The 2025 Autumn Show of Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables and Cookery will be held on the
6th September in the Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, RH15 8DX between 1:30pm and 3:45pm. 
 

Members can enter the following Classes which will be judged to RHS standards. The full show rules are in the Show Schedule.

Classes for the 2024 Autumn Show were:

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FLOWERS

1              ANNUALS – one variety

2              ANNUALS – mixed

3              GLADIOLI – one stem

4              HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS – one variety (excl. Dahlias, Chrysanthemums and Roses)

5              HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS – mixed (excl. Dahlias, Chrysanthemums and Roses)

6              CHRYSANTHEMUMS – any variety or varieties

7              THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER – one specimen bloom

8              ROSES – any type – any variety or varieties

The MRS A. W. McCULLY CUP awarded for best exhibit in Classes 1 - 8

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DAHLIAS

9              ONE SPECIMEN BLOOM

10                 THREE STEMS - one variety
11             FIVE STEMS - two or more varieties
12            SEVEN STEMS OR MORE - a mixed display using any types/varieties/quantities

The DEREK SEWELL TROPHY awarded for the best exhibit in Classes 9 - 12

POT PLANTS

13            ONE FUCHSIA IN A POT

14            ONE FLOWERING PLANT IN A POT (excl. Fuchsia and Saintpaulia (African Violet))

15            ONE CACTUS OR SUCCULENT IN A POT

16            ONE SAINTPAULIA (AFRICAN VIOLET) IN A POT

17            ONE FOLIAGE PLANT IN A POT

The D. H. SMITH CUP awarded for the best exhibit in Classes 13 - 17

VEGETABLES

18            FIVE POTATOES – one variety

19            THREE CARROTS – one variety

20            TWO CABBAGES – one variety

21            NINE SHALLOTS – exhibition size

22            NINE SHALLOTS – pickling: under 30mm (1¼ inch) diameter

23            THREE ONIONS – one variety

24            NINE RUNNER BEANS – one variety

25            TWO CUCUMBERS – one variety

26            TWO VEGETABLE MARROWS – one variety.  Not to exceed 350mm (14 ins) in length

27            FIVE TOMATOES – one variety (not cherry-type)

28            NINE TOMATOES – CHERRY-TYPE – one variety. Not to exceed 35mm (1⅜ ins) dia

29            THREE COURGETTES – one variety

30            FIVE LEEKS – one variety

31            VASE OF MIXED CULINARY HERBS IN SOCIETY VASE

32            ANY OTHER VEGETABLE NOT SPECIFIED – quantity as “Single Dish List” Page 16 of the Schedule

33            FOR FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS ONLY – any one class from Classes 18 – 32 inclusive. Entries must conform to the

       stated class, e.g. THREE CARROTS – one variety

The M. W. HAMMOND CUP awarded for best exhibit in Classes 18 - 33

34             A MINIATURE GARDEN IN A SEED TRAY – any accessories allowed. Maximum size: 24 x 38 cms. Note: Open to all
                 exhibitors – Adults & children may enter this class

35             A PATIO POT - must contain a mixed display of at least four different types or varieties of plants. Any pot size allowed.

The HOLLIS CUP awarded for the best exhibit in Class 35

36             'WE ARE 60!’ An exhibit to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Burgess Hill Horticultural Society. This is a ‘free-style’
                 class. Use a container of your choice and any combination of flowers, fruits, vegetables, foliage and accessories. No
                 height/space restrictions. Materials may be home-grown or shop-bought.
NATIONAL GARDEN GIFT VOUCHERS awarded for Class 36: 1st Prize: £15, 2nd Prize: £10, 3rd Prize: £5
 

37             A VEGETABLE DISPLAY        Any 5 different vegetables – one of each.

The R. W. HAMMOND CUP awarded for the best exhibit in Class 37

38            A COMBINED CLASS – a vase of flowers, mixed or one variety using a Society vase plus an exhibit of vegetables,

                one variety as per vegetable section.

The PERCY PARSONS MEMORIAL SHIELD awarded for the best exhibit in Class 38

FRUIT

39            FIVE COOKING APPLES – one variety

40            FIVE DESSERT APPLES – one variety

41            FIVE PLUMS – one variety

42            FIVE PEARS – one variety

43            ONE DISH OF ANY OTHER FRUIT – one variety with stalks or strigs

The G. PRINCE CUP awarded for the best exhibit in Classes 39 - 43

DOMESTIC – All items to be home-made ‘from scratch’ (not from kits) and to be staged by 10 am.

Exhibits must be presented on plates, (paper plates acceptable) and displayed under suitable clear hygienic covering.

Clear cake domes will be made available for exhibits on show day.

44            A LATTICE-TOPPED APPLE TART

45            SIX CHEESE SCONES

46            A COFFEE & WALNUT SPONGE

47            SIX ROCK CAKES

48            GINGERBREAD – not biscuits

49            SHORTBREAD – six pieces

50            A JAR OF SOFT FRUIT JAM – in a 450gm (1 lb) jar approx.

51            A JAR OF STONE FRUIT JAM – in a 450gm (1 lb) jar, approx.

52            CHUTNEY OR PICKLE – in a 450gm (1 lb) jar approx.

The ERNIE KNIGHT CUT GLASS BOWL awarded for best exhibit in Classes 44 – 52

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NOVELTY    

53            THE LONGEST RUNNER BEAN

54            THE HEAVIEST MARROW

55            THE HEAVIEST ONION

56            THE HEAVIEST BEETROOT

57            THE THREE HEAVIEST POTATOES (any variety or varieties)

The BOB SQUIRES TROPHY will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points overall in classes 53-57.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES – for children and grandchildren of members.

Age must be stated on entry form. Please use a separate entry form for each child.

8 YEARS AND UNDER

58            MAKE A GREETINGS CARD TO CELEBRATE THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF BURGESS HILL HORTICULTURAL
                SOCIETY

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9 YEARS TO 16 YEARS

59            MAKE A GREETINGS CARD TO CELEBRATE THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF BURGESS HILL HORTICULTURAL
                SOCIETY

The AUTUMN JUNIOR GARDENERS CUP awarded for the best exhibit in Classes 58 – 59