Hullbridge Gardens Association (1941 - 2011)

60th Hullbridge Gardens Association Annual Flower and Vegetable Show

The 60th Hullbridge Annual Flower and Vegetable Show is to be held on Saturday 3rd Sept 2011 at the Hullbridge Community Centre.
Show viewing starts @ 2pm with entries accepted on Friday evening & early Sat morning .. see times in Rules below

Cups and Trophies are held for one year and mementoes of prize is given to exhibitor.

For the Rules of the show please click here RULES.

PRIZE MONIES

Additional prize monies, of £2.00 for the best exhibit in each Division.

ENTRY FEES

Divisions 1- 10 and 14 15p

Divisions 11, 12. & 13 (Children) FREE

Limit of 3 exhibits per Class per exhibitor.

WHAT TO DO.

Take a look at the Exhibition Categories and Classes listed below and see if you are able to produce any of them.

Print the entry form, if you have Adobe Reader CLICK HERE if you have Microsoft Office / Publisher CLICK HERE. . Fill in appropriate parts by hand. Bring the form to the Community Centre, preferably Friday night / Saturday morning, with the appropriate exhibit fee and you will be issued with an exhibitor's number and a card for each class in which you are entering. The entry card shows your name on one side and your exhibitor’s number and class number on the reverse. The entry card and your exhibit should be placed in the area set out for that class. Please ensure that the card is with your exhibit and that the side with your name on is placed face down.

If you want to take your exhibit away at the end of the show you may do so after 4pm. To ensure mistakes are not made you should ensure that your entry card is marked RESERVED on the side with your name on it. Entries not marked RESERVED will be put up for auction at the end of the show.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE SHOW.

The judges make their assessment without ever knowing who the exhibitor is.
After judging, the card is turned over and where appropriate the prize sticker attached. All is then ready for the opening to the public who can then see who are the winners.

The Treasurer sits to the left of the stage, as you look at it, ready to pay your winnings. If you do not collect your prize money then we treat it as a donation to the next Show.

EXHIBIT CATEGORIES, CLASSES & GUIDELINES.

DIVISION 1

Best Chrysanthemum(s)

The W & E Edwards Trophy

Donated by B Edwards esq in memory of his late parents.

  • 1. Chrysanthemum Incurved 1 bloom.
  • 2. Chrysanthemum Reflex 1 bloom.
  • 3. Chrysanthemum Intermediate, 1 bloom.
  • 4. Chrysanthemum 3 blooms one variety or cultivar.
  • 5. Chrysanthemum single spray.

  • Make sure you read the schedule to ensure correct type, number & size of blooms prepared for class entered; additional blooms will not improve chances & may lead to disqualification. Also use of accessories are not expected except where stated in schedule & use may lead to disqualification.
  • Ideally start to consider entries 2-3 weeks prior to show; keep plants well watered & look for promising blooms. Cut as late as possible before show with long stems, use a slanted cut to improve water uptake once cut. Arrange to best advantage in vase removing any damaged petals or foliage.

DIVISION 2

Best Dahlia(s)

The Owen Johnson Cup

Donated by Owen Johnson Builders.

  • 6. Dahlia Large Decorative single bloom 220 mm - 260 mm.
  • 7. Dahlia Medium Decorative 2 blooms 170 mm - 220 mm.
  • 8. Dahlia Small Decorative 2 blooms 115 mm - 170 mm.
  • 9. Dahlia Miniature Decorative 2 blooms up to 115 mm.
  • 10. Dahlia Large Cactus/Semi Cactus 1 bloom 220 mm - 260 mm.
  • 11. Dahlia Medium Cactus/Semi Cactus 2 blooms 170 mm-220 mm.
  • 12. Dahlia Small Cactus/Semi Cactus 2 blooms 115 mm - 170 mm.
  • 13. Dahlia 3 blooms, one variety or cultivar.

  • Make sure you read the schedule to ensure correct type, number & size of blooms prepared for class entered; additional blooms will not improve chances & may lead to disqualification. Also use of accessories are not expected except where stated in schedule & use may lead to disqualification.
  • Ideally start to consider entries 2-3 weeks prior to show; keep plants well watered & look for promising blooms. Cut as late as possible before show with long stems, use a slanted cut to improve water uptake once cut. Arrange to best advantage in vase removing any damaged petals or foliage.

