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    MALDON & HEYBRIDGE

    HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

     

     

    YEAR BOOK

    2008

      

    INCLUDING

     

    SPRING SHOW (Evening)

    Tuesday 18th March

     

    SUMMER SHOW

    Saturday 26th July

      

    BEST KEPT FRONT GARDEN COMPETITION

    BEST KEPT ALLOTMENT COMPETITION

    TALLEST SUNFLOWER COMPETITION

    HALLOWEEN HIGHLIGHTS COMPETITION

    JANSHAVEN CUP COMPETITION

    OUTINGS DETAILS

     

     

     

    FROM THE PRESIDENT

           

    A happy New Year and welcome to all members and friends.  In this Year Book we have packed a lot of information to help you through the society’s year.  We are once again looking forward to an exciting and challenging year with new and interesting talks, discounted offers, colourful shows and interesting visits.  With your continued support we aim to bring you knowledge and interest in a broad range of garden subjects.   

    Happy gardening! 

    Gillian Coppen

      

     

    MEMBERS MEETINGS

     

    These meetings are held on most months throughout the year, on the third Tuesday of each month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Maldon from 7.30pm.  These meetings are also advertised on posters throughout the town prior to the meeting and details can be found in our monthly newsletters.

     

    Special MHHS Members Meeting (joint with Purleigh) –  Talk by Christine Walkden

    To be held at Maldon Town Hall on Saturday 4 October 2008 together with book signing, refreshments, huge raffle.  Entry by ticket, available later in the year.

     

    OUTINGS 2008

     

    There is an exiting and varied array of outings being booked for this year.  Most have been provisionally booked as the Year Book is printed but all information, dates and booking forms will be in appropriate newsletters.  Make a date in your diaries. 

    Day Visits: 

       1.          April                         Kew Gardens for spring bulbs and colour

       2.          June                         Nymans Garden, W Sussex, National Trust,

                                                     30 acres of summer gardens              

       3.          October                   Pensthorpe Place, wildlife and conservation,

                                                      award winning gardens      

    Evening Visits:                          Local garden visit, to be advised in the newsletters

    MHHS AND AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS

     

    The Society is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society, The National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners Essex Branch and the Maldon Twinning Association.  These bring benefits of advice and magazines held in the Society for all Members to see and borrow and there are online links through the society’s website www.mhhs.co.uk

    MHHS WEBSITE – www.mhhs.co.uk

    Visit our updated website for Society information, details of forthcoming events, latest newsletter and photo gallery.

     

     

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    SHOW REGULATIONS

    For dates of entries and entry fees - exhibitors are referred to the entry forms.

     1.  All exhibits in Classes 1 – 42 of the Spring Show and  1 - 58 of the Summer Show must have been grown in the exhibitor’s own greenhouse, grounds or allotment and must have been in the possession of the exhibitor at least two months before the date of the Show.

     

     2.  Only one entry per class is permitted and where there is more than one per household, the entry must have been produced by the competitor.

     

     3.  Exhibits should be named if possible. Correct naming will be considered in the case of close competition.

     

     4.  Club vases should be used by competitors wherever possible.  Special tables are provided for ‘setting up’ exhibits and must be used.

     

     5.  Three prizes per class (minimum of four entries) plus highly commended may be awarded at the discretion of the Judges, according to the merit of the exhibit.

     

     6.  Any exhibitor gaining a prize by means of deception will forfeit, on detection, such prize.

     

     7.  The Society reserves the right to refuse any entry in any class, should it be deemed expedient and claims the right to visit exhibitors’ greenhouses, grounds or allotments after entries have been received.

     

     8.  Any protest against an exhibit must be lodged with the Show Secretary not later than one hr. after the Show opens, with a deposit of 50p, which will be refunded if the protest is upheld. The Judges’ decisions are otherwise final.

     

     9.  Classes are open to all who do not employ assistance regularly.

     

    10. All exhibits, personal property, etc. will be the risk of the exhibitor and the Society will not be liable for any compensation for the loss or damage by theft, fire, water, accident or any other cause whatsoever.

     

    11. All Trophies will be returned to the Show Secretary when requested, approximately eleven months after the date of presentation.

     

    12. In all classes points scoring is on a basis of:

    3 for first; 2 for second; 1 for third.

    13. The Society reserves the right to limit the number of entries in any class.

     

    14. Entries for the Summer Show Flower Arrangement Section C MUST be          

          made by Wednesday 23rd July 2008. No late entries accepted.

     

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    15. Late entry cards written on Show Day are Members 30p, Non-members 50p. SEE ENTRY FORM.

     

    16. Any matter arising which is not governed by the rules will be referred to the                              society for a decision.

     

    17.

