Motspur Park Horticultural Society
SPRING SHOW,
SATURDAY 6th April 2024
Our twice-yearly shows are held at the 22nd Scout Centre, Arthur Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6LX. Entries are submitted between 09:00 and 11:00.
Judging commences at 11:15.
The Show opens to the public at 14:30 and 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.
SECTION 1 – 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/es.
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.
SECTION 2 – GENERAL FLOWERS (Cut).
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.
Mixed Garden Flowers - 1 container (may contain foliage).
Camellias – 1 cut bloom.
Camellias – 2 cut blooms.
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
SECTION 3 - POT PLANTS
(Any type of container acceptable, Classes 25 – 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.
Flowering plants in separate containers, other than bulbs.
Container mixed plants growing, not less than 3 kinds.
Collection of alpines growing in pots, not less than 3, not more
Horticultural subjects growing, 36” (92cms) space in separate
SECTION 4 – VEGETABLES.
Any kind of vegetable (1 type only) to be presented on a plate.
44A 3 sticks of rhubarb.
SECTION 5 - FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS.
(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 shot glass - 6” (15cms)
space.
A flower arrangement “A Question of Sport” –
fresh plant material, accessories allowed 24” (60cms) space.
A napkin ring - fresh plant material & ribbons allowed - 12” A flower arrangement - ‘Moody
Blues’ – fresh plant material,
A miniature garden themed on the Jungle Book not to exceed 10”
SECTION 6 – CRAFTS.
Items in this section should not have been exhibited in a previous show. Photographs should be unmounted.
A set of 4 coasters - any medium.
A soft toy.
A card for a new baby.
An A4 poster on an Olympic theme.
A photograph – ‘A Post Box’ – maximum size 7”x 5”.
Photographs – ‘Ornamental Grasses’ – maximum size 7”x 5”.
A photograph - ‘A Splash of Colour’ – maximum size 7”x 5”.
Home hobby – women.
Home hobby – men.
SECTION 7 - DOMESTIC CLASSES.
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 Hot Cross Bun to tear & share.
A portion of salad based on grains.
Men only - A Ginger Cake.
A traditional Victoria Sponge.
1 jar of marmalade – any kind.
1 jar of chutney or pickle.
1 jar of jam / jelly.
5 pieces of shortbread.
5 butterfly cakes.
SECTION 8 JUNIOR CLASSES – 8 YEARS AND UNDER.
All entries must be the child’s own work.
A pop-up Easter card.
An A4 picture of a butterfly - any media.
A dolly peg insect (pegs available from the
Hut).
A jam jar of fresh spring flowers.
3 biscuits decorated as ladybirds.
SECTION 9 JUNIOR CLASSES - 9 TO 11 YEARS.
All entries must be the child’s own work.
A pop-up Easter card.
An A4 picture of a butterfly - any media.
A dolly peg insect (pegs available from the
Hut).
A jam jar of fresh spring flowers.
3 biscuits decorated as ladybirds.
SECTION 10 JUNIOR CLASSES 12 - 16 YEARS.
All entries must be the child’s own work.
A pop-up Easter card.
An A4 picture of a butterfly - any media.
A dolly peg insect (pegs available from the Hut).
A jam jar of fresh spring flowers.
3 biscuits decorated as ladybirds.
Photographic subjects for 2025 will be:
Spring.
1 photo - ‘A Bridge’.
4 photos - ‘Spring Flowers’.
1 photo - ‘A Game’ e.g. a sporting event or a board game