HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE
SECTION
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 21ST & 22ND AUGUST
ENTRIES CLOSE ON FRIDAY 13TH AUGUST
Limerick Racecourse, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick.
REGULATIONS FOR HORTICULTURE SECTION
1. All plants, flowers etc. brought to the place of exhibition in dirty pots or
Boxes, or in any way that may appear to the Committee to be discreditable to the Show, shall at once be removed from the Hall.
2. No person shall be allowed to remain with the Judges, with the exception of Secretary and Stewards, who must not be exhibitors in the classes for which they are acting as Stewards.
3. No plants, flowers, fruits or vegetables shall be taken off the tables or stands before the close of the Show. No exhibit, or part of, may be removed before the close of the Show.
4. Any person touching or otherwise interfering with the plants, flowers, fruits or vegetables after they have been staged, with out permission from the Committee, shall be instantly removed from the place of exhibition.
5. Appeals must be lodged with the Secretary before 2.00 p.m. on the first day of the Show, together with the sum of €10 which shall be refunded if the complaint is upheld.
6. Judging will be in accordance with the revised rules of the Royal
Horticultural Society, except Dahlias which will be judged according to Rules of the National Dahlia Society, and the Decorative Classes which will judged in accordance with the N.A.F.A.S. Rules.
STAGING AND REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS
Exhibitors number cards will be available in the Horticulture Area (Ground Floor of Grandstand) on FRIDAY 20th. Exhibitors must collect them there personally and have Pass. Intending Exhibitors will have been informed beforehand of any classes that have been cancelled. Exhibitors must collect their exhibits between 5.00 and 6.30 p.m. on Sunday 22nd August.
At 5.30 p.m. on Sunday all visitors and competitors must vacate the Horticulture Area leaving the exhibits intact. When the Area is empty, exhibitors will be re-admitted only with Pass and may then remove their exhibits.
All exhibits to be removed by 6.30 p.m. and no responsibility will be taken for anything left after that time.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF PRIZE WINNERS WILL TAKE PLACE at 4.30 P.M.
AND DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE at 5 P.M.
EXHIBITION RULES
1. All exhibits must be staged on the day preceding the show. No exhibit will be accepted on the day of the show with the exception of class 186 (SEE BELOW).
2. Any prize may, at the discretion of the Judges, be withheld or modified if in their opinion the exhibit is not deserving of the prize offered. A class may be cancelled unless there are at least three entries.
3. No cup will be awarded in any class unless a first prize is awarded
4. Exhibitors must stage their exhibits in the places appointed by the Show.
5. The Committee will not be in any way responsible for loss or damage done to exhibits, stands, vases, etc. during or after the Show.
5. Prize winners must collect their Prize Money between 2.00 – 6 p.m. on either day of the show in the Horticulture area.
WOULD EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE
All exhibits must be staged between the hours of 3 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. on Friday 20th. To facilitate exhibitors from a distance, in CLASS 186 only, the Horticulture Area will be open from 7.45 – 8.45 a.m. on Saturday 21st August.
Please note that the Horticulture Area must be vacated at 8.45 a.m. sharp as
judging will commence at 9.00 a.m.
HORTICULTURAL SECTION CUPS
Cushanahouna 103 Annuals
Francis J. Cleeve Memorial 109 or 110 Gladioli Best Spike in Show
John Griffin Memorial 115 Rose of the Show
Maryville Perpetual 126 Pot of Geranium
Kilfrush Perpetual 119 Hardy Herbaceous Flowers
Jim Barry Memorial 128 Collection of Dahlias
Shannon View Perpetual 129 Giant or Large Cactus
Nantenan Perpetual 130-133 Best Vase of Dahlia
N.D.S. Silver Medal 128-133 Best Dahlia Exhibit
N.D.S. Bronze Medal 128-133 Reserve Dahlia Exhibit
Ballymackeogh Perpetual 101-133 Most Points Classes 101-133
R.H.S. Spoons (excl. Decorative) Best Horticultural Exhibit
Attyflynn Cup 135 “Our Past”
Bogan Cup 136 “All in a Row”
Lawless Cup 137 “The Winds of Change”
Ballinacurra Cup 138 “A Riot of Colour”
McInerney Cup 141 “Last of the Summer Wine”
Kilgobbin Cup Most Points in Decorative Section
Finnitterstown Cup 142 “Come Dine with Me”
Marie Werner Memorial Cup 135-142
Price Cup 146 “Breakfast Time”
Quinnsborough Cup 147 “Rock, Bog or Novel Garden”
Sandville Cup 148 “An Animal, Insect or Bird”
Drummond Perpetual
Challenge Cup 163 Country Gardens
THE HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE OF LIMERICK SHOW SOCIETRY WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS THEIR SINCERE APPRECIATION TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS –
GARDEN WORLD, HILLBERRY NURSERIES, JOHN GILTINANE & ASSOCIATES, THE GARDEN ROOMS, , ARDNACRUSHA GARDEN CENTRE, VOKES, ADARE, BOYCE’S GARDEN, FOYNES, COLLINS PHARMACY, ADARE, SPEIRAN’S, ADARE, MR BILLY PEACOCKE, POWERGRO, KILMALLOCK, , LIMERICK,
FLOWERS
(OPEN)
THE GARDEN ROOM, ENNIS ROAD.
