Leyland Gardening Society GRAND SHOW SATURDAY 26 TH AUGUST 2017 HALLS FOR ALL at ST. AMBROSE MOSS LANE LEYLAND PR25 4XA OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 1.00 4.00 pm http://leylandgardeningsociety.weebly.com
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENTS Eddie Reynolds Janet Rigby Joan Langford CHAIRMAN SHOW MANAGER ASSISTANT SHOW MANAGER SECRETARY TREASURER Brenda Marsden Derek Costigan Gordon Manley Ione Westall Tony Stevens COMMITTEE Julie Brandon Chris Costigan Peter Cross Mary Fowler Vin Marsden Derek Westall Show Manager Mr D Costigan 29 Old Thorns Crescent Buckshaw Village Chorley PR7 7JQ 01772 936072 Secretary Mrs I Westall 2 Parkgate Drive Leyland PR25 1BU 01772 433210 07741 405298 ione.westall@tiscali.co.uk 2
SHOW RULES 1. Entries will be accepted up to 6.30pm on the day before the Show. Entry forms can be sent to the Secretary or brought to the hall on the evening before the Show. Telephone, email, mobile phone and text entries must also be received by 6.30pm. Exhibitors to provide their own vases. 2. Entries are limited to three per class for each exhibitor (Handicrafts, Baking and Children s Sections two per class) 3. Exhibits are to be staged between 7.00pm and 9.00pm on Friday or between 8.00am and 10.00am on Saturday, and may not be moved except by the Show Manager or a Steward. 4. Judging will commence at 10.30am, during which time only Show Officials will be allowed in the hall. Judging will be in accordance with the current classifications of varieties and judging in all sections (including N.A.F.A.S. Handbook of Schedule Definitions). 5. All exhibits to be the bona fide property of the owner for at least two months prior to the Show (except in the Floral Art classes). 6. The Judges have the right to withhold any prize or trophy if, in their opinion, the award is not merited. 7. Any protest by an exhibitor must be lodged with the Secretary in writing before 3.00pm on the day of the Show. 8. The Committee is prepared to take every precaution in respect of the exhibits entrusted to it, but cannot be held responsible for any breakages or loss. 9. The Committee reserves the right to decide all matters arising out of the Show, which may not be provided for in these regulations. 10. All trophies except for the Children s Classes are Perpetual Challenge to be held for 11 months. They should be returned not later than 1 st August. 11. No exhibit to be removed from the Show until 4.00pm. Trophies and prizes will be awarded at approximately 3.45pm. 12. Exhibits unclaimed by 4.30pm will be disposed of by the Society, and the premises should be left clean and tidy after the Show. 3
MEETINGS FOR 2017 13 Jan. AGM/Talk William Joyce 10 Feb. Spring Tubs and Hanging Baskets Ian and Sheila Lowe 10 March Vegetables My Way David Metcalfe 14 April Bread Gary Archer 12 May Bonsai and Bits Keith Middleton 9 June Views from the Lytham Coastal Path Friends of the Estuary 14 July Evening Visit to Ribblesdale Nurseries 8 Sept. Tillandsia - The Mystery of Air Plants Graham Sigsworth 13 Oct. Brockholes - The Unreserved Reserve John Ball 10 Nov. 50 Great British Trees Phil Kirk Meetings are held at Halls for All at St. Ambrose, Moss Lane, Leyland, PR25 4XA. During the year we hold talks and slide shows covering various aspects of gardening and related topics. A warm welcome is given to anyone who wishes to attend any or all of the above meetings. There is a charge of 1 per meeting for members and 2 for non-members. New members are always welcome. Membership costs 5 per year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank McKenna Funeral Directors and our other sponsors, whose names will be displayed at the Show. For further information about the Society please see our website: http://leylandgardeningsociety.weebly.com 4
