SCHEDULE CASTLE CARY GARDENING ASSOCIATION 69th ANNUAL SHOW

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SCHEDULE CASTLE CARY GARDENING ASSOCIATION 69th ANNUAL SHOW INCLUDING VEGETABLES * FRUITS * FLOWERS * HOMECRAFT HANDICRAFTS *ART * PHOTOGRAPHY * CHILDRENS CARYFORD COMMUNITY HALL

1 SCHEDULE CASTLE CARY GARDENING ASSOCIATION 69th ANNUAL SHOW INCLUDING VEGETABLES * FRUITS * FLOWERS * HOMECRAFT HANDICRAFTS *ART * PHOTOGRAPHY * CHILDRENS CARYFORD COMMUNITY HALL SATURDAY 5 th AUGUST 2017 at 2.30pm TROPHIES & PRIZES PRESENTED at 4.00pm ADMISSION: ADULTS 1.00 CHILDREN FREE OPEN SHOW ALL CLASSES ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

2 CASTLE CARY GARDENING ASSOCIATION The Association holds regular evening meetings at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall in Castle Cary, usually on the first Thursday of each month, except in January and August. We invite speakers on subjects of general interest as well as on specific gardening topics. A number of day and half-day visits to places of particular interest are also arranged subject to members wishes and suggestions. The annual subscription to the Association is only 7.00, which covers the ten talks each year and discretionary discounts. Nonmembers are always welcome at our meetings, the guest fee is 1.00 per meeting. PRESIDENT: CHAIRMAN: SECRETARY: TREASURER: COMMITTEE: OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE Mrs Janet Hutchfield Mrs Erica Holt Miss Lesley Ridgley Mrs Allyson Jones Fiona de Fonblanque, Pat Felstead, Anna Hales, Neal Hatch, Mark Jones, Heather Martin ccgardeningassociation@gmail.com Website: Page 2

3 HOW TO ENTER 1. ENTRIES must be on the official form or ed. Put X against the classes that you wish to enter and take the form to Dave Marsh Hardware OR submit your entry by to: ccgardeningassociation@gmail.com (which will be acknowledged) not later than 5.00pm on Wednesday 2 nd August CHILDREN are very welcome to enter any adult classes. 3. HANDICRAFTS. Please indicate the size of your entries so that space can be allocated, see rules in this section. 4. ON THE DAY. Collect EXHIBITORS CLASS CARDS on arrival between 8.00am and 10.15am. Please note that you MUST have a class card for each entry in each class. Doors will close at 10.30am. 5. STAGING of exhibits to be completed by am, when all but the judges and officials must leave the hall. SHOW RULES Please check the rules carefully as some may have changed. Note that rules applicable to specific sections or classes are shown on the relevant schedule pages. 1. JUDGING. Wherever possible the show will be governed by the RHS Horticultural Handbook. This may be examined on request but may not be taken away. 2. ENTRIES. ONE entry per class per exhibitor for Sections A, B, C, D, E & G. Maximum of TWO entries per class per exhibitor for Section F. 3. All entries for SECTIONS A & B must have been grown by the exhibitor. 4. POINTS will be awarded as follows: First Prize 3 points; Second Prize 2 points; Third Prize 1 point. In any class where multiple entries are permitted points will only be awarded for one entry. 5. MERITS may be awarded by the Judges at their discretion. 6. In the event of a POINTS TIE, the overall number of first prizes (then second prizes) awarded in the relevant section will be the deciding factor. 7. Where the term VASE is mentioned any suitable stable container eg a jar may be used except for Classes 53 to 56 and 65 to 71 where the Association will provide vases which should be used in these classes. 8. CUP & SHIELD winners are responsible for the safe keeping and return of their trophies to the Secretary by Thursday 5 th July On any MATTER ARISING, not covered by the rules, the decision of the Committee shall be final. 10. Where applicable MEASUREMENTS & WEIGHTS are shown as metric with the nearest Imperial equivalent. Page 3

PRIZES, CUPS and TROPHIES SECTIONS A & B: VEGETABLES, FRUIT, FLOWERS & PLANTS RHS Banksian Medal to the winner of the highest number of points in the horticultural classes in the show (Sections A &

