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Winning List of Section

Winning List of Class


Section I Orchid ( Excluding Chinese Cymbidium )	Section II Chinese Cymbidium

Section III Potted Plant	Section IV Cactus And Succulent

Section V Foliage and Carnivorous Plant	Section VI African Violet

Section VII Bonsai Type Plant	Section VIII Floral Arrangement in Western Style

Section IX Floral Arrangement in Oriental Manner	Section X Floral Art by School Children

Section XI (HK/KLN) Primary School Potted Plant Growing / Nursing	Section XI (NT) Primary School Potted Plant Growing / Nursing

Section XII (HK/KLN) Secondary School Potted Plant Growing / Nursing	Section XII (NT) Secondary School Potted Plant Growing / Nursing

Section XIII School Garden Plot	Section XIV LCSD Western Style Garden Plot

Section XV LCSD Oriental Style Garden Plot

HONG KONG FLOWER SHOW
RULES OF COMPETITION

About the Hong Kong Flower Show

The Hong Kong Flower Show 2015 presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will be held in Victoria Park for ten days between March 20 and 29, 2015. The opening hours of the Show are from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. This year’s Flower Show features ‘When Blossoms Dance’ as its theme and Oncidium as its theme flower.

Method of Entry

The competition comprises 15 sections. No entry fee is required.

Entry forms can be obtained at the following locations:

(a)	The Secretariat of the Show Committee of the Hong Kong Flower Show 2015 on 11/F, Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters, 1 – 3 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin;
(b)	Green Education and Resource Centre, 1/F, Kowloon Park Office, 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon;
(c)	All District Leisure Services Offices of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department;
(d)	Public Enquiry Service Centres of the Home Affairs Department; or
(e)	Downloaded from the following website: www.lcsd.gov.hk.

Entrants must return the completed entry form in person, by post or by fax before January 28, 2015 (Wednesday) to:

Secretariat, Show Committee,
Hong Kong Flower Show 2015,
11/F, Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters,
1 – 3 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin.

Fax. No.: 2691 7264

Enquiries

Please call 2601 8260.

Rules and Notes of Competition

Entrants must enter the competition in appropriate classes and the Show Committee (the Committee) reserves the right to re-classify exhibits into appropriate classes without giving prior notification to the entrants.

Entrants are only allowed to enter one exhibit in each class unless otherwise stated.

Except with the prior approval of the Committee, all exhibits must be put on display throughout the show period specified in the entry form. Exhibits must be bona fide property of the entrants both at the time of entry and during the Show.

Exhibits with living creatures will not be accepted.

Entrants are not allowed to act as judges in classes which they have entered.

The Committee reserves the right to refuse or withdraw any entry without any explanation.

Entrants will be disqualified for infringement of any rules and regulations.

The Committee will not be liable for any loss or damage caused to exhibits and accessories* of floral art by accident or an act of God.

Should any exhibit wither to a state that it is no longer suitable for display, the Committee has the right to remove it from the display bench. The entrant can retrieve his/her exhibit on the dates specified in paragraph 17 below.

10.

Awarding of prizes are at the absolute discretion of the judges.

11.

The Hong Kong Flower Show Cups will be awarded to the best exhibit of the Open Competition Section (Sections I-IX) and the School Section (Sections X-XII). A cup will be awarded to the best exhibit of each section. Certificates will be awarded to the winners of the respective classes.

12.

A prize presentation ceremony will be held at Victoria Park during the show period. Cups will be presented at the ceremony and certificates will be sent to the winners by post after the Show.

13.

