FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULES April 16, 2014 Flower Show (See Show Rules, 2013 yearbook pg. 22) Design “Weather Effects” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Twister – a design Rising River – an underwater design Water Spout – a water-viewing design Rock Slide – a design Fallen Tree – a) a design b) Novice only - a design

Horticulture 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

Crocus – 3 stems, mixed or same cultivar Helleborus (Lenten Rose) – 1 stem Hyacinthus (Hyacinth) – 1 stem Muscari (Grape Hyacinth) – 3 stems, same cultivar Narcissus, small cup – 3 stems, same cultivar, no foliage per-mitted Narcissus, trumpet, large cup – 1 stem, no foliage permitted Narcissus, double – 1 stem, no foliage permitted Narcissus, multi-bloom – 1 stem, no foliage permitted Narcissus, any other, 1 stem, no foliage permitted Tulipa (Tulip) any type – 1 stem, only 2 sets of leaves Branch showing bloom, not forced – not over 36”, in exhibi-tor’s own container (see hort rule #11, 2013 yearbook page 24) Branch showing leaf, not forced – not over 36”, in exhibitor’s own container (for container see pg. 28) Collection of spring flowers, in exhibitor’s own container – minimum of five stems of the same cultivar, no shrubs permit-ted, 1 entry per exhibitor Collection of spring flowers, in exhibitor’s own container – minimum of five different cultivars, one stem of each, no shrubs permitted, one entry per exhibitor Collection of tulips in exhibitor’s own container – minimum of five cultivars, one stem of each, 1entry per exhibitor House plant grown principally for foliage - 1 pot House plant grow principally for flowers – 1pot Any other cultivar Educational Exhibit – (See Show Rules)

Special Exhibits 25. 26.

Indoor Planter, 1entry per exhibitor, (see OJES pg. 75) Pot-et-Fleur, 1entry per exhibitor, (see OJES pg. 75)

May 21, 2014 Flower Show (See Show Rules) Design “Floral Symphony” 27. 28. 29.

Colour Rhapsody – a design Symphonic Rhythm – a design Garden Medley – a design

30. 31.

Jazz Trio – a design Minuet – a miniature design (see Design Rules, item 11)

Horticulture 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41.

Aquilegia (Columbine) – 1 spray Clematis – 1 large bloom Clematis – 1 vine, not over 18” Dicentra (Bleeding Heart), red – 1 stem Dicentra (Bleeding Heart), white – 1 stem Dicentra (Bleeding Heart), fern leaf – 3 stems, same cultivar Iris – 1 stem, any variety Narcissus, large cup – 1 scape Narcissus, small cup – 1 scape Narcissus, any other – 1 scape Note * No foliage is permitted in Narcissus exhibits.

42. 43. 44. 45. 46.

Paeonia, (Peony), tree – 1 bloom, disbudded Rhododendron – 1 truss (1 compact cluster) Rhubarb – 3 stalks – leaves trimmed to 2” fan shaped Syringa (Lilac) – 1 truss (see definition) Tulipa (Tulip), single – 1 bloom Note * All tulips should be cut with no more than two sets of leaves on the stem leaving the remaining leaves on the plant to encourage the next year’s bloom.

47. 48. 49.

Tulipa (Tulip), any other – 1 bloom Branch showing new growth in exhibitor’s own container – not over 36” from the top of the container, (see horticultural rule 11.) Branch, flowering, in exhibitor’s own container – not over 36” from the top of the container, (see horticultural rule 11)

24. Collection of small spring flowers in exhibitor’s own container, no cut foliage or shrubs permitted, 1 entry per exhibitor 25.

Any other bulb, corm, rhizome or tuber flower – 1 stem

26.

Any other cultivar – 1 stem, spray or branch

June 18, 2014 Flower Show (See Show Rules) Special Awards in the June Show: The Tom K. Aymer Memorial Awards for Best Iris, Best Lily, Best Peony, Best Rose, and Highest Points in Horticulture Cloverleaf Club Trophies for Best in Show, Judges’ Choice in Design, and Judges’ Choice in Horticulture

Design “70 and Counting” 1. 2. 3.

Plant Sale – a design Garden Tour – a mass design (see definition, 2014 yearbook p. 39) to be displayed on a gray pedestal, 30" tall with a 20" diameter top. To be viewed from all sides. Strawberry Tea – a functional tray (see definition, 2014 yearbook p. 34)

4.

Bus Tour – a parallel design (see definition, 2014 yearbook p. 39)

4a

Bus Tour – a parallel design, Novice only (see novice definition, Design Rules, item 3.)

