WORTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Founded in 1882 www.whsociety.co.uk This Society was founded in 1882 no doubt under the patronage of several very rich local residents. The very influential Head Gardeners who managed the huge gardens on the Estates of these gentry, were the first Committee Members. We have a photograph of such a Committee dating before 1900. Annual gatherings of the Society in those days were a showcase for these gardeners and the great range of produce they managed to grow which was sufficient to feed the family and the many servants all the year round and produce flowers and exotic fruits for the big house in all seasons. There was great competition between the rich houses and their gardeners. Massive displays were staged at annual shows giving an indication of the status of the wealthy family in the locality. Later Classes were introduced to encourage the many Estate workers to join in and show off their vegetables, fruit and flowers. Later still other Classes were included to include entries from the wives and children, like cookery, handicrafts and floral arrangements. The Society has managed to survive for 135 years in spite of huge changes in our gardening habits and is today committed to staging a Spring and a Summer Show each year - all the time there is sufficient support. For further details please contact a Committee Member listed on page 3 of this Schedule or visit our website above. 1. THIS SOCIETY IS SPONSORED BY Tulleys Farm 20 WORTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Founded in 1882 www.whsociety.co.uk 2017 SHOW SCHEDULES SPRING SHOW SATURDAY 25 TH MARCH At The Haven Centre Crawley Down 2.00pm-4.30pm 119 TH SUMMER SHOW SUNDAY 16 TH JULY In The Dunlop Hall At The Ark, Turners Hill 2.00pm-4.30pm Run alongside Turners Hill Fete
SOCIETY DATES FOR 2017 SPRING SHOW SATURDAY 25 TH MARCH At The Haven Centre, Crawley Down - 2.00pm-4.30pm SPRING SHOW ENTRIES BY WEDNESDAY 22 ND MARCH THIS SHOW INCLUDES A TABLE TOP SALE Tables are available for 5.00 Each Contact: SHIRLEY DONALDSON on 01342 713423 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLANT & GARDEN JUMBLE SALE SATURDAY 20 TH MAY Crawley Down Allotments - 9.00am until 1.00pm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 119 TH SUMMER SHOW SUNDAY 16 TH JULY In The Dunlop Hall at The Ark, Turners Hill 2.00pm-4.30pm Run alongside Turners Hill Fete ALLOTMENT & VEGETABLE PLOT (CLASS 31) Entries by Friday 7 th July Judging around Monday 10 th July SUMMER SHOW ENTRIES BY WEDNESDAY 12 TH JULY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CRAWLEY DOWN FAYRE SATURDAY 9 TH SEPTEMBER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COACH VISIT TO RHS GARDEN WISLEY FLOWER SHOW SUNDAY 10 TH SEPTEMBER Pick-up Points: Turners Hill Park, The Crown & Crawley Down Shops ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FRIDAY 17 TH NOVEMBER In The Dove Suite at The Ark, Turners Hill 7.00-7.30pm 2 19
SECTION 8 - FOR CHILDREN & TEENS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 9 YEARS ON SHOW DAY 91. A simple bunch of GARDEN FLOWERS in a jam jar 92. BROWNIES. Four pieces on a plate. Home-made 93. A PICTURE OF MUM or DAD. A4 Portrait 94. A NECKLACE made from Pasta FOR CHILDREN 9-12 YEARS ON SHOW DAY 95. A simple bunch of GARDEN FLOWERS in a jam jar 96. FLAPJACKS. Five pieces on a plate. Home-made 97. A PICTURE OF FLOWERS. A4 Portrait 98. A NECKLACE made from Pasta FOR TEENAGERS 13 years+ NEW LAST YEAR! 99. An amusing SELFIE PHOTOGRAPH. 