HAUGHTON GREEN GARDENING SOCIETY

AWARDS Walker Memorial Trophy... Best Exhibit in Show* N.D.S. Silver Medal... Best Exhibit, Dahlias Sections N.D.S. Bronze Medal... Runner-up to Best Exhibit, Dahlias Sections Joe Cleary Award...Most points, Dahlias Sections (see Rule 17) N.C.S. Silver Medal... Best Exhibit, Chrysanthemums Sections N.C.S. Bronze Medal... Runner-up to Best Exhibit, Chrysanthemums Sections Bill Stubbs Trophy... Most Points, Chrysanthemums Classes (see Rule 18) Denton Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society Trophy... Winner, Class 26 Fred Cowperthwaite Memorial Trophy... Best Exhibit, Class 27 Bill Robinson Trophy... Best Exhibit, Classes 33 to 60 B.G.S. Bronze Medal... Best Exhibit, Gladioli Classes B.G.S. Rosette...Best Spike of Gladiolus Rose Salver... Best Exhibit, Rose Classes Rose Medal... Best Single H.T. Bloom or Stem of Floribunda Rose Marion Hulley Trophy... Best Exhibit, Children s Section Taylor Trophy... Best Exhibit, Handicraft, Cookery and Preserves Section N.V.S. Medal... Best Exhibit, Vegetables and Fruit Section Wilf Hanks Trophy... Best Exhibit, Tray of Vegetables Class Dr Barbara Oldham Trophy... Best Exhibit, Flowers and Vegetables Sections Clare Trophy... Most First Prizes, All Flowers, Vegetables and Fruit Sections Jack Hinds Memorial Award...Most Points, Classes 95 to 119 (see Rule 19) *The Best Exhibit of: Best Exhibit, Dahlias Sections; Best Exhibit, Chrysanthemums Sections; Best Exhibit, Children s Section; Best Exhibit, Handicraft, Cookery and Preserves Section; Best Exhibit, Flowers and Vegetables Sections; and Best Exhibit, Vegetables and Fruit Section. Printed: April 2018

HAUGHTON GREEN GARDENING SOCIETY WEBSITE: http://www.hggs.uk Affiliated to: British Gladiolus Society; National Chrysanthemum Society; National Dahlia Society, National Vegetable Society; Royal Horticultural Society OFFICIALS Chairman: JOHN GOODALL Vice Chairman: ROY KNOWLES Secretary: vacancy Treasurer: DERRICK LACK Show Secretary: JOHN GOODALL For show information, contact 0161 449 9562 or 0161 336 4590 COMMITTEE DUNCAN ALLWOOD PAUL UNSWORTH DEREK WILLIAMS GEORGE ALLEN DUNCAN ALLWOOD JOHN AMBRIDGE MRS P. ANTHONY DAVID BARBER MRS L. CHADWICK ROY ELLIOTT BEVERLEY FISH JOHN GOODALL DAVID HARRIS PATRONS SUE HOLDEN ROY KNOWLES DERRICK LACK MRS A.S. LARKIN MRS B.D. O BRIEN GEOFF POPE SARA STEWART MRS A. SUTCLIFFE MICHAEL WHITE ALAN & DOT WOODS Mrs M. CLARKSON Mrs F.M. CLEARY LIFE MEMBERS Mrs P.E. FARNWORTH Mrs V.M. HINDS Mrs B. ROBINSON Mr D. WILLIAMS JUDGES Dahlias.............................................................. Mr T. Taylor Chrysanthemums.................................................. Mr D. Holden Other Flower Classes.......................................... Mr B. Sheridan Flower Arrangements Classes.................................... Mrs B. Wardle Children s, Handicraft, Cookery and Preserves Classes.... Mr & Mrs A. Davenport Vegetables and Fruit............................................ Mr W. McCrady HGGS Show Schedule 2018 3

