KELSO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FOUNDED Annual. Flowers, Pot Plants, Vegetables, Fruit, Floral Art, Photography, Industrial and Junior Sections

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1 KELSO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FOUNDED 1827 Annual Summer Exhibition of Flowers, Pot Plants, Vegetables, Fruit, Floral Art, Photography, Industrial and Junior Sections in Tait Hall, Kelso on Sunday 30th August, 2015 Doors Open 1.00 p.m. Presentation of Prizes at 4.00 p.m. TEAS SALES TABLE RAFFLE Admission: Adults 1.50 Children 50p

2 KELSO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY President: R. HOGG PATRON HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF ROXBURGHE PATRONESSES HER GRACE THE DUCHESS OF ROXBURGHE THE RT. HON. THE COUNTESS OF HADDINGTON, LIFE MEMBERS Mrs M. COLLEDGE, Mr T. FENWICK, Mrs H. FERGUSON, Mr M. ORD, Mr J. COLLEDGE, Mr T. LIDDLE, Mr T. NEILLANS COMMITTEE Chairperson: R. THOMSON Mr M. Fleming Mr N. Jarvis Mrs J. Wood Mr A. Fox Mr I. Paterson Mr W. R. Young Mrs E. Hodges Mrs G. Watson Mrs J. Ziolkowski Secretary: Mr STUART YOUNG 1 FAIRWAY COURT, KELSO TD5 7SG Tel: Show Convenor: R. THOMSON 12 THE TOFTS, KELSO TD5 7BT Tel: Industrial Convenors: MRS K. SCOTT Tel: MRS J. DUNCAN Tel: Treasurer: R.T. ALLAN MBE 23 ROXBURGH STREET, KELSO Tel:

3 RULES 1. ENTRIES are cordially welcomed at 20p per entry. Only one entry allowed per Class. 2. STAGING The Hall will be open on Saturday night from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. and on Sunday from 8.00 a.m. and all articles intended for competition must be staged by a.m. on the day of Exhibition and can only be removed after its close at 4.30 p.m. The Society provides vases for staging Cut Spikes of Flowers, but in the staging of Cut Blooms in Classes where Boards and Bowls are specified, they must be provided by the Exhibitor. Each article staged must have an entry card, which will be provided at the Hall. 3. No Competitor will be allowed to remove exhibits from the tables before the close of the Exhibition. 4. All Cups and Trophies are the property of the Society, and cannot be won outright. They should be handed in to W.J. Blair, The Square, Kelso for engraving. 5. Prize Money will be paid in the Secretary s Office between 2.30 p.m. and 3.45 p.m. on day of show. 6. Prize Money not claimed on the day of the Show will be returned to the Society s funds. 7. Points will be awarded as follows: First (3 points); Second (2 points); Third (1 point); Fourth ( 1 / 2 point). For any cup or trophy where points gained result in a tie, the exhibitor with the most first prizes will be adjudged the winner. 8. The Society cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to exhibits. 9. Experienced persons will be appointed Judges, who shall have power to withhold prizes when articles are not considered to be of sufficient merit. In all cases their decisions shall be final. 10. All exhibits in Handicrafts Section must have been completed during twelve months prior to date of show.

4 THE SUNLAWS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for Highest Points Aggregate in Flower Section (classes 1 to 70) (NOTE: No wiring allowed in Sweet Pea classes) 1 The Duchess of Roxburghe s Challenge Cup for Three Vases Sweet Peas, Distinct, Own Foliage Nine Spikes in each Vase. Vase Provided. First 8.00; Second 5.00; Third Two Vases Sweet Peas, Distinct. Nine Spikes in each Vase. First 5.00; Second 3.00; Third One Vase Sweet Peas, Mixed. Nine Spikes. First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Bowl Sweet Peas, Arranged for Effect, with any suitable Foliage or Gypsophila or both. First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Lady Binning s Challenge Cup for three Vases Herbaceous Blooms First 8.00; Second 5.00; Third 3.00 The IAN and JUDITH EASTON CHALLENGE CUP for most points in Rose Section 6 One 6" Vase Roses, H.T Five Blooms First 4.00; Second 3.00; Third One Vase Roses, H.T Three Blooms First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Hybrid Tea Rose First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Two Vases Roses, H.T Two Distinct Varieties, 3 blooms in each Vase First 5.00; Second 3.00; Third Cycle of Rose Blooms; One Variety One Bud showing Colour, One Perfect Bloom, One Full Bloom in three Vases First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Vase Floribunda Roses First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Spikes Phlox, in One Vase First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Bowl Dahlias, arranged for effect First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Vases Cut Flowers from the Open Border, Distinct, (this Class can include Annuals and Perennials) First 4.00; Second 3.00; Third One 10 Vase Mixed Herbaceous Blooms First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third The T.S.B. Border Dahlia Championship Trophy for Three Vases Dahlias Excluding Large and Giant One Distinct Variety in each Vase Three Blooms in each Vase, named. First 15.00; Second 10.00; Third 5.00; Fourth One Vase Medium Decorative Dahlias, Three Blooms First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Vase Medium Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias, Three Blooms First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Vase Small Decorative Dahlias, Three Blooms First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Vase Small Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias, First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third 1.00 Three Blooms 21 One Vase Miniature Decorative Dahlias, First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third 1.00 Three Blooms 22 One Vase 3 Pom Pom Dahlias First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Vase Dahlias, 5 Blooms First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Vases Dahlias, Single Bloom per Vase. One Each Small Cactus; Small Semi-Cactus; Small Decorative First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Spikes Gladioli in One Vase First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Spike Gladioli First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third The John and Elizabeth Murray Trophy First 7.00; Second 5.00; Third 3.00 for 6 Single Gladioli in separate Vases 28 One Bowl Cut Flowers, Mixed, arranged for effect. First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third 1.00 To be viewed all round. (Flowers need not be grown by Competitor)

