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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES DIVISION A (Open)

Class 1 The "ARTHUR LUCK" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Open to Affiliated Societies of the National Dahlia Society

Five classes of dahlias comprising:

Three blooms Giant and/or Large Decorative

Three blooms Giant and/or Large Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus

Together with any three categories’ from the following:

(a) One vase, three blooms Medium Decorative

(b) One vase, three blooms Medium Cactus or Semi-Cactus

(c) One vase, five blooms Small or Miniature Decorative

(d) One vase, five blooms Small or Miniature Cactus or Semi-Cactus

(e) One vase, five blooms Small Ball or Miniature Ball

(f) One vase, five blooms Pompon or Large Pompon

(g) One vase, five blooms any other classification

First prize: Society's Silver Medal and £25

Second prize: Society's Bronze Medal and £20

Third prize: £15 Fourth prize: £10

　

Class 2 The "NEVILLE WEEKES" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by the late N Weekes Esq.

Three blooms giant and/or large together with any four categories from the following, no category to be used more than once,

And all　vases to contain one distinct cultivar only: -

One vase, three blooms medium decorative

One vase, three blooms medium cactus or semi-cactus

One vase, five blooms, small decorative

One vase, five blooms, small cactus or semi-cactus

One vase, five blooms, miniature decorative,

One vase, five blooms, miniature cactus or semi-cactus

One vase, five blooms, small ball

One vase, five blooms, miniature ball

One vase, five blooms, large pompon (max 83mm)

One vase, five blooms, pompon (max 52mm)

One vase, five blooms, any other classification

No cultivar to be used for more than one classification

First prize £25; Second prize £20; Third prize £15; Fourth prize £10.

 

Class 3 The "T W MAWSON" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by T W Mawson Esq.

Giant Decorative, twelve blooms, not less than ten distinct cultivars each cultivar in one vase, and not more than two blooms of one cultivar to be used.

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10.

　

Class 4 Large Decorative Championship

Six blooms, not less than four distinct cultivars in two or more vases

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10.

　

　

Class 5The "GLADYS COLLIER" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by Mrs G Miller

Medium Decorative, three distinct cultivars, three blooms of each

Each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10.

　

　

Class 6 The "J F BARWISE" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by The Northern Committee

Small Decorative, four distinct cultivars five blooms of each,

Each cultivar in one vase

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10.

　

　

Class 7 The "ALAN DUNLOP" Perpetual Memorial Trophy

Presented by the Northern Committee and his dahlia friends.

Miniature Decoratives, three distinct cultivars, five blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10.

　

Class 8 The "V L EDMINSON" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by V L Edminson Esq.

Giant Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, six blooms in separate vases.

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10.

 

Class 9 The "D & J LYNAM" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by J Lynam Esq.

Large Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, three distinct cultivars, three blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10.

　

Class 10 The "R GREGSON" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by R Gregson Esq.

Medium Semi-Cactus, four distinct cultivars, three blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10.

　

Class 11 The "A K GRAYSON" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by A K Grayson Esq

Small Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, four distinct cultivars, five blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10.

　

Class 12 The Small Semi-Cactus Championship

Small Semi-Cactus, three clearly distinct cultivars,

five blooms of　each, each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10.

 

Class 13 The OSCROFT Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by F Oscroft Esq.

Miniature Ball, three distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £15; Second prize £10; Third prize £7.

 

Class 14 The Small Ball , Miniature Ball and Pompon Championship

Three vases, consisting of five blooms each vase,

Three distinct cultivars, each cultivar in one vase, comprising of

Five blooms Small Ball

Five blooms Miniature Ball

Five blooms Pompon

No cultivar to be used more than once .

First prize £15; Second prize £10; Third prize£7;

　

　

Class 15 The "N WILLIAMS" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by the late N Williams Esq

Pompon (52mm,) six distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £15; Second prize £10; Third prize £5.

Class 16 The Open Centre championship

Collerette and/or Star (single orchid),

Three distinct cultivars,　five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £15; Second prize £10; Third prize £5.

　

　

Class 17 The Waterlily Championship

Three distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £15; Second prize £10; Third prize £5.

