Entries are invited in the classes listed – there is something for everyone. For children there are special classes they can enter.
The entrance fee is 50p per entry for all classes, Junior classes are now free, since 2022
Please get your entry in early to help the organisers.
You can download the Show Schedule here: Schedule & Entry Form.pdf Entries may be emailed to membership@horti.org.uk or delivered to 333 Petersham Road TW10 7DB or 131 Petersham Road TW10 7AA
Prizes
Rosettes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each Class. See ‘Challenge Cups and Special Prizes’.
All cups are awarded to the winner with the greatest number of points in the relevant section unless otherwise stated (note Regulation 12) along with an RHS certificate. Rosettes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each class along with Best in Show and Best Artwork.
Section 1 – Novices
| Category |
|---|
| 1. One single bloom |
| 2. One vase of flowers, mixed kinds |
| 3. One dish of vegetables, one or more kinds |
| 4. One house plant (floral or foliage) |
Section 2 – Flowers
| 5. One rose (any colour) with own foliage |
| 6. Four single roses, one or more varieties |
| 7. One vase of miniature roses, three sprays |
| 8. One flowering bloom not a rose |
| 9. Three stems of perennials one variety |
| 10. Two vases of flowers, any two distinct kinds |
| 11. One vase of mixed perennial flowers |
| 12. One vase of Hydrangeas |
| 13. One vase of ornamental grass(es) Max height 80 cm |
| 14. One vase of sweet peas five stems |
| 15. One vase of annuals |
| 16. A spray of a shrub (other than roses) bearing fruit, flowers and/or foliage |
| 17. One vase of mixed garden flowers |
| 18. The most uncommon flower, named if possible |
| 19. One hanging basket or one garden container planted for summer |
| 20. A pot plant in flower, Pot not to exceed 30cm (12”) diameter |
| 21. Two pots of cacti or succulents Pots not to exceed 15cm (6”) in diameter. Note regulation 2 |
| 22. One pelargonium/ geranium grown in a pot not exceeding 15 cm (6”) in diameter |
| 23. The Petersham Top Vase sponsored by Petersham Nursery – see ‘Hints to Exhibitors’ |
Section 3 – Fruit
| 24. Dish of red or white currants, 5 strings |
| 25. Dish of blackcurrants, 5 strings |
| 26. Dish of eight gooseberries, of one variety, with stalks |
| 27. Dish of eight strawberries, with stalks |
| 28. Dish of eight raspberries, with stalks |
| 29. Dish of eight loganberries, with stalks |
| 30. One dish of fruit, any one kind not specified in this section |
Section 4 – Vegetables & Produce
| 31. Dish of five potatoes, white of any shape |
| 32. Dish of five potatoes, other than white, of any shape |
| 33. Six pods of peas with stalks |
| 34. Six pods of broad beans with stalks |
| 35. Six pods of dwarf beans with stalks |
| 36. Three onions, same variety, with full green tops As grown, no weight limit |
| 37. Three beetroots, same variety |
| 38. Three carrots, same variety |
| 39. Two cabbages |
| 40. Nine shallots pickling Must be able to go through a 30mm ring |
| 41. Nine shallots, ‘exhibition’ – no size limit |
| 42. Garlic, three bulbs, no tops |
| 43. Three courgettes Any length/ diameter |
| 44. Two lettuces other than ‘Cos‘ |
| 45. Two ‘Cos’ lettuces |
| 46. A collection of culinary herbs, three kinds in one container |
| 47. 3 clean hens’ eggs all one colour with a plain white saucer |
| 48. Small glass jar of home-produced compost |
| 49. One dish of vegetables of a distinct kind not specified in this section |
| 50. Three sticks of rhubarb (see “Hints to Exhibitors”) |
| 51. A collection of salading or salad vegetables, any 3 distinct kinds Mustard and cress count as one kind |
| 52. A collection of mixed vegetables, one each of six different kinds. |
| 53. The Petersham Top Tray Class. Sponsored by Petersham Nursery – see ‘Hints to Exhibitors’ |
Section 5 – Floral Arrangement
| 54. A posy for a bedside table not more than 20 cm in any direction, including the vase |
| 55. A floral napkin ring |
| 56. A gentleman’s buttonhole |
| 57. A container of flowers inspired by the VE Day anniversary |
| 58. A table decoration, foliage only |
Section 6 – Cookery
| 59. A Madeira Cake |
| 60. A lemon meringue pie |
| 61. Four cheese scones |
| 62. A small sweet or savoury quiche, with description |
| 63. Four choux pastry eclairs |
| 64. Four ginger biscuits |
| 65. A seeded loaf Handmade, not with a bread machine, can be any type |
| 66. Four unfilled brandy snaps |
| 67. Two scotch eggs Men-only |
| 68. A bottle of any non-alcoholic drink state when made |
| 69. A bottle of any alcoholic drink State when made |
| 70. One jar of jam state when made |
| 71. One jar of marmalade state when made |
| 72. One jar of jelly state when made |
| 73. One jar of chutney or pickle state when made |
| 74. One jar of orange curd state when made |
Section 7 – Photography
| 75. A photograph featuring reflections |
| 76. A photograph of a front door |
| 77. A photograph of the sky |
Section 8 – Arts & Crafts
| 78. A sewn article |
| 79. An example of needlecraft e.g. embroidery, tapestry |
| 80. A knitted article |
| 81. A crocheted article |
| 82. An original painting or drawing |
| 83. A piece of pottery |
| 84. A piece of woodwork |
| 85. An example of paper craft (e.g. handmade card, collage) |
| 86. Any other example of handicraft not covered in Section 8 classes |
| 87. Something old, repurposed or renewed (before and after photographs can be included) |