    Garden News

    TOP TRAY COMPETITION RULES

    Vegetables should be displayed within the confines of an area of 45 x 60 cm (18”x 24”) without bending any part of them. This may be in a tray or on a board or simply marked out on the staging. A black cloth is permitted to stage on, or the tray may be painted. The only garnishing material allowed is parsley (no plates sand or onion rings). Winner of the Class will receive a Garden News Certificate and £10 seed voucher, 2nd prize Certificate and £5 voucher, 3rd prize Certificate and £3 voucher.  Sponsors are D T Brown.

    POINTS:- Each individual dish of vegetables shall be judged to a maximum of 20 points, split into 3 allowing 7 points for freshness, 7 points for condition and 6 points for uniformity with a total of 60 points. All vegetables to be displayed for effect.

     

    Garden News

    to be notified of the winners names and addresses and

    entered in a super prize draw.

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    Garden News

    TOP VASE COMPETITION

    Stems must be showing flowers only; no seed heads or berries. Foliage growing naturally from the flowering stem is allowed. The vase should be proportional to the display and provided by M.HHS.  Packing  material to keep stems upright is allowed but no accessories such as bows or additional foliage.  Winner of the Class will receive a Garden News Certificate and £10 seed voucher, 2nd prize Certificate and £5 voucher, 3rd prize Certificate and £3 voucher.  Garden News  will be notified of the winners names and address and entered into a super seed voucher prize draw.  Sponsors are Mr Fothergill

    The display will be judged out of a total of 35 points, split into 25 points for colour, form, condition, quality and freshness and 10 points for overall presentation and effect in the vase. Vase to be viewed from all directions. Judging of the flowers should be the normal rules used for other classes.

     

    A GUIDE FOR EXHIBITORS

    1.   NOTE VERY CAREFULLY AND OBSERVE STRICTLY THE CONDITIONS IN THE SCHEDULE AS TO ENTRIES AND THE TIMES FOR STAGING AND FOR THE JUDGES TO COMMENCE THEIR DUTIES.

     

    2.   COMPLY EXACTLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS AS TO NUMBER OF FRUITS OR VEGETABLES FOR A DISH, OR FLOWERS FOR A STAND; OR AS TO THE NUMBER OF DISHES OF FRUITS, OR VEGETABLES OR BUNCHES OF FLOWERS FOR A COLLECTION, AS THE CASE MAY BE.

     

    3.   BEAR IN MIND THAT ONE ITEM MORE, OR ONE LESS, DISQUALIFIES; ALSO THAT NO JUDGE HAS THE RIGHT HIMSELF TO RECTIFY THE ERRORS OF A COMPETITOR AND THUS “ASSIST” HIM TO WIN A PRIZE.

     

     

     

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    4.   LABELS WITH THE NAMES OF THE CULTIVARS TO BE EXHIBITED SHOULD BE PREPARED AT HOME IN ORDER TO SAVE TIME ON THE SHOW DAY. IT IS BEST TO USE BLOCK LETTERS. ON ARRIVAL AT THE PLACE OF THE SHOW AN EXHIBITOR SHOULD IMMEDIATELY PROCURE HIS ENTRY-CARDS FROM THE SHOW SECRETARY OR WHOEVER HAS BEEN DEPUTED TO DEAL WITH THEM. BOTH LABELS AND ENTRY CARDS SHOULD BE PLACED IN POSITION ON THE EXHIBITS IN GOOD TIME AND CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO SEE THAT THEY CORRESPOND TO THE EXHIBITS.

     

    5.  READ CAREFULLY THE WORDING OF THE CLASS AND ALL SECTIONS OF THE RULES WHICH IN ANY WAY RELATE TO YOUR PROPOSED EXHIBIT AND IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY IN UNDERSTANDING THEM, WRITE OR SPEAK TO THE SECRETARY OF THE SHOW AT LEAST A WEEK BEFORE IT IS DUE TO TAKE PLACE.

     

    6.   THOUGH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF HAVING ALL ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS RESTS WITH THE MANAGERS OF THE SHOW, EXHIBITORS MAY AND SHOULD HELP MATERIALLY IN CARRYING THEM OUT TO THE MUTUAL ADVANTAGE OF ALL.

     

    7.     EXHIBITORS SHOULD NOTE THAT EXHIBITS SHOULD NOT BE POLISHED IN ANY WAY AND THAT SOFT FRUIT SHOULD BE EXHIBITED WITH STALKS ATTACHED. WITH VEGETABLES, ROOTS MUST BE WASHED.

     

    8.   EXHIBITS IN SECTION ‘D’ (DOMESTIC CLASSES) SHOULD BE DISPLAYED IN PLASTIC BAGS RATHER THAN CLING FILM OR FOIL.

     

     

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    FRIARY WALLED GARDEN

     

    This small garden in the centre of Maldon is managed by volunteers from the Maldon & Heybridge Society.  It is in White Horse Lane, next door the the public library and behind the Iceland store.  It is an old garden, which was much neglected and brought back to life by members of the Society.  Regularly open to the public and for work volunteers on the first Sunday of every month.  Dates and time are displayed on the gate.

