Spring, Summer, Autumn 
Show Regulations & Schedules

Show regulations

  1. Intending exhibitors should give notice in writing, not later then the Thursday before each Show, of the classes in which they intend to exhibit. Novice entries are only open to members who have not won a prize in a previous HHS Show.
  2. The prizes offered, are open to all exhibiting members complying with the Regulations. 
  3. Cards corresponding with the entries will be provided on the morning of the Show for exhibitors, who will be responsible for the proper placing beside the relevant exhibits. Cards of all exhibits not staged to be returned to the Secretary. 
  4. Exhibits must be staged between 9am & 11am, after which all persons must leave except those assistants retained by the Show Superintendent. 
  5. The appointed officers of the Society will direct placing of all exhibits. 
  6. Judges may withhold a prize where exhibits considered unworthy of it, their decision will be final. 
  7. All exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor for at least two months before the Show. 
  8. No exhibitor may stage more than one exhibit in any one class. 
  9. Any exhibitor showing anything belonging to another person and entering it as their own, exercising any artifice to deceive the Judges, or otherwise attempting to gain prizes by unfair means, shall forfeit all claims to such prizes. 
  10. In the Decorative classes, flowers need not have been grown by the exhibitor. 
  11. All cut flowers to be shown in green bikini vases provided by the Society. 
  12. Vegetable collections must be arranged without packing (parsley and onion rings are permitted). 
  13. In all flower classes (excluding Decoratives), only the plant's own foliage to be used.
    Except for Decoratives and Pot Plants, no artificial supports will be allowed.

How to Enter

Please send your name, address, telephone number and email address together with your class entry numbers for the relevant show by email by clicking on “Contact Us” or by post or telephone to the:  Chairman Highgate Horticultural Society 26 Ashmount Road London N19 3BJ Tel: 020 7263 6831  
Entries must be received by 5pm on the Thursday before the show.  

Please state age of child for children’s classes. Late entries may be accepted up to one hour before judging at the discretion of the show superintendent. Novice entries are open only to those members who have not one a prize in a previous Highgate Horticultural Society Show. 

All three shows are held at the: United Reformed Church, South Grove, Highgate Village, London N6 6BA between 2pm and 5pm Awards are presented at 3.30pm. 

Exhibits may be staged between 9 and 11am when the hall will be cleared and judging begins. 

Please make sure you read the show regulations. Would previous winners of trophies please clean and return them prior to the show. 

Useful Hints for Exhibitors

  1.  Read the schedule carefully. Stage early. Check the class number of the schedule; this will correspond with the number on the tables. If in doubt ask the Superintendent.
  2.  All flowers should be fresh. Good arrangement and colour-blending gain points. Overcrowding loses points; lightness and balance gain points.
  3. Cutting with scissors minimises damage when picking fruit. The natural bloom on fruit gains points. Avoid undue handling and do not wash and polish.
  4. To wash vegetables, use a soft cloth or sponge so as not to damage the skin. Only the outer skin of onions may be removed. Beans should be straight, fresh and of even size. Multiple vegetable classes should ideally be of uniform size.
  5. Naming of exhibits is not compulsory, except where specifically stated. However, it will help the judges and add greatly to the interest of your exhibit if you can name the variety or varieties of which it consists
  6. For many years we have been told that metal lids are not acceptable when showing “jar” classes, but this has changed and here is the definitive passage from “On with the Show” published in 2021 by theNational Federatio of Women’s Institutes:
  7. Covers for jams, jellies, marmalades The first thing the judge looks for is a seal. This shows that the item is actually worthy of the term preserved.
  8. Lids should always be put on freshly potted sugar preserves, immediately each jar is filled, when hot. When making the preserve the temperature should not drop below 82ºC (180ºF) to ensure that yeasts
    and moulds do not survive. A twist top or plastic cover will pop when opened,
  9. if there is a true seal. Avoid honey jars with screw tops, as the thread does not produce a good seal.
    Twist Tops, however, do give a seal. A seal can only be achieved by: • a new twist top • a waxed disc with cellophane cover.
    Note. A wax disc, placed smooth side down, when carefully trimmed to fit the rim of the jar and the surface of the preserve, will cause an airtight seal when cooled, and only needs a cellophane cover to protect from dust. This should never be put on a tepid preserve as the moist air trapped may cause spoilage. Always put cellophane cover on when completely cold. On With The Show 139 Recycled jars and lids Plain jars must be used for showing preserves. Jars and lids bearing trade names e.g., Kilner, Lakeland etc. are discouraged and not recommended for shows. If twist top lids are used for showing, they must be new and plain, as old lids do not always give a good seal.
  10. The container and cover should be correct, and suitable for the preservation of the contents. (Check appropriate section for each preserve.) If no seal of preservation is present, the item is not acceptable (NA) and is not marked further. (Often an exhibitor will be tempted to test the seal before exhibiting, and thus destroy it!)
  11. The containers should be clean and unblemished. A little methylated spirit will always give sparkle to a jar, but be careful not to taint fruit curds, which are not sealed. Labels should be plain, neat and straight and of suitable size for the container. Place label between the seams of the jar. Label should state contents and day, month and year of making.
  12. An additional cover, (such as gingham) and label which is decorative, are sometimes used to complement a theme in a co-operative exhibit

