Flowers and Floral Art
Entries to: Jayne Russell, The Red House, Church Lane, Guilsfield, SY21 9NH or can be left at Hardings and the Bottom Shop
Entries Close: Wednesday 9 August
Judges: Frances Grassi (Flowers), Christine Walton (Floral Art)
Prizes: 1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1 (Adults)
1st £1.50, 2nd £1, 3rd 50p (Children)
PLEASE NOTE
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All entries must be setup in the marquee between 8.15am and 10.15am
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All entries must be removed from the marquee between 5.00pm and 5.30pm
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There is no limit to the number of entries in each class
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Entries to the children’s classes must have the exhibitors name and age attached
Flowers
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Bowl of Flowers – grown in the exhibitors garden
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Vase of sweet peas (7 stems, one variety)
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Vase of sweet peas (7 stems, mixed)
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A vase of Herbaceous Phlox
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Bowl of roses
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Specimen rose
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Three Cactus Dahlias
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Three Decorative Dahlias
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Three Pom Pom Dahlias (blooms not exceeding 2” diameter)
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Potted begonia
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Your best cut flower
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Three Gladioli
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Hydrangeas and/or other Hardy Flowering Shrub (potted or cut)
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A vase of mixed garden foliage
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House plant with flowers
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Flowers raised from seed (three kinds in one bowl)
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House plant (flowering or foliage)
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A Specimen Fuchsia (pot 25cm diameter or less)
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Hosta in a container (container maximum 40cm diameter)
Points will be awarded in each class as follows - 1st = 3 points, 2nd = 2 points, 3rd = 1 point
A Perpetual Challenge Cup (Hardings Shed and Garden Supplies) will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in the Flower Section.
The Tom Davies Cup will be awarded to the Best Exhibit in Flower section
Open Floral Art
The maximum size of any exhibit in this class is 75cm wide and 75cm deep max. any height in all classes. Exhibits will be viewed and judged from the front.
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“Get me to the Church on Time” -A hand tied bouquet
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“Where have all the Flowers Gone” – An arrangement with foliage only
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“Eco, Funky and Fun” – A foam free arrangement to incorporate recycled packaging
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“Flower Hat” – An arrangement either in a hat or flowers decorating a hat
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“Around the World in Eighty Days” – an arrangement depicting a country
Points will be awarded in each class as follows - 1st = 3 points, 2nd = 2 points, 3rd = 1 point
A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr D and Mrs M Jones in memory of the late Mr G Jones and Miss M E Gittens of Brook House, Guilsfield will be awarded to the exhibitor with the most points in the Floral Art classes.
Children’s Floral Art
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“Favorite Disney Film or Character” – (age 7 and under)
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“Miniature Garden” in a seed tray – (age 8-11)
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“Paris Olympics 2024” – small bouquet for a winner (age 12-16)
The Alan Osborne cup will be presented in his memory to the winner of class 29.
The Patricia Osborne cup will be presented in her memory to the winner of class 28.
The Joe Jones cup will be presented in his memory to the winner of class 27.