THE SEPTEMBER GREEN THUMB

The Green Thumb

     The Thorold Horticultural Society

                              Founded 1929

                      Box 417 Thorold Ontario

                                L2V 4J6

                                 

      

                      SEPTEMBER MEETING

DATE/TIME:      Wednesday September 19, 2012 7:30 pm   

LOCATION:       Holy Rosary Hall   Queen St Thorold

SPEAKERS:        Jack Kent-“The Potting Shed”

                     Paul Bolland-Architect and Garden Designer

TOPIC:           “Extreme Garden Makeover”

SPECIAL:         Presentation of Flower Show Awards

REGULARS:     Mini show/ Show and Tell/Gardening questions

                    Door prizes and Refreshments

SPEAKERS/PROGRAM

We are most fortunate to have Jack Kent and Paul Bolland as our speakers for September. Jack and Paul are co owners of the “Potting Shed” a garden centre just outside Dunnville. They specialize in hostas and day lilies but have other plants as well. Paul, who has trained as an architect, designs gardens and water features. We will hear all about the “Extreme Garden Makeover” that happened when they purchased the property where the garden centre is now. Jack is also bringing along some bargain Day lilies for sale. It promises to be a great evening. Why not invite a friend or two.

SEPTEMBER MEETING CONTINUED

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Rose Show- major awards, trophies and winnings in individual classes will be presented tonight. We thank Treasurer Betty Beck in advance for all her work.

The results will be published in the October Newsletter.

MINI SHOW

Decorative:”Tecumseh: Brave Warrior” an arrangement using native material

Horticultural: Class 1- one rose Class 2- one dahlia Class 3- one perennial [1 stem]

Class 4- one annual [1-3 stems] Class 5 one medium or large tomato Class 6one spray of cluster type tomato Class 7- one bell type pepper Class 8 – one shepherd [pointed] type pepper

Class 9- 3 hot peppers [1 cultivar] Class 10 one- any fruit

Note: You may make up to 2 entries in each of the horticultural classes but they must be different cultivars. You may enter only one arrangement in the Decorative class. You may purchase material if necessary for the arrangements. Note though that this month’s arrangement specifies native material.

REFRESHMENTS

In keeping with the local grape and wine celebrations during the month of September, we have decided to serve cheese/ crackers/grapes as well as juice/tea /coffee for refreshments tonight.  Contributions are appreciated. Thanks

OTHER REGULARS

Show and Tell     Gardening Questions   Door Prizes

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

JUNE/JULY AND AUGUST 2012

Balance forward from May 31, 2012                              $3,741.67

Income

City of Thorold Grant                                                            $500.00

Flower show- strawberry sales                                                122.00

Flower show- white elephant                                                     61.01

Flower show- door receipts                                                        67.00

Membership-                                                                               20.00

Plant sales                                                                                     40.00

Float for Convention Hospitality Room                                350.00

Total                                                                                     $1,160.01

Expenses

Thorold Secondary School Award                                         100.00

Newsletter – printing                                                                 12.48

Postage                                                                                        68.93

Flower show Expenses

Judge’s Fee                                                                                  50.00

Strawberries                                                                                48.05

Judges lunch                                                                                15.00

Plant sale expense

Schenk Farms- plants                                                               423.75

Convention expenses-hospitality room

Water                                                                                            30.60

Supplies –napkins/tissues/plates etc                                           16.10                                            

Snacks                                                                                            74.47

OHA District 9-Balance of Float                                                228.83

Total                                                                                         $1, 068.21

Balance on hand as of August 31, 2012                                 $3,833.47

Many thanks to our Treasurer Betty Beck for this Financial Statement

PAST EVENTS

JUNE ROSE SHOW

A beautiful display of roses

Millie’s beautiful Rose “Typhoon”

 Maria’s prize winning arrangement

The June Rose Show was lovely. As usual we were worried that there would be no roses for the show because of the early spring…. but as usual we managed to have a lovely display.

The show judge was Diane Kiers. Thanks so much all who volunteered in any way to make the show a success.

VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Congratulations to Joanna Antonsen, Marilynn Burke, Peggy Champion and Deborah Lee. These ladies all received a provincial Volunteer Award for their work in the Thorold Horticultural Society. The ceremony was held at Club Italia in NF.