6x4inch print 100. A DECORATED SPONGE CAKE. Home-made ANY AGE GROUP NEW THIS YEAR! 101. PLATE OF VEGETABLES and/or FRUIT I have grown Confectionery prizes for the best three in each Class ---------- CUT HERE AND SEND ---------- ENTRY FORM - CHILDREN & TEENAGERS Name Age Show Day Address Phone Entry Forms to: Ann Luxford, 31 Squires Close, Crawley Down, RH10 4JH or Martyn Mason, Les Roses, Turners Hill, RH10 4PJ Closing date for Entries: WEDNESDAY 12 TH JULY CLASSES ENTERED 18 WORTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Founded in 1882 www.whsociety.co.uk SOCIETY OFFICERS President: ERIC DAWES Vice-President: JOHN DONALDSON Chairman: MARTYN MASON 'Les Roses', Withypitts, Turners Hill 01342 714858 Vice-Chairman: ANN LUXFORD 31 Squires Close, Crawley Down 01342 712172 Secretary: JENNIE FORBES 5 Turtle Dove Avenue, The Park, Turners Hill 01342 719866 Treasurer: BRENDA BEDFORD 10 Blackbird Hill, The Park, Turners Hill 01342 713496 Membership Secretary: SHIRLEY DONALDSON 5 Beech Gardens, Crawley Down 01342 713423 Committee: LINDA FURZER 01342 714551 JO PAMPLIN 01342 715233 PAT COCKLE 01342 328827 SANDRA GOULD 01342 715332 Committee members are willing and anxious to advise and help especially on Show Days 3
SHOW RULES 1. Entries for Shows must reach the Show Secretary on or before the Wednesday prior to the Show on a separate form for each entrant. 2. All fruit, flowers and vegetables must be grown by the exhibitor with the exception of Floral Arrangements. Upon proof to the contrary, the entrant shall forfeit any prizes awarded. Any objection to this Rule must be lodged with the Secretary by 3pm on Show Day with a fee of 1, such fee to be returned if the objection is upheld. The decision of a sub-committee (not less than 5 members of the Committee) shall be final. 3. The Committee shall have the power to inspect the gardens and allotments of all entrants. 4. The Judges shall have the power to withhold a prize awarded to any exhibit that is not deemed to be of sufficient merit. 5. All Spring Show exhibits must be ready for judging by 10.30am and Summer Show exhibits ready by 10.00am. They may not be removed before Prize Giving. Any entrant contravening this Rule without prior consent of the Committee, shall forfeit any prizes awarded to him/her. 6. No entrant shall exhibit more than once in any one Class. 7. The Committee shall have the power to decide if an entrant is eligible to exhibit in the Section he/she has entered. 8. Society vases must be used except where specified. 9. Any bricks or wood used to raise exhibits must be camouflaged. 10. All containers must be clean. It is an advantage if exhibitors name their own exhibits. 11 General judging will be under RHS Rules and Floral Art will be judged under NAFAS Rules, unless where stated. 12. All vouchers and confectionery prizes must be collected on the day of the Show before the venue is finally cleared. 13. a. All Trophies shall remain the property of The Society b. A Trophy may be held by the winner but the holder will be required to sign an official receipt. The Trophy must be returned to the Society on request. c. The awarding of any Trophy or Prize shall be at the discretion of the Committee or on a Judge s advice. 