DIVISION 3

Best other flowers

The Don Gray Cup

Donated by Mrs Gray in memory of her late husband.

  • 14. Rose, Hybrid Tea 1 bloom.
  • 15. Gladioli, single spike.
  • 16. Annuals, 3 stems one or more varieties.
  • 17. Flower heads 6 (Display Tray will be available).
  • 18. Vase of Perennials 3 stems one or more varieties.
  • 19. Vase of mixed flowers 3 -5 stems 2 or more varieties.

  • Make sure you read the schedule to ensure correct type, number & size of blooms prepared for class entered; additional blooms will not improve chances & may lead to disqualification. Also use of accessories are not expected except where stated in schedule & use may lead to disqualification.
  • Ideally start to consider entries 2-3 weeks prior to show; keep plants well watered & look for promising blooms. Cut as late as possible before show with long stems, use a slanted cut to improve water uptake once cut. Arrange to best advantage in vase removing any damaged petals or foliage.
  • 14 ROSES:Should be just opening.

DIVISION 4

Best container grown plants

The Shelley Cup

Donated by member of show committee.

  • 20. Pelargonium/Geranium in flower.
  • 21. Pot plant in flower, maximum pot size 10" diameter.
  • 22. Pot plant in flower, unlimited pot size.
  • 23. Pot plant Fern or Foliage.
  • 24. Fuchsia in pot.
  • 25. Cacti and/or Succulent Collection. LIMIT 6 PLANTS.
  • 26. Cacti or Succulent one plant.
  • 27. Hanging basket Max 14 inch diameter.
  • 28. Patio pot Max 10".

  • Check pot/container size is within show schedule class limits. Display to best advantage removing any damaged petals or foliage.
  • Prepare basket with appropriate liners & soil containing water retaining gel as necessary. Plant up from base using appropriate plants in basket sides & top. Keep well watered & fed.

DIVISION 5

Best flower arrangement

The John Godman Cup

Donated by Mrs Godman in memory of her late husband.

  • 29. Fresh Flowers in a jug./vase.
  • 30. Fresh Flowers, All Round Table Centre.
  • 31. Fresh Flowers, A Triangular Design any container.
  • 32. Silk & Dried Flower in a Basket, Accessories are allowed.

  • Ideally start to consider entries 2-3 weeks prior to show; keep plants well watered & look for promising blooms. Cut as late as possible before show with long stems, use a slanted cut to improve water uptake once cut. Arrange to best advantage in vase removing any damaged petals or foliage.

DIVISION 6

Best Vegetables

The Mathison Cup

Donated by the show Committee.

  • 33. Beans French, 6. (With short stalks).
  • 34. Beans Runner, 4. (With short stalks.)
  • 35. Beetroot, 2. 3” stalks.
  • 36. Pumpkin, 1“ stalk.
  • 37. Carrots, 2 any kind. 3” stalks.
  • 38. Peppers, 3.
  • 39. Marrow, vegetable, 1.
  • 40. Onions, 3. From seed, excluding salad or pickling.
  • 41. Onions, 3. From sets.
  • 42. Parsnips, 2, 4” stalks.
  • 43. Potatoes White or Coloured any shape, 3 of one variety.
  • 44. Shallots pickling, 30mm maximum.
  • 45. Tomatoes, with calyx outdoor grown, 4 of one variety.
  • 46. Tomatoes, with calyx indoor grown, 4 of one variety.
  • 47. Leeks, 3. With tops and roots.
  • 48. Any other vegetable. (See Agreed List).

