Show Corner Competitions for 2002

with Marg Skolnick
and Sue Pritchard

For April:	Decoratives
1.	Play it again Sam	A design in a container of recycled material.
2.	Singing in the Rain	A design in a shallow container showing water.
	Horticulture
1.	Forced branches.
2a.	Early Spring blooming bulb (1 stem).
2b.	Any other Spring blooming flower (I stem).
For May:	Decoratives
1.	Waltz of the Flowers	A design showing movement.
2.	Tiptoe through the Tulips	A Spring Design.
Bulb Show	Please refer to publication 34 for the correct number of stems for each entry.
For June:	June Iris & Peony Show Class 1. IRIS 1. One stalk, bearded, self (one solid colour) 2. One stalk, bearded, bi-colour (standard and falls different colours) 3. One stalk, bearded, plicata (standard and falls are self coloured, overlaid with stitching, stippling or mottling) 4. One stalk, bearded, bi-tone (standard lighter colour than falls) 5. One stalk, bearded, any other not listed 6. Two stalks, beardless Siberian, Spuria or pacific Coast 7. Two stalks, other varieties, Spanish or Dutch     Class 2. PEONY 1. One bloom, double red, no side buds 2. One bloom, double pink, no side buds 3. One bloom, double white, no side buds 4. One bloom, other forms any colour
For October:	Decoratives
1.	William Tell Overture	A design an apple or apples.
2.	Shine on Harvest Moon	A design suitable for your dining table.
	Horticulture
1.	A collection of herbs, five or more, labelled.
2.	A vegetable from your garden.
For December	Decoratives
1.	March of the Toys	A design that must include a toy.
2.	Home for the Holidays	A design to hang on your door, using organic material, ribbon is permitted.
	Horticulture
1.	A stem or branch of dried plant material.
2.	A Planter - a number of different kinds of plants artistically grouped, growing in a single container.

February 8th.	Decoratives
1.	Where have all the Flowers gone?	A design using one fresh flower.
2.	Magic Moments	A small dried design, not to exceed 10" (25.4 cm.) in any direction. A limited amount of painted material may be used.
	Horticulture
1.	Any home grown produce from your garden.
April 12th.	Decoratives
1.	Little Mermaid	A design using water and fresh materials.
2.	The Wizard of Oz	Your own design.
	Horticulture
1.	A sample of seedlings
2.	A forced branch
May 10th.	Decoratives
1.	To Mother with Love	A corsage using fresh material.
2.	Jewels of Spring
	Horticulture	Bulb Show - programme to be announced next month.
May, Spring Bulb and Design Division 1 Horticulture               Class 1. Narcissus, Trumpet - 1 stem   2. Narcissus, Large Cup - 1 stem   3. Narcissus, Small Cup - 1 stem   4. Narcissus, Double - 1 stem   5. Narcissus, More than one flower per stem - 1 stem   6. Narcissus, Miniature - 1 stem   7. Narcissus, Any other, not listed above - 1 stem   8. Hyacinth, - 1 stem   9. Grape Hyacinth, - 3 stems   10. Tulip, Single - 1 stem   11. Tulip, Double - 1 stem   12. Tulip, Lily Flowered - 1 stem   13. Tulip, Species - 1 stem   14. Tulip, Any other, not listed above- 1 stem   15. One stalk or bloom of any other spring flowering bulb or rhizome   16. Perennial   - 1 stem or stalk           Division 2 Design     Class 17. and Class 18. June, Iris & Peony Show Class 1. IRIS     1. One stalk, bearded, self (one solid colour) 2. One stalk, bearded, bi-colour (standard and falls different colours) 3. One stalk, bearded, plicata (standard and falls are self coloured, overlaid with stitching, stippling or mottling) 4. One stalk, bearded, bi-tone (standard lighter colour than falls) 5. One stalk, bearded, any other not listed 6. Two stalks, beardless Siberian, Spuria or Pacific Coast 7. Two stalks, other varieties, Spanish or Dutch     Class 2. PEONY     1. One bloom, double red, no side buds 2. One bloom, double pink, no side buds 3. One bloom, double white, no side buds 4. One bloom, other forms any colour
October 11th.	Decoratives
1.	October Glory	A design which must include some foliage and berries.
2.	Self Contained	A design in an unusual container.
	Horticulture
1.	A collection of herbs	To be labelled, if possible.
2.	A perennial in bloom	More than one entry may be submitted in this class.
December 13th.	Decoratives
1.	Winter Wilderness	A design
2.	Evergreen	A design for a table.
	Horticulture
1.	A succulent

