Musselburgh Horticultural Society Scottish Charity No: SC028659

ANNUAL FLOWER

SHOW

will be held in the

The Brunton, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh

on

Saturday, 22nd August 2015

Presentation of Awards at 3.30 pm by

Mr Barry Turner

The Show opens to the Public at 1 pm

THIS IS AN OPEN SHOW AND IS NOT RESTRICTED TO MEMBERS

OF THE SOCIETY

ADMISSION – £1.00 CHILDREN (with Adult) FREE

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CONTENTS Page No.

Welcome 3

Guide for Exhibitors 4 – 5

Show Rules 6 – 7

Office Bearers, Committee, and Judges 8 – 9

Pot Plants & Bonsai 11

Chrysanthemums, Roses & Dahlias 12

Cut Flowers 15

Fuchsia & Fruit 16

Vegetables 21 - 23

The Honest Toun Championships & Novelty 24

Senior Citizen & Novice 26

Photography 26

Floral Art 28

Industrial Sections 29 - 31

Junior Sections 33

VISIT

INWOOD GARDEN

One mile south of Whitecraig on A6124. Follow signs to Carberry. Turn Left at Springfield Steading sign and follow signs to Car Park.

RHS Recommended Garden

Tulips – April/May Roses/Clematis – June/July

Dahlias/Hydrangeas – August Greenhouse Displays – Begonias/Streptocarpus

Open from 5th May to 27th August Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-5 pm

Plants for sale ~ Tea-room

GROUPS WELCOME TEL: 0131 665 4550 NO DOGS PLEASE

www.inwoodgarden.com

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Welcome

A very warm welcome to this years Show Schedule. As I write this introduction (late in March), winter is finally being overhauled by the many wonderful signs of spring!

Last August, the Society had a really successful return to the refurbished Brunton Halls with a larger than anticipated return of exhibitors, exhibits and visitors on the day. It was a mad rush setting up the venue, display tables and getting used to the new facilities after four years away! However, it all worked well and after some hard work and effort coupled with meticulous prior planning, boy - did we have a Show!

The number and variety of classes available have been increased this year and are reflected in this schedule. I am sure that there is something in this booklet that everyone can have a go at. From the more traditional cut flowers, plant pots and vegetables to the differing challenges of home baking, photographs, needle working, hand crafts it’s all there for you to try your hand.

We have also introduced an on-line Advance Registration for our exhibitors via our web site www.musselburghhorticulture.org.uk see page 7 for details.

The Show is a great day out for all the family, so please bring along your other family members, children, neighbour or friend – they may just be surprised at what is on offer. The usual, refreshments and goodies will be available and there will be face painting for the young (and not so young) ones. The prizes at our raffle are always much sought after, so remember to buy a ticket or two before you leave.

So, can I encourage you to get the rest of your planting done, fill up the pantry with all the necessary ingredients and dust off and finish those little works of art that are so lovingly made, take a photograph or two or maybe prune up that old plant pot and come along to the Brunton in August and enter – we all will be looking forward to giving you a warm welcome.

Karl Cleghorn President

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Guide for Exhibitors

If you are reading this section the chances are you have never entered exhibits into a Flower Show. The first message to you has to be a big 'Welcome'. You will have no doubt heard of Shows where a three foot carrot is a short one, of chrysanthemums the size of footballs and onions where a single one could feed an army. They possibly do exist but it's very unlikely they will at our Show. We encourage all our members and their families to take part, purely and simply for the joy of the occasion. The show is a celebration of all things to do with amateur gardening; most importantly, it relies on you. Without your prize exhibit we simply don't have a Show. Hopefully these simple guidelines will help you select and prepare your exhibit. If you need further help, members of the Committee are more than happy to assist. First a couple of very general tips, followed by some specific help:

Make sure you have entered your exhibit into the correct Class; if in doubt ask a Committee member when you're setting it up.

Make sure you allow plenty of time to set up your exhibit; the more attractive it looks the better it will do.

