Warwick Horticultural & Allotment Society Affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society

ANNUAL SHOW 2018SUNDAY 26TH & MONDAY 27TH AUGUST

WARWICK COURTHOUSE & PAGEANT GARDENSHOW OPENS 10.00am BOTH DAYS

Staging of exhibits between 9.30am till 2pm on Saturday 25th

Judging of exhibits starts 2.30pm on Saturday 25th

Entrance free for membership holders, £1 for non-members

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Welcome everyone to the second WHAS Annual Show since its relaunch, to be held again at our prestigious new venue. Last year’s show was a resounding success and we hope to exceed last year’s performance. Please visit www.whasociety.org for further details.

Open to all comers, membership of the Society is not a requirement and all are encouraged to enter any of the Classes detailed in this booklet. However, should you wish to join our Society and enjoy the benefits, do not hesitate to ask – we should be pleased to welcome you.

Once again, we are welcoming visitors to the sympathetically restored Court House, which includes all the modern services we have come to expect, plus the delightful adjoining walled Pageant Garden, situated in the centre of Historic Warwick, close to the Castle (CV34 4EW). Telephone 01926 492212 for more information.

We hope you have an enjoyable, interesting, entertaining and a thought provoking visit.

One of the Society’s main aims is to further the interest, knowledge and to encourage horticulture, with its many beneficial qualities.

You can find an information leaflet about the Warwick Horticultural & Allotment Society at the information desk in the Court House.

As you can imagine, a lot of effort goes into producing our Annual Show, so my thanks and appreciation go to Warwick Town Council and our sponsors, as well as all the other people involved whose contributions make this Show possible.

Please, feel free to contact the Society for further information, or visit our Trade Hut on Sunday mornings in the season – location map on the rear of this booklet.

John Owen Chairman

For further details see our website: www.whasociety.org

President The Mayor of Warwick

Vice Presidents Mr John Bache Mrs Sylvia Murray Mr Simon Lycett

Chairman John Owen 2 Larch Grove Warwick CV34 5TA

Telephone: 01926 409150

Membership Secretary Helen Pearson, Sudeley Villa, 10 Emscote Road, Warwick CV34 4PP

Telephone: 01926 735342

Message from the Chairman

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SATURDAY 25TH AUGUST 2018

9.30am – 2.00pm Staging of Exhibits*Late entries are not accepted*

2.30pm The Judging of the Annual Show

SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 2018

Show First Day 10.00am Opening of the Annual Show

5.00pm Show Closes

MONDAY 27TH AUGUST 2018

Show Starts 10.00am 3.00pm Presentation of the Trophies

by the MAYOR of WARWICK 4.00pm Show Closes

Raffle prizes & sale of produce

*All Produce and Exhibits which are unclaimed will be disposed

of by the organisers.

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Classes: 1,21, & 44 1st £10, 2nd £5 & 3rd £3

Classes: 22 & 50 1st £5, 2nd £3 & 3rd £2

Classes: 40, 41 & 42 1st Prizes only each, £3

Remaining Classes: 2-10, 11-20, 23-39, 43, 45-49 & 51-65

Prizes for remaining Classes: 1st £3, 2nd £2 & 3rd £1 each class

Class 10a 1st £100, 2nd £30, 3rd £20

*Prize money may be collected from the Official, pm Sunday until Close

from ante-room

**Entrance Fee for All Classes** 25p for each entry. 30p for non-members. 16 years and under, Free.

The committee would appreciate donations of produce and flowers for sale on the Society’s stall during the show.

Donated Tombola prizes are most welcome.

