The City of Belfast Autumn Schedule of classes with regulations

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1 The City of Belfast Autumn 2014 Schedule of classes with regulations Botanic Gardens Saturday 20 September 2014 Sunday 21 September pm - 6pm Autumn flower show.indd 1 14/05/ :17

2 HOW TO FIND US: BUS and TRAIN SERVICES For enquiries, Telephone: Regular Bus Service, Nos. 8A and 8B operating from Donegall Square East and Nos. 7A and 7B from Howard Street. No.8A stops at Ulster Museum, No.8B stops at Queen s University Belfast and Nos.7A and 7B go via Botanic Avenue. Regular Train Service operating from Central Station and Great Victoria Street. Train stops at Botanic Avenue. By car From M1/M2 take Balmoral exit 1

3 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Page ALLOTMENT CLASS 28 ANNUALS 38 BAKING 44 BEGONIAS 38 BONSAI 20 CACTI AND SUCCULENTS CARNATIONS 38 CHILDREN S 44 CHRYSANTHEMUMS 37 COMMUNITY GARDEN S CLASS 46 DAHLIAS 33 FLORAL ART 40 FRUIT 32 FUCHSIAS GARDENERS CLASS 27 GLADIOLI 36 HANDICRAFTS 44 HEATHERS 38 HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS 38 HOME SKILLS AND HANDICRAFTS (W.I.) 17 HONEY ORCHIDS 25 PANSIES 38 PARKS CLASSES 45 PELARGONIUMS 19 PERENNIALS 38 POT PLANTS 38 PRESERVES 18 ROSES SCHOOLS CLASS 45 SWEET PEA 38 VEGETABLES WINES 13 2

4 CITY OF BELFAST AUTUMN SHOW Organised by Belfast City Council in conjunction with: Belfast Winemakers Circle British Cactus and Succulent Society (N.I. Branch) Federation of Women s Institutes of Northern Ireland Irish Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society Northern Ireland Bonsai Society Northern Ireland Group of Flower Arrangement Societies Belfast and District Beekeepers Association Northern Ireland Orchid Society Northern Ireland Vegetable Association North of Ireland Dahlia Society Rose Society of Northern Ireland VENUE Botanic Gardens, Belfast (between Queen s University and Ulster Museum). Access to the show for staging purposes is via gates at Botanic Avenue. On Saturday 20, Botanic Gardens must be cleared of exhibitors vehicles by 9.30am. Exhibitors can continue to stage exhibits up to 10.30am on Saturday but vehicular access to Botanic Gardens will not be permitted after 9.30am and any vehicles already on site must be removed by 9.30am. Cars will not be permitted access to Botanic Gardens on Sunday 21 September until after the event closes and stewards on site have cleared the public from the event area. Please note that there can be a delay in gates opening until it has been deemed safe to permit vehicular access. 3

5 SHOW COMMITTEE Show Manager, Brian McKinley ( , Show Secretary, Lynne Wilson ( , Parks and Leisure Department, Adelaide Exchange, Adelaide Street, Belfast BT2 8GD SOCIETY SECRETARY Belfast Winemakers Circle Mr. J. Hill, Dr. J. Pearce British Cactus and Succulent Society Mr B McKee Federation of Women s Institutes N.I. Mrs H. Dunlop Mrs M. Collinson Irish Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society Mrs E. McDowell Mrs P. McCrea Northern Ireland Bonsai Society Mr P. Donnelly Northern Ireland Group of Flower Arrangement Societies Mrs J. Lockhart Mrs S. Loughlin Belfast and District Beekeepers Association Prof V. Hall Mr A. Rea Northern Ireland Orchid Society Mr J. Reilly Northern Ireland Vegetable Association Mr K. Hall Mrs M. Delahay North of Ireland Dahlia Society Mr J. Robinson Mrs J. Laverick Rose Society of Northern Ireland Mr R. Moore Mr J. Monks 4 Mr. J. Hill Tel: Mr W.Thompson Tel: Mrs I. Sproule Tel: Mrs Pat McCrea Tel: Mr. P. Donnelly Tel: Mrs S Loughlin Tel: Mr A. Rea Tel: Mr J Reilly Tel: Mrs C. Warden Tel: Mrs J. Laverick Tel: Mr. A. Dixon Tel:

6 CITY OF BELFAST AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW RULES The Rules of the various Societies shall apply, e.g. The Rose Society of Northern Ireland, National Chrysanthemum Society, etc. Rules and Regulations of specialist Societies details of such societies special conditions are given at the beginning of each set of relevant classes. DEFINITIONS The words kind, cultivar and variety are used in this schedule in the following sense: Sweet Peas, Roses, Carnations are distinct kinds of flowers. Fragrant Cloud, Peace and Super Star are distinct varieties (cultivars) of roses. REGULATIONS 1. All classes including confined and novice classes are open to the general public, unless the wording of a particular class specifies otherwise. 2. Attention to Horticultural Exhibits during the show, watering of exhibits should be carried out between 11.30am and 12.30pm on Sunday 21 September if required. No vehicular access will be permitted. 3. All exhibits, personal property, etc. shall be at the risk of the exhibitors. The organisers shall not be liable for compensation for loss or damage from any cause whatsoever. 4. Exhibitors will not be allowed to place advertising matter of any description on or near their exhibits. ***IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL EXHIBITORS*** REGISTRATION FORMS AND ENTRY CARDS Please note that exhibitors entering the City of Belfast Flower Show will be responsible for completing their own entry cards 5. (a) All exhibitors must complete a registration form in order to enter exhibits at the Show. There is a registration form at the back of the schedule or alternatively registration forms are available from the Show Secretary s desk at the Show venue or from the Show Secretary (see address, page 4). (b) The signing of a registration form by an exhibitor shall imply that he/she agrees to observe and conform to all the rules and regulations in connection with the Show. 5

7 6. (a) Completed registration forms with entry fees, including members of the W.I., to be handed in at the Show Secretary s desk: Friday 19 September 2014 between 12noon - 9pm (Floral Art: 6.30pm - 9pm). Saturday 20 September 2014 between 8am am (Honey, Cacti and Succulents: 9.30am 10.30am). (b) W.I. members entering the Team Class must complete a registration form under the name of the institute. W.I. members entering any other class must complete a registration form, under their own name and address etc. 7. When a registration form and the correct entry fee have been handed in, the exhibitor will be given an exhibitor s number and the correct number of entry cards. The exhibitor will be responsible for filling in his/her entry cards before placing them at his/her exhibits. 8. (a) Entry Fees: 1-20 entries, 30p each; each additional entry free. Exceptions; W.I. Team Entry - 1 Allotment Class - 1 Children s Classes, Children and Youth Classes (Honey), School s Class and Community Garden Class are exempt from entry fees. (b) Cheques to be made payable to Belfast City Council. Entry fees payable at Show Secretary s desk during staging times (see rule 10) 9. An exhibitor may enter more than one exhibit in any class unless otherwise stated. STAGING 10. Exhibitors can stage their exhibits in the marquee during the following times: Friday 19 September, 12noon - 10pm, (Floral Art: 6pm - 9pm). Saturday 20 September, 6.30am am, (Floral Art: 8am am), (Honey, Cacti and Succulents: 9.30am am). 11. Entry cards shall be placed face downwards in front of the exhibits prior to judging. 12. All exhibits (cut flowers, plants, vegetables etc.) must be the property of the exhibitor and must have been grown by the exhibitor at least two months previous to exhibition, six months in the case of cacti and succulents. Exceptions to this rule are, W.I., Preserves, Wine, Baking and Handicrafts classes. 13. Except in the W.I. Cacti and Succulents and Gardeners Class two or more persons may not exhibit in the same class from the same garden or apiary. 6

