K.F.H.S. SHOWS

                                                 

2008  SUMMER & AUTUMN RESULTS FURTHER DOWN THIS PAGE
Plus NEW Photo Gallery
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Summer Show at the Kent County Show, Detling
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11th - 12th & 13th July
Fri & Sat. 08.30 - 18.00        Sun. 08.30 - Prize giving 16.00
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Autumn Show at Sutton Valence
Saturday & Sunday 20th & 21st September
Sat. 14.00 - 17.00      Sun. 10.30 - Prize giving 16.00
Trophies, Points, Prize money and Recipes are not included here, these can be found in the published Schedule
( If you would like to be sent a schedule, please contact the Shows Administrator on 01732 844071 )

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GENERAL SHOW RULES
Exhibitors are advised to read these rules carefully

Eligibility :-

               Shows staged by the Kent Federation of Horticultural Societies are open to all persons resident in the County, individual members
               of the Federation, and  members of societies affiliated to the Federation.  
               However, only individual members of the Federation or members of affiliated societies are eligible for the award of trophies.

          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

     permitted to exhibit from one garden provided they do so in different classes from one another. The only exception are classes for pot plants

               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

               damage to trophies whilst in their possession or in transit.

         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.

Every dish must consist of one cultivar ( variety ) unless mixed dishes are permitted by the schedule.

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Aubergines    3 Loganberries    12
Beans, Broad    9 Marrows   
Beans, Runner    9 Medlars    5
Beans, French    9 Melons    1
Beetroot    5 Mushrooms    12
Blackberries        12 Onions    5
Brussels Sprouts    12 Parsnips    3
Cabbages    2 Peaches                 5
Carrots    5 Pears    5
Cauliflowers    2 Peas, Pods    12
Celery    2 Peppers, Sweet    3
Cherries    12 Plums      9
Courgettes    5 Potatoes    5
Cucumbers    2 Quince    5
Currents, Strigs    12 Radishes    12
Damsons    12 Raspberries    12
Fennel, Florence    3 Rhubarb, Sticks    5
Figs    5 Shallots    12
Garlic    5 Strawberries    12
Gooseberries    12 Swedes    3
Grapes, Bunches    2 Sweetcorn        3
Kohl Rabi    5 Tomatoes **    5
Leeks *    3 Tomatoes ***    7
Pot Leeks    2 Turnips    3
       
                                           * Blanch or intermediate leeks          ** Standard fruited cultivars         *** Small fruited cultivars
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For other vegetables and fruit not listed, please refer to the rules in the Horticultural Show Handbook (most recent edition) published by the
Royal Horticultural Society.

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SUMMER SHOW 2008
Trophies, Points, Prize money and Recipes are not included here, these can be found in the published Schedule
( If you would like to be sent a schedule, please contact the Shows Administrator on 01732 844071 ).
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 Classes 1, 2 and 3 are open only to Affiliated Societies and Women`s Institutes.
Exhibits must be grown or made and contributed by, not less than two members and must be entered in the name
of that respective society.
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SOCIETY CLASSES
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Class 1.                                                        INTER-SOCIETY CHALLENGE

K.C.A.S. CHALLENGE CUP

              A display of garden and kitchen produce to be staged on a table space approx. 4ft./120cm. long and 2ft.6ins./74cm. deep. The exhibit may be

              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 :-

              Four kinds of vegetables, each kind no more than twice the quantity for a single dish.                                40
              Two kinds of fruit no more than twice the quantity for a single dish.                                                                              20 
              A pot plant, flowering or grown for foliage.                                                                                              10      
              A basket of six cheese scones                                                                                                                  10 

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

              Notes for Exhibitors.

              Each kind or item will receive a maximum of 10 points as above, with a further maximum of 10 points for presentation i.e.. 100 points
              in total.  Additional garden flowers or foliage for decoration may be included.  Garnish permitted.
             
CLASS 2.                                                    INTER-SOCIETY CHALLENGE

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

"MEMBERS" CHOICE
       Choose and exhibit four from the following list. Each item or dish will receive a maximum of 10 points, with a further maximum of 10 points for
presentation i.e.50 points in total.

                                                 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

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CLASS 4.

"MASTER GARDENERS"
One pot plant , flowering or grown for foliage.
Two dishes of vegetables, see General Rule 12 for quantities.
One dish of fruit, see general Rule 12 for quantities.
One show vase of cut flowers, any one kind
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To be displayed within a green tray ( provided ), measuring 2ft / 60cm by 2ft 6in / 75cm

CLASS 5.

