160th Summer Show Saturday, 13th July, 2024
Summer Schedule of Classes
CUT FLOWERS
1. COLLECTION OF 4 KINDS OF FLOWERS
with own foliage, trees and shrubs excluded. Shown in separate vases - colour variation allowed.
2. COLLECTION OF 3 KINDS OF FLOWERS
with own foliage, trees and shrubs excluded. Shown in separate vases - colour variation allowed.
3. 1 vase of MIXED PERENNIALS
4. 1 vase of MIXED GRASSES
5. 2 vases of SWEET PEAS
(6 stems each, two separate varieties)
6. 1 vase of SWEET PEAS (9 stems, mixed varieties).
7. 1 vase of H.T. ROSES (6 specimen blooms,
2 or more varieties)
8. 1 vase of H.T. ROSES (3 stems, 1 or more varieties;
not more than 3 buds or blooms per stem).
9. 1 vase of H.T. ROSE SPECIMEN (1 stem)
10. 1 vase of ROSES
(excluding H.T.’s. 3 stems, separate varieties)
11. 1 vase of CLUSTER ROSES
12. 1 vase of MINIATURE ROSES
13. 1 vase of HYDRANGEAS
(3 heads, any variety/varieties)
14. 1 vase of FLOWERING SHRUB OR TREE BLOSSOM
15. 1 vase of MIXED FOLIAGE
judged on cultural merit and varied interest.
16. 1 vase of FLOWERS
for which there is no separate class
17. 1 vase of PINKS (5 stems)
18. 6 MIXED FUCHSIA HEADS laid flat
19. 1 specimen LILY any variety
20. 3 vases of FLOWERS raised from seed during
12 months preceding this show
(separate kinds - colour variation allowed)
21. 1 vase of MIXED FLOWERS raised from seed during 12 months preceding this show.
22. 1 vase of NICOTIANA (3 sprays, any colour)
23. A bowl of FLOATING FLOWER HEADS,
own bowl not to exceed 25cms
24. 1 vase of 6 PANSIES and/or VIOLAS
25. NOVICE ENTRY 1vase of mixed flowers
PLANTS IN GROWTH
Artificial supports are permitted.
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. COLEUS 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)
VEGETABLE COLLECTIONS
47. 6 SINGLE SPECIMENS OF VEGETABLES separate kinds.
A tray not exceeding 60cms x 30cms to be used
48. COOK’S DELIGHT:
trug or basket, not more than 60cm x 30cms,
of mixed vegetables, judged for variety, appearance
and freshness.
49. COLLECTION OF CUT CULINARY HERBS
in a bikini vase.
50. CONTAINER OF CULINARY HERBS
in growth, maximum pot or bowl size 35cms
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.
SINGLE VEGETABLES
51. BEANS, broad (6)
52. BEANS, French (6)
53. BEETROOT, round (3) with at least 10cm of top
54. CABBAGE (1)
with at least 8cms of stem below leaves
55. CARROTS, stump or shorthorn (3)
with at least l0cms of top
56. CARROTS, intermediate (3)
with at least l0cms of top
57. MIXED SALAD LEAVES in growth,
pot not to exceed 20cms
58. CUCUMBER (1)
59. LETTUCE, (1) with root
60. TABLE MARROW (1) excluding squash and other edible concurbits, over 20cms
61. ONIONS, Autumn or Spring sown (3)
62. ONIONS, set (3)
63. PEAS (6 pods)
64. POTATOES, white (3 tubers)
65. POTATOES, coloured (3 tubers)
66. RHUBARB, (4 sticks) with 8cms of trimmed leaves
67. SHALLOTS, culinary (6)
68. SHALLOTS, pickling (6) not over 3cms diameter
69. TOMATOES (3) with calyx
70. COURGETTES (2)
71. ANY OTHER VEGETABLE, roots
72. ANY OTHER VEGETABLE, excluding roots
73. NOVICE ENTRY any vegetable, 1 kind
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Flowers may be bought. Space provided in class 75
is 75cms width and depth.