8 14. (a) The Show organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry without assigning reason for doing so. 14. (b) The Show organisers reserve the right to inspect gardens from which exhibits have been entered for competition in order to be satisfied that the conditions governing competitive exhibits are fulfilled. 15. All exhibits except where otherwise stated, must be staged in the vases and dishes provided by the Show organisers. Exhibitors must provide their own boxes, boards, baskets and pedestals. 16. All exhibits should be correctly named on the name cards provided. Errors in naming will not disqualify, but the Judges will regard correctness and clearness in naming as telling in favour of an exhibit in close competition. If the name of the variety is unknown, the label should bear the words Name Unknown 17. Pot Plants must be entered in pots wherein grown. Pots must be clean. JUDGING 18. The decision of the Judges shall be final as to merit. Any other points of dispute shall be referred to the organisers for decision which shall be final and binding on all parties. Protests on points of classification or violation of the rules shall be made in writing to the Show Manager not later than 4pm on the day on which judging takes place. Protests shall be accompanied by a fee of 5 which shall be refunded if the protest is sustained. 19. Judging Times, Saturday 20 September: Honey 10am Cacti and Succulents 10am All other exhibits 10.45am The Craig Wallace Award 12.30pm or 2pm. No person except the Judges, Manager, Stewards or persons officially appointed, will be allowed to remain in the Exhibition area during the time of judging. No person may act as a Steward of a Section if she or he is exhibiting in that Section. 20. After being judged, exhibitors must not re-arrange their exhibits in any way. PRIZES 21. One First, one Second and one Third prize will ordinarily be awarded in any class. An exhibitor may be awarded more than one prize in any class except where otherwise stated. On the recommendation of the Judge, additional commendations may be awarded in classes where the standard is high. Any prize may be withheld or modified if the exhibits are considered unworthy of the prize offered. 7

9 22. Cup or trophy classes for the highest number of points in the event of a tie, the cup or trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the greatest number of first prizes. 23. Successful exhibitors should claim their Prize Money from the Show Manager s desk between 1.30pm - 6pm on Sunday 21 September. Exhibitors who are unable to collect their prize money can nominate an exhibitor to collect it on their behalf on Sunday. Money not claimed on Sunday between 1.30pm-6pm will be deemed to have been forfeited. 24. All Cups and Trophies awarded to winners in the various classes to be retained for one year and returned to the Secretaries of the various Societies on or before 1 September of the following year. REMOVAL 25. No person shall remove any exhibit or portion of exhibit until 6pm on Sunday. Exhibitors who remove any exhibit before 6pm on Sunday may not be permitted to exhibit at future shows. 26. The Show will close at 6pm on the second day. From 6pm onwards competitors may remove their exhibits from their stands. At 6pm all competitors and their assistants will assemble at their exhibits and these must be removed from the marquee by 7.15pm Societies will take full responsibility for stewarding their section. 8

10 CUP AND TROPHY WINNERS 2013 GENERAL FLOWERS The Balmoral Flowers Trophy. The Carnation Cup FRUIT The Rosetta Cup The Chisholm Cup 1. The Chisholm Cup 2 The Cregagh Tomato Cup BONSAI The Andrew Hogg Cup The Florence Neil Memorial Shield The Maple Leaf Brooch The Brooks Shield FUCHSIAS The Hamilton Cup The Braeside Cup PELARGONIUMS The Cregagh Cup VEGETABLES The Gouk Trophy The R.J. Hall Cup The Perry Donaldson Trophy. The McIlroy Shield Silver Medal N.V.A. Richardson s Fertiliser Trophy Cregagh Gardening Society Perpetual Challenge Vegetable Trophy Abbey Insurance Brokers Perpetual Challenge Cup Top Tray Award Kanes Fuels Perpetual Trophy ROSES The Craig Wallace (The Founder s Trophy) The Norman Beck Trophy The Downtown Radio Trophy The John A. Stewart Trophy The Rose Cup of N.I.C.H.S The Floribunda Trophy The John Steele & Son Trophy The Craig Wallace Salver 9 D. Gray C.Wallace A. Hamilton J. Ferris J. Ferris J. Ferris P. Donnelly NIBS P. Donnelly I. Young P. McCrea P. McCrea P. McCrea K. Hall K. Hall K. Hall K. Hall K. Hall K. Hall J. McKay J. McKay I. Woodhead D. McWilliams R. Moore R. Moore R. Moore R. Moore R. Moore R. Moore C. Wallace C. Wallace

11 CACTI and SUCCULENTS The J.C. Walshe Memorial Cup The Cecil Baxter Memorial Salver The Anderson Plaque Glass Vase Glass Bowl The 60th Anniversary Cup The Robert Hunter Memorial Cup DAHLIAS The N.D.S. Silver Medal and Certificate The N.D.S. Bronze Medal and Certificate The N.I.D.S. Silver Spoon (confined classes) The N.I.C.H.S. Dahlia Trophy The N.I.D.S. Trophy The Cooper Cup The Robert McConnell Cup The William Kernoghan Memorial Cup GLADIOLI The N.I.D.S. Silver Spoon. The George Redpath Trophy The BGS Silver Medal FEDERATION OF WOMEN S INSTITUTES The Northern Bank Trophy WINE The Belfast Winemakers Circle Perpetual Plaque HONEY The Irish Beekeepers Federation Cup The Eddie Byrne Cup The McComb Cup The Adair Cup The Newtownards and District Beekeepers Association Perpetual Trophy The U.B.K.A. President s Shield The Leslie Thorne Perpetual Eco-School Shield Duncan Saunders Memorial Youth Trophy S. Russell W. Thompson B. Stevenson W. Thompson C. Holloway W. Thompson P. Holloway D. McMaster D. McMaster D. McWilliams D. McMaster D. McWilliams D. McMaster D. McMaster I. Woodhead D. McWilliams K. Laverick K. Laverick Cullybakey W I E. Pearce L. Bennett S.E. & R. Kennedy A. Hamilton W. Arnold & G. Dunn L. Bennett A. Hamilton Not awarded Not awarded 10

12 GARDENERS CLASS Kane Fuels Perpetual Trophy HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY EXHIBIT Parks and Cemeteries Services Section Rosette D. McWilliams IFPS (Irish Fuchsia & Pelargonium Society). SPECIAL HORTICULTURAL AWARD (Best Exhibit in Show) The Craig Wallace Award S.Russell 11

13 JUDGES BAKING, HANDICRAFTS and CHILDREN S BONSAI CACTI and SUCCULENTS CRAIG WALLACE AWARD CUT FLOWERS DAHLIAS FLORAL ART FRUIT FUCHSIAS GARDENERS CLASS and ALLOTMENT CLASS GLADIOLI HOME SKILLS and HANDICRAFTS (W.I) HONEY ORCHIDS PARKS CLASSES PELARGONIUMS POT PLANTS PRESERVES ROSES VEGETABLES VEGETABLES (Restricted) WINES To be confirmed Mr. G. Houston Mr. M. Harrington Panel of Judges Dr. D. Turbitt Dr. D. McMaster Mrs J. Magee Mr. R. Jones Mr. J. Jamieson To be confirmed Mr. J. Robinson Mrs B. Hyndman Mrs E. Rea Mrs A. Birney Miss P. Mark Prof. V. Hall Mr. J. Fletcher Mr J. Donaghue Mr B. Coultous Mr R. Maxwell Mr. J. O Reilly Mr. J. Jamieson Miss P. Mark Mr. A. Dixon Mr G. Neil Mr. K. Laverick Mr. K. Hall Mr. A. Young Mr. H. Ellison Mr. N. Martin Mrs. M. Beggs 12

