Horticulture

Cactus or Succulent, one in a pot.

Cactus or Succulent, two in separate pots

A bowl or container not larger than 304mm in diameter, planted with three or more Cactus or succulent.

Bonsai, evergreen or deciduous in a bonsai bowl. Please state evergreen or deciduous on entry form.

An orchid growing in a pot.

Begonia, one flowering corm

One flowering Geranium or Pelargonium

A Collection of Pot Plants, in separate pots

Flowering Pot Plant, any type

Foliage Pot Plant or Ornamental Grass

A Carnivorous Pot Plant, any variety, e.g. Venus Fly Trap, Pitcher Plant. Please state size on entry form.

Fuchsia, one in a pot, any size.

Six Fuchsia Heads, any variety, displayed in water container provided.

Dahlias, Three Stems of Dahlia, non-exhibition variety / varieties.

Dahlias, medium, decorative, not exceeding 220mm vase of three blooms of any varieties.

Dahlias, small, decorative, not exceeding 170mm vase of three blooms of any varieties.

Dahlias, medium, cactus or semi cactus, not exceeding 200mm vase of three blooms any varieties.

Dahlias, small cactus or semi cactus, not exceeding 170mm vase of three blooms of any varieties.

Dahlias, ball, small or miniature, not exceeding 115mm vase of three blooms of any varieties.

Dahlias, giant or large,over 220mm, single bloom.

Dahlias, pompoms, not exceeding 55mm diameter, vase of five blooms of any varieties

Dahlias, vase of three blooms, any other variety, e.g. Waterlily, Collarette

Dahlias, an exhibit of mixed Dahlias any cultivars, number of blooms optional.

Cut Flowers - Annuals, a collection of 2 kinds in separate containers, not more than 5 stems in each container.

Cut Flowers - Annuals, a mixed collection not more than 5 kinds.

Cut Flowers - Herbaceous Perennials, a mixed vase, not more than 5 kinds

A Display of Cut Flowers - A vase of up to 16 stems in shades of pink and white.

Roses, 3 specimen blooms, one or more varieties.

Roses, 1 specimen bloom in container.

Roses, cluster, 3 sprays, Floribunda or Polyanthus.

Roses, any size bowl of roses, of any kind

Roses, 1 stem. To be judged on fragrance. (Variety to be named). To be judged by the public.

Gladioli, large flowering, 3 spikes in vase.

Gladioli, single spike in vase, any type or variety.

3 Antirrhinums or 3 African Marigolds or 3 Rudbeckia

Sunflower Head, displayed in a vase or flat on table.

Marigolds, French, 5 blooms in vase.

Asters, 5 blooms in vase.

Zinnias, 4 blooms in vase.

Sweet Peas, 'Annual' container of 7 stems of one or more varieties.

Sweet Peas, 3 stems. To be judged on fragrance. To be judged by the public.

Lavender - 5 stems

Penstemons - 3 stems

Clematis, any variety: 1 bloom.

My favourite flower in my garden, a single stem or spray.

Chrysanthemums, 1 single specimen or spray.

Floating flower head/heads displayed in shallow container not exceeding 30cms.

1 'Mop Head' of Hydrangea.

1 'Lace Cap' of Hydrangea.

Hydrangea, 3 stems of 1 variety or more

A Vase of Ornamental Grasses

1 Stem Tree/Shrub, foliage.

1 Stem Tree/Shrub, flowering.

1 Stem Tree/Shrub berried

Vase of Flowers, not more than 5 blooms/stems and 2 Vegetables of same type. No garnish to be used.

A container of growing, flowering or foliage plants.

Jug containing dried flowers, minimum 2 varieties. Can include corn.

Perfect for Pollinators, minimum of 3 different varieties of flowers.

