CHAIRPERSON: Cindy Zorgel (613) 256-5155
Committee: Helen Halpenny, Marilyn Snedden, Audrey Syme,
Judy Mclean, Toby Barratt

​RULES & REGULATIONS
See “RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE N.L.A.S.”.
Also, Publication 34 “ONTARIO JUDGING & EXHIBITING STANDARD”
Entries accepted at main hall on Thursday September 10, 2026, from 3-9pm
Exhibits are to be picked up on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 4-5pm

Tips for Exhibitors:
  • Root vegetables-tops trimmed to 1”.
  • Vegetables should be carefully brushed, not washed.
  • Vegetables exhibited on paper plates.
  • All vegetables & specimen flowers must be grown by the exhibitor.
  • Potted plants must have been cared for by exhibitor for at least 3 months.
  • Hanging baskets & planters must have been in the care of the exhibitor for at least 3 months.
  • Material for floral design may be obtained from any source.


REGISTERING YOUR ENTRIES
Online entries open July 1, 2026
Link on website for online entries with AssistExpo.
All Entry Registration are due to Secretary September 10, 2026
Online (AssistExpo), hard copy (paper), or email (pdf/scanned image) 

Entry tag Pick Up
Wednesday September 9, 2026, 11am-5pm
Thursday September 10, 2026, 9am-9pm

SPECIMEN VEGETABLES
PRIZE MONEY FOR SECTIONS 1 TO 26:
1st - $4.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $1.00
  1. 3 Apples, same variety, named
  2. 3 Beets, same variety
  3. 1 Cabbage
  4. 3 Carrots, same variety
  5. 3 Cucumbers, green, same variety
  6. 2 Corn Cobs, same variety, 1/3 husked
  7. 3 Garlic Bulbs, stems trimmed to 1/2"
  8. 1 stalk Kale, shown in water
  9. Leafy Greens, 3 varieties, 1 stem of each shown in water
  10. 1 Melon, any type
  11. 3 Onions, yellow
  12. 3 Onions, any other colour
  13. 5 Potatoes, same variety, named
  14. 3 Sweet Peppers, bell type
  15. 3 Sweet Peppers, banana type
  16. 3 Peppers, hot
  17. 1 Pie Pumpkin
  18. 1 Pumpkin, field type
  19. 2 Acorn Squash
  20. 2 Butternut Squash
  21. 2 Zucchini Squash
  22. 3 Tomatoes, same variety, calyx attached
  23. A truss of cherry tomatoes
  24. Collection of Herbs, at least 3 varieties shown in water, named
  25. Any other vegetable, 3 specimens, named
  26. Special: My Garden’s Best: Prizes 1st $10; 2nd $8; 3rd $6. A display of home-grown produce may include edible flowers and herbs. Quality & Condition: 60%, Artistic Design: 40%

    Exhibitor with highest points in class 1
    Gift certificate from Carleton Place Nursery

    JUNIOR CLASSES
    PRIZE MONEY FOR SECTIONS 27 TO 38:
    1st - $2.00 2nd - $1.50 3rd - $1.25 and 4th - $1.00

    JUNIORS – 9 and under
  27. Any 3 root vegetables, tops trimmed to 1”
  28. Any 3 kinds of vegetables, 2 of each
  29. Your Favourite Flower, 3 stems or blooms
  30. Any 3 flowers, 1 of each variety
  31. Bouquet for Grandma – flowers in a vase
  32. Special for Juniors: The MISSISSIPPI MONSTER: Prizes 1st $5; 2nd $4; 3rd $3; 4th $2. A vegetable critter made of fresh produce which may be cut.  Toothpicks only may be used to secure parts (must be hidden).  No larger than 18” in diameter.

    JUNIORS- 10 to 16 Years of age
  33. Any 3 root vegetables, tops trimmed to 1”
  34. Any 3 kinds of vegetables, 2 of each
  35. Your Favourite Flower, 3 stems or blooms
  36. Any 3 flowers, 1 of each variety
  37. Bouquet for Grandma – flowers in a vase
  38. Special for Juniors: The MISSISSIPPI MONSTER: Prizes 1st $5; 2nd $4; 3rd $3; 4th $2. A vegetable critter made of fresh produce which may be cut.  Toothpicks only may be used to secure parts (must be hidden).  No larger than 18” in diameter.


