Guelph Township Horticultural Society 2011

Horticultural Society Guelph Township

1922-2011

“A Growing Experience...

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to bring people together with a common interest in horticulture to increase our knowledge in all matters pertaining to horticulture, from the environment to landscaping, from trees to houseplants, from flower shows to photography and every thing in between to instruct and encourage youth in the skills of gardening and related activities to accomplish special community projects that can only be achieved by volunteers working together

President’s Message

Welcome to all my fellow horticulturalists and a happy 2011.

The past year was a busy time with many accomplishments to your credit and hard work. Thank you to all.

Now we turn our thoughts to the year ahead. For 89 years, this organization has been part of our community and we must ask ourselves what it means to you and me. Many of us have made lasting friendships in the community. Our skills have been shaped from the knowledge we have acquired from good speakers, shows, youth projects, civic plantings and our own gardening. Our latest project, the Enabling Garden, is a credit to the skills of the planners and volunteers. We have had fun, made new friends and improved our community.

So let us continue.

As an organization, we need members to volunteer to fill our Board roster along with those already committed. If we all do a little, we can achieve a lot. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to celebrate 100 years, still going strong? WOW!!

Phil Sweet, President 519-821-3184 gths1922@hotmail.com

Membership Fees: Adults: $10 Youth: $2 Visit our website: www.guelphtwphortsociety.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements...................................................................24

Awards and Prizes.......................................................................23

Civic Planting Report.................................................................22 Committees..................................................................................... 4

Emerald Ash Borer......................................................................11

Fall Flower and Vegetable Show....................................16/17

Financial Statement for 2010.................................................25

June Mini-Show...........................................................................10

Life Memberships; O.H.A & District Awards......................27

Memory Lane................................................................................28

Officers, Board Members............................................................ 5

Photographic Competition.....................................................19 Programme..................................................................................2/3

Rules for Exhibitors...................................................................6/7

Service Certificates......................................................................26

Spring Flower and Vegetable Show..................................8/9

Summer Flower and Vegetable Show......................... 12-15 Terms................................................................................................18

Youth Yearbook.................................................................... 29-40

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES for 2011 april 16 - ­district 7 annual general meeting Host: Grand Valley Horticultural Society.

Location: Grand Valley Community Centre.

Speakers: Julie Baumlisberger, “Growing Specialty Mushrooms” and Bob and Ann Granatier, “Growing Bearded Iris” april 30 - district 7 workshop Fergus Senior Centre, details on website or call Jane McDonald at 519-836-9535. july 15-17 - o.h.a. convention and agm Host: District 13. Location: Sudbury Schedules available upon request or visit www.gardenontario.org. october 22 - fall district 7 meeting Host: Clifford Horticultural Society.

Location: Clifford Community Centre. Details on website when available.

For more information regarding the Ontario Horticultural Association visit gardenontario.org. For society information visit our website guelphtwphortsociety.org

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Programme 2011 ­­All meetings and shows are held at the Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington County Rd. 30, on the 3rd Tues. of each month, 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. * In case of inclement weather listen to CJOY 1460 am for cancellation information

february 15 - photographic competition results Convener: Ruth Robinson 519-824-8399 Social: Jane McDonald and Pat Pritchard march 15 - potluck dinner and awards - 6:30 p.m.

Please bring your own cutlery and dishes.

Convener: Jean Gordon 519-822-5289 Committee: Sylvia Grant, Lorna Brooks and Jean Sweet Entertainment: Al Parish, Singer/Song Writer april 19 - general meeting Mini Demonstration (7:00 p.m.) - Pressing Plant Material Topic: “Sempervivum (Not just hens and chickens), Willa Wick (7:30 p.m.)

Convener: Jane McDonald 519-836-9535 Social: Linda Van Norman and Roberta Wilson may 7 ­- green legacy tree distribution and society plant and bake sale Location: Marden Community Centre, 9:00 a.m.

Convener: Ruth Robinson Please bring plant and bake sale donations between 8-9 a.m. may 14 - saturday, spring plant sale Location: Guelph Farmers Market from 7:00 a.m. to noon *donated plants to be taken to Ruby Thompson’s, 5628 Wellington County Rd. 39, before Friday evening, May 13th.

Committee: Kelli Caldwell, Mary Campagnaro, Jean Gordon, Jane McDonald, Malgre Micallef and Donna Rowe may 17 - spring show Topic: “Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden” Speaker: Vicki Beard from Guelph’s Pollinator Park Convener: Linda Van Norman, 519-822-5031 Committee: Volunteers still required Social: Marilyn McMahon and Jean Gordon ­Page 2

june 21 – grand opening of the marion brennan enabling garden, june mini-show and strawberry social - 7:00 p.m.

Entries to be placed between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m.

Details will be advertised.

Show Convener: Donna Rowe / Event Convener: Ruth Robinson Committee: Iris Lambert, Sylvia Grant and Tony Zamojc august 16 & 17 – summer flower & vegetable show Entries placed Tues. Aug. 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Results Wed. Aug. 17. Open 2-4 p.m. with afternoon tea and reopen at 7 p.m. Awards at 8 p.m.

Committee: Mary Campagnaro, Jean Sweet, and Jane McDonald september 20 – general meeting Mini Demonstration: How to use your pressed plant material.

Topic: “Roses” with Marion Hesse Social: Lorna Brooks, Sylvia Grant october 18 – fall flower and vegetable show Speaker: Bob Smith, “Garden Box” also “Garden Jeopardy” Convener: Jean Gordon 519-822-5289 Committee: Volunteers Required Social: Elizabeth Taborek and Margaret Hall november 15 – annual meeting & potluck supper 6:30 p.m. Please bring your own cutlery and dishes.