38th Autumn Show Sunday, 29th September, 2024

Autumn Schedule of Classes

FLOWERS 
1. 1 vase of CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
2. 1 vase of MIXED FOLIAGE 
3. I vase of DAHLIAS, ball or pompon, 3 blooms 
4. 1 vase of DAHLIAS, cactus or semi-cactus, 3 blooms 
5. 1 vase of DAHLIAS, decoratives, 3 blooms 
6. 1 vase of DAHLIAS, mixed varieties 
7. 1 vase of FLOWERING SHRUBS 
8. 1 vase of flowers for which there is no separate class, 1 variety 
9. 1 vase of ASTERS, perennial 
10. 1 vase of ASTERS, annual 
11. 1 vase of MIXED CUT FLOWERS, perennials 
12. 1 vase of MIXED CUT FLOWERS, annuals 
13. 1 vase of ROSES 
14. FLOATING FLOWERS, 
own bowl not to exceed 25cms 
15. 1 vase of ORNAMENTAL BERRIES OR FRUIT 
16. FRENCH OR AFRICAN MARIGOLD HEADS, 
laid flat (6) 
17. POT PLANT IN FLOWER, pot not to exceed 20cms diameter 
18. FOLIAGE POT PLANT, pot not to exceed 
20cms diameter 
19. PLANTED BOWL, bowl not to exceed 
35cms diameter 
20. NOVICE ENTRY 1 vase of MIXED CUT FLOWERS

FRUIT
Exhibits to be shown on stalk, on plates provided by the Society. 
21. A BASKET OF FRUIT, 3 separate kinds, basket not to exceed 30cms diameter
22. 1 dish of RASPBERRIES (10 fruits)
23. 1 dish of BLACKBERRIES, cultivated (10 fruits)
24. 1 dish of any other berry for which there is no separate class (10 fruits)
25. APPLES, (3) dessert, should ideally be 7cms diameter
26. APPLES, (3) culinary
27. PEARS (3)
28. FIGS (2)
29. GRAPES, I bunch
30. PLUMS (8)
31. Any other fruit
32. NOVICE ENTRY any fruit, 1 kind

VEGETABLES 
33. COOK’S DELIGHT, trug or basket of mixed vegetables, not more than 60 x 30cms, judged for variety, appearance and freshness. 
34. A UNUSUALLY SHAPED VEGETABLE 
35. BEANS, runners (6) 
36. BEANS, French (6) 
37. BEETROOT, round (3) with at least l0cms of top 
38. CABBAGE (1) with at least 8cms of stem
 below leaves 
39. CARROTS, stump or shorthorn (3) with at least l0cms of top 
40. CARROTS, tapering roots (3) with at least l0cms of top 
41. PUMPKIN (1) 
42. TABLE MARROW (1) excluding squash and other edible concurbits, over 20cms 
43. CUCUMBER (1) 44. ONIONS, (3) 
45. POTATOES, white (3 tubers) 
46. POTATOES, coloured (3 tubers) 
47. SHALLOTS, culinary (6) 
48. SHALLOTS, pickling (6) not over 3cms diameter 
49. TOMATOES (3) with calyx 
50. TOMATOES (6) small fruited & cherry cultivars with calyx 
51. TOMATOES, one truss 
52. CELERY (1) 
53. LEEKS (2) 
54. PARSNIPS (2) with at least l0cms of top 
55. ANY OTHER VEGETABLE, excluding roots 56. ANY OTHER VEGETABLE, roots 
57. CAPSICUMS (3) sweet or chilli peppers 
58. COLLECTION OF CUT CULINARY HERBS in a bikini vase 
59. NOVICE ENTRY any vegetable, 1 kind FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS Flowers may be bought. Space provided in class 61 is 75cms width & depth. 
60. AN ARRANGEMENT OF DRIED PLANT MATERIAL 
61. “GIFTS OF THE EARTH” an exhibit to feature flowers, fruit, berries, twigs etc. 
62. A basket of AUTUMN FLOWERS & FOLIAGE 
63. “FROZEN NORTH” a petite arrangement not to exceed 25cms overall 
64. NOVICE ENTRY a mixed autumn flowers & foliage arrangement

UNDER 16's
(Please state age on entry form) 
65. A HALLOWEEN MASK (5 years and under) 
66. Six AUTUMN LEAVES on a paper plate (5 years and under) 
67. A MONSTER made from vegetable matter 
(5 years and under) 
68. A HALLOWEEN MASK (6 to 10 years) 
69. A collage of SEED HEADS, LEAVES & GRASSES, A4 size (6 to 10 years) 
70. SOMETHING EDIBLE YOU HAVE MADE OR GROWN (6 to 10 years) 
71. A HALLOWEEN MASK (11 to 16 years) 
72. A collage of SEED HEADS, LEAVES & GRASSES A4 size (11 to 16 years) 
73. SOMETHING EDIBLE YOU HAVE MADE OR GROWN (11 to 16 years) 
74. Society’s Vase of homegrown MIXED FLOWERS (16 and under)

DOMESTIC
In classes 81-89 exhibits must have been bottled or made during the past 12 months.  In judging ‘jar’ classes, any clear glass jar will be accepted. Jars should be clean and clearly marked as to content and date of making. Metal lids should be removed before judging and replaced with cellophane or cling film. Liqueur glass to be supplied with class 89.
75. VICTORIA SPONGE 20cm round
76. CHEESE STRAWS (4 PIECES)
77. CAKE UTILISING A GLUT OF FRUIT 
OR VEGETABLES
78. FRUIT SCONES (4)

DOMESTIC
89. LOAF (yeast) 
excluding the use of a bread making machine
80. LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE 2lb loaf tin
81. Jar of PICKLES
82. Jar of CHUTNEY
83. Jar of ORANGE MARMALADE84. Jar of MARMALADE, any other fruit/fruits
85. Jar of JELLY
86. Jar of LEMON CURD
87. Jar of JAM
88. Bottle of FLAVOURED VINEGAR
89. Bottle of LIQUEUR

HANDICRAFT 
Exhibitors’ entries should not have been previously exhibited at any of the Society’s shows. 
90. HAND KNITTED ARTICLE 
91. AN ITEM MADE USING “UP-CYCLED” MATERIALS. Please state previous use of materials. 
92. PAINTING not to exceed A3 size 
93. ANY WOODWORK/METALWORK EXHIBIT 
94. A HAT - any medium 
95. A CUSHION COVER 
96. ANYTHING YOU HAVE MADE
 97. “FOUR SEASONS” (4 photographs mounted on one piece of card. 
Not to exceed A3) 
98. “AN ITEM OF CALIGRAPHY” Not to exceed A4 (297mm x 210mm) OPEN TO ALL 
99. A VEGETABLE PERSON WITH CAPTION

Autum Show Trophies

HIGHGATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CUP
for best exhibit in floral classes 1-19.
Holder: Harington
FAITH COPE MORGAN AWARD 
for most points in floral classes 1-19. 
Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore 
GIBBON  AWARD 
for most points in fruit classes 21-31. 
Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore 
RANKINE  CUP 
for most points in classes 35-57. 
Holder: Mr G. Sycamore
DAME  FRANCES  GARDNER  CUP 
for best exhibit in single vegetable classes 35-57. 
Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore 
CATER  CUP
for Cooks Delight, class 33.
Holder: Not Awarded
JACK  HURST  AWARD 
for best exhibit in runner beans. 
Holder: Harington 
SIMPLICITAS  CUP
for most points in tomato classes 49-51. 
Holders: Mr & Mrs S. Marston 

D.J. HAWKINS BOWL
fo r most points classes 60-63.
Holder: Mrs L. Stuart 
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT IN FLORAL ART
Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore 
JUBILEE  CUP
for most points in 5 years and under classes 65-67.
Holder: Miss A. Stuart 
CONSTANCE DAINS AWARD
for most points in 6-l0’s classes 68-70. 
Holder: Master A. Stuart 
BROUGH  CUP
for most points on 11 to 16’s classes 71-73. 
Holder: Not Awarded 
RHS  CHILDRENS  CERTIFICATE  OF  MERIT
for class 74. 
Holder: Miss. M. Stuart 
ALICE  ALLENDER  AWARD
for best exhibit classes 75-89.
Holder: Mrs R. Stirling  
LADY  TRIBE  MEMORIAL  CUP
for most points in class 90 - 89. 
Holder: Not Awarded. 

57th Spring Show Saturday, 6th April, 2024

Spring Schedule of Classes

CLASSIFICATION of DAFFODILS:  
Division 1. Trumpet: one flower on stem; trumpet (or corona) as long or longer than perianth (surrounding petals). 
Division 2. Large cupped: one flower per stem; cor​ona (cup trumpet) more than a third of, but less than equal to, length of perianth segment.  Division 3. Small cupped: one flower per stem; corona (cup) not more than one third of perianth segment.  
Division 4. Double flowers  Division 5. Triandrus daffodils  
Division 6. Cyclamineus daffodils  
Division 7. Jonquilla daffodils  
Division 8. Tazetta daffodils  
Division 9. Poeticus daffodils.

BULBS IN GROWTH 
1. 3 HYACINTHS 
2. 1 HYACINTH 
3. 5 BULBS TULIPS, single 
4. 5 BULBS TULIPS, double 
5. 6 Bulbs of TRUMPET DAFFODILS, division 1 - any variety 6. 6 Bulbs of LARGE CUPPED DAFFODILS. division 2 - any variety 
7. 6 Bulbs of SMALL CUPPED DAFFODILS, division 3 - any variety 
8. 6 Bulbs of DOUBLE DAFFODILS, division 4 - any variety. 
9. 6 Bulbs of MINIATURE DAFFODILS
10. 6 Bulbs of JONQUILLA DAFFODILS, 
division 7 
11. 6 Bulbs of DAFFODILS in any 
of divisions 5,6,8 or 9 - any variety 
12. Container of bulbous flowers 
for which there is no separate class, 1 kind 
13. 1 HIPPEASTRUM (Amaryllis) in flower 
14. NOVICE ENTRY bulbs in growth - 
1 kind, 6 bulbs 

CUT BULBOUS FLOWERS  
15. 1 stem TULIP  
16. 5 stems TULIPS - 1 variety  
17. 5 stems LONG TRUMPET DAFFODILS, 
division 1 - yellow/yellow  
18. 5 stems LONG TRUMPET DAFFODILS, 
division 1 -  bi-coloured or white  
19. 1 stems LONG TRUMPET DAFFODIL, 
division 1 - any variety 
20. 5 stems LARGE CUPPED DAFFODILS, 
division 2 - any variety  
21. 5 stems SMALL CUPPED DAFFODILS, 
division 3 - any variety  
22. 5 stems DOUBLE DAFFODILS, 
division 4 - any variety  
23. 5 stems of any other variety of daffodils in any of the other divisions  
24. 5 flowers grown in the open excluding tulips and daffodils,  1 kind  
25. NOVICE ENTRY cut bulbous flowers - 1 kind, 
5 stems

NON BULBOUS POT PLANTS 
26. PLANTED BOWL for outdoors, bowl not to exceed 35cms diameter 
27. Rock or alpine plant in flower, shown in pot 
or pan 
28. Pot of flowering PRIMULA any species 
29. Non-bulbous pot plant in flower, pot or bowl not to exceed 15cms diameter 30. Non-bulbous pot plant in flower, pot or bowl not to exceed 20cms diameter 31. FOLIAGE plant or FERN, pot or bowl not to exceed 20cms diameter 
32. AFRICAN VIOLET specimen plant in flower 
33. CACTUS or succulent specimen plant 
34. NOVICE ENTRY non-bulbous pot plant, pot not to exceed 20cms

CUT NON-BULBOUS FLOWERS
35. 1 container CUT MIXED FLOWERS
36. 5 PANSIES
37. 5 PRIMULA - any species
38. 1 container HELLEBORES, 3 stems, 
any variety/varieties
39. 1 container HEATHER/HEATHERS - 
any variety/varieties
40. FLOWERING SHRUB OR TREE BLOSSOM – 3 kinds in 3 separate containers
41. 1 container FLOWERING SHRUB OR TREE BLOSSOM, 1 kind
42. Specimen CAMELLIA with leaf - any variety
43. 5 flowers grown in the open for which there is no separate class, 1 kind
44. NOVICE ENTRY cut non-bulbous flowers, 1 kind

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS 
Flowers may be bought. Space provided in class 46 is 75cms width and depth.
45. A LINE arrangement
46. “SPRING REFLECTIONS” – an exhibit
47. A basket of SPRING FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE
48. “FROZEN” – a miniature arrangement in an eggcup not to exceed 10cms overall
49. NOVICE ENTRY 
a Mixed Flower and Foliage Arrangement

COOKERY 
In classes 56-62 exhibits must have been bottled or made during the past 12 months. In judging ‘jar’ classes, any clear glass jar will be accepted. Jars should be clean and clearly marked as to content and date of making. Metal lids should be removed before judging and replaced with cellophane or cling film. Liqueur glass to be supplied with class 64. 

50. CHOCOLATE CAKE 20cm round 
51. SHORTBREAD
52. “FREE FROM” BAKE – (gluten/dairy/egg/wheat free) bring your family favourite – just specify what your bake is free of. 
53. SAVOURY QUICHE
54. LOAF (yeast) 
excluding using bread making machine 
55. LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE
56. Jar of PICKLES 
57. Jar of CHUTNEY 
58. Jar of ORANGE MARMALADE 
59. Jar of MARMALADE, any other fruit/fruits 
60. Jar of JELLY 
61. Jar of LEMON CURD 
62. Jar of JAM 
63. FRUIT CORDIAL 
64. Bottle of LIQUEUR

UNDER 16s  
(Please state age on entry form) 
65. MUSTARD & CRESS GROWN IN A DECORATED EGGSHELL(5 years and under)
66. A SINGLE BULB IN GROWTH (5 years and under)
67. A SPRING FLOWER DRAWING not more than A4 size (5 years and under)68. MUSTARD & CRESS GROWN IN A DECORATED EGGSHELL 
(6 to10 years)
69. A SINGLE BULB IN GROWTH (6 to10 years)
70. A SPRING FLOWER DRAWING not more than A4 size (6 to 10 years)
71. MUSTARD & CRESS GROWN IN A DECORATED EGGSHELL(11 to 16 years)
72. A SINGLE BULB IN GROWTH (11 to 16 years)
73. A SPRING FLOWER DRAWING not more than A4 size (11 to 16 years)
74. Society’s vase of HOME GROWN SPRING FLOWERS (under 16 years)

Spring Show Trophies

TAYLOR HALSEY CHALLENGE CUP
for most points in classes 1-24.
Holder: Dr.  S. Marston 
MICHAEL BAYLIS CUP
for most points in classes 26-43.
Holder: Dr.  S. Marston 
SERGEANT BOWL
for best exhibit in classes 1-24.
Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore  
BROUGH TANKARD
for best exhibit in classes 26-43.
Holder: Harington 
BUSH HALSEY CHALLENGE CUP
for most points decorative classes 45-48.
Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore  
EDITH IMBER MEMORIAL CUP
for most points in domestic classes 50-64 . 
Holder: Mrs. R. Stirling 
THOMAS  A.  WESTON  CUP 
for best exhibit in domestic classes 50-64. 
Holder: Dr. S. Marston 

HHS MILLENNIUM CUP
for most points in classes 65-67
(5 years and under).
Holder: Miss A. Stuart 
SOCIETY’S CUP
for most points classes 68-70
(6 to 10 year olds).
Holder: Miss M. Stuart 
MARJORIE OLPHERT SHIELD
for most points classes 71-73
(11 to 16 year olds).
Holder: Not Awarded 
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT IN FLORAL ART.
Holder: Ms. J. WIllis 
RHS CHILDRENS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
for class for 74. 
Holder: Miss M. Stuart 

160th Summer  Show Saturday, 13th July, 2024

CUT FLOWERS 
1. COLLECTION OF 3 KINDS OF FLOWERS with own foliage, trees and shrubs
excluded. Shown in separate vases - colour variation allowed. 
2. 1 vase of MIXED PERENNIALS 
3. 1 vase of MIXED GRASSES 
4. 2 vases of SWEET PEAS (6 stems each, two separate varieties) 
5. 1 vase of SWEET PEAS (9 stems, mixed varieties). 6. 1 vase of H.T. ROSES (6 specimen blooms, 2 or more varieties) 
7. 1 vase of H.T. ROSES (3 stems, 1 or more varieties; not more than 3 buds or blooms/stem). 
8. 1 vase of H.T. ROSE SPECIMEN (1 stem) 
9. 1 vase of ROSES (excluding H.T.’s. 3 stems, separate varieties) 
10. 1 vase of CLUSTER ROSES 
11. 1 vase of MINIATURE ROSES 
12. 1 vase of HYDRANGEAS (3 heads, any variety/varieties) 
13. 1 vase of FLOWERING SHRUB OR TREE BLOSSOM 
14. 1 vase of MIXED FOLIAGE judged on cultural merit and varied interest. 
15. 1 vase of FLOWERS for which there is no separate class 
16. 1 vase of PINKS (5 stems) 
17. 6 MIXED FUCHSIA HEADS laid flat 
18. 1 specimen LILY any variety 
19. 3 vases of FLOWERS raised from seed during 12 months preceding this show
(separate kinds - colour variation allowed) 
20. 1 vase of MIXED FLOWERS raised from seed during 12 months preceding this show. 
21. 1 vase of NICOTIANA (3 sprays, any colour) 
22. A bowl of FLOATING FLOWER HEADS, own bowl not to exceed 25cms 

 
24. 1 vase of 6 PANSIES and/or VIOLAS 
25. NOVICE ENTRY 1 vase of mixed flowers
26. 2 TUBEROUS BEGONIAS (in bloom, separate pots) 
27. PELARGONIUM (including Zonal Geranium) 1 specimen plant in  flower 
28. A display of 3 PELARGONIUMS, 
any variety/varieties 
29. CACTUS or SUCCULENT SPECIMEN PLANT 
30. BONSAI SPECIMEN PLANT 
31. IVY, any variety/varieties, in growth 
32. POT PLANT any plant grown in normal indoor living conditions for the beauty or interest of its foliage, maximum pot size 20cms 
33. POT PLANT in flower, quality of flower the leading feature, maximum pot size 20cms 
33. POT PLANT in flower, quality of flower the leading feature, maximum pot size 20cms
34. FUCHSIA, 1 specimen plant, max pot size 20cms 
35. A display of 2 FUCHSIAS maximum pot size 15cms 
36. Pot of flowering PETUNIAS in growth, maximum pot size 20cms 
37. HANGING BASKET 
38. Pot-grown LILY in flower 
39. PLANTED WINDOW BOX up to 65cms long 
40. PLANTED BOWL not exceeding 35cms 
41. NOVICE ENTRY a planted bowl not exceeding 35cms FRUIT Exhibits should be shown on stalk on plates provided  by Society. 
42. 2 plates of SOFT FRUIT, (2 kinds, 10 of each kind)
43. 1 plate of CURRANTS, (1 kind)
44. 1 plate of BERRIES, (1 kind, 10 fruits)
45. 1 plate of any other fruit, (1 kind)
46. NOVICE ENTRY 1 dish of SOFT FRUIT (1 kind)

Summer Schedule of Classes

SINGLE VEGETABLES 
50. BEANS, broad (6) 
51. BEANS, French (6) 
52. BEETROOT, round (3) with at least 10cm of top 53. CABBAGE (1) with at least 8cms of stem below leaves 
54. CARROTS, stump or shorthorn (3) with at least l0cms of top 
55. CARROTS, intermediate (3) with at least l0cms of top 
56. MIXED SALAD LEAVES in growth, pot not to exceed 20cms 
57. CUCUMBER (1) 
58. LETTUCE, (1) with root 
59. TABLE MARROW (1) excluding squash and other edible concurbits, over 20cms 
60. ONIONS, Autumn or Spring sown (3)
61. ONIONS, set (3) 
62. PEAS (6 pods) 
63. POTATOES, white (3 tubers) 
64. POTATOES, coloured (3 tubers) 
65. RHUBARB, (4 sticks) with 8cms of trimmed leaves 
66. SHALLOTS, culinary (6) 
67. SHALLOTS, pickling (6) not over 3cms diameter 68. TOMATOES (3) with calyx 
69. COURGETTES (2) 
70. ANY OTHER VEGETABLE, roots 
71. ANY OTHER VEGETABLE, excluding roots 
72. NOVICE ENTRY any vegetable, 1 kind 

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS 
Flowers may be bought. Space provided in class 75 is 75cms width and depth. 
73. A basket of SUMMER FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE. No accessories allowed 
74. ​ "BESIDE THE SEASIDE" an exhibit 
75. An arrangement of COLOURED FOLIAGE 
76. A petite arrangement in a shell, not to exceed 25cmc overall
77. NOVICE ENTRY a mixed flowers and foliage arrangement.  

HANDICRAFT
Exhibitors’ entries should not have been previously exhibited at any of the Society’s shows.
 
78. HAND KNITTED ARTICLE 
79. AN ITEM MADE USING “UPCYCLED” MATERIALS. Please state previous use of materials. 
80. A PAINTING not to exceed A3 size (420mm x 297mm) 
81. ANY WOODWORK OR METALWORK EXHIBIT 82. ​ A SCARF - any medium
83. A BEACH BAG
84. ANYTHING YOU HAVE MADE 
85. ​'FOUR SEASONS' 4 photographs mounted 
on one piece of card. 
Size not to exceed A4 (210 x 295mm)
86. “AN ITEM OF CALIGRAPHY” Not to exceed A4 (297mm x 210mm) UNDER 16'S 
(Please state age on entry form) 
87. A MINI GARDEN in a seed tray 
(5 years and under) 
88. A FLOWER PICTURE (5 years and under) 
89. A VEGETABLE/FRUIT MONSTER 
(5 years and under) 
90. A MINI GARDEN in a seed tray (6 to 10 years) 
91. EDIBLE NECKLACE (6 to 10 years) 
92. ANY PLANT YOU HAVE GROWN FROM SEED 
in a pot not to exceed 20cms. 
Please give name of plant. (6 to 10 years) 
93. A MINI GARDEN in a seed tray (11 to 16 years) 
94. EDIBLE NECKLACE (11 to 16 years) 
95. ANY PLANT YOU HAVE GROWN FROM SEED in a pot not to exceed 20cms. 
Please give name of plant. (11 to 16 years) 
96. Society’s vase of home grown 
MIXED FLOWERS (16 and under)

Summer Show Trophies

RHS BRONZE BANKSIAN MEDAL
for exhibitor gaining most prize money
in horticultural classes.
(The competitors who won the medal in 2022 and 2023 are not eligible to win this medal).
Holder 2022: Prof. S. Marston 
Holder 2023: Mr. G. Sycamore 
WHEELER BAKER CUP
for most points  in floral  classes  1-39. 
Holder: Mr G. Sycamore 
LADY CROSFIELD FLORAL CUP
for best exhibit in floral classes 1-23.
Holder: Mrs. Z. Nadjafian 
ALDERMAN WILFRED ROWLANDS 
MEMORIAL CUP
for class 1. Holder: Mr G. Sycamore 
RUSSELL JAMES ROSE BOWL
for most points Classes 6-11 .
Holder: Dr. S. Marston 
MODERN GARDENS’ CUP
for best exhibit classes 25-39.
Holder: Mrs. Y. Desbois 
GIBBON CUP
for most points in classes 41-44. 
Holder: Ms. J Kruss 
JOHN KEYNES CUP
for most points in horticultural classes 46-71. Holder  Mr G. Sycamore  
GOODISON CORONATION CUP
for class 46. Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore 

FRANK  SEYMOUR MEMORIAL CUP 
for class  47. Holder: Mr G. Sycamore 
JACK PAMPLING MEMORIAL CUP
for most points in single vegetable classes 50-71.  Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore 
GRAY BUCHANAN CUP
for best exhibit in single vegetable classes 51-71. Holder: Dr. & Mrs. S. Marston 
HOSPITAL CUP
for most points in classes 73-76.
Holder: Mrs. L. Stuart 
H.W. SMITH CUP for class 73.
Holder: Dr. L. Boothman 
LAURA HONEY MEMORIAL SILVER SALVER
for best exhibit in handicraft classes 78-86. Holder: Mrs. Z. Nadjafian 
LILY ROWE CUP
for most points classes 87-89 (5 yrs & under) Holder: Miss. A. Stuart 
JO PAGE AWARD for most points in classes 90-94 (6-10 years). 
Joint Holders: Miss. M. Stuart
& Master. A. Stuart 
WYN LAXTON CUP
for most points in classes 93-95. (11-16yrs). Joint Holders: Miss A. Sidwell & Miss S. Davie-Lopez 
H.W. SMITH CUP
for class 96. Holder: Miss. A. Stuart