Conditions of Entry
Entries close at 7:00 pm on Thursday 18th February 2010 with
GRETEL DORMAN, Chief Steward, Phone: (02) 9671 4672
Assistants: L Clark, B&E Notley
All exhibits to be staged by 9.30 am on Saturday 20th February 2010 and are to remain on display until 4.00 pm on Sunday 21st February 2010.
Exhibition containers provided for cut flowers.
Floral design exhibitors to provide own containers, stands, etc. All exhibits to be grown by the exhibitor except floral design. All cut flowers to become the property of the Society.
Horticulture Display Hours
Friday night : Closed – no entries
Saturday : Open when judging is completed.
Saturday night : Closed at 9.00 pm.
Sunday : Open 8.30 am to 4.00 pm.
Exhibits may be collected between 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm. The doors will be closed whilst exhibitors are collection.
DAHLIA SOCIETY OF N.S W. and A. C. T. Standards and Classifications will apply to Dahlia section.
Staged Dahlia blooms should be carried by stems 160mm clear of the container.
Unless otherwise stated blooms 160mm and over are to be staged one bloom per vase, and blooms under 160mm are to be staged three per vase. A Standard Unit is a vase of the same cultivar.
DAHLIA SIZES:
Giant- 260mm and over, Large - over 210mm and under 260mm, Medium - 160mm & under 210mm, Small - 120mm & under 160mm, Miniature - under 120mm, These sizes apply to Formal and Informal Decoratives, Semi-Decorative, Cactus and Semi-Cactus, Exhibition Cactus and Fimbriated Cactus.
For Waterlily, Collerette, Anemone, Orchid, Stellar and Single types, the 'Medium' size determination applies, I.e. 160mm & under 210mm. Ball type shall be either 'Small' or 'Miniature'. Pompon types should be under 50mm.
ROSE SOCIETY OF N.S.W. Standards and Classifications will apply to Rose Section.
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES Standards and Classifications will apply to
Miscellaneous Flowers, Plants in Containers and Floral Design.
SPECIAL PRIZES: The Samuel Perpetual Award for Best Exhibit of Show.
First and Second prize cards to be awarded, where standard of exhibit warrants such awards.
A Special Prize will be awarded by the Society to the exhibitor, not being a nurseryperson, who is the most successful in the Horticulture Section of the Show.
A Special Sash and a trophy will be awarded to the most successful exhibitor in the Dahlia Section, the Rose Section, the Plants in Containers Section, and the Floral Design Section.
The Dahlia Society of NSW and ACT Medallion and a Blacktown A. H. & I. Society Special Sash will be awarded to the exhibitor displaying the Champion Dahlia unit.
Distinct means DIFFERENT.
N.N.D. means Not Necessarily Distinct.
Entry fee in all classes $1.00. One gate pass for an exhibitor that has entry fees of $10.00 or more.
Any exhibitor who wins prize money of $50.00 or more may be required to sign a declaration stating that the section in which the prize money is won is a hobby related activity and not for financial gain otherwise, and inaccordance with ATO ruling, a 40% withholding tax could be applied.
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Show Schedule Here
Class |
DAHLIAS |
First |
Second |
1 |
Blacktown District A H & I Society Dahlia Championship (Third Prize - $5.00) |
$ 20.00 |
$ 10.00 |
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3 vases Distinct types, Standard Units. |
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2 |
Blacktown District A H & I Society Single Bloom Championship |
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6 vases Distinct types any size, single bloom per vase. |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
3 |
The Norma and Bruce Hannel Feature Cultivar. |
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1 Vase Standard Unit of cultivar as nominated by the |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
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Dahlia Society of NSW and ACT Inc. as the ‘Flower of the Year’ |
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4 |
1 Large Decorative |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
5 |
3 Medium Decorative, N N D |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
6 |
1 Medium Decorative |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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CHAMPION LARGE OR MEDIUM DECORATIVE DAHLIA |
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7 |
1 Vase Small Decorative, three blooms, 1 cultivar |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
8 |
1 Vase Small Decorative, three blooms, 3 cultivars |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
9 |
1 Vase Miniature Decorative, three blooms, 1 cultivar |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
10 |
1 Vase Miniature Decorative, three blooms, 3 cultivars |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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CHAMPION SMALL OR MINIATURE DECORATIVE DAHLIA UNIT |
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11 |
1 Large Cactus Dahlia |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
12 |
3 Medium Cactus Dahlias, N N D |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
13 |
1 Medium Cactus Dahlia |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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CHAMPION LARGE OR MEDIUM CACTUS DAHLIA |
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14 |
1 Vase Small Cactus Dahlias, 3 blooms, 1 cultivar |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
15 |
1 Vase Small Cactus Dahlia, three blooms, 3 cultivars |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
16 |
1 Vase Miniature Cactus, three blooms, 1 cultivar |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
17 |
1 Vase Miniature Cactus, three blooms, 3 cultivars |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
18 |
1 Vase Semi Cactus Dahlia, Standard Unit |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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CHAMPION SMALL OR MINIATURE CACTUS DAHLIA UNIT |
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19 |
3 Exhibition Cactus, N N D |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
20 |
1 Exhibition Cactus |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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SASH FOR CHAMPION EXHIBITION CACTUS UNIT |
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21 |
3 Fimbriated Cactus, N N D |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
22 |
1 Large Fimbriated Cactus over 160 mm |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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SASH FOR CHAMPION FRIMBRIATED CACTUS UNIT |
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23 |
1 Vase Ball Type, 3 blooms, 1 cultivar |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
24 |
1 Vase Ball Type, 3 blooms, 3 cultivars |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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SASH FOR CHAMPION BALL TYPE UNIT |
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25 |
1 Vase Collerette, 1 cultivar |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
26 |
1 Vase Collerette, 3 cultivars |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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SASH FOR CHAMPION COLLERETTE UNIT |