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

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

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CLASSES            

             7.    One plate potatoes, white, five tubers.

             8.    One plate potatoes, coloured, five tubers.

             9.    Three carrots, long.

            10.    Five carrots, other than long.
                  11.    Beetroot, globe, red, three
            12.   Cauliflowers, two.
            13.    Peas, twelve pods.
            14.    Onions, three.
            15.    Broad beans, nine pods.
            16.    French beans, nine pods.
            17.    Shallots, twelve, more than 30mm. in diameter.
            18.    Shallots, twelve, 30mm. or less in diameter.
            19.    Any other vegetable. See General Rule 12 for quantity.
            20.    Gooseberries, nine.
            21.    Any other soft fruit, one kind. See General Rule 12 for quantity.

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FLOWERS

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SWEET PEAS

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CLASS 22.                                                       FEDERATION CHALLENGE
                        Six vases, 7 spikes of not more than 2 cultivars in each vase

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CLASS 23.
                                                                          THE THREE VASE CLASS
                       Three vases, 3 cultivars, 7 spikes of each

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CLASS 24.
                                                                            `GARDENERS WORLD`
                       One vase, one cultivar, 12 spikes, chose from one of the Gardeners` World presenters  i.e.
                                                  Percy Thrower - Geoff Hamilton - Alan Titchmarsh - Monty Don

( need not be grown cordon fashion )

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CLASSES             

            25.  One vase, cream or white cultivar/s, 9 spikes.
            26.  One vase, pink / red cultivar/s, 9 spikes.
            27 One vase any other, flaked, striped, picotee or fancy cultivars, 9 spikes.
            28.  One 4in / 10cm bowl `old fashioned` sweet pees, foliage permitted
            29.  Novice.  One vase, one or more cultivars, 9 spikes. 

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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Exhibitors please note :
All sweet peas must be shown in 7in / 18cm approx. vases unless otherwise stated
All containers, labels and pins available from the Show Committee

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                                                                                       ROSES

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CLASS 30.
                                                                             THE JOHN APPLETON CLASS
                       Two vases. One vase 6 blooms, large-flowered, one vase, three stems, cluster-flowered
                       One or more cultivars in each vase
CLASSES
            31.  Two vases, three blooms in each vase, large- flowered, one or more cultivars in each vase.

            32.  One vase, one cultivar, three - stage, large-flowered blooms. ( One bloom bud stage, one bloom perfect stage and one full-bloom stage ).
            33.  One vase, three stems, cluster - flowered, one or more cultivars.

            34.  One vase approx. 7ins./ 18cm., specimen bloom, large - flowered.

            35.  A box (provided) of six miniature blooms in the perfect stage. Any cultivar or cultivars.

            36.  Novice. 

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

                       One vase three stems, cluster - flowered, one or more cultivars.
                       Open only to those who have not gained a First Prize for roses at a National or K.F.H.S. County Show.

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Exhibitors please note :
Three- Stage Class.     Stage in one vase, bud at top, followed by perfect bloom, then full bloom
                       Criteria :  Bud to show colour with one or two petals beginning to unfurl above an open calyx.
                                      Perfect stage is half to three-quarters open.
                                      Full bloom stage does not require stamens to show, but if seen, must be fresh and of good colour.

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                                                    OTHER CUT GARDEN FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

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CLASSES
               37.  One show vase, any cut flower, one cultivar, not scheduled
               38.  One vase lilium, three stems.
               39.  One 8ins./ 20cm. vase, hosta foliage, not less than twelve stems.
               40.  One 11ins./ 28cm. vase of mixed garden flowers, not scheduled.

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                                                                         DECORATIVE CLASSES
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CLASS 41.
         A Sussex trug ( provided ) of informally arranged cut garden flowers and foliage, excluding sweet peas and roses, for frontal viewing.
Space allowed 2ft.6ins./75cm. x  2ft.6ins/75cm.

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

CLASS 42.
An informal arrangement of cut garden foliage.
Space allowed 2ft.6ins./75cm. x  2ft.6ins./75cm. . Height unrestricted.
( To be judged for quality, variety and decorative effect ).
CLASS 43.
An informal arrangement of garden roses or sweet peas, with any other additional foliage, for frontal viewing.
Space allowed 2ft.6ins./75cm. x  2ft.6ins./75cm.
( To be judged for quality and decorative effect )
 Note :  Exhibitors may use their own containers for classes 42 and 43.

