LINDFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Show Schedule 2011.pdf · Spring Show, should be ready in time for exhibiting at the Summer Show. The potatoes will have already been chitted by Richard

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LINDFIELDHORTICULTURAL

SOCIETYwww.LINDFIELDHORTS.ORg.Uk

(AFFILIATED TO THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY)

2011SHOw SCHEDULE

Spring Show – 2nd AprilSummer Show – 9th July

Autumn Show – 3rd September

To be held in

THE kINg EDwARD HALLLINDFIELD

2.00pm – 4.45pmPresentation of Prizes and Awards from 5pm

Admission 50p(accompanied children free)

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LINDFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

President DavidHobbs 483396FullingMillFarm,Lindfield

Honorary Life Members PLister,JWood,RASpicer

Vice-Presidents JStephens,ROMcNamara,DMacmillan

Chairman MrsSheilaHobbs 483396FullingMillFarm,Lindfield

Vice-Chairman MartinHiggins 48412039DukesRoad,Lindfield

Hon Secretary MrsAlisonElliott 48303923WilliamAllenLane,Lindfield

Hon Treasurer MichaelElliott 48303923WilliamAllenLane,Lindfield

Show Superintendent RichardHilson 440148

Show Secretary MrsPatWhetstone 48323625EasternRoad,Lindfield

Membership Secretary MrsJoyceGladwell 4565097Brookway,Lindfield,RH162BW

Sundries Centre Supervisor MrsNoreenSmith 48209764AppledoreGardens,Lindfield

Catering Supervisor Vacant

Cookery Steward MrsSheilaHobbs 483396

Handicrafts & Junior Classes Steward MrsPatWhetstone 483236

Committee MartinHiggins(Newsletter&ShowSchedule Editor-484120),MrsAnneMarsden,MrsRitaPickett,MrsRosemaryHumphreys(PublicityOfficer–451363),MissSallyMcBirney

Other Officers MrsAudreyKite–CateringManagerMrsAnnHiggins–Outings(484120)MrsValerieJackson–GardenPrideMrsIvyBlunt–PosterDistributionMrsWendyDumbleton–TalksOrganiser

Hon Auditor MalcolmSpringall

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INDEX

Page

AUTUMN SHOw 66

COLLECTIONS OF FRUIT AND VEgETABLES 17

DAFFODIL DIVISIONS CHART 16

ENTRY FORMS ADULTS 38

ENTRY FORMS JUNIORS 39

NEwSLETTERS 9

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE 3

OUR ADVERTISERS 6 & 7

PHOTOgRAPHIC CLASSES FOR SPRINg SHOw 2012 10

PROgRAMME FOR 2011 Back cover

RECIPE FOR SPRINg SHOw 24

RECIPE FOR SUMMER SHOw 51

SHOw RULES 11

SHOw TIMETABLE 14

SPRINg SHOw 19

SUBSCRIPTIONS 9

SUMMER ROSE EVENINg 10

SUMMER SHOw 44

SUNDRIES CENTRE OPENINg DATES 8

SUNDRIES CENTRE ADVERTISEMENT 75

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EDITORIAL

Welcometothisyear’sShowSchedule.

Followinglastyear’ssuccesswithofferingbulbsofthedaffodil“PinkSilk”tomemberssothatsomeoftheresultingbloomscouldbeenteredintoclass10oftheSpringShow,similararrangementshavebeenmadefor2011.Thistimethebulbis“Avalanche”andsoifyouboughtsomedonotforgettoenter!

Talkingofdaffodilsotherthan“Avalanche”,ifyoufinditconfusingtoknowwhichdivisionyourflowersarein,thedaffodilchart(seeindexforpagenumber)mayhelp.FailingthatcontactRichardHilsonorPatWhetstone(contactdetailsareontheofficersandcommitteelist)eitherbeforeoronthedayoftheSpringShow.

Althoughitistoolatetobuysomeofthe“Avalanche”bulbsifyoumissedout,thereisanotherinnovationfor2011.FortheSummerShowthereisanadditionalclass223forpotatoesof:

“One dish of three potatoes grown from a seed potato purchased fromLindfieldHorticulturalSocietyinapotatobagsuppliedbytheSociety”.

SeventeenlitresizepotatobagswillbeonsaletomembersattheSpringShowtogetherwithaseedpotato.ThepotatowillbeWinston,afirstearlyandquick-maturingvarietyandoneofthebestforexhibitingpurposeswhich,ifplantedassoonaspossibleaftertheSpringShow,shouldbereadyintimeforexhibitingattheSummerShow.ThepotatoeswillhavealreadybeenchittedbyRichardHilsonandbereadyforplanting.Apotatowithbagandgrowinginstructionswillcomeatthebargainpriceof£1.IhopemanyofyouwillgivethisagoandlookforwardtoseeingtheresultsinJuly.

Lastyearanewclass,368wasaddedtotheAutumnShowof:“Grasses,onevase”.Nowgrasseshavebecomeverypopular in recentyearsbutnot itseems inLindfield for thenumberofentrieswashardlyoverwhelming,infactzero.Wellwehaveleftitinfor2011inthehopeofabetterresponse.

Otherchangesmadeforthisyearinclude:

• SpringShowclass96“Onebottleofanyliqueur”

• SpringShowclass48“NotlessthanfiveHelleboreflowerheadsfloatinginabowl”

• AutumnShowclass369“AdisplayofatleastthreeornamentalGourds”

• AutumnShow408“OneSquash”

Ifyouhaveanysuggestionsforfuturechangespleaseletmeknow.Haveagoodhorti-culturalyearandIlookforwardtoseeingyourexhibitsatourshows.

MartinHiggins

([email protected])

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OUR ADVERTISERSArtyfect,ArtSuppliesandGallery,HighStreet,Lindfield.

Balcombe Estates,ForestryandSawmill,HaywardsHeathRoad,Balcombe.

‘Bent Arms’ Hotel,HighStreet,Lindfield.

Bliss Hairdressers,HighStreet,Lindfield.

Bookstop,HighStreetLindfield.

Bowders Farm game Shop,GameandPoultry,HaywardsHeathRoad,Balcombe.

Clough’s Delicatessen,HighClassFineFoods&Grocery,SunteAvenue,Lindfield.

Chiropractor in Lindfield, Abbott’sPharmacy,HighStreet,Lindfield.

Dens Cottage,Bed&Breakfast,Stonecross,Lindfield.

D.I.A.L.,GardenandEstateMachinery,PaternostersFarm,Warninglid.

Eve’s Tea Room, LightMeals,GiftsandCollectables,HighStreet,Lindfield.

Flowercraft,Florists,LewesRoad,Lindfield.

garden Pride garden Centre,CommonLane,Ditchling.

golden Awards,TrophiesandEngraving,BridgeRoad,HaywardsHeath.

grape & grain, Off-LicenceandDelicatessen,TheBroadway,HaywardsHeath.

green, Elliot & Crowe, Opticians,HighStreet,Lindfield.

greeting Cards,EastGrinstead.

Heart & Soul,GiftShop,HighStreet,Lindfield.

High weald Dairy,awardwinningCheeseMakers,HorstedKeynes.

Ian Duffell Joinery,EnterpriseBusinessPark,LewesRoad,Lindfield.

kieron James Toys, Woodentoys&collectableTeddyBears,HighStreet,Lindfield.

kitchen People,KitchenShowroom,HighStreet,Lindfield.

Lady Penelope,MobileHairstylistandBarber,Lindfield.

Linda Speller,Hairdresser,Noah’sArkLane,Lindfield

Lindfield Blacksmith,HillHouseFarm,ArdinglyRoad,Lindfield.

Lindfield Cars,PrivateHireVehicles,LewesRoad,Walstead.

we greatly appreciate the contribution made by our advertisers

and urge members to support the facilities and services offered.

