TIBBERTON SHOW

2018

SATURDAY 18th AUGUST

2.00pm

TAYNTON & TIBBERTON

VILLAGE HALL

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TIBBERTON DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY (Affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society and the National Vegetable Society)

President: Lawrence Davis

Chairman: Nick Horniman

Vice Chairman: Sheila Johnson

Hon Treasurer: Peter Gardner

Hon Secretary: Hylary Kingham

5, Muzzle Patch, Tibberton. GL2 8EE. Tel: 01452 790478

hylary.kingham@btopenworld.com

Assistant Treasurer: Christine Gardner

Assistant Secretary: David Mills Marquee Chairman: Robert Heigham

Field Administrator: Moira Norwood

Advertising Co-ordinator: Karen Freeman Other Committee Members: Carol Ackerman, Phil Bevan, Arthur Clive, Alison Heigham, Jenny Payne.

8.00am – 10.30am Staging of exhibits. 10.30am Marquee closed for judging. 2.00pm Marquee and Show opens. 5.00pm Presentation of Prizes. 5.30pm Auction of Produce.

Entrance: Adults £2.50. Children under seventeen 50p, under five FREE. FREE CAR PARK

Teas and a licensed bar will be available 8.00pm – 11.00pm Barn Dance: Hetty Pegler’s Tump with Dick Brice

For more information or to download a copy of the schedule or entry form, the

website address is: www.tibberton-gloucestershire.org.uk and follow the links to the Horticultural Society.

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Welcome to Tibberton Show 2018!! The Tibberton District Horticultural Society have pleasure in organising a summer show every August - we try to appeal to people of all ages, gardeners and non-gardeners and everyone who likes to spend a Saturday afternoon at one of the best village shows in the county. We hope you are able to join us and have a lovely afternoon. After a successful show in 2017, we were able to support, with grants, three organisations in the Community, the Village Hall, Tibberton & Taynton Toddler Group and Holy Trinity Church, Tibberton. We are always looking for new committee members and helpers on show day. If you feel you can help then please get in touch. Nick Horniman. Chairman. nickhorniman@gmail.com 07768 028396

TIBBERTON DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: WINNERS 2017 Royal Horticultural Society’s BANKSIAN MEDAL Robert Heigham, Rudford Society's Challenge Cup Brian Tarrant, Tibberton Woodcroft Cup Chris Comer, Newent Bill Wyatt Cup Mike Davies, Newent Jock Greenock Trophy Lawrence Davis, Tibberton Townsend Electrical Shield Amanda Rawson, Taynton Doug Preece Cup Chris Comer, Newent Ray Bartlett Cup Sten Salisbury, Rudford Marjorie Greenock Cup Amanda Horniman, Tibberton Primrose Cup Lynne Pope, Huntley Thurston Cup Robert Heigham, Rudford Meredith Cup Brian Tarrant, Tibberton The Cecil Stait Cup Robert Heigham, Rudford Maurice Richardson Cup Brian Tarrant, Tibberton Pattie Davis Cup Bill Foster, Tibberton Sam Smith Claret Jug Mike Stait, Tibberton Kents Green Rose Bowl Jane Poole, Gloucester Jane Horne Cup Mike Stait, Tibberton Mansell Cup Elizabeth Jones, Highleadon London Camera Exchange Cup Mike Watson, Gloucester Walwin Cup Mike Watson, Gloucester Peter Price Cup Bill Foster, Tibberton Price Cup Sharon Bowden, Tibberton & Angie Davis, London Tania Rose Cup Ruby Lacy, Ross on Wye Pippin Cup Zach Zygo, Gloucester Wynford Cup Evelyn Clifford, Tibberton Harrison Cup Nell Heron, Taynton

TIBBERTON DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: AWARDS OF MERIT 2017 Award of Merit (Vegetable Collection) Chris Comer, Newent Award of Merit (Vegetable dish) Chris Comer, Newent Award of Merit (Floral Art) Alison Heigham, Rudford Award of Merit (Flower Exhibit) Roger Foster, Taynton

THE NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY PLAQUE Brian Tarrant, Tibberton

TDHS remain the owners of the cups and trophies. Winners are requested to return them to the Secretary, cleaned, by the entry deadline please.

