Market Harborough Gardening Club 40th anniversary show schedule
MARKET Harborough Gardening Club will be holding its 40th anniversary show on Bank Holiday Monday (Aug 30) in the Market Hall, Harborough.
Below is the full schedule of categories and the closing date for entries to reach show secretary Kath Outram (01858 468153) is 8pm on Friday, August 27.
The show will be opened for public viewing at 2pm by Nick Hamilton (son of Geoff Hamilton of Barnsdale fame).
Full rules at bottom of categories list.
TROPHIES AND AWARDS
Gardening Club Challenge Shield (Member with most points in the show)
Harborough Mail Cup (Best exhibit in the show)
York Trailers N W Tait Cup (Best vegetable)
York Trailers A J Westbury Cup (Best flower exhibit)
Watney Mann Cup (Best onion exhibit classes 20-21)
Davis-Dexter-Duckham Cup (Best dahlia exhibit)
Walter Martin Trophy (Best rose exhibit)
Punton Cup (Best members' rose exhibit)
Sam Payne Shield (Best gladioli spike)
York Trailers-Brant Shield (Best pot plant)
Golden Wonder Trophy (Best hanging basket)
Neville Bailey Cup (Best pelargonium)
Lawrence Outwell Cup (Best fruit exhibit)
Kitty Monk Trophy (Winner of class with most entries)
George Gregory Cup (Winner of rose class with most entries)
Tony Twynham Cup (Best photograph)
Gregory's of Harborough Trophy (Winner of most points in the Household section classes 92-100)
Lady's Medal (Lady member with most points in the show)
Maurice Harradine Trophy (Winner of Garden News Top Vase class)
Vann/Summers Shield (Best chrysanthemum exhibit in classes 68-69)
National Dahlia Society
Silver medal and certificate (Classes 31-41)
Bronze medal and certificate (Classes 31-41)
British Gladiolus Society
Silver medal (Best spike)
Merit certificate (Most points in classes 42-44)
Pelargonium and Geranium Society
Gold certificate (Best exhibit in classes 59-65)
Silver certificate (Runner-up exhibit classes 59-65)
Silver spoon (Most points in classes 59-65)
British Fuchsia Society
Silver spoon (Best fuchsia exhibit)
Blue rosettes (Winners in classes 53-57)
National Vegetable Society
Medal certificates (Most points in classes 1-30)
VEGETABLE GROUP (Please wash all roots)
Class Description
1 Six dwarf beans
2 Six runner beans
3 Three beetroot (with tops)
4 Three courgettes (not exceeding 7"/18cm long)
5 Three herbs (two sprigs of each in one container)
6 Pair of cabbages
7 Three long carrots (with approx 3"/7.5cm tops)
8 Three stump carrots (with approx 3"/7.5cm tops)
9 Pair of cucumbers
10 Pair of leeks
11 Two sticks of celery
12 Pair of lettuces
13 Three sticks of rhubarb (leaves trimmed to approx 3"/7.5cm length)
14 Pair of marrows (not exceeding 15"/38cm long and 22"/56cm circumference)
15 Three parsnips (with approx 3"/7.5cm tops)
16 Five coloured potatoes
17 Five white potatoes
18 Nine exhibition shallots
19 Nine shallots (not exceeding 1"/2.5cm diameter)
20 Three exhibition onions (dressed)
21 Six exhibition onions (not exceeding 3"/7.5cm diameter dressed)
22 Five tomatoes (indoor or outdoor)
23 Five small-fruited tomatoes
24* Longest stick of rhubarb (without leaves and wrapped)
25* Longest runner bean (in good condition. On a lath, taped and wrapped in newspaper)
26* Heaviest marrow (in good condition)
27* Heaviest potato (in good condition)
28 Collection of six vegetables (any kind - one of each)
29 Collection of six different kinds of vegetables named in classes 1-23. Maximum 3 of each item (all exhibits to be within confines of tray not exceeding 36" x 30"/91.5 x 76cm)
30 Garden News Top Tray (free entry - see separate competition rules below)
*At least two entries in the class. Only 1st prize awarded
FLOWER GROUP. All dahlia classes to conform to British Dahlia Society standard sizes.
