FLOWER & PRODUCE SHOW

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1 LODSWORTH & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB FLOWER & PRODUCE SHOW Sunday 18 th August 01 1

2 RULES 1. All classes to be open to residents of Lodsworth and the following villages which have no horticultural society of their own: Ambersham, Leggatt Hill, Lickfold, River, Halfway Bridge and Selham.. All exhibits for Sections A (Flowers and Fruit) and B (Vegetables) must have been grown in the Exhibitors own garden or allotment. No produce that has been purchased may be exhibited in Sections A or B.. Members' gardens and allotments must be open at any time for inspection by the Garden Club Committee.. The Garden Club Committee is empowered to expel or refuse admission to any entrant who is considered unworthy of confidence.. Exhibitors may enter only one item in each class. 6. In Section A (Flowers) containers will be provided by the Garden Club for all classes except A, A8, A11 and A1. Plates for fruit and vegetables will also be provided by the Club. 7. All exhibits to be at the risk of the Exhibitors. 8. All entries for Section E (Photography) must be submitted to Sue Buckingham at Smithbrook Cottage ( ) by 6pm on Wednesday 1 th August at the latest. No entries will be accepted on the day of the show. 9. On the day of the Show the Village Hall will be open to exhibitors from 9-11am. There will be no admission to the Hall after 11am. All exhibitors must leave the Hall by 11.1am. The judging will start at 11.0am. Late entries will not be accepted. 10. The presentation of trophies will take place at approximately pm. Exhibits must not be removed until after the prize-giving. 11. The decision of the Judges is final; they have the power to withhold awards when exhibits are not considered of sufficient merit. 1. Judges in all sections may not act for more than three consecutive years. 1. If any cup or trophy is won by the same competitor in two consecutive shows, he/she will not be eligible to hold it for the next two shows. In the case of the Banksian Medal, a competitor who has won it in either of the two previous shows is not eligible for the current show.

3 LODSWORTH & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB rd FLOWER & PRODUCE SHOW THE VILLAGE HALL, LODSWORTH SUNDAY 18 th AUGUST 01 Doors open at pm President Chairman Deputy Chairman Secretary Membership Secretary Show Secretary Treasurer Independent Examiner Committee Joyce Barden Sue Buckingham Rebecca De Lorenzo Lynne Todd Jill Norris Sue Buckingham Rosie Osborne John Lines Zena Davies Mary Daubeny Jennie Hook Kate Prickett JUDGING Class A (Flowers & fruit) Class B (Vegetables) Class C (Floral arrangements) Class D (Culinary skills) Class E (Photography) Class F (Children) Doris Smallwood Barry Newman FNVS Lucia Dean Taylor Mary Benson Colin Barker Di Ponting EXHIBIT FEES Members FREE Non-members Adults p Children over 10p ENTRY FORMS Exhibitors must use an official entry form supplied with this brochure. Husbands/wives/partners wishing to make separate entries will need a form each. Entry forms with the applicable fees should be placed in the box outside Lodsworth Larder or delivered to Sue Buckingham at Smithbrook Cottage, Telephone , by Wednesday 1th August.

4 The trophies are awarded as follows: Name of trophy Most points in section Present holder Not eligible this year Silver Jubilee Plate A - E Lynne Todd Mary Daubeny Crosbie Cup A Jill Halfhide Jill Halfhide Gordon Cup B Roger Comber Paul Phillips Lady Nathan Trophy B1 Vera Baker - Brecknock Cup C Jill Halfhide Jill Halfhide Thorp Trophy D Caroline Fortune Caroline Fortune George Baldwin Cup E Kit Hayward - Banksian Medal A & B Mary Daubeny Mary Daubeny Jill Halfhide Sellar Trophy F Not awarded - Williamson Cup (Most outstanding children s exhibit) Not awarded - In the event of a tie, the exhibitor with the most firsts will be awarded the trophy. If the result is still a tie, the exhibitor with the most seconds will win the trophy. Trophy winners (excluding Williamson Cup, the Sellar Trophy and the Banksian Medal) will also receive gift vouchers. Gift vouchers are also awarded for the Most Outstanding Entries in Sections A-E. Prize money/rosettes are awarded to the winners of each class in section F and to the winners of the Sellar Trophy and the Williamson Cup. Points awarded to qualify for the cups and trophies are calculated as follows: Class B1 (collection) 1 st - 8 points nd - 6 points rd - points All other classes 1 st - points nd - points rd - points Points for the collections of Vegetables (Class B1) are awarded in accordance with the RHS Show Handbook (see table on page 1)