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HORTICULTURE: LOCAL Open to residents in the Civil Parishes of Tibberton, Taynton, Rudford & Highleadon, together with those living within a 3.5km radius of Taynton and Tibberton Village Hall. In the Local section only, one additional point will be awarded for each tabled entry.

NOVICE 201 Potatoes, 3 of one kind. 202 Runner Beans, 5 pods. 203 Tomatoes, 3. 204 Courgettes, 2. 205 Cut flowers, 3 of a kind.

VEGETABLES 1 Potatoes, 3, coloured. 2 Potatoes, 3, white. 3 Onions, 4, not exceeding 250g. 4 Carrots, 3, long pointed cultivar. 5 Carrots, 3, other than long pointed cultivar. Sponsored by Mike Davies NVS Judge. 1st £12; 2nd £8; 3rd £5.

6 Peas, 6 pods. 7 Parsnips, 3. 8 Runner Beans, 6 pods. 9 Beetroot, globe 3. 10 Cabbage, green, 1. 11 Shallots, 7. 12 French Beans, 6 pods. 13 Tomatoes, 4. 14 Tomatoes, small cherry type, 6. (To pass through 30mm ring) 15 Marrow, 1. 16 Courgettes, 2. 17 Cucumber, 1. 18 Any vegetable not listed in this section, 3 of one kind. 19 Collection of vegetables, 3 kinds, 3 of each. (Space allowed: 600mm x 550mm – no height limit) Entry Fee 50p - Prizes: £5; 2nd £4; 3rd £3 The Cecil Stait Cup is awarded for the best collection of vegetables in class 19.

FLOWERS 20 Sweet Peas (annual), 6 spikes. The Maurice Richardson Cup is awarded for the best sweet peas in class 20.

21 Rose, Hybrid Tea, 1 specimen bloom. 22 Roses, Floribunda, 1 stem. 23 Cut flowers, 4 kinds, 3 of each, in a vase. 24 Antirrhinums, 5 spikes. 25 Flowering pot plant. (Max size: 550mm x 450mm – no height limit) 26 Fern or foliage plant, in a pot. (Max size: 550mm x 450mm – no height limit)

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27 Dahlias, decorative, cactus or semi-cactus, 3 of one kind. 28 Any flower not listed in this section, 3 of one kind.

SPECIAL AWARDS IN THE LOCAL SECTIONS The Thurston Cup is awarded to the competitor with the most points in classes 1 – 28. The Meredith Cup is awarded for the second highest points in classes 1 – 28. The Pattie Davis Cup is awarded to the person demonstrating most effort in the local sections including the novice classes. (Awarded at the discretion of the Committee).

HORTICULTURE: OPEN Open to all except nurseryman. VEGETABLES 29 Potatoes, 5, coloured. 30 Potatoes, 5, white. 31 Onions, 5, exceeding 250g. 32 Onions, 5, not exceeding 250g. 33 Garlic, 3 bulbs. (Max diameter 65mm, with 25mm stems) 34 Peas, 9 pods. 35 Runner Beans, 9 pods. 36 Beetroot, globe, 3. 37 Shallots, 9. 38 Pickling shallots, 12. (To pass through a 30mm ring) 39 Chilli Peppers, 5. 40 Tomatoes, 6. 41 Tomatoes, 9, small cherry type. (To pass through a 30mm ring) 42 Marrows, 2. 43 Cucumbers, 2. 44 Carrots, 3, other than long pointed cultivar. 45 Carrots, 3, long pointed cultivar. 46 Parsnips, 3. 47 Blanch Leeks, 3. 48 Cabbages, green, 2. 49 Any vegetable not listed in this section, 3 of one kind. 50 Collection of Alliums on a Tray, 3 kinds from:

3 onions over 250gms, (red or white); 3 onions under 250gms, (red or white); 6 large shallots; 6 pickling shallots (To pass through 30mm ring) 3 garlic bulbs (Max diameter 65mm, with 25mm stems)

6 spring onions green with foliage. (Space allowed: 600mm x 450mm.)