Flowers

Flowers should appear fresh Care should be taken to support the flower spike or bloom vertically

using paper, moss, etc. Don't crush flowers together, especially in the mixed vase classes. Points are deducted if:

1. flowers are not fully opened or are beginning to fade 2. foliage is diseased 3. petals are eaten, diseased or damaged 4. flowers have been badly dressed (in other words, they look

untidy) 5. there is any soil, compost or other debris on the leaves,

stem or blooms A special note for Gladioli: the ideal flower spike has one third in full bloom, one third with buds in colour and one third with green buds.

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Vegetables

Try to exhibit uniform sized and shaped vegetables, for example: three straight and similarly sized carrots.

Use as near blemish free and fresh as possible.

Clean using sponge and water, try to avoid any damage.

A few specifics:

1. Beets, Carrots, Parsnips and Turnips should have about 7 cm of stalk; they look tidier if you tie the stalks together.

2. Onions should preferably be ripe; again, tie the top to tidy up.

3. Cauliflower should have a 5 cm stalk.

4. Pot Leeks should have a maximum blanch of 15 cm.

5. Tomatoes should have a 2.5 cm stalk left on.

6. Rhubarb should be pulled, not cut and left with no more than 5 cm of leaf stalk.

Fruit

Fresh as you can get.

Apples should have stalk left attached.

Homecrafts

The presentation of jam is very important:

Use a jam jar – you can never get the smell of vinegar off pickle and chutney jars.

Cover jam with a wax disc before sealing with a paper, clear seal or a metal lid.

Label the jar clearly with the type of jam and date.

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Show Rules

1. Registration and Acceptance of Entries

The Secretary will be in attendance to receive entries at The Brunton, Musselburgh between 7 pm and 10 pm on the Friday evening, and 7 am and 9.30 am on the Saturday morning. Late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the Committee.

Fees per Entry Free for MHS members

Floral Art Classes 10p Industrial Classes 10p Horticultural Classes 10p Junior Classes Free

The Entry Form printed on the left-hand centre page of the Schedule should be completed in full and handed to the Secretary, together with the required staging fees.

Advance Registration - Alternatively, exhibitors may now email a list of the classes they would like to enter, along with their name and address and contact number, to the show secretary via the society’s web site: www.musselburghhorticulture.org.uk All emails must be received by the Thursday before the show. Your staging cards will then be printed and ready for your collection when you deliver your exhibits.

2. Staging of Exhibits

Exhibits: All exhibits for the Horticultural Sections, except in Floral Art, must be of the competitors’ own growing and in their possession for a minimum of twelve weeks prior to exhibition. All vegetables must be clean, sound and properly dressed. Exhibitors are requested to name varieties where possible.

No exhibitor will be allowed to place more than one stand of any exhibit in any one class, and no prizes will be awarded to any exhibits which are not in accordance with the Schedule.

Vases: Unless otherwise stated in the Schedule, only vases supplied by the Society may be used for the Cut Flower Classes.

Staging Cards and Placing of Exhibits: Staging Cards will be issued by the Secretary on receipt of a completed entry form. Exhibitors must ensure that these cards are clearly completed and the correct class number is marked on the back.

The final placing of exhibits on the show staging will be directed by the Show Steward and assistants.

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3. Judging

Judging will commence at 10.15 am THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL

Where a joint First is awarded for any class, then the second prize will be omitted. In the event of a trophy being jointly awarded, then the names of both winners will be inscribed on the trophy and it will be held by each person in turn for an equal portion of the year.

Unless with the specific permission of the President, only Judges and nominated Society Officials will be permitted in the hall whilst judging is in progress.

4. Complaints

Any complaints must be lodged with the Secretary, in writing and specifically stating the objection, BEFORE 2 pm ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW.

5. Prize Money

Prize money will be paid out to successful competitors on completion of the prize giving. Competitors must complete and sign the official form of receipt printed on the right-hand centre page of the Schedule, and present it to the Treasurer before payment will be made.

6. Uplift of Exhibits

No exhibits may be removed from the show bench before 4.30 pm.

