Milford Horticultural & Gardening Society

• There is no charge for entering an exhibit in any of our shows.

• Exhibitors should read the schedule carefully, including all the Rules shown on the previous page.

• Every exhibitor should do his or her utmost to adhere to the timetable and avoid doing things at the last moment.

• Paper plates will be provided, and should be used, for vegetable and fruit classes where appropriate.

• Where vases are supplied for floral classes, they must be used.

• Vegetables should be properly prepared for exhibition, roots should be carefully washed.

• The rough outside skin of onions and shallots should be removed, but not too deeply, and the necks should be tied with raffia.

• In assessing the merits of flowers, fruit and vegetables, condition, size and uniformity are the features normally considered.

• Potatoes should be medium sized tubers, approximately 175–225g each.

• Exhibitors must remove all their exhibits at the conclusion of the Show.

• Novice Class – this is for the exhibitor who has not previously achieved a first second or third place at a Milford Show in the applicable section.

HOME MADE PRODUCE

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• Flans must be shown out of the tin or cases.

• Preserves – always fill jars to the top and allow for shrinkage on all cooked preserves.

• Clean all jars thoroughly and label with the full date. Use a new, plain, twist top or waxed disc and cellophane. The use of commercial jars or commercial lids will result in disqualification.

• Lemon curd needs a waxed disc and cellophane.

• Chutneys and pickles must be over three months old, be in jars with solid, vinegar proof tops and be dated.

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FLOWER ARRANGING (FLORAL ART)

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• Measurements refer to the width of exhibits. There is no limit on height except where shown.

• No artificial flowers or foliage are to be used. Accessories are permitted.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

• Maximum dimensions should not exceed 8" x 5", photographs to be entered without a mount.

• Photographs entered must be the work of the person entering.

• Judging of photography to be performed by each judge judging show entries, with votes cast for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category.