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

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The Classes for the 2026 Spring Show are:

 

NARCISSI/DAFFODILS – SMALL/MINIATURES-TYPE - All exhibited blooms must measure no more than 50mm diameter.
1    ONE SMALL BLOOM, ANY DIVISION.
2    THREE SMALL BLOOMS, ANY DIVISION – same variety
3    THREE SMALL BLOOMS, ANY DIVISION – mixed varieties
4    FIVE SMALL BLOOMS - ANY DIVISION – mixed varieties

 

NARCISSI/DAFFODILS – ALL OTHER FORMS/VARIETIES, EXCLUDING MINIATURES
5      ONE BLOOM, DIVISION 1
6      ONE BLOOM, DIVISION 2
7      ONE BLOOM, DIVISION 3
8      ONE BLOOM, DIVISION 4
9      ONE BLOOM, ANY DIVISION OTHER THAN 1 - 4
10    THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 1 – one or more varieties
11    THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 2 – one or more varieties
12    THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 3 – one or more varieties
13    THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 4 – one or more varieties
14    THREE BLOOMS, ANY DIVISION OTHER THAN 1 – 4 - one or more varieties
15    FIVE BLOOMS, ANY DIVISIONS - two or more varieties
The JOHN KINNEST MEMORIAL TROPHY awarded for the Best Daffodil Exhibit, classes 5 - 15

 

FLOWERS

16    NINE PANSY AND/OR VIOLA BLOOMS – display pots provided by the Society
17    A BOWL OR DISH CONTAINING A FLOATING DISPLAY OF HELLEBORE BLOOMS Please use your own container.
        Any foliage and/or accessories may be used. No space restrictions. Blooms MUST be displayed floating on water – 
        do not overfill your container!
18    A BOWL OR DISH CONTAINING A FLOATING DISPLAY OF CAMELLIA BLOOMS
        Please use your own container. Any foliage and/or accessories may be used. No space restrictions. Blooms MUST
        be displayed floating on water – do not overfill your container!
19    ONE SPECIMEN HYACINTH BLOOM
20    WALLFLOWERS – one or more varieties
21    POLYANTHUS OR PRIMROSES - one or more varieties
22    FORGET ME NOTS
23    THREE TULIPS – one or more varieties
24    ANY MIXED FLOWERS
25    FLOWERING SHRUBS – one or more varieties
The HOLLIS CUP awarded for the Best Exhibit in Classes 16 - 25
 

“GROWING” BULBS26    ONE POT OF DAFFODILS/NARCISSI – pot not to exceed 255mm (10ins) internal diameter
27    ONE POT OF TULIPS – pot not to exceed 255mm (10ins) internal diameter
28    ONE BOWL OR POT, HYACINTHS
29    ONE HYACINTH GROWN IN ANY CONTAINER
30    ONE POT OF MINIATURE DAFFODILS/NARCISSI – one variety – pot not to exceed 255mm (10ins) internal 
        diameter
31    ONE POT OF ANY OTHER FLOWERING BULBS/CORMS/RHIZOMES OR SIMILAR – one variety – pot not to
        exceed 255 mm (10ins) internal diameter
The RON AND JEAN TIGG MEMORIAL CUP awarded for the Best Exhibit in Classes 26 – 31

POT PLANTS

32    A FLOWERING PLANT IN A POT
33    A FOLIAGE PLANT IN A POT
34    A POT OF PANSIES/VIOLAS – any type(s) - single or mixed varieties
35    A PATIO POT – must contain a mixed display of at least four different types or varieties of plants. Any pot size
        allowed.
The R. W. HAMMOND CUP awarded for the Best Exhibit in Classes 32 - 35

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VEGETABLES – Exhibits should be uniform in size & tender. ROOT CROPS to be carefully washed with a soft sponge. CABBAGES AND CAULIFLOWERS should be shown with approximately 50mm (2ins) of stalk.37    TWO CAULIFLOWERS
38    FIVE SHOOTS SPROUTING BROCCOLI
39    THREE LEEKS
40    THREE ONIONS
41    THREE STICKS OF RHUBARB - natural
42    THREE STICKS OF RHUBARB - forced
43    ANY OTHER VEGETABLE NOT SPECIFIED – quantity as “Single Dish List” Page 16
The FRED BROCKWAY CUP awarded for the Best Vegetable Exhibit
 

44    A MINIATURE GARDEN IN A SEED TRAY – any materials/accessories allowed. Maximum size: 24 x 38 cms. 

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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.

45    A SIMNEL CAKE
46    SIX EASTER BISCUITS
47    A LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE – baked in a loaf tin.
48    A LAYERED SPONGE CAKE – any flavour, decorated with an Easter theme.
49    A JAR OF SEVILLE MARMALADE – 450gm (1lb) jar approx.
50    A JAR OF CHUTNEY – 450gm (1lb) jar approx.
51    A JAR OF LEMON CURD – 450gm (1lb) jar approx.
The COPPER KETTLE TROPHY awarded for the Best Domestic Exhibit.

 

FLORAL ART – Any natural materials, grown or bought, may be used. No preparation on show tables permitted. Please note the maximum space allowed.52    AN EASTER BASKET ARRANGEMENT. Any accessories permitted. Max. space: 600mm x 600mm (2ft x 2ft) No height restriction.
53    A SPRINGTIME THEMED ARRANGEMENT IN A TEAPOT. Any accessories permitted. Max. space: 450mm x 450mm (18ins x 18ins) No height restriction.
54    AN ARRANGEMENT IN A CUP & SAUCER. Any accessories permitted. No size restrictions.
 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY – all photos to have been taken by the exhibitor within the last twelve months – no previously exhibited photo allowed. Maximum print size A4.

55    ‘ROOFTOPS’
56    ‘SPRING FEVER’
57    ‘HOT & COLD' - a set of 2 photos: 1 depicting ‘HOT’, 1 depicting ‘COLD’
The TREVOR GREEN CERTIFICATE & PHOTO FRAME awarded for the Best Photographic Exhibit.
 

58    MAKE A SCARECROW! Using any materials of your choice. Maximum height: 1 metre.

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THE PRESIDENT’S CUP will be awarded at the discretion of the President for the exhibit he considers to be his Favourite Exhibit in the Spring Show.