    SPECIMEN FLOWERS
    PRIZE MONEY FOR SECTIONS 39-76:
    1st $4; 2nd $3; 3rd $2
  39. Amaranthus, 1 stem, not to exceed 60cm (24") above rim
  40. Calendula, 5 blooms
  41. Celosia, 3 stems
  42. Cosmos, 3 sprays
  43. Dahlias, under 7.5cm (3"), 3 blooms
  44. Dahlias, over 7.5cm (3")
  45. Gladiolus, any colour, 1 spike
  46. Gladiolus, 3 spikes
  47. Hosta, any colour, 3 leaves
  48. Collection of Hosta leaves
  49. Hydrangea, ball type, 1 stem, not to exceed 40cm (16") above rim
  50. Hydrangea, paniculata type, not to exceed 40cm (16") above rim
  51. Marigolds, less than 7.5cm (3"), 3 stems
  52. Rose, 1 specimen bloom
  53. Rose, single bloom in a rose bowl
  54. Rose, 1 miniature spray
  55. Rose, 1 miniature bloom
  56. Rudbeckia, 3 blooms
  57. Sunflowers, 1 stem, not to exceed 40cm (18") above container rim
  58. Sedum, 3 stems
  59. Zinnias, 5 cm (2") or over, 3 blooms
  60. Zinnias, less than 5cm (2"), 5 blooms
  61. Fruiting branch, any kind, 1 stem, not to exceed 40cm (16") above rim
  62. Collection of grasses, at least 3 varieties, named
  63. 3 stems of one variety of annuals, not listed above, named
  64. 3 stems of one variety of perennials, not listed above, named
  65. Collection of annuals, not listed above, at least 3 varieties, named
  66. Collection of perennials, not listed above, at least 3 varieties, named

    POTTED PLANTS
  67. Any cacti or succulent.
  68. African Violet, 1 crown
  69. Any other flowering plant
  70. Any Foliage plant
  71. Coleus, one or more in a pot, may be different varieties
  72. Planter or hanging basket – at least 3 varieties of plants
  73. Ivy or ivy-type vine
  74. Begonia - any flowering type in bloom 1 or more in pot
  75. The Holiest Hosta Leaf, shown in water
  76. Any plant(s) in a rubber boot

    DESIGN CLASSES
    “Roots, Shoots, and Farm Boots”
    PRIZE MONEY FOR SECTIONS 78 -86
    1st $10; 2nd $6; 3rd $ 4
  77. “Shoot'em Up" - a vertical design
  78. "Square Root" - a pave design
  79. "Shoot the Breeze" - an interpretive design
  80. "Simple Pleasures" - a small design
  81. "We are the Champions" - a presentation bouquet, shown in water
  82. "Rural Routes" - a wayside design composed of common and plentiful flowers, foliage, fungi and/or weeds. Plants listed as endangered, threatened or invasive should not be used.
  83. "Autumn Wreath" - a wreath of fresh or dried material
  84. "Proud to be a Canadian" - a design in red and white
  85. "Carrots, Parsnips & Taters, Oh My!" - a mass design incorporating any root vegetables
  86. "Picture This" - a design incorporating a frame not more than 40cm (16") in any direction


Design Class Definitions:
Mass: a design with a large quantity of material arranged with a closed silhouette with few or no voids.
Pave: design of plant material cut short, close together to form mounds of colours, textures, shapes and sizes
Small: a design from 13.9cm - 25.4 cm (5.5 - 10") in any direction
Vertical: a design in which components are arranged on an axis perpendicular to the horizon
Interpretive: a design where given theme is suggested by the selection and organization of the elements


Thank you to all our Sponsors who have donated to this show.
Almonte & District Horticultural Society, Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society, Pakenham & District Horticultural Society, Carleton Place Nursery, Whitehouse Perennials, Helen Halpenny, Marilyn Snedden, Audrey Syme, and Cindy Zorgel.

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REGISTERING YOUR ENTRIES
​Online entries open July 1, 2026

 All Entry Registrations are due to Secretary on
 Thursday September 10, at 9:00 PM. 
​Online (AssistExpo), hard copy (paper),
​or email (pdf/scanned image).

Entry tag Pick Up
Wednesday September 9, 2026, 11am-5pm
Thursday September 10, 2026, 9am-9pm
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