FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW SCHEDULE

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1 FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW SCHEDULE 23 March - 3 April 2018 Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park

2 Welcome from the President Agricultural competitions are at the heart of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) charter to encourage and reward excellence, and support a viable and prosperous future for our agricultural communities. And while our Sydney Royal Competitions are focussed on striving to promote the best this country has to offer they also enhance education, offering a respected forum where knowledge can be passed on so the next generation can learn to keep up traditions or build on them for the future. Involvement in our Sydney Royal Competitions provides a platform for benchmarking and equips winners with a distinguishing asset. There is pride the whole state can revel in when the best of the best compete in the city, and personal satisfaction to be gained as well. Winning a prestigious Sydney Royal award not only is a reward for hard work and dedication, it can also bring numerous commercial benefits, enabling our rural communities to remain strong and vibrant. The integrity of our Sydney Royal Competitions rests in the hands of accomplished, impartial and independent judges. Their professionalism energy and high ethical standards never fail to impress me. It would be remiss of me not to thank them and extend thanks also to our Stewards, our generous Competition partners, our Committees and supporters. I look forward to seeing the range of high quality entries in this year s Show and witnessing many exhibitors and producers take a home a coveted Sydney Royal award a mark that represents excellence and can open doors to numerous commercial opportunities. Whether your entry is an award recipient or not, I hope that you and all exhibitors benefit positively from the Sydney Royal experience. Robert Ryan OAM President, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

3 I N D E X T O S C H E D U L E SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 3 PAGE NUMBER CLASSES FIRST SESSION (Friday 23 March 2018) Dahlias, Floristry Students, National Floral Designer Competition, Schools Australian Native Flora Competition, Sydney Royal School Produce Competition, TAFE NSW Floral Displays 10 SECOND SESSION (Sunday 25 March 2018) Bridal, Cacti and Succulents, Children s Classes - General & Decorative, Decorative, Roses 13 THIRD SESSION (Tuesday 27 March 2018) Cacti and Succulents, Dahlias, Decorative, Floristry Students, Orchids 16 FOURTH SESSION (Thursday 29 March 2018) Bonsai, Bridal, Decorative, Gesneriads, Roses 19 FIFTH SESSION (Saturday 31 March 2018) Australian Native Plants, Bonsai, Dahlias, Decorative, Four Day Floral Display, Miscellaneous Cut Flowers 21 SIXTH SESSION (Monday 2 April 2018) Bridal, Carnivorous Plants, Decorative, Fruit and Vegetables (Non-Commercial), Orchids, Roses 24 NSW Smithers-Oasis Designz Cup Competition (Saturday 24 March 2018) 28 Professional Florists Association Of NSW Competition (Good Friday 30 March 2018) 28 The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge (Wednesday 21 March 2018) 29 AWARD PRESENTATIONS 6 CLOSING DAY OF ENTRY 5 COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS 6 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 5 DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS 5 DISCLAIMER 6 ENTRIES 5 ENTRY FEES 5 EXHIBITION PASSES 6 HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE 4 JUDGING DAYS 7 PAVILION PUBLIC OPENING TIMES 6 PERPETUAL TROPHIES 6 PRIZES AND GST 6 SPECIAL REGULATIONS - SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 8 SPECIAL PRIZES 9 STAGING OF EXHIBITS 6 SUPPORTER PRIZES 6 WORKPLACE SURVEILLANCE ACT 6 This version issued 1 March 2018

4 4 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T S The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges our supporters throughout the Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show: S P O N S O R S Royston Petrie Seeds Sydney Markets Limited S U P P O R T E R S Ace Ohlsson Pty Ltd Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society Inc Australian Plants Society NSW Ben & Suzanne Swane Bonsai Society of Australia Inc Braidan Swan Cactus & Succulent Society of NSW Inc Dahlia Society of NSW & ACT Inc Eden Gardens Flowers On Queen St For Keeps Framed Bouquets & Memorabilia Gary Hart Glenfield Wholesale Nursery Pty Ltd Gwen Hartley AIFD CFD Kerry Little and Kim Whyte Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW Mr Fothergill's Seeds Pty Ltd Neutrog Biological Fertilisers NSW Floral Art Association Orchid Society of NSW Rose Society of NSW Inc Royal Horticultural Society of NSW Inc Sydney City Bonsai Club The Hamilton Family Yates F R I E N D S O F T H E R A S Apack Ball Horticultural Company of Australia Glenfield Wholesale Nursery Pty Ltd Mileto Flowers Nati Roses International Pty Ltd Oasis Horticulture Qent Pty Ltd Smithers Oasis Australia Pty Ltd Taubmans The Flower Growers Association of NSW Nursery & Garden Industry, NSW & ACT Ltd H O R T I C U L T U R E C O M M I T T E E Mr A Lucas (Chairman) Mr G Bell Mr J Byrnes Mrs K Little Mr M Morgan (Hon Councillor) Mrs M Paynter Ms R Petrie Mrs C Rogers (Hon Councillor) Mr R Smith (Hon Councillor) Mr E N Swane (Hon Councillor)\ Mr W R Watson (Hon Councillor) S t e w a r d - in- C h i e f Mr A Lucas A s s i s t a n t S t e w a r d - in- C h i e f Mr G Bell Mr J Byrnes Mrs K Little Mrs M Paynter Ms R Petrie Mrs C Rogers

5 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW S Y D N E Y R OY AL F L O W E R & G AR D E N S H OW Conducted under the Rules and Regulations of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales and in accordance with the standards of the Royal Horticultural Society of New South Wales. Both these Societies are affiliated with The Royal Horticultural Society (UK). The Horticulture Committee of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW reserves the right to appoint other such standards as may from time to time be determined. CLOSING DAY OF ENTRY ENTRIES FOR THE SECTION BELOW WILL CLOSE WITH THE FLOWER & GARDEN COORDINATOR AT 5PM ON FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2017 (EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER 2017). Sydney Royal School Produce Competition ENTRIES FOR THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS WILL CLOSE WITH THE FLOWER & GARDEN COORDINATOR AT 5PM ON WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY Bonsai Bridal Cacti & Succulents Carnivorous Plants Children s Classes- General and Decorative Decorative Floristry Students Four Day Floral Display Schools Australian Native Flora Competition NOMINATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS WILL CLOSE WITH THE FLOWER & GARDEN COORDINATOR AT 5PM WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2018 BY TICKING THE RELEVANT BOXES ON THE ENTRY FORM. CLASS ENTRIES FOR NOMINATED SECTIONS MUST BE MADE BY PHONE OR AFTER WEDNESDAY 14 MARCH 2018 AND BEFORE 12 NOON ONE DAY PRECEEDING THE JUDGING DAY. Australian Native Plants Dahlias Fruit and Vegetables (Non-Commercial) Gesneriads Miscellaneous Cut Flowers Orchids Roses EXHIBITORS WHO NOMINATE FOR CLASSES BUT DECIDE NOT TO ENTER ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN ALL EXHIBITOR AND VEHICLE PASSES THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THEM. ENTRIES The Application for Entry will be accepted online, by mail, telephone or in person. An additional Offline Processing Fee of $25 (incl. GST) applies per Exhibitor where one or more Applications For Entry are submitted outside the RAS online entry facility, including but not limited to those submitted by post, by hand or by phone. RAS strongly encourages Exhibitors to enter online. Online Before 5pm Wednesday 28 February 2018, enter online at: Post FLOWER & GARDEN COORDINATOR Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Locked Bag 4317, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW Telephone Only available for Sections that close one day preceding the day of Judging. (02) or (02) SHOW DATES FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS: March to 3 April April to 23 April April to 14 April March to 6 April April to 19 April ENTRY FEES All fees include GST. Online Entries An Entry Fee of $34 per Exhibitor for unlimited entries. Offline Entries An Offline Processing Fee of $25 per Exhibitor. An Entry Fee of $34 per Exhibitor for unlimited entries. Children, Junior, Floristry Student and School Classes - FREE Entry Fee not payable when only entering any of the Classes below; however if you are also entering any Open Classes, the entry fee will be applicable. Youth Classes are listed below: Junior Classes: Cacti & Succulents: Classes , Dahlias: Classes , , Fruit and Vegetables Non-Commercial: Class 670 Children s Classes: General: Classes Decorative: Classes Floristry Students: Classes , 383 Schools Australian Native Flora Competition: Class 149 Sydney Royal School Produce Competition: Classes APPLICATION FOR ENTRY An Exhibit cannot compete in any Class additional to those for which it is entered on the Application for Entry. All information as requested on the Application for Entry must be completed otherwise the Entry may be rejected. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Exhibitors should familiarise themselves with the Conditions of Entry outlined in the RAS General Regulations and the Special Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show Regulations in this Schedule. A condition of entering into Competitions is strict adherence to the Regulations. Accordingly, Applications for Entry in the name of deceased Person(s) are not eligible for entry. The Application for Entry and the Regulations constitute the whole agreement upon which Entries are submitted and the Exhibitor agrees that all representations and statements not appearing on the Application for Entry or in the Regulations are excluded. A refund of Entry Fees shall not be made unless a notification of withdrawal is received by the Flower & Garden Coordinator in writing by Friday 16 March A refund will not be provided until all unused passes have been returned to the Flower & Garden Coordinator. The RAS has the power to evict any Exhibitor from the Showground in the event of a breach of the Conditions of Entry, RAS General Regulations and/or the 2018 Special Regulations contained in the Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show Schedule. Exhibitors and every Person admitted to the Showground during a Show are bound by the Conditions of Entry. DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS Delivery of Exhibits to the Flower & Garden Pavilion, Sydney Showground, will be permitted from 10.30pm on the night preceding Judging until 7.45am on the day of Judging. (Refer to relevant Sessions) Vehicles will be permitted on site from 10.30pm until 8am. A delivery pass and Exhibitor pass are necessary to gain access to the Showground. These passes will be sent to all Exhibitors prior to the Show. Exhibitors should advise the Night Supervisor of their arrival and at that time of any concerns or problems they may have experienced in relation to Showground entry.

6 6 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW EXHIBITION PASSES Exhibitors will be issued with one Exhibition Day Pass per session. Each Exhibitor will be issued an additional Exhibition Pass for assistants based on the following criteria: Cut flower Classes - 1 additional pass for 10 Exhibits or more. Children s Classes - 1 additional one day pass. Exhibitors who nominate and do not compete must return any passes issued to the Coordinator. CALCULATION OF AGE The age of an Exhibitor is to be calculated as per the following table: Under 7 yrs Born on or after 24 March yrs & under 10yrs 10yrs & under 14yrs Born on or after 24 March 2008 and before 24 March 2011 Born on or after 24 March 2004 and before 24 March yrs & under 16 yrs Born on or after 24 March 2002 and before 24 March 2004 STAGING OF EXHIBITS To be eligible for Judging, Exhibits in Classes must be staged not later than 7.45am on the day Exhibits are to be judged. Please refer to the Special Regulations for more detail regarding staging procedures and requirements. COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS Please refer to relevant session(s). Vehicles will be permitted on site from 10.30pm until 8.00am. A delivery pass is necessary to gain access to the Showground. Delivery passes may be obtained by application to the Flower & Garden Show Coordinator. For public safety reasons, vehicles MUST be removed from the Showground not later than 8.00am. Vehicles still on the Showground after 8.00am may be towed away without further reference to the vehicle s owner, and at the owner s expense. On the last night of the Show, Exhibits must be collected by 12.30am. No access to the Pavilion from 1am. Access to the Showground by vehicle may be delayed if crowds are still present. PAVILION PUBLIC OPENING TIMES The Pavilion will be open to the public each day at 9.30am and will close at 8.30pm on all days of the Show. LEGEND D - Distinct NND - Not Necessarily Distinct NOS - Not Otherwise Specified PRIZES AND GST The Australian Taxation Office has deemed that GST is payable on prizes if an Exhibitor is registered for GST and enters an Exhibit as part of a business enterprise. The information an Exhibitor provides on the Application for Entry determines whether GST is applicable. Any prize stated in this Schedule does not include GST. GST will not apply: if an Exhibitor enters an Exhibit as a hobby or private recreational pursuit; or if an Exhibitor enters an Exhibit as part of a business enterprise, the Exhibitor has an ABN, but the Exhibitor is NOT REGISTERED for GST. if an Exhibitor enters an Exhibit as part of a business enterprise, the Exhibitor is not entitled to an ABN as the business or enterprise is not operating in Australia. GST will apply: if an Exhibitor enters an Exhibit as part of a business enterprise, the Exhibitor has an ABN, and the Exhibitor is REGISTERED for GST. Where GST applies, the RAS will pay the prize money quoted in this Schedule plus 10% GST. The RAS will issue a recipient created tax invoice. WARNING: The Exhibitor must complete the Tax Details on the Application for Entry. Failure to do so will result in the RAS deducting 49% of the successful Exhibitor's prize money as Pay As You Go Tax (PAYG). The RAS recommends that the Exhibitor seeks professional advice before completing the Tax Details. AWARD PRESENTATIONS The majority of awards and prizes will be presented on the stage in the Flower & Garden Pavilion at 2.30pm following all results from that session being checked and tallied. All Exhibitors are encouraged to remain for the presentation. The Most Successful Exhibitor of Show, The Banksian Medal, Bronze Medal, Most Successful Exhibitor in the Decorative Section and The John Thomas Baptist Memorial Medal Awards will be once again presented at the Horticulture Lunch. PERPETUAL TROPHIES Perpetual Trophies remain the property of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. Ownership of the Trophy does not pass to the winning Exhibitor. A medallion will be presented to the annual winner whose name will be engraved on the Trophy. SUPPORTER PRIZES Prizes are provided by third parties and the RAS advises that any such Prize may be subject to change or amendment occurring at any time, thereby making the original information published incorrect. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this publication is gathered for the purpose of providing information to our Exhibitors and Show patrons. The information is a compilation of information provided by third parties and the RAS does not warrant its accuracy and advises that any such information may be subject to change or amendment occurring at any time and thereby making the information incorrect. Subject to the RAS legal obligations and responsibilities. If you require confirmation of any information please telephone the RAS coordinator responsible for the particular information or the RAS switchboard on (02) WORKPLACE SURVEILLANCE ACT RAS operates surveillance cameras from Sydney Showground Security and these are located in and around facilities requiring security monitoring for the safety or security of individuals or property. RAS also has access to Sydney Olympic Park security cameras. Please note that security camera monitoring is continuous and ongoing. RAS strictly complies with the Workplace Surveillance Act WORKING WITH CHILDREN Exhibitors must comply with the following legislations: Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013 Child Protection (Working with Children) Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2013 The Exhibitor agrees to produce on demand evidence of working with children checks for themselves, their employees or volunteers who are involved in a child-related role or have direct unsupervised contact with children.

