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 the Rose Class
The winner of Class 4 will be awarded the Emily Catlin Trophy
Vases, unless specified otherwise, are supplied by the club
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roses | One vase, three stems, may be mixed – This is the Jubilee Cup Class |
| 2 | Fuchsia heads | Six single (boxes and lids supplied) |
| 3 | Fuchsia heads | Six double or semi-double (boxes and lids supplied) |
| 4 | Mixed Garden Flowers | Arranged in a club vase – This is the Emily Catlin Trophy Class |
| 5 | Annuals | One vase, 3 stems, may be mixed |
| 6 | Flowering Shrub | One vase, 3 stems, may be mixed, 45cm (18″) wide (max) |
| 7 | One Fuchsia | 18cm (7″) diameter pot (max) |
| 8 | Flowering Pot Plant | One, 18cm (7″) diameter pot (max) |
| 9 | Foliage Pot Plant | One, 18cm (7″) diameter pot (max) |
| 10 | Succulent/Cactus | One succulent or one cactus |
Section B – Fruit & Vegetables
The John Vaughan Cup is presented to the best exhibit in the Fruit and Vegetable section
The Olive Clark Shield is awarded to the entrant obtaining the most points in the Fruit and Vegetables section
The Banksian Medal is awarded to the entrant with the most points in the horticultural sections – the Flowers and the Fruit and Vegetables
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | French Beans | Six Pods |
| 12 | Peas or Mange Tout | Six pods of one type |
| 13 | Courgettes | Three, approximately 15cm (6″) long |
| 14 | Beetroot | Three, with 7.5cm (3″) of tops |
| 15 | Potatoes (white) | Four, white variety |
| 16 | Potatoes (coloured) | Four, coloured variety |
| 17 | Any other vegetable(s) not in schedule | Minimum of two and maximum of four taking no more than 45cm (18″) x 45cm (18″) of space |
| 18 | Herbs | Four distinct cultivars, cut, in individual vases supplied by the club. Please label. |
| 19 | Cook’s Herbs | Six culinary herbs cut for the kitchen window sill, in a container of your choice |
| 20 | Currants – black, red or white | 10 strigs of one colour – not mixed |
| 21 | Any other fruit | Number at exhibitor’s discretion |
| 22 | “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
Photographs may be any size and printed on any medium up to A4 in size
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | “British Weather” | Entirely to your imagination. Any size up to A4. Photographs do not have to be printed on photographic paper, but may look better if they are. |
Section D – Handicraft
For Section D, everyone is encouraged to place a coin next to the exhibit they like best. At the end of the show the exhibit with the most coins will be the winner.
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Knitting | 1 Piece |
| 25 | Crochet | 1 Piece |
| 26 | Any other handicraft | 1 Piece |
Handicraft might be needlework, drawing, carving or any other craft work
Section E – Floral Art
The Gwyneth Shaw Cup is awarded for the best exhibit in Section E.
The HEB Andrews Cup is awarded for the most points in the Floral Art section.
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Shot Glass | Fresh flowers and foliage arranged in a shot glass (supplied by the club). No more than 15cm (6″) in any direction. |
| 28 | Foliage Only | Up to 45cm x 45cm (18″ x 18″) wide/deep. Arrangement to use fresh green foliage only |
| 29 | Mid-Summer Splendour | Up to 45cm x 45cm (18″ x 18″) wide/deep. Accessories allowed |
| 30 | Queen’s Platinum Jubilee | Up to 60cm x 60cm (24″ x 24″) wide/deep. Accessories allowed (see notes for some history) |
There is no height restriction for any Floral Art Display
Section F – 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.
The Hugh Andrews Cup is awarded for the most points in the Domestic Section
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Marmalade | Nominal 454g (1lb) jar |
| 32 | Soft fruit jam | Nominal 454g (1lb) jar |
| 33 | Stone fruit jam | Nominal 454g (1lb) jar |
| 34 | Lemon curd | Nominal 225g (½lb) jar |
| 35 | Chutney | Nominal 454g (1lb) jar |
| 36 | Hob Nobs | Use this recipe |
| 37 | Tray bake of your choice | Five pieces |
| 38 | Fruit Cake | Size and recipe of your own choice |
| 39 | Canapés | 12 of your favourite canapés – can be a mixture.(Please remember they will sit out for a while and we don’t want to poison our courageous judge!) |
| 40 | Fruit Squares | Use this recipe |
Section G – Special Class
Section G – Special Class is judged slighted differently. Club members purchase a plant at the April 2022 meeting and then grow it on ready to show off at the show. The winner will be selected by the club chairman.
| Class | Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Plant to Grow On | Buy a plant at our April meeting for £1 and grow it on to show off at the show! |