_ THE SPRING SHOW
Entries will be received between 10.45 am. & 12.45 pm.
Any entries placed after 12.45pm will be disqualified by the stewards.
Vases will be provided for classes where stipulated
The show opens at 3.15pm
Notes on classes of Daffodils
Division 1. Trumpet Daffodils.
One flower to a stem; Corona ("trumpet") as long as, or longer than the perianth segments ("petals")
Division 2. Large-cupped Daffodils
One flower to a stem; Corona ("trumpet" )more than one-third but less than equal to the length of the
perianth segments ("petals")
Division 3. Small-cupped Daffodils.
One flower to a stem; Corona ("trumpet") not more than one-third the length of the perianth segments.
Division 4. Double Daffodils.
One or more flowers to a stem with doubling of the perianth segments, or the corona, or both.
Division 5. Triandrus Daffodils of Garden Origin
Characteristics of N. Trimdrus clearly evident; usually two or more pendent flowers to a stem:
perianth segments reflexed.
Division 6. Cyclamineus Daffodils of Garden Origin
Characteristics of N. Cyclamineus clearly evident; usually one flower to a stem; perianth segments reflexed; flower at an acute angle to the stem, with a very short pedioel (“neck")
Blooms shown in this class must measure 2' or less when flattened out
Division 7. Jonquils
Classes 1 to 16:- Without foliage. Classes 17 & 18:- With own foliage
The D.T.Brown Cup will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 1-16.
The Eaton - Matthews Challenge Cup will be awarded for the most points in the show.
Class
1. One vase, one bloom. Division 1, Trumpet.
2. One vase, 3 blooms of one variety, Division 1, Trumpet
3. One vase, 3 blooms, one each of` three distinct varieties, Division 1, Trumpet.
4. One vase, one bloom, Division 2, Large-cupped.
5. One vase, 3 blooms of one variety, Division 2, Large-cupped
6. One vase, 1 bloom, Division 3, Small-cupped.
7. One vase, 3 blooms of one variety, Division 3, Small-cupped.
8. One vase, 3 blooms, one each of three distinct varieties, Division 3, Small-cupped.
9. One vase, three stems of one or more varieties, Division 4, Double
10.0ne vase, one bloom, Division 4, Double
11. One vase, 3 stems from Divison 5, Triandrus
12. One vase, 3 stems from Division 6, Cyclamineus
13. One vase, 3 stems from Division 7, Jonquils.
14. One vase, 3 stems from any other Division of daffodils, not scheduled.
15. One vase, one stem, Division 9, Pheasant Eye.
16. One vase, 3 stems of miniature daffodils.
17. One vase, 3 stems tulips, one variety.
18. One vase, 5 stems tulips, not less than 3 varieties
19. A jug of mixed daffodils arranged for decorative effect. Additional foliage permitted
20. One saucer, 5 blooms, hellebores.
21. One vase, 1 flowering stem, any other Spring flower.
22. One or more bulbs or corms growing in a pot or bowl.
23. Three Hyacinths grown in a bowl.
24. Single growing Hyacinth.
25. One or more plants of floral value growing in a pot or bowl.
26. One or more plants of foliage value growing in a pot or bowl.
27. An alpine growing in a pot or bowl.
28. One vase, mixed flowers.
29. One vase 3 sprays. Flowering shrubs or trees (one variety or mixed)
30. One vase. 3 sprays Heaths.
31. Camellia. One bloom, not more than two leaves, in supplied container.
32. "A Host of Golden Daffodils" (Not more than 18" by 18", any height) For Ladies Challenge Cup.
33. A petite Spring arrangement between 4 and 6 inches overall For Marjorie Finlay Bowl
34. A competition for children up to the age of ll. " Paint a Tree” on A4 paper
35. A display of vegetables wholly within a seed tray. (16" by 10" max.)
36. Three sticks of rhubarb.
37. Chutney. One jar of not less tha 3/4lb o 340g. Standard jar with white lid.
38. Marmalade. One jar of not less tha 3/4lb o 340g. Standard jar with white lid.
39. Amateur Cup entries.
40. Junior Amateur Cup entries. For children aged 16 or under and open to non-members.
41. Spring related unmounted photograph, not exceeding 7x5 inches.
Open to all. Maximum of 3 entries per exhibitor.