31 Three vases of dahlias (3 per vase: 1 cultivar per vase)
32 Five pom pom dahlias
33 Three miniature ball dahlias
34 Three small ball dahlias
35 Three small cacti or semi cacti dahlias
36 Three medium cacti or semi cacti dahlias
37 Three large/giant cacti or semi cacti dahlias
38 Three miniature decorative dahlias
39 Three small decorative dahlias
40 Three medium decorative dahlias
41 Three large/giant decorative dahlias
42 One specimen gladiolus
43 Vase of two gladioli (one cultivar)
44 Three miniature/medium gladioli
45 One rose bloom (fully open and floating on water in a shallow dish)
46 One rose bloom
47 One stem of floribunda roses
48 One vase of three stems of miniature roses
49 Rose cycle of bloom (one in bud, one half open, one fully open - all one variety)
50 Three pansy blooms
51 Three stems of mixed antirrhinums
52 Six stems of asters (any variety)
53 Single fuchsia (maximum 6 1/2"/ 16.5cm pot)
54 Double fuchsia (maximum 6 1/2"/ 16.5cm pot)
55 One fuchsia (any variety of pot size)
56 One fuchsia (not exceeding 3 1/2"/9cm pot)
57 Quarter or half standard fuchsia (quarter = maximum 10-18"/25.5-46cm stem length from soil to lowest branch; half = maximum 18-30"/46cm-76cm stem length from soil to lowest branch)
58 Garden News Top Vase (free entry - see separate competition rules below)
59 Pelargonium geranium (maximum 6 1/2"/16.5cm pot)
60 Pelargonium regal/angel geranium (maximum 6 1/2"/16.5cm pot)
61 Pelargonium geranium ivy leaf (max 6 1/2"/16.5cm pot)
62 Pelargonium geranium dwarf (max 4 1/2"/11.5cm pot)
63 Pelargonium geranium scented leaf (maximum 6 1/2"/16.5cm pot)
64 Pelargonium geranium coloured or ornamental leaves (maximum 6 1/2"/16.5cm pot)
65 Three pelargonium geranium flower heads, any variety, with own leaves (one to a glass vase or clean glass bottle)
66 Six stems of annuals (minimum three kinds)
67 Six stems perennials (minimum three kinds)
68 Vase of three chrysanthemums (single blooms)
69 Vase of spray chrysanthemums (three stems)
70 Specimen cactus (pot/dish/container max 12"/30.5cm)
71 Specimen succulent (pot/dish/container maximum 12"/30.5cm)
72 Foliage plant (not bonsai or tree - any pot size)
73 Flowering plant (any pot size)
74 Small foliage plant (maximum 5"/13cm pot)
75 Small flowering plant (maximum 5"/13cm pot)
SCENTED GROUP
76 One rose
77 One carnation or pink
78 Vase of mixed herbs
MISCELLANEOUS GROUP
79* Hanging basket (maximum 16"/40.5cm diameter)In conjunction with the Harborough Mail, entries by photograph and to be judged by panel at owners' home. Best exhibits transported and displayed at our show. Separate entry forms and rules will be published in the Harborough Mail. Closing date 9th August. 150 of cash prizes.