Please tell them that you have seen their advertisement

in our Show Schedule.

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OUR ADVERTISERS

Lindfield Motors,VehicleServicing&Testing,LewesRoad,Lindfield.

Lindfield Pest Control,NewtonRoad,Lindfield.

Lucy Locksmith,24-hourcalloutLocksmiths,LindfieldandMidSussex.

Mansell McTaggart,EstateAgents,HighStreet,Lindfield.

McBeans’ Orchids,AwardWinningOrchidNursery,Cooksbridge

Mike StevensonCarpentry Service,SheffieldPark.

N. whittaker Landscape & Paving,Lindfield.

Nicholas Hancock Solicitor, Preparationof‘WillsatHome’,Hassocks&MidSussex.

Paternosters Fruit Farm, ‘P-Y-O’FruitsalsoPreserves&ProduceShop,Warninglid.

Patrice Parker, CurtainDesign,TownPlaceFarm,SloopLane,ScaynesHill.

Pet and garden warehouse,Garden&PetSupplies,HaywardsHeath.

Property Matters,PropertyMaintenance,Repairs&Oddjobs,LuxfordRoad,Lindfield

‘Red Lion’,PublicHouse,HighStreet,Lindfield.

Ridley & Burt,Builders,SunteAvenue,Lindfield.

Rocks Landscaping,LewesRoad,Lindfield.

Selby’s Lindfield Pharmacy,HighStreet,Lindfield.

Scaynes Hill Upholstery Service,TownPlaceFarm,SloopLane,ScaynesHill.

Smart Paint Repairs,CarBodyworkRepairs,BurgessHill.

‘Snowdrop’ Inn,PublicHouse,SnowdropLane,Lindfield.

‘Stand Up’ Inn, PublicHouse,HighStreet,Lindfield.

The Toll House,VintageTreasureswithteasandcakes,HighStreet,Lindfield.

Travel Counsellors, TravelManagement,Horley.

Tuffnells,Furnishings,GiftsandAccessories,HighStreet,Lindfield.

watson’s Brasserie and Delicatessan,HighStreet,Lindfield.

west Sussex Clocks, AntiqueClockRestoration,Tuffnells,HighStreet,Lindfield.

wych Cross Nurseries,RoseandGardenCentre,HartfieldRoad,WychCross.

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SUNDRIES CENTRE

OPENINg DATES 2011

ThecentreisinSpringLaneandwillbeopenbetween9.30and11.00amonthefollow-ingdates:

January Saturday22nd

February Sunday6th Saturday19th

March Sunday6th Saturday19th

Sunday27th

April Saturday9th Sunday17th

Saturday30th

May Sunday8th Saturday14th

Saturday21st

June Sunday5th

Saturday18th

July Sunday3rd

September Saturday17th

October Sunday2nd

Saturday15th

IfyourequireanyinformationabouttheSundriesCentre,orhaveanysuggestionsto

makeaboutitpleasecontactNoreenSmith(forcontactdetailsseepage3).

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AFFILIATIONS

TheLindfieldHorticulturalSocietyisaffiliatedto:

• TheRoyalHorticulturalSociety

• TheNationalBegoniaSociety

• TheNationalChrysanthemumSociety

• TheDaffodilSociety

• TheNationalDahliaSociety

• TheBritishFuchsiaSociety

Publicationsandalimitednumberoffreeticketstotheshowsoftheabovesocietiesareavailabletomembers;pleaseapplytotheHon.Secretary.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Annual subscription to the Lindfield Horticultural Society is £5.00permember, or £8.00 per couple living at the same address,with lifemembershipat£75.00.PleasepaytheMembershipSecretaryatanyoftheSociety’smeetings.Inadditiontheycanbepaidsubjecttoahandlingcharge of 75p: at the Sundries Center, Spring Lane or by post to theMembershipSecretary(foraddressseeofficersandcommitteelist).

DONATIONS

Alldonationswillbegratefullyreceivedandacknowledged.

SPONSORSHIPS

Membersareinvitedtosponsoranyclassoftheirchoice,pleasecontacttheHon.Treasurer.Sponsorshipwillbeacknowledgedatthetimeoftheshowbyanoticeincloseproximitytotheclass,unlessthesponsorwishestoremainanonymous.

NEwSLETTERS

Newsletters and other documents relating to the Society’s activitiescanonlybedeliveredbyhandintheimmediatevicinityofthecentreofLindfield.Anymemberlivingoutsidethisareamustsupplyfoolscapsize,stampedaddressedenvelopestoobtaindelivery. Ifanymemberwouldprefer tohave their copyemailed to thempleaseemailMartinHiggins([email protected]).

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ADVANCE NOTICE

PhotographicClassesfortheSPRINGSHOW2012are:

1.ALindfieldskylineatduskincorporatingroofsandchimneys

2. Birdsfeeding

3.Acup,plateandabottleincorporatingareasoflightandshade

4.Readytostart

5.EasterTimeinLindfield2011

6.Goingforgold?

RESTRICTED CLASS7.AChristmasFireplace

PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THEM wITH THE 2011 CLASSES

STOP PRESS - NEw EVENT - SUMMER ROSE EVENINg

Thecommitteehasdecidedtoholdaneweventin2011,a“RoseEvening”whichwillbeheldonWednesday22ndJuneat8pm.Thisissucharecentdecisionthatitisnotincludedonyournewmembershipcards.

ThebackgroundtothisisthatsomemembershavefeltthatbecauseourSummerShowisheldinJulyitisalwaystoolatetobenefitfromJune’sfirstflushofroses.OurSummerShowdateissetasacompromiseinordertogetthemaximumnumberofbothsummerflowersandvegetablesattheirbest,aswellasnotclashingwithneighbouringshows.Althoughwedoget rosesenteredmanyofus feel frustratedthat thequintessentialsummerflowercannotbeshowntoitsbestadvantage.Theneweventisanattempttorectifythis.

FulldetailswillbegivenintheSpringNewsletterbutbasicallyeveryoneintheVillage,whethermembersoftheSocietyornot,willbeencouragedtobringsomerosestotheKingEdwardHallforanoncompetitiveeveningatwhichtohaveachatanddrinkandtoadmire,whatwehopewillbe,ahallfullofroses.Pleaseputthedateinyourdiary.

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SHOw RULES

1. Unlessotherwisestatedinthescheduleas‘OPENTOALL’,allexhibitorsotherthanchildren,mustbecurrentmembersoftheSociety.

2. TheCommitteereservestherighttorefuseanyentryand,intheeventofsuchrefusal,itisnotrequiredtogiveanyreasonorexplanation.

3. Noexhibitormaymakemorethanoneentryinanyoneclass.

4. Whereanumberorquantityofplants,flowers,fruitorvegetablesisspecifiedinthescheduleforaclass,vase,dishorcollection,neithermore nor less than the number or quantitymay be shown and anexhibitwillbedisqualifiedforanyexcessordeficiency.

If, before an exhibit is judged, any excess or deficiency is noticedandconsideredtobetheresultofanaccidentandnotofanattemptto deceive, the Show Superintendent, Show Secretary or Stewardmayeithergive theexhibitor (if athand)anopportunity to correctthemistakeorcorrectithimself/herselfbuttheofficialsshallnotbeunderanyobligationtodosoandanydisqualificationresultingfroman excess or deficiency shall be the exhibitor’s responsibility. ThejudgesmaynotcorrectanyerrorbuttheymaydirecttheattentionoftheShowSuperintendent,ShowSecretaryorStewardtoit.

5. Any exhibit that doesnot conform to thewordingof the schedule(unless corrected in accordance with Rule 4) must be disqualifiedandajudgemustwriteontheentrycard“Notaccordingtoschedule”(NAS)andaddafactualnoteastowhyitismarkedNAS.SingledishesinanNAScollectioncannotbeconsideredforanyotheraward.