JUDGES FOR THE SHOW Chrysanthemums Dahlias Roses Fuchsias Horticulture Cacti Vegetables Floral Art Handicrafts Baking Photography BOB SCOTT BOB SCOTT BOB SCOTT SID WILKES DIANE HARRISON JOHN GREGORY DAVID METCALFE JOHN & BETT WAREING JANET RIGBY JANET RIGBY DAVE LEWIS MAIN SPONSOR McKenna Funeral Directors Leyland The Warren Funeral Home, Broadfield Drive, PR25 1DL 01772 453727 Preston 54-56 Meadow Street, PR1 1TR 01772 251694 www.mckennafuneraldirectors.co.uk 5
ENTRY FEES ADULTS - 20p per entry CHILDREN S ES - Free PRIZE MONEY 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Floral Art Classes 2.00 1.00 Card Onion Class (114) 2.00 1.00 Card Top Vase and Top Tray 4.00 2.50 1.00 Other Classes 1.00 50p Card Points in all classes: 1 st 5 points 2 nd 2 points 3 rd 1 point The President s Cup will be won by the MEMBER who gains the most points in the Show and will be presented at the AGM. It was won last year by Ian Bowman. The Banksian Medal is awarded to the winner of the highest number of place points in the whole of the Horticultural Classes. Any competitor who has won the Banksian Medal in the last two years is not eligible to win this medal. 6
SECTION 1 CHRYSANTHEMUMS 1. 1 Vase of 3 Incurve Blooms 2. 1 Vase of 5 Intermediate Blooms 3. 1 Vase of 3 Intermediate Blooms 4. 1 Vase of 5 Reflex Blooms 5. 1 Vase of 3 Reflex Blooms 6. 1 Vase of 5 Stems Spray Chrysanthemums 7. 1 Vase of 3 Stems Spray Chrysanthemums 8. 1 Vase of 1 Specimen Bloom 9. 1 Vase of 5 Blooms (any variety or varieties) THE CHAIRMAN S CUP awarded for highest points N.C.S. MEDAL awarded for best exhibit N.C.S. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT awarded at Judge s discretion SECTION 2 DAHLIAS 10. 1 Vase of 1 Giant/Large Decorative, Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlia 11. 1 Vase of 3 Small or Miniature Decorative, Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias 12. 1 Vase of 3 Medium Decorative, Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias 13. 1 Vase of 3 Ball Dahlias 14. 1 Vase of 5 Pom-Pom Dahlias 15. 1 Vase of 5 Blooms (one variety) THE ROGERS CUP awarded for highest points THE LEYLAND GUARDIAN CUP awarded for best exhibit SECTION 3 NOVICE 16. 1 Vase of 3 Stems of Giant/Large Decorative, Cactus or Semi- Cactus Dahlias (any variety or varieties) DOUGLAS CROSS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE ROSE BOWL awarded for best exhibit in Novice Dahlias N.D.S. MEDAL awarded for best exhibit in sections 2 and 3 7
SECTION 4 ROSES 17. 1 Vase of 3 Large Flowered Roses (any variety or varieties) 18. 1 Specimen Large Flowered Rose 19. 1 Vase of 3 Spray Cluster Flowered Roses (any variety or varieties) 20. 1 Spray Cluster Flowered Roses 21. 1 Vase of 3 Specimen Miniature Roses (any variety or varieties) 22. 1 Vase of 3 Stems of Miniature Roses (any variety or varieties) THE BEN PICKUP PERPETUAL CHALLENGE ROSE BOWL awarded for highest points MRS JOYCE WILLIAMS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY awarded for best exhibit SECTION 5 RESTRICTED For exhibitors growing LESS THAN 100 Roses 23. 1 Vase of 3 Large Flowered Roses (any variety or varieties) 24. 1 Vase of 2 Sprays of Cluster Flowered Roses (any variety or varieties) 25. 1 Vase of 1 Spray of Cluster Flowered Roses 26. 1 Vase of 1 Specimen Large Flowered Rose 27. 1 Vase of 2 Stems of Miniature Roses (any variety or varieties) JACK LOWE CUP awarded for highest points in Section 5 BRIAN FRASER TROPHY awarded for best exhibit in Section 5 R.N.R.S. MEDAL awarded for best exhibit of Roses in Show 8
