Horticultural Society 2018 SHOW CLASSES

DISLEY & LYME Horticultural Society 2018 SHOW CLASSES EXHIBITORS may stage as many entries as they wish in any one class and may win as many prizes as are appropriate in any one class. (Rule 4). NOVICES: Horticultural exhibitors who have won any horticultural trophy at a previous DLHS show are not eligible to enter the novice horticultural classes. (Rule 7) EXHIBITORS cannot enter equivalent classes in both open and novice sections. (Rule 8) SECTION A: POT PLANTS (OPEN CLASSES) Prizes: Class 13 5 3 2 All others 1 75p 50p 1. TWO POT PLANTS IN BLOOM, distinct species, not eligible for any other class in this section. 2. ONE POT PLANT IN BLOOM, not eligible for any other class in this section. 3. TWO FUCHSIAS, distinct varieties. Pots not to exceed 9. 4. TWO POTS OF GERANIUMS OR PELARGONIUMS, two varieties 5. ONE FUCHSIA, not standard. 6. ONE GERANIUM OR PELARGONIUM, any variety. 7. ONE BEGONIA, any variety. 8. ONE STANDARD FUCHSIA. 9. A COLLECTION OF CACTI. Max 5 varieties in individual pots 10. ONE FOLIAGE PLANT. 11. ONE STREPTOCARPUS. 12. ONE POT OF Orchid. 13. HANGING BASKET, max. 16 dia. To be hung from (supplied) frame or staged on large plant pot or similar. 14. PATIO TUB OR CONTAINER, max container dimension 16, containing plants not in pots. 15. A DWARF TREE OR BONSAI, pot not to exceed 10. 16. ONE CACTUS or SUCCULENT. 17. ONE VARIETY OF SUMMER FLOWERS GROWN IN A POT, not exceeding 12 diameter 18. ONE NEW GUINEA IMPATIENS 18A FLOWERS GROWN IN AN UNUSUAL CONTAINER (Entries within this class will not count to trophy scoring) SECTION B: FLOWERS (OPEN CLASSES) 19. THREE SPECIMEN ROSES, any varieties. 20. ONE SPECIMEN ROSE, any variety or colour. 21. ONE STEM OF CLUSTER ROSES. 22. TRIO Three roses, same cultivar in three stages of development. 23. ONE BOWL OF ROSES, specimen or cluster. 24. ONE VASE OF CARNATIONS OR PINKS, not exceeding eight spikes. 25. ONE VASE OR BOWL OF CUT HEATHERS. 1 of 15