The Show Area will be cleared at 4.30 pm. Exhibitors and assistants are required to clear away their exhibits by 5 pm, after which time exhibits remaining on staging shall become the property of the Society.

7. Loss or Damage

The Committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any exhibits before, during or after the Show, but will take all reasonable care to prevent damage being sustained.

NOTE: All measurements shown in the Schedule are metric, however the equivalent Standard Imperial Measures will be acceptable.

Conversion tables are available from the secretary.

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MHS OFFICE BEARERS

President Karl Cleghorn 07977 544194

Vice President Lindsay Morrison 07796 526824

Treasurer William Ramsay 665 8336

Secretary Jean Rae 07913 495259

Show Secretary Helen Elliott 665 8790

Membership Secretary April Fyfe 07900 304606

Show Steward Amanda Cleghorn 07432 685030

Members of the Committee

Andy Banks Lord Cameron June Jeffrey Jean Howard Gillian McKinnon Dougie Neill

John Thomson Marysia Tomczyszyn

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JUDGES

VEGETABLES Mr N Davidson East Linton

CUT FLOWERS Mr J Carlyle Dalkeith

POT PLANTS Mr W Wilson Edinburgh

INDUSTRIAL

BAKING Miss W Small Livingston Mrs M Logan Bonnyrigg

HANDCRAFT Mrs S Jenkins Loanhead

PHOTOGRAPHY Mr J Knox Musselburgh

JUNIOR SECTION Miss W Small Livingston

FLORAL ART Mrs L Johnstone Macmerry

Beers - Wines - Spirits

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665 9124

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665 6181

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Freshness, Affordability and High Quality, EVERYDAY.

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665 0772 01620 246548

Wilson’s

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TABLE OF CLASSES

Riding of The Marches Trophy: Most successful exhibit0r in Show

POT PLANTS – Excluding Fuchsia

Small Challenge Trophy: Most successful exhibitor in Pot Plants

Tom Robinson Trophy: Most outstanding exhibit in Pot Plant Section

Class No

Prizes: £1: 60p: 40p

1 2

2 Plants: Greenhouse: distinct kinds 1 House Plant

3 1 Coleus 4 1 Pot Geranium 5 1 Pot Tuberous Begonia 6 1 Pot Semperflorens Begonia (fibrous rooted) 7 1 Impatiens – Single 8 1 Impatiens – Double 9 1 Pot Fern (excluding Asparagus) 10 2 Foliage Plants (excluding Coleus) - Carberry

Candles Trophy: Most outstanding single plant in class

11 1 Hanging Plant 12 1 Pot Plant in Flower 13 1 Streptocarpus 14 1 Hanging Basket 15 1 Hanging Pouch 16 1 Pot or Pan of Cactus 17 2 Pots or Pans of Cactus 18 1 Pot or Pan of Succulent 19 1 Pot or Pan of Alpines

BONSAI

Alan Bussell Strawberry Corner Trophy: Most Outstanding Exhibit

Class No

Prizes: £1: 60p: 40p

20 Beginners – Exhibitor not shown previously 21 Evergreen 22 Deciduous 23 Group Planting

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CUT FLOWERS SECTIONS

Cruden Challenge Trophy: Most successful exhibitor in Cut Flower Sections

Barnetson Challenge Trophy: Most outstanding exhibit in Flower Section

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Class No Prizes: £3: £2: £1

24 1 Vase: 1 Bloom: Incurved 25 1 Vase: 1 Bloom: Reflex 26 1 Vase: 3 Blooms: Any Variety or Varieties 27 1 Vase: 1 Large Bloom: Any Variety 28 1 Vase: 3 Stems, Spray, 1 Variety 29 1 Vase: 5 Stems, Spray, 1 Variety