7 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 7 JUDGING DAYS First Session Dahlias Floristry Students National Floral Designer Competition Schools Australian Native Flora Competition Sydney Royal School Produce Competition TAFE NSW Floral Displays Friday 23 March 2018 NSW Smithers-Oasis Designz Cup Competition Saturday 24 March 2018 Second Session Bridal Cacti and Succulents Children s Classes-General & Decorative Decorative Roses Third Session Cacti and Succulents Dahlias Decorative Floristry Students Orchids Fourth Session Bonsai Bridal Decorative Gesneriads Roses Professional Florists Association of NSW Competition Fifth Session Australian Native Plants Bonsai Dahlias Decorative Four Day Floral Display Miscellaneous Cut Flowers Sixth Session Bridal Carnivorous Plants Decorative Fruit and Vegetables (Non-Commercial) Orchids Roses Sunday 25 March 2018 Tuesday 27 March 2018 Thursday 29 March 2018 Friday 30 March 2018 (GOOD FRIDAY) Saturday 31 March 2018 (EASTER SATURDAY) Monday 2 April 2018 (EASTER MONDAY)

8 8 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW SPECIAL REGULATIONS - SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW The RAS General Regulations apply to all Sections of the Show. These Special Flower & Garden Regulations apply to this Section only. Unless expressly stated in the RAS General Regulations, if there is any inconsistency between the RAS General Regulations and these Special Flower & Garden Regulations, the Special Flower & Garden Regulations prevail. Copies of all Regulations are available from the Administration office at the Showground. RAS General Regulations are available at 1. The Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show shall be conducted under the direction of the Steward-in-Chief. The Steward-in-Chief may appoint Chief Stewards to oversee the conduct of Judging sessions. The Steward-in-Chief may make such other appointments as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show. 2. JUDGING CONDITIONS Judging will be carried out in accordance with the standards of the Royal Horticultural Society of NSW or such other standard as may from time to time be determined by the Horticulture Committee of the RAS. 3. Copies of the Horticultural Guide and Standard Reference Book of the Royal Horticultural Society of NSW, the Royal Horticultural Society of NSW, Floral Art Show Guide Book 1 (Traditional Designs) printed 2001 and Book 2 (European Influenced Designs) printed 2002 are available by writing to Hon. Secretary, GPO Box 4728, Sydney, NSW Judges may, at their discretion, award 1st, 2nd and/or 3rd prizes, and/or make Highly Commended Awards. Judges also have the discretion to make no prize or award in a Class if, in their opinion, there is no Exhibit in that Class worthy of a prize or award. 5. After the Judges have completed their Awards in each session all cut blooms and other cut plant material shall become the property of the RAS. This Regulation shall not apply to Entries in the Decorative Section, nor in relation to potted plants and bonsai Classes. 6. At the completion of staging Exhibits, all Exhibitors must leave the Competition area. 7. Exhibitors are not permitted to approach or speak to Judges until after Judging is completed and prize cards have been placed out. 8. Exhibitors are not permitted to enter the Judges and Stewards Room at any time. 9. Labelling and Staging of Exhibits. Exhibits in the cut flower or other cut plant Classes are to be staged using vases supplied by the RAS. Each separate variety must be labelled with its generic and individual common name (including the cultivar if applicable), which will be written by the Exhibitor on a card supplied by the RAS. In the Bonsai Classes, the age of the Exhibit is also to be marked. Exhibits not so staged and marked, unless they are seedlings and marked as such, will be ineligible to compete. This Regulation shall not apply to Entries in the Decorative Section. 10. Novice Classes are open only to Exhibitors who have not won a first prize in a similar Class at a previous Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show. 11. Once an Exhibit has been staged it cannot be touched or moved by an Exhibitor or their agent, without the prior consent of the Steward-in-Chief or, in their absence, the Chief Steward. Exhibits staged after 7.45am will be ineligible for Judging. 12. Exhibitors are not permitted to move Catalogue number cards from their location on a display bench. 13. Non-competitive Exhibits may be shown at the discretion of the RAS. 14. Under no circumstances shall any Person canvass or book orders on the Exhibits. 15. It shall be a Condition of Entry that Exhibitors have become thoroughly conversant with the Regulations and that they have complied with the following provisions: (a) That Exhibits of cut blooms or other cut plant material, or any potted plants or bonsai, were grown by the Exhibitor either at their place of residence or on land regularly under their control for the growing of plants; (b) In the case of Classes for plants growing in pots or other containers, such plants must be the bona fide property of the Exhibitor and must have been in the possession and ownership of such Exhibitor for a period not less than 3 calendar months immediately prior to the day of entry. (c) Exhibits containing any fresh and/or dried weeds declared in the Local Control Area of City of Parramatta Council are prohibited and will be removed from the bench and destroyed. The list of weeds currently declared is available at or by contacting the City of Parramatta Council directly on (a) and (b) above shall not apply to Entries in the Decorative Section. 16. EXHIBIT NOT UP TO STANDARD Exhibits not considered up to standard or which are affected by disease or pests will not be benched or judged. 17. EXHIBIT UNWORTHY OF AN AWARD The Committee has the discretion to reject entries which are deemed to be either unworthy or unsuitable for display, or not up to an acceptable standard, and to decline to award ribbons or prize cards when appropriate. The criteria adopted by the Committee for such determinations include but are not limited to the fact that the Exhibit is considered against the Society s charter. The decision of the Committee is final in this respect. 18. EXPLANATION OF TERMS FOR EXHIBITORS OF DAHLIAS Distinct: Used in regard to the larger types this term means that each bloom must be a different variety from the others. When used for smaller types, it means that each vase must contain 3 blooms of the one variety and that each vase must be of a different variety. Not Necessarily Distinct: In the larger types this means that 2 or more blooms may be of the same variety. In the smaller types - Pompone, Miniature, Small, Waterlily and Collerette it means that each vase must contain 3 blooms of the one variety but that 2 or more vases of that variety can be shown. One Variety: This means that each bloom shown must be the same variety. Distinct Types: When this term is used it implies that each bloom or vase of blooms must belong to a different type of dahlia. Decorative Type: Includes Formal, Informal and Semi-Decorative types. Cactus Type: Includes Cactus and Semi-Cactus Types. 19. STAGING OF DAHLIAS All dahlias over 160mm to be staged one per vase. All dahlias under 160mm to be staged 3 per vase (unless otherwise states). A vase is any container suitable for staging dahlia blooms as required. Champion Awards shall only be made to Standard Units. A Standard Unit is a vase of one variety. 20. COLLECTION OF RIBBONS AND PRIZE CARDS Exhibitors are encouraged to collect their Ribbons and Prize Cards from the Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show Administration Office between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Any awards not able to be collected during the Show will be mailed to Exhibitors shortly after the Show. 21. PROTESTS Any Exhibitor who desires to enter a protest against any decision on the part of a Judge or any decision or act or omission on the part of the RAS or of any Official of the RAS shall lodge a protest in writing by noon on the day of Judging of the relevant section, excluding Class National Floral Designer Competition which needs to be lodged in writing by 1pm on the day of judging. The protest shall set out the circumstances relied upon by such Exhibitor and shall be lodged with the Coordinator of the Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show. Every protest must be accompanied by the sum of twenty dollars and this amount shall be forfeited to the RAS if the protest is considered frivolous in the opinion of the RAS. The Steward in Chief shall appoint a panel of RAS Councillors from the RAS Horticulture Committee to hear and determine a protest. Upon hearing and determining a protest, the panel may take and act upon such evidence as it thinks fit regardless of the ordinary rules of evidence. The decision of the panel in relation to the protest is final and binding on all parties, and there is no right of appeal. 22. ACKNOWLEDGMENT, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY Exhibitors acknowledge and agree to attend the Showground at their own risk and are responsible for all property they bring onto the Showground. There are indemnities in the RAS General Regulations which govern all competitions on the Showground, please refer to the RAS General Regulations. 23. MEDIA COVERAGE The RAS aims to maximise positive media coverage of the Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show and the hard work done by all Exhibitors. Exhibitors are required to forward all requests by the media directly to the RAS Media Centre or the Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show Coordinator. 24. UNETHICAL CONDUCT In this Competition, General Regulation 4 Definition of Unethical Conduct (h) (iii) is deleted.

9 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 9 S P E C I AL P R I Z E S Winners of Special Prizes on this page receive a ribbon. MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR OF SHOW Prize (Annual Trophy) supported by Ace Ohlsson Pty Ltd. Previous Winners: B & L Raines G & S Davis J & J Woodfield G & S Davis B & L Raines J & J Woodfield B & L Raines G & S Davis G & S Davis Highland Dahlias THE BANKSIAN MEDAL, presented by The Royal Horticultural Society (UK), to be awarded to the Exhibitor gaining the highest aggregate number of points in all Classes of the Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show at the 2018 Sydney Royal Easter Show, EXCLUDING Decorative and Bridal Classes. The winners of the Banksian Medal in 2016 and 2017 shall not be eligible to compete. Exhibitors may enter more than one Entry in each Class, but should an Exhibitor win more than one Award in a Class, only the highest placed Award will count towards the Award for the Banksian Medal. Previous Winners: B & L Raines G & S Davis J & J Woodfield I Hay G & S Davis J & J Woodfield B & L Raines G & S Davis J & J Woodfield I Hay BRONZE MEDAL, presented by The Royal Horticultural Society (UK), to be awarded to the Exhibitor gaining the second highest aggregate number of points. Conditions of Competition similar to those of the Banksian Medal. Previous Winners: G Davis & J Woodfield J & J Woodfield B & L Raines M Roberts-Osborne R Mercer & L Pasfield G Davis G & S Davis I Townsend B & L Raines C Lawn THE JOHN THOMAS BAPTIST MEMORIAL MEDAL presented by the Royal Horticultural Society of NSW Inc., to be awarded to the Exhibitor who wins the greatest number of 1st Awards in all Classes of the Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show at the 2018 Sydney Royal Easter Show. The winners of the John Thomas Baptist Memorial Medal in 2016 and 2017 shall not be eligible to compete. Exhibitors may enter more than one Entry in each Class, but should an Exhibitor win more than one Award in a Class, only the highest placed Award will count towards the Award for the John Thomas Baptist Memorial Medal. Previous Winners: B & L Raines G & S Davis J & J Woodfield I Hay R Mercer & L Pasfield J & J Woodfield B & L Raines G & S Davis G & J Wright C Lawn MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN THE DECORATIVE SECTION. Bronze Medal, presented by The Royal Horticultural Society (UK). Previous Winners: N Gamack L Pramana L Pramana L Pramana L Pramana L Pramana L Pramana O K Hee Song L Pramana G Anderson MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN EXHIBITION ROSE CLASSES. Cash Prize supported by Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. Prize $50. Product Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc and Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. Value $50 Previous Winners: E & M Morphett J Cunningham E & M Morphett E Morphett E & M Morphett E Morphett G & J Wright J Cunningham G & J Wright J Cunningham MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN BUNCH OF ROSES, FIVE STEMS CLASSES (Excluding Miniature Classes). Cash Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc. Prize $50. Product Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc and Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. Value $50 Previous Winners: E & M Morphett E Morphett E & M Morphett E Morphett E & M Morphett E Morphett E & M Morphett E Morphett E & M Morphett E Morphett MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN CACTI AND SUCCULENTS CLASSES. Cash Prize supported by Cactus & Succulent Society of NSW Inc. Prize $150 Previous Winners: I Hay I Hay R Singh I Hay I Hay I Hay I Hay G Newman I Hay I Hay MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN JUNIOR CACTI AND SUCCULENTS CLASSES. Cash Prize supported by The Hamilton Family. Prize $25 Previous Winners: S & K Rogers N Roberts-Osborne Z Trovato N Roberts-Osborne M Wang D Leung F Smith M Roberts-Osborne Not Awarded M Roberts-Osborne MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR CALCULATION Prizes shall be determined as follows: For the highest Awards in each Class points shall be allocated on the basis of 3, 2 and 1. The Exhibitor gaining the highest number of points (see exceptions) to be the winner. Should there be fewer than three Awards in any one Class, the points shall be on the said basis in order of merit. In the event of 2 or more Exhibitors securing an equal number of points, the Exhibitor gaining the greatest number of 1st, 2nd or 3rd prizes, in order of preference, shall be the winner. Exhibitors may enter more than one Entry in each Class, but should an Exhibitor win more than one Award in a Class, only the highest placed Award will count towards the Most Successful Exhibitor Award. Where an Exhibitor is made up of two or more individual Persons, points awarded to that Exhibitor cannot be divided and allocated to those individual Persons. HIGHEST POINT SCORE IN THE DECORATIVE SECTION Bronze Medallion, supported by the Royal Horticultural Society of NSW Inc. Previous Winners: N Gamack L Pramana L Pramana L Pramana L Pramana L Pramana L Pramana L Pramana

10 10 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW FIR S T S E S S I O N FRIDAY 23 MARCH 2018 Classes 100 to 155 Delivery of Exhibits will be permitted from 10.30pm Thursday 22 March until 7.45am Friday 23 March. All Exhibits are to remain benched until Saturday 24 March. Exhibit collection times are Saturday 24 March from 9pm to Sunday 25 March prior to 7.45am. Vehicles will be permitted on site from 10.30pm to 8am only. Champions receive a ribbon. DAHLIAS Class 100 is limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor. LEGEND D - Distinct NND - Not Necessarily Distinct NOS - Not Otherwise Specified 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS Dahlia Championship - Six Vases Dahlias, standard units, three vases over 160mm and three vases under 160mm, at least 4 types and distinct cultivars. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor. Prizes 1st $75 and ribbon, 2nd $50, 3rd $25 (S100CA) - RAS of NSW Award of Excellence Medallion for Dahlia Championship. (S100CB) - Class prize money supported by Braidan Swan. (S100CC) - Prize (Medallion) supported by Dahlia Society of NSW & ACT Inc. CLASS Six Vases Dahlias, to be staged one bloom per vase, six vases, six different types. (S101CA) - Cash Prizes supported by Dahlia Society of NSW & ACT Inc. Prizes 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 CLASS Three Dahlias, Large Decorative, over 210mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Large Decorative, over 210mm. CLASS Three Dahlias, Medium Decorative, 160mm to 210mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Medium Decorative, 160mm to 210mm. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Small Decorative, 120mm to 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Small Decorative, 120mm to 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Decorative, under 120mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Decorative, under 120mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS Three Dahlias, Large Cactus, over 210mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Large Cactus, over 210mm. CLASS Three Dahlias, Medium Cactus, 160mm to 210mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Medium Cactus, 160mm to 210mm. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Small Cactus, 120mm to 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Small Cactus, 120mm to 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Cactus, under 120mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Cactus, under 120mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS Three Dahlias, Exhibition Cactus, over 160mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Exhibition Cactus, over 160mm. CLASS One Dahlia, Fimbriated Cactus, over 160mm. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Fimbriated Cactus, under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Waterlily, under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Waterlily, under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Ball, under 120mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Ball, under 120mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Pompone, under 50mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Pompone, under 50mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS Three Vases Dahlias, Pompone, under 50mm, standard unit, (NND). CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Collerette, under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Collerette, under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Orchid type under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Orchid type under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Single under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Single under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Stellar, under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Stellar, under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS Standard Unit Dahlia, any other type not on Schedule; over 160mm, one bloom, under 160mm, three blooms. CLASS Best Seedling Dahlia, one bloom, any size, which has not won a first prize at a previous Sydney Royal Easter Show and has not been released commercially. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Flower of the Year, standard unit. JUNIOR CLASSES CLASS One bloom over 160mm. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. CLASS One standard unit under 160mm. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. (S1410) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, LARGE DECORATIVE (S1411) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, MEDIUM DECORATIVE (S1412) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, SMALL DECORATIVE (S1413) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, MINIATURE DECORATIVE (S1414) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, LARGE CACTUS

