Kent Federation of Horticultural Societies

Mini Spring, Summer & Autumn Shows 2012

All enquiries Call 01732 844071 - 01474 822224 - 01227 731637

GENERAL SHOW RULES FOR ALL K.F.H.S. SHOWS

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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.  Trophy winners will be given the option of retaining trophies on the understanding

               that they must be returned to the committee by 31 December of that respective year. Winners will also be responsible for loss or damage

               to trophies whilst in their possession.

         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
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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Schedules for all 2012 Shows will be posted on this page as soon as confirmed

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 MINI SPRING SHOW 2011

Schedule & Result  ( Only a 'Best in Show' prize is awarded )

Ditton Community Centre, New Barn Road, Ditton, ME20 6AH
Sunday March 13th

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                 Class 1      Daffodil, Trumpet            Div.1   Yellow perianth, yellow corona, specimen cut stem
                           2      Daffodil, Trumpet            Div.1  Any variety or varieties, cut stems, three
                           3      Daffodil, Large Cup         Div.2  Any variety, specimen cut stem
                           4      Daffodil, Large Cup         Div.2   Any variety or varieties, cut stems, three
                           5      Daffodil, Small Cup          Div.3   Any variety, specimen cut stem
                           6      Daffodil, Cyclamineous    Div.6  One variety, cut stems, three
                           7      A vase of three 'pink' daffodils, any one variety
                           8      A vase of three miniature daffodils, any one variety
                           9      A container of growing daffodils, any one variety
                         10      A container of growing bulbs or corms, other than daffodils
                         11      Hyacinth, specimen cut stem
                         12      Hellebores, cut stems, three
                         13      An 8" vase of cut spring flowers, any kind
                         14      A vase of Polyanthus, three stems, one variety or mixed
                         15      Winter pansies or violas, five cut stems to be shown on a white plate
                         16      A specimen camellia, one cut stem
                         17      An 11" vase of early flowering shrubs, one variety or mixed
                         18      A container of growing alpines
                         19      A flowering pot plant in bloom
                         20      A petite exhibit of miniature spring flowers, not to exceed 9" / 23cm in any dimension
                                         ( Exhibitors may arrange exhibit at home, using container of their choosing )
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"Best in Show" awarded to Mr. Brian Fryer for his exhibit in Class 19 ( see photo)

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.Maxine's photographs of the Mini Show can be seen on the Gallery page

Keep scrolling for the Summer & Autumn Shows schedules

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SUMMER SHOW  2011 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

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To be held by the kind invitation of the Kent County Agricultural Society
at the
Kent County Show, Detling.    Fri. Sat. & Sun. July 15 - 16 & 17

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.SCHEDULE

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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.

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SOCIETY CLASSES

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CLASS 1.                                                            ' MEMBER'S CHOICE '

K.C.A.S. CHALLENGE CUP

Choose and exhibit four from the following list. Each item or dish will receive a maximum of 10 points for presentation i.e.. 50 points in total.
To be displayed within a green frame ( provided ), internal measurements 2ft. / 60cm x 2ft.6ins / 75cm.
Garnishing permitted

             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  fruit ( see General Rule 12 for quantity ) 
             d.      A 454g / 1lb jar of preserves which may include jam, honey, marmalade or chutney
             e.      A mounted photograph painting or drawing illustrating a horticultural or wildlife subject

             f.       A baked exhibit

             g.      An exhibit of handicraft

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

             i .      A show vase of five kinds of culinary herbs
             j.       A vase of flowers, one cultivar, five stems
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CLASS 2.                                                                'COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES'

                                                                                          K.C.A.S. CHALLENGE TROPHY

              A collection of four kinds of vegetables.

  To displayed within a green frame ( provided ) internal measurements  2ft./ 60cm. by  2ft.6ins./ 75cm
No tiering permitted.    ( see General Rule 12 for quantities )

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.  Garnishing permitted.

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VEGETABLE AND FRUIT CLASSES

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CLASS 3.   Five single specimens of vegetables, to be staged on a wicker disc ( provided ) 1ft.2ins / 35cm approx.

                                                                                          Points as per R.H.S. &  N.V.S. lists

                                            Large and small onions allowed. Long and other than long carrots allowed.
                                                         Standard and small-fruited tomatoes also allowed.

