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DISLEY

Horticultural Society 2016 SHOW CLASSES EXHIBITORS may stage as many entries as they wish in any one class and may win as many prizes as are appropriate in any one class. (Rule 4). NOVICES: Horticultural exhibitors who have won any horticultural trophy at a previous DLHS show are not eligible to enter the novice horticultural classes. (Rule 7) EXHIBITORS cannot enter equivalent classes in both open and novice sections. (Rule 8) SECTION A: POT PLANTS (OPEN CLASSES) Prizes: Class 13 £5 £3 £2 All others £1 75p 50p 1. TWO POT PLANTS IN BLOOM, distinct species, not eligible for any other class in this section. 2. ONE POT PLANT IN BLOOM, not eligible for any other class in this section. 3. TWO FUCHSIAS, distinct varieties. Pots not to exceed 9”. 4. TWO POTS OF GERANIUMS OR PELARGONIUMS, two varieties 5. ONE FUCHSIA, not standard. 6. ONE GERANIUM OR PELARGONIUM, any variety. 7. ONE BEGONIA, any variety. 8. ONE STANDARD FUCHSIA. 9. A COLLECTION OF CACTI. Max 5 varieties in individual pots 10. ONE FOLIAGE PLANT. 11. ONE STREPTOCARPUS. 12. ONE POT OF Orchid. 13. HANGING BASKET, max. 16” dia. To be hung from (supplied) frame or staged on large plant pot or similar. 14. PATIO TUB OR CONTAINER, max container dimension 16”, containing plants not in pots. 15. A DWARF TREE OR BONSAI, pot not to exceed 10“. 16. ONE CACTUS or SUCCULENT. 17. ONE VARIETY OF SUMMER FLOWERS GROWN IN A POT, not exceeding 12” diameter 18. ONE NEW GUINEA IMPATIENS SECTION B: FLOWERS (OPEN CLASSES) Prizes: £1 75p 50p 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.

THREE SPECIMEN ROSES, any varieties. ONE SPECIMEN ROSE, any variety or colour. ONE STEM OF CLUSTER ROSES. TRIO – Three roses, same cultivar in three stages of development. ONE BOWL OF ROSES, specimen or cluster. ONE VASE OF CARNATIONS OR PINKS, not exceeding eight spikes. ONE VASE OR BOWL OF CUT HEATHERS. VASE OF THREE SPIKES OF GLADIOLI. ONE SPIKE OF GLADIOLUS. VASE OF 3 DAHLIAS, DECORATIVE, any variety or varieties. 1 of 12

29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47.

VASE OF 3 DAHLIAS, CACTUS, any variety or varieties. VASE OF 3 DAHLIAS, SMALL POMPON, any variety or varieties. ONE CUT DAHLIA, any variety. SIX FRENCH MARIGOLDS. SIX AFRICAN MARIGOLDS. SIX PANSIES OR VIOLAS. FOUR ASTERS. ONE BOWL OF SWEET PEAS, own foliage. VASE OF SWEET PEAS, six spikes of one variety, own foliage. VASE OF SWEET PEAS, not more than six spikes. ONE VASE OF MIXED GARDEN FLOWERS. VASE OF ONE VARIETY OF ANNUALS, not previously mentioned in this section. VASE OF ONE VARIETY OF PERENNIALS, not previously mentioned in this section. SIX ANNUAL FLOWERS, not previously mentioned in this section. At least three distinct species. SIX PERENNIAL FLOWERS, not previously mentioned in this section. At least three distinct species. ONE CLEMATIS BLOOM, any variety. ONE SPRAY FOR A LADY’S CORSAGE. Plants grown by competitor BEST BUTTONHOLE, hardy grown by competitor POSY BOWL OF MIXED GARDEN FLOWERS, bowl not to exceed 9” diameter

SECTION C:

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES (OPEN CLASSES)

Prizes: £1 75p 50p except classes 53, 55, 68 First only £1 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77.

