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 Runner Beans Six Pods
12 Longest Runner Bean One
13 Carrots Five, with 7.5cm (3″) of tops
14 Beetroot Three, with 7.5cm (3″) of tops
15 Potatoes (white) Four, white variety
16 Potatoes (coloured) Four, coloured variety
17 Tomatoes, Small Fruited Ten, not exceeding 4cm (1½”) diameter
18 Tomatoes, Medium Fruited Five, approx. 6cm (2¼”) diameter
19 Onions Four onions – your choice of weight/size
20 Shallots Twelve, with tied tops
21 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 displayed in your own container
22 Herbs Four distinct cultivars, cut, in individual vases supplied by the club. Please label.
23 Cook’s Herbs Six culinary herbs cut for the kitchen window sill, in a container of your choice. Please label.
24 Currants – black, red or white 10 strigs of one colour – not mixed
25 Apples, Culinary Five with stalks
26 Apples, Dessert Five with stalks
27 Any other fruit Number 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
28 “Memories of the Coronation” Left 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
29 Knitting 1 Piece
30 Crochet 1 Piece
31 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
32 Shot Glass Fresh flowers and foliage arranged in a shot glass (supplied by the club). No more than 15cm (6″) in any direction
33 Foliage Only Up to 45cm x 45cm (18″ x 18″) wide/deep. Arrangement to use fresh green foliage only
34 Five’s The Limit Up to 45cm x 45cm (18″ x 18″) wide/deep. A display of no more than five blooms with any foliage. Accessories allowed
35 1m High Up to 60cm x 60cm (24″ x 24″) wide/deep. Accessories allowed. Must be at least 1m (39″) tall

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
36 Marmalade Nominal 454g (1lb) jar
37 Soft fruit jam Nominal 454g (1lb) jar
38 Stone fruit jam Nominal 454g (1lb) jar
39 Lemon curd Nominal 225g (½lb) jar
40 Chutney Nominal 454g (1lb) jar
41 Ginger Nuts Use this recipe
42 Tray bake of your choice Five pieces
43 Cake incorporating vegetables Size and recipe of your own choice
44 Fruit Scones Four
45 Cheese and pickle tart Use this recipe

Section G – Special Classes

Section G – Special Class 46 is judged slighted differently. Club members take a seed potato at the March meeting and grow it on in a bag (also supplied by the club) and then bring the potatoes in their bag to the show where it is weighed and the member with the greatest yield is the winner.

Class Exhibit Description
46 Potato in a bag Club members are offered a seed potato to grow on and have their yield weighed at the show
47 Life Size Scarecrow Scarecrow on a post to be displayed in a bucket of sand. Winner decided by popular vote