Entries will be received between 10.45 am. & 12.45 pm.
Any entries placed after 12.45pm will be disqualified by the stewards.
Vases will be provided for classes where stipulated
The show opens at 3.15pm
Notes on classes of Daffodils
Division 1. Trumpet Daffodils.
One flower to a stem; Corona ("trumpet") as long as, or longer than the perianth segments ("petals")
Division 2. Large-cupped Daffodils
One flower to a stem; Corona ("trumpet" )more than one-third but less than equal to the length of the
perianth segments ("petals")
Division 3. Small-cupped Daffodils.
One flower to a stem; Corona ("trumpet") not more than one-third the length of the perianth segments.
Division 4. Double Daffodils.
One or more flowers to a stem with doubling of the perianth segments, or the corona, or both.
Division 5. Triandrus Daffodils of Garden Origin
Characteristics of N. Trimdrus clearly evident; usually two or more pendent flowers to a stem:
perianth segments reflexed.
Division 6. Cyclamineus Daffodils of Garden Origin
Characteristics of N. Cyclamineus clearly evident; usually one flower to a stem; perianth segments reflexed; flower at an acute angle to the stem, with a very short pedioel (“neck")
Blooms shown in this class must measure 2' or less when flattened out
Division 7. Jonquils
Classes 1 to 16:- Without foliage. Classes 17 & 18:- With own foliage
The D.T.Brown Cup will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 1-16.
The Eaton - Matthews Challenge Cup will be awarded for the most points in the show.
Class
1. One vase, one bloom. Division 1, Trumpet.
2. One vase, 3 blooms of one variety, Division 1, Trumpet
3. One vase, 3 blooms, one each of` three distinct varieties, Division 1, Trumpet.
4. One vase, one bloom, Division 2, Large-cupped.
5. One vase, 3 blooms of one variety, Division 2, Large-cupped
6. One vase, 1 bloom, Division 3, Small-cupped.
7. One vase, 3 blooms of one variety, Division 3, Small-cupped.
8. One vase, 3 blooms, one each of three distinct varieties, Division 3, Small-cupped.
9. One vase, three stems of one or more varieties, Division 4, Double
10.0ne vase, one bloom, Division 4, Double
11. One vase, 3 stems from Divison 5, Triandrus
12. One vase, 3 stems from Division 6, Cyclamineus
13. One vase, 3 stems from Division 7, Jonquils.
14. One vase, 3 stems from any other Division of daffodils, not scheduled.
15. One vase, one stem, Division 9, Pheasant Eye.
16. One vase, 3 stems of miniature daffodils.
17. One vase, 3 stems tulips, one variety.
18. One vase, 5 stems tulips, not less than 3 varieties
19. A jug of mixed daffodils arranged for decorative effect. Additional foliage permitted
20. One saucer, 5 blooms, hellebores.
21. One vase, 1 flowering stem, any other Spring flower.
22. One or more bulbs or corms growing in a pot or bowl.
23. Three Hyacinths grown in a bowl.
24. Single growing Hyacinth.
25. One or more plants of floral value growing in a pot or bowl.
26. One or more plants of foliage value growing in a pot or bowl.
27. An alpine growing in a pot or bowl.
28. One vase, mixed flowers.
29. One vase 3 sprays. Flowering shrubs or trees (one variety or mixed)
30. One vase. 3 sprays Heaths.
31. Camellia. One bloom, not more than two leaves, in supplied container.
32. "A Host of Golden Daffodils" (Not more than 18" by 18", any height) For Ladies Challenge Cup.
33. A petite Spring arrangement between 4 and 6 inches overall For Marjorie Finlay Bowl
34. A competition for children up to the age of ll. " Paint a Tree” on A4 paper
35. A display of vegetables wholly within a seed tray. (16" by 10" max.)
36. Three sticks of rhubarb.
37. Chutney. One jar of not less tha 3/4lb o 340g. Standard jar with white lid.
38. Marmalade. One jar of not less tha 3/4lb o 340g. Standard jar with white lid.
39. Amateur Cup entries.
40. Junior Amateur Cup entries. For children aged 16 or under and open to non-members.
41. Spring related unmounted photograph, not exceeding 7x5 inches.
Open to all. Maximum of 3 entries per exhibitor.