　

　

Class 18 The "F LANCASTER" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by F Lancaster Esq.

Six vases of small flowered and pompon dahlias as follows:

Two distinct cultivars Small and/or Miniature Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase

Two distinct cultivars Small and/or Miniature Decorative, Five blooms of one cultivar in each vase

Two distinct cultivars Pompon (max 52mm), Five blooms of one cultivar in each vase.

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10.

　

Class19 The Miniature Cactus/Semi-Cactus Championship.

Miniature Cactus and /or Semi-Cactus

Three distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase

First prize £15; Second prize £10; Third prize £5.

　

　

DIVISION B

SEEDLING & SPORT CLASSES

For Classes 20 to 26, cultivars must not have been in commerce for more than 18 months prior to the Show, nor exhibited in a Seedling or Sport Class at an NDS Show in previous years. All entry forms must include the name of the raiser. Any number of separate entries of different cultivars may be made. Exhibits must not be named until after judging has taken place. Exhibits should be judged for exhibition potential, with consideration being given for the cultivar’s ability to compete in its relevant group or section.

　

The "S and M BOWCOCK" Perpetual Memorial Trophy

Presented by J Bowcock Esq. will be awarded to the best seedling exhibit (Classes 20-24 inclusive).

Class 20 The J PARKINSON Trophy

One vase of a new British seedling, containing five blooms, of any type of a small, miniature or pompon cultivar (including Groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11,12, 13 & 14).

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

　

Class 21 The NORTHERN COMMITTEE Trophy

One vase of a new British seedling, containing three blooms, of any type of a medium-flowered cultivar.

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

　

Class 22 The RON NELSON MEMORIAL Trophy

One vase of a new British seedling, containing three blooms, of any type of a giant or large-flowered cultivar. Separate vases may be used if the exhibitor so requires.

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

　

Class 23 One vase of a new British seedling, containing five blooms, to be judged for cut flower potential. (Not to be judged to exhibition standards)

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

 

Class 24 The NOEL BRACEWELL CLASS

One vase of a new Overseas-raised seedling that has not been exhibited at a NDS Show in previous years. Any number of entries can be made. Exhibitors must show five blooms, of small, miniature, large pompon or pompon cultivars or three blooms of giant, large or medium flowered cultivars. Giants may be staged singly.

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

SPORTS CLASSES

Class 25 One vase of five blooms, to include four blooms of the sport and one bloom of the parent cultivar up to and including smalls.

First prize £8; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

Class 26 One vase of three blooms, to include two blooms of the sport and one bloom of the parent cultivar, medium and above. Giants may be staged in separate vases.

First prize £8; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

　

Class 27 THE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS

Silver Medal awarded to first place

Bronze Medal awarded to second place

Bronze Card awarded to third place

(Open only to those who have not won a first prize in DIVISION A Championship Classes at any of the National Shows in previous years.) Not open to previous winners.

Seedling and Sport classes exempt.

Any 3 categories from the following (no category to be used more than once and all vases except (a) to contain one distinct cultivar only):

(a) Three blooms Giant and/or Large, in one vase, or in three separate vases, any cultivars

(b) Three blooms Medium Decorative in one vase

(c) Three blooms Medium Cactus or Semi-Cactus in one vase

(d) Five blooms Small or Miniature Decorative in one vase

(e) Five blooms Small or Miniature Cactus or Semi-Cactus in one vase

(f) Five blooms Small Ball in one vase

(g) Five blooms Miniature Ball in one vase

(h) Five blooms Pompon (max 52mm) or Large Pompon in one vase

(I ) Five blooms any other classification.

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10

 

Class 28 The Under 100 Plants CHALLENGE

Silver Medal awarded to first place

Bronze Medal awarded to second place

Bronze Card awarded to third place

Open only for those that grow less than 100 plants in total

Three vases, three blooms in each vase, (except pompon)

Three clearly distinct classifications, each classification in one vase, any variety or varieties.

Two sub groups from the same group will not be permitted.