CLASSES (all classes are open) JOE CLEARY AWARD 25 Most points in all dahlias sections (Classes 1 to 14) see Rule 17 DAHLIAS SECTION 1st 2nd 3rd 1. Vase of 3 Pom pon, one or more varieties 1.20 80p 60p 2. Vase of 3 Miniature Ball, one or more varieties 1.50 1 70p 3. Vase of 3 Small Decorative, one or more varieties 1.50 1 70p 4. Vase of 3 Medium Dec., one or more varieties 1.50 1 70p 5. Vase of 3 Miniature Dec., one or more varieties 1.50 1 70p 6. 3 Giant or Large Dahlias, one or more varieties, to be staged in separate vases 3 2 1.50 7. Vase of 3 Water Lilies, one or more varieties 1.50 1 70p 8. Vase of 3 Small Cactus or Semi-Cactus, one or more varieties 1.50 1 70p 9. Vase of 3 Medium Cactus or Semi-Cactus, one or more varieties 1.50 1 70p 10. 3 Dahlias, one each of 3 types (e.g. 1 Decorative, 1 Cactus, 1 Pom) to be staged in separate vases 1 60p 40p 11. 1 Dahlia, any type 60p 40p 20p SPECIAL DAHLIAS SECTION 12. 2 Vases Dahlias (other than pom-pon) 5 blooms to each vase, one variety to each vase 6 4 2 13. 3 Vases Pom-pon Dahlias, 5 blooms to each vase one variety to each vase 6 4 2 14. 1 Vase of 5 Dahlias not listed elsewhere in the schedule 2 1.50 1 EARLY FLOWERING CHRYSANTHEMUMS SECTION 15. Vase of 3 large incurved, one or more varieties 2 1.50 1 16. Vase of 3 medium incurved, one or more varieties 2 1.50 1 17. Vase of 3 large intermed., one or more varieties 2 1.50 1 18. Vase of 3 medium intermed., one or more varieties 2 1.50 1 19. Vase of 3 large reflexed, one or more varieties 2 1.50 1 20. Vase of 3 medium reflexed, one or more varieties 2 1.50 1 4 HGGS Show Schedule 2018

EARLY FLOWERING CHRYSANTHEMUMS SECTION (continued) 1st 2nd 3rd 21. Vase of 3 Sprays (Section 29), one or more varieties 2 1.50 1 22. 1 Chrysanthemum, any type 1 60p 40p 23. 5 Large Chrysanthemums 3 2 1.50 24. 5 Medium Chrysanthemums 3 2 1.50 25. 5 Spray Chrysanthemums 3 2 1.50 SPECIAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS SECTION 26. 2 Vases Chrysanthemums, 5 Blooms to a Vase, 1 Vase Large, 1 Vase Medium, 1 variety per vase 8 4 2 This class is kindly sponsored by the Denton & District Chrysanthemum & Dahlia Society whose trophy will be awarded to the winner 27. 2 Vases Chrysanthemums, 5 sprays (Section 29) to a vase, one variety to a vase 6 4 2 The Fred Cowperthwaite Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner NOVICES DAHLIAS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS & ROSES SECTION 28. Vase of 3 Decorative Dahlias, one or more varieties 1.50 1 70p 29. Vase of 3 Cactus or Semi-cactus Dahlias, one or more varieties 1.50 1 70p 30. Vase of 3 Blooms Chrysanthemums, one or more varieties 1.50 1 70p 31. Vase of 3 Spray Chrysanthemums (Section 29), one or more varieties 1.50 1 70p 32. Vase of 3 Blooms H.T. Roses, one or more varieties 1.50 1 70p FLOWERS SECTION 33. A container of Annual and/or Biennial and/or Perennial cut flowers arranged for frontal effect, excluding chrysanthemums and dahlias. May include foliage but not artificial material of any kind. 5 3 2 34. 6 Spikes Gladioli, one or more varieties, 2 spikes to a vase 3 2 1.50 35. 3 Spikes Gladioli, one or more varieties, to be staged in one vase 1.50 1 70p 36. 1 Spike Gladiolus 60p 40p 20p 37 6 Sweet Peas 1 60p 40p HGGS Show Schedule 2018 5

