Motspur Park Horticultural Society
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SPRING SHOW,
SATURDAY 28th March 2026.
AWARD AWARDED FOR HOLDER 2025
Presidents Cup Best Exhibit in Show Mr Simon Gagen
David Fraser Trophy Highest overall points Mrs Sue Grout
Herring Trophy HA Cut Flowers Mrs Sue Grout
Arthur Deadman Cup HA Pot Plants Ms Jane Hoddy
Messenger Cup HA Domestic Classes Mrs Deirdre Davis
Ken Mitchell Cup H.A. Craft Exhibits Mrs Sue Grout
Kate Lea Cup HA Floral Art Mrs Jackie Gagen
Worcester Park ShieldBest Horticultural Exhibit Mr Simon Gagen
Judges Choice Best Cut Flower Mrs Christine Keen
Judges Choice Best Pot Plant Mr Simon Gagen
Judges Choice Best Daffodil Exhibit Mrs Sue Grout
Judges Choice Best Floral Art Exhibit Mrs Alison Honor
Judges Choice Best Cookery Exhibit Mrs Deirdre Davis
Judges Choice Best Craft Exhibit Mr John Platts
Judges Choice Best Photographic Exhibit Mr Keith Keen
Our twice-yearly shows are held at the
22nd Wimbledon Scout Centre, Arthur Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6LX.
Entries are to be submitted between 09:30 and 11:00.
judging commences at 11:15.
The Show opens to the public at 14:30.
Cups and certificates are presented at 16:00.
Everyone is welcome, both members and non-members, either to submit entries or just to come and see the exhibits, have a cup of tea and a piece of homemade cake, and maybe win something on the tombola.
Entry forms are at the back of the handbook or entiries may be emailed to
motspurparkhorticulturalsoc@gmail.com by Wednesday 25th March
NARCISSI / DAFFODILS (Cut Flowers). All cut flowers to be presented in a vase without foliage.
You may use cotton wool, tissue, or kitchen roll to support the blooms.
1 Large trumpet – Yellow.
1 Large trumpet – White.
3 Large trumpets – any variety/ies.
1 Vase – any variety/ies – not less than 6 stems.
1 Large cup.
3 Large cups – any variety/ies.
1 Small cup.
3 Small cups – any variety/ies.
1 Bunch-flowered (multi-headed).
3 Bunch-flowered – any variety/ies.
1 Double flowered.
3 Double flowered.
1 Miniature.
3 Miniatures – any variety/ies.
1 Stem – any other variety not previously included.
gENERAL CUT FLOWERS.
All entries to be presented in a vase.
You may use cotton wool, tissue or kitchen roll to support the blooms.
Tulips – 3 any variety/ies.
1 Tulip, any variety.
Mixed Garden Flowers - 1 container (may contain foliage).
Camellias – 1 cut bloom.
Camellias – 1 spray.
Hellebores – 1 spray.
Polyanthus – 1 spray.
Polyanthus – 3 sprays.
Flowering shrub or tree – 1 spray.
Best Bloom/Spray – excluding any of the above categories 1 – 23.
PLANTS IN POTS.
(Any type of container acceptable, Classes 26 – 43)
The size of container relates to the diameter of the top.
Narcissi/Daffodils – Bulbs growing in container under 10” (25cms).
Narcissi/Daffodils – Bulbs growing in a container over 10” (25cms).
Narcissi/Daffodils – Any number growing, exceeding 3.
Hyacinth – 1 bulb growing.
Hyacinth – any number growing.
Tulips – any number growing.
Amaryllis – 1 Bulb growing.
Any other bulb and / or corms growing.
Flowering plant – in pot up to 6” (15cms).
Flowering plant – in pot over 6” (15cms).
Pot Plant foliage – in pot up to 6” (15cms).
Pot Plant foliage – in pot over 6” (15cms).
Cactus or Succulent – in pot up to 10” (25cms).
Cyclamen – 1 pot.
Azalea – 1 plant growing.
2 Flowering plants in separate containers, other than bulbs.
1 Container mixed plants growing, not less than 3 kinds.
Collection of alpines growing in pots, not less than 3, not more than 5.
VEGETABLES.
Any kind of vegetable (1 type only) to be presented on a plate.
3 sticks of rhubarb.
FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS- open to all.
(Flowers need not have been grown by competitor).
Bear in mind that, for example, a miniature is viewed from eye level so
do not allow the arrangement to be overwhelmed by the container.
Dimensions are for width, depth, and height.
Please note that floral oasis is no longer permitted, please see the ‘Hints’ page for ideas.
An arrangement in a jam jar.
A flower arrangement ‘In the Frame’ -fresh plant material and accessories allowed. 18” (45cms) space.
A petite arrangement ‘Lucky Heather’ - fresh plant material and accessories allowed. 6” (15cms)
A flower arrangement ‘Over the Rainbow’ - fresh plant material and accessories allowed. 24” (60cms).
A miniature garden themed on a ‘Geometric Garden’ – fresh plant material and accessories allowed. Not to exceed 10 x 15” (25cms x 38cms).
CRAFTS – open to all.
Items in this section should not have been exhibited in a previous show. Photographs should be unmounted maximum size 7” x 5”.
An upcycled item to make a cushion cover - any medium.
3 handmade flowers – any medium, not kits.