Please note the following ordinances related to plants:

(a)	Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586), the import, export, re-export or possession of an Appendix I plant (e.g. slipper orchids) or an Appendix II live plant of wild origin, requires a licence issued in advance by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. The import, export or re-export of an Appendix II plant not from wild origin is also subject to the production of a valid CITES export permit (or a phytosanitary certificate issued by any of the 10 Parties which has endorsement serving as CITES export permit for the export of an artificially propagated Appendix II plant) and inspection by an authorized officer upon its landing in Hong Kong. CITES=Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
(b)	As stipulated in the Plant (Importation and Pest Control) Ordinance (Cap. 207), a Plant Import Licence issued by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and a valid Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Plant Protection Authority of the exporting place is required for import of plants into Hong Kong.
	(Note: If exhibit is a plant of the above-mentioned 13 (a) or (b), entrant must attach copy of the required licence or certificate together with the application form for record.)
(c)	Under the Forests and Countryside Ordinance (Cap. 96), damaging any plants in any forest or plantation on government land is prohibited. Some rare and attractive plants are specifically listed in the Forestry Regulations to control their sale or possession.

14.

All entries should be delivered to the showground at any time from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on March 18, 2015 (Wed). Entrants of Section VIII - Floral Arrangement in Western Style and Section IX - Floral Arrangement in Oriental Manner are required to put up their exhibits at the showground between 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on March 18,2015 (Wed). Entrants of Section XIII - School Garden Plot Competition are required to put up their exhibits at the showground between 1:00 pm and 9:00pm on March 17, 2015 (Tue) and from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on March 18, 2015 (Wed). Late entries will not be accepted.

15.

Each entrant will be given a badge for free admission to the showground for the purposes of putting up, maintaining and retrieving his/her exhibit(s). The above arrangement is not applicable on the Judging Day (i.e. from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on March 19, 2015 (Thu)). During the show period, free admission to the showground will be limited to the time specified below.

(a)	9:00 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays
(b)	5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays

16.

Size of pots for exhibits of Sections III-VII, XI and XII: the diameter or diagonal of a pot or a pan means the internal measurement taken as near its top as possible. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to disqualification.

17.

Entrants can retrieve their exhibits in the following periods:

(a)

Section VIII to X: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon on March 24, 2015 (Tue)
(Note: Exhibits not claimed after the above period will be delivered to the marquee at the Central Lawn, Victoria Park (adjacent to the competition area). Entrants can retrieve their exhibits from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm on March 24, 2015 (Tue) or from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on March 25-30, 2015 (Wed – Mon) or from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on March 31, 2015 (Tue).)

(b)

Other Sections: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm on March 30, 2015 (Mon); or 9:00 am – 12:00 noon on March 31, 2015 (Tue)
(Note: Exhibits not claimed after the above periods will be disposed by the Committee.)

18.

The Committee reserves the sole and absolute right to interpret these rules, regulations and conditions; and to settle finally and determine all matters arising out of the Show. The decision of the Committee will be final.

19.

Results will be announced in the LCSD website: www.lcsd.gov.hk.

List of Cups

2015 HONG KONG FLOWER SHOW CUP (OPEN COMPETITION SECTION)
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit of Sections I to IX of the Show

2015 HONG KONG FLOWER SHOW CUP (SCHOOL SECTION)
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit of Sections X to XII of the Show

ORCHID CUP (EXCLUDING CHINESE CYMBIDIUM)
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section I ‘Orchid (Excluding Chinese Cymbidium)’

CHINESE CYMBIDIUM CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section II 'Chinese Cymbidium'

POTTED PLANT CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section III 'Potted Plant'

CACTUS AND SUCCULENT CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section IV 'Cactus and Succulent'

FOLIAGE AND CARNIVOROUS PLANT CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section V 'Foliage and Carnivorous Plant'

AFRICAN VIOLET CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section VI 'African Violet'

BONSAI TYPE PLANT CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section VII 'Bonsai Type Plant'

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT IN WESTERN STYLE CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section VIII 'Floral Arrangement in Western Style'

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT IN ORIENTAL MANNER CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section IX 'Floral Arrangement in Oriental Manner'

FLORAL ART BY SCHOOL CHILDREN CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section X 'Floral Art by School Children'

PRIMARY SCHOOL POTTED PLANT GROWING/NURSING CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section XI 'Primary School Potted Plant Growing/Nursing Competition'