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                                                                                   POT PLANTS

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CLASSES
            44.  Pot plant in bloom, excluding fuchsias & pelargoniums.  Max. pot size 6ins./154mm
            45.  Pot plant in bloom, excluding fuchsias & pelargoniums.  Max. pot size 10ins./25cm
            46.  Pot plant grown for foliage.  Max. pot size 10ins./154cm.
            47.  Hosta, miniature.  Max. pot size 6ins./154mm.
            48.  Bonsai, a specimen plant growing in a container.  
            49.  One plant cactus, succulent or sempervivium growing in a container.

            FUCHSIAS :-

            50.  Fuchsia, bush or shrub, single or double.  Max. pot size 6ins./154mm.
            51.  Fuchsia, triphylla type, any pot size.
            52.  Fuchsia plant, single or double,. Max. pot size 4ins./10cm.
            53.  Fuchsia, a hanging pot 8ins./20cm. (Suitable stand will be provided ).

            PELARGONIUMS :-

            54.  Zonal pelargonium.  Max. pot size 6ins./154mm.
            55.  Zonal pelargonium, bi-colour or tricolour.  Max. pot size 6ins./154mm.
            56.  Regal or angel pelargonium.  Max. pot size 6ins./154mm.
            57.  Scented - leaved pelargonium.  Max. pot size 6ins./154mm.

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HOME ECONOMICS AND CRAFT

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CLASS 58.
                  ' Entente Cordiale '
                 a.      Gateau Moka aux Amandes ( recipe given ) 
                          together with three other dishes chosen from the following :-
                 b.      A small dish ( provided ) approx. 6ins / 15cm of assorted petits fours
                 c.        A quiche Lorraine approx. 7ins / 18cm
                 d.        Crême caramel, individual serving
                 e.        Petits pains, five, presented in a basket ( provided )
                 f.         French madeleines, six
                  g.        French apple tart

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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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CLASSES
            59.  Blueberry Muffins, five
            60.  A traditional Treacle Tart, shortcrust pastry, approx. 7ins / 18cm diameter
            61.  A soft fruit mousse, individual serving, recipe given
            62.  A Teabread of your choice, baked in a 2lb. loaf tin
            63.  'Novice' 
                       Six Jam tarts, shortcrust pastry

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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CLASS 64.

                      'Take Three Jars'

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

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

CLASSES
            65.  454g./1lb. jar of Seville orange marmalade.
            66.  454g./1lb. jar of marmalade, any kind.
            67.  454g./1lb. jar of raspberry jam.
            68.  454g./1lb. jar of jam, any other kind.
            69.  227g.½lb. lemon curd.
            70.  227g./½lb. any fruit jelly.

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CRAFT

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CLASS 71.

              '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.

To be staged on an iced board measuring 9ins / 23cm in diameter

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

CLASSES
            72.  A matinêe jacket, suitable for a newborn,knitted in a 2-ply yarn
            73.  A small item of decorated needlework
               74.  A small item of bobbin lace

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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

( un-mounted )

CLASSES
            75.  " Weired and Wonderful " -a close up look at the often strange world of nature
            76.  " Gardeners World " - may we have a glimpse of  yours ?
            77.  " This Green and Pleasant Land " - out and about

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JUNIOR CLASSES

No entry fee for these age groups.

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CLASS 78.
                              8 YEARS OF AGE & UNDER

                      " My Private Patio "

Design your own, on a base measuring 30cm x 30cm using any materials of your choice

CLASS 79.

                              9 - 12 YEARS OF AGE

                      " Five a Day "
                                                   A 20cm paper plate of fruits and vegetables made from any materials of your choice

CLASS 80.

                             13 - 16 YEARS OF AGE

                      " Melting Moments "
                                                   Five , to be displayed with a doyley, on a white plate
                                                   Food cover provided. Recipe given.
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SUMMER SHOW 2008 RESULTS
PRINCIPAL AWARD WINNERS
THE K.C.A.S. CHALLENGE CUP (INTER-SOCIETY DISPLAY GARDEN & KITCHEN PRODUCE) - FARNINGHAM & District Horticultural Society
THE K.C.A.S. CHALLENGE TROPHY (INTER-SOCIETY COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES) - BETHERSDEN Gardeners` Society
HIGHGROVE INTER-SOCIETY CHALLENGE (MEMBERS` CHOICE) - FARNINGHAM & District Horticultural Society
     WILSON CHALLENGE CUP (MOST POINTS VEGETABLES) - Mr.M.BEER, Faversham
LATTER CUP (MOST POINTS - SWEET PEAS) - Mr.D.FITTON, Heathfield
THE JUNE SALVER (BEST SINGLE VASE  - SWEET PEAS)  - Mr.D.FITTON, Heathfield
THE SWALE TROPHY (MOST POINTS - ROSES) - Mr.I.CLAPP, Herne
STUART OGG TROPHY ( BEST VASE - ROSES) - Mr.I.CLAPP, Herne
KENT & SUSSEX FARMERS TROPHY (MOST POINTS - FLOWERS & FOLIAGE) - Mrs.D.SPREE, Cobham
EVELYN OGG TROPHY (BEST EXHIBIT FLOWERS & FOLIAGE) - Mrs.S.SMITH, Eastry
GEOFFREY WICKHAM TROPHY (BEST POT PLANT) - Mrs.S.FOREMAN, Ditton
MERILYN TROPHY (MOST POINTS - POT PLANTS) - Mrs.P.WICKWAR, Leybourne
ELLEN TROPHY (MOST POINTS HOME ECONOMICS & CRAFT) - Mrs.J.CORPS, Bearsted
BANKSIAN MEDAL (MOST TOTAL POINTS IN ALL HORICULTURAL CLASSES) - Mr.I.CLAPP, Herne