  • REMEMBER THE SEASON WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.
  • Uniform shape & size is key with all vegetables so is their presentation. Vegetables should be displayed as attractively as possible on plates or directly on the display bench. Water thoroughly before harvesting for the show. Root vegetables should be washed carefully with a soft cloth & plenty of water.
  • 33 & 34: BEANS:Select strong, well filled pods of even colour. Cut pods from vines leaving a short section of stalk. Advisable to check one or two spare pods for condition & internal freshness. Display lengthwise across a plate with all stalks at one end.
  • 35 BEETROOT: Select roots about tennis ball size, or true to the cultivar. Avoid specimens that are misshapen, blemished, with poor skin colour, or which don't have a single small tap root. Small side shoots should be removed. Trim foliage to approx 75mm.
  • 36 PUMPKIN:Select a well-formed, mature specimen of good colour.
  • 37 CARROTS: Select fresh, firm roots of good shape with consistent colour for full root length & no evidence of side shoots. Trim foliage to approx 75mm. Avoid specimens that have turned green at top.
  • 38 PEPPERS:Select fully formed examples of correct shape, size & colour true to the cultivar. Multiple examples should be of uniform colour.
  • 39 MARROWS: Choose tender, young, uniform examples approx 12"-15" (300-380mm) long. Wipe clean & display on show bench.
  • 40 & 41 ONIONS: Avoid soft, stained specimens with thick, immature necks & do not overskin. Tops should be cut & then tied or whipped with raffia or similar material. Roots should be trimmed back to basal plate. For best effect display on rings or soft collars.
  • 42 PARSNIPS: Roots should be long, straight, evenly tapered & well developed. Take care when lifting & soak in water to carefully remove all soil. Wash thoroughly in clean water & trim tops to 100mm.
  • 43 POTATOES: Choose ones which are medium sized for variety (approx 6 ozs ..170-200gms), with shallow eyes & no blemishes. They should not be greening. Display on a plate & cover with cloth to exclude light until judging commences.
  • 45 & 46 TOMATOES: Select well shaped , clear skinned examples that are ripe but firm. Keep calyces attached & clean but don't polish to retain natural bloom.
  • 47 LEEKS: Choose firm, solid, parallel-sided specimens with no sign of softness or splits. Should be approx 150- 350mm from root plate to button, leave tops on. Wash & trim roots carefully to present clean, unbroken roots.

DIVISION 7

Best Fruit

The Flack Cup

Donated by show Committee.

  • 49. Apples, cooking with stalks, 3 of one variety.
  • 50. Apples, dessert with stalks, 3 of one variety.
  • 51. Pears, with stalks 3 of one variety.
  • 52. Plums, with stalks 3 of one variety.
  • 53. Any other fruit. (See Agreed List).

  • REMEMBER THE SEASON WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.
  • Pick as close to the show as possible selecting fruit that is fresh, free from blemish, uniform in size, shape & colour. Cut from the plant (retaining stalks) more than schedule requires so that reserves are available when setting out; handle by the stalks & as little as possible to minimise fingermarks & retain original bloom.
  • The stalks are to be left on all fruit.
  • The natural bloom of fruit should be preserved.
  • It will facilitate judging if varieties of fruit are named.
  • 49,50 and 51 Apples and Pears do not have to be ripe.Display with eye uppermost & stalk end downwards.

DIVISION 8

Best tray of vegetables, Harvest Meals and Harvest Basket.

The Rosemary Brown Cup

Donated by the late Cllr Mrs R Brown.

  • 54. Tray of three types of vegetables, three of each type.
  • 55. Harvest Meal 4 types of vegetable on 10 " plate.
  • 56. Selection for a Harvest Basket. A selection of assorted flowers, vegetables, fruit, salad and jar of homemade produce.


DIVISION 9

Best in Novelty Class

The Jubilee Cup

Donated by the late Mr G.Rehaag.

  • 57. Longest Bean.
  • 58. Heaviest Potato.
  • 59. Heaviest Marrow.
  • 60. Any other misshapen Fruit or Vegetable.
  • 61. Heaviest Pumpkin.


DIVISION 10

Best in Domestic Class

The Reg Howe Cup

Donated by Mrs Howe in memory of her late husband.

  • 62. Jam, Stone Fruit. Min. 12 oz.
  • 63. Jam, Soft Fruit. Min 12 oz
  • 64. Marmalade. Min. 12 oz
  • 65. Shortbread, 3 pieces.
  • 66. Scones, 4. (Fruit).
  • 67. Rock Cakes 4.
  • 68. Chutney one jar, any type of vegetable. Min. 3 months old.
  • 69. Pickles one jar, any type of vegetable.
  • 70. Victoria Sandwich (jam filling.)
  • 71. Marmalade and Walnut Cake.

