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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Class 1 The Affiliated Societies Championship for the

"HERBERT BROWN' Perpetual Challenge Cup (Open only to Societies affiliated to 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

(f) One vase, five blooms Miniature Ball

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

(h) 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 (This class is open only to Societies affiliated to the National Dahlia Society who do not have an exhibit staged in Class 1).

Any three categories from the following:

(a) Three blooms Giant and/or Large

(b) One vase, three blooms Medium Decorative

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

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

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

(f) One vase, five blooms Small Ball

(g) One vase, five blooms Miniature Ball

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

(I) One vase, five blooms any other classification

First prize £15; Second prize £10; Third prize £6; Fourth prize £4

 

DIVISION A: CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

Class 3 The "TERRY CLARKE" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by Mr T Clarke

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):

(a) One vase, three blooms Medium Decorative

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

(c) One vase, five blooms, Small Decorative

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

(e) One vase, five blooms, Miniature Decorative

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

(g) One vase, five blooms, Small Ball

(h) One vase, five blooms, Miniature Ball

(i) One vase, five blooms Large Pompon or Pompon (max 52mm)

(j) One vase, five blooms, any other classification

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

 

Class 4 The "A T BARNES" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by the Late Mr A T Barnes

Giant Decorative, twelve blooms, twelve distinct cultivars.

Each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 5 The "STUART OGG" Challenge Cup

Presented by the Late Mr Stuart Ogg VMH

Large Decorative, six blooms not less than four distinct cultivars

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

 

Class 6 The "STEPHEN TRESEDER" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by Stephen Treseder & Son Ltd.

Medium Decorative, three distinct cultivars, three blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 7 The "CHARLES S M MEDLEN" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by Interdahlia Ltd.

Small Decorative, four clearly distinct cultivars, five blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 8 The PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP

Presented by the Executive Council

Miniature Decorative, four distinct cultivars, five blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 9 The "VINCENT F PARKER" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by Mr Vincent Parker

Giant Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, six blooms.

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

 

Class 10 The "SILVERHILL" Challenge Shield

Presented by Mr W J Schollar MBE

Large Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, six blooms not less than four distinct cultivars .

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

 

Class 11 The "CLARA LAWSON BROWN" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by Messrs Brown & Such Ltd.

Medium Semi-Cactus, four clearly distinct cultivars,

three blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 12 The "VIVIENNE DALE MEMORIAL Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by Mr T Dale

Small Cactus, four clearly distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 13 The "F. W. ALESWORTH" Perpetual Challenge Cup

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

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

 

Class 14 The "HARRY JAMES" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by Mr Harry M James

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

each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 15 The "FRED OSCROFT" Cup

Presented by Mr F Oscroft

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

each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 16 The WESTON TROPHY

Presented by Mr Tom McClelland

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.

 

Class 17 The "E J WIDDOWSON" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by Mr E J Widdowson

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

each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 18 The "ALBERT BROWN" Memorial Cup

Presented by Mr A Brown

Collerette, three distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 19 The "JACK KINNS" Memorial Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Waterlily, three distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 20 The "MAURICE LORD" Challenge Cup

Presented by Mr Maurice Lord

Giant and/or Large Decorative, nine blooms, not less than eight distinct cultivars, each cultivar in one vase,

not more than two blooms of any 0ne cultivar to be used

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

 

Class 21 The "ARTHUR GRIFFITHS" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by Mr Arthur Griffiths OBE

Six vases of small flowered 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;

 

Class 22 The "FRED FULLER" Perpetual Trophy

Presented by the West Wiltshire Chrysanthemum & Dahlia Society

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

each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 23 The Mrs A T BARNES Cup

Fimbriated, (group 11), three distinct cultivars, three blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 24 " The HARRY STREDWICK" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Three-vase class consisting of five blooms 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 £15; Second prize £10; Third prize £5.

 

DIVISON B

SEEDLING & SPORT CLASSES

Class 25 The "PHILIP DAMP' Award

One vase of a new overseas - raised seedling that has not been exhibited at an 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.

The engraved Silver Medal will be awarded to both the raiser and the exhibitor

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

Prize monies for this class is kindly sponsored by the Midlands Dahlia Society

 

Note: for Classes 26 to 33, 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 judging has taken place. Exhibits will be judged for exhibition potential, with consideration being given for the cultivar’s ability to compete in its relevant group or section,

THE "JESCOT" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by Messrs. E. Cooper & Son

The JESCOT CUP will be awarded to the most meritorious seedling in Classes 26 to 33 inclusive.