Topic: “Deck the Halls” Speaker: Grace Evans, Floral Designer, Zehrs, Imperial Road Guelph Committee: Pat Pritchard, Jean Sweet and Linda Van Norman

Home Grown Sweet Corn & Pumpkins

Drug & Chemical Free Meats Vegetables & Fruits

Baking

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2011 COMMITTEES adopt-a-road: Convener: Pat Pritchard, 519-822-2532 Committee: Mary Campagnaro, Ruby Thompson, Joyce Blyth, Jean Gordon, Stuart McCartney Weather permitting – April 26 and Sept. 27, 6:00 p.m., Marden Library cheers: Marion Campbell, 519-822-4169 civic planting: Convener: Ruth Robinson 519-824-8399 Committee: Phil and Jean Sweet, Ruby Thompson and Linda Van Norman historian: Joyce Blyth, 519-822-8129 membership: Mary Campagnaro, 519-822-9287 nominating committee (2012 executive & board) Jane McDonald 519-836-9535 plant sale: Committee: Kelli Caldwell, Mary Campagnaro, Jean Gordon, Jane McDonald, Malgre Micallef and Donna Rowe photo competition: Convener: Ruth Robinson, 519-824-8399 Committee: Joyce Blyth, Sylvia Grant and Donna Rowe web page: Monica Skinner, 519-821-1758 2011 yearbook: Committee: Mary Campagnaro, Kelli Caldwell, Jean Gordon, Jane McDonald, Pat Pritchard and Ruth Robinson (We are looking for volunteers to help with the 2012 yearbook.) youth: Jane McDonald and volunteers If you would like to volunteer on any one of these committees, please contact the Convener or any board member.

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OFFICERS president Phil Sweet 519-821-3184 first vice-president Position Vacant second vice-president Position Vacant past president Jane McDonald 519-836-9535 secretary/treasurer Jean Gordon 519-822-5289 assistant secretary Jean Sweet 519-821-3184 show secretary Pat Pritchard 519-822-2532 financial examiners Evelyn Cleghorn and Deb Walker

BOARD MEMBERS 2010 – 2011 Pat Pritchard Ruth Robinson Sylvia Grant

519-822-2532 519-824-8399 519-823-5045

2011 – 2012 Lorna Brooks Kelli Caldwell Donna Rowe Linda Van Norman

519-853-4966 519-824-2943 519-821-0689 519-822-5031

board meeting dates: 7:30 p.m. at Gencor, April 5, 2011, June 7, 2011 August 23, 2011, November 8, 2011, January 17, 2012 Page 5

RULES FOR EXHIBITORS 1. All exhibitors must be paid-up members of the Guelph Township Horticultural Society unless otherwise specified.

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Judging will be done in accordance to ONTARIO JUDGING and EXHIBITING STANDARDS for Horticulture and Floral Design. A copy can be purchased from the secretary for approx. $6.00. The judge’s decision is final.

3. Exhibitors: one entry per section unless otherwise specified.

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All entries must be grown and arranged by the exhibitor. In design classes material used need not be grown by the exhibitor but must be garden type flowers. Native fruit may also be used. Accessories are permitted in design classes unless otherwise indicated.

Plant material from any source may only be used in the Design Classes of the Fall Show.

5. All live plant material must be in water, water retaining material or be able to stay fresh for the duration of the show.

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No person is allowed in the show area before and during judging except the judge(s) and the flower show personnel. Exhibitors in the design classes may place their own entries.

7. Prior to judging, flower show exhibits will be checked for conformance by the show personnel. Decision of the committee will be final.

8. A special prize may be created for material that is of special interest but is not included in the schedule.

9. Each exhibitor is responsible for his/her own containers.

Society provides trays to exhibit vegetables. Bottles and

jars are acceptable. ­­­ Page 6

10. Prize money is calculated on the point system:

each point is equal to 25 cents. Adult members will receive

prize money at the November Annual Meeting.

Flowers and vegetable classes First 6 points Second 5 points Third 4 points

Design and special classes (unless otherwise stated) First 9 points $2.25 Second 7 points $1.75 Third 5 points $1.25

$1.50 $1.25 $1.00

11. Exhibitors are responsible for removal of their exhibits after each show.

12. The Society will not be responsible for any loss, damage

or injury resulting from these shows.

13. Highest Points for Show cannot win for the next two years.

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SPRING FLOWER and VEGETABLE SHOW “A Growing Experience...from the ground up” Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington County Road 30 Entries placed between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Class A - Flowers and Vegetables Prizes: 1st - $1.50, 2nd - $1.25, 3rd - $1.00

Points 6-5-4

Section: 1. Narcissi, trumpet or large cup, one cultivar, 3 2. Narcissi, small cup, one cultivar, 3 3. Narcissi, miniature, one cultivar, 3 4. Narcissi, double, one cultivar, 3 5. Narcissi, multiflora, 3 stems 6. Small bulbs, one cultivar, 5 stems, named 7. Tulips, single, red shades, 3 8. Tulips, single, pink shades, 3 9. Tulips, single, yellow shades, 3 10. Tulips, single, white or near white, 3 11. Tulips, single, purple shades, 3 12. Tulips, single, bicoloured, 3 13. Tulips, double, any colour(s), 3 14. Tulips, any other type, any colour(s), 3 15. Lily of the valley, 10 stems 16. Pansies, with own foliage, 6 blooms 17. Any other spring flower, 1 spray or stem, named 18. Flowering branch, max. 30” (75 cm) incl. container, named 19. Gesneriad (african violet), 1 plant, in flower 20. Pelargonium (geranium), 1 plant, in flower 21. House plant, any other kind, in flower, named 22. Cactus or other succulent, named (if possible) 23. Asparagus, 5 spears, approx. 8” (20 cm) in length

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24. Rhubarb, 5 stalks, base of stalk & 2” (5cm) of leaf to be incl.

25. A planter, containing at least 4 different kinds of plants 26. A spectacular bloom, 1, named 27. Bedding plants, flowers, a cell pack* 28. Bedding plants, vegetables, a cell pack* *plants must be home grown from seed in 2011, name of variety and planting date to be given

CLASS B - Designs Prizes: 1st- $2.25; 2nd- $1.75; 3rd - $1.25

Points 9-7-5

(Refer to Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design for full details. Accessories permitted unless explicitly excluded in the section).

29. Simple & Sweet – a small design 30. Rhapsody in Green – a foliage design 31. Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat – a design featuring pussy willows 32. Water, Water Everywhere – a water-viewing design.