     

    Contact:  Arthur Cox on (01621) 741234    Website:  www.beehive.thisisessex

     

     

     

     

     

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    AWARDS AND CUPS

     

    SPRING SHOW

    Highest Points                 -   Section A-                The Basil Frost Cup

    Highest Points                -   Section B -                Charter Trustees Cup

    Highest Points                 -   Section C -                Hilary Rose Bowl

    Highest Points                -   Section D -                The Silver Candlestick

    Best Exhibit                     -   Section D -               Lawrence Welsh Perpetual Memorial  Trophy

     

    SUMMER SHOW

     

    Highest points

    - Section

    A

    The  F Powell Challenge Cup

    Best Exhibit

    - Section

    A

    The Alfred Edward Ife Cup

     

     

     

     

    Highest points

    - Section

    B

    The J & G Matthews Challenge Cup

    Best Exhibit

    - Section

    B

    The Frank Barbook Challenge Cup

     

     

     

     

    Highest points

    - Section

    C

    The Lilian Belcher Memorial Cup

    Best Exhibit

    - Section

    C

    The Frederick Hayward Cup

     

     

     

     

    Highest points

    - Section

    D

    The Mrs. G.W. Free Cup

    Best Exhibit

    - Section

    D

    The Harold Finch Challenge Cup

     

     

     

     

    Highest points

    - Section

    E

    Silver Candlestick

    Best Exhibit

    - Section

    E

    The Arthur Carter Challenge Cup

     

     

     

     

    Highest points

    - Sections

    A,B

    The Fred Lewis Shield

    Highest points

    - Sections

    C,D,E

    The Rev. Alexander Shield

     

     

     

     

    Highest points

    - Classes

    93 – 96

    The Childrens Cup

    Highest points

    - Classes

    97 – 100

    The Rex Page Cup

     

     

     

     

    Best Exhibit

    - Section

    F

    Gevaux Dunn Cup

     

     

     

     

    Fuchsia Class No.49

     

     

    Edward Turner Cup

    Flower Arrangement No. 63

     

    Novice Cup

    Heaviest Marrow Class No.19

     

    J. & G. Matthews Cup

     

     

    Garden News Top Tray Class No.1              

    1st, 2nd, 3rd Certificates, Seed Vouchers

     

     

    Salad Collection  Class No.2

     

     

    1st - £2.00   2nd - £1.50   3rd - £1.00

    Garden News Top Vase Class No.39

     

    1st,2nd, 3rd  Certificates,  Seed Vouchers

    Winner of the largest total amount of money in prizes in sections A and B, excluding Class 1and 39, (Competitors who won the Banksian Medal in 2002-2003 are not eligible to win this medal subject to R.H.S.rules).

     

     

     

     

    The Banksian Medal

     

     

     

     

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    BEST KEPT FRONT GARDEN  

    Highest Points                                 Town Cup, £5 Voucher, £5 Cheque

    2nd Highest Points                                           £5 Voucher

    3rd Highest Points                                           Certificate

     

    ALLOTMENTS COMPETITION  

    Highest Points

     

     

    The Alderman Turner Cup, £5 Voucher,                 £5 Cheque & Certificate

    2nd  Highest Points

    3rd Highest Points

     

     

    £5 Voucher & Certificate

    Certificate

     

    SUNFLOWER COMPETITION  

    Tallest Sunflower

     

     

    The Mrs. Leslie Pinkham Cup, Cheque for £10

     

    HALLOWEEN HIGHLIGHTS COMPETITION  

    4.54kg (10lb) Pumpkin

     

     

    1st Pumpkin Trophy, Silver Tankard & £4 Cheque

    (nearest weight to)

     

     

    2nd £2, 3rd £1

    Pumpkin Carving

     

     

    1st £1, 2nd 75p, 3rd 50p

    Gourds

     

     

    1st £1, 2nd 75p, 3rd 50p

    Squashes

     

     

    1st £1, 2nd 75p, 3rd 50p

     

    MEMBERS' MEETINGS

     

    Highest Points from at least five Meetings

    The Janshaven Cup & £5 Cheque

     

     

     

    CASH PRIZES ALL SHOWS

    ALL CLASSES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED (EXCEPT CLASS 1 & 39)

    FIRST - £1 : SECOND -  75p : THIRD - 50p

     

    JUDGES                                                                                                                                            

    SPRING SHOW

    FLOWERS & VEGETABLES

    HARRY SELLERS

     

    DOMESTIC

    MRS CARSBERG

    SUMMER SHOW

    FLOWERS & VEGETABLES

    NEIL BUNTING

     

    DOMESTIC

    Margaret cooper

     

    HANDICRAFT

    FRANCES WHYBROW

     

    JUNIOR

    FRANCES WHYBROW

     

    FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

    TO BE ADVISED

     

     

     

    BEST KEPT FRONT GARDEN

     

    Bob Dell

     

     

     

    ALLOTMENT COMPETITION

     

    BOB DELL

     

     

     

     

     

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    HELPFUL HINTS FOR EXHIBITING

    Vegetables

    These should be clean, fresh, tender and without blemish.  Root crops should be carefully lifted and sponged with cold water.  Fibrous roots should be carefully removed.  Exhibits should be covered to exclude light until required for staging.  Uniformity is important.

