LINDFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETYlindfieldhorts.org.uk/2013/LHS Show Schedule 2013.pdf2013 SHOW SCHEDULE Spring Show – 30th March Summer Show – 13th July Autumn Show – 14th September

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LINDFIELDHORTICULTURAL

SOCIETYwww.lindfieldhorts.org.uk

(Affiliated to The Royal Horticultural Society)

2013SHOW SCHEDULE

Spring Show – 30th MarchSummer Show – 13th July

Autumn Show – 14th September

To be held in

THE KING EDWARD HALLLINDFIELD

2.00pm – 4.45pmPresentation of Prizes and Awards from 4.45pm

Admission £1(accompanied children free)

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LINDFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

President DavidHobbs 483396FullingMillFarm,Lindfield

Honorary Life Members PLister,JWood,RASpicer

Vice-Presidents JStephens,ROMcNamara,DMacmillan

Chairman MartinHiggins39DukesRoad,Lindfield [email protected]

Vice-Chairman MrsRosemaryHumphreys 45136342WickhamWay,HaywardsHeath(PublicityOfficer)[email protected]

Hon Secretary MrsAlisonElliott 48303923WilliamAllenLane,[email protected]

Hon Treasurer MichaelElliott 48303923WilliamAllenLane,[email protected]

Show Superintendent Vacant

Show Secretary MrsPatWhetstone 48323625EasternRoad,[email protected]

Membership Secretary MrsJoyceGladwell 4565097Brookway,Lindfield,RH162BW

Sundries Centre Supervisor MrsNoreenSmith 48209764AppledoreGardens,[email protected]

Catering Supervisor Vacant

Cookery Steward MrsSheilaHobbs 483396

Handicrafts & Junior Classes Steward MrsPatWhetstone 483236

Committee MrsTracyAdams,MrsDebbieAnscombe,MrsSheilaHobbs,MrsHeatherMartin,MrsAnneMarsden,MissSallyMcBirney

Other Officers MrsAudreyKite–CateringManagerMrsIvyBlunt–PosterDistributionMrsWendyDumbleton–TalksOrganiserMrsRoseMortenson–Outings(483229)

Hon Auditor MalcolmSpringall

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INDEX

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AUTUMN SHOW 66

COLLECTIONS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES 17

DAFFODIL DIVISIONS CHART 16

EDITORIAL 5

ENTRY FORMS ADULTS 38

ENTRY FORMS JUNIORS 39

NEWSLETTERS 10

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE 3

OUR ADVERTISERS 8 & 9

PHOTOGRAPHIC CLASSES FOR SPRING SHOW 2014 11

PROGRAMME FOR 2013 Back cover

SHOW RULES 11

SHOW TIMETABLE 15

SPRING SHOW 19

SUBSCRIPTIONS 10

SUMMER SHOW 44

SUNDRIES CENTRE OPENING DATES 7

SUNDRIES CENTRE ADVERTISEMENT 75

VILLAGE DAY SHOW 6

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EDITORIAL

Welcometothisyear’sShowSchedule.

Despitesomeratherdifficultgrowingconditionsthe2012Showswereagreatsuccess;itwasparticularlypleasingtoseetheenthusiasmofthefirstthreewin-nersof thenewLHSJuniorCup-DavidAdams,MattWatsonandNickWatson(aretheWatsonbrothersfedaspecialhorticulturaldietIwonder?).Inowlookforwardtothenewwinnersin2013,thecupbeingawardedtothebestexhibitbyajuniornotpreviouslyhavingwonanawardatourshows.

Themainchangestothisyear’sscheduleareasfollows:

• The order of the horticultural classes has been changed so that SectionAineachshowisnowtheMembersClassesforanymemberwhohasnotpreviouslywonafirstprizeinthatparticularclass,orgroupofclasses,asindicatedinthesection.IfyouenteranyoftheclassesinSectionAyoumaystillenteranyothermembersclassofyourchoice.

SectionBconsistsof,asbefore,therestoftheMembersClasses,SectionCistheBasketorTrugClassandSectionDisnowtheOpenClasses.

Aswewanttoencourageentriesfrommemberswhohavenotpreviouslywonafirstprize,wehavegiventhissectionmoreprominencebyputtingitatthebeginning.Hopefullythischangewillresultinmoremembersenteringthissection.

• IntheSpringShowtherearetwonewclasses: a)foranymemberwhohasnotpreviouslywonafirstprizeforahouseplant 11.Onepotofafloweringorfoliagehouseplant b)forallmembers 45.Onepotofoneormoregrowinghyacinths

• IntheSummerShowthereisanewmembersclass: 129.Penstemon,onestem,inavase JustfortheSummerShowtheMembersClassofa“Jamjarofflowers....”

hasgoneupmarketandbeenamendedto: 158.Asimplearrangementinatraditional English teacupofflowers..

ItremainsajamjarthoughfortheSpringandAutumnShows.

• IntheAutumnShowthereisanewcup,theLHSPumpkinCup,kindlypre-sentedby IanandMargaretCooper,which is for thememberhaving thepumpkinwiththelargestcircumference.

Therearealsothreenewmembersclasses: a)foranymemberwhohasnotpreviouslywonafirstprizeforaflower

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292.Anyannualorperennialflowerinthedaisyfamily–onestemor sprayinavaseofanydaisyapartfromdahliasorchrysanthemums

b)for all members: 299.SpecialAutumnShow2013FuchsiaClass–aFuchsiaplant grownfromarootedcuttingsuppliedbytheSociety 300.Penstemon,onestem,inavase

LastyeartheSpringShowhadanewmembersclasscalled“MotherandChild”whereyouentertwoseparatepotsofthesametypeofplant;oneofwhichhasbeengrownfromacuttingoftheother.Althoughyoucouldchooseanytypeofplantyoulike,wewerehardlyoverwhelmedwithentries.NowfellowmembersoftheSocietyyourespondedtomychallengeacoupleofyearsagoto“showusyourgrasses”,wellletusnow“seeyourMotherandChild”(51)aswell!AlsofortheSpringShowremember toenter inspecialclass12bloomsof thedaffodil“Rapture”whichtheSocietysoldtoyouintheautumn.

Itwasparticularlypleasingtobeabletoincorporateinthisyear’sschedulesomeofNickWatson’sideasfortopicsinthejuniorclasses.Ifyouhaveanysuggestionsforfuturechangestotheshowschedulepleasedonothesitatetoletmeknow.

HavingformanyyearssuppliedthephotographicsubjectsNealMcNamarahasdecideditistimetoletsomeoneelsegiveustheirideas;sothankyouNealforyourcontributions.As fromthe2014showthesubjectsarebeingprovidedbyGrahamRussell,soathankyoutoGrahamtoo.

HaveasuccessfulhorticulturalyearandIlookforwardtoseeingyourexhibitsatourshows.

MartinHiggins([email protected])

VILLAGE DAY SHOWAsaresultofthesuccessofthefirstVillageDayShowwhichwasheldlastyear,itistobeheldagainontheCommononthe1stJune.FulldetailsofwhatyoucanenterwillbeintheSpringNewsletter.AlthoughtheshowisnotorganisedbytheLHSitissupportedbyus;Ilooktoseeingallyourentriesinthemarquee.

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SUNDRIES CENTRE

OPENING DATES 2013

ThecentreisinSpringLaneandwillbeopenbetween9.30and11.00amonthefollow-ingdates:

January Saturday19th

February Sunday10th

Saturday23rd

March Saturday9th

Sunday17th

Saturday23rd

April Sunday7th

Saturday20th

Sunday28th

May Sunday5th

Saturday11th

Saturday18th

Sunday26th

June Sunday9th

Saturday22nd

July Sunday7th

September Saturday21st

October Sunday6th

Saturday26th

IfyourequireanyinformationabouttheSundriesCentre,orhaveanysuggestionsto

makeaboutitpleasecontactNoreenSmith(forcontactdetailsseepage3).

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OUR ADVERTISERSAll Seasons, Tree Surgery and Grounds Maintenance, Charlwood, Surrey.

Balcombe Estates, Forestry and Sawmill, Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe.

Balcombe Fine Game, local Game Meats, Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe.

‘Bent Arms’ Hotel, High Street, Lindfield.

Bliss Hairdressers, High Street, Lindfield.

‘Book Guru’, Book writing & publishing advisor, Oathall School, Haywards Heath.