33. Signs of Spring – your interpretation

CLASS C - beginners/novice (Two Years or less of exhibiting designs) Prizes: 1st- $2.25; 2nd - $1.75; 3rd - $1.25 Points 9-7-5

34. Spring Fever – a one-sided design 35. Sunshine – your interpretation CLASS D - photography Prizes: 1st- $1.50; 2nd - $1.25; 3rd - $1.00

Points 6-5-4

36. First Up – the first flower(s) up in the spring 37. Let the Sun Shine In – shadows and sunlight 38. Serenity – your interpretation Marion Brennan Memorial Award Prizes: 1st- $2.25; 2nd - $1.75; 3rd - $1.25 to be selected from classes 19-22

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Points 9-7-5

JUNE MINI-SHOW “A Growing Experience...from the ground up.”

Tuesday June 21, 2011 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington County Road 30 Entries placed between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.

CLASS A - HORTICULTURE Prizes: 1st - $1.50, 2nd - $1.25, 3rd - $1.00 Points 6-5-4

Section:

1. Iris, bearded, single colour, 1 stem

2. Iris, bearded- bi-colour, 1 stem

3. Iris, any other cultivar, 1 stem

4. Peony, single , 1 bloom

5. Peony, double, 1 bloom

6. Peony, red, double, or semi-double, 1 bloom

7. Rose, miniature type, 1 spray

8. Rose, Hybrid Tea, any colour, 1 bloom

9. Rose, floribunda, or grandiflora, 1 truss

10. Any other spring flower, 1 bloom

CLASS B - DESIGN Prizes: 1st - $2.25, 2nd - $1.75, 3rd - $1.25 Points 9-7-5

11. Just Watch Me! - your interpretation

12. Snail’s Delight - a design all in green

13. Memories - a bouquet in a jar

CLASS C - PHOTOGRAPHY Prizes: $1.50, 2nd-$1.25, 3rd-$1.00 Points:-6-5-4

14. That Is Odd!- an unusual combination of plants

15. Yellow Fellow- any yellow flower(s)

16. Anyone Recognize This? - an unusual plant Page 10

: D E T N WA

Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald Ash Borers have arrived in Wellington County. They affect all kinds of ash trees (Fraxinus sp.), except mountain ash (Sorbus sp.). You can tell the difference because mountain ash has orange berries instead of dry seeds.

To help you become a sleuth, here are some signs: - yellowing leaves, dead branches, thin tree tops & heavy seed production - vertical splits 5-15 cm long on trunks and “D”-shaped exit holes

(made by emerging adults) - “S” shaped tracks under the bark (probably loose bark) - often water sprouts/shoots on tree trunk and larger branches - notches eaten out of the leaves by adults - bark damage – large holes – from woodpeckers feeding on larvae

shredded bark – from squirrels feeding on larvae To help you identify the pest, here is a list of stages: - Pupa – beige, then darkens - found under bark in late April to mid July.

- Adult – shiny emerald body with large dark kidney shaped eyes –

7-8 mm long by 3-3.5 mm wide – on or near ash trees - Egg – creamy coloured when new, turning reddish brown –

found in crevices of bark – so tiny, that it takes a real detective

to see them - Larvae – the culprit – this is the stage that kills the tree– they are

creamy coloured - 26-32 mm long – found under bark on any branch

or trunk over 2 cm in diameter – they feed on sapwood in summer,

cutting off flow of nutrients as they make their “S” trails – by Sept,

the xlarvae moult into “J” shapes – sometimes larvae can be found

throughout the year. Interesting note: As the larvae grow, the tracks

become wider, so you can tell if they were moving up or down the

trunk as they fed on the wood. Have a look under the peeling bark.

You can help keep this destructive insect in check by recording the location of the tree, noting the signs and symptoms and by putting an adult beetle in a container in the freezer and contacting the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. To help prevent the spread of the beetle, avoid transferring wood you suspect may be infested.

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summer FLOWER and VEGETABLE SHOW “A Growing Experience...from the ground up” August 16-17, 2011 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington County Road 30 Entries placed between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., Tuesday August 17 Show & Tea: Wed. August 17, 2-4 p.m. reopens: 7:00 p.m. award presentations: 8:00 p.m.

CLASS A - FLOWERS Prizes: 1st- $1.50; 2nd- $1.25; 3rd- $1.00 Points: 6-5-4

Section:

1. Asters (callistephus chinensis), one colour, 3 blooms 2. Bachelor Buttons (centaurea annual), one cultivator,

3 blooms

3. Calendula, any colour, 3 blooms 4. Cosmos, any colour(s), one cultivar, 3 sprays 5. Dahlia, under 4” (10 cm), any colour, 3 blooms 6. Dahlia, 4” (10 cm) or over, any colour, 1 bloom 7. Echinacea (coneflower), 5 blooms 8. Gladiolus, white or near white, 1 spike 9. Gladiolus, pink or red shades, 1 spike 10. Gladiolus, purple shades, 1 spike 11. Gladiolus, yellow shades, 1 spike 12. Gladiolus, any other colour, 1 spike 13. Lillium (lily), asiatic, any colour, 1 spike 14. Marigolds, under 3” (7.5 cm), 5 blooms 15. Marigolds, 3” (7.5 cm) and over, 1 bloom 16. Nasturtiums, 5 blooms 17. Pelargonium, (Geranium), with own foliage, 1 bloom 18. Petunias, single, 5 blooms

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19. Phlox, perennial, any colour(s), 3 stems 20. Phlox, perennial, 3 stems of different colours 21. Rudbeckia (gloriosa daisy), 3 blooms 22. Salvia, annual, one colour, 3 spikes 23. Snapdragon (antirrhinum), one cultivar, 3 24. Sunflowers (annual helianthus), under 6” (15cm) diameter, 1 bloom 25. Sunflowers (annual helianthus), 6” (15 cm) and over, 1 bloom 26. Sweet peas, annual or perennial, 6 stems 27. Tuberous Begonia, 1 bloom floating with own foliage in bowl 28. Verbena, any colour(s), 3 blooms 29. Zinnia, any type, one cultivar, any colour(s), 3 blooms 30. Annual, any other, named, 3 spikes, 1 spray or 3 blooms 31. Perennial or Biennial, any other, named, 1 stem, spray or spike CLASS B - Designs Prizes: 1st-$2.25; 2nd-$1.75; 3rd- $1.25 Points: 9-7-5 Accessories permitted unless explicitly excluded in the section.

