Pirbright Horticultural Society

Pirbright Horticultural Society

Annual Show

Saturday, 28th July 2012

LORD PIRBRIGHT’S HALL

THE GREEN, PIRBRIGHT

2.30pm to 5.30pm

ADMISSION 50P

MEMBERS & CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS FREE

PIRBRIGHT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

2012 - 2013

President:Mr D W Searle

Vice Presidents:Mr J D HawkinsMrs K A Jackson

Mr M J Jackson

Chairman:Mr F Cobbett

8 The Gardens, Pirbright

Tel: 01483 481190

Hon. Treasurer:Mrs P Allen

5 West Heath Cottages, West Heath, Pirbright

Tel: 01483 476553

Hon. Secretary:Mrs A C Hawkins

4 Long Houses, Mill Lane, Pirbright

Tel: 01483 476080

Committee:Mrs S ClintonMrs C Elliott

Mrs L GrahamMr P Holt

Mrs F HortonMrs S MarksMrs P Poupart Mr B Robins Mrs M Smith Mrs B Underwood

Membership:Annual Subscription: £10.00 per family or £6.00 per person,

due annually on 1st January. Please send subscriptions

to the Hon. Treasurer or pay at any meeting.

Advantages of- Free admission to the Annual Show

Membership:- Free lectures in Lord Pirbright’s Hall

- Reduced entry fee for Wisley Gardens, Chelsea Flower

Show, Hampton Court Flower Show and other Shows

run by the Royal Horticultural Society - apply to the

Chairman, Hon. Treasurer or Hon. Secretary

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Pirbright Horticultural Society supports The Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society, the only national charity providing assistance for retired gardeners in need. For further information on how to help those who have given a lifetime’s service to their trade but seldom earned enough to save sufficiently for their old age, please write to:

The Secretary, The Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society, Bridge House,

139 Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7NT

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PIRBRIGHT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - ENTRY FORM

ANNUAL SHOW - SATURDAY, 28th JULY 2012

When completed, this form must be handed in at Lord Pirbright’s Hall between 7pm and 8pm on Monday,

23rd July or passed to the Chairman or Hon. Secretary by noon on Tuesday, 24th July at latest. Please circle each class you intend to enter. Staging of entries isfrom 8am up to 11am only on Saturday, 28th July.

Name of Exhibitor ......

Address......

Age ...... (Only if exhibiting in Classes 70, 76, and 102 to 112)

I confirm I have read the Rules of Exhibitors (page 4) and undertake to comply with them.

Note: Children of any age are not excluded from any class in the schedule.

No. of entries ...... Signature of Exhibitor ......

SHOW NOTES

ENTRY FEES:Members - free

Non-Members - 10p each entry

ENTRY FORMS:Entry forms must be handed in at Lord Pirbright’s Hall between

7pm and 8pm on Monday 23rd July or passed to the Chairman or Secretary by noon on Tuesday 24th July at the latest.

STAGING OF ENTRIES:The Hall will be open on the day of the Show between 8am and 11am

for the staging of entries. Note: A bell will be rung 10 minutes, then 5

minutes prior to 11am - at which point the public must leave the hall

so that judging can commence promptly at 11am.

DAY OF THE SHOW:Doors open to public2.30pm

Teas/soft drinks served from2.30pm to 4.15pm

Prize Giving4.30pm

followed by

R A F F L E D R A W

Close of Show5.30pm

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ALLOCATION OF PRIZES

Under the schedule, prize money is not awarded, except in the children’s classes.

Instead the cups and medals are awarded on a points basis.

1st place - 3 points

2nd place - 2 points

3rd place - 1 point

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OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Pirbright Horticultural Society will have plants for sale

Brookwood Art Club and Pirbright Art Club will provide a display of paintings

The Pirbright Country Market Ltd.

Enjoy a leisurely afternoon exploring Pirbright Village

We hope to have a variety of stalls arranged by Show Day but if you

know of anyone who would like to have a stall at the Show please contact

the Chairman, Hon. Treasurer or Hon. Secretary.

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RULES FOR EXHIBITORS FOR ALL CLASSES

1.No exhibitor is allowed to enter more than one exhibit in any class.

2.All exhibits must be the property of the Exhibitor.

3.Exhibitors must provide their own vases, dishes, plates and pots.

4.Exhibits must not be altered or removed before prize giving.

5.Points may be withheld or modified if the exhibits are unworthy of the points.

6.The decisions of the judges shall be final on the relative merits of the exhibits.