ROSES

Winifred Ireland Rose Trophy: Most outstanding exhibit in Rose Section

Class No Prizes: £1.50: £1: 50p

30 1 Vase: 1 Bloom: Any Variety 31 1 Vase: 3 Blooms: Any Variety 32 1 Vase: 5 Blooms: Any Variety 33 1 Bowl H.T. Roses: own foliage: maximum 15 Blooms

exhibitor to provide own bowl 34 1 Vase: Floribunda or Shrub: 3 Stems

DAHLIAS

M.H.S. Rose Bowl: Most outstanding exhibit in Dahlias

Class No Prizes: £2.00: £1.50: £1

35 1 Vase: 1 Bloom: 1 Variety: Decorative

36 1 Vase: 1 Bloom: 1 Variety: Cactus

37 1 Vase: 1 Bloom: 1 Variety: Ball

38 1 Vase: 3 Blooms: 1 Variety: Decorative

39 1 Vase: 3 Blooms: 1 Variety: Cactus

40 1 Vase: 3 Blooms: 1 Variety: Ball

41 1 Vase: 3 Blooms: 1 Variety: Pompon

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Bikes and Accessories

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0131 665 4468

Open Mon – Sat 9am to 6pm

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Bringing Beautiful Scents and Products Direct to Your Home

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For information or to book a party please call:

07704 142 333 or

Clarerawlings.partylite.co.uk

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In our family run garden centre we stock a wide range of Plants, Seeds, Landscaping Supplies. Also a vast range of Stone, Ceramic & Plastic Pots, Stone Ornaments, Furniture, Fencing,

Ironmongery & Waterfeatures Open 7 Days

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0131 665 9299

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday – 9 am to 5 pm

Saturday – 9 am to 4.30 pm Sunday 10 am to 4.30 pm

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Sponsors of the Strawberry Corner Junior Challenge Shields, under 10 and 11 to 14 years of age and the

Alan Bussell Strawberry Corner Trophy

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CUT FLOWERS

G & R Grandison Trophy: Most outstanding exhibit in Gladioli

Inveresk Challenge Trophy: Most points in Sweet Pea and Aster Classes

Class No Prizes: £1.50: £1: 50p

42 1 Vase from Open Border 43 1 Vase: Gladioli: Large Flowering: 3 Spikes 44 1 Vase: Gladioli: Large Flowering: 1 Spike 45 1 Vase: Gladioli: Large Flowering: 2 Spikes 46 1 Vase: Gladioli primulinus: Small Flowering: 2 Spikes 47 1 Vase: Gladioli primulinus: Small Flowering: 1 Spike 48 1 Vase: Sweet Peas: 5 Spikes: Mixed Varieties:

Sweet Pea Foliage allowed 49 1 Vase: Sweet Peas: 5 Spikes: 1 Variety:

Sweet Pea Foliage allowed 50 1 Vase: Asters: 5 Blooms: Double 51 1 Vase: Asters: 5 Blooms: Single 52 1 Vase: Carnations: 3 Blooms: 1 Variety 53 1 Vase: Antirrhinums: 5 Spikes 54 1 Vase: Herbaceous: Mixed 55 1 Vase: Herbaceous: 1 Distinct Species 56 1 Vase: African Marigold 57 1 Vase: Calendulas 58 1 Vase: Helenium 59 1 Vase: Open Border Annuals: Mixed 60 6 Pansies and/or Violas: on Stand – own stand 61 1 Vase: Foliage – not more than 3 varieties 62 1 Vase: Lilies 63 1 Vase: Anemone Japonica 64 1 Vase: Crocosmia 65 1 Vase: Thistle of any variety: - Single

Musselburgh Horticultural Society

Come along and join us on our monthly winter season of informative talks starting in October, at the Hollies Day Centre, High Street, Musselburgh.