4 PRIZES, CUPS and TROPHIES SECTIONS A & B: VEGETABLES, FRUIT, FLOWERS & PLANTS RHS Banksian Medal to the winner of the highest number of points in the horticultural classes in the show (Sections A & B) who has not won in the last two years Chamber of Commerce Rose Bowl for the highest number of points in Sections A & B SECTION A: VEGETABLES and FRUIT Harold Milner Trophy, and 25 voucher kindly donated by Dave Marsh Hardware, for the highest number of points in Section A Ansford Cup for the points runner-up in Section A Charlie North Shield for the best exhibit in Section A Novice Award, 25 NGS Token kindly donated by Neville Morley, for the highest points in Section A by an entrant who has not previously won a prize trophy in this section SECTION B: FLOWERS and PLANTS P C Thomas Cup, The Coronation Cup, and 10 voucher kindly donated by Castle Gardens, for the highest number of points in Section B (excluding dahlia and fuchsia classes) Floral Cup for the points runner-up in Section B (excluding dahlia and fuchsia classes) Sir John Parson Cup for the highest number of points in Dahlia classes K Mossman Cup for the best pot plant Phillip Matthews Award for an exhibit of special botanical interest not previously exhibited David Garrett Cup for the highest number of points in the Fuchsia Classes Castle Gardens Prize for best specimen of this year s donated plant Prize for best scented rose in class 81 (to be decided by visitors to the show) Page 4

5 SECTION C: FLORAL ARRANGEMENT Floral Art Cup and 10 for the highest number of points in Section C Cup and 5 for the best exhibit in Section C SECTION D: HOMECRAFT Castle Cary Domestic Science Cup and 10 for the highest number of points in Section D Castle Cary Domestic Science Shield and 5 for the runner-up in Section D SECTION E: HANDICRAFTS Vera Blacker Memorial Cup for the highest number of points in Section E Castle Cary Handicrafts Cup for the best exhibit in Section E (to be decided by visitors to the show) SECTION F: PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY etc. Photographic Cup for the best exhibit in the photography classes Joy Barnes Art Cup for the best exhibit in the painting classes SECTIONS D, E & F Margaret Bush Trophy for the highest number of points in Sections D, E, & F SECTION G: CHILDREN S CLASSES Ralph Tutton Trophy for the highest number of points in Section G Miniature Cup for the runner up in Section G Special Award of a silver pen & ink stand for the best specimen of handwriting Miniature Cup, awarded annually, for the most meritorious exhibit in Section G In the children s section prize monies for all classes are: First: 1.00, Second: 50p, Third: 30p OTHER AWARDS FOR FLORAL DISPLAYS Jubilee Shield for the Best Business Premises Page 5

SECTION A: VEGETABLES & FRUIT JUDGE: Mr Harry Godden Note Show Rules on page 3, particularly nos. 2 & 3. Vegetables. Size restrictions mean just under the maximum not much smaller. Beans.

6 SECTION A: VEGETABLES & FRUIT JUDGE: Mr Harry Godden Note Show Rules on page 3, particularly nos. 2 & 3. Vegetables. Size restrictions mean just under the maximum not much smaller. Beans. Straight, keep stalk intact, display on table with stalks all facing one way and tails the other, should be smooth with no protruding beans. Broad beans need to have the same number of beans and a perfect skin. Beetroot. No hard skin, keep tap root, make sure not divided, trim leaves to 7.5 cm (3inches) from collar, uniform shape. Carrots. Tender roots of good shape, size and colour, free from side roots, skins clean and bright, trim leaves. Courgettes. Young, tender, with flower if possible, colour immaterial but must be matched and within the schedule size. Cucumbers. Fresh, straight, uniform thickness with short stalk. Onions & shallots. Uniformity, pare off roots without breaking the skin, evenly brown skins, chop off leaves and turn down some stem enough to tie with raffia or string, display on rings or a dish of sand for shallots. Peas. Large well filled but not over-ripe peas, keep 1.5cm (½ ) stalk, straight pods, keep bloom on pods so handle by the stalk. Potatoes. Clean, wiped with a cloth not scrubbed, a good uniform shape, display straight on the table. Radishes. Roots fresh, medium sized, bright colour, with foliage intact. Tomatoes. Even colour and shape, firm, test by pressing thumb into flesh, no dents should appear, keep the calyx (spider) which needs to be fresh, display on a plate, can use a doily, a truss of tomatoes needs to have a gradual change of colour from top to bottom. Soft fruits. Must be shown with the calyx intact. 1 A collection of 5 different vegetables, quantities as specified in classes 3-23, on a board max size 76 x 60cm (30 x 24inches) 2 A collection of potatoes, 3 potatoes each from 3 varieties 3 5 potatoes, white 4 5 potatoes, coloured 5 6 runner beans 6 6 french beans 7 3 beetroots, foliage trimmed 8 6 radishes, foliage untrimmed 9 3 onions, large exhibition 10 5 onions, trimmed, to pass through a 7.5cm (3 inch) ring Page 6

