BURGESS HILL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society
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 are:
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
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
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
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
Point System per class
1st Prize – 3 points
2nd Prize – 2 points
3rd Prize – 1 point