ONE DISH OF 12 SOFT FRUIT, one variety, not included elsewhere

ONE DISH OF CURRANTS, any variety. ONE DISH OF ANY OTHER FRUIT, one variety. COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES, FIVE distinct kinds. PLATE OF FOUR TOMATOES. TOMATOES, heaviest truss, ripe or unripe. (First only) ONE CUCUMBER. LARGEST ONION, as grown with roots and tops, washed. (First only). THREE ONIONS, as grown with roots and tops, washed. SIX SHALLOTS. FIVE WHITE POTATOES. FIVE COLOURED POTATOES. THREE BEETROOT, washed with tops. THREE LEEKS, with roots washed ONE MARROW. THREE COURGETTES, 4”-6”. SIX PODS OF PEAS. SIX PODS OF BROAD BEANS. SIX PODS OF DWARF FRENCH BEANS. SIX PODS OF RUNNER BEANS. LONGEST RUNNER BEAN. (First only). ONE CABBAGE, with roots, washed. ONE LETTUCE, with roots, washed. RHUBARB, one bundle of six sticks, leaf base trimmed to 3”. ONE VEGETABLE AND ONE STEM OF FLOWER, to be assessed on quality and on arrangement AN EXHIBIT OF ANY OTHER VEGETABLE, not previously mentioned in this section. ONE POT OF PARSLEY. ONE POT OF BASIL, any variety. COLLECTION OF CULINARY HERBS, freshly cut or rooted. THREE BUNCHES OF CULINARY HERBS, three varieties.

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SECTION D:

FLOWERS (NOVICE CLASSES)

NB: This Novice Section is restricted to exhibitors who have not won a trophy in any horticultural section at any previous DLHS Show. Prizes: £1 75p 50p 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94.

THREE SPECIMEM ROSES, any varieties. ONE SPECIMEN ROSE ONE SPRAY OF CLUSTER ROSES. ONE SPIKE OF GLADIOLUS. ONE CUT DAHLIA, any variety. FOUR FRENCH MARIGOLDS. FOUR PANSIES OR VIOLAS ONE BEGONIA, in bloom. THREE ASTERS, any colours. VASE OF SWEET PEAS, not more than six spikes. ONE VASE OF MIXED GARDEN FLOWERS. SIX BLOOMS OR SPIKES OF GARDEN FLOWERS, at least three distinct species. VASE OF ONE VARIETY OF ANNUALS, not previously mentioned in this section. VASE OF ONE VARIETY OF PERENNIALS, not previously mentioned in this section. ONE SPRAY FOR A LADY’S CORSAGE. BEST BUTTONHOLE, hardy grown by competitor. ONE VEGETABLE AND ONE STEM OF FLOWER, to be assessed on quality and arrangement 95. ONE CLEMATIS BLOOM 96. POSY BOWL OF MIXED GARDEN FLOWERS, bowl not to exceed 9” diameter SECTION E: FRUIT AND VEGETABLES (NOVICE CLASSES) Prizes: £1 75p 50p except class 101 & 112, First only £1 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117.

ONE DISH OF SOFT FRUIT, one variety, not included elsewhere ONE DISH OF CURRANTS, any variety. ONE DISH OF ANY OTHER FRUIT, one variety. THREE TOMATOES. TOMATOES, heaviest truss, ripe or unripe.(First only) ONE CUCUMBER. THREE ONIONS, as grown, washed. THREE POTATOES, any variety or colour. THREE CARROTS, with tops, washed. THREE BEETROOT, with tops, washed. TWO COURGETTES, 4”- 6”. FOUR PODS OF PEAS. FOUR PODS OF BROAD BEANS. FOUR PODS OF DWARF FRENCH BEANS. FOUR PODS OF RUNNER BEANS. LONGEST RUNNER BEAN. (First only). ONE CABBAGE, with roots, washed. ONE LETTUCE, with roots, washed. AN EXHIBIT OF ANY OTHER VEGETABLE, not previously mentioned in this section. THREE BUNCHES OF CULINARY HERBS, three varieties. RHUBARB, one bundle of six sticks. leaf base trimmed to 3”

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SECTION G: EGGS Prizes: £1 75p 50p LARGE FOWL – Stage on sawdust provided 118. 119. 120.