5 CHRYSANTHEMUMS SECTION 29 Three Blooms Incurved First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Blooms Reflexed First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Blooms Intermediate First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One 10" Vase Spray Chrysanthemums First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Vase Spray Chrysanthemums, 3 Stems First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third 1.00 ANNUALS SECTION 39 Three 8" Vases Annuals, Distinct, Sweet Peas excluded First 4.00; Second 3.00; Third Six Blooms Single Asters First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Blooms Double Asters First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Vase Antirrhinums, 3 Spikes First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Vase African Marigolds 3 Blooms First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six French Marigolds in Vase First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six Pansies or Violas displayed on Board First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Single Geranium Head in a 6 Vase First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third " Pot of Flowering Plants, grown in Pot First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Vase Mixed Annuals First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third 1.00 POT PLANTS 50 One Fern, including Asparagus First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Tuberous Begonia First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Tuberous Begonia, Pot not exceeding 6 diameter First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Two Tuberous Begonias, Pot not exceeding 6 diameter First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Geranium First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Foliage Plant, excl. Coleus and Fern First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Fuchsia Plant, Pot not exceeding 5 diameter First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Fuchsia Plant, Pot size unlimited First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Fuchsia Plant Standard First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Two Fuchsia Plants, Pot not exceeding 5 diameter First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Two Fuchsia Plants, Pot size unlimited First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Plant in Bloom other than scheduled First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Coleus Plant First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Flowering Pot Plants Three Distinct Species, Pot not exceeding 5 diameter First 5.00; Second 3.00; Third One Cactus or Succulent in Pot not exceeding 5 diameter First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third 1.00 The Dr GOUDIELOCK-HOOD TROPHY and 5.00 for the most points in classes Six Fuchsia Heads, displayed on board First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six Fuchsia Heads, Single, displayed on board First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six Fuchsia Heads, Double, displayed on board First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Begonia Blooms, displayed on board First 7.00; Second 5.00; Third Six Begonia Blooms, displayed on board First 10.00; Second 7.00; Third A Window Box Flowering Box size 24 x7 x7 First 5.00; Second 3.00; Third 2.00 (Sponsored by Bennie, Joiners) Prize for Best Exhibit in Flower Section (classes 1-70) The SPROUSTON SWEET PEA TROPHY Stems in a 1lb Glass Jam Jar First 5.00; Second 3.00; Third 2.00 Sponsored by Sprouston Community Council