26. VASE OF THREE SPIKES OF GLADIOLI. 27. ONE SPIKE OF GLADIOLUS. 28. VASE OF 3 DAHLIAS, DECORATIVE, any variety or varieties. 29. VASE OF 3 DAHLIAS, CACTUS, any variety or varieties. 30. VASE OF 3 DAHLIAS, SMALL POMPON, any variety or varieties. 31. ONE CUT DAHLIA, any variety. 32. SIX FRENCH MARIGOLDS. 33. SIX AFRICAN MARIGOLDS. 34. SIX PANSIES OR VIOLAS. 35. FOUR ASTERS. 36. ONE BOWL OF SWEET PEAS, own foliage. 37. VASE OF SWEET PEAS, six spikes of one variety, own foliage. 38. VASE OF SWEET PEAS, not more than six spikes. 39. ONE VASE OF MIXED GARDEN FLOWERS. 40. VASE OF ONE VARIETY OF ANNUALS, not previously mentioned in this section. 41. VASE OF ONE VARIETY OF PERENNIALS, not previously mentioned in this section. 42. SIX ANNUAL FLOWERS, not previously mentioned in this section. At least three distinct species. 43. SIX PERENNIAL FLOWERS, not previously mentioned in this section. At least three distinct species. 44. ONE CLEMATIS BLOOM, any variety. 45. ONE SPRAY FOR A LADY S CORSAGE. Plants grown by competitor 46. BEST BUTTONHOLE, hardy grown by competitor 47. POSY BOWL OF MIXED GARDEN FLOWERS, bowl not to exceed 9 diameter SECTION C: FRUIT AND VEGETABLES (OPEN CLASSES) except classes 53, 55, 68 First only 1 48. ONE DISH OF 12 SOFT FRUIT, one variety, not included elsewhere 49. ONE DISH OF CURRANTS, any variety. 50. ONE DISH OF ANY OTHER FRUIT, one variety. 51. COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES, FIVE distinct kinds. 52. PLATE OF FOUR TOMATOES. 53. TOMATOES, heaviest truss, ripe or unripe. (First only) 54. ONE CUCUMBER. 55. LARGEST ONION, as grown with roots and tops, washed. (First only). 56. THREE ONIONS, as grown with roots and tops, washed. 57. SIX SHALLOTS. 58. FIVE WHITE POTATOES. 59. FIVE COLOURED POTATOES. 60. THREE BEETROOT, washed with tops. 61. THREE LEEKS, with roots washed 62. ONE MARROW. 63. THREE COURGETTES, 4-6. 64. SIX PODS OF PEAS. 65. SIX PODS OF BROAD BEANS. 66. SIX PODS OF DWARF FRENCH BEANS. 67. SIX PODS OF RUNNER BEANS. 68. LONGEST RUNNER BEAN. (First only). 69. ONE CABBAGE, with roots, washed. 70. ONE LETTUCE, with roots, washed. 71. RHUBARB, one bundle of six sticks, leaf base trimmed to 3. 72. ONE VEGETABLE AND ONE STEM OF FLOWER, to be assessed on quality and on arrangement 73. AN EXHIBIT OF ANY OTHER VEGETABLE, not previously mentioned in this section. 74. ONE POT OF PARSLEY. 75. ONE POT OF BASIL, any variety. 76. COLLECTION OF CULINARY HERBS, freshly cut or rooted. 77. THREE BUNCHES OF CULINARY HERBS, three varieties. 2 of 15

SECTION D: FLOWERS (NOVICE CLASSES) NB: This Novice Section is restricted to exhibitors who have not won a trophy in any horticultural section at any previous DLHS Show. 78. THREE SPECIMEM ROSES, any varieties. 79. ONE SPECIMEN ROSE 80. ONE SPRAY OF CLUSTER ROSES. 81. ONE SPIKE OF GLADIOLUS. 82. ONE CUT DAHLIA, any variety. 83. FOUR FRENCH MARIGOLDS. 84. FOUR PANSIES OR VIOLAS 85. ONE BEGONIA, in bloom. 86. THREE ASTERS, any colours. 87. VASE OF SWEET PEAS, not more than six spikes. 88. ONE VASE OF MIXED GARDEN FLOWERS. 89. SIX BLOOMS OR SPIKES OF GARDEN FLOWERS, at least three distinct species. 90. VASE OF ONE VARIETY OF ANNUALS, not previously mentioned in this section. 91. VASE OF ONE VARIETY OF PERENNIALS, not previously mentioned in this section. 92. ONE SPRAY FOR A LADY S CORSAGE. 93. BEST BUTTONHOLE, hardy grown by competitor. 94. ONE VEGETABLE AND ONE STEM OF FLOWER, to be assessed on quality and arrangement 95. ONE CLEMATIS BLOOM 96. POSY BOWL OF MIXED GARDEN FLOWERS, bowl not to exceed 9 diameter SECTION E: FRUIT AND VEGETABLES (NOVICE CLASSES) except class 101 & 112, First only 1 97. ONE DISH OF SOFT FRUIT, one variety, not included elsewhere 98. ONE DISH OF CURRANTS, any variety. 99. ONE DISH OF ANY OTHER FRUIT, one variety. 100. THREE TOMATOES. 101. TOMATOES, heaviest truss, ripe or unripe.(first only) 102. ONE CUCUMBER. 103. THREE ONIONS, as grown, washed. 104. THREE POTATOES, any variety or colour. 105. THREE CARROTS, with tops, washed. 106. THREE BEETROOT, with tops, washed. 107. TWO COURGETTES, 4-6. 108. FOUR PODS OF PEAS. 109. FOUR PODS OF BROAD BEANS. 110. FOUR PODS OF DWARF FRENCH BEANS. 111. FOUR PODS OF RUNNER BEANS. 112. LONGEST RUNNER BEAN. (First only). 113. ONE CABBAGE, with roots, washed. 114. ONE LETTUCE, with roots, washed. 115. AN EXHIBIT OF ANY OTHER VEGETABLE, not previously mentioned in this section. 116. THREE BUNCHES OF CULINARY HERBS, three varieties. 117. RHUBARB, one bundle of six sticks. leaf base trimmed to 3 3 of 15