11 7 shallots, large 12 10 shallots, pickling, to pass through a 3.8cm (1.

7 11 7 shallots, large shallots, pickling, to pass through a 3.8cm (1.5 inch) ring 13 6 pods of peas, one variety (not mange tout) 14 A marrow 15 5 tomatoes, ordinary tomatoes, small fruited (eg cherry) 17 1 truss of cherry tomatoes 18 A pair of cucumbers, any type 19 A bulb of garlic 20 3 carrots, foliage trimmed 21 2 courgettes, between 10cm (4 inches) and 15cm (6 inches) long 22 2 sweet peppers, any colour chilli peppers, any colour 24 A small plate of any other vegetable, one kind, not previously mentioned raspberries on a small plate 26 5 dessert apples, ripe, any variety 27 A small plate of any other ripe fruit 28 A collection of fruit, ripe, three kinds 29 3 named herbs in a jam jar, not in flower 30 Longest runner bean 31 An unusually shaped vegetable Page 7

8 SECTION B: FLOWERS and PLANTS JUDGE: Castle Gardens Note Show Rules on page 3, particularly nos. 2, 3 & 7. Fuchsias. No pots to exceed 25cm (10 inches) diameter stems of roses in one vase, same variety 51 A specimen rose in a vase 52 1 multi-headed rose stem, any variety stems of annual sweet peas, mixed, at least three varieties 54 6 stems of annual sweet peas, one variety 55 3 gladioli, any variety 56 A specimen gladiolus spike 57 A vase of mixed herbaceous perennials, 50cm (20 inches) width allowed 58 A vase of single stems of 3 flowering shrubs from different families 59 5 annual asters 60 Mixed annuals in a jam jar 61 3 stems of penstemons 62 5 pinks, stems with buds 63 6 pansies or violas on a board, maximum 25cm (10 inches) square 64 3 clematis flowers on a board, maximum 30cm (12 inches) square 65 2 dahlias, large or giant over 20cm (8 inches) diameter in two vases 66 3 dahlias, cactus or semi-cactus (not large or giant blooms) 67 3 dahlias, decorative (not large or giant blooms) 68 3 dahlias, pom-pom 69 3 dahlias, ball 70 3 dahlias, any other, not previously mentioned 71 A dahlia, specimen bloom, any size, any variety 72 A bush fuchsia, single flowering 73 A half standard fuchsia, any variety 74 Any other fuchsia, not previously mentioned Page 8

75 6 fuchsia flower heads on a square board, maximum 25cm (10 inches) square 76 Flowering plant in pot, pot not to exceed 18cm (7 inches) diameter 77 Foliage plant in pot, pot not to exceed 18cm (7

9 75 6 fuchsia flower heads on a square board, maximum 25cm (10 inches) square 76 Flowering plant in pot, pot not to exceed 18cm (7 inches) diameter 77 Foliage plant in pot, pot not to exceed 18cm (7 inches) diameter 78 Cactus or succulent plant in pot, pot not to exceed 18cm (7 inches) diameter 79 An exhibit of special botanical interest, plant not previously exhibited in a show of this Association 80 Geranium New Century Appleblossom as kindly donated by Castle Gardens 81 Best scented rose (to be judged by visitors to the show) SECTION C: FLORAL ARRANGEMENT JUDGE: Heather Burch *NEW* one entry per class per exhibitor. Exhibitors in this section may use flowers from any source garden or commercial. Fresh plant material to be used at all times unless otherwise stated. All exhibits may use props or accessories. Exhibits can be assembled at home in advance if preferred. To fit a width of 50cm (20 inches) unless otherwise stated. 90 Decorate a Hat 91 A Nursery Rhyme 92 Favourite Flowers 93 Glastonbury Festival 94 Just Greenery (no flowers) 95 Petite arrangement, over 10cms (4 inches) but under 23cms (9 inches) overall 96 Miniature, not over 10cms (4 inches) overall 97 A garden in a FULL size seed tray Page 9