6.Anyprizemaybewithheldormodifiediftheexhibitsareconsideredunworthyoftheprizeoffered.

7.Thedecisionofthejudgesshallbefinalontherelativemeritsoftheexhibits,buttheCommitteereservestherighttoreferanypointsindisputetotheShowSuperintendentforadecision.

8. Any protest must be made in writing and delivered to the ShowSecretarywithinonehouroftheopeningoftheShowtothepublic.

9. After judginghas takenplace,noexhibitorpartof anexhibitmaybealteredor removeduntil theendof theshow,exceptbyspecialpermissionoftheShowSuperintendent.

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10.Allexhibits,personalproperty,etc,shallbeattheriskoftheexhibitorsandtheSocietyshallnotbeliableforcompensationforlossordamagefromanycausewhatsoever.Shouldashowforanycausenotbeheld,noexhibitorshallhaveanyclaimontheSociety.

Exhibitors will be wholly responsible for all claims made by theirown employees under the Common Law or under any statute forcompensationarisingoutoforinthecourseofsuchemploymentforinjuryorotherwise.TheSocietyhasnoresponsibilitytoanybutitsownemployees.

11.Theexhibitortowhomacuporothertrophyisawardedmustreturnit totheShowSecretarythefollowingyearpriortotheappropriateshow.

12. The prize for the best exhibits in the Flower, Vegetable (excludingcollections), Pot Plant, Fruit, Cookery and Handicraft classes is£1.00.

13.Unlessotherwisestatedintheschedule,theprizemoneyinallclasseswillbe£1.00forFirst,60pforSecondand40pforThird.

14.Where cupsor trophiesareawarded formostpoints, thesewill beawardedon thebasisof: 1st - 5points,2nd - 3pointsand3rd -2points.Collections,basket/trugandanyspecialclassesareexcluded.A`BestExhibit’willbeawardedafurther3points.Intheeventofatieforanawarddecidedonpoints,thewinnershallbetheexhibitorgainingthehighesttotalamountofprizemoney,includingthebestexhibit prizemoney, in the classes for which the equal number ofpointshasbeenawarded.

15.Unlesstheschedulespecificallystatesotherwise,anyplant,flower,fruit or vegetable exhibitedmust be the property of the person inwhosenameitisentered,andmusthavebeengrownbytheexhibitororbeeninhis/herpossessionorcaredforbyhim/herforatleasttwomonthsprior to thedateof theshow. In thecaseofaprofessionalgardener entering produce from the garden in which he/she isemployedtheexhibitsmustbeenteredinthenameoftheemployer.

16. In order to be satisfied that the conditions governing exhibits arefulfilled,theCommitteereservestherightforitsofficialrepresentativetovisitbyappointment,beforeorafterashow,thegardens/allotments

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fromwhichplants,flowers,fruitorvegetableshavebeenenteredforexhibition.

17.Unlessotherwisestated in theschedule, twoormorepersonsmaynot compete separately in the same class with produce from thesame garden and/or allotment. Theymay however exhibit in jointnames.Anexceptiontothisrulehoweverappliesinpotplantclasseswheretwoormorepersonsmayexhibitseparatelyinthesameclassa different kind of pot plant to those othermembers of the samehousehold,providedthattheexhibitorismainlyresponsibilityforthemaintenanceoftheplant.

18.All exhibits should be correctly named. Errors in naming will notdisqualify the entry but the judges should regard correctness andclearness of naming as telling in favour of an exhibit in a closecompetition.Iftheexhibitordoesnotknowthenameofanycultivar,thelabelshouldbearthewords“nameunknown”.

19.PlateswillbeprovidedbytheSocietywhereappropriateandmustbeusedwhenshown in theschedule.TheSociety’svasesmustbeused for all Flower classes except where otherwise shown in theschedule.

20. Forthepurposeoftheschedule,adishcomprisesaspecifiednumberorquantityofafruitorvegetable.

21.Unlessotherwisestated,thehorticulturalclassesoftheschedulewillbeconductedinaccordancewiththerulesandstandardscontainedintheRHS’s‘TheHorticulturalShowHandbook2008edition’exceptwhere,undertheschedule,theyobviouslydonotapply.

22.Whenstaginganexhibitin‘anyothervegetable’or‘anyotherfruit’classestheexhibitorshouldrefertothe‘collections’stagingnumbers(seeindex)toascertaintheentryrequired.HoweveriftheexhibitisnotlistedtheyshouldcontacttheShowSuperintendenttoobtainarulingonquantitiesrequired.

Applicable to Flower Arranging Section only

23.Withtheexceptionofminiatureexhibitsenteredintoclasseswithawidthrestrictionof25.5cm(10inches)orless,allFlowerArrangingexhibitsmustbearrangedinthehall.Flowersandfoliageneednotbegrownbytheexhibitorunlessotherwisestatedintheschedule.Withregardtothenonpetiteclassesonly,inadditiontoanyprizemoney

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eachentrantwillbeentitledtoapaymentof£2perentry.

Applicable to Cookery Section only

24. Allexhibitsmustbemade,cookedorpreparedbytheexhibitor.ForJams,MarmaladesandotherPreservesthejarsizesarenottobelessthan227g(½lb)withatransparentcoveror,ifpreferred,newplastic-linedmetal lids. Pickles and chutneymust have new plastic-linedmetallids.Jarsorlidsmustnotbearanycommercialnames.

25.ForCakes,Pastries,SweetsandDessertsetc.,theentriesshouldbecoveredwithcling-filmorsimilarprotectivecover.Whereingredientsareoptionalandnotpartofaclassrecipe,exhibitorsshouldindicatewhetheranynutsand/orcheesehavebeenincluded.

Applicable to Handicraft Section only

26.Allexhibitsmusthavebeenmadebytheexhibitor.

Applicable to Handicraft, Photography and Junior Sections only

27. AllexhibitsmustnothavebeenenteredatanypreviousshowsheldbytheSociety.

Applicable to Wine and Liqueur Section only

28.Allexhibitsmustbemadebytheexhibitor.

Applicable to Photography Section only

29.Allphotographsmusthavebeentakenbytheexhibitor.

Applicable to Junior Section only

30.Withtheexceptionofgeneraladvice,allexhibitsmustbetheunaidedworkoftheexhibitor;unlessotherwisestatedintheschedule

SHOw TIMETABLE

1. Entries are to be submitted in advance of the show.The preferredmethod,whichhelpskeeptheShowSecretary’sadministrationtoaminimum,isbydeliverytooneofthefollowing:

a) 25EasternRoad

b) Clough’s,27-31SunteAvenue

c) Abbott’sPharmacy,HighStreet

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nolaterthan10.00pmontheWednesdaybeforetheshow.

However, entries may also be made by either of the followingmethods:

d) by telephone to Pat Whetstone, Show Secretary: 01444483236-nolaterthan1.00pmontheThursdaybeforetheshow

e) by email to Pat Whetstone, Show Secretary: [email protected] - no later than 1.00 pm on the Thursdaybeforetheshow.

Entryfeesmaybepaidinadvanceoruponcollectionoftheshowcardsatthehallpriortostagingyourexhibits.

AlimitednumberoflateentriesmaybeacceptedatthediscretionoftheShowSuperintendentupto10.00amonthedayoftheshow.

2.Exhibitsmaybestagedonthedaybeforetheshow(Friday)between7.00pmand9.00pmandonthedayoftheshow(Saturday),between8.00amand10.30am.

3. At 10.30 am, the hall will be cleared of all persons, except thoseauthorised by the Show Superintendent. Judging will thencommence.

4 Exhibitorsandthepublicwillbeadmittedtotheshowat2.00pm.

5.PrizemoneymustbecollectedfromtheHon.Treasurerbetween3.30pm and 4.30 pm afterwhich time anymoney not collectedwill beforfeited.