Check our website on: www.musselburghhorticulture.org.uk

and follow us on twitter at: twitter@MussHortiSoc

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FUCHSIA

M.H.S. Trophy: Most outstanding exhibit in Fuchsia Section

Ray Callaghan Shield: Winner of Fuchsia Class 66

Ravensheugh Trophy: Most successful exhibitor in Fuchsia

Class No Prizes: £3: £2: £1 66 3 Plants: Any Variety, grown in any manner:

1 x 15 cm pot, 1 x 13 cm pot, 1 x 10 cm pot 67 1 Plant: Standard 68 1 Plant: Quarter Standard (30 cm – 45 cm) 69 1 Plant: Mini Standard (15 cm – 25 cm). 5” Pot Maximum 70 3 Plants: Any Variety: Pots not to exceed 9 cm 71 2 Plants: in 10 cm pots – to be judged as a pair 72 1 Plant: Double Variety: Pot not to exceed 13 cm 73 1 Plant: Single Variety: Pot not to exceed 13 cm 74 1 Plant: Grown mainly for Foliage Effect Only: Pot not to

exceed 18 cm 75 1 Plant: Any Variety: Pot not to exceed 18 cm 76 1 Container of Plants: Container any Size: Any Variety/ies 77 1 Hanging Pot: Any Variety 78 1 Full Basket: Any Variety or Varieties 79 Board: 6 Blooms: Different Varieties (names)

FRUIT

Arnold T Grier Shield: Most outstanding exhibit in Fruit Section

Class No Prizes: £1: 60p: 40p 80 81

3 Apples: Culinary 3 Apples: Dessert

82 3 Pears 83 3 Plums 84 1 Dish Soft Fruit 85 1 Dish Stone Fruit (not Plums) 86 3 Figs

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nice glass of something cold in our large beer garden.

Two course lunch for £11.79 Three course for £15.00

Children and Gluten Free menus available

We're open 6 days a week for the following:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

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Friday & Saturday

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Sundays

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These opening times may change in the winter months.

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All food is delivered fresh to our doors every morning, where possible.

To book a table at our established bar & kitchen, please call

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ENTRY FORM To: The Secretary Musselburgh Horticultural Society Name: ___________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Postcode: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________________

Class No Class No Class No Class No Class No

Total Entry Fee: _________________________________ NOTE: No exhibits may be removed from the Show bench

before 4.30 pm on the day of the Show. Any exhibits not collected by 5 pm will be disposed of by the committee.

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LIST OF PRIZES GAINED: To: The Treasurer Musselburgh Horticultural Society Name: __________________________________ Address: __________________________________ __________________________________

Class No Prize Value Class No Prize Value

Total Prize Monies Gained and Received: Signed: __________________________________ Date: _____________________________________

NOTE: No exhibits may be removed from the Show bench before 4.30 pm on the day of the Show. Any exhibits not collected by 5 pm will be disposed of by the committee.

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Beer Garden and lots of great Real Ale

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VEGETABLES

Borthwick Challenge Shield: Most successful exhibitor in Veg Section

Denholm Trophy: Most points in Potato Classes

James Sivess Memorial Cup: Most outstanding exhibit in the Onion Classes 87 – 91.

Robert L. Scarlett Challenge Trophy: Most outstanding exhibit in Vegetable Section

Vegetable Society Medal: Most meritorious entry in Vegetable Section

Class No Prizes: £1.50: £1: 50p

87 5 Onions from Seed 88 3 Onions from Seed 89 1 Onion from Seed 90 4 Onions from Sets 91 3 Red Onions Sets or Seeds 92 6 Shallots: Red 93 6 Shallots: Yellow 94 6 Shallots: Pear Shaped 95 2 Leeks: Blanched: more than 35 cm blanch 96 2 Leeks: Pot: not exceeding 15 cm blanch 97 2 Musselburgh Leeks 98 6 Potatoes: 2 Varieties: 3 of each 99 3 Potatoes: Coloured

100 3 Potatoes: White 101 1 Cauliflower 102 3 Carrots: Long or Intermediate 103 3 Carrots: Stump Rooted 104 4 Pods of Peas 105 4 Pods of French Beans 106 4 Pods of Broad Beans 107 4 Pods of Runner Beans 108 1 Celery 109 9 Tomatoes (not Cherry) – Brodie Trophy 110 6 Tomatoes (not Cherry) 111 1 Truss Cherry Tomatoes 112 2 Turnips: any colour 113 2 Turnips: Swede 114 2 Beet: Long 115 2 Beet: Globe