(a) Three blooms Giant and/or Large, in one vase, (or in three separate vases), any cultivars

(b) Three blooms Medium Decorative in one vase

(c) Three blooms Medium Cactus, in one vase

(d) Three blooms Medium Semi-Cactus, in one vase

(e) Three blooms Small Decorative in one vase

(f) Three blooms Miniature Decorative in one vase

(g) Three blooms Small or Miniature Cactus in one vase

(h) Three blooms Small or Miniature Semi-Cactus in one vase

(I) Three blooms Small Ball or Miniature Ball in one vase

(j) Five blooms Pompon (max 52mm) or Large Pompon in one vase

(k) Three blooms Waterlily, in one vase

(l) Five blooms any other classification

First prize £20; Second prize £15; Third prize £10

　

　

DIVISION C

SPECIAL CLASSES

Class 29 Pompon (max 52 mm), two or more distinct cultivars, ten blooms, n two vases,　five blooms in each vase.

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

　

Class 30 　Medium Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, nine blooms one or more cultivars, in three vases, three blooms in each vase

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5;.

　

Class 31 Two vases, one vase of three blooms Medium Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, one vase of three blooms Medium Decorative,

any cultivar or cultivars

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

 

Class 32 Two vases, one vase of five blooms Small Cactus and/or Semi- Cactus, one vase of five blooms Small Decorative,

　 　any cultivar or cultivars

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

　

Class 33 Six distinct cultivars, Small and/or Miniature Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, in two vases, one bloom of each, three 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　blooms in each vase.

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

　

　

Class 34 Six distinct cultivars, Small and/or Miniature Decorative, in two vases, one bloom of each, three blooms in each vase.

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

　

　

Class 35 Three vases of dahlias, one bloom per vase, each vase to contain a dahlia from a separate classification group, (Groups 1 to 16).

Two subgroups from the same group not permitted.

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5

　

　

Class 36 Three vases of dahlias, three blooms each vase , each vase to contain a distinct cultivar. Excluding Giant cultivars

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

　

　

Class 37 Three vases consisting of five blooms in each vase,

Three distinct cultivars, each cultivar in one vase, comprising of:

Five blooms Miniature Ball

Five blooms Miniature Decorative

Five blooms Miniature Cactus and /or Semi-Cactus

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £5.

　

　

GIANT or LARGE DECORATIVE

Class 38 One bloom, predominantly white, cream or yellow.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2

　

Class 39 One bloom, predominantly orange, bronze, flame or red.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

　

Class 40 One bloom, predominantly pink, lilac, mauve or purple.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

(The colour first stated in the Classified Directory is the predominant colour)

GIANT DECORATIVE

Class 41 Six blooms, not less than three distinct cultivars, to be shown in separate vases

First prize £10; Second prize £7; Third prize £4.

 

Class 42 Three blooms, one or more cultivars

to be in separate vases.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third Prize £2;

 

LARGE DECORATIVE

Class 43 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2

　

MEDIUM DECORATIVE

Class 44 Six blooms, one or more cultivars, in two vases, three blooms each vase.

First prize £7; Second Prize £5; Third prize £3

 

Class 45 One cultivar, three blooms in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

　

SMALL DECORATIVE

Class 46 Two distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £7; Second prize £5; Third prize £3.

　

Class 47 One cultivar, five blooms in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

　

　

MINIATURE DECORATIVE

Class 48 Two distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,　

each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £7; Second prize £5; Third prize £3 .

　

Class 49 One cultivar, five blooms, in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

　

GIANT CACTUS or SEMI CACTUS

Class 50 One bloom, any cultivar

First prize £4; Second prize £3; Third prize £2

 

LARGE CACTUS and/or SEMI-CACTUS

Class 51 Six blooms one or more cultivars, in two vases.

First prize £7; Second prize £5; Third prize £3;

 

Class 52 One or more cultivars, three blooms in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

　

MEDIUM CACTUS and/or SEMI-CACTUS

Class 53 Six blooms, one or more cultivars, in two vases.

First prize £7; Second prize £5; Third prize £3.

　

MEDIUM CACTUS

Class 54 Three blooms, one cultivar in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

　

MEDIUM SEMI-CACTUS

Class 55 Two distinct cultivars, three blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £7; Second prize £5; Third prize £3.

