CUPS AND AWARDS SPRING SHOW SATURDAY 7 th April 2018 Daffodil Society Bronze Medal and Certificate for the best bloom Fisk Cup for the best exhibit in Classes 63 to 71 Lea Cup for the most points in Classes 13 to 27 Jeeves Cup for the most points in the Vegetable Classes 53 to 61 Daffodil Cup for the most points in Classes 1 to 9 Evelyn Drew Floral Art Cup for the best exhibit in the Flower Arranging Section Dawson Cup for the most points in the Wine & Liqueur Section George Murrell Photographic Cup for the most points in the photography Section Kieron James Toys Shield for the most points in the 10 years and under classes in the Junior Section Junior Shield for the most points in the 11 to 15 years inclusive classes in the Junior Section Lindfield Horticultural Society Junior Cup for the best exhibit from a junior not having otherwise won an award at this or a previous show (latter at committee s discretion) Lady Wilkinson Silver Tray, Morecombe White Cup, Procter Cup, Shepherd Cup, Ron Pickett Trophy, LHS Junior Perpetual Shield and Shepherd Perpetual Shield are presented at the Autumn Show to members gaining most points over the three Shows for Cookery, Handicraft, Pot Plants or House/Conservatory Plants, Vegetables, Basket or Trug and Junior Classes respectively Bloom is used throughout the DAFFODIL classes to describe both single and multi headed flowers, see page 31 for definitions 22
SECTION A MEMBERS CLASSES DAFFODILS and HOUSEPLANTS THE FOLLOWING DAFFODIL CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY DAFFODIL CLASS Unless otherwise stated mixed cultivars are allowed in a vase 1. Five blooms, from any Division or Divisions, in one vase 2. Three blooms, from any Division or Divisions, in one vase 3. One bloom, Division 1 4. One bloom, Division 2 5. One bloom, Division 3 6. One bloom, Division 4 7. One bloom, from any Division other than Divisions 1 to 4 8. Three blooms, Miniatures, in one vase 9. One pot/bowl, growing daffodils THE FOLLOWING CLASS IS FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY HOUSEPLANT CLASS 10. One pot of a flowering or foliage house plant, pot not to be more than 1 7cm (6.75in) diameter SECTION B MEMBERS CLASSES DAFFODILS, FLOWERS (OTHER THAN DAFFODILS) AND VEGETABLES 12. One pot not more than17cm (6.75) diameter of Muscari (Grape Hyacinths) (rule 17 does not apply) 23
DAFFODILS 13. Five blooms, from any Division or Divisions, in one vase 14. Three blooms, Division 1,in one vase 15. Three blooms, Division 2, in one vase 16. Three blooms, Division 3, in one vase 17. Three blooms, Division 4, in one vase 18. Three blooms, from any Division not listed in classes 14 to 17, in one vase 19. Three blooms, Miniatures, one cultivar, in one vase 20. One bloom, Division 1 21. One bloom, Division 2 22. One bloom, Division 3 23. One bloom, Division 4 24. One bloom, from any Division not listed in classes 20 to 23 25. One bloom, Miniature 26. One pot/bowl of growing daffodils (excluding Miniatures) 27. One pot/bowl of growing Miniatures FLOWERS (OTHER THAN DAFFODILS) Unless otherwise stated mixed cultivars are allowed in a vase 28. A single Camellia bloom, in a vase or floating in a bowl (bring your own bowl) 29. One stem, Camellia in a vase 30. Six blooms, Pansies or Violas, staged in containers supplied by the Society 31. Five stems, Polyanthus, in one vase 32. Five stems, Forget me nots, in one vase 33. Three blooms, Tulips, in one vase 34. Three stems, Hellebores, in one vase (see also class 48) 35. One pot/bowl of growing Tulips 36. Three stems, Heathers, in one vase 37. Five stems, Wallflowers, in one vase 38. Mixed flowers, excluding daffodils, in one vase 39. Three stems, one or more flowering shrubs, in one vase 24
40. Three blooms/stems, any flower not listed in the Spring Show schedule, grown outdoors, excluding shrubs, one cultivar, in one vase 41. One pot, Orchid 42. One pot, Cactus 43. One pot, succulent other than Cactus 44. One pot/bowl, Polyanthus, Primrose or Primula 45. One pot of one or more growing hyacinths 46. One pot/bowl, any bulbous plant not listed in the Spring Show schedule 47. One pot, any flowering pot plant not listed in the Spring Show schedule (max size of pot 17cm/6.75in diameter) 48. Not less than five Hellebore flower heads floating in a bowl (provide your own bowl) 49. A jam jar of flowers picked from a garden or allotment (the flowers are not expected to be of a perfect exhibition standard, but what you would expect to find in a home. The aim is to achieve a pleasingly simple effect, not floral art, and this is the basis on which they will be judged.) 