38th Autumn Show Saturday, 7th 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
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. 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 and the 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.
Please submit entries by either email or by 31st August 2023
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)
79. 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 MARMALADE
84. 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 OR 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
Autumn Show Trophies:
HIGHGATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CUP
for best exhibit in floral classes 1-19.
Holder: Mrs. J. Morley
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
JACK HURST AWARD
for best exhibit in runner beans.
Holder: Harington Scheme
DAME FRANCES GARDNER CUP
for best exhibit in single vegetable classes 35-57. Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore
RANKINE CUP
for most points in classes 35-57.
Holder: Mr G. Sycamore
SIMPLICITAS CUP
for most points in tomato classes 49-51.
Holder: Ms. J. Mann
D.J. HAWKINS BOWL
for most points classes 60-63.
Holder: Mrs. R. Stirling
JUBILEE CUP
for most points in 5 years and under classes 65-67. Holder: Miss. M. & Master. 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: Miss. A. Sidwell
ALICE ALLENDER AWARD
for best exhibit classes 75-80.
Holder: Mrs. L. Stuart
HHS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
for class 33. Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore
DIPLOMA OF EXCELLENCE
(Flowers). Holder: Dr. L. Boothman
DIPLOMA OF EXCELLENCE (Fruit).
Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore
DIPLOMA OF EXCELLENCE (Vegetables).
Holders: Ms. J. Mann
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT IN FLORAL ART
Holder: Mr G. Sycamore
RHS CHILDRENS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
for class 74. Holder: Miss. M. Stuart
Email:
info@highgatehorticulturalsociety.org.uk
Roxane Stirling, Chairman,
26 Ashmount Road, N19 3BJ. Tel: 020 7263 6831
membership@highgatehorticulturalsociety.org.uk
Myfanwy Probyn, Membership Secretary,
48 Brookfield Mansions, Highgate West Hill, N6 6AT. Tel: 07896 940 089
Chairman: Roxane Stirling
Membership Secretary: Myfanwy Probyn
Treasurer: Jo Sheehan
Committee Members:
Laura Boothman, Celia Davies, Yvonne Desbois,
Jill Marston, Steven Marston,
Gary Sycamore, Patrick Roberts
