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Virtual Spring Show
We regret that the 2021 Spring Show has been CANCELLED.
See our Virtual Spring Show here instead
The 2021 Virtual Spring Show of Flowers, Vegetables, Floral Art, Cookery and Photography
will be shown here after 1:30 pm on the 27th March
View the Show and enjoy Afternoon Teas in your Living Room
See the report on the Middy from last year
https://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/news/people/burgess-hill-horticultural-societys-virtual-spring-show-success-2523074
The Classes for the 2021 Spring Show were:
NARCISSI/DAFFODILS – MINIATURES - All exhibits must be classified as ‘miniature’ form(s). No bloom to measure more than 50mm diameter.
1 THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 1 - one or more varieties
2 THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 2 - one or more varieties
3 THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 3 - one or more varieties
4 THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 4 - one or more varieties
5 THREE BLOOMS, ANY DIVISION OTHER THAN 1 - 4 - one or more varieties
6 FIVE BLOOMS, ANY DIVISIONS - two or more varieties
7 ONE BLOOM, ANY DIVISION OTHER THAN 1 - 4
NARCISSI/DAFFODILS – ALL OTHER FORMS/VARIETIES, EXCLUDING MINIATURES
8 ONE BLOOM, DIVISION 1
9 ONE BLOOM, DIVISION 2
10 ONE BLOOM, DIVISION 3
11 ONE BLOOM, DIVISION 4
12 ONE BLOOM, ANY DIVISION OTHER THAN 1 - 4
13 THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 1 - one or more varieties
14 THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 2 - one or more varieties
15 THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 3 - one or more varieties
16 THREE BLOOMS, DIVISION 4 - one or more varieties
17 THREE BLOOMS, ANY DIVISION OTHER THAN 1 – 4 - one or more varieties
18 FIVE BLOOMS, ANY DIVISIONS - two or more varieties
The JOHN KINNEST MEMORIAL TROPHY awarded for the Best Daffodil Exhibit, classes 8 - 18
FLOWERS
19 NINE PANSY AND/OR VIOLA BLOOMS – display pots provided by the Society
20 A BOWL OR DISH CONTAINING A FLOATING DISPLAY OF HELLEBORE BLOOMS Any foliage and/or accessories
may be used. No space or height restrictions. Please note: blooms MUST be displayed floating on water – do not
overfill your container!
21 A BOWL OR DISH CONTAINING A FLOATING DISPLAY OF CAMELLIA BLOOMS Any foliage and/or accessories
may be used. No space or height restrictions. Please note: blooms MUST be displayed floating on water – do not
overfill your container!
22 ONE SPECIMEN HYACINTH BLOOM
23 WALLFLOWERS – one or more varieties
24 POLYANTHUS OR PRIMROSES - one or more varieties
25 FORGET ME NOTS
26 THREE TULIPS – one or more varieties
27 ANY MIXED FLOWERS
28 FLOWERING SHRUBS – one or more varieties
“GROWING” BULBS
29 ONE POT OF DAFFODILS/NARCISSI – pot not to exceed 255mm (10ins) internal diameter
30 ONE POT OF TULIPS – pot not to exceed 255mm (10ins) internal diameter
31 ONE BOWL OR POT, HYACINTHS
32 ONE HYACINTH GROWN IN ANY CONTAINER
33 ONE POT OF MINIATURE DAFFODILS/NARCISSI – one variety – pot not to exceed 255mm (10ins) internal diameter
34 ONE POT OF ANY OTHER FLOWERING BULB/CORM/RHIZOME OR SIMILAR – one variety – pot not to exceed
255 mm (10ins) internal diameter
The RON AND JEAN TIGG MEMORIAL CUP awarded to the best exhibit in classes 29 – 34
POT PLANTS
35 A FLOWERING PLANT IN A POT
36 A FOLIAGE PLANT IN A POT
37 A PATIO POT – must contain a mixed display of at least four different types or varieties of plants. Pot not to exceed
350mm (14ins) internal diameter
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.
38 TWO CAULIFLOWERS
39 FIVE SHOOTS SPROUTING BROCCOLI
40 THREE LEEKS
41 THREE ONIONS
42 THREE STICKS OF RHUBARB - natural
43 THREE STICKS OF RHUBARB - forced
44 ANY OTHER VEGETABLE NOT SPECIFIED – quantity as “Single Dish List” Page 16 of the Schedule.
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 LAYERED SPONGE CAKE DECORATED WITH A SPRINGTIME THEME
48 A LEEK AND CHEESE FLAN
49 A JAR OF SEVILLE MARMALADE – 450gm (1lb) jar approx.
50 A JAR OF CHUTNEY – 450gm (1lb) jar approx.
51 A JAR OF JAM – 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 ARRANGEMENT WITH AN EASTER BUNNY THEME Max. space: 600mm x 600mm
(2ft x 2ft) No height restriction.
53 AN ARRANGEMENT IN A TEAPOT Max. space: 450mm x 450mm (18ins x 18ins) No height restriction.
54 A SPRING ARRANGEMENT IN AN EGGCUP Max. space: 300mm x 300mm (12ins x 12ins) No height restriction.
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 ‘GARDEN TOOL/TOOLS’
56 ‘SURPRISE’
57 ‘BEFORE AND AFTER’ – a set of two photos: one depicting ‘BEFORE’, one depicting ‘AFTER’
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 TAKE AN UNUSUAL SELFIE. Maximum print size A4
9 YEARS TO 16 YEARS
59 TAKE AN UNUSUAL SELFIE. Maximum print size A4
‘THE PRESIDENT’S CUP’ – will be awarded at the discretion of the President for the exhibit he considers to be the overall Best Exhibit in the Spring Show.
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