SECTION 13 - HORTICULTURE
CHIEF STEWARD: Jenny Caterson
HON. STEWARDS: Brian Caterson, Karen McLaughlin, Leif Rosengard
ENTRIES CLOSE:
Monday, 11th April, 2016 at 4.00pm at the Secretary's Office, PO Box 382,
Richmond, 2753. NO LATE entries will be accepted.
ENTRY FEE $2.00
Payment can be made by cheque, Credit Card, money order or cash ONLY.
BENCHING: Thursday 14th April between 1.00pm & 6.00pm.
ONLY
JUDGING Thursday, 14th April from 6.00pm
No person, other than Judges and Official Stewards, will be permitted into the Horticultural area
during judging. The Judge’s decision is final.
COLLECTION: Entries are to be collected between 4.30 and 5.00pm Sunday 17th April, or between
10.00am & 2.00pm Monday, 18th April. The Pavilion closes to the Public at 5.00pm on Show Sunday.
PRIZES: 1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00 unless otherwise stated, plus ribbons & cards as stated Trophies
as stated (please collect from the Chief Steward at the end of the Show). Ribbons for
all Junior Exhibitors. (Collect from Steward)
Prize vouchers should be collected from the Steward and presented for payment either during the Show
or during Office Hours before 31st May, 2016. All fees & prizes include GST.
Points for Most Successful Exhibitor are - 1st 2, 2nd 1. In case of equal points, the exhibitor with the most
1st places will be the winner.
SPONSORS & SPECIAL PRIZES:
PATON’S FERTILIZERS
MACQUARIE TOWNS GARDEN CLUB
LILLIAN BOTTLES Memorial Trophy (Case Family)
A J MATHESON MEMORIAL TROPHY
KAYE'S CAKES & FLOWERS
McGRATHS HILL FLORIST
REGULATIONS
Each separate variety must be labeled with its scientific or common name. Exhibits not so marked, unless
they are seedlings and are labeled as such, will be ineligible to compete unless approved by the
Chief Steward or Judge.
If unsure of the plant name please consult the Stewards.
Exhibits will be judged under the Rules and Regulations of the RHS Guide and Standard Reference Book
which can be referred to at the Show Office, by contacting the Chief Steward or the Royal
Horticultural Society of NSW.
Exhibitors shall comply with the following provisions:
a) That exhibits of cut blooms or other cut plant material were grown by the exhibitor either at his/her
place of residence or on land regularly under his/her control for the growing of plants.
b) Plants growing in containers must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor and must have been in
the possession of the exhibitor for a period of not less than six (6) calendar months prior to the
date of entry. No exhibit is to exceed 50cm.
This regulation will not apply to entries in the Decorative Classes.
c) Plants in containers with oiled, waxed or artificially treated foliage and/or flowers, shall be
disqualified. Dirty or unsuitable containers will have penalty points deducted.
SALES: Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall exhibitors canvass orders or place “For Sale’’ signs on plants.
Persons wishing to sell their exhibits or related products MUST have prior approval from the
HDAA Secretary and the Chief Steward of the Section.
10% Commission plus GST will be charged on all sales. Where approval is granted, a list of sale
items and prices is to be lodged with the Chief Steward. Sold Items may NOT be collected before
4.30pm on the Sunday of the Show.
EXPLANATION OF TERMS:
Distinct (Dis.). Each bloom must be a different variety from the other.
Not Necessarily Distinct NND). Two (2) or more blooms may be of the same variety.
Novice is an exhibitor who has never won a first prize in Open Competition.
AV means any variety
ROSES. – For staging (stem length etc), refer to the Horticultural Guide & Standard Reference Book.
NB - ALL Roses are to be named.
Open Classes
1
3 Exhibition, Dis.
2
3 Exhibition NND
3
1 Exhibition
4
Bunch, 5 stems, 1 or 2 cultivars.
5
Bunch, 3 stems, 1 cultivar.
6
1 vase Decorative, 3 cuts same cultivar
7
1 vase Cluster Flowered, l - 6 stems.
8
1 vase Cluster flowered, up to 25 florets.
9
1 vase, 4 stages, bud to full bloom.
10
1 Standard Unit of Australian Bred.
11
1 vase Old Garden, 3 stems.
12
1 vase English, up to 5 stems NND
13
1 vase, Full Bloom, 3 stems, NND.