Entry Fee 50p - Prizes: 1st £5; 2nd £4; 3rd £3. 51 Collection of vegetables, 4 kinds, 3 of each. (Space allowed: 1000mm x 550mm – no height limit) Entry Fee £1 - Prizes: 1st £10; 2nd £8; 3rd £6 Tibberton District Horticultural Society Award of Merit (Vegetable Collection) is awarded for the best collection of vegetables in Class 51.

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FLOWERS 52 Sweet Peas (annual), 6 spikes. The Townsend Electrical Shield is awarded for the best sweet peas in class 52.

53 Rose Hybrid Tea, 1 specimen bloom. 54 Roses, Floribunda, 1 stem. 55 Roses, Hybrid Tea, 3 blooms. 56 Gladioli, 3 spikes. 57 Gladiolus, 1 specimen spike. The Ray Bartlett Cup is awarded for the best gladiolus in classes 56 – 57.

58 Dahlia, large decorative, exceeding 220mm in diameter, 1. 59 Dahlias, decorative, cactus or semi-cactus, 3. 60 Dahlias, small ball, not exceeding 170mm diameter, 3. 61 Dahlias, pompon not exceeding 52mm diameter, 5. The Doug Preece Cup is awarded for the best dahlia exhibit in classes 58 – 61.

62 Double Asters, 5. 63 Cut Flowers, 4 kinds, 3 of each, in a vase. 64 Fuchsias, 6 blooms displayed on a flat surface. 65 Zinnias, 5. 66 Flowering pot plant. (Max size: 550mm x 450mm – no height limit)

67 Any flower not listed in this section, 5. The Tibberton District Horticultural Society Award of Merit (Flower Exhibit) is awarded for the best flower exhibit in the show.

FRUIT 68 Plums, 6 culinary or dessert, one variety. 69 Apples, 4 culinary, one variety. 70 Apples, 4 dessert, one variety. 71 Pears, 4, one variety. 72 Dish of soft fruit, 20, one variety. 73 Any other fruit, 3. HERBS 74 Herbs grown or cut and displayed in a container, 4 kinds. (Max Size: 550mm x 300mm.)

SPECIAL AWARDS IN THE OPEN HORTICULTURAL SECTIONS The Society's Challenge Cup is awarded for most points in classes 29 – 74. The Woodcroft Cup is awarded for the second highest points in classes 29 – 74.

SPECIAL AWARDS IN ALL THE HORTICULTURAL CLASSES The Royal Horticultural Society’s BANKSIAN MEDAL is awarded to the competitor gaining the most prize-winning points in Classes 1 – 74. Winners in the two previous years are not eligible. 2016: Brian Tarrant. 2017: Robert Heigham. The National Vegetable Society Plaque is awarded for the best dish of Runner beans in classes 8 or 35. Tibberton District Horticultural Society Award of Merit is awarded for the best vegetable dish in the show. The Jock Greenock Trophy is awarded for the best rose bloom in classes 21 or 53.

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HEAVIEST / LONGEST Classes 75 – 78 First prize only £1.

75 Heaviest Potato. 76 Heaviest Marrow. 77 Heaviest Onion (untrimmed). The Bill Wyatt Cup is awarded for the heaviest onion in class 77.

78 Longest Runner Bean.

FLORAL ART: Please note: No alcoves will be used. Only fresh and natural materials to be used unless otherwise stated. Accessories are allowed in all classes, except the miniature. (Classes 79 – 82 and 206 to occupy space not exceeding 550mm x 550mm – no height limit) FLORAL ART NOVICE CLASS 206 An arrangement of flowers and foliage in a trug or basket. Open to a competitor who has not won a first prize previously in any floral art class. (Excluding miniature) FLORAL ART 79 A floral exhibit suitable for a "Royal Celebration". 80 An arrangement with flowers and foliage, illustrating a "Fairy Tale". 81 A floral arrangement of dahlias with foliage. 82 2018. Centenary of the end of WW1 in flowers and foliage. 83 PETITE. ‘Pretty Pink,’ an arrangement in a box. Not exceeding 250mm in depth, width and height. 84 MINIATURE. Arrangement in a sea shell. Not exceeding 100mm in depth, width and height. (No accessories allowed) The Primrose Cup is awarded for the best miniature in class 84.

