ENTRY FORM Stonehaven & District Horticultural Society Stonehaven & District Floral Art Club Summer Show - Saturday 30th August 2014

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1 Entries to: ENTRY FORM Stonehaven & District Horticultural Society Stonehaven & District Floral Art Club Summer Show - Saturday 30th August 2014 Allan Cairnduff Show Manager 73 Mearns Drive STONEHAVEN AB39 2ES Tel acairnduff@yahoo.co.uk Exhibitor s details (block capitals please) Chairperson Secretary Treasurer Minute Secretary/Show Manager Committee Members John Shinnie Annie Adams Jenny Hunter Allan Cairnduff Sandy McLauchlan Jo Goldsworthy Rhona Robertson Full Name: _ Address: _ PC _ Telephone Honorary Members: Forbes Bain, Doreen Criggie, Mabel Donald, Margaret Lang, Mary Marr ***** JOIN THE SOCIETY AT THIS SHOW ***** Membership 6 per year For information on Society activities, or for details of membership, please ask any member of the committee, or telephone I agree to conform to the Rules of the Society and the Show Regulations. Signed:... Exhibitors please complete: Class No. No. of Entries Class No. No. of Entries I would like to have on loan:-... No. 11" vases and/or... No. 8" vases Entry is free to all CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES WEDNESDAY 27 h AUGUST 2014 (Late additional classes may be accepted at the Show Manager s discretion) No NEW entries will be permitted after the Wednesday deadline Chairperson Past Chairperson Vice Chairperson Secretaries Treasurer Committee Members Michelle Black Jo Goldsworthy Ruby Buchanan Kate Mathers, Aileen Pyper Irenee Lawson Lin Anderson, Morag Cairnduff, Margaret Campbell, Marjorie Crabb Heather Flett, D. McRobb, Grace Smith, Phil Waterworth ***** JOIN THE CLUB AT THIS SHOW ***** For information on Club activities, or for details of membership, please ask any member of the committee or telephone

2 GENERAL RULES FOR ALL COMPETITORS 1. Entries should be lodged on the enclosed form not later than the Wednesday preceding the Show. Entry is free to all exhibitors. Additional classes may be permitted up to 8.00 p.m. on the Friday at the discretion of the Show Manager. 2 Exhibitors class cards must be obtained from the Stewards and placed, by the exhibitor, face down, in front of the exhibit, between 2.00pm and 8.00pm on the day preceding the show. Vases and paper plates for horticultural exhibits shall be available. Where possible, exhibitors are requested to name horticultural varieties. 3. Each exhibitor is permitted two entries in each Class in Sections 1 to 6. Entry to all other classes shall be limited to one exhibit per exhibitor. 4. Exhibits may not be removed before the Show closes at approximately 4.00pm. Stewards may challenge the removal of, or interference with, exhibits. RULES FOR HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITORS 5. Pots for exhibits in Section 2 should not exceed 25cms (10ins) inside diameter. No dimension of hanging baskets or containers should exceed 35cms (14ins). 6. The Show Manager reserves the right to relocate exhibits in order to accommodate and display all entries to the mutual benefit of exhibitors, and enjoyment of the viewing public. Every effort will be made to maintain the aspect of exhibits as originally arranged by the exhibitor. No responsibility can be accepted for the security or condition of exhibits, containers, or accessories. 7. Exhibits in Sections 1 to 5, must have been grown by the exhibitor, and must have been in his, or her, own possession for at least two months prior to the show. The Show Manager may challenge any exhibit which they think may not have been grown by the exhibitor. 8. Judging will take place between 8.00am and 9.45am. Where applicable Judging shall conform to the RHS show Handbook and judges' decisions shall be final in all cases. 9. At the judge s discretion, any prize may be withheld, or modified, if the exhibit is considered not to meet the standard appropriate to the prize offered. Page 1 PLEASE READ THE RULES BEFORE ENTERING AN ENTRY FORM IS INCLUDED AT THE END OF THIS SCHEDULE