11 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 11 (S1415) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, MEDIUM CACTUS (S1416) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, SMALL CACTUS (S1417) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, MINIATURE CACTUS (S1418) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, EXHIBITION CACTUS (S1419) - CHAMPION STANDARD UNIT DAHLIA, FIMBRIATED CACTUS (S1420) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, WATERLILY (S1421) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, MINIATURE BALL (S1422) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, POMPONE (S1423) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, COLLERETTE (S1424) - CHAMPION STANDARD UNIT DAHLIA, ANY OTHER TYPE (S1425) - SUPREME CHAMPION DAHLIA Champions from (S1410) to (S1424) are eligible. (S1425SA) - Cash Prize supported by Ace Ohlsson Pty Ltd. Prize $50 FLORISTRY STUDENTS CLOSING DAY OF ENTRY - 5pm Wednesday 28 February 2018 Each Class to be exhibited by one Person only. Any embellishments permitted all Classes except where otherwise stated. Artificial flowers and foliage NOT permitted. Judges will provide feedback to the Competitors in all student Competitions following judging. Awards will be presented on the Flower & Garden stage at 2.30pm. All Exhibits must remain on Exhibition for TWO days. CLASS Floristry Students currently enrolled in Certificate II in Floristry SFL20115 or equivalent or Certificate III in Floristry SFL30115 or equivalent in their first semester of study.. You are to create a hand tied bouquet using 10 stems of fresh flowers and horticultural material, to be given to a guest speaker at the opening of an event. Your finished design may include embellishments but is to be predominantly fresh flowers and horticultural material. To be displayed in an appropriate container supplied by the Competitor. Bench space allowed 700mm square. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons (S143CA) - Prize (Annual Trophy) supported by Gwen Hartley AIFD CFD. CLASS Floristry Students currently enrolled in Certificate III in Floristry SFL You are to create an arrangement of fresh flowers and horticultural material, for a registration table at a corporate event, themed Floral Masquerade. Your finished design may include embellishments but is to be predominantly fresh flowers and horticultural material. Bench space allowed 850mm square. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons (S144CA) - Prize (Annual Trophy) supported by For Keeps Framed Bouquets & Memorabilia. CLASS Floristry Students currently enrolled in Certificate II in Floristry SFL20115 or equivalent or Certificate III in Floristry SFL30115 in their first semester of study. The Competition will be conducted as a Supervised Surprise Box, teacher assistance and all horticultural material, accessories and sundry items will be provided. The theme will be advised at the start of the Competition. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor and limited to the first 16 entries. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons Flowers supplied by Nati Roses International Pty Ltd. The Competition will start at 9.30am and finish at 10.15am precisely. The time allowed for the Competition is 45mins and your finished design will be left on public display for two days. The bench space allowed for your display will be 850mm square with no height restrictions. (Please be aware of safety issues). Competitors will be required to bring their own work kit to the Competition. There will be tables provided for Competitors to work on by the RAS. Rules of Competition are in accordance with Royal Horticultural Society of NSW handbook. All rubbish is to be removed and the area left clean on completion of the Competition. (S145CA) - Prize (Annual Trophy) supported by Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. CLASS Floristry Students currently enrolled in Certificate III in Floristry SFL The Competition will be conducted as a Surprise Box and all horticultural material, accessories and sundry items will be provided. The theme will be advised at the start of the Competition. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor and limited to the first 16 entries. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons Flowers supplied by Mileto Flowers. The Competition will start at 10.45am and finish at 11.45am precisely. The time allowed for the Competition is 1 hour and your finished design will be left on public display for two days. The bench space allowed for your display will be 850mm square with no height restrictions. (Please be aware of safety issues). Competitors will be required to bring their own work kit to the Competition. There will be tables provided for Competitors to work on by the RAS. Rules of Competition are in accordance with Royal Horticultural Society of NSW handbook. All rubbish is to be removed and the area left clean on completion of the Competition. (S146CA) - Prize (Annual Trophy) supported by Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. CLASS Floristry Students currently enrolled in Certificate IV in Floristry SFL You are to design and construct a wired bouquet of fresh flowers and horticultural material, for a contemporary wedding. A bouquet of fresh flowers and horticultural material suitable to be carried by a bride on her wedding day, demonstrating a range of techniques including fine wiring. Your finished design may include embellishments but is to be predominantly horticultural material. Staging to be supplied by the Competitor. A picture or image of the outfit and a sample of the fabric that your bouquet is to complement is to be supplied by the Competitor and staged with the completed design. Bench space allowed 850mm. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons (S147CA) - Prize (Annual Trophy) supported by Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. NATIONAL FLORAL DESIGNER COMPETITION The 2018 Sydney Royal National Floral Designer Competition will be an invitation only event. Competitors will be selected by a panel of judges based on a sketch of your display concept. You are to create a floral display to the theme of Floral Masquerade. The display can be completed by an individual designer or a team of two. Horticultural material must predominate. Fresh or dried artificially coloured horticultural material can be used and must not exceed 20% of the finished display. Artificial flowers and foliage NOT permitted. All Exhibits must remain on Exhibition for FOUR days. Prizes 1st $5,000, 2nd $3,000, 3rd $1,000, 4th to 10th $500. Winners will be announced at the Awards Presentation at 2.30pm and all competitors are required to be present. CLASS National Floral Designer Competition The Competition will start at 8.00am and finish at 4.00pm precisely on Thursday 22 March The Competition will be judged on Friday 23 March You will be provided with a display area of 2m X 2m. Height restriction is 2m.

12 12 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW This exhibit will be on display for four days, so choice and use of material must be appropriate for this duration. All competitors are responsible for bringing all materials and work kit to complete their design. Accessories and embellishments can be pre made, but no horticultural material can be placed in the design prior to the start of the competition on Thursday 22 March 2018 at 8am. No fresh horticultural material to be pre prepared or placed in the design prior to the start of the competition. Normal post-harvest treatment of plant material allowed. No use of power tools is allowed. Battery operated drills and glue guns are permitted. There will be tables provided for Exhibitors to work on by the RAS. Nothing can be attached to the backing board. No aerosol spray paint or other aerosol products are allowed to be used in the pavilion. Rules of Competition are in accordance with the Australian Floral Art Association (AFAA) handbook. All rubbish is to be removed and the area left clean on completion of the Competition. (S148CA) - Class prize money for first place supported by Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. (S148CB) - Class prize money for second place supported by Royal Horticultural Society of NSW Inc. SCHOOLS AUSTRALIAN NATIVE FLORA COMPETITION Native Flowers from the School s garden are only to be used. All Competitors will receive a Certificate of Participation. CLASS Native Flower & foliage arrangement to a maximum diameter of 500mm in any container. All Native species and cultivars accepted. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons (S149CA) - Cash Prize supported by Australian Plants Society NSW. Prize $50 SYDNEY ROYAL SCHOOL PRODUCE COMPETITION Entry Forms must be returned by 29 September 2017 (Extended to 13 October 2017). All Competitors will receive a Certificate of Participation. METROPOLITAN SCHOOLS - Metropolitan schools are recognised as those in the ASC of NSW Group 4, inclusive of Greater Sydney Area. CLASS Vertical Garden. Multiple entries permitted per school (i.e. class groups). Two components: 1. Grown component: Box or basket (not exceeding 500mm square) of produce from a Metropolitan Primary school garden, comprising of five different types of fruit, vegetables or herbs. Minimum ONE (1) piece of produce MUST be grown in the FREE Nursery & Garden Industry, NSW & ACT Ltd (NGINA) Vertical Garden. Judging: quality of produce (40%), presentation of box or basket (20%) 2. Project component (submitted by Dropbox before 16 March 2018): PowerPoint Presentation (min. 5 - max. 10 slides) detailing how students prepare, grow and maintain the vertical garden, with emphasis on sustainability, to prepare for harvest of produce. Judging: quality of PowerPoint - refer to rubric (40%). Each entry must supply 1 x laminated A5 (max) card with school name. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons (S150CA) - Product Prize supported by Mr Fothergill s Seeds Pty Ltd. Value $50 CLASS Vertical Garden. Multiple entries permitted per school (i.e. class groups). Two components: 1. Grown component: Box or basket (not exceeding 500mm square) of produce from a Metropolitan Secondary school garden, comprising of five different types of fruit, vegetables or herbs. Minimum ONE (1) piece of produce MUST be grown in the FREE Nursery & Garden Industry, NSW & ACT Ltd (NGINA) Vertical Garden. Judging: quality of produce (40%), presentation of box or basket (20%) 2. Project component (submitted via Dropbox before 16 March 2018): PowerPoint Presentation (min max. 20 slides) detailing how students use sustainable techniques to prepare, grow and maintain the vertical garden to prepare for harvest of produce. Judging: quality of PowerPoint refer to rubric (40%). Each entry must supply 1 x laminated A5 (max) card with school name. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons (S151CA) - Product Prize supported by Mr Fothergill s Seeds Pty Ltd. Value $50 CLASS Any Garden Types. Multiple entries permitted per school (i.e. class groups). Two Components: 1. Grown component: Box or basket (not exceeding 500mm square) of produce from a Metropolitan Primary school garden, comprising of five different types of fruit, vegetables or herbs. Judging: quality of produce (40%), presentation of box or basket (20%) 2. Project component (submitted via Dropbox by 16 March 2018): PowerPoint Presentation (min. 5 - max. 10 slides) detailing how students prepare, grow and maintain the garden, with emphasis on sustainability, to prepare for harvest of produce. Judging: quality of PowerPoint refer to rubric (40%). Each entry must supply 1 x laminated A5 (max) card with school name. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons (S152CA) - Product Prize supported by Mr Fothergill s Seeds Pty Ltd. Value $50 CLASS Any Garden Types. Multiple entries permitted per school (i.e. class groups). Two components: 1. Grown component: Box or basket (not exceeding 500mm square) of produce from a Metropolitan Secondary school garden, comprising of five different types of fruit, vegetables or herbs. Judging: quality of produce (40%), presentation of box or basket (20%) 2. Project component (submitted via Dropbox by 16 March 2018): PowerPoint Presentation (min max. 20 slides) detailing how students use sustainable techniques to prepare, grow and maintain the garden to prepare for harvest of produce. Judging: quality of PowerPoint - refer to rubric (40%). Each entry must supply 1 x laminated A5 (max) card with school name. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons (S153CA) - Product Prize supported by Mr Fothergill s Seeds Pty Ltd. Value $50 REGIONAL SCHOOLS - Regional Schools are recognised as those in the ASC of NSW Groups 1-3 and Entry is by submitting PRODUCE at an ASC deemed local Agricultural Show. Winners of Classes 154 and 155 at a local level will qualify to enter the PROJECT via Dropbox before 16 March 2018 for State Finals to be judged at the 2018 Sydney Royal Flower & Garden Show. CLASS Any Garden Types. Multiple entries are permitted per school (i.e. class groups). Two components: 1. Grown component: Box or basket (not exceeding 500mm square) of produce from a Regional Primary school garden, comprising of five different types of fruit, vegetables or herbs. Judging: quality of produce (40%), presentation of box or basket (20%). Submitted for judging ONLY at an ASC deemed local Agricultural Show. 2. Project component (submitted via Dropbox before 16 March 2018): PowerPoint Presentation (min. 5 - max. 10 slides) detailing how students prepare, grow and maintain the garden, with emphasis on sustainability, to prepare for harvest of produce. Judging: quality of PowerPoint - refer to rubric (40%). ONLY winning produce at a local ASC deemed Agricultural Show require projects to be submitted to Sydney Royal Easter Show. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons (S154CA) - Product Prize supported by Mr Fothergill s Seeds Pty Ltd. Value $50 CLASS Any Garden Types. Multiple entries permitted per school (i.e. class groups). Two components: 1. Grown component: box or basket (not exceeding 500mm square) of produce from a Regional Secondary school garden, comprising of five different types of fruit, vegetables or herbs. Submitted for judging ONLY at an ASC deemed local Agricultural Show. Judging: quality of produce (40%), presentation of box or basket (20%). 2. Project component (submitted via Dropbox before 16 March 2018): PowerPoint Presentation (min max. 20 slides) detailing how students use sustainability techniques to prepare, grow and maintain the garden to prepare for harvest of produce. Judging: quality of PowerPoint - refer to rubric (40%). ONLY winning produce at local ASC deemed Agricultural Shows require projects

13 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 13 to be submitted to Sydney Royal Easter Show. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons (S155CA) - Product Prize supported by Mr Fothergill s Seeds Pty Ltd. Value $50 TAFE NSW FLORAL DISPLAYS THEME: Floral Masquerade. Your challenge is to create a display interpreting Floral Masquerade. Space allowed 1.5m x 1.5m with no height restriction. Base and props supplied. Your finished display may include embellishments. No artificial flowers or foliage are permitted. Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons. Highly Commended places may also be awarded. Winners will be announced at the Awards Presentation at 2.30pm and all competitors are required to be present. (SF001CA) - Prize (Annual Trophy) for each placegetter, supported by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. S E C O N D S E S S I O N SUNDAY 25 MARCH 2018 Classes 200 to 279 Delivery of Exhibits will be permitted from 10.30pm Saturday 24 March until 7.45am Sunday 25 March. All Exhibits are to remain benched until Monday 26 March. Exhibit collection times are Monday 26 March from 9pm to Tuesday 27 March prior to 7.45am. Vehicles will be permitted on site from 10.30pm to 8am only. Champions receive a ribbon. BRIDAL Exhibits in this Class must be wired unless otherwise stated. CLASS A wired bouquet of fresh horticultural material suitable for a bride to carry, using Contemporary wiring techniques. Bench space allowed 500mm. Any embellishments permitted. Prizes 1st $35 and ribbon, 2nd $15 CACTI AND SUCCULENTS 1st $8 each Class unless otherwise specified. Class prize money supported by The Hamilton Family. OPEN CLASSES CLASS Specimen Mammillaria, in pot not exceeding 150mm. CLASS Specimen Mammillaria, in pot exceeding 150mm. CLASS Specimen Ferocactus or Echinocactus. CLASS Specimen Astrophytum. CLASS Specimen Notocactus or Parodia. CLASS Specimen Gymnocalycium. CLASS Specimen Lobivia, Echinopsis or Rebutia. CLASS Specimen Ariocarpus. CLASS Specimen Melocactus. CLASS Specimen Epiphytic Cactus. CLASS Specimen Crested, Monstrose or Variegated Cactus. CLASS Specimen Cactus (any genus), in a pot not exceeding 125mm. CLASS Specimen Cactus, NOT eligible for Classes 201 to 212. CLASS Specimen Agave, Nolina, Yucca or other Agavaceaea. CLASS Specimen Euphorbia, Jatropha, Monadenium or other Euphorbiaceae. CLASS Specimen Ceropegia, Fockea, Psudolithos, Stapelia or other Asclepiadaceae. CLASS Specimen Adromischus, Aeonium, Crassula, Echeveria, Sedum or other Crassulaceae in pot not exceeding 150mm. CLASS Specimen Aeonium, Crassula, Echeveria, Sedum or other Crassulaceae in a pot exceeding 150mm. CLASS Specimen Lithops or Conophytum. CLASS Specimen Argyoderma, Faucaria, Gibbeaum or other Mesembryanthemaceae NOT eligible for Class 219. CLASS Specimen Aloe or Gasteria.