7.The Committee will not hold themselves responsible for any loss or damage to

exhibits, but every possible care will be taken.

1. All cups, trophies, shields and salvers awarded at the Show are held by their winners until the following year. They must be returned to the Treasurer by 1st July 2012 in perfect condition.

1. If any matter arises that is not covered by these Rules, the decision of the Committee will be absolute and binding.

NOTE:Only one exhibit per household allowed in each class.

Please remember to double check that the size and number of items of your entries are “to schedule” before you leave the Hall otherwise they will be disqualified.

Note: Children of any age are not excluded from any class in the schedule.

FOR THE HORTICULTURAL CLASSES ONLY

1. The Show will be conducted in accordance with the current Rules and Standards of the RHS Horticultural Show Handbook, except where under this Schedule they specifically do not apply.

1. Sections ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ and ‘E’ are open to members and non-members. Section ‘F’ is open to boys and girls up to their 14th birthday.

1. All exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor and must have been in their possession for at least 2 months.

1. The Committee reserves the right to visit, before or after the Show, gardens from which plants, flowers, fruit or vegetables have been entered for competition.

1. In all classes where cut material is exhibited, all stems must reach below the water in the vases or other appropriate receptacle.

1. The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry, and in the event of such refusal is not required to give any reason or explanation.

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SCHEDULE

HORTICULTURAL CLASSES ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ AND ‘F’

SPECIAL PRIZES

The Banksian Medal will be awarded to the exhibitor with the largest total of points in the whole of the Horticultural Classes (see note below).

The Briant Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Section ‘A’

(see note below).

The Dowling Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Section ‘B’ (see note below).

The Rawlins Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Section ‘C’ (see note below)

The Sayers Centenary Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Section ‘D’ (see note below).

NOTE: The exhibitor who won any of the above cups/salvers in 2010 and/or 2011 is not eligible to win in 2012.

The exhibitor who won the Banksian Medal in 2010 and/or 2011 is not eligible to win in 2012.

The Jim Rice Trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Best Collection of Vegetables in Class 42 or Class 43.

The Bernard Rose Perpetual Salver will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best single entry in the whole of the Horticultural Classes.

The British Fuchsia Society Blue Rosette will be awarded to the best fuchsia in the Show.

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SECTION ‘A’ : CUT FLOWERS

The Briant Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Section ‘A’.

Class

1. Dahlias, any variety or varieties, 3 blooms, any colour (buds count as blooms).
2. Herbaceous Flowers, 5 kinds, 1 stem of each.
3. Flowers, grown as annuals, 3 kinds, 1 stem of each.
4. Roses, mixed, Hybrid Tea or large flowered, 5 blooms.
5. Clustered Flowered Roses, 3 stems of 1 variety.
6. Best Scented Rose, 1 bloom.
7. Large Flowering Rose, 1 bloom.
8. Sweat Peas, 10 spikes, mixed.
9. Phlox Perennial, 5 spikes, mixed.
10. Pansies, 5 blooms, any colour.
11. Gladioli, 1 spike.
12. Calendula (Pot Marigold), 5 blooms, any colour.
13. Lily, 1 stem, any variety.
14. Dianthus, 5 spikes, (pinks, carnations, Sweet Williams), 1 variety or mixed.
15. Delphiniums, 5 single florets in water with leaves.
16. Shasta Daisy, 5 blooms.
17. A vase of mixed cut flowers.
18. Flowering trees or shrubs, 3 different kinds, 1 stem of each.

SECTION ‘B’ : VEGETABLES

The Dowling Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Section ‘B’.

The Jim Rice Trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Best Collection of Vegetables in Class 42 or Class 43.