3 The Society acknowledge the generosity and support of Mr James Gammie Kirktown Garden Centre Mr Mike Rankin Editor, Mearns Leader Aberdeenshire Council s Kincardine & Mearns Area Committee Stonehaven Joinery Services MacDougall & Masson Carpet Design Charles McHardy Brickfield Motors David Waldies Leslies of Stonehaven B&A Hydraulics, Altens Moir Motors RULES FOR FLORAL ART EXHIBITORS 1. Refer to General Rules for All Competitors opposite. 2. No backing will be provided. Competitors may supply their own if desired. There is no height restriction and the approximate depth is 70cms. 3. With the exception of "Miniature", and "Petite" Classes, and classes otherwise specified, no Floral Art exhibits may be arranged outwith the Show hall. 4. Floral Art classes shall be judged under N.A.F.A.S. competition manual 2nd edition A copy of this is available for viewing from the Floral Art Committee. The judge s decision shall be final in all cases. 5. An exhibit is composed of natural plant material with or without accessories contained within a space as specified. Plant material should predominate in all exhibits unless otherwise stated. All fresh plant material must be in water or water retaining material apart from the permitted exceptions. 6. Reference to less experienced flower arrangers means those who have not entered the show before or those who have not won in any class for the previous two years. 7. All entries must be on the Official Entry Form by Wednesday 27 August NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE AS SPACES HAVE TO BE ALLOCATED AND MEASURED BEFORE THE ARRIVAL OF COMPETITORS. Hints to Exhibitors on Pages 11 & 12 Page 2 PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 3 FOR DETAILS OF PRIZES AND PAGE 4 FOR DETAILS OF FLORAL ART TROPHIES

4 A. Prize Money: PRIZES Prize money may be collected at the Entry Table at the Show between pm. Any prize monies not collected will be gratefully accepted as donations to Society funds. Prize money to be awarded per class shall be: B. Additional Prizes 1 st 2 nd 3 rd p The National Vegetable Society Medal will be awarded for: Best Vegetable Exhibit in Show Special Class Kitchen Garden Collection Class 88 A collection of garden vegetables for kitchen use (salads and herbs are permitted) in a 24 inch x 18 inch (60cm x 45cm) flat area. Trays no more than 1 inch deep are permitted The class will be judged for: Suitability for kitchen use - 40 points Quality, cleanliness and freshness - 40 points Presentation - 20 points Prizes 1 st , 2nd , 3rd C. VEGETABLES 1. Do not use oil to clean vegetables. HINTS TO EXHIBITORS 2. Beetroot - select medium size, matching for shape. Soak and sponge clean. 3. Carrots - exhibits should have good colour, with no green shoulders, be well shaped and matched for size. Leave about 5cms (2ins) of leaf stalk. Soak and sponge clean. 4. Onions - select exhibits of good evenly matched shape, with good colour and well ripened skin. Bulbs should be firm round the neck. Tops should be shortened and tied, and roots removed. 5. Parsnips - similar to carrots. Wash carefully. 6. Peas - select pods which are well filled and evenly shaped. Peas should not rattle when pods are shaken. 7. Potatoes - select firm medium potatoes matched for size and shape, with shallow eyes and clear unblemished skin. Wash carefully but do not polish. 8. Tomatoes - select firm well coloured tomatoes matched for size and shape. Exhibit with stalks attached and displayed on plate with those uppermost. It is permissible to use leaves or fern on the plate to improve the presentation. D. FRUIT 1. Select fruit which is ripe but firm in texture, which has good colour and is matched for size and shape. 2. Fruit displayed on paper plates may be enhanced by the use of leaves or fern. Page 3 AN ENTRY FORM IS PROVIDED AT THE END OF THIS SCHEDULE ADDITIONAL FORMS AVAILABLE FROM THE SHOW SECRETARY Page 12 ABOVE ALL ENSURE EXHIBIT CONFORMS TO CLASS DEFINITION IF IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE CONSULT A SHOW STEWARD