SECTION G: EGGS LARGE FOWL Stage on sawdust provided 118. THREE WHITE EGGS. 119. THREE BROWN EGGS. 120. THREE EGGS OF ANY OTHER SINGLE COLOUR. LARGE FOWL CONTENTS 121. ONE EGG Stage on plain saucer BANTAM Stage on sawdust provided All eggs are to be shown natural and not to exceed 1.5oz in weight. 122. THREE WHITE EGGS 123. THREE BROWN EGGS. 124. THREE EGGS OF ANY OTHER SINGLE COLOUR. BANTAM CONTENTS All eggs are to be shown natural and not to exceed 1.5oz in weight. 125. ONE EGG Stage on plain saucer SECTION H: COOKERY 126. FRUIT CAKE, rich dark. 127. VICTORIA SANDWICH. 128. BATTENBURG CAKE 129. FOUR DECORATED CUP CAKES. 130. DECORATED CHOCOLATE CAKE 131. FOUR SCONES, any kind 132. FOUR SHORTBREAD BISCUITS 133. SWISS ROLL, see recipe below 134. FOUR HOME-MADE BISCUITS. 135. FRUIT PIE, pastry top and bottom 136. SAVOURY FLAN OR QUICHE 137. HAND MADE SAVOURY BREAD 138. FOUR CHELSEA BUNS 139. ONE LOAF OF BREAD, handmade, any other kind. 140. ONE LOAF OF BREAD, machine made, any kind. 141. JAR OF MARMALADE, made from fresh fruit. 142. JAR OF STRAWBERRY JAM. 143. JAR OF JAM, any other variety. 144. JAR OF JELLY, any kind 145. JAR OF LEMON CHEESE OR CURD. 146. JAR OF CHUTNEY or PICKLES or RELISH 147. A MAN CAKE ( A MEN ONLY CLASS!) 4 of 15

SHOW RECIPE - SWISS ROLL - CLASS 133 Basics Oven 220 o C / 425 o F / Gas 7. Cake to be baked in a greased and lined Swiss Roll Cake Tin 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9 ) Ingredients 4 Eggs / 100g Caster Sugar / 100g Self Raising Flour For the filling 4 tablespoons of strawberry jam Method Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl. Sift the flour into the mixture carefully folding in. Turn the mixture into the prepared tin. Bake in a pre-heated oven for approximately 10 minutes. Turn the cake onto sugared paper. Remove the paper from the bottom of the cake. Trim the edges of the cake with a sharp knife. When cooled lightly spread with the jam. Roll up the cake firmly. SECTION I: ARTS AND HANDICRAFTS 148. A CUSHION, any textile 149. A MACHINE SEWN ARTICLE. 150. AN ARTICLE OF PATCHWORK OR QUILTING 151. HAND MADE SOFT TOY 152. A PIECE OF HAND EMBROIDERY, freestyle. 153. A PIECE OF HAND EMBROIDERY, counted thread. (Includes canvas work but not cross stitch). 154. A PIECE OF CROSS STITCH EMBROIDERY. 155. A HAND-KNITTED GARMENT, 4ply and under. 156. A HAND-KNITTED GARMENT, double knitting or cotton. 157. A HAND-KNITTED GARMENT, Aran or chunky. 158. AN ARTICLE OF TAPESTRY or BERLIN WORK 159. AN ARTICLE OF CROCHET. 160. AN ARTICLE OF TEXTILE HANDICRAFT, hand or machine finished and not included in the above classes. 161. A PAINTING OR DRAWING, not exceeding 30 x 24 overall. 162. A HANDMADE GREETINGS CARD.(not embroidered) 162A EMBROIDERED GREETING CARD. 163. ONE PIECE OF HAND-PAINTED POTTERY. 164. HAND CRAFTED ITEM - WOOD 165. AN ARTICLE OF HANDICRAFT, not textiles, max. 30 x 30. 166. A POEM. open topic SECTION J: PHOTOGRAPHY A PHOTOGRAPH: Optical or digital colour prints only that have not been computer enhanced, up to a maximum of 7 x5 and to be mounted on card. 167. BEES 168. GARDEN ATTRACTIONS or ADORNMENTS 169. CHILDREN AT PLAY 170. THE SEASIDE A PHOTOGRAPH: Black and white prints only, up to a maximum of 7 x5 and to be mounted on card. 5 of 15

