Chagford Show Horticultural Section 2009
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Schedule of Classes

Please send your entry forms and any enquiry as early as possible to
Mrs. Liz Elliott-Shircore, 3 River Vale Close, Chagford, TQ13 8LA Telephone 01647 433689

Entries close at exactly 4.30pm on Monday 17th August Late entries - £1 per entry

Perpetual Challenge Trophies

Coronation Cup, given by Mrs G Coombe and Commander E.D. Marston for the Best Collection of Vegetables in the Show.

Marston Bowl given by Mrs E.D. Marston to the exhibitor gaining the greatest number of points in the Vegetable Classes.

C.P.A. Cup for the Collection of Potatoes. Holman Memorial Cup for the Best Collection of Large Vegetables.

OO-ER Cup given by J & A Edmondson for the most comically misshapen vegetables.

Kestor Cup given by Jim and Gill Coyne for the best vegetable exhibit. Radford Cup for the Best Exhibit in the Flower Classes.

Hayter-Hymes Cup given by Sir George Hayter-Hymes to the exhibitor gaining the greatest number of points in the Flower Classes.

Steel Bowl given by Mrs. G.R. Steel to the exhibitor gaining the greatest number of points in the Flower Arranging Classes.

Collins Cup given by R.G. Collins Esq. for the Best Exhibit in the Flower Arranging Classes.

Grizel Combe Memorial Salver for the Best Exhibit in Class 51. Loram Cup given by L. Loram Esq for the Best Exhibit in the Youth Classes.

Egg Cup for the Best exhibit in the Youth under 8 classes. Pearl Cup for the Best Exhibit in the Youth 8 – 11 Classes.

Combe Cup given by Mrs. G Combe for the Best Exhibit in the Youth 12 – 16 Classes. Coyne Cup for the best exhibit in the Wine Section

Youe Cup for the greatest number of points in the Cookery Classes. Louella Mann Cup for the Best Exhibit in the Cookery Classes.

Eclectic Cup given by Mr and Mrs R. Anderson. Awarded by the Committee for the most outstanding exhibit in the Show.

Drascombe Trohphy given by Mr and Mrs P Lawson-Smith for the outstanding exhibit in the Craft Classes

Chagford WI Cup for the Chagford WI member accumulating the most points from all classes.

Cinnebar Trophy given by Cinnebar Photography for the Best Photograph. Worzel Gummidge Cup for the winner of the Best Scarecrow.
Drew Salver given by Mrs Margaret Drew for the family gaining most points in all classes.

Chagford Show Allotment Cup for the best allotment in Chagford on 21st July 2008.
Ron Kingsland Produce Cup for the best tray of produce from Chagford allotments

Challenge trophies MUST be returned please to Thomas the Bakers, The Square, Chagford
at least 14 days prior to 20th August 2009. All trophies will be presented in the Flower Tent at 4.30pm.

 

Rules

1. Competitors must complete the Entry Form contained in this schedule and forward it, together with the appropriate entrance
fee to Mrs. Liz Elliott-Shircore or Thomas the Baker on or before 4.30pm on Monday 17th August 2009.

2. An exhibitor shall be allowed to have no more than two entries in any one class. 
3.Young persons must stage their exhibits themselves in the tent without assistance. This applies to all classes in the Youth
Section. They are also requested to state their age on the Entry form.

4. Entrance Fees for each entry in all open classes will be 40p. Youth Classes 30p. An exhibitor making entries totalling more
than £6 will be sent 1 FREE entrance ticket to the Show. Late entries (after 4.30pm on 17th August are charged £1 per entry.
5 The exhibitor will be provided with a numbered card for each exhibit, which must be affixed by the Exhibitor. 
Exhibitors should collect these cards at the Show Tent when staging their exhibits.

6. All exhibits must be the property of, and have been cultivated by, the Exhibitor for at least 3 months, except
where otherwise stated. The Committee reserves the right to visit the gardens of all intending exhibitors.

7. Exhibits may be staged from 5 – 6.30pm on Wednesday 19th August and from 7.30am to 8.30am on Thursday 20th August. 
Stewards and Exhibitors only will be allowed into the tent before 9.00am on the 21st August at which
time the tent will be cleared for judging. Stewards on duty will remain during the judging which will commence at 9.30am. 
8. The Horticultural Tent will be opened to the Public on completionof the judging. (It is hoped this will be at noon or earlier) 
9. Horticultural judging will be conducted under RHS Rules. The decision of the judges will be final and they have the
power to withhold any prize if the exhibits are not, in their opinion, of sufficient merit to warrant an award. 
An RHS Show Handbook is available at the desk.

10. Entries may not be removed from the tent before 4.45pm, but must be collected before 5.30pm.
Items left after 5.30pm. disposed of at the discretion of the Committee.