5.

Awards – a miniature design (see Design Rules, item 11)

Horticulture 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41.

Allium – small, under 4” in diameter, 3 stems, same cultivar Allium – large – 1 stem Aquilegia (Columbine) – 1 spray Clematis – 1 large bloom Clematis – 1 vine, not over 18” Dianthus (Pinks) – 3 stems, same cultivar Heuchera (Coral bells) – 3 stems in bloom, same cultivar Heuchera (Coral bells) – 3 leaves, same cultivar Hosta, solid colour – 3 leaves, same cultivar Hosta, variegated – 3 leaves, same cultivar Hosta, mini – 3 leaves, same cultivar Hosta, other (i.e. streaked, mottled, etc.) – 3 leaves, same cultivar Iris, Bearded – 1 stem Iris, Siberian – 3 stems, same cultivar Lilium (Lily), any variety – 1 stem Paeonia (Peony), single – 1 bloom, disbudded Paeonia (Peony), Japanese – 1 bloom, disbudded Paeonia (Peony), double, white – 1 bloom, disbudded Paeonia (Peony), double, pink/red – 1 bloom, disbudded Paeonia (Peony), semi-double – 1 bloom, disbudded Paeonia (Peony), any other – 1 bloom, disbudded Rosa (Rose), Hybrid tea – 1 specimen bloom, disbudded Rosa (Clustered), grandiflora, floribunda, polyantha – 1 spray Rosa (Rose), climber – 1 spray Rosa (Rose), miniature – 1 spray Rosa (Rose), miniature – 1 specimen bloom, disbudded Rosa (Rose) modern shrub, – (i.e., Austin, Canadian Explorer/Morden, Carpet, etc.) 1 bloom or spray Rose (Rose), judged for fragrance, any variety, 1 bloom, may be shown at any stage of development for best fragrance Rosa (Rose), any other type, 1 bloom or spray Flowering branch of shrub or tree in exhibitor’s own container, 1 branch – not over 36” from the top of the container (see horticultural rule 11) Collection of roses in exhibitor’s own container, minimum of five different cultivars, named, 1 entry per exhibitor Collection of perennial flowers in exhibitor’s own container, minimum of five different cultivars, named, no cut foliage or shrubs permitted, 1 entry per exhibitor Collection of herbs in exhibitor’s own container, minimum of five different cultivars, named 1 entry per exhibitor Any biennial – (i.e. Malva zebrina, Digitalis purpurea or grandiflora, Dianthus barbatus etc.), 1 stem Any other perennial – 1 stem, spray or branch Any other cultivar – 1 stem, spray or branch

September 17, 2014 Flower Show

(See Show Rules) Special Awards in the September Show: The Chris Graham Award for Best Hosta The Georgina Mentis Award for Most Creative Design

Design “Beatles” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

I Want to Hold Your Hand – a design using two containers Yesterday – a traditional line-mass design (i.e. a Hogarth Curve, crescent, inverted crescent, cascade, horizontal design, etc.) See Definitions beginning on p. 33. Hard Day's Night – a black and white design Circles – a design Paperback Writer– a design incorporating paper

Horticulture 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.

Actaea (formerly Cimicifuga) (Bugbane) – 1 stem Anemone, Japanese – 1 stem Chrysanthemum – 1 spray Coleus, 1 stem Dahlia – bloom under 4" – 3 blooms, same cultivar, disbudded Dahlia – bloom over 4" – 1 bloom, disbudded Fern – 3 leaves, same cultivar Heuchera (Coral Bells) – 3 leaves same cultivar Hosta, solid colour – 3 leaves, same cultivar Hosta, variegated – 3 leaves, same cultivar Hosta, mini – 3 leaves, same cultivar Hosta, other (i.e. streaked, mottled, etc.) – 3 leaves, same cultivar Hydrangea – 1 bloom Pelargonium (Geranium) – 1 bloom Rosa (Rose), Hybrid Tea – 1 specimen bloom, disbudded Rosa (Clustered), grandiflora, floribunda, polyantha – 1 spray Rosa (Rose), miniature – 1 spray Rosa (Rose), miniature – 1 specimen bloom, disbudded Rosa (Rose) modern shrub, (i.e. Austin, Canadian Explorer, Morden, Carpet, etc.) 1 bloom or spray Rosa (Rose), full blown, no foliage, shown in exhibitor's own clear glass bowl (i.e. brandy snifter) Rosa (Rose), any other – 1 bloom or spray Rudbeckia – 1 spray Sedum, pink – 1 stem Sedum, white – 1 stem Sedum, red – 1 stem Sedum, any other – 1 stem Branch showing fruit– not over 36" from top of container, in exhibitor’s own container ( see horticultural rule 11) Ornamental Grass – 3 stems, same cultivar, named, not over 36" from the top of the container, in exhibitor’s own container Ornamental Grass – 3 stems, same cultivar, named, over 36" from the top of the container, in exhibitor’s own container Vine – 1 branch, not over 18" from top of container Any other annual – 3 stems, same cultivar

37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.

