Section N - Horticulture

Horticulture

SECTION N - HORTICULTURE

Enter from Hyland Street

Chief Steward:Peter Lyles

Judging: Friday 27th October 2017 at 9am

Entries: By telephone only – Peter 0455 911 575

Entries Close: 7pm Wednesday, 25th October (NO LATE ENTRIES)

Entry Fee: 50c per entry. Entries must be staged Thursday 26th October between 7pm and 8pm and from 7:00am until 8:45am Friday 27th October

Entries Online: Go to complete your entries online, making sure that you have a copy with all your details, and print them out. Scan and send a copy of your entries to the Warrnambool Agriculture’s email address. Alternatively, you can print a copy of your entries and bring them to the Warrnambool Agricultural Society Office.

Exhibitors Notes:

All exhibits remain property of exhibitor
Two or more persons may not show separately from any one garden in a class. Children and teenagers may show separately if exhibits are grown in a separate plot.
Limit of three entriesby any one exhibitor in any class
Exhibitors are asked to collect prize-money from Chief Steward in Horticultural Hall at 3.30pm on Sunday.
Name exhibits wherever possible this creates interest. (Cards available from Chief Steward)
All stems must reach water (except in Floral Art)
Exhibits must be grown by exhibitors or be in his or her possession at least two months prior to Show (except in floral art)
No points allowed for container except in Floral Art and Container Plant sections
Society’s containers to be used where practicable, but exhibitors may use their own container
No wiring or supports above container allowed in Cut Flower section
In classes for Trees, Shrubs, Creepers and Native Plants, space available 50cm (20”) wide. Container to be suitable for size of exhibit
In Container Plant section the container can not to exceed 25cm (10”) diameter
In case of Equal First award no Second award will be made. If Equal Second award, Second Prize money will be divided. All prizes may be withheld if exhibits deemed unworthy
The Society reserves the right to reject or refuse any exhibit, which in the opinion of the committee is not eligible or worthy of showing
After judging, exhibits MUST NOT BE REMOVED OR ALTERED BEFORE 3.30pm. Sunday without permission of the Chief Steward. All exhibits must be collected between 3.30 and 4.30pm on the Sunday of the show
The Judge’s decision is final
Where possible blooms to be staged with 6” of stem showing above lip of container
Where stems or cuts are asked for, stems will be counted at top of container
In Cut Flower classes judging will be on quality of flower and presentation but not necessarily on arrangement. Own foliage only allowed
Protests must be made in writing and be delivered to the Chief Steward by 2pm Saturday, accompanied by a deposit of $5, which will be refunded if the protest is upheld
The Chief Steward reserves the right to relocate any exhibit during staging or prior to judging if such is unduly hidden or overshadowed by other exhibits
Exhibitors are requested to advise Chief Steward immediately on arrival at hall of any entries to be withdrawn
All exhibits will be deemed to be the property of the Show Committee until the close of show. The committee will exercise all care but cannot be held responsible for any loss, accident or damage to any exhibits
Any prizes unclaimed within seven days of the show will be forfeited to the society

FLORAL ART

Exhibition by WARRNAMBOOL FLORAL ART GROUP

Theme: Water (vegetables and fruit)

HORTICULTURE DEFINITIONS

ANS — means Any Number of Stems.

Con — Container any shape or size, e.g. Vase, Bowl, Jar, etc. (3 to 6 stems unless otherwise stated). CVA — Colour Variation Allowed.

DK — Different Kinds, e.g. Roses, Stocks, Pansies.

DV — Different Varieties of one kind, e.g. Roses — Peace, Ophelia, Super Star, etc.

IOC — In One Container.

NAS — An exhibit marked so by the judge means “Not According to Schedule”.

NND — Not Necessarily Different.

SS — Staged singly.

TRUSS — Cluster of flowers or fruit growing from one stem. e.g. Pelargonium, Polyanthus, Tomatoes.

