Section 14 Horticulture Schedule 2018 Tuesday 19 th to Thursday 21 st June Celebrating our 139 th Annual Show Horticulture Page 1 of 11
NOMINATION DETAILS Steward: To Be Advised Applications to enter close: Monday 18 th June 2018 12 noon Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry Deliver of Exhibits: Potted Plants, Orchids & Bonsai Sunday 17 th June between 12noon and 5pm Pavilion 2, Mackay Showgrounds Or Monday 18 th June between 8am and 12 noon Pavilion 2, Mackay Showgrounds Cut Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables, Potted Plants, Orchids & Bonsai Monday 18 th June between 8.00am and 12noon Pavilion 2, Mackay Showgrounds Judging: Monday 18 th June at 1.30pm Pavilion 2, Mackay Showgrounds Collection of Exhibits: Thursday 21 st June 4.00pm to 5.00pm, Pavilion 2, Mackay Showgrounds (for the safety of Pedestrians, strictly no vehicle entry before 4.00pm) Or Friday 22 nd June 8.00am to 1.00pm Pavilion 2, Mackay Showgrounds **all unclaimed exhibits will be disposed of** PO Box 1014 Mackay Mail Centre QLD 4741 24 Milton Street, MACKAY QLD 4740 P: 4957 3916 F: 4953 4524 E: reception@mackayshow.com.au W: www.mackayshow.com.au Page 2 of 11
INDEX Page Sponsors 4 Rules & Regulations 5 Judging Criteria 5 Roses 6 Gerberas 6 Cut Flowers 6 Pot Culture 7 Orchids 7 Produce Vegetables 8 Produce Fruit 8 Rare Fruit 9 Entry Form 10 & 11 Page 3 of 11
***The Mackay Show Association wishes to acknowledge the generous support of the following Sponsors*** Mackay & District Orchid Society Page 4 of 11
RULES AND REGULATIONS Infringement of any of the following points may result in disqualification. 1. There must be a minimum of three (3) exhibits before a second placing can be awarded. 2. A Judge may withhold first prize where he/she considers entries not worthy of such award and may award second place only, or as the situation permits. 3. If only one (1) exhibit in a class, this exhibit will be transferred to a Miscellaneous Class. 4. All exhibits in the Roses, Gerberas, Cut Flowers and Orchid sections must be grown by the exhibitor or family, NOT commercially grown. 5. Pot Culture exhibits including Orchids, must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to the Show. 6. Pot Culture and Orchids exhibits must be attractively presented in plain, clean, presentable pots or containers (not double container), suitable for exhibition. Plants must be free of oils, etc and should be well furnished with leaves, fresh and free of insect infestation, disease or blemishes. Soil should be one (1) inch from the top of the pot. Plants should be in centre of pot. Inconspicuous corner trimmage of leaves and trimming of dead tips is permitted. Pots must be no more than 200 mm (8 inches) in diameter and baskets are to be no more than 250 mm (10 inches) in diameter NOTE: NO NAME TAGS ADVERTISING THE GROWER IS ALLOWED 7. No rocks or pebbles are allowed in pot cultures to enhance presentation. Also no wiring or support for Cut Flowers will be permitted until after judging. Judging Criteria 1. Leaf 2. Character 3. Freshness 4. Balance 5. Free of insect infestation and disease 6. Clean Containers 7. All reasonable care will be taken against Damage 8. 'The Mackay Show Association' will accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to/of exhibits. 9. All entries must be collected at Pavilion 2, Mackay Showgrounds Thursday 21 st June 4.00pm to 5.00pm (strictly no vehicle entry before 4.00pm) or Friday 22 nd June 8.00am to **all unclaimed exhibits will go to charity** 10. Any exhibit/s found to be diseased or infected will be disqualified by the Chief Steward. 11. All fruit and vegetables must be grown by the exhibitor. 