32. Glow Little Glow Worm, Glow – a small design 33. How does your Garden Grow – a design 34. The Bobsey Twins – two identical arrangements side by side 35. Rock Garden – a design with visible use of stone 36. Wee One! – a miniature design CLASS C - Beginners/novice Prizes: 1st-$2.25; 2nd-$1.75; 3rd- $1.25 (Two Years or less of exhibiting designs)

Points: 9-7-5

37. Beauty on a Budget – design in a recycled container

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CLASS D - growing experience (Something you grew for the first time in 2011 and would grow again) Prizes: 1st- $1.50; 2nd- $1.25; 3rd- $1.00 Points: 6-5-4

38. A Flower – annual, perennial or biennial, 1 bloom,

stem or spray, named

39. A Vegetable or Herb – one cultivar, standard entry*, named *See Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design

CLASS E - Specials Prizes: 1st- $2.25; 2nd-$1.75; 3rd - $1.25 Points: 9-7-5

40. Basket of Gladioli – not over 12 spikes

41. Basket of Mixed Garden Flowers – a minimum of

5 cultivators, basket not to exceed 8” (20 cm) in width

42. Green Thumb – display of garden produce, must include fruit or vegetables, container not to exceed 20 in. x 20 in.

CLASS F - Containers Prizes: 1st- $2.25; 2nd-$1.75; 3rd - $1.25 Points: 9-7-5

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Hanging Container – suitable for outdoors Outdoor Planter** – conventional container Outdoor Planter – novelty container Outdoor Planter – which includes growing vegetables

CLASS G - photography Prizes: 1st- $1.50; 2nd- $1.25; 3rd- $1.00 Points: 6-5-4

47. Up Close and Personal – close up of a flower or leaf 48. Room to Grow – a garden view 49. Uninvited Guest **See Terms on page 18

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CLASS H - Fruit and Vegetables Prizes: 1st-$1.50; 2nd-$1.25; 3rd-$1.00

Points: 6-5-4

50. Beans, one cultivar, 5 51. Beans, climbing variety, one cultivar, 5, named 52. Beets, one cultivar, 3 53. Carrots, one cultivar, 5 54. Corn, 1/3 husk removed, named, 3 ears 55. Cucumbers, pickling, 2-4” (5-10 cm), 5 56. Cucumbers, slicing, 2 57. Garlic, bulbs, 3 58. Herbs, fresh, in water, in seperate containers, named, 3 varieties 59. Onions, one cultivar, not peeled, 3 60. Peppers, hot or sweet, one cultivar, named, 3 61. Potatoes, one cultivar, named, 3 62. Summer Squash, any variety, named, 1 63. Tomatoes, named, 3 64. tomatoes, miniature, named, 10 65. Any Other Vegetable, not listed, named, standard entry* 66. Fruit, 1 cultivar, standard entry* 67. Oddity of Nature, not contrived *See Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design

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FALL FLOWER and VEGETABLE SHOW “A Growing Experience...from the ground up” Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington County Road 30 Entries placed between 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

CLASS A - Flowers and Vegetables Prizes: 1st - $1.50; 2nd - $1.25; 3rd - $1.00

Points 6-5-4

Section:

1. Anemone, 1 stem, any colour

2. Chrysanthemum, single or double, 1 spray

3. Sedum, 3 stems

4. Sunflower, 1 large head in seed

5. Ornamental grass, named if possible, 3 stems

6. Dried Flowers, any variety, named, 3 stems

7. Branch of Coloured Foliage, max. 30” (75 cm), incl. container, named

8. House Plant, grown for bloom, named, pot not to exceed 10”

9. House Plant, grown for foliage, named, pot not to exceed 10”

10. Seed Heads, one cultivar, named, 3 stems

11. Any Other Flower, named, 1 stem, spike, or spray

12. Carrots, one cultivar, 5

13. Garlic, 3 bulbs

14. Herbs, dried, 3 cultivars, named

15. Onions, one cultivar, 3 bulbs

16. Ornamental Gourds, 3

17. Pie Pumpkin, 1

18. Potatoes, one cultivar, named, 3

19. Squash, any variety, named, 1

20. Any Fruit or Vegetable, not listed above, named, standard entry* *See Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design

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CLASS B - Design Prizes: 1st-$2.25; 2nd-$1.75; 3rd-$1.25 Points: 9-7-5 Accessories permitted unless explicitly excluded in the section.

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Thanksgiving – a design suitable for a table centrepiece Autumn Glow – a design Halloween Express – a design in a pumpkin or gourd Giving Thanks – a hand held bouquet “A Growing Experience...from the Ground Up” – a design

CLASS C - beginner/novice Prizes: 1st-$2.25; 2nd-$1.75; 3rd-$1.25 Points: 9-7-5 (Two Years or less of exhibiting designs)

28. You are my Sunshine – a design using sunflowers 29. Boo! – a carved pumpkin face

CLASS D - photography Prizes: 1st - $1.50; 2nd - $1.25; 3rd - $1.00 Points 6-5-4

28. All by Myself – a single tree or shrub 29. From the Ground Up 29. Best Shot

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TERMS accessory - an inorganic object(s) used in a subordinate manner to enhance a design of plant material. An object that dominates a design is a feature. bouquet - a bunch of flowers. It may use its own stems, be wired or inserted in a holder or container. design - a combination of fresh and/or dried plant materials and/or organic objects arranged to create an artistic unit. The designer uses the element of design: space, line, form, colour, texture and pattern in the accepted principles of art: balance, rhythm, proportion, scale, contrast and dominance to interpret the theme. hand-held bouquet - a bouquet which is tied with string or raffia and does not require a holder or container. miniature design - a design with maximum dimensions of 12.7cm (5 in.) in any direction (height, width, depth, diagonal). For good proportion, the container should not exceed 3.5cm (1½ in.) in height, To be viewed at eye level. parallel design - a design in which three or more groupings are placed in a parallel manner with open spaces between the groupings. The design is in one container or containers combined so as to appear as one unit. planter – a number of different kinds of plants artistically grouped growing in a single container for either indoors or outdoors. small design – a design from 13.9cm-25.4cm (5½-10 in.) and which must not exceed 25.4cm (10 in.) in any direction (height, width, depth, diagonal) Page 18

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MEETINGS AT January

February

February 15 photographic competition results Come and learn from the judges remarks.