FLOWERS SECTION (continued) 1st 2nd 3rd 38. 6 Pansies and/or Violas 1 60p 40p 39. 3 Asters 60p 40p 20p 40. 5 Calendulas 60p 40p 20p 41. 5 African Marigolds 60p 40p 20p 42. 1 Stem Carnation 60p 40p 20p 43. 1 Vase of 3 Stems Carnations 2.25 1.75 1 44. 1 Vase of 3 Stems Pinks 2.25 1.75 1 45. 1 Bloom H.T. Rose 60p 40p 20p 46. Vase of H.T. Roses, 3 Blooms, one variety 1.50 1 70p 47. Vase of H.T. Roses, 3 Blooms, 2 or more varieties 1.20 80p 60p 48. Bowl of H.T. Roses, 9 Blooms, one or more varieties 3 2 1.50 49. Vase of Floribunda Roses, 3 stems, one or more varieties 1.20 80p 60p 50. 3 Cut Blooms, different species in separate vases 1 60p 40p 51. 1 Pot Plant in flower [pot not to exceed 15 cm (6") inside dia.] (excluding Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia) 1.20 80p 60p 52. 1 Pot Plant, foliage type only [pot not to exceed 20 cm (8") inside diameter] 1.20 80p 60p 53. 1 Specimen plant Double Tuberous Begonia [pot 1.20 80p 60p not to exceed 20 cm (8") inside diameter] 54. 1 Fuchsia [pot not to exceed 15 cm (6") inside dia.] 1.20 80p 60p 55. 1 Pot or container of a small Cactus [pot not to exceed 15 cm (6") inside diameter] 1.20 80p 60p 56. 1 Pot or container of a small Succulent* [pot not to exceed 15 cm (6") inside diameter] 1.20 80p 60p 57. 1 Pot or container of a Cactus [pot to exceed 15 cm (6") inside diameter] 1.50 1 70p 58. 1 Pot or container of a Succulent* [pot to exceed 15 cm (6") inside diameter] 1.50 1 70p *Excluding members of the cactus (Cactaceae) family 59. 3 pots or containers of Succulents (including Cacti) one per pot or container [pot not to exceed 10 cm (4") inside diameter] 2 1.50 1 60. Collection of Succulents (including Cacti) in a space/ container, not exceeding 30 30 cm (12" 12") 2 1.50 1 6 HGGS Show Schedule 2018

Name: Age (on 1 Sept. 2018): HGGS Show Schedule 2018 7 7

Class 67 Colouring Competition for 5 to 7 year olds 8 8 HGGS Show Schedule 2018

Class 68 Colouring Competition for 8 to 12 year olds HGGS Show Schedule 2018 9 9

Name: Age (on 1 Sept. 2018): 10 HGGS Show Schedule 2018 10

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS SECTION 1st 2nd 3rd 61. Gent s Coat Bloom 1 60p 40p 62. Lady s Spray 1 60p 40p 63. Twist of Nature (an accessory may be used) 5 3 2 64. Autumn Glory (an all foliage exhibit) 5 3 2 65. Novice class: A Box of Delights (a box or basket with a lid) 5 3 2 66. Petite exhibit: Good Things Come in Small Packages Space allowed 23 cm 23 cm 23 cm (9" 9" 9") 5 3 2 Classes 63 to 65: Height 90 cm (3' 0"), Width 75 cm (2' 6") front, 60 cm (2' 0") rear, Depth 60 cm (2' 0") with a white background provided. NOTE: To be judged under current NAFAS rules. An exhibit means with or without accessories. No artificial plant material allowed. CHILDREN S SECTION Exhibitor s age to be included on the entry card for Classes 67 to 75 67 Colouring Competition for 5 to 7 year olds colour the picture on page 8 1.00 60p 40p 68. Colouring Competition for 8 to 12 year olds colour the picture on page 9 1.20 80p 60p UNDER 12 YEARS 69. Arrangement of Flowers and Foliage 1.50 1 70p 70. A Drawing or Painting not exceeding 60 cm 45 cm (24" 18"). Must be an original work by the exhibitor 1.50 1 70p 71. A Bowl of Floating Flowers. Diameter of bowl not to exceed 23 cm (9") 1 60p 40p 72. A figure or animal made up of one or more vegetables, with humorous title of not more than 5 words 1 60p 40p UNDER 16 YEARS 73. Summer Day, An exhibit 2 1.50 1 74. A Drawing or Painting not exceeding 60 cm 45 cm (24" 18"). Must be an original work by the exhibitor 1.50 1 70p 75. A Handicraft, excluding painting or drawing. Must be an original work by the exhibitor 1.50 1 70p Space allowed in Classes 69 & 73 is 60 60 cm (2' 0" 2' 0"). HGGS Show Schedule 2018 11

