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€ Oron» Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 2». min Helen Schmid took first place with her Decoration Day arrangement, at Thursday evening's Orono Horticulture Club meeting. St. The show report was given by Doreen Lowery. The judge Vicki Lesnick, praised the show and commented on the good quality of the flowers in spite of the frequent heavy rains. One hint she gave was to be careful of damaged foliage which could detract from the quality of the entry. Thre were 14 exhibitors and 87 entries, Loma thanked everyone for their help with the meeting meeting and reported that a Colorado Blue Spruce had been purchased by the Society to plant in the Orono Cemetery. Lunch was served by -Isabelle ' Challice, Carol Mostert and Flo Sharpe and .members had time to view and admire the show. Announcements ; Executive ' meeting: Tuesday, August 8 -home of Shelley Etmanskie Flower arid Vegetable Show - August 17, 7:30 p.m. featuring speaker Bryon Samis and Junior Competition. Plans are being made for a bus trip in November to Black Creek Pioneer Village. SHOW REPORT Orono horticultural society June {loner show SECTION A - SPECIMEN CUT FLOWERS 1. Lupin - one spike - 1. Helen Schmid 2, Pat Bales 2. Delphinium - one spike - 1. Pat Bales 2. Isabelle CfaalÜce 3. Jackie Kir'Jev 3. Iris - one stalk - 1. Loma. Atkins 2. Minnie Submitted by Dorothy Barnett Members of the Society held the June- Flower. Show in the Main Hall ofOrono United Church on June '22, 2000 at 7:80 p.m. ^ After the singing of "O Canada" with Doreen Lowery at the piano, Pres. Loma Atkihs welcomed everyone. Along with June Heard, Loma had attended the OHA Convention held' reçently at Guelph and she gave highlights highlights of the activities there. The flower show had featured a very large number of entries from Junior Gardeners and the delegates enjoyed a visit to the restored home of John McCrea, well- known for his poem, "Iri Flanders Fields." Loma then gave a short talk on the annual flower, the calendula, it was grown for many hundreds of years in China and India before spreading to Europe and Britain and then America. In pioneer days, the yellow colour of the petals was used to colour butter. When young and tender the plant can be. used In salads, and it can also be used in medicinal preparation,. The minutes of the last meeting as read by Sec. Pat Bales were accepted and Pal also read some correspon dence. Flo Sharpe gave the treasurer's report and announced that the Society now has 110 members. For the program Ldrna Atkins presented, a series of interesting slides, taken mostly on trips to England. Featured .were views of Windsor Castle,, stately homes, and many'beautiful gardens In England and Scotland, some the property of the National Trust. We even got a view of the "Lock Ness Monster." Derek Barnett also presented presented a variety of slides, with commentary by Dorothy, of gardens in B.C. such as the Van Dusen Gardens and Minter Gardens, some views of Churchill, Manitoba and the tundra above the tree line, and a selection from Scotland, mainly the Princes St. Gardens, and the Royal Botanic Garden, both in Edinburgh. Derek appreciated appreciated the envelope presented in appreciation. A large box of packages of lily bulbs was donated to the Society by the Rotary Club and many members took bulbs for their gardens. The annual sale of flower baskets for Decoration Day at the Orono Cemetery took place Saturday, June 24. Members prepared the baskets at the home of'Vera Staples, Mato. Zegers 3. Ami Dflks 4. Carol Mostert 4. Coral Bells - three stems - 1. Carol Mostert 2. Pat Bales 3. Arm Dilks 5. Pansy - three stems'-1. Minnie Zegers. 2. Loma Atkins 3. Pat Bales 6. Sweet William - three stems - 1. Jackie Kirtley 2. Doreen Lowery 3. Carol Mostert 4. Pat Bales 7. Any perennial or biennial biennial not listed above - 1. Arm Evans 2. Helen Schmid 3. Loma Atkins 4. Isabelle Challice 8. Peony, three stems, any colour - 1. Jackie Kirtley 2. Ann Anderson 3. Inez Harris 9. Rose, one stem, hybrid tea, any colour - 1. Carol Mostert 2. Helen Schmid 10. Rose, one spray, miniature, any colour - 1. Jackie Kirtley 2. Carol Mostert 3. Lomà Atkins 11. Rose, one spray, Floribunda or Grandiflora, any colour - 1. Loma Atkins 2. Helen Schmid 3. Carol Mostert 12. Rose, one spray or stem, any other variety, any colour - 1. Carol Mostert 2. Doreen Lowery 3. Jackie Kirtley 13. No Entry 14. Lily, une stein, any true lily cultivar -. 1. Minnie Zegers 2. Marianne Winter 3. Inez Harris SECTION B - 20. "Decoration Day" DECORATIVE arrangement in a container 15. "June Pickings" early for a loved one - 1. Helen fruits, vegetables, and/or Schmid 2. Minnie Zegers 3. herbs -1. Isabelle Challice 2. Doris Neely 4. Loma Atkins Pat Bales 3. Minnie Zegers Judge's Choice - donated 16. "Celebrate 2000" - by Orono Horticultural your own Interpretation - 1. Society - Helen Schmid Isabelle Challice 2. Minnie Most points in specimens - Zegers 3. Doris Neely donated by Pat Bales - Carol 17. "Dad's Favourite" - any Mostert arrangement, featuring his hobby - 1. Loma Atkins 2, Ann Anderson 3. Jackie Kirtley 4. Pat Bales 18. "Take a Break" - arrangement in a basket, suitable for a coffee table - 1. Minnie Zegers 2. Loma Atkins 3. Isabelle Challice 4. Inez Harris 19. "Graduation" - corsage and- boutonniere. - 1. Minnie Zegers 2. Loma Atkins 3. Jackie Kirtley ■ MLASARU KARATE CLUE CLASSES MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS FOR l\jlORE INFORMATION CONTACT RICK JONES EMAIL: rick.teruko@sympatico.ca TELEPHONE: (905) 786-2793 FAX: (905)786-1031 * SUBSCRIBE TO THE TIMES | $25.00 \ a year. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OUR CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR PATRONAGE ON OUR • 2nd ANNIVERSARY ... JODIE, JIM, JEN, KATIE & STAFF AT o Country Cafe