Collection of annuals – minimum of five cultivars, no cut foliage or shrubs permitted, in exhibitor’s own container, named, 1 entry per exhibitor Collection of perennials – minimum of five cultivars, no cut foliage or shrubs permitted, in exhibitor’s own container, named, 1 entry per exhibitor Collection of herbs – minimum of five cultivars in exhibitor’s own container, named, 1 entry per exhibitor Tomato, large type – 3 specimens, same cultivar, calyx attached Tomato, cherry type – 1 truss, calyx attached Vegetable, small (i.e. pepper, pea, bean, beet, onion, etc.) – 3 specimens, same cultivar Vegetable, large (i.e. squash, turnip, etc.) 1 specimen Any other fruit or vegetable – 3 specimens, same cultivar Any other cultivar – 1 stem, spray or branch

October 15, 2014 Flower Show (See Show Rules)

Design “Books in Bloom” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Flowers in the Attic (Virginia Andrews) – a design using dried flowers and plant material. May include fresh plant material The Secret of the Golden Flower (Lu Dongbin) – a design The Language of Flowers (Vanessa Diffenbach) – a design Touched by the Seasons (Ideals Publishing Corp.) – a design The Little Book of Flowers – a miniature design (see Design Rules, item 11)

Horticulture 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.

Actaea (formerly Cimicifuga), (Bugbane) – 1 stem Begonia, tuberous – 1 bloom shown with foliage attached or unattached Chrysanthemum, single – 1 spray Chrysanthemum, double – 1 spray Chrysanthemum, pompon – 1 spray Chrysanthemum, any other – 1 spray or specimen bloom Dahlia, any cultivar – 1 bloom, disbudded Rosa (Rose), Hybrid Tea – 1 specimen bloom, disbudded Rosa (Rose), Hybrid Tea – 1 full-blown bloom Rosa (Clustered), grandiflora, floribunda, polyantha – 1 spray Rosa (Rose), miniature – 1 spray Rosa (Rose), miniature – 1 specimen bloom, disbudded Rosa (Rose) modern shrub ( i.e. Austin, Canadian Explorer/Morden, Carpet etc.) 1 bloom or spray Rosa (Rose), any other – 1 bloom Rosa (Rose), any other – 1 spray Rosa (Rose), full blown, no foliage, shown in exhibitor's own clear glass bowl (i.e. brandy snifter) Branch showing fall colour in exhibitor’s own container, not over 36” from the top of the container (see Horticultural Rule 11) Branch showing fruit in exhibitor’s own container, not over 36” from the top of the container (see Horticultural Rule 11) Collection of cut garden flowers in exhibitor’s own container, may include branches and grasses, 1 entry per exhibitor Any other cultivar – 1 stem, spray or branch Educational Exhibit (see Show Rules)

November 19, 2014 Flower Show (See Show Rules)

Design “Songs from Chorus Line” 1.

At the Ballet – a design

2.

I Can Do That – a design

3.

What I Did for Love – a corsage (see definition p. 34)

4a.

I Hope I Get It – a decorated parcel

4b.

I Hope I Get It – a decorated parcel, Novice only (see novice definition, Design Rules, item 3)

5.

One – a miniature design (see Design Rules, item 11)

Horticulture Note. No vases will be available for this show. Please bring containers for all your entries. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

Cactus, Schlumbergera, Holiday Cactus (Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas) – 1 pot in bloom Cactus – 1 pot, any other variety Houseplant grown principally for foliage – 1 pot Herb - 3 stems of one kind Herb - 3 stems of three different kinds Herb - one variety, grown in a pot, not over 18" in diameter Perennial over 15" - 1 stem or spray Perennial 15" or under - 3 stems Orchid in bloom, any cultivar – 1 pot Seed pods – 3, same cultivar (see definition, 2014 yearbook p. 34) Seed heads – 3, same cultivar (see definition, 2014 yearbook p. 34) Succulent, other than cactus – 1 pot (i.e. Echeveria, Haworthia, Lithops) Trailing or climbing plant – 1 pot Any other houseplant in bloom – 1 pot Any other cultivar – 1 stem, spray or branch Educational exhibit – (see Show Rules)

There will be no Flower Show in December or January

February 18, 2015 Flower Show (See Show Rules)

Design “Contemporary Classics” 1.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. (Robert Louis Stevenson) – a duo design to be displayed on a gray pedestal 30" tall with a round 20" diameter top. To be viewed from two sides, each side judged as a separate class.