14 14 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW CLASS Specimen Pachypodium. CLASS Specimen Haworthia. CLASS Specimen Bonsai Styled Succulent (must be Bonsai trained). CLASS Specimen Crested, Monstrose or Variegated Succulent. CLASS Specimen Succulent NOT eligible for Classes 214 to 225. CLASS Dish Garden, 150mm to 300mm, composed of Cacti or Succulents or both. Plants used in Garden must be growing on own roots, not cuttings; embellishments allowed. (S227CA) - Cash Prize supported by Glenfield Wholesale Nursery Pty Ltd. Prize $75 CLASS Succulent Exhibit incorporating colour & design. You will be required to design your Exhibit to the theme Floral Masquerade and both the plant & container will need to compliment the colours used in the Flower & Garden Pavilion. Any embellishments may be used. The colours for the design components in the pavilion in 2018 will be purple, green and aqua. Bench space allowed 700mm square. (S228CA) - Cash Prize supported by Glenfield Wholesale Nursery Pty Ltd. Prize $45 NOVICE CLASSES For Exhibitors who have not won a first prize in any Open or Novice Cacti and Succulent Classes at a previous Sydney Royal Easter Show. CLASS Specimen Cactus. CLASS Specimen Succulent. JUNIOR CLASSES CLASS Specimen Cactus. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. CLASS Specimen Succulent. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. CLASS Dish Garden, 150mm to 300mm, composed of Cacti or Succulents or both. Plants used in Garden must be growing on own roots, not cuttings; embellishments allowed. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. (S233CA) - Cash Prize supported by Glenfield Wholesale Nursery Pty Ltd. Prize $30 (S2340) - CHAMPION CACTUS All Cactus Exhibits in the second session are eligible. (S2340SA) - Cash Prize supported by The Hamilton Family. Prize $50 (S2341) - CHAMPION SUCCULENT OTHER THAN CACTI All Succulents other than Cacti Exhibits in the second session are eligible. (S2341SA) - Cash Prize supported by The Hamilton Family. Prize $50 (S2342) - SUPREME CHAMPION CACTUS OR SUCCULENT Champions from (S2340) to (S2341) are eligible. (S2342SA) - RAS of NSW Award of Excellence Medallion for Supreme Champion Cactus or Succulent. (S2342SB) - Prize (Annual Trophy) supported by Cactus & Succulent Society of NSW Inc. (S2342SC) - Cash Prize supported by Glenfield Wholesale Nursery Pty Ltd. Prize $150 CHILDREN S CLASSES - GENERAL 1st $10 each Class unless otherwise specified. All Competitors will receive a Certificate of Participation. Class prize money supported by Gary Hart. CHILDREN UNDER 7 YEARS Proof of age to be provided upon request. CLASS One Pot Plant in flower, in a pot not exceeding 250mm. CLASS One Terrarium or Bottle Garden, which will fit within a space of 600mm square. (S2360) - CHAMPION EXHIBIT, CHILD UNDER 7 YEARS (S2360SA) - Cash Prize, supported by Gary Hart. Prize $20 CHILDREN 7 YEARS AND UNDER 10 YEARS Proof of age to be provided upon request. CLASS Cactus Dish Garden, 150mm to 300mm, composed of Cacti or Succulents or both. Plants used in Garden must be growing on own roots, not cuttings; embellishments allowed. CLASS One Pot Plant in Flower, in a pot not exceeding 250mm. (S2380) - CHAMPION EXHIBIT, CHILD 7 YEARS AND UNDER 10 YEARS (S2380SA) - Product Prize supported by Yates. Value $50 CHILDREN 10 YEARS AND UNDER 14 YEARS Proof of age to be provided upon request. CLASS Asian Cooking Garden, to comprise of three different species of Asian vegetables. To fit within a space of 350mm square. (Plastic containers preferred). CLASS Country Kitchen Herb Garden, to comprise of three different species of herbs. To fit within a space of 350mm square. (Plastic containers preferred). CLASS Cactus Dish Garden, 150mm to 300mm, composed of Cacti or Succulents or both. Plants used in Garden must be growing on own roots, not cuttings; embellishments allowed. (S2410) - CHAMPION EXHIBIT, CHILD 10 YEARS AND UNDER 14 YEARS (S2410SA) - Product Prize supported by Yates. Value $50 CHILDREN 14 YEARS AND UNDER 16 YEARS Proof of age to be provided upon request. CLASS Asian Cooking Garden, to comprise of three different species of Asian vegetables. To fit within a space of 350mm square. (Plastic containers preferred). CLASS Country Kitchen Herb Garden, to comprise of three different species of herbs. To fit within a space of 350mm square. (Plastic containers preferred). CLASS Cactus Dish Garden, 150mm to 300mm, composed of Cacti or Succulents or both. Plants used in Garden must be growing on own roots, not cuttings; embellishments allowed. (S2440) - CHAMPION EXHIBIT, CHILD 14 YEARS AND UNDER 16 YEARS (S2440SA) - Product Prize supported by Yates. Value $50 (S2441) - SUPREME CHAMPION CHILDREN S EXHIBIT Champions from (S2310) to (S2390) are eligible. (S2441SA) - Product Prize supported by Mr Fothergill's Seeds Pty Ltd. Value $100

15 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 15 CHILDREN S CLASSES DECORATIVE Exhibitors to provide own flowers, and arrangements to be completed in all detail by the Exhibitor in the pavilion on the Judging Day, unaccompanied by an adult, under the supervision of the Steward-in- Chief. This rule will be rigidly enforced. Exhibitors in Children s Classes must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. All Classes must contain horticultural material. Artificial flowers and foliage not permitted. Embellishments permitted in all Classes. Exhibitors can commence from 6.30am and must be completed by 7.45am for judging. 1st $10, 2nd $5 each Class unless otherwise specified. All Competitors will receive a Certificate of Participation. Class prize money supported by Gary Hart. CHILDREN UNDER 7 YEARS Proof of age to be provided upon request. CLASS Zootopia using fresh flowers and/or fruit/vegetables. Wooden toothpicks or skewers can be used, no metal or plastic to be used. Cold glue can be used. Bench space allowed 300mm wide. CLASS Floral Mask, using fresh flowers, embellishments permitted. Cold glue can be used. Bench space allowed 300mm wide. (S2460) - CHAMPION DECORATIVE, CHILD UNDER 7 YEARS (S2460SA) - Cash Prize supported by Gary Hart. Prize $30 CHILDREN 7 YEARS AND UNDER 10 YEARS Proof of age to be provided upon request. CLASS Floral Mask using fresh flowers, embellishments permitted. Cold glue can be used. Bench space allowed 300mm wide. CLASS Zootopia, using fruit and/or vegetables. Wooden toothpicks or skewers can be used, no metal or plastic to be used. Cold glue can be used. Bench space allowed 300mm wide. (S2480) - CHAMPION DECORATIVE, CHILD 7 YEARS AND UNDER 10 YEARS (S2480SA) - Cash Prize supported by Gary Hart. Prize $30 CHILDREN 10 YEARS AND UNDER 14 YEARS Proof of age to be provided upon request. CLASS Anyone for Tea, using fresh horticultural material, embellishments permitted. Bench space allowed 500mm wide. CLASS Floral Mask, using fresh flowers, embellishments permitted. Cold glue can be used. Bench space allowed 300mm wide. (S2500) - CHAMPION DECORATIVE, CHILD 10 YEARS AND UNDER 14 YEARS (S2500SA) - Cash Prize supported by Gary Hart. Prize $30 CHILDREN 14 YEARS AND UNDER 16 YEARS Proof of age to be provided upon request. CLASS Floral Mask, using fresh flowers, embellishments permitted. Bench space allowed 300mm wide. CLASS Table design for a Teenage Party, using fresh flowers, embellishments permitted. Cold glue can be used. Bench space allowed 500mm wide. (S2520) - CHAMPION DECORATIVE, CHILD 14 YEARS AND UNDER 16 YEARS (S2520SA) - Cash Prize supported by Gary Hart. Prize $30 (S2521) - SUPREME CHAMPION CHILDREN S DECORATIVE EXHIBIT Champions from (S2460) to (S2520) are eligible. (S2521SA) - Product Prize supported by Mr Fothergill's Seeds Pty Ltd. Value $100 DECORATIVE Each Class to be Exhibited by one Person only. If not up to standard no prize will be awarded. Any embellishments permitted in all Classes except where otherwise stated. Horticultural material must predominate in all Classes unless otherwise stated. Fresh or dried artificially coloured horticultural material can be used with discretion. Artificial flowers and foliage NOT permitted. All Exhibits must remain on Exhibition for two days. OPEN TO ALL Prizes 1st $20, 2nd $10 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS Experimental. A Contemporary Design. To be staged on supplied base 1m square raised 75mm from the floor with attached backing 2m high, coloured grey. No attachments to backing. Viewed and judged from both front and sides. Limited to the first 8 entries. (S253CA) - Cash Prizes supported by NSW Floral Art Association. Prizes 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50 CLASS Espionage. To be staged using supplied black mesh frame, height 1.13m, width 380mm, on a hebel brick 600mm x 200mm x 200mm. Overall height of supplied staging 1.33m from the floor. Space allowed 1m square. Judged front and back. Limited to the first 8 entries. CLASS Traditional Petite Arrangement. Scale is the most important principal. All material including container must be in proportion and should be more than 100mm overall but less than 250mm. CLASS Revealing Beauty. To be staged on a supplied cube 600mm dimensions, coloured grey. Judged all around. Limited to the first 10 entries. CLASS Collage Cloak and Dagger. Backing material and overall dimensions, height 800mm x 600mm wide. To be displayed on a supplied easel coloured black. Limited to first 10 entries. CLASS Stamobile. Any embellishments permitted. Refer to Royal Horticultural Society of NSW handbook, page 30. Space allowed 800mm. CLASS Mystique. To be designed on a supplied plinth 1m x 400mm square, coloured grey. Judged all around. Space allowed 1m square. Limited to the first 10 entries. (S2590) - CHAMPION DECORATIVE ROSES LEGEND D - Distinct NND - Not Necessarily Distinct NOS - Not Otherwise Specified 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. Class prize money supported by Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. CLASS Rose Championship To consist of: Three Exhibition Roses (D); One Vase of Bunch Roses, 5 stems, same cultivar; Plus any ONE of the following: (i) One Vase of Floribunda Roses, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. (ii) One Vase of Floribunda Roses, up to 25 blooms, same cultivar. (iii) One Vase of Modern Decorative Roses, 4-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms.

16 16 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW (iv) One Vase of Modern Decorative Roses, 3 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar. (v) One Vase of Hybrid Tea Roses, Bud to Full Bloom, 4 stages, same cultivar. (S260CA) - Cash Prizes supported by Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. Prizes 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 CLASS Six Exhibition Roses, (D). Prizes 1st $12, 2nd $6 CLASS Three Exhibition Roses, (NND). CLASS One Exhibition Rose. CLASS One Vase of Bunch Roses, five stems, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Bunch Roses, three stems, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Modern Decorative Roses, three stems and/or cuts, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Modern Decorative Roses, 4-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. CLASS One Vase of Hybrid Tea Roses, bud to full bloom, 4 stages, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Full Bloom Roses, three stems, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Shrub Roses, 1-6 stems and or/cuts, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Miniature Roses, three stems and/or cuts, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Miniature Roses, 4-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. CLASS One Vase of Miniature Bunch Roses, five stems, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Miniature Roses, bud to full bloom, 4 stages, same cultivar. CLASS One Standard Unit, Australian Bred Roses, Hybrid Tea, Large Flowered Climber or Grandiflora Roses. CLASS One Standard Unit, Australian Bred Roses, Floribunda, Miniflora or Miniature Roses. CLASS One Vase of Floribunda Roses, up to 25 blooms, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Floribunda Roses, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. CLASS One Vase of Miniflora Roses, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. (S2790) - CHAMPION EXHIBITION ROSE (S2791) - CHAMPION VASE OF BUNCH ROSES (S2792) - CHAMPION VASE OF MODERN DECORATIVE ROSES (S2793) - CHAMPION VASE OF ROSES, BUD TO FULL BLOOM (S2794) - CHAMPION VASE OF FULL BLOOM ROSES (S2795) - CHAMPION VASE OF SHRUB ROSES (S2796) - CHAMPION VASE OF MINIATURE ROSES (S2797) - CHAMPION VASE OF AUSTRALIAN BRED ROSES (S2798) - CHAMPION VASE OF FLORIBUNDA ROSES 25 BLOOMS (S2799) - CHAMPION VASE OF FLORIBUNDA ROSES 1-6 STEMS AND/OR CUTS (S2800) - CHAMPION VASE OF MINIFLORA ROSES (S2801) - SUPREME CHAMPION ROSE UNIT Champions from (S2790) to (S2800) are eligible. (S2801SA) - Cash Prize supported by Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. Prize $20 T H I R D S E S S I O N TUESDAY 27 MARCH 2018 Classes 300 to 3005 Delivery of Exhibits will be permitted from 10.30pm Monday 26 March until 7.45am Tuesday 27 March. All Exhibits are to remain benched until Wednesday 28 March. Exhibit collection times are Wednesday 28 March from 9pm to Thursday 29 March prior to 7.45am. Vehicles will be permitted on site from 10.30pm to 8am only. Champions receive a ribbon. CACTI AND SUCCULENTS 1st $8 each Class unless otherwise specified. Class prize money supported by The Hamilton Family. OPEN CLASSES CLASS Specimen Mammillaria, in pot not exceeding 150mm. CLASS Specimen Mammillaria, in pot exceeding 150mm. CLASS Specimen Ferocactus or Echinocactus. CLASS Specimen Astrophytum. CLASS Specimen Notocactus or Parodia. CLASS Specimen Gymnocalycium. CLASS Specimen Lobivia, Echinopsis or Rebutia. CLASS Specimen Ariocarpus. CLASS Specimen Melocactus. CLASS Specimen Epiphytic Cactus. CLASS Specimen Crested, Monstrose or Variegated Cactus. CLASS Specimen Cactus (any genus), in a pot not exceeding 125mm. CLASS Specimen Cactus, NOT eligible for Classes 300 to 311. CLASS Specimen Agave, Nolina, Yucca or other Agavaceaea. CLASS Specimen Euphorbia, Jatropha, Monadenium or other Euphorbiaceae. CLASS Specimen Ceropegia, Fockea, Psudolithos, Stapelia or other Asclepiadaceae. CLASS Specimen Adromischus, Aeonium, Crassula, Echeveria, Sedum or other Crassulaceae in pot not exceeding 150mm. CLASS Specimen Aeonium, Crassula, Echeveria, Sedum or other Crassulaceae in pot exceeding 150mm. CLASS Specimen Lithops or Conophytum. CLASS Specimen Argyoderma, Faucaria, Gibbeaum or other Mesembryanthemaceae NOT eligible for Class 318. CLASS Specimen Aloe or Gasteria. CLASS Specimen Pachypodium. CLASS Specimen Haworthia. CLASS Specimen Bonsai Styled Succulent (must be Bonsai trained). CLASS Specimen Crested, Monstrose or Variegated Succulent. CLASS Specimen Succulent NOT eligible for Classes 313 to 324.

