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 2025 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

The M. W. HAMMOND CUP awarded for best exhibit in Classes 18 - 32

33             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

34             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 34

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

The R. W. HAMMOND CUP awarded for the best exhibit in Class 35

36            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 36

FRUIT

37            FIVE COOKING APPLES – one variety

38            FIVE DESSERT APPLES – one variety

39            FIVE PLUMS – one variety

40            FIVE PEARS – one variety

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

The G. PRINCE CUP awarded for the best exhibit in Classes 37 - 41

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.

42            A QUICHE OF YOUR CHOICE

43            SIX CHEESE SCONES

44            A COFFEE & WALNUT SPONGE

45            SIX ROCK CAKES

46            GINGERBREAD – not biscuits

47            SHORTBREAD – six pieces

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

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

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

The ERNIE KNIGHT CUT GLASS BOWL awarded for best exhibit in Classes 42 – 50

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NOVELTY    

51            THE LONGEST RUNNER BEAN

52            THE HEAVIEST MARROW

53            THE HEAVIEST ONION

54            THE HEAVIEST BEETROOT

55            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 51-55.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES – for children and grandchildren of members. Note: Children may also enter class 34, ‘A Miniature Garden in a Seed Tray’, Child’s age must be stated on entry form. Please use a separate entry form for each child.

8 YEARS AND UNDER

56            MAKE A CHRISTMAS CARD OR A BIRTHDAY CARD

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9 YEARS TO 16 YEARS

57           MAKE A CHRISTMAS CARD OR A BIRTHDAY CARD

The AUTUMN JUNIOR GARDENERS CUP awarded for the best exhibit in Classes 56 – 57