Class

1. Beans, French, 10 pods with stalks.
2. Beans, Runner, 10 pods with stalks.
3. Beans, Broad, 5 pods.
4. Peas, 10 pods.
5. Beetroots, 3, any shape, with tops trimmed to approx 8cm/3”.
6. Carrots, 3, any shape, with tops trimmed to approx 8cm/3”.
7. Cauliflower, 1, with root.
8. Lettuces, 2, 1 variety, with root.
9. Onions, 3, each over 225g/8 oz, with tops tied.
10. Onions, 3, each under 225g/8 oz, with tops tied.
11. Potatoes, 5, 1 variety, white.
12. Potatoes, 5, 1 variety, coloured.
13. Rhubarb, natural, 5 sticks, with leaves trimmed to approx 8cm/3”.
14. Shallots, single, 10, not larger than 2.5cm/1” diameter.
15. Shallots, single, 10, larger than 2.5cm/1” diameter.
16. Marrow, 2, not longer than 46cm/18”.
17. Cucumber, 1.
18. Courgettes, 3, approximately 15cm/6”.
19. Capsicum (Sweet Peppers), 3, any colour.
20. Tomatoes (not Beefsteak, Plum or Cherry), 5 of one variety, with Calyx intact, red or yellow.
21. Tomatoes, Cherry, 10 with Calyx intact, red or yellow.
22. Any other kind of Vegetable not mentioned in this Division, at least 2 specimens.
23. Herbs, culinary, 5 kinds, in one pot or vase not larger than 20cm/8” diameter.
24. Collection of 4 kinds of Vegetables, 3 of each kind, in a tray or trug not larger than

61cm x 61cm/2ft x 2ft.

1. Collection of 5 kinds of Vegetables, 1of each kind, in a tray or trug not larger than

61cm x 61cm/2ft x 2ft.

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SECTION ‘C’ : SOFT FRUIT

The Rawlins Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Section ‘C’.

Class

1. Currants, Black, as grown in bunches, between 200g and 230g/7oz and 9oz, on a dish.
2. Currants, Red, as grown in bunches, between 200g and 230g/7oz and 9oz, on a dish.
3. Currants, White, as grown in bunches, between 200g and 230g/7oz and 9oz, on a dish.
4. Gooseberries, dish of 10, as grown, with stalks.
5. Raspberries, dish of 10, as grown, with stalks.
6. Any other kind of Fruit not previously mentioned in this Division, 1 dish, not exceeding 450g/1lb, as per RHS Handbook.

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SECTION ‘D’ : POT PLANTS

The Sayers Centenary Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Section ‘D’.

Class

1. African Violet, not to exceed 13cm/5” diameter pot.
2. Flower Pot Plant, not to exceed 23cm/9” diameter pot.
3. Foliage Plant, not to exceed 23cm/9” diameter pot.
4. Cactus or Succulent, not to exceed 23cm/9” diameter pot.
5. Fuchsia, 1, not to exceed 23cm/9” diameter pot.
6. Standard-type Fuchsia, 1.
7. Geranium/pelargonium, 1.
8. Begonia, 1.
9. Coleus, 1.
10. Orchid, 1.
11. Hanging Basket, 1. (Note provision has been made to hang baskets at the Hall)
12. A Patio Planter.

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SECTION ‘E’ : CLUB CHALLENGE

Class

1. A ‘Bucket’ of Home-Made Compost.
2. Gladioli, 3 in one pot – corms to be obtained from our Society. Exhibit in own pot.

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SECTION ‘F’ : EXEMPTION CLASS

Class

1. Heaviest Onion, 1.
2. Largest Marrow, 1.
3. Longest Carrot, 1.
4. Largest Potato, 1.
5. Longest Runner Bean, 1.
6. Weirdest shaped vegetable, 1.

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SECTION ‘G’ : BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ GARDEN (up to age 14)

Class

1. A plot, maximum size 2.43m x 1.22m/8’ x 4’ containing annual flowers and/or vegetables. The plot, which must be the entrant’s own work, will be judged by members of the Show Committee during the week of the Show.

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FLORAL ART (OPEN)

The Fairs Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in

Classes 71 to 75

The Muriel Slorick Trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Best Single Entry in Classes 71 to 75

The Worplesdon & Pirbright Flower Club Cup will be presented to the winner of Class 76

Notes: The NAFAS Competitions’ Manual will apply. An EXHIBIT is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories, contained within a space as specified in the schedule. Classes 71 to 75 are not open to professionals.

Class

1. ‘The Olympics’ – an exhibit.

Space allowed: height unlimited, width 76cm/2ft 6in, depth 76cm/2ft 6in

1. ‘A Royal Park’ – a foliage exhibit – no bought material.

Space allowed: height 61cm/2ft, width 61cm/2ft, depth 61cm/2ft

1. ‘London Landmarks’ – a modern exhibit.

Space allowed: height unlimited, width 46cm/18in, depth 23cm/9in

1. ‘Afternoon Tea’ – a petite arrangement in a cup and saucer. 9” overall.

Space allowed: height unlimited, width 46cm/18in, depth 25cm/10in

1. ‘The River Thames’ – a water feature exhibit.

