AUTUMN SHOW 2004 Show Schedule

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This guide is intended to help the novice to understand the basic guidelines for exhibitors. If you require further information full details can be found in the RHS Horticultural Show Handbook, a copy of which is held at the WAGS Store.

Exhibitors Guide

This guide is intended to help the novice to understand the basic guidelines for exhibitors. If you require further information full details can be found in the RHS Horticultural Show Handbook, a copy of which is held at the WAGS Store and by the Show Secretary.

• To request an entry form - click HERE and e-mail us with your name and full postal address.
• All classes are open to both Male and Female exhibitors of ANY age unless specifically stated in the Schedule
• Big is not necessarily best. Look for uniformity of size and colour, particularly when exhibiting several of one variety
• Stalks to be included on all fruit and vegetables. e.g. Apples, Pears, Plums, Raspberries, Runner & French Beans and Tomatoes
• Cabbages need to include 7.5 cm (3") of the stalk and only discoloured outer leaves should be removed
• Do not polish fruit. Leave the bloom intact by handling by the stalk only
• Cut Rhubarb to leave approximately 7.5 cm (3") of leaves
• All carrots to have 10 cm (4") tops
• Do not remove thin root strands from the end of vegetables
• All root crops to be tied & cut with 10 cm (4") of stalk
• Beans & Peas to have the stalk left on
• Tomatoes to have the calyx left on
• Sweet Corn to have the husk left on with small amount of corn showing
• Exhibit onions and shallots in a tray or dish of sand or on rings or collars. Cut the stalk, bend and tie in neatly using raffia. Trim the roots but do not over-skin
• Ensure that the base of the stem of Cacti and Succulents is not marked and that pot diameter for Cacti is slightly bigger than the plant
• State the variety on produce entries, using a small card placed with or beside the exhibit. This is not compulsory, but it adds interest for visitors and could be decisive in close competition.
• When cooking make sure that you follow a recipe exactly. Never improvise unless the schedule invites you to use your own initiative
• Allow yourself plenty of time to set up your exhibits
• Observe the way that others exhibit their entries. Take particular note of the winners.
• Don’t be afraid to ask if you are unsure of what the judges will be looking for or whether your particular crop is worth showing

Enjoy the Show. You’ll be surprised at what you can achieve

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Show Classes

W.A.G.S. Top Gardener W.A.G.S. Novice Top Gardener Vegetables - Members Only Flowers - Open Flowers - Members Only Pot Plants - Members Only Fruit - Members Only Specialities - Open Wine - Open

Length & Weight - Members Only Art & Craft - Open Photography - Members Only Children - Up to 7 Years Children - 7 to 11 Years Children - 12 to 16 Years Floral Art - Open Container Gardening - Open Taste and Smell - Members Only

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Entry Fees

20p for all classes, with the following exceptions:

W.A.G.S. Top Gardener and Novice Top Gardener - 50p
Classes 20 to 26 - 40p
Children’s Classes - FREE

(See rules for fees for late entries)

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Prize Money

W.A.G.S Top Gardener and Novice Top Gardener Floral Art Classes 84 to 88
1st	£5.00	2nd	£4.00	3rd	£3.00
Classes 20 to 26
1st	£2.00	2nd	£1.50	3rd	£1.00
Classes 1 to 19, 27 to 83 and 89 to 95
1st	£1.50	2nd	£1.00	3rd	50p

All Prize Money to be collected from the Treasurer Before 4:00 pm. Any Prize Money not collected from the Trading Store within ONE WEEK of the Show will be taken into the Society funds as a donation.

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Trophies

Points awarded are:
1st - 4
2nd - 2
3rd - 1
Highly Commended - ½

Vegetables in W.A.G.S. Top Gardener, Novice Top Gardener, and Class 16 in section A will carry an equal mark weighting.

Additional Trophies

The Jim Purvey Memorial Trophy will be awarded to "Best in Show" for Vegetables.

The W.A.G.S. Cup will be awarded to "Best in Show" for Flowers.

The Peter Hallett Memorial Bowl will be awarded to "Best in Show" for Fruit.

The Eddie Small Shield will be awarded for "Best in Show" in Members Only classes.

The Ben Buckingham Memorial Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the "Highest Number of Points" in the whole Show

Note: It is the responsibility of the winner of a Trophy or Cup to arrange for it to be engraved. On production of a receipt the full cost will be refunded by the society, subject to a maximum of £3.00 per trophy (See Rules).