HANDICRAFT, COOKERY AND PRESERVES SECTION 1st 2nd 3rd 76. Hand Knitted Garment or Article (excluding Toys) 2 1.50 1 77. Machine Knitted Garment or Article (excluding Toys) 2 1.50 1 78. Crocheted Garment or Article 2 1.50 1 79. Embroidered Article 1.50 1 70p 80. Soft Toy 3 2 1.50 (must be an entirely original piece of work by the exhibitor) 81. As Class 76 but made from a Kit 1.50 1 70p 82. Freehand Painting or Drawing 1.50 1 70p 83. Miscellaneous Article of Creative Art 1.50 1 70p (excluding any item which can be staged in any of the above classes) 84. Rag Doll (for small child) 1.50 1 70p 85. 6 Plain Scones 1.50 1 70p 86. 6 Fancy Cakes 1.50 1 70p 87. 1 Victoria Sponge Cake (filled with raspberry jam), not to exceed 25 cm (10") diameter (see back of Entry Form for recipe) 1.50 1 70p 88. 1 Plate Fruit Pie, shortcrust pastry, not to exceed 25 cm (10") diameter 1.50 1 70p Classes 89 to 93: See Rule 20. 89. 1 Jar of Homemade Jam named 1.50 1 70p 90. 1 Jar of Homemade Marmalade 1.50 1 70p 91. 1 Jar of Pickled Onions 1.50 1 70p 92. 1 Jar of Pickled Beetroot 1.50 1 70p 93. 1 Jar of Chutney 1.50 1 70p VEGETABLES AND FRUIT SECTION 94. Tray of Vegetables, not more than 5 distinct kinds. Number of specimens as for classes 95 to 109, other vegetables to be 3 in number. Points count at RHS valuation. Tray size not to exceed 90 cm 60 cm (3' 0" x 2' 0") 8 6 4 95. 6 Shallots, any variety 1 60p 40p 96. 5 Utility Onions, weight not to exceed 227g (8 oz) each 1 60p 40p 97. 3 Exhibition Onions 2 1.50 1 98. 6 Pods of Peas 1 60p 40p 99. 6 Runner Beans 1 60p 40p 100. 6 Dwarf Beans 1 60p 40p 101. 3 Leeks with roots 2 1.50 1 102. 3 Globe Beetroots 1 60p 40p 103. 1 Green Cabbage, with roots 1.20 80p 60p 104. 1 Cauliflower, with 5 cm (2") of stalk 1.50 1 70p 12 HGGS Show Schedule 2018

VEGETABLES AND FRUIT SECTION (continued) 1st 2nd 3rd 105. 1 Cucumber 1 60p 40p 106. 6 Tomatoes 1.20 80p 60p 107. 3 Carrots 1.50 1 70p 108. 4 White Potatoes 1 60p 40p 109. 4 Potatoes, other than white 1 60p 40p 110. A Single Vegetable not listed elsewhere in schedule 1 60p 40p 111. Heaviest Truss of Tomatoes, green or ripe 1 60p 40p 112. 1 Heavy Potato 1 60p 40p 113. 1 Heavy Onion as lifted 1 60p 40p 114. Longest Runner Bean 1 60p 40p 115. 1 Lettuce 1 60p 40p 116. 3 Dessert Apples, with spur 1 60p 40p 117. 3 Cooking Apples, with spur 1 60p 40p 118. 1 Plate of Soft Fruit, Currants or Berries, with stalk Plate provided 1 60p 40p SPECIAL VEGETABLE SECTION 119. 3 Tomatoes to be judged for flavour 3 tomatoes per plate, one variety to a plate. 5 3 2 Varieties to be named. This class is kindly sponsored by Mr Tommy Tinker THANK YOU The Society wishes to convey most grateful thanks to the undernamed for their generosity in donating prizes and/or prize money for this Show, and all others who wish to remain anonymous or whose contribution was made too late to be included: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council from Ward monies held by Councillors Mike Fowler, George Newton, Claire Reid and Brenda Warrington. Mr Duncan J. Allwood (Classes 95, 96, 97, 98, 108 & 109) Mr David E. Barber Ms Sue Holden (Classes 15, 23 & 25) [sponsored in memory of James Richardson] Mr Roy Knowles (Classes 113, 116 & 118) Mr Derrick Lack (Class 94) Mr Tommy Tinker (Class 43, 44 & 119) Mr Derek Williams (Rose Classes and Class 33) HGGS Show Schedule 2018 13