6.Exhibitors may remove their exhibits at 4.45 pm. Any exhibitsremainingafterpresentationoftheawardsmaybeauctionedforthebenefitoftheSociety.

7. Theawardswillbepresentedat5.00pm,followedbyanauctionofproduceandtheraffle.

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EDITORIAL

Welcometothisyear’sShowSchedule.

Followinglastyear’ssuccesswithofferingbulbsofthedaffodil“PinkSilk”tomemberssothatsomeoftheresultingbloomscouldbeenteredintoclass10oftheSpringShow,similararrangementshavebeenmadefor2011.Thistimethebulbis“Avalanche”andsoifyouboughtsomedonotforgettoenter!

Talkingofdaffodilsotherthan“Avalanche”,ifyoufinditconfusingtoknowwhichdivisionyourflowersarein,thedaffodilchart(seeindexforpagenumber)mayhelp.FailingthatcontactRichardHilsonorPatWhetstone (contactdetailsareon the inside frontcover)eitherbeforeoronthedayoftheSpringShow.

Althoughitistoolatetobuysomeofthe“Avalanche”bulbsifyoumissedout,thereisanotherinnovationfor2011.FortheSummerShowthereisanadditionalclass223forpotatoesof:

“One dish of three potatoes grown from a seed potato purchased fromLindfieldHorticulturalSocietyinapotatobagsuppliedbytheSociety”.

SeventeenlitresizepotatobagswillbeonsaletomembersattheSpringShowtogetherwithaseedpotato.ThepotatowillbeWinston,afirstearlyandquick-maturingvarietyandoneofthebestforexhibitingpurposeswhich,ifplantedassoonaspossibleaftertheSpringShow,shouldbereadyintimeforexhibitingattheSummerShow.ThepotatoeswillhavealreadybeenchittedbyRichardHilsonandbereadyforplanting.Apotatowithbagandgrowinginstructionswillcomeatthebargainpriceof£1.IhopemanyofyouwillgivethisagoandlookforwardtoseeingtheresultsinJuly.

Lastyearanewclass,367wasaddedtotheAutumnShowof:“Grasses,onevase”.Nowgrasseshavebecomeverypopular in recentyearsbutnot itseems inLindfield for thenumberofentrieswashardlyoverwhelming,infactzero.Wellwehaveleftitinfor2011inthehopeofabetterresponse.

Otherchangesmadeforthisyearinclude:

• SpringShowclass96“Onebottleofanyliqueur”

• SpringShowclass48“NotlessthanfiveHelleboreflowerheadsfloatinginabowl”

• AutumnShowclass368“AdisplayofatleastthreeornamentalGourds”

• AutumnShow411“OneSquash”

Ifyouhaveanysuggestionsforfuturechangespleaseletmeknow.Haveagoodhorti-culturalyearandIlookforwardtoseeingyourexhibitsatourshows.

MartinHiggins

([email protected])

SUNDRIES CENTRE

Division 1 Division 2 Division3

Division 4 Division 5 Division 6

Division 7 Division 8 Division 9

Division 10 Division 11a Division 11b

DAFFODILS(Divisions)

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COLLECTIONS OF FRUIT AND VEgETABLES

Allcollectionswillbejudgedonthescaleofpoints,aspublishedintheRHSHorticulturalShowHandbook(2008edition).Thelistbelowshowsthe numbers to be staged (as determined by LHS) and the maximumpoints that can be awarded, for a selection of themost common fruitand vegetables.Other fruit and vegetablesnot shownon this listmaybe exhibited and exhibitors can obtain the numbers to be staged bycontactingtheShowSuperintendentandthemaximumpointsawardedbyconsultingtheRHSHandbook.

FRUIT

Number Maximumtostage points

awarded Open

5515

Dishofapprox.225g

155599151220

Members

339

Dishofapprox.100g

933559712

Apples,cookingApples,dessertBlackberries

Blueberries;Currants,blackandotherthanblack

GooseberriesPears,Asian&CookingPears,DessertPlums,CookingPlums,DessertRaspberriesStrawberriesStrawberries,Alpine

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12 912 912 9 3 3 3 212 9 2 1 5 3 5 3 2 1 2 1 3 2 5 3 2 1 2 15bulbs 3bulbs 3 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 3 5 312 9 3 212pods 9pods12pods 9pods3 2 5 3 5 35sticks 3sticks12 912 9

12leaves 9leaves 3 2 3 2 5 3 5 3 9 7 5 3

Beans,BroadBeans,FrenchBeans,RunnerBeetroot,Globe&CylindricalBeetroot,LongBrusselsSproutsCabbages,Green/Red/SavoyCarrots,LongpointedCarrots,StumprootedCauliflowersCelery,BlanchedorTrenchCelery,Self-blanchingorGreenCourgettesCucumbers,grownunderprotectionCucumbers,outdoorgrownGarlicLeeks,Blanched&IntermediateLettuce,Butterhead,Cos&CrispLettuce,Loose-leafMarrowsOnions,exhibition,over250gOnions,250gorunderOnions,GreenSaladParsnipsPeasMangeToutorSnapPeasPeppers,SweetPeppers,Hot(chilli)PotatoesRhubarb,naturalgrownShallots,exhibition,largerthan30mmdia.Shallots,pickling,under30mmdia.Spinach,SpinachBeet,ChardSwedesSweetCornTomatoes,largeTomatoes,mediumTomatoes,smallTurnips

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VEgETABLES

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SPRINg SHOw

SATURDAY 2nd APRIL 2011

CUPS AND AwARDS

• The Daffodil Society Bronze Medal and Certificate - for the best bloom

• The Fisk Cup - for the best exhibit in Classes 1 to 9

• The Lea Cup - for the most points in Classes 11 to 25

• The Jeeves Cup - for the most points in the Vegetable Classes 51 to 59

• The Daffodil Cup - for the most points in Classes 61 to 70

• The Evelyn Drew Floral Art Cup - for the best exhibit in the Flower Arranging Section

• The Dawson Cup - for the most points in the Wine & Liqueur Section

• The George Murrell Photographic Cup - for the most points in the Photography Section

• The Forget-Me-Not Shield - for the most points in the 10 years and under classes in the Junior Section

• The Heart and Soul Shield - for the most points in the 11 to 15 years inclusive classes in the Junior Section

• The Lady Wilkinson Silver Tray, Morecombe White Cup, Procter Cup, Shepherd Cup, Ron Pickett Trophy, the LHS Junior Perpetual Shield and the Shepherd Perpetual Shield are presented at the Autumn Show to members gaining most points over the three Shows for Cookery, Handicraft, Pot Plants, Vegetables, Basket or Trug and Junior Classes respectively

SECTION A - OPEN CLASSES - OPEN TO ALL – DAFFODILS

Prize Money for classes 1 to 4 1st £2.50

2nd £1.50

3rd £1.00

1. Six cultivars, from any Division or Divisions, one bloom/stem of each, in six vases

2. Four cultivars, from two or more of Divisions 1 to 4, one bloom of each, in four vases

3. Six blooms/stems from Divisions 5 to 8, not more than two blooms/

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stems of any one cultivar, in six vases

4. Five cultivars, from any of Divisions 1 to 4, one bloom of each, in one vase

5. Three blooms. Division 1, one cultivar, in one vase


7. Three blooms, Division 3, one cultivar, in one vase


9. Three blooms/stems, from any Division not listed in classes 5 to 8, one cultivar, in one vase

SECTION B – MEMBERS CLASSES – DAFFODILS, FLOWERS (OTHER THAN DAFFODILS) AND VEGETABLES

DAFFODILS

Prize Money for class 10 1st £10.00 bulb voucher 2nd £3.00 3rd £2.00

10. Special Spring Show 2011 Daffodil Class - one stem of “Avalanche” from a bulb purchased from Lindfield Horticultural Society, in a vase (rule 17 does not apply)

