CRAWLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETYIfield Avenue, West Green, Crawley, RH11 7AJ

Welcome to the 2015 Show Schedule.

Although we had a long and very cold Spring in 2013, we also had the hottest Summer for seven years which must have made most of us extremely happy.

We will be continuing with the prize draw for first class winners, so I hope this will encourage you to enter more classes!

We will also be grateful if you know the variety name of your entry, you would complete a yellow card so that other exhibitors and members of the public know what to look f or if they would like to buy one. The cards will be available on the days of shows.

Sadly, the Bonsai Group have decided not to show anymore.

I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the Society’s shows and hope that you will also support the group shows.

Sadly 2014 will be my last year for the doing the shows as ill health is causing me to cut down on my activities. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who, over the years, has contributed to the show, be it showing, helping out or visiting the shows.

Show Secretary

Show Dates 2015

Spring Show 28th MarchAlpine Show 20th April*Cactus Show 24th MayPelargonium & Geranium Show 20th JuneSummer Show 20th JuneFuchsia Show 1st AugustAutumn Show Week One 5th SeptemberAutumn Show Week Two 12th September

*Please note that this show is held on a Monday evening.

ALL SHOWS IN 2015 WILL BE HELD AT:THE SOCIETY HALL, IFIELD AVENUE,CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX RH11 7AJ

01293 535585 (answerphone)

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SHOW RULES

1. All exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor and have been in their possession for at least two months prior to the show, unless otherwise stated. No exhibitor may stage more than one exhibit in the same class.

2. Prizes will be awarded according to the merit of the exhibits irrespective of the number of entries in any class; additional prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the judges. The award of any prize or trophy can be withheld where the judges consider the standard of the exhibits are of insufficient merit.

3. All exhibits are accepted at the risk of the exhibitor. The Society shall not be liable for loss or damage, by theft or any other cause.

4. Exhibits must be staged in/on the vases, plates, boxes or bowls provided by the Society. Jugs must be provided by the exhibitor.

5. Exhibits should be correctly named and all vegetables washed.6. Judging will be conducted under the rules of the various bodies to which the Society

is affiliated.7. Any matter not covered by these rules will be dealt with by the Show Secretary or

Committee.8. All trophies are perpetual and the property of the Society; they must be returned to

the Show Secretary fourteen days before the Shows.9. Objections must be lodged with the Show Secretary, whose decision is final.10. Entry forms must be received by the closing date shown for each Show.11. Novice or Beginners Classes – a novice or beginner is a person who has not won a

first prize in that section at any Society Show.12. Entries must be staged from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. on the evening before the Show

and from 8.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. on the day of the Show, at which time all persons, other than Officials must leave the show.

13. Exhibits are accepted on the understanding that they remain staged throughout the Show and not removed until the time announced for the closure of the Show.

14. Prize money may be collected after 3.00 p.m. on the day of the show at the Spring, Summer and Autumn shows. Prize money not collected within seven days will be considered as a donation the Society funds.

NOTE: See also Rules relating to the Spring, Cactus, Pelargonium, Fuchsiaand Autumn Shows where applicable.

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Special Rule for Spring Show

Entries will be accepted between 8.00 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. on the day of the Show only

Pelargonium Show Rules

1. Judging to B.E.G.S. Rules.2. All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor and have been in their possession

for three months.3. All exhibits for judging must be placed ready by 10.30 a.m. and only one

entry per person per class is allowed.

The judge’s decision in awarding any prize will be final.

AUTUMN SHOW RULES

Domestic Classes

1. Jam and marmalade should be exhibited in clear glass jars with top covered with waxed paper or similar, with a “twist” or “screw” lid

2. Where an imperial measurement is given, the metric equivalent will be accepted3. Foil plates are not allowed for the Apple Pie class

Photographic Classes

1. Prints must not exceed 6" x 4"2. There should not be anything in the print to identify the photographer3. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to your prints so please make

sure you have a duplicate copy4. Photographs must have been taken by the Exhibitor

These classes are to be judged by members of the public visiting the show, using a ballot box system

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SPRING SHOW

Saturday 27th March 2015

Staging: 8.00 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.Please note that entries will only be accepted on the morning of the show.

All entries to the Show Secretary,:Tel: 01293 882871e-mail: Closing date for entries 10.00 p.m. Thursday, 3rd April 2014

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

JUDGES:Flowers: Mr. Colin HaylerAlpines: Mr.Martyn FlintDomestic: TBA

Prize monies to be awarded in all classes as follows:1st - £1.50, 2nd - £1.00, 3rd - 50p

Awards

A Trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor scoring the most points in the Daffodil classes. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st - 3 points, 2nd - 2 points, 3rd - 1 point

The Alpine Cup will be awarded to the Exhibitor with the most points in Class B. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st - 3 points,, 2nd - 2 points, 3rd - 1point.

All first prize winners’ names will be entered into a draw at the end of the show for a special prize

The Awards Presentation will be at 3.30 p.m.

Class A – Daffodils

1 One vase, three stems Trumpet (trumpet is equal to or longer than petals, yellow2. One vase, three stems Trumpet (trumpet is equal to or longer than petals) any other

colour3. One vase, three stems Large Cupped (trumpet is more than one third length of petals)

yellow4. One vase, three stems Large Cupped (trumpet is more than one third length of petals),

any other colour5. One vase, three stems Small Cupped (petals three times length of cup), yellow6. One vase, three stems Small Cupped (petals three times length of cup), any other

colour7. One vase, three stems Double Daffodil, yellow8. One vase, three stems Double Daffodil, any other colour

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9. One vase, three stems Dwarf Cyclamineus (long cup with petals bending back at tips)10. One vase, three stems Triandrus and/or Jonquilla – single or double (petals longer than cup) with two or more flower heads on each stem11. One vase, three stems Poeticus Narcissi (cup is short with red fringe and white Petals)12. One vase, three stems, any other daffodil not eligible for Classes A1 - A11 13. One vase, three stems Dwarf/Rockery Daffodils14. One vase, three stems, species Daffodil (e.g. lobularis, obvallaris. etc.) Class B-Alpines