Royal Horticultural Society Award

The R.H.S. Banksian Medal will be awarded to the Exhibitor gaining the highest total value in prize money in Sections: A,B,C,E and H.
Under R.H.S. rules, winners in 2003 and 2004 are excluded.

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Rules

(2004 changes shown in italic)

1. All entry forms, together with the appropriate fee, must reach the Treasurer by 8:00 pm. on Wednesday 7th September 2005. Late entries will be charged at DOUBLE the normal fee.
2. Floral and Produce Exhibits shall be grown by the exhibitor at his, or her, allotment or garden. This rule does not apply to classes 46 to 53 & 68 to 88.
3. Show benches will be open at 8:00 am. Staging must be completed by 11:00 am. All exhibitors to leave the hall by 11:00 am.
4. Exhibits shall not be removed from the show benches before 4:00 pm. Any exhibits not cleared by 4:30 pm will be sold for Society Funds unless clearly marked with a "Reserved" card and a marker obtained from the Treasurer.
5. Exhibitors are responsible for ensuring that their exhibits are staged according to the schedule and that the correct entry-card is displayed. Entry cards are to be placed face down under the edge of the exhibit.
6. No person, other than appointed officials, shall be allowed into the show premises during judging.
7. Judges decisions shall be final. All exhibitors are requested to accept the results in a sporting manner.
8. All vases shall be supplied by the Society, including the new class 18, except for Section ‘N’ where display aids shall be supplied by the exhibitor.
9. Rules and Judging will be in accordance with R.H.S. rules, except where modified by this schedule.
10. Any query regarding these rules must be submitted to the Show Secretary 7 days before the Show.
11. All care will be taken of the exhibits, but the Society accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage. After an exhibit has been staged it can only be moved under the guidance of an official.
12. No-one may win more than one cash prize in any one class.
13. Exhibitors are encouraged to state the variety of their entries. This is not compulsory, but it adds interest for visitors and could be decisive in close competition.
14. Trophies remain the property of W.A.G.S. and must be returned by last Saturday in July the following year. No competitor may win a Trophy for more than 3 consecutive years. Engraving of Trophies is the responsibility of the winner (see note under "Trophies").
15. Any prize may be withheld or modified if the exhibits are not of a suitable standard.
16. All wine to be exhibited in clear glass bottles of approximately 26 fluid oz. (National Show bottles) Bottles must be filled so that the distance between the bottom of the cork and the surface of the wine is between ¼" and ¾". Stoppers to be of Cork with plastic flanges or White plastic stoppers.
17. All protests to be delivered to the Show Secretary by 3:00 pm. on the day of the show, (if necessary in writing).

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W.A.G.S Top Gardener

Open to all gardeners. Those who do not usually enter competitions are particularly welcome.

Entry Requirements: One vase of flowers and three vegetables from the list below.

Vase of Flowers
1	Dahlia	3 of any cultivar or cultivars
2	Chrysanthemum	3 of any cultivar or cultivars
3	Annuals	6 of any variety or varieties
4	Roses H.T.	3 blooms of any variety
Vegetables
1	Runner Beans	(-6-)	5	Onions	(3 - trimmed)
2	Cabbage	(-2-)	6	Peas	(9 pods)
3	Beetroot	(-3-)	7	Potatoes	(5 of any one variety)
4	Carrots with 10 cm (4" tops)	(-3-)	8	Tomatoes	(-5-)

Space allowed: 91 cm (3’) - x - width of table

Prizes:
First	The Bill Stickley Trophy	and £5.00 cash
Second	Certificate	and £4.00 cash
Third	Certificate	and £3.00 cash

Judges: Les Waldren & Phil Sullivan

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W.A.G.S. Novice Top Gardener

This class is open to any gardener who has not previously won the Top Gardener and Novice Top Gardener awards.

Entry requirements and space allowed: The same as W.A.G.S. Top Gardener.