11. Five blooms/stems, from any Division or Divisions, in one vase

12. Three blooms, Division 1, in one vase

13. Three blooms, Division 2, in one vase

14. Three blooms. Division 3, in one vase

15. Three blooms. Division 4, in one vase

16. Three blooms/stems, from any Division not listed in classes 12 to 15, in one vase

17. Three blooms/stems, Miniatures, one cultivar, in one vase

18. One bloom, Division 1




22. One bloom/stem, from any Division not listed in classes 18 to 21

23. One bloom/stem, Miniature

24. One pot/bowl of growing daffodils (excluding Miniatures)

25. One pot/bowl of growing Miniatures

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FLOWERS (OTHER THAN DAFFODILS)

29. One stem, Camellia

30. Six blooms, Pansies, staged in containers supplied by the Society

31. Five stems, Polyanthus, in one vase

32. Five stems, Forget-me-nots, in one vase

33. Three blooms, Tulips, in one vase

34. Three sterns, Hellebores, in one vase (see also class 48)

35. One pot/bowl of growing Tulips

36. Three stems, Heathers, in one vase

37. Five stems, Wallflowers, in one vase

38. Mixed flowers, excluding daffodils, in one vase

39. Three stems, flowering shrubs, in one vase

40. Three blooms/stems, any flower not listed in the Spring Show schedule, grown outdoors, excluding shrubs, one cultivar, in one vase

41. One pot Orchid

42. One pot, Cactus

43. One pot, succulent other than Cactus

44. One pot/bowl, Polyanthus, Primrose or Primula

45. One pot/bowl, any bulbous plant not listed in the Spring Show schedule

46. One pot, any flowering pot plant not listed in the Spring Show schedule

47. One pot, any foliage pot plant, not listed in the Spring Show schedule

48. Not less than five Hellebore flower heads floating in a bowl (provide your own bowl)

VEGETABLES

EACH DISH IN EVERY CLASS MUST CONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLY

51. Sprouting Broccoli, one dish of nine shoots

52. Cabbage, one

53. Cauliflower, one

54. Leeks, one dish of two

55. Parsnips, one dish of two

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56. Radishes, one dish of nine, a plate will be provided

57. Rhubarb, one dish of three sticks

58. Spinach, one dish of nine leaves

59. Any other vegetable not listed in classes 51 to 58, one dish (see rule 22)

SECTION C - MEMBERS CLASSES - NOVICES ONLY

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY DAFFODIL CLASS

61. Five blooms/stems, from any Division or Divisions, in one vase

62. Three blooms/stems, from any Division or Divisions, in one vase

63. One bloom. Division 1

64. One bloom. Division 2



67. One bloom/stem, from any Division other than Divisions 1 to 4

68. Three blooms/stems, Miniatures, in one vase

69. One bloom/stem, Miniature

70. One pot/bowl, growing daffodils

SECTION D - MEMBERS CLASS - BASKET OR TRUG

Prize Money for class 73 1st £4.50

2nd £3.00

3rd £1.50

73. A basket or trug containing a selection of seasonal vegetables, fruit or flowers or any combination thereof. To be judged on equal merits of quality, variety and presentation

SECTION E - MEMBERS CLASSES - FLOWER ARRANGING

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PETITE CLASSES, ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ARRANGED IN THE HALL EITHER ON THE FRIDAY EVENING OR THE SATURDAY MORNING OF THE EXHIBITION, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SHOW TIMETABLE (SEE INDEX). ALTHOUGH SUBJECT TO THE SHOW TIMETABLE PETITE CLASSES DO NOT HAVE TO BE ARRANGED IN THE HALL

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Prize Money for class 74 to 76 1st £2.50

2nd £1.50

3rd £1.00

In addition a payment of £2 per entry will be made to each entrant in these three classes

74. “Tip Toes through the Tulips” - max width 61cm (24 in)

75. “A Spring Basket” - an arrangement with flowers predominating, some small accessories may be incorporated, max width 61cm (24 in)

76. “Classical Music” - an arrangement of fresh flowers and foliage for colour, max width 46cm (18 in)

77. “Easter in a Cup and Saucer” - a petite exhibit, max width 22.5cm (9 in)

SECTION E – OPEN CLASS - OPEN TO ALL - FLOWER ARRANGING

ENTRY INTO THIS CLASS IS RESTRICTED TO MEMBERS OR NON MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLASS. AN EXHIBIT ENTERED INTO THIS CLASS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ARRANGED IN THE HALL


2nd £1.50

3rd £1.00

In addition a payment of £2 will be made to each entrant in this class

78. ‘Spring Song’ - an arrangement of fresh flowers, including daffodils, and foliage, max width 46cm (18 inches)

SECTION F - MEMBERS CLASSES - COOKERY

79. A jar of Marmalade, not less than 225g (8oz)

80. A jar of Pickles, not less than 225g (8oz)

81. Three Gingerbread Ladies or Gentlemen

82. Five Chocolate Profiteroles

83. A decorated Fatless Sponge

84. Five Fruit Scones

85. A tasty Supper Dish using sausage meat and pastry

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86. Five Banana and Walnut Slices, to the following recipe:

Ingredients: 115g/4oz wholemeal flour 115g/4oz margarine 115g/4oz molasses sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 mashed ripe bananas 115g/4oz chopped walnuts

Method: Cream fat and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a little flour with the second egg. Fold in the remaining flour and baking powder with the bananas. Spread evenly in lined and greased 8inch square shallow tin. Sprinkle walnuts on top and cook in pre heated oven at 180/190 degrees C (or 350/375 degrees F) or gas mark 5 for 20-25 min. Leave in tin for 2 minutes then cut into 16 slices and cool on a wire rack.

SECTION G - MEMBERS CLASSES - HANDICRAFT

87. A card for a Spring birthday

88. An item of knitting

89. An item of patchwork

90. A mobile for indoors or outside

SECTION H - MEMBERS CLASSES - WINE AND LIQUEUR

92. One bottle of sweet red wine

93. One bottle of dry red wine

94. One bottle of sweet white wine

95. One bottle of dry white wine

96. One bottle of any liqueur

SECTION J - MEMBERS CLASSES - PHOTOGRAPHIC

PHOTOGRAPHS NOT TO EXCEED 19 x 13cm (7 x 5 in)

ANY MOUNTING NOT TO EXCEED 25 x 21cm (10 x 8 in)

PHOTOGRAPHS MUST HAVE NO HEADING OR WRITING ON MOUNTS)

102. Early Morning Clouds

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103. Tumbling Water

104. A Sussex Autumn Evening, incorporating contrast between shade and colour

105. Still Life, to include three garden implements in or on a wheelbarrow

106. Birds in Flight

107. Bark

RESTRICTED CLASS

ONLY OPEN TO THOSE MEMBERS WHO HAVE NEVER WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY PREVIOUS PHOTOGRAPHIC CLASS AT ONE OF OUR SHOWS

108. In or around Lindfield Parish Church

SECTION K - OPEN TO ALL - JUNIOR CLASSES

All 10 years and under classes are sponsored by “Heart and Soul” of Lindfield High Street

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113. An animal finger puppet

114. Four Jam Tarts

115. Model of a house of the future – no bigger than shoebox size

116. Easter themed bookmark

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117. An animal finger puppet

118. Four jam tarts

119. Model of a house of the future – no bigger than shoebox size

120. Easter themed bookmark

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SUMMER SHOW

SATURDAY 9th JULY 2011

CUPS AND AWARDS

• The Lemmey Cup - for the best vase of Sweet Peas

• The Savill Cup - for most points in Section A, ‘Open Classes’

• The President’s Cup (L Leather) - for the best exhibit in class 154

• The Don Booker Fuchsia Cup - for the best exhibit in class 188

• The Gilbert Cup - for the best exhibit in class 195

• The Thornbery Trophy - for the best exhibitby a femal entrant in class 207

• The Askew Cup - for the best exhibit in class 224

• The Royal Horticultural Society’s Banksian Medal - to the competitor who wins the largest amount of prize money in the horticultural classes of the Show. Winners of this medal in the previous three years are not eligible.