May

June

May 7 - green legacy Tree Distribution/Plant & Bake Sale

May 14 - plant sale May 17 - spring show Vickie Beard of Guelph’s Pollinator Park on “Attracting Butterflies to your Garden”

September

June 21 grand opening of marion brennan enabling garden/ strawberry social mini flower show Watch the Wellington Advertiser for further details

October

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October 18

general meeting

fall flower and vegetable show

Marion Hess of Elmira on “Roses” Mini-Demo: what to do with your pressed plant material Page 20

Bob Smith’s Garden Box and “Garden Jeopardy” with Jean Gordon

A GLANCE 2011 March

April April 18

March 15 potluck dinner and awards Musical Presentation: Al Parrish

July

general meeting Willa Wick speaking on Sempervivum (not just hens & chickens!)

Mini-Demo: Pressed plant material

August

July 22-24 ontario horticultural association convention

August 16 & 17 summer flower show See programme for details

Sudbury, Ontario

November November 15 annual meeting and potluck supper

December

Merry Christmas see you february 21, 2012 at the photographic competition meeting

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Civic planting This season saw us spending the vast majority of our time on our enabling garden. The main focus in the spring was installing many more shrubs and a great assortment of perennials. To help fund the cost of the plants and involve community members in the project, we hosted a perennial planting party and strawberry social on the evening of May 27th. Participants planted perennials which they donated, or “bought” and planted ones from our purchased selection. The evening ended with a treat of strawberry shortcake and a garden full of plants. Thanks to the many people who made this event a success!

Phil’s toils have yielded three handsome raised planters of varying heights, which are filled and ready for community groups, to plant with a variety of interesting annuals come spring. A sign-up list will be available in the library.

The township provided a very large rain-barrel and $200 from the Environmental Stewardship Committee, for the enabling garden and will install a directive sign, by the parking lot at the front of the library. The sign will read: the Marion Brennan Enabling Garden, in recognition of her generous bequest, which made this project possible.

At least 225 hours were devoted to civic planting this year. While many hours were spent on the perennial planting party and planter building, many more hours were spent spreading triple mix and shredded wood chip mulch, watering, weeding and tending the burbling rock in the enabling garden. All of the efforts have paid off, as the garden really looks well established, even though it is still in its infancy. Special thanks go to Ruby and Linda, for all of their hard labour and undying enthusiasm.

Luckily, the front of the library and the Millennium Garden are holding their own pretty well, as there wasn’t much time to devote to them this year. Next season we plan to add gravel to the paths in the Millennium Garden, add more wood chip mulch and add some shrubs. We plan to build the shed in the enabling garden, add trees to the adjacent area and host a garden party concert.

Thanks to my committee: Jean and Phil Sweet, Clint Martin, Ron Robinson, Ruby Thompson and Linda Van Norman for a very productive and enjoyable season.

Submitted by: Ruth Robinson, Committee Chair, 519-824-8399 Page 22

2010 AWARDS AND PRIZES SPRING AND FALL SHOW AWARD championship exhibitor for the highest points in Spring and Fall Shows combined.

Prize to be presented at the Potluck Supper, March 15th, 2011.

Sylvia Grant

SUMMER SHOW AWARDS championship exhibitor – class a: prize donated by Home Depot

Gabrielle Ilic championship exhibitor – class b: prize donated by Royal City Nursery

Jean Gordon championship exhibitor – class f: prize donated by Canadian Tire

Gabrielle Ilic judges’ choice Class B. Sec. 36 “Pretty in Pink”

Jean Gordon grand champion exhibitor: highest points in show, donated by Belgian Nurseries

Gabrielle Ilic Page 23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Guelph Township Horticultural Society would like to thank all the individuals, organizations, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food for their contributions to our Society.

Our Society continues to be an important part of our community. These donations go towards prize money for our three Flower and Vegetable Shows, civic plantings, supporting the youth programme, the cost of providing qualified speakers, judge’s fees and the publication of our yearbook as well as operating expenses.

the society wishes to thank the following corporate sponsors for their support: Belgian Nursery

Campbell’s Garage & Sanitation 5463 Hwy 6, RR#5 Guelph 519-648-2608 519-822-1521

RR#2, Breslau

Canadian Tire Corporation Gencor 10 Woodlawn Rd. E. Guelph 5653 Hwy 6, RR#5 Guelph 519-821-3414 519-821-2150 Grand River Lawn and Tractor Home Depot of Canada Inc. 5624 Hwy 6, RR#5 Guelph 63 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph 519-823-6900 519-780-3400 J & N Martin Produce & Flowers Mosborough Country Market 5982 8th Line, RR#1 Ariss 5284 Wellington Rd. 32 Guelph 519-823-1995 519-763-5224

Outdoor Services R & A Harris Farm Produce 5481 Hwy 6, RR#5 Guelph 394 St. Charles St. E. Maryhill 519-821-4764 519-648-3364 Royal City Nursery 305 Woodlawn Rd. W., Guelph 519-824-4998 Page 24

Snider’s Pork Sausage Mary Martin, 519-822-1406 Carol Snider, 519-648-2426

Guelph Township Horticultural Society

Financial Statement - Year end - October 31, 2010 Opening Balance - November 1, 2009........................ $4,681.76 $4,681.76 income: Grants ........................................................................................... $1,500.00 Memberships...................................................................................$850.00 Plant Sales......................................................................................$1,247.75 Yearbook...........................................................................................$225.00 Enabling Garden............................................................................$436.00 Donations, prizes, Misc................................................................$340.75 Door Collection.................................................................................$67.75 Bank GIC Int.........................................................................................$36.97 Worshop...............................................................................................$30.00 Misc. Int. ...............................................................................................$23.00 total.................................................................................... $4,757.22 $4,757.22 $9,438.98 expenses: Yearbook Printing..........................................................................$404.54 Judges/Speakers............................................................................$700.04 Show Prizes......................................................................................$755.25 Show Expenses...............................................................................$126.20 Youth Expenses..............................................................................$218.87 OHA fees/bonding........................................................................$611.90 OHA delegate - Barrie..................................................................$200.00 Dist 7 fees and prizes...................................................................$108.18 Honorariums....................................................................................$225.00 Publicity.............................................................................................$256.02 Enabling Garden.........................................................................$3,842.73 Cheers and Food............................................................................$105.97 Misc. Exp. ..........................................................................................$101.01 Bank Service Fee...............................................................................$59.40 sub total............................................................................ $7,715.11 $7,715.11 Bank Balance 31/10/10.............................................................$1,803.87 Less o/s Chq........................................................................................$80.00 True Balance (Balance Oct. 31, 2010)........................ $1, 723.87 Jean Gordon, Secretary-Treasurer, Nov.1, 2010 GIC’s are: $5,325.74 & $4,027.07 as of Oct. 31, 2010 Page 25

