Flowers

Judging Criteria

Form – uniformity, proper maturity (not over or under mature). Proper shape (not misshapen) Proper petal age. Stem & Foliage – uniformity, strength and/or straightness, foliage quality, size and proportion. Colour – uniformity, intensity, clarity and brilliance. Description – precise number. Size – uniformity, proper size for variety. Condition – uniformity, substance, freedom from bruise and blemish, free from insects.

Rules: Display flowers in a jar not a treasured vase. Potted plants must be shown in clean pots. One entry per class number, except when otherwise stated. All entries must be grown by the exhibitor.

Section B – FLOWERS
CLASS
B1 Petunias – single ruffles – 6 blooms
B2 Chrysanthemums – 4 stems
B3 Dahlias – giant – 2 blooms
B4 Dahlias – normal – 3 blooms
B5 Gladiolas – mixed shades – 3 spikes
B6 Gladiolas – solid colour – 3 spikes
B7 Marigolds large 3” or more – 3 stems
B8 Marigolds dwarf – 4 stems
B9 Hydrangea any colour – 1 large
B10 Rose – hybrid tea – 3 blooms
B11 Rose – floribunda – 1 spray of 3 or more blooms
B12 Sweat Peas – 6 stems
B13 Zinnias – 6 stems
B14 Collection of annuals – 4 varieties
B15 Pansies – 6 stems
B16 Begonia – 1 plant in bloom
B17 Floral table centre 12” max. height
B18 African violet – 1 in bloom
B19 Geranium – 1 plant in bloom