12. The following guidelines apply to Roses, Gerberas, and Cut Flowers. Foliage, natural to blooms exhibited should not be removed. Containers will be supplied by Stewards Judging Criteria 1. Perfection of flowers 2. Straightness of stems 3. Freshness 4. Free from insect infestation Collections Class is also judged upon 1. Quality (not Quantity) 2. Freshness 3. Variety 4. Collections classes of flowers not allowed for Champion 13. The following guidelines apply to Produce Vegetables, Produce Fruit and Rare Fruit. All vegetables will be judged together, organically grown or otherwise. It is the end product that is exhibited and placed on the bench to be judged. Fruit and vegetables are to be clean and fresh with only the number listed in the schedule exhibited. Lettuce is to be exhibited with the root left on, so to keep it fresh for four (4) days. The judge will cut vegetables and fruit where necessary Page 5 of 11
PRIZEMONEY 1st - $6.00, 2nd - $4.00 (Unless otherwise stated) ROSES Sponsored by: Roses not grown under cover (See Rules 4 and 12) 14001. Rose Pink H.T. 14002. Rose Red H.T. 14003. Rose Miniatures 14004. Container of Roses 14005. Rose Yellow H.T. 14006. Rose any other colour H.T. 14007. Rose Bud Pink (Must show colour just starting to uncurl) 14008. Rose Bud Red 14009. Rose Bud any other colour 14010. Rose H.T. - 3 Blooms of mixed colour CHAMPION ROSE Mackay Show Association Sash CUT FLOWERS Cut Flowers not grown under cover (See Rules 4 and 12) 14015. Geranium 1 Head (double or single) 3 stems 14016. Ivy Geranium 1 Head (double or single) 3 stems 14017. Marigold 3 stems 14018. Miscellaneous - any other flower not listed 1 stem 14019. Head of Chrysanthemums 14020. One Cut Orchid - any variety 14021. Collection of any 3 native shrub flowers 14022. Collection of any 3 creeper flowers 14023. One Saucer of 6 Pansies (supply own saucer) 14024. Container of mixed flowers (no extra greenery) 14025. Dahlias CHAMPION CUT FLOWERS $20 Voucher from Starcut Flowers GERBERAS GERBERAS not grown under cover (See Rules 4 and 12) 14011. Single only (any Colour) 14012. Double only (any Colour) 14013. Any other variety (any Colour) 14014. Any Colour (one bloom) GERBERA BLOOM OF SHOW Page 6 of 11
POT CULTURE (See Rules 5 and 6) 14026. Alocasia 14027. Aglaonena 14028. Begonia - Any variety 14029. Dieffenbachia 14030. Peperomia 14031. Saintpaulias (African Violet) Single or Double 14032. Adiantum Fine 14033. Adiantum Large 14034. Hairsfoot Fern - any variety 14035. Tassle Fern 14036. Nephrolepis 14037. Zygocactus 14038. Dracaena 14039. Bonsai large - over 160mm pot (from pot to top of tree) 14040. Bonsai small - under 160mm pot (from pot to top of tree) 14041. Any Other Fern (not mentioned in schedule) 14042. Any other Foliage Plant 14043. Cacti 14044. Succulent 14045. Any potted palm 14046. Potted plant or plants in flower 14047. Potted Bromeliad (must be grown in pot or on hanging container) 14048. Potted Tillandsia (must be grown in pot or on hanging container) 14049. Any other potted plant ORCHIDS (See Rules 5 and 6) 14050. Cattleya Alliance Exhibition over 100 mm 14051. Cattleya Cluster & Novelty under 100 mm 14052. Vandacious Alliance over 60 mm 14053. Vandacious Alliance under 60 mm 14054. Denrobium Hybrid any variety 14055. Phalaenopsis 14056. Paphiopedilium (Slipper Orchid) 14057. Onchidium Alliance 14058. Australian Native Hybrid 14059. Australian Native Species 14060. Miscellaneous PLEASE NOTE - If classes 14050 to 14059 have less than 3 entries, class will be cancelled with entries put in class 14060 CHAMPION ORCHID OF SHOW $50 from Mackay Show Office Trophy donated by: Mackay & District Orchid Society CHAMPION POT PLANT CHAMPION BONSAI Trophy from Florrific Flowers CHAMPION FERN Mackay Show Association Sash Page 7 of 11
