SPRING BULB AND CAMELLIA SHOW Saturday 12 September 2015 12 noon to 5pm Sunday 13 September 2015 11.30am to 3:45pm Entries close with the Honorary Show Secretary at 8pm Thursday 10 September 2015 Note: If you are entering by email it is your responsibility to ensure that your entries have been received. Sheila Hodgson, Phone: 02 6254 8017 email: [email protected] Brett & Tracy King Phone 02 6104 9642 email: [email protected] ____________________________________________________________________ _ Please note Important Organisational Details (page 1) and General Show Rules (pages 2 to 6) Daffodil exhibits in Classes 1 - 6 must be staged by 9am on the Saturday of the show. All other exhibits should be staged by 10am. See Rule 15. Green two-piece vases will be available. Exhibitors are to use them for both specialist and general flowers where practicable, unless otherwise stated. The Chief Steward will award the Tom’s Trash Paks Prize to the exhibit/unit deemed most meritorious in the show – excluding all championship winners. ____________________________________________________________________ _ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Horticultural Society of Canberra Inc. gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the following in contributing prize money, vouchers and/or trophies for this show. Canberra Flower Club Flower Power (ACT) Glenbrook Bulb Farm (Tas.) Glenn Sheldrick (ACT) Graeme & Sharon Davis (ACT) Jackson’s Daffodils (Tas) John & June Woodfield (ACT) J.N. Hancock (Vic.) Keira Bulbs (ACT) Kingston Hotel (ACT) Laurence Trevanion (ACT) Marie Lenon (ACT) Merylyn Condon (ACT) The Daffodil Assoc. of NSW/ACT Inc. The Orchid Society of Canberra Inc. Tom’s Trash Paks (ACT) Tony Davis (NSW) 25 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. . DAFFODILS Classification of daffodil exhibitors (see Show Rule 11) Open Progressive A. & J. Carrington R. & N Slarke A Dawn G & S Davis Y Tracey D. Brown J. Johnstone L. Trevanion L Edwards Keira Bulbs J & J A Woodfield S & B Hodgson D & C Poore C Ryan & G Sheldrick Exhibitors Please Note: Containers for miniatures will be available at the hall, and exhibitors are to use them. Artificial supports are not permitted. The naming of blooms before judging in Classes 1– 6 is compulsory, and is desirable in all other Classes. Entries in Classes 1– 6 are restricted to one per exhibitor. Entries in all other daffodil Classes are restricted to a maximum of three per exhibitor. Seedlings should be labelled as such, and breeding indicated, if known. Champions may be selected from multi stem vases. Descriptions of Divisions have been included as a guide to exhibitors. They do not constitute formal definitions. Stems are to be staged one to a container, unless otherwise stated. Judging points to be used for this Show: Form: 40, Condition / Colour /Texture : 30, Size : 15 Total 100 Poise / Stem : 15, Flower of the Year- A prize donated by J & J.A. Woodfield will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest combined point score gained in the ‘Flower of the Year’ Classes (8 & 9 in this schedule) over the three years (2015 to 2017) for which “Rapture” is the nominated cultivar. (1st 3pts, 2nd 2pts, 3rd 1pt) 26 Spring Bulb & Camellia Show 1. The Horticultural Society of Canberra Inc. ACT Championship Twelve daffodil stems, distinct, from at least three divisions (to be point judged) 1st: $30 + ribbon 2nd: $20 3rd: $10 4th $5 2. The Horticultural Society of Canberra Inc. Small Growers’ Championship — (Sponsor - A. Davis) (to be point judged) Six daffodil stems, distinct, from at least two divisions 1st: A. Davis prize of exhibition bulbs + ribbon 2nd: $20 NB: 3. $5 Exhibitors may only enter Class 1 or 2, not both. Jackson’s prize of exhibition bulbs and will hold the trophy until next year. 2nd $5 3rd $3 Glenbrook voucher for $30 2nd $5 3rd $3 The Glenbrook Bulb Farm Prize for miniatures. (Sponsor - R. Barwick) Six miniature daffodil stems, distinct, from at least three divisions. 1st: 6. 4th The Glenbrook Bulb Farm Prize (Sponsor - R. Barwick) Six daffodil stems, distinct, from divisions 5 to 13, at least four divisions, excluding miniatures. 1st: 5. $10 Jackson’s Daffodils Perpetual Trophy and Prize (Sponsor - Jackson’s Daffodils) Three daffodil stems, distinct, from three divs, selected from Divisions 1 to 4. 1st: 4. 3rd: Glenbrook voucher for $30 2nd: $5 3rd $3 The Canberra Gardener Daffodil Championship Six vases of three daffodil stems—one cultivar per vase—each vase distinct—from at least three divisions. 1st: $25 plus ribbon 2nd $15 27 3rd $5 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc______________________________________ 7. The Daffodil Association of NSW/ACT Inc. Prize Six daffodil stems from six divisions, in one container 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 4th $5 8. Flower of the Year 9. Three stems of “Rapture” Flower of the Year (Sponsor - Kingston Hotel) 1st $10 2nd $7 3rd $3 (Sponsor - Kingston Hotel) One stem of “Rapture” 10. 1st $10 2nd $7 3rd $3 HSOC Bruce Trial Garden Prize For Progressive Exhibitors. Six daffodil stems, distinct, from any division/s, in separate containers. 