SECTION 6 FUCHSIAS 28. 1 Pot any variety not exceeding 10cm (4 ) pot 29. 1 Pot any variety not exceeding 12.5cm (5 ) pot 30. 1 Pot any variety any size pot 31. 1 Pot foliage any size pot 32. A Standard (1/4, 1/2 or Full Standard) any size pot 33. 1 Hanging Basket or Hanging Pot not exceeding 35.5cm (14 ) 34. 1 Vase of 3 Branches of Fuchsias (any variety or varieties) SECTION 7 INTERMEDIATE Open to those who have not previously won a first prize in Section 6 35. 1 Pot any variety any size pot SECTION 8 NOVICE Open to those who have not previously won the Novice Section 36. 1 Pot any variety any size pot THE STEPHEN GELDER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP awarded for highest points MOSSLAND SHIELD awarded for best Fuchsia in Show DON BOND MEMORIAL TROPHY awarded for best exhibit in Sections 7 & 8 THE B.F.S. BLUE RIBAND awarded at the Judge s discretion 9
SECTION 9 HORTICULTURE 37. 1 Vase of 6 Stems of any Garden Annual (1 variety) 38. 1 Vase of mixed Cut Flowers (any number) 39. 1 Vase of 1 Spike Gladiolus 40. 1 Vase of 3 Spikes Gladioli 41. 1 Vase of 9 Sweet Peas (any variety or varieties) Plant pots may be round or square Pot Size 42. 1 Flowering Plant Up to 12.5cm. (5 ) 43. 1 Flowering Plant Over 12.5cm. (5 ) up to 20.5cm (8 ) 44. 1 Foliage Plant Up to 12.5cm. (5 ) 45. 1 Foliage Plant Over 12.5cm. (5 ) up to 20.5cm (8 ) 46. 1 Fern Up to 20.5cm. (8 ) 47. 1 Tuberous Begonia Up to 20.5cm. (8 ) (Large Exhibition type) 48. 1 Pot Plant Geranium Up to 20.5cm. (8 ) 49. 1 Hanging Pot Up to 20.5cm. (8 ) (excluding Fuchsias) THE HALL CLUB CUP awarded for highest points A.B. CHURCH MEMORIAL TROPHY awarded for best exhibit in Classes 37-41 THE WALTER RAWCLIFFE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP awarded for best Pot Plant N.S.P.S. MEDAL awarded for best exhibit of Sweet Peas SECTION 10 MARY REYNOLDS MEMORIAL (Members only) 50. A Plant grown from the cuttings provided by the Society Pots may be round or square, and not larger than 15cm. (6 ) MARY REYNOLDS MEMORIAL TROPHY awarded for best exhibit 10
SECTION 11 CACTI & SUCCULENTS Pot Size 51. 3 Pots Cacti Up to 5cm. (2 ) 52. 3 Pots Cacti Over 5cm. (2 ) up to 7.5cm. (3 ) 53. 3 Pots Cacti Over 7.5cm. (3 ) up to 10cm. (4 ) 54. 2 Pots Cacti Over 10cm. (4 ) up to 12.5cm. (5 ) 55. 1 Specimen Cactus Up to 12.5cm. (5 ) 56. 1 Specimen Cactus Over 12.5cm. (5 ) up to 20.5cm. (8 ) 57. 3 Pots Succulents Up to 5cm. (2 ) 58. 3 Pots Succulents Over 5cm. (2 ) up to 7.5cm. (3 ) 59. 3 Pots Succulents Over 7.5cm. (3 ) up to 10cm. (4 ) 60. 2 Pots Succulents Over 10cm. (4 ) up to 12.5cm. (5 ) 61. 1 Specimen Succulent Up to 12.5cm. (5 ) 62. 1 Specimen Succulent Over 12.5cm. (5 ) up to 20.5cm. (8 ) 63. 1 Cactus Garden Cacti and/or Succulents in a bowl or container not exceeding 30.5cm. (12 ) diameter CACTUS TROPHY awarded for highest points JACK BOND MEMORIAL CUP awarded for best exhibit SECTION 12 FLORAL ART 76cm. (2 ft. 6 inch) space allowed. Backing is 91cm. (3 ft.) high corrugated cardboard this is NOT removable. EXHIBIT is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories. NO ARTIFICIAL PLANT MATERIAL ALLOWED IN ALL ES. 64. "Tall and Elegant" 65. Lovely Leaves 66. "Through the Looking Glass" 67. "Farewell to Summer" THE MRS BLACKBURN CUP awarded for highest points THE LEYLAND FLOWER CLUB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY awarded for best exhibit 11