5 A. CUT FLOWERS HINTS TO EXHIBITORS 1. All flowers should be shown when they are at the peak of their flowering, and not looking tired. 2. Pull a day early and immerse the stems in water up to and almost touching the flower. This makes certain that the stems are fully charged with water, and that no "flagging" takes place. 3. Present the vase so that as much flower as possible can be seen by the judge. 4. Never crowd a vase by gripping the stems together. TROPHIES Trophies shall be awarded for the following categories: Section I - Cut Flowers Best exhibit of Sweet Peas Hendry Vase Best exhibit in Rose Classes James Carnegie Trophy Most points in Rose Classes Rose Cup Best exhibit of Gladioli Lang Memorial Trophy Best exhibit in Cut Flower Classes Stonehaven & District Horticultural Society Cup Most points in Cut Flower Classes Tenants' Association Trophy Section 2 - Pot Plants Best Exhibit in Pot Plant Classes Most points in Pot Plant Classes Section 3 - Vegetables Best exhibit in Vegetable Classes Most Points in Vegetable Classes Traders Association Trophy Society Trophy NVS Medal Tenants' Association Trophy 5. When showing a number of vases together give them space so that they can be seen. 6. Remove all blemished and damaged petals and leaves. B. POT PLANTS 1. Show in the correct sized pot - See General Rules 2. Ensure pots are in good condition and thoroughly washed 3. Pot plants are judged on the quality of their foliage as well as flowers 4. Use stakes to show plants to their best advantage, but ensure stakes are hidden as much as possible. 5. Exhibitors of "ferns" are particularly reminded that "Asparagus Plumosis" and "Asparagus Densiflorus", commonly referred to Asparagus Ferns are not in fact ferns and should not be entered in fern specific classes. They may of course be entered in other foliage plant classes. Section 4 - Fruit Best Exhibit in Fruit Classes Most Points in Fruit Classes Section 5 Culinary Best Exhibit overall Most Points overall Section 6 Arts/Crafts & Photography Best Exhibit overall Most Points overall Sections 7, 8 & 9 - Younger Exhibitors Classes Most points in Primary Classes Most points in Junior Classes Most points Teenage Classes Horticultural - Sections 1 to 4 Most points won by Stonehaven & District resident Best exhibit Most points Sections 10, 1I & 12 - Floral Art Classes Most points in Section 10 Most points in Section 11 Best exhibit in Floral Art Classes Society Shield Anniversary Trophy Culinary Shield Raymaur Trophy Arts & Crafts Shield Challenge Trophy Primary Trophy Junior Trophy Teenage Trophy Residents Trophy Scott Cup Mearns Leader Rose Bowl S&D Floral Art Club Trophy Edith Herd Trophy Silver Tray Page 11 IF IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE CONSULT A SHOW STEWARD. THEY MAY NOT KNOW - BUT SHOULD KNOW A MAN WHO DOES Section 14 Junior Best exhibit Floral Art Classes Grant Trophy (RNLI) Page 4 PLEASE ENSURE THAT TROPHIES ARE RETURNED TO THE SHOW SECRETARY AT LEAST 14 DAYS BEFORE THE NEXT SUMMER SHOW