1st: Prize of exhibition bulbs, 11. 2nd $5 Betty Fleming Perpetual Trophy 3rd $3 (Sponsor - Keira Bulbs) For Novice exhibitors only. (Previous winners are not eligible to enter this Class). Three daffodils stems, distinct: from at least 3 Divisions, in separate containers 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 12. 13. 14. 15. Trophy plus Keira Bulbs prize of selected bulbs valued at $100, Keira Bulbs prize of selected bulbs valued at $40, Keira Bulbs prize of selected bulbs valued at $15. Three seedlings, distinct, from divisions 1—4 & 11., excluding miniatures 1st $5 2nd $2 (see Rule 17) Three seedlings, distinct, from divisions 5—10 & 12, excluding miniatures 1st $5 2nd $2 (see Rule 17) Three seedlings, distinct, Miniatures (see Rule 17) 1st $5 2nd $2 Fifteen daffodil stems, distinct, from any Divisions/s, in separate containers 1st $15 2nd $10 3rd $5 Division One - Trumpet Daffodils (One flower to a stem. Trumpet as long as or longer than perianth segments.) 25. One, yellow 26. One, white 27. One, white perianth, pink corona 28. One, white perianth, yellow corona 29. One, any other colour combination 30. Three, distinct, in one container 31. Three, nnd, in one container 32. One seedling, (see Show Rule 17) 28 Spring Bulb & Camellia Show Division Two - Large Cupped Daffodils (One flower to a stem. Corona more than a third, but less than the length of the perianth segments). 33. One, yellow 38. One, white 34. One, white perianth. yellow corona 39. One, yellow perianth, white corona 35. One, white perianth, red or 40. One, any other colour combination orange corona 41. Three, distinct, in one container 36. One, yellow perianth, red or 42. Five, nnd, in one container orange corona 43. One seedling (see Show Rule 17) 37. One, white perianth, pink corona Division Three - Small Cupped Daffodils (One flower to a stem. Corona not more than a third of the length of the perianth segments). 44. One, white perianth, yellow, orange or red corona 45. One, yellow perianth, orange or red corona 46. One, white 47. 48. 49. 50. One, any other colour combination Three, distinct, in one container Five, nnd, in one container One seedling. (see Show Rule 17) Division Four - Double Daffodils (Double flower or flowers). 51. One white perianth, one flower to a stem 52. One yellow perianth, one flower to a stem 53. Three, distinct, one flower to a stem, in one container 54. One seedling (see Show Rule 17) 55. Three, nnd, one flower to a stem, in one container 56. Three stems, nnd - multi-flowered, in in one container Division Five—Triandrus Hybrids (Small nodding flowers. Corona usually bowl shaped, perianth) 57.One 58. Three, nnd, in one container 59. One seedling (see Show Rule 17) Division Six - Cyclamineus Hybrids (One flower to a stem straight sided corona with significant reflexed petals) 60. One, yellow perianth 61. One, white perianth 62. Three, distinct, in one container 63. Five, nnd, in one container 64. One seedling (see Show Rule 17) 29 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. . Division Seven - Jonquilla Hybrids (One or more flowers to a stem) 65. One, yellow perianth 66. One, white perianth 67. Three, distinct, in one container 68. Five, nnd, in one container 69. One seedling (see Show Rule 17) Division Eight - Tazetta Hybrids (Small bunched flowers on a stem. Short corona, round flat petals, fragrant) 70. One, yellow perianth 71. One, white perianth 72. Three, distinct, in one container 73. Three, nnd, in one container 74. Five, nnd, in one container 75. One seedling (see Show Rule 17) Division Nine - Poeticus 76. One 77. Three, nnd, in one container Division Ten - Bulbocodium 78. One 79. Three, nnd, in one container 80. One seedling (see Show Rule 17) Division Eleven - Split Corona (Corona split for more than half its length). 81. One, yellow perianth 82. One, white perianth 83. Three, nnd, in one container 84. Three, distinct, in one container 85. One seedling (see Show Rule 17) Divisions Twelve & Thirteen - Miscellaneous 86. One, single bloom 87. One, multi-headed 88. Three, nnd, in one container Intermediate Size Daffodil Classes An intermediate daffodil must clearly show characteristics that render it too large for miniature classes and normally too small to complete in standard classes. As a guideline, flowers are expected to be between 50 and 80mm in diameter with the perianth spread out. Stems are to be in proportion to flower size. A list of approved intermediate sized daffodils can be obtained from the Show Secretary. Please note that intermediates other than seedlings must be named. Seedlings should be labelled as such and breeding indicated, if known. 89. 90. 91. 92. One, Division One One, Division Two One, Division Three One, Division Four 93. One, Division Eleven 94. Three, nnd, in one container 95. One seedling (see Show Rule 17) 30 Spring Bulb & Camellia Show Miniature Daffodil Classes A miniature is a cultivar that should not exceed 50mm in diameter and is: a) included on the N.Z. or American Daffodil Society’s approved list of miniatures (available from the Show Secretary), or b) any Australian raised daffodil whether in commerce or shown under seedling number, that satisfies the judges that it has the attributes that would qualify for inclusion in a list of miniatures. Please note that miniatures other than seedlings must be named. Seedlings should be labelled as such and breeding indicated, if known. 