Class 26 The "G F CROWLEY" Perpetual Challenge Cup

Presented by Mr G F Crowley

One vase of a new British seedling.

Five blooms of one cultivar, Small or Miniature Cactus or Semi-Cactus.

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

 

Class 27 The "ERNEST LUCKHURST" Memorial Cup

One vase of a new British seedling.

Five blooms of one cultivar, Small or Miniature Decorative or Small or Miniature Ball or Pompon

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

 

Class 28 The "HAMARI" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by the Late Mr W Ensum

One vase of a new British seedling.

Three blooms of one Medium-flowered cultivar, with exception of  Group 11.

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

 

Class 29 The "JALDEC" Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Presented by Mr D Hewlett MBE

One vase of a new British seedling.

Three blooms of one Giant or Large-flowered cultivar to be shown separately or in one vase.

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

 

Class 30 One vase, three blooms of a new British seedling in the Groups not covered by the existing trophies ie:

Groups 1,2,3,4,10,11,12, 13 or 14.

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

 

Class 31 One vase, 5 blooms, of a new British seedling to be judged for cut flower potential. (Not to be judged to exhibition standards)

The cultivar not having been exhibited in classes 28 to 32.

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

 

Class 32 One pot dahlias, new seedling, dwarf bedding type.

Pot 10 inch max diameter.

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

The oversize rule does not apply to this class

 

Class 33 Sports: one vase, 3 blooms, to include 2 blooms of the sport and one bloom of the parent

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

 

THE " BENTLEY" PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY

Presented by Messrs Joseph Bentley Ltd. Barrow-on-Humber Lincs.

To be awarded to the winner of the Intermediate championship.

Complete with SILVER MEDAL

Bronze medal awarded to second place

Bronze card awarded to third place

Class 34 THE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS

(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.)

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 in one vase

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

 

Class 35 THE SMALL GROWERS CHAMPIONSHIP

Open only for those that grow less than 200 plants in total

Four vases, from the categories listed, comprising of not less than three clearly distinct classifications, each classification in one vase, any variety or varieties.

Two vases only from subgroups from the same group will 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) Five blooms Small Decorative in one vase

(f) Five blooms Miniature Decorative in one vase

(g) Five blooms Small or Miniature Cactus

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

(i) Five blooms Small Ball or Miniature Ball in one vase

(j) Five blooms Pompon or Large Pompon in one vase

(k) Five blooms Waterlily in one vase

(l) Five blooms Collerette in one vase

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

Silver and Bronze medals for 1st and 2nd and Bronze Card for 3rd

 

 

Class 36 The Under 100 Plants CHALLENGE

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

(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 in one vase

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

Silver and Bronze medals for 1st and 2nd and Bronze Card for 3rd

 

Class 37 Pompon (max 52 mm), two or more distinct cultivars, ten blooms, five blooms each vase.

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

 

Class 38 Two vases Medium Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, six distinct cultivars, one bloom of each

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

 

Class 39 Two vases: one vase of three blooms, Medium Cactus or Semi-Cactus; one vase of three blooms, Medium Decorative any cultivar or cultivars.

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

 

Class 40 Two vases: one vase of five blooms, Small Semi-Cactus; one vase of five blooms, Small Decorative, any cultivar or cultivars.

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

 

Class 41 Six distinct cultivars, one bloom of each in two vases, three blooms each vase, Small and/or Miniature Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus.

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

 

Class 42 Six distinct cultivars, one bloom of each in two vases, three blooms each vase, Small and/or Miniature Decorative

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

 

Class 43 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 44 Two 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 45 Three vases of dahlias, one bloom each vase, each vase to contain a separate classification group (groups 1 – 16) two subgroups from the same group not permitted.

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

 

Class 46 Six Blooms Giant and/or Large, one bloom each vase, six distinct cultivars

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

 

GIANT or LARGE DECORATIVE

Class 47 One bloom, predominantly white, ivory or cream or yellow

cultivar,

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

 

Class 48 One bloom, predominantly orange, bronze, flame or red

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

 

Class 49 One bloom, predominantly pink, lilac, mauve or purple

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

 

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

 

GIANT DECORATIVE.

Class 50 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in separate vases.

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

 

LARGE DECORATIVE

Class 51 Three blooms one or more cultivars, in separate vases.

