Summer Show Schedule

Saturday 19th June 2010

ROSES

Class

1 One bloom, large flowered Hybrid Tea

2 Three blooms, large flowered Hybrid Tea, one variety

3 Three blooms, large flowered Hybrid Tea, three varieties

4 Three sprays floribunda / cluster

5 One stem, any white rose

6 An arrangement of roses with rose foliage, arranged for quality and effect in own bowl (bowl diameter to be greater than height)

7 One stem any rose, judged for perfume (by popular vote)

SWEET PEAS

8 One vase, six stems, one colour

9 One vase, twelve stems, any colour

19 Two vases, six stems in each, one colour in each vase

11 An arrangement of Sweet Peas in a vase or bowl with Sweet Pea foliage, arranged for quality and effect

Note: Fan shapes are an effective way of displaying Sweet Peas in vases

GENERAL FLOWERS

12 One spike of Delphinium

13 Three spikes of Delphiniums, one or more varieties

14 Six Delphinium florets - can be mixed. In own bowl - own foliage may be used as a base to display florets on.

15 Three Clematis heads, one variety, with own foliage

16 Any other flower, six stems

17 One vase of mixed garden flowers with foliage if desired, judged for quality and effect.

18 One vase of mixed annuals or biennials, nine stems

19 One vase of mixed herbaceous perennials, nine stems

20 One stem of each of three varieties of tree or shrub in bloom

PLANTS IN POTS

21 A pot plant in bloom, pot not larger than 20 cm in diameter

22 A patio pot with floral display, pot not larger than 40 cm in diameter

23 A Geranium/ Pelargonium, pot not larger than 20 cm in diameter

24 One foliage plant in a pot not larger than 20 cm in diameter

25 A potted herb, pot not larger than 15 cm in diameter

26 One pot or pan of Cacti in a pot not larger than 20 cm in diameter

27 One pan of Succulents containing at least four varieties, pan not larger than 30 cm in diameter

28 A patio pot planted with edible plants, pot not larger than 40 cm in diameter

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

29 One dish of eight Strawberries with stalks, one variety

30 One dish of any other fruit, one variety (see p.14 for quantities)

31 Three sticks of Rhubarb

32 Three Courgettes 10-15 cm

33 Two Lettuce

34 Six Broad Beans

35 Any other vegetable, one variety (see p.14 for quantities)

36 A collection of five kinds of vegetables (salad vegetables may be included). Space allowed - 60 x 80 cm

37 A collection of four kinds of herbs (not in flower), one kind and three stems per vase

NOVICES (For those who have not won a prize in a Summer Show)

38 One vase of mixed garden flowers with foliage if desired, judged for quality and effect

39 A pot plant in bloom, pot not larger than 20 cm in diameter

40 Any other vegetable, one variety (see p.14 for quantities)

FLORAL ART

41 'Jackanory' - an exhibit depicting a children's book in a space not exceeding 60cm width, 60cm depth, 90cm height. Staged on tabling approx. 70cm high covered with white paper.

42 'Derby day' - an exhibit in a space not exceeding 100cm width, 100cm depth, 150cm height. Staged on tabling approx. 70cm high covered with white paper.

43 'Greensleeves' - an all green exhibit in a space not exceeding 40cm width, 40cm depth, 40cm height. Staged on tabling approx. 70cm high covered with white paper.

44 A floral cupcake.

COOKERY

45 Six plain meringues

46 A fruit pie, approx. 20 cm diameter, using pastry top and bottom

47 A Bakewell tart, approx. 20 cm diameter

48 Six cheese straws

49 Leith Hill Cake - recipe supplied opposite

50 Six plain scones

51 A swiss roll, jam filled

52 A hand made white loaf

53 A hand made brown loaf

54 A mixed fruit cake, semi-rich, approx. 20 cm diameter

55 Cherry Cake, approx 18cm diameter

56 One jar of lemon curd (made in 2010)

57 One jar of marmalade (made in 2010)

JUNIOR SECTION

Note: Juniors may receive advice but NOT practical help, except where safety issues are a factor

Under 5's

58 An arrangement of flower heads on damp sand in a cereal bowl

59 Three decorated biscuits

60 A painting or drawing of yourself, maximum size A3

5-7 year olds

61 An arrangement of flower heads on damp sand in a cereal bowl

62 A model boat

63 A picture made out of leaves, maximum size A3

64 An arrangement of flower heads on damp sand in a cereal bowl

8 - 9 year olds

65 An arrangement of flower heads on damp sand in a cereal bowl

66 6 jam tarts

67 A mask

Recipe for Class 49 - Leith Hill Cake

Ingredients

1lb (450g) sultanas

^{1/₂ pint of water}

3 eggs, beaten

6oz (185g) caster sugar

6oz (185g) margarine / butter

a pinch of salt

2-3 tablespoons milk

5oz (140g) plain flour　　　　　　　　　　

5oz (140g) self raising flour　

Method

Prepare an 8" (20cm) round tin.　Heat oven　to 350^oF,　180^oC, 160^oC fan.

Cover sultanas with the water in a saucepan.　 Bring to the boil and simmer gently until all the liquid is absorbed.　Leave to cool.

Cream the sugar, margarine and eggs.　Add flour, salt and mixed spice then stir in the cold fruit and milk if required.　

Pour mixture into tin and bake 1¾ hrs.

SUMMER SHOW AWARDS

Gaseltine Trophy - bowl of roses (Class 6)

Stefan Nowak Trophy - delphinium spike

Ernest Dawe Trophy - best exhibit in Flower Classes

Vegetables

David Mayne Trophy - best vegetable exhibitHorticulturalJames Chapman Shield - best horticultural exhibit

Juniors

Colin Archer Award - best exhibit in all classes

Cookery

Joan Hackforth Award - best exhibit in cookery classes

Floral Art

Kenward Trophy - best exhibit in all classes

Howden Cup - highest number of points

Garden Competition

A £10 Garden voucher

Prize for highest points total in Show

Garden vouchers to the value of £15

Peers Trophy - highest number of points in Show

Prizes for Junior Classes in both Shows

First prize £1

Second prize 80p

Third prize 60p

Highly Commended 40p

JUDGES

Horticultural: Mrs N. Cornell

Garden Competition: Mrs S Oakley

Cookery: Mrs A. Stagg

Floral Art: Mrs A. Winder

Juniors & Craft: Dr E. Carter

Brockham Green Horticultural Society