5 SECTION A - FLOWERS AND FRUIT Class A1 Roses, hybrid tea &/or large flowered, any cultivar(s), blooms,1 container * A Roses, floribunda and/or cluster flowered, 1 stem * A Roses, any large flowered type, 1 specimen bloom * A Roses, mixed blooms, any number, 1 bowl A Hydrangeas, stems, 1 container * A6 Dahlia, 1 specimen, any size, any cultivar * A7 Dahlias, any cultivar(s), blooms, 1 container* A8 Mixed flowers, herbaceous and/or annuals, any number, 1 container A9 Sweet Peas, mixed, stems, 1 container * A10 Geraniums or Pelargoniums, any cultivar(s), stems, 1 container * A11 Lily-type blooms, any kind(s), any number, 1 container, (see note page 1) A1 Any other flowers not mentioned in schedule, 1 container (Please consult the Show Secretary for numbers) A1 Foliage only, 1 container A1 Pot plant, in bloom or fruiting, max pot size 0 cm A1 Apples,, dessert, any cultivar, with stalks, 1 dish A16 Apples,, cooking, any cultivar, with stalks, 1 dish A17 Berried fruit, 10 of any one kind with stalks, 1 dish A18 Any other fruit (Please consult the Show Secretary for numbers) A19 The heaviest apple, with stalk Important Notes Containers will be provided for the display of flowers in Classes marked * Other containers could be a vase, jug etc but not jam jars or milk bottles. Plates will be provided for the display of fruit in Classes A1 A19. For Notes on Exhibiting Flowers and Fruit, please see page 1.

6 SECTION B - VEGETABLES Class B1 Collection of vegetables: kinds (types & numbers as for classes B B17) B Potatoes, of the same cultivar, medium (optimum size 00gm) B Beans, French/Climbing (other than runner), 8 B Beans, Runner, 8 B Onions, no bulb to exceed 0gm, B6 Peas, including sugar snap or mange tout, 6 of the same cultivar, with stalks B7 Carrots, B8 Beetroot, globe, B9 Shallots, 8 of the same cultivar B10 Marrows, table quality, not to exceed 0mm in length, B11 Courgettes, approximately 10mm in length, B1 Cucumbers, B1 Lettuce, any cultivar, 1 B1 Tomatoes, small fruited and cherry cultivars (less than mm), 7 B1 B16 B17 B18 Tomatoes, of the same cultivar, medium (approximately 60mm diameter) Radishes, 6 with stalks Any other vegetable not listed above (Please consult the Show Secretary for numbers) Longest runner bean B19 Collection of culinary herbs, kinds, fresh cut, 1 container * B0 Important Notes Ugliest/most unusual vegetable(s) A tray 60 x cm is provided for class B1. Names of vegetable varieties should be displayed where possible as it provides additional interest for spectators, particularly if the variety is unusual. For notes on exhibiting vegetables see page 1. For how points are awarded please see page 1. For trophies awarded please see page. *Container provided by Garden Club 6

7 Lodsworth & District Garden Club Flower & Produce Show Entry Form Name Address Telephone Number I wish to enter the following Classes: Section A Class(es) Section B Class(es) Section C Class(es) Section D Class(es) Section E Class(es) (Please note that all photographs must be submitted to Sue Buckingham at Smithbrook Cottage ( ) by 1800 on Wednesday 1 th August and NOT on the day of the show. This is to allow the entries to be properly displayed). Section F Class(es) Age (Section F only) I enclose for Exhibit Fees (see page of schedule) For any queries including extra entry forms or numbers in the Flowers & Fruit and Vegetable sections, the Show Secretary is Sue Buckingham at Smithbrook Cottage ( ) 7

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10 Lodsworth & District Garden Club Flower & Produce Show Entry Form Name Address Telephone Number I wish to enter the following Classes: Section A Class(es) Section B Class(es) Section C Class(es) Section D Class(es) Section E Class(es) (Please note that all photographs must be submitted to Sue Buckingham at Smithbrook Cottage ( ) by 1800 on Wednesday 1 th August and NOT on the day of the show. This is to allow the entries to be properly displayed). Section F Class(es) Age (Section F only) I enclose for Exhibit Fees (see page of schedule) For any queries including extra entry forms or numbers in the Flowers & Fruit and Vegetable sections, the Show Secretary is Sue Buckingham at Smithbrook Cottage ( ) 10