50. No class for 2017 51. Mother and Child two separate pot plants of the same type of pot plant have been grown plant (where one from a cutting of the other pot plant) (you can choose any type of plant you like) 52. One pot, any Alpine plant VEGETABLES EACH DISH IN EVERY CLASS MUST CONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLY 53. Sprouting Broccoli, one dish of nine shoots 54. Cabbage, one 55. Cauliflower, one 56. Leeks, one dish of two 57. Parsnips, one dish of two 58. Radishes, one dish of nine, a plate will be provided 59. Rhubarb, one dish of three sticks 60. Spinach, one dish of nine leaves 61. Any other vegetable not listed in classes 53 to 60, one dish (see rule 22) 25
SECTION C MEMBERS CLASS BASKET OR TRUG Prize Money for class 62 First 2.50 Second 1.50 Third 1.00 62. A basket or trug containing a selection of seasonal vegetables, fruit or flowers or any combination thereof. To be judged on equal merits of quality, variety and presentation SECTION D OPEN CLASSES OPEN TO ALL DAFFODILS Prize Money for class 63 66 First 2.50 Second 1.50 Third 1.00 63. Six cultivars, from any Division or Divisions, one bloom/stem of each, in six vases 64. Four cultivars, from two or more of Divisions 1 to 4, one bloom of each, in four vases 65. Six blooms/stems from Divisions 5 to 8, not more than two blooms/stems of one cultivar in two vases, three blooms/stems in each vase 66. Five cultivars, from any of Divisions 1 to 4, one bloom of each, in one vase 67. Three blooms, Division 1, one cultivar, in one vase 68. Three blooms, Division 2, one cultivar, in one vase 69. Three blooms, Division 3, one cultivar, in one vase 70. Three blooms, Division 4, one cultivar, in one vase 71. Three blooms/stems, from any Division not listed in classes 67 to 70, one cultivar, in one vase 26
SECTION E MEMBERS CLASSES FLOWER ARRANGING WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PETITE CLASSES, AND CLASS 78 ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ARRANGED IN THE HALL EITHER ON THE FRIDAY EVENING OR THE SATURDAY MORNING OF THE EXHIBITION, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SHOW TIMETABLE. Prize Money for classes 75 77 First 2.50 Second 1.50 Third 1.00 In addition a payment of 2 per entry will be made to each entrant in classes 75, 76 & 77 74. 'Miniature in a Thimble'. Space allowed 4in/10cm in width, depth and height 75. 'An Easter Bonnet' maximum width 24in/61cm 76. 'Branching Out' maximum width 24in/61cm 77. 'Box of delights' maximum width 12in/31cm 78. Nest Imposed class for Novices maximum width 16" arranged between 10.30am to 11.30am on tables and moved into hall. ALL materials to be provided. ENTRY FEE 2 FOR MATERIALS LIMITED ENTRIES FIRST COME FIRST SERVED (LIMITED TO 5 ENTRANTS!) SECTION F MEMBERS CLASSES COOKERY ALL OPEN FOOD TO BE COVERED WITH CLINGFILM AND APPROPRIATE SIZED PLATES USED All Cookery Classes are sponsored by the Bent Arms Hotel 80. Jar of marmalade (not less than 225g (8oz) 81. A treacle tart 27
82. 4 pieces of Millionaires shortbread 83. A vegetable based cake e.g. carrot, courgette, etc. 84. A dish of cheese straws 85. A portion of Leek and Potato soup 86. 6 Cup cakes 87. A Cheesy Oat Flan, made to the following recipe Recipe Oat pastry; 125g (4oz) Whole meal flour 125g (4oz) Medium oatmeal 125g (4oz) Margarine Pinch of salt 2 3 tbls water Filling: 2 tablespoons oil, 2 chopped onions, 2 eggs, 150ml (¼ pt) milk, 250g (8oz) grated cheddar cheese. Make the pastry in the usual way and line a 8 flan dish. Chill for 15 minutes. Meanwhile make filling. Fry onions gently before mixing with other ingredients. Pour into flan case and bake in a moderate oven 190c (375f) gas mark 5 for 30 40 minutes. If the pastry breaks up carefully fit together in flan case. Good luck. SECTION G MEMBERS CLASSES HANDICRAFT 88. A door stop any medium 89. Two knitted flowers 90. A spring collage 91. 4 chocolate truffles in a box decorated by yourself. 28
