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1 Howth and Sutton Horticultural Society SHOW Saturday, 5 th September to 4.30 pm St Nessan s Community School, Moyclare Road,offWarrenhouse Road, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 Admission to Show: 2 Members,exhibitors& children - free Wheelchair access to all parts of Show

3 HOWTH & SUTTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FIXTURES 2015 Wednesday 7th October, 8pm: Oliver Schurmann: Prairie Style Plants in the Irish Climate. This should help keep the water bills down! Howth Yacht Club. Oliver will have plants for sale. Wednesday 4th November, 8pm: Seamus O Brien: In Search of Good Garden Plants. Seamus has travelled extensively to see plants in the wild and is Head Gardener at Kilmacurragh, Co. Wicklow Howth Yacht Club Wednesday 2nd December, 8pm: Social night with Table Quiz. Supper (please bring a cake or savouries). Mulled wine, tea & coffee supplied. Howth Yacht Club Plant Exchange: At each lecture we encourage members to bring a plant(s) for distribution amongst ourselves. Contributors get first choice. Surplus plants may be purchased for a small price. Leftovers will be nurtured for future plant stalls at the shows. 2

4 HOWTH AND SUTTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland & North Dublin Horticultural Societies Association MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOCIETY This Society is one of the longest established on Dublin s northside having been founded in The annual programme includes a Spring Show in March/April, an Autumn Show in September, Summer outings, a series of member-led workshops and a series of lectures by noted horticulturists in October, November, December, February and March. THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION A vital source of revenue is the annual membership fee of 15.00, or for a five year membership. If you have not already done so, please pay the annual subscription to the treasurer, before or at the Show. (Membership runs from January to December). HONORARY MEMBERSHIP Honorary membership is offered to all paid up members who have achieved the age of 80 years. On reaching 80 please inform the treasurer so that you remain on our mailing list. CURRENT CUP HOLDERS Current cup holders are requested to return cups to a committee member before the Show date 3

5 Committee 2015 President Honorary Chairperson Assistant Chairperson Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Lecture Programme Outings Manager Media Publicity Show Secretary Maree O Leary Maire Gorman Lorna Hopkins Ann Campbell Helen Walsh Frances Marr June Ryan Rose Sevastopulo Margaret Freyne Pauline Gavin Mary Sheridan George Sevastopulo Volunteers Volunteers are needed for the Show between 4 pm and 8 pm on the Friday afternoon and Saturday (from 8am) to help set up tables for show classes, plant sale, book sale and teas, mark out class spaces, place class numbers etc., and to help with clearing up after the Show on Saturday. If you can help, please contact Ann ( ) many hands make light work! 4

6 The Society wishes to express sincere thanks to the Principal and the staff of Pobalscoil Neasáin for their co-operation and assistance in its various activities. PLANT SALE Please propagate for the plant stall. It is becoming increasingly difficult to source unusual plants or even old favourites. Contributions can be left at the school on Friday 4 September, between 5pm and 7.30pm, or as early as possible on the Saturday morning. BOOK SALE If you have unwanted books, magazines, CDs or DVDs in good condition, please give them to the book stall. They will be gratefully accepted. LOCATION MAP 5

7 SHOW RULES 1. Entries should be made on the form provided on page 19. Non-members are welcome to enter. Please direct any queries to the show secretary (George Sevastopulo ) or to the names below. Entries should be mailed to, or telephoned to, or sent by to: Ann Campbell, 34 Thormanby Lawns, Howth Telephone: ; OR Rose Sevastopulo, 21 Evora Park, Howth. Telephone: ; Entries close on Thursday September 3 rd. 2. Exhibitors are restricted to 1 entry per class. Two or more persons may not exhibit separately in the same class, material from the same garden or plant house. 3. Exhibits may be brought to the school from 5pm on Friday and should be staged between 5.30 and 8.00 pm on Friday or between 8.30 and am on Saturday. Exhibitors must leave the hall by am. 4. Judging will commence at am. 5. Maximum size of pots is the maximum external diameter. 6. The term distinct refers to distinct species, varieties, forms or cultivars. 7. The Committee reserves the right to remove from display exhibits considered to be sub-standard. The Committee will not be held liable for loss of, or damage to, exhibits. 8. The Judges decision is final. Judges are empowered to withhold awards if the standard of exhibits in any section is not satisfactory. 6

9. Horticultural Exhibits should be named, where possible, with the name of the plant (species, cultivar, etc.). Labels should be written in capital letters and should be oriented horizontally.