11. Points for Individual exhibits will be awarded as follows 1st Prize 5 points , 2nd Prize, 3 points 3rd
Prize 1 point Classes 27 & 28 1st Prize 10 points, 2nd Prize 6 points 3rd Prize 2 point.
12. The Committee accepts no responsibility for any loss or accident that may occur to exhibitors or members of the general
public at the Show, and entries are accepted on this condition.
13. All exhibitors vehicles must display an H car sticker to enter the Showground for the staging of exhibits on Show Day. 
All Vehicles must enter the show field before 8 am and leave the showground before 8.30am on Show Day.

Vegetables Section - First Prize £3

1. Five Potatoes, round, white, named variety 2. Five Potatoes, round, coloured, named variety

3. Five Potatoes, kidney or oval, white, named variety 4. Five Potatoes, kidney or oval, coloured variety 5. Six pods of peas.

6. Six pods Broad Beans (with stalks) 7. Six pods Runner Beans (with stalks) 8. Six Dwarf Beans (French)

9. Two Cabbages, green (may include Savoy) 10. Two Lettuces with roots11. Two cucumbers, grown under glass
12. Six sprigs Parsley. To be shown in glass jar not exceeding 6” (15.5cms)diameter 13. Four Tomatoes (with calyces)

14. Eight cherry tomatoes on a plate (sawdust accepted) 15. Three Beetroot, round. 16. Three Carrots, short or stump

17. Three Carrots, long or intermediate 18. Three Parsnips. 19. Collection of Herbs, 3 varieties, 3 stems of each in a Jam Jar

20. Three Onions, spring sown, trimmed and tied. 21. Three Onions, grown from sets, trimmed and tied. 22. Six Shallots, ordinary, grown from
bulbs, shown on a plate. 23. Six pickling onions (including shallots) under 30mm diameter shown on a plate.
24. 3 Courgettes 4” to 8” 25. A pair of Vegetable Marrows. 26. Three Leeks27. Three of any kind of Vegetables not mentioned in this schedule

28. Collection of Vegetables, 4 kinds, numbers as in earlier classes, shown in container not exceeding 2’6” long by 2’ wide (76cms x 61 cms)

29. Collection of 3 kinds of Large Vegetables, 1 of each kind. 30. Collection of 2 Varieties of Potatoes, 5 of each variety 31. A comically mis-
shapen vegetable. 32. 6 hen’s eggs on a plate.Uniform size, colour can be mixed – specify breed. (plates, sand and saucers provided)

Flowers Section - First Prize £3

Green Vases are provided and must be used where available (excluding classes 44-48)

33. Collection of Annuals, 3 kinds, 4 stems of each, in 3 vases. 34. Six stems of Sweet Peas, not less than 3 colours, in 1 container

35. Six stems of Sweet Peas, 1 colour, in 1 container. 36. Six stems of flowers, same or various, not named in Schedule, in 1 container

37. Three spikes of Gladioli, to be shown in 1 container. 38. One Lily stem – any variety.
39. Three Dahlias, Cactus Variety, in 1 Vase. Can be different colours.
40. Three Dahlias, Decorative Variety in 1 Vase.Can be different colours.
41 Three dahlias, Ball variety in a vase, can be different colours.
Under the classification of Dahlieas, the following sizes are given
Decorative and Cactus, large flowered - over 8" but not ususally exceeding 10" in diameter.
Medium - over 6" but not usually exceeding 8" in diameter.
(also Ball) Small over 4" but not usually exceeding 6" in diameter..
42. Large-flowered Rose – Stage Blooms to consist of 3 blooms of one cultivar – one bloom in the ‘bud’ stage in full colour, one
bloom in the ‘perfect’ stage (half to three quarters open) and one bloom in the ‘full bloom stage’ 43. One specimen Rose in a vase

44. One spray of Floribundas Rose (Cluster Rose) 45. Asters, 1 or more varieties, 5 stems in 1 container. 46. Perennials. One variety, 3 stems,
in one container (woody, herbaceous or bulbous) 47. Six Fuchsia heads, to be shown on black card over water 48. A Patio Pot, max diameter
18” (45cm) showing more than one outdoor plant (same or different) 49. Flowering Pot Plant (see rule 6) 50. Foliage Pot Plant (see rule 6)

Flower Arranging Section - First Prize £3

51. Miniature Arrangement not to exceed 6” x 6” (15cm) overall. 52. Mens’ class – 'My garden Hat’ 53. “The Firework display” – not to
exceed 24” (61cms) overall, accessories permitted. 54. “Moorland Mist” – an all-round table arrangement, max 12” (61cm) high, 18” (46cm)
square. No accessories. 55. “Ferns and Grasses” – an arrangement, maximum 24” (61cm) high, 18” (46cm) square. Accessories permitted

56. “The Farmhouse Kitchen”. Maximum 22” (56cm) overall, accessories permitted. 57. “Mowtown” – any container. -
Maximum 8” (20cms)overall. Only for exhibitors never having won a First Prize in any flower-arranging competition

Youth Section Prizes 1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1

Age Group A– 6 and Under
58. A decorated plastic flower pot. 59. Flowers from our garden in a plain jam jar 60. 
A cat made mostly of dough or plasticine, on a paper plate.