Prize Money

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Hinton’s Nursery Glass Trophy

Silver Challenge Cup

B Bastock Member Cup

Best exhibit in show

Most points in show

Most points in show by a member

Floral Art Section

Flower Section

Anthony Eden Challenge Cup

Frederick Freer Golden Jubilee Cup

Waller Rose Bowl

Winner of Class 1

Winner of Class 2

Most points in Classes 3–5a

Ford Cup

Heart of England Dahlia Cup

The Chandley Fuscia Trophy

Julia Laws Challenge Cup

Florence Huckfield Challenge Cup

Alderman Mrs E A Brown Cup

Mackinnon Cup

J C Turner Cup

Rose Bull Memorial Trophy

Most points in Classes 6–20 excluding 10a

Most points in Classes 7-9

Winner of Class 10

Best pot plant, Classes 10 and 19

Best pot plant in show

Best rose exhibit

Best vase of gladioli

Winner of Class 6

Winner of Class 15

Cups and Trophies

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Vegetable & Fruit Section

Household

Young People

Elsie Holland Challenge Cup

Loveridge Cup

The WHAS Cup

Cornwall Cup

Hinton Brothers shield

Jack Robson Challenge Cup

Alderman Mrs A E Brown Salver

WHAS Challenge Cup

Dorothy Cowley Golden Jubilee Cup

Cllr Mrs Naomi Kendall Rose Bowl

W P Burton Cup

Simon Lycett Cup

The Royal Horticultural Society’s Banksian Medal is awarded by affiliated societies e.g. WHAS to the exhibitor awarded the highest number of points in the Horticultural Show classes 6 – 49 (excluding 10a). This prestigious medal is named after Joseph Banks a founder of the RHS. He also sailed with Captain James Cook on HMS Endeavour.

Most points, Classes 22-39 & 43

Best vegetable collection Class 22

Best exhibits in classes 22 – 43

Best onion exhibit

Best shallot exhibit

Most points in classes 50 – 53

Best Fruit Cake class 50

Most points in classes 54 – 55

Best exhibit in classes 50 – 55

Best exhibit in classes 54 – 55

Best exhibit in young people up to 6yrs

Best exhibit in young people 7-11 years

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Floral ArtClass 1: Platinum: An Exhibit, not exceeding 5 flowers, foliage & 18” frontage predominantly in this colourClass 2: Flowers & foliage. Basket display, maximum frontage 24”Class 3: Arrangement flowers with candle(s), frontage 18”Class 4: Floral exhibit in a tea cup. 3.5” Maximum diameterClass 5: Design in an unusual container, maximum frontage 12”Class 5a: Floral exhibit in an egg cup

ChrysanthemumsClass 6: Vase of 3 blooms or sprays any variety

DahliasClass 7: Vase of 3 decorative or ballClass 8: Vase of 3 cactusClass 9: Vase of 5 pompoms (must pass through a 52mm ring)

FusciasClass 10: One plant, any variety, maximum pot size 8”

The WHAS Challenge Prize:Class 10a: Exhibit a show bench or display of produce as grown (vegetables/herbs/flowers/fruit). The exhibit’s stand/ bench’s footprint should not exceed 36” wide x 30” deep. This Class is open to any Group, Charity or Association. *1st Prize £100, 2nd £30 & 3rd £2 *Please note there is a minimum entry requirement for this Class.

FlowersClass 11: Vase of flowers grown in open bordersClass 12: Vase of AstersClass 13: Vase of Sweet PeasClass 14: One single Rose (named if possible)Class 15: Vase of Roses, 3 blooms any varietyClass 16: One stem of Floribunda Roses in a vase (named if possible)

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Class 17: Gladioli, 3 spikes in a vaseClass 18: Gladiolus, one specimenClass 19: Geranium (zonal pelargonium) or Begonia, 8” maximum pot sizeClass 20: One specimen bloomClass 21: Top Vase (see reference in Guidance and Rules section)

VegetablesClass 22: Collection of 6 individual vegetables (tomatoes inc)Class 23: Three LeeksClass 24: Beets. Globe type x 3Class 25: Beans. Runner x 7Class 26: Carrots with tops x 3, any varietyClass 27: Parsnips x 3, tops trimmedClass 28: Herbs. Collection, 4 types, named in waterClass 29: Marrows, a brace for the tableClass 30: Onions x 3 grown from seed, dressedClass 31: Onions x 3 grown from sets, as grownClass 32: Shallots x 10 pickling, 1.25” ring usedClass 33: Shallots x 10 largeClass 34: Potatoes x 3 white, namedClass 35: Potatoes x 3 coloured, namedClass 36: Tomatoes x 3Class 37: Tomatoes x 5 cherry 1.25” maximumClass 38: Novelty / Ugly vegetableClass 39: Uncommon or rare vegetableClass 40: Heaviest onion, dressed, roots & tops trimmed (1st Prize)Class 41: Longest parsnip, tops trimmed (1st prize only)Class 42: Longest runner bean (1st prize only)Class 43: One vegetable, One BloomClass 44: Top tray (see reference in Guidance and Rules section)