    Beans                    straight, firm, crisp and uniform

    Beetroot                tender, firm with small tap roots

    Cabbages                medium sized, firm and free from holes and pests

    Carrots and

    Parsnips                evenly shaped roots

    Cucumbers                young, tender, straight, of uniform thickness with flowers still

                                    adhering

    Leeks                    long stemmed, blanched, not bulbous

    Lettuce                  firm with crisp outer leaves and of good colour

    Marrows                fit for the table, well shaped, young and preferably green

    Onions                   large, solid, thin necked, clear skinned and well ripened

    Potatoes                good shape, not too large, shallow eyed and free from disease

    Shallots                 solid, well ripened and thin necked.  Size according to the schedule

    Tomatoes             ripe, clean and firm

    Flowers

    Freshness is essential.  To obtain this, flowers should be cut in the evening or very early in the morning before the show and plunged in water up to their necks.  Aim at uniformity when staging.  Show vases are available at the shows.

    Chrysanthemums   

    Blooms should have depth and breadth and firmness;  

                                         smoothness with symmetry; freshness with colour & brightness

    Dahlias                  Blooms should correspond strictly to the variety exhibited.   A

                                    Dahlia bloom should be fully developed, untarnished,

                                    symmetrical and with its own particular colour

    Pelargoniums      Zonal pelargoniums should have rounded leaves often attractively ringed, whereas Regal pelargoniums should be

                                    ‘saw-edged’, the flowers being veined or spotted with a second

                                    colour.  The flowers of Regal pelargoniums are usually larger

                                    than those of Zonal pelargoniums

    Exhibitors should check carefully the internal diameter of any pot to ensure it

    conforms with the size required by the show schedule.  A measurement stamped

    on the pot may not be accurate.

    Fruit

    Stage apples, pears and plums with the natural bloom on the fruit, they must not

    be polished.  Fruit should be at least average size for the variety and perfect in

    colour, form and condition.  In culinary fruits size is a merit if quality is not lacking.

    Stage all fruit with stalks.  Uniformity is important.

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    Preserves                No commercial markings on jars.  Wax discs and cellophane top must be used.  Chutney and pickles must have a vinegar proof lid.

     

    When judging collections of vegetables, the judges will use the RHS schedule for awarding points:

     

    condition

    size &
    shape

    colour

    uniformity

    eyes

    solidity

    max

    Aubergines

    5

    5

    4

    4

     

     

    18

    Beans French or Broad

    5

    4

    3

    3

     

     

    15

    Beans Runner

    5

    5

    4

    4

     

     

    18

    Beetroot Globe or Cylind

    5

     

    5

    5

     

     

    15

    Beetroot Long

    5

    8

    3

    4

     

     

    20

    Brussels Sprouts

    5

    5

     

    5

     

     

    15

    Cabbage Green, Red & Savoy

    5

    4

    3

    3

     

     

    15

    Carrots Long

    6

    4

    5

    5

     

     

    20

    Carrots All Others

    5

    4

    5

    4

     

     

    18

    Cauliflowers

    5

    5

    5

    5

     

     

    20

    Celery Trench

    5

    5

    5

    5

     

     

    20

    Celery Self Blanching

    5

    5

    4

    4

     

     

    18

    Cucumbers Indoor

    5

    5

    4

    4

     

     

    18

    Cucumbers Outdoor

    5

    4

    3

    3

     

     

    15

    Leeks Pot or Blanched

    8

     

    3

    5

     

    4

    20

    Lettuce

    5

     

    3

    3

     

    4

    15

    Lettuce (Looseleaf)

    5

     

    3

    4

     

     

    12

    Marrows

    5

    5

     

    5

     

     

    15

    Onions over 250g (8.8oz)

    5

    5

    5

    5

     

     

    20

    Onions under 250g (8.8oz)

    5

    3

    3

    4

     

     

    15

    Parsnips

    6

    5

    4

    5

     

     

    20

    Peppers Sweet or Chilli

    5

    4

    3

    3

     

     

    15

    Potatoes

    5

     3/4

     

    5

    3

     

    20

    Peas

    7

    5

    3

    5

     

     

    20

    Rhubarb Natural

    3

    3

    3

    3

     

     

    12

    Rhubarb Forced

    4

    4

    4

    3

     

     

    15

    Shallots Exhibition

    7

    4

    2

    5

     

     

    18

    Shallots Pickling

    4

    4

    2

    2

     

     

    12

    Swedes

    5

    3

    3

    4

     

     

    15

    Sweet Corn

    6

    5

    2

    5

     

     

    18

    Tomatoes

    5

    4

    4

    5

     

     

    18

    Tomatoes Beefsteak

    4

    4

    4

    4

     

     

    16

    Tomatoes Cherry/Small var.