Prizes:
First	The Talbot Trophy	and £5.00 cash
Second	Certificate	and £4.00 cash
Third	Certificate	and £3.00 cash

Judges: Les Waldren & Phil Sullivan

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SECTION A - Vegetables - Members Only

Class
1. Onions	3 of one variety grown from seed.
2. Onions	3 of one variety grown from sets.
3. Onions	"Housewives Choice" 3 of one variety under 7.5 cm (3") diameter.
4. Potatoes	4 of any one variety.
5. Carrots	3 of one variety with 10 cm (4") tops.
6. Marrows for table	One pair not exceeding 25 cm (10") in length or diameter.
7. Shallots	6 large.
8. Shallots	10 for pickling under 3.2 cm (1¼") diameter.
9. Runner Beans	9 pods.
10. French Beans	9 pods, Dwarf and/or Climbing.
11. Tomatoes	5 of one variety, indoor or outdoor. 4 cm (1½") diameter and over.
12. Tomatoes	9 of one variety, indoor or outdoor. Under 4 cm (1½") diameter.
13. Beetroot	3 of one variety with 10 cm (4") tops.
14. Cabbage	2 heads of one variety.
15. Sweet Corn	3 cobs of any one variety.
16. Collection of four different cultivars each as described in classes 1 to 15.
Space allowed: 60 cm (2’) - x - width of table.
17. A collection of vegetables. 5 vegetables, one of each kind.
Space allowed: 30 cm (1’) - x - width of table.
18. A collection of herbs. 6 named herbs, to be displayed in a Show vase.
19. Any other vegetable not included in the schedule. Contact the Show Secretary for details.

Judges: Les Waldren & Phil Sullivan

Award: THE PRESIDENTS CUP

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SECTION B - Flowers - Open

Class
20. Chrysanthemums	2 vases, 2 cultivars, disbudded large flowered. Three blooms of a distinct variety in each vase.
21. Chrysanthemums	1 vase, 3 blooms of any cultivar or cultivars. Medium or small flowered - disbudded.
22. Dahlias	1 single bloom, large or giant.
23. Dahlias	3 blooms, each medium, decorative or Cactus or Semi-Cactus.
24. Dahlias	3 blooms any variety, including Pompons or Collerettes, excluding those in classes 22 and 23.
25. Roses H.T.	3 blooms of one distinct variety.
26. Roses	Polyantha and/or Floribunda, 3 stems of any one variety.

Judges: Les Waldren & Phil Sullivan

Award: THE SLADE MEMORIAL BOWL

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SECTION C - Flowers - Members Only

Class
27. Rose	1 specimen bloom.
28. Roses H.T.	2 blooms of one variety.
29. Roses	Floribunda and/or Polyantha, 3 stems of one or more varieties.
30. Dahlias	3 Blooms, any variety including Pompons and Collerettes.
31. Chrysanthemums	1 vase, 3 disbudded blooms, one or more varieties.
32. Chrysanthemums	1 vase, 3 sprays.
33. Garden Flowers	A vase of mixed, cut garden flowers (excluding shrubs).
34. Garden Flowers	A vase of 5 stems of one or more varieties of flowers raised from seed during the previous 12 months.
35. Gladiolus	1 spike of any variety.
36. Pansies	5 stems, one or more varieties.

Judges: Les Waldren & Phil Sullivan

Award: THE VICE PRESIDENT’S CUP

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SECTION D - Pot Plants - Members Only

Class
37. Pot Growing Plant	Flowering - maximum pot diameter 20 cm (8")
38. Pot Growing Plant	Foliage - maximum pot diameter 20 cm (8")
39. Cactus or Succulent	Any size or variety.
40. A Pot Plant	Of any type or variety grown in a novel container

Exhibitors must indicate the approximate spread of pot plant on the entry form.

Judges: Les Waldren & Phil Sullivan

Award: THE W.A.G.S. PRESIDENT’S TROPHY

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SECTION E - Fruit - Members Only

Class
41. Apples	1 dish of 3 Cooking Apples of one cultivar.
42. Apples	1 dish of 3 Dessert Apples of one cultivar.
43. Pears	1 dish of 3 Pears of one cultivar.
44. Plums	1 dish of 6 Plums of one cultivar.
45. A dish of any other fruit.	Contact Show Secretary for details of quantities.

All fruits to be exhibited with stalks and not polished. Dish not to exceed 25 cm (10") diameter.

Judges: Les Waldren & Phil Sullivan

Award: THE MEMBERS TROPHY

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SECTION F - Specialities - Open (to Men, Women and Children)

Class
46. Victoria Sandwich Cake	Two or three egg mixture sandwiched with jam and sprinkled with castor sugar.
47. Cut & Come Again Cake	Made to recipe below.
48. Fruit Tart on a Plate.	Made with shortcrust pastry using own recipe.
49. 6 Plain Sweet Scones	Made to own recipe. Copy of recipe to be included with the exhibit.
50. Wholemeal Bread	A Loaf to your own recipe. A list of ingredients to be shown.
51. Jam	A jar, sealed.
52. Marmalade	A jar, sealed.
53. Chutney	A filled sealed jar made to your own recipe.