171. BEES 172. GARDEN ATTRACTIONS or ADORNMENTS 173. CHILDREN AT PLAY 174. THE SEASIDE 175. A COMPUTER ENHANCED PHOTOGRAPH SUBJECT OF YOUR OWN CHOICE, up to a maximum of 7 x5 and to be mounted on card. SECTION K: HOMEBREWING BEER & WINE CLASSES 176. ONE BOTTLE OF HOME-MADE BEER or ALE. 177. ONE BOTTLE OF HOME-MADE WHITE WINE. 178. ONE BOTTLE OF HOME-MADE RED WINE. SECTION L: FLOWER ARRANGEMENT 179. GREEN & GOLD Display should not exceed 16 by 16 on the bench SECTION M: JUNIOR SECTION NB: Exhibitors must be 11 years of age or under on the day of the Show. Age is taken into account and must be clearly shown on the outside of the class ticket. Exhibits must be the entrant s own work and staged without assistance. Prizes: Class 185 3 2 1 All others 1 75p 50p JUNIOR HORTICULTURAL AND FLOWER CLASSES 180. AN ARRANGEMENT OF GRASSES 181. A VASE OF FLOWERS, grown by the exhibitor. 182. A FLOWER GROWN IN AN UNUSUAL CONTAINER, by the exhibitor. 183. ANY VEGETABLE, grown by the exhibitor. 184. TALLEST SUNFLOWER, photographed with exhibitor, height to be clearly marked 185. A MINIATURE GARDEN, not more than 37.5cm x 30cm. 186. THE BEST WEED. 187. THE FUNNIEST LOOKING VEGETABLE. 188. FLOWERS IN AN EGG CUP. (For exhibitors under 8 years of age only). JUNIOR COOKERY 189. FOUR SMALL FANCY CAKES 190. FOUR ANIMAL SHAPED BISCUITS 191. FOUR FLAPJACKS. 192. A DECORATED GINGERBREAD PERSON 193. FOUR PIZZA FACES. 194. FOUR CHOCOLATE CRISPY CAKES (Exhibitors aged under 8 only) 6 of 15

