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2007 Autumn Show

Autumn Show

  • AUTUMN SHOW CHALLENGE CUP (presented by Mr. Hards) for the highest points in Sections A. B. C. D. and E (Horticultural Classes)
  • DAHLIA CUP (presented by Sir Arthur Glyn, Bart.) for the highest points in Section A (Dahlias)
  • EARLY FLOWERING CHRYSANTHEMUM CUP (presented by the Rt. Hon. Lord McCorquodale of Newton, P. C.) for the highest points in Section B (Chrysanthemums)
  • LADIES' SUMMER SHOW CHALLENGE CUP (presented by Mr. D. Mahoney) for the Lady scoring the highest points in the Show, excluding Artistic Classes.
  • THE JIM FULLER CUP for the highest points in Section D (Vegetables)
  • CHAIRMAN’S CUP for the nominated class
  • NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY SILVER MEDAL for the best exhibits in Section A (Dahlias).
  • NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY BRONZE MEDAL for the runner up to the best exhibit in Section A(Dahlias)
  • A NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY BRONZE MEDAL for the best exhibit in section B (Chrysanthemums).
  • THE NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY MEDAL for the best exhibit in section D
  • A ROSETTE for best FUCHSIA exhibit
  • A ROSETTE for best CACTUS/SUCCULENT exhibit
  • A ROSETTE for the best exhibit in section C other than cacti/succulent
  • A ROSETTE for the best exhibit in section E FRUIT.

Awards for the Best Bloom, at Judges decision
Cash Prizes in Sections A,B,C,D, E count for the BANKSIAN Award & Sir Gervas P. Glyn Bowl

Classes marked * count towards the Horace Bourne annual trophy

Members are requested to name exhibits, which may count in close competition.

SECTION A DAHLIAS

Giant Flowered, usually over 250mm diameter
1. One bloom. Giant decorative.
2. Three blooms. Giant decorative. Three vases. One in each.
3. One bloom Giant Cactus or Semi-Cactus.
4. Three blooms. Giant Cactus and/or Semi Cactus. Three vases One in each.

Large Flowered, must not exceed 250mm in diameter.
5. Three blooms. Large flowered. Decorative. One vase.
6. Three blooms. Large flowered. Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus One vase.
Medium Flowered, must not exceed 200mm in diameter.
7. Three blooms. Medium decorative. One vase.
8. Three blooms. Medium Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus. One vase.
Small Flowered, must not exceed 100mm in diameter.
9. Five blooms. MIniature decorative. One vase.
10. Five blooms. Miniature Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus. One vase.
11. Five blooms. Miniature Ball. One vase.
Miniature Flowered, must not exceed. 100mm in diameter.
12. Five blooms. Miniature decorative. One vase.
13. Five blooms. Miniature Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus. One vase.
14. Five blooms. Miniature Ball. One vase.
Pompoms, must not exceed. 50mm in diameter.
15. Three blooms. One vase.
16. Five blooms. One vase.
Other Classes.
17. Three blooms. Collarette. One vase.
18. One vase. Six blooms from Medium and/or Small and/or Miniature Flowered.
19. One vase of Dahlias for frontal effect. Quality and variety predominating.
20. Five blooms. Water Lily or Singles. One vase.

SECTION B CHRYSANTHEMUMS

21. Five blooms. Three or more varieties. One vase.
22. Three blooms, Large One vase.
23. Three blooms, Medium and/or Small. One vase.
24. One bloom, Incurved.
25. One bloom, Reflexed.
26. One bloom, Intermediate.
27. Sprays. Double. One vase. Three stems.
28. Sprays. Single. One vase. Three stems.
29. Pompom. One variety.
30. Sprays. Anemone centred. One vase. 3 stems.
31. Sprays. Single and/or double one or more varieties. One vase. 5 stems.
32. Sprays. Two vases: 1 vase single, 1 vase double. 3 stems in each.
33. One vase arranged for frontal effect. Quality and variety predominating.
34. Chrysanthemums not previously mentioned. One vase. 3 stems.

SECTION C FLOWERS

35. Gladiolus. One spike.
36. Gladiolus 6 florets on a board.
37. Asters, annual. Double. Six blooms. One vase. One or more varieties.
38. Asters, annual. Single. Six blooms. One vase. One or more varieties.
39. Asters, perennial. One vase. Not more than 6 stems.
40. Garden Flowers. Mixed. 1 vase. See rules & definitions. (counts towards the Ebbisham Cup an annual award).
41. Roses, H.T. Three blooms. One vase. One or more varieties.
42. Roses, HT. One bloom.
43. Roses, cluster. One vase. Three sprays.
44. Annuals, Distinct kind (excluding Asters). One vase.
45. Perennials, herbaceous. Six stems. Distinct kind (excluding any flower specifically mentioned elsewhere in this Show). One Vase.
46.* Fuchsia, Single, Double or Semi Double. One pot not exceeding 13cm.
47.* Fuchsia, Bush or Shrub, Single. One pot.
48.* Fuchsia, Bush or Shrub. Double or Semi Double. One pot.
49.* Fuchsia, Standard. One pot. Stem not less than 30cm from soil level to first break.
50.* Fuchsia, Bush and/or Shrub. Two pots. Pot size not to exceed 18cm. One single and one double or semi double.
51. Fuchsia. Six blooms presented on a board.
52.* Begonia, flowering. Max pot 25cm.
53.* Pot Plant, flowering (may be protected). Excluding Fuchsia, Begonia, Cactus and Succulent.
54.* Pot Plant, foliage (may be protected). Excluding any named plant in any other class.
55. Collection of three Cacti and/or Succulent shown in a container not more than 46cm x 31cm or not exceeding 42cm diameter for a round container.
56.* Succulent other than Cactus. One pot.
57.* Cactus. One, any variety, one pot.
58. Cactus/Succulent Garden. Planted in a container not more than 46cm x 31cm. or not exceeding 42cm diameter for a round container.
59. Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables arranged in a trug or basket. Please refer to show regulations 1 and 2. All contents must be grown by entrant.
60.* Pot Plant grown by member from seed.
61. Flowering Shrub, one kind, one vase, three stems or branches.
62. Flowering Shrubs, three kinds, one vase, one stem or branch of each.