  • MARMALADE AND WALNUT CAKE
    Ingredients:-
    8 oz Plain Flour;
    3 level tea spoons Baking Powder;
    4oz.Butter;
    2oz.Caster sugar;
    half teaspoon finely grated orange peel;
    2 Standard Eggs;
    3 table spoons Orange marmalade;
    2-3 table spoons milk;
    2 oz. finely Chopped Walnut Halves.
    1. Grease and line 1-lb.loaf tin.
    2. Put flour, salt and baking powder into bowl and rub in butter.
    3. Add sugar, walnuts and orange peel and mix to a batter with eggs, marmalade and milk.
    4. Put in tin and cook in centre of over Gas No.4 or 350F for 75-90 minutes but check regularly to prevent burning. Leave to cool for 5 minutes.

DIVISION 11

Best in Children's Class (age under 5)

The Hume-Kendall Cup

Donated by Dr Kendall in memory of her late husband.

  • 72. A model made of vegetables.
  • 73. A miniature garden on a plate.
  • 74. An arrangement of floating flowers in a bowl.
  • 75. A drawing or painting - age only to be shown.
  • 76. Any flower or vegetable grown by the entrant.


DIVISION 12

Best in Children's Class (age 6-10 years)

The Ernie Kiedyck Cup

Donated by Show Committee.

  • 77. A model made of vegetables.
  • 78. A miniature garden on a plate.
  • 79. An arrangement of floating flowers in a bowl.
  • 80. A drawing or painting - age only to be shown.
  • 81. Any flower or Vegetable grown by the entrant.


DIVISION 13

Best in Children's Class (age 11-15 years)

The Beattie Carr Cup

Donated by late Miss B Carr.

  • 82. A model made of vegetables.
  • 83. A miniature garden on a plate.
  • 84. A drawing or painting - age only to be shown.
  • 85. Any flower or vegetable grown by the entrant.
  • 86. A painted egg.


DIVISION 14

Best Photograph.

The Mayfield Cup

Donated by late H Patten esq.

  • 87. A Photo taken in Hullbridge. Size 6" x 4".
  • 88. Wildlife size 6" x 4".
  • 89. Landscape size 6" x 4".
  • 90. A Photo taken in your garden size 6”x 4”.
  • 91. A Photo of Days Gone By.


Best Flower(s) or Vegetable(s) in show.

Bernard Braine Trophy

Donated by late politician Baron Braine of Wheatley.