Marilynn Burke, Peggy Champion, Joanna Antonsen and Deborah Lee

OHA CONVENTION AT NIAGARA COLLEGE

Volunteer Room at the Convention

This was command central for the Convention.

Thanks to all the Thorold Volunteers-Joanna Antonsen, Jessie Baranick,

Betty Beck, Barb Berry, Patsy Ingoldsby, Carla Kuchard, Marg Lamb, Deborah Lee, Nelly Rempel, Maria Rigo, Millie Skrtich,  Nijole Zeliznak

Betty Beck and Marg Lamb at the Saturday evening banquet

We all had a super time at the OHA convention held this summer August 17-19^th at Niagara College. It was a lot of work and at least four years in the making but it was well worth it.

Apparently it had one of the largest if not the largest attendance of any OHA conventions. There were 443 full registrants and over 20 one day registrants. There were 130 volunteers. District 9 won an award for the greatest increase in membership. Thanks to District 9 Director Sue Lusted and all the other folks on the Planning Committee for their great dedication to this cause. Next year’s convention is in Thunder Bay.

 Congratulations go out to THS member Carla Kuchard for her wins in the Creative writing sections.

Thanks to all who donated items for the Penny Sale and the Silent Auction.

The sales were a big success!!!

Go to the OHA website- gardenontario.org for more information on the conventions this year’s and next. You will also be able to read the Fall edition of the Trillium.

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER MEETING-Wed October 17

NOVEMBER MEETING/AGM-Wed November 21

Speakers and program not finalized at this time.

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

We extend our deepest sympathy to member Barb Egerter and family in the loss of their husband, father and grandfather, Ross Egerter who passed away on Sunday July 1^st. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

SPONSORS

We acknowledge the following groups and businesses that generously support the activities of the Thorold Horticultural Society.

 Province of Ontario

City of Thorold

Stangls Enviro Lawn Care

Thorold Home Hardware

Elio’s Foot Comfort Centre

Merritville Speedway

J.C Bakker and sons Ltd-Wholesale Nurseries

Please support our sponsors whenever possible.

BULB FUNDRAISER

The OHA along with individual societies is having a fundraiser of crocosmia and camassia bulbs this fall. These are premium bulbs and the cost is $7 per package. Orders can be placed from September-November 1 2012. Cash or cheque is payable to the Thorold Horticultural Society. Order forms will be available at the September and October Open meetings or phone Barb Berry 905 227 4307 to obtain a form.

 NO FALL FORUM THIS YEAR

Visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens

More Summer flowers

SUMMER GARDENS

June Rose Show

Thorold Horticultural Society

Annual Rose and Flower Show

The Theme:

Queen's Diamond Jubliee

Wednesday ,June 20th 2012
6pm to 8pm

at

Holy Rosary Hall
Sullivan Ave and Queen Street Thorold


Strawberries and Ice Cream
White Elephant Table
Door Prizes

DISTRICT 9 ANNUAL SPRING MEETING

 Spring Arrives in Pelham” “Spring Arrives in Pelham”
ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

DISTRICT 9

ANNUAL GENERALMEETING
SPRING 2012

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Fonthill United
42 Church Hill Street
Fonthill ON L0S 1E0

 (Please consult enclosed map on page 5 for driving directions)

HOST
Pelham Horticultural Society
Fonthill, Ontario

REGISTRATION

9:00 a.m.
Judging and Forum to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Fee: $10.00 per person

Susan M. Lusted, Director
Colleen Laverdiere, 1st Assistant Director
Stephanie Havenwood , 2nd Assistant Director
Shirley Madsen, 3rd Assistant Director
Eileen Hewitt, Treasurer
Lisa DeYoung, Secretary
Marvin Myhre, Past Director

THEME FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - SPRING 2012

“Spring Arrives in Pelham”

THEME FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - SPRING 2012

“Spring Arrives in Pelham”

9:00 a.m.
Registration
10:15 p.m.
Welcome: Susan Lusted
Sing O’Canada
Pelham Horticultural Society: Maria McMillan President
Mayor of St. Catharines: Mayor Dave Augustyn
Minutes of the Spring Annual General Meeting 2011: Lisa DeYoung, Secretary
Treasurer’s Report: Eileen Hewitt, Treasurer
Old/New Business: Susan Lusted
Roll Call of District Societies: Lisa DeYoung
11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Keeys Stryland ---Past President
Ontario Horticultural Association
Topic:
Information from the OHA