• The Filmer Cup - for the best exhibit in the Flower Arranging Classes

• The Fruit Cup - for the best dish of fruit

• The Blue Riband of the British Fuchsia Society - for the best fuchsia exhibit

• The Forget-Me-Not Shield - for the most points in the 10 years and under classes in the Junior Section

• The Heart and Soul Shield - for the most points in the 11 to 15 years inclusive classes in the Junior Section

• The Lady Wilkinson Silver Tray, Morecombe White Cup, Procter Cup, Shepherd Cup, Ron Pickett Trophy, the LHS Junior Perpetual Shield and the Shepherd Perpetual Shield - are presented at the Autumn Show to members gaining most points over the three Shows for Cookery, Handicraft, Pot Plants, Vegetables, Basket or Trug and Junior Classes respectively

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SECTION A - OPEN CLASSES - OPEN TO ALL – FLOWERS, FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Prize Money for classes 138, 145, 154 and 165 1st £2.50

2nd £1.50

3rd £1.00

FLOWERS

UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, EACH VASE IN EVERY CLASS MUST CONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLY

125. Begonias, two tuberous double cultivars, in separate pots

126. Begonias, double tuberous, three cut blooms, any cultivar or cultivars

127. Carnations/Pinks, three stems, in one vase

128. Delphiniums, three spikes in one vase

129. Fuchsia, one pot not to exceed 21cm (8 in)

130. Fuchsia, one pot not to exceed 17cm (6½ in)

131. Fuchsia, one pot not to exceed 9cm (3½ in)

132. Fuchsias, six blooms, not less than four cultivars, staged in containers supplied by the Society

133. Gladioli, three spikes in one vase

134. Pansies, six blooms, not less than four cultivars, staged in containers supplied by the Society

135. Phlox, three stems, in one vase

136. Roses, Cluster Flowered (Floribunda), three stems, in one vase

137. Roses, Large Flowered (Hybrid Tea), five blooms, not less than two cultivars, in one vase

138. Lindfield Horticultural Society Sweet Pea Championship - Sweet Peas, three cultivars, three vases, six stems in a vase

139. Sweet Peas, nine stems of not less than three cultivars, in one vase

140. Flowering shrubs, excluding roses, three stems in one vase

FRUIT

EACH DISH IN EVERY CLASS MUST CONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLY. PLATES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CLASSES

145. Lindfield Horticultural Society Summer Fruit Championship - A collection of three kinds of Fruit which must have been grown in the open, one dish of each (see index for the page number of

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“Collections”, the latter will give you the correct amount to enter)

146. Blackcurrants (on strigs), one dish of approx. 225g

147. Red or White Currants (on strigs), one dish of approx. 225g

148. Gooseberries, one dish of fifteen

149. Raspberries, one dish of fifteen

150. Strawberries, excluding alpine, one dish of twelve

151. Any other fruit not listed in classes 146 to 150, one dish (see rule 22)

VEGETABLES


154. The President’s Cup (L Leather) - A collection of four kinds of vegetables, one dish of each (maximum space 61cm by 61cm)(see index for the page number of “Collections”, the latter will give you the correct amount to enter)

155. Broad Beans, one dish of twelve

156. French Beans, one dish of twelve

157. Runner Beans, one dish of twelve

158. Cabbages, one dish of two

159. Carrots, long pointed, one dish of five

160. Carrots, stump rooted, one dish of five

161. Cucumbers, grown under protection, one dish of two

162. Onions, exhibition, over 250g, one dish of three

163. Onions, 250g or under, one dish of five.

164. Peas, one dish of twelve pods

165. Lindfield Horticultural Society Potato Championship - Potatoes, three dishes, two or more cultivars, four potatoes in each dish. Plates will be provided

166. Potatoes, white, one dish of five. A plate will be provided

167. Potatoes, coloured, one dish of five. A plate will be provided

168. Shallots, exhibition, larger than 30mm in diameter, one dish of twelve

169. Shallots, pickling, must not exceed 30mm in diameter, one dish of twelve

170. Tomatoes, medium, one dish of five. A plate will be provided

171. Tomatoes, small fruited, cherry or small plum cultivars, one dish of nine


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SECTION B – MEMBERS CLASSES - FLOWERS, FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

181. African Violet, one pot

182. Antirrhinums, three stems, in one vase

183. Begonia, tuberous, in a pot

184. Carnations/Pinks, three stems, in one vase

185. Delphiniums, three spikes, in one vase

186. Delphinium, one spike, in a vase

187. Fuchsias, four blooms, staged in containers supplied by the Society

188. The Don Booker Fuchsia Cup - Fuchsia, one pot

189. Geranium, one pot

190. Gladioli, three spikes, in one vase

191. Gladiolus, one spike, in a vase

192. Pansies, four blooms, staged in containers supplied by the Society

193. Phlox, three stems, in one vase

194. Roses, Cluster Flowered (Floribunda), three stems, in one vase

195. The Gilbert Cup - Roses, Large Flowered (Hybrid Tea), three blooms, in one vase

196. Rose, one bloom, in a vase

197. Sweet Peas, six stems of not less than two cultivars, in one vase

198. Sweet Peas, six stems, in one vase

199. One bloom, any flower not mentioned in classes 181 to 198, in a vase

200. One spike or spray, any flower not mentioned in classes 181 to 198, in a vase

201. Mixed flowers, raised from seed during the 12 months preceding the show, in one vase

202. Flowering shrubs, excluding roses, three stems, in one vase

203. Perennial flowers, excluding shrubs, two cultivars, one bloom/stem of each, in one vase

204. Annual, one pot

205. Hanging basket, not to exceed 38cm (15 in)

206. One pot or tub containing three or more plants suitable for a patio

207. The Thornbery Trophy - Mixed flowers and foliage, not less than six cultivars, staged for all round effect, in one vase. [The female

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entrant having the best exhibit will be awarded The Thornbery Trophy, male entrants compete for prize money]

208. Flowering pot plant, other than those within their own class in this Section

209. Foliage pot plant, other than those within their own class in this Section

FRUIT

EACH DISH IN EVERY CLASS MUSTS CONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLY.

PLATES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CLASSES

216. Blackcurrants (on strigs), one dish of approx. 100g

217. Red or White Currants (on strigs), one dish of approx. 100g

218. Gooseberries, one dish of nine

219. Raspberries, one dish of nine

220. Strawberries, excluding alpine, one dish of seven


VEGETABLES



2nd £1.50

3rd £1.00

223. Special Summer Show 2011 Vegetable Class – One dish of three “Winston” potatoes, grown from a seed potato purchased from Lindfield Horticultural Society in a potato bag provided by the Society (a plate will be provided)

224. The Askew Cup - A collection of three kinds of vegetables, one dish of each (maximum space 61cm by 61cm) (see index for the page number of “Collections”)

225. Broad Beans, one dish of nine

226. French Beans, one dish of nine

227. Runner Beans, one dish of nine

228. Beetroot one dish of three (a plate will be provided)

229. Cabbage, one

230. Carrots, one dish of three

231. Courgettes, with or without flowers attached, one dish of three

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232. Cucumber, grown under protection, one