SECONDARY SCHOOL POTTED PLANT GROWING/NURSING CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section XII 'Secondary School Potted Plant Growing/Nursing Competition'

SCHOOL GARDEN PLOT CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section XIII 'School Garden Plot Competition'

LCSD WESTERN STYLE GARDEN PLOT CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section XIV 'LCSD Western Style Garden Plot Competition'

LCSD ORIENTAL STYLE GARDEN PLOT CUP
The cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in Section XV 'LCSD Oriental Style Garden Plot Competition'

Competition Schedule

SECTION I	ORCHID (EXCLUDING CHINESE CYMBIDIUM)
Class 1	Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis (alba or semi-alba), 1 clone
Class 2	Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis (red or pink), 1 clone
Class 3	Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis (stripes), 1 clone
Class 4	Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis (dots or spots), 1 clone
Class 5	Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis multi-flowers (flower number over 15, flower diameter not exceeding 50mm), 1 clone
Class 6	Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis (novelty or others), 1 clone
Class 7	Cattleya & allied-hybrids (flower diameter not exceeding 100mm), 1 clone
Class 8	Cattleya & allied-hybrids (flower diameter exceeding 100mm), 1 clone
Class 9	Oncidium, miniature, 1 clone
Class 10	Oncidium (excluding miniature), 1 clone
Class 11	Oncidium allied-hybrids, 1 clone
Class 12	Paphiopedilum species (progressive or multi-flower), 1 clone
Class 13	Paphiopedilum species (single flower), 1 clone
Class 14	Paphiopedilum hybrids (progressive or multi-flower), 1 clone
Class 15	Paphiopedilum hybrids (single flower), 1 clone
Class 16	Dendrobium species, 1 clone
Class 17	Dendrobium hybrids, 1 clone
Class 18	Jewel Orchids, 1 pot
Class 19	Cymbidium (excluding Chinese Cymbidium), 1 clone
Class 20	Other species or hybrids, 1 clone

SECTION II	CHINESE CYMBIDIUM
Class 21	"Ban Gao", variegated foliage, 1 clone
Class 22	"Zhua" & "Fu Lun", variegated foliage, 1 clone
Class 23	"He" &" Guan", variegated foliage, 1 clone
Class 24	"Hu Ban Yi" &"Shu Ban Yi", variegated foliage, 1 clone
Class 25	Cymbidium goeningii, in flower, 1 clone
Class 26	Cymbidium sinense, in red flower, 1 clone
Class 27	Cymbidium sinense, multi petal/multi-lip, in flower, 1 clone
Class 28	Cymbidium sinense, "Qi Ye" Dwarf type, 1 clone
Class 29	Other Chinese Cymbidium, 1 clone

SECTION III	POTTED PLANT Note: Plants grown on ground then transplanted into pots will be disqualified.
Class 30	Hyacinth, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
Class 31	Kalanchoe, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
Class 32	Begonia, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
Class 33	Geranium, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
Class 34	Pansy, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
Class 35	Petunia, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
Class 36	Periwinkle, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250 dia.)
Class 37	Rose, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
Class 38	Impatien, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
Class 39	Any bulbous plant, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
Class 40	Other flowering potted plant, 1 pot of any flowering potted plants not listed in this section or any plants not listed in other sections (pot not exceeding 300mm dia.)
Class 41	Flowering plant in hanging basket, 1 pot (pot/basket not exceeding 300mm dia.)

SECTION IV	CACTUS & SUCCULENT
Class 42	Cactus, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 150mm dia.)
Class 43	Cactus, 1 pot (pot exceeding 150mm dia.)
Class 44	Succulent, 1 pot (hanging type or pot not exceeding 150mm dia.)
Class 45	Succulent, 1 pot (hanging type or pot exceeding 150mm dia.)
Class 46	Succulent with flowers in hanging basket, 1 pot (pot/basket not exceeding 300mm dia.)
Class 47	Crist or variegated succulent or cactus, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 300mm dia.)
Class 48	Cactus, 3 pots (pot not exceeding 150mm dia.)
Class 49	Succulent, 3 pots (pot not exceeding 150mm dia.)