1. One pot or pan Rock plant in flower2. Three pots or pans Rock plants in flower3 One pot or pan Primula, 4 Three pots or pans Primula, three kinds, one kind per pot5. One pot or pan species Cyclamen6 Three pots or pans species Cyclamen, three distinct cultivars7 One pot or pan species Cyclamen, shown for foliage effect8. Three pots or pans species Cyclamen, shown for foliage effect9. One pot or pan Ericaceae, Heather/Cassiope etc.10. One pot or pan Sedum11 One pot or pan Sempervivum12. One pot or pan Saxifraga13. One pot or pan Dwarf Bulbs, excluding Narcissi14. Three pots or pans Dwarf Bulbs, one or more varieties, excluding Narcissi15. One pot or pan Dwarf Narcissus, 16 Three pots or pans Dwarf Narcissus, three distinct varieties17. One pot or pan Dwarf Conifer18. One pot or pan Dwarf Shrub, other than Conifer or Ericaceae19. One pot or pan Hardy Fern20. One pot or pan any other Rock Plant from genus (family)

not eligible for Classes 1 – 19

Notes for this Class:

a) No plant need necessarily have been grown in the pot or pan that it is exhibited in, and any exhibit may be lifted from the open garden

b) Classes 13 - 16: a bulb is any underground storage organ, e.g. rhizome,tuber, corm, bulb etc. for the purposes of these classes

Class C – Flowers

1. One vase Spring flowers, excluding bulbous plants, one cultivar, not more than seven stems

2. One vase mixed Spring flowers, excluding bulbous plants, not more than nine stems

3. One vase bulbous plants, excluding daffodils, not more than seven stems

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4. One vase, three stems Polyanthus, multi-flowered5. One vase, seven stems Primrose, one or more colours6. One pot or pan Primula (Primrose Type)7. One vase, three stems Primula denticulata, candelabra etc not eligible for

classes 4 & 58. One pot or pan Polyanthus (multi-flowered type)9. One vase, one stem flowering Camellia (multi-bloom)10. One specimen Camellia flower11. One vase, one stem Rhododendron in flower12. One vase, one stem any other flowering shrub 13. Pot plant, flowering14. Pot plant, foliage or fern15. One vase, not more than five stems, Hellebores16. Five Hellebore flower heads, displayed in saucer supplied by the CHS17. One vase, three stems Clematis18. Orchid Species19. Orchid Hybrid

Class D – Domestic Classes

1. Flap Jack made to own recipe in 7" square tin2. Simnel Cake made to own recipe3 Chocolate Sponge made to own recipe in 7" round tin4 Undecorated Cheesecake made to own recipe, left in 7" round tin or dish5. Six Cheese Scones, made to own recipe6. Lemon Drizzle cake made to recipe provided by the CHS (See page 29)7. Victoria Sponge made to recipe provided by the CHS (See page 29)8. Tin Loaf of Bread made to recipe provided by the CHS (See page 30)

9. Short bread biscuits made to own recipe

CLASS E - CACTI

1. One Crassula2. One Agave3. One Rebutia4. One Mammillaria 5. One Cactus6. One Succulent

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ALPINE SHOW

Monday, 20th April 2015

Staging Monday, 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.

Judge: Mr Nigel Gravett

CLASS

1. Three pans rock plants, distinct2. One pan rock plant in flower3. One pan Primulaceae4. One pan Primula (species)5. One pan Cyclamen6. One pan Saxifraga7. Three pans bulbous plants8. One pan bulbous plant excluding Fritillaria9. One pan Fritillaria10. One pan dwarf Shrub excluding Ericaceae11. One pan Ericaceae12. One pan Dwarf Conifer13. One pan rock plant for foliage14. One pan Sempervivum15. One pan Sedum16. One pan Cushion plant17. One pan Androsace18. One pan Pleione19. One pan rock plant raised from seed20. One pan planted as a miniature garden21. One pan Lewisia

All plants to be staged by 8 p.m. and removed at 10 p.m.

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17th CACTUS & SUCCULENT SHOWSaturday 24th May 2015

Staging of Exhibits Show open to the PublicFriday, 23rd May - 7.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. 10.00 am. – 4.00 p.m. Saturday, 24th May - 8.00 a.m. – 9.30 a.m.

Judging Show Judge: Saturday 23rd May from 10.00 a.m. Mr. Stirling Baker

Show SecretaryMr. Ian Nelsey – 01293 520442

Scoring - Points are awarded: 4 for 1st, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd, 1 for Highly Commended. Ties will be counted on the number of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and HCs in that order, and ultimately by the Judge

BCSS Diplomas: Awarded for Best Cactus and Best Succulent in the ShowBest Exhibit Shield: Awarded for the best exhibit in the ShowThe Crawley Cup: Awarded for the highest points gained in all ClassesThe Cactus Trophy: Awarded for highest total points gained in Section 1Awards of Merit: Awarded at the Judge's discretionThe Stewart Mackenzie of Seaforth Challenge Cup: Awarded for the highest points gained in Classes 10 - 13The Pulchra Flora Challenge Cup: Awarded for the highest points gained in Classes 6 - 8The Lynwood Trophy: Awarded for the highest points gained in Classes 48-49 Secretary’s Cup: Awarded for the highest points gained in Classes 20–24The Mid Sussex Cup: Awarded for the highest points gained in Classes 1-3The Ashdown Bowl: Awarded for the highest points gained in Classes 14-17The Succulent Bowl: Awarded for highest total points gained in Section 2The Margaret Baker Cup: Awarded for the highest points gained in Classes 25- 28The Madeleine Arkell Cup: Awarded for the highest points gained in Classes 46-47The Founders Cup: Awarded to the Crawley Horticultural Society's member with the highest points in Classes 33-36The Deadman Memorial Trophy: Awarded for the highest points gained in Classes 50-52The Euphorbia Cup: Awarded for the highest points in Classes 41-43The Stephan Hasler Cup: Awarded for the highest points gained in Classes 37- 40The Haywards Heath & District Cup: Awarded for the highest points gained in Classes 44 -45The Derek Desborough Memorial Trophy: Awarded for the highest total points in Section 3The Novice Cup: Awarded for the highest points gained in Section 4

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Rules

1. Fee is 10p per Entry. Entry to each Class is restricted to two per person. Where a person makes two entries to a class, the letters A and B will be used to assist in the identification of entries.