Top Vase Class is for a vase of mixed flowering stems containing a total of between five and 10 stems, taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants. Please note that it is two different KINDS of plants; two varieties of the same plants are NOT two kinds. Only one entry per exhibitor please.
· Only fresh, HOME-GROWN flowers can be used in the vase. No dried or silk flowers are allowed.
· The display will be judged out of a total of 35 points, split into: 25 points for the colour, condition, quality and freshness of the flowers on display, and 10 marks for the overall presentation and effect of the flowers in the vase. The vase will be viewed from all directions. Judging of the flowers should be to the normal rules used for other classes.
· Stems used in the display must be showing flowers only. No seed heads or berries will be allowed.
· The vase can be any shape and size and made from any material, but must be in proportion to the display. No marks are awarded for the vase itself.
· No accessories whatsoever - such as bows and additional foliage - will be allowed. Foliage which is growing naturally from the flowering stem, and still attached to that stem, is allowed.
· The Winner of the Top Vase class will receive £10, 2nd £7.50 and 3rd £5 in vouchers from Washingpool Farm Shop.
NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES
· Flowering stems can be taken from ANY flowering plant.
· The different kinds of plants need to be taken from different genera. Eg. Pinks, carnations and sweet William, which are all dianthus - would not be classed as different kinds.
· Only fresh, home-grown flowers can be used in the vase. No dried or silk flowers are allowed.
· A vase, by definition, is any vessel that can be used to hold cut flowers and which is taller than it is wide at its widest point.
· The Washingpool Top Vase class is open for anyone to enter and is not intended purely for growers who regularly display single species classes at shows.
· Judges should note that the display has to be viewed all round.
· The Points awarded should be clearly marked by judges on exhibitors' cards.
· Any queries that may arise, regarding anything other than the above rules, should be referred to, and decided by, the Show officials.
· Failure to abide by any of these rules will lead to disqualification.

Dessert Apples, dish of 5, with stalks, of one kind to be named.

Culinary Apples, dish of 4, with stalks, of one kind to be named.

Dessert Pears, dish of 5, with stalks, of one kind to be named.

Dish of any other Fruit.

Two distinct kinds of Fruit exhibited in a single dish. e.g. gooseberries and currants.

Rhubarb, 3 sticks.

A growing Capsicum, Pepper or Chilli

Chillis, 5 or Peppers, 2 (to be displayed on a plate)

Potatoes, collection of 2 named varieties, 4 of each.

Potatoes, 4 white.

Potatoes, 4 coloured.

Cabbage, 1 head with 75mm of stalk.

Spinach or Chard, 5 stems (displayed in a vase)

Carrots, 3 long pointed, foliage trimmed to 75mm.

Carrots, 3 stump rooted, foliage trimmed to 75mm.

Parsnips, 2.

Pair of Lettuces, displayed with root in water.

Onions, 3 exhibition.

Onions, 3 over 250g, excluding exhibition.

Onions, 5 250g or less.

Onion, 1 the heaviest.

Collection of Onions, 1 over 250g, 1 249g and under and 1 shallot.

Beans, 6 runners.

Beans, 1 the longest runner.

Beans, 6 French, dwarf or climbing.

Peas, 6 pods, (to be displayed flat on table),

Marrows, pair on table not exceeding 380mm in length or 500mm circumference for round cultivars.

Marrow, any kind, to be grown outside. To be judged on weight.

Courgettes, 2 not less than 100mm or greater than 200mm. Round cultivars should be approx. 75mm in diameter

Cucumbers, pair of, staging board allowed.

Tomatoes, medium, 5 fruits shown with calyx.

Tomatoes, yellow, plum or other, 5 fruits shown with calyx, to be displayed on a dish of sand. Sand can be provided by Society when staging.

Tomatoes, cherry type, 9 fruits to be displayed on a dish of sand, under 35mm. Sand can be provided by Society when staging.

One Beefsteak Tomato displayed with one Cherry or Plum Tomato. To be judged on quality and taste.

Shallots, 8 large.

Shallots, 8 pickling, to pass through 30mm ring.

Shallots, cluster as grown, fully exposed, no container

Beetroot, 2, long.

Beetroot, 3 globe, any colours e.g. white, yellow, red.

Pumpkin, 1, to be grown outside. To be judged on weight.

Garlic, 3 Bulbs

Leeks, 2 (tops tied, not trimmed).

Radish, 6 any variety, foliage trimmed to 25mm

Two pairs of different coloured vegetables. (e.g. an orange and a purple carrot displayed with a red and a yellow pepper).

Most wonky or mis-shaped fruit or vegetable

One unusual vegetable variety, excluding marrows to be judged for size and quality. Please state size on entry form. To be named.

Family Choice, a trug / basket containing vegetables, salad and/or fruits for a family of 4, staged for effect and judged for culinary quality.