SECTION 13 LEYLAND TOP VASE COMPETITION RULES 1. The Leyland Top Vase class is for a vase of mixed flower stems containing a total of between five and ten, taken from a minimum of two different KINDS of plants. (NB NOT two varieties of the same plant). 2. The display will be judged out of a total of 35 points, split into 25 points for the colour, form, condition, quality and freshness of the flowers on display, and 10 points for the overall presentation and effect of the flowers in the vase. The vase will be viewed from all directions. Judging of the flowers should be to the normal rules used for other classes. 3. Stems used in the display must be showing flowers only; no seed-heads or berries will be allowed. The vase can be any shape and size and made from any material, but must be in proportion to the display. No marks are awarded for the vase itself. 4. No accessories such as bows and additional foliage will be allowed. Foliage which is growing naturally from the flower stem, and still attached to that flower stem, is allowed. 5. Packing material including Oasis to keep the stems in place is allowed. NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES Flowering stems can be taken from ANY flowering plant. The different kinds of plants need to be taken from different genera. For instance, Pinks, Carnations and Sweet Williams which are all Dianthus would not be classed as different kinds. Only fresh, home grown flowers can be used. No dried or silk flowers are allowed. A vase, by definition, is any vessel that can be used to hold cut flowers and which is taller than it is wide at its widest point. The Leyland Top Vase class is open to anyone to enter and is not intended purely for growers who regularly display single species classes at shows. Judges should use their discretion when judging the Top Vase class, bearing in mind that the entries may come from inexperienced exhibitors. Judges and exhibitors should note that the display has to be viewed all round. The points awarded should be clearly marked by the Judges on the exhibitors cards. Any queries that may arise, regarding anything other than the above rules, should be referred to, and decided by, the Show officials. Failure to abide by any of these rules will lead to disqualification. 68. Top Vase LEYLAND GARDENING SOCIETY TROPHY awarded for best exhibit 12
SECTION 14 HANDICRAFTS Entries limited to TWO per person per class. All exhibits MUST have been made within the last THREE years 69. Hand Made Soft Toy (fabric or knitted) 70. Painting or Sketch (any medium except computer-generated) 71. Hand Knitted Garment 72. Item of Hand Made Jewellery 73. Greetings Card 74. Any other Hand Made Article FFARINGTON CUP awarded for best exhibit SECTION 15 BAKING Entries limited to TWO per person per class. 75. Fruit Cake 76. Victoria Sponge Sandwich 77. Parkin 78. 1 Plate of three Cupcakes (decorated) 79. 1 Plate of three Scones BAKING TROPHY awarded for best exhibit SECTION 16 PHOTOGRAPHY Entries limited to THREE per person per class Entries to be unmounted, printed on photographic paper, taken within the last twelve months, and to be no larger than 15cm. x 10cm. (6 x 4 ) 80. A Day Out 81. All Creatures Great and Small 82. Motion 83. "Still Life" PHOTOGRAPHY TROPHY awarded for best exhibit 13
SECTION 17 CHILDREN S ES Limited to TWO entries per class. Open to all children under 16. Age to be stated. Classes will be split into TWO age groups for judging: a). b). Up to 10 years 11 15 years HORTICULTURE 84. 1 Pot Plant Cactus 85. 1 Pot Plant Succulent Plant pots may be round or square 86. A Miniature Garden not to exceed 45cm. x 30.5cm. (18 x 12 ) 87. An Arrangement of Floating Flower Heads in a dish not exceeding 30.5cm. (12 ) diameter 88. A Decorated Vegetable vegetable and fruit pieces may be used. Cocktail sticks, wire, etc. may be used to hold the creation together HANDICRAFTS 89. An Original Article made from LEGO (not a kit) 90. A Plate of 3 Decorated Biscuits (plain biscuits may be bought) 91. Computer Generated Art A4 92. A Picture any medium max. A3 93. An Article made from Re-cycled Materials 94. My Favourite Photograph unmounted - max. 15cm. x 10cm. (6 x 4 ) 95. A Decorated Jam Jar to hold a Tea Light for a Lantern using any materials or media 96. A Decorated Hardboiled Egg TROPHY awarded for highest points in Children s Classes 14