PRODUCE VEGETABLES (See Rules 13) 14061. Beans (12) any variety 14062. Broccoli (1) Head) 14063. Beetroot (3) 14064. Cabbage (1) Head) 14065. Carrots (3) 14066. Radish (3) 14067. Capsicum (2) 14068. Cucumber (1) 14069. Lettuce (1) Large variety with roots 14070. Lettuce (1) Small variety with roots 14071. Zucchini (3)- Any variety 14072. Spring Onion and Eschalots (I bunch) 14073. Silverbeet (6 stalks) 14074. Large Tomato (3) 14075. Small Tomato (6) (Cherry, Grape etc.) 14076. Eggs - Large White (6) 14077. Eggs - Large Brown (6) 14078. Eggs - Bantam (6) 14079. Pumpkin (1) any variety 14080. Sweet Potato (1) 14081. Egg Plant (3) any variety & colour 14082. Choko (2) 14083. Potato (3) any variety 14084. Miscellaneous including Honey 14085. Basket of mixed Vegetables 8 varieties 14086. Herbs - Parsley (6) stems in jar of water 14087. Herbs - Collection of herbs in arrangement (with list attached) PRODUCE FRUIT (See Rules 13) 14088. Avocado (2) 14089. Banana (1) Hand) 14090. Grapefruit (3) 14091. Lemon (3) 14092. Mandarin (3) 14093. Orange (3) 14094. Pomelo (1) 14095. Passionfruit (3) 14096. Paw Paw (1) 14097. Custard Apple (2) 14098. Lime (3) 14099. Pineapple (1) 14100. Miscellaneous 14101. Basket of Mixed Fruit No less than 8 Varieties 14102. Lemonade (3) 14103. Qld macadamia nuts (minimum 12) two nuts opened CHAMPION FRUIT CHAMPION VEGETABLE $25 Sponsored by: Pioneer River Orchid & Plant Association Page 8 of 11
RARE FRUIT (See Rules 13) 14104. Jack Fruit (1) 14105. Carambola (five cornered fruit) (3) 14106. Black Sapote (1) 14107. Tamarillo (3) 14108. Jaboticaba (5) 14109. Any Berry or Cherry Type Fruit (5) 14110. Granadilla (1) 14111. Any other Variety 14112. Dragon fruit (white or red) 14113. Collection of rare fruit (no less than 4) in basket CHAMPION RARE FRUIT $30 Prizemoney donated by Rare Fruit Australia Inc. Mackay Branch LARGEST FRUIT OR VEGETABLE OF SHOW Mackay Show Association Sash GRAND CHAMPION EXHIBIT $20 Voucher from Blue River Landscape Supplies Qld Page 9 of 11
Horticulture (Adults) Entry Form - Section 14 - Tuesday 19 th June to Thursday 21 st June 2018 Mr Mrs Miss Ms Please Tick Potted Plants, Orchids and Bonsai Sunday 17 th June between 12noon and 5pm or Monday 18 th June between 8.00am & 12noon Cut Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables, Potted Plants, Orchids & Bonsai Monday 18 th June between 8.00am and 12noon Surname: First Name: DOB: / / If Under 18 Postal Address: Town/Suburb: Postcode: Phone: Mobile: Email: SECTION CLASS No PARTICULARS OF ENTRY/TITLE ENTRY FEE $1.00 Total Entry Fees: Page 10 of 11
Payment by: Cheque Cash Direct Online MasterCard Visa Continued Overleaf. Card Number Expiry Date / Amount $ Cardholder Signature Date / / Bank Details for Online Payment: Account Name: Mackay Show Association BSB: 034-195 ACC: 130600 Ref: Name OR last four digits of phone number You must use a reference so that we can trace your payment. Please forward your entry form to: Post: Deliver: Phone/Fax/Email Mackay Show Association Mackay Show Association Phone: 07 4957 3916 PO Box 1014 24 Milton Street Fax: 07 4953 4524 Mackay Qld 4740 Mackay Q 4740 Email: reception@mackayshow.com.au Privacy Statement: The information provided by you in application to enter is used by the Mackay show Association to offer services or to organise and conduct competitions at the Mackay Show. By entering our competitions, you consent to provide such details as your name, address and exhibit details. Competition information may be made available to the media and be included in Mackay Show publications. Your information will not be disclosed without your consent for any other purpose unless required by the law. Signature: Date: / / Please accept my above entries subject to the Conditions of Entry and competition regulations. I agree to indemnify the Mackay & District Agricultural, Pastoral and Industrial Association against liability to any accident, damage, loss or illness to any exhibit, exhibitor or competitor and agree that all competitions are under the complete and total control of the Mackay Agricultural, Pastoral and Industrial Association whose decision in all matters is final. Office Use Only Entry Accepted Entry Entered Notes: Page 11 of 11