Flower Show Classes for 2024
All entry forms to be received by the Show Recorder, 1 Stirling Close, Chorley PR7 0NX, tel. 07743 770280
email showrecorder24@yahoo.com the Wednesday prior to show day.
Dahlias
01 1 bloom cactus or semi-cactus
02 1 vase of 3 small or miniature decorative
03 1 bloom decorative or ball
04 1 vase of 3 ball (small or miniature)
05 1 vase of 5 poms or large poms
06 1 vase of 3 small or miniature cactus or semi cactus
07 1 vase of 3 collarette
08 1 vase of 3 water lily
General Section
09 3 early flowering Chrysanthemum blooms
10 1 specimen early flowering Chrysanthemum bloom
11 1 vase of 3 stems spray Chrysanthemums
12 1 vase of 3 Carnations, any cultivar
13 1 vase of not more than 5 stems of Pinks, any variety
14 A flowering orchid
15 1 vase of annuals, 3 or more varieties
16 1 Hydrangea head
17 1 specimen H.T. Rose
18 3 stems of floribunda Roses
19 1 vase of a single variety or cultivar, annual or herbaceous perennial, (maximum of 5 stems)
20 1 vase of 3 stems of Heleniums
21 1 vase of 5 blooms of Heleniums
22 1 Gladioli spike
23 1 vase of 3 stems of Rudbeckia
24 1 vase of 5 blooms of Rudbeckia
25 1 vase of herbaceous perennials, 3 or more varieties
26 1 vase of 5 blooms of Viola or Pansies, 1 variety
27 Any other indoor foliage pot plant
28 An indoor flowering pot plant (Fuchsia and Orchid excluded)
29 1 Geranium or pelargonium in flower
30 1 vase of 7 Sweet Peas, any variety
31 1 bowl of Sweet Peas (non cordon grown), any variety no foliage
Note - unless otherwise stated the pot size for classes 27, 28 & 29 shall not exceed 23cm
Cacti
32 1 Cactus in pot less than 13 cm
33 1 Cactus in pot 13 cm or over
34 1 Succulent in pot 13 cm or over
35 1 Succulent in pot less than 13 cm
36 1 Aeonium, Echeveria or Sedum less than 13.5cm pot
37 1 pan or pot of Sempervivum, single species
Fuchsia
38 1 board of 6 Fuchsia heads any variety or varieties. (Board not to exceed 30cm x 30cm)
39 1 pot Fuchsia - any cultivar. (Pot size up to 13cm)
40 1 pot Fuchsia - any cultivar. (Pot size over 13cm and up to 23cm)
41 1 standard or half standard Fuchsia
42 1 vase of 3 stems of Fuchsia, any variety
Vegetables
43 One dish of six Tomatoes with calyx
44 One dish of four Potatoes (white) - one variety
45 One dish of four Potatoes (other than white) - one variety
46 Three onions not to exceed 250gm each
47 Three onions exceeding 250gm each
48 Nine Shallots
49 A plate of nine small fruited or cherry tomatoes with calyx
50 Three Globe Beetroot with 75mm tops
51 Three Garlic bulbs (excluding elephant bulbs)
52 Three Carrots with 75mm tops
53 Five pods of Peas with stalks attached
54 Five pods of French Beans with stalks attached
55 Five pods of Runner Beans with stalks attached
56 One Cucumber
57 Three pods of Chillies (any variety)
58 One Marrow
59 Three courgettes (any colour) same variety
60 Any other vegetable not previously mentioned (see exhibitor tips)
61 One plate of three Dessert Apples with stalks attached
62 One plate of 3 Cooking Apples with stalks attached
63 One plate of six stoned fruit with stalks attached
64 One plate of soft fruit with stalks or strigs attached
65 Any other fruit not previously mentioned - one item only
66 Six vases or jars of six different named culinary herbs, one variety in each vase.(Vase not to exceed 15cm tall and 8cm wide)
Novices
67 1 vase of mixed flowers (see Exhibitor's Tips on page 24 of the Show Schedule)
68 1 vase of a single variety, annual or perennial, (maximum of 3 stems)
69 An indoor pot plant
70 Three Tomatoes same variety with calyx attached
71 Three Potatoes same variety
72 Four different culinary herbs in a vase.(Vase not to exceed 15cm tall and 8cm wide)
Children (see rule 4)
Under 8 years
73 A painted pebble
74 Vase of wild flowers
8 to 11 years
75 A poster promoting the Flower Show, maximum size A4
76 A photograph of your favourite Pet Animal
12 to 16 years
77 Hand tied posy of summer flowers
78 A photograph "Having Fun"
Craft (see rules 5 & 6)
79 1 hand made birthday card card (maximum of 3 per exhibitor)
80 1 painting or drawing
81 1 article worked in cross stitch or tapestry
82 1 item made mainly from wood or metal
83 1 article knitted or crocheted
84 A cushion using patchwork/quilting 45cm/18" max size
Gardening Society Classes (see rule 7)
85 A photograph of 'Patterns in Nature"
86 A photograph "A Garden Visitor"
87 A photograph of "Annual Beauties"
Homemade Confectionary (see rule 8)
88 4 Cheese Scones
89 4 pieces of Flapjack
90 1 Victoria Sponge
91 1 plate Apple Pie
92 1 Jar of homemade jam or jelly
93 1 Jar of homemade marmalade
94 1 jar of homemade chutney
95 1Jar of homemade pickle
96 1 Yummy Scrummy Carrot Cake to recipe in Show Schedule
Patio Containers
97 1 patio container (max diameter 50cm) mixed seasonal or permanent planting
