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Eligibility :-

          1.  In all sections of the schedule only one exhibit is allowed in any one class from any one exhibitor or garden. All members of a household are

               in which any or all members of one household may each exhibit one entry per class.

          2.  Exhibits of vegetables, fruit and flowers for competition, must have been grown by the exhibitor, or, in the case of society displays, by contributing

               exhibitors. All pot plants, including cacti and succulents, must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least three months prior to the

               show.

          3.  The judging of all horticultural exhibits will be carried out in accordance with the recommendations contained in The Horticultural Show

               Handbook, (most recent addition), published by the Royal Horticultural Society.

          4.  Any prize may, at the discretion of the judges, be withheld or modified if the exhibit is not considered worthy of a prize.

          5.  On the relative merits of the exhibits, the decision of the judges is final. Any protest or objection must be made in writing and lodged with the

               Show Committee not later than the close of the first day of the show.    

          6.  The Federation accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage to any exhibit. The Federation shall not be liable for compensation for the loss or

              damage from any cause whatsoever, of or to, any personal property belonging to exhibitors or visitors to the show.  The right is reserved by the

              Federation of cancelling the competitions, accepting or refusing entries, withholding any or all prizes as well as determining any questions which

              may arise out of these regulations. 

         7.  No exhibitor may interfere in any way whatsoever with any exhibit or display of another exhibitor.  Any difficulty encountered, should be

              brought to the attention of the Show Committee

          8.  At Federation shows all ties on vegetables must be of un-dyed raffia or un-dyed string.

          9.  Trophies will be presented at each show of the Federation but will be retained for engraving.  Trophy winners will be responsible for loss of, or

         10. Awarding of Points :-   First  -  3,  Second  -  2,  Third  -  1, unless otherwise stated.  In the event of a tie, the trophy shall be awarded to

               the exhibitor gaining most first prizes.         

         11. The use of newspaper in show vases for staging purposes is strictly prohibited.

         12. Quantity of specimens to be shown in collections or in any fruit and vegetable class.

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Class 1.                                                        INTER-SOCIETY CHALLENGE

              raised or tiered but must not exceed 3ft./90cm. in height from the table top. ( See General Rule 12 for quantities ).

              The exhibit shall consist of the following :-

              A 454g./1lb. jar or preserves                                                                                                                                                        10        

              Notes for Exhibitors.

K.C.A.S. CHALLENGE TROPHY

              A collection of four kinds of vegetables ( see General Rule 12 for quantities ), displayed within a green tray ( provided )

              measuring  2ft./ 60cm. x  2ft.6ins./ 75cm.  No tiering permitted.

              Notes for Exhibitors.

              Each kind of vegetable will receive a maximum of 10 points, with a further maximum of 10 points for presentation i.e.. 50 points in

              total.  Garnish permitted.

CLASS 3.                                                    INTER-SOCIETY CHALLENGE

                                                 To be displayed within a green tray ( provided ), measuring 2ft./ 60cm. x  2ft.6ins./ 75cm.

              a.   A dish of potatoes, five, any one cultivar.

              b.  A dish of vegetables, other than potatoes ( see General Rule 12 for quantity ).

              c.  A dish of soft fruit ( see General Rule 12 for quantity ).

              d.  A 454g. jar of preserves which may include jam, honey or marmalade.

              e.  A mounted photograph illustrating any horticultural or wildlife interest.

              f.   A baked item.

              g.  An item of handicraft, any kind.

              h.  A potted plant ( flowering, fruiting or grown for foliage).

              i.   A vase of five kinds of culinary herbs.

              j.   A vase of flowers, one cultivar, five stems.

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INDIVIDUAL VEGETABLE AND FRUIT CLASSES

CLASS 4.

CLASS 5.

                   Two plates potatoes, one white and one coloured cultivar, five tubers of each.

CLASS 6.   `Five a Day`  A standard seed-tray of vegetables, to be judged for culinary merit and visual appeal. 

CLASSES            

             7.    One plate potatoes, white, five tubers.

             8.    One plate potatoes, coloured, five tubers.

             9.    Three carrots, long.

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FLOWERS

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SWEET PEAS

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( need not be grown cordon fashion )

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CLASSES             

Open only to those who have not gained a First Prize for sweet peas at a National or K.F.H.S.  County Show.

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                       One vase, three blooms, large - flowered, one or more cultivars.  

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                                                    OTHER CUT GARDEN FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

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( To be judged for quality, variety and decorative effect ).

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            FUCHSIAS :-

            PELARGONIUMS :-

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HOME ECONOMICS AND CRAFT

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To be displayed on a table measuring 2ft. / 60cm x 2ft. / 60cm Table and tablecloth to be provided.

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Open only to those who have not gained a First Prize at a National or K.F.H.S. County show.

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PRESERVES

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                      'Take Three Jars'

                       Three 454g./1lb. jars or preserves, each of a different kind,

                       e.g.. a jam, a marmalade, a chutney.

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CRAFT

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              'Gardeners` World'

               Sugarcraft.   A design to include flowers, fruit and vegetables, suitable for the decoration of a cake to celebrate the anniversary

                                  of the BBC programme.

Florist tape, wires, stamens & ribbon permitted.  Food cover provided.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

 Must have been taken by the exhibitor.  Size 7ins. / 18cm x 5ins / 13cm  approximately.

( un-mounted )

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JUNIOR CLASSES

No entry fee for these age groups.

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                      " My Private Patio "

CLASS 79.

                              9 - 12 YEARS OF AGE

CLASS 80.

                             13 - 16 YEARS OF AGE

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CLASS  1.

                    c-d.  2 dishes of Vegetables and/or fruit, 2 distinct kinds, ( See General Rule12 for Quantities ).       

                    e.      1 baked item, sweet or savoury, maximum size 8ins. / 200mm.

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CLASS  2.

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                    a.  A dish of potatoes, five , any one cultivar.

                    b.  A dish of vegetables, other than potatoes (See General Rule 12 for quantity).

                    c.  A dish of stoned fruit ( See General Rule 12 for Quantity ).

                    d.  A 454g. jar of preserves which may include jam, honey or marmalade.

                    j.  A vase of flowers, one cultivar, five stems.

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CLASS  3.

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CLASS  4.

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CLASS  5.

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CLASS  6.

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CLASS  7.

CLASSES

              8.  2 plates Potatoes - 1 white, 1 coloured,  five tubers of each.