Where cups are awarded for aggregate points, each first prize will count three points; each second, two points; and each third, one point.

8 9. Horticultural Exhibits should be named, where possible, with the name of the plant (species, cultivar, etc.). Labels should be written in capital letters and should be oriented horizontally. Exhibitors may obtain white card labels and butchers pins at the show. Between exhibits of equal merit in the horticultural classes, clear correct naming shall be the deciding factor. 10. Where cups are awarded for aggregate points, each first prize will count three points; each second, two points; and each third, one point. In the event of a tie, the exhibitor with the greater number of first prizes will be declared the winner. 11. Exhibits and class cards should not be removed by exhibitors until the show is over. Class prizes will be determined from class points lists. VASES Vases will be available at the show. PHOTOGRAPHS Photographs of exhibits may be taken at the show but will be used for Howth and Sutton Horticultural Society publicity purposes only. PRIZES & ENTRY FEES Prizes will be awarded only in the Junior section. There is no entry fee in any class. 7

9 Class Alpine, Bonsai, Cacti and Succulents Hardy Rock Plant, 1 in pot/pan, not exceeding 32 cm external diameter Bowl of Cut Flowers of Rock plants (including dwarf shrubs). Container not to exceed 30 cm external diameter Cactus or Succulent in bloom Bonsai or Dwarf Conifer, 1 plant in pot or pan Cacti, 3 pots or pans, each a different variety, one plant in each pot Cactus, 1 pot or pan Succulents, other than Cacti, 3 pots or pans, each different Succulent, other than Cactus, 1 pot or pan Cacti or other Succulents, 3 pots not exceeding 10 cm external diameter, each a different variety Cacti and/or Succulent Display for a patio in a container not exceeding 40 cm in length or width Roses Roses, Large Flowered, vase of 3 blooms, each different Roses, Large Flowered, vase of 3 blooms, one variety Rose, Large Flowered, 1 bloom Roses, vase of 3 blooms to be judged on fragrance Roses, Cluster Flowered, 2 vases, each of 1 variety, 3 stems in each Rose, Cluster Flowered, 1 stem Rose, Climbing, 1 piece of branch not to exceed 60 cm in length Miniature/Patio Rose in pot 8 Auverne Perpetual Cup awarded to the winner of class 5. Holder: Christopher White Mrs E M Russell Cup awarded to the Member with the highest number of points in classes Holder: Christopher White The Norah Mathews Perpetual Cup awarded for the most meritorious exhibit in classes Holder: Rachel Naughton J Bramwell Smith Perpetual Cup awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in classes Holder: Rachel Naughton

10 Flowers a Sweet Pea, vase of 6 stems, may be mixed Tuberous Begonias, double, 3 blooms, may be mixed Tuberous Begonias, outdoor, 3 blooms, may be mixed Hardy Geraniums, (not Pelargoniums) vase of 3 blooms, may be mixed Pelargoniums, vase of 3 blooms, may be mixed Carnations, outdoor, vase of 3 blooms, may be mixed Violas, 5 blooms, may be mixed Pansies, 5 blooms, may be mixed Asters, double, vase of 5 blooms, may be mixed Asters, single, vase of 5 blooms, may be mixed Annual, 1 vase of one species, excluding aster/sweetpea Heleniums, 1 vase of three stems Clematis, 1 spray Cut Flowers, 2 vases, a different variety in each Vase of Cut Flowers, may be mixed. Confined to exhibitors who have not won a first prize for Cut Flowers at a previous Howth & Sutton Horticultural Show Hardy Herbaceous Flowers, 1 vase of one variety Hardy Herbaceous Flowers, 2 vases, one distinct variety in each. Hydrangea hortensis (Mophead), 1 vase, 3 blooms, may be mixed Any other Hydrangea, 1 vase, 3 blooms, may be mixed Hydrangea, 1 bloom Shrub Flower, other than Hydrangea, 1 vase, 1 variety Michaelmas Daisies, vase of 3 stems, may be mixed Gladiolus, 1 spike, large flowered Gladiolus, vase of 3 spikes, large flowered, may be mixed Gladiolus, vase of 3 spikes, one or more varieties other than large flowered (e.g. Primulinus) Dahlias, 3 vases, 3 blooms in each vase, may be mixed Dahlias, decorative, 1 vase, 3 blooms Dahlias, Cactus or Semi-cactus, 1 vase, 3 blooms Dahlias, Pompom, 1 vase, 3 blooms, flowers fully double, almost round in shape with tightly quilled petals. Flower size not to exceed 52mm in diameter. Dahlias, 3 blooms not provided for in previous classes Any Berried Shrub, portion of branch not to exceed 45 cm in length 9