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CLASS 4.                                                                              `KITCHEN GARDEN` 

                       A standard seed-tray ( provided ) of vegetables and /or fruit, number at exhibitor's discretion 

.                                                         To be judged for culinary merit and visual appeal

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CLASSES         

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

             6.    One plate potatoes, white, five tubers

             7.    One plate potatoes, coloured, five tubers 

             8.    Three carrots, long

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

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Notes for Exhibitors :       Federation trays, trugs, dishes, plates etc. are available from the Show Committee.
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FLOWERS

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SWEET PEAS

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CLASS 21.                                                    'THE FEDERATION CHALLENGE'
                        Six vases, 7 spikes of not more than 2 cultivars in each vase.

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CLASS 22.                                                         'THE THREE VASE CLASS'
                       Three vases, 3 cultivars, 7 spikes of each.

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CLASS 23.                                                                      'EXHIBITORS FAVOURITE'
                       One vase, cultivar chosen by the exhibitor, seven spikes

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CLASS 24.                                                            `SUMMER'S BOUNTY′
                       A small round basket - 8ins / 20cm diameter ( provided ) of sweet peas, any species, cultivar/s or numbers.

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

      ( Open only to exhibitors who have never gained a First Prize for Sweet Peas at a National or K.F.H.S. County Show )

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Notes for Exhibitors :
All sweet peas must be shown in 7ins /18cm vases unless otherwise stated.
All containers, labels and pins are available from the Show Committee.
Every exhibit of sweet peas should be accompanied by a neatly printed label, bearing the name
of the cultivar/s. It adds so much interest for our visitors.    Thank you.

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                                                                                    ROSES
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CLASS 29. 'THE JOHN APPLETON CLASS'
                       Two vases. One vase six blooms, large-flowered; one vase, three stems, cluster-flowered. One or more cultivars in each vase.
                     
CLASSES
            30.  Two vases, three blooms in each vase, large- flowered, one or more cultivars in each vase.
               31.   Three 7ins./18cm vases, one bloom in each vase, large-flowered
               32.   One vase 7ins./18cm specimen bloom, large-flowered
            33.  One vase, one cultivar, three - stage, large-flowered blooms.
. ( One bloom bud stage, one bloom perfect stage and one full-bloom stage ).

            34.  One vase, three stems, cluster-flowered, one or more cultivars.

            35.  One vase approx. 7ins./18cm specimen stem, cluster-flowered.
            36.  A box ( provided ) of six miniature blooms in the perfect stage. Any cultivar/s
            37.  A handled basket 7ins./18cm diameter ( provided ) of miniature roses, any cultivars or numbers

               38.  NOVICE.   

                       One vase, three stems or blooms, any cultivars.
                       ( Open only to exhibitors who have never gained a First Prize for Roses at a National or K.F.H.S. County Show )

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Notes for Exhibitors :
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.
Every exhibit of roses should be accompanied by a neatly printed label, bearing the name
of the cultivar/s. It adds so much interest for our visitors.    Thank you.
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                                                OTHER CUT GARDEN FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

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CLASSES
               39.  One show vase, any cut flower, one cultivar, not scheduled.
               40.  One vase lilium, three stems.
               41.  One 8ins./ 20cm. vase, hosta foliage, five or more cultivars.
               42.  One 11ins./ 28cm. vase of mixed garden flowers, not scheduled.

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                                                                     DECORATIVE CLASSES

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CLASS 43.  'GRANNY′S GARDEN'
         An informally arranged exhibit of cut garden - grown flowers and foliage. For all round viewing.
Space allowed 1ft. / 30cm diameter

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

CLASS 44.

                                        An informally arranged exhibit of cut garden foliage. For frontal viewing.

Space allowed 2ft.6ins./ 75cm. x  2ft.6ins./ 75cm. height unrestricted.
( To be judged for quality, variety and decorative effect ).
CLASS 45.

                                        An informally arranged exhibit of garden roses or sweet peas, with any other additional foliage. For frontal viewing.

Space allowed 2ft.6ins./ 75cm x  2ft.6ins./ 75cm. height unrestricted.
( To be judged for quality, variety and decorative effect )

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Notes for Exhibitors :                  Exhibitors may use their own containers for classes 43, 44 and 45.

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                                                                               POT PLANTS

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CLASSES
            46.  Pot plant in bloom, excluding fuchsias & pelargoniums.  Max. pot size 6ins./15cm.
            47.  Pot plant in bloom, excluding fuchsias & pelargoniums.  Max. pot size 10ins./25cm.
            48.  Pot plant grown for foliage.  Max. pot size 10ins./25cm.
            49.  Hosta, miniature.  Max. pot size 6ins./15cm.
            50.  Bonsai, a specimen plant growing in a container.  
            51.  One plant cactus, succulent or pan of sempervivum..