Bookstop, High Street, Lindfield.

Cloughs Delicatessen, High Class Fine Foods & Grocery, Sunte Avenue, Lindfield.

‘Dens Cottage’, Bed & Breakfast, Stonecross, Lindfield.

D.I.A.L. & ’Paternosters’ Fruit Farm, Garden and Estate Machinery,

and P-Y-O Fruits, Warninglid.

Flowercraft, Florists, Lewes Road, Lindfield..

Garden Pride Garden Centre, Common Lane, Ditchling.

Golden Awards, Trophies and Engraving, Bridge Road, Haywards Heath.

Good Will Plumbing, all domestic plumbing and heating, Haywards Heath.

Grape & Grain, Off-Licence and Delicatessen, The Broadway, Haywards Heath.

Green, Elliot & Crowe, Opticians, High Street, Lindfield.

Greeting Cards, East Grinstead.

High Weald Dairy, award winning Cheese Makers, Horsted Keynes.

Ian Duffell Joinery, Enterprise Business Park, Lewes Road, Lindfield.

Kieron James Toys, Wooden toys & collectable Teddy Bears, High Street, Lindfield.

Kitchen Garden Brewery, Micro-brewery, The Walled Garden, Sheffield Park.

Kitchen People, Kitchen Showroom, High Street, Lindfield.

Lewry Developments, redevelopment sites, Sunte Avenue, Lindfield.

Limes Bistro, Bistro with Rooms, High Street, Lindfield.

Linda Speller, Hairdresser, Noah’s Ark Lane, Lindfield.

We greatly appreciate the contribution made by our advertisers

and urge members to support the facilities and services offered.

Please tell them that you have seen their advertisement

in our Show Schedule.

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OUR ADVERTISERS

Lindfield Blacksmith, Hill House Farm, Ardingly Road, Lindfield.Lindfield Cars, Private Hire Vehicles, Scaynes Hill Road, Walstead.Lindfield Motors, Vehicle Servicing and Testing, Lewes Road, Lindfield.

Lindfield Pest Contol, Newton Road, Lindfield.

Mike Stevenson Carpentry Service, Sheffield Park.

N. Whittaker Landscape & Paving, Lindfield.

Nicholas Hancock Solicitor, Preparation of ‘Wills at Home’, Hassocks & Mid Sussex.

Oathall School Farm Shop, Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath.

Paolino, Ristorante Italiano Pizzeria & Caffe, High Street, Lindfield.

Patrice Parker, Curtain Design, Town Place Farm, Sloop Lane, Scaynes Hill.

Pet and Garden Warehouse, Garden and Pet Supplies, Haywards Heath.

‘Pilstyes’, Bed & Breakfast also Self-Catering Cottage, High Street, Lindfield.

Property Matters, Property Maintenance, Repairs & Odd jobs, Luxford Road, Lindfield

‘Red Lion’, Public House, High Street, Lindfield.

Rocks Landscaping, Lewes Road, Lindfield.

Selby’s Lindfield Pharmacy, High Street, Lindfield.

Scaynes Hill Upholstery Service, Town Place Farm, Sloop Lane, Scaynes Hill.

Sheffield Park Vineyard and Nursery, The Walled Garden, Sheffield Park.

‘Sloop’ Inn, Public House, Sloop Lane, Scaynes Hill.

‘Snowdrop’ Inn, Public House, Snowdrop Lane, Lindfield.

South Downs Cellars, Independent Wine Specialists, High Street, Lindfield.

Spic and Span, Driveway and Cleaning Services, Heath Road, Haywards Heath.

‘Stand Up’ Inn, Public House, High Street, Lindfield.

S.W.A.L.K., Gift Shop, High Street, Lindfield.

Toll House Gallery and Cafe, High Street, Lindfield.

Tonys Gents Hairdressers, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath.

Travel Counsellors, Travel Management, Horley.

Tuffnells, Furnishings, Gifts and Accessories, High Street, Lindfield.

West Sussex Clocks, Antique Clock Restoration, Tuffnells, High Street, Lindfield.

‘White Horse’, Public House, High Street, Lindfield.

Wych Cross Nurseries, Rose and Garden Centre, Hartfield Road, Wych Cross.

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AFFILIATIONS

TheLindfieldHorticulturalSocietyisaffiliatedto:

• TheRoyalHorticulturalSociety• TheNationalBegoniaSociety• TheNationalChrysanthemumSociety• TheDaffodilSociety• TheNationalDahliaSociety• TheBritishFuchsiaSociety

Publications and a limited number of free tickets to the shows of the abovesocietiesareavailabletomembers;pleaseapplytotheHon.Secretary.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

AnnualsubscriptiontotheLindfieldHorticulturalSocietyis£5.00permember,or£8.00percouplelivingatthesameaddress,withlifemembershipat£75.00.PleasepaytheMembershipSecretaryatanyoftheSociety’smeetings.Inadditiontheycanbepaidsubject toahandlingchargeof75p:at theSundriesCentre,SpringLaneorbyposttotheMembershipSecretary(foraddressseepage3).

DONATIONS

Alldonationswillbegratefullyreceivedandacknowledged.

SPONSORSHIPS

Members are invited to sponsor any class of their choice, please contact theHon.Treasurer.Sponsorshipwillbeacknowledgedat the timeof theshowbya notice in close proximity to the class, unless the sponsor wishes to remainanonymous.

NEWSLETTERS

Newsletters and other documents relating to the Society’s activities can onlybe delivered by hand in the immediate vicinity of the centre of Lindfield. AnymemberlivingoutsidethisareamustsupplyfoursmallA5(22cmX11cm)stampaddressedenvelopesfornewslettersandonelargerA5(23cmX16cm)stampad-dressedenvelopewiththehighervaluestampfortheshowschedule.Howeverifmembersoutsidethedistricthavetheirnewslettersemailedweonlyneedthelargersaewiththehighervaluestampfortheschedule.AllenvelopesshouldbegiventoChrisGurrat30WilliamAllenLane.IfanymemberwouldprefertohavetheirnewsletteremailedtothempleaseemailMartinHiggins([email protected]).

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ADVANCE NOTICE

PhotographicClassesfortheSPRINGSHOW2014are:

1.LindfieldLife–analternativeview(unusual,quirky)

2.Minimalist–withuseofshape,toneandcontrast

3.Wateroricedroplets

4.BlotontheLandscape

5.Temptation

6.Nature’spatterns

RESTRICTEDCLASS

7.Lifeontheallotment

PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THEM WITH THE 2013 CLASSES

SHOW RULES

1. Unlessotherwisestatedinthescheduleas‘OPENTOALL’,allexhibitorsotherthanchildren,mustbecurrentmembersoftheSociety.

2. TheCommitteereservestherighttorefuseanyentryand,intheeventofsuchrefusal,itisnotrequiredtogiveanyreasonorexplanation.

3. Noexhibitormaymakemorethanoneentryinanyoneclass.

4. Whereanumberorquantityofplants,flowers,fruitorvegetablesisspecifiedinthescheduleforaclass,vase,dishorcollection,neithermore nor less than the number or quantity may be shown and anexhibitwillbedisqualifiedforanyexcessordeficiency.

If, before an exhibit is judged, any excess or deficiency is noticedandconsideredtobetheresultofanaccidentandnotofanattemptto deceive, the Show Superintendent, Show Secretary or Stewardmay either give the exhibitor (if at hand) an opportunity to correctthemistakeorcorrectithimself/herselfbuttheofficialsshallnotbeunderanyobligationtodosoandanydisqualificationresultingfroman excess or deficiency shall be the exhibitor’s responsibility. ThejudgesmaynotcorrectanyerrorbuttheymaydirecttheattentionoftheShowSuperintendent,ShowSecretaryorStewardtoit.

5. Any exhibit that does not conform to the wording of the schedule(unless corrected in accordance with Rule 4) must be disqualifiedandajudgemustwriteontheentrycard“Notaccordingtoschedule”(NAS)andaddafactualnoteastowhyitismarkedNAS.

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SingledishesinanNAScollectioncannotbeconsideredforanyotheraward(NAS)andaddafactualnoteastowhyitismarkedNAS.SingledishesinanNAScollectioncannotbeconsideredforanyotheraward.