BOYCE’S GARDENS, FOYNES, KNOCKPATRICK GARDENS, FOYNES.
All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor.
ENTRY FEE FOR CLASSES 101 TO 127 IS €2 PER ENTRY
PRIZE MONEY IN CLASSES 101 – 127 – 1ST €10: 2ND €7: 3RD €5
N.B See Classes 113, 114, 115 & 116.
101. ANTIRRINHINIUMS 1 Vase, 3 Stems any variety.
102. ANNUALS 1 Vase of any one variety not already provided for in the Schedule. 3 Stems.
103 ANNUALS (Hardy and/or half hardy) collection
of 3 distinct varieties. (Sweet Pea excluded).
3 vases, 5 stems to vase. Cushnahouna Perpetual Cup.
104 GERANIUM OR PELARGONIUM 1 Stem each with own foliage in one vase
105 ASTERS 1 Vase, 5 stems any variety
106 PANSIES MIXED 6 Blooms displayed on a plate. Exhibitor to provide own plate.
107. MARIGOLD AFRICAN 1 Vase, 3 stems any variety.
108 MARIGOLDS FRENCH 1 Vase, 5 stems any variety.
109 GLADIOLI Large flowered, 1 vase, 1 variety, 3 spikes
Francis J. Cleeve Memorial Cup
110. GLADIOLI Large flowered, 1 Vase, 1 spike.
111 SWEET PEA 1 Vase, any colour or colours, 12 stems.
112. SWEET PEA Single Vase. 1 colour. 5 stems.
113. *ROSES Single Vase, 3 blooms, H.T.
An extra prize of Power Gro assorted Fertilizers
will be given to the winner of this class.
114. *ROSES, FLORIBUNDA. 1 vase, 1 stem.
An extra prize of Power Gro assorted Fertilizers will be given to the winner of this class
115. *ROSE OF THE SHOW’. One specimen bloom to be staged in a small green painted bottle which will be provided.
John Griffin Memorial Cup
An extra prize of Power Gro assorted Fertilizers will be given to the winner of this class
116. *NOVICE ROSE. One bloom to be staged in a small green painted bottle which will be provided, confined to those who have not won a first prize in a Rose Class at any Show. An extra prize of Power Gro assorted Fertilizers will be given to the winner of this class
117. MINIATURE ROSE. 1 vase, 2 stems.
118. FLOWERS. 1 Vase, 3 stems of any one flower not specifically
provided for in this schedule, e.g. Arum Lily,
Chrysanthemum, Molucella, Stock, etc.
119. HARDY HERBACEOUS FLOWERS. 1 vase, 1 variety only, 3 stems,
(Annuals all bulbous flowers excluded).
Kilfrush Perpetual Cup.
120. HARDY ORNAMENTAL TREE OR SHRUB IN FLOWER. 1 vase,
1 branch.
121. FOLIAGE TREE OR SHRUB. 1 Vase, 1 branch.
122. CACTI OR SUCCULENT. 1 pot not to exceed 4”.
123. CACTI OR SUCCULENT. 1 pot over 4” not to exceed 10”.
124. POT PLANT IN FLOWER. (Geranium excluded).
1 pot not to exceed 8”.
125. POT PLANT DECORATIVE FOLIAGE. 1 pot not to exceed 8”.
126. GERANIUM OR PELARGONIUM IN FLOWER. 1 pot not to exceed 8”.
127. GARDEN MISCELLANEOUS. 5 various. Flowering Shrub, Foliage Shrub,Rose, Herb and Annual. Confined to 24”.
DAHLIA SECTION
Sponsored by Garden World, Ellen St. Limerick.
ENTRY FEE FOR CLASS 128 IS €5 CLASSES 129 to 135 IS €1
All Dahlias will be judged according to the Rules and Classifications of the National Dahlia Society laid down in the latest edition of the Classified Directory of Dahlias.