17 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 17 CLASS Dish Garden, 150mm to 300mm, composed of Cacti or Succulents or both. Plants used in Garden must be growing on own roots, not cuttings; embellishments allowed. (S326CA) - Cash Prize supported by Glenfield Wholesale Nursery Pty Ltd. Prize $75 CLASS Succulent Exhibit incorporating colour & design. You will be required to design your Exhibit to the theme Floral Masquerade and both the plant & container will need to compliment the colours used in the Flower & Garden Pavilion. Any embellishments may be used. The colours for the design components in the pavilion in 2018 will be purple, green and aqua. Bench space allowed 700mm square. (S327CA) - Cash Prize supported by Glenfield Wholesale Nursery Pty Ltd. Prize $45 NOVICE CLASSES For Exhibitors who have not won a first prize in any Open or Novice Cacti and Succulent Classes at a previous Sydney Royal Easter Show. CLASS Specimen Cactus. CLASS Specimen Succulent. JUNIOR CLASSES CLASS Specimen Cactus. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. CLASS Specimen Succulent. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. CLASS Dish Garden, 150mm to 300mm, composed of Cacti or Succulents or both. Plants used in Garden must be growing on own roots, not cuttings; embellishments allowed. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. (S332CA) - Cash Prize supported by Glenfield Wholesale Nursery Pty Ltd. Prize $30 (S3320) - CHAMPION CACTUS All Cactus Exhibits in the third session are eligible. (S3320SA) - Cash Prize supported by The Hamilton Family. Prize $50 (S3321) - CHAMPION SUCCULENT OTHER THAN CACTI All Succulents other than Cacti Exhibits in the third session are eligible. (S3321SA) - Cash Prize supported by The Hamilton Family. Prize $50 (S3322) - SUPREME CHAMPION CACTUS OR SUCCULENT Champions from (S3320) to (S3321) are eligible. (S3322SA) - Cash Prize supported by Glenfield Wholesale Nursery Pty Ltd. Prize $150 DAHLIAS Class 333 is limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor. LEGEND D - Distinct NND - Not Necessarily Distinct NOS - Not Otherwise Specified 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS Dahlia Championship - Six Vases Dahlias, to be staged in standard units. Three vases to contain types 160mm and over in diameter, to include at least two Distinct types, and three vases to contain types under 160mm in diameter, to include at least two Distinct types. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor. Prizes 1st $75 and ribbon, 2nd $50, 3rd $25 (S333CA) - Class prize money supported by Braidan Swan. (S333CB) - Prize (Medallion) supported by Dahlia Society of NSW & ACT Inc. CLASS Six Vases Dahlias, to be staged one bloom per vase, six vases, six different types. (S334CA) - Cash Prizes supported by Dahlia Society of NSW & ACT Inc. Prizes 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 CLASS Three Dahlias, Large Decorative over 210mm, (NND), formal and/or informal. CLASS One Dahlia, Large Decorative over 210mm, formal and/or informal. CLASS Three Dahlias, Medium Decorative, 160mm to 210mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Medium Decorative, 160mm to 210mm. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Small Decorative, 120mm to 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Small Decorative, 120mm to 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Decorative, under 120mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Decorative, under 120mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS Three Dahlias, Large Cactus, over 210mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Large Cactus, over 210mm. CLASS Three Dahlias, Medium Cactus, 160mm to 210mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Medium Cactus, 160mm to 210mm. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Small Cactus, 120mm to 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Small Cactus, 120mm to 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Cactus, under 120mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Cactus, under 120mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS Three Dahlias, Exhibition Cactus, over 160mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Exhibition Cactus, over 160mm. CLASS One Dahlia, Fimbriated Cactus, over 160mm. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Fimbriated Cactus, under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Waterlily, under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Waterlily, under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Ball, under 120mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Ball, under 120mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Pompone, under 50mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Pompone, under 50mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS Three Vases Dahlias, Pompone, under 50mm standard unit, (NND). CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Collerette, under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Collerette, under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Orchid type under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Orchid type under 160mm, three blooms of one variety.

18 18 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Single under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Single under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Stellar, under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Stellar, under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS Standard Unit Dahlia, any other type not on Schedule, over 160mm, one bloom, under 160mm, three blooms. CLASS Best Seedling Dahlia, one bloom, any size, which has not won a first prize at a previous Sydney Royal Easter Show and has not been released commercially. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Flower of the Year, standard unit. JUNIOR CLASSES CLASS One bloom, over 160mm. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. CLASS One standard unit, under 160mm. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. (S3740) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, LARGE DECORATIVE (S3741) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, MEDIUM DECORATIVE (S3742) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, SMALL DECORATIVE (S3743) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, MINIATURE DECORATIVE (S3744) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, LARGE CACTUS (S3745) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, MEDIUM CACTUS (S3746) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, SMALL CACTUS (S3747) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, MINIATURE CACTUS (S3748) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, EXHIBITION CACTUS (S3749) - CHAMPION STANDARD UNIT DAHLIA, FIMBRIATED CACTUS (S3750) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, WATERLILY (S3751) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, MINIATURE BALL (S3752) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, POMPONE (S3753) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, COLLERETTE (S3754) - CHAMPION STANDARD UNIT DAHLIA, ANY OTHER TYPE (S3755) - SUPREME CHAMPION DAHLIA Champions from (S3740) to (S3754) are eligible. (S3755SA) - Cash Prize supported by Ace Ohlsson Pty Ltd. Prize $50 DECORATIVE Each Class to be Exhibited by one Person only. If not up to standard no prize will be awarded. Any embellishments permitted in all Classes except where otherwise stated. Horticultural material must predominate in all Classes unless otherwise stated. Fresh or dried artificially coloured horticultural material can be used with discretion. Artificial flowers and foliage NOT permitted. All Exhibits must remain on Exhibition for two days. OPEN TO ALL 1st $20, 2nd $10 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS FLORAL ART AWARD Timeless Classic. A traditional pedestal arrangement, (not necessarily symmetrical). Natural embellishments only. Space allowed 1.25m. Judged front and side. (Supply own pedestal). (S376CA) - Cash Prizes supported by Kerry Little and Kim Whyte. Prizes 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 CLASS Contorted Control. To be staged on a supplied plinth, dimensions 1m high x 400mm square, coloured grey. Space allowed 1m square. Judged all around. Limited to the first 10 entries. CLASS Rococo Influence. Bench space allowed 800mm wide. CLASS Dare to be different using Dahlias. Mixed foliage allowed. Bench space allowed 800mm wide. CLASS Collage - Peek A Boo, to include fresh and/or dried horticultural material. Overall dimensions, height 800mm x 600mm wide. To be displayed on a supplied easel coloured black. Limited to the first 10 entries. CLASS With a Stylish Twist. Two or more Dahlia flowers to be included. To be staged using supplied black mesh, height 1.13m, width 380mm, on a hebel brick 600mm x 200mm x 200mm. Overall height of supplied staging 1.33m from the floor. Space allowed 1m square. Judged front and back. Limited to the first 8 entries. CLASS 382 Masquerade. To be staged on a supplied cube 600mm dimensions, coloured grey. Judged all around. Limited to the first 10 entries. (S3820) - CHAMPION DECORATIVE FLORISTRY STUDENTS CLOSING DAY OF ENTRY - 5pm Wednesday 28 February 2018 Each Class to be Exhibited by one Person only. Any embellishments permitted in all Classes except where otherwise stated. Artificial flowers and foliage NOT permitted. Judges will provide feedback to the Competitors in all student Competitions. Awards will be presented on the Flower & Garden stage at 2.30pm. All Exhibits must remain on Exhibition for FOUR days. CLASS Open to all Floristry Students who are currently enrolled with a registered training organisation. The Competition will be conducted as a Surprise Display. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor and limited to the first 10 entries. Prizes1st, 2nd and 3rd ribbons. The Competition will start at 8.00am and finish at 12.30pm precisely. The time allowed for the Competition is 4 hours and your finished design will be left on Public display for four days. You will be provided a base 2m x 2m with attached backing 2m high, coloured grey. Height restriction 2m. Nothing can be attached to the backing board. Each base will contain a mannequin draped in a suitable fabric relating to the theme and a plinth 1m high x 400mm square and urn/container which are to form part of the finished display. All flowers, accessories and sundry items will be provided to create your display. Competitors will be required to bring their own work kit to the Competition. There will be 730mm high tables provided for Competitors to work on by the RAS. Rules of Competition are in accordance with Royal Horticultural Society of NSW handbook. Viewed and judged from both front and sides. All rubbish is to be removed and the area left clean on completion of the Competition. (S383CA) - Prize (Annual trophy) supported by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. ORCHIDS 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS One Laeliinae Orchid, 111mm and over. CLASS One Laeliinae Orchid, up to 60mm. CLASS One Laeliinae Orchid, 61mm to 110mm.

19 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 19 CLASS One Laeliinae Orchid Cluster (minimum five flowers). (S3870) - CHAMPION LAELIINAE ORCHID (S3870SA) - Cash Prize supported by Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW. Prize $25 CLASS One Vandaceous Orchid. CLASS One Phalaenopsis Orchid. (S3890) - CHAMPION MONOPODIAL ORCHID (S3890SA) - Cash Prize supported by Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW. Prize $25 CLASS One Oncidiinae Orchid, up to 25mm. CLASS One Oncidiinae Orchid, 25mm and up to 60mm. CLASS One Oncidiinae Orchid, 61mm and over. (S3920) CHAMPION ONCIDIINAE ORCHID (S3920SA) - Cash Prize supported by Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW. Prize $25 CLASS One Dendrobium Orchid. CLASS One Orchid, Hybrid, not specified above. CLASS One Orchid, Cymbidium. CLASS One Cypripedioideae Orchid. (S3960) - CHAMPION OTHER ORCHID (S3960SA) - Cash Prize supported by Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW. Prize $25 CLASS One Orchid, Australian Native Hybrid. CLASS One Orchid, Pacific Islands & New Guinea. CLASS One Orchid, Australian Native Species. (S3990) - CHAMPION AUSTRALASIAN ORCHID (S3990SA) - Cash Prize supported by Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW. Prize $25 CLASS One Species Orchid, Laeliinae. CLASS One Species Orchid, Americas Other. CLASS One Species Orchid, Cypripedioideae. CLASS One Species Orchid, Coelyogyneae. CLASS One Species Orchid, other. (S30040) - CHAMPION SPECIES ORCHID (S30040SA) - Cash Prize supported by Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW. Prize $25 NOVICE CLASSES For Exhibitors who have not won a first prize in any Orchid Classes at a previous Sydney Royal Easter Show. CLASS One Species Orchid or Hybrid. (S30050) - SUPREME CHAMPION ORCHID Champions from (S3870) to (S30040) are eligible. (S30050SA) - Cash Prize supported by Orchid Society of NSW. Prize $75 F O U R T H S E S S I O N THURSDAY 29 MARCH 2018 Classes 400 to 467 Delivery of Exhibits will be permitted from 10.30pm Wednesday 28 March until 7.45am Thursday 29 March. All Exhibits are to remain benched until Friday 30 March. Exhibit collection times are Friday 30 March from 9pm to Saturday 31 March prior to 7.45am. Vehicles will be permitted on site from 10.30pm to 8am only. Champions receive a ribbon. BONSAI No Exhibit may be entered in more than one Class. Accent plants will not be permitted to be displayed due to limited bench space. 1st $25 each Class unless otherwise specified. Class prize money supported by Glenfield Wholesale Nursery Pty Ltd. CLASS One Bonsai (one tree only), informal upright style, under 400mm. CLASS One Bonsai (one tree only), cascade or semi-cascade style, under 400mm. CLASS One Bonsai (one tree only), root over rock or clinging to rock, under 400mm. CLASS Bonsai ficus, any style, under 400mm. CLASS Bonsai, Australian Native (other than fig) any style, under 400mm. CLASS Bonsai, any other style, under 400mm. CLASS Bonsai, group planting (three or more trees), under 400mm. CLASS Bonsai, saikei (landscape), under 400mm. (S4070) - CHAMPION BONSAI - under 400mm (S4070SA) - Cash Prize supported by Bonsai Society of Australia Inc. Prize $50 CLASS One Bonsai (one tree only), informal upright style, over 400mm. Class One Bonsai (one tree only), cascade or semi-cascade style, over 400mm. Class One Bonsai (one tree only) root over rock or clinging to rock, over 400mm. Class Bonsai, ficus, any style, over 400mm. Class Bonsai, Australian Native (other than fig), any style, over 400mm. Class Bonsai, any other style, over 400mm. Class Bonsai, group planting (three or more trees), over 400mm. Class Bonsai, saikei (landscape), over 400mm. (S4150) - CHAMPION BONSAI - over 400mm (S4150SA) - Cash Prize supported by Bonsai Society of Australia Inc. Prize $50 (S4151) - CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIVE BONSAI All first prize winning Native Bonsai Exhibits are eligible (excluding figs) (S4151SA) - Cash Prize supported by Bonsai Society of Australia Inc. Prize $50