6 VEGETABLE SECTION THE COUNTESS OF HADDINGTON S SILVER CHALLENGE CUP For the Most Points in Vegetable Classes 76 Collection of Vegetables shown in tomato box, 6 different kinds, 1 of each First 8.00; Second 5.00; Third Collection of Vegetables (Four different kinds). To be selected from the following: numbers as in brackets (3) Beetroot; (3) Carrots; (2) Cauliflowers; (2) Celery; (3) Leeks; (4) Onions; (6) Pods Peas; (3) Parsnip; (5) Potatoes; (6) Tomatoes First 15.00; Second 10.00; Third Collection of Vegetables, 3 Kinds, 2 of Each. First 8.00; Second 5.00; Third Three Carrots, Long First 5.00; Second 3.00; Third One Carrot, Long First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Stump-rooted Carrots First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Two Celery First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six Tomatoes First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Truss of Tomatoes First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six Cherry Tomatoes First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Leeks, Blanched First 5.00; Second 3.00; Third Two Pot Leeks, 6 to tight button First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Long Beet First 5.00; Second 3.00; Third Three Globe Beet First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third One Cauliflower First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third The Douglas Challenge Cup for Collection of First 10.00; Second 5.00; Third 3.00 Potatoes. Four Varieties, Four Tubers of each. 92 Five Potatoes, Round First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Five Potatoes, Kidney First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six Pods Broad Beans, on Plate First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six Pods Kidney Beans, on Plate First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six Runner Beans, on Plate First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six Pods Peas, on Plate First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six Pear Shaped Shallots First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six Red Shallots First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Six Yellow Shallots First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Four Onions The Kelsae First 10.00; Second 7.00; Third 3.00 (Sponsored by Klondyke Garden Centre) 102 Four Onions, not to exceed 12 circumference First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Four Onion Sets, Flat First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Four Onion Sets, Globe First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Four Onion Sets, Red First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Turnips, Golden Ball First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three White Turnips First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Two Cabbage Lettuce First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Two Cabbage First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Pot of Parsley First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Two Kinds of Vegetables, First 5.00; Second 3.00; Third of each and One 8 Vase of Cut Flowers 112 Cucumber First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Basket of Plenty - any items of fruit, vegetables First 5.00; Second 3.00; Third 2.00 and any other home produce Prize for Best Exhibit in Vegetable Section FRUIT SECTION 115 Plate of Soft Fruit, any variety First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Apples, Dessert, any variety First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Apples, Culinary, any variety First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Three Stalks Rhubarb First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Kinds of Fruit, 1 of each (may include dessert and cooking apples) First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third 1.00 Fruit Classes Sponsored by Woodside Plant Centre, Ancrum

7 PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION The JOHN ANDERSON MEMORIAL TROPHY Photograph Sunset First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Photograph Favourite Pet First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Photograph Sea Shore First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Photograph Close Up Of A Flower First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Photographs to represent the four seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Photograph Borders Landmark First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Photograph Summer Holidays First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Photograph Kelso Civic Week First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Photograph Flowering Tub or Container First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Photograph Garden Wildlife First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third 1.00 Photography Section Sponsored by Hector Innes Photography FLORAL ART SECTION MAJOR COX MEMORIAL CUP A PLAQUE and 5.00 For the Most Outstanding Exhibit in Floral Art Section Note: FLOWERS used in these Classes do not require to be grown, but must be arranged by the Competitor. The cut ends of the stems if all living plant material must be in water or water retaining material. CONTAINERS, which may be of any type must be supplied by the Competitors. The use of Stands or Bases for Containers is permissible. ACCESSORY is any figure, ornament, drape, etc. used to enhance the artistic value of an arrangement. Note: NO ARTIFICIAL DYED or surface coloured plant material may be used. SPACE: No part of an arrangement may extend beyond the given space, or touch the sides of a niche. The exhibit may be penalised for being either too large or too small for the space allowed. ARRANGEMENT: This should be of any natural plant material in any container, with or without base. COMPOSITION: Arrangement, or more than one arrangement, of any natural plant material with one or more accessories. AN EXHIBIT: Allows the use of drapes, bases and other accessories. 150 Gentleman s Buttonhole and Lady s Spray First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third An Arrangement of Garden Flowers First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third An Arrangement in a Teapot First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third An Arrangement using Only Foliage First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third An Exhibit Summer Holiday, in an Alcove 2 6 wide First 5.00; Second 3.00; Third An Arrangement using Roses First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third Novice Class An Arrangement in a Jug First 3.00; Second 2.00; Third 1.00 (Novice is an Exhibitor who has not previously won a first prize in the Floral Art Section)

8 INDUSTRIAL SECTION A CUP To be Awarded to Exhibitor with Most Points in Industrial Section SECTION 1 PRESERVES and OTHER PRODUCE 1st 2nd 3rd 200 Jar (Glass) Raspberry Jam Jar (Glass) Strawberry Jam Jar (Glass) Jam, any Fruit other than above Jar (Glass) Marmalade Jar (Glass) Lemon Curd Jar (Glass) Tomato Chutney Small Dish of Mackerel Pate Small Bottle of Homemade Liqueur, named Tablet (5) Individual Savoury Quiche Individual Sweet in a Glass Prize for Best Exhibit in Preserves and Other Produce Section SECTION 2 BAKING 211 Fruit Loaf Banana Loaf Gingerbread, plain Chocolate Sponge Sandwich, filled and decorated Sultana Cake Swiss Roll, jam filled Lemon Tartlets (3) Lime and Coconut Loaf Cake, as recipe Cheese Scones (3) Dropped Scones (3) Traybake, uncooked (3) Melting Moments (3) Chocolate Chip Cookies (3) Cheesecake, wedge A Special Prize for Winner of Class Prize for Best Exhibit in Baking Section The FRANCES TELFORD MEMORIAL TROPHY for the Most Points in Baking Section SECTION 3 HANDICRAFTS 225 Knitted Simple Baby Blanket (as pattern) ( if willing, to be donated to the BGH) Knitted Cardigan for a Baby Knitted Tea Cosy ipad / Tablet Cover, any craft Cushion Cover with Pad, sewn Cross Stitch Picture, framed Mug Cosy, any craft Item of Jewellery, using beads Crocheted Item New Baby Card Prize for Best Exhibit in Handicrafts Section