SECTION V	FOLIAGE AND CARNIVOROUS PLANT
Class 50	Fern, 1 pot
Class 51	Bromeliad, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 300mm dia.)
Class 52	Other ornamental green foliage plant, green leaves, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 300mm dia.)
Class 53	Other ornamental variegated foliage plant, non-green leaves, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 300mm dia.)
Class 54	Other ornamental foliage plant, 1 hanging basket
Class 55	Foliage plant inside glass bottle, 1 bottle (display of plants in a bottle not exceeding 700mm dia. and 700mm length)
Class 56	Bottle landscape, 1 bottle (natural plants* with accessories* in a bottle not exceeding 700mm dia. and 700mm length)
Class 57	Sarracenia spp., 1 pot (basket or pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
Class 58	Nepenthes spp., 1 pot (basket or pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
Class 59	Other carnivorous plant, 1 pot (basket or pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)

SECTION VI	AFRICAN VIOLET
Class 60	Miniature African Violet, 1 pot (leaf span not exceeding 150mm)
Class 61	Semi-miniature African Violet, 1 pot (leaf span 150mm - 200mm)
Class 62	Standard African Violet, 1 pot (leaf span 200mm & over)
Class 63	Trailer African Violet, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 200mm dia., containing at least 3 branches from one plant)
Class 64	Other Gesneriad, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
Class 65	Other trailer Gesneriad, 1 pot (hanging basket or pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)

SECTION VII	BONSAI TYPE PLANT Note: The internal dimensions of the pots of all entries in Classes 66-73 should not exceed 900mm in length; 630mm in width; and 700mm in height.
Class 66	Flowering Plant, 1 pot
Class 67	Fruit Bearing Plant, 1 pot
Class 68	Cascade Plant, 1 pot
Class 69	Foliage Plant, 1 pot
Class 70	Tree attached to rock(s), 1 pot (Only natural rocks could be used. Artificial rocks are not allowed.)
Class 71	Forest (multiple trunks), 1 pot
Class 72	Reclining Tree, 1 pot
Class 73	Landscape Bonsai, 1 pot (Only natural rocks could be used. Artificial rocks are not allowed.)
Class 74	Miniature Bonsai, 1 pot Size of pots (internal measurements): For rectangular or oval shape pots Length: not exceeding 200mm Width: not exceeding 125mm For square or circular shape pots Length: not exceeding 125mm Width: not exceeding 125mm

SECTION VIII

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT IN WESTERN STYLE

Entrants are requested to arrange their exhibits at the showground between 9:00 am and 8:00 pm on March 18, 2015 (Wed). No pre-arranged or semi-finished exhibits will be accepted.
All arrangements must be shown on and against a plain beige background.

Entrants for all classes of this section must comply with the following rules:

(1)	An exhibit must be composed of natural plant material* and be confined within the space specified in the show schedule.
(2)	The cut ends of all living plant material must be soaked in water or water retaining material with the exception of strong fibrous stems which will remain turgid throughout the show period.
(3)	No artificial plant material is allowed.
(4)	The exhibit must be within the dimension specified and displayed on the table provided (780mm from ground unless otherwise stated).
(5)	Entrants must arrange their exhibits without help from others, unless otherwise stated.
(6)	Entrants must bring their own tools. Sharing of equipment, tools or materials is not allowed.

Entrants must pay particular attention to the rules applicable to each class in respect of:

(1)
the kinds of plant materials* allowed.

(2)
Use of accessories* is only allowed when specified. The quantity of accessories* used must not predominate over that of natural plant materials*.
An entrant is allowed to enter a maximum of any three classes in this section.
Failure to comply with any of the rules will lead to disqualification.

Class 75

Woodland Fairies

A miniature exhibit
No accessories* allowed
Max. dimension:
Width: 100mm Depth: 100mm Height: 100mm
Wooden shelf will be provided for the display.