Elections and Installation of Executive

12:15 p.m.
Please bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and goodies supplied by host society.
Browse our Draw table and purchase tickets on these items
1:15 p.m.
Awards and Presentations
Special Awards: Susan Lusted
Doris Lightheart Award: for the society that has the greatest increase in membership.
Flower shows winners: Stephanie Havenwood

2:00 p.m.
Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD
Society Door Prizes- Colleen Laverdiere, Stephanie Havenwood, Lisa DeYoung and Fund
Raiser Draw

4:00 p.m.
Acknowledgements, adjournment and refreshments
Reminders

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Each Society is to bring a Draw prize (garden related) the approximate value of $20.
•
Wear your comfiest clothing/ footwear and enjoy the programme.
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FLOWER SHOW RULES

1. All classes are open to all District Nine members.
2. Entries are to be in place by 9:30 a.m., ready for judging at 10:00 a.m.
3. Entries must remain in place until the close of the meeting.
4. Design Division:
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Plant material for design classes 1-6 may be from any source.
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Artificial plant material is prohibited.
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Only one entry per class per exhibitor.
5. Horticultural Division:
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Classes 7-13, must have been grown by the exhibitor
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Class 7-8 are allowed two entries per exhibitor, must be different cultivars
•
Class 9 – 10 must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for three months
•
Class 13 is allowed one entry per exhibitor
6. Wild Collected plants of endangered species are strictly forbidden. It is the responsibility of the
exhibitor to make sure none of these plants are on exhibit.
7. A Class may be subdivided at the discretion of the Flower Show Committee.
8. The Show Committee will take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of the exhibits and
containers, but District 9 and the Host Society cannot be held responsible for loss, theft or breakage.
9. Judging will be in accordance with The Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture
and Floral Design 2003.
10. Photography Division:
•
Class 14 - entries must be COLOUR PRINTS, matted size 5 inches X 7 inches (outside
measurement). THE MATTING IS PLACED ON TOP OF THE PHOTO. A label with the
Name, Address and Society of the exhibitor is to be attached on the top right corner on
the back of the entry (this will assure the judge the way you wish the entry to be viewed).
The decision of the judges is final.

Prize List
Design Horticulture Photography

First $4.00 First $2.50 First $4.00
Second $3.50 Second $2.00 Second $3.50
Third $3:00 Third $1.50 Third $3.00

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"Spring Arrives in Pelham”

Design Division

*Material from any source may be used

CLASS 1
“Fenwick – Historic Flagpole” A Line Design.

CLASS 2
“North Pelham – Spring Blossoms” A small design from 51/2 inches by 10
inches(13.9 cm by 25.4 cm.) and which must not exceed 10" in any direction
(height, width, depth, diagonal) including container or base.

CLASS 3
“Ridgeville – Chocolates and Décor” A table arrangement suitable for a dining

room table. To be viewed from all sides. May use accessories.

CLASS 4
“Fonthill – Zesty” A Mass Design in a Culinary Container

CLASS 5
“Effingham – Green Hills and Quiet Ponds” A water viewing design.

CLASS 6
“Pelham – Looking to the Future” A modern design

Horticulture Division

*Classes 7, 8, 11 and 12, containers supplied by entrant
CLASS 7 Tulip – maximum of 3 blooms, any cultivar, may be cut from forced tulips.
CLASS 8 Narcissus - one stem, may be cut from forced bulb.
CLASS 9 House Plant grown primarily for foliage - pot size not to exceed 8 inches in any

direction.
CLASS 10 House Plant grown primarily for flowers - pot size not to exceed 8 inches in any

direction.

CLASS 11
Bulb in Water - one bloom – one forced bulb in clear vase.

CLASS 12
Spring Flowering Branch - one branch not to exceed 24 inches in length.

CLASS 13
Home Grown - 6 cell pack or 4 inch pot of seedlings grown from seeds or cuttings,

named and showing date planted.

Photography Division

Class 14
“First Up” – The first flower(s) up in the spring. Must be taken in Ontario during
the past year. Two entries are allowed per entrant and must have been photographed
by the entrant. See Rule 10 for presentation details.