RULES 1. In all classes, entries will be accepted between 7.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. on Friday, before the Show (may be placed on show bench by a member of the Committee) and between 9.00 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. on the day of the Show at the show venue. The Society will not be liable for loss of/or damage to exhibits whether in competitive classes or non-competitive displays, and other property of exhibitors from any cause at all. 2. Staging to be completed by 11.45 a.m. PROMPT on the day of the Show. Judging begins at 12.00 noon. 3. Whilst judging is in progress, exhibitors and other persons not involved in judging must vacate the hall or, if they wish to stay, they must remain in a position remote from the vicinity of judging at all times until it has been completed. 4. Entry fees All classes 10p per entry ( 1 allows unlimited entries). Children: free entry in all classes. 5. Varieties must be named, where possible, in flower and vegetable classes. 6. Judging to be in accordance with RHS, NAFAS, NDS, NCS and NVS rules (current editions) where appropriate. 7. Novice Anyone who has never won six first prizes at any show in the classes in which exhibits are being staged. 8. Trophies are the property of the Society. They must be returned, cleaned, to the Society by 31 July in the year following that in which they were won. 9. Vases will be provided by the Society if required. (Exhibitors vases may be used.) 10. Bowls to be provided by the exhibitor. 11. All entries to be grown in the exhibitor s own garden or allotment, except in Flower Arrangement, Children s and Handicraft, Cookery and Preserves Sections. The Society reserves the right to inspect an exhibitor s garden or allotment. 12. Exhibitors may stage any number of exhibits in any class for which they qualify. However, the Society reserves the right to restrict the number of entries in any class where space is limited. 13. Exhibits must not be moved before the close of the Show. 14. Judges decisions in all cases is final. Objections, other than on merit, may be lodged with the Committee on payment of 1 deposit, to be forfeited if not upheld. 15. Failure to comply with instructions in the Schedule means disqualification. 16. In the event of a tie where awards are made for most 1st prizes, if necessary, 2nds and 3rds to count. 14 HGGS Show Schedule 2018

17. For the Joe Cleary Award, points shall be awarded in all dahlias sections (classes 1 to 14) as follows: Classes 1 to 11 1st (3), 2nd (2), & 3rd (1). Classes 12 to 14 1st (6), 2nd (4), & 3rd (2). 18. For the award of the Bill Stubbs Trophy, points shall be awarded in chrysanthemum classes as follows: Classes 26 & 27 1st (6), 2nd (4), & 3rd (2). Other classes 1st (3), 2nd (2) & 3rd (1). 19. For the award of the Jack Hinds Memorial Award, points shall be awarded in classes 95 to 119 as follows: 1st (3), 2nd (2) & 3rd (1). 20. In Classes 89 to 93, jars must be filled to the top, the jar and lid must be clean, and labelling should be neat and include the date when the contents were made. 21. Entry in the Show implies acceptance of rules. 22. Awards may be withheld at Judges discretion. 23. Prize money can be collected from the Treasurer between 4.00 p.m. and 4.45 p.m. on the day of the Show. EXHIBITORS ARE REQUESTED TO REMOVE EXHIBITS PROMPTLY AT CLOSE OF THE SHOW TO ASSIST THE SHOW ORGANIZERS IN CLEARING THE HALL. SUGGESTIONS If you have any constructive suggestions to improve the Show, please contact the Show Secretary. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP The fee for Ordinary Membership is 2, and Patron Membership is 5 minimum. TRADING SHOP (between 17 and 41 Mill Lane) Open each Saturday and Sunday from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (February to November). Closed: December & January. WEB-SITE http://www.hggs.uk HGGS Show Schedule 2018 15

SPONSORSHIP If you would like to sponsor any classes at next year s show, or place an advert in next year s show schedule, please contact the show officials or a committee member or e-mail: contact@hggs.org.uk

ENTRY FORM Name: Address: Telephone No.: Class Number No. of entries Class Number No. of entries Class Number No. of entries Class Number No. of entries

Recipe Class 87 Victoria Sponge Cake, not to exceed 25 cm [10"] diameter 170g [6oz] flour 170g [6oz] margarine 170g [6oz] caster sugar 3 eggs Filling of raspberry jam Two separate sponges, not one sponge cut in two