233. Cucumber, outdoor grown, one

234. Lettuce, one

235. Onions, other than green salad, one dish of three

236. Onions, green salad, one dish of nine

237. Peas, one dish of nine pods

238. Potatoes, white, one dish of three (a plate will be provided)

239. Potatoes, coloured, one dish of three (a plate will be provided)

240. Shallots, one dish of nine

241. Tomatoes, large or medium, one dish of three (a plate will be provided)

242. Tomatoes, small fruited, cherry or small plum cultivars, one dish of seven

243. Mange Tout or Snap Peas, one dish of nine pods


245. A collection of five kinds of culinary herbs, two stems of each, in a jar

246. The most misshapen or humorous vegetable

247. One pot containing one or more growing culinary herbs


THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY VEGETABLE CLASS

249. A mini-collection of three kinds of vegetables, one of each kind

250. A collection of three kinds of culinary herbs, in a jar

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY FLOWER CLASS

251. Fuchsia, one pot

252. Mixed flowers, one vase

SECTION D - MEMBERS CLASSES - BASkET OR TRUg

Prize Money 1st £4.50

2nd £3.00 3rd £1.50

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Prize Money for classes 256 - 258 1st £2.50

2nd £1.50 3rd £1.00


256. “Still Waters” – a display of flowers and foliage with accessories. Max width 61cm (24 in)

257. “Your Summer Holiday” - a display of flowers and foliage with accessories and a rustic edge. Max width 61cm (24 in)

258. “Summer Sport” - an arrangement of fresh flowers, foliage and accessories. Max width 46cm (18 in)

259. “In a Wine Glass” - a petite arrangement of fresh plant materials in a box. Max width 22.5cm (9 in)

SECTION F - MEMBERS CLASSES - COOKERY

261. A jar of Soft Fruit Jam, not less than 225g (8oz)

262. Five Meringues, any shape or size but not filled

263. A Rich Fruit Cake, at least 15cm (6in)

264. Six pieces of Short Bread

265. Six Peppermint Creams

266. Six Jam Tarts

267. A loaf of Brown Bread

268. A whole food Cheese and Onion Flan , approx 20cm (8in), to the following recipe:

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Ingredients

Pastry Filling125g/4oz wholemeal flour 2 tablespoons of oil125g/4oz medium oatmeal 2 chopped onions125g/4oz margarine 2 eggspinch of salt 150 ml (1/4 pint) milk2 to 3 tablespoons of water 250g/8oz grated Cheddar Cheese salt and pepper

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SECTION G - MEMBERS CLASSES – HANDICRAFT

271. A card for a high summer wedding

272. A Victorian ribbon posy

273. A soft toy

274. Something for a new baby


ALL 10 years and under classes are sponsored by “Heart and Soul” of Lindfield High Street


280. Create a seashore in a seed tray

281. Flower arrangement in a wine glass

282. Cartoon strip of a day out

283. Bottle of homemade lemonade



284. Create a seashore in a seed tray

285. Flower arrangement in a wine glass

286. Cartoon strip of a day out

287. Bottle of homemade lemonade

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AUTUMN SHOW

SATURDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2011

CUPS AND AWARDS

• The Dahlia Championship Cup - for the best exhibit in Class 300• The Huddart Cup - for the most points in Classes 316 to 319 and 324 to 344• The Massy-Dawson Cup - for the best exhibit in Class 323• The National Chrysanthemum Society’s Certificate and Bronze Medal

- for the best chrysanthemum disbud exhibit• The President’s Salver - for the best vase of spray chrysanthemums• The Dahlia Members’ Cup - for the best exhibit in Class 354• The Harry Tester Cup - for the best exhibit in Class 366• The Helena Hall Cup - for the best exhibit in Class 380• The Bob Lacey Salver - for the heaviest marrow in Class 381• The Penney Cup - for the best exhibit in the Flower Arranging Classes• The Forget-Me-Not Shield - for the most points in the 10 years and

under classes in the Junior Section• The Heart and Soul Shield - for the most points in the 11 to 15 years

inclusive classes in the Junior Section• The Shepherd Cup - to be awarded to the member gaining most

points for vegetables in the Members Classes in the three shows• The Procter Cup - to be awarded to the member gaining most points

for Flowering and Foliage pot plants in the three Shows: Spring Show, Classes 46 and 47 Summer Show, Classes 208 and 209 Autumn Show, Classes 366 and 367• The Ron Pickett Trophy - to be awarded to the member gaining most

points for the Basket or Trug class in the three Shows• The Lady Wilkinson Silver Tray - to be awarded to the member

gaining most points in the Cookery Section in the three Shows• The Morecombe White Cup - to be awarded to the member gaining

most points in the Handicraft Sections in the three Shows • The LHS Junior Perpetual Shield - for Juniors aged 10 and under gaining

most points in the Aged 10 and under classes in the three Shows• The Shepherd Perpetual Shield - for Juniors aged 11 to 15 years gaining

most points in the Aged 11 to 15 inclusive classes in the three Shows

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In all Dahlia classes, the following bloom sizes must not be exceeded:

Blooms of large-flowered dahlias 260 mm in diameter

Blooms of medium-flowered dahlias 220 mm in diameter

Blooms of small-flowered dahlias 170 mm in diameter

Blooms of miniature-flowered dahlias 115 mm in diameter

Blooms of large pompon dahlias 83 mm in diameter

Blooms of pompon dahlias 52 mm in diameter

SECTION A - OPEN CLASSES - OPEN TO ALL - FLOWERS, FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Prize Money classes 292, 293, 297, 300, 310, 323 1st £2.50

2nd £1.50

3rd £1.00

FLOWERS

UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, EACH VASE IN EVERY CLASS MUST CONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLY

290. Begonias, two double tuberous cultivars, in separate pots

291. Begonias, double tuberous, three cut blooms, any cultivar or cultivars

292. Lindfield Horticultural Society Chrysanthemum Championship –

Chrysanthemums, two cultivars, two vases, three blooms in each vase

293. Chrysanthemums, five blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

294. Chrysanthemums, large, three blooms, one vase

295. Chrysanthemums, medium or small, three blooms, one vase

296. Chrysanthemum, large or medium, one bloom

297. Chrysanthemums, sprays, five stems, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

298. Chrysanthemums, sprays, three stems, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

299. Chrysanthemum, spray, one bloom

300. Lindfield Horticultural Society Dahlia Championship Cup - Dahlias, three vases, three blooms of one cultivar in each vase, a different cultivar in each vase, excluding giants or pompons

301. Dahlias, large or giant, one bloom

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302. Dahlias, medium decorative, three blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

303. Dahlias, medium cactus or semi-cactus, three blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

304. Dahlias, small and/or miniature ball and/or large pompon, five blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

305. Dahlias, small and/or miniature decorative, five blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

306. Dahlias, small and/or miniature cactus and/or semi-cactus, five blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

307. Dahlias, pompon, five blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

308. Dahlias, waterlily, five blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

309. Dahlias, collerette or fimbriated, three blooms, one vase

310. Dahlias, five blooms, five cultivars, one vase

FRUIT

EACH DISH IN EVERY CLASS MUST CONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLY. PLATES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CLASSES

316. Apples, cooking, one dish of five

317. Apples, dessert, one dish of five

318. Raspberries, one dish of fifteen


VEGETABLES


323. The Massy-Dawson Cup - A collection of four kinds of vegetables, one dish of each (maximum space 61cm by 61cm)(See index for page of “Collections”)

324. French Beans, one dish of twelve

325. Runner Beans, one dish of twelve

326. Beetroot, one dish of three

327. Cabbages, one dish of two

328. Carrots, long pointed, one dish of five

329. Peppers, sweet, one dish of three

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330. Cucumbers, grown under protection, one dish of two