SPECIAL AWARDS IN THE FLORAL ART SECTION The Marjorie Greenock Cup is awarded for the most points in classes 79 – 83. The Tibberton District Horticultural Society Award of Merit (Floral Art) is awarded for the best floral art exhibit in the show including the novice class.

HOMECRAFTS: BEVERAGES Entries in Classes 85 and 86 must be in exhibited in clear 75cl wine bottles, preferably with white plastic topped stoppers. Classes 87 to 89 should be in any size clear bottles with secure tops. All classes: Clear bottles with no commercial markings, with labels displaying the variety only and allow 50mm clear sight from bottom.

85 Homemade wine. 86 Flower or fruit cordial 87 Country Spirit e.g. Sloe Gin 88 Cider / Perry 89 Homemade still lemonade.

SPECIAL AWARD IN THE BEVERAGES SECTION The Sam Smith Claret Jug is awarded for the most points in classes 85 – 89.

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COOKERY In the interest of hygiene, all cookery items must be covered with cling film or other transparent cover. No packet mixes to be used. Please label and state main ingredients where appropriate,

particularly if gluten free. Nearest imperial equivalent of metric measurement given can be used. 90 Coffee and Walnut cake - sides not to be iced. 91 A novelty / celebration decorated cake – to be judged on decoration only. 92 3 favourite cookies, recipe on a card with entry. 93 Fudge – 6 pieces. 94 Lemon meringue pie. 95 6 sausage rolls – shortcrust pastry. 96 20cm (8 inch) savoury pizza, homemade bread base. 97 6 new laid hens’ eggs in a plain box.

MEN ONLY 98 Treacle tart - 175g (6oz) short crust pastry; 225g (8oz) golden syrup;

75g (3oz) breadcrumbs; finely grated rind & juice of 1 lemon; size 20cm (8 inch).

1. Preheat oven to 190C / Gas 5 2. Roll out pastry on a floured surface and use to line a 20cm (8 inch) flan tin,

chill for 30 mins. Reserve trimmings. 3. Meanwhile, to make the filling, warm the golden syrup in a saucepan, stir in

lemon rind, juice and breadcrumbs. 4. Pour into pastry case. 5. Make strips from the reserved pastry trimmings and place these over the tart in

a lattice pattern, brushing the ends with water to stick them to the pastry case. Brush with a little egg.

6. Bake in the oven for 25 mins until the filling is just set.

PRESERVES Preserves should be labelled with ingredients, dated and shown in clear glass containers with no commercial marking on lids.

99 Jar of marmalade, any variety. 100 Jar of raspberry jam. 101 Jar of mixed berry jam. 102 Jar of citrus fruit curd. 103 Jar of jelly, any variety. 104 Jar of spicy chutney. 105 Jar of honey.

SPECIAL AWARD IN THE COOKERY AND PRESERVES SECTIONS The Kents Green Rose Bowl is awarded for the most points in classes 90 – 97 & 99 – 105.

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NEEDLEWORK Previous prize-winning entries should not be re-submitted.

106 Cushion, fabric or knitted, featuring any needlework technique, max size 500mm. 107 Children’s fancy dress costume, predominantly machine sewn. 108 Knitted children’s toy. 109 Crochet or knitted scarf. (Classes 106 – 109, space allowed: 550mm x 550mm)

110 Hand embroidered greeting card with a floral theme. 111 Necklace, any medium. 112 A knitted item for a small baby.

Please only use coloured, machine washable yarn. Entries will be donated to The Pied Piper Appeal following the show.

(Classes 110 – 112, space allowed: 250mm x 250mm) SPECIAL AWARD IN THE NEEDLEWORK SECTION

The Mansell Cup is awarded for the most points in classes 106 – 112.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Open to all except professional photographers and semi-professional who advertise. It is strongly recommended that entries are mounted on card; however, they will be disqualified if they cannot be held in place by paper clips. Maximum entry size A4 including mount. All entries must be your own photographs. There must be no added text, time or date entries. For all photos, some adjustment is acceptable but they must be realistic. All photographs must be a single shot with no merging of two or more photographs, except where specifically stated otherwise. Photographs will be judged on the interpretation of the subject and the technical quality. Previous prize-winning entries should not be re-submitted. ONLY ONE ENTRY ALLOWED IN EACH CLASS.