December 1999
Decoratives:
	1.	Millennium	Your interpretation.
	2.	Old Stones of Kingston	A design incorporating a piece or pieces of limestone, with fresh or dried material.
	3.	Holiday Magic	A design, not to exceed 10 inches (254mm )in any direction. May use fresh, dried or artificial material.
Horticulture:
	1.	An African Violet
	2.	Any Cactus
February 10, 2000
Decoratives:
	1.	Too Cool	A design using only one flower.
	2.	Be My Valentine	A card using pressed plant materials. Not to exceed 10 inches (254 mm.) in any direction.
	3.	Forever in My Heart	Dried material only. A miniature design, not to exceed 5 inches (127 mm.) in any direction.
Horticulture:
	1.	Any home grown produce from your storage.
April 13, 2000
Decoratives:
	1.	In Your Easter Bonnet	A decorated hat using dried materials. Ribbons or scarves are permitted.
	2.	A Biblical Theme	A design inerpreting a biblical theme of your choice using some fresh material.
Horticulture:
	1.	A sample of seedlings.
	2.	A flowering house-plant.
May 11, 2000
Decoratives:
	1.	Spring Fling	A design.
	2.	To Mother, with Love	A design to be viewed from all sides.
Horticulture:
	Annual 'May' Bulb Show.		Details, as last year, will be published closer to thedate of the competition.
June 8, 2000
		Peony & Iris Show
October 12, 2000
Decoratives:
	1.	Woodland Walk	A design using decorative wood and fresh materials.
	2.	Harvest Home	A design using fruit and vegetables.
Horticulture:
	1.	A Collection of Herbs.
	2.	Last Flower of Summer.
For the 2000 to 2001 Year
December 2000
Decoratives:
	1.	Let there be Light	A design using candles.
	2.	Fire and Ice	A creative design.
	3.	Topiary	A design using dried material and/or silk.
Horticulture:
	1.	A Succulent.
	2.	Pommander.

Once again we are giving advance notice of the competitions for the remainder of the year. Competitions will be held in April, May, October, and December.

Our Gardening Course - A great opportunity, please tell your friends.

Three well-respected Society members will give this course: Wilma Kenny, Mike Twigg and Michael Levison. The cost of taking the course is $20 and as Members and non-members will be welcome. We would suggest that you register in advance by contacting Michael Levison. Numbers will be limited.

2. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each class. Only one entry in each class is permit- ted from the same garden.

3. Exhibits must have been grown and arranged by the exhibitor, except that material for the decoratives section may be obtained from any source.

4. For uniformity, the Society prefers the use of its standard containers in Rose Classes 1-23, and possibly others if supplies last. Otherwise, exhibitors must provide their own containers. Water is available.

5. An exhibit entered in the wrong class, or containing the wrong number of specimens, or containing any material other than that specified, will not be judged.

6. Plant material contained in exhibits must not be dyed, tinted or painted unless the class specifies otherwise.

7. No exhibit will be awarded a prize unless the judge considers it to have sufficient merit, even if it is the only entry in its class.

8. The decisions of the judges are final, and no protests are allowed.

9. Due care will be taken of exhibitors' property, but the Society will not be responsible for any loss or damage.

10. Exhibits must be put in place between 8.00 and 10.30 a.m. on Saturday 24th June, and must remain in place until 6.00 p.m.the same day. Exhibitors must leave the display area promptly at 10.45 a.m. Judging will begin at 11.00 a.m.

11. Exhibitors must complete and attach entry tags to each entry. Tags may be obtained at the door, or in advance at the June meeting or from the Show Chairbeing. Exhibitors are asked to name varieties on tags for educational purposes, but this will not be an element in judging.

12. Prize ribbons will be awarded the winners in each class. Aggregate points prizes will be awarded in some sections based on 5.01 points for a first, 3 for a second, 1 for a third.

Competitors may find it helpful to refer the recent edition of "Ontario Judging Standards" -- Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Publication 34.

101. "Through the Looking Glass"

A design which is to include a mirror (or mirrors). Reflections seen in the mirror are part of the design.

102. "Red Queen and White Queen"

Two complementary designs on a single base. In one the flowers must be predominantly red, in the other predominantly white.

103. "The Mad Hatter's Teaparty"

This design must include a teapot and/or a teacup.

104. "The Sea was Wet as Wet could be, the Sands were Dry as Dry"

A design involving sand, water and driftwood.

105. "The Carpenter"

Some artifact or tool relating to carpentry or woodwork must be incorporated.

106. "Oh, Oysters! Come and walk with us"

A miniature design in a shell, not to exceed 12 cms in any direction. Any seashell is acceptable, not necessarily an oyster shell.

107. "Jabberwock"

A nightmarish design containing three blooms. Material in this class may be dyed, painted, etc.

108. "Tweedledum and Tweedledee" (Novice Class.)       Open to members who havenever won a first-place ribbon for decorative arrangements at a major show Monthly competitions do not count. Novices may not enter both this and class 102.

Two designs on a single base.

109. "Humpty Dumpty" (Junior Class.)     This class is open to all children in the community less than 15 years old on the date of the show

Juniors may use their imagination to create a model, a scene, a seed picture or any design reminding us of Humpty Dumpty. The exhibit must contain seeds and/or fresh plant material.

Prizes

Kingston Horticultural Society
	Your Garden Club

Exhibition numbers will be avialable on the morning of the show, or by calling Jane Murphy (Coordinator).

RULES GOVERNING THE SHOW:

Competitors may find it helpful to refer to the recent edition of "Ontario Judging Standards" Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Publication 34. Copies are available from Christine Smith.

SECTION A: BIGGEST IS BEST

SECTION B: VEGETABLES AND FRUIT

SECTION C: FLOWERS

SECTION D: POTTED PLANTS

SECTION E: DECORATIVE DIVISION

THEME - "Shakespeare Revisited"

SECTION F: JUNIOR DIVISION

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