THREE WHITE EGGS. THREE BROWN EGGS. THREE EGGS OF ANY OTHER SINGLE COLOUR.

LARGE FOWL CONTENTS 121.

ONE EGG – Stage on plain saucer

BANTAM – Stage on sawdust provided All eggs are to be shown natural and not to exceed 1.5oz in weight.

122. 123. 124.

THREE WHITE EGGS THREE BROWN EGGS. THREE EGGS OF ANY OTHER SINGLE COLOUR.

BANTAM CONTENTS All eggs are to be shown natural and not to exceed 1.5oz in weight.

125. SECTION H:

ONE EGG – Stage on plain saucer COOKERY

Prizes: £1 75p 50p 126. 127. 128. 129. 130. 131. 132. 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 141. 142. 143. 144. 145. 146. 147.

FRUIT CAKE, rich dark. VICTORIA SANDWICH. BATTENBURG CAKE FOUR DECORATED CUP CAKES. DECORATED CHOCOLATE CAKE FOUR SCONES, any kind FOUR SHORTBREAD BISCUITS SIX MULTI COLOURED MACARONS, see recipe below FOUR HOME-MADE BISCUITS. FRUIT PIE, pastry top and bottom SAVOURY FLAN OR QUICHE HAND MADE SAVOURY BREAD FOUR CHELSEA BUNS ONE LOAF OF BREAD, handmade, any other kind. ONE LOAF OF BREAD, machine made, any kind. JAR OF MARMALADE, made from fresh fruit. JAR OF STRAWBERRY JAM. JAR OF JAM, any other variety. JAR OF JELLY, any kind JAR OF LEMON CHEESE OR CURD. JAR OF CHUTNEY or PICKLES or RELISH FOUR PETIT FOURS

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Class 133 Show recipe - Six Multi coloured Macarons (We suggest that you make 3 different flavours/colours.) Recipe: 3 large egg whites 125 gms ground almonds 75 gms caster sugar 175 gms icing sugar Buttercream filling 150 gms icing sugar 75 gms butter Flavouring and colouring of your choice. Method  Preheat oven, gas 3, 160 deg c, 140 deg c fan.  Line baking sheets with baking paper.  Put icing sugar and ground almonds into food processor and process into a fine powder. Divide into 3 equal portions.  Whisk egg whites until they form soft peaks, whisk in caster sugar until the mixture is smooth and glossy.  Divide mixture into different bowls and add flavourings and colourings.  Fold the almond/icing sugar mixture into each bowl, until the mixture is shiny and falls from the spatula.  Spoon the mixture into piping bags with a 1cm plain nozzle.  Pipe small rounds of the mixture onto the baking paper. The Macarons should be approx. 3cms diameter.  Leave to stand for approx. 15 minutes until the Macarons form a ‘skin.’  Bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool.

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Make buttercream, adding flavouring and colouring as desired. Sandwich pairs of Macarons together with buttercream to serve.

SECTION I:

ARTS AND HANDICRAFTS

Prizes: £1 75p 50p 148. 149. 150. 151. 152. 153. 154. 155. 156. 157. 158. 159. 160. 161. 162. 162A 163. 164. 165. 166.

A CUSHION, any textile A MACHINE SEWN ARTICLE. AN ARTICLE OF PATCHWORK OR QUILTING HAND MADE SOFT TOY A PIECE OF HAND EMBROIDERY, freestyle. A PIECE OF HAND EMBROIDERY, counted thread. (Includes canvas work but not cross stitch). A PIECE OF CROSS STITCH EMBROIDERY. A HAND-KNITTED GARMENT, 4ply and under. A HAND-KNITTED GARMENT, double knitting or cotton. A HAND-KNITTED GARMENT, Aran or chunky. AN ARTICLE OF TAPESTRY or BERLIN WORK AN ARTICLE OF CROCHET. AN ARTICLE OF TEXTILE HANDICRAFT, hand or machine finished and not included in the above classes. A PAINTING OR DRAWING, not exceeding 30” x 24” overall. A HANDMADE GREETINGS CARD.(not embroidered) EMBROIDERED GREETING CARD. ONE PIECE OF HAND-PAINTED POTTERY. HAND CRAFTED ITEM - WOOD AN ARTICLE OF HANDICRAFT, not textiles, max. 30” x 30”. A POEM. open topic

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SECTION J: PHOTOGRAPHY Prizes: £1 75p 50p A PHOTOGRAPH: Optical or digital colour prints only that have not been computer enhanced, up to a maximum of 7” x5” and to be mounted on card. 167. 168. 169. 170.