80+ Window box (maximum 3'6"/107cm length)
81+ Fowering garden tub (max 16"/40.5cm diameter)
82 Vase or bowl of mixed cut garden flowers
83 Floral arrangement in a cup and saucer
84 Floral table decoration (maximum 9"x9"x9"/23cm)
85 Floral table arrangement (maximum 3"x3"x3"/92cm)
86 Miniature display of flowers (max 4"x4"x4"/10cm)
87 Vase of foliage plants/shrubs arranged for effect
88 Bonsai in a shallow dish (named if possible)
*Cash and +voucher prizes provided by Park Nurseries, Welland Park
FRUIT GROUP
89** Five desert apples (one variety)
90** Five cooking apples (one variety)
91** Display of soft fruits (one or more variety in dish of). With stalks attached (max 9"/23cm diameter)
**Voucher prizes provided by Covey Nurseries
HOUSEHOLD GROUP All items to be home-made
92 Six jam tarts
93 Six sausage rolls
94 Six cheese straws
95 Fruit cake (minimum 7"/18cm diameter tin)
96 Victoria sponge (raspberry jam, dusted with caster sugar, minimum 7"/18cm diameter tin)
97 Six fancy cakes
98 Apple pie (maximum 10"/25.5cm diameter)
99 Jar of jam (not jelly - labelled with contents and date)
100 Bottle of wine (labelled clear bottle and flanged cork)
CRAFT GROUP
101 Photograph of fauna (max size 8"x6"/20x15cm)
102 Photograph of flora (max size 8"x6"/20x15cm)
103 Photograph of a British landscape - named location (maximum size 8"x6"/20x15cm)
104 Photograph of a family pet or pets (max size 8"x6"/20x15cm)
105 Knitted item (not a bedspread)
106 Needlework item
107 Vegetable and or fruit presented as an animal or person (Accessories allowed)
Show Rules
1 Judging will be conducted under the rules of the Royal Horticultural Society, except where overriden by this schedule.
2 The decision of the Judges is final.
3 Objections relating to the show must be made, in writing, to the Show Secretary, within one hour of the show opening to Exhibitors (1.45pm), accompanied by a fee of 2 which will be returned if the objection is upheld.
4 Objections made outside the time limit will not be accepted.
5 Market Harborough Gardening Club Shield will be awarded to the member gaining the most points in the show, based on scoring of 5 points for 1st, 3 points for 2nd and 2 points for 3rd.
6 The entry fee for all classes will be 25p, unless stated.
7 Prize money will be 3 for 1st, 2 for 2nd and 1 for 3rd. Additional special prizes may be awarded to certain classes.
8 ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE SHOW SECRETARY BY 8PM, FRIDAY, 27 AUGUST. NO LATE OR EXTRA ITEMS AFTER THIS TIME.
9 Exhibitors to ensure that details given over the telephone are correct. Amendments cannot be accepted after entries close.
10 All exhibits may be staged from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on the evening before the show, and from 7.30am to 10.15am on show day.
11 At 10am on show day a bell will ring to indicate that there are 15 minutes remaining for exhibits to be completed. A final bell at 10.15am will indicate that exhibitors, and those not involved in judging, must leave the hall.
12 Exhibitors in possession of their pass, will be allowed into the hall at 1.45pm (15 minutes before public opening).
13 Points will be awarded to the exhibitor whose name and registration number appears on the entry form.
14 No exhibit may be removed from the hall until prize giving is completed, or as advised by a member of the committee.
15 All exhibits and associated items remain the responsibility of the exhibitor at all times.
16 Trophies and awards may be taken away after presentation. They may be engraved with the winner's name, providing it conforms to the existing format. The cost of engraving may be recovered from the Treasurer on production of a receipt, to a maximum of 10 per trophy.
17 All pot sizes are in imperial. The nearest metric equivalent will be accepted (approximately given for guidance).
18 All trophies must be returned to the Show Secretary in a good clean condition by mid July prior to the show.
19 A vase, by definition, is any vessel that can be used to hold cut flowers and is taller than the width measurement of its mouth.
20 All entries must be the produce of the exhibitor. Pot plants are to be grown for a period of at least 3 months. Classes 83 to 86 inclusive are exempt from this rule.
21 Wherever possible exhibits should be named.
22 Prize money not collected by the end of the show may at the discretion of the committee be deemed to be a donation to the Club, unless alternate arrangements have been made.