JUNIOR ARTS AND HANDICRAFTS A PAINTING OR DRAWING, not exceeding 50cm x 37.5cm overall. The picture must be free hand and made without the aid of tracings. 195. For entrants 8 years and under. 196. For entrants 9 to11 years inclusive. 197. A POM POM PERSON - For entrants 8 years of age and under. 198. THE LONGEST KNITTED SCARF- For entrants 9 to11 years inclusive. 199. A MODEL, made from Lego or Meccano 200. A MODEL, made from recycled materials. 201. An ANIMAL, made from vegetables, fruits or flowers. 202 CLOCK FACE ON A PAPER PLATE. 203 A DRESSED WOODEN SPOON. 204. A PAINTED OR DECORATED EGG. The egg may be natural or wooden. 205. DISPLAYED HOBBY OR COLLECTION. Maximum space 90cm x 90cm. 206. AN ARTICLE OF TEXTILE HANDICRAFT. 207. A POEM or MAGIC SPELL - For entrants 8 years of age and under. 208. A POEM or MAGIC SPELL - For entrants 9 to 11 years inclusive. 209. A PHOTOGRAPH: SUBJECT PLAY TIME Black and white or colour prints only, up to a maximum of 17.5cm x12.5cm to be mounted on card. 210. An ARRANGEMENT using flowers, cones, shells, leaves, stones entitled FIREWORKS Exhibit is not to exceed 60cm x 60cm on the bench 211. A HOLIDAY SCRAPBOOK 212. A HAND MADE BIRTHDAY CARD 213. A POTATO PRINT SECTION N: INTERMEDIATE SECTION NB: Exhibitors must be 12 years of age and UNDER 16 on the day of the Show. Age will be taken into account and must be clearly shown on the outside of the pink class ticket. Exhibits must be the entrant s own work and staged without assistance. INTERMEDIATE HORTICULTURE 214. A MINIATURE GARDEN, not more than 60cm x 40cm 215. ANY VEGETABLE, grown by the exhibitor. 216. A FLOWER GROWN IN AN UNUSUAL CONTAINER, by the exhibitor. 217. ONE POT PLANT, grown by the exhibitor. INTERMEDIATE COOKERY 218. FOUR DECORATED CUPCAKES 219. 17.5cm PIZZA. 220. AN ANIMAL SHAPED LOAF OF BREAD. 221. FOUR CHOCOLATE BROWNIES INTERMEDIATE ART AND HANDICRAFTS 222. AN ARTICLE OF TEXTILE HANDICRAFT (knitting, sewing, embroidery etc). 223. THE LONGEST KNITTED SCARF 224. A DIGITALLY ALTERED PHOTOGRAPH 7 of 15

225. A HANDPAINTED GREETINGS CARD. SECTION P: PET SHOW Classes 226-233 under 16 s only Classes 234-236 Open to all Best in Show 10 226. BONNY RODENT, includes all breeds of rodents from rabbits to mice. 227. MOST UNUSUAL PET. 228. OWNER and PET FANCY DRESS 229. THE DOG WITH THE WAGGIEST TAIL. 230. THE DOG THE JUDGE WOULD MOST LIKE TO TAKE HOME. 231. THE BEST CONDITIONED PET. 232. THE BEST SIX LEGS, DOG & HANDLER 233. PRETTIEST PUPPY 234. OPEN PET CLASS 235. GOLDEN OLDIES 236. OPEN DOG CLASS ANY BREED 8 of 15

ALLOTMENTS CHALLENGE* This year local allotments are once again being challenged to compete for a trophy to be awarded to the best displayed collection of named vegetables produced by the allotment. Should your allotment want to compete please speak to Les Matthews 07860 954405 WOMEN S INSTITUTE / TOWNS WOMEN S GUILD TROPHY CHALLENGE The WI/TG Challenge at the Show continues to go from strength to strength. Entry is open to Women s Institutes and Townswomen s Guilds in the area, and we hope that you will be able to participate. Contact Pat Flegg 01663 765647 The theme for this year s entry is: A DAY AT THE SEASIDE Your display must include the following items: An embellished picnic tablecloth A novelty cake 3 Cornish pasties A poem entitled, A Day at the Seaside A seaside themed floral arrangement, to include garden flowers A framed picture depicting the sea-side in a medium of your choice, e.g. collage, embroidery, photography, painting etc. You will be allocated a 180 x 120cms table with a 80 cm high backdrop board for your entry. The entries will be judged by our cookery/flower and handicraft judges, with a mark also being awarded for presentation. We suggest that you bring a decorative table cloth to enhance your display, this will be judged in the presentation category. The WI Challenge trophy will be awarded to the winning Women s Institute/ Townswomen s Guild. 9 of 15

