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2008 Spring Show

Spring Show

  • SPRING SHOW CHALLENGE CUP (presented by Mr. J. Roberts) for the highest points in Section A (Bulbs)

  • THE ARNALL CUP for the Runner-up.

  • THE TED GRACE BULB TROPHY for the winner of Class 2.

  • SECRETARY’S CUP for the nominated class.

  • NATIONAL DAFFODIL SOCIETY MEDAL for the best stem in section A.

  • A ROSETTE for the best exhibit in Section A other than Class 2.

  • A ROSETTE for the best exhibit in the show other than Cactus, Succulent and Narcissi.

  • A ROSETTE for the best Cactus/Succulent.

Awards for best blooms, at Judges discretion.

Cash Prizes gained in Section A and B count for BANKSIAN Award and 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 - Bulbs 

All Narcissi will be classified according to the RHS International Daffodil Check List.

NARCISSI,  DIVISIONS 1, 2, AND 3 - COLLECTIONS

1. Collection of Narcissi. Six vases. One bloom in each. Taken from Divisions 1, 2 and 3. Each Division to be represented
2. Collection of Narcissi. Three vases. Three blooms in each. Taken from Divisions 1, 2 and 3. One variety only in each vase. Each Division to be represented.

DIVISION 1  - TRUMPET NARCISSI (DAFFODILS) (with foliage) Trumpet or Corona as long or longer than the Perianth Segments

3. One bloom. - Yellow Perianth and Trumpet.
4.

Three blooms. - Yellow Perianth and Trumpet. One variety.
5.

One bloom. - White Perianth, White Trumpet or Bicolour.
6.

Three blooms. - White Perianth, White Trumpet or Bicolour. One variety.
7.

One bloom. - Yellow Perianth, Trumpet any other colour than yellow.
8.

Three blooms. - Yellow Perianth, Trumpet any other colour than yellow.

DIVISION 2  - LARGE CUPPED NARCISSI (with foliage) Cup or Corona more than one-third, but less than equal to the length of the Perianth Segments

9. One bloom.
10. Three blooms. - Yellow Perianth, one variety.
11.

Three blooms. - White Perianth, one variety.

DIVISION 3  - SMALL CUPPED NARCISSI (with foliage) Cup or Corona less than one third of the length of the Perianth Segments.

12. One bloom.
13.

Three blooms. - One or more varieties.

DIVISION 4 -  DOUBLE NARCISSI (with foliage)

14.

One stem.
15. Three stems. - One or more varieties.

DIVISION 5 - TRIANDUS NARCISSI (with foliage)

16. One stem.
17. Three stems. - One or more varieties.

DIVISION 6  - CYCLAMINEUS NARCISSI (with foliage)

18. One stem.
19. Three stems. - One or more varieties.

DIVISION 7  -  JONQUILLA NARCISSI (with foliage)

20. One stem.
21. Three stems. - One or more varieties.

DIVISION 8 - TAZETTA NARCISSI (with foliage)

22. One stem.
23.

Three stems. - One or more varieties.

DIVISION 9  -  POETICUS NARCISSI (with foliage)

24. One stem.
25. Three stems. - One or more varieties.

DIVISION 11 – SPLIT CORONA (with foliage)

26. One stem.
27. Three stems. - One or more varieties.

DIVISION 10, 12 Narcissi (with foliage)

28. One stem
29. Three stems, one variety.

INTERMEDIATES (with foliage) Maximum diameter 80mm minimum diameter 51mm. Undersize blooms of ‘standard’ daffodils will not be judged – please name exhibits.

30. One stem
31. Three stems, one or more varieties.

OTHER BULBS

32.

Five Narcissi stems from divisions 1-4.  One vase.  Each division to be represented.
33.

Mixed Narcissi. One vase for frontal effect. 

34.* Amaryllis (Hippeastrum). One pot.
35. Tulips. Five blooms or stems. One variety.
36.* Any Bulb or Bulbs in own container, excluding Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) and Narcissi.
37.

Muscari. One vase.
38.

Narcissi Bulb or Bulbs in own container.

SECTION B   FLOWERS

39.

Primulas, blooms. One vase, any variety, outdoor grown.
40.*

Primula, in bloom, in a pot.
41.* Pot Plant. Flowering. Any type or kind, excluding any plant in other classes.
42. Cacti/Succulent Garden, planted in a container not more than 46cm x 31cm or not exceeding 42cm diameter for a round container.
43.*

Cactus. One, any variety, one pot.
44.*

Succulent. Other than Cacti. One, any variety, one pot.
45.*

Pot Plant, foliage. Up to 15cm pot. Excluding any plant in any other class.
46.* Pot Plant, foliage. Up to 23cm pot Excluding any plant in any other class
47.*

Alpines or Rockery Plants. One pot.
48.* Alpines or Rockery Plants. Three pots.
49. Flowering Shrub. 1 vase. 1 kind, 3 stems or branches.
50. Flowering shrubs. 1 vase. 3 kinds, 1 stem or branch of each.
51.

Pansies, 6 blooms. One or more varieties, no foliage presented on a board.
52. Garden flowers mixed. 1 vase see Flower Classes (counts towards the Ebbisham Cup an annual award)

SECTION C  DOMESTIC CLASSES

53. Jar of Marmalade (Fruit to be named)
54. Cherry Cake
55. 5 Almond Tartlets. (R)
56.

5 Orange Crisps. (R)
57.

5 Wholemeal Bread Rolls.

SECTION D  JUNIOR EXHIBITORS

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

JUNIOR COOKERY

Under 7 years 7 - 13 years
58. 5 Fairy Cakes
59. 5 Butterfly Cakes

JUNIOR HANDICRAFT - please ensure you enter for the correct year.

2008 SHOW

Under 7 years 7 - 13 years
60. A decorated egg.
61. A poster for a flower show – paper size no larger than A3.

2009 SHOW

Under 7 years 7 - 13 years
60. An animal made from vegetables, fruit, nuts or seeds.
61. A paper flower.

SECTION E     HANDICRAFTS

The items in this class must not have won a prize at a previous show and must be new and unworn. All articles made from a kit must be labeled as such.  WARNING Soft toys must be light in weight, washable, with no plastic eyes, wires, joints, squeakers or hard pieces in the neck.

62. A knitted article.
63. A decorative item for the home.
64. A soft toy.
65. A garment (sewn).
66. Item of crochet.
67. An item of cross stitch.
68. Any article of handicraft not included above, max. space allowed 60cm x 60cm.

SECTION F   PHOTOGRAPHY

Class to be shown unframed

Class 2008 Show 2009 Show
69 A Bridge Cottage Garden
70 Inside a Church Village Scene
71 A Cobweb Hanging Basket or Pot
72 Close up of a Flowering Pot Plant Blossom Time

SECTION G  NOMINATED CLASSES

73. See Newsletter for details.  A Trophy will be awarded for this section.

SECTION H  FLORAL ART CLASSES - Magic of Spring 

74. Springtime in Paris

Haute couture exhibit incorporating a piece of fabric. Natural plant material. Space allowed: width 76cm x depth 67cm x height optional.

75. Secret Garden

A landscape exhibit. Natural plant material. Space allowed: width 76cm x depth 76cm, height optional.
76. Tulips from Amsterdam 

An exhibit featuring tulips. Natural plant material Space allowed: width 57cm x depth 67cm x height optional.
77. Daffodils (intermediate) 

An exhibit featuring daffodils. Natural plant material. Space allowed: 57cm x depth 67cm x height optional.
78. Irises (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.

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

Classes for 2009 will be given in the Newsletter

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