    3

    3

    3

    3

     

     

    12

    Turnips

    5

    3

    3

    4

     

     

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    Salad Vegetables are vegetables used in either a raw or cooked state and served in salads as a cold dish.  The following kinds may be used for horticultural show purposes:  beetroot, cabbages, carrots, celeriac, celery, chicory, chives, corn salad or lambs lettuce, cress (American or land), cucumbers, dandelion (blanched), endive, Florence fennel, kohlrabi, lettuces, mustard or rape, onions (green salad), oriental brassicas, potatoes, radishes, sweet peppers, tomatoes, turnips and watercress.                                                            

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    O P E N  S P R I N G  S H O W - EVENING

     

    TO BE HELD AT THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH HALL

    TUESDAY EVENING 21ST MARCH 2006

     

    P R O G R A M M E

     

    6.30pm – 7.45pm Staging of all exhibits

    8.00pm – Judging commences promptly

    9.30pm – Presentation of Cups, prizes and awards, followed by raffle and close of Show

     

    SECTION A - NARCISSI / DAFFODILS

    CLASSES:

    DIVISION 1:

      1.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    One specimen bloom.

     

     

     

      2.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    One vase, 3 stems, one variety.

     

     

     

      3.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    One vase, 3 stems, 3 distinct varieties.

    DIVISION 2:

      4.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    One specimen bloom.

     

     

     

      5.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    One vase, 3 stems, one variety.

     

     

     

      6.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    One vase, 3 stems, 3 distinct varieties.

    DIVISION 3:

    7.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    One specimen bloom.

     

     

     

    8.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    One vase, 3 stems, one variety.

     

      9.

     

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

     

    One vase, 3 stems, 3 distinct varieties.

    DIVISION 4:

    10.       NARCISSI / DAFFODILS     One specimen bloom 

    11.       NARCISSI / DAFFODILS     One vase, 3 stems, one variety 

    12.       NARCISSI / DAFFODILS     One vase, 3 stems, 3 distinct varieties

    MISCELLANEOUS:

    13.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    Three vases, 3 stems of each, 3 distinct variety

     

     

     

    14.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    Three vases, 1 stem of each variety Division 1,2,3

     

     

     

    15.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    Three vases, 3 stems of each variety Division 1,2,3

     

     

     

    16.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    One specimen bloom any division other than 1, 2, 3, or 4

     

     

     

    17.

    NARCISSI /DAFFODILS

    One vase 3 stems any division other than 1, 2, 3, or 4

     

     

     

    SECTION B - BOWL / POT GROWN PLANTS

     

    18.

    BULBOUS PLANTS

    Bowl  / Container any growing bulb other than narssisi - max diameter  20cm (8”)  Not more than 10 bulbs

     

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    19.

    MINIATURE BULBS, CORMS OR TUBERS

    One pot or pan max. dia.15cm (6in) of miniature bulbs, other than Narcissi

     

     

     

    20.

    ALPINE PLANT

    Flowering – any genera or variety in pot or pan

     

     

     

    21.

    ALPINE PLANT

    Any genera or variety in pot or pan

     

     

     

    22.

    CACTI / SUCCULENTS

    Bowl or pot max. dia. 15cm (6in)

     

     

     

    23.

    FOLIAGE PLANT

    Bowl or pot max. dia. 15cm (6in)

     

     

     

    24.

    FLOWERING PLANT

    Excluding Cactus, in a pot, dia not exceeding l0cm (4in)

     

     

     

    25.

    FLOWERING PLANT

    Excluding Cactus, in a pot, dia. greater than l0cm (4in)

     

     

     

    26.

    CYCLAMEN

    Any variety, any pot size

     

     

     

    27.

    HYACINTHS

    Bowl / pot - not more than 6 bulbs

     

     

     

    28.

    PRIMULA

    Any variety in a pot max. dia. 12.5cm (5in)

     

     

     

    29.

    AURICULAS

    Any variety in a pot max. dia. 15cm (6in)

     

     

     

    SECTION C - GENERAL FLOWERS

     

    30.

    POLYANTHUS

    Vase of 5 stems  with own foliage - 5 stems.

     

     

     

    31.

    FLOWERING SHRUBS

    Three sprays or branches, any variety or varieties NOT exceeding 60cm (24in) in height from top of vase.

     

     

     

    32.

    TULIPS

    One vase, 3 stems of one or more varieties

     

     

     

    33.

    TULIPS

    One stem.

     

     

     

    34.  

    FLOWERING TREE /SHRUB

    One spray or branch NOT exceeding 60 cm (24in) in height from top of vase

     

     

     

    35.