2. All entries should be submitted on the official entry form. Submission of an entry constitutes agreement to these Rules

3. Maximum pot sizes are quoted in inches, which will take priority over metric for measurement purposes

4. All entry forms must reach the Show Secretary by Wednesday, 25 May 2011 and all fees must accompany the entry form

5. Plants must be the property of the Exhibitor6. The authority for judging entries is the British Cactus & Succulent Society Handbook

of Shows and Exhibitions (9th Edition)7. All entries must be staged 30 minutes before judging is due to commence. Exhibits

must be placed in accordance with the Stewards' instructions. Entry cards must be placed face down with each exhibit. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

8. Judges may withhold any award if, in their opinion, the standard of entries does not merit an award in any Class

9. Any questions or comments relating to the judging must be made in writing to the Show Secretary by 15.00 HOURS on the day of the Show, and not directly to the Judge(s)

10. No exhibit may be removed from the hall before the close of the Show11. The CHS will not accept responsibility or liability for damage to or loss of plants or

any property12. The Show Secretary reserves the right to refuse admission to the Show13. All trophies (cups, bowl or shield) are awarded for one year only14. A Novice is one who has not previously won a first prize in any Open Class of any

BCSS Show or has not previously won the Novice Cup

Notes for Exhibitors

GeneralGrafted plants are acceptable in all classes, but in accordance with the Society's recommendations to Judges, they are automatically at a disadvantage in relation to plants growing on their own roots

Classes 54 & 55Pots may be all round or all square, but not mixed. The ratio of cacti to succulents is not relevant

DON’T FORGET TO CLEAN OFF THE COBWEBS! REMEMBER THAT ANY PLANT WITH LIVING PESTS IS AUTOMATICALLY DOWNPOINTED

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SECTION 1 – CACTUS CLASSES – Open to all CHS and BCSS Members

No.

Description No. of Plants

Max. Pot Size

1 Opuntia Group 12 Cereus Group – excluding genera in Class 3

Includes: Eulychnia, Cereus, Cephalocereus, Espostoa, Stetsonia, etc.1

3 Cleistocactus subgroupIncludes: Borzicactus, Oreocereus, Haageocerrus, etc.

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4 Matucana GroupIncludes: Arequipa, Denmoza, Matucana, Oroya, Submatucana etc. and “Oreocereus” Hempelianus

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5 Echinocereus Group Includes Wilcoxia etc.

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6 Mammillaria GroupIncludes: Leptocladodia, Krainzia, Mammilloydia, Dolicothele, Bartschella, Porfira, Solisia, Cochemiea etc.

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7 Mammillaria Group (as Class 6) 3 7"8 Mammillaria Group (as Class 6) 3 4¼"9 Coryphantha Group

Includes: Escobaria, Neobesseya etc. and Acharagma (ex “Gymnocactus”) aguirreana and roseana

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10 Thelocactus GroupIncludes: Thelocactus, Ancistrocactus, Hamatocactus, Neolloydia etc. and “Echinomastus” mcdowellii

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11 Echinocereus, Coryphantha & Thelocactus GroupsOne from each group

3 4¼"

12 Astrophytum GroupIncludes: Digitostigma

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13 Stenocactus (Echinofossulocactus) Group 114 Rebutia Group

Includes: Aylostera, Cintia, Digitorebutia, Mediolobivia, Sulcorebutia, Weingartia etc. but NOT Chileorebutia

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15 Rebutia Group (as Class 14) 2 4¼"16 Echinopsis Group

Includes: Lobivia, Acanthocalycium, Hymenorebutia, Echinopsis, Pygmaeocereus, Chamaecereus, Reicheocactus, Pseudoechinopsis, Pseudolobivia, Setiechinopsis, Trichocereus etc

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17 Echinopsis Group (as Class 16) 2 4¼"18 Parodia Group

Includes: Notocactus, Eriocactus, Brasilicactus, Wigginsia, Parodia etc.

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Continued on next page

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19 Parodia Group (as Class 18) 2 4¼"20 Gymnocalycium Group 121 Gymnocalycium Group (as Class 20) 2 4¼"22 Neoporteria Group

Includes: Horridocactus, Pyrrhocactus, Islaya, Thelocephala, Nichelia (Neochilenia), Chileorebutia and Neoporteria etc

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23 Neoporteria Group (as Class 22) 2 4¼"24 Copiapoa Group 125 Cristate, Monstrous or Variegated Cactus 126 Echinocactus Group

Includes: Echinocactus, Ferocactus, Homalocephala, Leuchtenbergia etc. and “Hamatocactus” Hamatacanthus

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27 One Cactus 128 Six Cacti, different Groups 6 4¼"29 Flowering Epiphyllum 130 Rhipsalis Group other than Class 29

Includes: Aporocactus, Erythrorhipsalis, Hatiora, Rhipsalis, Heliocereus, Pfeiffera, Rhipsalidopsis, Schlumbergera, etc.

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SECTION 2 – OTHER SUCCULENTS - Open to all CHS and BCSS Members

No.

Description No. of Plants

Max. Pot Size

31 Adromischus SubgroupIncludes: Adromischus, Cotyledon, Crassula, Kalanchoe, Tylecodon etc.

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32 Adromischus Subgroup (as Class 31) 2 3½"33 Sedum Subgroup

Includes: “Rosularia” Hirsuta, Lenophyllum, Sinocrassula etc.1

34 Aeonium SubgroupIncludes: Aeonium, Aichryson, Greenovia and Monanthes

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35 Echeveria SubgroupIncludes: Dudleya, Echeveria, Graptopetalum, Pachyphytum, Tacitus etc. and intergeneric hybrids

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36 Sempervivum Sub-groupIncludes Jovibarba, Orostachys, Rosularia etc. and “Sedum” sedoides

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37 Agave Group 138 Aloe Group including intergeneric hybrids 139 Haworthia Group 140 Haworthia Group 2 3½"41 Euphorbia or Monadenium Groups

Includes: Jatropha etc1

42 Euphorbia or Monadenium Groups 2 6"43 Euphorbia or Monadenium Groups 2 4¼"44 Stapelia Group 1

Continued on next page

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45 Ceropegia GroupIncludes: Ceropegia, Brachystelma, Hoya, etc

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46 Mesembryanthemum Group 147 Mesembryanthemum Group 2 3½"48 Othonna Group

Includes: Kleinia = Senecio1

49 Cristate, Monstrous or variegated other succulent 150 Three other Succulents, different groups 3 4¼"51 Two other Succulents, different groups 2 7"52 One other Succulent 1

SECTION 3 – DEREK DESBOROUGH AWARD - Open to all CHS and BCSS Members

No.