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VEGETABLES

Class No Prizes: £1.50: £1: 50p

116 3 Stalks Rhubarb 117 1 Vegetable Marrow (approx. 38 cm long) 118 1 Courgette (no more than 15 cm long) 119 1 Pot Parsley 120 1 Pepper 121 1 Cucumber 122 1 Cabbage 123 1 Lettuce 124 1 Vegetable – open class, any vegetable not included in

classes 87 – 123

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Wheat Sheaf Loaf NB: This is a suggested recipe only and not mandatory, please feel free to use your own. Ingredients 500 g Strong White Bread Flour or White Spelt Flour ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Quick Yeast 1 tsp Sugar 300 ml Water 1 Egg

Method 1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, quick yeast and sugar. 2. Carefully measure the water and roughly mix it into the flour. 3. Knead well until the dough feels smooth and pliable. 4. Divide the dough into three pieces. 5. Take one third of the dough and roll out into a rectangle (the size of your

largest baking tray). 6. Cut out the shape of a large mushroom and place this on an oiled baking

tray. Brush the mushroom all over with water. 7. Cut the second piece of dough into 30 pieces and roll each out thinly. 8. Lay these onto the stalk of your mushroom shaped dough to make the

stalks of the wheat sheaf. 9. Cut the last piece of dough in 3 and make 20 small sausage shapes from

each piece. 10. Working from the outer edges, press the end of each one onto the top of

the mushroom to form the ears of wheat. 11. Using scissors make several snips in each wheat ear to create the

impression of grain. 12. Use dough scraps from the first piece of dough to plait a twist to lay

across the stalks of the wheat sheaf and to make a dough mouse. 13. Beat the egg and brush it all over the dough. 14. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 25 minutes.

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THE HONEST TOUN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Class No: 125 Prizes: £5: £3: £2

POT PLANT CHAMPIONSHIP – Cecilia Donald Trophy

3 Pot Plants: 3 distinct species

Class No: 126 Prizes: £5: £3: £2

CUT FLOWER CHAMPIONSHIP – Flo Robinson Trophy

3 Vases Cut Flowers: 3 distinct species

Class No: 127 Prizes: £5: £3: £2

VEGETABLE CHAMPIONSHIP – Newhailes Nursery Trophy

Collection of 5 Vegetables – 1 of each selected from

Turnip Beetroot Potato Pod of Peas

Carrot Cauliflower Tomato Onion Set

To be shown on exhibitor’s own board, not exceeding 45 cm x 60 cm.

Class No: 128 Prizes: £5: £3: £2

KITCHEN CHAMPIONSHIP – Alexander Challenge Trophy

1 Wheat Sheaf Loaf (see page 23); 1 Family Bakewell Tart;

4 Cheese Scones; 1 Jar Chutney

To be shown on Bread Board.

NOVELTY

Class No Prizes: £1: 60p: 40p

129 Unusual Fruit, Pot Plant, Flower or Vegetable, i.e. size, shape or variety

130

Selection of 3 Culinary Herbs, to be named and shown in a standard size jam jar

131 Selection of 3 Medicinal Herbs, to be named and shown in a standard size jam jar

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SENIOR CITIZEN SECTION

Class No Prizes: £1: 60p: 40p

132 1 Pot Plant

133 1 Vase of Flowers (any variety)

NOVICE CITIZEN SECTION

Novice’ is defined as a person who has never won a prize in either a pot plant or cut flower at a previous Musselburgh Horticultural Society Flower Show.

Class No Prizes: £1: 60p: 40p

134 1 Pot Plant

135 1 Vase of Flowers (any variety)

PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION Stoneyhill Trophy: Most outstanding exhibit in Photographic Section Entries should be no smaller than A5 and no larger than A4. Each competitor may submit up to a maximum of 4 entries in each category.