6. Anyprizemaybewithheldormodifiediftheexhibitsareconsideredunworthyoftheprizeoffered.

7. Thedecisionofthejudgesshallbefinalontherelativemeritsoftheexhibits,buttheCommitteereservestherighttoreferanypointsindisputetotheShowSuperintendentforadecision.

8. Any protest must be made in writing and delivered to the ShowSecretarywithinonehouroftheopeningoftheShowtothepublic.

9. After judging has taken place, no exhibit or part of an exhibit maybealteredor removeduntil theendof theshow,exceptbyspecialpermissionoftheShowSuperintendent.

10. All exhibits, personal property, etc, shall be at the risk of theexhibitors and the Society shall not be liable for compensation forlossordamagefromanycausewhatsoever.Shouldashowforanycausenotbeheld,noexhibitorshallhaveanyclaimontheSociety.

Exhibitors will be wholly responsible for all claims made by theirown employees under the Common Law or under any statute forcompensationarisingoutoforinthecourseofsuchemploymentforinjuryorotherwise.TheSocietyhasnoresponsibilitytoanybutitsownemployees.

11.TheexhibitortowhomacuporothertrophyisawardedmustreturnittotheShowSecretarythefollowingyearpriortotheappropriateshow.

12.The prize for the best exhibits in the Flower, Vegetable (excludingcollections),PotPlant,Fruit,CookeryandHandicraftclassesis£1.00.

13.Unlessotherwisestatedintheschedule,theprizemoneyinallclasseswillbe£1.00forFirst,60pforSecondand40pforThird.

14.Wherecupsortrophiesareawardedformostpoints,thesewillbeawardedonthebasisof:1st-5points,2nd-3pointsand3rd-2points.Collections,basket/trugandanyspecialclassesareexcluded.A BestExhibit’willbeawardedafurther3points.Intheeventofatieforanawarddecidedonpoints,thewinnershallbetheexhibitorgainingthehighesttotalamountofprizemoney,includingthebestexhibitprizemoney,intheclassesforwhichtheequalnumberofpointshasbeenawarded.

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15. Unlesstheschedulespecificallystatesotherwise,anyplant,flower,fruit or vegetable exhibited must be the property of the person inwhosenameitisentered,andmusthavebeengrownbytheexhibitororbeeninhis/herpossessionorcaredforbyhim/herforatleasttwomonthsprior to thedateof theshow. In thecaseofaprofessionalgardener entering produce from the garden in which he/she isemployedtheexhibitsmustbeenteredinthenameoftheemployer.

16. In order to be satisfied that the conditions governing exhibits arefulfilled,theCommitteereservestherightforitsofficialrepresentativetovisitbyappointment,beforeorafterashow,thegardens/allotmentsfromwhichplants,flowers,fruitorvegetableshavebeenenteredforexhibition.

17. Unlessotherwisestatedintheschedule,twoormorepersonsmaynot compete separately in the same class with produce from thesame garden and/or allotment. They may however exhibit in jointnames.Anexceptiontothisrulehoweverappliesinpotplantclasseswheretwoormorepersonsmayexhibitseparatelyinthesameclassa different kind of pot plant to those other members of the samehousehold,providedthattheexhibitorismainlyresponsibilityforthemaintenanceoftheplant.

18. All exhibits should be correctly named. Errors in naming will notdisqualify the entry but the judges should regard correctness andclearness of naming as telling in favour of an exhibit in a closecompetition.Iftheexhibitordoesnotknowthenameofanycultivar,thelabelshouldbearthewords“nameunknown”.

19. PlateswillbeprovidedbytheSocietywhereappropriateandmustbeusedwhenshownintheschedule.TheSociety’svasesmustbeusedforallFlowerclassesexceptwhereotherwiseshownintheschedule.

20. Forthepurposeoftheschedule,adishcomprisesaspecifiednumberorquantityofafruitorvegetable.

21.Unlessotherwisestated,thehorticulturalclassesoftheschedulewillbeconductedinaccordancewiththerulesandstandardscontainedintheRHS’s‘TheHorticulturalShowHandbook2008edition’exceptwhere,undertheschedule,theyobviouslydonotapply.

22. Whenstaginganexhibitin‘anyothervegetable’or‘anyotherfruit’classestheexhibitorshouldrefertothe‘collections’stagingnumbers

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(see index ) to ascertain the entry required. However if the exhibitisnotlistedtheyshouldcontacttheShowSuperintendent(orShowSecretary)toobtainarulingonquantitiesrequired.

Applicable to Flower Arranging Section only

23.Withtheexceptionofminiatureexhibitsenteredintoclasseswithawidthrestrictionof25.5cm(10inches)orless,allFlowerArrangingexhibitsmustbearrangedinthehall.Flowersandfoliageneednotbegrownbytheexhibitorunlessotherwisestatedintheschedule.Withregardtothenonpetiteclassesonly,inadditiontoanyprizemoneyeachentrantwillbeentitledtoapaymentof£2perentry.

Applicable to Cookery Section only

24.Allexhibitsmustbemade,cookedorpreparedbytheexhibitor.ForJams,MarmaladesandotherPreservesthejarsizesarenottobelessthan227g(1/2lb)withatransparentcoveror,ifpreferred,newplastic-lined metal lids. Pickles and chutney must have new plastic-linedmetallids.Jarsorlidsmustnotbearanycommercialnames.

25.ForCakes,Pastries,SweetsandDessertsetc.,theentriesshouldbecoveredwithcling-filmorsimilarprotectivecover.Whereingredientsareoptionalandnotpartofaclassrecipe,exhibitorsshouldindicatewhetheranynutsand/orcheesehavebeenincluded.

Applicable to Handicraft Section only

26.Allexhibitsmusthavebeenmadebytheexhibitor.

Applicable to Handicraft, Photography and Junior Sections only

27. AllexhibitsmustnothavebeenenteredatanypreviousshowsheldbytheSociety.

Applicable to Wine and Liqueur Section only

28.Allexhibitsmustbemadebytheexhibitor.

Applicable to Photography Section only

29.Allphotographsmusthavebeentakenbytheexhibitor.

Applicable to Junior Section only

30.Withtheexceptionofgeneraladvice,allexhibitsmustbetheunaidedworkoftheexhibitor;unlessotherwisestatedintheschedule

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SHOW TIMETABLE

1. Entries are to be submitted in advance of the show. The preferredmethod,whichhelpskeeptheShowSecretary’sadministrationtoaminimum,isbydeliverytooneofthefollowing:

a) 25EasternRoad,Lindfield

b) 67Brookway,Lindfield

nolaterthan10.00pmontheWednesdaybeforetheshow.

However, entries may also be made by either of the followingmethods:

d) bytelephonetoPatWhetstone,ShowSecretary:01444483236-nolaterthan1.00pmontheThursdaybeforetheshow

e) byemailtoPatWhetstone,ShowSecretary:whet25@btinternet.com-nolaterthan1.00pmontheThursdaybeforetheshow.

Entryfeesmaybepaidinadvanceoruponcollectionoftheshowcardsatthehallpriortostagingyourexhibits.

AlimitednumberoflateentriesmaybeacceptedatthediscretionoftheShowSuperintendentupto10.00amonthedayoftheshow.

2.Exhibitsmaybestagedonthedaybeforetheshow(Friday)between7.00pmand9.00pmandonthedayoftheshow(Saturday),between8.00amand10.30am.

3. At 10.30 am, the hall will be cleared of all persons, except thoseauthorised by the Show Superintendent. Judging will thencommence.

4 Exhibitorsandthepublicwillbeadmittedtotheshowat2.00pm.

5.PrizemoneymustbecollectedfromtheHon.Treasurerbetween3.30pm and 4.30 pm after which time any money not collected will beforfeited.

6.Exhibitors may remove their exhibits at the conclusion of thepresentationsandrafflewhichwillcommenceat4.45pm.AnyexhibitsremainingmaybeauctionedforthebenefitoftheSociety.

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EDITORIAL

Welcometothisyear’sShowSchedule.

Followinglastyear’ssuccesswithofferingbulbsofthedaffodil“PinkSilk”tomemberssothatsomeoftheresultingbloomscouldbeenteredintoclass10oftheSpringShow,similararrangementshavebeenmadefor2011.Thistimethebulbis“Avalanche”andsoifyouboughtsomedonotforgettoenter!