11 SECTION C - FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Class Max. Space Allowed C1 Pincushion a petite arrangement x x cm C Afternoon Tea 0 x 0 x 0cm C Gone to Seed 0 x 0 x 0cm C Fireworks 0 x 0 x 0cm C A Study in Green and White 60 x 60 x 60cm Important Notes Foliage, berries and accessories are permitted in all floral art classes. Flowers, foliage etc need not have been grown by the exhibitor. SECTION D - CULINARY SKILLS Class D1 Fruit teabread, 1 loaf D Fruit scones, D Victoria sponge (see recipe Page 1) D Meringues, D Chocolate brownies, D6 Men Only - Gingerbread (see recipe page 1) D7 Jar of lemon curd (min 0 gm) D8 Jar of fruit jelly (min 0 gm) D9 Jar of fruit jam (min 0 gm) D10 Jar of orange marmalade (min 0 gm) D11 Jar of chutney/pickle minimum months old (please state spicy or sweet) D1 Eggs, from own fowl, 6 can be shown on a plate or in a basket with straw. Important Notes Entries in classes D1 D6 should be covered with cling film. Plates and doilies will be provided. Labels for D7 - D11 should state contents and a full date, e.g. th June 01. Lemon curd is not a preserve and must be covered with a wax disc and cellophane Jars, bottles and corks must not show any trade names. All preserves should have a new twist top lid or wax disc and cellophane NOT both. Chutneys and pickles for class D11 must have vinegar-proof lids. 11

12 SECTION 'E' - PHOTOGRAPHY Please note that all photographs must be submitted to Sue Buckingham at Smithbrook Cottage by 6pm on Wednesday 1 th August and NOT on the day of the show. Class E1 E E E E A flower in close-up Evening sky A Lodsworth house or cottage Teamwork Important Notes studies of human faces set of prints mounted (maximum size 60 x 60 cm) Entries should be as new, i.e. no more than years old and should not have been entered in any previous show. You are encouraged to mount your photographs to enhance them and show them to their best advantage. SECTION F - CHILDREN Age and under Class F1 Ugly Face made from fruit or vegetables Ages 6 8 Class F F F Get Well Card decorated butterfly cakes Ugly Face made from fruit or vegetables Ages 9-1 Class F F6 F7 F8 Get Well Card Ugly Face made from fruit or vegetables decorated butterfly cakes A photograph using your mobile phone: subject - In the garden Important Notes Please remember to enter age on the entry form as this will be taken into account by the judges. Children who are relatives of L&DGC members, but who do not live in the area, may also enter this section. 1

13 Victoria Sponge (Culinary Section D) All ingredients should be at room temperature before starting Ingredients 17g butter (softened) 17g self-raising flour 17g caster sugar sifted icing sugar eggs (medium) jam & cream for filling Two 7 inch (18cm) sandwich cake tins, greased. Line the bases with greased, greaseproof paper. Heat the oven to F, 170 C or gas mark. Cream the butter and sugar together until you get a pale, fluffy mixture. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs together thoroughly, then add a little at a time to the mixture, beating well after each addition. When the eggs have been incorporated, gradually fold in the well sifted flour with a metal spoon. Divide the mixture equally between the prepared tins. Place them on the centre shelf of the oven and bake for -0 minutes. Remove from oven and after 1 minute turn them out on to a wire cooling tray. Peel off the base papers. When quite cold, sandwich the cakes together with jam and cream and sift a little icing sugar over the surface. Gingerbread (Culinary Section D6 Men Only) Ingredients g plain flour 100g black treacle ½ level teaspoon salt 100g golden syrup 1 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda eggs level teaspoons ground ginger 6 tablespoons milk 1 level teaspoon ground cinnamon 0g sultanas 7g butter 0g chopped preserved ginger 100g soft brown sugar 0g blanched flaked almonds 18cm (7inch) square cake tin greased and lined. Make gingerbread a few days in advance, place in closed tin or wrap in foil to improve flavour. Sift the flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda, ginger and cinnamon into a bowl and set aside. Put the butter into a saucepan and add the sugar, treacle and syrup approximately rounded tablespoons of both treacle and syrup. Warm gently over low heat until the butter has just melted and the ingredients are blended. Draw off the heat and set aside until the hand can be held comfortably against the sides of the pan. Lightly mix the eggs and milk and stir into the contents of the saucepan. Mix together thoroughly. Pour the egg and syrup mixture into the centre of the flour and mix with a wooden spoon until smooth and glossy. Stir in the sultanas and ginger. Pour into the cake tin and sprinkle with the flaked almonds. Place in the centre of a moderately low oven ( F, 170 C or gas mark ) and bake for 1 hour. Do not open the oven for the first 0 minutes or the cake may subside in the middle. 1