Class No Prizes: £2: £1.50: £1

136 A Flower/s or Plant

137 A Garden in Scotland

138 Seascape If possible, photographs should be framed in mounting board or mounted on card. If desired, card can be obtained from the Secretary at the Show and the photographs will be affixed to the card with adhesive. Photographs should be given a title, which can be written or affixed to the mounting card.

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FLORAL ART Musselburgh Floral Art Club Trophy: Most outstanding exhibit in Floral Art section

Class No Prizes: £2: £1.50: £1

139 The President’s Challenge

Create a buttonhole using materials from your own garden; accessories may be used.

Class No Prizes: £5: £3: £2

140

Floral Art for busy people

Arrange a bunch of flowers purchased from a supermarket to a maximum price of £5 but you may use your own foliage.

Class No Prizes: £5: £3: £2

Floral Arrangements

141 Greensleeves - A basket of flowers using green and white flower

142 Musical Theatre – An Arrangement Depicting the title using fresh material

143 Love is in the Air – Table top arrangement

144 Novice Class – Open to anyone who has not previously won a prize in Floral Art.

Scotland – An Arrangement of Flowers and Foliage in any container, no accessories.

145 Bonfire Night – A Foliage and Berries arrangement depicting title

NOTE - Flowers need not be grown personally by exhibitor

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INDUSTRIAL SECTION

Lewisvale Challenge Trophy: Most successful exhibitor in Industrial Section

Bridge End Salver: Most outstanding exhibit in Industrial Section - excluding Handcraft

BAKING

Class No Prizes: £1: 60p: 40p

146 6 Shortbread Fingers 147 3 Oatcakes 148 1 Victoria Sponge 149 1 Cherry Cake 150 1 Gingerbread Cake: with or without fruit 151 1 Chocolate Cake 152 1 Swiss Roll 153 1 Fruit Tea Loaf 154 1 Carrot Cake with Topping of Own Choice 155 4 Dropped Scones 156 1 Plate Apple Tart: Shortcrust Pastry 157 4 Sausage Rolls 158 4 Oven Scones – any variety 159 4 Girdle Scones 160 1 Banana Loaf 161 4 Cup Cakes - Decorated 162 4 Meringues, single, no filling 163 4 Bars Tablet 164 1 Lemon Drizzle Cake 165 4 Truffles 166 4 Empire Biscuits 167 1 Loaf Bread – any variety

JAM MAKING

Class No Prizes: £1: 60p: 40p

168 1 Jar Strawberry Jam 169 1 Jar Raspberry Jam 170 1 Jar Blackcurrant Jam 171 1 Jar Marmalade 172 1 Jar Jam: Any Variety not in Classes 168 - 171 173 1 Jar Jelly: Any Fruit 174 1 Jar Lemon Curd 175 1 Jar Chutney 176 1 Jar Pickle

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HANDCRAFT

MHS Salver: Most outstanding exhibit in Handcraft Section

NB Articles shown previously should not be presented for this Section

Class No Prizes: £3: £2: £1

177 1 Baby’s Matinee Coat/Cardigan: Knitted

178 1 Baby’s Matinee Coat/Cardigan: Crocheted

179 1 Adult Sweater/Cardigan with sleeves: NOT Aran

180 1 Adult Sweater/Cardigan: ARAN Design

181 1 Child’s Sweater/Cardigan – NOT Aran

182 1 Child’s Sweater/Cardigan – ARAN Design

183 1 Hand Knitted Garment in Traditional Fair Isle Design

184 1 Article Quilting or Patchwork: any technique Longest side to be not more than 90 cm

185 1 Entry General Handcraft made from soft materials*

186 1 Entry General Handcraft made from hard materials*

187 1 Article worked in Cross-stitch

188 1 Article Embroidery

189 1 Article Tapestry

190 1 Painting – Any Medium

191 1 Baby’s Shawl

192 3 Handmade Cards with a Christmas Theme

193 1 Item of handcraft but included in any of the above classes

*Excluding items qualifying for other classes

During registration each exhibitor will be issued with an exhibitor’s number and a white sticky label for each class entered. Please ensure that each item entered is affixed with the exhibitor’s number.