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            FUCHSIAS :-

            52.  Fuchsia, bush or shrub, single or double.  Max. pot size 6ins./15cm.
            53.  Fuchsia, triphylla type, any pot size.
            54.  Fuchsia plant, single or double,. Max. pot size 4ins./10cm.
            55.  Fuchsia, a hanging pot 9ins./ 23cm. (Suitable stand will be provided ).

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            PELARGONIUMS :-

            56.  Zonal pelargonium.  Max. pot size 6ins./15cm.
            57.  Zonal pelargonium, bi-colour or tricolour.  Max. pot size 6ins./15cm.
            58.  Regal or angel pelargonium.  Max. pot size 6ins./15cm.
            59.  Scented - leaved pelargonium.  Max. pot size 6ins./15cm.

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HOME ECONOMICS

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CLASS 60.

 'GRANNYS KITCHEN'

                      Exhibit three dishes from the following, accessories permitted
                      Decorative china and a traditional ' afternoon ' cloth of the exhibitor's choice may be used

To be displayed on a table measuring 2ft./ 60cm. x 2ft./ 60cm. White cloth provided

                      a.      Two cheese and onion turnovers.
                      b.      Three rock buns.
                      c.      Dundee cake, approx 6ins / 15cm.
                      d.      A fresh fruit jelly, individual serving.
                      e.      Apple plate tart, shortcrust pastry, approx. 7ins / 18cm.

                      f.       Bread pudding, three squares.

                                            

CLASSES
             61.  Five wholemeal rolls, displayed in a basket ( provided )
             62.  Three cupcakes
             63.  A baked item of exhibitor′s choice using coffee as an ingredient.
             64.  Five almond fingers ( recipe given in schedule ).
             65.  NOVICE.  
                        Five butterfly cakes, ( to be presented on a white plate with a doiley )

         ( Open only to exhibitors who have never gained a First Prize for Home Economics at a National or K.F.H.S. County show )

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PRESERVES

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CLASS 66.

                      ' Take Three Jars '

                       Three 1lb./ 454g. jars of preserves, each of a different kind,  e.g.. a jam, a marmalade, a chutney.

                    

CLASS 67.

                  ' Wibble - wobble '

                       Three ˝lb./ 227g. jars of jelly, each of a different flavour

CLASSES
             68.  1 lb./ 454g. jar of Seville orange marmalade.
             69   1 lb./ 454g. jar of marmalade, any other kind.
             70.  1 lb./ 454g. jar of strawberry jam.
             71.  1 lb./ 454g. jar of jam, any other kind.
             72.  ˝lb./ 227g. lemon curd.
            

CRAFT

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CLASS 73.

                      'Rock-a-bye-baby'

                        Sugarcraft. A decoration suitable for a christening cake. To be displayed on an iced board measuring 9ins / 23cm.

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CLASSES
             74.  A child′s drawstring shoe-bag for school, decoration optional.
             75.  A small item of bobbin lace
                76.  A knitted novel item, space allowed 1ft.6ins / 30cm.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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

( un-mounted )

CLASSES
             77.  " My World " - a glimpse of your hobby.
             78.  " My Love is like a red, red rose " - a close-up look

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JUNIOR CLASSES

No entry fee for these age groups.

CLASS 79.
                              8 YEARS OF AGE & UNDER

                   " Lunch Break " :- Make your favourite sandwich using any artificial materials.

To be staged on a paper plate, measuring 8ins / 20cm.

CLASS 80.

                              9 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER

                   " The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat :- 
                                                   Create your own scene, using natural materials. Sticks, wires etc. permitted.
                                                                  To be mounted on a cardboard base, max size 9ins / 23cm.
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Keep scrolling for the Autumn Show schedule

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2011 SUMMER SHOW

RESULTS

 Kent County Agricultural Society Challenge Cup - Maidstone Horticultural Society
 Kent County Agricultural Society Challenge Trophy - Great Mongeham Horticultural Society