A ‘birthday’ card.
An A4 poster celebrating the football World Cup.
1 photograph – ‘A statue’.
4 Photographs – ‘different styles of doors.
1 photograph - ‘A bottle of wine and a glass’.
Home hobby – women.
Home hobby – men.
DOMESTIC CLASSES - open to all.
All cakes etc to be presented on paper plates (doilies are optional) and
covered with clingfilm where appropriate or covered with a clear plastic lid if the icing/decoration would be spoilt by clingfilm. Chutneys and
jams should be in glass jars with a waxed disc covering the surface of
the contents, then covered with a cellophane disc held in place with an elastic band. Jars should be labelled with the month and year of making
A coconut loaf – see recipe at the back.
3 individual savoury tarts.
Men only - A Carrot Cake.
5 pieces of a tray bake on an Easter theme.
1 jar of marmalade – any kind.
1 jar of chutney or pickle.
1 jar of jam / jelly.
3 Savoury Pastry Whirls.
5 pieces of fudge.
JUNIOR CLASSES – 8 YEARS AND UNDER.
All entries must be the child’s own work.
An arrangement in an egg cup.
An A4 painting / drawing of a garden.
A miniature garden on a dinner plate.
An initial letter (for example an A) made by growing cress.
3 rock cakes.
JUNIOR CLASSES - 9 TO 11 YEARS.
All entries must be the child’s own work.
An arrangement in an egg cup.
An A4 painting / drawing of a garden.
A miniature garden on a dinner plate.
An initial letter (for example an A) made by growing cress.
3 rock cakes.
JUNIOR CLASSES 12 - 16 YEARS.
All entries must be the child’s own work.
An arrangement in an egg cup.
An A4 painting / drawing of a garden.
A miniature garden on a dinner plate.
An initial letter (for example an A) made by growing cress.
3 rock cakes.
Hints for Exhibitors
Please don’t be deterred from exhibiting in a show because you don’t know what is expected. Here are a few hints to help:
Read the Show Rules.
1. When showing flowers, freshness & quality are very important but don’t forget to keep them uniform in size. Matched blooms are better than uneven blooms.
2. Read Point 1!! Always have the correct number of exhibits as stated in the schedule. In the flower classes a bud counts as a bloom but stems of HT roses may have up to 3 buds.
The words ‘kind’ and ‘variety’ are used in the following sense - Roses,
Dahlias and Chrysanthemums are distinct ‘kinds’ of flowers while names such as ‘Peace’ or ‘Fragrant Cloud are varieties of roses.
3. Vegetables should be clean, fresh, tender and without blemishes. Tomatoes with calyx attached should be firm. Root crops are better shown with tops on. Cabbages, cauliflowers etc. should have roots removed but have about 2 inches (5cms) of stem
retained. Most fruit should have stalks intact – if in doubt please contact the Show Secretary.
4. Collections of vegetables are judged by giving points to each kind exhibited.
In floral arrangements please note that it is no longer acceptable to use green floral Oasis.
This was banned by the RHS in 2021. Some alternatives include gravel, decorative pebbles, glass beads, twigs, a biodegradable form of oasis, floral frogs etc.
5. Remember that the judge will want to taste domestic exhibits. Jam, jellies and chutneys should be made during the last year and be in clear, neatly labelled containers bearing a note of the contents. Jars or bottles bearing the name of proprietary produce must
not be used.
6. Cakes should be made 24 hours before a show and allowed to cool. All cakes should be presented on a plate (doily optional) and covered with clingfilm or with a clear plastic cover if clingfilm would spoil the icing/decoration of the cake.
SHow rules
1. All exhibits are entered free of charge. Individual class numbers must be stated. No member shall enter more than one exhibit in any class. Partners are not allowed to compete in classes 1 – 53, 59 - 67 in the Spring Show and classes 1 – 63, 67 - 79 in the Autumn Show.
2. All entries can be emailed to the Show secretary (motspurparkhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com) on or before the Thursday prior to each show.
3. The competitions are open to all members of the Society and to non-members. All exhibits, unless otherwise stated, shall be the bona fide product of the exhibitor and shall have been grown in their garden or allotment and shall have been in their possession for not less than eight weeks immediately prior to the show.
4. Exhibits must be staged between 09:30 and 11:00. Exhibit cards will be supplied by the Society, and these must be placed in front of the exhibits with the exhibitors name downwards.
5. Exhibits, wherever possible, should be named on cards (which are provided by the society). Judges will take this into account in close competition and especially where, as for Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, most named varieties are officially classified.
6. Only duly authorised persons may remain in the hall while judging is in
progress.
7. The judge’s decision will be final.
8. Exhibitors must provide their own containers.
9. The exact number of specimens of flowers, fruit or vegetables as required by the schedule must be shown, otherwise exhibits will be disqualified.
10. Prizes and points will be awarded by voucher:
1st prize – 50p.
2 nd prize – 35p.
3rd prize – 20p.
11. In the event of insufficient competition or indifferent produce in any class, the judges may withhold an award or awards.
12. The Royal Horticultural Society’s “BANKSIAN CUP” will be awarded to the exhibitor obtaining the largest total amount of points in the horticultural classes. (N.B. the winner of the Banksian Cup is precluded from winning it for the following two years)
13. Awards of Merit will be awarded at each show at the Judge’s discretion.