96. One, Division One 97. One, Division Two 98. One, Division Three 99. One, Division Five 100. One, Division Six 101. One, Division Seven 102. One, Division Eight 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. One, Division Ten One, Division Twelve One, Any other Division Three, distinct, in one container Three, nnd, in one container One seedling (see Show Rule 17) Decorative Daffodils (In decorative daffodils, striking colours and length of stem are desirable, but perfection of form need not be as high as for exhibition daffodils). 109. Three stems, three cultivars, in one container 110. Three stems, one cultivar, in one container 111. Five, nnd, in one container 112. Up to fifteen stems, nnd, any divisions, in one container Progressive Exhibitor Classes (see Show Rule 11) (See also class 10) 113. One trumpet 119. One Double, single or multi headed 114. Three trumpets, nnd, 120. One Cyclamineus Hybrid in one container 121. One Jonquilla or Tazetta Hybrid 115. One large cupped 122. One miniature 116. Three large cupped, nnd, in one container 117. One small cupped 123. One, any other type 118. Three small cupped, nnd, in one container 124. Five, distinct, from any division/s, in one container. Best daffodil in Progressive Exhibitor Classes (incl. Class 10) Card plus Prize donated by L. Trevanion 31 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. Novice Exhibitor Classes . (see Show Rule 11)(See also class 11) 125. One trumpet 131. One Double - single or multi headed 126. Three trumpets, nnd, 132. One Cyclamineus Hybrid in one container 133. One Jonquilla or Tazetta Hybrid 127. One large cupped 134. One miniature 128. Three large cupped, nnd, 135. One, any other type in one container 129. One small cupped 130. Three small cupped, nnd, in one container Best daffodil in Novice Exhibitor Classes (incl. Class 11) Card plus The A. C. Graham Trophy, plus $5 DAFFODIL TROPHIES & AWARDS Champion card will be awarded to each of the following: Note: Seedling awards will be selected only from Seedling Classes Miniature awards will be selected only from Miniature Classes a) Champion Div. One daffodil i) Champion Div. Eleven daffodil b) Champion Div. Two daffodil j) Champion Any Other Div. daffodil c) Champion Div. Three daffodil k) Champion Intermediate size daffodil d) Champion Div. Four daffodil l) Champion Seedling daffodil - e) Champion Div. Five daffodil f) Champion Div. Six daffodil Div. 1-4 & 11 m) Champion Seedling daffodil - g) Champion Div. Seven daffodil h) Champion Div. Eight daffodil Div. 5 –10 & 12 n) Champion Seedling daffodil, miniature Champion Daffodil- Divisions 1 to 4 & 11 Ribbon plus $2 Champion Daffodil - Divisions 5 to 10 & 12 Ribbon plus $2 Champion Miniature Daffodil Ribbon plus $2 32 Spring Bulb & Camellia Show Grand Champion Daffodil The A. C. Scott Memorial Trophy( to be held for one year), plus ribbon & $5. Reserve Champion Daffodil Ribbon plus $2 The Most Successful Exhibitor in Daffodil classes The Mollie Shoobridge Memorial Perpetual Trophy (to be held for one year) plus $5. The Most Successful Exhibitor in Progressive Daffodil classes A selection of daffodil bulbs - donated by G. & S. Davis. The Most Successful Exhibitor in Novice Daffodil classes The Hancock Prize Open Order ($30) donated by J. N. Hancock and Co Best vase of 3 to 6 daffodils Prize donated by Glenn Sheldrick 33 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. . CAMELLIAS Exhibitors Please Note All exhibitors are to register and give approximate number of entries by 8pm on the Thursday. Specific entries for classes 140, 141, 142 and 143 must be advised at this time. Exhibitors are to write their own entry cards (available from the Show Secretary or the entry table during set-up times) and provide a list of classes entered, to the entry table at the show prior to the commencement of judging. Each card to include class no., exhibitor no. and cultivar name/s (if names are not known the card should be marked ‘name unknown’. Blooms must be staged in containers supplied by the society. Forms Single: A maximum of eight petals in a single row, with an uninterrupted cluster of stamens. Semi-Double: Two or more rows of petals, with an uninterrupted cluster of stamens. Irregular Semi-Double: A semi-double with an interrupted cluster of stamens. Formal Double: Any number of petals, regularly disposed, tiered or imbricated, but no visible stamens. Informal Double: A double with any number of petals and petaloids. Stamens may or may not be visible. Elegans Form Double: An informal double with one or more rows of large outer petals lying flat or undulating, the centre being a convex mass of intermingled petaloids and stamens. Specified Cultivars Separate classes have been included for certain specified camellias. These specified cultivars cannot be exhibited as single exhibits in general classes but may be used in multi-bloom classes. Bloom Sizes Miniature: Maximum size of 70 mm. Small: Greater than 70 mm to maximum of 90 mm. Medium: Greater than 90 mm to maximum of 110 mm. Large: Greater than 110 mm to maximum of 130 mm. Very Large: Greater than 130 mm. 34 Spring Bulb & Camellia Show SPECIAL CLASSES 140. Jack Bloomfield Perpetual Trophy (sponsor - M. Condon) Six different camellia blooms, by name, from any classification. 