AGREED LISTS

Vegetables

  • 4 x Beans Broad.
  • 12 x Brussels Sprouts.
  • 1 x Cabbage.
  • 1 x Cauliflower or White headed Brocolli.
  • 1 x Celery.
  • 2 x Courgettes.
  • 1 x Cucumber.
  • 1 x Ridge Cucumber.
  • 1 x Lettuce with root.
  • 9 x Onions Green salad.
  • 6 x Pods of Peas.
  • 8 x Radishes.
  • 3 x Sticks of Rhubarb.
  • 6 x Shallots (no size limit, non pickling).
  • 1 x Swede.
  • 1 x Sweetcorn on the cob.
  • 2 x Turnips.
  • NEW TYPES OF VEGETABLES, the show manager will advise on the number to be shown.
  • Uniform shape & size is key with all vegetables so is their presentation. Vegetables should be displayed as attractively as possible on plates or directly on the display bench. Water thoroughly before harvesting for the show. Root vegetables should be washed carefully with a soft cloth & plenty of water.
  • BROAD BEANS:Select strong, well filled pods of even colour. Cut pods from vines leaving a short section of stalk. Advisable to check one or two spare pods for condition & internal freshness. Display lengthwise across a plate with all stalks at one end.
  • BRUSSEL SPROUTS: Cut tightly closed sprouts of uniform size from main stem using a knife & trim all stalks to same length. Do not remove too many outer leaves as this reduces depth of colour.
  • CABBAGE:Select solid, clean heads with a good, waxy bloom & carefully cut from root @ base. Check for condition & pest damage & reject if poor. Remove any damaged outer leaves but take care not to overstrip. Display with approx. 50mm stalk except in collections.
  • CAULIFLOWER:Select only pest free, undamaged, tight headed examples. Exhibit with approx. 50mm of stalk except in collections. Trim back leaves to same level as outside curd just before staging. Cover white curds with clean paper to exclude light until just before judging.
  • CELERY:Select disease & pest free, non-damaged heads with no heart-rot, slug damage or evidence of flower head formation. Tie around base & wash thoroughly to remove all soil & pests; trim roots & leave pointed butt end.
  • COURGETTES:Choose young, tender, shapely & uniform specimens approx. 150mm long & 35mm in diameter. Display flat without flower attached.
  • CUCUMBER: Avoid aging, yellowing, crooked, soft examples & those of irregular thickness. Display with short handle; OK with or without the flower attached.
  • LETTUCE:Lift with the roots intact in the evening or early morning. Wash roots & wrap in moist tissue & plastic bag. Wash upside down , remove only markedly damaged outside leaves & lay on the show bench with firm hearts facing the front.
  • ONIONS:Avoid soft, stained specimens with thick, immature necks & do not overskin. Tops should be cut & then tied or whipped with raffia or similar material. Roots should be trimmed back to basal plate. For best effect display on rings or soft collars.
  • PEAS:Select large, long pods free from pests & disease. When cutting from vine try to keep finger contact to a minimum to maintain waxy bloom & leave approx. 20mm of stalk. Check for internal damage by holding up to strong light. If alone display on plate.
  • RADISHES:Select fresh, young, firm, tender, medium sized, bright coloured roots with no blemishes. Clean & trim foliage to approx. 40mm
  • RHUBARB:Cut stalks which are fresh, straight & long with good colouring. Trim bulk of foliage to leave only approx. lower 75mm.
  • SHALLOTS:Bulbs should be thoroughly dried & of uniform size (must pass thro' 30mm diameter ring) & colour with no staining or loose skin. Prepare as onions. Display on sand or similar material to keep upright on plate.
  • SWEDE:Choose fresh, tender disease-free examples with small tap root & true to cultivar. Remove dead leaves & wash carefully. As with all root crops it is advisable to check one or two spare roots for disease & internal condition.
  • SWEETCORN: Fresh green husks should be displayed with approx. one quarter of the grain exposed by pulling down husks from tip to base & removing a number of the husks; this should expose straight rows of tender, well-filled (not shrivelled) grains. Trim stalks.
  • TURNIPS: As Swedes

Fruit

  • 3 x Apricots.
  • 10 Blackberries.
  • 3 x Blackcurrant bunches.
  • 10 x Damsons.
  • 10 x Gooseberries.
  • 1 x Bunch of Grapes.
  • 10 x Loganberries.
  • 1 x Melon.
  • 2 x Nectarines.
  • 10 x Nuts.
  • 2 Peaches.
  • 2 x Quinces.
  • 10 Raspberries.
  • 6 x Strawberries.
  • 3 x Whitecurrants bunches.
  • Pick as close to the show as possible selecting fruit that is fresh, free from blemish, uniform in size, shape & colour. Cut from the plant (retaining stalks) more than schedule requires so that reserves are available when setting out; handle by the stalks & as little as possible to minimize finger marks & retain original bloom.
  • APRICOTS:Cut without stalks or stems taking care not to split skin in the stalk cavity.
  • BLACKBERRIES: Select large, ripe fruits that are fresh, bright & free from blemish. Ensure stalks & calyces are fresh, green & all point one way on plate.
  • BLACKCURRANTS:Reject malformed &/or damaged fruit. Lay out intact strings in approx parallel lines across plate with bottom of string at bottom of plate. Mound fruit in the centre.
  • DAMSONS: Lay out in lines across plate ensuring bloom undisturbed & stalks intact.
  • GOOSEBERRIES:As Damsons. May be ripe or unripe dependant on season.
  • GRAPES: Pick as a complete bunch. Cut each bunch with a piece of lateral shoot on each side to form a T-handle.
  • LOGANBERRIES: Same as Blackberries.
  • MELON:Cut in similar way to grapes.
  • NECTARINES: Same as Apricots.
  • NUTS:Remove husks & stalks before displaying
  • PEACHES: Same as Apricots.
  • QUINCES: Best arranged around perimeter of plate with stalks towards centre
  • RASPBERRIES: Same as Blackberries.
  • STRAWBERRIES: Same as Blackberies.
  • WHITECURRANTS: Same as Blackcurrants.

PRODUCE NOT INCLUDED IN AGREED LIST MAY BE SHOWN AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SHOW MANAGER.