14 BELFAST WINEMAKERS CIRCLE RULES The general rules of the City of Belfast Autumn Flower Show will apply with the following exceptions: Rules 2, 13, 14, 15, 16 and Bottles must be colourless, clear glass, round-shouldered, punted, full-size wine bottles with flanged all-cork or combined cork/plastic stoppers, and filled so as to allow an air space of ¼in. to ¾in. (6mm-19mm). Bottles must not bear any proprietary names or any labels other than those labels supplied by the Show Manager (Liqueurs - Rule 8). 2. All wines must be home-made by the exhibitor and not fortified in any manner. Liqueurs must also be home-made. 3. Labels will be supplied when the wines are formally entered for the competition. Exhibitors will be responsible for noting their exhibit numbers etc. in order that wines can be reclaimed after the Show. 4. Exhibitors may enter any number of wines in any one class, provided they are not the same ferment. 5. No wine may be tested or interfered with in any way during the time of the competition other than by the Judges or Judges Stewards. 6. The variety of fruit used to make the wine must be clearly marked on the label. 7. Exhibits in classes 1-6 must be produced from flowers, fruits or vegetables but not commercially available wine kits. 8. Liqueurs Class. Bottle of competitor s own choice, volume between 3 fl. oz. and 5 fl. oz. Visual presentation will be taken into account. The type of liqueur must be clearly stated on the label. WINES AND LIQUEURS BELFAST WINEMAKERS CIRCLE PLAQUE - For best wine in show. Classes 1-7 PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1 st 2 nd 3rd Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 OPEN CLASSES One bottle table dry, white. One bottle table dry, red. One bottle table sweet, white. One bottle country wine, medium red. One bottle country wine, medium, any colour other than red. One bottle flower wine, sweet. One bottle liqueur. 13

15 BRITISH CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY NORTHERN IRELAND BRANCH RULES 1. Judging will be under the British Cactus and Succulent Society s Rules and Recommendations as laid down in their Handbook of Shows, 9th Edition. 2. The Classification of plants shall, for the purposes of the Show, be that given in the B.C.S.S. Handbook of Shows, 9th Edition. 3. Clear notes on what plants are and are not admissible in these classes are given in the B.C.S.S. Handbook of Shows, 9th Edition. 4. Where a class calls for more than one plant, it is intended that these should be of different species. 5. No Exhibitor will be awarded more than one prize in any class. 6. Plants must be in possession of Exhibitor and grown by Exhibitor for a minimum of 6 months before the show. CACTI AND SUCCULENTS OPEN CLASSES THE J.C. WALSHE MEMORIAL CUP - Best Exhibit in Classes 8-46 THE CECIL BAXTER MEMORIAL SALVER - Best Exhibit in Class 24 60TH ANNIVERSARY CUP - For exhibitor gaining highest aggregate of points Classes 8-36 THE ROBERT HUNTER MEMORIAL CUP - For exhibitor gaining highest aggregate of points, Classes THE ANDERSON PLAQUE - Best exhibit in Classes GLASS VASE. Best exhibit in Class 37 GLASS BOWL. Best exhibit in Class 45 Classes PRIZE MONEY ( ) 1 st 2 nd 3rd 8-35, 38-44, ,

16 Class 8 Class 9 Class 10 Class 11 Class 12 Class 13 Class 14 Class 15 Class 16 Class 17 Class 18 Class 19 Class 20 Class 21 Class 22 Class 23 Class 24 Class 25 Class 26 Class 27 Class 28 Class 29 Class 30 Class 31 Class 32 Class 33 Class 34 Class 35 Astrophytum. One plant. Pot size up to and including 3 ½in. (89mm). Astrophytum. One plant. Pot size unrestricted. Cereus group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 5in. (127mm). Cereus group. One plant. Pot size unrestricted. Copiapoa group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 3 ½in. (89mm). Copiapoa group. One plant. Pot size unrestricted. Echinocactus group. One plant. Pot size unrestricted. Echinocereus group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 6in. (152mm). Echinopsis group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 5in. (127mm). Ferocactus. One plant. Pot size unrestricted. Gymnocalycium. One plant. Pot size up to and including 4in. (102mm). Gymnocalycium. One plant. Pot size unrestricted. Lophophora. One plant. Pot size up to and including 3 ½in. (89mm). Lophophora. One plant. Pot size unrestricted. Mammillaria group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 4in. (102mm) Mammillaria group. One plant. Pot size unrestricted. Mammilliaria group. Three plants. Pot size up to and including 6in. (152mm). Neoporteria group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 3½in. (89mm). Neoporteria group. One plant. Pot size unrestricted. Opuntia group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 4in. (102mm). One cactus. Pot size up to and including 8in. (203mm). One cactus. Pot size unrestricted. Parodia Group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 5in. (127mm). Rebutia Group. Two plants. Pot size up to and including 4in. (102mm). Rebutia Group. One plant. Pot size unrestricted. Stenocactus Group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 5in. (127mm). Thelocactus. One plant. Pot size up to and including 6in. (152mm). Strombocactus group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 3 ½in. (89mm). 15

17 Class 36 Class 37 Class 38 Class 39 Class 40 Class 41 Class 42 Class 43 Class 44 Class 45 Class 46 Six cacti. All different genera. Pot size up to and including 3½in. (89mm). Twelve cacti. Pot size up to and including 3½in. (89mm). Crassula group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 5in. (127mm). Euphorbia group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 5in. (127mm). Gasteria group. One plant. Pot size up to and including 4in. (102mm). Haworthia group. Pot size up to and including 5in. (127mm). One succulent plant (cactus excluded). Pot size up to and including 8in. (203mm). One succulent plant (cactus excluded). Pot size unrestricted. Mesembryanthemum group. Three plants. Pot size up to and including 5in. (127mm). Six succulents (cacti excluded). Pot size up to and including 3½in. (89mm). Bowl garden. Planted with cacti or succulent plants or mix of cacti and succulent plants in a bowl or container. CONFINED CLASSES (In order to encourage the less experienced exhibitor, these classes are confined to exhibitors who have not won a First Prize in any show judged under B.C.S.S. Rules.) Class 47 Class 48 One cactus. Pot size unrestricted. One succulent (cactus excluded). Pot size unrestricted. 16

18 THE FEDERATION OF WOMEN S INSTITUTES TEAM CONTEST Class 49 CONFINED CLASS Open to W.I. Members only Theme: Vintage Afternoon tea with Lady Mary THE NORTHERN BANK PERPETUAL TROPHY PRIZE MONEY 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Class 49 Team Prize Individual Articles Five articles to be staged by members of the Federation of Women s Institutes of Northern Ireland. Individual Institutes, or Area Groups, may enter more than one team. A maximum of 120 points will be awarded per team. (20 points for each of the five articles as listed, and 20 points for layout and presentation). Institute/Area Competitions - entry fee 1 Items to be displayed on entrant s own card table. Display to contain the following: 1. Crocheted Doyley using No.20 thread not less than 8 inches (200mm) 2. Handmade napkin ring with embroidered napkin 3. 4 Fruit Scones 4. Battenberg Cake 5. Floral Arrangement of Garden Flowers 17

19 PRESERVES PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd OPEN CLASSES These classes are open to everyone - competitors do not require to be members of the W.I. Preserves:- Pot size - not less than 200g, not more than 500g. Class 50 Class 51 Class 52 Class 53 Class 54 Rhubarb and Ginger Jam Lemon Curd Marmalade Tomato & Pineapple Chutney Mango Chutney IRISH FUCHSIA AND PELARGONIUM SOCIETY FUCHSIAS B.F.S. Rules Apply Due to changes in the B.F.S. rules, one or more fuchsia bush or shrub may be grown in a pot, classes Commercially manufactured, flat bottom baskets may be used, open mesh construction maximum size 16in. (406mm). THE BRAESIDE CUP- presented by Mrs A Hill. Best pot of fuchsias, classes THE HAMILTON CUP- presented by Hamilton Garden World. Best Hanging Basket, Class 63 PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd Class 55 Class 56 Class 57 Class 58 Class 59 One pot single flowered, up to and including 6½in. (165mm). One pot double flowered, up to and including 6½in. (165mm). One pot single or double flowered. Pot size 3½in. (89mm). Six fuchsia flowers single or double. To be displayed on board supplied by the I.F.S. Any fuchsia, quarter, half or full standard. Pot size unrestricted. 18