__ THE JUBILEE SUMMER SHOW
.................................................................Entries will be received between 10.45 am. & 12.45 pm.
.......................................................Any entries placed after 12.45pm will be disqualified by the stewards.
.............................................................Vases will be provided for classes where stipulated.
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................................................................................. .The show opens at 3.15pm.
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.................................................................... ..Roses: Classes 1-8. HT now Large Flowered.
........................................................................... ......Floribunda now Cluster-Flowered.
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.................................The Arthur Aldridge Rose Bowl will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 1 - 7 Class
A Jubilee Trug will be awarded for the best exhibit in show (excluding open classes)
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1. One Large Flowered bloom.
2. Three Large Flowered blooms of one variety, or mixed.
3. Five Large Flowered blooms of one variety, or mixed.
4. One spray of Cluster-flowered roses.
5. Three sprays of Cluster-flowered roses.
6. Miniature roses. Five or more blooms.
7. Three stems of any other rose.
8. Artistic rose arrangement. (Only rose foliage to be used). For C.G.S. Cup
9. One pot containing one or more plants of floral value. (Max pot dia 9")
10. One pot containing one or more plants of foliage value. (Max pot dia 9").
11. One vase of sweet peas. Not more than 7 stems.
12. An arrangement of Sweet Peas and any foliage 9” x 9” any height.
13. One saucer of pansies. 5 blooms.
14. One delphinium.
15. Three vases of flowers, each different and containing 3 stems of one kind.
16. Flowering shrubs or trees. One vase, 3 sprays, one kind or mixed.
17. An exhibit grown from a cutting or seed within the last eighteen months which has not been bought or previously shown.
......For Alfred Baker Award.
18. One Lily ( not day lily ).
19. A Hosta - growing in a pot no larger than 10" diameter. For Centenary Tankard
20. An Orchid or Symbidium growing in a pot
21. "Diamond Jubilee" rose arrangement, 18" x 18" any height, with accessories
22. Cobham Gardeners’ Society "Top-vase" See rules on page 14. of schedule For “Top Vase Shield.
23. A collection of three bunches of three varieties of cut culinary herbs, each in a small container, overall maximum height 6”.
24. A Hanging Basket.
25. Three sticks of rhubarb.
26. A plate of 10 gooseberries.
27. A plate of 6 strawberries, with plugs.
28. A plate of 10 raspberries, with plugs.
29. Two lettuces.
30. Six radishes.
31. Six pods of broad beans.
32. Six pods of peas.
33. Six pods of peas. (Mange-tout or Sugar Snap type).
34. Two of any other vegetable.
35. A plate containing six strigs of currants. (Same colour)
36. A plate of six soft fruit. (Other varieties).
37. Shortbread - See recipes at end of show schedules below .
38. Jubilee Crown. Children under 11
39. Amateur Cup entries
39. Umnounted photograph not exceeding 7" x 5" of floral subject in exhibitor's own garden. Exhibited on Society felt board using .......velcro spots provided.
.......Open to all. Max. 3 entries.
40. Amateur Cup entries.
41. Junior Amateur Cup entries. For children aged 16 and under. Open to non-members.
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.......................................................Any entries placed after 12.45pm will be disqualified by the stewards.
.............................................................Vases will be provided for classes where stipulated.
.
................................................................................. .The show opens at 3.15pm.
.
.................................................................... ..Roses: Classes 1-8. HT now Large Flowered.
........................................................................... ......Floribunda now Cluster-Flowered.
.
.................................The Arthur Aldridge Rose Bowl will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 1 - 7 Class
A Jubilee Trug will be awarded for the best exhibit in show (excluding open classes)
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1. One Large Flowered bloom.
2. Three Large Flowered blooms of one variety, or mixed.
3. Five Large Flowered blooms of one variety, or mixed.
4. One spray of Cluster-flowered roses.
5. Three sprays of Cluster-flowered roses.
6. Miniature roses. Five or more blooms.
7. Three stems of any other rose.
8. Artistic rose arrangement. (Only rose foliage to be used). For C.G.S. Cup
9. One pot containing one or more plants of floral value. (Max pot dia 9")
10. One pot containing one or more plants of foliage value. (Max pot dia 9").
11. One vase of sweet peas. Not more than 7 stems.
12. An arrangement of Sweet Peas and any foliage 9” x 9” any height.
13. One saucer of pansies. 5 blooms.
14. One delphinium.
15. Three vases of flowers, each different and containing 3 stems of one kind.
16. Flowering shrubs or trees. One vase, 3 sprays, one kind or mixed.
17. An exhibit grown from a cutting or seed within the last eighteen months which has not been bought or previously shown.