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The Wilson Trophy & Federation Rosette - Most points Fruit & Vegetables - Mr.Roger Simmons, Maidstone
Latter Cup & Federation Rosette - Most points Sweet Peas - Mr.David Fitton, Heathfield
The June Salver & Federation Rosette - Best single vase of Sweet Peas - Mr.David Fitton, Heathfield
The Swale Trophy & Federation Rosette - Most points Roses - Mr.Ian Clapp, Herne
The Stuart Ogg Trophy & Federation Rosette - Best vase of Roses - Mr.Ian Clapp, Herne
Kent & Sussex Farmers Trophy & Federation Rosette - Most points Cut Flowers - Mr.Philip Johnson, Stockbury
The Evelyn Ogg Trophy & Federation Rosette - Best exhibit Decorative Classes - Mr.Philip Johnson, Stockbury
The Geoffrey Wickham Trophy & Federation Rosette - Best Pot Plant - Mrs.Jean Shelton, Ditton
Merilyn Trophy & Federation Rosette - Most points Pot Plants - Mrs.Kate Hepper, Larkfield
The Ellen Trophy & Federation Rosette - Most points Economic Classes - Mrs.J.Corps, Bearsted

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K.F.H.S. Certificates of Merit and Rosettes
                                                Class 3 - Best Exhibit                                              Roger Simmons, Maidstone
                                                Class 4 - Best Exhibit                                              Mrs.Maxine Budden, Upchurch
                                                Class 5 - Best Exhibit                                                              Peter Aplin, Deal
                                                Classes 6 to 18 - Best exhibit of Vegetables          Roger Simmons, Maidstone
                                                Classes 19 to 20 - Best exhibit Fruit classes          Claire Edwards, Fairseat
                                                Novice Sweet Peas Class 28                                    Eileen Pitcher, Deal
                                                Novice Roses Class 38                                                           Mrs.S.Chambers, Walmer
                                                Class 39 to 42 - Best Exhibit                                                Mrs.L.Everest, Westerham
                                                Classes 46 to 51 - Best Exhibit                                Neil Lawrence, Acol
                                                Classes 52 to 55 - Best Exhibit                                Mrs.Jean Shelton, Ditton
                                                Classes 56 to 59 - Best Exhibit                                Mrs.Kate Hepper, Larkfield
                                                Classes 60 to 65 - Best exhibit Home Economics   Mrs.Pat Wickwar, Leybourne
                                                Classes 66 to 72 - Best exhibit Preserves               Mrs.J.Corps, Bearsted     
                                                Class 73 - First Prize, Sugar Craft                           Gwen Sharp, Gravesend
                                                Classes 74 to 76 - Best exhibit Craft                       Mrs.J.Bellerby,Canterbury
                                                Classes 77 to 78 - Best exhibit Photography             Gillian Rayfield, Hartlip
                                                 Junior Class 79 - First Prize                                    Miss Ruby Gowers, Stockbury
                                                 Junior Class 80 - First Prize                                    Miss Tamsin George, Burham
Maxine's 2011 Summer Show photographs can be seen on the Gallery Page

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AUTUMN SHOW 2011 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

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Ditton Community Centre, New Barn Road, Ditton, ME20 6AH
Saturday & Sunday  September 17 - 18

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SCHEDULE

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 Class 1 is 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 CLASS

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CLASS  1.                                                            ' 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 frame (provided), internal measurements 2ft./ 60cm. x 2ft.6ins. / 75cm.

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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 apple or pears ( See General Rule 12 for quantity ).

                    d.  A dish of  fruit, other than apples or pears ( See General Rule 12 for quantity ).

                    e.  A 1lb./ 454g. jar of preserves which may include jam, honey or marmalade.
                    f.   A mounted photograph illustrating any horticultural or wildlife interest.
                    g.  A baked exhibit.
                    h.  An exhibit of handicraft, any kind.
                    i.   A potted plant, any kind

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

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VEGETABLE AND FRUIT CLASSES

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CLASS  2.                                                     VEGETABLE COLLECTION

                                                      Five kinds of vegetables ( See General Rule 12 for quantity ).

Space allowed 2ft.6ins. / 75cm x 3ft. / 90cm.

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CLASS  3.                                                       ONION CHAMPIONSHIP

Three dishes taken from classes 14,15,16,18 and19, one of which is to be shallots.

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CLASS  4.                                                      POTATO CHAMPIONSHIP

A collection of three plates of different potatoes, three cultivars, five tubers of each.

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CLASS  5.                                                       THE FEDERATION TRAY (tray provided)

A collection of three kinds of vegetables ( chosen from list below).
Displayed within a green frame ( internal measurement 1ft.6ins./ 45cm. x 2ft./ 60cm.)
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.