20 20 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW (S4152) - SUPREME CHAMPION BONSAI (S4152SA) - RAS of NSW Award of Excellence Medallion for Supreme Champion Bonsai. BRIDAL Exhibits in this Class must be wired unless otherwise stated. CLASS A Modern wired bouquet of artificial silk and/or dried materials - suitable to be carried. Refer to Royal Horticultural Society of NSW handbook, page 38. To be staged on a supplied plinth 1m x 400mm square, coloured grey. Prizes 1st $35 and ribbon, 2nd $15 DECORATIVE Any foliage permitted in Classes Each Class to be exhibited by one Person only, excluding Class 417 which can be exhibited by one or two persons. If not up to standard no prize will be awarded. Any embellishments permitted in all Classes except where otherwise stated. Horticultural material must predominate in all Classes unless otherwise stated. Fresh or dried artificially coloured horticultural material can be used with discretion. All Exhibits must remain on display for two days, excluding Class 417 which will remain on display for four days. Artificial flowers and foliage NOT permitted. OPEN TO ALL ROSES ONLY TO BE USED, EXCLUDING CLASS st $20, 2nd $10 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS Transparency. Roses to predominate. To be staged on a supplied base 1m square raised 75mm from the floor with attached backing 2m high, coloured grey. No attachments to backing. Any embellishments permitted. Limited to the first 8 entries. (S417CA) - Cash Prizes supported by Royal Horticultural Society of NSW Inc. Prizes 1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100 CLASS Shadowing. Any embellishments permitted. Bench space allowed 800mm. CLASS Who s for Romance. Any embellishments permitted. To be staged on a supplied cube 600mm dimensions, coloured grey. CLASS Roses and Fabric. Any embellishments permitted. Bench space allowed 800mm. CLASS 421 Wall hanging Tempting Textures. Drop 1m x 500mm wide, no backing to be used. To be displayed on a supplied black carpeted screen. Limited to the first 10 entries. GESNERIADS LEGEND D - Distinct NND - Not Necessarily Distinct NOS - Not Otherwise Specified AFRICAN VIOLETS 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS Purple, Blue, Lavender and Mauve Standards, in bloom. CLASS Pink, Red and Coral Standards, in bloom. CLASS White and Yellow Standards, in bloom. CLASS Fantasy and Bicolour Standards, in bloom. CLASS Edged and Chimera Standards, in bloom. CLASS Variegated foliage (single colour) Standards, in bloom. CLASS Variegated foliage (multi-coloured, Edged and Fantasy) Standards, in bloom. CLASS Miniatures or Semi-miniatures, in bloom. CLASS Trailers, in bloom. CLASS African Violet in bloom, hybridised by the Exhibitor. (S4310) - CHAMPION AFRICAN VIOLET (S4310SA) - Cash Prize supported by Gary Hart. Prize $50 OTHER GESNERIADS 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS Three containers Achimenes, (D), (including Achimenanthas). CLASS One container Achimenes (including Achimenanthas). CLASS Three containers Streptocarpus, strap-leafed, (D). CLASS One container Streptocarpus, strap-leafed. CLASS One container Streptocarpus Subspecies Streptocarpella. CLASS Gesneriad in hanging container, (NOS). CLASS Gesneriad, grown for foliage effect. CLASS Any Other Gesneriad. CLASS Gesneriad, hybridised by the Exhibitor. (S4400) - CHAMPION OTHER GESNERIAD (S4400SA) - Cash Prize supported by Ace Ohlsson Pty Ltd. Prize $50 SINNINGIA SPECIOSA Method of staging at the discretion of the Exhibitor. 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS Six Blooms Sinningia Speciosa, plain. CLASS Three Blooms Sinningia Speciosa, plain. CLASS Three Blooms Sinningia Speciosa, purple. CLASS Three Blooms Sinningia Speciosa, red. CLASS Three Blooms Sinningia Speciosa, double. CLASS Three Sinningia Speciosa, in bloom, in pots not exceeding 150mm. CLASS One Sinningia Speciosa, in bloom, in pot not exceeding 150mm. (S4470) - CHAMPION SINNINGIA SPECIOSA (S4470SA) - Cash Prize supported by Gary Hart. Prize $50 (S4471) - SUPREME CHAMPION GESNERIAD Champions from (S4310) to (S4470) are eligible. (S4471SA) - The Charles Lawn Annual Trophy supported by Gary Hart. ROSES LEGEND D - Distinct NND - Not Necessarily Distinct NOS - Not Otherwise Specified 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. Class prize money supported by Neutrog Biological Fertilisers.

21 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 21 CLASS Autumn Rose Championship To consist of: Six Vases of Roses to be staged in standard units, Exhibitor s own choice. Not more than three units of any one type. (S449CA) - Cash Prizes supported by Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. Prizes 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 CLASS Six Exhibition Roses, (D). Prize 1st $12, 2nd $6 CLASS Three Exhibition Roses, (NND). CLASS One Exhibition Rose. CLASS One Vase of Bunch Roses, five stems, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Bunch Roses, three stems, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Modern Decorative Roses, three stems and/or cuts, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Modern Decorative Roses, 4-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. CLASS One Vase of Hybrid Tea Roses, bud to full bloom, 4 stages, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Full Bloom Roses, three stems, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Shrub Roses, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Miniature Roses, three stems and/or cuts, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Miniature Roses, 4-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. CLASS One Vase of Miniature Bunch Roses, five stems, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Miniature Roses, bud to full bloom, 4 stages, same cultivar. CLASS One Standard Unit, Australian Bred Roses, Hybrid Tea, Large Flowered Climber or Grandiflora Roses. CLASS One Standard Unit, Australian Bred Roses, Floribunda, Miniflora or Miniature Roses. CLASS One Vase of Floribunda Roses, up to 25 blooms, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Floribunda Roses, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. CLASS One Vase of Miniflora Roses, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. (S4680) - CHAMPION EXHIBITION ROSE (S4681) - CHAMPION VASE OF BUNCH ROSES (S4682) - CHAMPION VASE OF MODERN DECORATIVE ROSES (S4683) - CHAMPION VASE OF ROSES, BUD TO FULL BLOOM (S4684) - CHAMPION VASE OF FULL BLOOM ROSES (S4685) - CHAMPION VASE OF SHRUB ROSES (S4686) - CHAMPION VASE OF MINIATURE ROSES (S4687) - CHAMPION VASE OF AUSTRALIAN BRED ROSES (S4688) - CHAMPION VASE OF FLORIBUNDA ROSES, 25 BLOOMS (S4689) - CHAMPION VASE OF FLORIBUNDA ROSES, 1-6 STEMS AND/OR CUTS (S4690) - CHAMPION VASE OF MINIFLORA ROSES (S4691) - SUPREME CHAMPION ROSE UNIT Champions from (S4680) to (S4690) are eligible. (S4691SA) - Cash Prize supported by Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. Prize $20 F I F T H S E S S I O N SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018 Classes 500 to 597 Delivery of Exhibits will be permitted from 10.30pm Friday 30 March until 7.45am Saturday 31 March. All Exhibits are to remain benched until Sunday 1 April. Exhibit collection times are Sunday 1 April from 9pm to Monday 2 April prior to 7.45am. Vehicles will be permitted on site from 10.30pm to 8am only. Champions receive a ribbon. AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS All Classes are open to species, cultivars and hybrids except where indicated. The vase height shall not exceed 300mm. Depth of display bench is 300mm. 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS One Vase of Mixed Native cuts. Vase to be any style. Bench space allowed 600mm. CLASS One Vase of Mixed Native Foliage, may contain seed heads, not flowers. Vase to be any style. Bench space allowed 600mm. CLASS An arrangement of Mixed Native cuts, in any other form than a vase. Bench space allowed 600mm. CLASS Miniature Vase of Mixed Native cuts. Maximum display 100mm overall. CLASS Miniature Vase of Mixed Native Foliage, may contain fruit and seed heads, not flowers. Maximum display 100mm overall. CLASS An arrangement using Mixed Native cuts with a Banksia focus. Bench space allowed 600mm. CLASS An arrangement focusing on Banksia flowers, seed pops and fruit. May contain other native cuts. Bench space allowed 600mm. CLASS An arrangement using only Banksia flowers and foliage. Bench space allowed 600mm. CLASS Three cuts of the same Grevillea in bloom. CLASS One Vase of mixed Grevillea cuts in bloom. CLASS Three cuts of any Native plant in bloom. CLASS One cut of any Native plant in bloom. CLASS Three cuts, mixed or unmixed, of any Australian Native fruit, berries or capsules (not dried). CLASS A single cut of any Banksia with one or multiple heads, not necessarily in a vase. CLASS Three cuts of any Banksia with one or multiple heads, not necessarily in a vase. (S5140) - CHAMPION MIXED OR UNMIXED AUSTRALIAN NATIVE BLOOM/S (S5140SA) - Cash Prize supported by Australian Plants Society NSW. Prize $50 CLASS One Native Flowering Orchid species or cultivar in pot/slab. CLASS One Flowering Native plant/shrub in pot. CLASS One Foliage Native plant/shrub in pot. (S5170) - CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANT (S5170SA) - Cash Prize supported by Australian Plants Society NSW. Prize $50

22 22 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW BONSAI No Exhibit may be entered in more than one Class. Accent plants will not be permitted to be displayed due to limited bench space. 1st $25 each Class unless otherwise specified. Class prize money supported by Glenfield Wholesale Nursery Pty Ltd. CLASS 518 One Bonsai (one tree only), informal upright style, under 400mm. CLASS One Bonsai (one tree only), cascade or semi-cascade style, under 400mm. CLASS One Bonsai (one tree only), root over rock or clinging to rock, under 400mm. CLASS Bonsai ficus, any style, under 400mm. CLASS Bonsai, Australian Native (other than fig) any style, under 400mm. CLASS Bonsai, any other style, under 400mm. CLASS Bonsai, group planting (three or more trees), under 400mm. CLASS Bonsai, saikei (landscape), under 400mm. (S5250) - CHAMPION BONSAI - under 400mm (S5250SA) - Cash Prize supported by Sydney City Bonsai Club. Prize $50 CLASS One Bonsai (one tree only), informal upright style, over 400mm. Class One Bonsai (one tree only), cascade or semi-cascade style, over 400mm. Class One Bonsai (one tree only), root over rock or clinging to rock, over 400mm. Class Bonsai, ficus, any style, over 400mm. Class Bonsai, Australian Native (other than fig), any style, over 400mm. Class Bonsai, any other style, over 400mm. Class Bonsai, group planting (three or more trees), over 400mm. Class Bonsai, saikei (landscape), over 400mm. (S5330) - CHAMPION BONSAI - over 400mm (S5330SA) - Cash Prize supported by Sydney City Bonsai Club. Prize $50 (S5331) - CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIVE BONSAI All first prize winning Native Bonsai Exhibits are eligible (excluding figs) (S5331SA) - Cash Prize supported by Sydney City Bonsai Club. Prize $50 (S5332) - SUPREME CHAMPION BONSAI (S5332SA) - RAS of NSW Award of Excellence Medallion for Supreme Champion Bonsai. DAHLIAS LEGEND D - Distinct NND - Not Necessarily Distinct NOS - Not Otherwise Specified 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS Dahlia Championship - Six Vases Dahlias, to be staged in standard units, Exhibitor s own choice. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor. Prizes 1st $75 and ribbon, 2nd $50, 3rd $25 (S534CA) - Class prize money supported by Braidan Swan. (S534CB) - Prize (Medallion) supported by Dahlia Society of NSW & ACT Inc. CLASS Six Vases Dahlias to be staged one bloom per vase. Six vases, six distinct types. (S535CA) - Cash Prizes supported by Dahlia Society of NSW & ACT Inc. Prizes 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 CLASS Three Dahlias, Large Decorative, over 210mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Large Decorative, over 210mm. CLASS Three Dahlias, Medium Decorative, 160mm to 210mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Medium Decorative, 160mm to 210mm. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Small Decorative, 120mm to 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Small Decorative, 120mm to 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Decorative, under 120mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Decorative, under 120mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS Three Dahlias, Large Cactus, over 210mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Large Cactus, over 210mm. CLASS Three Dahlias, Medium Cactus, 160mm to 210mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Medium Cactus, 160mm to 210mm. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Small Cactus, 120mm to 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Small Cactus, 120mm to 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Cactus, under 120mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Cactus, under 120mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS Three Dahlias, Exhibition Cactus over 160mm, (NND). CLASS One Dahlia, Exhibition Cactus over 160mm. CLASS One Dahlia, Fimbriated Cactus, over 160mm. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Fimbriated Cactus, under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Waterlily, under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Waterlily, under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Ball, under 120mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Miniature Ball, under 120mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Pompone, under 50mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Pompone, under 50mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS Three Vases Dahlias, Pompone, under 50mm, standard unit, (NND). CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Collerette, under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Collerette, under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Orchid type under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Orchid type under 160mm, three blooms of one variety.

