King’s Lynn Horticultural Society Established 1889
The Royal Horticultural Society
SHOW RULES & REGULATIONS 2018/19/20 SHOW SCHEDULE
SHOW DATE 11TH AUGUST 2018 SHOW DATE 10TH AUGUST 2019 SHOW DATE 8TH AUGUST 2020
Committee Members President Vice President Chairman Vice Chairman
Secretary
Show Secretary
Treasurer Publicity Officer Website Manager Other Committee Members Newsletter Editor
Paul Brandon Veronica Lane, Liz Nockolds & Cyril Route Steve Barker Vacant John Player (01553 631335) 8 Sandringham Crescent North Wootton King’s Lynn PE30 3QT Rachel Vyse (01553 631820) 64 Woodland Gardens North Wootton King’s Lynn PE30 3PX Steve Barker Kelvin Fairweather Stephen Fairweather Nolan Mills Teresa Brandon John Germeney Neil Barber Elizabeth Fairweather matronalis@yahoo.co.uk Website address klhs.co.uk
2018/19/20 Show Venue South Wootton Village Hall Saturday 11th August 2018 Saturday 10th August 2019 Saturday 8th August 2020 Staging 8.00am to 10.00am Viewing from Midday Prize Giving at 4.00pm 2018/19/20 SCHEDULE THIS REPLACES ALL PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THE KLHS SCHEDULE
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All entries must be received by the Show Secretary on or before the FRIDAY of the show NO ENTRIES WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW The committee reserve the right to accept or refuse any entry Exhibitors may only make one entry in a class Points that will be awarded towards winning a trophy are: 1st Prize - 4 points 2nd Prize - 3 points 3rd Prize - 2 points Except as otherwise stated, all exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor for at least three months prior to the show. Any exhibitor must, if required, prove to the satisfaction of the committee that his/her exhibits have been grown by him/her on land in his/her occupation except in classes as the committee may decide to be unnecessary An exhibitor making a false entry will forfeit all prizes awarded to him/her. The committee claim the right of inspecting all intended exhibits and exhibitors gardens Judges have the right to withhold prizes where exhibits are considered to be of insufficient merit. Trophies are awarded to First prize exhibitors only The decision of the judges in all cases is final (except where a protest has been lodged). Such protest must be to a committee member no later than 3.00pm on the day of the show, accompanied by a fee of £1.00 for each protest which will be dealt with by a committee member and if un sustained, such fee shall be forfeit. All exhibits to be staged by 10.00am, unless otherwise advised by the Committee, on the day of the show and waste to be removed by exhibitors. The venue will be cleared for judging except for officials. No exhibit may be removed without the Chairman’s or Show secretary’s permission a) No artificial decoration or colouring on exhibits except where allowed in the schedule b) Vases are provided c) No Society property is to be removed from the venue All roots and tubers to be washed All exhibits in Fruit may be polished Every Care will be taken with exhibits, but the Committee will not be responsible for loss or damage The instruction of the Chairman, Vice chairman or Show Secretary must be obeyed. Failure to comply will result in a request to withdraw The exhibitors name must not be visible during judging Anyone found contravening the Society’s rules/regulations will be dealt with by a special committee An annual flower is one deemed to have been raised from seed during the twelve months preceding the show AGE LIMIT –Junior 10 years and under Intermediate 11 to 16 PRIZE MONEY may be collected on the day of the show from the Treasurer and checked upon receipt
Classes POT PLANTS AND FLOWERS
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E OGDEN CUP
Display of cacti and succulents up to 2ft (600mm) frontage 2 pots or pans of cactus 2 pots or pans of succulents 1 cactus in a pot or pan Display of pot plants on a 2ft (600mm) frontage 1 pot of St Paulia (African Violet), any colour 2 flowering plants
MRS KENNETH BUSH CUP
Foliage plant in a pot 1 flowering plant in a pot
MR COATES CUP
10 Fuchsia in pot, any form
LORD FERMOY CUP
11 Patio pot 12 Summer bedding plants grown in an unusual container
ROSES 13 1 vase of 3 blooms, one distinct variety 14 1 vase floribunda, 3 stems any variety or varieties 15 1 rose bloom in a vase
OTHER FLOWERS 16 17 18 19 20 21
1 vase of gladioli, 3 stems 1 vase of dahlia, 3 blooms 1 vase of carnations or pinks, 5 blooms 1 vase of annuals, 5 stems 1 vase of perennials, 5 stems 1 vase of garden mixed flowers
Classes VEGETABLES 22 23 24 25 26 27
MRS SADLER CUP
Collection of vegetables exhibited on a tray, backboard allowed Maximum of 2ft x 2ft (600mm x 600mm) 6 runner beans 6 dwarf French beans 6 longpod broad beans 6 pods of peas 3 white potatoes on a plate, round oval or kidney