Talkingofdaffodilsotherthan“Avalanche”,ifyoufinditconfusingtoknowwhichdivisionyourflowersarein,thedaffodilchart(seeindexforpagenumber)mayhelp.FailingthatcontactRichardHilsonorPatWhetstone (contactdetailsareon the inside frontcover)eitherbeforeoronthedayoftheSpringShow.

Althoughitistoolatetobuysomeofthe“Avalanche”bulbsifyoumissedout,thereisanotherinnovationfor2011.FortheSummerShowthereisanadditionalclass223forpotatoesof:

“One dish of three potatoes grown from a seed potato purchased fromLindfieldHorticulturalSocietyinapotatobagsuppliedbytheSociety”.

SeventeenlitresizepotatobagswillbeonsaletomembersattheSpringShowtogetherwithaseedpotato.ThepotatowillbeWinston,afirstearlyandquick-maturingvarietyandoneofthebestforexhibitingpurposeswhich,ifplantedassoonaspossibleaftertheSpringShow,shouldbereadyintimeforexhibitingattheSummerShow.ThepotatoeswillhavealreadybeenchittedbyRichardHilsonandbereadyforplanting.Apotatowithbagandgrowinginstructionswillcomeatthebargainpriceof£1.IhopemanyofyouwillgivethisagoandlookforwardtoseeingtheresultsinJuly.

Lastyearanewclass,367wasaddedtotheAutumnShowof:“Grasses,onevase”.Nowgrasseshavebecomeverypopular in recentyearsbutnot itseems inLindfield for thenumberofentrieswashardlyoverwhelming,infactzero.Wellwehaveleftitinfor2011inthehopeofabetterresponse.

Otherchangesmadeforthisyearinclude:

• SpringShowclass96“Onebottleofanyliqueur”

• SpringShowclass48“NotlessthanfiveHelleboreflowerheadsfloatinginabowl”

• AutumnShowclass368“AdisplayofatleastthreeornamentalGourds”

• AutumnShow411“OneSquash”

Ifyouhaveanysuggestionsforfuturechangespleaseletmeknow.Haveagoodhorti-culturalyearandIlookforwardtoseeingyourexhibitsatourshows.

MartinHiggins

([email protected])

SUNDRIES CENTRE

Division 1 Division 2 Division3

Division 4 Division 5 Division 6

Division 7 Division 8 Division 9

Division 10 Division 11a Division 11b

DAFFODILS(Divisions)

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COLLECTIONS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

Allcollectionswillbejudgedonthescaleofpoints,aspublishedintheRHSHorticulturalShowHandbook(2008edition).Thelistbelowshowsthe numbers to be staged (as determined by LHS) and the maximumpoints that can be awarded, for a selection of the most common fruitand vegetables. Other fruit and vegetables not shown on this list maybe exhibited and exhibitors can obtain the numbers to be staged bycontactingtheShowSuperintendentandthemaximumpointsawardedbyconsultingtheRHSHandbook.

FRUIT

Number Maximumtostage points

awarded Open

5515

Dishofapprox.225g

155599151220

Members

339

Dishofapprox.100g

933559712

Apples,cookingApples,dessertBlackberries

Blueberries;Currants,blackandotherthanblack

GooseberriesPears,Asian&CookingPears,DessertPlums,CookingPlums,DessertRaspberriesStrawberriesStrawberries,Alpine

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12 912 912 9 3 3 3 212 9 2 1 5 3 5 3 2 1 2 1 3 2 5 3 2 1 2 15bulbs 3bulbs 3 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 3 5 312 9 3 212pods 9pods12pods 9pods 3 2 5 3 5 35sticks 3sticks12 912 9

12leaves 9leaves 3 2 3 2 5 3 5 3 9 7 5 3

Beans,BroadBeans,FrenchBeans,RunnerBeetroot,Globe&CylindricalBeetroot,LongBrusselsSproutsCabbages,Green/Red/SavoyCarrots,LongpointedCarrots,StumprootedCauliflowersCelery,BlanchedorTrenchCelery,Self-blanchingorGreenCourgettesCucumbers,grownunderprotectionCucumbers,outdoorgrownGarlicLeeks,Blanched&IntermediateLettuce,Butterhead,Cos&CrispLettuce,Loose-leafMarrowsOnions,exhibition,over250gOnions,250gorunderOnions,GreenSaladParsnipsPeasMangeToutorSnapPeasPeppers,SweetPeppers,Hot(chilli)PotatoesRhubarb,naturalgrownShallots,exhibition,largerthan30mmdia.Shallots,pickling,under30mmdia.Spinach,SpinachBeet,ChardSwedesSweetCornTomatoes,largeTomatoes,mediumTomatoes,smallTurnips

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VEGETABLES

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SPRING SHOW

SATURDAY 30th MARCH 2013

CUPS AND AWARDS

• The Daffodil Society Bronze Medal and Certificate - for the best bloom • The Fisk Cup - for the best exhibit in Classes 62 to 70• The Lea Cup - for themost points in Classes 13 to 27• The Jeeves Cup - for the most points in the Vegetable Classes 52 to 60 • The Daffodil Cup - for the most points in Classes 1 to 10 • The Evelyn Drew Floral Art Cup - for the best exhibit in the Flower

Arranging Section• The Dawson Cup - for the most points in the Wine & Liqueur Section • The George Murrell Photographic Cup - for the most points in the

Photography Section • The Kieron James Toys Shield - for the most points in the 10 years and

under classes in the Junior Section • The Junior Shield - for the most points in the 11 to 15 years inclusive

classes in the Junior Section • The Lindfield Horticultural Society Junior Cup - the best exhibit from

a junior not having otherwise won an award at this or a previous show• The Lady Wilkinson Silver Tray, Morecombe White Cup, Procter Cup,

Shepherd Cup, Ron Pickett Trophy, the LHS Junior Perpetual Shield and the Shepherd Perpetual Shield are presented at the Autumn Show to members gaining most points over the three Shows for Cookery, Handicraft, Pot Plants, Vegetables, Basket or Trug and Junior Classes respectively

SECTION A - MEMBERS CLASSES - DAFFODILS and HOUSEPLANTS

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY DAFFODIL CLASS

1. Five blooms/stems, from any Division or Divisions, in one vase

2. Three blooms/stems, from any Division or Divisions, in one vase

3. One bloom, Division 1




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7. One bloom/stem, from any Division other than Divisions 1 to 4

8. Three blooms/stems, Miniatures, in one vase

9. One bloom/stem, Miniature

10. One pot/bowl, growing daffodils

THE FOLLOWING CLASS IS FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY

WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY HOUSEPLANT CLASS

11. One pot of a flowering or foliage houseplant

SECTION B – MEMBERS CLASSES – DAFFODILS, FLOWERS (OTHER THAN DAFFODILS) AND VEGETABLES

DAFFODILS

Prize Money for class 12 1st £5.00 2nd £3.00 3rd £2.00

12. Special Spring Show 2013 Daffodil Class - one stem of “Rapture” from a bulb purchased from Lindfield Horticultural Society, in a vase (rule 17 does not apply)(members may only enter this class if they do not enter Section D classes –you may however enter any other Section)

13. Five blooms/stems, from any Division or Divisions, in one vase

14. Three blooms, Division 1, in one vase

15. Three blooms, Division 2, in one vase

16. Three blooms. Division 3, in one vase

17. Three blooms. Division 4, in one vase

18. Three blooms/stems, from any Division not listed in classes 14 to 17, in one vase

19. Three blooms/stems, Miniatures, one cultivar, in one vase





24. One bloom/stem, from any Division not listed in classes 20 to 23

25. One bloom/stem, Miniature

26. One pot/bowl of growing daffodils (excluding Miniatures)

27. One pot/bowl of growing Miniatures

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FLOWERS (OTHER THAN DAFFODILS)

29. One stem, Camellia

30. Six blooms, Pansies or Violas, staged in containers supplied by the Society

31. Five stems, Polyanthus, in one vase

32. Five stems, Forget-me-nots, in one vase

33. Three blooms, Tulips, in one vase

34. Three stems, Hellebores, in one vase (see also class 49)

35. One pot/bowl of growing Tulips

36. Three stems, Heathers, in one vase

37. Five stems, Wallflowers, in one vase

38. Mixed flowers, excluding daffodils, in one vase

39. Three stems, one or more flowering shrubs, in one vase

40. Three blooms/stems, any flower not listed in the Spring Show schedule, grown outdoors, excluding shrubs, one cultivar, in one vase

41. One pot Orchid

42. One pot, Cactus

43. One pot, succulent other than Cactus

44. One pot/bowl, Polyanthus, Primrose or Primula

45. One pot of one or more growing hyacinths

46. One pot/bowl, any bulbous plant not listed in the Spring Show schedule

47. One pot, any flowering pot plant not listed in the Spring Show schedule

48. One pot, any foliage pot plant, not listed in the Spring Show schedule

49. Not less than five Hellebore flower heads floating in a bowl (provide your own bowl)

50. A jam jar of flowers picked from a garden or allotment (the flowers are not expected to be of a perfect exhibition standard, but what you would expect to find in a home. The aim is to achieve a pleasingly simple effect, not floral art, and this is the basis on which they will be judged.)