4 SECTION 6 - HANDICRAFTS 81. A Picture. Original coloured work.18 by 12 inches max. Simple easels will be provided for display 82. A Piece of Woodwork. Original design Not more than 12ins overall 83. A Knitted Item. Original design 84. A Soft Toy. Any fabric. Kits acceptable 85. A Greetings Card. Home-made Not Computer generated 86. Any other piece of craft work not listed above Original design. Regret no LARGE bulky items because of space problems (Please state details and size of items in Class 86 on the entry form, to help with allocating space at the Show) * THERE IS A TROPHY FOR THE BEST EXHIBIT IN THIS SECTION SECTION 7 - PHOTOGRAPHIC 87. REFLECTIONS 88. A FLOWER STUDY 89. A BOATING SCENE 90. A CLOCK SCENE Photographs can be traditional or digital. Not framed or mounted. Standard 6 x 4 inch (approximately) prints. Plastic wallets will be provided for displaying all photos. * THERE IS A TROPHY FOR THE MOST POINTS IN THIS SECTION We now have our website up and running, so if you would like to find out more information about this historic society and browse the photos of our previous events or download a membership form please visit www.whsociety.co.uk 17
SECTION 5 - PRESERVES & COOKERY 64. Lemon Curd. One jar 65. Raspberry Jam. One jar. (NOT jelly) 66. Jam. One jar NOT raspberry. (NOT jelly) 67. Marmalade. One jar 68. Pickle or Chutney. One jar 69. Pickled Onions or Shallots. One jar 70 Jelly. One jar. Any flavour ALL PRESERVES TO BE HOME-MADE Screw or snap caps MUST NOT BE REMOVED before judging in Classes 64-70 LABELS SHOULD NOT SHOW EXHIBITORS NAME * THERE IS A TROPHY FOR THE MOST POINTS IN CLASSES 64-70 71. Chocolate Brownies. Five pieces on a plate 72. Scones savoury. Five on a plate 73. Flapjacks. Five on a plate 74. A Victoria Sandwich with jam filling 75. Rock Cakes. Five on a plate 76. Shortbread. Five pieces on a plate 77. Cake made to a simple set recipe. (supplied on request) 78. A Wholemeal Loaf 79. Savoury Quiche. 80. Sausage Rolls. Five on a plate ALL COOKERY CLASSES TO BE HOME-MADE The Recipe for Class 77 is available on our website or from: ANN LUXFORD 712172 or SANDRA GOULD 715332 * THERE IS A TROPHY FOR THE MOST POINTS IN CLASSES 71-80 Certificates will be awarded to all First Prize Winners plus Trophies where applicable * THERE IS AN OVERALL TROPHY FOR THE MOST POINTS IN CLASSES 64-80 16 POINTS Points are awarded as follows for all Classes in both Shows, unless stated FIRST - 3 points, SECOND - 2 points, THIRD - 1 point CERTIFICATES ARE AWARDED TO ALL CLASS WINNERS RHS POINTS FOR VEGETABLE COLLECTIONS Beans Broad 15 Lettuce 15 Beans Dwarf 15 Marrow 15 Beans Runner 18 Onion 20 Beetroot 15 Peas 20 Cabbage 15 Potatoes 20 Cabbage Red 15 Shallots 18 Carrots Long 20 Sweet Corn 18 Carrots Other 18 Tomatoes Med/Large 18 Courgettes 12 Tomatoes Small 12 Cucumber 18 5
47. Geranium/Pelargonium. Growing in pot. (Pot size see below) 48. Flowering Pot Plant. Not Geranium/Pelargonium. (Pot size see below) 49. Foliage Pot Plant. Not Geranium/Pelargonium. (Pot size see below) 50 Orchid. Growing in pot. (Pot size see below) 51. Any Cacti or Succulent. (Pot size see below) 52.* Flowers one vase, Fruit one plate, Vegetables one plate POT SIZES FOR CLASSES 32, 47, 48, 49, 50 & 51 APPROXIMATELY 6ins/15cms DIAMETER SECTION 3 - SPECIAL CLASSES 59 * LOCAL COMMUNITY CLASS. A FLORAL DISPLAY in 2x2ft niche promoting your organisation, association, club, society, school or church. Other small accessories allowed TROPHY FOR WINNER + Voucher prizes 2 nd - 6 and 3 rd - 4 THIS CLASS WILL BE JUDGED BY A PUBLIC VOTE 60 * FOR LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS An assessment by visiting Society Officers, of any outside horticultural and nature-based activities at your school. Photos/notes/comments from children displayed at the Show. This is intended to encourage and support the good work going on at local school. WORKING BAROMETER TROPHY + Voucher Prizes 20, 10, 5 SECTION 4 - FLORAL ART 61. BRIDESMAIDS POSY. Hand-tied 62. FLORAL ARRANGEMENT in Wine Glass 63 DRIED FLOWER ARRANGEMENT Natural plant material to be used in these Classes and suitable drapes and accessories may be used if required. A 2ft x 2ft space will be provided with niche backing for each entry in Class 61 * THERE ARE TROPHIES FOR BEST EXHIBIT & MOST POINTS 6 15