1st: Trophy (to be held for one year) plus $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5. 141. J.D. Macfarlane Award Three camellia blooms, other than Reticulata & Reticulata hybrids - different cultivars, any flower form/size. 1st: $15, 2nd: $10 3rd: $5. 142. The Reticulata Challenge Three camellia blooms, Reticulata &/or Reticulata hybrids- different cultivars, any flower form/size 1st: $10, 2nd: $5 3rd: $3 143. The Blue Range Trophy - for novice exhibitors only, previous winners not eligible. Three camellias, any type/size, nnd 1st: Trophy (to be held for one year) plus $10, 2nd: $5, SPECIFIED CULTIVARS 145. One, Bokuhan (Tinsie) 146. One, ‘Elegans’, including variegated 147. One, ‘Elegans’ sport 148. One, ‘R. L. Wheeler’ 149. One, ‘Guilio Nuccio’, includes solid & variegated forms 150. One, ‘The Czar’ 151. One, from the ‘Betty Sheffield’ family 152. One, ‘Wildfire’ 153. One, ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ 154. One, ‘Debbie’ 155. One, from the ‘Aspasia Macarthur family 35 3rd: $3 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. General Classes (japonicas and non-reticulata hybrids) Single 156. One, small 157. One, medium 158. One, large/very large 159. Three, one cultivar, any size 160. Three, nnd, any size Semi-Double 161. One, small 162. One, medium 163. One, large 164. One, very large 165. Three, one cultivar, any size 166. Three, nnd, any size Irregular Semi-Double 167. One, small 168. One, medium 169. One, large 170. One, very large 171. Three, one cultivar, any size 172. Three, nnd, any size Formal Double 173. One, small 174. One, medium 175. One, large/very large 176. Three, one cultivar, any size 177. Three, nnd, any size Elegans Form 178. One, small 179. One, medium 180. One, large/very large 181. Three, one cultivar, any size 182. Three, nnd, any size Informal Double 183. One, small 184. One, medium 185. One, large/very large 186. Three, one cultivar, any size 187. Three, nnd, any size Camellia Reticulata and its Hybrids 188. One, small/medium 189. One, large 190. One, very large 191. Three, one cultivar, any size 192. Three, nnd, any size 36 . The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. . Miniatures 193. One, under 50mm 194. One, 50 - 70mm. 195. Three, one cultivar 196. Three, nnd Miscellaneous Classes 197. One spray to 200mm 198. One cut or spray to 450mm 199. One seedling or sport (See Show Rule 17) 200. One fragrant bloom, any size/type 201. One bloom, cream to yellow,any size/type 202. One camellia- any size/type, exhibited by a person under 16 years 203. One bloom of a species, cultivar or hybrid, with no japonica or reticulata parentage Grand Champion Camellia A.W. Jessep Medal, Scott Bonnar Trophy, Ribbon plus $5 Reserve Champion Camellia Ribbon plus $2 Champion Camellia – Miniature/Small H. R. Phillips Perpetual Trophy, plus $5 Most Successful Camellia Exhibitor ACRS St George & Sutherland Trophy, plus $5 ADDITIONAL CAMELLIA TROPHIES & AWARDS Champion card will be awarded to each of the following: a) Champion miniature camellia b) Champion small camellia c) Champion medium camellia d) Champion large camellia e) Champion very large camellia f) Champion Reticulata camellia 37 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc.__________________________________ ORCHIDS See General Show Rules (pages 2 & 3) Especially Rules 23-26 210. One standard Cymbidium 211. One intermediate Cymbidium 212. One miniature Cymbidium 213. One Cattleya alliance species 214. One Cattleya alliance hybrid 215. One Paphiopedilum alliance 216. One Vandaceous alliance 217. One Oncidium alliance 218. One Pleurothallid 219. One native Dendrobium alliance 220. Any other Australian native orchid 221. One Coelogyne alliance 222. Any other orchid species 223. Any other orchid hybrid Champion Orchid from classes 210 to 223, Ribbon plus $2 CUT FLOWER COLLECTIONS Note:- a) exhibitors may use their own containers in all classes of this section. b) In classes 232 and 233, exhibitors should take care to ensure that flowers, spikes or cuts are distinct kinds. Similarly, in class 231, each container of flowers must be distinct. For example; azaleas and rhododendrons are not distinct kinds; similarly different types of roses are not distinct kinds. A daffodil and a ranunculus are distinct kinds. 230. The HSOC Bruce Trial Garden Challenge One container of Australian Plant/s, in flower. 1st: $20 and will hold the J. H. L. Cumpston Memorial Perpetual Trophy for one year. 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5. 