WOOLSTON & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SHOW
39th Annual Show
Sunday 4th September 2016 from 1.00 p.m
SHOW CLASSES OPEN TO EVERYONE
STAGING TIMES: Staging will take place on Sunday only from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
All competitors MUST leave the marquee by 11 a.m. prompt.
Only two entries are permitted per Class
VEGETABLE CLASSES
Class 1
1 Leek
The specimen should have a good length of straight blanched stem without any bulbous base. The leaves (mast) should be tied in. It might be necessary to shorten these by approx. half because of space on the bench.
Class 2
1 Parsnip
Should have long, well-developed roots with good-sized shoulders, with roots that taper evenly from top to bottom. It should be uniform, smooth skinned, a clean white & free from any side roots, blemishes & signs of disease. Trim foliage to approx. 75mm (3”)
Class 3
3 Carrots Long
Cut off the tops leaving approx. 75mm (3”) of stem. Avoid specimens with pale skin or green shoulders.
Class 4
3 Carrots any other type
Same rules apply as Class 3
Class 5
4 Potatoes White
Select medium size tubers & wash them carefully so as not to damage the skin. Match them for shape, size and colour.
Class 6
4 Potatoes Coloured
Same rules apply as Class 5
Class 7
6 Runner Beans
Select beans, which snap clearly without being stringy. Avoid pale coloured, coarse or bottle shaped specimens. Retain a section of the main flower stem on the pod. Lay beans neatly on a plate, select those that are uniform in length, shape and colour.
Class 8
3 Beetroot
Wash Beetroot & trim foliage to approx. 75mm (3") of stem. Avoid specimens with poor skin colour at the base of the root. Before selecting final choice cut one in half to ensure flesh is a good red colour and free from white zones.
Class 9
3 Onions – No Bulb to Exceed 250g.
Must be within the weight limits stated. Remove loose outer skin but do not peel onions. Best dug up a few weeks before the show and ripened in the sun. The tops are cut off leaving approx. 75mm (3”) of stem which can be bound with string, raffia or tape or left as it is. Do not pick specimens with poor quality necks. Cut the roots off & wash out any soil. Match specimens for weight, size, shape & colour. You can use rings or collars to stand them on.
Class 10
3 Onions – More than 250g, Less than 1kg.
Same rules apply as Class 9.
Class 11
9 Shallots
Select good shaped evenly balanced bulbs. May be exhibited on a plate of sand or rings. The tops should be 25mm-50mm (1”-2”) in length & bound with string, raffia, tape or unbound.
Class 12
6 French Beans
Select beans, which snap clearly without being stringy. Avoid pale coloured, coarse or bottle shaped specimens. Retain a section of the main stem on the pod. Lay beans neatly on a plate, select those that are uniform in length, shape & colour.
Class 13
1 Cob of Sweet Corn
Select a fresh cylindrical cob with straight rows of grain. Husks should be left on and should be fresh & green. The silks should also be left on.
Class 14
6 Tomatoes with Calyx
Make sure they are of uniform ripeness, size & colour & the calyx is fresh & green.
Class 15
9 Cherry Tomatoes with Calyx
Same rules apply Class 14.
Class 16
1 Cabbage
Remove roots and large outer discoloured leaves. Keep the inner leaves to frame the heart.
Class 17
1 Cucumber
Should be dark green with blossom still attached & the end nearest the stalk should be fully developed.
Class 18
1 Bunch of Herbs, Maxiumum 10, Named, In Water
Display a minimum of 4 varieties, although more may be shown. The name of each variety displayed must be shown either attached to the herb or on a list. Try to make a colourful and interesting display. You must provide the vase.
Class 19
3 Sticks of Rhubarb
Stalks should be fresh, straight & of uniform weight & length. Good red colouring with no sign of pest damage is advantageous. Leaves should be trimmed to approx. 75mm (3")
Class 20
1 Marrow
Should be a young fruit of good colour.
Class 21
A Basket Display of Vegetables, Salads or a Mixture of Both
A basket display which can include vegetables and/or salad items that will be judged for variety, appearance & freshness.
This class will be awarded double points, i.e. 6-4-2
Class 22
1 Flower and 1 Vegetable
Exhibits should be fresh and disease & pest free. The stalk of the flower should reach the water in the vase.