    CAMELIA

    One bloom only

     

     

     

    36.

    HEATHS/HEATHERS

    One vase, any variety

     

     

     

    37.

    WALLFLOWERS

    Vase of 5 stems, any variety or varieties

     

     

     

    38.

    PANSY

    Five stems

     

     

     

    39.

    MINIATURE  FLOWERS

    One vase - mixed varieties

     

     

     

    40.

    ANY OTHER FLOWER

    One vase - not in schedule

     

     

     

    41.

    WINTER HANGING CONTAINER

    Hardy PlantsFlowers and / or foliage – max. dia. 46cm (18”)

     

     

     

    42.

    WINTER PATIO CONTAINER

    Hardy PlantsFlowers and / or foliage – max. dia. 46cm (18”)

     

     

     

     

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    SECTION D - DOMESTIC

     

    43.

    HOT CROSS BUNS

    Three

     

     

     

    44.

    SIMNEL CAKE

    Approx 20.5cm (8”)

     

     

     

    45.

    EASTER BISCUITS

    Five

     

     

     

    46.

    MARMALADE

    One jar (not less than 300/350g)

     

     

     

    47.

    WELSH LEMON CAKE

    Loaf tin (see recipe at end of schedule)

     

     

     

    48.

    SCOTCH EGGS

    Three

     

     

     

    49.

    CHEESE STRAWS

    Ten

     

    Welsh Lemon Cake Recipe  

    150g (6oz) Margerine                                                150g (6oz) Self Raising Flour

    150g (6oz) Caster Sugar                                      3 tablespoons milk

    2 large Eggs                                                            3 heaped tablespoons icing

    Juice & grated rind of 1 Lemon                              sugar

     

    Cream margarine and sugar, add eggs, beat well, add lemon rind, fold in flour and milk.  Spoon into greased and lined tin, bake 170°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4 for 45-60 mins – until skewer comes out clean.  Leave cake in tin, heat icing sugar with lemon juice, bring to boil, pour over cake, when cool remove from tin.

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    OPEN SUMMER SHOW

    at: UNITED REFORMED CHURCH HALL, MALDON -  SATURDAY 26 JULY 2008

     

    P R O G R A M M E

     

    Friday 25

    6.30 pm

    Exhibits may be staged until 9.30 p.m.

    Saturday 26

    8.00 am

    Judging commences promptly

     

    10.00 am

    Show opens, public admission 50p

     

    3.30 pm

    Presentation of Cups and Awards

     

    4.30 pm

    Exhibits to be removed or auctioned

     

    SECTION - A - VEGETABLES

    CLASSES:

      1.

    GARDEN NEWS TOP TRAY CLASS

    (for full details see regulation No 17 page 3, and a full set of rules from the Show Secretary)

    Class is for three vegetables chosen from the following eight:

    The quantity of each vegetable is shown in brackets. CAULIFLOWER (2), ONIONS (3), POTATOES (3), RUNNER BEANS (6), PEAS (6), (Peas and beans must be displayed with some stalk) TOMATOES (6), (Tomatoes must be displayed with calyces), CARROTS  (3), (leaf stems to be trimmed to 7.6cm (3”), PARSNIPS  (3), (leaf stems to be trimmed to 7.6cm (3”)

     

    2.

    SALAD COLLECTION Four salad vegetables chosen from the following seven:

    one lettuce, one cucumber, four tomatoes, six radishes,  two beetroot, one head of celery, two salad potatoes. Displayed in a space not to exceed 45 x 45cm (18” x 18”) only parsley to be used as garnish.

     

     

     

      3.

    CABBAGE

    - two - with at least 7.6cm (3") stalks

     

     

     

      4.

    RADISHES

    - six – with foliage intact

     

     

     

      5.

    COURGETTES

    - four- between:10-20cm (4-8") long

     

     

     

      6.

    ONIONS

    - five; excluding green salad or pickling onions.

     

     

     

      7.

    ONIONS

    - green salad – nine

     

     

     

      8.

    ONIONS

    - five - no bulb to exceed 227gms (8oz)

     

     

     

      9.

    LETTUCE

    - any two same - with roots

     

     

     

     10.

    POTATOES

    - white - five – any kind - one variety

     

     

     

    11.

    POTATOES

    - coloured – five - any kind - one variety

     

     

     

    12.

    CARROTS

    - five – long, tops 7.6cm (3") maximum

     

     

     

    13.

    CARROTS

    - five – other than long pointed, tops 7.6cm (3") maximum

     

     

     

    14.

    TOMATOES

    - six – small fruited / Cherry - not to exceed 3.80cm (1.5”) diameter

     

    15

     

    15.

    TOMATOES

    - six - ordinary with stalks

     

     

     

    16.

    TRUSS OF TOMATOES

    - Ripe and / or unripe - shown complete and judged for      quality

     

     

     

    17.

    PEAS

    - Nine pods

     

     

     

    18.

