed – Your own interpretation
Section B: Experienced
Class 34 Autumn Glow – Design, accessories allowed
Class 35 Hay Ride – Design using mostly grasses
Special Awards for the September Show
Champion Dahlia $5.00
Harry Conklin Rose Award $5.00
Champion Gladiolus $5.00
President’s Trophy
Committee Choice Award
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General Rules for Horticulture & Design Shows
1. Adult competitions are open to all paid members of the Fergus &
District Horticultural Society over the age of 16.
2. All entries must be placed on the day of the Flower Show between
5:00 – 6:00 pm at Victoria Park Seniors Centre, 150 Albert St. W.
Fergus
3. All flowers and vegetables must be grown by the exhibitor.
4. For the design classes, material need not be grown by the
exhibitor but fresh garden flowers and greenery are to be used
unless otherwise stated.
5. Exhibitors may make only 1 entry in each class and are
responsible for their placement.
6. If 2 exhibitors sharing a garden wish to compete in the same
horticultural class, they must enter different varieties.
7. Entry tags are available at the meeting prior to the show or from
the Show Chairperson and must be placed with the entry and be
clearly visible.
8. Exhibitors should include on the entry tag the botanical
name(genus and species ) or the common name/variety of all
specimens where possible.
9. Exhibitors must supply their own containers and white paper
plates for fruit and vegetable classes.
10. All designs must be the sole work of the Exhibitor.
11. For the purpose of the Design Classes, a Novice is a person who
enters a competition for the first time and may place entries in
the Novice Design classes for the first two years. Please place
your entry in the correct section of the design classes.
12. An Exhibitor must have had a house plant in his or her care for 3
months before the show.
13. The show will be closed to all persons except for the Show
Committee and clerks while exhibits are being judged.
14. No exhibit will be entitled to a prize unless it possesses merit, and
no award will be made to an unworthy exhibit, even if it is the
only entry in the class.
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15. Judges decisions in all cases will be final.
16. Society Officers reserve the right to adjust the prize amount
shown in the Yearbook prior to judging.
17. The Society will not be held responsible for the loss or damage to
any exhibit or container.
18. Exhibits must not be moved until the show is declared closed.
19. Judging will be conducted according to the latest revised
Horticultural Judging Standards, Publication #34/2993 OMAFRA
which may be obtained for $6.00 from the show chair, Sharon
Oughton (519-843-4346).
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Horticultural Prizes
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Points
3 points
2 points
1 points
Value
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
Design Prizes
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Points
5 points
4 points
3 points
Value
$5.00
$4.00
$3.00
Ontario Judging Standards Information
These are a few of the definitions and helpful information to be found in The
Ontario Judging Standards for Horticultural & Floral Design, which may be
obtained at our monthly meetings for $6.00.
Definitions
Accessories – An inorganic object used in a subordinate manner to enhance a
design of plant material. (An object that dominates a design is a Feature.) A
design incorporating an accessory should appear incomplete if the accessory
is removed (Pg 89 Publ#34/2003)
Basket – A container of such material as wood fibre, metal, glass, pottery etc,
with or without a handle.
Bloom – an individual flower, one to a stem. No buds. No leaves unless
attached.
Bud – An immature flower insufficiently expanded to show the form of a
typical bloom.
Collection – A number of kinds and/or varieties of flowers, plants, fruit and
vegetables shown as one exhibit. Quality, number and variety of the items
making up the group, as well as the horticultural perfection of the
component parts are to be considered in judging collections.
Conditioning – check the judge`s book for procedures.
Container – the receptacle in which flowers are exhibited. The container is
not judged in specimen classes. In design classes it is an integral part of a
design.
Decorative Wood – Includes any drift or weathered wood, roots, carvings,
either treated or untreated.
Dish Garden – A miniature landscape in an open shallow container. Plants
should have similar cultural requirements. May include accessories to scale.
Display – an exhibit of flowers, fruits, plants or vegetables, covering a definite
number of specimens, or given area, arranged to create a pleasing effect. A
display is to be judged both for the quality of the material and for the artistry
of the result.
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Floating Flowers – must not touch the sides of the container.
Specimen Classes – Stem length should be in pleasing proportion to flowers.
Spike – An upright stem carrying several flowers, usually with short pedicels,
such as gladiolus and snapdragons.
Spray – Is the flowering growth of a herbaceous or woody plant carried on
one stem. Ideally it would show all forms e.g. flowers in bloom, buds
showing colours, green buds and leaves.
Stem or Stalk – A plant structure carrying one or more flowers and/or buds.