14
1 vase Miniature, 3 cuts per vase, same cultivar
15
3 vases Miniature, NND. 3 cuts per vase
16
1 vase or bowl, any type, to be viewed all around
Novice Classes
17
1 Garden Rose
18
1 vase Miniature, 3 per vase
19
1 vase or bowl, any type, to be viewed all around.
20
Home grown any variety any colour up to 4 stems
CHAMPION NOVICE ROSE/ROSE UNIT – Ribbon, card
CHAMPION ROSE/ROSE UNIT - Ribbon, card & prize sponsored by
Paton’s Fertilizers
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN ROSES - Ribbon & Card
Chrysanthemum - prize money sponsored by Macquarie Towns Garden Club
30
1 Vase, 4-6 Blooms from a minimum of 3 varieties.
31
1 Vase, 1-4 Blooms from any variety
32
1 flowering Chrysanthemum, NND, in pot or container
Novice Class
33
1 vase Any Variety of Chrysanthemum.
34
Home grown any variety any colour up to 4 stems
DAHLIAS
Open Classes
40
3 Standard Units, Exhibitor’s Choice
41
1 Large, over 210mm, Formal or Informal
42
1 Medium, 160 - 210mm, Formal or Informal
43
1 Vase Small, 120 - 160mm, 3 blooms, 1 Variety
44
1 Vase Small, 120 - 160mm, 3 blooms, 3 Varieties
45
1 Vase Miniature, under 120mm, 3 blooms, 1 Variety
46
1 Vase Miniature, under 120mm, 3 blooms, 3 Varieties
47
Home grown any variety any colour up to 4 stems
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
Cactus
1 Large, over 2l0mm
1 Medium, 160 - 210mm
1 Vase Small, 3 blooms, 1 Variety
1 Vase Small, 3 blooms, 3 Varieties
1 Vase Miniature, 3 blooms, 1 Variety
1 Vase Miniature, 3 blooms, 3 Varieties
1 Standard Unit Exhibition Cactus, 1 Bloom over 160mm
1 Vase Exhibition Cactus, 3 Blooms under 160mm, 1 Variety
Fimbriated
1 Standard unit over 160mm
1 Vase Standard under 160mm, 3 Blooms
Waterlily - under 160mm
1 Vase, 3 Blooms, 1 Variety
1 Vase, 3 Blooms, 3 Varieties
Mini Ball - under 120mm
1 Vase, 3 Blooms, 1 Variety
1 Vase, 3 Blooms, 3 Varieties
Pompon - under 50mm
1 Vase, 3 Blooms, 1 Variety
1 Vase, 3 Blooms, 3 Varieties
Miscellaneous
1 Vase Collarette under 160mm, 3 Blooms, 1 Variety
1 Standard Unit over 160mm, any type not mentioned, 1 Bloom
1 Standard Unit under 160mm, any type not mentioned, 3 Blooms
1 Vase or Bowl, more than 6 Blooms, to be viewed all around
Novice
1 Bloom over 160mm, any type
3 Blooms under 160mm, 3 per Vase, 1 Variety
CHAMPION DAHLIA - Ribbon, card & prize sponsored by Paton’s Fertilizers
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN DAHLIAS - Ribbon, Card
MISCELLANEOUS CUT FLOWERS
Prize money 1st $5.00, 2nd $3.00 sponsored by McGraths Hill Florist
80
1 vase 1 cut Flower, AV
81
1 vase 3 cuts Pelargonium or Geranium NND
82
1 vase 3 cuts Pelargonium or Geranium - Distinct
83
1 vase Gerberas, 3 cuts
84
1 vase Bulb, Corm or Rhizome, AV, 1 cut
85
3 vases Bulb, Corm or Rhizome, AV, 1 cut per vase - Distinct
86
1 vase Annual AV, 1 cut.
87
3 vases Annuals AV, 1 cut per vase.
88
1 vase Perennial, AV, 1 cut.
89
3 vases Perennials AV, 1 cut per vase.