　

Class 56 Three blooms, one cultivar, in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

　

SMALL CACTUS

Class 57 Two Distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

Each cultivar in one vase .

First prize £7; Second prize £5; Third prize £3.

　

Class 58 One cultivar, five blooms, in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

 

SMALL_SEMI_CACTUS

Class 59 Two Distinct cultivars, five blooms of each

each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £7; Second prize £5; Third prize £3.

 

Class 60 One cultivar five blooms in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

　

MINIATURE CACTUS AND/OR SEMI-CACTUS

Class 61 Two distinct cultivars, five blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £7; Second prize £5; Third prize £3;.

　

Class 62 One or more cultivars, five blooms in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

　

SMALL BALL .

Class 63 One cultivar five blooms in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

　

MINIATURE BALL

Class 64 Two Distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

 

Class 65 One cultivar five blooms in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

 

LARGE POMPONS ( max 83mm )

Class 66 One or more cultivars, five blooms in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

Exhibitors may make any number of entries in this class.

 

POMPONS (Max 52mm )

Class 67 Three distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase

First prize £7; Second prize £5; Third prize £3.

　

Class 68 One cultivar, five blooms in one vase

First prize £6; Second prize £4; Third prize £2.

　

COLLERETTE

Class 69 Two distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

First prize £7; Second prize £5; Third prize £3.

 

Class 70 One cultivar, five blooms in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

 

SINGLE ORCHID (STAR)

Class 71 One cultivar, five blooms in one vase

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2;

 

WATERLILY

Class 72 Two Distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

First Prize £5; Second Prize £3; Third Prize £2;

　

Class 73 One cultivar, five blooms in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2

 

FIMBRIATED DAHLIAS

Exhibitors may make multiple entries in class 74.

Class 74 Three blooms, any cultivar or cultivars in one vase.

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2

 

BICOLOUR CLASS

Exhibitors may make multiple entries in classes 75

Class 75 One cultivar, three blooms, in one vase

First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2.

　

BASKET CLASS

Class 76 Basket of Dahlias. Baskets available.

To contain not less than twelve blooms, to be staged for frontal effect. any foliage may be used.

To be judged on the basis of 50 per cent for quality, 50 per cent for effect.

Oversize rule does not apply.

Entries to be staged by exhibitor.

First prize £10; Second prize £6; Third prize £4.

　

COLOUR CLASS

Class 77 A bowl of Dahlias (limited number of bowls available on request, but own bowls may be used).

To contain not less than twelve blooms, to be staged for frontal effect. Any foliage may be used.

To be judged by the Public between 12 noon and 3.00 p.m. on the first day of the show, on the basis of colourful impact. Freshness to be considered, but the predominant factor to be the appeal, effect and vibrancy of the colour.

Oversize rule does not apply.

Entries to be staged by exhibitor.

First prize £10; Second prize £6; Third prize £4

 

SPECIMEN BLOOM CLASSES

Class 78 One bloom, Giant or Large Decorative

Class 79 One bloom, Giant or Large Cactus or Semi-Cactus.

Class80 One bloom, Medium Cactus or Semi-Cactus

Class 81 One bloom, Medium Decorative.

Class 82 One bloom, Small Decorative .

.Class 83 One bloom, Miniature Decorative

Class 84 One bloom, Small Cactus or Semi-Cactus

Class 85 One bloom, Miniature Cactus or Semi-Cactus.

Class 86 One bloom, Small Ball.

Class 87 One bloom, Miniature Ball.

Class 88 One bloom, Pompon

Class 89 One bloom, Waterlily.

Class 90 One bloom, Collerette

Class 91 One bloom, Bi-Colour

Class 92 One bloom, Fimbriated

Class 93 One bloom any other Classification

Classes 78 to 93 : First prize £5; Second prize £3; Third prize £2

　

NOVICES - DIVISION D

The following novice classes, open to members who have never won a first prize at an exhibition held by the National Dahlia Society, or members who have won a first prize only in the novice section at one previous exhibition held by the National Dahlia Society but excluding those who have won a trophy (excluding seedling and sport classes ).