It may be branched, e.g. sweet peas, primulas and irises.
Trough Garden – Is a miniature landscape designed to reproduce a natural
ecosystem. The container frames and gives the garden its characteristic
landscape shape.
Floral Design
Line – forms the structural framework of the design. It is the visual path
along which the eye is led from one point of interest to another. Line
directions may be vertical, horizontal, diagonal and/or curved.
Line Mass Design – the line is reinforced by a mass of plant material; usually
asymmetrical with a rhythmic flow.
Design – a combination of fresh and/or dried plant materials and/or organic
objects arranged to create an artistic unit. The elements of design: space,
line, form, etc. are used to interpret the theme.
Contrived Plant Forms – Forms of flowers made from recognizable plant
material. New forms made by bending , pruning or regrouping plant parts (eg
petal made from wheat, fruit peel, corn husks, disks of silver dollar plants or
aspidistra leaves; centres of flowers made from cones, teasel, strawflower,
sweet-gum balls, etc.)
Corsage – A design to be worn for adornment featuring plant materials,
enhanced by accessories: beads, ribbons, etc. Corsage should be displayed
in a clear plastic bag.
Foliage Design – Design with interest in foliage. Foliage is to dominate.
Flowers and/or fruits may be present but must be inconspicuous.
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Mechanics – Devices for holding or supporting plant material such as pin
holders, chicken wire, florist’s wire, aqua picks, tape, oasis, etc. Mechanics
should not be visible.
Miniature – Small scale designs and accessories. Plant material should be
chosen for its’ delicate scale, eg thyme, baby’s breath, lobelia & individual
florets rather than wax begonias, miniature roses, etc. Not to exceed 5” in
any direction including container. Schedule to dictate size.
Pot-et-Fleur – Growing plants (in or out of pots) packed tightly with
moisture-retaining material other than soil, plus cut flowers in tubes or water
or oasis all assembled in one container. Moss, decorative wood and rock may
be included. Additional cut foliage is not permitted.
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Financial Statement
Year Ending October 31, 2015
Income
Membership dues
OMAFRA grant
Township Grant
Plant Sale - Net
Donations received
Meeting donations
Fundraising - hasty notes
Bus trips - Net
Interest income
Total Income
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$1,110.00
$1,000.00
$2,850.00
$4,363.75
$320.05
$552.25
$24.00
$311.80
$14.94
$10,546.79
Expenses
AGM expenses
Civic beautification
District 7 meetings
Donations and memoriams
Door prizes
Dues and Insurance
Flower show
Fund raising - roses & bulbs
Garden tour
Gifts
Honorarium
Insurance
Meeting costs & refreshments
Office supplies & equipment
OHA - Convention expenses
Speakers & programs
Special projects
Yearbook
Total Expenses
$370.11
$2,583.85
$310.00
$259.89
$286.33
$487.45
$1,103.85
$28.00
$137.79
$156.55
$200.00
$54.00
$138.28
$321.46
$700.00
$774.00
$1,041.09
$360.19
$9,312.84
Net Surplus
Retained Surplus
Assets and cash
$1,233.95
$7,847.15
$9,081.10
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2016 Committees
Standing Committees
Civic Beautification
(Diggin’ in the Dirt)
Doreen Telford, Julie Kron
Meeting Committee
Door Prizes
Ron Stevenson
Greeters/Door
Doreen Telford, Juri Niit
Greeters/Name Tags Julie Kron, Darlene Tremblay
AV Technician
Bert Peel
Room Preparation George Kron, Bert Peel, Bob Dawson, Juri Niit
Social Convener
Linda Murray, Bev Dawson, Lorraine Maxim
Membership
Helen Lacroix, Meg Walsh, Claire McKay
Newsletter
Randy McLean
Nominating
Past-President and two other members
Program
Bob Dawson, Alec Calder
Publicity
Jennifer Johnson, Roberta Vlietstra
Webmaster
Ron Stevenson
Ad Hoc Committees
Budget
Bus Trip
Garden Tour
Mother’s Day Pansies
Plant Sale
Pot Luck & AGM
Shows
Yearbook
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President, Past President, Vice President,
Secretary and Treasurer
Helen Lacroix, Bernie Siegmund
Bert Peel, Bev Dawson
Marilyn and Bert Peel, Juri Niit
Michelle Goff, Randy McLean, Kathy Bouma
Michelle Goff, Connie DiPisa & Social
Conveners
Sharon Oughton, Pat Wilcox, Meg Walsh, Ted
Vanderveen, Susan Niit, Graham Oughton
Claire McKay, Bernie Siegmund, and other
members as needed