Description No. of Plants

Max. Pot Size

53 Three Cacti 354 Nine Cacti and/or Other Succulents, arranged in three rows of three 9 3½"55 16 Cacti and/or Other Succulents, arranged in four rows of four 16 2¾

SECTION 4 – NOVICE AWARD – Open to CHS Members only

No.

Description No. of Plants

Max. Pot Size

56 Cactus 157 Three Cacti, different groups 3 3½"58 Other Succulent 159 Three other Succulents, different groups 3 3½"

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PELARGONIUM & GERANIUM SHOW

Times as for Summer Show

Staging Saturday 8.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.

Judge: Mr. David Vivash

Rules

All exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor and have been in their possession for three monthsOne entry per person, per classThe Judge’s decision in awarding any prize must be accepted as finalPlants must not be removed before 4.30 p.m.

Awards

A Pelargonium Trophy and First Class Certificate will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 1A Group Shield will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 2The Ivan and Doreen Budgen Trophy will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 3The Kath and Dennis Loxton Trophy for Class 4A Salver will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 10The Robert and Tracy Hodges Trophy will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 11A B.E.S. Crested Spoon will be awarded to the winner of Class 12A Novice Shield will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 13A B.P.S. Crested Spoon will be awarded to the winner of Class 16A Pelargonium Trophy will be awarded for one year to the winner of Best in ShowGold, Silver and Bronze Certificates will be awarded at the Judge’s discretion.

Note:a) Class 1 is NOT eligible for Best in Showb) Novice Class: a Novice is a person who has not won a first prize

in that Section at any Society Show

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Classes

1. One plant allocated cutting (Group Members), maximum pot size 4"

2. One plant Zonal single, maximum pot size 6"

3. One plant Zonal double or semi-double, maximum pot size 6"

4. One plant Fancy leaved, maximum pot size 6"

5. One plant Scented leaved, maximum pot size 7"

6. One plant Ivy leaved, maximum pot size 5"

7. One plant Miniature, maximum pot size 3.5"

8. One plant Dwarf , maximum pot size 4.5"

9. Two plants Regal, maximum pot size 7"

10. One plant Regal, maximum pot size 7"

11. Matched pair Dwarf, maximum pot size 4.5"

12. One plant Angel type, maximum pot size 5"

13. Novice Class: One plant Zonal, any type, maximum pot size 6"

14. One flower head, double flowered

15. One flower head, single flowered

16. Hanging pot Trailing Geraniums, one or more plants of same variety,

maximum pot size10.5".

17. One plant species, maximum pot size 7"

18. One plant Stella, maximum pot size 6"

19. 16" Hanging basket Ivy Leaved Geraniums

20. Three plants, one 6", one 5" and one 4" pot

21. Two Zonals, maximum pot size 6 "

22. One plant Gold Leaf, maximum pot size 6"

Vases supplied for Classes 14 and 15.Points awarded in each Class: 1st - 3 points, 2nd - 2 points, 3rd - 1 point.Trophies are held for one year and must be returned at least seven daysbefore the next show

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SUMMER SHOWSaturday 21st June 2014

Staging: Friday, 20th June - 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. and Saturday, 21st June - 8.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.

Show open to the public 12.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

ALL CLASSES ARE OPEN

Judge - Mr. David Vivash

All entries to the Show Secretary: Christine MartinTel: 01293 882871 or e-mail cmartin456@btinternet.comClosing date for entries: 10.00 p.m., Thursday 19th June 2014NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

Awards pertaining to the Summer ShowFranklin Rose BowlTed Cook Rose CupBradshaw CupC.D. Wales CupAll first prize winners’ names will be entered into a draw for a special prize

Prize monies will be awarded to all classes (except A1, B1 and B8) as follows:1st - £1.50, 2nd -£1.00, 3rd- 50p. Prize monies in classes A1, B1 and B8 1st - £3.00, 2nd - £2.00, 3rd - £1.00The Awards Presentation will be at 3.30 p.m.

CLASS A – ROSES

1. Franklin Rose Bowl - Two vases, large flowered Roses, three blooms of one cultivar in each vase, two distinct cultivars

2. Ted Cook Rose Cup - One specimen, Hybrid Tea Rose3. One vase of three large flowered Roses, one or more cultivars4. One vase of three large flowered Roses, one cultivar5. One vase, one stem, Floribunda Rose6. One vase, three stems Floribunda Roses, one or more cultivars7. One vase, three stems Miniature Roses, one or more cultivars8. Novice Class - One vase of three stems, one or more cultivars (see note 11, page 2)9. One vase, one stem Shrub Rose or Old English Rose, one cultivar10. One vase, three stems Shrub Roses or Old English Roses, two or more cultivars11. One vase, three stems Patio Rose, any cultivar12. One vase, one stem Hybrid Tea Rose, Red13. One vase, one stem Hybrid Tea Rose, Yellow14. One vase, one stem Hybrid Tea Rose, Bicolour15. One vase three stems, Rambling Roses

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16. , Rambling Rose

CLASS B – FLOWERS

1. Bradshaw Cup – three vases Sweet Peas, three distinct cultivars, nine stems in each vase

2. One vase Sweet Peas, one distinct cultivar, nine stems3. One vase Sweet Peas, two or more cultivars, nine stems 4. One vase Sweet Peas, any cultivar, or cultivars, seven stems5. One vase Sweet Peas, one or more cultivars, five stems6. Novice Class – One vase Sweet Peas, one or more cultivars, five stems (see note 11,

page 2)7. One bowl Sweet Peas, bowl not to exceed 6"diameter, grown and staged by the

Exhibitor for quality and effect. Any foliage may be used.8. C.D. Wales Cup – Three vases of Herbaceous Perennials in flower, three kinds, one

kind per vase, not less than three, not more than seven stems per vase9. One vase, one stem Delphinium10. One vase, three stems Delphiniums, one or more cultivars11. Six florets Delphiniums, one or more cultivars, displayed in box provided12. One vase, five stems Herbaceous Perennial in flower, one cultivar13. One vase, five stems any other flowering perennials, two or more cultivars14. One vase flowering Shrub, three stems, one or more cultivars15. One vase pinks or Allwoodii, seven stems, one or more cultivars16. One vase Pansies or Violas, nine large flowered stems, one or more cultivars17. One vase Pansies or Violas, nine small flowered stems, one or more cultivars#18. One vase, one stem Peony, any variety19. One vase five stems flowering bulb, corm, tuber or rhizome, one or more cultivars20. One vase, three stems single Clematis21. One vase, three stems, double Clematis22. One vase, five stems Annuals, one or more varieties23. One Hanging Basket, 16" diameter maximum, excluding Pelargoniums (geraniums)24. Jug of cut garden flowers, not less than three kinds, arranged for effect, jug must not

exceed 2 litres25. Orchid, species26. Orchid, hybrid27. Pot plant flowering, excluding Zonal Perlargonium or Regal Pelargonium (see note a)28. Pot plant, foliage (see note a)29. Saintpaulia ( see note a)30. Streptocarpus (African Violet) (see note a)31. Citrus Plant