GIANT and/or LARGE DECORATIVE

Class 94 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in separate vases.

First prize £8, Second prize £6, Third prize £4, Fourth prize £2

MEDIUM DECORATIVE

Class 95 Three blooms one or more cultivars, in one vase

First prize £8, Second prize £6, Third prize £4, Fourth prize £2

SMALL and/or MINIATURE DECORATIVE

Class 96 Five blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

First prize £8, Second prize £6, Third prize £4, Fourth prize £2

GIANT and/or LARGE CACTUS or SEMI-CACTUS

Class 97 Three blooms one or more cultivars, in separate vases

First prize £8, Second prize £6, Third prize £4, Fourth prize £2

MEDIUM CACTUS and/ or SEMI CACTUS

Class 98 Three blooms one or more cultivars in one vase

First prize £8, Second prize £6, Third prize £4, Fourth prize £2

SMALL and/or MINIATURE CACTUS and/or SEMI-CACTUS

Class 99 Five blooms one or more cultivars in one vase

First prize £8, Second prize £6, Third prize £4, Fourth prize £2

SMALL and/or MINIATURE BALL

Class 100 Five blooms one or more cultivars in one vase

First prize £8, Second prize £6, Third prize £4, Fourth prize £2

LARGE POMPONS (max 83mm)

Class 101 Five blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

First prize £8, Second prize £6, Third prize £4, Fourth prize £2

POMPONS (Max 52mm)

Class 102 Five blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

First prize £8, Second prize £6, Third prize £4, Fourth prize £2

WATERLILY

Class 103 Five blooms, one or more cultivars in one vase.

First prize £8, Second prize £6, Third prize £4, Fourth prize £2

COLLERETTE

Class 104 Five blooms, one or more cultivars in one vase.

First prize £8, Second prize £6, Third prize £4, Fourth prize £2

FIMBRIATED ( GROUP 11 )

Class 105 Three blooms, one or more cultivars in one vase.

First prize £8, Second prize £6, Third prize £4, Fourth prize £2

　

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MEDALS AND TROPHIES

PERPETUAL SILVER CHALLENGE TROPHIES

The "DONALD CAMBELL" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by D Cambell Esq.

To be awarded to the most meritorious exhibit in Section C.

The "CROSSFIELD" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by W Summerscales Esq.

To be awarded for the best Vase of Pompons in the Show ( Max 52mm).

The "NORMAN GRATRIX" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by the late Norman Gratrix Esq.

To be awarded to the most meritorious exhibit by a member.

The "HARRY STREDWICK" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by the late Harry Stredwick VMH

To be awarded for the Best Giant or Large Decorative bloom in the show.

VIV AND TIV DALE TROPHY

To be awarded to the best vase in the show

THE DEREK HEWLETT MEMORIAL ANNUAL AWARD

To be awarded to the Best Exhibit of Miniature Cactus and/or Semi Cactus.

 

The Society's Silver Medal will be awarded to Trophy and Cup winners

SILVER MEDAL to the best Vase of Decorative blooms in the show.

SILVER MEDAL to the best vase of Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus blooms in the

Show,

SILVER MEDAL to the best exhibit of Giant or Large blooms in Division C.

SILVER MEDAL to the best exhibit in Division C. (Excluding giant or large.)

SILVER MEDAL to the best exhibit in Intermediate Championship.

SILVER MEDAL to the best exhibit in Class 28

SILVER MEDAL to the best exhibit in Division D.

 

BRONZE MEDALS to the runners-up to the "Donald Cambell", "Crossfield",

"Norman Gratrix" and "Harry Stredwick" Trophies, the Viv and Tiv Dale

Trophy, and to the seven Silver Medal awards detailed above.

BRONZE MEDALS to be awarded to all Trophy Classes including all the above Silver Medal Awards

Bronze Plated Medal to the best bloom in classes 78 to 83

Bronze Plated Medal to the best bloom in classes 84 to 93

Bronze Card to third place class 27

Bronze Card to third place class 28

NOTE: MERITORIOUS MEANING:

Admirable, Creditable, Praiseworthy, Deserving. Worthy, Good.