231. Three containers of cut flowers (may include flowering shrub/s), three distinct kinds. 1st: $10, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $2 232. One flower, spike or cut, of five distinct kinds (may include flowering shrub/s), in one container. 1st: $10, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $2 233. One flower, spike or cut, of five distinct kinds (may include flowering shrub/s), in one container, height not to exceed 250mm above the table, including container. Flowers in this class should, where possible, be in proportion with the height of the exhibit. 1st: $10, 2nd: $5, 3rd: Best Exhibit from classes 232 & 233 38 $2 Ribbon plus $2 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc._____________________________________ 234. The Impact of Spring. (Sponsor - Kingston Hotel) A basket of flowers (with handle), any foliage, to be judged for visual impact, brightness of colour, condition and arrangement. No accessories. Width not to exceed 600mm 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $3 GENERAL FLOWERS (It is desirable for exhibits to be named in all classes). 240. Hellebores, nnd, float bowl, max. six 241. Hyacinth, one 242. Hyacinths, three, nnd, in separate containers 243. Poppies, Iceland, max. six 244. Polyanthus, three stems, nnd 245. Ranunculus or anemone, max. six 246. Tulips, three, nnd. In one container 247. Violas/pansies, six, 60mm and over in diameter 248. Violas/pansies max. twelve, 40mm & under 60mm in diameter 249. Violas/pansies, max. twelve, under 40mm in diameter 250. Bulbous flowers (including corms, tubers and rhizomes), one type, not mentioned elsewhere in this schedule, three to six stems. 251. Any other flower, not mentioned elsewhere in this schedule, three to six cuts. Champion General Flower Exhibit from classes 240 to 251. Ribbon plus $2. 39 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. . Containers (unlimited Cuts) 252. 253. 254. 255. 256. 257. 258. 259. 260. Magnolia Orchids Pieris Polyanthus Primula Violets Flowering shrub in bloom, not mentioned in this schedule. Hellebores (float bowl acceptable) Any flower from classes 240 to 251 not mentioned elsewhere in this section Champion Container of Flowers (one kind) from classes 230 (only if of one kind), 231 & 252 to 260 Ribbon plus $2. POTTED PLANTS In each class one pot shall contain one cultivar or species only 261. Cactus/Cacti 262. Succulent/s 263. Carnivorous Plant/s 264. Fern/s, any type 265. Cyclamen, in bloom 266. Daffodil/s, in bloom 267. Camellia, in bloom 268. Bulb/s (including corms, tubers and rhizomes), not mentioned elsewhere in this section. 269. Plant/s in bloom, not mentioned elsewhere in this section 270. Plant/s for foliage, not mentioned elsewhere in this section Champion Potted Plant from classes 261 to 270 Ribbon plus $2. 40 Spring Bulb & Camellia Show FLORAL ART For the classification of exhibitors, General Information and Definitions, relating to Floral Art see pages 5 and 6 of the Rules & Information section. OPEN SECTION 280. The Marie Lenon Perpetual Trophy One of the Modern designs using any plant material of exhibitor’s choice. The most successful exhibitor in this class over all shows will be awarded the trophy at the final show each year (see details on page 64). 1st $15 2nd $10 3rd $5 281. Traditional – Naturalistic design (see p. 43 AFAA Manual) 1st $15 2nd $10 3rd $5 282. Abstract design (see p. 46-47 AFAA Manual) 283. Glorious Sunset A GRADE SECTION 284. Land & Sea 285. An asymmetrical design 286. A movie title Best exhibit from A Grade Section, card plus $2 INTERMEDIATE SECTION 287. Any two colours 288. Where have all the flowers gone? 289. A book title Best exhibit from Intermediate Section, card plus Prize donated by Canberra Flower Club 41 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. . NOVICE SECTION 290. Sticks and stones 291. A foliage design Best exhibit from NOVICE Section, card plus prize donated by Marie Lenon CHILDREN’S SECTION 1st $3 2nd $2 3rd $1 14 Years and Under 292. By the sea 293. A recycled container 8 Years & Under 294. A marshmallow tree 295. Bee Happy Champion Floral Art Exhibit (from classes 280 to 295) Ribbon plus $2 Reserve Champion Floral Art Exhibit (from classes 280 to 295) Ribbon plus $2 Most successful exhibitor in the A Grade Section: A Prize will be awarded, at the Spring Exhibition and Rose Show, to the most successful exhibitor in the four shows covered by this book of schedules. Most successful exhibitor in the Intermediate Section: The C.S.L. Bowl will be awarded at the Spring Exhibition and Rose Show, to the most successful exhibitor in the four shows covered by this book of schedules. Most successful exhibitor in the Novice Section: The Brighter Homes Bowl will be awarded at the Spring Exhibition and Rose Show to the most successful exhibitor in the four shows covered by this book of schedules. 