Holder: Adrienne Cox Colonel Woods Perpetual Cup awarded for the best exhibit of Gladiolus in classes 40,41,42.

11 Flower & Rose prizes Stanley J Land Memorial Perpetual Trophy awarded to the member who gains the highest number of points in classes St Lawrence Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the winner of class 34. Holder: Adrienne Cox Colonel Woods Perpetual Cup awarded for the best exhibit of Gladiolus in classes 40,41,42. Holder: John Warren Colonel J G Woods Perpetual Cup awarded for the best exhibit of dahlias in classes Holder: Christopher White Prize of a plant Awarded to winner of class 32 10

Pot Plants 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 Pelargonium in flower, in a pot not to exceed 20 cm external diameter Pelargoniums in flower, 3 distinct in pots, not to exceed 20 cm external diameter Pot

diameter Pot plant, not necessarily in bloom, to be judged for foliage effect Fuchsia, in a pot Fern, in a pot Hanging basket, ornamental A container, planted for effect with two or more plants,

12 Pot Plants Pelargonium in flower, in a pot not to exceed 20 cm external diameter Pelargoniums in flower, 3 distinct in pots, not to exceed 20 cm external diameter Pot plant, 1 plant in a pot, any cool greenhouse or house plant in bloom not otherwise provided for Pot plant, any greenhouse or house plant, other than Pelargonium, in pot not exceeding 10 cm external diameter Pot plant, not necessarily in bloom, to be judged for foliage effect Fuchsia, in a pot Fern, in a pot Hanging basket, ornamental A container, planted for effect with two or more plants, maximum dimension 40 cm x 40 cm Any unusual plant Orchids in bloom, one or more plants of the same variety in a pot Florence Griffin Perpetual Trophy awarded to the winner of first prize in class 50.Holder: John Warren Violet Jameson Perpetual Cup To be awarded for most outstanding exhibit in classes Holder: Janet Jeffrey 11

Flower Arranging 60 61 NATURE S TREASURES A tapestry exhibit. Space allowed: width 76cm, depth 74cm, height optional. May be brought already assembled. Staging and background colour black.

13 Flower Arranging NATURE S TREASURES A tapestry exhibit. Space allowed: width 76cm, depth 74cm, height optional. May be brought already assembled. Staging and background colour black. TANTALIZING TEXTURES An exhibit. Space allowed: width 76cm, depth 74cm, height optional. Staging and background colour black. Exhibits to be judged in accordance with the NAFAS Competitions Manual-Second Edition All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitor and must be assembled in the staging area unless otherwise stated. Items requiring special time or expertise for their preparation may be brought assembled for incorporation in the exhibit, though these items must not be predominant in the exhibit. 12

Fruit 62 63 64 65 66 67 Pears, dish of 5, one named variety Plums, dessert, dish of 9 Apples, cooking, dish of 5, any one variety Apples, dessert, dish of 5, any one variety Grapes, 1 bunch Dish of

14 Fruit Pears, dish of 5, one named variety Plums, dessert, dish of 9 Apples, cooking, dish of 5, any one variety Apples, dessert, dish of 5, any one variety Grapes, 1 bunch Dish of any other fruit Flower, Plant & Vegetable collections Two vases of cut flowers, may be mixed Two pot plants Two vegetables, not more than three of each kind, or two fruit, two distinct kinds, not more than five of each kind A gourmet collection to comprise any 3 of the following, variety to be named: 1 lettuce, 3 courgettes, 5 mangetout or sugarsnap peas, 1 bouquet garni (bunched ready for use), 1 dish cherry tomatoes, 1 dish edible flowers A collection of vegetables, not exceeding 5 kinds, selected from the following: cabbage 1 head; lettuce 1 head; onions 3 bulbs; beetroot 3 roots; peas 6 pods; French beans 6 pods; runner beans 6 pods; broad beans 6 pods; potatoes 3 tubers; carrots 3 roots; cauliflower 1 head; celery 1 head; sweet corn 1 cob; vegetable marrow 1. Space allowed 100 cm x 100 cm D Mullin Memorial Perpetual Trophy awarded to the winner with the highest number of points in classes Holder: Janet Jeffrey Dr Michael Woods Golden Jubilee Trophy awarded to the winner of class 69 Holder John Warren The Douglas Mellon Perpetual Cup awarded to winner of class 71 Holder: John Warren 13