SECTION H MEMBERS CLASSES WINE AND LIQUEUR 96. One labelled bottle of any alcoholic beverage SECTION J MEMBERS CLASSES PHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHS NOT TO EXCEED 19 x 13cm (7x5in) ANY MOUNTING NOT TO EXCEED 25 x 21cm (10x8in) PHOTOGRAPHS MUST HAVE NO HEADING OR WRITING ON MOUNTS 102. Alstroemeria in full bloom in a vase or in a mixed border 103. Grasses in sunlight and/or rain growing in the wild or in a pot or border 104. Flying Pollinator(s) doing their work 105. Daffodils 106. My favourite time of year in a garden or on an allotment 107. A garden visited during one of Rose Mortensen's LHS outings in 2017. RESTRICTED CLASS ONLY OPEN TO THOSE MEMBERS WHO HAVE NEVER WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY PREVIOUS PHOTOGRAPHIC CLASS AT ONE OF OUR SHOWS 108. Climbing plant(s) 29
POTATO COMPETITION We are having a potato competition for the junior section in the autumn show. The idea being to grow your own spuds. Plastic growing sacks, seed potatoes and instructions will be available at the Spring show. All you have to supply is the multipurpose compost, then before the autumn show empty your sacks and bring all your spuds to exhibit, classes 442 and 446. SECTION K OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR CLASSES All 10 years and under classes are sponsored by Kieron James Toys of Lindfield High Street Aged 10 years and under 113. An arrangement of spring flowers and foliage in a basket. 114. Animal finger puppet using any material. 115. A gingerbread boy or girl decorated with icing and sweets. 116. Draw and colour a picture of the gardener s friend. (max. A4 size) Aged 11 to 15 years inclusive 117. An arrangement of spring flowers and foliage in a basket. 118. Animal finger puppet using any material. 119. A gingerbread boy or girl decorated with icing and sweets. 120. Draw and colour a picture of the gardener s friend. (max. A4 size) 30
GUIDE TO DAFFODIL DIVISIONSS All daffodils are classified into one of thirteen divisions. Below are the definitions for each Division: Key: perianth=petals pedical= neck Division 1 Trumpet Daffodil Cultivars One flower to a stem; coronaa (trumpet) as long as, or longer than, the perianth segments Division 2 Large cupped Daffodil Cultivars One flower to a stem; coronaa (cup) more than one thirdd but less than equal to the length of the perianth segments. Division 3 Small cupped Daffodil Cultivars One flower to a stem; coronaa (cup) not more than one third the length of the perianth segments Division 4 Double Daffodill Cultivars One or more flowers to a stem, with doubling of the perianth segments or the corona or both. 31
Division 5 Triandrus Daffodil Cultivars Characteristics of Triandrus predominant: usually two or more pendent flowers to a stem; perianth segments reflexed. Division 6 Cyclamineus Daffodil Cultivars Characteristicss of Cyclamineus clearly evident: one flower to a stem; perianth segments significantly reflexed; flower at an acutee angle to the stem, withh very short pedicel Division 7 Jonquilla and Apodanthus Daffodil Cultivars Characteristics of sections Jonquilla or Apodanthi clearlyy evident:one to five f flowers too a stem; perianth segments spreading or reflexed; flowerss usually fragrant. Division 8 Tazetta Daffodill Cultivars Characteristics of the Tazetta group predominant: usually three to twenty flowers to a stout stem; leaves broad; perianth segments spreading,, not reflexed; flowers fragrant. Division 9 Poeticus Daffodil Cultivars Characteristics of the N. poeticus group predominant: usually disc shaped, with a green or yellow center and one flower to a stem; s perianth segments pure white corona usually a red rim; flower fragrant. 32
Division 10 Bulbocodium Daffodil Cultivars Characteristicss of Section Bulbocodium clearly evident; usually one flowerr to a stem; perianth segments insignificant compared with corona; filament and style are usually curved. Division 11 Split Corona Daffodil Cultivars Corona split usually for more than half its length; Division split into a & b types, Collar & Papillon a) Collar Daffodils Daffodils with the t corona segments opposite the perianth segments; coronaa segments usually in twoo whorls of three. b) Papillon Daffodils Split corona daffodils with the corona segments alternate to the perianth segments; the corona segments usually in a singlee whorl of six. Division 12 Other Daffodil Cultivars Daffodil cultivars which do not fit the definition of any other division. Division 13 Daffodils distinguished Solelyy by botanical name All species and wild or reputedly wild variants and hybrids. 33