Notes for exhibitors and judges

·      Flowering stems can be taken from ANY flowering plant.

·      The different kinds of plants need to be taken from different genera.  For instance Pinks, Carnations and Sweet William (all Dianthus) would not be classed as different kinds.

-    Vases will be supplied by the society.

·      Only fresh, home-grown flowers can be used in the vase.  No dried or silk flowers are allowed in the vase.

·      A vase, by definition, is a vessel that can be used to hold cut flowers and which is taller than it is wide at its widest point.

·      The Best Vase class is open for anyone to enter and is not intended purely for growers who regularly display single species classes at shows.

·      Judges should use their discretion when judging the Best Vase class, bearing in mind that the entries may come from inexperienced exhibitors.

·      Judges should note that the display has to be viewed all round.

·      Points should be clearly marked by judges on the exhibitor’s cards.

·      Any queries that may arise, regarding anything other than the above rules, should be referred to, and decided by, the show officials.

·      Failure to abide by any of these rules will lead to disqualification.