25. Gooseberries. Six on a plate 26. Redcurrants. Five bunches on a plate. 27. Blackcurrants. Five bunches on a plate. 28. Raspberries. Six on a plate. 29. Any other berry fruit. Six of same kind on plate 31.* ALLOTMENT OR GARDEN VEGETABLE PLOT Entries by Friday 7 th July. Judging around Monday 10 th July VOUCHER PRIZES - 10, 6 AND 4 POINTS FOR CLASS 31 WILL BE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS: Cropping Scheme 25 Cleanliness of Plot 25 Range of Crops 25 Quality of Crops 25 Maximum Total 100 points This simplified scoring is an attempt to make it fairer for those with smaller allotments or garden plots. These points are for judging only and are not counted for The Banksian Medal PLEASE NOTE that only vegetable garden plots (or allotments) can be entered in Class 31 - NOT whole gardens SECTION 2 FLOWERS 32.* Fuchsia. Any kind. (Pot size see below) 33 Lily. One stem 34. Cut Flowers. Three distinct kinds. Two stems of each 35.* Sweet Peas. One bunch 15 stems maximum 37.* Sweet Peas. Three vases. Five stems each. Three distinct colours 38 French Marigolds. Six blooms 39.* Roses. Five cut blooms. Any variety or varieties 40.* Roses. Three spikes. Polyantha, Rambler or Floribunda Any variety or varieties 41. Rose. Single specimen. Any colour. In a vase 42. Gladioli. Any colour/variety. Three stems 43. Pansies or Violas. Six blooms 44 Dahlias. Five blooms 45. Phlox. Three stems in a vase 46. Lilies. Growing in a pot NARCISSI DEFINITION To help you with your entries in Classes 1 8 in the Spring Show TRUMPET DAFFODILS CLASSES 1 AND 2 The trumpet or middle part of the flower is as long or longer than the petals LARGE CUP NARCISSI CLASSES 3 AND 4 The cup or middle part of the flower is more than one third but less than the length of the petals. SMALL CUP NARCISSI CLASS 5 The cup or middle part of the flower is less than one third the length of the petals. (NOT Pheasant Eye Narcissi) DOUBLE OR SPLIT CORONA CLASS 6 The corona or middle part of the flower is double or split, often with different colours BUNCH FLOWERING CLASS 7 More than one flower on the stem. 7
SPRING SHOW 2017 SATURDAY 25 TH MARCH 1. Trumpet Daffodils. Three. Yellow or gold 2. Trumpet Daffodils. Three. White/bi-coloured/reverse bi-coloured 3. Narcissi. Large Cup. Three. Yellow or gold 4. Narcissi. Large Cup. Three. White/bi-coloured/reverse bi-coloured 5. Narcissi. Small cup. Three. (Not Pheasant Eye variety) 6. Narcissi. Double or split corona. Three 7. Narcissi. Three stems. Bunch flowering 8. Narcissi not in 1-7 (i.e Poeticus, Cyclamineus etc.) Three stems 9. Vase Narcissi/Daffodils. 15 stems. Mixed varieties. 10. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tulips. Three stems 11. Vase Spring Flowers not listed above 12. One pot or bowl of Tulips 13. One pot or bowl of Daffodils or Narcissi 14. One pot or bowl of five Hyacinths 15. One pot or pan of dwarf bulbs 16. Polyanthus. Three stems. Any colour 17. Hellebores. Three stems. Any colour 18. One Pot Plant flowering. Pot size approx 6ins/15cms diameter 19. One Pot Plant foliage. Pot size approx 6ins/15cms diameter 20. One Stem of Flowering Shrub -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. Cooking. Sponge Sandwich decorated for Easter. Home-made 22. Cooking. Simnel Cake. Home-made 23 Cooking. Marmalade. One jar. Home-made -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. Children. Posy of Forget-me-nots (jam jar / own container). Any age 25. Children. Decorated Gingerbread Man. Any age 26. Children. Coloured Drawing of Easter Bunny. A4. Any age -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27.* ARRANGEMENT of SPRING FLOWERS in 2ft x 2ft niche Accessories may be used. TO BE JUDGED BY PUBLIC VOTING. *** LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 ENTRIES ONLY *** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. Rhubarb. Three sticks 29. Leeks. Three 30. Parsnips. Three SPRING SHOW TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED The KEN OWEN TROPHY for the most points in Classes 1-9 The MRS HAROLD BROWN TROPHY for most points Classes 10-20 The ERIC DAWES SHIELD for the Best Exhibit in Classes 1-20 The TONY CLEMENTS TROPHY for Winner of Class 27 8 ALL VASES SUPPLIED BY THE SOCIETY SUMMER SHOW 2017 SUNDAY 16 TH JULY Classes marked * have a Trophy awarded Points: 1st 3, 2 nd 2, 3 rd 1 unless stated SECTION 1 - VEGETABLES & FRUIT PLEASE NOTE CHANGES IN NUMBERS FOR SHOW INTENDED TO ENCOURAGE MORE ENTRIES 1.* Collection of six Vegetables on tray not exceeding 2 x 2 ft. Kind & number as in Classes 3-23. (Double points 6, 4 & 2) 2.* Basket/trug of mixed Vegetables. (maximum 2ft overall length) 3. Beetroot. Three round. Tops trimmed 4inches minimum. 4. Cabbage. One with 2inches of stem. 5. Carrots. Three with tops trimmed 4inches minimum. 9. Vegetable Marrows. Two not to exceed 12inches. 10. Courgettes. Two not to exceed 6 inches. 12. Broad Beans. Six pods on a plate. 13. Dwarf Beans. Six pods on a plate. 14. Runner Beans. Six pods on a plate. 15.* Onions. Three. Autumn or Spring sown. 16. Onions. Three. Grown from sets. 17. Shallots. Six on a plate. Large. 18. Potatoes. Three on a plate. White. 19. Potatoes. Three on a plate. Coloured. 20.* Potatoes. Three plates. Three on a plate. Three varieties. 21. Peas. Six pods on a plate. 22. Tomatoes. Three on a plate. Large or Medium size with stalks. 22a Tomatoes. Six on a plate. Small size with stalks. 23. Cucumbers. Two. Greenhouse or Ridge 23a. Collection cut herbs. Five varieties in own container 24.* Collection of three Vegetables on tray not exceeding 2 x 2 ft. Kind & number as in Classes 3-23. (Double points 6, 4 & 2) 25. Any Other Vegetable not listed above 13
SPRING SHOW ENTRY FORM SATURDAY 25 TH MARCH 2017 Name Address Phone Entries to: Ann Luxford, 31 Squires Close, Crawley Down, RH10 4JH or Martyn Mason, Les Roses, Turners Hill, RH10 4PJ CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES WEDNESDAY 22 ND MARCH PLEASE LIST YOUR ENTRIES BELOW USING THE SCHEDULE NUMBERS FOR CLASSES CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS SUMMER SHOW ENTRY FORM SUNDAY 16 TH JULY 2017 Name Address Phone Entries to: Ann Luxford, 31 Squires Close, Crawley Down, RH10 4JH or Martyn Mason, Les Roses, Turners Hill, RH10 4PJ CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES WEDNESDAY 12 TH JULY 4 PLEASE LIST YOUR ENTRIES BELOW USING THE SCHEDULE NUMBERS FOR CLASSES CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS There are no entry fees. Certificates will be issued to all First Prize winners. ALL ENTRIES TO BE STAGED BETWEEN 9.00am and 10.30am ON THE DAY 10 There are no entry fees. Certificates will be issued to all First Prize winners. ALL ENTRIES TO BE STAGED BETWEEN 8.00am and 10.00am ON THE DAY 11