$1,723.87

SERVICE CERTIFICATES PRESENTED SINCE 1970 1972 Gladys Entwistle (Mrs. Harold) 1903 – 1987 1972 Margaret J. Currie (Mrs. Stuart Sr.) 1901 – 1998 1973 Margaret R Martin (Mrs. George) 1909 – 1994 1980 Jack L. Cowbrough 1916 – 1985 1982 Helena Dalzilio (Mrs. Charles) 1903 – 1999 1987 Elizabeth S. Mollison (Mrs. Robert) 1901 – 1997 1988 Alex Anderson 1908 – 1995 1988 Marjorie Durnford (Mrs. George) 1989 Alberta Auger (Mrs. Harold) 1990 Theresa Fischer (Mrs. Jack) 1992 J. Herb Lambert 1917 – 2004 1992 Bea Kuenzig (Mrs. Alex) 1915-2006 1993 Teeny Dickieson (Mrs. Lloyd) 1996 Marion Campbell (Mrs. Malcolm) 1997 Isobel Harris (Mrs. Don) 1997 Betty Lambert (Mrs. J. Herb) 1998 Evelyn Cleghorn (Mrs. John) 2000 Betty Larter (Mrs. Stephen) 2001 Jean Sweet (Mrs. Phil) 2001 Phil Sweet 2002 Ruth Robinson 2003 Mavis Heming (Mrs. Robert) 2004 Jane McDonald 2005 Joan Gordon (Mrs. Edward) 2005 Marlene Bruckhardt (Mrs. Albert) 2006 Cindy Donafeld 2006 Linda Van Norman

Snider’s Pork Sausage

$3.50/lb.

(40 year old family recipe)

Available from: Mary Martin 519-822-1406

Carolyn Snider 519-648-2426

snidersporksausage@gmail.com snidersporksausage.blogspot.com Page 26

ontario horticultural association awards 1988 Marjorie Durnford- Silver Trillium 2001 Marlene Bruckhardt- Youth Leader 2005 Jane McDonald- Youth Leader

LIFE MEMBER CERTIFICATES PRESENTED SINCE 1980 1982 Margaret J. Currie (Mrs. Stuart Sr.) 1901 – 1998 1982 Margaret R. Martin (Mrs. George) 1909 – 1994 1985 Helena Dalzilio (Mrs. Charles) 1903 – 1999 1987 Elizabeth S. Mollison (Mrs. Robert) 1901 – 1997 1988 Anne Cowbrough (Mrs. Jack L.) 1915 – 1993 1991 Alex Anderson 1908 – 1995 1995 Alberta Auger (Mrs. Harold) 1995 Isobel Harris (Mrs. Don) 1995 Bea Kuenzig (Mrs. Alex) 1915 - 2006 1998 Marjorie Durnford (Mrs. George) 1998 J. Herb Lambert 1917 – 2004 2001 Teeny Dickieson (Mrs. Lloyd) 2001 Betty Lambert (Mrs. J. Herb) 2006 Betty Larter (Mrs. Steve) 2006 Theresa Fischer (Mrs. Jack) 2008 Marion Campbell (Mrs. Malcolm) 2009 Mavis Heming (Mrs. Robert)

DISTRICT SERVICE AWARDS 1977 Lily T. Parker (Mrs. George) 1985 J. Herb and Betty Lambert 1992 Marjorie Durnford (Mrs. George) 2000 Marlene Bruckhardt (Mrs. Albert) 2007 Jane McDonald Page 27

MEMORY LANE GUELPH TOWNSHIP RECREATIONAL PARK The Society has planted two rows of Crimson King Maple trees along the entrance to Marden Park.

This is known as “Memory Lane”. These trees have been dedicated to the following members in recognition of their contributions to the Society.

Jane S. Harris Chadder

1949 – 1977

Marlene L. Parkinson

1938 – 1977

Mabel C. Stewart

1885 – 1977

Annie E. Anderson

1906 – 1978

Myrtle M. Fair

1910 – 1979

Lily T. Parker

1888 – 1981

William A. Cleghorn

1901 – 1984

Jack L. Cowbrough

1916 – 1985

Herb E. Markle

1910 – 1986

John T.McCutcheon

1913 – 1986

A. Mary McCutcheon

1914 – 1986

Gladys Entwistle

1903 – 1987

Mary Ann Thomas

1896 – 1990

J. Anne Cowbrough

1915 – 1993

M. Jean Friendship

1927 – 1993

Margaret R Martin

1909 – 1994

Elsie K. Dickieson

1911 – 1994

Alex Anderson

1908 – 1995

Florence S. Dunbar

1901 – 1997

Elizabeth S. Mollison

1901 – 1997

Margaret J. Currie

1901 – 1998

Helena Dalzilio

1903 – 1999

Marion Brennan

1932 – 2000

Rod Scott

1927 – 2003

Herb Lambert

1917 - 2004

Bea Kuenzig

1915 - 2006

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“A Growing Experience... from the ground up”

GUELPH TOWNSHIP YOUTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Page 29

YOUTH CLUB PROGRAMME 2011 “A Growing Experience...from the ground up” Youth members meet at the Marden Library & Community Centre on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise stated.

Our mission is to create in our youth an interest in horticulture and nature. Each meeting consists of at least one “hands on” activity tues. march 15, 6:30 p.m. pot luck supper and award presentations Please bring your dishes & cutlery. tues. april 12, 7:00 p.m. make a bookmark using pressed flowers Also we will be making and planting newspaper seedling pots.

sat. may 10, 7:00 p.m Topsy-turvy tomatoes Marden Park, Pavillion behind the library. sat. may 14 spring plant sale Guelph Farmers’ Market See adult programme for more details. tues. may 17 spring flower and vegetable show Entries placed from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meeting 8:00 p.m.

