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SPRING  SHOW 2012

ST. JOHN`S SCHOOL, LITTLE BADDOW ROAD, DANBURY.

SATURDAY 17th March 2012 at  2.30 p.m.

SCHEDULE FOR SPRING SHOW 2012

All entries to be staged between 9.00.a.m. and 11 a.m. on the Show Day. Please refer to Regulations for Exhibitors. 
Prizes:        First – 50p          Second – 40p           Third – 30p 

SECTION A - GROWING BULBS AND PLANTS 
1 FLOWERING PLANT Excluding cactus. Pot diameter 4“ (10cm) maximum
2 FLOWERING PLANT Excluding cactus. Pot diameter greater than 4“(10cm)
3 ALPINE                                    Single specimen, pot diameter 7“ (18cm) maximum.
4 FOLIAGE PLANT             Single specimen, pot diameter 7“ (18cm) maximum.
5 FLOWERING BULBS        Any variety/varieties, container diameter 7” (18cm) maximum
6 CACTUS or SUCCULENT  Single specimen, pot diameter 4 “ (10cm) maximum
7 CACTUS or SUCCULENT  Single specimen, pot diameter greater than 4 “ (10cm) 
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SECTION B  - CUT FLOWERS
8  DAFFODILS     (Division 1) Trumpet Daffodils. Vase of 3 stems, all yellow.  One variety.
9  DAFFODILS     (Division 1) Trumpet Daffodils. Vase of 3 stems, One or more  varieties.
10 DAFFODIL      (Division 1) Trumpet Daffodil. One stem, any colour other than bicolour
11  DAFFODIL     (Division 1) Trumpet Daffodil. One stem bicolour. 
12 DAFFODILS     (Division 2) Large Cup Daffodils. Vase of 3 stems, One or more  varieties.13 DAFFODIL      (Division 2) Large Cup Daffodils. One stem, any variety. 
14 DAFFODILS     (Division 3) Small Cup Daffodils. Vase of 3 stems, One or more  varieties.15 DAFFODIL      (Division 3) Small Cup Daffodil. One stem, any variety. 
16 DAFFODILS     (Division 4) Double Cup Daffodils. Vase of 3 stems, any variety.
17 DAFFODIL      (Division 4) Double Cup Daffodil. One stem, any variety. 
18 DAFFODILS     Vase of 3 stems, one or more  varieties from divisions 1-4
19 DAFFODILS     Vase of 3 stems, one or more  varieties from any divisions other than 1-4 
20  DAFFODILS                One bowl (max dia 6”/15cm) 8 stems, any variety displayed for all round effect.
21  DAFFODILS    One vase, 5 stems, any miniature variety or varieties.
22 TULIPS                       Vase of 3 stems same or mixed.
23 POLYANTHUS  Container of 6 stems, any variety or varieties. (NB multi-headed)
24 PRIMULAS      (Primroses) Container of 6 stems, any variety or varieties
25 FLOWERING SHRUBS/TREES Container of mixed kinds, 2ft (60cm) tabling allowed.
26 BULBOUS PLANTS        Container of 10 stems any variety or varieties, excluding narcissus, hyacinths or tulips.
27 CAMELLIAS                 One bloom.  (Philip Young Trophy)
28 CAMELLIAS                 3 blooms, one variety or mixed.
29 WALLFLOWERS            A vase of 5 stems, any variety or varieties.
30 BOWL OF GARDEN FLOWERS     One variety or mixed.
31 MISCELLANEOUS         An exhibit of cut flowers not covered by classes 6-25
NOVICE CLASS Restricted to exhibitors who have not as yet won a First Prize in sections A or B.
32 DAFFODILS     Container of 5 stems, any variety or varieties.
33 DAFFODIL FROM SOCIETY PROVIDED BULB           Daffodil growing in a pot grown from the bulb provided by the Society in Autumn 2011.
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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 34, 35 and 38:  depth 20 x height 32 x width 24 inches. Double prize money for classes 34 &, 35. 
34  ‘ST PATRICK’S DAY’                Fresh flowers and foliage, accessories allowed.
35  ‘MOTHERING SUNDAY’ Fresh flowers & foliage accessories allowed.
36  ‘A SPRING MINIATURE’            Fresh flowers and foliage, dimensions not to exceed 4”(10cm)
37  ‘A SPRING PETITE’                  Fresh spring flowers and foliage, between 4” (10cm) and 9” (23cm) in any dimension.
FLORAL ART NOVICE CLASS Restricted to exhibitors who have not previously won a First Prize in Floral Art Classes.
38  ‘SPRING BASKET’        Fresh flowers and foliage, accessories allowed.  
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SECTION  D  - COOKERY
39  A SIMNEL CAKE                      Diameter not to exceed 8" (Note: there should be 11 almond paste/marzipan balls) 
40  SODA BREAD
41  A TREACLE TART
42  SAVORY SCONES                    Three
43  MACAROONS  Five
44  MARMALADE                               A glass jar.  12oz - 1lb;
45  CHUTNEY  or SWEET PICKLE  A glass jar. 12oz - 1lb
Note: Classes 44 and 45, cover should either be clear plastic (with wax disc) or a plain lid    ****************************************
SECTION  E - COOKERY  Under 16s
46 DECORATE A SLICE OF TOAST
47  MINIATURE EGG NESTS            Three
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SECTION  F  - CRAFT Under 16s
48    A DECORATED HARD-BOILED EGG
49    A POSY FOR GRANDMA
50    A SPRING COMPUTER PICTURE  A4 Size
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Reviews
Spring Show 2011

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I feel certain everyone will agree the Spring Show 2011 was truly wonderful, particularly the display of Daffodils.  Certainly, there was interpretation when deciding which class to place your Daffodil.  Phil Baxter, the Horticultural Judge, was very pleased his comments had been worked on during the year and we were giving it a go!   At the Show arrangements were made with the Judge that for this year, he should view the Show for incorrect placements, move them to their rightful place and then judge the Show.  Surprisingly only 6 were moved.  Phil very kindly brought a sample of each of the classes (which we placed at the Hall entrance) in an effort to clarify things.  I have been made aware that some members, on returning home, went into their gardens and looked again at their Daffodils with increased interest and awareness – so perhaps we have taken a positive step and roll on Spring Show 2012.  We have compiled a Daffodil Division Guide which is available on the Spring Show Page of the website now and we will distribute this before next Spring’s show to hopefully assist further. But Daffodils were not the only entrants – delightful floral arrangements, flowers in vases, bread, cakes, cheese straws, jams all enhanced the tables.  As you entered the Hall one was hit by a huge, wonderful, colourful display.  I would particularly like to mention the children who entered excellent cookery, collages – not to mention the terrific fluffy lambs – all of whom grazed peacefully at the end of a table! As always, my thanks to a wonderful team who give invaluable help on the day.   Stephanie Pyne

We welcome first time exhibitors!

If you would like to try your hand at showing your produce and are unsure how to proceed, a member of our committee or the Show Secretary can give you some pointers.
 
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