Section A – Flowers
The President’s Cup is awarded for the best exhibit in Section A
The Jubiliee Cup is awarded for the best entry in any Rose Class
The winner of Class 6 will be awarded the Emily Catlin Trophy
Vases, unless specified otherwise, are supplied by the club
Class 3 is a Sponsored Class kindly sponsored by Kohler Home Improvements
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roses | One vase, three stems, may be mixed |
| 2 | Roses | One specimen |
| 3 | Roses | Cluster flowered, i.e. ramblers, climbers or floribunda, 3 trusses |
| 4 | Dahlia | One vase, 3 blooms, same variety |
| 5 | Dahlia | One vase, 3 blooms, may be mixed |
| 6 | Delphiniums | One vase, three spikes, any cultivar |
| 7 | Delphiniums | One vase, one spike |
| 8 | Fuchsia heads | Six single (boxes and lids supplied) |
| 9 | Fuchsia heads | Six double or semi-double (boxes and lids supplied) |
| 10 | Gladiolus | One vase, three spikes, any cultivar |
| 11 | Herbaceous Perennials | One vase, six stems, may be mixed (no shrubs) |
| 12 | Chrysanthemum | One vase, 3 stems, may be mixed |
| 13 | Annuals | One vase, 6 stems, may be mixed |
| 14 | Helianthus (Sun Flower) | One bloom in a bowl of your choice |
| 15 | Flowering Shrub | 3 stems, may be mixed |
| 16 | Scented | 1 specimen of scented flower or shrub |
| 17 | Flowering Pot Plant | One, 18cm diameter pot (max) |
| 18 | Foliage pot plant | One, 18cm diameter pot (max) |
Section B – Fruit & Vegetables
Wherever possible, please give the name of the variety being exhibited.
Class 33 is a sponsored class with thanks to Titsey Place & Gardens.
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Collection of four kinds of vegetable | In box or space 45cm x 45cm, four kinds. See here for quantity & points. |
| 20 | Runner Beans | Six pods |
| 21 | Longest Runner Bean | One pod |
| 22 | Onions (large) | Four, each over 225g |
| 23 | Onions (small) | Four, each under 225g |
| 24 | Shallots | Twelve |
| 25 | Carrots | Five, with 7.5cm of tops |
| 26 | Courgettes | Three, approximately 15cm long |
| 27 | Marrow | Two, greater than 18cm long |
| 28 | Beetroot | Three, with 7.5cm of tops |
| 29 | Turnip | Three, with 7.5cm of tops |
| 30 | Potatoes (white) | Four, white variety |
| 31 | Potatoes (coloured) | Four, coloured variety |
| 32 | Tomatoes, medium | Five, approx. 6cm dia. |
| 33 | Tomatoes, small fruited | Ten, not exceeding 4cm dia. |
| 34 | Peppers, Hot | Six, single variety |
| 35 | Peppers, Sweet | Three, may be mixed |
| 36 | Lettuce | Two, one variety with root |
| 37 | Cucumber | Two, one variety with 25mm stem |
| 38 | Any other vegetable(s) not in schedule | Minimum of two and maximum of four taking no more than 45cm x 45cm of space. |
| 39 | Medicinal Herbs | Four distinct cultivars used in medicine, cut, in individual vases supplied by the Club. Please label. |
| 40 | Cook’s Herbs | Bunch of six culinary herbs cut, in a container of your choice |
| 41 | Apples (dessert) | Five (with stalks) |
| 42 | Apples (culinary) | Five (with stalks) |
| 43 | Raspberries | Twelve, arrange on a plate |
| 44 | Any other fruit | Number at exhibitor’s discretion |
| 45 | Compost – homemade | Seed tray of homemade compost |
| 46 | “I did my best” | A display of one vase of flower(s), one plate of fruit(s), one plate of vegetable(s) – numbers at exhibitor’s discretion |
Section C – Photography
All photographs OR mounting card must be no larger than 30cm x 30cm. Please put your name on the reverse of the photograph.
Class 48 is kindly sponsored by Rosemary Bookkeeping.
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | “Give me the moonlight” | One photograph no larger than 30cm x 20cm (either portrait or landscape) |
| 48 | “Freedom” | One photograph no larger than 30cm x 20cm (either portrait or landscape) |
| 49 | “Peace” | One photograph no larger than 30cm x 20cm (either portrait or landscape) |
| 50 | “A Summer’s Day” | One photograph no larger than 30cm x 20cm (either portrait or landscape) |
Section D – Floral Art
The Gwyneth Shaw Cup is awarded for the best exhibit in Section D.
If you are interested in the background as to how these classes were selected (and if you intend to exhibit, you should be!) you can find all of the background here.
Class 51 is sponsored by Godstone Emporium – many thanks to them.
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | “Tea for a Saint” | Miniature exhibit in a tea cup. No more than 150mm (6”) in any direction |
| 52 | “Man on the moon” | Up to 600mm x 600mm wide/deep, height unlimited |
| 53 | “Unity” | Up to 450mm x 450mm wide/deep, height unlimited. |
| 54 | “Ladies please!” | Up to 450mm x 450mm wide/deep, height unlimited. |
| 55 | “Peace” | Up to 450mm x 450mm wide/deep, height unlimited. |
Section E – Domestic
- All jars should be filled to the brim. Do not top up old jam.
- Take care to use the correct jar size – no fancy shapes!
- All jars should be cleaned and labelled with date, month, year and contents.
- No commercial names to appear on the jar or lid. Wax papers to be on all jars, except under plain metal lids.
- Lemon Curd should have a cellophane cover, not a plastic or metal one.
- Chutney should be made 3-6 months in advance in order to mature.
- If making a large, dense loaf, remember to turn the oven down a little to avoid a ‘doughy’ result.
Class 68 is generously sponsored by The Green Rooms
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Marmalade | Nominal 454g jar |
| 57 | Soft fruit jam | Nominal 454g jar |
| 58 | Stone fruit jam | Nominal 454g jar |
| 59 | Lemon curd | Nominal 225g jar |
| 60 | Chutney | Nominal 454g jar |
| 61 | Picalilli | Nominal 454g jar |
| 62 | Bread – Handmade | One loaf, recipe of your own choice, no larger than 900g. Without the use of a bread-maker |
| 63 | Bread – Flatbread | One flatbread of any type (e.g. Chapati, roti, naan, pita, farl, harsha, tortilla or similar) |
| 64 | Summer fruit soup | A bowl of summer fruit soup to your own recipe |
| 65 | Victoria Sandwich | Own recipe |
| 66 | Tray bake of your choice | 5 pieces |
| 67 | Mocktail | Your own recipe ‘mocktail’ (non-alcoholic cocktail) |
| 68 | 3 Ways with an apple | Something grown, something with apple in it and something made from apple |
| 69 | Biscuits | Any biscuit of your choice with sufficient for people to taste after judging |
| 70 | Tarte Tatin | Following the recipe here |
Section F – Special Classes
Section F contains classes that are designed to be a bit of fun! Why not get your son, daughter, grandchild, to try making a scarecrow? Or maybe you have a rude vegetable!
Class 73 is kindly sponsored by Godstone Farm – watch out for their special scarecrow event in September!
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | ‘That’s Life’ Vegetable | Remembering the TV programme ‘That’s Life’ with your odd shaped vegetable |
| 72 | There’s no class for this! | Anything you believe does not fit another show class |
| 73 | Scarecrow | A minature scarecrow no greater than 20cm in height |
| 74 | Handicraft | One piece of home made handicraft to be judged by public vote on the day |