Flower Shows

September 24, 2025

Rules:

1. Exhibitors are members of the Peterborough Horticultural Society.
2. Only one entry per person per class.
3. Exhibits must be in place by 6:45 pm.
4. In the specimen classes, plant materials must be grown by the exhibitor. Plant material is restricted to the named specimen, no other additions to be added.
5. Entries in the design class must be designed by the exhibitor; flowers, vegetables, foliage and other materials must be garden grown (from exhibitor’s garden or foraged) but not commercially grown.
6. A label with the exhibitor’s name and class, along with names of plant materials must be submitted with each entry.

There are two classes: Specimen Class and Design Class

In both the specimen and design classes, exhibitors may use the vessel or container of their choice.

Specimen Class

Section 1 – Dahlia,  3 – 5 dahlias of the same or different cultivars.

Section 2 – Mixed Perennials, Collection of any perennials

Section 3 – Mixed Annuals, Collections of any annuals

Design Class

1. ‘It Was a Very Good Year’  A design of late summer blooms, including blossoms or stems affected by pests or drought. The design should be suitable for a coffee or kitchen table – not exceeding 30” high and 30” across.

• ‘Good Enough to Eat’ – A display suitable for a kitchen or dining room, using primarily summer edibles such as tomatoes, peppers, squash,  etc. and other plant materials from the garden or foraged. The display should not exceed 30” high x 30’ across.