42 IRIS, RHODODENDRON & AZALEA SHOW Saturday 31 October 2015 12 noon to 5pm Sunday 1 November 2015 11.30am to 3:45pm Entries close with the Honorary Show Secretary at 8pm Thursday 29 October 2015 Note: If you are entering by email it is your responsibility to ensure that your entries have been received. Sheila Hodgson, Phone: 02 6254 8017 email: [email protected] Brett & Tracy King Phone 02 6104 9642 email: [email protected] ———————————————————————————————————Please note Important Organisational Details (page 1) and General Show Rules (pages 2 to 6) Iris exhibits (Classes 1 - 4) must be staged by 9am on the Saturday of the show. All other exhibits should be staged by 10am. See Rule 15. Green two-piece vases will be available and exhibitors are to use them for both specialist and general flowers- where practicable, unless otherwise stated. The Chief Steward will award the Tom’s Trash Paks Prize to the exhibit/unit deemed most meritorious in the show – excluding all championship winners. ________________________________________________________________ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the following in contributing prize money, vouchers and/or trophies for this show. The Orchid Society of Canberra, Inc. Joan Crook & Joan Gare (ACT) Tempo Two Iris Nursery (Vic) Flower Power (ACT) Brian & Sheila Hodgson (ACT) Marie Lenon (ACT) Rainbow Ridge Nursery, (Burnt Yards, NSW.) Tom’s Trash Paks (ACT) Canberra Flower Club 43 IRIS Classification of Iris exhibitors ( see Show Rule 11) Open G. & S. Davis J. Donlan J & P Hill Progressive C. Ryan & G. Sheldrick J. & J.A. Woodfield A & J. Carrington P.Phillips B. & S. Hodgson C. & D. Ross A.& N. Howarth P. Tyerman J Young Staging requirements Exhibitors are requested to name exhibits, if possible. Spikes and individual blooms to be staged one per container, unless otherwise stated. Individual blooms of bearded iris are to sit neatly on the rim of the container. Definition of terms used in the schedule Standard - The three upper petals of the flower. Falls The three lower petals of the flower. Amoena - White or near white standards, coloured falls. Blend Two or more colours Neglecta - Light blue standards, darker blue falls. Plicata Petals light coloured, falls &/or standards edged or stippled with darker colour. Self -All petals one solid colour, not necessarily including the beard. Variegata -Yellow standards, brown, purple or violet falls. Exhibitors please note For Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 staging time is by 9.00am. Entries in these classes will be restricted to one per exhibitor. 1. Bearded Iris Championship Six units, distinct cultivars- consisting of three spikes and three individual blooms. 1st: winner will hold the G.H. Fetherston Memorial Perpetual Trophy for one year, plus ribbon plus $50 Open Order from Rainbow Ridge Nursery, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5. 44 Iris, Rhododendron & Azalea Show 2. Progressive – Novice Special Three spikes (any type/s) in separate containers, and three individual blooms of bearded iris, nnd (one per container) 1st: $25, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5 OPEN CLASSES 3. Three spikes of beardless iris (one type) in one container, one spike of bearded iris, and three individual blooms, bearded iris, distinct (one per container) 1st: $20, 4. 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10. Six individual bearded iris blooms, distinct 1st: $50 Open Order from Tempo Two Nursery, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5. Bearded Iris Individual Blooms 5. Three, distinct 6. Three, self-coloured, nnd 7. Three, plicata, nnd 8. Three, nnd 9. One, white self-coloured 10. One, yellow self-coloured 11. One, blue, violet, purple or black self-coloured 12. One, any other self-coloured 13. One, plicata, incorporating blue, violet, purple or black as the main colour 14. One, plicata, any other colour/s 15. One, amoena or neglecta 16. One, any other colours 17. One, unusual form, e.g. Six Pack Spikes 19. Three, distinct 20. Three, nnd 21. One, self-coloured 22. One, plicata 23. One, any colour combination Special Classes 24. One spike of intermediate 25. One cut of dwarf bearded iris bearded iris 26. One cut of Aril-bred iris 45 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. . Other Iris 27. One single bloom, except Dutch iris 28. One spike or cut, except Dutch iris 29. One cut of Dutch iris 30. Container of five cuts of Dutch iris 31. Container (max. five cuts) of beardless iris, (such as Sibirica, Louisiana, Spuria, etc.), with the exception of Dutch iris Progressive Section (see Show Rule 11) Bearded Iris 32. One individual bloom, self-coloured 33. One individual bloom, plicata 34. One individual bloom, any other blend 35. Three individual blooms, nnd 36. Three individual blooms, distinct 37. One spike, self-coloured 38. One spike, blend Other Iris 39. Container of three cuts, any type other than bearded iris 40. One cut, any type other than bearded iris Best Exhibit in Progressive section (Classes 32 to 40) $50 Open order from Rainbow Ridge Nursery Novice Section (see Show Rule 11) Bearded Iris 41. One individual bloom, self-coloured 42. One individual bloom, plicata 43. One individual bloom, any other blend 44. Three individual blooms, nnd 45. Three individual blooms, distinct 46. One spike, self-coloured 47. One spike, blend Other Iris 48. Container of three cuts, any type other than bearded iris 49. One cut, any type other than bearded iris Best Exhibit in Novice section (Classes 41 to 49) $50 Open order from Tempo Two Nursery 46 Iris, Rhododendron & Azalea Show Champion Individual Bearded Iris Bloom Ribbon plus $2 Reserve Champion Individual Bearded Iris Bloom Ribbon plus $2 Champion Individual Bearded Iris Spike Ribbon plus $2 Reserve Champion Individual Bearded Iris Spike Ribbon plus $2 Champion Container of Beardless Iris Ribbon plus $2 ORCHIDS See General Show Rules (pages 2 & 3), especially Rules 23 – 26. 