The Gardener's Almanac

Show Schedule

 

The following information is typical of what might be expected of a 'Show Schedule' and is meant as a guide only.

 

It is up to the organisers of 'The Show' to determine any specific rules and classes.

 

It is highly recommended that a system of rules is produced prior to the show for a number of reasons, some of which are;

 

• It lets the exhibitor know what is required of him/her prior to making any entries.

 

• It lets the Judges know what conditions to apply and what each class should contain.

 

• It lets the 'Committee' prepare sufficient space, equipment and prize cards etc prior to the event.

 

• It lets the general public know what each class represents.

 

 

Example;

 

• The room will be open on dd/mm/yy from x p.m. to y p.m. and on dd/mm/yy from x a.m. to y a.m. for receiving exhibits.

 

Completed entry forms can be handed in at the registration desk in the room.

 

• Entry cards will be provided for each exhibit and these should be placed face down underneath the corresponding exhibit, except containerised classes where rubber bands are to be used to fix the entry card to the jar or bottle.

 

• Staging is to be completed by x am on dd/mm/yy, when everyone must leave the room except the Show Secretary, Stewards, and Judges.

 

• The decision of the Judges is final.

 

• Where trophies are decided by the number of points, these are awarded as follows: 1st - 5 points; 2nd - 3 points; 3rd - 1 point.

 

• Notice of objection against any Exhibit or Exhibitor must be made in writing to the Show Secretary before x p.m. on dd/mm/yy, the first day of the show.

 

The objector must deposit 50p (or some such sum)with the Show Secretary.

 

This will be returned if the objection is valid.

 

• All matters in dispute will be settled by the Show Secretary, whose decision is final and binding.

 

• All exhibits must be the produce or work of the Exhibitor

 

The Show Secretary reserves the right to visit and inspect any Exhibitor's garden before or after the Show.

 

If this is required, any prize monies may be withheld until the Show Secretary is satisfied with this inspection.

 

• Exhibits must not be moved from show tables before x p.m. on dd/mm/yy.

 

This will be strictly enforced.

 

Exhibits left after x p.m. may be sold (if applicable)

 

• Dishes and Vases will be provided by the Show Secretary.

 

The Show Secretary will not be responsible for the exhibitor's property, but will take ensure every care is taken to avoid loss or damage.

 

• Prize monies will be paid out on dd/mm/yy, between x p.m. and y p.m.

 

Prize money not claimed at the show can be obtained from 'the secretary'

 

Prize money not claimed by dd/mm/yy will be donated to charity.

 

• In the event of not more than three entries in any one class, prizes shall be left to the Judge's discretion to give a first/second or a third prize

 

• There will be an Entry Fee of x p per entry per class.

 

 

A Typical Schedule;

 

Vegetable Classes;	Flower Classes;
1; A Basket of vegetables to be judged on the effect, quality and variety.	29; Vase of Flowers. Any size vase.
2; 6 pods of Broad Beans.	30; 12 Sweet Peas.
3; 6 pods Dwarf French Beans.	31; 3 Early Flowering Chrysanthemums.
4; 3 Beetroot round-tops trimmed to 75mm (3")	32; Vase of Early Flowering Spray Chrysanthemums.
5; 1 White Cabbage, over 500gms (1lb) to be cut.	33; Five stems Early Flowering Spray Chrysanthemums any varieties.
6; 1 Red cabbage, over 350 gms (¾lb) to be cut.	34; 1 Tuberous Begonia Flowering in pot.
7; 3 Long rooted Carrots-tops trimmed to 75mm (3")	35; 1 Giant or Large Dahlia.
8; 3 Carrots other than long-tops trimmed to 75mm (3")	36; Dahlias, 3Small decorative.
9; 1 Cauliflower-leaves to be trimmed.	37; Dahlias, 3 Medium decorative.
10; 2 Blanched Leeks.	38; Dahlias, 3 medium Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus.
11; 2 Pot Leeks.	39; Dahlias, 3 small Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus.
12; 1 Marrow	40; Dahlias, 3 pompons.
13; 3 Onions (round with tops)	41; Dahlias 5 any Cultivar or Cultivars, Variety or Varieties.
14; 3 Onions (flat with tops)	42; 6 Pansies or Violas - Vase or Board.
15; 3 Onions dressed 8 oz (225 gm) and under.	43; Vase of Hybrid Tee Roses. (3 stems)
16; 6 pods of Peas any variety.	44; 1 Rose as grown.
17; 4 Potatoes (round)	45; Vase of Floribunda Roses.( 3 stems)
18; 4 Potatoes (white)	46; Gent's Buttonhole, own foliage, no wires.
19; 4 Potatoes (with colour / coloured)	47; 5 Asters.
20; 1 Celery (pink or white)	48; 1 Pot Plant, foliage.
21; 6 Shallots.	49; 1 Flowering Pot Plant (excluding Begonias and Fuchsias)
22; 6 pods Runner Beans.	50; 1 Cactus.
23; 4 Tomatoes.	51; 1 Succulent.
24; 8 Cherry Tomatoes any variety.	52; 1 Fuchsia. Any Cultivar. Max. pot dia 90mm (3½")
25; 1 Cucumber.	53; 1 Fuchsia. Any Cultivar. Max. pot dia 125mm (5")
26; 1 pumpkin/squash.	54; 1 Fuchsia. Any Cultivar. Any size pot
27; Any other vegetables not in schedule.	55; 1 Pelargonium. Max. pot size 150mm (6")
28; Collection of five different kinds of vegetables from Classes 1-24. Space allowed 90 x 60cm (36" x 24").	56; 1 Pelargonium Variegated or ornamental (any pot size)