20 Class 60 Class 61 Class 62 Class 63 Class 64 Mini standard. Pot size not to exceed 5¼in. (133mm). Length of stem from soil level to first branch not to exceed 10in. (254mm), or be less than 6in. (152mm). A bowl of floating fuchsia flowers. Maximum diameter 8in. (250mm). Exhibitor to provide container. Hanging pot of fuchsias, one or more plants. Pot size up to and including 8½in. (216mm). (To be displayed on table). Hanging basket, fuchsias only, one or more plants. Diameter of basket not to exceed 12in. (304mm). (To be displayed on table). Any Fuchsia pot size unrestricted. PELARGONIUMS THE CREGAGH CUP (for best exhibit of Pelargoniums) PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd Class 65 Class 66 Class 67 Class 68 Class 69 Class 70 Class 71 Class 72 Class 73 Class 74 Class 75 Class 76 Class 77 Class 78 Class 79 Regal Pelargonium. Pot size 6½in. (165mm) maximum. Single Zonal Pelargonium. Up to and including 6½in. (165mm). Double Zonal Pelargonium. Up to and including 6½in. (165mm). Pelargonium. Scented Leaf. Pot size unrestricted. Miniature Pelargonium. Pot size 3½in. (89mm) maximum. Dwarf Pelargonium. Pot size 4½in. (115mm) maximum. Angel Pelargonium. Pot size 5½in. (140mm). Stellar Pelargonium. Pot size up to and including 6½in. (165mm). Pelargonium Ivy Leaf hanging pot. Pot size up to and including 8½in. (216mm). Three cut flowerheads. Single flowered. To be displayed in a vase. Three cut flowerheads. Double or Semi Double flowered. To be displayed in a vase. One Pelargonium,fancy leaf, with tri-colour or bi-colour or golden leaves. Pot size 6½in. (165mm) maximum. A window box not exceeding 19in x 7in. (483mm x 178mm) internal measurements containing any number of Pelargoniums, one or more varieties. Hanging basket. Pelargoniums only. Basket size 12in. (305mm maximum). (To be displayed on table). Any Pelargoniums pot size unrestricted. 19

21 NORTHERN IRELAND BONSAI SOCIETY BONSAI THE ANDREW HOGG CUP - Best Tree in Show. THE FLORENCE NEILL MEMORIAL SHIELD - Best Acer in Show. THE MAPLE LEAF BROOCH - Best Evergreen in Show. THE BROOKS SHIELD - Highest aggregate of points, Classes PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd Class 80 Class 81 Class 82 Class 83 Class 84 Class 85 Class 86 Class 87 Class 88 Class 89 Class 90 Bonsai. Novice. Bonsai. Indoor. Bonsai. Mame up to 6in. (152mm). Any variety. Bonsai. Deciduous. Bonsai. Evergreen. Bonsai. Landscapes. Bonsai. Forest Plantings. Bonsai. Coniferous. Bonsai. Shohin 6in. - 12in. (152mm 305mm). Any variety. Bonsai. Multi-trunk. Bonsai. Fruiting, Flowering, Berried. 20

22 BELFAST AND DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION N.I. HONEY SHOW The N.I. Honey Show will adopt the Rules and Regulations of the City of Belfast Autumn Flower Show, which are printed on pages 5-8 of the Schedule 2014 and in addition the recommendations published in the BBKA s Guide for Judges and Exhibitors of Honey and Bee Produce of March HONEY SHOW RULES 1. All honey and beeswax must be the product of the exhibitor s own apiary, with the exception of Class All extracted honey must be exhibited in standard, clear glass squat or deep 454gm (1lb) honey jars with secure, easily removable covers, to the satisfaction of the Judge. 3. All honey exhibits will not be sold, unless requested by the exhibitor. 4. All exhibits must be unlabelled, except Class Honey colour British Standards Institutions (No. 1656) filters (Glasses) will be used. 6. Mead must be in colourless, clear glass, round shouldered, punted full sized wine bottles with flanged stoppers, filled to allow a 6mm to 9mm (1/4in. to 3/4in.) air space. 7. Mead must be made by exhibitor, not fortified in any manner, and with no added fruit or flavouring. 8. Children, young persons under 18 years or their eco-schools or other youth clubs/groups may enter Class with the exception of 107 subject to the rules above. There is no entry fee for such in all classes including Class 117. Health and Safety - exhibitors preparing wax or any other exhibits or ingredients by heating, baking or boiling should do so with access to first aid equipment and foam or powder fire extinguishers. The heating of wax should under no circumstances take place where there is the possibility of wax vapour coming into contact with a spark or naked flame. Cold water should never be allowed to come in contact with hot wax. 21

23 POINTS - HONEY 1st - 4 points 2nd - 3 points 3rd - 2 points THE IRISH BEEKEEPERS FEDERATION CUP and 10 Special Prize For Exhibitor scoring highest aggregate points in Classes Runner Up receives 10 Prize THE NEWTOWNARDS AND DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION PERPETUAL TROPHY, and 10 Prize. For the Belfast and District Beekeepers member scoring highest aggregate points in Classes PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd 91-98, 100, 102, , 101, OPEN CLASSES Class 91 Class 92 Class 93. Class 94 Class 95 Class 96 Class 97 Class 98 Class 99 Two sections of honey any type (glazed or unglazed). Two cut comb honey in plastic containers 101mm x 76mm (4in. x 3in.) to be between 190g - 260g (7oz - 9oz) weight. Two jars light honey Two jars medium honey. Two jars dark honey. Two jars creamed/soft set honey. Two jars granulated honey. Two jars chunk honey. THE McCOMB CUP. Twelve jars of honey, any type, in any size of container but all the same. Labelled according to current legislation on honey for sale. 22

24 Class 100 Class 101 Class 102. Class 103 Class 104 Class 105 Six blocks of beeswax (each between 25g and 30g). One cake of beeswax 227g to 454g (½lb to 1lb). THE EDDIE BYRNE CUP. One frame for extracting Collection of bee products, consisting of three or more of the following: two sections, two jars light honey, two jars medium honey, two jars dark honey, two jars chunk honey, two jars granulated honey, two jars creamed/soft set honey, two 8oz boxes of cut comb, one cake beeswax not less than 8oz weight. Four blocks of beeswax (each between 25g and 30g), one bottle of mead, one candle. A space approx. 3ft deep by 4ft wide (914mm x 1219mm) will be available. Exhibitors may make use of anything they consider will add to the display. Polish or Furniture Cream in any size of tin or jar. THE U.B.K.A. PRESIDENT S SHIELD. Honey Fruit Cake. Ingredients: 225g/8oz self raising flour, 175g/6oz sultanas, 175g/6oz honey, 110g/4oz butter, 2 medium eggs,pinch of salt. Class 106 Class 107 Class 108 Class 109 Preparation: Cream butter and honey together well. Beat eggs and add alternately with sifted flour and salt (save a little flour to add with sultanas). Beat mixture well and lightly. A little milk may be added if necessary, fold in sultanas and stir well and pour into a prepared 180mm/7in. round tin. Bake in pre-heated oven 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4 for approximately 1¼hours. One moulded candle made from pure beeswax by the exhibitor. One bottle of mead. Public Interest/Education about beekeeping. Any interesting or instructive Exhibit related to bees or beekeeping not including live bees. The display area that is required must not exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft) for bench display. Any decorative or artistic exhibit relating to bees or beekeeping. Dimensions must be stated on entry form. The required display area must not exceed 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft). Brief description of exhibit is permitted Class 110 Confectionery. Honey sweets and/or Honey Chocolates displayed in a box with a transparent lid or covering (at least 8 sweets/ chocolates, all the same type, and no more than 12). Class 111 Biscuits. In an airtight tin/box. Six biscuits, which taste of honey 23