51. “Mother and Child” – two separate pot plants of the same type of

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plant (where one pot plant has been grown from a cutting of the other pot plant) (you can choose any type of plant you like)

VEGETABLES

EACH DISH IN EVERY CLASS MUST CONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLY

52. Sprouting Broccoli, one dish of nine shoots

53. Cabbage, one

54. Cauliflower, one

55. Leeks, one dish of two

56. Parsnips, one dish of two

57. Radishes, one dish of nine, a plate will be provided

58. Rhubarb, one dish of three sticks

59. Spinach, one dish of nine leaves

60. Any other vegetable not listed in classes 52 to 59, one dish (see rule 22)

SECTION C - MEMBERS CLASS - BASKET OR TRUG

Prize Money for class 61 1st £4.50

2nd £3.00

3rd £1.50

61. A basket or trug containing a selection of seasonal vegetables, fruit or flowers or any combination thereof. To be judged on equal merits of quality, variety and presentation

SECTION D - OPEN CLASSES - OPEN TO ALL – DAFFODILS

Prize Money for classes 62 to 65 1st £2.50

2nd £1.50

3rd £1.00

62. Six cultivars, from any Division or Divisions, one bloom/stem of each, in six vases

63. Four cultivars, from two or more of Divisions 1 to 4, one bloom of each, in four vases

64. Six blooms/stems from Divisions 5 to 8, not more than two blooms/stems of any one cultivar, in two vases, three blooms/stems in each vase

65. Five cultivars, from any of Divisions 1 to 4, one bloom of each, in one vase

66. Three blooms. Division 1, one cultivar, in one vase

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68. Three blooms, Division 3, one cultivar, in one vase


70. Three blooms/stems, from any Division not listed in classes 66 to 69, one cultivar, in one vase

SECTION E - MEMBERS CLASSES - FLOWER ARRANGING

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PETITE CLASSES, ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ARRANGED IN THE HALL EITHER ON THE FRIDAY EVENING OR THE SATURDAY MORNING OF THE EXHIBITION, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SHOW TIMETABLE (SEE INDEX).

Prize Money for class 74 to 76 1st £2.50

2nd £1.50

3rd £1.00

In addition a payment of £2 per entry will be made to each entrant in classes 74, 75 & 76

74. ‘The Chinese New Year’, the year of the Snake – an arrangement of flowers, foliage and accessories, max width 61cm (24in)

75. ‘In a Flower Pot’ - we are a Horticultural Society! – your own choice of materials and accessories, max width 46cm (18in)

76. ‘A Children’s Easter’ – an arrangement of flowers foliage and accessories, max width 46cm (18in)

77. ‘An Egg Cup’ – an arrangement not to exceed 10cm (6in)

SECTION E - OPEN CLASS - OPEN TO ALL - FLOWER ARRANGING

ENTRY INTO THIS CLASS IS RESTRICTED TO MEMBERS OR NON MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLASS. AN EXHIBIT ENTERED INTO THIS CLASS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ARRANGED IN THE HALL

Prize Money for class 79 1st £2.50

2nd £1.50

3rd £1.00

In addition a payment of £2 will bemade to each entrant in this class

79. ‘A Vase of Spring Flowers for Frontal Effect’

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SECTION F - MEMBERS CLASSES - COOKERY

All Cookery Classes are sponsored by the Bent Arms Hotel

80. A jar of Marmalade, not less than 225g (8oz)

81. Six Sausage Rolls

82. Rhubarb Crumble

83. An individual dish of Chocolate Mouse (no cream decoration)

84. A Fatless Sponge with Butter Cream filling and Glace Icing

85. Four Chocolate Brownies

86. Five Hot Cross Buns

87. A dish of Leek and Potato Soup with recipe

SECTION G - MEMBERS CLASSES - HANDICRAFT

88. A picture in watercolour

89. A Valentine keepsake

90. An item of tapestry

91. A hand knitted item for the home

SECTION H - MEMBERS CLASSES - WINE AND LIQUEUR

92. One bottle of sweet red wine

93. One bottle of dry red wine

94. One bottle of sweet white wine

95. One bottle of dry white wine

96. One bottle of any liqueur (please use clear colourless half wine bottles (no screw tops allowed))

SECTION J - MEMBERS CLASSES - PHOTOGRAPHIC

PHOTOGRAPHS NOT TO EXCEED 19 x 13cm (7 x 5 in) ANY MOUNTING NOT TO EXCEED 25 x 21cm (10 x 8 in) PHOTOGRAPHS MUST HAVE NO HEADING OR WRITING ON MOUNTS

102. Old stone walls

103. A Nightscape in Sussex

104. Festival Day Preparation, to show shadow and light

105. The end to a day

106. Movement in Lindfield during 2012

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107. A portrait of three generations

RESTRICTED CLASS

ONLY OPEN TO THOSE MEMBERS WHO HAVE NEVER WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY PREVIOUS PHOTOGRAPHIC CLASS AT ONE OF OUR SHOWS

108. A study of colour, contrasts and shadow

SECTION K - OPEN TO ALL - JUNIOR CLASSES

All 10 years and under classes are sponsored by “Kieron James Toys” of Lindfield High Street

Aged 10 years and under

113. Make a model out of junk (cardboard, plastic bottles etc) not to exceed 61cm (24in) in width/depth and height

114. Make a bookmark – any medium

115. One stem Rapture Daffodil in a vase (the bulb having been supplied by LHS)

116. A small cake decorated for Mothers Day

Aged 11 to 15 years inclusive

117. Make a model out of junk (cardboard, plastic bottles etc) not to exceed 61cm (24in) in width/depth and height

118. Make a bookmark – any medium

119. One stem of Rapture Daffodil in a vase (the bulb having been supplied by LHS)

120. A small cake decorated for Mothers Day

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ENTRYENTRYENTRYENTRY FORMSFORMSFORMSFORMS

This form is for your convenience to cut out, but entries will be accepted on notepaper.Completed entry forms should be delivered to: 25 Eastern Road, or 67 Brookway

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ENTRYENTRYENTRYENTRY FORMSFORMSFORMSFORMS –––– JUNIORJUNIORJUNIORJUNIOR SECTIONSECTIONSECTIONSECTION

Parents are asked to assist the judges by signing the confirmation statement which isincluded in the form for each show.

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Address:……………………………………………………………………………..

Telephone No:…………………………… Age on day of show……………

I confirm that the entry/entries is/are (with the exception of general advice) the unaidedwork of the exhibitor.

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SUMMER SHOW

SATURDAY 13th JULY 2013

CUPS AND AWARDS

• The Lemmey Cup - for the best vase of Sweet Peas

• The Savill Cup - for most points in Section D, ‘Open Classes’

• The President’s Cup (L Leather) - for the best exhibit in class 234

• The Don Booker Fuchsia Cup - for the best exhibit in class 137

• The Gilbert Cup - for the best exhibit in class 144

• The Thornbery Trophy - for the best exhibit by a female in class 155

• The Askew Cup - for the best exhibit in class 171

• The Royal Horticultural Society’s Banksian Medal - to the competitor who wins the largest amount of prize money in the horticultural classes of the Show. Winners of this medal in the previous two years are not eligible.