51. One Cymbidium 52. One standard Cattleya alliance 53. One intermediate Cattleya alliance 54. One miniature Cattleya alliance 55. One Cattleya alliance species 56. One Paphiopedilum alliance 57. One Vandaceous alliance 58. One native Dendrobium alliance. 59. One native Vandaceous alliance 60. One other native orchid 61. One Oncidium alliance 62. One Pleurothallid species 63. One Pleurothallid hybrid 64. Any other orchid species 65. Any other orchid hybrid Champion Orchid from classes 51 to 65 Ribbon plus $2 47 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. . POTTED GESNERIADS See General Show Rules (pages 2 - 4) Especially rules 21 & 27 to 33. Classification of exhibitors- see page 4. African Violets 70. Open - Standards 73. Novice - Miniatures/Semi-miniatures 71. Novice - Standards 74. Open – Trailers 72. Open - Miniatures/Semi-miniatures 75. Novice - Trailers Other Gesneriads 76. Open - Strap-leaf Streptocarpus 77. Novice - Strap-leaf Streptocarpus 78. Open - Other Standards 79. Novice - Other Standards 80. Open - Miniatures/Semi-miniatures 81. Novice - Miniatures/Semi-miniatures 82. Open – Trailers 83. Novice - Trailers Champion Gesneriad The Inez Graham Trophy plus ribbon & $5 CUT FLOWER COLLECTIONS Note: a. Exhibitors may use their own containers in all classes in this section. b. In Classes 86 & 87 exhibitors should take care to ensure that flowers, spikes or cuts are distinct kinds. Similarly, in Class 85, each container of flowers must be distinct. For example, azaleas and rhododendrons are not distinct kinds; similarly, different types of roses are not distinct kinds. A daffodil and a ranunculus are distinct kinds. 85. The Jim Macfarlane Memorial Perpetual Trophy Three containers of cut flowers (may include flowering shrub/s), three distinct kinds 1st $10 and will hold the Trophy for one year 2nd: $5 3rd: $3 4th: $2 86. One flower, spike or cut, of five distinct kinds (may include flowering shrub/s), in one container. 1st : $10 2nd : $5 3rd : $3 4th: $2 87. One flower, spike or cut, of five distinct kinds (may include flowering shrub/s) in one container, height not to exceed 250mm. above the table, including container. Flowers in this class should, where possible, be in proportion with the height of the exhibit. 1st : $10, 2nd : $5, 3rd : $3 4th: $2 Best exhibit from classes 86 & 87 Ribbon plus $2 48 Iris, Rhododendron & Azalea Show CUT FLOWER COLLECTIONS (Cont’d) 88. The Aquilegia Challenge One container, any type/s 1st : $10, 2nd : $5, 3rd : $3 4th: $2 89. The HSOC Bruce Demonstration Garden Challenge One container of Australian Plant/s, in flower 1st: $20 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5 4th: $3 90. Spring Bounty A basket of flowers (with handle), any foliage, to be judged for visual impact, brightness of colour, condition and arrangement. No accessories. Width not to exceed 600 mm. 1st: $10 2nd: $5, 3rd: $2 GENERAL FLOWERS It is desirable for exhibits to be named in all classes 91. Antirrhinum (snapdragons),three 98. Rose - exhibition, one 92. Poppies- Iceland, max. six 99. Roses - exhibition, three, distinct 93. Aquilegia, three cuts 100. Roses - exhibition, three, nnd 94. Foxglove, one 101. Rose - full bloom, one 95. Sweet peas, six stems 102. Roses - miniature, three cuts 96. Peony, one 103. Rose – any other type, one cut 97. Peonies, three, nnd 104. Rose – any other type, three cuts 105. Heuchera/Heucherella, one cultivar, max. twelve stems 106. Heuchera/Heucherella, mixed cultivars, max. twelve stems 107. Heuchera/Heucherella, two cultivars - in separate containers, max. twelve stems per container. 108. Violas/pansies, six, 60mm and over in diameter 109. Violas/pansies, max. twelve, 40mm & under 60mm in diameter 110. Violas/pansies, max. twelve, under 40mm in diameter 111. Bulbous flowers (including corms, tubers and rhizomes), one type, not mentioned elsewhere in this schedule, three to six stems 112. Any other flower, not mentioned elsewhere in this schedule, three to six cuts. Champion General Flower Exhibit from classes 91 to 112. Ribbon plus $2. 49 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. . Containers 113. Alstroemeria 114. Aquilegia 115. Clematis 116. Dianthus 117. Gladioli 118. Pieris 119. Polygonatum (Solomon’s Seal) 120. Roses 121. Sweet Peas 122. Any flower from classes 91 to 112 not mentioned elsewhere in this section Champion Container of Flowers (one kind) from classes 85, 88, 89 (only if of one kind) & 113 to 122 Ribbon plus $2 POTTED PLANTS In each class one pot shall contain one cultivar or species only 123. Cactus/Cacti 124. Succulent/s 125. Carnivorous Plant/s 126. Fern/s, any type 127. Cyclamen, in bloom 128. Rhododendron, in flower 129. Azalea, in flower 130. Bulb/s (including corms, tubers and rhizomes), not mentioned else where in this section. 