10 SECTION D: HOMECRAFT JUDGE: Mrs Sian Bartlett *NEW* one entry per class per exhibitor. All entries must be made by the exhibitor. Please ensure that jars can be opened easily otherwise they cannot be judged. Classes must be inside a large clear plastic bag (these can be provided). Classes Jams &Jellies. Jars to be filled to the top, cover may be a plain twist lid OR a wax disc and cellophane cover, all labels to be dated. 100 A chocolate cake, iced 101 Your showstopper cake, maximum width, depth & height 30cms (12 inches) decorated cupcakes American muffins 104 A fresh fruit pie, closed, plate not over 23cms (9 inches) chocolate brownies shortbread pieces, any shape 107 A cake incorporating a named vegetable 108 A Victoria sandwich, jam filled, undecorated, no sugar on top 2 tins 18cm (7 inch) Ingredients 170gm SR flour, 170gm margarine or butter, 170gm caster sugar, 3 eggs (170gm = 6oz) 109 Fruit Cake: in a round tin Ingredients: 114gm Self-raising flour, 114gm plain flour, 170gm butter or margarine, 142gm caster sugar, 340gm dried fruit, 3 eggs, pinch of spice, milk if necessary: (114gm = 4oz, 142gm = 5oz, 170gm = 6oz, 340gm = 12oz biscuits 111 A handmade multigrain loaf bread rolls 113 A quiche, 20cm (8 inches) in diameter different items incorporating apple fruit scones flap jacks 117 A jar of marmalade 118 A jar of raspberry jam 119 A jar of blackcurrant jam 120 A jar of jam, any variety, named 121 A jar of fruit jelly Page 10

11 122 A jar of lemon curd, cover must be a wax disc and cellophane 123 A jar of mint jelly 124 A jar of honey 125 A jar of chutney, named variety, at least three months old SECTION E: HANDICRAFTS JUDGE: Angela Knapp Items must be entirely the exhibitor s own work. Items must NOT have been previously exhibited in a show of this Association. Exhibitors must indicate if the work is to their own design, or based on a pattern or from a kit. Suitable labels for this will be provided. Please indicate size on the entry form so that we can allocate display space. 130 A handmade hat 131 A patchwork article 132 An embroidered article please state whether machine or hand embroidered 133 A tapestry article 134 A cross stitch article 135 A crocheted article 136 From Rags to Riches, an article with a recycled theme 137 A hand-knitted article 138 Any sewn garment, cut out and sewn by exhibitor 139 A soft toy 140 An item of ceramics or pottery 141 An item of woodwork 142 A handmade card for any occasion of an original design 143 An item of metalwork 144 You ve made it, we d like to see it, any item of handicraft not specified in other categories Page 11

12 SECTION F: PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY etc. JUDGE: Chris Henning Classes a maximum of two entries, per class, per exhibitor. PAINTING Classes not to exceed 75cm (30 inches) framed or mounted. All work in these classes must be ready for hanging with string. Name and address of the artist to be shown on the BACK of each work. Any visible signatures to be temporarily covered please. 150 An oil or acrylic painting, any subject 151 A watercolour painting, any subject 152 A drawing 153 An exhibit of mixed media please specify media 154 A flower portrait in any medium 155 Subject of your choice using pastels 156 Decorate a postcard, 15 x 10cm (6 x 4 inches) PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs not to be larger 15 x 10cm (6 x 4 inches) mounted on card not to exceed 18 x 13cm (7 by 5 inches) to facilitate fixing to display boards Name and entry class to be stated on back of photo 157 Rose portrait 158 Seen in Cary 159 Best friends 160 A boat 161 Any old iron 162 A digitally manipulated image Please submit both before and after images. Use Photoshop or other digital software. 163 Best photograph by Age 14 or under PHOTOGRAPHY FOR 2018 Next year the subjects will be: Leaves Red Beside the sea Decay Gates A digitally manipulated image Page 12