CONTAINER PLANTS

Prizes: 1st $1, 2nd 50c (unless otherwise stated)

Note: Maximum size of Cons. 10” approx., unless otherwise stated. All sizes approximate

Class 1200 1 Fern

Class 1201 1 Con Plant, Grown for Foliage - (No Ferns)

Class 1202 1 Con Plant in Flower

Class 1203 1 Con Bulbs in Flower

Class 1204 1 Con of Cactus or Succulent Not in Flower

Class 1205 1 Con of Cactus or Succulent in Flower

Class 1206 1 Con of Geranium (Zona Pelargonium) in Flower

Class 1207 1 Con of Regal Pelargonium in Flower

Class 1208 1 Con of Coloured Leaf Geranium (Zonal Pelargonium)

BEST EXHIBIT CONTAINER PLANTS SECTION

Prize $20 Bunnings Gift Voucher

BEST EXHIBIT

For 1 container of: Geranium in flower, Regal Pelargonium in flower & Coloured Leaf Geranium

Joy Mahood Memorial trophy

CUT SHRUBS & AUST. NATIVE PLANTS

Prizes: 1st $1, 2nd 50c. All Exhibits must have been grown in the open garden. Maximum width of shrubs, trees or creepers 50cm (20”) approx. Container to be suitable for size of exhibit

Class 1209 1 Con of Lilac

Up to 3 cuts allowed

Class 1210 1 Con of Flowering Tree, Shrub or Creeper.

No Australian Native. Up to 3 cuts allowed, NND

Class 1211 Flowering Trees, Shrubs or Creepers

No Australian Native. 1 cut of each,DK, I0C

Class 1212 1 cut Flowering Tree, Shrub or Creeper

No Australian native

Class 1213 3 Cuts Ornamental Foliage, DK I0C

Class 1214 1 Spray Fuchsia, Single

Class 1215 1 Spray Fuchsia, Double or Semi-double

Class 1216 1 Cut Flowering Climber

Class 1217 1 Cut Protea

Class 1218 1 Cut Leucodendron or Leucospermum

Class 1219 1 Cut Banksia

Class 1220 1 Cut Australian Native Plant in Flower

Other than scheduled

Class 1221 3 Cuts Australian Native Plants in Flower, DK, I0C

Other than scheduled

Class 1222 1 Con of Callistemon

Class 1223 1 Con of Grevillea

Class 1224 1 Con of Australian Natives in Flower

Other than scheduled

BEST EXHIBIT IN CUT SHRUBS

Excluding Aust. Natives. Prize $20 Bunnings Gift Voucher

BEST EXHIBIT AUST. NATIVE PLANTS

Prize $20 Bunnings Gift Voucher

CUT FLOWERS

Prizes: 1st $1, 2nd 50c (unless otherwise stated)

For 1 Container of: Roses & Blue, Mauve or Purple Shaded Roses- 1st $10 Bunnings Gift Voucher, 2nd $1.00

All Exhibits must have been grown in the open garden.

Class 1225 1 Con of Single Daisies, CVA

No Shasta or Gerbera. No buds, some foliage allowed

Class 1226 1 Con of Anemone-centre, Daisies, CVA

No buds, some foliage allowed

Class 1227 1 Con of Double Daisies, CVA

No buds, or foliage allowed

Class 1228 1 Con of Pink Shaded Flowers

Shrubs allowed, no roses

Class 1229 1 Con of White Flowers

Shrubs allowed, no roses

Class 1230 1 Con of Red Shaded Flowers

Shrubs allowed, no roses

Class 1231 1 Con of Cream, Yellow, Orange or Brown Shaded Flowers

Shrubs allowed, no roses

Class 1232 1 Con of Blue, Mauve or Purple Shaded Flowers

Shrubs allowed, no roses

Class 1233 1 Variety of Geranium (Zonal Pelargonium)

Up to 3 trusses allowed

Class 1234 1 Variety of Regal Pelargonium

Up to 3 trusses allowed

Class 1235 Geraniums (Zonal Pelargonium), DV, SS

1 truss of each

Class 1236 3 Regal Pelargonium, DV, SS

1 truss of each

Class 1237 1 Con of Ranunculi

Up to 10 stems allowed

Class 1238 3 Pansies, CVA

To be shown on Society cons.