• The Filmer Cup - for the best exhibit in the Flower Arranging Classes

• The Fruit Cup - for the best dish of fruit

• The Blue Riband of the British Fuchsia Society - for the best fuchsia exhibit

• The Kieron James Toys Shield - for the most points in the 10 years and under classes in the Junior Section

• The Junior Shield - for the most points in the 11 to 15 years inclusive classes in the Junior Section

• The Lindfield Horticultural Society Junior Cup - the best exhibit from a junior not having otherwise won an award in this or a previous show

• The Lady Wilkinson Silver Tray, Morecombe White Cup, Procter Cup, Shepherd Cup, Ron Pickett Trophy, the LHS Junior Perpetual Shield and the Shepherd Perpetual Shield - are presented at the Autumn Show to members gaining most points over the three Shows for Cookery, Handicraft, Pot Plants, Vegetables, Basket or Trug and Junior Classes respectively

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SECTION A - MEMBERS CLASSES

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FORMEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY VEGETABLE CLASS125. A mini-collection of three kinds of vegetables, one of each kind

126. A collection of three kinds of culinary herbs, in a jar

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY FLOWER CLASS

127. Fuchsia, one pot

128. Mixed flowers, one vase

SECTION B- MEMBERS CLASSES - FLOWERS, FRUIT AND VEGETABLES129. Penstemon, one stem, in a vase

130. African Violet, one pot

131. Antirrhinums, three stems, in one vase

132. Begonia, tuberous, in a pot

133. Carnations/Pinks, three stems, in one vase

134. Delphiniums, three spikes, in one vase

135. Delphinium, one spike, in a vase

136. Fuchsias, four blooms, staged in containers supplied by the Society

137. The Don Booker Fuchsia Cup - Fuchsia, one pot

138. Geranium, one pot

139. Gladioli, three spikes, in one vase

140. Gladiolus, one spike, in a vase

141. Pansies or Violas, four blooms, staged in containers supplied by the Society

142. Phlox, three stems, in one vase

143. Roses, Cluster Flowered (Floribunda), three stems, in one vase

144. The Gilbert Cup - Roses, Large Flowered (Hybrid Tea), three blooms, in one vase

145. Rose, one bloom, in a vase

146. Sweet Peas, six stems of not less than two cultivars, in one vase

147. Sweet Peas, six stems, in one vase

148. Any flower not mentioned in classes 129 to 147, one bloom, stem, spike or spray, in a vase

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149. Mixed flowers, raised from seed during the 12 months preceding the show, in one vase

150. Flowering shrubs, excluding roses, three stems, in one vase

151. Perennial flowers, excluding shrubs, two cultivars, one bloom/ stem of each, in one vase

152. Annual, one pot

153. Hanging Basket, the basket not to exceed 38cm (15in) in diameter

154. One pot or tub containing three or more plants suitable for a patio

155. The Thornbery Trophy - Mixed flowers and foliage, not less than six cultivars, staged for all round effect, in one vase. [This means that they are judged from the “front, back and sides” and not just “front on”] [The female entrant having the best exhibit will be awarded The Thornbery Trophy, male entrants compete for prize money]

156. Flowering pot plant, other than those within their own class in this Section

157. Foliage pot plant, other than those within their own class in this Section

158. A simple arrangement in a traditional English teacup of flowers picked from a garden or allotment (the flowers are not expected to be of a perfect exhibition standard, but what you would expect to find in a home. The aim is to achieve a pleasingly simple effect, not floral art, and this is the basis on which they will be judged.)

159. Clematis bloom or blooms floating in a bowl (bring your own bowl maximum size of 25 cm or 10 in)

FRUIT


PLATES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CLASSES

163. Blackcurrants (on strigs), one dish of approx. 100g

164. Red or White Currants (on strigs), one dish of approx. 100g

165. Gooseberries, one dish of nine

166. Raspberries, one dish of nine

167. Strawberries, excluding alpine, one dish of seven

168. Any other fruit not listed in classes 163 to 167, one dish (see rule 22)

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VEGETABLES


Prize Money for class 171 1st £2.50 2nd £1.50 3rd £1.00

171. The Askew Cup - A collection of three kinds of vegetables, one dish of each (maximum space 61cm by 61cm) (see index for the page number of “Collections”)

172. Broad Beans, one dish of nine

173. French Beans, one dish of nine

174. Runner Beans, one dish of nine

175. Beetroot one dish of three (a plate will be provided)

176. Cabbage, one

177. Carrots, one dish of three

178. Courgettes, with or without flowers attached, one dish of three

179. Cucumber, grown under protection, one

180. Cucumber, outdoor grown, one

181. Lettuce, one

182. Onions, other than green salad, one dish of three

183. Onions, green salad, one dish of nine

184. Peas, one dish of nine pods

185. Potatoes, white, one dish of three (a plate will be provided)

186. Potatoes, coloured, one dish of three (a plate will be provided)

187. Shallots, one dish of nine

188. Tomatoes, large or medium, one dish of three (a plate will be provided)

189. Tomatoes, small fruited, cherry or small plum cultivars, one dish of seven

190. Mange Tout or Snap Peas, one dish of nine pods


192. A collection of five kinds of culinary herbs, two stems of each, in a jar

193. The most misshapen or humorous vegetable

194. One pot containing one or more growing culinary herbs

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SECTION C - MEMBERS CLASSES - BASKET OR TRUG

Prize Money 1st £4.50 2nd £3.00 3rd £1.50197. A basket or trug containing a selection of seasonal vegetables,

fruit or flowers or any combination thereof. To be judged on equal merits of quality, variety and presentation

SECTION D - OPEN CLASSES - OPEN TO ALL – FLOWERS, FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

Prize Money for classes 218, 226, 234 and 245 1st £2.50 2nd £1.50 3rd £1.00FLOWERS

UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, EACH VASE IN EVERY CLASS MUST CONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLY205. Begonias, two tuberous double cultivars, in separate pots206. Begonias, double tuberous, three cut blooms, any cultivar or cultivars207. Carnations/Pinks, three stems, in one vase208. Delphiniums, three spikes in one vase209. Fuchsia, one pot not to exceed 21cm (8 in)210. Fuchsia, one pot not to exceed 17cm (61/2in)211. Fuchsia, one pot not to exceed 9cm (31/2in)212. Fuchsias, six blooms, not less than four cultivars, staged in

containers supplied by the Society213. Gladioli, three spikes in one vase214. Pansies or Violas, six blooms, not less than four cultivars, staged

in containers supplied by the Society215. Phlox, three stems, in one vase216. Roses, Cluster Flowered (Floribunda), three stems, in one vase217. Roses, Large Flowered (Hybrid Tea), five blooms, not less than

two cultivars, in one vase218. Lindfield Horticultural Society Sweet Pea Championship - Sweet

Peas, three cultivars, three vases, six stems in a vase219. Sweet Peas, nine stems of not less than three cultivars, in one vase220. Flowering shrubs, excluding roses, three stems in one vase

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FRUIT


PLATES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CLASSES

226. Lindfield Horticultural Society Summer Fruit Championship - A collection of three kinds of Fruit which must have been grown in the open, one dish of each (see index for the page number of “Collections”, the latter will give you the correct amount to enter)

227. Blackcurrants (on strigs), one dish of approx. 225g

228. Red or White Currants (on strigs), one dish of approx. 225g

229. Gooseberries, one dish of fifteen

230. Raspberries, one dish of fifteen

231. Strawberries, excluding alpine, one dish of twelve


VEGETABLES


234. The President’s Cup (L Leather) - A collection of four kinds of vegetables, one dish of each (maximum space 61cm by 61cm) (see index for the page number of “Collections”, the latter will give you the correct amount to enter)

235. Broad Beans, one dish of twelve

236. French Beans, one dish of twelve

237. Runner Beans, one dish of twelve

238. Cabbages, one dish of two

239. Carrots, long pointed, one dish of five

240. Carrots, stump rooted, one dish of five

241. Cucumbers, grown under protection, one dish of two

242. Onions, exhibition, over 250g, one dish of three

243. Onions, 250g or under, one dish of five.

244. Peas, one dish of twelve pods

245. Lindfield Horticultural Society Potato Championship - Potatoes, three dishes, two or more cultivars, four potatoes in each dish. Plates will be provided

246. Potatoes, white, one dish of five. A plate will be provided

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247. Potatoes, coloured, one dish of five. A plate will be provided248. Shallots, exhibition, larger than 30mm in diameter, one dish of twelve249. Shallots, pickling, must not exceed 30mm in diameter, one dish of twelve250. Tomatoes, medium, one dish of five. A plate will be provided251. Tomatoes, small fruited, cherry or small plum cultivars, one dish of nine252. Any other vegetable not listed in classes 235 to 251, one dish (see

rule 22)


WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PETITE CLASSES, ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ARRANGED IN THE HALL EITHER ON THE FRIDAY EVENING OR THE SATURDAY MORNING OF THE EXHIBITION, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SHOW TIMETABLE (SEE INDEX).