331. Celery, blanched or trench, one dish of two

332. Celery, self blanching or green, one dish of three

333. Leeks, one dish of three

334. Marrows, one dish of two

335. Onions, exhibition, over 250g, one dish of three

336. Onions, 250g or under, one dish of five

337. Parsnips, one dish of three

338. Potatoes, white, one dish of five, a plate will be provided

339. Potatoes, coloured, one dish of five, a plate will be provided

340. Shallots, exhibition, larger than 30mm in diameter, one dish of twelve

341. Shallots, pickling, must not exceed 30mm in diameter, one dish of twelve

342. Tomatoes, medium, one dish of five, a plate will be provided

343. Tomatoes, small fruited, cherry or small plum cultivars, one dish of nine


SECTION B - MEMBERS CLASSES - FLOWERS. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

FLOWERS

349. Begonia, tuberous, in a pot

350. Chrysanthemums, three blooms in one vase

351. Chrysanthemum, one bloom

352. Chrysanthemums, sprays, three stems, one vase

353. Chrysanthemum, spray, one stem

354. The Dahlia Members Cup - Dahlias, excluding pompons, three blooms, one vase

355. Dahlias, pompon, three blooms, one vase

356. Dahlia, large or giant, one bloom

357. Dahlia, largest bloom

358. Fuchsia, one pot

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359. Rose, one bloom, in a vase

360. Gladiolus, one spike, in a vase

361. Any flower not listed in classes 349 to 360, one bloom/stem, one vase

362. Any flower not listed in classes 349 to 360, one spike/spray, one vase

363. Shrubs, flowering or in berry, excluding roses, three stems, one vase

364. Mixed flowers and foliage, not less than six cultivars, staged for all round effect, in one vase

365. Perennials, excluding shrubs, five stems, one vase

366. The Harry Tester Cup - Flowering pot plant, other than a Fuchsia

367. Foliage pot plant

368. Grasses, one vase

369. A display of at least three ornamental Gourds

FRUIT

EACH DISH EN EVERY CLASS MUST CONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLY. PLATES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR CLASSES 370 TO 375

370. Apples, cooking, one dish of three

371. Apples, dessert, one dish of three

372. Pears, one dish of three

373. Plums, one dish of five

374. Raspberries, one dish of nine


376. Fruiting pot plant

VEGETABLES



2nd £1.50

3rd £1.00

380. The Helena Hall Cup - A collection of three kinds of vegetables, one dish of each (maximum space 61cm by 61cm)(consult “Collections” see index for page number)

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381. The Bob Lacey Salver - The heaviest Marrow

382. The heaviest Onion

383. The heaviest Pumpkin

384. The longest Runner Bean

385. The heaviest Tomato

386. Lindfield Horticultural Society Runner Bean Race - A bundle of five Runner Beans. When judged, they will be placed on the show bench end to end. The longest line will be the winner. A first prize only will be awarded of £2

387. French Beans, one dish of nine

388. Runner Beans, one dish of nine

389. Beetroot, long, one dish of two

390. Beetroot, other than long, one dish of three, a plate will be provided

391. Cabbage, one

392. Carrots, one dish of three

393. Celery, one

394. Courgettes, with or without flowers, one dish of three

395. Cucumber, grown under protection, one

396. Cucumber, outdoor grown, one

397. Marrow, one

398. Onions, other than green salad, one dish of three

399. Parsnips, one dish of two

400. Peppers, sweet, one dish of two

401. Peppers, chilli, one dish of three

402. Potatoes, white, one dish of three, a plate will be provided

403. Potatoes, coloured, one dish of three, a plate will be provided

404. Shallots, one dish of nine

405. Sweet Corn, one dish of two

406. Tomatoes, large or medium, one dish of three, a plate will be provided

407. Tomatoes, small fruited, cherry or small plum cultivars, one dish of seven

408. One Squash

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410. A collection of five kinds of culinary herbs, two stems of each, in a jar

411. A vegetable pot plant

412. The most misshapen or humorous vegetable


THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY CHRYSANTHEMUM OR DAHLIA CLASSES

418. Chrysanthemum, one bloom or one spray

419. Dahlias, three blooms, one vase

THE FOLLOWING CLASS IS PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY FLOWER CLASSES

420. Any flower(s) other than chrysanthemums or dahlias, three stems, in one vase

THE FOLLOWING CLASS IS PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY VEGETABLE CLASSES

421. Any vegetable, two of one kind

SECTION D - MEMBERS CLASSES - BASKET OR TRUG

Prize Money 1st £4.50

2nd £3.00

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Prize Money for classes 425 to 427 1st £2.50

2nd £1.50

3rd £1.00


425. “In the Cool of the Evening” - foliage, berries and natural accessories. Max width 61cm (24 in)

426. “The Flower Arrangers Garden”- predominantly carnations. Max width 61cm (24 in)

427. “Shoe Shine” (incorporating a shoe) - an arrangement around five roses. Max width 46cm (18 in)

428. “In a Nut Shell”- a petite exhibit. Max width 22.5cm (9 in)

SECTION F - MEMBERS CLASSES – COOKERY

429. A jar of Jam not less than 225g (8oz)

430. A jar of Chutney not less than 200ml

431. A Lemon Cheesecake

432. Six Cup Cakes

433. A portion of Meat Loaf suitably garnished with recipe

434. A Tarte Tatin

435. Two Stuffed Apples

436. Four Sausage Rolls

SECTION G - MEMBERS CLASSES – HANDICRAFT

437. A decorated or painted wine bottle

438. A lined basket or box

439. A pin cushion

440. Painted pebbles


All 10 years and under classes are sponsored by “Heart and Soul” of Lindfield High Street


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441. Picture of bonfire night – any medium

442. Photograph of a sunset

443. Four cakes decorated with a Halloween theme

444. A Christmas card



445. Picture of bonfire night – any medium

446. Photograph of a sunset

447. Four cakes decorated with a Halloween theme

448. A Christmas card

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PROgRAMME FOR 2011

AlleventsareheldintheKingEdwardHall,Lindfieldunlessotherwisestated.JANUARYWednesday12th Talk–Vegetables&VegetableGrowingbyPaulTempleton 8pm

FEBRUARYSaturday5th CoffeeMorningandPlantSale 10to12noonWednesday9thTalk–KitchenGardenswithFlowers&NaturalStructuresby BeataBurke 8pmMARCHWednesday9thDemonstrationofFloralArrangementsbyBobTunks 8pm

APRILSaturday2nd SPRINGSHOWofFlowersandProduce 2to4.45pmWednesday13th Talk–Spring&SeasonalColourbyStevenRapkyns 8pm

MAYSaturday7th CoffeeMorningandPlantSale 10to12noonWednesday11th Talk–RosesNow&ThenbySallyCole 8pmSaturday14th SaleofPlants(Membersonly)FullingMillFarm9.30to12noon

JUNESaturday4th VillageDaySaleofPlantsfromLHSStallLindfieldCommonWednesday22nd SummerRoseEvening(newevent) 8pmFriday24th CoachtriptoMerriments&LullingstoneCastle (detailswillappearintheNewsletter)

JULYSaturday9th SUMMERSHOWofFlowersandProduce 2to4.45pmThursday21st CoachtriptoAudleyEndHouse&Gardens (detailswillappearintheNewsletter)

AUGUST Selfdrive/havealiftvisittobefinalised (detailswillappearintheNewsletter)

SEPTEMBERSaturday3rd AUTUMNSHOWofFlowersandProduce 2to4.45pm

OCTOBERSaturday8th CoffeeMorningandPlantSale 10to12noonWednesday12th Talk–UnusualWinterPlantsbyBobBrown 8pm

NOVEMBERWednesday9th AnnualGeneralMeetingfollowedby 7.30pm Talk–DesigningwithPlantsbyAnnieGuilfoyle

DECEMBERFriday2nd ChristmasSocial–SupperandEntertainment 7for7.30pm

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Documents

LINDFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Show Schedule 2011.pdf · Spring Show, should be ready in time for exhibiting at the Summer Show. The potatoes will have already been chitted by Richard