131. Plant/s in bloom, not mentioned elsewhere in this section 132. Plant/s for foliage, not mentioned elsewhere in this section Champion Potted Plant from classes 123 to 132. Ribbon plus $2 RHODODENDRONS A truss is a single flower head on a single stalk. Exhibitors are requested to name exhibits, if possible. Colours in rhododendron classes refer to the predominant colour of bloom (excluding blotch). 140 One truss, red as predominant colour 141. One truss, mid to deep pink as predominant colour 142. One truss, pale pink to white as predominant colour 143. One truss, purple or mauve as predominant colour 144. One truss, any other colour/s 145. Three trusses, nnd 146. One cut 147. Container, one cultivar 148. Container, at least two cultivars Champion Rhododendron Exhibit from classes 140 to 148 50 Iris, Rhododendron & Azalea Show AZALEAS 151. One truss of deciduous azalea. 152. Three trusses of deciduous azalea, in separate containers, nnd. 153. One cut of deciduous azalea. 154. Container of deciduous azalea, one cultivar. 155. Container of deciduous azalea, at least two cultivars. 156. One cut of evergreen azalea. 157. Container of evergreen azalea, one cultivar. 158. Container of evergreen azalea, at least two cultivars. Champion Azalea Exhibit from classes 151 to 158 The winner will hold the Keith and Edna Brew Perpetual Trophy for one year, plus ribbon & $5 GARDEN PRODUCE Note: a) Vegetable classes where appropriate, together with all Fruit classes should be exhibited on disposable plates provided by the Society and available at the hall. b) Potatoes should be brushed, NOT washed. c) A standard unit for any particular vegetable is as shown in classes 253 to 263 & 265 to 289 e.g. three brown onions, twelve beans, one long cucumber, etc. d) Silver Beet, lettuce, herbs, etc. to be shown in a green Society vase with water. 161. Asparagus, three cuts 162. Broad Beans, six pods 163. Globe Artichoke, one 164. Peas, six pods 165. Peas, snap, six pods 166. Rhubarb, three stalks 167. Spring Onions or shallots, six 168. Culinary Herbs, three types, two cuts of each (named & together). 169. Any other vegetable, standard unit 170. Three Lemons 171. Any other fruit, standard unit Best Exhibit Card & $10 (Sponsors - B. & S. Hodgson) 51 The Horticultural Society of Canberra, Inc. . FLORAL ART For the classification of exhibitors, General Information and Definitions, relating to Floral Art see pages 5 and 6 of the Rules & Information section. OPEN SECTION 180. A.C.T. Championship for Floral Art (to be point judged) “Great Expectations ” – A Floor Design space one metre circle, base provided. To be viewed all round. Winner will hold the Anna O’Brien Perpetual Trophy for one year and receive a ribbon. Sponsored by Joan Crook & Joan Gare. 1st $30 2nd $20 3RD $10 4th $5 181. The Marie Lenon Perpetual Trophy One of the Modern designs using plant material of exhibitor’s choice. The most successful exhibitor in this class over all shows will be awarded the trophy at the final show each year (see details on page 64). 1st $15 2nd $10 3rd $5 182. A design for a Hat (own staging required) 183. Traditional Phoenix design (see pg 40 AFFA Manual) A GRADE SECTION 184. Traditional – A Triangle Design 185. Modern – A Diagonal Line 186. Interpretative – Spiralling Upwards Best exhibit from A Grade Section, card plus $2 INTERMEDIATE SECTION 187. Traditional - A Crescent Design Winner to also hold the Lady Gowrie Cup for one year . 188. Modern Design – Sticks & Stones 189. Interpretative – Rustic Charm Best exhibit from Intermediate Section, Card plus Prize donated by Canberra Flower Club 52 Iris, Rhododendron & Azalea Show NOVICE SECTION 190. Traditional – Green plus another colour 191. Interpretative – Recycled Best exhibit from Novice Section, card plus prize donated by Marie Lenon 1st $3 CHILDREN’S SECTION 2nd $2 3rd $1 14 Years and Under 192. My favourite sport 193. Textured 8 Years & Under 194. At the beach 195. A song title Champion Floral Art Exhibit (from classes 180 to 195) Ribbon plus $2 Reserve Champion Floral Art Exhibit from classes 180 to 195) Ribbon plus $2 Most successful exhibitor in the A Grade Section: Prize will be awarded, at the Spring Exhibition and Rose Show, to the most successful exhibitor in the four shows covered by this book of schedules. Most successful exhibitor in the Intermediate Section: The C.S.L. Bowl will be awarded, at the Spring Exhibition and Rose Show, to the most successful exhibitor in the four shows covered by this book of schedules. Most successful exhibitor in the Novice Section: The Brighter Homes Bowl will be awarded, at the Spring Exhibition and Rose Show, to the most successful exhibitor in the four shows covered by this book of schedules. 53
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