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The 115th Summer Show
SUMMER SHOW 2008 Sat. 19th July
- 2.00 pm
RECREATION GROUND, EWHURST
Entry forms: to Valerie Moody, at 10 Pitchgate, Coneyhurst Lane, Ewhurst,
not later than Thursday 17th July.
Entry fee: 10p per class (children’s classes free)
Staging: 8.00 am to 10.00 am.
Presentations, Auction and Draw: 4.30 pm.
Vases provided must be used unless otherwise stated.
Please name varieties if possible.
Prizes: 1st - £1; 2nd - 75p; 3rd - 50p
Except SECTION I.1.1 1st - £5; 2nd - £4; 3rd - £3
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Attention is drawn to the "Hints & Tips"
and "Rules" sections.
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SECTION I: HORTICULTURE (Open)
1. VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
- A collection (30" x 30" max) of four kinds of vegatable. Number as per classes 3-20 below, where not stated numbers not less than half as per RHS handbook (see page 7). Prizes: 1st £5, 2nd £4, 3rd £3
- A collection of four kinds of vegetables, one of each kind. (Each item to be marked out of 10 points)
- Potatoes, four
- Carrots. three
- Beetroots, three, round
- Lettuce, two heads
- Peas, (mange tout), nine pods
- Peas, nine pods
- French Beans, six
- Broad Beans, six
- Onions, six, green salad (Spring)
- Onions, three 8 oz or under
- Onions, three over 8 oz
- Shallots, twelve
- Marrows, one pair, not more than 12" long
- Courgettes, three, not more than 6" long (excluding stalk)
- Cucumber, one
- Tomatoes, three with calyx
- Miniature tomatoes, six with Calyx
- Any vegatable not mentioned in classes 3-20 (number optional)
- Rhubarb, three sticks, no leaves
- Three stems each of four culinary herbs in water
- Redcurrants, twelve strigs
- Rasberries, a dish of twelve strigs
- Gooseberries, a dish of twelve
- Any other fruit not mentioned in classes 23-25
2. FLOWERS
- Lilium, one specimen stem
- Delphinium, one specimen spike
- A large flowered rose
- Rose, 3 stems, one cultivar, bud, perfect, open (one vase)
- Three large flowering roses, one or more varieties
- Five large flowering roses, one or more varieties
- One stem, cluster flowered rose
- Three stems, cluster flowered roses, one or more varieties
- Miniature roses, three stems, one or more varieties
- Sweet peas, one vase, three stems, one or more varieties
- Sweet peas, one vase of seven stems, with or without foliage, one or more varieties
Miscellaneous Flowers
- One specimen stem (not mentioned in classes 27-37)
- Six pansies or violas, one or more varieties
- Six stems of marigolds
- Pinks, five stems
- A vase of three sprays of one kind of flowering shrub
- A vase of mixed flowers native to more than one continent of the world! PRESIDENTS PRIZE Prizes: 1st £3, 2nd£2, 3rd £1
- A vase of one kind of flower not mentioned in classes 27-42
- A vase of hardy perennials, max. 9 stems, one or more kinds
- Six fuchsia flowers one or more varieties, own container
- Three stems of pelargonium (geranium) with foliage
- A Floral Display of mixed flowers and garden material from the exhibitor's own garden, to be
judged for quality and effect, vase provided, (Medland Trophy)
- A vase of flowering shrub, 3 kinds, one stem or branch of each
Pot Plants (internal diameter not to exceed 8")
- A pelargonium, in flower
- A pot fuchsia (single flowered)
- A pot fuchsia (semi double or double flowered)
- Any other flowering pot plant
- A foliage pot plant
- A cactus or succulent
SECTION II -FLORAL ART (Open)
- A table arrangement for a dinner party, using material from exhibitor's garden,
viewed from all sides, 12" high max., 18" wide, open staging (New Blair Bowl)
- "Olympic Spirit", an exhibit of natural plant material, accessories allowed, 24" wide, height unlimited,
open staging, (FOR MEN ONLY)
- "Summer Holiday" (Country to be stated) An exhibit of natural plant material, accessories allowed, to be staged in a niche 24"
wide, 36" high.
- "Mardi Gras" An exhibit of natural plane material, accessories allowed, 24" wide, height unlimited,
open staging.
- "Garders World", a Petite arrangement not to exceed 8" overall, open staging
SECTION III - PHOTOGRAPHY (Open)
- "A skyscape"
- "A village Scene"
- "Three photos, each of different country"
- "An exotic plant or plants"
Taken by the exhibitor, the exhibit not previously to have won a prize at one
of the Society's shows. Unmounted, max size 7" x 5" colour.
SECTION IV - HANDICRAFT (Open)
- A drawing or painting
- An item of handicraft
- An item of needlework
Made by the exhibitor, the exhibit not previously exhibited at one of the S
ociety's shows.
SECTION V - HOME FARE (Open)
- A white loaf (1-3lbs), made in a bread machine. (at least 24 hours old)
- Six bread rolls (brown)
- Six plain scones
- Swiss Roll (sweet)
- 'My favourite cake' (please provide recipe too!)
- An individual fruit salad
- Six pieces of shortbread
- A Flapjack - four pieces
- A pot of lemon curd
- A pot of fruit jam (1 lb, 454g) (Note on Hints & Tips)
- A bottle of cordial (undiluted)
SECTION VI - CHILDREN'S CLASSES (Open) (please state age)
- (Pre-school) Colour in line drawing in Handbook
- (6 yrs and under) An animal made from fruit and/or vegetables
- (13 yrs and under) A collage made from dried herbs and spices
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If you are not already a member of Ewhurst Horticultural Society, why not
join us? Membership, only £2 a year, covers entry to shows, meetings
throughout the winter months and the opportunity to join us on various trips & outings
Contact:- Mrs. Hilary Pannell (Membership Secretary), 10 Newbridge Cottages, Elmbridge Rd, Cranleigh. GU6 8LX
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