    BEETROOT

    - Globe / Cylindrical - four - tops 7.6cm (3") maximum.

     

     

     

    19.

    HEAVIEST MARROW

    - minimum weight 1.36kg (3lb.)

     

     

     

    20.

    MARROWS

    - table - any colour - not exceeding 38cm (15") - two

     

     

     

    21.

    BEANS

    - dwarf French - seven pods

     

     

     

    22.

    BEANS

    - runner - nine  pods

     

     

     

    23.

    BEANS

    - climbing - other than  runner – seven pods

     

     

     

    24.

    GARLIC

    - four bulbs

     

     

     

    25.

    SHALLOTS

    - exhibition – nine

     

     

     

    26.

    SHALLOTS

    - pickling - nine - bulb not to exceed 2.5cm (1")    diameter

     

     

     

    27.

    CASSEROLE  VEGETABLES

    - three - one of each from the following: Carrot, Turnip, Celery, Parsnip, Celeriac - leaf stalk 7.6cm (3") maximum, Leek, Onion.

     

     

     

    28.

    CUCUMBER

    - house or frame - two

     

     

     

    29.

    CUCUMBER

    - two - outdoor

     

     

     

    30.

    HERB COLLECTION

    - fresh in water, four varieties, one variety per container

     

     

     

    31.

    GOOSEBERRIES

    - one plate - twelve

     

     

     

    32.

    HERB COLLECTION

    - fresh in water, four varieties, one variety per container

     

     

     

    32.

    RHUBARB

    - natural - three sticks - trimmed, leaf blade 7.6cm (3")   maximum           

     

     

     

    33.

    RASPBERRIES

    ONE PLATE - TWELVE

     

     

     

    34.

    ANY OTHER VEGETABLE

    - check with Show Secretary

     

     

     

    35.

    COMICAL SHAPED FRUIT OR VEGETABLE

    - as grown

     

     

     

    36.

    ONE PLATE  FRUIT

    - check with Show Secretary

     

     

     

    37.

    MOST UNCOMMON / UNUSUAL VEGETABLE

     

     

     

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    SECTION B FLOWERS

     

    38.

    GARDEN NEWS “TOP VASE”.. For full details on regulations, points and display please see Rule 18 page 3 and set of rules from the Show Secretary.

    Class is for a vase of Mixed Flowering Stems - BETWEEN 5 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 plant are NOT two kinds

     

     

     

     

    39.

    ROSE

    - large flowered - three blooms, mixed or one variety

     

     

     

    40.

    ROSES

    - cluster flowered - three sprays

     

     

     

    41.

    ROSE

    - large flowered - specimen bloom

     

     

     

    42.

    DAHLIAS

    - one vase of three blooms - from any group

     

     

    43.

    POT PLANT

    - bulbs flowering - in a pot not exceeding 20cm (8") in diameter

     

     

     

    44.

    POT PLANT

    - (other than bulbs) flowering - in a pot not exceeding 20cm (8") in diameter

     

     

     

    45.

    POT PLANT

    - for foliage - in a pot not exceeding 20cm (8") in diameter

     

     

     

    46.

    CACTI / SUCCULENT

    - one pan or pot – not to exceed 30cm (12”)

     

     

     

    47.

    HOSTA

    - one pot not exceeding 20cm (8”) in diameter

     

     

     

    48.

    PERENNIAL

    - one vase of five mixed stems

     

     

     

    49.

    FUCHSIA

    - one pot - pot not to exceed 20cm (8") in diameter

    THE EDWARD TURNER CUP TO BE AWARDED FOR THIS CLASS

     

     

     

    50.

    FUCHSIA

    - minimum bare wood 15cm (6”) - pot not to exceed 30cm (12") in diameter

     

     

     

    51.

    ANNUALS

    - one vase of mixed flowers

     

     

     

    52.

    PANSIES

    - five blooms

     

     

     

    53.

    GLADIOLI

    - one vase of three spikes

     

     

     

    54.

    FLOWERING SHRUB

    - one vase of three distinct varieties - one stem of each

     

     

     

    55.

    ORCHID

    - flowering, any genera

     

     

     

    56.

    HANGING BASKET

    -flowers and / or foliage and / or fruit maximum

     46cm (18")  Basket only NOT solid hanging container

     

     

     

    57.

    PATIO CONTAINER

    -flowers and / or foliage and / or fruit not exceeding 46cm (18") diameter

     

     

     

    58.

    WINDOW BOX

    Flowers and / or foliage and / or fruit.  Box not exceeding

    19cm x 19cm x 100cm (7.5” x 7.5” x 39”)

     

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    SECTION C - FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

    Leap Year – All arrangements to be named

    59.

    ‘Mother of the Bride’ – with accessories in a niche 61cm x 61cm (24” x 24”)

     

     

     

     

    60.

    ‘A B ridesmaid's Basket’ – for a child, freestanding

     

     

     

     

    61.