Age Group B – 7 to 10 years

61. ‘An item of pasta jewellery. 62. ‘A sporting event in a biscuit tin lid 63. ‘A decorated hard boiled egg shown in an egg cup.

Age Group C 11 to 14 years old.

64. ‘the 44th President of the USA’ – an A4 poster (computer produced or hand- made & card backed)

65. Any handicraft, maximum 12” (31cms) square. 66. A robot made from recycled materials.

Cookery Section First Prize £3 Cookery entries’ are not subject to WI rules

67. Pot of Jelly 68. Pot of Jam, 1lb approximately 69. Pot of Fruit Curd, 1lb approximately

70. Pot of Marmalade, 1lb approximately 71. Pot of Chutney or Relish 72. Round of Shortbread, cut into wedges

73. Loaf of Hand-made bread, maximum 1lb (500gm)flour, any type 74. Victoria Sponge (3 eggs –raspberry or strawberry jam
to be used) 75. Savoury Quiche or flan, maximum 9” (24cms) 76. 3 Plain Scones
77. Judges Choice – to this recipe Six Cheese straws – to be placed on a plate either stacked or in a circle.
RECIPE 2 oz plain flour and a pinch of dried mustard sifted into a bowl. Add 2 oz butter at room temperature,
cut into pieces and rub together until well mixed.Add 2 oz of finely grated Cheddar cheese; bind together until the
dough makes a ball.Shape into a square, roll out thinly ¼ inch wide and 3 “ long. Leave to stand in fridge whilst
heating the oven. Butter and flour a baking sheet. Bake at 350 F / 180 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
(This recipe makes approx 16 - only 6 required for display)

78. A Traditional Cornish Pasty. 79. Fruit Cake, un-iced. Maximum24cm. 80. 3 pieces of Gingerbread men or women.

81. A plated Apple Pie. Maximum 24cm 82. 3 Chocolate Brownies – no nuts

For ease of judging, exhibitors of food entries are asked to place their entries on a plate inside a removable polythene bag and not in cling film

Wine Section First Prize £3

83. Bottle of Homemade White Wine. 84. Bottle of Homemade Red Wine

85. Bottle of Homemade Fruit Drink (non alcoholic). 86. Bottle of any other Homemade Drink not specified above

Craft Section First Prize £3

All craftwork must be finished & worked by entrant in 2008/2009 Classes 87 to 94 please state the size of exhibit on your entry form.

87. Scarecrow Competition (Self supporting scarecrow able to be exhibited outdoors) 88. An item of jewellery

89. Piece of Cross Stitch or tapestry, or other canvas work, mounted. Maximum 24” x 24” (61cms x 61cms) excluding the mount

90. Hand knitted item 91. Item of wood carving or turning. 92. Any other soft craft item not mentioned in this schedule

93. A painting. Maximum size 24” x 24” (61cm x 61cm) overall including any mount. Must be self- supporting

94 Any other hard craft item, not mentioned in this schedule

Photography Section First Prize in each class £3
Maximum size of 9” x 6” No mounts to be used. Photographs with card or board mounts will be
disqualified. White edges as part of the photos (mounted at the stage of printing) are allowed.

95. Sleeping Cats 96. “What’s for Breakfast?” 97. Race Day 98. Umbrellas – any number – in use.

99. It’s cold outside. 100.Black and White Class Shadow play on buildings.101.Young Photographer’s Class – Entrants to be under 17 years old – not
counted as a youth clas “Look at my feet” – the photographers own foot or feet.

 

Allotment Competition Prizes: 1st Chagford Show Allotment Cup & £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10

Details from and enquiries to, Mrs P Reynolds, 2 Stannary Place, Chagford RQ13 8SY Telephone 01647 432159

To be judged on Saturday 18th July

Class 102 Allotment Produce Class First Prize £3 Produce to be judged at the Chagford Show.

Exhibitors Please Note

The Presentation of Produce at Shows Extract from RHS Horticulture Show Handbook (ask for details)
All Vegetables must be properly prepared for exhibition and clean. While roots must be carefully washed, in no circumstances may oil or any similar substance be used.
Beet must have part of the leaves removed, leaving not more than 3” of leaf stalk. Onions, other than small seedling onions exhibited as salading,
must be shown without tops Parsley must be shown by itself only as a herb. It may be used to garnish a collection of vegetable but it will receive no points in that case
except under the heading ‘ arrangement’.Shallots must be staged as separate bulbs and not as clusters and be shown on a plate

Flower Arranging Classes
The flowers, fruit and foliage in the Flower Arranging Classes only, need not have been grown by the exhibitor. Natural plant material, i.e. fresh or dried plant material, or both,
or wood weathered by any of the elements is regarded as dried plant material. Unless otherwise stated all arrangements to face one way. Overall means ‘Cube’ measurement.
All arrangements to include foliage unless stated otherwise. All Fresh material for arrangements must be in water or water retaining material

Collections of Vegetables will be judged by the RHS 1990 Scale of Points

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