CLASS C - ALPINES

1. Three pots or pans, Alpine plants, three kinds - one kind per pot (see note a.)2. Pot or pan, Campanulacea in flower (see note a.)3. Pot or pan, Alpine plant in flower (see note a.)4. One pot or pan Lewisia in flower (see note a)5. One pot or pan Dwarf Conifer (see note a)

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6. Three pots or pans Bulbous plants, three kinds, one kind per pot (see note a)7. One pot or pan Bulbous plant (see note a)8. Three pots or pans Sempervivum (see note a)9. One pot or pan Sempervivum (see note a)10. One pot or pan Hardy Fern (see note a)11. One pot or pan Sedum (see note a)12. One pot or pan Saxifraga (see note a)13. One lump of Tufa planted with Alpines

CLASS D - CACTI

1. Cactus (see note a.)2. Succulent (see note a.)3. Aloe (see note a.)4. Mammillaria (see note a.)5. Euphorbia (see note a.)6. Gymnocalycium (see note a.)

Note a): Classes B27 – 30, C1 – 12 and D1 - 6 inclusive.All exhibits in these classes must be in pots or pans NOT exceeding 18 cm (7")

CLASS E – FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

1. Broad Beans, six pods, one cultivar2. Lettuces, two, one cultivar, with 2" of roots3. Peas, eight pods, one cultivar, on a plate4. Potatoes, three on a plate, one cultivar5. Spring Cabbage, two heads, one cultivar6. Asparagus, three stems7. Any other vegetable, three on a plate 8. Rhubarb, three stems, one cultivar, leaves trimmed to 3"9. Strawberries, nine on a plate10. Gooseberries, nine on a plate11. Currants, six strings on a plate, black, red or white12. Any other fruit not in schedule, twelve on a plate, one cultivar

Class F – Wine

1. One bottle of Red Wine2. One bottle of White Wine3. One bottle of Rose

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FUCHSIA SHOWSaturday, 2nd August 2014

Staging 8.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m.Open to public - 2.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Judge – Mr. David Vivash

Entries by 10.00 p.m. Thursday, 1st August to:Mr. T. Lyon, 35 Kilnmead, Northgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 8BD

RULES

All Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor and have been in their possession for more than three months

All exhibits for judging must be placed ready by 11.00 a.m. and only one entry per person, per class

Only judges and necessary officials will be allowed in the Show Hall during judging

The judge’s decision in awarding any prize must be accepted as final

No plants are to be removed before 4.30 p.m.

Awards

B.F.S. Crested Spoon will be awarded to the winner of Class 1A Group Shield will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 2The P.J. McDonnell Memorial Cup will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 4The Ron and Avis Ayling Trophy for Hanging Basket for winner of Class 6The Norman & Dorothy Woodhams Trophy will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 7The Richard and Mary Law Trophy will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 8The W.Tamkin Shield will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 11The Ted Bastone Bonsai Trophy will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 13A Novice Cup will be awarded for the best exhibit in Class 14The Fuchsia Group Shield will be awarded for one year to the winner of Class 15The Kath and Dennis Loxston Trophy will be awarded for one year to the winnerof Class 16

A Fuchsia Trophy and a B.F.S. Bronze Medal will be awarded to Best in Show

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Open Section

1. One Fuchsia, any variety, bush or shrub, double or semi-double, maximum pot size 6"

2. One Fuchsia, any variety, bush or shrub, single flowered, maximum pot size 6"

3. One plant Species, any size pot4. One Half or Quarter Standard, any variety, any size pot5. One plant Miniature Standard, stem not to exceed 12", maximum pot size 5"6. One hanging basket of Fuchsias, one variety, one or more plants,

maximum interior of basket 16"7. One hanging pot of Fuchsias, one variety, one or more plants, maximum pot size 10.5" 8. One plant Fuchsia, any variety, bush or shrub, maximum pot size 5"9. One plant Fuchsia, Fancy Leaved bush or shrub, maximum pot size 6"10. One plant Fuchsia, Triphylla, any size pot11. Six cut blooms, single or double, not less than four varieties12. One Fuchsia, any variety, maximum pot size 3.5"13. One Fuchsia, grown as a Bonsai14. Novice Class: One Fuchsia, any variety, bush or shrub, maximum pot size 6"15. Group Members only - Allocated Cutting, maximum pot size 6"16. One Fuchsia, hardy variety, bush or shrub, maximum pot size 7"17. Fuchsia grown in an unusual container18. Two plants, Bush or Shrub, matched pair, maximum pot size 5"19. One Plant, Triphylla, maximum pot size 6"20. Two Fuchsias, different varieties, in same pot, maximum pot size 7"21. Three Plants - one in 6" pot, one in 5" pot and one in 4" pot22. One pot multi-bloom, maximum pot size 8"23. Three Stems of Fuchsias, any cultivar, own vase24. Flower arrangement including Fuchsia, maximum diameter 10", height 10"25. Fuchsia grown in Patio Container

Points awarded in each Class: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2, 3rd - 1

Points added to Geranium Show

A Trophy will be awarded for highest aggregate. All trophies held for one year MUST be returned AT LEAST seven days before next year's show.

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AUTUMN SHOW– WEEK ONE

Saturday 5th September 2014Show Open 1.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

All classes are openStaging: Friday 4th September, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. & Saturday 8.00 a.m.–10.30 a.m.

Entries to: Closing date for entries: 10.00 p.m. Thursday, 4th September 2014NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

Prize MoneyPrize money will be awarded as follows 1st - £1.50, 2nd - £1.00, 3rd – 50p, except classes A1, A2, A3,A4, B1,B2, and B3 which will all be 1st - £3.00, 2nd - £2.00, 3rd - £1.50.