Class 23
1 Funny Shaped Vegetable with Humorous Caption
The vegetable should be washed. A caption should be shown with the exhibit, i.e. Funny Name referring to the shape of vegetable.
Class 24
1 Vegetable other than in the above Classes
The vegetable should be fresh, pest and disease free.
Class 25
Heaviest Onion as Grown
Must include the foliage and roots. The exhibit is judged on weight alone.
Class 26
Display Tray
The tray must not exceed 60cmx60cm (24"x24"), but may be smaller. A
of cloth or cardboard of the stated size may be used. Exhibits to consist of any 5 vegetables fromthe following: 1 Cabbage, 1 Carrot, 1 Cauliflower,
1 Onion, 1 Parsnip, 3 Pea Pods, 1 Potato, 3 Runner Bean Pods, 3 Tomatoes, 1 Beetroot.
Only Parsley is allowed for garnish.
No part of the display tray to overhang the side of the tray or area.
This class will be awarded double points, i.e. 6-4-2
CUT FLOWER CLASS
Instructions in the Show Schedule should be followed carefully. You must provide your own vases for these classes. All exhibits should be fresh & disease & pest free. The stalks should reach the water in the vase. No extra foliage or accessories should be added. The name of the variety may be shown.
Class 27
Class 28
Class 29
Class 30
Class 31
Class 32
Class 33
1 Rose in a Vase
3 Chrysanthemums any Variety
3 Gladioli
3 Dahlia Blooms
7 Sweet Peas
Vase of Mixed Variety Flowers
Display of 4 Flower Heads on Board not to Exceed 18cmx18cm (7"x7")
FRUIT CLASSES
Make sure the display is of uniform length, colour & ripeness. Apples & Pears may be shown either ripe or unripe & all other fruits must be ripe unless otherwise stated in the schedule. Over ripeness will be regarded as a defect in any fruit. Leave stalks on apples & Pears & the calyx on soft fruit.
Class 34
Class 35
Class 36
Class 37
Plate of Soft Fruit any Variety, Stoned Fruit Included.
3 Dessert Apples
3 Pears
3 Cooking Apples
HOUSE PLANT CLASSES
Follow any instructions in the Show Schedule carefully & keep to any size instructions given. Cascading or hanging plants may be exhibited on an upturned pot or a stand to give necessary height. All plants exhibited in this section must have been in the exhibitors care for at least three months prior to the show.
Class 38
Class 39
Class 40
1 Pot Plant in Flower
1 Pot Plant for Foliage
1 Single Cactus or Succulent
CONFECTIONERY CLASSES
Make sure you follow any instructions in the schedule, i.e. number of exhibits or sizes etc.
During judging all cakes might be cut into.
Class 41
Class 42
Class 43
Class 44
Class 45
Class 46
1 Fruit Cake
6 Shortbread Biscuits
6 Fruit Scones
1 Sandwich Cake (any filling)
4 Cup Cakes (decorated)
1 Apple Pie
PRESERVE CLASSES
All preserves must be exhibited in clear glass jars. A label showing the type of preserve only to be fixed to the jar.
Class 47
Class 48
Class 49
Class 50
Class 51
1 Jar Lemon Curd
1 Jar Jam any Variety
1 Jar Beetroot
1 Jar Chutney
1 Jar Pickled Onions
HANDICRAFT CLASSES
The classes in this section might change each year, so follow carefully any instructions in the Schedule.
If your name is on the item it should be covered so it isn't visible to the judges.
Class 52
Class 53
Class 54
Class 55
Class 56
A Watercolour Painting
A Picture (any medium, oil, acrylic, pen & pencil etc., But Not Watercolour)
A Knitted Garment
Home Made Card
1 Craft Article
PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
Black and White or Colour prints may be exhibited. Make sure you put your photograph in the correct section. Maximum size 21cm x 15cm (8.25" x 6"). Sizes will be strictly adhered to. Single prints only. Photographs must not be framed or mounted on cardboard. Put your name on the reverse side.
Class 57
Class 58
Class 59
Class 60
Landscape or Seascape
Horticulture
Transport
Open other than Above
CHILDREN'S SECTION
ALL AGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 10 YEARS
Class 61
Class 62
Class 63
Class 64
Class 65
4 Decorated Fairy Cakes or Cup Cakes
A Monster made from Vegetables
Make a Garden in a Standard Seed Tray
A Drawing of an Animal
A Flower or Flowers in an Unusual Container
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