23 Exhibiting in the show signifies acceptance of these rules.
TOP VASE COMPETITION RULES
1 The Garden News Top Vase class is for a vase of mixed flowering stems containing a total of between 5 and 10 taken from a minimum of two DIFFERENT KINDS of plants. Two varieties of the same plant are NOT two kinds.
2 The display is judged out of a total of 35 points, split into: 25 points for the colour, form, condition, quality and freshness of the flowers on display; and 10 points for the overall presentation and effect of the flowers in the vase. the vase will be viewed from all directions. Judging of the flowers should be to the normal rules used for other classes.
3 Stems used in the display must be showing flowers only; no seed heads or berries will be allowed.
4 The vase can be any shape and size and made of any materials, but must be in proportion to the display. No marks are awarded for the vase itself.
5 No accessories such as bows and additional foliage will be allowed. Foliage which is growing naturally from the flowering stem, and still attached to that stem, is allowed. Packing material, including florists foam, to keep the stems in place is allowed.
Thompson and Morgan vouchers will be awarded to winners.
TOP VASE NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES
* Flowering stems can be taken from ANY flowering plant.
* The different kinds of plants need to be from different genera. For instance, pinks, carnations and sweet william - which are all dianthus - would not be classed as different kinds.
* Use only fresh, home grown flowers. No dried or silk flowers allowed.
* A vase is defined as any vessel that can be used to hold cut flowers and which is taller than it is wide at its widest point.
* The Garden News Top Vase class is open to anyone to enter and is not intended purely for growers who regularly display single species classes at shows.
* Judges should use their discretion when judging the Top Vase class, bearing in mind that the entries may come from inexperienced exhibitors.
* Please note that the display has to be viewed all round.
* The points awarded should be clearly marked by the judges on the exhibitors' cards.
* Any queries that may arise, regarding anything other than the above rules, should be referred to, and decided by, the show officials.
* Failure to abide by these rules will lead to disqualification.
TOP TRAY COMPETITION RULES
1 The Garden News Top Tray class is for a collection of three types of vegetable taken from the following list of fifteen. The quantity of each vegetable for the collection is given in brackets: carrots (3), cauliflowers (2), onions (3), parsnips (3), peas (6 pods), potatoes (3), runner beans (6 pods), tomatoes (6), French beans (6 pods), sweet corn (2), pepper (3), cucumber (2), courgettes (3), red beet (3), aubergines (2). Each type of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points. This is split into three sections as follows: 7 points for size, shape and colour; 7 points for condition; 6 points for uniformity. The overall mark will be out of a total of 60.
2 All vegetables are to be displayed for effect. The vegetables must be displayed within an area measuring 45cm by 60cm (18" by 24"), without bending any part of them. No part of the exhibit may exceed the size of the tray. A tray or board of the above dimensions can be used to display the vegetables, or the area simply defined by some other means. Where a tray has a lip or edge it is the internal measurements that must not exceed the stated size.
3 A black cloth is permitted, and the tray may be painted. Parsley is allowed for garnishing, but no other foliage or accessories, such as plates, sand, rings and so on will be allowed. Onion tops may be tied or whipped using raffia or string.
Thompson Morgan vouchers will be awarded to winners.
TOP TRAY NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES
* Carrots and parsnips must have foliage trimmed back to 7.5cm (3").
* Peas and beans must be displayed with some stalk attached.
* Tomatoes must be displayed with calyces (the green flower bud case).
* Judges may handle exhibits, open pods, etc to check for quality.
* The tray, board or staging surface must not be cut or mutilated in any way at all - such as cutting holes for standing onions in.
* Judges should use their discretion when judging the Top Tray class, remembering that entries may come from inexperienced exhibitors.
* The points awarded should be clearly marked by the judges on the exhibitors' cards.
* Any queries that may arise, regarding anything other than the above rules, should be referred to, and decided by, the show officials.
* Failure to abide by these rules will lead to disqualification.
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