23 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 23 CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Single under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Single under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Stellar, under 160mm, three blooms of one variety. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Stellar, under 160mm, three blooms, three varieties. CLASS Standard Unit Dahlia, any other type not on Schedule, over 160mm, one bloom, under 160mm, three blooms. CLASS Best Seedling Dahlia, one bloom, any size, which has not won a first prize at a previous Sydney Royal Easter Show and has not been released commercially. CLASS One Vase Dahlias, Flower of the Year, standard unit. JUNIOR CLASSES CLASS One bloom over 160mm. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. CLASS One standard unit, under 160mm. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. (S5750) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, LARGE DECORATIVE (S5751) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, MEDIUM DECORATIVE (S5752) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, SMALL DECORATIVE (S5753) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, MINIATURE DECORATIVE (S5754) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, LARGE CACTUS (S5755) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, MEDIUM CACTUS (S5756) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, SMALL CACTUS (S5757) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, MINIATURE CACTUS (S5758) - CHAMPION DAHLIA, EXHIBITION CACTUS (S5759) - CHAMPION STANDARD UNIT DAHLIA, FIMBRIATED CACTUS (S5760) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, WATERLILY (S5761) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, MINIATURE BALL (S5762) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, POMPONE (S5763) - CHAMPION VASE DAHLIA, COLLERETTE (S5764) - CHAMPION STANDARD UNIT DAHLIA, ANY OTHER TYPE (S5765) - SUPREME CHAMPION DAHLIA All Champions from (S5750) to (S5764) are eligible. (S5765SA) - Cash Prize supported by Ace Ohlsson Pty Ltd. Prize $50 DECORATIVE AUSTRALIAN NATIVE FLORA ONLY TO BE USED IN ALL CLASSES (EXCLUDING CLASS 582). Each Class to be Exhibited by one Person only; excluding Class 582 which can be exhibited by one or two persons. If not up to standard no prize will be awarded. Any embellishments permitted in all Classes except where otherwise stated. Horticultural material must predominate in all Classes unless otherwise stated. Fresh or dried artificially coloured horticultural material can be used with discretion. Artificial flowers and foliage NOT permitted. All Exhibits must remain on Exhibition for two days, excluding Class 582 which will remain on display for four days. OPEN TO ALL 1st $20, 2nd $10 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS Collage - Indigenous Bark Art using a circle 900mm in diameter, space allowed 900mm. To be displayed on a supplied easel coloured black. Limited to the first 10 entries. Prizes 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 CLASS Bend It, Shape It. To be staged on a supplied cube 600mm dimensions, coloured grey. Space allowed 1m square. Judged all around. Limited to the first 10 entries. CLASS From the Woodshed, including fresh and/or dried Australian Native horticultural material. Bench space allowed 800mm. CLASS Parallel Vegetative, including fresh and/or dried Australian Native horticultural material. Refer to Royal Horticultural Society of NSW handbook, page 77. Bench space allowed 800mm. CLASS Traditional Miniature Arrangement. Scale is the most important principal. All material including container used must be in the same proportion, and should not be more than 100mm overall. Bench space allowed 200mm. (S5810) - CHAMPION DECORATIVE FOUR DAY FLORAL DISPLAY CLASS You are to create a floral artwork using the supplied metal frame, coloured black, height 1.8m, width 900mm, a round base 1.2m diameter. The Competition will be conducted as a Surprise Display. All materials will be provided to construct your design, including a selection of Australian Wildflowers, accessories and sundry items. The display can be completed by an individual or a team of two. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor and limited to the first 10 entries. All Exhibits must remain on Exhibition for four days. The Competition will start at 8.30am and finish at 11.30am precisely. The time allowed for the Competition is 3 hours and your finished design will be left on Public display for four days. You will be provided an area of 2m x 2m. Height restriction 2m. Using the supplied black metal frame. Exhibitors will be required to bring their own work kit to the Competition. No use of power tools is allowed. Battery operated drills and glue guns are permitted. There will be 730mm high tables provided for Exhibitors to work on by the RAS. Rules of Competition are in accordance with Royal Horticultural Society of NSW handbook. All rubbish is to be removed and the area left clean on completion of the Competition. (S582SA) Cash prizes supported by Flowers On Queen St. Prizes 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100 (S582SB) Prize (Annual Trophy) supported by Flowers On Queen St. MISCELLANEOUS CUT FLOWERS LEGEND D - Distinct NND - Not Necessarily Distinct NOS - Not Otherwise Specified 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. Class prize money supported by Ace Ohlsson Pty Ltd. CLASS One Vase Geranium, three cuts. CLASS One Vase, one flower, (NOS). CLASS One Vase, three flowers, same variety of flower, (NOS). CLASS Six Vases, Miscellaneous Flowers, (D, NOS), three cuts per vase. CLASS Six Vases, Miscellaneous Flowers, (distinct genera), three cuts per vase. CLASS One Vase, Three Cuts, (D).

24 24 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW CLASS One Vase, Five Cuts, (D). CLASS One Vase, Three Zinnias. CLASS One Vase, Three Tagetes, (Marigold). CLASS One Vase, Three Carnations, (NND). CLASS One Vase, Three Cuts Foliage, (D). CLASS One Vase, Five Cuts Foliage. (D). CLASS One Vase, Three Cuts Variegated Foliage, (D). (S5950) - CHAMPION UNIT (S5950SA) - Cash Prize supported by Ace Ohlsson Pty Ltd. Prize $50 CLASS Bulbous, Rhizomatous, Cormous and Tuberous. Three distinct vases, genera or species, single bloom or cut. CLASS Bulbous, Rhizomatous, Cormous and Tuberous. Three blooms or cuts of one genus, (NND). (S5970) - CHAMPION BULBOUS, RHIZOMATOUS, CORMOUS AND TUBEROUS (S5970SA) - Cash Prize supported by Ace Ohlsson Pty Ltd. Prize $50 S I X T H S E S S I O N MONDAY 2 APRIL 2018 Classes 600 to 6014 Delivery of Exhibits will be permitted from 10.30pm Sunday 1 April until 7.45am Monday 2 April. All Exhibits are to remain benched until Tuesday 3 April (perishable vegetables will be removed as they deteriorate.) Exhibit collection times are Tuesday 3 April from 9pm to Wednesday 4 April prior to 1am. Vehicles will be permitted on site from 10.30pm to 1am only. Champions receive a ribbon. BRIDAL Exhibits in this Class must be wired unless otherwise stated. CLASS Contemporary hand tied design using an armature/ structure, using fresh flowers and foliage for the bride with a wired hairpiece to compliment the bride s bouquet. Any embellishments permitted. Supply own staging. Bench space allowed 800mm. Prizes 1st $25 and ribbon, 2nd $15 CARNIVOROUS PLANTS 1st $20, 2nd $10 each Class unless otherwise specified. Class prize money supported by Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society Inc. CLASS Dionaea (Venus Fly Trap), single plant, in pot not exceeding 200mm. CLASS Drosera (Sundew), single species, in pot not exceeding 200mm. CLASS Nepenthes, single species, minimum 3 pitchers, in pot not exceeding 350mm. CLASS Nepenthes, single hybrid plant, minimum 3 pitchers, in pot not exceeding 350mm. CLASS Sarracenia, multiple crown single species, minimum 3 pitchers, in pot not exceeding 200mm. CLASS Sarracenia, multiple crown single hybrid plant, minimum 3 pitchers, in pot not exceeding 200mm. CLASS Australian Native single carnivorous plant, single species, in pot not exceeding 200mm. CLASS Carnivorous Plant, other, single species, in pot not exceeding 200mm. (S6080) - CHAMPION CARNIVOROUS PLANT All first prize winning Carnivorous Exhibits are eligible. (S6080SA) - Prize (Annual Trophy) supported by Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society Inc. DECORATIVE Each Class to be Exhibited by one Person only. Any embellishments permitted in all Classes except where otherwise stated. Horticultural material must predominate in all Classes unless otherwise stated. Fresh or dried artificially coloured horticultural material can be used with discretion. Artificial flowers and foliage NOT permitted. All Exhibits must remain on Exhibition for two days unless otherwise stated. If not up to standard no prize will be awarded. OPEN TO ALL

25 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 25 1st $20, 2nd $10 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS Creative Symmetry. Any embellishments permitted. To be staged on a supplied cube 600mm dimensions, coloured grey. Space allowed 1m square. Judged all around. Limited to the first 10 entries. Prizes 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 CLASS Tall and Slender. Foliage only to be used. Bench space allowed 800mm. CLASS Floral Mask. A large hand-made mask constructed from fresh and/or dried horticultural materials, any embellishments permitted. Bench space allowed 800mm. CLASS Pave. Bench space allowed 500mm. CLASS Drama of Forms and Textures. A contemporary design to be staged on supplied 1m square raised 75mm from the floor with attached backing 2m high, coloured grey. Limited to the first 8 entries. CLASS Abstract petite Arrangement. Any embellishments permitted. Scale is the most important principal. All material used including container must be in proportion and should be more than 100mm overall but less than 250mm. CLASS 615 Wall hanging. Masquerade. Drop 1m x 500mm wide, no backing to be used. To be displayed on a supplied black carpeted screen. Limited to the first 10 entries. (S6150) - CHAMPION DECORATIVE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES (NON-COMMERCIAL) 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. FRUIT VEGETABLES CLASS One Butternut Pumpkin, with stalk. CLASS One Table Pumpkin or table Gramma, any variety, with stalk. CLASS One Marrow, any variety, with stalk. CLASS Three Zucchini, with stalks. CLASS One Squash, any variety, with stalk. CLASS Three Capsicums (red or green), with stalks. CLASS Three Tomatoes, with stalks. CLASS Ten Cherry Tomatoes, with stalks. CLASS One Long Cucumber (non-asian varieties), with stalk. CLASS One Apple Cucumber, with stalk. CLASS Three Cobs Corn, not husked. CLASS Ten Beans, Culinary, with stalks. CLASS Ten Pods Peas, (non-asian varieties) with stalks. CLASS One Eggplant, with stalk. CLASS Any Other Fruit Vegetable, (non-asian varieties) not elsewhere specified. (S6300) - CHAMPION FRUIT VEGETABLE EXHIBIT (S6300SA) - Product Prize supported by Mr Fothergill s Seeds Pty Ltd. Value $100 LEAF & LEAFSTALK INFLORESCENCE VEGETABLES CLASS Three Stalks Rhubarb. CLASS One Cabbage (Round, Pointed, Flat, Savoy or Red) with roots. CLASS One Lettuce, with roots. CLASS Three Leaves of Silverbeet. CLASS Three stalks of Swiss Chard. CLASS Celery, one plant, with roots. CLASS Any Other Leaf and Leafstalk Inflorescence Vegetable, (non-asian varieties) not elsewhere specified. (S6370) - CHAMPION LEAF & LEAFSTALK INFLORESCENCE VEGETABLE EXHIBIT ROOT VEGETABLES CLASS Three Potatoes of any one variety. CLASS Three Carrots of any one variety, with tops. CLASS Three Beetroot, with tops. CLASS Three Onions, unskinned, of any one variety (excluding Spring Onions). CLASS Three Turnips, with tops. CLASS Three Radish, with tops. CLASS Any Other Root Vegetable, (non-asian varieties) not elsewhere specified. (S6440) - CHAMPION ROOT VEGETABLE EXHIBIT (S6441) - SUPREME CHAMPION VEGETABLE EXHIBIT The Champion Fruit Vegetable, Champion Leaf & Leafstalk Inflorescence Vegetable and Champion Root Vegetable Exhibits are eligible. (S6441SA) - Cash Prize supported by Ben & Suzanne Swane. Prize $50 FRUIT CLASS Three Apples, any one variety. CLASS Three Pears, (European), any one variety. CLASS Three Citrus Fruits, any one variety. CLASS Three Stone Fruits, any one variety. CLASS Grapes, table, any one variety, three bunches. CLASS Ten Berries. CLASS Any Other Fruit, (non-asian varieties) not elsewhere specified (S6510) - CHAMPION FRUIT EXHIBIT ASIAN FRUIT VEGETABLES CLASS One Bitter Melon, with stalks. CLASS Ten Winged beans, snow or sugar peas, lima beans, with stalks. CLASS Any Other Asian Fruit Vegetable, not elsewhere specified. ASIAN LEAF & LEAFSTALK INFLORESCENCE VEGETABLES CLASS One Chinese Cabbage Pak Choy, with roots. CLASS One Ceylon spinach (Malabar spinach) leaves and fruit, with roots. CLASS Three Mustard (including mizuna and mibuna), with roots. CLASS Any Other Asian Leaf & Leafstalk Inflorescence Vegetable, not elsewhere specified. ASIAN ROOT VEGETABLES CLASS One Daikon Radish, with tops. CLASS One Taro Root, with tops. CLASS One Tumeric Root, with tops.

26 26 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW CLASS Any Other Asian Root Vegetable, not elsewhere specified. ASIAN FRUIT CLASS Three Asian pears. CLASS Three Cumquats, fruit and foliage. CLASS Three Kaffir Lime, foliage and/or fruit. CLASS Any Other Asian Fruit, not elsewhere specified. (S6660) - CHAMPION ASIAN FRUIT OR VEGETABLE EXHIBIT COMMUNITY GARDENS CLASS Box of Produce from a Community Garden, comprising of at least five different varieties of fruit, vegetables or herbs. Space allowed 1m square. Any embellishments allowed. The Exhibit will be judged on quality of produce and presentation. Prize 1st ribbon (S667CA) - Cash Prizes supported by Eden Gardens. Prizes 1st $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $50 CULINARY HERBS CLASS Culinary Herb Garden, to comprise of four different species. Container to fit within a space of 400mm square. (S668CA) - Product Prize supported by Yates. Value $50 VEGETABLES AND HERBS BOUQUET CLASS 669 A hand tied bouquet from your vegetable garden. Any flowers and foliage of vegetables or herbs presented in an attractive hand tied bunch. Exhibitors to provide own vase. JUNIOR CLASS CLASS A box or basket (not exceeding 500mm square), comprising a minimum of three varieties of produce from your garden, consisting of at least: (i) One herb variety (ii) One fruit variety (iii) One vegetable variety. Exhibitors in this Class must not have reached their 16th birthday on or before the first day of the Show. (S670CA) - Cash Prize supported by Ben & Suzanne Swane. Prize $50 ORCHIDS 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. CLASS One Laeliinae Orchid, 111mm and over. CLASS One Laeliinae Orchid, up to 60mm. CLASS One Laeliinae Orchid, 61mm to 110mm. CLASS One Laeliinae Orchid Cluster (minimum five flowers). (S6740) - CHAMPION LAELIINAE ORCHID (S6740SA) - Cash Prize supported by Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW. Prize $25 CLASS One Vandaceous Orchid. CLASS One Phalaenopsis Orchid. (S6760) - CHAMPION MONOPODIAL ORCHID (S6760SA) - Cash Prize supported by Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW. Prize $25 CLASS One Oncidiinae Orchid, up to 25mm. CLASS One Oncidiinae Orchid, 25mm and up to 60mm. CLASS One Oncidiinae Orchid, 61mm and over. (S6790) - CHAMPION ONCIDIINAE ORCHID (S6790SA) - Cash Prize supported by Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW. Prize $25 CLASS One Dendrobium Orchid. CLASS One Orchid, Hybrid, not specified above. CLASS One Orchid, Cymbidium. CLASS One Cypripedioideae Orchid. (S6830) - CHAMPION OTHER ORCHID (S6830SA) - Cash Prize supported by Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW. Prize $25 CLASS One Orchid, Australian Native Hybrid. CLASS One Orchid, Pacific Islands & New Guinea. CLASS One Orchid, Australian Native Species. (S6860) - CHAMPION AUSTRALASIAN ORCHID (S6860SA) - Cash Prize supported by Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW. Prize $25 CLASS One Species Orchid, Laeliinae. CLASS One Species Orchid, Americas Other. CLASS One Species Orchid, Cypripedioideae. CLASS One Species Orchid, Coelyogyneae. CLASS One Species Orchid, other. (S6910) - CHAMPION SPECIES ORCHID (S6910SA) - Cash Prize supported by Kiwi Orchid Bark NSW. Prize $25 NOVICE CLASSES For Exhibitors who have not won a first prize in any Orchid Classes at a previous Sydney Royal Easter Show. CLASS One Species Orchid or Hybrid. (S6920) - SUPREME CHAMPION ORCHID Champions from (S6740) to (S6910) are eligible. (S6920SA) - Cash Prize supported by Orchid Society of NSW. Prize $75 (S6920SB) - Product Prize supported by Yates. Value $50 ROSES LEGEND D - Distinct NND - Not Necessarily Distinct NOS - Not Otherwise Specified 1st $6 each Class unless otherwise specified. Class prize money supported by Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. CLASS NSW Rose Championship To consist of: Three Exhibition Roses, Distinct; One vase of Bunch Roses, 5 stems, same cultivar; plus any ONE of the following: One vase of Floribunda Roses, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. One vase of Floribunda Roses, up to 25 blooms, same cultivar. One vase of Modern Decorative Roses, 4-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. One vase of Modern Decorative Roses, 3 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar. One vase of Hybrid Tea Roses, Bud to Full Bloom, 4 stages, same cultivar. (S693CA) - RAS of NSW Award of Excellence Medallion for NSW Rose Championship.