Prize Money for classes 256 to 258 1st £2.50 2nd £1.50 3rd £1.00In addition a payment of £2 per entry will be made to each entrant in classes 256, 257 & 258

256. ‘A Basket of Summer Flowers’ – flowers to dominate, very little foliage, max width 61cm (24in)

257. ‘Gemini ‘– two small complementary exhibits with your own choice of materials and accessories within a 46cm (18in) square

258. ‘Autumn is Coming’ – Summer Flowers and or Foliage in autumnal colours, max width 30cm (12in)

259. ‘A Cup of Coffee’ – an arrangement not to exceed 10cm (6in)

SECTION F - MEMBERS CLASSES - COOKERY


261. A jar of Soft Fruit Jam, not less than 225g (8oz)262. A jar of Fruit Curd, not less than 225g (8oz)263. Six Fancy Cakes for afternoon tea264. Four squares of Ginger Bread265. Four Bread Rolls266. A Banoffee Pie267. A Vegetarian Supper dish (no rice please)268. A Cheese & Onion Flan 21cm (8in) approx – to the following recipe:

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Pastry125g (4oz) wholemeal flour 125g (4oz) medium oatmeal125g (4oz) margarine pinch of salt2 to 3 tablespoons of waterFilling2 tablespoons of oil 2 chopped onions2 eggs 150ml (1/4 pint) milk250g (8oz) grated cheddar cheese salt & pepper to tasteMethodMake the pastry in the usual way and line an 8in flan dish. Chill for 15 min, meanwhile make the filling by frying the onions gently before mixing with the other ingredients. Pour into the flan case and bake in a moderate oven at 190 degrees C (or 375 degrees F) or gas mark 5 for 30-40 min.

SECTION G - MEMBERS CLASSES – HANDICRAFT

271. An item of cross stitch

272. A collage (any medium)

273. A hand knitted garment for a baby

274. An item of woodwork, glass or pottery made by yourself (not exceeding 61cm (24in) wide)



280. A Lego Model, max 45cm (18in) square

281. A jam jar of flowers and grasses

282. A dish with a carrot grown by yourself

283. Mr & Mrs decorated hard boiled eggs


284. A Lego Model, max 45cm (18in) square

285. A jam jar of flowers and grasses

286. A dish with a carrot grown by yourself

287. Mr & Mrs decorated hard boiled eggs

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AUTUMN SHOW

SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2013CUPS AND AWARDS

• The Dahlia Championship Cup - for the best exhibit in Class 376

• The Huddart Cup - for the most points in Classes 392 to 395 and 400 to 420

• The Massy-Dawson Cup - for the best exhibit in Class 399

• The National Chrysanthemum Society’s Certificate and Bronze Medal - for the best chrysanthemum disbud exhibit

• The President’s Salver - for the best vase of spray chrysanthemums

• The Dahlia Members’ Cup - for the best exhibit in Class 306

• The Harry Tester Cup - for the best exhibit in Class 319

• The Helena Hall Cup - for the best exhibit in Class 331

• The Bob Lacey Salver - for the heaviest marrow in Class 332

• The Penney Cup - for the best exhibit in the Flower Arranging Classes

• The Kieron James Toys Shield - for the most points in the 10 years and under classes in the Junior Section

• The Junior Shield - for the most points in the 11 to 15 years inclusive classes in the Junior Section

• The Lindfield Horticultural Society Junior Cup - the best exhibit from a junior not having otherwise won an award in this or a previous show

• The Shepherd Cup - to be awarded to the member gaining most points for vegetables in the Members Classes in the three shows

• The Procter Cup - to be awarded to the member gaining most points for Flowering and Foliage pot plants in the three Shows:

Spring Show, Classes 47 and 48 Summer Show, Classes 156 and 157 Autumn Show, Classes 319 and 320• The Ron Pickett Trophy - to be awarded to the member gaining most

points for the Basket or Trug class in the three Shows

• The Lady Wilkinson Silver Tray - to be awarded to the member gaming most points in the Cookery Section in the three Shows

• The Morecombe White Cup - to be awarded to the member gainingmost points in the Handicraft Sections in the three Shows

• The LHS Pumpkin Cup - to be awarded to the member winning the largest circumference pumpkin class

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• The LHS Junior Perpetual Shield - for Juniors aged 10 and under gaining most points in the Aged 10 and under classes in the three Shows

• The Shepherd Perpetual Shield - for Juniors aged 11 to 15 years gaining most points in the Aged 11 to 15 inclusive classes in the three Shows

In all Dahlia classes, the following bloom sizes must not be exceeded:

Blooms of large-flowered dahlias 260 mm in diameter

Blooms of medium-flowered dahlias 220 mm in diameter

Blooms of small-flowered dahlias 170 mm in diameter

Blooms of miniature-flowered dahlias 115 mm in diameter

Blooms of large pompon dahlias 83 mm in diameter

Blooms of pompon dahlias 52 mm in diameter

SECTION A - MEMBERS CLASSES

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY CHRYSANTHEMUM OR DAHLIA CLASSES

290. Chrysanthemum, one bloom or one spray

291. Dahlias, three blooms, one vase

THE FOLLOWING CLASS IS PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLYWON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY FLOWER CLASSES292. Any annual or perennial flower in the daisy family – one

stem or spray in a vase of any daisy apart from dahlias or chrysanthemums [eg Helenium, Helianthus (Sunflower), Rudbeckia, Echinacea, Coreopsis, Cosmos, Achillea, Aster (Michaelmas Daisy), Argyranthemum (Marguerite), Gazania, Osteospermum, Zinnia etc]

293. Any flower(s) other than chrysanthemums or dahlias, three stems, in one vase

THE FOLLOWING CLASS IS PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS NOT HAVINGPREVIOUSLY WON A FIRST PRIZE IN ANY VEGETABLE CLASSES294. Any vegetable, two of one kind

SECTION B - MEMBERS CLASSES - FLOWERS. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

FLOWERS

299. Special Autumn Show 2013 Fuchsia Class – a Fuchsia plant in a pot grown from a rooted cutting supplied by the Society (max size of pot 13cm/5in)

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300. Penstemon, one stem, in a vase

301. Begonia, tuberous, in a pot

302. Chrysanthemums, three blooms in one vase

303. Chrysanthemum, one bloom

304. Chrysanthemums, sprays, three stems, one vase

305. Chrysanthemum, spray, one stem

306. The Dahlia Members Cup - Dahlias, excluding pompons, three blooms, one vase

307. Dahlias, pompon, three blooms, one vase

308. Dahlia, large or giant, one bloom

309. Dahlia, largest bloom

310. Dahlia, one specimen bloom (of any size)

311. Fuchsias, four blooms, staged in containers supplied by the Society

312. Fuchsia, one pot

313. Rose, one bloom, in a vase

314. Gladiolus, one spike, in a vase

315. Any flower not mentioned in classes 300 to 314, one bloom, stem, spike or spray, in a vase

316. Shrubs, flowering or in berry, excluding roses, three stems, one vase

317. Mixed flowers and foliage, not less than six cultivars, staged for all round effect, in one vase

318. Perennials, excluding shrubs, five stems, one vase

319. The Harry Tester Cup - Flowering pot plant, other than a Fuchsia

320. Foliage pot plant

321. Grasses, one vase or pot

322. A display of at least three ornamental Gourds

323. A jam jar of flowers picked from a garden or allotment (the flowers are not expected to be of a perfect exhibition standard, but what you would expect to find in a home. The aim is to achieve a pleasingly simple effect, not floral art, and this is the basis on which they will be judged.)