Vegetables 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 Cucumber, 2 fruits Tomatoes, dish of 5, with stems, one variety named Tomatoes, 1 truss, as cut from

French Beans, dwarf or climbing, 6 pods Runner Beans, 6 pods One Runner Bean, longest pod, judged by length only Pumpkin, largest, to be judged by weight Turnips, White or Orange Jelly, 3 roots

15 Vegetables Cucumber, 2 fruits Tomatoes, dish of 5, with stems, one variety named Tomatoes, 1 truss, as cut from plant, ripeness to count Tomatoes, 1 truss of small fruited variety Cabbage, 1 head Cauliflower, 1 head Carrots, 3 stump-rooted Carrots, 3 long-rooted Beetroot, 3 roots Lettuce, 1 head Peas, 6 pods French Beans, dwarf or climbing, 6 pods Runner Beans, 6 pods One Runner Bean, longest pod, judged by length only Pumpkin, largest, to be judged by weight Turnips, White or Orange Jelly, 3 roots Parsley, bunch of 6 stalks Culinary Herbs, 3 vases, each different (excluding parsley) Vegetable Marrow, 1 Courgettes, 3 Vegetable Marrow, largest, to be judged by weight Parsnips, 3 roots Potatoes, 5 tubers of any one variety Onions, 5 of any one variety, excluding sets Onions, 5 sets only Shallots, 10 Dish of any other vegetable Onion, largest, to be judged by weight Rhubarb, 3 sticks Armstrong Perpetual Cup awarded to the member gaining the highest number of points in classes Holder: John Warren 14

PHOTOGRAPHY 104 105 106 A close up photograph of a flower, flowers, animal or bird, Any photograph of horticultural interest, A photograph of landscape, seascape or garden scene

107 108 109 110 Painting, water colour Painting, oil Picture in any other medium A drawing or sketch ART CRAFTS 111 112 113 114 115 Any hand-crafted article made of wood

16 PHOTOGRAPHY A close up photograph of a flower, flowers, animal or bird, Any photograph of horticultural interest, A photograph of landscape, seascape or garden scene Please write your name and class no. on back of photographs All photographs to be mounted, titled, but not framed. Photographs no larger than 7 x 5 /13 cm x 18 cm Painting, water colour Painting, oil Picture in any other medium A drawing or sketch ART CRAFTS Any hand-crafted article made of wood Hand-knitted item Hand-crocheted item Any other hand-crafted article excluding wood Hand-crafted jewellery Latchford Trophy awarded to the most outstanding exhibit in classes Holder: Eddie Flannery 15

COOKERY 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 Chutney (1 pot), date made to be stated Soda Bread, white or brown Tea Scones (6) Tea Brack Fat Free

Your favourite cake, named Biscuits, undecorated (6) Raspberry, Tayberry or Loganberry Jam (1 pot) Strawberry Jam (1 pot) Marmalade, fresh fruit (1 pot) Jelly (1 pot)

17 COOKERY Chutney (1 pot), date made to be stated Soda Bread, white or brown Tea Scones (6) Tea Brack Fat Free Sponge, made according to recipe (see page 17) Vegetarian bake, e.g. tart, quiche, pizza, etc. Your favourite cake, named Biscuits, undecorated (6) Raspberry, Tayberry or Loganberry Jam (1 pot) Strawberry Jam (1 pot) Marmalade, fresh fruit (1 pot) Jelly (1 pot) Blackcurrant Jam (1 pot) Any jam other than in classes No member of the Bakery and Confectionery Trade may exhibit Desmond Bell Cup awarded to the member gaining the highest number of points in classes Holder: Mark O Leary 16

Fat Free Sponge Cake Ingredients: 4 oz/110 grs Plain Flour 4 oz/110 grs Caster Sugar 4 large eggs ¼ teasp.