14 NOTES FOR THE GUIDANCE OF EXHIBITORS Since the objective of the Show is Competition it would be pointless to give away all the tricks of the trade! The enthusiast is recommended to read the RHS Horticultural Show Handbook. What is attempted here is to make exhibitors aware of practices that can gain or lose points. Another useful handbook is On with the Show produced by the WI. Judging of Vegetables Points are given for: (a) Condition i.e. cleanliness, freshness, tenderness and the presence or absence of coarseness and blemishes; (b) Uniformity i.e. being alike in size colour and form; (c) Size, which is meritorious only if accompanied by quality; (d) Shape and Colour. The maximum points possible are: Condition Uniformity Size Shape Colour Total Beans, French Beans, runner Beet, round Carrots, pointed Carrots, stump Courgettes Cucumber frame Cucumber outdoor Leeks Lettuces Marrows Onions Onions less 0 gm Parsnips Peas Mange-tout Potatoes Shallots, large Shallots, pickling Tomatoes, ordinary Tomatoes, cherry * * Lettuces are judged on firmness and texture When considering which vegetables to put in a collection it is advisable to choose those which gain maximum points. For example, a collection comprising beet, courgettes, marrow and shallots could only gain a maximum of 7 points even if all were perfect but carrots, parsnips, peas and potatoes could gain 80 points leaving a larger margin for imperfections. Onions should be shown without the tops, but you may use rings or collars to support them. Peas should be handled carefully to preserve bloom; leave a small stalk. Runner beans should retain a small portion of the flower stem. Tomatoes should retain the green stalk (calyx) intact on each tomato. 1

15 Judging of Flowers Merit is assessed by condition and uniformity. Good condition is when the plant material is in the most perfect stage of its possible beauty, i.e. fresh and free from damage due to weather, pests, diseases, faulty handling or any other cause. An exhibit is uniform when the items of which it consists are alike in size and form. Exhibits are judged by their quality and not as a floral arrangement. Be very careful to stage according to schedule, for example one container of five dahlias means five not four or six. Disqualification for not according to schedule (NAS) is automatic however perfect the (incorrect) number of blooms may be. Sizes of blooms must be strictly adhered to in order not to exceed limits stated. Names of varieties of Flowers and Fruits may be displayed. This is not essential but it provides additional interest particularly if the variety is unusual. Annuals Biennials: Perennials: Shrubs: Plants grown from seed which normally flower, seed and die within twelve months. Plants grown from seed and which normally complete their life cycle within two years. Plants which live for more than two years and which normally lose their top growth during the winter. Plants which live for more than two years but which do not lose their top growth during the winter. Lily-types (A11) are simply flowers (not always bulbs) which have the word lily in their name. e.g. Arum Lily, African Lily, Day Lily, Guernsey Lily, Foxtail Lily, Kaffir Lily, Peruvian Lily, Plantain Lily (Hosta). Presentation of Vegetables and Fruit Root vegetable (e.g. potatoes) should be washed but no oil or similar substance is to be used to improve their appearance. Cabbages - remove only those outer leaves which are discoloured. Herbs are judged on freshness. Metric conversion.cm = 1 10cm = 1cm = 6 0cm = 1 1

16 MEMBERSHIP Our members share an interest in gardening. They value the garden club for the learning experience it offers and for the opportunity to share ideas and discuss horticultural problems. As well, they enjoy the social activities! If you are not already a member, please join us. Apart from these obvious social advantages of membership, members receive: Free entry for all exhibits at the Annual Show Free or reduced entry to most events organised by the Garden Club A 10% discount on horticultural goods (valued over ) from Austen & Co, Petworth, Midhurst and Billingshurst A % discount from Rotherhill Nurseries and Garden Centre, Stedham A % discount from Haslemere Garden Centre, Brook A 10% discount from Secretts Garden Centre, Milford A 10% discount from the Aldingbourne Trust Garden Centre As the Lodsworth & District Garden Club is a registered charity, we can take advantage of reclaiming tax on annual subscriptions and/or donations. The Committee would like to thank the many members who make a donation over and above the membership fee. New members are always welcome to the Club. Please contact our Membership Secretary Jill Norris on or jillandbarry.norris@gmail.com for an application form. Annual Subscription Rates: (from 1st January each year) for individual membership, 7.0 for a family membership LODSWORTH & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB 16