“Garden Visitors” “Local Scenes” “Climbers” “A Single Flower”

A PHOTOGRAPH: Black and white prints only, up to a maximum of 7”x5” and to be mounted on card. 171. 172. 173. 174.

“Garden Visitors” “Local Scenes” “Climbers” “A Single Flower”

175.

A COMPUTER ENHANCED PHOTOGRAPH – SUBJECT OF YOUR OWN CHOICE, up to a maximum of 7”x5” and to be mounted on card.

SECTION K: HOMEBREWING Prizes: £1 75p 50p BEER & WINE CLASSES 176. 177. 178.

SECTION L:

ONE BOTTLE OF HOME-MADE BEER or ALE. ONE BOTTLE OF HOME-MADE WHITE WINE. ONE BOTTLE OF HOME-MADE RED WINE. FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

Prizes: £1 75p 50p 179.

SECTION M:

“RIO CELEBRATION” – Display should not exceed 16” by 16” on the bench

JUNIOR SECTION

NB: Exhibitors must be 11 years of age or under on the day of the Show. Age is taken into account and must be clearly shown on the outside of the class ticket. Exhibits must be the entrant’s own work and staged without assistance. Prizes: Class 185

£3 £2 £1

All others £1 75p 50p

JUNIOR HORTICULTURAL AND FLOWER CLASSES 180. 181. 182. 183. 184. 185. 186. 187. 188.

AN ARRANGEMENT OF GRASSES A VASE OF FLOWERS, grown by the exhibitor. ONE CACTUS OR SUCCULENT, grown by the exhibitor. ANY VEGETABLE, grown by the exhibitor. TALLEST SUNFLOWER, photographed with exhibitor, height to be clearly marked A MINIATURE GARDEN, not more than 37.5cm x 30cm. THE BEST WEED. THE FUNNIEST LOOKING VEGETABLE. FLOWERS IN AN EGG CUP. (For exhibitors under 8 years of age only).

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JUNIOR COOKERY 189. 190. 191. 192. 193. 194. 195.

FOUR SMALL FANCY CAKES FOUR JAM TARTS FOUR FLAPJACKS. A DECORATED GINGERBREAD PERSON FOUR PIZZA FACES. FOUR CHOCOLATE CRISPY CAKES (Exhibitors aged under 8 only)

JUNIOR ARTS AND HANDICRAFTS A PAINTING OR DRAWING, not exceeding 50cm x 37.5cm overall. The picture must be free hand and made without the aid of tracings.

195. 196.

For entrants 8 years and under. For entrants 9 to11 years inclusive.

A PICTURE MADE FROM PRESSED FLOWERS, not exceeding 50cm x 37.5cm.

197.

For entrants 8 years of age and under.

198.

For entrants 9 to11 years inclusive.

199. A MODEL, made from Lego or Meccano 200. A MODEL, made from recycled materials. 201. An ANIMAL, made from vegetables, fruits or flowers. 202 CLOCK FACE ON A PAPER PLATE. 203 A DRESSED WOODEN SPOON. 204. A PAINTED OR DECORATED EGG. The egg may be natural or wooden. 205. DISPLAYED HOBBY OR COLLECTION. Maximum space 90cm x 90cm. 206. AN ARTICLE OF TEXTILE HANDICRAFT. 207. A POEM or MAGIC SPELL - For entrants 8 years of age and under. 208. A POEM or MAGIC SPELL - For entrants 9 to 11 years inclusive. 209. A PHOTOGRAPH: SUBJECT “Bug Life” Black and white or colour prints only, up to a maximum of 17.5cm x12.5cm to be mounted on card. 210. An ARRANGEMENT using flowers, cones, shells, leaves, stones entitled “Rio Celebration“ Exhibit is not to exceed 60cm x 60cm on the bench 211. AN ITEM OF ORIGAMI 212. A HAND MADE BIRTHDAY CARD 213. A POTATO PRINT