(Less in fan oven) Line the base of the tins with silicon or non-stick parchment paper. Grease the sides and dust with flour.

Sieve the flour and baking powder together and fold very carefully into the mixture.

18 Fat Free Sponge Cake Ingredients: 4 oz/110 grs Plain Flour 4 oz/110 grs Caster Sugar 4 large eggs ¼ teasp. Baking Powder Raspberry Jam Cream Two 8 /20 cm sandwich tins Method: Pre heat the oven to 190c/375f/gas mark 5. (Less in fan oven) Line the base of the tins with silicon or non-stick parchment paper. Grease the sides and dust with flour. Beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is thick. The beater should form and hold a figure 8 on top. Sieve the flour and baking powder together and fold very carefully into the mixture. Divide the mixture into the two prepared sandwich tins and shake the tins gently to distribute. Place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool. When cold sandwich both layers together with raspberry jam and whipped cream. 17

JUNIOR SECTION Age will be taken into consideration in all junior classes Children under 8 years (on day of show) 150 151 152 153 154 A bunch of flowers in a jam-jar A picture

159 160 A posy of flowers The best photograph I have taken (mounted, titled, but not framed no larger than 7 x5 ) A picture with an Autumn theme A miniature garden (in container

19 JUNIOR SECTION Age will be taken into consideration in all junior classes Children under 8 years (on day of show) A bunch of flowers in a jam-jar A picture of your choice Something I have made from natural or recycled materials A painted stone Something made from shells Children 8 years to 15 years (on day of show) A posy of flowers The best photograph I have taken (mounted, titled, but not framed no larger than 7 x5 ) A picture with an Autumn theme A miniature garden (in container not exceeding 36cm x36cm) Something I have grown from seed (named if possible) A painted stone The Latchford Cup for Juniors awarded to the most outstanding exhibit in class

20 Howth & Sutton Horticultural Society Entry Form for Autumn Show 2015 Entries close on Thursday before show, 3 September 2015 Exhibits to be staged between 5.00pm and 8.00pm on Friday 4 September or between 8.30am and 11.00am on Saturday 5 September. I give notice that I intend to exhibit in the classes detailed below. I will conform with the rules and regulations in the Show Schedule. I fully understand that I may not remove my entries or class cards before 4.30pm. I declare that my entries will be my own production. Signed Tel CLASS NUMBERS Name (capitals). Age (child only) Address.. 19

21 The North Dublin Horticultural Societies Association The Exhibitor of the Year Perpetual Trophies will be competed for at The North Dublin Horticultural Societies Association Annual Summer Shows The Trophies will be awarded to the exhibitors who obtain the highest total number of points at all 10 Shows (or as many as exhibited in) in the open horticultural classes in 2 categories (A) Cut Flowers and Pot Plants (B) Fruit and Vegetables Points will be determined on the basis of 3,2,1 for 1 st 2 nd and 3 rd respectively. The names of the 10 exhibitors obtaining the highest number of points in each of the 2 categories at each Show will be sent to the Association for inclusion in this competition. The NDHSA Trophies will be presented at the End of Season Show on 10 th October hosted by Clontarf Horticultural Society. SHOW DATES Autumn 2015 Balbriggan H.S Annual Show 6 September Naul Garden & Annual Show 12/13 September Flower Club 20

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day. We toured the various plots, learning what to do (and what not!

24 A taste of our Workshops. Howth Allotments April 2015 Everything we ever wanted to know about veg, in the gorgeous beauty of the allotments, on a fabulous sunny day. We toured the various plots, learning what to do (and what not!), learned about tools, soil, seeds, growing on, and much, much more. Our host Lorna sent us home with plants, ideas and heads full of vegetable growing! Thanks for an enjoyable and informative session! Our thanks to all our workshop participants, volunteers and especially hosts! We learned so much from you!

Howth and Sutton Horticultural Society

Howth and Sutton Horticultural Society AUTUMN SHOW Saturday, 3 rd September 2016 2.30 to 4.30 pm St Nessan s Community School, Moyclare Road, off Warrenhouse Road, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 Admission to Show: