Charlbury Garden Society

Spring Show Schedule

Spring Show 2017

This year we again hope to organise the Show in conjunction with the Charlbury Art Society Spring Exhibition. We therefore will open the Show earlier than usual, at 12 noon, immediately after the judging.
There is one cup to be awarded at this Show, the Ian Tolputt Cup, for the Best Exhibit in the Show. There is no prize money.
The Spring Show can be a wonderful sight. Segregating daffodils into different classes shows their variation and subtle colour changes to best effect. Don't forget the other classes especially tulips and flower arrangements. Plant material for the arrangements (classes 14-17) need not have been grown by the exhibitor.
NARCISSI
These blooms are commonly called daffodils. Narcissi is the generic name for all of these. There are in fact 12 different divisions and upward of 26,000 cultivars of daffodils so classification can be a problem. The Society has simplified this classification for the purposes of this Show so if you are uncertain, bring your blooms along on the morning of the show and consult the Show Secretary.
Cyclamineous Small Cup Large Cup Trumpet
Petals must be swept back Single stem ?" length of cup less than or equal to 1/3 length of petals Single stem ?" length of cup more than 1/3 length of petals but less than length of petals Single stem - length of cup must be at least as long as length of petals

Tip: Pick daffodils three days before the show when just beginning to open. Keep for two days in a cool place then bring them into the warm the day before the show.
SCHEDULE FOR SPRING SHOW
(in combination with the Arts Society Spring Exhibition)
• Date: Saturday 8 April 2017
• Location: Memorial Hall, Brown's Lane, Charlbury
• Entry Fees: 10p per entry but no fees for children's classes
• Staging: 9.30am - 11.00am
• Open to public: 12 noon - 4.00pm
• Admission: 50p (children FREE)
• Presentation of awards: 3.45pm
PRIZES
Prize cards will be awarded but no prize money
AWARDS
Ian Tolputt Cup Best in Show

SPRING SHOW CLASSES
For classes 1-10 see the diagrams and descriptions on p15 for the class specification of narcissi.
Note that the diameter of the cup is not relevant for classification purposes; it's the length of the cup that is important.
Because of the huge variety of types of narcissi Rule 4 will not apply and entrants may submit more than one entry per class.
Trumpet Narcissi
1 A vase of 3 all yellow trumpet narcissi, one variety
2 A vase of 3 all white trumpet narcissi, one variety
3 A vase of 3 trumpet narcissi, any variety/varieties
Large Cup Narcissi
4 A vase of 3 all yellow large cup narcissi, one variety
5 A vase of 3 bi-colour large cup narcissi, one variety
6 A vase of 3 white petalled large cup narcissi, one variety
Small Cup Narcissi
7 A vase of 3 white petalled small cup narcissi, one variety
8 A vase of 3 yellow petalled small cup narcissi, one variety
Other Narcissi
9 A vase of 3 multi-headed narcissi, any variety/varieties
10 A vase of 3 cyclamineous hybrid narcissi, any variety/varieties
11 A vase of 3 narcissi, small flowered or miniature
12 A vase of 3 stems of double narcissi
13 A container of mixed narcissi, 10-15 stems, to be judged on quality
Arrangements
Material used need not be the property of or grown by the exhibitor
14 An arrangement of narcissi, maximum 12 stems, and narcissus foliage allowed
15 An arrangement of spring flowers, not to exceed 18" width & depth, to be judged for effect
16 An arrangement of leaves, flowers or shrubs (or any combination thereof)
17 A petite arrangement, not to exceed 6" width, depth & height
Other bulbs, flowers, plants and shrubs
18 Spring flowering bulbs growing in a container
19 A vase of 3 tulips, any variety/varieties
20 A vase of 3 auricula stems
21 A container of 5 pansies
22 A bowl of primroses and/or polyanthus, any foliage, not to exceed 18" overall, to be judged for effect
23 A bowl of spring flowers (e.g. hyacinths etc.), no narcissi, no shrubs, not to exceed 18" overall, to be judged on quality
24 A vase of shrubs, 3 sprays in flower, any variety/varieties
25 A flowering pot plant
26 A pot-grown orchid
27 A flowering bulb lily
28 A foliage pot plant
29 A cactus
30 A container of hellebores, maximum 6 stems
Children's Corner. Age groups 4-7 and 8-14
A Decorate a hen's egg (blown or paper mache)

B Plant a spring bulb in a pot that I have painted
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E A painting using potato stamps, bring in the stamps

Find three feathers. Identify them, draw or paint one of the birds
Grow a cress man/woman/monster

ENTRY FORM FOR THE SPRING SHOW
To: The Show Secretary, Charlbury and District Garden Society
Mrs N Morgan, c/o Wormwood Cottage, The Playing Close
I wish to enter exhibits in the classes, which I have marked below, with the number of entries in each class if more than 1.
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Name: Age (if child)
Address:

10p Entry Fee total: Children's classes (shaded) are free
This form should be completed and returned with entry fees to the Show Secretary, on or before Friday 7 April 2017 if possible. Late entries will be accepted on the morning of the Show up to 10.45am only, subject to space constraints, but we would request that exhibitors submit entries as early as possible.
The show finishes at 4.00pm and we wish to clear the hall as soon as possible after that. Please arrange for the collection of your exhibits promptly by 4.00pm. The Society accepts no responsibility for them after that time.

DEFINITIONS
BOWL
A vessel for displaying flowers in water that has a diameter that is equal to, or greater than, its height.
CONTAINER
Any receptacle.
KIND
A basic kind of plant, flower, fruit or vegetable e.g. chrysanthemum, rose, apple, plum, carrot or pea.
VARIETY
A variation of colour or shape within the basic type of plant, flower, fruit or vegetable, e.g. "Ena Harkness", "Blenheim Orange" and "Kelvedon Wonder".
VASE
A vessel for displaying cut flowers in water that is greater in height than the diameter of its mouth.
SIZE
"Overall" means height, width and depth. (Be careful of drooping after setting your exhibit which can result in exceeding the size limit.)
Should you have any queries on these, do not hesitate to contact the Show Secretary (01608-811507).

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