27 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 27 (S693CB) - Cash Prizes supported by Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. Prizes 1st $70, 2nd $40, 3rd $20 CLASS NSW Miniature Rose Championship To consist of: Three vases of Miniature Roses, each vase distinct, 4-6 stems and/or cuts per vase, same cultivar, (minimum of 10 blooms per vase). (S694CA) - Cash Prizes supported by Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. Prizes 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 CLASS NSW Autumn Rose Championship To consist of: Six vases of Roses to be staged in standard units, Exhibitor s own choice. Not more than 3 units of any one type. (S695CA) - Cash Prizes supported by Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. Prizes 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 CLASS Six Exhibition Roses, (D). Prizes 1st $12, 2nd $6 CLASS Three Exhibition Roses, (NND). CLASS One Exhibition Rose. CLASS One Vase of Bunch Roses, five stems, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Bunch Roses, three stems, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Modern Decorative Roses, three stems and/or cuts, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Modern Decorative Roses, 4-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. CLASS One Vase of Hybrid Tea Roses, bud to full bloom, 4 stages, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Full Bloom Roses, three stems, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Shrub Roses, 1 6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar. (S60145) - NSW CHAMPION VASE OF FULL BLOOM ROSES (S60145SA) - Cash Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc. Prize $10 (S60146) - NSW CHAMPION VASE OF SHRUB ROSES (S60146SA) - Cash Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc. Prize $10 (S60147) - NSW CHAMPION VASE OF MINIATURE ROSES (S60147SA) - Cash Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc. Prize $10 (S60148) - NSW CHAMPION VASE OF AUSTRALIAN BRED ROSES (S60148SA) - Cash Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc. Prize $10 (S60149) - NSW CHAMPION VASE OF FLORIBUNDA ROSES 25 BLOOMS (S60149SA) - Cash Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc. Prize $10 (S60150) - NSW CHAMPION VASE OF FLORIBUNDA ROSES 1-6 STEMS AND/OR CUTS (S60150SA) - Cash Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc. Prize $10 (S60151) - NSW CHAMPION VASE OF MINIFLORA ROSES (S60151SA) - Cash Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc. Prize $10 (S60152) - NSW SUPREME CHAMPION ROSE UNIT Champions from (S60141) to (S60151) are eligible. (S60152SA) - Cash Prize supported by Neutrog Biological Fertilisers. Prize $20 CLASS One Vase of Miniature Roses, three stems and/or cuts, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Miniature Roses, 4-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. CLASS One Vase of Miniature Bunch Roses, five stems, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Miniature Roses, bud to full bloom, 4 stages, same cultivar. CLASS One Standard Unit, Australian Bred Roses, Hybrid Tea, Large Flowered Climber or Grandiflora Roses. CLASS One Standard Unit, Australian Bred Roses, Floribunda, Miniflora or Miniature Roses. CLASS One Vase of Floribunda Roses, up to 25 blooms, same cultivar. CLASS One Vase of Floribunda Roses, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. CLASS One Vase of Miniflora Roses, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms. (S60141) - NSW CHAMPION EXHIBITION ROSE (S60141SA) - Cash Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc. Prize $10 (S60142) - NSW CHAMPION VASE OF BUNCH ROSES (S60142SA) - Cash Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc. Prize $10 (S60143) - NSW CHAMPION VASE OF MODERN DECORATIVE ROSES (S60143SA) - Cash Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc. Prize $10 (S60144) - NSW CHAMPION VASE OF ROSES, BUD TO FULL BLOOM (S60144SA) - Cash Prize supported by Rose Society of NSW Inc. Prize $10

28 28 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW NSW SMITHERS-OASIS DESIGNZ CUP COMPETITION First Prize $500 Second Prize $200 Third Prize $100 CLOSING DAY OF ENTRY: WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2018 JUDGING DAY: SATURDAY 24 MARCH 2018 The following are the Conditions of Entry to the NSW Smithers-Oasis Designz Cup Theme: You are invited to design and create an Exhibit to the theme Moments in Time: Transform a period in history into a floral design and name it. Smithers-Oasis Australia will supply all entrants with the following 2 compulsory items. The remaining 4 form a complimentary noncompulsory package: 2 x OASIS Ideal Floral Foam Brick 23cm x 11cm x 8cm 2 x OASIS Petite Florette 8cm x 7cm x 11cm 1 xgreen Reel Wire 1 xoasis Floral Adhesive 1 x OASIS Foliage Remover 1 x OASIS Scissors Start Time: Time Allowed: Space Allowed: Height restriction: 9.30am 1.5 hours 1m square 2 metres Open to current students of accredited Registered Training Organisations floristry courses. Competitors from all levels of floristry are invited to enter. Rules for Competition in accordance with Royal Horticultural Society of NSW handbook. Marking Schedule and further conditions available from Smithers-Oasis on (03) or jwarner@smithersoasis.com or salesaustralia@smitherscoasis.com Enquiries regarding venue and passes, please contact: Elaine Rogers on or erogers@rasnsw.com.au PROFESSIONAL FLORISTS ASSOCIATION OF NSW COMPETITION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE First Prize $500 Other prizes will also be awarded. CLOSING DAY OF ENTRY: WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2018 JUDGING DAY: (GOOD FRIDAY) FRIDAY 30 MARCH 2018 ENTRY FEE: $50 This Competition is open to florists or floral designers who are a member of the Professional Florists Association of NSW. Limited to the first 12 entries. Theme: The Sydney Opera House is hosting a Masquerade Gala to honour the 30 th Anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera Musical being on Broadway. The Competition will include 2 items: 1. An entry display, encapsulating the Phantom of the Opera 2. A floral mask for the visiting Soprano and Actress, star of the show to wear at the Gala. All floral material will be provided; you will only need to supply all sundry material. A list of all materials will be sent to you 2 weeks prior to competition. There is no pre preparation or supply of fresh plant material allowed. Any embellishments made of non-horticultural material may be made prior to the Competition. Excluding fresh plant material, all materials and props must be supplied by the Competitor, including staging of your table design and must be able to be moved by stewards at Show. Gluing is permitted but note: there are limited power outlets available and access to one cannot be guaranteed. Please remember that all electrical equipment must have a current safety tag. The space allowed for your display will be 1m square with no height restriction and will be viewed from the front and sides (please be aware of safety issues). The time allowed for the Competition is four hours. All Competitors must be ready at 8.30am SHARP for a briefing and the Competition will start at 9.00am and finish at 1.00pm. There will be a trestle 730mm high table provided for each of the Competitors to work on by the RAS. All rubbish must be removed by the Competitors and the area left clean on completion of the Competition. Competitors will be allowed 15 minutes to clean up and remove all equipment after the Competition has ceased. Your Exhibit will be left on public display for three days and during this time it will be maintained by the RAS and may be moved to another position. As a result your fresh flowers need to be in appropriate containers and or medium. The Competition will be judged in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society Competition rules by a panel of judges and their decision is final. Any queries regarding the Schedule or clarification of definitions of horticultural materials are to be addressed to: Easter Show Competition Query: joh.dickens.pfa@gmail.com Enquiries regarding venue and passes can be addressed to: Elaine Rogers on or erogers@rasnsw.com.au

29 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 29 THE GREAT BACKYARD PUMPKIN CHALLENGE Proudly sponsored by Royston Petrie Seeds. The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge Application for Entry is available at or CLOSING DAY OF ENTRY: WEDNESDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2018 DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: TUESDAY 20 MARCH 2018 JUDGING DAY: WEDNESDAY 21 MARCH 2018 ENTRY FEE: FREE CLASS 1 - Giant Pumpkin - over 100kg. Pumpkin must be grown by the Exhibitor. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor. Prize 1st $1,000, 2nd $300 and 3rd $200 CLASS 2 - Giant Pumpkin - over 50kg and under 100kg. Pumpkin must be grown by the Exhibitor. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor. Prize 1st $200, 2nd $100 and 3rd $50 CLASS 3 - Giant Pumpkin - under 50kg. Pumpkin must be grown by the Exhibitor. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor. Prize 1st $100 CLASS 4 - Giant Pumpkin - Primary School. Pumpkin must be grown in the school grounds. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor. Prize 1st $100 CLASS 5 - Giant Pumpkin - Secondary School. Pumpkin must be grown in the school grounds. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor. Prize 1st $100 CLASS 6 - Smallest Pumpkin (pumpkin MUST BE ripe). Pumpkin must be grown by the Exhibitor. Limited to ONE entry per Exhibitor. Prize 1st $100 CLASS 7 - Best Decorated Pumpkin. Children under 16 years of age. Pumpkin may be purchased or grown by the Exhibitor. Multiple entries permitted. Embellishments permitted, provided there is no piercing or cutting of the pumpkin. Must be able to be moved by one person and there will be no access to power. Prize 1st $100 CLASS 8 - Best Decorated Pumpkin. Exhibitors 16 years and over. Pumpkin may be purchased or grown by the Exhibitor. Multiple entries permitted. Embellishments permitted, provided there is no piercing or cutting of the pumpkin. Must be able to be moved by one person and there will be no access to power. Prize 1st $100 CLASS 9 - Celebrity Look-alike Pumpkin. Children under 16 years of age. Pumpkin may be purchased or grown by the Exhibitor. Multiple entries permitted. Embellishments permitted, provided there is no piercing or cutting of the pumpkin. Must be able to be moved by one person and there will be no access to power. Prize 1st $100 CLASS 10 - Celebrity Look-alike Pumpkin. Exhibitors 16 years and over. Pumpkin may be purchased or grown by the Exhibitor. Multiple entries permitted. Embellishments permitted, provided there is no piercing or cutting of the pumpkin. Must be able to be moved by one person and there will be no access to power. Prize 1st $100 1st, 2nd and 3rd Ribbons will be awarded in each Class. The Applicant acknowledges that once their pumpkin is delivered to the Showground, it will become property of the RAS. Pumpkins over 100kg and embellishments may only be collected if prior arrangements have been made with the Flower & Garden Coordinator. Depending on the number of entries received, all pumpkins may not be displayed.

30 30 SYDNEY ROYAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW WANT TO JOIN THE RAS SUPPORTERS PROGRAM IN 2018? Become an integral part of the Show and join our Supporters Program. Prize Supporters of Sydney Royal Competitions enjoy benefits that include free entry to the Show and written acknowledgement across a broad range of publications and websites. Supporters prizes enhance the prestige and profile of the Competition, and provide a tangible reward for proud winners. Prize Supporters can be individuals, clubs, associations, commercial institutions or product suppliers. Most Supporters have an association or attachment to the Class that they support - it might be that they have previously won that Class, or wish to encourage competition in that area. To join up, identify the section or Class you would like to support. Decide whether a cash prize or a trophy is most appropriate; then contact the Prize Coordination Centre. Prizes can be cash, trophies, relevant products or gift vouchers. Foster excellence at the Show and associate with success by becoming a Supporter today. To register your interest or to find out more, please contact the Prize Coordination Centre on (02) or mwomersley@rasnsw.com.au PERPETUAL TROPHIES The purpose of competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show is to encourage agricultural and pastoral excellence, ensuring the continual improvement of standards. In the 1870s the Society introduced regulations to govern judges and judging to ensure that competition was consistent and fair, and the tradition of Perpetual Trophies dates back to this time. The Perpetual Trophies are the most prestigious of all RAS awards. They have a dual function in recognising superior effort in competition and commemorating people and organisations that have had a long and meritorious connection with the Society. Some of the trophies currently competed for were first won in Winners of Perpetual Trophies are permanently honoured, taking their place alongside past winners and becoming part of the ongoing tradition of the RAS. The Perpetual Trophy Collection of the RAS is unique. It comprises a wide range of beautiful and elegant trophies that illustrate an extraordinary history of agricultural judging and the pursuit of excellence. Enquiries regarding the donation of Perpetual Trophies should be directed to the RAS Heritage Centre. SERVICE CENTRE The Competitions Administration arm of the RAS Service Centre aims to provide an efficient and friendly service to our valuable customers. The Centre provides processing support and customer service in relation to Agricultural Competition Applications for Entry. For enquiries regarding general competition information such as judging details, timetables, Competitor/Exhibitor confirmation packs, please visit or contact the Coordinator responsible for your section. SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW - A DIVISION OF THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NSW (RAS) ABN

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32 membership RAS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW 2018 OPEN Become a Member of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW today and enjoy these outstanding benefits: YEAR ROUND BENEFITS Reciprocal privileges to ANZ Stadium, Sydney Cricket Ground and the Australian Turf Club Free access and discounts to selected GWS Giants and Sydney Thunder Big Bash home games at Spotless Stadium The RAS Times delivered directly to your door three times a year. Informative and entertaining, this magazine includes valuable membership information Access to various discounts, competitions and special offers all year round including great deals on holidays and cruises SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW BENEFITS Unlimited entry into the Sydney Royal Easter Show with free public transport to and from the Show Access to Members Dining and Entertainment areas and members seating in the Main Arena and Woodchop Stadium Access to pre-purchase One Day Royal tickets or Members Reserve wristbands for family and friends Members assistance and facilities including Members Lounge, Members Customer Service, Members Cloak Room, Parents Room, free WiFi spot within the Members area and Members buggy service for transporting less mobile Members 10% discount in the Hordern Café and Members bar To take advantage of this special offer, go to or call and quote the promo code: RES18 5% discount off all food and beverage from all vendors across the ground on presentation of your RAS membership card No joining fee for junior or youth categories. Your membership must be active prior to submitting competitor entries to receive Exhibitor discount. RAS MEMBERSHIP IS NON-REFUNDABLE