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AUTUMN SHOW 2008
Trophies, Points, Prize money and Recipes are not included here, these can be found in the published Schedule
( If you would like to be sent a schedule, please contact the Shows Administrator on 01732 844071 )
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 Classes 1 and 2  are open only to Affiliated Societies and Women`s Institutes.
Exhibits must be grown or made and contributed by, not less than two members and must be entered in the name
of that respective society.

CLASS  1.

INTER-SOCIETY CHALLENGE
                    a.      An 11ins / 280mm vase of mixed Garden Flowers for frontal effect to be judged on variety and presentation.
                    b.      One Pot Plant - flowering or foliage - 9½" / 235mm diameter pot maximum.

                    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.

Each item pointed out of 10,  i.e.. 50 points available.
Up to a further 10 points may be awarded for presentation in this class.
 ( Space allowed 2ft.6ins./ 75cm.)

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CLASS  2.

MEMBERS CHOICE

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Choose and exhibit four from the following list.
Each item or dish will receive a maximum of 10 points, with a further maximum of 10 points for presentation i.e.. 50 points in total.
To be displayed within a green tray (provided), measuring 2ft. / 610mm x 2ft.6ins. / 762mm.

                    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.

                    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 dish of apples or pears ( See General Rule 12 for quantity ).

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

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CLASS  3.

VEGETABLE COLLECTION
A collection of 5 kinds of Vegetables, quantities see General Rule 12.
Space allowed 2ft.6ins. / 762mmm x 3ft. / 915mm
PLEASE NOTE :- EXHIBITORS MAY ENTER CLASS 3 OR 6, BUT NOT BOTH.

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CLASS  4.

ONION CHAMPIONSHIP
3 dishes taken from Classes 14, 15, 16, 18 & 19, one of which to be Shallots.

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CLASS  5.

POTATO CHAMPIONSHIP
A collection of three plates of different Potatoes, three cultivars, five tubers of each.

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CLASS  6.

THE FEDERATION TRAY (tray provided)
A collection of 3 kinds of Vegetables ( from list below).
Displayed on a black tray (internal measurement 18ins./ 456mm x 24ins./ 610mm.)
No part of the exhibit to exceed this area.
Garnishing and rings may be used.
RUNNER BEANS - 6   MEDIUM FRUITED TOMATOES - 6   POTATOES - 3   GLOBE BEETROOT - 3
ONIONS - 3   CARROTS - 3   PARSNIPS - 3   CAULIFLOWER - 2
CUCUMBER - 2   SWEETCORN - 2
Points 20 per item.
PLEASE NOTE :- EXHIBITORS MAY ENTER CLASS 3 OR 6, BUT NOT BOTH.

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CLASS  7.

TAP ROOT CHALLENGE
3 specimen Roots, selected from : -
LONG CARROT - CARROT OTHER THAN LONG - PARSNIP - LONG BEETROOT
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VEGETABLES
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CLASSES

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

              9.  1 plate Potatoes - coloured or part coloured, five tubers
             10.  1 plate Potatoes - white, five tubers.
             11.  3 Parsnips.
             12.  3 Carrots, long.
             13.  3 Carrots, other than long.
             14.  5 Onions exceeding 1kg from set or seed.
             15.  5 Onions exceeding 250grams, but not more than 1kg. from set or seed.
             16.  5 Onions up to and including 250grams from set or seed.
             17.  Heaviest Onion suitable for table.
             18.  12 Shallots, exhibition.
             19.  12 Shallots, pickling - must not exceed 30mm.
             20.  3 Globe Beetroot.
             21.  7 Tomatoes, medium fruited.
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