MEMBERS CUP
28 3 coloured potatoes on a plate
round oval or kidney 29 3 carrots any cultivar,
Tops trimmed to 4’’ (100mm) 30 3 turnips
Tops trimmed to 4’’ (100mm) 31 3 parsnips
Tops trimmed to 4’’ (100mm) 32 2 swedes Tops trimmed to 4’’ (100mm) 33 10 shallots (pickling) up to 1’’ (25mm) 34 10 shallots over 1’’ (25mm) 35 3 white onions
TWAITE CUP
36 3 red onions 37 2 cauliflowers
with 2’’ (50mm) of stalk remaining 38 2 cabbages
with 2’’ (50mm) of stalk remaining 39 3 leeks 40 6 spring onions
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3 beetroot with tops 2 lettuces with roots remaining 5 tomatoes on a plate 10 cherry tomatoes on a plate Tomatoes on a vine 1 pair of cucumbers 2 capsicums (peppers) any colour 5 radishes any cultivar with tops 2 courgettes up to 6’’(150mm) long 1 pair of marrows 1 fancy gourd or pumpkin 3 vegetables of one variety, not previously mentioned
KENNETH BUSH CHALLENGE TROPHY
53 A collection of 3 distinct kinds of vegetables to be staged flat on the staging not exceeding 2’6’’ (750mm) Parsley decoration allowed Number of vegetables to be the same as in the individual classes 54 Biggest vegetable of its kind
Classes FRUIT 10 raspberries with stalks on a plate 10 blackberries with stalks on a plate 5 sprigs of currants red, white or black 10 strawberries on a plate 10 soft fruits not previously mentioned 5 plums on a plate any cultivar 5 cooking apples any variety 5 dessert apples any variety Heaviest apple 5 dessert pears any variety 3 fruits not previously mentioned 3 rhubarb stalks 5’’ (125mm) of leaf blade remaining 67 Biggest fruit of its kind 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66
ARTS AND CRAFTS 68 69 70 71 72
Knitting & Crochet – any garment Needlework & Embroidery Painting Handicrafts not covered by the above Photograph with a horticultural theme Unmounted up to 7’’x 5’’ maximum Any process (digital or film) Any finish (gloss or matt)
Classes JUNIORS (10 YEARS AND UNDER) PLEASE STATE AGE ON ENTRY FORM 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85
An arrangement of summer flowers in a vase A pot plant Miniature garden in a seed tray A floral arrangement in a mug An animal made from fruit and/or vegetables Any item of art or craft Flowers painted on a paper plate 4 jam tarts
SYLVIA BRUNDLE-TODD CUP 1 fuchsia any form Plant pot painted with an original design 3 tomatoes any cultivar 3 radishes with tops any cultivar A display of 3 different vegetables grown in your garden
PRIZES FIRST SECOND THIRD
£3 £2 £1
Classes INTERMEDIATES (11 TO 16 YEARS OLD) PLEASE STATE AGE ON ENTRY FORM 86 87 88 89 90
An arrangement of summer flowers in a vase A pot plant An animal made from fruit and/or vegetables Any item of art or craft 3 American Muffins
MR WILKIN SHIELD
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1 fuchsia any form 3 tomatoes any cultivar 3 radishes with tops any cultivar A display of 3 different vegetables grown in your garden
PRIZES FIRST SECOND THIRD
£3 £2 £1
Classes DOMESTIC PRESERVES ONLY JARS OF PRESERVES WITH CELLOPHANE OR NEW PLAIN WHITE TWIST TOPS WILL BE JUDGED 95 1 jar of raspberry jam 96 1 jar of strawberry jam 97 1 jar of gooseberry jam 98 1 jar of blackcurrant jam 99 1 jar of any other jam 100 1 jar of fruit jelly 101 1 jar of marmalade 102 1 jar of lemon curd (cellophane top only) 103 1 jar of chutney any variety 104 1 jar of pickled onions 105 1 jar of pickled beetroot 106 1 jar of any other pickled vegetable
BAKING A loaf of bread baked using a 400g tin 6 flaky pastry sausage rolls An apple pie using shortcrust pastry on an 8’’ plate 6 short crust mince pies 6 shortbread Madeira cake Victoria sandwich Light fruit cake 6 plain scones MRS JEAN ANDERSON CUP KLHS MEMBERS ONLY 116 1 flowering plant (up to a 6’’ (150mm) pot), 2 vegetables & 1 domestic item 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115
AMBERLEY HALL TROPHY 117
6 Biscuits using the recipe below
Shrewsbury Biscuits Ingredients 8oz or 200g plain flour 4oz or 100g margarine 4oz or 100g caster sugar 1 egg or 3 tbsp. of milk
Method Rub in fat and flour Stir in the sugar Add beaten egg or milk Knead the mixture together Roll out and mark with cutters Place on a greased baking sheet Mark with a fork Bake gas mark 5, 190OC, 180OC fan oven for 12-15 mins Cool slightly and transfer to a cooling rack
Optional Additions 1 tsp. cinnamon Grated rind & juice of lemon or orange Vanilla or Almond flavouring 2oz or 50g chopped almonds 2oz or 50g coconut 2oz or 50g dried fruit
Trophy List 1
E.OGDEN CUP
Best exhibit in class 1 2
MRS KENNETH BUSH CUP Winner of class 8
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MR COATES CUP Winner of class 10
