Read the show rules.

DAFFODILS Check the Daffodil Divisions

  1. Southport Daffodil Championship - 6 blooms (a minimum of 5 different cultivars) to be staged in separate vases
  2. 1 bloom of Division 1 
  3. 1 bloom of Division 2 with yellow perianth 
  4. 1 bloom of Division 2 with white perianth 
  5. 1 bloom of Division 3 
  6. 1 bloom of Division 4 
  7. 1 bloom with pink in cup 
  8. 1 bloom or stem, any other Division 
  9. 1 vase, 3 blooms Division 1 
  10. 1 vase, 3 blooms Division 2 
  11. 1 vase, 3 blooms Division 3 
  12. 1 vase, 3 blooms Division 4 
  13. 1 vase, 3 blooms or 3 stems, any other Division 
  14. 1 vase, 3 blooms, any variety or varieties 
  15. 3 vases, 1 bloom per vase Division 1, 2, 3 
  16. 1 stem miniatures 
  17. 3 stems miniatures 
  18. 1 vase of 5 blooms or stems, cut straight from the garden, any variety or varieties, with any garden foliage to decorate.
  19. 1 bowl or pot of growing daffodils, container not to exceed 20cm/8 inches indiameter, excluding miniature daffodils 
  20. 1 bowl or pot of growing miniature daffodils, container not to exceed 20cm/8 inches in diameter 

INTERMEDIATE

  1. 1 bloom of Division 1 
  2. 1 bloom of Division 2
  3. 1 bloom of Division 3 
  4. 1 bloom of Division 4 
  5. 1 bloom or stem, any other Division 

NOVICE

  1. 1 bloom of Division 1 
  2. 1 bloom of Division 2 
  3. 1 bloom of Division 3 
  4. 1 bloom of Division 4 
  5. 1 vase of 3 blooms or stems of daffodil cut straight from the garden, any variety or varieties, with any garden foliage to decorate.

POT PLANTS

  1. 1 bowl or pot of growing Spring bulbs in a pot not exceeding 20cm/8 inches in diameter excluding hyacinths and daffodils.
  2. Sponsored bulb - to be grown in a pot no greater than 15cm/6 inches in diameter
  3. 1 bowl or pot of 3 growing hyacinths 
  4. 1 bowl or pot of 5 growing hyacinths 
  5. 1 pan of alpines
  6. 1 pot of orchids 
  7. 1 cactus or succulent 

   47.1 pot primrose, polyanthus or pan auricular, one plant per pot 

  1. 1 flowering pot plant, excluding any mentioned in classes above
  2. 1 foliage pot plant 

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS 

  1. 6 stems of any cut Spring flowers, one or more kinds excluding daffodils and hyacinths 
  2. 6 stems of any cut Spring foliage and/or flowers from trees or shrubs one or more kinds
  3. A handled basket (exhibitor to provide) of Spring flowers grown by the exhibitor with any foliage. To be viewed from the front only and judged for decorative effect. Must be capable of being lifted by the handle without disturbing the arrangement. 

FLORAL ART (Entries must be received 48 hours before show day)

Flowers etc need not have been grown by the Exhibitor. The use of artificial material is prohibited unless otherwise stated.

Classes 58, 59, 61 and 62

Staged in niches 30 wide x 40 high x 18 inches deep

  1. Springwatch - an exhibit
  2. Into the Future – a contemporary exhibit

MINIATURE Width 10cm, depth 10cm, height optional

  1. 60. Rhythms of Spring - an exhibit.

INTERMEDIATE (Demonstrators, teachers and florists not eligible)

  1. Spring Green - an exhibit.

NOVICE (Demonstrators, teachers and florists not eligible)

  1. Eastertide - an exhibit.

COOKERY All elements to be homemade. Entries to be displayed on plates provided by the society. Judged on taste unless otherwise stated. All entries will be covered after judging.

  1. 4 Spring cupcakes (judged on decoration)
  2. A savoury item using courgette
  3. Traybake using rhubarb (max 23cm (9in) square)
  4. A jar of pesto 

MISCELLANEOUS CRAFT (not made from a kit) 

  1. Bowl or dish of floating flower heads (exhibitor must provide the bowl or dish)
  2. A painting or drawing of a plant or flower (maximum A4)
  3. A Spring themed greetings card 

PHOTOGRAPHY Prints may be trade processed and digital images are permitted. Not to exceed 20cm x 15cm /8 inches x 6 inches

  1. The weather
  2. A favourite plant 

NEEDLECRAFT(not made from a kit)

  1. A knitted bag
  2. Crocheted sensory items for a baby (maximum 3 items)

CHILDREN Aged 8 or under on the date of the show. Must be own work.

  1. A pasta jewellery item

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Any questions please email scgs1949@gmail.com or phone the Show Secretary on 07437 527599.