9 JUNIOR SECTION State Age Entries Free Under 5 Years 235 Picture Man in the Moon Button Picture on a Paper Plate A Trophy for Best Exhibit in Classes Years 237 Vegetable Animal Chocolate Crispies (3) A Picture of My favourite Animal, hand made A Trophy for Best Exhibit in Classes Years 240 Drawing or Painting, any subject (max. Size A4) Dyed Egg Sweet Muffins, undecorated (3) A Trophy for Best Exhibit in Classes Ingredients: 200g (8oz) margarine 2 limes (rind only) 200g (8oz) caster sugar 4 eggs 200g (8oz) self raising flour 2tbsp milk 50g (2oz) desiccated coconut Topping: 4tbsp caster sugar 2 limes (juice only) Method: Preheat oven to 180⁰C / 350⁰F / Gas Mark 4. Line a 2lb loaf tin with a paper cake case. In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon to cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the other ingredients and mix together until everything well combined. Carefully spoon into the prepared tin and bake for approx. 45mins until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean. In a small bowl, dissolve the caster sugar in the lime juice to make the topping. Let the cake rest for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack and drizzle over the topping. Once the topping is dry, remove the paper case.

10 KELSO SECTION (Entries restricted to exhibitors residing in the TD5 Post Code area) 1st 2nd 3rd Vase Cut Flowers, annuals Vase Cut Flowers, herbaceous Vase Dahlias Potatoes, any variety Carrots Beetroot Onion Sets Tomatoes Pot Plant, any variety Pot Plant, Fuchsia A trophy will be awarded to the Exhibitor with the Best Exhibit in the Kelso Section Please ensure there are no holes, hard ridges or anything to catch tiny fingers and that all ends are sewn in securely. Materials: Approx. 150g of very soft DK baby yarn in white or pastel colours With 4mm Needles, cast on 102 sts., knit 18 rows. Knit the first and last 9 sts. of each row to create a garter stitch border, while working the following pattern on the centre 84 sts. Row 1: Knit 11, Purl 1 Row 5: Knit 7, Purl 5 Row 9: Knit 3, Purl 9 Row 2: Knit 2, Purl 10 Row 6: Knit 6, Purl 6 Row 10: Knit 10, Purl 2 Row 3: Knit 9, Purl 3 Row 7: Knit 5, Purl 7 Row 11: Knit 1, Purl 11 Row 4: Knit 4, Purl 8 Row 8: Knit 8, Purl 4 Row 12: Purl 11, Knit 1 Repeat pattern and garter stitch borders until the work measures 24. Knit 18 rows. Cast off.

11 KELSO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY would like to thank the following local businesses for their most generous sponsorship. beadelicious Bennie Joiners Border Concrete C & R Tyres Cameron Lowrie, Fencing Contractor Castlegate Nursery & Out-of-School Club Cooks Taxis Evolution Asset Management Hector Innes Photography Hoot n Cat Coffee Shop James Stewart & Son Jim Hewit Gas Services Klondyke Garden Centres Kyle Bros Lloyd Moyors Ltd Maxwellheugh WRI Pettigrews Rennie Welch, Accountants Roxburghe Estates Sprouston Community Council Teviot Game Fare Smokery The Gentle Touch Dental Surgery The Kelso Pottery TSB Tweeddale Fine Furnishings W J Blair, Jewellers Woodside Plant Centre Anyone interested in sponsoring classes in the future please contact: Mr Stuart Young, Secretary for details to sponsor 1 Class to Sponsor 2 Classes to sponsor 3 Classes B E D S F U R N I T U R E F L O O R I N G 1 Cross Street, Kelso TD5 7AG TEL: Beds Carpets Vinyl Rugs Chairs The Central Borders only Karndean Design Showroom Three Piece Suites Occasional Furniture Bedroom Furniture Tables & Chairs W. J. BLAIR jewellers watchmakers engravers CUPS, MEDALS, SILVER AND CUTLERY WATCHES AND CLOCKS ENGRAVING A SPECIALITY WOODMARKET, KELSO Telephone:

12 SUMMER SHOW ENTRY FORM 2015 TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES... I hereby declare that the above entries are in accordance with the Rules of this Society. Name... Address All entries to be addressed to the Secretary and to be received by Thursday 27th August 2015 Mr Stuart Young, 1 Fairway Court, Kelso TD5 7SG. Telephone