Flower Show Classes for 2022
Last date for entries Wednesday 7th September to the Show Recorder, Roger Handscombe
at 10 Balniel Close, Chorley, PR7 2QP, tel 01257 270371, e mail rogerhandscombe@gmail.com or via the "Contact Us" page on this site. See also rules for late entries.
Dahlias
01 1 basket of Dahlias (not more than 15 blooms)
02 1 bloom cactus or semi-cactus
03 1 vase of 3 medium decorative
04 1 vase of 3 small or miniature decorative
05 1 bloom decorative or ball
06 1 vase of 3 ball (small or miniature)
07 1 vase of 5 poms or large poms
08 1 vase of 3 medium semi cactus
09 1 vase of 3 small or miniature cactus or semi cactus
10 1 vase of 3 collarette or water lily dahlias
General Section
11 3 early flowering Chrysanthemum blooms sec.23
12 3 early flowering Chrysanthemum blooms sec.24
13 3 early flowering Chrysanthemum blooms sec.25
14 1 specimen early flowering Chrysanthemum bloom
15 1 vase of 5 stems spray Chrysanthemums sec.28/29
16 1 vase of 3 Carnations "Self", any cultivar
17 1 vase of 3 Carnations "Fancy", any cultivar
18 3 stems of not more than 5 stems of Pinks, any variety
19 A flowering orchid
20 1 vase of annuals, 3 or more varieties
21 1 Hydrangea head
22 1 specimen H.T. Rose
23 3 stems of floribunda Roses
24 1 vase of a single variety or cultivar, annual or herbaceous perennial, (maximum of 5 stems)
25 1 vase of 3 stems of Heleniums
26 1 vase of 5 blooms of Heleniums
27 1 Gladioli spike
28 1 vase of 3 stems of Rudbeckia
29 1 vase of 5 blooms of Rudbeckia
30 1 vase of herbaceous perennials, 3 or more varieties
31 1 vase of 5 blooms of Viola or Pansies, 1 variety
32 Any other indoor foliage pot plant
33 An indoor flowering pot plant (Fuchsia and Orchid excluded)
34 1 Geranium or pelargonium in flower
35 1 vase of 7 Sweet Peas, any variety
36 1 bowl of Sweet Peas (non cordon grown), any variety
Note - unless otherwise stated the pot size for classes 32, 33 & 34 shall not exceed 23cm
Cacti
37 1 cactus other than Mammillaria, over 7.5cm pot
38 1 Mammillaria over 7.5cm pot
39 2 Cacti over 7.5 cm pots - different genera
40 1 Cactus in pot less than 13 cm
41 1 Cactus in pot 13 cm or over
42 1 Succulent in pot 13 cm or over
43 1 Succulent in pot less than 13 cm
44 1 Aeonium, Echeveria or Sedum less than 13cm pot
45 1 pan or pot of Sempervivum, single species
Fuchsia
46 1 board of 6 Fuchsia heads any variety or varieties. (Board not to exceed 30cm x 30cm)
47 1 pot Fuchsia - any cultivar. (Pot size up to 13cm)
48 1 pot Fuchsia - any cultivar. (Pot size over 13cm and up to 23cm)
49 1 standard or half standard Fuchsia
50 1 vase of 3 stems of Fuchsia, any variety
Vegetables
51 1 truss of Tomatoes, to be judged by weight
52 One dish of six Tomatoes with calyx
53 One dish of four Potatoes (white) - one variety
54 One dish of four Potatoes (other than white) - one variety
55 Three onions not to exceed 250gm each
56 Three onions exceeding 250gm each
57 Nine Shallots
58 A plate of nine small fruited or cherry tomatoes with calyx
59 Three Globe Beetroot with 5cm tops
60 Three Garlic bulbs (excluding elephant bulbs)
61 Three Carrots with 5cm tops
62 Five pods of Peas with stalks attached
63 Five pods of French Beans with stalks attached
64 Five pods of Runner Beans with stalks attached
65 One Cucumber
66 Three pods of Chillies (any variety)
67 One Marrow
68 Three courgettes (any clour) same variety
69 Any other vegetable not previously mentioned
70 One plate of three Apples with stalks attached
71 One plate of six stoned fruit with stalks attached
72 One plate of soft fruit with stalks or strigs attached
73 Any other fruit not previously mentioned
74 Six vases or jars of six different named culinary herbs,one variety in each vase.(Vase not to exceed 15cm tall and 8cm wide)
75 A display of mixed vegetables in a trug or basket less than 48cm long
Novices
76 1 vase of mixed flowers (see Exhibitor's Tips on page 24 of the Show Schedule)
77 1 vase of a single variety, annual or perennial, (maximum of 3 stems)
78 An indoor pot plant
79 Three Tomatoes same variety with calyx attached
80 Three Potatoes same variety
81 Four different culinary herbs in a vase.(Vase not to exceed 15cm tall and 8cm wide)
82 3 Courgettes (any colour) same variety
83 3 Radishes same variety
84 3 Onions, same variety
Children (see rule 4)
Under 8 years
85 A paper plate face
86 4 decorated biscuits with faces
87 A bowl of floating flower heads
8 to 11 years
88 A vase of summer flowers
89 A Photograph on holiday
90 Anything you like - you make it, let us see it!
Also see class 116 in the floral art section for children under 15
Craft (see rules 5, 6 and 7)
91 1 hand made greetings card (maximum of 3 per exhibitor)
92 1 painting or drawing
93 1 article worked in cross stitch or tapestry
94 1 item made mainly from wood or metal
95 1 article knitted or crocheted
96 A piece of work using patchwork/quilting
97 Any handicraft not covered by a specific class
Gardening Society Classes (see rule 8)
98 A photograph of 'Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations"
99 A photograph "Reflections"
100 A photograph of "Bugs and Insects"
Homemade Confectionary (see rule 9)
101 1 Loaf of white bread
102 3 Sausage Rolls (shortcrust pastry), 56mm - 58mm (2-3ins)
103 4 Cheese Scones
104 4 Shortbread Biscuits
105 4 Decorated Cup Cakes
106 1 Plate apple pie
107 1 Jar of homemade jam or jelly
108 1 Jar of homemade marmalade
109 1 jar of homemade chutney
110 1Jar of homemade pickle
111 1 Yummy Scrummy Carrot Cake to recipe in Show Schedule
Floral Art (see rule 10)
112 Platinum Jubilee - an exhibit to celebrate the Queen's 70 year anniversary
113 Climate Change - an exhibit in a bowl or dish using a Pin Holder
114 Garden Tapestry - an exhibit using all sorts of material from the garden e.g. moss, foliage, berries, cones, twigs etc
115 Box of delights - Garden flowers and foliage displayed in a tissue box (children only aged 15 or under)
- All exhibits can be done "in situ".or brought "ready made"
- Where possible, avoid the use of non-biodegradable material
- Space allowed in the above classes is 76cm wide, 61cm deep and 100cm high, except for class 115 (children only).
- All exhibits will be staged on tables with a white covering, a background of light grey drapes will be provided..
- Exhibitors may enhance the background but must not remove or attach anything to it.
Patio Containers
117 1 Patio Container (max diameter 50cm) mixed seasonal or permanent planting