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CLASS  6.                                                        TAP ROOT CHALLENGE

Three specimen roots, different kinds selected from the following : -
 CARROT, LONG - CARROT, OTHER THAN LONG - PARSNIP - BEETROOT, LONG

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CLASSES

              7.   Eight single specimens of vegetables.

                        Displayed within a green frame ( provided ) internal measurements 1ft.6ins./45cm. x 2ftns./60cm.)

Points as per R.H.S. & N.V.S. lists

Large and small onions allowed. Long and other than long carrots allowed

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              8.   Two plates potatoes -  1 white, 1 coloured, five tubers of each .
              9.  One plate potatoes - coloured or part coloured, five tubers.
                10.  One plate potatoes - white, five tubers.
             11.  Three parsnips.
             12.  Three carrots, long.
             13.  Three carrots, other than long.
             14.  Five onions exceeding 1kg. from set or seed.
             15.  Five onions exceeding 250grams, but not more than 1kg. from set or seed.
             16.  Five onions up to and including 250grams from set or seed.
             17.  Heaviest onion suitable for table.
             18.  Twelve shallots, exhibition.
             19.  Twelve shallots, pickling - must not exceed 30mm diameter.
             20.  Three globe beetroot.
             21.  Seven tomatoes, medium-fruited.
             22.  Nine tomatoes, small-fruited - must not exceed 35mm.
                      23.  Nine tomatoes, small-fruited, other than cherry -  must not exceed 35mm diameter.
             24.  Seven tomatoes, plum type, more than 35mm diameter.
                25.  Heaviest tomato, any type, must be ripe.
              26.  Nine runner beans.
             27.  Two heads, celery
             28.  Three leeks - blanch or intermediate.
             29.  Any other vegetable - one kind ( See General Rule 12 for number to be staged).

.            30.  'Weird' - a specimen malformed vegetable of any kind.

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FRUIT

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CLASSES

             31.  A collection of three plates of apples OR  two plates of apples and one plate of pears. Five fruits per plate

             32.  One plate of apples, any culinary cultivar, five fruits.

             33.  One plate of apples, any dessert cultivar, five fruits.

             34.  One plate of pears, Conference type, five fruits.

             35.  One plate of pears, any other dessert cultivars, five fruits.

             36.  One plate any other kind of fruit, one cultivar     ( Number to be staged as per R.H.S. listings )   

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FLOWERS

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DAHLIAS

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CLASSES

             37.  Three vases, 3 distinct cultivars, 3 blooms per vase ( unless miniature or pompon then 5 blooms ), 3 distinct classifications.

             38.  Three blooms, medium decorative - one or more cultivars.

             39.  Three blooms, small decorative - one or more cultivars.

             40.  Three  blooms miniature decorative - one or more cultivars.
             41.  Three blooms, small water-lily - one or more cultivars.
             42.  Three blooms, medium cactus OR semi-cactus - one or more cultivars.

             43.  Three  blooms, small cactus OR semi-cactus - one or more cultivars.

             44.  Three blooms, small OR miniature ball - one or more cultivars.

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CLASS 45.  " The Barry Ridsdale Challenge "

                                                                          Six blooms, pompon - one or more cultivars.

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CLASSES

             46.  Three blooms, collarette, one or more cultivars.

             47.  Three single specimen blooms each of a different type

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CLASS 48.  " Travellers Choice "
                                               Five blooms in a vase - any cultivars, ( dahlias or chrysanthemums ) mixed allowed.

                                                                               ( entries accepted on the day )

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CLASS 49.

                  NOVICE 

                         One vase, one bloom, any classification or cultivar.

     ( Open only to exhibitors who have never gained a First Prize in Dahlia classes at a National or K.F.H.S. County Show )

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CLASS 50. 

                      NOVICE 

                         One vase, three blooms, one classification, mixed cultivars allowed.

     ( Open only to exhibitors who have never gained a First Prize in Dahlia classes at a National or K.F.H.S. County Show )

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

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CLASSES

                51.  Three vases, large and / or medium-flowered, 3 distinct cultivars. 3 blooms of one cultivar in each vase.

             52.  Three blooms, reflexed, any cultivar or cultivars. 

                53.  Three blooms, incurved, any cultivar or cultivars

             54.  Three blooms, intermediate - any cultivar or cultivars.

             55.  One specimen bloom, large-flowered.

             56.  One specimen bloom, medium-flowered.

             57.  Three stems spray, one or more cultivars.

             58.  Three blooms medium-flowered, any cultivar or cultivars.

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CLASS 59. 