74. A basket of SUMMER FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE.
No accessories allowed
75. “CORONATION DAY” an exhibit
76. An arrangement of COLOURED FOLIAGE
77. “IN THE DOLL'S HOUSE” a petite arrangement
not to exceed 25cms overall
78. NOVICE ENTRY a mixed flowers
and foliage arrangement.
HANDICRAFT
Exhibitors’ entries should not have been previously exhibited at any of the Society’s shows.
79. HAND KNITTED ARTICLE
80. AN ITEM MADE USING “UPCYCLED” MATERIALS. Please state previous use of materials.
81. A PAINTING
not to exceed A3 size (420mm x 297mm)
82. ANY WOODWORK OR METALWORK EXHIBIT
83. A HAT - any medium
84. A CUSHION COVER
85. ANYTHING YOU HAVE MADE
86. “FOUR SEASONS” (4 photographs mounted
on one piece of card. Size not to exceed A3)
87. “AN ITEM OF CALIGRAPHY”
Not to exceed A4 (297mm x 210mm)
UNDER 16'S
(Please state age on entry form)
88. A MINI GARDEN in a seed tray (5 years and under)
89. A FLOWER PICTURE (5 years and under)
90. A VEGETABLE/FRUIT MONSTER
(5 years and under)
91. A MINI GARDEN in a seed tray (6 to 10 years)
92. EDIBLE NECKLACE (6 to 10 years)
93. ANY PLANT YOU HAVE GROWN FROM SEED in a pot not to exceed 20cms.
Please give name of plant. (6 to 10 years)
94. A MINI GARDEN in a seed tray (11 to 16 years)
95. EDIBLE NECKLACE (11 to 16 years)
96. ANY PLANT YOU HAVE GROWN FROM SEED in a pot not to exceed 20cms.
Please give name of plant. (11 to 16 years)
97. 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 2019 and 2022 are not eligible to win this medal).
Holder 2019: Ms. J. Kruss
Holder 2022: Prof. S. Marston
WHEELER BAKER CUP
for most points in floral classes 1-40.
Holder: Mr G. Sycamore
LADY CROSFIELD FLORAL CUP
for best exhibit in floral classes 1-24.
Holder: Mr G. Sycamore
ALDERMAN WILFRED ROWLANDS
MEMORIAL CUP
for class 1. Holder: Mr G. Sycamore
CATER CUP
for class 2.
Holder: Mr G. Sycamore
LADY TRIBE MEMORIAL CUP
for class 5.
Holder: Mr. A. Shaw
RUSSELL JAMES ROSE BOWL
for most points Classes 7-12 .
Holder: Prof. S. Marston
MODERN GARDENS’ CUP
for best exhibit classes 26-40.
Holder: Mrs. Z. Nadjafian
GIBBON CUP
for most points in classes 42-45.
Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore
JOHN KEYNES CUP
for most points in horticultural classes 1-72.
Holder Mr G. Sycamore
GOODISON CORONATION CUP
for class 47. Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore
FRANK SEYMOUR MEMORIAL CUP
for class 48. Holder: Mr G. Sycamore
JACK PAMPLING MEMORIAL CUP
for most points in single vegetable classes 51-72. Holder: Mr. G. Sycamore
GRAY BUCHANAN CUP
for best exhibit in single vegetable classes 51-72. Holders: Prof. & Mrs. S. Marston
HOSPITAL CUP
for most points in classes 74-77.
Holder: Mrs. L. Stuart
H.W. SMITH CUP for class 74.
Holder: Not awarded
LAURA HONEY MEMORIAL
SILVER SALVER
for best exhibit in handicraft classes 79-87
Joint Holders: Mrs. Z. Nadjafian & Prof. S. Marston
LILY ROWE CUP
for most points classes 88-90 (5 yrs & under)
Holder: Miss. M. Stuart
JO PAGE AWARD
for most points in classes 91-93 (6-10 years).
Joint Holders: Miss. S. Davies & Master. A. Stuart
WYN LAXTON CUP
for most points in classes 94-96. (11-16 yrs).
Holder: Not awarded
H.W. SMITH CUP
for class 97.
Holder: Master. A 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