......For Alfred Baker Award.
18. One Lily ( not day lily ).
19. A Hosta - growing in a pot no larger than 10" diameter. For Centenary Tankard
20. An Orchid or Symbidium growing in a pot
21. "Diamond Jubilee" rose arrangement, 18" x 18" any height, with accessories
22. Cobham Gardeners’ Society "Top-vase" See rules on page 14. of schedule For “Top Vase Shield.
23. A collection of three bunches of three varieties of cut culinary herbs, each in a small container, overall maximum height 6”.
24. A Hanging Basket.
25. Three sticks of rhubarb.
26. A plate of 10 gooseberries.
27. A plate of 6 strawberries, with plugs.
28. A plate of 10 raspberries, with plugs.
29. Two lettuces.
30. Six radishes.
31. Six pods of broad beans.
32. Six pods of peas.
33. Six pods of peas. (Mange-tout or Sugar Snap type).
34. Two of any other vegetable.
35. A plate containing six strigs of currants. (Same colour)
36. A plate of six soft fruit. (Other varieties).
37. Shortbread - See recipes at end of show schedules below .
38. Jubilee Crown. Children under 11
39. Amateur Cup entries
39. Umnounted photograph not exceeding 7" x 5" of floral subject in exhibitor's own garden. Exhibited on Society felt board using .......velcro spots provided.
.......Open to all. Max. 3 entries.
40. Amateur Cup entries.
41. Junior Amateur Cup entries. For children aged 16 and under. Open to non-members.
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The Autumn Show
...............................................................Entries will be received between 10.45am. and 12.45pm.
...................................................Any entries placed after 12.45pm will be disqualified by the stewards.
............................................................Vases will be provided for classes where stipulated
....................................................................................The show opens at 3.15pm.
................................................The T.G.Jackson Cup is awarded for the best vegetables in classes 1 - 19.
Class
1. Five white potatoes.
2, Five coloured potatoes.
3. Five “Novelty” potatoes. (Pink Fir Apple, Ratte, Blue etc. )
4. Three cylindrical beetroot.
5. Three globe beetroot.
6. Five tomatoes on a plate. Ordinary cultivars. ....Coronation Tankard
7. Five tomatoes on a plate. Small fruited or novelty.
8. Five onions grown from seeds. Not sets.
9. Five onions grown from sets.
10. Two leeks.
11. Five shallots. ( not over 2” )
12. A pair of marrows. ( Maximum length l5” )
13. Five carrots.
14. Longest runner bean.
15. One cucumber. (outdoor)
16. One cucumber. ( indoor)
17. Six runner beans.
18. Six climbing beans. ( not runner)
19. Six french beans.
20. One culinary pumpkin.
21. Five Chillis of one variety.
22. Two of any other vegetable.
23. One vegetable oddity.
24. One of each of 5 different vegetables wholly contained within ( i.e, not overlapping ) a seed tray, no bigger than 16”x10”.
.......Point value of vegetables as per RHS handbook. ..Eden Cottage Cup.
25. Cobham Gardeners’ Society “ Top Tray “. See additional rules below.
26. Five dessert apples ( not to be polished ).
27. Five pears.
28.Five cooking apples.