Exhibits MUST be disqualified if they exceed the following sizes:
Large Flowered Dahlias 10.25 inches
Medium Flowered Dahlias 8.75 inches
Small Flowered Dahlias 6.75 inches
Miniature Flowered Dahlias 4.5 inches
Pom-Pop Dahlias 2 inches.
If a vase in a multi vase exhibit should be N.A.S. then the whole exhibit MUST be disqualified. Once an exhibit has been disqualified it cannot be considered for any other award, either in whole or in part.
A set of approved size rings will be available in the Horticulture Area and also a copy of the classified Directory of Dahlias.
128. SPECIAL COLLECTION OF DAHLIAS. Comprising 16 blooms.
Any variety. To be exhibited in a 5’ space.
Prize Money: 1st €25: 2nd €15: 3rd €10. Entry Fee €5
Jim Barry Memorial Cup.
Prize money in classes 129 – 134: 1st €10: 2nd €7 3rd €5. Entry Fee €2
129. GIANT OR LARGE DECORATIVE./GIANT OR LARGE CACTUS OR SEMI-CACTUS. 1 bloom. Shannon View Perpetual Cup.
130. MEDIUM DECORATIVE. 3 blooms, 1 vase, one or more varieties.
131. MEDIUM CACTUS AND/OR SEMI-CACTUS. 3 blooms one or more varieties in one vase.
132. SMALL AND/OR MINIATURE DECORATIVE AND/OR BALL. 3 blooms one or more varieties in one vase.
133. SMALL AND/OR MINIATURE CACTUS AND/OR SEMI-CACTUS: 3 blooms, one or more varieties in one vase.
The Nantenan Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the Best Vase from
Classes 130, 131, 132 and 133.
134. POM POMS, SMALL. 5 blooms, one or more varieties in once vase.
The National Dahlia Society Silver Medal will be awarded to the best Dahlia exhibit in the Show and the Bronze Medal at the discretion of the Judges in class 128 – 134.
The Ballymackeogh Cup will be awarded to most points in Classes 101 – 134
DECORATIVE SECTION
Judged under N.A.F.A..S. Rules (Competition Manual 2nd Edition 2009).
Judge Mrs Mary O'Brien
COMPETITORS IN THE DECORATIVE SECTION WHO FAIL TO CANCEL THEIR ENTRY, BY NOTIFYING THE SECRETARY BEFORE
Thursday August 24th (to avoid blank spaces)ARE LIABLE TO A FINE OF €10.
Prize Money in Class 135 – 1st €30: 2nd €20: 3rd €15: 4th €10 Entry Fee €
Prize Money in Classes 136 – 142: 1st €15: 2nd €10: 3rd €5. Entry Fee €3 Prize Money in Classes 143 & 144 & 145 – VOUCHERS (see classes)
Entry Fee €3
135. “”Nature's Artistry” An Exhibit. Space allowed 80 cm.
Attyflynn Cup
136. “Rhythm & Style” An Exhibit in parallel style.
Space allowed 80 cm. Bogan Cup
137. “Defining Beauty” An exhibit in contemporary style featuring glass.
Space allowed 80 cm. Lawless Cup.
138. “Natures Jewels” An exhibit in a vase. . No oasis allowed. To be viewed and judged all round.
Ballinacurra Cup. Space allowed 60 cm.
139. “Delicate Balance” A Petite Exhibit not exceeding 25 cm. In width, depth & height.
140. “Enchantment” A miniature exhibit not exceeding 10 cms. In width, depth & height.
141. “Warm Welcome” An exhibit suitable for a Hall Table. Space allowed 60 cm.
Teachers, Judges, demonstrators “Best of Show” winners are not eligible in this class.
McInerney Cup
142. “Shades of Autumn” An Exhibit Confined to those who have not won 1st prize in an open show at time of entry.
Space allowed 60 cm. Finnitterstown Cup
143. HANGING BASKET. An Exhibit featuring growing plants
Basket not to exceed 36 cms. in diameter
Sponsored by Ardnacrusha Garden Centre.
Vouchers for €25, €15 & €10 Entry Fee €3
144. WINDOW BOX. An Exhibit featuring growing plants.
Window Box not to exceed 1 m. in length.
€30, €20 & €10 Entry Fee €3
145. PATIO CONTAINER An exhibit featuring growing plants.
Container not to exceed 80cms. X 80 cms
Sponsored by Hillberry Nurseries, Crecora
Vouchers for €30, 20 & €10 Entry Fee €3
PLEASE NOTE THESE CLASSES (DECORATIVE) ARE NOT CONFINED TO FLOWER CLUBS
CHILDREN’S DECORATIVE SECTION.