Special Junior class, the Teddy Bear’s Picnic display. (Prizes for all entries) 

At least one Teddy Bear Sunflower in a pot, grown on from plants you can collect at our July Coffee morning at St. Thomas Church [limited number of plants]

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Three Teddy Bear biscuits on a plate

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One (much loved!) Teddy Bear

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SECTION N:

INTERMEDIATE SECTION

Prizes: £1 75p 50p NB: Exhibitors must be 12 years of age and UNDER 16 on the day of the Show. Age will be taken into account and must be clearly shown on the outside of the pink class ticket. Exhibits must be the entrant’s own work and staged without assistance.

INTERMEDIATE HORTICULTURE 214. 215. 216. 217.

A MINIATURE GARDEN , not more than 60cm x 40cm ANY VEGETABLE, grown by the exhibitor. A CACTUS OR SUCCULENT, grown by the exhibitor. ONE POT PLANT, grown by the exhibitor.

INTERMEDIATE COOKERY 218. 219. 220. 221.

FOUR DECORATED CUPCAKES 17.5cm PIZZA. NOVELTY CELEBRATION CAKE. FOUR CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

INTERMEDIATE ART AND HANDICRAFTS 222. 223. 224. 225.

AN ARTICLE OF TEXTILE HANDICRAFT (knitting, sewing, embroidery etc). DESIGN A SHOW SCHEDULE COVER PAGE A DIGITALLY ALTERED PHOTOGRAPH A HANDPAINTED GREETINGS CARD.

SECTION P: PET SHOW Classes 226-233 – under 16’s only

Classes 234-236 – Open to all

Prizes: £1 75p 50p Best in Show £10 226. 227. 228. 229. 230. 231. 232. 233. 234. 235. 236.

BONNY RODENT, includes all breeds of rodents from rabbits to mice. MOST UNUSUAL PET. OWNER and PET FANCY DRESS THE DOG WITH THE WAGGIEST TAIL. THE DOG THE JUDGE WOULD MOST LIKE TO TAKE HOME. THE BEST CONDITIONED PET. THE BEST SIX LEGS, DOG & HANDLER PRETTIEST PUPPY OPEN PET CLASS “GOLDEN OLDIES” OPEN DOG CLASS – ANY BREED

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ALLOTMENTS CHALLENGE* This year local allotments are again being challenged to compete for a trophy to be awarded to the best displayed collection of named vegetables produced by the allotment. Should your allotment want to compete please speak to Les Matthews 

This may become a non-competitive demonstration class

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE / TOWNS WOMEN’S GUILD CHALLENGE The WI/TG Challenge at the Show continues to go from strength to strength. Entry is open to Women’s Institutes and Townswomen’s Guilds in the area, and we hope that you will be able to participate. The theme for this year’s entry is: ‘The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations’. Your display must include the following items:      

A selection of mini savoury tartlets A celebration birthday cake A bottle of home-made lemonade A 90th Birthday card A celebratory embellished cushion A posy of garden flowers

You will be allocated a table (180 x 60cms / 6 x 2ft) for your entry. The entries will be judged by our cookery/flower and handicraft judges, with a mark also being awarded for presentation. We suggest that you bring a decorative table cloth to enhance your display, this will be judged in the ‘presentation’ category. The WI Challenge trophy will be awarded to the winning Women’s Institute/ Townswomen’s Guild.

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TROPHIES AND AWARDS THE CENTENARY CUP (Disley History Society) Open Choice of the Show Secretary THE HULME SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Sections A, B & C - Open Classes. MOST FIRSTS, Pot Plants, Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables.