Class 76

Rock and Roll

No accessories* allowed
Max. dimension:
Width: 750mm Depth: 750mm Height: 1000mm

Class 77

Flower Drum Song

Rose exhibit
Max. dimension:
Width: 750mm Depth: 750mm Height: 1000mm
Roses must predominate with no more than one accessory*.

Class 78

The Phoenix Rises

Accessories* allowed
Max. dimension:
Width: 750mm Depth: 750mm Height: 1000mm

Class 79

Carnival

A large exhibit
Max. dimension:
Width: 1220mm Depth: 1220mm Height: 2130mm
To be staged on a platform (100mm above ground level).
The exhibit is to be viewed from three sides.
More than one group of arrangement may be included in the exhibit.
Subsidiary group of arrangement of plant material* and/or accessories* may be used. All to be provided by entrants.
The entrant may have no more than two helpers.
Number of entries will be limited to 12. (No entry will be accepted once the quota has been filled.)

SECTION IX

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT IN ORIENTAL MANNER

Entrants are requested to arrange their exhibits at the showground from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on March 18, 2015 (Wed). No pre-arranged or semi-finished exhibits will be accepted.
All arrangements must be shown on and against a plain beige background.

Entrants for all classes of this section must comply with the following rules:

(1)	The cut ends of all living plant materials* must be placed in water or water-retaining material. Floral-foam is not acceptable.
(2)	No artificial flowers, leaves or plant materials* shall be used.
(3)	The exhibits must be within the dimension specified and displayed on the table. (780 mm above ground level, unless otherwise specified)
(4)	Use of accessories* is only allowed when specified. The quantity of accessories* used must not predominate over that of natural plant materials*.
(5)	Entrants must arrange their exhibits without help from others unless otherwise stated.
(6)	Entrants must bring their own tools. Sharing of equipment, tools or materials is not allowed.

Failure to comply with any of the rules will lead to disqualification.

Class 80

When Blossoms Dance

An exhibit of any type of plant or floral material.
No accessories* allowed.
Max. dimension:
Width: 820mm Depth: 750mm Height: 1000mm

Class 81

Green Home for All

An exhibit of any type of plant or floral material.
Accessories* allowed.
Max. dimension:
Width: 820mm Depth: 750mm Height: 1000mm

Class 82

Sparkling Spring Blossoms

An exhibit of any type of plant or floral material.
Accessories* allowed.
Max. dimension:
Width: 820mm Depth: 750mm Height: 1000mm

Class 83

Circles of Inspiration

An exhibit of any type of plant or floral material.
No accessories* allowed.
Max. dimension:
Width: 820mm Depth: 750mm Height: 1000mm

SECTION X	FLORAL ART BY SCHOOL CHILDREN
	Entrants are requested to arrange their exhibits at the showground from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on March 18, 2015 (Wed). No pre-arranged or semi-finished exhibits will be accepted. Entrants are requested to indicate the name of their schools on the entry form. All arrangements must focus on flower(s). No artificial plants are allowed. Flowers, containers and accessories* must be provided by the entrants themselves. All arrangements must be shown on and against a plain beige background. Number of entries is limited to 100. The maximum number of entries submitted by each school is restricted to six. In the event of over-subscription, the principle of first come first served applies. Only one entry is allowed for each entrant. Each entry must be arranged by one entrant only. Teachers and parents are not allowed to enter the designated competition areas. Entrants are not allowed to arrange their exhibits according to prepared layouts or photographs. Failure to comply with any of the rules will lead to disqualification.
Class 84	Joy and Harmony
Class 85	Green Adventures The two classes above are for school children under the age of 12. All entries should be the original and unaided work of pupils. Max. dimension: Width: 600mm Depth: 750mm Height: 750mm
Class 86	Vitality
Class 87	Make a Sprint The two classes above are for school children of 12-16 years old. All entries should be the original and unaided work of pupils. Max. dimension: Width: 600mm Depth: 750mm Height: 750 mm

SECTION XI

PRIMARY SCHOOL POTTED PLANT GROWING/NURSING COMPETITION

Entry must be submitted by school.
Participating schools may send in their exhibits to the following collection centres on March 17, 2015 (Tue) from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm :

(1)	Boundary Street Nursery
(2)	Sha Tin Sports Ground
(3)	Kwai Chung Sports Ground
(4)	Tuen Mun Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground
or to be delivered to the showground from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on March 18, 2015 (Wed).