2 of any other vegetable or variety of vegetable not mentioned in Schedule, (eg. sweetcorn cobs, cauliflower, celery, custard marrows, spaghetti marrows etc.)

Collection of salad vegetables, 3 kinds, 3 of each. Only two entries per exhibitor please.

Collection of any of the following: cut flowers, fruits, herbs, pot plants, vegetables. To be displayed within a space of 600 x 750 mm. Containers optional (trug, basket etc.). To be judged on quality and presentation. Only two entries per exhibitor please. This Class is open to all - Individuals, Horticultural Societies and Clubs.

Collection of vegetables, 5 distinct kinds of the same number as in individual classes, any other vegetables not mentioned in individual classes, 3 of a kind. Exhibit to be shown in a space 912mm x 608mm. Only two entries per exhibitor please. Points will be awarded in addition for presentation. Double points will be awarded in this class.

The Top Tray class is for a collection of three types of vegetables from the following list of ten. The quantity of each vegetable required for the collection is given in brackets and each type must consist of the same variety: CARROTS (3), CAULIFLOWERS (2), ONIONS (3), PARSNIPS (2), PEAS (6 PODS), POTATOES (3) RUNNER BEANS (6 PODS), TOMATOES (6), FRENCH BEANS (6), COURGETTES (3). Only one entry per exhibitor please.
Each type of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points. This is split into three sections as follows: 7 points for size, shape and colour; 7 points for condition; 6 points for uniformity. The overall mark therefore will be out of a total of 60.
· All vegetables are to be displayed for effect. The vegetables must be displayed within an area measuring 45cm x 60cm (18 x 24) without bending any part of them. No part of any exhibit should exceed the size of the tray.
· A tray or board measuring 45cm x 60cm (18 x 24) can be used to display the vegetables or the area can simply marked on the staging. Where a tray has a lip or edge it is the internal measurements that must not exceed 45cm x 60cm (18 x 24). NO BACKBOARD TO BE USED.
· A black cloth is permitted, and the tray may be painted. Parsley is allowed for garnishing, but no other foliage, or accessories such as plates, sand or rings will be allowed. Onion tops may be tied or whipped using raffia or string.
· The Winner of the Top Tray class will receive £10, 2nd £7.50, 3rd £5 in vouchers from Washingpool Farm Shop.

NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES
· Carrots and parsnips must have foliage trimmed back to 7.5cm (3).
· Peas and beans must be displayed with some stalk attached.
· Tomatoes must be displayed with calyces (the green flower bud case).
· Judges may handle exhibits, open pods and so on to check for quality.
· The tray, board or staging must not be cut or mutilated in any way - such as cutting holes for standing onions in.
· Judges should use their discretion when judging Top Tray class, remembering that entries may come from inexperienced exhibitors.
· The points awarded should be clearly marked by the judges on the exhibitors' cards.
· Queries that arise, regarding anything other than these rules, should be referred to, and decided by the Show Officials.
· Failure to abide by any of these rules will lead to disqualification.

Parsley, 6 stems in water.

4 kinds of culinary herbs, two stems of each in water, (excluding parsley) herbs to be named.

A collection of not more than 4 culinary herbs growing in separate pots, herbs to be named.

A Dish of Edible Flowers, e.g. Nasturtium, Borage, Pot Marigold etc. To be judged on presentation, colour and freshness.

Vase of mixed herbs, maximum 6 stems.

Pot Plant, 1 foliage or flowering. (Novice Class)

My favourite flower in my garden, single stem or spray. (Novice Class)

Cut flowers, a mixed vase of 3 stems or sprays. (Novice Class)

Vase of 3 blooms, of the same type (eg. Dahlias, Roses, Gladioli, Chrysanthemums). (Novice Class)

Courgettes, 2 not less than 100mm or greater than 200mm. (Novice Class)

Runner Beans, 3 or Peas, 6. Peas and beans must be displayed with some stalk attached. (Novice Class)

Beetroot 3 or Carrots 3, foliage trimmed to 75mm. (Novice Class)

Tomatoes, 3 medium or 6 'cherry type'. To be displayed on a plate of sand and shown with calyx(Novice Class)

Biggest and Smallest, opposite pair of the same vegetable. e.g. pair of ripe tomatoes, pair of runner beans (Novice Class)

Dish of Fruit (Novice Class)