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SPECIAL COLLECTION (double points)

MUST INCLUDE 2 vegetables* or 2 fruit* (* same varieties) PLUS any 3 from the following list

 

  • 1 small vase of flowers (in your own vase)

  • 1 item handicraft

  • 1 item home-made produce

  • 1 photograph, any subject

  • 1 pot plant (15cm max pot)


All exhibits to be shown on the table 55cm maximum width. Bases or trays, with or
without covering material, are permitted, though all must be plain and without any
pattern. All exhibits judged on presentation and quality.


SECTION 1 ANNUAL SWEET PEAS (SPENCER TYPES)

  1. 2 vases, 2 distinct varieties, 5 spikes in each

  2. 1 vase, one or more varieties, 9 spikes

  3. 1 vase, one or more varieties, 5 spikes

  4. 1 vase, one variety, 3 spikes

  5. 1 vase, one spike

  6. “Patriotic” vase, 6 spikes, 2 white, 2 red, 2 blue

  7. Container (up to 15cm diameter) of MIXED SWEET PEAS, maximum of 25 stems


NB CLASSES 1 to 6 USE VASE SUPPLIED


SECTION 2 ROSES

  8.           1 ROSE red

  9.           1 ROSE any colour other than red

  10.         2 stems CLUSTER ROSES any varieties

  11.         3 LARGE FLOWERED ROSES any varieties

  12.         3 blooms of one variety of specimen ROSE, on separate stems, at least 1 fully opened and 1 bud

  13.         1 ROSE BLOOM Scented

  14.         Container (up to 20cm diameter) of ROSES

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NB CLASSES 8 to 13 USE VASE SUPPLIED

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SECTION 3 FLOWERS and FOLIAGE

  15.        CARNATIONS or PINKS 5 blooms
  16.        PANSIES or VIOLAS 6 blooms, board supplied
  17.        SWEET WILLIAM 5 stems
  18.        PERENNIALS – shrubs and trees not allowed, max 8 stems
  19.        FLOWERING PELARGONIUM 3 stems
  20.        DELPHINIUM 1 spike
  21.        5 DELPHINIUM FLORETS any varieties, shown on own foliage in saucer (supplied) of water
  22.        FLOWERING SHRUBS 2 stems, max 60cm wide
  23.        VASE OF MIXED FLOWERS, may include grasses and seed heads, own vase (Will NOT be judged as an arrangement)
  24.        CUT FOLIAGE, 5 stems, all different kinds, max 60cm wide
  25.        PERENNIAL SWEET PEAS, 1 vase, 5 spikes
  26.        3 HOSTA LEAVES, option of exhibitor’s own vase
  27.        6 FUCHSIA FLORETS single or double, board supplied
  28.        SWEET PEAS (Spencer mixed) 1 vase, 5 spikes from plants grown from seed provided by Society


NB USE VASE SUPPLIED FOR CLASSES 15, 17 to 20, 22, 24 and 25


PENALTY FOR NO SHOW £1


SECTION 4 POT PLANTS

  29.        FUCHSIA *
  30.        PELARGONIUM (Regal or Zonal)*
  31.        SINGLE CACTUS or SUCCULENT in bowl or container max 15cm
  32.        FOLIAGE PLANT *
  33.        FLOWERING PLANT (excluding above classes) *
  34.        ORCHID * (See Rule 5)


NB *CLASSES 28 to 30, 32 to 34 MAX POT DIAMETER 21cm/4litre


SECTION 5 FRUIT & VEGETABLES 1 cultivar per class except class 48
  35.        GOOSEBERRIES plate of 10 with stalks
  36.        RASPBERRIES plate of 10 with stalks
  37.        ANY OTHER FRUITS plate of 10 (if currants, 10 strigs)
  38.        3 STICKS OF RHUBARB
  39.        5 PODS BROAD BEANS
  40.        7 FRENCH or CLIMBING BEANS

  41.        2 LETTUCES with roots
  42.        3 ONIONS as grown with foliage, roots and skin
  43.        5 PODS PEAS or MANGETOUT or SNAP TYPE
  44.        3 BEETROOT cylindrical or globe, approx. 75mm tops
  45.        Collection of 3 distinct kinds of VEGETABLES (2 of each). Space provided 45cm wide. (Double points)
  46.        2 of ANY OTHER VEGETABLE (one variety)
  47.        MIXED CULINARY HERBS 6 sprigs, stems or petioles (minimum 3 kinds) Use vase supplied.
  48.        NOVICE CLASS 3 of any vegetable (one variety or mixed)


NB PLATES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR CLASSES 35 TO 37, 43, 44 & 48


SECTION 6 FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS To be judged under NAFAS Rules
  49.        SERENE SIMPLICITY Petite 25cm width & depth

  50         GREEN ENERGY 30cm. Foliage only

  51         FRUITY FLOWERS 45cm.   

  52.        COLOURS OF THE GARDEN 45cm Novice Class (See P6) 

  53         A FLORAL SYMPHONY 45cm Foam free. Open Class


NB HEIGHT UNLIMITED UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE – SEE ADVICE & NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS  


SECTION 7 HOME MADE PRODUCE
  54.         ORANGE MARMALADE 500G JAR
  55.         PICCALILLI 500G JAR
  56.         COFFEE & WALNUT SPONGE 8”/20CM
  57.         4 RAISIN & OATMEAL COOKIES
  58.         4 CHEESE SCONES
  59.        SMALL 1LB WHOLEMEAL LOAF
  60.        4 PIECES OF BREAD PUDDING (OWN RECIPE)
  61.        VEGAN STARTER (NO FISH OR MEAT)
  62.        4 BUTTERFLY CAKES
  63.        CURRIED PARSNIP (PROVIDE SMALL BOWL FOR SERVING)


SECTION 8 PHOTOGRAPHY
  64.        YELLOW
  65.        INSECT/S
  66.        WATER
 

SUMMER SHOW
Saturday 22nd June 2024 2.00pm at MILFORD VILLAGE HALL
JUDGES Elizabeth Barralet, Christine Ashworth, Vince Gradwell, Doris Luxford,

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