Judge: Mr. David Vivash,

Special Awards pertaining to this section of Autumn Show Schedule:

John Dolding Cup to the best Alpine in the ShowCharles Moon Cup for the best Fuchsia in the ShowN.C.S Silver Medal for best vase of Chrysanthemums in ShowN.C.S Bronze Medal for Runner-up vase of Chrysanthemums in ShowN.D.S. Silver Medal for the best vase of Dahlias in ShowN.D.S. Bronze Medal for Runner-up vase of Dahlias in ShowJohn Baylis Silver Plate for the best pot plant in the Show, excluding Fuchsias and AlpinesA Trophy will be awarded to the Exhibitor gaining the most points in Classes C and D. Points will be awarded as 1st – 3 points, second – 2 points and 3rd – 1 point.

All first prize winners’ names will be entered into a draw for a special prize

The Awards Presentation will be at 3.30 p.m.

Class A - Chrysanthemums

1. Bowthorpe Cup: One vase, three disbudded blooms, large, one distinct cultivar

2. Pooley Cup: One vase, three disbudded blooms, medium, one distinct cultivar

3. Percy Durrant Cup: One vase, five Exhibition Sprays, two or more cultivars

Chrysanthemums (continued)

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4. Mansfield Cup: One vase, three Exhibition Sprays, one distinct cultivar

5. One vase, three blooms, any cultivar6. One vase, three stems, Garden Sprays, any cultivar

Class B - Dahlias

1. Harms Cup: One vase, five blooms, one distinct cultivar. Exhibitors own choice, excluding Giant, Large or Poms

2. Maishman Cup: One vase, one bloom - Giant or Large3. Oakwood Cup: One vase of five blooms, one distinct cultivar, Pompom,

diameter not to exceed 50mm (2") 4. One vase, three blooms, two or more cultivars, medium5. One vase, three blooms, Cactus, medium6. One vase, three blooms, Waterlily

Class C – R0SES

1. One vase, three large flowered Roses, one cultivar2. One vase, three large flowered Roses, three different cultivars3. One vase, three stems cluster (Floribunda) Roses, one cultivar4. One vase, three stems cluster (Floribunda) Roses, three different cultivars5. Three stems, Patio Rose6 One specimen, large flowered (H.T.) Rose7. One stem, Shrub Rose or Old English Rose

CLASS D – FLOWERS

1. One vase, seven stems mixed annuals 2. Cut garden flowers, excluding Chrysanthemums and Dahlias, arranged

for effect in own jug, jug not to exceed 2 litres3. Three stems, flowering shrub, one cultivar4. One stem, flowering hydrangea5. McAlister Cup – Gladioli, three spikes, any colour, in one vase6. One vase, three to five stems flowering bulb, corm, tuber or rhizome,

excluding Gladioli and Schizostylis7. One hanging basket, not exceeding 16".8 Patio container planted for effect, maximum diameter 14"9. One plate Pansy flower heads, floating in water, own dinner/soup plate, 10. One vase, three to five stems Asters (Michaelmas Daisies)11. One vase, three to five stems Japanese Anemones12. One vase, three to five stems, Heleniums13. One vase, three to five stems, Helianthus (Sunflowers)Class D - Flowers (continued)

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14. One vase, three to five stems, Rudbeckia15. One vase, three to five stems, Schizostylis (Kaffir Lily)16. One vase, three to five stems Penstemon17. One vase, three to five stems, any other flowering perennial18. One vase, three stems Clematis19. One orchid species20. One Orchid hybrid21 Citrus plant

Class E - Houseplants

1. Flowering pot plant, excluding Fuchsia, maximum pot size 7"2. Flowering pot plant, excluding Fuchsia, pot size exceeding 7"3. Foliage pot plant, maximum pot size 7"4. Foliage pot plant, pot size exceeding 7"5. Streptocarpus (Cape Primrose) maximum pot size 7"6. Saintpaulia (African Violet) maximum pot size 7"

Class F - Fuchsias

1. One plant single flowered cultivar, maximum pot size 7"2. One plant double flowered cultivar, maximum pot size 7"3. One plant fancy leaved, maximum pot size 7"4. One plant Triphylla, any pot size5. Six cut blooms, minimum of four different cultivars, single,

semi or double, displayed in box provided6. One Fuchsia, any cultivar, maximum pot size 5"

Class G - Alpines

1. One pot or pan Rock plant, in flower2. One pot or pan Rock plant for foliage3. Three pots or pans Cyclamen species, distinct genera4. One pot or pan Cyclamen species, except hederifolium or graceum5. One pot or pan Cyclamen hederifolium6. One pot or pan Cyclamen graceum7. One pot or pan Hardy Fern8. One pot or pan Bulbous plant9. One pot or pan cushion plant10. One pot or pan Dwarf Conifer11. One pot or pan Dwarf ShrubClass G - Alpines (continued)

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12 One pot or pan Sedum13. One pot or pan Sempervivum14 One pot or pan Saxifraga

CLASS H - CACTI

1. Cactus, maximum pot size 7"2. Succulent, maximum pot size 7" 3. Aloe, maximum pot size 7"4. Mammillaria, maximum pot size 7"5. Lithops, maximum pot size 7"6. Parodia/Notocactus, maximum pot size 7"

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AUTUMN SHOW – WEEK TWO

Saturday 13th September 2014Show open 1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.

All classes are open unless otherwise statedStaging: Friday, 12th September, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.

and Saturday 13th September 8.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m.

Entries to:

Closing date for entries: 10.00 p.m., Thursday11th September 2014

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

Prize MoneyPrize money will be awarded as follows (with the exception of class A1):1st - £1.50, 2nd - £1.00, 3rd - 50p.Prize Money in Class A1: 1st - £6.00, 2nd - £3.00, 3rd - £2.00.

JUDGES – Vegetables – Dennis Collins Domestic – TBA

Special Awards pertaining to this section of the Autumn Show Schedule John Bass Cup to exhibitor gaining most points in Class A1

Commission Silver Cup to exhibitor living in C.B.C. area gaining

the most points in vegetable classes excluding Class A1

F.J. van Went Memorial Trophy for the exhibitor gaining the most points in the

fruit classes

Crawley Courier Bowl to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Domestic classes

All first prize winners’ names will be entered into a draw for a special prize

The Awards Presentation will be at 3.30 p.m.