THE JACK BOWER CUP Section A - Open Classes. MOST POINTS, Pot Plants.

THE ART THEATRE TROPHY Section B - Open Classes. MOST POINTS, Flowers.

THE J W FOWLER TROPHY Section B - Open Classes. BEST VASE OF MIXED GARDEN FLOWERS.

THE PHILIP PEERS ROSE BOWL Section B - Open Classes. BEST BOWL OF ROSES.

THE RHODES CUP Section C - Open Classes. MOST POINTS, Fruit & Vegetables.

THE BRIAN BOWDEN CUP Section C - Open Classes. WINNER of Collection of Vegetables.

THE JIM DYER CUP Section C – Open Classes MOST FIRSTS, Fruit & Vegetables

THE G H WATSON SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Sections D & E - Novice Classes. MOST FIRSTS, Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables.

THE NOVICE CUP (May only be won once by an exhibitor) Section D - Novice Classes. MOST POINTS, Flowers.

THE CAPTAIN T W KENT SHIELD (May only be won once by an exhibitor) Section E - Novice Classes. MOST POINTS, Fruit & Vegetables.

THE ANNE MEYRICK TROPHY Most points in show – Horticulture (Society Members only) ALLOTMENTS CHALLENGE TROPHY THE FARMERS CUP 10 of 12

Section G - Eggs. MOST POINTS, Large Fowl. THE MAX HADFIELD PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL Section G - Eggs. BEST PLATE, Bantam Eggs. THE COOKERY CUP Section H - Cookery. MOST POINTS. THE BARBARA SELLERS HANDICRAFT CUP Section I – Arts and Handicrafts. MOST MERITORIOUS EXHIBIT, Classes 148-160. THE ALAN HAY TROPHY Section I – Arts and Handicrafts. MOST POINTS. THE G F HOWARD TROPHY Section I – Arts and Handicrafts. MOST POINTS, Classes 161-166. THE WI CHALLENGE SHIELD Class Winner THE DON WHITTINGHAM TROPHY Sections J & M – Photography. BEST PHOTOGRAPH. THE FRED THOMAS ROSE BOWL Section K – Home Brewing. MOST POINTS. THE CAPT BERNARD COLLIER TANKARD Section K – Home Brewing, MOST POINTS, Beer Classes. THE HELEN DEHN CUP Section M - Junior Classes. MOST POINTS OVERALL. THE JUNIOR CUP Section M - Junior Classes. MOST POINTS, Horticulture. MINIATURE GARDEN CUP Section M – Junior Classes. Awarded to Class 185 winner.

THE JUNIOR COOKERY CUP Section M – Junior Classes. MOST POINTS, Cookery. THE JUNIOR HANDICRAFT CUP Section M – Junior Classes. MOST POINTS, Arts & Handicrafts. THE INTERMEDIATE TROPHY Section N – Intermediate Classes. MOST POINTS OVERALL. THE ALPHA PETS TROPHY Section P – Pet Show. For the Best Pet in Show. THE STOCKPORT ADVERTISER CUP The Chairman’s Choice.

MEDALLIONS AND CERTIFICATES  THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S BANKSIAN MEDAL Sections A, B, C, D & E. MOST PRIZE MONEY (Not counting special prizes). Two clear years to elapse before the winner can be eligible for the award again.

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 THE NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY’S MEDAL & CERTIFICATE Sections C & E – Open & Novice Classes. MOST MERITORIOUS EXHIBIT IN SHOW.  THE ROYAL NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY’S BRONZE MEDAL CERTIFICATE THE BEST ROSE EXHIBIT IN SHOW, EITHER Specimen or Cluster  THE NATIONAL SWEET PEA SOCIETY’S OXIDISED BRONZE MEDAL THE BEST VASE OF SWEET PEAS IN THE SHOW.  THE NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY’S SILVER MEDAL CERTIFICATE THE BEST VASE OF DAHLIAS IN THE SHOW  THE NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY’S BRONZE MEDAL CERTIFICATE THE SECOND BEST VASE OF DAHLIA IN THE SHOW

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