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Driving Directions to the
Spring Annual Meeting 2012

Fonthill United Church
42 Church Hill Street
Fonthill ON L0S 1E0
(905) 892-6433

1.
From Grimsby take QEW Niagara to Regional Rd. 24 Victoria Avenue
2.
Exit here and proceed south on Regional Rd. 24. Remain on this road until Highway 20 (Pioneer Gas
Station on left) about 8 miles
3.
Turn left on Highway 20 for about 4.9 miles
4.
Turn right on Church Hill
From St. Catharines area take 406 south to Highway 20

1.
Turn right on Highway 20 to Fonthill
2.
In Fonthill, turn left onto Pelham Road (main intersection)
3.
On Pelham Road, turn right at the first street, Church Street
4.
Proceed up the hill to Fonthill United Church on the right
Church has a large parking lot at the side.
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SPRING MEETING

FEBRUARY MEETING

83RD ANNIVERSARY MEETING
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 15,2012  6:30 PM
HOLY ROSARY HALL QUEEN ST THOROLD
POTLUCK SUPPER AT 6:30 FOLLOWED BY HORTICULTURAL TRIVIA
REGULARS : Mini show , gardening questions,show and tell,door prizes and
membership renewal

All welcome.Join us for an evening of great fun!!!

The Thorold Horticultural Society thanks its corporate sponsors
Merrittville Speedway
Elio's Foot Comfort Care
Central Home Hardware
Stangl's Enviro Lawn Care
J.C.Bakker and Sons Ltd
We are also supported by the City of Thorold and the Province of Ontario

February Open Meeting- Wed Feb 15

Thorold Horticultural Society

83rd Anniversary Meeting
Potluck and Trivia

Wednesday, February 15,2012   6:30 pm
Holy Rosary Hall Queen St Thorold
Program Horticultural Trivia Night
Special- Anniversary Potluck
Regulars- Mini show /gardening questions/show and tell/door prizes membership renewal

2012 MINI SHOW SCHEDULE-FEB-MAY

2012 Mini Show Schedule

February-May

Theme-A Bicentennial Celebration- 1812-2012

February

Decorative “Battlefield” a patriotic arrangement using the colours of the regiments-red, white and blue [some or all of the colours] in the flowers, container and/or in accent materials.

Horticulture- Class 1 -Amaryllis in bloom Class2-potted plant in bloom

Class 3- potted foliage plant

March

Decorative”Through the Woods” a predominantly green arrangement with accent material wood or a wooden container

Horticulture-Class 1- a potted house plant in bloom

Class 2- potted cactus

Class 3- any other succulent Class 4- spring flower in bloom [1-3 stems]

Class 5- any forced plant or branch [no longer than 20 in [51cm]

April

Decorative”Beaverdams” a water viewing arrangement

Horticulture-Class 1- one daffodil [single] Class 2- one daffodil [double]

Class 3- one daffodil [miniature] Class4 one hyacinth

Class 5 one- any other bulb Class 6- any other spring flower [1-3 stems]

Class 7 flowering woody branch [no longer than 20in [51 cm]

May

Decorative “Laura Secord” a mass arrangement using an old fashioned container

Horticulture- Class 1 one Darwin type tulip Class 2 one lily type tulip

Class 3 one parrot type tulip Class 4 one- any other tulip

Class 5 herbaceous perennial- 1 stem Class 6 flowering woody branch

no longer than 20 in [51 cm]

November Open Meeting

Date/Time: Wednesday November 16th -7:30 pm

Place: Holy Rosary Hall

Annual Meeting and Elections of Officers and Directors

Program: Yellow Flower Basket- Decorating for Christmas

Regulars: Mini Show, Door Prizes, Refreshments

NOVEMBER Mini Show

Decorative: Class 1- TIME TO GET OUT YOUR WINTER WOOLIES

Incorporate gloves, mitts, scarves, hats or any other piece of apparel needed for the cold weather approaching

Class 2- CHRISTMAS IS COMING Incorporate Christmas decorations into your arrangement

Horticultural: Class1-Potted Foliage Plant Class 2-Potted Plant in bloom Class 3- Any vegetable- one

NOTES ON THE MINI SHOW

Decorative- You may enter only one decorative arrangement in each class.

Material may be purchased or from your own garden. It can be fresh, dried or artificial.

Horticultural- You may make two entries in each class but they must be different cultivars. All material entered in the horticultural division must be grown by the exhibitor.

PLEASE HAVE ENTRIES IN AT LEAST 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE MEETING.