Space allowed: height 61cm/2ft, width 61cm/2ft, depth 61cm/2ft

1. ‘The Olympics’ – an exhibit.

Space allowed: height 30cm/1ft, width 30cm/1ft, depth 30cm/1ft.

(Exhibitors in this class must be under 16 years old.)

NOTE: All measurements are approximate.

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HANDICRAFTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY (OPEN)

The Fairs Trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Classes 77 to 88

The Godwin-Austen Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Best Single Entry in Classes 77 to 88

NOTE: All exhibits in Classes 86 to 87 inclusive must have been made/taken since the last show.

Class

1. An item of handmade jewelry.
2. A hand knitted ladies’ beret from pattern provided.
3. An invitation to a Royal Garden Party, any medium, max size A5.
4. A ‘Congratulations’ card, hand-made, max size A5.
5. A hand knitted or crocheted article.
6. An article of needlework - machine or hand sewn.
7. A hand-made article as a gift, any medium.
8. A painting, any medium, max size A3.
9. Memories of Yesteryear - any article, any medium - Exhibitors in this class must be aged 80 or over
10. A photograph: A Water Scene
11. A photograph: An Action Shot
12. A photograph: A Night Scene

COOKERY AND PRODUCE (OPEN)

The Moonrakers’ Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in

Classes 89 to 100

The Ron Douglas Challenge Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Best Entry in

Class 101 - men only.

Class

1. 5 Bread Rolls.
2. A Vegetable Quiche – max 23cm/9” diam.
3. A Treacle Tart - max 23cm/9” diam.
4. A Victoria Sandwich Cake – from the recipe given.
5. 5 Iced Cup Cakes.
6. A Cold Dessert for One.
7. A Cold Gazpacho Soup for One.
8. A Jar of Jam – any variety – up to 450g/1lb.
9. A small Jar of Mint Sauce – up to 225g/½lb.
10. A small Jar of Jelly - any variety – up to 225g/½lb.
11. A Jar of Honey – in a squat 450g/1lb jar with new screw lid.
12. 4 Hen’s Eggs – any colour.
13. 5 Cheese Straws. (This class for men only).

Notes: All jars used for exhibits in this section must be uncoloured and unmarked, and all labels must be plain, white and dated (day/month/year). All sweet preserves must be sealed with either a wax disc and cellophane cover or a new twist top. Preserves containing vinegar must be covered with a new vinegar proof twist top. Ice pack may be used when staged. All food exhibits must be covered with lids or with clear material when staged. All cooked food must be cold when staged.

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Receipe for a Victoria Sandwich Cake

175g(6oz) English butter175g(6oz) caster sugar3 eggs, beaten

175g(6oz) self-raising flour30ml (2 level tbsp) jamcaster sugar to dredge

Butter two 18cm(7inch) sandwich tins and line the base of each with a round of buttered greaseproof paper.

Beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in half the flour, using a metal spoon, then fold in the rest of the ingredients.

Place half the mixture in each tin and level with a knife. Bake in the oven at 190ºC (375ºF) Mark 5 for about 20 minutes, until they are well risen, firm to the touch and beginning to shrink away from the sides of the tins. Turn out and cool on a wire rack.

When cakes are cool, sandwich them together with jam and sprinkle the top with caster sugar.

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BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLASSES

The Lyle Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in this Section.

The Faggetter Cup will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining First Place in Class 112

The Marguerite Suter Trophy will be awarded to the Best Single Entry in Classes 102 to 111

NOTES: All exhibits must have been made since the last show. The age of each exhibitor must be stated on the entry form. The name of each exhibitormust be on the back or inside of drawings, posters, hats etc not the front/outside. All entries must be the exhibitor’s own work.

UNDER 8 YEARS OLD

Class

1. Design an Olympic Medal – any medium, max size A4.
2. A Vegetable Animal.
3. A Photograph of Your Pet – Taken since the last show.
4. 5 Peppermint Creams.
5. A Painting – The Olympic Torch, max size A4.

8 – 14 YEARS OLD

Class

1. An Origami Animal.
2. An Olympic Collage – not computer generated - max size A4.
3. A decorated Swiss Roll (Swiss Roll can be purchased).
4. A Photograph of an Unusual Pet (does not have to be your pet).
5. A Painting – An Olympic Event, max size A4.

ANY AGE

Class

112.A Pot Marigold.

Seeds can be collected free from the Parish Shop.

Note: Your Pot Marigold should be taken to the hall and staged as a regular exhibit.

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