2.

3. 4. 5. 6.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson) – a duo design to be displayed on a gray pedestal 30" tall with a round 20" diameter top. To be viewed from two sides, each side judged as a separate class. The Scarlett Letter (Nathaniel Hawthorne) – a design The Old Man and the Sea (Ernest Hemingway) – a design The Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Graham) – a design The Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Graham) – a design, Novice only (see Novice definition, design rules, item 3)

Horticulture Note. No vases will be available for this show. Please bring containers for all your entries. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) – 1 pot Cactus – 1 pot Succulent, other than cactus – 1 pot Orchid in bloom, any cultivar – 1 pot Branch, forced – not over 36” Forced bulbs, corms, rhizomes or tubers, minimum of three plants in bloom, same cultivar – 1pot Houseplant grown principally for foliage – 1 pot Any other houseplant in bloom – 1 pot Any other cultivar – 1 stem, spray or branch Educational exhibit – (see Show Rules)

Special Exhibits 16. 17.

Plants and Flowers, 1 entry per exhibitor (see OJES p.75) Dish Garden, 1 entry per exhibitor (see OJES p. 74)

March 18, 2015 Photography Show

Only a Photography Show will be held in March. Please see Photography Rules, 2014 yearbook p. 32. Each exhibitor is allowed two entries per class. The photography show will be judged by Cloverleaf members by secret ballot. Photography classes are the same as for the 2015 OHA Convention in Ancaster. Please consider entering your photographs in the OHA convention competition. For more detailed information go to www.gardenontario.org Look for photography schedules and rules under:“Future Convention", “Competition Guidelines”. The Photography Classes for the 2015 OHA Convention will be released in the Spring 2014 Edition of the Trillium. These class categories will be made available to you in the Cloverleaf newsletter as soon as they are available.

April 15, 2015 Flower Show (See Show Rules) Design “April in Paris” 1. 2.

Bois de Boulogne – a design incorporating wood House of Dior – a design incorporating fabric

3. 4.

Le Chapeau - a floral hat By the Seine – a design with the visible use of water

4a.

By the Seine – a design with the visible use of water Novice only (see novice definition, Design Rules, item 3)

5.

La Petite – a miniature design using fresh plant material (see definition, 2014 yearbook p. 40)

5a. La Petite – a miniature design using dried plant material (see definition)

Design Rules, item 11, see design rules, item 11, see

Horticulture 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

19. 20. 21. 22. 23.

Crocus – 3 stems, mixed or same cultivar Helleborus (Lenten Rose) – 1 stem Hyacinthus (Hyacinth) – 1 stem, no foliage permitted Muscari (Grape Hyacinth) – 3 stems, same cultivar Narcissus, small cup – 3 stems, same cultivar Narcissus, trumpet, large cup – 1 stem Narcissus, double – 1 stem Narcissus, multi-bloom – 1 stem Narcissus, any other, 1 stem Note * No foliage is permitted in Narcissus exhibits Tulipa (Tulip) any type – 1 stem only two leaves attached Branch showing bloom, not forced, in exhibitor’s own container, not over 36” from the top of the container (see Horticultural rule 11) Collection of spring flowers in exhibitor’s own container – minimum of five stems of the same cultivar, no cut foliage or shrubs permitted, named – 1 entry per exhibitor Collection of spring flowers in exhibitor’s own container – minimum of five different cultivars, one stem of each in bloom, no cut foliage or shrubs permitted, named – 1 entry per exhibitor Collection of tulips in exhibitor’s own container – minimum of five different cultivars, one stem of each in bloom, named – 1entry per exhibitor Houseplant(s) grown principally for foliage – 1 pot, same cultivar Houseplant(s) grown principally for flowers – 1 pot, same cultivar Any other cultivar – 1 stem, spray or branch Educational Exhibit – (see Show Rules)

Special Exhibits 24. 25.

Indoor Planter – 1 entry per exhibitor, (see OJES p. 75) Pot-et-Fleur – 1 entry per exhibitor, (see OJES p. 75)