Competition by Exhibits


  • Winning List of Section
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  • Winning List of Class   
 
Section I
Orchid ( Excluding Chinese Cymbidium )
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Section II
Chinese Cymbidium
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Section III
Potted Plant
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Section IV
Cactus And Succulent 
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Section V
Foliage and Carnivorous Plant
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Section VI
African Violet
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Section VII
Bonsai Type Plant
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Section VIII
Floral Arrangement in Western Style
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Section IX
Floral Arrangement in Oriental Manner
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Section X
Floral Art by School Children
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Section XI (HK/KLN)
Primary School Potted Plant Growing / Nursing
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Section XI (NT)
Primary School Potted Plant Growing / Nursing
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Section XII (HK/KLN)
Secondary School Potted Plant Growing / Nursing
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Section XII (NT)
Secondary School Potted Plant Growing / Nursing
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Section XIII
School Garden Plot
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Section XIV
LCSD Western Style Garden Plot
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Section XV
LCSD Oriental Style Garden Plot
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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

1.
The competition comprises 15 sections.  No entry fee is required.
2.
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.
3.
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

1. 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.
2. Entrants are only allowed to enter one exhibit in each class unless otherwise stated.
3. 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.
4. Exhibits with living creatures will not be accepted.
5. Entrants are not allowed to act as judges in classes which they have entered.
6. The Committee reserves the right to refuse or withdraw any entry without any explanation.
7. Entrants will be disqualified for infringement of any rules and regulations.
8. 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.
9. 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 IVCACTUS & 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 (2nd ed.). Cheltenham: Quorum Print Services Ltd.

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