Please support our sponsors

The City of Thorold

Merrittville Speedway

Central Home Hardware

Elio’s Foot Comfort Care

Stangl’s Enviro Lawn Care

J.C.Bakker and Sons Limited

Province of Ontario

October Open Meeting and Harvest Pot luck

OCTOBER MEETING HARVEST POTLUCK

DATE: Wednesday October 19,2011
TIME: Potluck – 6:30 Meeting- 7:30
LOCATION: Holy Rosary Hall- Queen St and Sullivan Ave.
SPEAKER: John Morley, Niagara Falls
TOPIC: Landscaping-elements and design
REGULARS: Mini Show, Show and Tell, Gardening Questions
Door Prizes, Membership renewal

NOTES ON THE POTLUCK
Please bring cutlery, plates etc- [Don’t worry if you forget because we will have disposables available]
Beverages- tea/coffee/water and juice will be supplied
As this is a Harvest Potluck, we encourage members to use local ingredients if possible in the food they bring. However, everything will be gratefully received and much enjoyed.
Why not bring a friend along tonight- a great opportunity to introduce them to our group.

MINI SHOW
DECORATIVE SECTION
Time to be Thankful- incorporate fruits or vegetables or other objects that remind us of Thanksgiving
HORTICULTURAL SECTION
Class 1- one spray of chrysanthemums
Class 2- any other perennial- one stem or bloom
Class 3- any vegetable or fruit- one

ROSE SHOW

DIVISION 1:  SPECIMEN FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES

ENTRY REGULATIONS

a.        Exhibitors may enter any number of classes and may place one or two entries in each specimen class (1-48) provided they are two different cultivars.  In Specimen classes no two persons may exhibit the same cultivars of flowers or vegetables from jointly tended gardens.

b.       Specimen flowers must be shown with own foliage attached unless stated otherwise.

c.       All entries in Specimen Classes must be grown by the exhibitor or have been the property of the exhibitor for no less than two months before the Show.

All Rose Cultivars Should Be Named Wherever Possible.  To be eligible for Best Rose in Show (Marie McMillan Special) speciman must be named.

SECTION A:   HYBRID TEA ROSES

– CRS Colour Classes

Each Class – 1 Bloom

1.       White or Near White

2.       Yellow (Light, Medium, Deep)

3.       Yellow Blend

4.       Apricot or Apricot Blend

5.       Pink (Light, Medium, Deep)

6.       Pink Blend

7.       Orange or Orange Blend

8.       Orange Pink or Orange Red

9.       Medium or Dark Red

10.    Red Blend

11.    Mauve

SECTION B:   FLORIBUNDA ROSES

Each Class – Spray

12.    White

13.    Yellow (Medium, Deep or Blend)

14.    Pink (Light, Medium or Blend)

15.    Any Orange

16.    Red (Medium,  Deep or Blend)

SECTION C:   GRANDIFLORA ROSES

Each Class – 1 Bloom or Spray

17.    Pink

18.    Red

19.    Any other colour

SECTION D:  CLIMBING ROSES

Each Class – Spray

20.    Pink

21.    Red

22.    Any Other colour

SECTION E:   MISCELLANEOUS ROSES

23.    Hybrid Tea, one or more blooms with side buds, any colour

24.    Hybrid Tea, one bloom fully open, stamens showing, any colour

25.    A rose (any type), floating in a clear glass container, with foliage (detached)

26.    True Miniature Rose, 1 bloom or spray, any colour

27.    Shrub Rose, 1 spray or bloom

28.    Any other rose, 1 spray or bloom

SECTION F:   PERENNIALS

29.    Astilbe, 1 spray

30.    Campanula, 3 spikes, one cultivar

31.    Coral Bells, 3 stems, 1 cultivar

32.    Coreopsis, 3 stems, 1 cultivar

33.    Delphinium, 1 spike, any colour

34.    Dianthus, 3 stems, 1 cultivar

35.    Gaillardia, 3 blooms, 1 cultivar

36.    Hemerocallis (Daylily), 1 stem

37.    Lady’s Mantle, 1 spray

38.    Peony, 1 bloom, double, any colour

39.    Shasta Daisy, 3 blooms, 1 cultivar

40.    Any other perennial not listed;  1 stem, spike,  stalk or spray

41.    Lily (true), 1 stem

42.    Woody branch in flower, not more than 20” (51 cm) long

SECTION G:   VEGETABLES

43.    Radishes, 5 roots with foliage attached, 1 cultivar

44.    Green Onions (scallions), 5, with foliage, roots trimmed to ½-1” (1-3 cm)

45.    Leaf Lettuce, 1 bunch in a container with water

46.    Any other vegetable, suitable number for display

47.    Herb, 1 plant growing in container

48.    Herbs, 3 perennial species, in separate containers with water

For Classes 47 and 48 entries must be identified to be considered for a prize

.