Entry Fee €2 per entry. Prize Money €10, €7 and €5.
146. “My Favourite Flowers”. An exhibit
Confined to children up to 16 years.
To be arranged at the venue. Space allowed 60 cm
The Price Cup.
147. Rock, Bog or Novel Garden
An Exhibit on a Tray. Plant material to predominate. Confined to children up to 14 years.
Max size 60 cms square
Quinnsborough Cup.
148. A Creature
Made from plant material. Confined to children up to
16 years.
Sandville Cup.
Note: Natural, and/or dried plant material may be used in all classes
No artificial plant material allowed in any class.
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FRUIT (Open).
NAMES ESSENTIAL – All ENTRIES TO BE GROWN BY EXHIBITOR
AND TO BE CLEAN
ENTRY FEE IN ALL FRUIT CLASSES IS €2 PER EACH ENTRY.
PRIZE MONEY IN CLASSES 149 – 185 1stst €10: 2nd €7: 3rd €5
149 APPLES. Collection of 2 dishes, distinct, 1 early dessert,
1 early cooking.
150. APPLES, DESSERT. Dish of 5, any variety.
151. NOVICE APPLES, DESSERT. Dish of 5, any variety.
152. APPLES, COOKING. Dish of 5, any variety.
153. NOVICE APPLES, COOKING. Dish of 5 any variety.
154. PEARS, DESSERT. Dish of 5 named.
155. PEARS, COOKING. Dish of 5 named.
156. PLUMS, DESSERT. Dish of 6 named.
157. PLUMS, COOKING. Dish of 6 named.
158. TOMATOES, RED. 1 Dish of 6 named.
159. TOMATOES 1 Truss
VEGETABLES
ENTRY FEE IN ALL FRUIT CLASSES IS €2 PER EACH ENTRY.
1st €10: 2nd €7: 3rd €5
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE GROWN BY EXHIBITOR
160. EARLY POTATOES
161. MID-SEASON POTATOES
162 MAIN CROP POTATOES. 2 dishes of 5, 2 different varieties.
163. VEGETABLES. “Country Gardens”. A collection of not less than 4 distinct varieties of vegetables to be shown with herbs in a container. Space 2 ft. Exhibitor to provide own container.
Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by W. Drummond & Sons.
164. PEAS. 12 pods.
165. BEANS. French, 12 pods.
166. BEANS. Scarlet Runners, 12 pods.
167 3 BEET. Round Garden.]
168. TABLE CABBAGE. 3 Heads. Each head must NOT exceed 12” in diameter. If they exceed this they will not be accepted on the bench.
169. RED CARROTS. 3 – NOVICE – MUST BE GROWN BY EXHIBITOR 3.
170. RED CARROTS. 3. Not to exceed 12”.
171. CAULIFLOWERS. 3 heads.
172. CELERY. 1 head. Self-blanching. To be exhibited with roots.
173. CUCUMBER. 1.
174. LETTUCE. 2 heads.
175. ONIONS NOVICE. Dish of 6. (Novice Exhibitor who has not
obtained a Prize in that particular Class).
176. ONIONS. Dish of 6.
177. BROCOLLI. 3 Separate spears.
178. SWEETCORN. 2 cobs.
179. SHALLOTS, YELLOW OR RED. Dish of 6.
180 PARSNIPS. 3.
181. PARSNIPS. 3. Novice (Novice exhibitor who has not obtained a Prize in that particular class.)
182 LEEKS. 3.
183. VEGETABLE MARROW. 1.
184. COURGETTES. Dish of 3. Not to exceed 6”.
185. HERBS. Collection of named herbs in a vase. Mimimum of 3. (Vase will be supplied)
186. GARDEN PRODUCE. - SPECIAL COMPETITION (Rules below)
Rules and Conditions -
1. In this competition exhibitors will be required to exhibit Home Grown Garden Products.
2. Competitors may qualify only one exhibit.
3. All items must be grown by the exhibitor
4. Each exhibit to consist of the following -
A selection of home grown vegetables consisting of not more than 3 vegetables of any variety,
up to but not more than 5 different kinds of vegetables.
Vegetables to be displayed together on any base of exhibitors choice not exceeding 24” x 24 “.
A truss of tomatoes may be included per garden.
Cut greenery from the garden may be used and will be classified as decoration.
5. Points will be awarded for uniformity of size, qualify, freshness and artistic appearance.
PRIZE MONEY FOR CLASS 186 ONLY – 1st €50, 2nd €25 & 3rd €15.
Entry Fee €5
ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 13th AUGUST
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