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FruitClass 45: Apples x 3 cooking. Any varietyClass 46: Apples x 3 dessert. Any varietyClass 47: Pears x 3 dessert. Any varietyClass 48: Plums x 5. Any varietyClass 49: One dish of soft fruit x 20. Any variety. Display with stalks (stoned fruit excluded)

Household (Ladies and Gentlemen entries welcome)Class 50: Traditional fruit cake 8” (20cms max), covered*Class 51: Victoria sponge 8” (20cms max) covered*Class 52: Cheese scones x 5 covered*Class 53: Chocolate brownies covered*Class 54: Jar of jam covered*Class 55: Jar of chutney covered* Note: * = covered with a lid or cling film No manufacturer’s logos on jars or lids please

Young Exhibitors (from 0-6 years)Class 56: Small vase of home grown flowersClass 57: Animal made from vegetables/fruitClass 58: Miniature garden in a seed tray 10” x 15” maxClass 59: Jam tarts x 5 with one bloomClass 60: Produce artwork of your favourite plant/plants using whichever method you prefer e.g. painting, collage or photograph etc. and give your picture a name.

Young Exhibitors (from 7-11)Class 61: Small vase of home grown flowersClass 62: Animal made from vegetables/fruitClass 63: Miniature garden in a seed tray 10” x 15” maxClass 64: Jam tarts x 5 with one bloomClass 65: Produce artwork of your favourite plant/plants using whichever method you prefer e.g. painting, collage or photograph etc. and give your picture a name.

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a. Exhibits may be staged from 9.30am until 2pm on the Saturday immediately prior to the Show’s Opening Bank Holiday Sunday. Judging will commence 2.30pm Bank Holiday Saturday, promptly.

b. The Show will be open to the public from 10am Bank Holiday Sunday.c. Early entries notification would be appreciated. Entry applications

will not be accepted after 6pm Wednesday immediately prior to the Show.

d. Entries must be sent to: Helen Pearson (see page 3). Class numbers must be clearly marked on all entries submitted.e. Exhibitors entries should match those stated on their entry form or

risk disqualification.f. Exhibitor’s objections are to be lodged with the Official or Show

Official by 4.30pm Saturday accompanied by £1 deposit, returnable if the objection is upheld.

g. If insufficient entries are received in any one Class, the associated awards will be at The Show Judges discretion.

h. Show competitors must have grown their exhibits. This is subject to verification by the Committee. Exceptions are classes 1-5a, 50-55, 57-58 & 62-63 which must have been constructed by the competitor.

i. Exhibitors are restricted to one points award in each Class.j. The Show closes to the public 4pm August Bank Holiday Monday,

competitor’s exhibits are not to be removed before 4:15pm.k. WHAS and its Committee will not accept liability for loss or damage

to personal belongings.l. WHAS means Warwick Horticultural & Allotment Society.m. Contingencies not covered in this booklet are to be referred to WHAS

for consideration however their decision/ruling is final.n. All trophies must be signed for immediately after presentation and

returned to WHAS on or before July the following year.o. Prize monies not claimed by the close on Bank Holiday Monday will

be regarded as a donation to WHAS.

RULES & GUIDANCE SECTION

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1. Top Tray Class is for a display comprising of any three types of vegetables taken from the following list of eight along with their respective quantities in the following brackets: Carrots (3) Cauliflower (2) Onions (3) Parsnips (3) Peas (6 pods) Potatoes (3) Runner Beans (6) and Tomatoes (6).

2. Each type of vegetable will be judged out of a total of 20 points, split into three sections: 7 points for size, shape & colour. 7 points for condition & 6 points for uniformity. Therefore, overall marks out of 60.