13 CREATIVE WRITING All entries to be on A5 size paper. Name and entry class to be stated on back. 164 Write a limerick beginning with: Whenever the sun starts to shine Mini Saga. A story in precisely 50 words plus up to 15 words for the title 166 Make up a sentence using as many of the 30 letters as possible in this phrase (using each letter only once): Welcome to our fabulous annual show SECTION G: CHILDRENS CLASSES JUDGE: Celia Knight *NEW* one entry per class per exhibitor. For Classes please state age on the entry form. Children are also very welcome to enter any of the adult classes. See also Class 163 photography. AGE: Under 3 years 170 A decorated digestive biscuit 171 An insect on a paper plate using any arts & crafts materials AGE: 3 to 4 INCLUSIVE 175 A decorated digestive biscuit 176 An insect on a paper plate using any arts & crafts materials 177 A creature made from fruit and/or vegetables AGE: 5 to 7 INCLUSIVE 180 Five fairy cakes 181 A decorated flower pot 182 A standard matchbox (app. 5cm x 3.5cm x 1.5cm) filled with as many objects as possible, plus a list of these objects 183 A flower arrangement, not to exceed 30 cm (12 inches) width/depth 184 Handwriting, please see page 14 for this year s text & instructions 185 A creature made from fruit and/or vegetables Page 13

14 AGE: 8 to 10 INCLUSIVE 190 Five fairy cakes 191 A decorated flower pot 192 A flower arrangement in a cup and saucer, not to exceed 30cm (12 inches) 193 Handwriting, please see bottom of this page for this year s text & instructions 194 A creature made from fruit and/or vegetables 195 Design a decorated seed packet AGE: 11 to 14 INCLUSIVE 200 Five decorated cup cakes 201 A decorated flower pot 202 A small flower arrangement, not exceeding 23cm (9 inches) overall 203 A creature made from fruit and/or vegetables 204 Design a decorated seed packet HANDWRITING TEST The poem for the Handwriting Classes to be copied in your own handwriting. All entries to be on A5 size paper. Please write your name and age on the bottom right hand corner of your entry. The Sea Take your bucket, and take your spade, And come to the sea with me, Building castles upon the sand Is the game for you and me! Races run with the tumbling waves, Then rest awhile in the cool, dark caves. Oh, the greatest joy in the summer time Is the sea, the sparkling sea! E.M. Adams Page 14

Are you a member of the Gardening Association? If not, why not join and come along to our regular monthly evening meetings at the Methodist Church Schoolroom.

15 Are you a member of the Gardening Association? If not, why not join and come along to our regular monthly evening meetings at the Methodist Church Schoolroom. We cover a wide range of topics each year plus visits to places of interest. Here are the talks for the rest of this year. Nonmembers very welcome, 1 per talk. JUNE 1 st JULY 6 th SEPTEMBER 7 th OCTOBER 5 th In Pursuit of the Plants of Peru Hilary Little Resuscitation and Incandescence Matt Simpson Wildlife in the Garden Neil Lovesey Plants poisons and potions Adrian Hutchinson NOVEMBER 2 nd AGM followed by a short talk from a charity DECEMBER 6 th Grand Exploring the North Island of New Zealand Rosemary Le Page 15

THE ASSOCIATION ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXHIBITS EITHER LOST OR DAMAGED DURING THE SHOW The association acknowledges with gratitude the following for donations of prizes: Dave Marsh Hardware *

16 THE ASSOCIATION ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXHIBITS EITHER LOST OR DAMAGED DURING THE SHOW The association acknowledges with gratitude the following for donations of prizes: Dave Marsh Hardware * Castle Gardens * Julian Shave * Neville Morley * and for their kindness in offering discretionary discounts on gardening purchases made by members of the association on production of their membership card. PLEASE GIVE THEM YOUR SUPPORT Finally, to remind you, anyone can enter this show

2018 Flower Show Shedule

2018 Flower Show Shedule All prize money: 1st 3.00, 2 nd 2.00 3 rd 1 (Unless otherwise stated Please refer to the rules) MEMBERS CLASSES FLOWERS 1. Gladiolus: one specimen 2. Rose: one specimen in a vase