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JUNIOR SECTION

Harry Martin Children’s Trophy: Most outstanding exhibit in the Juniors’ Section

ALL ENTRIES SHOULD STATE CHILD’S AGE

FOR JUNIORS UP to 10 YEARS. Strawberry Corner Junior Challenge Shield - under 10: Most successful exhibitor under 10 years of age

Class No

Prizes: £1: 60p: 40p

194 4 Decorated Biscuits 195 4 Cup Cakes - decorated 196 A Miniature Garden, 20 cm x 30 cm approx 197 A Miniature Flower Arrangement in a Cup and Saucer 198 A Character made from Vegetables and/or Fruit 199 A Paper Plate decorated with Flowers - Approx. size 20cm

diameter 200 A Photograph (no larger than A4) – Local View

NB Photograph to be taken by the exhibitor

FOR JUNIORS 11 to 14 YEARS.

Strawberry Corner Junior Challenge Shield – 11 t0 14: Most successful exhibitor 11 to 14 years of age

Class No

Prizes: £1: 60p: 40p

201 4 Scones – any variety 202 4 Cup Cakes - decorated 203 A Miniature Garden, 20 cm x 30 cm approx 204 A Miniature Flower Arrangement in a Cup and Saucer 205 An Item of General Handcraft (can be a school project) 206 A Picture made of shells – no great than A4 207 A Photograph (no larger than A4) –Local View

NB Photograph to be taken by the exhibitor

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Membership Form If you would like to become a Member of the Musselburgh Horticultural Society, please complete this Membership Form.

Membership - Nov 2015/Oct 2016

Name:

Address:

Postcode:

Tel No:

Email address:

Fee: £5.00

Send To Treasurer (Enclosing Membership Fee)

Treasurer Mr William Ramsay 50 Edenhall Crescent,

Musselburgh EH21 7JH

For your information, interesting Lectures are held during the winter in the Hollies Day Centre on the first Monday of the months of October, December, February and March, with the Annual General Meeting being on the first Monday in November. Also, a visit of interest is organised for early summer. We look forward to seeing you.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Society also wishes to record special thanks to the following:

Ivanhoe Printers for producing our schedule beautifully.

Musselburgh Sea Cadets for all their assistance setting up and dismantling the show staging, as well as their presence during the Flower Show.

The Society also wishes to thank the Local Traders who have given donations towards Sponsorship and whose names will be seen throughout the Show.

AFFILIATIONS This Society is affiliated to the following Specialist Societies:

Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society The National Vegetable Society

Friday 29th May to Sunday 1st June 2015

The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh

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Musselburgh Horticultural Society

Syllabus 2015/2016

All events below will be held in The Hollies Day Centre, High Street Musselburgh, commencing at 7.30 pm

Monday, 5th October 2015

George Cameron

Fuchsias

Monday, 7th March 2016

Sir Charles and Lady Ann Fraser

The Garden at Shepherd House

Monday, 2nd November 2015 Annual General Meeting

Please come along. Members’ support at the AGM is vital to the success of the Society. Cheese and wine will be served after meeting.

Saturday, 7th May 2016 Plant Sale

10-noon, Hollies Day Centre

From ordinary to EXTRAordinary with Bedding Plants galore

Monday, 7th December 2015 Christmas Cracker

An evening of fun to start the festivities

Sunday, 12th June 2016 Annual Outing

Ever popular day out to well known, and not so well known gardens

Monday, 1st February 2016

Jenny Mollison

Allotments, now and then

Saturday, 27th August 2016

Annual Flower Show

The Brunton, Musselburgh

Other shows in the area:

Ormiston – 15 Aug – Alison Smith, 01875 611759

Gifford – 15/16 Aug – John Sheldon, 01620 810200

Pathhead – 29 Aug – Jim Williams, 01875 320644

East Lothian – 5 Sept – Stan da Prato, 01875 898420

Dalkeith – 12/13 Sept – Gladys Hardwick, 0131 660 1816