6 FLORAL ART SECTIONS Section I - CUT FLOWERS " vase of 3 Dahlias - medium decorative variety (ies) " vase of 3 Dahlias - small decorative variety (ies) " vase of 3 Dahlias - medium cactus/semi cactus variety (ies) " vase of 3 Dahlias - small cactus/semi cactus variety (ies) 5 1 8" vase of 5 Dahlias - pom-pom variety (ies) 6 1 Vase (11 spikes) Sweet Peas - mixed 7 1 Vase (7 spikes) Sweet Peas - single variety 8 1 Bowl of 6 Roses - mixed hybrid tea 9 1 Vase of 3 Roses - single hybrid tea variety 10 1 Vase of 3 Rose stems - mixed floribunda varieties 11 6 Rose blooms - minimum of four varieties shown in a box 12 1 Vase of 3 Rose stems - miniature variety (ies) " vase of 3 Chrysanthemum blooms (except spray) " vase of 3 stems of natural spray Chrysanthemums 15 6 Pansies 16 6 Violas " vase of Hardy Herbaceous Perennials - mixed " vase of Hardy Herbaceous Perennials - single variety " vase of 3 Gladioli spikes - mixed " vase of 3 Gladioli spikes - single named variety " vase of 1 Gladioli spike - named variety " vase annuals - mixed " vase of 5 Asters " vase of 5 Marigolds " vase of 5 Stems of ever-lasting flowers " vase of 4 (min) to 9 (max) spikes of Annuals or Biennials (excluding Asters, Marigolds and Antirrhinums) " vase of 3 stems Phlox " vase of 5 stems Antirrhinums " vase of 5 stems Penstemons 30 1 Vase of mixed flowers (5 to 10 stems). Minimum two types Stems of any cut flower not mentioned in this section 32 Fuchsia blooms floating on water in a glass bowl 33 1 Vase of 5 border Carnations 34 1 Vase of Pinks 6 stems. Page 5 Section 10 - OPEN ONLY TO FLORAL ART CLUB MEMBERS Stonehaven & District Floral Art Club Trophy Class No. Title Description 130 Champagne Celebrations An exhibit featuring fresh plant material Space 75cms 131 Mine s a Pint An exhibit featuring foliage, accessories may be used Space 75cms Section 11 OPEN TO ALL Edith Herd Trophy 132 Whisky Galore An exhibit using natural plant material Space 75cms 133 A Nip A miniature exhibit - not exceeding 10cms In width, depth & height (see rule 3, page 2) 134 Cocktail Hour Modern Exhibit dried and artificially coloured plant material may be used Space 75cms Section 12 OPEN ONLY TO LESS EXPERIENCED FLOWER ARRANGERS 135 Last Call An arrangement in a glass container MAY BE MADE AT HOME Section 13 - Craft Class OPEN TO ALL 136 A Fine Vintage A glass decorated on the outside with plant material Section 14 JUNIOR Primary 2 Primary 5 TEENAGE Primary 6 up to 16 years of age JEAN GRANT TROPHY 137 A Fruit Shoot An arrangement of fresh plant material Page 10 PLEASE READ THE RULES ON PAGE 2 ESPECIALLY NOTE 7 AND ALSO THE GENERAL RULES FOR ALL COMPETITORS

7 Section 7 - PRIMARY (Pre-school and Primary 1) Pattern of Flower (any material on paper plate) Drawing of my family (felt pens/crayons A5) Model of Animal (made up of flower/fruit/vegetable) Section 8 - JUNIOR (Primary 2 Primary 5) Model of any means of transport (made up of flower/fruit/vegetable) Plasticine Dinosaur Collage on paper plate Section 9 - TEENAGE (Primary 6 up to 16 years of age) Decorated Photo Frame No Glass/No Photo Poster to promote Open Air in the Square A Photograph (Interesting Local View) CLASS 128 MINIATURE GARDEN (All Ages) Display of a miniature garden made from any materials but must include some elements of plants/vegetation set in a box or tray not larger than 30cm x 20cm Prizes First 3.00 Second 2.00 Third 1.00 Don t forget to enter the Grow the Tallest Sunflower Competition Open to all children aged 4 to 11 All you need is a sunflower seed and a pot no larger than 40cm diameter For further details Tel Page 9 ENTRY TO THESE CLASSES IS FREE IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE TO POSITION YOUR EXHIBIT PLEASE ASK A SHOW STEWARD Section 2 - POT PLANTS 35 1 Gloxinia - any variety 36 1 Begonia - tuberous variety 37 1 Begonia - fibrous rooted variety (one variety) 38 1 Any Bulbous/Tuberous plant not otherwise provided for 39 1 Geranium/Pelargonium (Zonal) 40 1 Geranium/Pelargonium - Red 41 1 Geranium/Pelargonium Any other colour 42 1 Fuchsia - standard variety 43 1 Fuchsia - bush variety 44 1 Cactus or succulent 45 1 Collection of 3 Cacti or succulents 46 1 Coleus 47 1 Foliage plant (excluding Coleus) 48 1 Flowering plant (excluding Geraniums, Pelargoniums, Fuchsias & Impatiens) 49 1 Collection of 3 Flowering Pot plants 50 1 Collection of 3 Foliage Pot plants 51 1 Impatiens - New Guinea variety 52 1 Impatiens - any variety except New Guinea 53 1 Indoor - True Fern 54 1 Orchid There is still time to enter the Summer Garden/Garden Display Competition You can enter your own or alternatively nominate a friend/neighbour s garden or pot/basket display For further details Tel Page 6 EXHIBITORS IN THIS SHOULD PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE SPECIFIED POT, BASKET AND CONTAINER SIZES