    ‘Afternoon Tea’ – with accessories, in niche – 61cm x 61cm (24” x 24”)  

     

     

     

     

    62.

    ‘Arrangement for the Kitchen’ - with accessories, free standing

     

     

     

     

     

    NOVICE CLASS:

    63.

    ‘Breakfast Tray Posie’

     

     

    Novice Class: someone who has not won first prize in MHHS floral arrangement section

     

    NATURAL PLANT MATERIAL TO PREDOMINATE IN ALL CLASSES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

    NOTE – Rule 14 will be strictly adhered to and Rule 15 does not apply to this section.

     

    SECTION D - DOMESTIC CLASSES

     

    64.

    FIVE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

     

     

     

     

    65.

    FIVE SAUSAGE ROLLS          - shortcrust pastry

     

     

     

    66.

    VICTORIA SANDWICH

    - 20cm (8”) tins (3 egg recipe)

     

     

     

    67.

    FRUIT CAKE

    - 18cm (7”) round tin only  RECIPE AT END OF CLASS SECTION MUST BE USED

     

     

     

    68.

    AMERICAN MUFFINS

    - five

     

     

     

    69.

    SWISS ROLL

     

     

     

     

    70.

    FIVE WHITE OR BROWN ROLLS

    - size optional – in a basket

     

     

     

    71.

    BANANA & WALNUT CAKE

    - IN LOAF TIN, MAY BE ICED

     

     

     

    72.

    FOUR CHEESE SCONES

     

     

     

     

    73.

    SHORTBREAD

    - round – approx 18cm (7”) tin

     

     

     

    74.

    PLATE APPLE TART

    - not to exceed 25cm (10”)  using shortcrust pastry

     

     

     

    75.

    GINGERBREAD

    - slab form

     

     

     

    76.

    CORNISH PASTY

    - three

     

     

     

    77.

    MARMALADE

    - One jar (not less than 300/350g)

     

     

     

    78.

    STRAWBERRY JAM

    - One jar (not less than 300/350g)

     

     

     

    79.

    RASPBERRY JAM

    - One jar (not less than 300/350g)

     

     

     

    80.

    ANY OTHER JAM

    - One jar (not less than 300/350g)

     

     

     

    81.

    LEMON CURD

    - One jar (not less than 300/350g)

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    FRUIT CAKE RECIPE

    140g (5oz) butter

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    140g (5oz) caster sugar

    170g (6oz) currants

    3 large  eggs

    170g (6oz) sultanas

    230g (8oz) plain flour

    60g (2oz) glace cherries (halved)

    60g (2oz) chopped peel

    2 tablespoons ground almonds

    Grated rinds of 1 small orange & 1 small lemon

     

    Bake in an 18cm (7”) round tin, greased and lined, at Gas mark 3, 170°C (325°F) for about two hours.

    SECTION E - HANDICRAFTS

     

    82.

    RAG DOLL

    - not knitted

     

     

     

    83.

    KNITTED GARMENT

    - hand made (not baby's) - any fibre

     

     

     

    84.

    KNITTED GARMENT

    - baby's only - hand made - any fibre

     

     

     

    85.

    DRESSED DOLL

    - in home made clothes

     

     

     

    86.

    PHOTOGRAPH

    - boats

     

     

     

    87.

    ITEM OF PATCHWORK

    - any fibre

     

     

     

    88.

    ITEM OF EMBROIDERY

    - unmounted, unframed – total max size 90cm (36”)

     

     

     

    89.

    ITEM OF CROSS-STICH

    - unmounted, unframed – total max size 90cm (36”)

     

     

     

    90.

    ITEM OF TAPESTRY

    - unmounted, unframed – total max size 90cm (36”)

     

     

     

    91.

    PAINTING

    - painting by exhibitor – in any medium

     

     

     

    92.

    ANY OTHER HANDICRAFT NOT LISTED ABOVE

    Exhibits in Classes 81 to 90 must NOT have been exhibited at a M.H.H.S. show before.

     

    SECTION F -JUNIORS

    7 YEARS AND UNDER

    93.

    MAKE A SNAIL                       - from recycled material

     

     

     

    94.

    A POTATO PRINT PICTURE  - up to A4 size

     

     

     

    95.

    A PICTURE MADE FROM STRING - up to A4 size

     

     

    96.

    COLOUR PICTURE IN CHOICE OF COLOURS & MEDIUMS – PICTURE ON PAGE 14 OF YEAR BOOK

    8 TO 11 YEARS

    97.

    BEAD BRACELET

     

     

     

    98.

    POSY OF TISSUE FLOWERS

     

     

     

    99.

    DESIGN & DECORATE A BUTTERFLY

     

     

     

    100.

    COLOUR PICTURE IN CHOICE OF COLOURS & MEDIUMS – PICTURE ON PAGE

    15 OF YEAR BOOK

                                                                                                                                                  

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