113 Gloucester at Night 114 What a Waste 115 The Best of Flowers 116 Remembering WW1 117 Camera(s) 118 Trees 119 A Special Moment 120 Upside Down (Creative manipulation is allowed in this class. Entrants are to indicate

which way up the photograph is to be displayed.) All photographs are to be submitted with the entry form - in a sealed, named envelope and the class number pencilled on the back of each photograph.

SPECIAL AWARDS IN THE PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION The Walwin Cup is awarded for the best photograph in the show. The London Camera Exchange Cup is awarded for the most points in classes 113 – 120.

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THE ARTS: All work must be original. Painting by numbers, commercial models, do-it-yourself kits etc, will be disqualified. Entries in classes marked with a (H) should be capable of being stapled up on boards. Max. one side A4.

121H A limerick beginning “While out for my afternoon stroll”. (To be submitted with the entry form)

SPECIAL AWARD IN THE LIMERICK CLASS The Peter Price Cup is awarded for the best limerick in class 121.

122H A short story with the first line: The man looked nervously at his watch. (Maximum one side of A4. To be submitted with the entry form)

123H A poem of not more than sixteen lines. (Any subject. To be submitted with the entry form) 124H Handwriting: Life is mostly froth and bubble, Two things stand out like stone. Kindness in another’s trouble, Courage in your own Andrew Lindsay Gordon

Entries in classes marked with a (T) are for display on tabling. (Space provided: 300mm x 275mm)

125T Painting - “The glory of the rose” (Watercolour) 126T Painting - “Farm life” (Oil or acrylic) 127T Painting or drawing - "A songbird" (Any medium) (Classes 128 & 129 are for display on a table. (Space allowed up to 500mm x 400mm x 1000mm tall)

128T Upcycled or repurposed item for use or decoration in the home or garden. 129T A handmade article for use or decoration in the home or garden.

SPECIAL AWARD IN THE ARTS SECTION The Price Cup is awarded for the most points in classes 122 – 129.

UNDER SEVENTEEN: All work must be original. Painting by numbers, commercial models, do-it-yourself kits etc, will be disqualified. Entries in classes marked with a (H) should be capable of being stapled up on boards. Max. One side A4. Entries in classes marked with a (T) are for display on tabling: space provided a maximum of 300mm x 275mm.

PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES 130T Decorated Pebble. 131T Basket of Fruit (200mm x 200mm max)

132T Pasta collage. The Tania Rose Cup is awarded for the most points in classes 130 – 132.

UNDER EIGHT For those born after 31st August 2010. 133T Photograph - Natural Sculpture. 134T Lego - Park scene. (No kits) 135T Cookery – Cheese Straws x 6. 136T Your name in vegetables. 137H Painting - Characters from a Picture Book. The Pippin Cup is awarded for the most points in classes 133 – 137.

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UNDER TWELVE For those born after 31st August 2006. 138H Photograph – “Holes”. 139H Pastel Painting - "Fox". 140T Decorated tile. 141T Cookery – Healthy Lunchbox. 142H A blog on a hobby. (A4 page and Hyperlink to be provided with entry form.) The Wynford Cup is awarded for the most points in classes 138 – 142.

UNDER SEVENTEEN For those born after 31st August 2001 143H Photograph – Science. 144H Web Page. (A4 page and Hyperlink to be provided with entry form.) 145H Creative Writing – Last night I went to … (Max size one side A4. To be submitted with entry form)

146T Cookery – 4 Cheese Scones. 147T Vase of Flowers: "In the Pink". The Harrison Cup is awarded for the most points in classes 143 – 147.

148T Victoria Sponge 3 eggs, 175g (6oz) Butter/Soft Margarine, 175g (6oz) Caster Sugar, 175g (6oz) self-raising flour. 1tsp baking powder, 3-4tbsp Raspberry Jam.

1. Pre-heat oven 180C/ Gas 4 2. Grease and line the bottom of two 180mm (7inch) sandwich tins. 3. Break the eggs into a large mixing bowl, add sugar, flour, baking powder and

soft tub margarine/butter. Beat thoroughly with an electric mixer or a wooden spoon but be careful not to over mix. Mixture should fall off a spoon easily.