SECTION 18 FRUIT & VEGETABLES 97. Tomatoes Four 98. Cherry Tomatoes A Dish 99. Potatoes Five 100. Beetroot 3 round (not more than 10cm. (4 ) foliage) 101. Carrots Three (not more than 10cm. (4 ) foliage) 102. Peas Six Pods 103. French Beans Six Pods 104. Broad Beans Six Pods 105. Runner Beans Six Pods 106. Cucumber One 107. Marrow One size approx. 30.5cm. (12 ) 108. Courgettes Two 109. Cabbage One with stalk approx. 10cm. (4 ) 110. Any Vegetable or Vegetables not already listed (one variety) 111. A Dish of One kind of Fruit 112. Rhubarb Three Sticks 113. Shallots Six Large 114. Shallots 12 Pickling up to 2.5cm. (1 ) diameter 115. Leeks Two (blanch) 116. Onions Three not to exceed 250g (9 oz) each N.V.S. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AND N.V.S. SILVER MEDAL awarded for best exhibit in this Section SECTION 19 LEYLAND & DISTRICT ONION CHAMPIONSHIP 117. Onions Three over 250g (9oz) J & T SPEAKMAN CHALLENGE CUP awarded for best exhibit in Class 117 GRUNDY CUP awarded for highest points in Sections 18 and 19 GARDEN NEWS SHIELD awarded for the best exhibit in the class with the most entries in Sections 18 and 19 15
SECTION 20 LEYLAND TOP TRAY COMPETITION RULES 1. The Leyland Top Tray class is for a collection of three types of vegetables taken from the following list of eight. The quantity of each vegetable required for the collection is given in brackets: Carrots (3), Cauliflowers (2), Onions (3), Parsnips (3), Peas (6 pods), Potatoes (3), Runner Beans (6 pods), Tomatoes (6). Each type of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points. This is split into three sections as follows: 7 points for size, shape and colour; 7 points for condition; 6 points for uniformity. The overall mark will be out of a total of 60. 2. All vegetables are to be displayed for effect. The vegetables must be displayed within an area measuring 45cm by 60cm (18x24in), without bending any of them. No part of any exhibit may exceed the size of the tray. A tray or board measuring 45cm by 60cm (18x24in) can be used to display the vegetables, or the area can simply be marked on the staging. Where a tray has a lip or edge, it is the internal measurements that must not exceed 45cm by 60cm (18x24in). 3. A black cloth is permitted, and the tray may be painted. Parsley is allowed for garnishing, but no other foliage or accessories, such as plates, sand, rings, etc., will be allowed. Onion tops may be tied or whipped using raffia or string. NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES Carrots and Parsnips must have foliage trimmed back to 7.5cm (3in). Peas and Beans must be displayed with some stalk attached. Tomatoes must be displayed with calyces (the green flower bud case). Judges may handle exhibits, open pods, etc. to check for quality. The tray, board or staging must not be cut or mutilated in any way at all such as cutting holes for standing onions in. Judges should use their discretion when judging the Top Tray class, remembering that entries may come from inexperienced exhibitors. The points awarded should be clearly marked by the Judges on the exhibitors cards. Any queries that may arise, regarding anything other than the above rules should be referred to, and decided by, the Show officials. Failure to abide by any of these rules will lead to disqualification. 118. Top Tray LEYLAND GARDENING SOCIETY TROPHY awarded for best exhibit 16