TROPHIES AND AWARDS THE CENTENARY CUP (Disley History Society) Open Choice of the Show Secretary THE HULME SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Sections A, B & C - Open Classes. MOST FIRSTS, Pot Plants, Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables. THE JACK BOWER CUP Section A - Open Classes. MOST POINTS, Pot Plants. THE ART THEATRE TROPHY Section B - Open Classes. MOST POINTS, Flowers. THE J W FOWLER TROPHY Section B - Open Classes. BEST VASE OF MIXED GARDEN FLOWERS. THE PHILIP PEERS ROSE BOWL Section B - Open Classes. BEST BOWL OF ROSES. THE RHODES CUP Section C - Open Classes. MOST POINTS, Fruit & Vegetables. THE BRIAN BOWDEN CUP Section C - Open Classes. WINNER of Collection of Vegetables. THE JIM DYER CUP Section C Open Classes MOST FIRSTS, Fruit & Vegetables THE G H WATSON SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Sections D & E - Novice Classes. MOST FIRSTS, Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables. THE NOVICE CUP (May only be won once by an exhibitor) Section D - Novice Classes. MOST POINTS, Flowers. THE CAPTAIN T W KENT SHIELD (May only be won once by an exhibitor) Section E - Novice Classes. MOST POINTS, Fruit & Vegetables. THE ANNE MEYRICK TROPHY Most points in show Horticulture (Society Members only) ALLOTMENTS CHALLENGE TROPHY THE FARMERS CUP Section G - Eggs. MOST POINTS, Large Fowl. THE MAX HADFIELD PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL 10 of 15

Section G - Eggs. BEST PLATE, Bantam Eggs. THE COOKERY CUP Section H - Cookery. MOST POINTS. THE BARBARA SELLERS HANDICRAFT CUP Section I Arts and Handicrafts. MOST MERITORIOUS EXHIBIT, Classes 148-160. THE ALAN HAY TROPHY Section I Arts and Handicrafts. MOST POINTS. THE G F HOWARD TROPHY Section I Arts and Handicrafts. MOST POINTS, Classes 161-166. THE WI CHALLENGE SHIELD Class Winner THE DON WHITTINGHAM TROPHY Sections J & M Photography. BEST PHOTOGRAPH. THE FRED THOMAS ROSE BOWL Section K Home Brewing. MOST POINTS. THE CAPT BERNARD COLLIER TANKARD Section K Home Brewing, MOST POINTS, Beer Classes. THE HELEN DEHN CUP Section M - Junior Classes. MOST POINTS OVERALL. THE JUNIOR CUP Section M - Junior Classes. MOST POINTS, Horticulture. MINIATURE GARDEN CUP Section M Junior Classes. Awarded to Class 185 winner. THE JUNIOR COOKERY CUP Section M Junior Classes. MOST POINTS, Cookery. THE JUNIOR HANDICRAFT CUP Section M Junior Classes. MOST POINTS, Arts & Handicrafts. THE INTERMEDIATE TROPHY Section N Intermediate Classes. MOST POINTS OVERALL. THE ALPHA PETS TROPHY Section P Pet Show. For the Best Pet in Show. THE STOCKPORT ADVERTISER CUP The Chairman s Choice. 11 of 15

MEDALLIONS AND CERTIFICATES THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY S BANKSIAN MEDAL Sections A, B, C, D & E. MOST PRIZE MONEY (Not counting special prizes). Two clear years to elapse before the winner can be eligible for the award again. THE NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY S MEDAL & CERTIFICATE Sections C & E Open & Novice Classes. MOST MERITORIOUS EXHIBIT IN SHOW. THE DISLEY & LYME HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY S BRONZE MEDAL CERTIFICATE THE BEST ROSE EXHIBIT IN SHOW, EITHER Specimen or Cluster THE NATIONAL SWEET PEA SOCIETY S OXIDISED BRONZE MEDAL THE BEST VASE OF SWEET PEAS IN THE SHOW. THE NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY S SILVER MEDAL CERTIFICATE THE BEST VASE OF DAHLIAS IN THE SHOW THE NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY S BRONZE MEDAL CERTIFICATE THE SECOND BEST VASE OF DAHLIA IN THE SHOW 12 of 15