90
1 vase Australian Native species, 1 cut not to exceed 40cm in width
91
1 vase Australian Native Hybrid, 1 cut not to exceed 40cm in width
92
1 vase Shrub or Tree in bloom, 1 cut not to exceed 40cm in width
93
1 vase Protea, 1 cut not to exceed 40cm in width
94
3 vases Protea, 1 cut per vase, Distinct
95
3 Camellias, Distinct (Japonica)
96
1 Camellia (Japonica)
CHAMP. MISC. CUT FLOWER - $10.00 sponsored by McGraths Hill Florist, ribbon, card
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN CUT FLOWERS (1-96) - Ribbon, Card &
A J Matheson Trophy sponsored by Matheson Family.
ORCHIDS
One plant per container
Open Classes – for exhibitors with “Open Class” status from a recognised Orchid Society.
100
Cymbidium
101
Exhibition Cattleya - greater than 100mm
102
Cluster Type Cattleya Hybrid - with 5 or more flowers
103
Miniature Cattelya Hybrid - flowers less than 100mm across natural spread of petals.
104
Paphiopedilum Species
105
Paphiodilum Hybrid
106
Phalaenopsis or Dortitaenopsis Hybrid
107
Oncidinae Subtribe Hybrid
108
Vandaceous Hybrid
109
Miscellaneous Hybrid
110
Exotic Dendrobium Hybrid
111
Australian Native Hybrid
112
Exotic American Species
113
Exotic Any Other Species
114
Any Other Type of Orchid
Novice Classes – for exhibitors who have not yet attained “Open Class” status from a recognised
Orchid Society.
115
Cymbidium
116
Exhibition Cattleya Hybrid
117
Paphiopedilum Hybrid
118 Miscellaneous Hybrid
119 Australian Native Hybrid Species
120 Exotic Any Other Area Species
121
Home grown any variety any colour up to 4 stems
CHAMPION ORCHID - Ribbon plus Card
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN ORCHIDS – Ribbon & Card.
MISC. PLANTS IN CONTAINERS (NO Hanging containers)
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
African Violet
Begonia AV
Plant in Flower – prize money sponsored by Macquarie Towns Garden Club
Container with two or more flowering plants, two or more varieties
Bromeliaed (any genus)
Fern AV
Climbing Plant
Palm
Foliage Plant
Container with two or more foliage plants – different varieties
Plant in Fruit or Berry
Bromeliaed (Tillandsia), any species, mounted (not in pot) on Cork, Wood etc.
CHAMPION MISC. CONTAINER PLANT - Ribbon, Card
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN MISC. PLANTS - Ribbon & Card
CACTI & SUCCULENTS - please state SIZE OF CONTAINER on entry form
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
Crested Cactus - grafted or on own root.
Mammillaria Cactus
Rebutia or Sulcorebutia
Notocactus or Parodia
Echinocactus or Ferocactus
Zygocactus or any Epiphyte Cactus
Tall Growing Cactus
Gygmnoclycium
AOV Cactus - prizemoney sponsored by Macquarie Towns Garden Club
Euphorbia or Monadenium
Lithops, Conophytum or related genera (Mesembryanthem)
Haworthia or Aloe
Kalanchoe or Cassula
Echervia, Sempervivum or Sedum
AOV Succulent
Collection of Cacti and/or Succulents
Cacti and/or Succulent Dish (must have own roots)
Melo Cactus – Turk’s Cap
CHAMPION CACTUS/SUCCULENT - Ribbon & card
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN CACTI/SUCCULENTS - Ribbon & Card
BONSAI – please state SIZE OF CONTAINER on entry form
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
Any style, under 30cm
Formal upright style
Informal upright style
Cascade or Semi Cascade style
Leaning or Windswept
Australian Native style
Bonsai in Flower or Fruit
Bonsai - Root on, or over, rock
178
179
180
Forest setting - 5 or more trees
Any Other Style Bonsai not mentioned.
Literati
CHAMPION BONSAI - Ribbon, Card
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN BONSAI - Ribbon & Card
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR in PLANTS IN CONTAINERS (classes 130 - 180)
Ribbon & Card
GRAND CHAMPION PLANT IN CONTAINER - Ribbon & Card &
Lillian Bottles Memorial Trophy (kept by the Association)
DECORATIVE CLASSES
Floral Art Show Guides may be obtained from the
Royal Horticulture Society of NSW, P O Box 665, Epping NSW 2121
Each entry must be the work of the EXHIBITOR ONLY.
FRESH FLOWERS, in water or oasis, are to be used unless otherwise stated.
