Ropley Horticultural Society



SUMMER SHOW 2024

Saturday 17th August

Ropley Parish Hall

    Section 1 VEGETABLES & FRUIT
    For Members only.
    Judge: tba

    * denotes classes contributing to Henderson Cup
  1. *Four Potatoes, white.
  2. Four Potatoes, coloured.
  3. Three Carrots, one cultivar, 75mm tops.
  4. Three Onions, no bulb to exceed 250g.
  5. *Three Onions, bulbs over 250g.
  6. *Five Cherry Tomatoes, one cultivar, less than 35mm diameter.
  7. Five medium Tomatoes, one cultivar, approx 60mm diameter.
  8. Three large/Beefsteak Tomatoes one cultivar, greater than 75mm diameter ( see ripeness rule 23)Rule 23. Fruit and Vegetable ripeness: apples, apricots, gooseberries, medlars, pears, quinces and large/beefsteak tomatoes may be shown either ripe or unripe. All other fruits and vegetables must be ripe.
  9. Five French Beans.
  10. *Five Runner Beans.
  11. Three Beetroot, one cultivar, 75mm tops.
  12. Two indoor Cucumbers grown under protection.
  13. Two Cucumbers, outdoor grown, one cultivar
  14. Seven Shallots
  15. Three Chilli Peppers
  16. Three Parsnips one cultivar, 75mm tops.
  17. Two Leeks, with roots, one cultivar.
  18. Two Courgettes, approx 150mm in length, or round cultivars approx 75mm in diameter.
  19. Two Sweet Peppers.
  20. Spinach, Chard of Spanish Beet - eight leaves, presented in a vase.
  21. Two Lettuces, may be different cultivars
  22. Two of any other Vegetable, one cultivar, not in classes 1-21.
  23. Single heaviest Potato.
  24. Single heaviest Tomato.
  25. The heaviest Marrow.
  26. The longest Runner Bean.
  27. The most interesting misshapen vegetable.
  28. Five kinds of Culinary Herb (without flowers), not more than two of any one type, own container may be used
  29. A Basket of five (minimum) Vegetables and/or Fruit, arranged for effect. Internal size of basket not to exceed 30cm wide x 45cm long
  30. *Three desert Apples, one cultivar ( see ripeness rule 23)Rule 23. Fruit and Vegetable ripeness: apples, apricots, gooseberries, medlars, pears, quinces and large/beefsteak tomatoes may be shown either ripe or unripe. All other fruits and vegetables must be ripe.
  31. Three Pears, one cultivar (see ripeness rule 23)Rule 23. Fruit and Vegetable ripeness: apples, apricots, gooseberries, medlars, pears, quinces and large/beefsteak tomatoes may be shown either ripe or unripe. All other fruits and vegetables must be ripe.
  32. Three Cooking Apples, one cultivar ( see ripeness rule 23)Rule 23. Fruit and Vegetable ripeness: apples, apricots, gooseberries, medlars, pears, quinces and large/beefsteak tomatoes may be shown either ripe or unripe. All other fruits and vegetables must be ripe.
  33. *Twelve Berries, one cultivar
  34. Six Plums ( see ripeness rule 23)Rule 23. Fruit and Vegetable ripeness: apples, apricots, gooseberries, medlars, pears, quinces and large/beefsteak tomatoes may be shown either ripe or unripe. All other fruits and vegetables must be ripe.
  35. Three Apricots
  36. Two of any other Fruit, one cultivar only, not in classes 30 to 35 above
     