29. Five dessert plums on a plate.
30. A plate of 10 blackberries or hybrid berries plus stalks.
31. A plate of 10 raspberries with plugs.
32. A bunch of grapes
33. Two of any other fruit
34. One bloom chrysanthemum, any type.
35. One stem of spray chrysanthemum, any type.
36. One bloom dahlia, any type.
37. Three blooms ball dahlias, including pom-poms.
38. Three blooms other dahlias.
39. Five stems of annuals, mixed or similar.
40. One or more plants of floral value, (other than fuchsia), growing in a pot or bowl. (Max. dia. 9").
41. One or more plants of foliage value growing in a pot or bowl. (Max. Pot/bowl dia. 9").
42. One Fuchsia in a pot. (Max pot dia. 9", max height above pot 18". Jack Pye trophy
43. Six fuchsia heads, any kind or mixed, container supplies
44. Three blooms Large-F lowered roses.
45. One bloom Large-Flowered rose
46. One stem Cluster-Flowered roses.
47. Three sprays from shrubs or trees. One variety or mixed.
48. Heaths. One vase, three sprays.
49. Five stems of any other flowers.
50. "Bonfire Night". Symetrical triangular arrangement. Not more than 18”x18”x18” max.Pickwick Cup
51. Egg box containg six natural Autumn Treasures. Children up to 11.
52. Gardeners' Working Party Chocolate cake - see recipe below.
53. Jam. 1 Jar of not less than 3/4lb or 340g. Standard jar with white lid.
54. Jelly. 1 Jar of not less than 3/4lb or 340g. Standard jar with white lid.
55. Largest pumpkin (girth).
56. Potatoes in a sack. Grow potatoes in a black sack ( both provided).
......Bring to the show between 10.45 and 12.45, for a weigh in to find the heaviest crop. CGS Challenge Cup
57. One "Giant" vegetable.
58. Amateur Cup Entries.
59. Junior Amateur Cup Entries. For children aged 16 and under and open to non members
60. Autumn related photograph, not exceeding 7x5 inches. Open to all, and exhibited on society felt board. Max. of 3 entries per ......exhibitor.
Note: Any remaining fruit, vegetables and flowers will be auctioned off at the end of the show. Proceeds to go to Society funds.
.......... Any entrant who does not wish their entry to be auctioned, please indicate on entry slip
Recipes
Chocolate Cake Recipe
6 ozs Plain Flour
2 Tablespoons cocoa
l Teaspoon bi·carb (not generous)
l Teaspoon baking Powder (generous)
2 Tablespoons syrup
2 Eggs
1/4 pint Corn Oil
1/4 pint Milk
5 ozs Caster Sugar
Sift flour, cocoa, bi·carb, & baking powder in a bowl. Add sugar. Mix with eggs, oil and milk. Beat into dry ingredients. Pour into greased and lined 8”
sandwich tins. Bake for 25-30 minutes in 140 degrees C fan oven. Sandwich together with chocolate cream
Shortbread Recipe
6 ozs Plain flour
3 os Caster sugar
6 ozs Butter at room temperature
3 075 line Semolina
Pre-heat oven to 150 degrees C
Oblong tin l l" x 7" lightly greased
Warm mixing bowl slightly (not hot) then add all the ingredients and beat with a wooden spoon till thoroughly blended. No need to add any liquid. Transfer dough to a lightly sugared flat surface. Roll it out to a rectangle to fit the tin. Press out evenly and prick all over with a fork and bake slowly for 1 hour. Cool for 10minutes. Cut mixture into fingers and cool them on a wire rack before storing in a tin.
Chocolate Cake Recipe
6 ozs Plain Flour
2 Tablespoons cocoa
l Teaspoon bi·carb (not generous)
l Teaspoon baking Powder (generous)
2 Tablespoons syrup
2 Eggs
1/4 pint Corn Oil
1/4 pint Milk
5 ozs Caster Sugar
Sift flour, cocoa, bi·carb, & baking powder in a bowl. Add sugar. Mix with eggs, oil and milk. Beat into dry ingredients. Pour into greased and lined 8”
sandwich tins. Bake for 25-30 minutes in 140 degrees C fan oven. Sandwich together with chocolate cream
Shortbread Recipe
6 ozs Plain flour
3 os Caster sugar
6 ozs Butter at room temperature
3 075 line Semolina
Pre-heat oven to 150 degrees C
Oblong tin l l" x 7" lightly greased
Warm mixing bowl slightly (not hot) then add all the ingredients and beat with a wooden spoon till thoroughly blended. No need to add any liquid. Transfer dough to a lightly sugared flat surface. Roll it out to a rectangle to fit the tin. Press out evenly and prick all over with a fork and bake slowly for 1 hour. Cool for 10minutes. Cut mixture into fingers and cool them on a wire rack before storing in a tin.