4. Divide the mixture equally between the tins and level with a spatula. Bake in the oven for about 25 – 30mins until they are well risen, firm to touch and beginning to shrink from the sides of the tins. Turn out and cool on a wire rack.

5. When the cakes are cold, sandwich them together with raspberry jam and sprinkle the top with caster sugar.

SPECIAL AWARD FOR THOSE AGED 12 – UNDER 17 ONLY The Jane Horne Cup is awarded for the best Victoria Sandwich in class 148.

FAMILY FUN The Horticultural Committee wish to encourage families with younger people in taking part in the show. 149 Pepper plant in a pot. (Start indoors with sweet or chilli seeds in a pot.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS All vegetables, flowers and fruit to be shown must be grown by exhibitors on their own premises, or on land which has been in their own occupation, for at least two months before the Show. This rule applies only to Classes 1 – 78 and 201 – 205.

Vegetable, flower and fruit entries will be judged in accordance with the Handbooks published by the Royal Horticultural Society and the National Vegetable Society.

Floral art exhibits will be judged in accordance with the guidance issued by the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies.

No exhibitor will be allowed to take more than one prize in each Class.

All entry forms must be submitted before 8.00pm on the Monday before Show Day. No entries will be accepted unless accompanied by the entry fee.

All articles for competition must be ready for judging by 10.30am on the morning of the Show. The Committee will be on the ground to receive entries from 8.00am onwards.

Exhibits must not be removed before 5.30pm

Any exhibit which is unclaimed may be auctioned on behalf of Society funds.

The decision of the judges will be final and they have the power to withhold prizes if, in their opinion, the exhibits are deemed of insufficient merit, or in the case of any infringement of the rules.

The Committee cannot be responsible for any loss or damage that may arise, but will take all possible care of exhibits.

The Committee reserves the right to visit the garden of any exhibitor for the purpose of inspection.

The Committee reserves the right to decide who may or may not be eligible to compete.

Cups and Awards will be presented at 5.00pm and prize money will be obtainable from 3.30pm In the case of complaint, the payment of prize money will be deferred until the matter has been investigated by the Committee.

Any protest must be made to the Secretary before 3.15pm and must be accompanied by a payment of 50p for each complaint. If, on investigation, the protest is deemed reasonable, this money will be refunded, otherwise it will be placed in the Society's funds.

NOVICE CLASSES: Open to a competitor who has not won a first prize previously in any of the respective classes.

CLASS ENTRY FEES: ADULT CLASSES: 1 – 129; 149 – 151; 201 – 206 30p per entry. Except Classes 19 & 50 = 50p; Class 51 = £1 UNDER SEVENTEEN CLASSES: 130 – 148 FREE

AWARD OF POINTS: First: 4 points. Second: 3 points. Third: 2 points. ONLY in the Local Section, one point will also be awarded for each table entry.

PRIZES: CLASSES: 1 – 129; 149 – 151; 201 – 206 First: £1 Second: 80p Third: 60p (Except for classes 5, 19, 50 & 51 – see class for details)

CLASSES 130 – 148: First: 60p Second: 40p Third: 30p

PLEASE ALSO SEE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY IN THE VARIOUS SECTIONS.

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HINTS FOR EXHIBITORS IN THE FLOWER, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CLASSES

Allow time to stage exhibits and check that the number of specimens is as stated in the Schedule. Exhibits should be staged as attractively as possible. In a close competition, arrangement may be a deciding factor and a judge is usually favourably influenced by good presentation. In assessing merits, the following features are usually considered:

VEGETABLES These should be properly prepared, i.e. roots should be washed with a soft sponge and plenty of water to prevent skin damage.

Beetroot Spherical, medium size with small fangless tap roots, smooth, skins and flesh uniform in colour. Remove leaves as for carrots.

Cabbage Shapely, fresh solid hearts with perfect surrounding leaves.

Remove discoloured outer leaves and avoid split and pest damaged specimens.

Carrots Good shape and colour, free from side roots; skins clean and bright.

Avoid those with green colouring near the top. Leaves should be removed with not more than approximately 75mm of leaf stalk remaining.

Chilli Peppers Fresh bright fruits and clear skins, colour for cultivar, with stalks attached.