    Section 2 FLOWERS
    For Members only.
    Judge: Geoff Hawkins

    Bikini vases will be provided and should be used (see rule 20)Rule 20. ‘Bikini vases’ will be provided for the display of flowers and should be used unless otherwise specified. Vases may be packed with clean paper or natural material. Vases must be emptied of water and returned at the end of each Show.
    * denotes classes contributing to Henderson Cup
  37. Three stems of an autumn-flowering herbaceous plant
  38. One stem of Gladioli
  39. Three stems of Sunflowers
  40. Three stems of Agapanthus, any cultivar
  41. Three Antirrhinums, any cultivar
  42. Three Asters, any cultivar
  43. Five stems of Ornamental Grasses, one or more cultivar.
  44. *Six Flowers raised from seed at home during the twelve months preceding this show; not more than two stems of any one cultivar.
  45. Three Dahlias, pompom or ball
  46. Three Dahlias, cactus or semi-cactus
  47. Three Dahlias, any other classification
  48. *One stem of a sinlge large-flowered specimen Rose; own container allowed
  49. Three stems of large-flowered Roses
  50. Three stems of cluster-flowered Roses
  51. Three stems of miniature Roses
  52. A bowl of mixed flowers; max bowl size 18cm internal dia. (own bowl)
  53. Begonia in a pot, max pot size 23cm internal dia.
  54. Three individual blooms of large-flowered Clematis
  55. Three stems of Clematis not covered by class 54
  56. *A Foliage Plant, max pot size 23cm internal dia.
  57. One Hydrangea bloom
  58. An Orchid in flower, max pot size 23cm internal dia.
  59. A Cactus
  60. Cacti, collection of three or more cultivars in a pot, max pot size 30cm internal dia.
  61. A Succulent
  62. Summer Challenge: Pelargonium 'Horizon New Star' (light pink with darker pink centre), from plug plant supplied early Spring 2024, one per member. Max pot size 23cm internal dia. See Growing Guide
  63. A flowering Fuchsia plant, max pot size 23cm internal dia.
  64. *A flowering Pot Plant – not in classes 58 to 63 above
  65. Five Fuchsia blooms, one or more cultivars, displayed in a shallow container of your choice
  66. A single specimen bloom displayed flat on a black background (10cm base supplied) with water container (supplied)
  67. *Collection of eight mixed Flowering Stems, not more than two of any one type
    68.  
    Section 3 FLORAL ART
    For Members only.
    Judge: Maureen Lawes

    Space allowed 53cm wide x 46cm deep x 81cm high
  68. "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
  69. "Summer Splendour"
  70. "Dreaming Spires" a contemporary arrangement
  71. "Last of the Summer Wine" – petite (not to exceed 25cm x 25cm x 25cm)
    72.  
    Section 4 EGGS
    Open to all
    Judge: Kay Roadknight

  72. Three Hen Eggs
  73. Three Eggs any other domestic variety (state the variety).
  74. A single Egg, any variety, to be judged on exterior appearance only.
    75.  
    Section 5 COOKERY
    Open to all - gentlemen encouraged to enter!
    Judge: Christine Cain
     
  75. Cake: Jam-filled Swiss Roll
  76. Cake: featuring a vegetable.
  77. Cake: Gluten-free
  78. Bread: Tear-and-share Brioche.
  79. Biscuits: Shortbread
  80. Savoury Bake: Vegetarian Quiche
  81. Jams & Jellies: Jar of any fruit jam or jelly
  82. Cordials: Bottle of any fruit cordial
  83. Pastry: Bakewell Tart.
  84. Gentlemen's Recipe Bake: (men only) Granny's Gingerbread to the following recipe by Mary Berry.
    85.  
    GENTLEMEN'S BAKE: RECIPE FOR GRANNY'S GINGERBREAD
    Can be made a day ahead. Wrapped tightly, this keeps for up to a week. You will need a 23 x 30cm (9 x 12 inch) traybake tin lined with baking paper.

    Ingredients:
    Method:
     
    Section 6 DESIGN & CREATE
    Open to all
    Judge: Jane Ward
     
  85. A Knitted or Crotched item to include a decorative stich.
  86. An article of Art or Craft, any medium, depicting flowers.
    87.  
    Section 7 PHOTOGRAPHY
    Open to all
    Judge: Gordon Brown
     
    Printed photographs 18cm x 13cm (7 x 5 inches) may be mounted
  87. "Changes in Ropley"
  88. "Light and Shade"
  89. "A Sporting Moment"
  90. "A Walk on the Wild Side"
  91. "Butterflies"
  92. A study in Monochrome
    93.  
    Section 8 CHILDREN'S CLASSES
    Free to enter, with monetary prizes. (NB Children may also enter any adult open classes but fees apply.) All exhibits must be made by the child themselves. Adults may supervise as appropriate but not be "hands on". If the judge suspects adult intervention, the item will be marked down.
     
    DESIGN & CREATE
    Judge; Jane Ward
     
  93. Under 7s - A Collage of a Sunflower
  94. 7-12 years - A Collage of a Sunflower
  95. 7-12 years - An item of Art or Craft (may be made from a kit)
    96.  
    COOKERY
    Judge; Christine Cain
     
  96. Under 7s - Three Muffins incorporating a fruit or vegetable.
  97. 7-12 years - Three Muffins incorporating a fruit or vegetable.

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