See Adult Programme for more details. tues. june 14, 7:00 p.m. make a garden easel and learn how to dry garden flowers.

Marden Park, pavilion behind the library. tues. june 21 grand opening of the marion brennan enabling garden.

See Adult Programme for details.

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tues. july 12, 7:00 p.m. break time Marden Park, pavilion behind library.

Create a design using dried garden and/or wayside materials or foliage in a mug. This is an entry for the OHA Convention.

Please bring a mug and any suitable dried material that you may have. july 25-29 - judging of gardens tues. august 9, 7:00 p.m. make a juice bottle bug catcher Marden Park, pavilion behind the library.

Bring plastic juice bottle with at least one flat side if you have on.

Discuss Summer Show entries. tues. august 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Marden Library & Community Centre. place entries for summer show wed. august 17 summer flower & vegetable show Marden Library & Community Centre.

Viewing and refreshments: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Viewing: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Award presentations: 8:00 p.m. tues. september 13, 7:00 p.m. we will be making a bottle dome display Marden Library & Community Centre.

Please bring a clean clear 2 litre pop/water bottle with the label removed. tues. october 11, 7:00 p.m. herb pots Marden Library and Community Centre.

Please wear old clothes as we will be using paint, markers and potting soil. tues. october 18 fall flower & vegetable show Entries placed from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Meeting 8:00 p.m.

See Adult Programme for details.

NOTE: Parents are always welcome to stay and participate with their child, however it is not mandatory.

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2010 SERVICE CERTIFICATE AWARD WINNERS 5 – 8 years: Aaron Ilic Jonathan Wulff Matthew Wulff Elizabeth Zinger Johnny Zinger 9 – 18 years: Nicole Brenner Carrie Ilic Simon Pequegnat

A Service Certificate is awarded to a Youth Member for outstanding effort in horticulture. These awards are presented at the Pot Luck Dinner March 15, 2011.

To receive this award, members 5-8 years of age must earn 20 points or more and members 9-18 years of age must earn 25 points or more. points are awarded for:

• • • • •

• Attendance - 1 point for each meeting/trip • Entries in our Shows –Spring, Summer & Fall 1-2 entries ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 point 3 entries �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 points 4 entries �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 points 5 entries �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 points 6 or more ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 5 points • a judged Regulation or Theme Garden, 5 points • an entry in Class F in the Spring Show, 5 points • an entry in Class K in the Summer Show, 5 points • an entry in Class E in the Fall Show, 5 points

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GARDEN PRIZES

1st Plaque + $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00, 4th $2.00 junior regulation garden 1st Mosborough Country Market Plaque, Matthew Wulff 2nd Jonathan Wulff, 3rd Aaron Ilic senior regulation garden

1st Mosborough Country Market Plaque, Carrie Ilic senior theme garden 1st West End Women’s Institute Plaque, Nicole Brenner Prize money donated by: Mosborough Country Market summer show awards

Boy - most points: Jonathan Wulff Prize: H. E. Markle Honour Award Boy- second highest points: Matthew Wulff Prize: donated by Pat Pritchard

Girl - most points: Carrie Ilic Prize: donated by Pat Pritchard Girl - second highest points: Nicole Brenner Prize: donated by Pat Pritchard

Judges’ Choice: Carrie Ilic, Class J, Sec. 17, Design, Rock & Roll spring and fall show awards Highest points combined, boy and girl.

Boy: Jonathan Wulff Girl: Nicole Brenner Youth show prize money donated by: Jean and Phil Sweet in memory of Teeny Dickieson Theresa Fischer in memory of Helena Dalzilio

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junior regulation Garden planting guide Ages: 6-8 years

Cosmos

tomatoes

Size: 2M x 2M

sweet Peas Pole Beans

Marigolds (Tall)

Zinnias

carrots

Peppers

senior regulation garden planting guide Ages: 9-18 years

Size: 3M x 3M

Cosmos (Tall Type)

sweet Peas Pole Beans

Beans (Your Choice)

Zinnias

X X Tomatoes X X

marigolds (Short Type)

Carrots

Peppers

Indian Corn

Note: Tomatoes must be staked and pruned Page 34

Theme Garden

Age: 9 - 18 years Approx. 3 metres sq.

Garden can be any shape and must contain vegetables and flowers.

Herbs and grasses are permitted.

Put your name on your garden.

If there is more than one garden in a specific area, make the boundary of each garden explicit for the judge.

The Society has agreed to pay Youth Members $5 when their garden is judged. teepee: (shaded area on planting guide) Use 5-6 poles approx. 6-7 ft. long.

Using a 1 metre circle of your garden, push poles into the earth and securely tie all poles together at the top. Run heavy string down each pole and make X’s of string between the poles. Tie securely. Leave a space between 2 poles to form the door of your teepee. Plant seeds around the teepee & spread straw inside for a mulch. Help your plants twine around the poles as they grow. Don’t go into the teepee when plants are wet.

JUDGING OF GARDENS Regulation Garden Points Growth & health of plants 40 Care, neatness and general appearance 30 Planting according to plan 15 Effort 15 total: 100

Theme Garden Points Growth & health of plants 40 Care, neatness and general appearance 30 Imagination 15 Varieties of plant material 15 total: 100

Creative Garden Age: 6 - 8 years Approx. 2 metres sq.

Garden can be any shape and must contain vegetables and flowers.

Herbs and grasses are permitted.

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SPRING FLOWER and VEGETABLE SHOW

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington Road 30 Entries placed between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.