SUMMER SHOW AWARDS & PRIZES SECTION 1 - VEGETABLES & FRUIT CLASSES 1-31 The EAST GRINSTEAD COURIER CUP Winner Class 1 Tray 6 Vegetables The DON BRACKPOOL MEMORIAL CUPWinner Class 2 Basket/Trug Vegetables The TUBBY PHILLIPS CUP Winner Class 15 Onions The E.W.WILLETT CUP Winner Class 20 Potatoes The LAKER MEMORIAL CUP Winner Class 24 Tray 3 Vegetables The JOHN BROWN CUP Best Vegetable Exhibit. NOT trays The MONTEFIORE CUP Most points in Classes 1-29 The JOHN FOWLER CUP Winner Class 31 Allotment/Garden Plot SECTION 2 - FLOWERS - CLASSES 32-52 The TED MOORE MEMORIAL CUP Winner Class 32 Fuchsia any kind The LADYWOOD TROPHY Winner Class 35 Bunch Sweet Peas The DON SWAN SILVER CUP Winner Class 37 3 Vases Sweet Peas The W.J.PHILLIPS CUP Best Vase of Sweet Peas The SILVER ROSE BOWL Winner Class 39 Roses The Miss M&E WATSON CUP Winner Class 40 Roses The Mrs D.SWAN CLALLENGE BOWL Best Flower Exhibit. Not Sweet Peas The INCE CUP Winner Class 52 Flower/Fruit/Vegetables The SIR JOHN LUSCOMBE CUP Most Points Classes 32-52 SECTION 3 - SPECIAL CLASSES The JOHN DONALDSON CUP Winner Community Class 59 The ERIC DAWES TROPHY Winner Schools Class 60 SECTION 4 - FLORAL ART - CLASSES 61-63 The LINGEN WATSON CHALLENGE BOWL Best Exhibit Classes 61-63 The BUTTERFIELD CASKET Most Points in Classes 61-63 SECTION 5 - COOKERY & PRESERVES - CLASSES 64-80 The TULLEYS FARM TROPHY Most Points Classes 64-70 The SHIRLEY DONALDSON TROPHY Most Points Classes 71-80 The CORONATION CUP Most Points Classes 64-80 SECTION 6 - HANDICRAFTS - CLASSES 81-86 The 125 th ANNIVERSARY CUP Best Craft Exhibit Classes 81-86 SECTION 7 - PHOTOGRAPHIC - CLASSES 87-90 The PRESIDENTS CUP Most Points Classes 87-90 SECTION 8 - CHILDREN - CLASSES 91-98 The HOLMAN CHALLENGE CUP Most Points Under 9 Classes 91-94 The WELLS CHALLENGE CUP Most Points Over 9-12 Classes 95-98 The TEENAGER CUP Most Points Teenagers 13+ Classes 99-100 THE BANKSIAN MEDAL This special award, presented by The RHS, will be given to the entrant with the most points in Classes 1 to 52 of the Summer Show Schedule. Winners in 2015 (Ann Luxford) and 2016 (Brian Jefferies) are not eligible to win this Medal in 2017. 12 MEMBERSHIP The Worth Horticultural Society is affiliated to THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Membership is open to anyone interested in gardening in the most general terms regardless of where they live The Membership Fee is 3.00 per person, which includes a copy of the Schedules for our two Annual Shows, three Newsletters, a Dates for your Diary leaflet, an organised coach visit, at a nominal fee, discounts at three horticultural outlets and an Invitation to our Annual General Meeting in November (Children under 16, 50p) Subscriptions are due on 1 st November each year A copy of the Constitution is available to all members Members are encouraged to enter or give every support to the two Annual Shows, which are the main events in the Society s calendar. All enquiries and applications for membership please to the Membership Secretary or to a member of the Committee APPLICATION FORM TO JOIN THE SOCIETY FOR YOU OR A FRIEND Name Address Telephone Email Cheques should be made payable to: Worth Horticultural Society Please return to: SHIRLEY DONALDSON (01342 713423) 5 Beech Gardens, Crawley Down, West Sussex RH10 4JB Please visit our website below for more information www.whsociety.co.uk 9