                    NOVICE 

                       One vase, three blooms, large or medium-flowered, one cultivar

( Open only to exhibitors who have never gained a First Prize in Chrysanthemum classes at a National or K.F.H.S. County Show )

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OTHER FLOWERS AND PLANTS

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CLASSES

             60.  Two vases of garden flowers, two different kinds excluding Chrysanthemums and Dahlias.

             61.  One specimen rose, large-flowered

             62.  Three stems roses, cluster-flowered.

             63.  Three stems roses, large-flowered.

             64.  One 9ins./ 23cm. vase mixed foliage AND/OR grasses.( to be judged on quality and variety NOT arrangement )

             65.  One vase seven stems annuals.

             66.  One vase seven stems zinnias.

             67.  One pot plant flowering - maximum pot size 9˝ins. / 235mm. excluding fuchsia & pelargonium.

             68.  One pot plant foliage - maximum pot size 9˝ins. / 235mm.

             69.  One fuchsia - maximum pot size 9˝ins. / 235mm.

             70.  One pelargonium - maximum pot size 9˝ins. / 235mm.

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HOME ECONOMICS

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CLASSES

             71.  A baked exhibit, using lemon ( juice and/or zest ) as an ingredient.

             72.  A salad of autumn fruits, individual serving.  

             73.  Two stuffed tomatoes ( standard size ), savoury filling.

             74.  A Swiss roll, filled with raspberry jam.

             75.  Five Viennese tarts,  ( recipe given in schedule )

             76.  'Twin Temptations'

                                        A ˝lb / 227g. jar of lemon or orange curd and a ˝lb / 227g. jar of fruit jelly, any kind.

CLASS 77. 

                    NOVICE 

                       Five rock cakes, to be presented on a white plate with a doiley.

 ( Open only to exhibitors who have never gained a First Prize in Home Economics class at a National or K.F.H.S. County Show)

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CRAFT

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CLASSES

             78.  A cushion suitable for the garden, decoration optional.. Space allowed 2ft. / 60cm. x 2ft. / 60cm.

             79.  A decorative hand-knitted scarf.

             80.  A small piece of embroidery or other hand-stitched needlework, unframed. Space allowed 1ft. / 30cm. x 1ft.6ins / 45cm.

             81.  'Farewell to Summer'

                         An informal exhibit of any garden grown plant material for all-round viewing, fruit and OR vegetables may be included.

To be staged on a table measuring 2ft. / 60cm x 2ft. / 60cm.
Own table covering may be used.

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AUTUMN SHOW 2011
RESULTS
Federation Trophy - Inter-Society Challenge - North Tonbridge Horticultural Society

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Gerrad Cup - Vegetable Collection - NO ENTRIES
Wyevale Trophy - Onion Championship - NO ENTRIES
Barry Ridsdale  Memorial Print - Potato Championship - Chris Passey, Tonbridge
Grafty Garden Centre Plaque - Federation Tray of Vegetables - Roger Simmons, Maidstone
Rochester Trophy - Most points Vegetable Classes - Roger Simmons, Maidstone
Bugge Challenge Trophy - Most points Fruit Classes - Margaret Plowright, Thurnham
Federation Dahlia Trophy - Best Vase of Dahlias - Ian Johnson, Folkestone
Lady Massarrene & Ferrard Trophy - Dahlias Class 37 - Arthur Dashwood, Matfield
Harmsworth Challenge Trophy - Chrysanthemums Class 51 - Graham Talbot, Maidenhead
Tiarks Trophy - Best Exhibit Chrysanthemums - Graham Talbot, Maidenhead
The Federation Trophy - Best Exhibit Other Flowers & Pot Plants - Brian Fryer, Larkfield
Mrs.C.P.Black Trophy - Most Points Home Economics - Pat Grimes, Maidstone

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K.F.H.S. Certificates of Merit and Rosettes
                                                                             Class 7 - Best Exhibit                           Roger Simmons
                                                                             Classes 8 to 30 - Best Exhibit              Chris Passey
                                                                             Classes 31 to 36 - Best Exhibit            Maxine Budden            
                                                                             Class 45 - Best Exhibit                         David Mathews
                                                                             Classes 71 to 81 - Best Exhibit            Maxine Budden                       
                                                                             Classes 78 to 81 - Best Exhibit            Patricia Wickwar
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Maxine's 2011 Autumn Show photographs can be seen on the Gallery Page shortly
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