CLASS E - FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES Prizes: 1st-$1.50. 2nd-$1.25, 3rd-$1.00

Points: 6-5-4

Section:

1. A Flowering Branch - named, not over 30” (75cm.), incl. container

2. Lily of the Valley - 7 stems

3. Narcissi - one cultivar, 3 stems

4. Tulips - any colour(s), 3 stems

5. Any Other Spring Flower - 1 spray or stem, named

6. Rhubarb - 5 stalks (base of stalk & 5cm (2 in.) of leaf to be incl.)

7. Bedding Plants - cell pack, home grown from seed in 2011, named

CLASS F - DESIGN Prizes: 1st-$2.25, 2nd-$1.75, 3rd-$1.25

Points: 9-7-5

8. Dutch Treat - a design to include tulips

Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18

9. Green with Envy – a foliage design Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18

10. Sweet and Simple - a small design. See terms on page 18.

Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18 CLASS G - creative Prizes: 1st-$2.25, 2nd-$1.75, 3rd-$1.25

Points: 9-7-5

11. “Mark my Spot” Create a bookmark using pressed plant materials, drawings (hand or pre-drawn) and/or pictures. Coloured pencils, crayons, markers and/or paints may be used. Bookmark should be covered with clear Mactac or similar material.

Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18 Page 36

CLASS G - CREATIVE (Continued) Prizes: 1st-$2.25, 2nd-$1.75, 3rd-$1.25

Points: 9-7-5

12. “Walk in the Woods”

Create a picture of wild flowers on a 21.5 x 28cm sheet of card stock using a drawing (hand or pre-drawn), pictures or pressed plant material. You must use 2 of the before mentioned items.

Coloured pencils, crayons, markers and/or paints may be used.

If pressed plant material is used, picture should be covered with clear Mactac or similar material.

Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18

13. “My Favourite Houseplant”

Entry to be a picture on a 21.5 x 28cm sheet of paper: a magazine picture or drawing (hand or pre-drawn). Coloured pencils, crayons, markers and/or paint may also be used. Entry may consist of any combination of the before mentioned. You must include name of plant (common and botanical). Also include requirements for care and any other information such as plant origin and how it was used, etc. on a seperate 21.5 x 28cm sheet of paper.

Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18

14. “My Favourite Vegetable”

A written entry to be composed of your own words. Information may be computer/internet generated and researched. Describe how to grow and care for your favourite vegetable. Give one or more ways to eat and/or prepare this vegetable. Drawings, photos, recipes and/or magazine pictures are allowed. Display in a duo-tang folder.

Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18 Entries from Sections 11, 12, 13 and 14 may be forwarded to the O.H.A Convention in Sudbury in July.

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John Shultis 519-823-6900

Summer FLOWER and VEGETABLE SHOW

August 16 - 17, 2011 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington Rd. 30 Tues. Aug. 16: Entries to be placed between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Wed. Aug. 17: Show 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Award presentations at 8:00 p.m.

CLASS I - FLOWERS Prizes: 1st-$1.50, 2nd-$1.25, 3rd-$1.00

Points: 6-5-4

Section:

1. Cosmos - one cultivar, any colour(s), 3 sprays

2. Marigolds - one cultivar, under 7.5cm (3 in.), any colour(s), 5 blooms 3. Marigolds - one cultivar, over 7.5cm (3 in.), any colour(s), 3 blooms 4. Sweet peas - any colour(s), 5 stems 5. Zinnia - one cultivar, any colour(s), 3 blooms 6. Any Perennial - 1 spray or 3 stems, named

CLASS J - VEGETABLES Prizes: 1st-$1.50, 2nd-$1.25, 3rd-$1.00 Points: 6-5-4

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9.

10.

Beans - green, one cultivar, 5 Beans – any other colour, one cultivar, 5 Carrots - over 15 cm, 5 Peppers - one cultivar, named, 2

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11.

12.

13.

14.

Potatoes - one cultivar, named, 3 Tomatoes - over 50cm (2 in), ripe with calyx, named, 3 Any Other Vegetable - named, standard entry Most Unusual Shaped Vegetable - natural or contrived

CLASS K - DESIGN Prizes: 1st-$2.25, 2nd-$1.75, 3rd-$1.25

Points: 9-7-5

Accessories permitted unless otherwise indicated. Refer to Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticultural and Floral Design for full details.

15. Pretty in Pink - a design featuring cosmos 16. Standing Tall - a parallel design, see terms on page 20.

17. Play Time - a design in or incorporating a toy 18. Along the Way – a bouquet of roadside flowers in a

recycled container

CLASS L - SPECIAL Prizes: 1st-$2.00. 2nd-$1.50, 3rd-$1.00

Points: 8-6-4

21. ­­ Bug Catcher – from August meeting 22. Garden Easel- from June meeting 23. My Journal – keep a bird watching or garden journal.

Include photographs, drawings and/or magazine clippings with your entries

25. Display from Junior Garden (5 – 8 yr.)

grown by the exhibitor

26. Display from Senior Garden (9 – 18 yr.)

grown by the exhibitor

CLASS M - PHOTO COMPETITION Prizes: 1st-$2.00. 2nd-$1.50, 3rd-$1.00

Points: 8-6-4

Note - photograph is to be taken by Youth member.

Digital photographs allowed.

27. Topsy-Turvy - a photo of your upside down tomato plant 28. Then and Now- your seedlings when the first sprouted and now.

29. Best Shot – your best photo (Can be entered in photographic competition) Page 39

FALL FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington Road 30 Entries placed between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

CLASS E - FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES Prizes: 1st-$1.50, 2nd-$1.25, 3rd-$1.00 Points: 6-5-4

Section:

1. A Branch of Coloured Foliage - max. 75 cm. (30 in) including container

2. Any Fall Flower - named, 3 stems or 1 spray

3. Dried Flowers - one cultivar, named, 3 stems

4. Carrots - 5, long

5. Any Other Vegetable - named, standard entry

CLASS F - DESIGN Prizes: 1st-$2.00, 2nd-$1.50, 3rd-$1.00 Points: 9-7-5 Accessories permitted unless otherwise stated.

7. Break Time - a design using dried garden and/or wayside materials in a mug Ages: 5 – 8 Ages: 9 – 18

8. Autumn Leaves – a design in a pumpkin or gourd Ages: 5 – 8 Ages: 9 – 18

CLASS G - Special Prizes: 1st-$2.00. 2nd-$1.50, 3rd-$1.00

Points: 8-6-4

9. Boo!!! - a carved pumpkin

Ages: 5 – 8 Ages: 9 – 18

10. Under the Dome – from our September meeting Ages: 5 – 8 Ages: 9 – 18

11. Add Some Flavour – potted herb from our October meeting Ages: 5 – 8 Ages: 9 – 18 Page 40

2011

2012

front and back photos were submitted for the 2012 photographic Competition