*** MAXIMUN SIZE – 60cm x 60cm
Open Classes – 1st $10.00, 2nd $3.00
200 Centrepiece Arrangement for table
201 Arrangement Own Choice.
202 Arrangement with 5 flowers
203 Foliage Arrangement
Novice & TAFE Students’ Classes
204
Autumn Tone arrangement
205
“My Choice”
CHAMPION EXHIBIT IN DECORATIVE CLASSES - Ribbon & Card
BRIDAL CLASSES - 1st $10.00, 2nd $5.00 sponsored by McGraths Hill Florist
All bouquets are to be wired unless otherwise specified.
Exhibits must comply with the latest rules of the Floral Art Guide.
Open Classes
206
Bouquets for Bride & Attendant – to be wired
207
Natural stemmed posy for Bridesmaid – not wired
208
Bouquets of Artificial, Silk and/or Dried Flowers for Bride & Attendant
Novice & TAFE Students’ Classes
209 Bouquets for Bride & Attendant to be wired
210 Bouquet for Junior Bridesmaid (Natural Stem)
211 Arrangement for Bridal Table
BEST EXHIBIT IN NOVICE/TAFE STUDENT BRIDAL CLASSES
CHAMPION EXHIBIT IN BRIDAL CLASSES – Ribbon, card
Gwen Pinson Memorial Trophy MOST SUCCESSFUL
EXHIBITOR IN DECORATIVE & BRIDAL CLASSES Ribbon & Card & $25.00 sponsored by Kaye's Cakes & Flowers
JUNIOR EXHIBITORS
(all Junior exhibitors receive a ribbon) Must be collected from the Steward.
Decorative Classes (using FRESH flowers only)
Under 5 years
213
Arrangement of Flowers on Hat
214
Floral Arrangement Own Choice (no bigger than 20cm x 20cm)
5 to 9 years
215
Arrangement of Flowers on Hat
216
Floral Arrangement in a mug
10 to 12 years
217 Arrangement using foliage only
218 Flowers in a Teapot
13 to 15 years
219 Arrangement using foliage only
220 Basket of Flowers
16 to 17 years
221 Arrangement using foliage only
222 Arrangement in Pink or Blue
CHAMPION EXHIBIT IN JUNIOR DECORATIVE CLASSES Ribbon, card
Vegetable and/or Fruit Novelty Classes - theme is a Character to be named by the Exhibitor
Please place all exhibits on a FIRM SURFACE eg. board or tray, MAXIMUM SIZE 30cm x
30cm, with the child’s name, age & the class number attached UNDERNEATH. Only
wooden skewers or toothpicks are to be used for structure.
223 Under 5 years
224 5 to 9 years
225 10 to 12 years
226 13 to 15 years
227 16 to 17 years
CHAMPION EXHIBIT IN JUNIOR NOVELTY - Ribbon, Card
RESERVE CHAMPION IN JUNIOR NOVELTY - Card
Miscellaneous Junior Classes – MAXIMUM size 30cm x 30cm under 18 years
228 Vase or Bowl of Cut Flowers, AV, to be viewed all around - sponsored by
Macquarie Towns Garden Club
229 1 cut Flower, AV
230 3 vases cut Flowers AV, I per vase, Distinct
231 1 vase, 1 cut from Shrub or Tree in Flower or Berry
CHAMPION CUT FLOWER in Junior classes - Ribbon & Card under18 years
232 1 Flowering Plant in container
233 1 Foliage Plant in container
234 1 Container Plant in Berry or Fruit
235 Garden Container with more than two plants with own roots - AV
CHAMPION CONTAINER PLANT in Junior classes - Ribbon & Card
MOST SUCCESSFUL JUNIOR EXHIBITOR - Ribbon & Card
ENTRY FORM
HORTICULTURE (13)
Please return with entry fee to:
The Secretary, HDAA, P O Box 382, Richmond NSW 2753, OR deliver to
the Showground Office, 40 Racecourse Road, Clarendon
between 9.00am & 4.00pm Mon. - Fri.
Size of container
Section Class No
Ph. (02) 4577 3591
(Cacti/Succulent & Bonsai classes)
Details of Entry
Entry Fee
$2.00 ea
13
Payment can be made by cheque, money order, credit card or cash ONLY.
TOTAL
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