HOW TO ENTER ENTRY FEES PER ITEM: Adults 10p Juniors/Intermediates Free ENTRY FORMS: A separate entry form must be completed for each exhibitor and an exhibitor may not submit more than one entry form. Should extra space be necessary, continue on a plain sheet, giving name and staple to entry form. Carefully read the RULES and HANDY HINTS before completing the entry form. Cheques should be made payable to Disley & Lyme Horticultural Society, and entry forms, together with entry fees, should be returned to one of the following addresses Ralph Dale, 28 Cromley Road, High Lane Jordan Fishwick, Estate Agent, 14 Market Street, Disley Down to Earth, 110 Buxton Road, High Lane Entry forms can also be taken to the SHOWGROUND up to 9pm and to participating outlets up to 4pm latest, THURSDAY 16th AUGUST. Entries later that these times will not be accepted Additional schedules will be available from the Show Secretary Dean Stafford, Jordan Fishwick s, Down to Earth, Ralph Dale, Disley & High Lane Libraries, Disley Parish Council Office & Fountain News in the run up to the show. 13 of 15

RULES 1. NAME AND OBJECTIVE: The Disley and Lyme Horticultural Society. Promoted to foster and encourage local interest in horticulture and handicrafts. 2. EXHIBITS: All exhibits must have been grown or made by the exhibitor and have been in his or her possession for at least eight weeks prior to the Show. The Society reserves the right to inspect the allotment or garden of any exhibitor prior to the Show. Two exhibitors will not be allowed to show out of the same garden or allotment in the same class. Arts and Handicrafts exhibits that have won a prize at a previous Disley Show are not eligible for competition, but may be exhibited if labelled NOT FOR COMPETITION. 3. CHALLENGE CUPS: Trophies will be presented at the Annual Show and winners will be responsible for their safe custody. They must be returned to the Show Secretary one month before the next Annual Show. 4. PRIZES PER CLASS: Exhibitors may stage as many entries as they wish in any one class and may win as many prizes as are appropriate in any one class. In the event of a tie for trophies which are awarded for most points, the winner will be decided by the number of firsts in each case. 5. JUDGES: Will have the power to withhold prizes where they consider the exhibits unworthy and also to award special prizes to designated exhibits. The Judge s decision will be final. 6. STAGING: 4.00pm to 10.00pm Friday, 17th August 2018 STRICTLY 7.00am to 8.30am Saturday, 18th August 2018 Exhibitors are not allowed in the marquee between 8.30am and the opening of the Show unless officially required to be present. Exhibitors must provide their own containers and vases except where specified. Reasonable care will be taken of exhibits during the Show, but the Management cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage. 7. NOVICES: Horticultural exhibitors who have won any horticultural trophy at a previous DLHS show are not eligible to enter the novice horticultural classes. 8. EXHIBITORS cannot enter equivalent classes in both open and novice sections. 9. REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS: Exhibits are to remain untouched until after the Trophy presentation is complete, and must then be removed within half an hour. Exhibits remaining after the Show closes may be auctioned for the benefit of the Society. 10. CLASS TICKETS: To be collected during staging times. 11. OBJECTIONS: Should be submitted, in writing, to the Show Secretary with a 1 deposit before 2.00pm on the day of the Show. If the objection is upheld the deposit will be refunded. 12. MATTERS NOT PROVIDED FOR IN THE RULES: Will be decided by the Show Secretary whose decision will be final. 14 of 15

DISLEY & LYME HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW ENTRY FORM JUNIORS & INTERMEDIATE ENTRIES ARE FREE EXHIBITORS may stage as many entries as they wish in any one class and may win as many prizes as are appropriate in any one class. (Rule 4). NOVICES: Horticultural exhibitors who have won any horticultural trophy at a previous DLHS show are not eligible to enter the novice horticultural classes. (Rule 7) EXHIBITORS cannot enter equivalent classes in both open and novice sections. (Rule 8) Entry fees: 10p per entry Class Number Number of Entries Class Number Number of Entries Class Number Number of Entries NAME: ADDRESS:... AGE:.. (Juniors only) POST CODE:.... TEL. NO:.. MEMBER: YES/NO (Delete as applicable) EMAIL:.. I agree to abide by the Rules of the Show and enclose fees of (Please make cheques payable to Disley & Lyme Horticultural Society) Entry forms can be taken to the SHOWGROUND up to 9pm or to participating outlets up to 4pm latest, THURSDAY of show week. Entries later that these times ca not be accepted 15 of 15