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

 

MEDIUM DECORATIVE

Class 52 Six blooms, one or more cultivars, in two vases, three blooms each vase.

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

 

Class 53 One cultivar, three blooms in one vase.

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

 

SMALL DECORATIVE

Class 54 Two distinct cultivars, five blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase

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

 

Class 55 One cultivar, five blooms in one vase.

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

 

MINIATURE DECORATIVE

Class 56 Two distinct cultivars, five blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 57 One cultivar, five blooms in one vase.

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

 

GIANT CACTUS and/or SEMI-CACTUS

Class 58 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in separate vases.

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

 

LARGE CACTUS and/or SEMI-CACTUS

Class 59 Nine blooms, one or more cultivars, in three vases, three blooms each vase.

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

 

Class 60 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

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

 

MEDIUM CACTUS and/or SEMI-CACTUS

Class 62 Six blooms, one or more cultivars, in two vases, three blooms each vase.

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

 

MEDIUM SEMI -CACTUS

Class 63 One cultivar, three blooms, in one vase.

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

 

SMALL CACTUS

Class 64 Two distinct cultivar, five blooms each vase,

each cultivar in one vase

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

 

Class 65 One cultivar, five blooms, in one vase.

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

 

SMALL SEMI-CACTUS

Class 66 Two distinct cultivars, five blooms of each,

each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 67 One cultivar, five blooms in one vase.

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

 

MINIATURE CACTUS and/or SEMI CACTUS

Class 68 Ten blooms not less than two cultivars, five blooms each vase.

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

 

Class 69 One cultivar Cactus or Semi-Cactus, five blooms in one vase.

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

 

SMALL BALL

Class 70 One cultivar, five blooms, in one vase.

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

 

MINIATURE BALL

Class 71 Two distinct cultivars, five blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 72 One cultivar, five blooms, in one vase.

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

 

LARGE POMPON ( Max 83mm)

Class 73 One cultivar, five blooms in one vase.

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

Exhibitors may make any number of entries in this class.

 

POMPON (Max 52mm)

Class 74 Three distinct cultivars, five blooms of each, each cultivar in one vase.

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

 

Class 75 One cultivar five blooms in one vase.

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

 

WATERLILY

Class 76 Two vases, five blooms each vase.

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

 

Class 77 One vase, five blooms,

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

 

COLLERETTE

Class 78 Five blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

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

 

BICOLOUR CLASS

Class 79 Three blooms, bicolour, in one vase.

Exhibitors may make multiple entries in this class.

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

 

Class 80 Six blooms not less than two cultivars in two vases, three blooms each vase .

Exhibitors may make multiple entries in this class.

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

 

FIMBRIATED ( GROUP 11.)

Class 81 One cultivar, three blooms in one vase.

Exhibitors may make multiple entries in this class.

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

 

OTHER TYPES

Class 82 One cultivar from Groups 1, 2 3, 4,10,12, or 13,

three blooms in one vase.

Exhibitors may make multiple entries in this class.

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

 

FLORAL CLASS (Bowls will be provided)

Class 83 A 12 inch bowl of dahlias to contain not less than 12 blooms, staged for all-round effect. Any foliage may be used. To be judged on the basis of quality and freshness, floral effect and colour vibrancy. The oversize rule does not apply in this class. Space allowed 3 ft.

The prize money in this class kindly donated by the Late Jack Kinns

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

 

BASKET CLASSES (Baskets will be provided)

Class 84 A small basket of dahlias. To contain not less than 12 blooms to be staged for frontal effect. Any foliage may be used.

 Space allowed 2ft 6in. To be judged on the basis of quality and    freshness, floral effect and colour vibrancy.

The oversize rule does not apply in this Class.

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

Prize money kindly donated by Mr E H Collins

 

Class 85 A large basket of dahlias. To contain not less than 18 blooms to be staged for frontal effect. Any foliage may be used.

Space allowed 3ft.To be judged on the basis of quality and    freshness, floral effect and colour vibrancy.

  The oversize rule does not apply in this Class.

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

 

Class 86 One or more plants of dahlias to be exhibited in a pot not to exceed 12" in diameter.

Exhibitors may make multiple entries in this class.

The oversize rule does not apply in this Class.