DIVISION 2:    DISPLAYS

SECTION H:   FLOWER DISPLAYS

ENTRY REGULATIONS

    Entries to be arranged symmetrically in a suitable container.  No filler allowed.  Entries judged all around.  Will be judged both for the quality of the material and for the artistry of the result.  Display must not be more than 20” (51 cm) or less than 10” (25 cm) in diameter.  Floral material for flower displays must be from the garden of the exhibitor.

49.    Any perennial, one species

50.    Climbing Roses, 1-3 cultivars

51.    Other Roses, 1-7 cultivars

52.    Peonies, 1-5 cultivars

53.    Mixed perennials, 3-7 species

54.    Flowering shrubs, 1-3 species

DIVISION 3:  DECORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

ENTRY REGULATIONS

In Decorative classes, flowers or foliage may be obtained from any source.  Dried branches and twigs are allowed in minimum amounts.  The use of wayside flowers, foliage and plant material is permissible.  Entries must be designed and executed by the exhibitor.

A Royal Wedding

SECTION I:   ARRANGEMENTS WITH  ROSES

ROSES MUST BE DOMINANT. 

Small garden flowers may be used for fill-in.

55.    THE GROOM

-    a Boutonniere

56.    FIRST COMES THE FLOWER GIRL

-    a Flower Girl’s Basket.

57.    HERE COMES THE BRIDE

-    a Bride’s Bouquet

58.   TIME FOR THE RECEPTION
- a mass arrangement of roses, suitable for a     table at the reception
 

SECTION J:    ARRANGEMENTS WITH GARDEN FLOWERS

MAY CONTAIN ROSES, BUT THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED

59.   “SOMETHING BLUE”

- a miniature arrangement with the colour blue in the flowers and/or the container. Not to exceed 5”  [12.5 cm] in any direction

60.   THAT SPECIAL WEDDING HAT

        - a hat decorated with silk or dry material only

60A – Adult division

60B – Youth – under 16 years old

61.   THE RINGS
- an arrangement with circular curves or curve using wildflowers

62. TOAST TO THE BRIDE- an arrangement in a stemmed container
    
    
63. ON THE THAMES

         - a water viewing arrangement

64. AT HOME IN WALES

- an all green arrangementTIME SCHEDULE FOR SHOW

Wednesday June 22, 2011

Set-up                                               9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Submission of Entry Forms and

Placement of Entries*                    1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Classification Check                      3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Judging Begins                               3:30 PM

Show Open to Public                     6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Pick-up of Entries                           8:00 PM 8:30 PM

* Strictly enforced.  Please come early to avoid disappointment

ENTERING AND PLACING EXHIBITS

Entry Forms should be filled in by the exhibitor before arrival at the hall.

Show Committees will receive, register and assist in the classification and placement of entries on the Show Tables.  No entries will be accepted after the times listed in (2) above.

Any question on the Class in which an entry should be placed is to be referred to the Classification Committee before an exhibitor submits the entry form.  Entries entered in an incorrect Class might not be moved, and may be disqualified by the Committee or be eliminated from competition by the Judge.

JUDGING

If there is only one entry in a class and it is worthy of an award, it will be given.  Quality of the exhibit in each class will be the principle factor for an entry to merit a 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd award.  The decision of the Judge is final.

The Showroom will be closed to all but working committees between the hours of 3:30 pm and 6:00 pm.

At the discretion of the Judge or Convenor a class may be subdivided into two or more classes. Whenever possible, exhibitors,

We would like to thank our CORPORATE SPONSORS:

City of Thorold
Merritville Speedway

Central Home hardware

Elio Foot Comfort Centre
Stangl's Enviro Lawn Care

JC BAKKER & Sons Limited

and for further info on how you can sponsor please email:

thoroldhort@yahoo.ca