25 Class 112 Honey Fruit Loaf. Exhibits must be made from the following recipe: Ingredients: 150g/5oz self raising flower, 1/2 level tsp ground cinnamon, 60g/2oz caster sugar, 90g/3oz sultanas, 75g/2½ oz clear honey, 30g/1oz butter or margarine, 1 tbsp milk, 1 egg. Method: Sieve flour with cinnamon. Add sugar and fruit. Melt butter or margarine with honey over low heat and stir into dry ingredients with beaten egg and milk. Mix well and pour into greased and lined 500g/1lb loaf tin. Bake at 150 C/300 F/Gas mark 2 for about 1 hour. NOVICE CLASSES ADAIR CUP Highest aggregate of points, classes (For those who have never won 1st Prize in Honey Show Classes at any venue) Class 113 Class 114 Class 115 Class 116 One jar honey, any type. One section honey (glazed or unglazed). One frame honey for extracting. One cut comb honey in plastic container 102mm x 76mm (4in. x 3in.) approx 225g (8oz) weight. CHILDREN AND YOUTH CLASSES For advice and guidance on these classes, contact: bbkasecretary@googl .com Health and Safety - minors preparing wax or any other exhibits or ingredients by heating, baking or boiling should do so with access to first aid equipment and foam or powder fire extinguishers. The heating of wax should under no circumstances take place where there is the possibility of wax vapour coming into contact with a spark or naked flame. Cold water should never be allowed to come in contact with hot wax or vegetable oil. Class 117 The Leslie Thorne Perpetual Eco-School Shield 30 First Prize, 20 Second Prize and 10 Third Prize. Exhibits are welcome from primary school eco-clubs. Displays are limited to one per school 900mm x 900mm x 900mm (3ft x 3ft x 3ft). The entries can be either about bumblebees or honeybees with regard to any one or combination of the following: biology of the bee, behaviour of the bee, housing of the bee, habitat and forage of the bee, the benefit of these insects to our environment regarding plant life and food supply for birds, animals and humans. The decision of the Judge will be final. 24

26 NORTHERN IRELAND ORCHID SOCIETY ORCHIDS PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd Class 118 Class 119 Class 120 Class 121 Cattleya Alliance. Pot size unrestricted. Orchid. Odontoglossum Alliance. Pot size unrestricted. Orchid. Phalaenopsis Alliance. Pot size unrestricted. Orchid. Any other species and variety not mentioned in above classes. Pot size unrestricted. NORTHERN IRELAND VEGETABLE ASSOCIATION NORTHERN IRELAND VEGETABLE CHAMPIONSHIPS VEGETABLES GOUK TROPHY Exhibitor gaining most points, Classes R.J. HALL CUP Best Exhibit, Classes McILROY SHIELD Exhibitor gaining most points, Classes NATIONAL VEGETABLE ASSOCIATION SILVER MEDAL Best overall exhibit. RICHARDSON S FERTILISER PERPETUAL SILVER TROPHY Best plate of Potatoes, Classes This Section to be judged using the 1997 (amended 2002) N.V.S. Judges Guide PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th , , , ,

27 TOP TRAY COMPETITION Class 122 The Top Tray class is for a collection of three types of vegetables taken from the following list of eight. The quantity of each vegetable required for the collection is given in brackets and must consist of the same variety: carrots (3), cauliflowers (2), onions (3), parsnips (3), peas (6 pods), potatoes (3), runner beans (6 pods), and tomatoes (6). Each type of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points. This is split into three sections as follows: 7 points for size, shape and colour; 7 points for condition; 6 points for uniformity. The overall mark will therefore be out of a total of 60. All vegetables are to be displayed for effect. The vegetables must be displayed within an area measuring 45cm x 60cm, without bending any part of them. No part of any exhibit may exceed the size of the tray. A tray or board measuring 45cm x 60cm can be used to display vegetables, or the area can simply be marked on the staging. Where a tray has a lip or edge, it is the internal measurements that must not exceed 45 cm x 60cm. A black cloth is permitted, and the tray may be painted. Parsley is allowed for garnishing, but no other foliage or accessories, such as plates, sands, rings, will be allowed. Onion tops may be tied or whipped using raffia or string. NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES Carrots and parsnips must have foliage trimmed back to 7.5cm. peas and beans must be displayed with some stalk attached. Tomatoes must be displayed with calyces (the green flower bud case). Judges may handle exhibits, open pods and so on to check for quality. The tray, board or staging must not be cut or mutilated in any way such as cutting holes for standing onions in. Judges should use their discretion when judging the Top Tray class, remembering that entries may come from inexperienced exhibitors. The points awarded should be clearly marked by the judges on the exhibitors cards. Queries that arise, regarding anything other than the above rules, should be referred to, and decided by, show officials. Failure to abide by any of these rules will lead to disqualification. N.B. Only one exhibit per exhibitor in this class. 26

28 GARDENERS CLASS KANE FUELS PERPETUAL TROPHY Class 123 CUT FLOWERS: An exhibit of two kinds of Cut Flowers, three kinds of Vegetables and one Pot Plant, selected from the following:- Two vases. Two kinds. One kind in each vase. Annuals: 9 stems Gladioli: 3 spikes * Chrysanthemums: 3 blooms, Sweet Pea: 7 stems disbudded * Roses: 3 stems * Chrysanthemums: 3 sprays Floribunda Dahlias: 3 blooms * Roses: 5 blooms Hybrid Tea * N.B. Two vases of Chrysanthemums, or two vases of Roses are NOT permitted. VEGETABLES: Three kinds. Displayed flat on Show bench. Beans: 5 pods Cabbages: 2 Carrots: 2 Cauliflower: 1 Shallots: 9 Celery: 2 Leeks: 2 Marrows: 2 Onions: 2 Parsnips: 2 Peas: 5 pods Potatoes: 3 Tomatoes: 3 POT PLANT: POINTS: One pot plant. Pot size not exceeding 205mm Cut Flowers - maximum 10 points each kind. Vegetables - maximum 10 points each kind. Pot Plant - maximum 10 points. Although no points will be awarded for layout, the exhibit should be displayed to best effect. Exhibitors are limited to only one entry in this class. 27

29 ALLOTMENT CLASS Open to any Allotment Association or Allotment Society. Large Societies or Associations may subdivide their total number of allotments into two or more groups and make an entry for each group. An association or society wishing to enter more than one collection must ensure that the produce of any plot holder is shown in only one entry. Class 124 One collection of Vegetables, Fruit and Cut Flowers VEGETABLES: 4 kinds taken from the following: 3 Carrots (20) 3 Heads Celery (20) 3 Beets (20) 3 Leeks (20) 3 Parsnips (20) 3 Onions (20) 2 Cauliflowers (20) 9 Shallots (18) 5 Potatoes (20) 2 Cucumbers (18) 9 (pods) Peas (20) 9 (pods) Beans (20) 5 Tomatoes (18) 2 Cabbages (15) 2 Marrows (15) FRUIT: 2 kinds (fruit number at discretion of exhibitor). Maximum points 20 per dish, but see footnote. CUT FLOWERS: 3 vases. 3 kinds. 1 kind in each vase. Maximum points 20 per vase. Chrysanthemums: 3 blooms Gladioli: 3 spikes Chrysanthemums: 3 sprays Sweet Pea: 7 stems Dahlias: 3 blooms Roses: 3 stems Floribunda Annuals: 8 stems Roses: 5 blooms Hybrid Tea N.B. Exhibitors are not permitted more than 1 vase of Chrysanthemums or 1 vase of Roses in any collection. Space allowed 1800mm x 1000mm. Back boards and drapes optional. Note that for vegetables and fruit the maximum points available can be restricted by the kind or type shown. E.g. Medium tomatoes 18, beefsteak types 15, cherry types 12. Dessert apples 20 points but cooking apples 18. Details are in the relevant Handbook/Judges guide. A full list is available free from The Secretary of the Northern Ireland Vegetable Association 28