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

 

SPECIMEN BLOOM CLASSES

Class 87 One bloom, Giant or Large Decorative

Class 88 One bloom, Giant or Large Cactus or Semi-Cactus

Class 89 One bloom, Medium Decorative

Class 90 One bloom, Medium Cactus or Semi-Cactus

Class 91 One bloom, Small Decorative

Class 92 One bloom, Small Cactus or Semi-Cactus

Class 93 One bloom, Miniature Decorative

Class 94 One bloom, Miniature Cactus or Semi-Cactus

Class 95 One bloom, Small Ball

Class 96 One bloom, Miniature Ball

Class 97 One bloom, Pompon

Class 98 One bloom, Waterlily

Class 99 One bloom, Collerette

Class 100 One bloom, Bi-coloured dahlia

Class 101 One bloom, Fimbriated (Group 11)

Class 102 One Bloom any other classification other than above

Classes 87 to 102 inclusive:

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

 

NOVICES DIVISION C

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).  

  

Prize Monies Classes 103 to 118

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

 

GIANT and/or LARGE DECORATIVE

Class 103 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in separate vases.

MEDIUM DECORATIVE

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

SMALL DECORATIVE

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

MINIATURE DECORATIVE

Class 106 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

GIANT and/or LARGE CACTUS and/or SEMI-CACTUS

Class 107 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in separate vases.

MEDIUM CACTUS or SEMI- CACTUS

Class 108 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase

SMALL CACTUS

Class 109 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

MINIATURE CACTUS or SEMI-CACTUS

Class 110 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

SMALL SEMI-CACTUS

Class 111 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

SMALL BALL

Class 112 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

MINIATURE BALL

Class 113 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

LARGE POMPON (Max 83mm)

Class 114 Five blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

POMPON (Max 52mm)

Class 115 Five blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

WATERLILY

Class 116 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

COLLERETTE

Class 117 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase.

FIMBRIATED (GROUP 11)

Class 118 Three blooms, one or more cultivars, in one vase

 

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G F DRAYSON TROPHY Presented by the Executive Council

To the best Giant or Large Decorative bloom in the Show

NORMAN LEWIS MEMORIAL CUP Presented by Mrs R Lewis

To the best Medium, Small or Min Decorative vase in the Show

D B CRANE CUP Presented by Mr Howard H Crane

To the Most Meritorious Exhibit by a Society Member

J W MONTAGUE CUP Presented by Mr J W Montague

To the Best Vase in the Novice Division C

CORONATION 1953 CUP Presented by The Executive Council

To the most Meritorious Exhibit of Pompons in the competitive classes

THE BRISTOL TROPHY Presented by Mr F. Newbery & Miss A. Newbery

To the best vase of Pompons in the Show

THE STELLYVONNE TROPHY

 To the best vase of Fimbriated Dahlias (Group11) in the Show

THE VIV AND TIVY DALE AWARD

To the best vase in Show

THE DEREK HEWLETT MEMORIAL ANNUAL AWARD

To the best vase of Miniature Cactus or Semi-Cactus in the show

The "HARRY STREDWICK" Perpetual Challenge Cup, Presented by the late Mr H. Stredwick VMH

Class 24

THE BENTLEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP

Winner of class 34 The intermediate championship

THE JIM MILLS AWARD

To the best Large/Giant exhibit in the Novice classes

SILVER MEDAL

The Society's Silver Medal will be presented with all perpetual cups and trophies ie: Division A Championship and Trophy Classes and the Special Awards.

The Society's Silver Medal will also be awarded to:

The best exhibit of Giant and/or Large blooms in Division B

The best exhibit of Medium, Small and/or Miniature blooms in Division B

The best Vase of Decorative blooms in the Show

The best vase of Waterlily blooms in the Show

The best exhibit in the Intermediate Championship Class 34

The best exhibit in the Small Growers under 200 plant Championship Class 35

The best exhibit in the Small Growers under 100 plant Championship Class 36

The most meritorious exhibit classes 37 - 86

The winner of the Crane Award will not be eligible for this award

BRONZE MEDAL

The Society’s bronze medal will be presented to

The runners-up for ALL Championships, the Special Award cups and medals, also to the runner-up in the Affiliated Societies Championship and the following classes

Classes: 34, 35, 36

The best bloom in classes: 87 - 90

The best bloom in classes: 91 - 97

The best bloom in classes: 98 - 102

Bronze card only: Classes: 34, 35, 36

NOTE: MERITORIOUS MEANING:

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