Class 1239 3 Stocks, DV, SS

2 laterals allowed

Class 1240 1 Con of Ivy Pelargonium

1 variety

Class 1241 3 Sprays Aquilegia, CVA, IOC

Class 1242 1 Con of Sweet Peas, NND

Up to 20 stems allowed

Class 1243 1 Con of Iceland Poppies

Up to 10 stems allowed

Class 1244 1 Con of 1 Kind of Flower

Not scheduled, no trees, shrubs or creepers allowed

Class 1245 1 Cut of Flower

Not listed in schedule, no trees, shrubs or creepers allowed

Class 1246 2 Stems Bearded Iris, DV, SS

Class 1247 3 Iris other than Bearded, NND, SS

Class 1248 1 Iris other than Bearded

Class 1249 1 stem Bearded Iris

Class 1250 Single Floret Bearded Iris

No buds

Class 1251 3 Flowers of Bulbs, Rhizomes, Corms or Tubers, DK, IOC

1 of each kind

Class 1252 Small Bunch of Flowers from a Ground-cover Plant

One variety

Class 1253 1 Spike of Orchid

Class 1254 1 Con of Roses - NND CVA

Class 1255 1 Stem Hybrid Tea Rose

Class 1256 1 Stem Floribunda Rose

Class 1257 1 Stem David Austin, Alistair Clarke Rose

Class 1258 1 Con David Austin, Alistair Clarke Rose

Class 1259 1 Stem Miniature Rose

Class 1260 1 Con Pink Shaded Roses

Class 1261 1 Con White Shaded Roses

Class 1262 1 Con Red Shaded Roses

Class 1263 1 Con Cream, Yellow, Apricot or Orange Shaded Roses

Class 1264 1 Con Blue, Mauve or Purple Shaded Roses

BEST CUT FLOWER

Ribbon and $20 Bunnings Gift Voucher

BEST STEM OF IRIS

Ribbon and $20 Bunnings Gift Voucher

BEST EXHIBIT IN CUT FLOWER SECTION FROM MULTIPLE EXHIBITS

Ribbon and $20 Bunnings Gift Voucher

BEST EXHIBIT ROSES

Ribbon and $20 Bunnings Gift Voucher

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

(Amateurs only)

Note: All root vegetables and rhubarb to be staged with tops trimmed to approx. 4" except silverbeet

Class 1265 3 Lemons

Class 1266 Strawberries

Gladwrap covered but may be opened for judging

Class 1267 3 Stalks Rhubarb (Tied)

Class 1268 1 Cauliflower

Class 1269 1 Cabbage

Class 1270 3 New Potatoes, White

Class 1271 3 White-skinned, Onions

Class 1272 6 Pods Peas

Class 1273 6 Beans

Class 1274 6 Broad Beans

Class 1275 1 Lettuce

Class 1276 3 Carrots

Class 1277 3 Stalks Silver Beet

Class 1278 1 Pumpkin

Class 1279 1 Vegetable not scheduled

Class 1280 1 Fruit other than scheduled

Class 1281 Herbs, DK

To be staged in cons of water — small bunch of each, not necessarily in flower, must be named.

1st $4.00, 2nd $1.00

Class 1282 Con Mixed Herbs

Max 3 varieties growing, con size up to 15”

Class 1283 Con of Herb, Growing

One variety — no Parsley. Must be named

Class 1284 Con of Parsley, Growing

One plant, con size up to 8”

Class 1285 Display of Fruit, Herbs & Vegetables From Your Garden

Minimum of 3 to maximum 10 Items

Class 1286 Display of Asian Inspired Herbs & Vegetables

Minimum of 3 to maximum 6 Items

BEST EXHIBIT IN FRUIT AND VEGETABLE

Prizes:1st $20 Bunnings Gift Voucher, 2nd Bunnings Garden Gift Pack

YOUNG FOLK

Entry Fee: 50 cents

Prizes: 1st $1, 2nd 50c (unless otherwise stated)

MUST BE EXHIBITORS OWN WORK

9 – 12 Years

Class 1287 Display of Fruit, Vegetable & Herbs from a School Garden

Minimum 10 to a maximum of 25

Class 1288 Vegetable or Fruit Novelty

Horticultural material only

Class 1289 Arrangement Suitable for a Christmas Table

Class 1290 Floral Mat

In sand filled container, edge to be covered with small leaves(not larger than 250mm x 350mm overall approx. or 250mm diameter approx.)

Class 1291 1 Con of Cacti and/or Succulents, Growing

BEST EXHIBIT IN 9-12 YEARS

Bunnings Garden Gift Pack

8 Years & Under

Class 1292 Vegetables or Fruit Novelty

Horticultural Material only

Class 1293 Floral Saucer

Based on damp sand, edge of saucer to be covered with small leaves

Class 1294 Small Flowers in an Egg Cup

Tied in water

Class 1295 1 Con Cacti and/or Succulents, Growing

BEST EXHIBIT IN 8 YEARS & UNDER

Bunnings Garden Gift Pack