30 VEGETABLE COLLECTION Class 125 THE PERRY DONALDSON TROPHY One collection of Vegetables, 6 kinds on board provided by exhibitor, not exceeding 1200mm x 900mm frontage. Back board optional. 3 Carrots 3 Beets 3 Heads Celery 3 Leeks 3 Onions 3 Parsnips 2 Cauliflowers 5 Tomatoes 5 Potatoes 2 Marrows 2 Cucumbers 9 (Pods) Peas 9 (Pods) Beans 2 Cabbages 12 Shallots Class 126 Class 127 Class 128 Class 129 Class 130 Class 131 Class 132 Class 133 Class 134 Class 135 Class 136 Class 137 Class 138 Class 139 Class 140 Class 141 Class 142 Class 143 Class 144 Class 145 Class 146 Class 147 THE POTATO COLLECTION Three dishes. Five potatoes on each dish. Three varieties, easily distinguished from each other by shape and/or colour. SINGLE DISH CLASSES One dish. Five potatoes. White. Long. One dish. Five potatoes. Coloured. Long. One dish. Five potatoes. White. Round One dish. Five potatoes. Coloured. Round. One dish. Twelve shallots. One dish. Three onions. Up to and including 250g in weight. One dish. Three onions. Exceeding 250g in weight. One dish. Nine pods. Peas. One dish. Nine pods. French beans, flat. One dish. Nine pods. French beans, round. One dish. Nine pods. Runner beans. One dish. Three carrots. One dish. Three parsnips. One dish. Three leeks. One dish. Three heads. Celery. Blanched. One dish. Two cauliflowers. One dish. Two cucumbers. One dish. Three beetroot. One vase. Four different herbs, to be exhibited as a neat bunch. Exhibitor to provide vase. Two vegetables marrows for vegetable use. Optimum size 400mm in length. Three sticks of rhubarb. 29

31 Class 148 Class 149 Class 150 Class 151 Any other vegetable not listed in single dish classes, excluding tomatoes. A dish to consist of appropriate number of vegetables of one variety, eg. 5-9 pods, 1 large squash, or 3 small squashes. Exhibitors should check carefully that the exhibit is not included in other classes and that it is classified as a vegetable e.g. Gourds are classified as fruits and tomatoes are shown in classes Heaviest Pumpkin. Heaviest Marrow 1 pot of vegetables growing, minimum of 2 different kinds. Max pot size 12in. (305 mm). For the purpose of deciding the winners of the GOUK Trophy and the McILROY SHEILD the following allocation of points will be made to the winners in each Class. GOUK TROPHY POINTS Classes 1st 2nd 3rd 4 th 125 (Vegetable Collection) (3 Dishes of potatoes) , , , , ,

32 CONFINED CLASSES CREGAGH GARDENING SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE VEGETABLE TROPHY Highest aggregate of points in classes ABBEY INSURANCE BROKERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Best exhibit in classes These classes are confined to exhibitors who have not won a trophy for vegetables or a silver medal, offered by N.I.V.A. for open competition at the City of Belfast Autumn Flower Show. Otherwise, exhibitors who have not won either of these confined section trophies twice are eligible to enter. PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd Class 152 Class 153 Class 154 Class 155 Class 156 Class 157 Class 158 Class 159 Class 160 One dish. Three potatoes. One dish. Three onions. One dish. Two carrots. One dish. Two parsnips. One dish. Two leeks. Blanched. One dish. Six shallots. One dish. Six pods. Peas. One dish. Six pods. Runner beans. One dish. Three beetroot. Globe. POINTS: CONFINED CLASSES 1 st - 4 points 2 nd - 2 points 3 rd - 1 point 31

33 FRUIT PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd , , OPEN CLASSES ROSETTA CUP Best exhibit, Classes CREGAGH TOMATO CUP - Best dish of tomatoes, Classes Class 161 Class 162 Class 163 Class 164 Class 165 Class 166 Class 167 Class 168 Class 169 Class 170 One dish. Five dessert apples. One variety. One dish. Five cooking apples. One dish. Three pears. One variety. One dish. Bunch of grapes. One dish. Five plums. One variety. One dish. Any other fruit. One dish. Five tomatoes other than red. One dish. Twelve tomatoes (small fruited cultivar). CHISHOLM CUP 1. One dish. Five tomatoes. Red. CHISHOLM CUP 2. One truss tomatoes (as cut from plant). Red. 32

34 NORTH OF IRELAND DAHLIA SOCIETY DAHLIAS All Dahlia classes are to be judged under the Rules of the National Dahlia Society. Exhibitors may enter more than one exhibit per class NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY SILVER MEDAL and CERTIFICATE Best Exhibit of Dahlias NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY BRONZE MEDAL and CERTIFICATE Runner-up to Best Exhibit of Dahlias Classification Each dahlia is classified according to the formation of its blooms. There are 14 different formations (Groups). 1 Single: 2 Anemone: 3 Collerette: 4 Waterlily: 5 Decorative: 6 Ball: 7 Pompon: 8 Cactus: 9 Semi-Cactus: 10 Miscellaneous including species. 11 Fimbriated: 12 Star: 13 Double Orchid: 14 Paeony. Grps 5,6,7 8,9,& 11 are sub-divided by the maximum size of the bloom. Blooms exceedung the maximum size for the class in which they are exhibited will be disqualified. Giant flowered: no limit, Large: 260mm, Medium: 220mm, Small: 170mm, Miniature: 115mm. Large Pompon: 83mm. Pompon: 52mm. Measuring/Judging rings will be available during the Show. Certain dahlias produce blooms which are borderline in formation or size. Such dahlias have dual classification. Example: Jomanda, miniature flowered ball, blooms 100mm can also be exhibited as small flowered ball, blooms mm. Each cultivar must be exhibited according to its registered classification or, if unregistered, must conform to the characteristics of the classification in which it is shown.the National Dahlia Society Classified Directory lists dahlias by name and classification. A copy will be available for consultation. 33

35 PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd & & Class 171 The NICHS Dahlia Trophy A display of fifteen blooms. At least three classifications to be shown. Giant or Large flowered cultivars to be staged one bloom per vase. Other classifications three blooms of one cultivar per vase. Class 172 The Cooper Cup Giant and/or Large flowered cultivars. Three vases. Three blooms. One bloom per vase. Class 173 The Robert McConnell Cup Small flowered cactus and/or semi-cactus cultivars. Three vases. One or more cultivars. Nine blooms. Three blooms of one cultivar per vase. Class 174 NIDS Trophy Miniature flowered cultivars. Three vases. Three cultivars. Three blooms of one cultivar per vase. Class 175 Medium flowered decorative cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms. Class 176 Medium flowered cactus and/or semi-cactus cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms. Class 177 Small flowered decorative cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms. Class 178 Small flowered cactus and/or semi-cactus cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms. Class 179 Miniature flowered cultivars. One vase. One cultivar. Three blooms. Class 180 Waterlily cultivars. One vase, One cultivar.three blooms. (NB must be registered as a waterlily dahlia or have the characteristics of a waterlily.) Class 181 Any classification not specified in Classes One vase. One or more culltivars.three blooms. Class 182 A basket or bowl of dahlias, not less than 12 blooms. Any foliage may be used to enhance the arrangement. NDS judging rules do NOT apply to this class. Baskets and bowls will be available. Blooms used in this class need not be grown by the exhibitor. 34