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Schedule of quantities and points for each kind of vegetable shown in Class A1:

VEGETABLE QUANTITY POINTSBeans, French, pods 8 15Beans, Runner, pods 8 18Beetroot, globe/cylindrical 3 15Brussels Sprouts, button 8 15Cabbage 2 15Carrots, long etc. 3 20Carrots: stump etc. 3 18Cauliflowers 2 20Celery, other than trench 2 18Celery, trench, heads 2 20Cucumbers, house/frame 2 18Kohlrabi 3 12Leeks 3 20Lettuce 2 15Marrows 2 15Onions (over 250g) 3 20Onions (under 250g) 3 15Parsnips 3 20Peas 8 20Potatoes 3 15Savoy Cabbage 2 15Shallots, exhibition 8 18Tomatoes 3 20Tomatoes, small/cherry 8 12Tomatoes, beefsteak 3 15Turnips 3 15

TIPS FOR SHOWING VEGETABLES

Read the show rules and schedule carefully, the wording must be strictly adhered to. Note the difference between kind and variety. Kinds are distinctly different items e.g. onions and carrots while varieties (cultivars) are man bred variations of the same kind. e.g. Onward and Green Shaft are varieties of pea. Always show the correct number of exhibits as shown in the schedule.

Exhibits should be fresh, uniform and free of any pest or disease damage. Pots must be clean. Vegetable roots, carrots and potatoes should be carefully washed with a soft sponge so that the skin is not broken. Onions should have half an inch of dried stem bent over and tied with raffia or thread. Peas and beans should be cut from the plant and exhibited with a short stalk.

Blackberries and similar fruits should be exhibited with a short stalk and raspberries must be shown with the core intact. Finally, if in doubt when staging, ask a steward or fellow exhibitor. They will be pleased to help.

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Class A - Vegetables

1. John Bass Cup - Exhibit of vegetables, six distinct kinds, space allowed 36" x 36" quantities and scoring as shown on page 27 (see page 27 for vegetables. Any vegetables not on list will receive nil points)

2. Beans, Borlotti3. Beans, French, one cultivar, nine on a plate4. Beans, Runner, one cultivar, nine on a plate5. Beetroot, three cylindrical or globe6. Carrots, three, long with 3" leaf stem7. Carrots, three, stump rooted with 3" leaf stem8. Courgettes, three, uniform size9. Corn on the Cob, three10. Cucumbers, Ridge, two11. Cucumbers, non-Ridge, two12. Leeks, three, with leaves13. Lettuces, two, any one cultivar, with 2" roots14. Marrows, two, not more than 12" long 15. Onions, three, one cultivar, grown from seed16. Onions, three, one cultivar, grown from sets17. Parsnips, three, with 3" leaf stem18. Potatoes, three round or oval, one cultivar, white, on a plate19 Potatoes, three round or oval, one cultivar, coloured, on a plate20. Potatoes, three, any other variety pot21 Shallots, one cultivar, large, eight on a plate22. Tomatoes, one cultivar, approximately 2" diameter, three on a plate, not yellow23. Tomatoes, Cherry type, one cultivar, eight on a plate, not yellow24. Tomatoes, Plum type, one cultivar, six on a plate, not yellow25. Tomatoes, Beefsteak, one cultivar, three on a plate26. Tomatoes, one cultivar, approximately 2" diameter three on a plate, yellow/orange27. Tomatoes, Cherry type, one cultivar, eight on a plate, yellow/orange, 28. Any other vegetable, one variety, not more than three29. Sweet peppers, three on a plate30. Chillies, one cultivar, six on a plate31. Pumpkins, one32. The longest Marrow33. The longest Runner Bean34. The heaviest Onion35. The heaviest Pumpkin36. Any novelty shaped vegetable excluding potatoes 37. Two squashes38. Trug or basket of mixed vegetables arranged for visual/artistic effect

The following class is for members of the Fruit & Vegetable Group only

39 The heaviest onion grown from seed, plants supplied by Group

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Class B - Fruit

1. Dessert Apples, one cultivar, three on a plate 2. Cooking Apples, one cultivar, three on a plate3. Pears, one cultivar, three on a plate4. Raspberries with stalks, twelve on a plate, one cultivar5. Blackberries with stalks, twelve on a plate, one cultivar 6. Plate of fruit, any kind EXCEPT Apples, Pears, Raspberries

or Blackberries

Class C - Domestic – (see page 3 for rules)

1. Home made Fruit Cake, made to recipe provided by the C.H.S. (see page 31)2. Home made Victoria Sponge, made to recipe provided by the C.H.S. (see page 29)3. Coffee and Walnut Cake, made to own recipe4. Shortbread, 7" diameter, made to own recipe5. Marmalade, home made, in 340 or 454 grams jar6. Jam, home made, in 340 or 454 grams jar7. Gingerbread, made to recipe provided by the C.H.S. (see page 31)6. .Poppy-seeded plait (see page 32)9. Six Fruit Scones, made to recipe provided by the C.H.S., displayed on a plate

(see page 30)10. Apple Pie made to own recipe

Class D - Photography (see page 3 for rules)

1. Flowers in the Wild2. Wildlife in your Garden3. My Garden4. My favourite flower from my Garden5. A Winter Wonderland6. My pet

Class E - Wine

1. One Bottle of Red Wine2. One Bottle of White Wine3. One Bottle of Rosé

Class F – Floral Art Arrangement

1.

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RECIPES

PLEASE NOTE: Where an imperial measurement is given, the metric equivalent will be accepted. If using a fan assisted oven, please refer to your manufacturer’s handbook to adjust the time/temperature.Lemon Drizzle Cake

Ingredients

225g (8oz) unsalted butter, softened 225g (8oz) Caster sugarFour eggs beaten 225g (8oz) self-raising flour Finely grated zest of one lemonDrizzle

Juice of one and half lemons85g (3oz) caster sugar

Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/Gas Mark 4Grease and line a 900g/2lb loaf tin

Beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Slowly add the eggs. Sift in the flour, add the lemon zest and fold gently until mixed. Spoon the mixture into the tin and level the top. Bake for45 – 50 minutes or until a thin skewer comes out clean after being inserted into the cake’s centre.

Leave the cake to cool a little in the tin. Mix the lemon juice and sugar together. Prick the warm cake all over with a fork then pour over the drizzle. Leave in the tin until completely cool.