All planting work must be done by students themselves.
The number of entries from each participating school is limited to three per sub-class. Regardless of the number of entries, each school is regarded as one entrant.

Class 88

Primary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon

88 (i)	African Violet
88 (ii)	Cactus
88 (iii)	Fern
88 (iv)	Foliage Plant
88 (v)	Succulent Plant
88 (vi)	Hanging Basket Plant
88 (vii)	Ornamental Fruit Plant
88 (viii)	Flowering Plant (other than classes 88 (i) to (vii))

Note: The pot should not exceed 300mm dia. (except Fern)

Class 89

Primary Schools of the New Territories

89 (i)	African Violet
89 (ii)	Cactus
89 (iii)	Fern
89 (iv)	Foliage Plant
89 (v)	Succulent Plant
89 (vi)	Hanging Basket Plant
89 (vii)	Ornamental Fruit Plant
89 (viii)	Flowering Plant (other than classes 89 (i) to (vii))

Note: The pot should not exceed 300mm dia. (except Fern)

SECTION XII

SECONDARY SCHOOL POTTED PLANT GROWING/NURSING COMPETITION

Entry must be submitted by school.
Participating schools may send in their exhibits to the following collection centres on March 17, 2015 (Tue) from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm :

(1)	Boundary Street Nursery
(2)	Sha Tin Sports Ground
(3)	Kwai Chung Sports Ground
(4)	Tuen Mun Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground
or to be delivered to the showground from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on March 18, 2015 (Wed).

All planting work must be done by students themselves.
The number of entries from each participating school is limited to three per sub-class. Regardless of the number of entries, each school is regarded as one entrant.

Class 90

Secondary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon

90 (i)	African Violet
90 (ii)	Cactus
90 (iii)	Fern
90 (iv)	Foliage Plant
90 (v)	Succulent Plant
90 (vi)	Hanging Basket Plant
90 (vii)	Ornamental Fruit Plant
90 (viii)	Flowering Plant (other than classes 90 (i) to (vii))

Note: The pot should not exceed 300mm dia. (except Fern)

Class 91

Secondary Schools of the New Territories

91 (i)	African Violet
91 (ii)	Cactus
91 (iii)	Fern
91 (iv)	Foliage Plant
91 (v)	Succulent Plant
91 (vi)	Hanging Basket Plant
91 (vii)	Ornamental Fruit Plant
91 (viii)	Flowering Plant (other than classes 91 (i) to (vii))

Note: The pot should not exceed 300mm dia. (except Fern)

SECTION XIII

SCHOOL GARDEN PLOT COMPETITION

Entry must be submitted by school.
If the number of entrant is less than 5, this Competition will be cancelled.
Area of each school garden plot is 2m x 3m.
Flowers, containers and accessories* must be brought by the entrants themselves.
No artificial flowers and leaves shall be used.
Participating schools are required to construct their garden plots at the showground within the time specified below:

Date	Time
March 17, 2015 (Tue)	1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
March 18, 2015 (Wed)	9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Class 92

Garden of Dancing Blossoms
Note: Entry to be submitted by primary school only.