Courgettes Young, tender, shapely specimens, 100 – 150mm in length, any colour, but well matched.

Cucumbers Dish

Fresh, young, green, tender, straight specimens of uniform thickness with short handles and preferably with flowers still adhering.

In vegetable classes a “dish” is the required number of vegetables of one kind in a named class. e.g. Onions or Beans. A collection of vegetables has three or more kinds of vegetables, each of which is a “dish” in its own right for the purposes of “Best in Show” Award.

French Beans Straight fresh pods of even length, with no outward sign of seeds.

Garlic Well ripened, well-shaped whole solid bulbs with thin necks and approximately 25mm dried stem. Roots removed.

Leeks Clean, firm solid parallel-sided, long barrels with no sign of softness or splits.

Uniform blanch not bulbous at the base. Avoid excessive stripping of outer leaves. Roots and leaves clean and intact.

Marrows Young, tender, shapely, of any colour, well matched where more than one specimen required.

Onions Firm, thin necked bulbs. Size according to cultivar and of good colour. Stage with tops bound with raffia on rings or collars.

Parsnips Long, well developed, shapely white roots, smooth skin, free from side shoots and blemishes. Remove leaves as for carrots.

Peas Large, fresh pods, deep green with bloom intact - handle by stems. No disease or pest damage and well filled with tender seeds.

Potatoes Medium sized between 175g and 225g, shapely, clean, clear-skinned tubers with few and shallow eyes. Arrange on a plate.

Runner Beans Long, slender, straight pods with stalks, with no outward sign of seeds.

Shallots Round, solid large bulbs with thin necks. Stage as separate bulbs on fine sand.

Tomatoes Medium sized, round, ripe but firm and richly coloured. Fresh green calyx uppermost.

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FRUIT Cultivars in season, which are ripe and displayed with stalks are usually preferred

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FLOWERS

Antirrhinums

Long, stiff, straight, evenly tapering spikes with evenly spaced open flowers.

Asters

Large flowers in good condition. Double flowers should show no disc; single flowers should have disc proportionate to ray florets. Long self-supporting stems.

Dahlias

Fresh clean blooms with florets intact, blooms poised at an angle not less than 45° to the stem. Arrange so that blooms face the same way and clear of each other.

Gladioli

Fresh, unblemished blooms and foliage. Long well balanced erect spike, still carrying bottom flower. Other regularly spaced flowers - buds so placed to hide stems gradually narrowing.

Pansies

Flower circular in outline, smooth thick velvety petals without serrations and Violas surface of flower slightly convex. No blotch or any rays on violas.

Pot plants

Clean pots, neat staking. Preference is given for decorative, rather than botanical value. Shapely plant with heathy unblemished foliage with flowers of good size and colour.

Roses

Specimen bloom. Fresh, no blemishes, full size for cultivar with strong stems. Petals regularly arranged within circular outline, well-formed centre. Colour bright and brilliant. Other than specimen bloom. As for specimen, but additionally well-formed foliage of good size and texture with strong stems.

Sweet Peas

Strong spikes with well-spaced blooms. Top blooms well expanded bottom blooms still good. Long straight stems.

PREPARATION OF FLOWERS FOR EXHIBITION Cut in the evening or early morning with stems as long as possible.

Make slanting cut on stem, remove undeveloped side shoots. Plunge upright in containers of clean water away from light. When transporting to the Show, pack cotton wool or soft paper between specimens. When staging, cut portion from base of flower stems to assist uptake of water. Check water level in containers.

Generally, condition and uniformity are important. An exhibit is in good condition when it is in the most perfect stage of its possible beauty, is fresh and free from damage due to weather, pests, diseases, faulty handling or other cause. Uniformity means that the items of which the flower consists are alike in age, size and form.

Further information on exhibiting in the, flower, fruit and vegetable classes is available in publications from:

The Royal Horticultural Show Handbook www.rhs.org.uk

The National Vegetable Society Judges’ Guide www.nvsuk.org.uk

National Association of Flower Arrangements Societies Competitions Manual www.nafas.org.uk

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To find out more, please contact: Elaine Albrow - (01452) 790122 email: elainealbrowVHBS@hotmail.com

or visit: www.tibberton-gloucestershire.org.uk and follow the links

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