SECTION D VEGETABLES

One variety per class unless otherwise stated. See Rules & Definitions for rules, points and numbers.

63. Beans, French. Twelve.
64. Beetroot, Three. One variety, with 76mm of tops.
65. Cabbage, Pair, with approx 76 cm of stem.
66. Carrots, Five, One variety with 76mm of tops.
67. Courgettes. Four.
68. Garlic. Five bulbs.
69. Marrows. a pair.
70. Onions. Five. Bulbs 250gms or under.
71. Onions, Three. Bulbs over 250gms
72. Potatoes, White. Five.
73. Potatoes, Coloured. Five.
74. Potatoes, Dish Of seven. Both white and coloured to be represented.
75. Runner Beans. Twelve
76. Shallots, Twelve. Exhibition size.
77. Shallots, Twelve: Pickling size. (See Rules & Definitions)
78. Tomatoes, medium, Five.
79. Tomatoes beefsteak, Three.
80. Tomatoes, cherry, Ten.
81. A truss of tomatoes including ripe fruit.
82. 6 tomatoes, (2 beefsteak, 2 standard and 2 cherry), each type to be the same variety.
83. Collection of three salad vegetables taken from Lettuce, Radish, Spring Onion, Beetroot, Tomato, Cucumber. (See Rules & Definitions)
84. Collection of Vegetables. Three distinct kinds. (See Rules & Definitions)
85. Collection of vegetables. Five distinct kinds, one specimen of each. (See Rules & Definitions)
86. Herbs. 1 vase. One kind. To be named.
87. Herbs. 1 vase. Three kinds. To be named.
88. Any Vegetable not mentioned above with a point value of up to 15.
89. Any Vegetable not mentioned above with a point value of 16 or over.

SECTION E FRUIT

One variety per plate, All fruit to have stalks attached See Rules & Definitions

90. Apples, Cooking. Five.
91. Apples, Dessert. Five.
92. Blackberries Cultivated, Fifteen.
93. Pears, Three.
94. Plums, Nine.
95. Raspberries Fifteen.
96. Tree Fruit. Two kinds. Three of each. Each kind to be the same variety.
97. Any Fruit not mentioned in classes 90 to 96.

SECTION F DOMESTIC CLASSES

98. Jar of Jam. (labelled with name of fruit used)
99. Your favourite Carrot Cake.
100. 5 lemon bars. (R)
101. Fruit Fool (R)
102. Vichyssoise Soup (See notes)

SECTION G JUNIOR EXHIBITORS

No entrance fees. Age and Christian name to be stated on a slip of paper placed with the exhibit.

JUNIOR COOKERY.

Under 7 years 7 - 13 years
103. 5 pieces of Cherry shortbread.
104. 5 Banana and Almond muffins.

JUNIOR HANDICRAFT COMPETITION (2008 Show)

Under 7 years 7 - 13 years
105. A picture of a dinosaur - paper size no larger than A3
106. Your favourite poem with a decorated border.

2009 Show

Under 7 years 7 - 13 years
105. A poster for a flower show
106. A witch's hat

SECTION H NOMINATED CLASS

107. See Newsletter for details. A trophy will be awarded for this section.

SECTION F FLORAL ART CLASSES - Berries and Blooms

108. Berries and Blooms

An exhibit in natural plant material. Space allowed: width 76cm x depth 67cm x height optional.
109. Sun rise - Sun set

A two placement exhibit in natural plant material. Space allowed: width 76cm x depth 67cm x height optional.
110. Joy Forever

A craft class - a decorated box. Petite. Space allowed: width 57cm x depth 67cm x height optional.
111. Autumn Colours (Intermediate) A foliage exhibit. Natural plant material.Space allowed: width 57cm x depth 67cm x height optional.
112. Golden Days (Novice)

An exhibit in natural plant material. Space allowed: width 57cm x depth 67cm x height optional.

Staged on tabling 76cm from floor, covered and skirted in pale grey fabric with pale grey fabric background. All measurements are approximate. Sizes given are the maximum allowed.
Classes for 2007 will be given in the Newsletter.

Judged according to NAFAS Competitor’s Manual – 1st edition 2001

Classes for 2009 will be given in the newsletter.

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