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LORD FERMOY CUP Winner of class 11
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WEST NORFOLK PRODUCE CUP Best exhibit in classes 1 to 15
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90TH BIRTHDAY CUP
Most points in pot plants classes 1 to 15 7
AUDREY BROOKES ROSE BOWL Best exhibit in roses
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WEST NORFOLK CUP Most points in Roses
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COBBOLD CUP
Most points in flower section classes 16 to 21 10
MRS SADLER CUP Winner of class 22
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MEMBERS CUP
Winner of class 28 12
TWAITE CUP
Winner of class 35 13
KENNETH BUSH CHALLENGE TROPHY Winner of class 53
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A ANDERSON CUP
Most firsts in the vegetable section 15
RAY SMITH MEMORIAL BOWL Most firsts in the fruit section
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R DOUBLEDAY PLAQUE
Best exhibit in the fruit classes
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MRS F E FOX CUP
Best exhibit in arts and crafts classes 68 to 72 18
SYLVIA BRUNDLE-TODD CUP Winner of class 81
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VICTORY CUP
Best exhibit in the junior classes 73 to 85 20
MR WILKIN SHIELD Winner of class 91
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JUBILEE CUP
Best exhibit in the intermediate classes 86 to 94 22
BARBARA BAKER CUP
Best exhibit in Preserves classes 95 to 106 23
GEORGE SKIPPER CUP
Best Exhibit in Baking Classes 107 to 115 24
JEAN ANDERSON CUP Winner of class 116
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RAY GARNER MEMORIAL CUP
Most firsts in the whole show Winners in previous 2 years are not eligible 26
BANKSIAN MEDAL
Most points in the horticultural classes Winners in previous 2 years are not eligible 27
PERRY CUP
Lady exhibitor gaining most points in the whole show Winners in previous 2 years are not eligible 28 CAITHNESS CRYSTAL VASE Most points in whole show 29 AMBERLEY HALL TROPHY Winner of class 117
EXHIBITS OF OUTSTANDING MERIT WILL BE AWARDED A SOCIETY ROSETTE
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ENTRY FORM All entry forms must be received by the Show Secretary at the address below on or before the Friday of the Show
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW Send Entry Forms to Mrs Rachel Vyse 64 Woodland Gardens North Wootton King’s Lynn PE30 3PX Staging to be completed between 8 &10am on the morning of the show
Are you a member
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ENTRY FORM All entry forms must be received by the Show Secretary at the address below on or before the Friday of the Show
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW Send Entry Forms to Mrs Rachel Vyse 64 Woodland Gardens North Wootton King’s Lynn PE30 3PX Staging to be completed between 8 &10am on the morning of the show
Are you a member
YES
NO
Name……………………………………………………………………. Address………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………….…………………………………………… ………………………….. Age (Junior & Intermediates only)………………………………… I agree to abide by the Society rules and regulations in force at the time of the show and request to be entered into the following classes CLASS No
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ENTRY FORM All entry forms must be received by the Show Secretary at the address below on or before the Friday of the Show
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW Send Entry Forms to Mrs Rachel Vyse 64 Woodland Gardens North Wootton King’s Lynn PE30 3PX Staging to be completed between 8 &10am on the morning of the show
Are you a member
YES
NO
Name……………………………………………………………………. Address………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………….…………………………………………… ………………………….. Age (Junior & Intermediates only)………………………………… I agree to abide by the Society rules and regulations in force at the time of the show and request to be entered into the following classes CLASS No
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ENTRY FORM All entry forms must be received by the Show Secretary at the address below on or before the Friday of the Show
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW Send Entry Forms to Mrs Rachel Vyse 64 Woodland Gardens North Wootton King’s Lynn PE30 3PX Staging to be completed between 8 &10am on the morning of the show
Are you a member
YES
NO
Name……………………………………………………………………. Address………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………….…………………………………………… ………………………….. Age (Junior & Intermediates only)………………………………… I agree to abide by the Society rules and regulations in force at the time of the show and request to be entered into the following classes CLASS No
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