36 CLASSES are for blooms cut from plants grown without cover of any kind. Only exhibitors who do not grow any dahlia plants under any cover may enter these classes NIDS SILVER SPOON AWARD BEST EXHIBIT, CLASSES Class 183 Class 184 Class 185 Class 186 Class 187 Class 188 Class 189 Small flowered decorative and/or small ball cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms. Small flowered cactus and/or semi-cactus cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms. Miniature flowered decorative and/or ball cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms. Miniature flowered cactus and/or semi-cactus cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars, Three blooms. Waterlily cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms.(nb must be registered as a waterlily dahlia or have the characteristics of a waterlily) Collerettes. One vase. One or more cultivars.three blooms. Pompons. One vase, One or more cultivars. Five blooms. CONFINED CLASSES WILLIAM KERNOGHAN MEMORIAL CUP Best Exhibit in Classes These classes are confined to exhibitors who have not previously won any trophy, medal or silver spoon in the Open Dahlia Classes of any show held under the auspices of the North of Ireland Dahlia Society. Previous winners of any National Dahlia Society Medal at any Show may not enter these classes Class 190 Class 191 Class 192 Class 193 Class 194 Giant or large flowered cultivars. One vase.one bloom. Medium flowered cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms. Small flowered decorative and/or ball cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms. Small cactus and/or semi-cactus cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms. Miniature flowered cultivars. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms. 35

37 Class 195 Class 196 Any classification (s) not specified above. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms. Beginner s Class. Confined to growers who are new to dahlia exhibiting. One vase. One or more cultivars. Three blooms POINTS DAHLIAS & GLADIOLI CLASSES 1st - 4 points 2nd - 2 points 3rd - 1 point GLADIOLI All Gladioli Classes are to be judged under the Rules of the National Gladiolus Society OPEN CLASSES THE BRITISH GLADIOLI SOCIETY SILVER MEDAL (Best exhibit of gladioli) GEORGE REDPATH TROPHY - Most points in classes N.I.D.S. SILVER SPOON AWARD - Best spike of gladiolus PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd Class 197 Class 198 Class 199 Class 200 Class 201 Class 202 Class 203 Any cultivars. Six spikes in three vases. Each vase to contain two spikes of one size. Three sizes to be shown. One spike giant, large or medium. One spike small, miniature or primulinus. One vase, two spikes, giant, large or medium. One cultivar or mixed. One vase, two spikes, Small, miniature or primulinus. One cultivar or mixed. One vase, three spikes, giant, large or medium. One cultivar or mixed. One vase, three spikes, small, miniature or primulinus. One cultivar or mixed. GLADIOLUS FLORETS: To be displayed on a box provided by N.I.D.S. Class 204 Class 205 Class 206 Six florets. One cultivar. Six florets. Three cultivars or more. Six florets. Primulinus and/or miniature and/or small cultivars. One cultivar or mixed. 36

38 NOVICE CLASS (The following class is confined to exhibitors who have not previously won any First prize in the OPEN Gladioli classes of any show held under the auspices of the North of Ireland Dahlia Society or any other Specialist Gladiolus Society. Previous winners of this class on two or more previous occasions are also ineligible to enter. Class 207 Any classification. One vase. One Spike. GLADIOLI SIZE CLASSIFICATION Size Diameter of bottom floret 100 Less than 63mm mm-89mm mm-114mm mm-140mm 500 More than 140mm N.B. Named cultivars must be exhibited in the Size Class assigned by the British Gladiolus Society irrespective of the actual size of the bottom floret of the exhibited spike. CUT FLOWERS, POT AND CONTAINER PLANTS In Sweet Pea Classes - Sweet Pea foliage only permitted; no wiring. PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd , OPEN CLASSES THE BALMORAL FLOWERS TROPHY. Presented by Balmoral Flowers Ltd. Awarded for the highest aggregate of points, Classes Class 208 Class 209 Class 210 Class 211 Two vases chrysanthemums, two distinct cultivars. Three blooms of one cultivar in each vase. One vase chrysanthemums large. Three blooms, one cultivar or mixed. One vase chrysanthemums medium. Three blooms, one cultivar or mixed. One vase chrysanthemums, sprays. Five stems, one cultivar or mixed. 37

39 THE CARNATION CUP Best Exhibit, Classes Class 212 Class 213 Class 214 Class 215 Class 216 Class 217 Class 218 Class 219 Class 220 Class 221 Class 222 Class 223 Class 224 Class 225 Class 226 Class 227 Class 228 Class 229 Class 230 Class 231 Class 232 Sweet Pea. One vase. One variety. Seven stems. Sweet Pea. One vase. Mixed. Seven stems. Annuals and/or Biennials (Sweet Pea excluded). One vase. One kind. Hardy Herbaceous Perennials (Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Gladioli, Carnations excluded). One vase. One kind. Heather. One vase. One cultivar or mixed. Pansies. One board. One cultivar or mixed. Six blooms. Shrubs. One vase. Mixed. Displayed for effect and interest. Border Carnations. One vase. One cultivar or mixed. Three blooms. Perpetual Flowering Carnations. One vase. One cultivar or mixed. Three blooms. Garden Pinks. One vase. Three stems. Hydrangeas (Hortensia). One vase. One cultivar or mixed. Three heads. Pot plant. Flowering (Fuchsias, Begonias and Pelargoniums excluded). Pot plant. Fern. Pot size unrestricted. Pot plant. Foliage. Pot size unrestricted. Begonia. One box. One bloom. Begonia. One box. Three blooms. Begonia. Tuberous Flowering. Pot size unrestricted. Begonia. Grown for foliage. Pot size unrestricted. Garden or Bedding Viola. One pot or pan up to and including 152mm. Garden Pansy. One pot or pan up to and including 152mm. Carnivorous Plant. Pot size unrestricted. POINTS: GENERAL FLOWERS 1st- 4 points 2nd- 2 points 3rd-1 point 38

40 TOP VASE COMPETITION Class The Top Vase class is for a vase of mixed flowering stems containing a total of between five and ten stems, taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants. Please note that it is two different KINDS of plants; two varieties of the same plant are NOT two kinds. 2. Only fresh, home-grown flowers can be used in the vase. 3. The display will be judged out of a total of 35 points, split into: 25 points for the colour, form, condition, quality and freshness of the flowers on display, and 10 marks for the overall presentation and effect of the flowers in the vase. The vase will be viewed from all directions. Judging of the flowers should be to the normal rules used for other classes. 4. Stems used in the display must be showing flowers only. No seed heads or berries will be allowed. 5. No accessories whatsoever such as bows and additional foliage will be allowed. Foliage which is growing naturally from the flowering stem and still attached to that stem, is allowed. NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES Flowering stems can be taken from ANY flowering plant. The different kinds of plants need to be taken from different genera. For instance, pinks, carnations and sweet william, which are all dianthus, would not be classed as different kinds. This class is open for anyone to enter and Judges should use their discretion when judging the class, bearing in mind that the entries may come from inexperienced exhibitors. Failure to abide by any of these rules will lead to disqualification. PRIZE MONEY 1st 2nd 3rd

41 NORTHERN IRELAND GROUP OF FLOWER ARRANGMENT SOCIETIES FLORAL ART PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd An additional prize of 50 will be awarded in the Open, Intermediate and Novice classes. This will be the Judge s choice. SCHEDULE REGULATIONS All classes will be judged in accordance with the NAFAS Competition Manual - 2nd Edition All exhibits must be assembled at the show unless otherwise stated. All exhibits, unless otherwise stated, will be staged on tabling 70cm from the floor. All measurements are approximate. Nothing to be attached to the background unless otherwise stated. Competitors own background may be used unless otherwise stated. The exhibit must be staged within the allocated space. A competitor will only be allowed one entry per class. A competitor may win three 1st prizes in the NIGFAS NOVICE class before becoming ineligible for the Novice Class. A competitor may win two 1st prizes in an INTERMEDIATE CLASS before becoming ineligible for the Intermediate Class. A competitor who wins 1st prize in an INTERMEDIATE CLASS is ineligible to enter the Novice Class. A competitor who wins first prize in an Open class is ineligible to enter either the Novice or Intermediate class. At the end of staging time, competitors must leave the hall immediately when requested by stewards. The decision of the judge is final. Theme: Class 234 Class 235 Class 236 INSPIRED BY AUTUMN Open Class Out with the cobwebs. An exhibit. Space allowed: width 90cms, depth 60cms, height optional. Intermediate Class Gleanings. An exhibit. Space allowed: width 90cms, depth 60cms, height optional. Novice Class Inspired by Autumn. An exhibit. Space allowed Width 90cm, depth 60cm, height optional 40

