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; corona (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
Spring Show Trophies
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
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Flowers may be bought. Space provided in class 46
is 75cms width and depth.
45. A LINE arrangement
46. “GOLDEN FANFARE” – an exhibit
47. A basket of SPRING FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE
48. “MORNING GLOW” – a miniature arrangement
in an eggcup not to exceed 10cms overall
49. NOVICE ENTRY
a Mixed Flower and Foliage Arrangement
DOMESTIC
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. CARROT CAKE 20cm round
51. MILLIONAIRES SHORTBREAD (4 PIECES)
52. “FREE FROM” BAKE – (gluten/dairy/egg/wheat free) bring your family favourite – just specify what your bake is free from.
53. BAKEWELL TART
54. LOAF (yeast) excluding using bread making machine
55. GINGERBREAD 2lb loaf tin
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. Bottle of FLAVOURED VINEGAR
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)
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.
Spring 6 April 2024
TAYLOR HALSEY CHALLENGE CUP
for most points in classes 1-24.
Holder: Prof. S. Marston
MICHAEL BAYLIS CUP
for most points in classes 26-43.
Holder: Prof. S. Marston
SERGEANT BOWL
for best exhibit in classes 1-24.
Holder: Harrington Scheme
BROUGH TANKARD
for best exhibit in classes 26-43.
Holder: Prof. S. Marston
BUSH HALSEY CHALLENGE CUP
for most points decorative classes 45-48.
Holder: Jean Willis
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: Mr & Mrs J Hauxwell
HHS MILLENNIUM CUP
for most points in classes 65-67 (5 years and under). Holder: Ada Stuart
SOCIETY’S CUP
for most points classes 68-70 (6 to 10 year olds).
Holder: Marnie Stuart
MARJORIE OLPHERT SHIELD
for most points classes 71-73(11 to 16 year olds). Holder: Not Awarded
DIPLOMA FOR EXCELLENCE IN HORTICULTURE
for pot plants.
Holder: Zarin Najafian
DIPLOMA FOR EXCELLENCE IN HORTICULTURE
for cut flowers.
Holder: Harrington Scheme
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT IN FLORAL ART.
Holder: Jean Willis
RHS CHILDRENS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
for class for 74.
Holder: Marnie 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