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27 |
3 Vases Pompon, each vase, three blooms, 1 cultivar |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
28 |
1 Vase Pompon, 3 blooms, 1 cultivar |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
29 |
1 Vase Pompon, 3 blooms, 3 cultivars |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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SASH FOR CHAMPION POMPON UNIT |
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30 |
1 Vase Waterlily Type, three blooms, 1 cultivar |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
31 |
1 Vase Waterlily Type, 3 blooms, 3 cultivars |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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SASH FOR CHAMPION WATERLILY TYPE |
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32 |
1 Vase Dahlia, Standard Unit, Not On Schedule |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
33 |
Collection of Dahlias in respective units, at least 4 types Max of 20 Vases |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
Roses
Entry Fee: (to section 34 only) $1.00 First $30.00 - Second $10.00
34 Blacktown Rose Championship consisting of:
3 Exhibition Roses, Distinct
* 1 Vase of Bunch Roses, 3 Stems, same variety, and any 1 of the following:
* 1 Vase Floribunda Consisting of 1-6 stems or 10 – 25 florets,
* Bud to full bloom 4 stages,
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Vase of decorative Roses 3 Stems same variety
Class |
ROSES |
First |
Second |
35 |
3 Exhibition Roses, Distinct |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
36 |
3 Exhibition Roses, NND |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
37 |
3 Exhibition Roses, dark colour, NND |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
38 |
3 Exhibition Roses, light colour, NND |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
39 |
1 Exhibition Rose |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
40 |
1 Vase Decorative Roses, three cuts, 1 cultivar |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
41 |
1 Vase Roses, 'Bud to Full Bloom', |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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4 stages, bud to show colour. |
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42 |
1 Vase Roses, Floribunda, 1 to 6 cuts |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
43 |
1 Vase Roses, Miniature, 3 cuts, 1 cultivar |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
44 |
1 Vase Roses, Miniature, 3 cuts, 1,2 or 3 cultivars |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
45 |
1 Vase Heritage Roses, 3 cuts or 3 blooms |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
46 |
1 vase Patio Roses, 4 to 6 cuts, |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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1 cultivar (minimum 10 florets) |
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SASH FOR CHAMPION ROSE UNIT |
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Prize Best Rose Exhibit, By N S W Rose Society. |
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Class |
MISCELLANEOUS FLOWERS |
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47 |
3 Vases flowers, 3 blooms or cuts per vase, each vase same |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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variety and cultivar of plant |
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48 |
3 Vases flower/s, 1 bloom or cut per vase, NND |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
49 |
1 Vase Flower/s, 3 blooms or cuts, NND |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
50 |
1 Vase Flower/s, 1 bloom or cut. |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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SASH FOR CHAMPION MISCELLANEOUS FLOWER UNIT |
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PLANTS IN CONTAINERS NOT EXCEEDING 250mm First Second |
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1 container Fern or Ferns |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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1 container Foliage Plant or Plants |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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1 container Flowering Plant or Plants |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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Collection of 3 to 6 Cacti |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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1 Bonsai Unit, any type |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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SASH FOR CHAMPION PLANTS IN CONTAINERS |
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FLORAL DESIGN (Width 16"- 41cm Height 21"- 54cm) |
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Black and White |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
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Christmas Arrangement |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
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Foliage Arrangement |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
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Bare Twigs or branches and flowers |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
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Beauty in Confusion |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
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Fruit and Flowers |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
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Fan/s and Flowers |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
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Easter Arrangement |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
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Valentine Arrangement |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
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Modern Arrangement |
$ 10.00 |
$ 5.00 |
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The Forest Floor |
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CHILDREN'S CLASSES up to 15 yrs. |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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Arrangement in an Old Drinking Cup, |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
69 |
Arrangement in your Favourite Olld Shoe |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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Arrangement in a Small Watering Can, |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
71 |
Arrangement in a Small Basket or Small Box |
$ 5.00 |
$ 2.50 |
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TROPHY AND SASH FOR JUNIOR CHAMPION FLORAL ARRANGEMENT |
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Farm Produce
JUDGING: Saturday 20th February 2010
Commencing 9:30am
ENTRY FEES: $1.00 per class
CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
Post entries will be taken in this section closing at 7:00pm, Thursday 13th March, 2009. Exhibits are to remain on show until 4:00pm Sunday.