8 Section 3 - VEGETABLES 55 4 Potatoes - white - long or oval 56 4 Potatoes - white round 57 4 Potatoes - coloured - long or oval 58 4 Potatoes - coloured - round 59 3 Onions - white - grown from seed (excluding Kelsae) 60 3 Onions - red - grown from seed 61 3 Onions - flat grown from sets 62 3 Onions - round grown from sets 63 3 Onions - Kelsae type 64 9 Shallots - red round type 65 9 Shallots - yellow round type 66 9 Shallots - pear shaped type 67 3 Carrots - stump rooted or intermediate types 68 3 Carrots - long pointed type 69 3 Beetroot - globe type 70 3 Peas 3 pods 71 2 Cauliflowers 72 2 Cabbage 73 2 Lettuce in a container 74 6 Broad Beans 75 6 Pods runner beans 76 3 Parsnips 77 2 Cucumbers 78 1 Vegetable marrow or Squash 79 2 Courgettes 80 1 Truss of ripe tomatoes (including cherry tomatoes) 81 4 Tomatoes, with stalks on a plate 82 3 Turnips or Swedes - any single variety 83 3 Leeks 84 4 Rhubarb stalks 85 1 Pot of Parsley - pot diameter not greater than 9 inches (23 cms) 86 1 Collection of any three herbs, grown in 6 (15cms) max. pots 87 1 Heaviest Kelsae onion 88 1 Special Class Kitchen Garden Collection (See page 3) Page 7 PLEASE READ THE GENERAL RULES BEFORE ENTERING Section 4 - FRUIT 89 4 Apples - any one variety 90 6 Gooseberries - any one variety 91 6 Strawberries - with husks Blackcurrants - off hangers 93 6 Sprigs of Redcurrants 94 6 Raspberries - with husks - any one variety 95 4 Plums Section 5 BAKING/JAMS & PRESERVES OPEN TO ALL 96 3 Rock Cakes 97 1 Cherry Cake (not iced) 98 3 Pancakes 99 3 Sausage Rolls Decorated Cupcakes Plain Gingerbread (1lb loaf tin) Fruit Scones Jar of homemade Jam Jar of homemade Jelly Jar of Marmalade (made from fresh oranges) Jar of Lemon Curd Jar of Chutney Section 6 ARTS/CRAFTS/PHOTOGRAPHY OPEN TO ALL Coasters (Any Craft) Knitted Child s sweater or cardigan Brooch made from any fabric/wool Photograph of Flower(s) Article of Crochet work Picture Tapestry/Cross Stitch/Embroidery Hand painted Pot or Plate Beadwork Necklace Painting or Drawing, any medium, any subject (Size not to exceed 24 x18 61 cms x 46 cms) to include frame Decorated Candle Hand crafted Greeting Card (Any Craft) Page 8 PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR EXHIBIT CONFORMS TO CLASS SEE ALSO HINTS TO EXHIBITORS LATER IN THIS SCHEDULE

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