VICTORIA SPONGE

Ingredients:

6 oz. (170 g) butter at room temperature 3 medium eggs 6 oz. (170g) caster sugar Pinch of salt6 oz. (170g) self-raising flour 3 or 4 drops vanilla essence

Method:

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 5 (380 F or 190 C). Sieve flour and salt. Cream butter, add sugar and essence. Beat until mixture is light in colour and fluffy in texture. Add eggs one at a time, together with a tablespoon of flour and the salt. Beat well after each addition. Gently fold in the remainder of the flour. Put mixture into two lined sandwich tins not exceeding 7" (18 cm). Smooth level with a table or palette knife. Bake, in a moderately hot oven, for 20-25 minutes or until cooked. When cold, sandwich together with jam and dust the top with icing sugar.

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WHITE BREAD TIN LOAF

Ingredients

For the yeast liquid: For the dough:1 tsp (5ml) sugar 1.5lb (600g) strong plain white flour¾ pint (375 ml) warm water 2 tsp (10ml) salt2 tsp (10ml) dried yeast ½ oz. (15g) margarine

Method

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 7 (425F) or 220C. Dissolve the sugar in the warm water. Sprinkle over the dried yeast and leave for about 10 minutes or until the mixture is frothy. Sieve the flour and salt and rub in the margarine. Add the yeast liquid to the flour and work to a firm dough which leaves the sides of the bowl clean. Place on a lightly floured surface and knead the dough thoroughly for about 10 minutes or until it feels smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a clean bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Leave to prove until the dough has roughly doubled in size. Place on the floured surface and knead for about one minute to knock out all the air bubbles. Shape into an oblong and put into a greased 2lb (800g) loaf tin, then re-cover with the damp cloth. Leave until the dough has risen just above the top of the tin. Remove cloth and bake the loaf in a hot over for about 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack

FRUIT SCONES

Ingredients: (NOTE: This mixture will make 8 scones)

8 oz. (225 g) self-raising flour1 oz. (25g) caster sugar2 oz. (50g) margarine2 oz. (50g) sultanasPinch of salt1 medium egg beaten with sufficient milk to make quarter of a pint of liquid

Method:

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 7 (425F or 220C). Sieve flour and salt, rub in margarine and stir in sugar and fruit. Add egg and milk, reserving a little for brushing the tops. Knead lightly on a floured surface and roll out to half an inch (1cm) in thickness and cut into 2.5" (6.5 cm) rounds. Place on a greased baking tray and brush the tops with the egg and milk mixture. Bake for approximately 10 minutes.

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FRUIT CAKE

Ingredients:

8 oz. (225g) self-raising flour¼ tsp. salt4 oz. (110g) margarine4 oz. (110g) caster sugar2 medium eggs10 oz. (275g) dried mixed fruit, excluding cherriesApprox. 1 tsp. grated orange rind2.5 fl oz. (approximately 90 ml) milk1 level tsp. mixed spice

Method:

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4 (360F or 180C). Beat margarine until soft, add sugar and cream together until mixture is light in colour and fluffy in texture. Add eggs one at a time, together with a tablespoonful of sifted flour and the salt, beating between each addition. Add milk and a little flour, stir and then beat. Stir in the fruit, grated rind and the remainder of the flour. Put the mixture into a lined round tin not exceeding 7" x 3" (18 x 7.5 cm) and bake in a moderate oven on the middle shelf for 1½ hours or until cooked. Cover with greased paper when sufficiently brown on top.

GINGERBREAD

Ingredients

8 oz. (225g)Plain flour 1 tsp baking powder (bicarbonate)1½ tsp ground ginger 3 oz. (75g )Butter or margarine2 oz.(50g) Brown sugar 6 oz. (150g) Treacle and Syrup mixed1 large egg 4-5 tbsp. Milk2 oz. (50g) Sultanas (optional)

MethodPreheat oven to Gas Mark 2 (170C). Line an 8" round tin or 1lb loaf tin. Gently warm butter, sugar, syrup and treacle to dissolve. Sieve dry ingredients together, make a well and pour in this mix. Beat egg and milk together and add to the well. Mix to a thick batter. Bake for 45 – 60 minutes.

Store in an airtight tin for at least a week

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POPPYSEED PLAIT

Ingredients

10 oz (275g) plain flour 1oz (25g) caster sugar

1 tsp (5ml) salt 2 tsp (10 ml) easy-blend dried yeast

6 fluid oz (175 ml) milk 1 oz (25g) butter or margarine

1 egg A little milk or egg white for glazing

2 tbsp (30ml) Poppy seeds

Method

Mix together the flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Warm the milk with the butter or margarine, then mix into the flour with the egg and knead to a stiff dough. Knead until elastic and no longer sticky. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with oiled clingfilm and leave in a warm place for about one hour until doubled in size.

Knead again and shape into three sausage shapes about 20cm/8ins. in length. Moisten one end of each strip and press them together, then plait the strips together, moisten and seal the ends. Place on a greased baking sheet, cover with oiled clingflilm and leave to rise for about 40 minutes until doubled in size.

Brush with milk or egg white and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake in a preheated oven at 190c , 375f ), gas mark 5) for about 45 minutes until golden brown.

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FLOWER ARRANGING SCHEDULE – 13th September 2014

Judge: Joan Fowlie

CLASS F1

Autumnal Highlights

Space allowed: Width 2ft (61cm), depth 2ft 6ins (76cm). To be viewed and judged from the front. To be staged on table covered in pale green fabric. Accessories permitted.

CLASS F2

Nature’s Bounty featuring fruit/vegetables

Space allowed: Width 2ft (61cm), depth 2ft 6ins (76cm). To be viewed and judged from the front. To be staged on table covered in pale green fabric. Accessories permitted.

Exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitor

They may be staged in the hall or prepared at home and brought in completed.

It is important that cancellations are notified to Jean Smith by Thursday, 12th September, 2014

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CRAWLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Entry Form for Flower Arrangement Classes

Autumn Show – 13th September 2014

Name of Exhibitor (Block Capitals)....................................................................

Address (block capitals).......................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................

Post Code: ........................................... Telephone: ............................................

Class No: F1 Autumn Highlights

Class No. F2 Natures Bounty featuring Fruit/Vegetables

Signed: .................................................................. Date: .....................................

Please return the Entry Form to:

Mrs. Jean Smith

16 Applefield

Northgate

Crawley

West Sussex, RH10 8BJ

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