All entries to be staged between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. on the Show Day.

Please refer to Regulations for Exhibitors.

Prizes:        First - 50p          Second - 40p           Third - 30p

Garden News Top Tray:  Prizes of Thompson & Morgan Seed Vouchers:

First - £15.00          Second - £10.00           Third - £5.00

SECTION A1 – FRUIT

1                  APPLES                           5 Dessert. One variety, ready to eat

2                  APPLES                           5 Culinary. One variety

3                  PEARS                             3 One variety

4                  PLUMS                           5 One variety

5                  ANY OTHER TOP FRUIT not mentioned in classes 1-4

6                  ANY SOFT FRUIT One variety

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SECTION A2 - VEGETABLES

7                  COLLECTION of 4 kinds of vegetables – 2ft (60cm) tabling allowed.     

             Quantities as shown in individual classes.

8                  BEETROOT                                         3 with tops trimmed to approx 3 inches (7.5cm)

9                  CABBAGE                       stalk trimmed to minimum 2 inches (5cm)

10               CARROTS                       3 with trimmed tops approx 3 inches(7.5cm), one variety

11               COURGETTES                 3 of one variety

12               CUCUMBER                   

13               LEEKS                              3 with trimmed foliage, one variety

14               MARROW                      1 judged for table quality

15               MARROW                      1 judged for size

16               ONIONS                          5  grown from seed, one variety

17               ONIONS                          5  grown from sets, one variety

18               SHALLOTS                      12

19               POTATOES                                         5  coloured,  one variety

20               POTATOES                                         5 white, one variety

21               RUNNER BEANS             7 of one variety

22               TOMATOES –                Large e.g. Beefsteak type,  3 of one variety

23               TOMATOES –                Medium, 5 of one variety

24               TOMATOES -                 Small-fruited and cherry cultivars,  7 of one variety

25               ANY OTHER ROOT VEGETABLE Any root vegetable not included above.

26               ANY OTHER VEGETABLE                   Any other vegetable excluding root vegetables

27               CULINARY HERBS                              A container of cut herbs, 3 to 5 varieties

28               THE GARDEN NEWS TOP TRAY AWARD : collection of 3 types of vegetable

SEE RULES for entry. 

NOVICE CLASS

Restricted to exhibitors who have not yet won a FIRST prize in the Vegetable Section of any previous Show

29               A COLLECTION OF 4 DIFFERENT VEGETABLES from classes 8- 26 above

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SECTION B - FLOWERS

Green bikini vases are available for entries

30               ANNUALS Vase 6ins (15cm) max diameter – one or mixed varieties

31               BEGONIAS A Pot (PLEASE INDICATE POT SIZE ON FORM)

32               CHRYSANTHEMUMS 3 incurved or incurving – any variety or varieties

33               CHRYSANTHEMUMS 3 reflexed – any variety or varieties

34               DAHLIAS 3 decorative –any variety or varieties.

35               DAHLIAS 3 cactus or semi-cactus – any variety or varieties

36               PELARGONIUMS 1 pot – 2ft (60cm) tabling allowed

37               PERENNIALS 1 container – same or mixed – 2ft (60cm) tabling allowed

38               POT PLANT (excluding Saintpaulia) Single specimen, in a pot not exceeding 5ins 12.5cm)

39               POT PLANT (excluding Saintpaulia) Single specimen, in a pot over 5ins (12.5cm) diameter

40               SAINTPAULIA (African Violets) Single specimen in a pot

41               SHRUBS 1 container, 2ft (60cm) tabling allowed

42               ROSE 1 specimen bloom

43               ROSES 3 blooms, distinct varieties

44               ROSES 3 stems floribunda – any variety or varieties

45               ANY OTHER FLOWER Any flower or flowers not included in classes 31-44 (NB if the flowers are annuals, perennials or shrubs they should be entered in class 30, 37 or 41 respectively.)

NOVICE CLASS Restricted to exhibitors who have not yet won a FIRST prize in the Flower Section of any previous Show.

46               GARDEN FLOWERS A container, 2 ft (60cm) tabling allowed.

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SECTION C -FLORAL ART

Schedule definitions as published by N.A.F.A.S. will be observed when judging these classes. Tabling size for classes 47, 48 & 51: depth 20ins, height 32ins, width 24ins. Double prize money for classes 47 and 48.

47               ‘INDIAN SUMMER’        An exhibit of fresh flowers & foliage: accessories allowed.

48               ‘FLOTSAM & JETSAM’  An exhibit of fresh flowers & foliage: accessories allowed.

49               AN AUTUMN MINIATURE                An exhibit of fresh autumn flowers & foliage, not exceeding 4” (10cm) overall.

50               AN AUTUMN PETITE An exhibit of fresh autumn flowers and foliage, more than 4”  (10cm) and less than 9” (23cm) in any dimension

NOVICE CLASS

Restricted to exhibitors who have not previously won a First Prize in Floral Art Classes.

51               ‘HARVEST TIME’            An exhibit of fresh flowers and foliage: accessories allowed.

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SECTION D - COOKERY

52               AM APPLE PIE (Pastry base and lid)

53               A SHORTBREAD ROUND

54               DECORATED CUP CAKES                  Five

55               A CHILLED SOUP

56               POPPY SEED LOAF

57               JAM MADE FROM SOFT FRUIT – a glass jar 12oz-1lb

58               JAM MADE FROM STONE FRUIT – a glass jar 12oz-1lb

59               PICKLE OF YOUR CHOICE – a glass jar

60               CHUTNEY OF YOUR CHOICE – a glass jar

NOTE: Exhibits in classes 57-60 should be cellophane covered (with a waxed disc) or a plain lid.

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SECTION E - COOKERY Under 16s

61               A JELLY FOR HARRY POTTER

62               FLAPJACKS                    Three

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SECTION F - CRAFT Under 16s

63               A CRAFT USING SEA SHELLS

64               AN LEGO™ PERSON. Lego™ model maximum 30cm x 30cm x 30cm

65               PHOTOGRAPHY - MY FAVOURITE HOLIDAY PICTURE

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SECTION G – PHOTOGRAPHY

Pictures must be not greater than 4x6ins (10x15cm), unmounted in colour or black and white. Best picture overall wins the Mabel Retallack Plate. Highest Aggregate Points in the Photography Section wins the Hitchcock Trophy.

66               SHADOWS

67               MARKET DAY

68               THE TRAVELLER

69               BRITISH WILDLIFE

70               TREES

71               RUST