Preserves and Chutney should be labeled to include date of making.
All other classes should be wrapped in cling film

Judges: Jean Calvin-Thomas & Patricia Fryer

Award: THE ARTHUR SHEPPERD TROPHY

Class
54. Dry Red Wine
55. Sweet Red Wine
56. Dry White Wine
57. Medium White Wine
58. Sweet White Wine
59. Rose Wine

Judges: Peter & Olive Agar

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SECTION I - Art & Craft - Open

Class
68. "Natures Delights" - Any media painting, i.e. oil , water colour, pencil drawing, pen & ink etc. or mixed media.
69. A Hand Made item not exceeding 60 x 60 cm (2' x 2') - no height restriction.

Judges: Pam Harper & Margaret Pritchard

Award: THE CRAFT CUP

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SECTION J - Photography - Members Only

Maximum size of print 18 cm x 13 cm (7" x 5"), un-framed, unmounted.

Class
70. Colour Print	"A Garden I have Visited"
71. Colour Print	"Tranquillity"

Judge: Paul Hallett

Award: THE LATTER TROPHY

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SECTION K - Children Only - Aged up to 7 Years

Child must be under 7 on the day of the show. Age to be clearly stated on entry form.

Class
72. A Figure	Animal or Human
	Made from vegetable produce.
	Only 6 pieces of match allowed for fastening.
	No artificial adornments to be used.
73. Cress	Grown in a decorated eggshell.
74. A Collage entitled ‘Insect’	using materials of your own choice.
75. A picture entitled ‘Animal's Home’	Using paint or crayons.

Judge: Judy Novell

Award: THE AUDREY BOSLEY TROPHY

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SECTION L - Children Only - Aged 7 to 11 Years

Child must be under 12 on the day of the show.
Age to be clearly stated on entry form.

Class
76. Garden in a seed tray	Size not to exceed 25 x 41 cm.
77. Home Made Biscuits	6, with decoration.
78. Mini Scarecrow	Maximum height 50 cm.
79. A Photograph entitled "The Weather"

Judge: Judy Novell

Award: THE LILIAN & WILLIAM WELLS MEMORIAL TROPHY

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SECTION M - Children Only - Aged 12 to 16 Years

Child must be under 17 on the day of the show.
Age to be clearly stated on entry form.

Class
80. A Photograph entitled	"Winter".
81. A Party Food Item	To include the recipe.
82. Decorate a hat using natural materials
83. A Poster entitled "Healthy Eating"	Neatly presented on an A4 page.

Judge: Judy Novell

Award: THE NOVELL CUP

To avoid disappointment, please ensure your entry is within the specified size, where applicable.

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SECTION N - Floral Art - Open

Important Notice for all Floral Art Exhibitors
An arrangement should be composed only of natural plant material. Accessories including fruit, driftwood, vegetables etc. may be used.

Class
84. "Autumn in a Basket"	An arrangement.
	Space allowed 30 x 30 x 30 cm (12" x 12" x 12").
85. "The Barbecue"	An arrangement for an outside evening barbecue.
	Space allowed not more than 45 x 45 x 45 cm (18" x 18" x 18")
86. "Just a small token"	A petite arrangement for a bedside table.
	Space allowed 20 x 20 x 20 cm (8" x 8" x 8")
87. "A pot of gold"	An arrangement in a flower pot, suitable for a hall table.
	Space allowed 38 x 38 x 38 cm (15" x 15" x 15")
88. "Summer Remnants"	An arrangement suitable for a table centre.
	Space allowed 30 x 30 x 30 cm (12" x 12" x 12")

Judge: Iris Novell

Award: THE FLORAL ART CUP
Award: THE MAYORESS’ TROPHY

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SECTION O - Container Gardening - Open

Judge: Iris NOvell

Award: The Mayoress' Trophy

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SECTION P - Taste & Smell - Members Only

Class
90. Tastiest Tomato	3 of any variety.
91. Tastiest Raspberry	6 of any variety.
92. Tastiest Strawberry	6 of any variety.
93. Most Scented Rose	Single bloom or spray.
94. Sweetest Smelling Sweet Pea	A bunch of any variety.
95. Any other scented flower	A single spray - must be named.

Judge: Ron Sears

Award: COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE

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