3. All vegetables are to be displayed for effect. Vegetables displayed within an area not exceeding 18” x 24” without bending any parts. No parts of the exhibit may exceed the size of the tray. A tray or board may be used provided it does not exceed the size area limits. If a tray or board being used has a raised edge the internal dimension is used to measure the size. Black cloth is permitted and the tray may be painted. Parsley is allowed for garnishing but no other foliage. Accessories such as plates, sand & rings etc. will be allowed. Onion tops may be tied or whipped using raffia or string.

Carrots & parsnips must have their foliage trimmed back to 3”, Peas & Beans must be displayed with some stalk attached. Tomatoes must be displayed with calyces (the green flowers bed case). Judges may handle exhibits, open pods etc. to check quality. The tray/board or staging must not be cut or mutilated in any way e.g. cutting holes to hold onions.

Judges can use their discretionary powers when marking exhibits from the inexperienced.

Points awarded are to be clearly marked by judges on the exhibitor’s card. Queries arising not covered in the forgoing should be passed promptly to the Show Officials for their decision.

Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

TOP TRAY (Class 44)

NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS & JUDGES

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a. The Top Vase is for a vase of mixed flowers containing a total of between 5 & 10 stems, taken from a minimum of two different varieties of plants.

b. The display will be judged from a total of 35 points, 25, maximum for: colour, form, condition, quality & freshness plus a possible 10 points awarded for overall presentation & effect. To be viewed at 360°.

c. Stems used in the display must be showing flowers only. Seed heads, berries etc. are not allowed. Foliage which is growing naturally, is attached to and forms part of the flowering stem is allowed.

d. The vase may be any shape or size & made of any material but must be proportionate to the display. No marks are awarded for the vase.

e. Accessories such as bows or additional foliage are not allowed. Florist’s foam, packing etc. to support the stems are allowed.

Flowering stems can be taken from ANY flowering plant. Different kinds of plants need to be taken from different genera e.g. pinks, carnations & sweet Williams which are all dianthus, would not be classed as different kinds.

Using only fresh, home grown flowers. Dried or silk flowers are not allowed.

The definition of a vase is any vessel can be used to hold cut flowers which is taller than it is wide at its widest point.

TOP VASE is open for anyone to enter and is not intended purely for growers who regularly display single species classes at shows. Judges should use their discretion, bearing in mind that entries may be from inexperienced exhibitors. Judges should note the display should be viewed all round, points clearly marked by the judges on the exhibitor’s card.

Queries not covered by the rules above will be referred to and decided by the Show Officials.

TOP VASE (Class 21)

NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS & JUDGES

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1. The WHAS Growers’ Challenge Prize is open to any group of exhibitors from an existing single allotment site, or a charity, gardening organisation or similar horticultural group. The group shall be named on the entry form. A group leader must be nominated who will be responsible for the overall entry and to whom any prize money will be paid for the group.

2. Prize monies will be awarded under the following conditions: • Third prize may be awarded to any entry; • Second prize will be awarded only if three or more entries in the class; • First prize will be awarded only if five or more entries in the class

3. The entry shall consist of a Show Bench of Harvest Produce (any vegetables/flowers/herbs/fruit/home produce). The exhibit stand/bench’s footprint should not exceed 36” wide x 30” deep (90cm x 75cm). The Show Bench may be covered in cloth or painted, at the exhibitor’s discretion, and may have raised edges. Accessories such as plates, sand and rings will be allowed.

4. Innovation and creativity is to be encouraged, and the points awarded will reflect this.

5. The number and variety of produce items to be displayed is not limited, but all must be contained completely within the footprint as above.

6. Onion tops may be tied or whipped using raffia or string. Peas and beans should be displayed with some stalk attached, tomatoes with calyces and soft fruit with stalks, unless there are reasons in the overall exhibit design that makes this undesirable.

7. Judging will be made by judges’ panel. Up to 60 points may be awarded for the entry at the judges’ discretion: 20 for the variety and/or choices of produce; 20 for the condition, presentation, quality and (where relevant) uniformity; 20 for the creativity shown in the display design.

THE WHAS CHALLENGE PRIZE (Class 10a)

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