42 THE ROSE SOCIETY OF NORTHERN IRELAND ROSES THE ROSE SOCIETY OF NORTHERN IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP - THE CRAIG WALLACE (the Founder s Trophy) - Exhibitor accumulating most points with at least six First prizes in the Open Classes at the summer and autumn shows. The exhibitor must have exhibited at both shows. The Craig Wallace Salver awarded annually to the exhibitor accumulating most points with at least four first prizes in the miniature Rose classes at the Society s Summer and Autumn Shows. The exhibitor must have exhibited at both shows. THE NORMAN BECK TROPHY Best Rose in the Show. JOHN A. STEWART CUP Exhibitor gaining most points, Classes PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd OPEN CLASSES Class 237 DOWNTOWN RADIO TROPHY One vase. Three large flowered blooms (H.T.) One variety or mixed. One vase. Three cluster flowered stems (Floribunda). One variety or mixed. N.I.C.H.S. ROSE CUP Best Exhibit, Classes LARGE FLOWERED ROSES (H.T.) Class 238 Class 239 Class 240 Class 241 Class 242 Class 243 One box. Six specimen blooms. One variety or mixed. One vase. Three blooms. One variety. One vase. Three blooms. Three varieties or mixed. One vase. Two blooms. One variety. To be judges as a matching pair. One vase. One bloom. One vase. Three blooms. One variety. To show the various stages of development, one opening bud, one bloom and one in blown stage. 41

43 Class 244 Class 245 Class 246 Class 247 Class 248 One vase. One fragrant bloom. Half marks will be given for quality and half for fragrance. The size should be reasonable for the variety. One vase. Three blown blooms. One variety or mixed. One vase. One stem inflorescence bearing a number of blooms. One vase. Three stems inflorescense bearing a number of blooms. One variety or mixed. Bowl (supplied by exhibitor) Large Flowered (H.T). One bloom (up to and including blown stage) floating in water. CLUSTER FLOWERED ROSES Floribunda THE FLORIBUNDA TROPHY- THE MAUD STOREY MEMORIAL CHALLENGE BOWL Best Exhibit, Class 249 Class 249 Class 250 Class 251 Class 252 One vase. Three stems. Three varieties. One vase. Three stems. One variety. One vase. One stem. One vase. One fragrant stem. Marks will be awarded as for Class 244. The stem should be reasonable for the variety. SHRUB ROSES Class 253 Class 254 One vase. Three stems. Shrub roses in fruit. One variety or mixed. Displayed for effect and interest. One vase. Three stems. Shrub or climbing roses. One variety or mixed. 42

44 MINIATURE ROSES (Exhibitors to supply containers in the Miniature Rose Classes.) JOHN STEELE AND SON TROPHY Best Exhibit, Classes Class 255 Class 256 Class 257 Class 258 Class 259 Class 260 Class 261 One vase. Three stems. One variety. One vase. Three stems. Mixed. One vase. Three blooms. One variety. To show the various stages of development -one opening bud, one specimen bloom and one in blown stage (as Class 243). One box. Six miniature blooms. Mixed. One box. Six miniature blooms. One Variety. Bowl (small - supplied by exhibitor). One miniature bloom (up to and including blown stage) floating in water. Artist s palette. Seven blooms in seven distinct colours. (Palette supplied). NOVICE CLASSES Confined to the less experienced exhibitors and beginners, who have Never won a prize in Open Rose Classes. Following winning three first prizes in the Novice Classes, such exhibitors shall only be permitted to exhibit in the Open Classes. Class 262 Class 263 Class 264 One vase. One bloom. Large flowered rose (HT). One vase. One stem. Cluster flowered rose (Floribunda) One vase. One stem. (Miniature rose) POINTS - ROSES Classes Miniatures All Others 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd Class or more blooms or stems blooms or stems bloom or stem 2 1 ½

45 BAKING PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd OPEN CLASSES Paper plates available at Show Secretary s desk, for display purposes. Class 265 Class 266 Class 267 Wheaten bread 3 cup cakes. One carrot cake HANDICRAFTS PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd Class 268 Class 269 Class 270 OPEN CLASSES 1 cushion any craft A soft toy. One knitted scarf CHILDREN S CLASSES - 11 YEARS AND UNDER PRIZE MONEY ( ) Classes 1st 2nd 3rd Class 271 Class 272 Class 273 Class 274 A person made from fruit and /or vegetables. Miniature garden on a plate An animal mask Creature made from dried pasta. 44

46 PARKS CLASSES Confined to employees in local and government authorities (of the gardens and parks sections). Exhibits to be staged at the show by employees from the individual local authorities. Class 275 Class 276 Class 277 Class 278 Class 279 Class 280 Class 281 Class 282 One vase. Large flowered roses. Three stems of any one variety. One vase. Cluster flowered roses. Three stems of any one variety. One vase. Large flowered rose. One bloom. One vase. Cluster flowered rose. One stem. One vase. Mixed shrubs. Three species. One vase. Mixed foliage. Three species. One vase. Mixed herbaceous plants. Three distinct kinds. One vase. Mixed annuals. Five spikes. SCHOOL S CLASS OPEN TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN BELFAST AREA 25 SPECIAL PRIZE Class 283 An educational display of horticultural produce such as flowers, fruit and vegetables that have been grown as part of a school project. The exhibit can also include photographs, written work, artwork and anything else which you feel will enhance the exhibit. Maximum space allowed per school exhibit is width 6ft (1800mm), depth 2 1/2ft (750mm), height 6ft (1800mm). The decision of the judge is final. 45

47 COMMUNITY GARDEN CLASS Class 284 Open to any community garden group - must have a minimum of 6 participants working on a communal public space (minimum growing area of vegetables 10m by 10m) and with each person having been committed throughout its growing season. 1st 2nd 3rd 100 Gardening voucher 50 Gardening voucher 25 Gardening voucher Vegetables: 5 kinds selected from the list below. Maximum 15 points per kind (Max 75 points): 3 Potatoes 1 Cabbage 3 Carrots 3 Beetroots 1 Lettuce 3 Onions 3 Scallions 2 Cucumbers 3 pods of peas 1 pumpkin Fruit: A maximum of 3 kinds (fruit quantity at discretion of exhibitor). 10 points per kind. (Max 30 point) The maximum number of points available in this class is

48 REGISTRATION FORM FOR ALL EXHIBITORS Anyone wishing to enter exhibits in the City of Belfast Autumn Flower Show is required to complete this form and register as an exhibitor at the show. Completed forms must be handed in to the Show Secretary s desk at the show in order to receive entry cards for exhibits. You will be issued one card only for each exhibit. Individual exhibitors are responsible for filling in the entry cards before placing them at their exhibits. Name: Address: Post code: Tel. No. DETAILS OF ENTRIES Class Entry Fee Number of Exhibits Allotment Class: 1 each team entry W.I. Team Exhibit Children s Classes and Schools Class For all other exhibits 1 each team entry Free From 1-20 exhibits: 30p each Each additional exhibit: free Cost TOTAL : Signed: Date: For office use only Exhibitor s Number (issued by Parks and Cemeteries Services Section 47

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