ALL exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor under liability to disqualification if the exhibits be objected to on the grounds of not having been grown by the exhibitor. A satisfactory certificate of production must be furnished. Weight stipulated in any class is the minimum that will be accepted.
PRIZE MONEY
1st - $5.00; 2nd - $2.50
1st and 2nd place cards will be awarded in each class.
Prize money in this section will be paid after 4:00pm Sunday.
Enquiries to Gretel on 9671 4672.
CLASSES
1. Bundle of Suda, 5kgs.
2. 1 sheaf of Japanese Millet, green with grain
3. 12 stalks of Saccaline, suitable for fodder
4. 12 stalks of Sorghum, A.O.V.
5. 12 stalks of Maize, suitable for grain
6. 12 stalks of Green Maize, suitable for fodder
7. 6 kg. Bale of Green Lucerne, suitable for fodder
8. 12 stalks of Sweet Corn
9. Collection of fodder, four (4) varieties
10. Youth exhibit – display by pupils of primary or secondary schools
Fruit and Vegetable
JUDGING: Saturday, 20th February, 2010
Commencing 9:30am.
ENTRY FEES: $1.00 per class
Prize Money: 1st.$5.00 2nd $2.50
ENTRY Fee $1.00
FOR CLASSES: 32, 33, 34,
Prize Money: 1st $10.00 2nd $5.00
SPECIAL PRIZE: Society’s Champion Sash
CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
Entries: Saturday Morning Closing 9:00am. Judging will be 9:30am.
Exhibits to remain on show untill 3.30pm Sunday. Enquiries to Gretel on 9671 4672.
Exhibitors are requested to bring exhibits to showground in a carton etc. suitably labeled. All exhibits to be grown by exhibitor. Exhibits to be judged on commercial value.
Entries to be judged as per RAS Rules.
VEGETABLES
classes
1. 3 Parsnips
2. 3 Carrots
3. 3 Beetroot
4. 3 Stalks Rhubarb
5. 1 Table Pumpkin - Qld. Blue
6. 1 Table Pumpkin – AOV
7. Heaviest Weight Pumpkin
8. 1 Rhio – AV
9. 1 Preserving Melon - round or long
10. 1 Hubbard Squash
11. 1 Custard Squash – white
12. 1 Banana Squash - blue or grey
13. 1 Vegetable Marrow – AV
14. 3 Potatoes – white skins
15. 3 Potatoes – red skins
16. 3 Stalks Silver Beet, Spinach
17. 1 Cabbage with roots
18. 1 Lettuce with roots
19. 3 Tomatoes AV with stems
20. 3 Odourless Onions
21. 3 Brown Onions AV
22. 3 White Onions AV
23. 3 mushrooms
24 3 Capsicums
25 Dish French Beans (12 pods)
26 Dish A O V Beans (12 pods)
27 1 Cucumber – long
28 1 Cucumber – (apple shaped)
29 Any Other Vegetable Not Mentioned
30 Novice (anyone who has not won a 1st place with vegetables) AV of vegetable.
31 3 Varieties of Root Vegetables, distinct, three to a bunch.
32 Collection of Vegetables, six varieties distinct.
33 Collection of Vegetables, 12 Varieties, distinct. Please Note:- Bunch of Vegetables to be shown with tops attached.
34 Collection of Pumpkins.
Fruit
35 3 Quinces
36 3 Figs AV
37 3 Apples AV
38 3 Pears AV
39 3 Lemons AV
40 3 Peaches AV
41 3 Plums AV
42 3 Passionfruits AV
43 3 Persimmons
44 1 Kg Grapes AV
45 2 Rock Melons AV
46 1 Water/Sugar Melon
47 AOV Fruit Collection of Fruit – 6 Varieties.
48. Collection of Fruit – 6 Varieties
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