SECTION XIV	LCSD WESTERN STYLE GARDEN PLOT COMPETITION
Class 93	LCSD Western Style Garden Plot Competition Garden Plots must be built inside the showground. Plot area: 5m x 7m The section is open only to District Leisure Services Offices of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Theme: “When Blossoms Dance” Theme flower: Oncidium

SECTION XV	LCSD ORIENTAL STYLE GARDEN PLOT COMPETITION
Class 94	LCSD Oriental Style Garden Plot Competition Garden Plots must be built inside the showground. Plot area: 5m x 7m The section is open only to District Leisure Services Offices of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Theme: “When Blossoms Dance” Theme flower: Oncidium

Definition of Terms

(A)Accessory

Anything other than natural plant material in an exhibit.
Plant material in its natural form can never be an accessory, therefore any number of placements of plant material can be used in an exhibit when accessories are prohibited.
Plant material which has been tooled or crafted to resemble non-plant forms , e.g. a bird's nest, a corn dolly, a wooden figurine, is an accessory.
Backgrounds, bases, drapes, title cards and containers holding plant material are not accessories and may always be used unless prohibited by the Committee.

(B)Plant Material

Natural Plant Material

Natural plant material is any vegetable matter.
It includes fresh, dried, garden, wild, or made-up plant material (including flowers, foliage, fruit, fungi, vegetables and seaweed).

Note: It is acceptable to enhance plant material by the application of oil, milk, wax or other similar products.

Additionally Coloured Plant Material

Any natural plant material in which the colour or texture is altered by bleach, dye, glitter, paint, varnish etc. may be used.

Types of Natural Plant Material

Fresh plant material

Living plants or material cut from living plants.
Living plants and cut stem ends must be exhibited in water or water-retaining material.

Exceptions
Air plants, cacti, fruits, fungi, grass turf, lichen, moss, succulents, vegetables and long-lasting plant material, which will remain turgid for the duration of a show.

Note: Lichen and moss, fresh or dried are acceptable in any exhibit.

Dried Plant Material

Any dried, preserved, bleached, skeletonised, or made-up plant material including basket cane, raffia, seed pods, sisal and spathes.

Note: Lichen and moss, fresh or dried are acceptable in any exhibit.

Driftwood

Any bark, branch, wood or root in a dry condition excluding seedpods and spathes.

Garden Plant Material

Plant material that can be cultivated out of doors.

Made-up Plant Material

Plant material (including wood), tooled, crafted or manipulated to resemble any realistic or fantasy plant forms, e.g. wooden fruit, wooden fungi, phormium ‘rose’ is classed as plant material.

Wild Plant Material

Plant material that grows uncultivated out of doors.

Natural Plant Material is further defined as follows:

Flower/Bloom
A single stem supporting one or more flowers. Note: Bracts, catkins, cereals, heads of grass, reedmace, reeds, rushes and sedges at any stage of their development may be used as flowers.
Foliage
Leaves of any plant. Unopened buds not showing petal colour are acceptable. Flowerless bracts of any plant are acceptable as foliage, but should not predominate in exhibits required to feature foliage.
Bracts
Flower-like bracts or sepals such as ballota, clary, hellebore, hydrangea, molucella, poinsettia are acceptable as flowers and/or foliage.
Fruit
Berries, cones, fruit, fungi, nuts, seed-heads and vegetables. Note: Catkins, cereals, heads of grass, reedmace, reeds, rushes and sedges at any stage of their development may be used as fruit.
Artificial Plant Material
Artificial plant material is realistic or fantasy plant-forms, made wholly or partly from non-plant material e.g. fabric, paper, plastic, sugar etc. which is used as a substitute for natural plant material in an exhibit. ARTIFICIAL PLANT MATERIAL IS NOT ALLOWED. Individual pieces of artificial plant material may not be used as accessories. Artificial plant material or artificial plant forms that are an integral part of a container, base, background or accessory are permitted.

Artificial grass turf shall not be used for any purpose (including bases).

The Chinese translation of information relating to “accessory”in (A) and “plant material” in (B) above is for reference only. In case of dispute, the English version shall prevail.

Reference:
National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies. (2009). Competitions Manual (2^nd ed.). Cheltenham: Quorum Print Services Ltd.

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HONG KONG FLOWER SHOW
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