Schedule for the Spring Bulb and Camellia Show

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]
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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
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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,
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Novice Exhibitor Classes
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(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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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