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FRUIT

EACH DISH IN EVERY CLASS MUST CONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLY. PLATES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR CLASSES 324 to 329

324. Apples, cooking, one dish of three

325. Apples, dessert, one dish of three

326. Pears, one dish of three

327. Plums, one dish of five

328. Raspberries, one dish of nine


330. Fruiting pot plant

VEGETABLES


Prize Money for class 331 1st £2.50 2nd £1.50 3rd £1.00331. The Helena Hall Cup - A collection of three kinds of vegetables, one

dish of each (maximum space 61cm by 61cm)(consult “Collections” see index for page number)

332. The Bob Lacey Salver - The heaviest Marrow

333. The heaviest Onion

334. The LHS Pumpkin Cup - The largest circumference Pumpkin

335. The longest Runner Bean

336. The heaviest Tomato

337. Lindfield Horticultural Society Runner Bean Race - A bundle of five Runner Beans. When judged, they will be placed on the show bench end to end. The longest line will be the winner. A first prize only will be awarded of £2

338. French Beans, one dish of nine

339. Runner Beans, one dish of nine

340. Beetroot, long, one dish of two

341. Beetroot, other than long, one dish of three, a plate will be provided

342. Cabbage, one

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343. Carrots, one dish of three

344. Celery, one

345. Courgettes, with or without flowers, one dish of three

346. Cucumber, grown under protection, one

347. Cucumber, outdoor grown, one

348. Marrow, one

349. Onions, other than green salad, one dish of three

350. Parsnips, one dish of two

351. Peppers, sweet, one dish of two

352. Peppers, chilli, one dish of three

353. Potatoes, white, one dish of three, a plate will be provided

354. Potatoes, coloured, one dish of three, a plate will be provided

355. Shallots, one dish of nine

356. Sweet Corn, one dish of two

357. Tomatoes, large or medium, one dish of three, a plate will be provided

358. Tomatoes, small fruited, cherry or small plum cultivars, one dish of seven

359. One Squash


361. A collection of five kinds of culinary herbs, two stems of each, in a jar

362. A vegetable pot plant

363. The most misshapen or humorous vegetable

SECTION C - MEMBERS CLASSES - BASKET OR TRUG

Prize Money 1st £4.50 2nd £3.00 3rd £1.50365. A basket or trug containing a selection of seasonal vegetables,

fruit or flowers or any combination thereof. To be judged on equal merits of quality, variety and presentation

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SECTION D - OPEN CLASSES - OPEN TO ALL - FLOWERS, FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

Prize Money classes 368, 369, 373, 376, 386, 399 1st £2.50 2nd £1.50 3rd £1.00FLOWERS

UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, EACH VASE- IN EVERY CLASS-MUSTCONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLY366. Begonias, two double tuberous cultivars, in separate pots

367. Begonias, double tuberous, three cut blooms, any cultivar or cultivars

368. Lindfield Horticultural Society Chrysanthemum Championship –Chrysanthemums, two cultivars, two vases, three blooms in each vase

369. Chrysanthemums, five blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

370. Chrysanthemums, large, three blooms, one vase

371. Chrysanthemums, medium or small, three blooms, one vase

372. Chrysanthemum, large or medium, one bloom

373. Chrysanthemums, sprays, five stems, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

374. Chrysanthemums, sprays, three stems, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

375. Chrysanthemum, spray, one bloom

376. Lindfield Horticultural Society Dahlia Championship Cup - Dahlias, three vases, three blooms of one cultivar in each vase, a different cultivar in each vase, excluding giants or pompons

377. Dahlias, large or giant, one bloom

378. Dahlias, medium decorative, three blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

379. Dahlias, medium cactus or semi-cactus, three blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

380. Dahlias, small and/or miniature ball and/or large pompon, five blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

381. Dahlias, small and/or miniature decorative, five blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

382. Dahlias, small and/or miniature cactus and/or semi-cactus, five blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

383. Dahlias, pompon, five blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

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384. Dahlias, waterlily, five blooms, any cultivar or cultivars, one vase

385. Dahlias, collerette or fimbriated, three blooms, one vase

386. Dahlias, five blooms, five cultivars, one vase

FRUIT

EACH DISH IN EVERY CLASS MUST CONSIST OF ONE CULTIVAR ONLYPLATES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CLASSES392. Apples, cooking, one dish of five

393. Apples, dessert, one dish of five

394. Raspberries, one dish of fifteen


VEGETABLES


399. The Massy-Dawson Cup - A collection of four kinds of vegetables, one dish of each (maximum space 61cm by 61cm)(See index for page of “Collections”)

400. French Beans, one dish of twelve

401. Runner Beans, one dish of twelve

402. Beetroot, one dish of three

403. Cabbages, one dish of two

404. Carrots, long pointed, one dish of five

405. Peppers, sweet, one dish of three

406. Cucumbers, grown under protection, one dish of two

407. Celery, blanched or trench, one dish of two

408. Celery, self blanching or green, one dish of three

409. Leeks, one dish of three

410. Marrows, one dish of two

411. Onions, exhibition, over 250g, one dish of three

412. Onions, 250g or under, one dish of five

413. Parsnips, one dish of three

414. Potatoes, white, one dish of five, a plate will be provided

415. Potatoes, coloured, one dish of five, a plate will be provided

416. Shallots, exhibition, larger than 30mm in diameter, one dish of twelve

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417. Shallots, pickling, must not exceed 30mm in diameter, one dish of twelve

418. Tomatoes, medium, one dish of five, a plate will be provided

419. Tomatoes, small fruited, cherry or small plum cultivars, one dish of nine



WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PETITE CLASSES, ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ARRANGED IN THE HALL EITHER ON THE FRIDAY EVENING OR THE SATURDAY MORNING OF THE EXHIBITION, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE SHOW TIMETABLE (SEE INDEX).Prize Money for classes 425 to 427 1st £2.50 2nd £1.50 3rd £1.00In addition a payment of £2 per entry will be made to each entrant inclasses 425, 426 & 427425. ‘High Rise’ – a modern exhibit – your own choice of materials

and accessories - be bold! - max width 61cm (24in)

426. ‘Something Dark’ – flowers and accessories with an eerie theme, maximum width 46cm (18in)

427. ‘Happy Birthday’ – a flower arrangement suitable for a table in-corporating some accessories, max width 30cm (12in)

428. ‘Floral Pot’ – an arrangement of fresh plant material in a small flower pot, max width 10cm (6in)

SECTION F - MEMBERS CLASSES – COOKERY


430. A jar of Jam or Jelly, not less than 225g (8oz)

431. A jar of Chutney, not less than 225g (8oz)

432. Five Sultana Scones

433. Two Stuffed Tomatoes

434. A Family Fruit Cake

435. A box of Chocolate Truffles

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436. An Apple Dessert

437. A Vegetable Curry (no rice please)

SECTION G - MEMBERS CLASSES – HANDICRAFT

438. A cuddly Christmas toy (any medium)

439. A draught excluder (any medium)

440. An item of crochet

441. “Christmas Magic” – a decoration for the table



442. The tallest Sunflower (without its roots)

443. A Table decoration for a Halloween party

444. A photo of a vase of flowers

445. Four chocolate truffles in a box decorated by yourself


446. The tallest Sunflower (without its roots)

447. A Table decoration for a Halloween party

448. A photo of a vase of flowers

449. Four chocolate truffles in a box decorated by yourself character

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PROGRAMME FOR 2013

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JANUARYWednesday 9th Talk - Four Days at the Nursery by Jacqueline Aviolet 8pm

FEBRUARYSaturday 2nd Coffee Morning and Plant Sale 10 -12 noonWednesday 13th Talk - Growing and Showing Daffodils by Richard Hilson 8pm

MARchWednesday 13th Demonstration – Floral Art by Bob Tunks 8pmSaturday 30th SPRING SHOW of Flowers and Produce 2 – 4.45pm

ApRilWednesday 10th Talk – Fuchsias by Derek Dexter 8pm

MAYSaturday 4th Coffee Morning and Plant Sale 10 to 12 noonWednesday 8th Talk - Autumn Planting by Monica Lucas 8pm Saturday 18th Sale of Plants (members only) at Fulling Mill Farm 9.30am-noon

JUNESaturday 1st Village Day Sale of Plants from LHS Stall, Lindfield Common

JUlYSaturday 13th SUMMER SHOW of Flowers and Produce 2 -4.45pm

SEptEMBERSaturday 14th AUTUMN SHOW of Flowers and Produce 2 -4.45pm

OctOBERWednesday 9th Talk - Heucheras by Clive Gravett 8pmSaturday 12th Coffee Morning and Plant Sale 10 -12 noon

NOvEMBERWednesday 13th Annual General Meeting followed by Talk - Sussex on the Rocks by Geoffrey Mead 7.30pm

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