SECTION 1 DAHLIAS
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DAHLIA MEDIUM DEC 3 blooms, any variety / varieties 170mm – 220mm
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DAHLIA MEDIUM CACTUS or SEMI CACTUS 3 blooms any variety / varieties 170mm – 220mm
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DAHLIA, MINIATURE DEC 3 blooms any variety / varieties under 115mm
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DAHLIA, SMALL DEC 3 blooms any variety / varieties 115mm - 170mm
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DAHLIA, MINIATURE CACTUS or SEMI CACTUS 3 blooms any variety / varieties under 115mm
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DAHLIA, SMALL CACTUS or SEMI CACTUS 3 blooms any variety / varieties 115mm - 170mm
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DAHLIA BALLS 3 blooms any varieties
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DAHLIA POMPON 3 blooms any varieties not exceeding 55mm
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DAHLIA 3 blooms WATER LILY
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DAHLIA COLLARETTE 3 blooms any variety / varieties
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DAHLIA, 3 blooms of any other variety / varieties than the above classes
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MIXED DAHLIA 7 stems, small or miniature varieties each under 170mm
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NOVICE CLASS – any three dahlias
NB USE VASE SUPPLIED FOR CLASSES 1 to 13
SECTION 2 FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE
14. SPECIMEN ROSE
15. Own container (up to 20cm diameter) of LARGE FLOWERED ROSES
16. CLUSTER ROSES not more than two stems
17. ROSES 2 stems, any variety
18. PERENNIALS – shrubs and trees not allowed, no dahlias, max 8 stems
19. VASE OF ONE KIND OF FLOWERS, 5 stems
20. COLLECTION OF SEED HEADS, 5 stems
21. MIXED CUT FLOWERS (max 3 dahlias) any variety, max 8 stems, own vase
22. ORNAMENTAL GRASSES or SEDGES 3 stems
23. HYDRANGEA 2 heads, any variety / varieties
24. FLOWERS RAISED FROM SEED during the past 12 months, any variety / varieties, max 8 stems
25. 1 BEGONIA FLOWER HEAD
26. Cut FOLIAGE, 5 stems, mixed, max 60cm wide
27. 6 DOUBLE FUCHSIA FLORETS any varieties, board supplied
28. 6 SINGLE FUCHSIA FLORETS any varieties, board supplied
NB USE VASE SUPPLIED FOR CLASSES 18 to 20, 22 to 26
SECTION 3 POT PLANTS
29. BEGONIA TUBEROUS*
30. PELARGONIUM any type*
31. FUCHSIA *
32. FOLIAGE PLANT*
33. FLOWERING PLANT excluding the above classes*
34. ORCHID*(See Rule 5)
35. FUCHSIA from plant supplied by Society, growing in pot max 21cm **
NB *CLASSES 29 to 34 MAXIMUM POT SIZE 21cm diameter/4litre
SECTION 4 FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS To be judged under NAFAS rules
36. ARRANGEMENT IN A NUT SHELL Miniature width & depth 10cm
37 AUTUMN GLOW 30cm No flowers
38 MELLOW FRUITFULNESS 45cm Novice Class (See advice and notes for exhibitors)
39. BEWITCHED 45cm
40. A FEAST FOR THE EYES 45cm Foam Free. Open Class
NB HEIGHT UNLIMITED UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE SEE ADVICE AND NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS
SECTION 5 FRUIT
41. PEARS 5
42. APPLES dessert 5
43. APPLES cooking 5
44. PLUMS 5 or GAGES 5 or DAMSONS 5
45. RASPBERRIES plate of 10 with stalks
46. PLATE OF ANY OTHER FRUIT (if berries 10, otherwise number not less than half specified by RHS Horticultural Show Handbook)
NB PLATE PROVIDED FOR CLASSES 41 to 45
SECTION 6 VEGETABLES
47. COURGETTES 2 100mm – 200mm long, if round 75mm approx.
48. POTATOES plate of 5 white
49. POTATOES plate of 5 coloured
50. POTATOES plate of one white and one coloured potato
51. CARROTS 3 approx. 75mm tops
52. RUNNER BEANS 7
53. BEANS, FRENCH or CLIMBING, 7
54. BEETROOT 3 cylindrical or globe, approx. 75mm tops
55. ONIONS White 4, from seed or sets
56. ONIONS Red 4, from seed or sets
57. SQUASH 2 any variety
58. SHALLOTS plate of 9
59. TOMATOES small, plate of 5, with calyx attached, 35mm max diameter
60. TOMATOES plate of 5, with calyx attached
61. CUCUMBER 1 with flower attached if possible
62. CABBAGE 1 stalk trimmed to 50mm
63. GARLIC plate of 3 bulbs
64. FUN VEGETABLE (OPEN CLASS FOR ALL CHILDREN May be decorated)
65. 2 of ANY OTHER VEGETABLE
66. HEAVIEST MARROW/COURGETTE any variety, own seed, to be weighed at Show
67. LONGEST BEAN any variety, own seed, to be measured at Show
68. Collection of 3 distinct type of different VEGETABLES (2 of each) Space provided 45cm wide
(double points, to be judged using Society criteria)
69. HARVEST TRAY , collection of vegetables and/or fruit, arranged in own seed tray, max 38cm x 25cm.
No more than 5cm overhang. Parsley garnish permitted. (Double points)
NB **PENALTY FOR NO SHOW IN CLASS 35 £1.
PLATES PROVIDED FOR CLASSES 47-49, 59-61, 64
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SECTION 7 HOME PRODUCE
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70. VICTORIA SPONGE 8"/20cm
71. 4 MORNING ROLLS
72. BAKED GRANOLA (PROVIDE BOWL)
73. GAZPACHO (PROVIDE BOWL FOR SERVING)
74. RASPBERRY JAM not to exceed 500g jar
75. 4 GINGER BISCUITS
76. DATE AND WALNUT LOAF (using recipe supplied - see recipe at the end of classes)
77. VEGETARIAN PATE WITH CRUDITES
78. 5 PIECES OF FUDGE (CHOCOLATE)
79. FRUIT CHUTNEY 500g
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SECTION 8 PHOTOGRAPHY
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80. PET(S)
81. A TREE(S)
82. YOUR FAVOURITE FLOWER
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RECIPE FOR DATE AND WALNUT CAKE Class 62
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90g (3oz) soft margarine, plus extra for greasing
250g (8oz) dates stoned and roughly chopped
150ml (1/4 pint) boiling water
90g (3oz) caster sugar
1 egg
250g SR flour
1 tsp baking powder
90g (3oz) roughly chopped walnuts
1kg (2lb) loaf tin
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1) Lightly grease the loaf tin with margarine and line with greaseproof paper.
2) Put the chopped dates into a bowl, pour over the measured boiling waterand leave for about 15mins
3) Combine the margarine, sugar, egg flour and baking powder in a large bowl and beat until well blended.
Add the walnuts and dates, plus the soaking liquid and stir to mix.
4) Spoon into the prepared loaf tin and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F, Gas Mk 4) for 1.25 - 1.5 hours until firm to the touch
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AUTUMN SHOW
Saturday 7th SEPTEMBER 2024 2.00pm at MILFORD VILLAGE HALL
JUDGES: Elizabeth Barralet, Sally Grammel, Pamela Holt, Geoff Peach
