Class No. No. of Entries. Class No. No. of Entries For Official Use

Entry Form

Saturday 17th August12.30pm - 5.00pm

Sunday 18th August11.00am - 4.00pm

Rift House Recreation Ground

For further information contact Phillip Orley, Show Secretary 01429 289626

HartlepoolHorticultural

Show 2019

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Public Opening TimesSaturday 17th August, 12.30pm - 5.00pmSunday 18th August, 11.00am - 4.00pm

Entries ToShow Secretary: Mr Phillip Orley, 15 MacaulayRoad, Hartlepool, TS25 4NQ. Tel: (01429) 289626

Entry FeesAll classes 30p each, except for classes 1, 15, 57,& 96 – 50p each(No entry fee for Homecrafts Section and Children’sClasses) Fees may be enclosed with entries, orpaid at staging time.Cheques/Postal Orders to be made payable to‘Hartlepool Borough Council’

Postal Entries Close First PostFriday 16th August 2019

Affiliated ToNational Dahlia SocietyNational Gladioli SocietyNational Fuchsia SocietyNational Pelargonium & Geranium SocietyNational Carnation SocietyNational Vegetable SocietyNational Chrysanthemum Society

JudgesMrs F Seagrave Mr T HammondMr A Read Mr G Gardner

The Hartlepool Horticultural Showalso incorporates the NationalGladiolus Society NorthernExhibition 2019

Rules1. Open to all members of the public.2. All exhibits in the competitive classes must be the

property of the exhibitor, and where applicable, they must have been grown on land of his/her own occupation, except where otherwise stated in this schedule.

3. Exhibitors must fill in the entry form stating in which classes they intend to exhibit, with the correct entry fee.

4. Staging – A number of vases are available but we encourage exhibitors to bring their own vases to avoid disappointment. No artificial flowers or artificial foliage to be used in exhibits.

5. Exhibit cards will be available at the display marquee on; 3.00pm to 9.00pm on Friday 16th August, 6.00am to 9.00am on Saturday 17th August 2019.

6. Exhibitors may stage their exhibits from 3pm on Friday 16th August until 9am on Saturday 17th August. All exhibits must be staged by 9.30am on Saturday 17th August 2019.

7. Name varieties wherever possible.8. After judging has taken place, no exhibit or part of

an exhibit may be altered or removed except by special permission of the Show Secretary.

9. Exhibitors may lift vases, etc at 4.00pm on Sunday 18th August 2019.

10. Judging will commence at 9.45am on Saturday 17th August 2019.

11. Presentation of trophies will commence 3.30pm on Sunday 18th August 2019.

1. Entrants must be made on the official form and be received by date and person specified.

2. A competitor may enter any number of exhibits in any class, unless stated otherwise.

3. Any prize may be withheld or modified if the exhibits are considered undeserving of the prize offered.

4. The committee reserve the right to refuse entry and, in the event of such refusal, is not compelled to give any reason.

5. The decision of the judges will be final unless an objection beproperly lodged and sustained. Any objection must be delivered in writing to the Show Secretary by 3.00pm on the day of judging. Any objection must be accompanied by a deposit of £5.00, which will be refunded if the objection is upheld, but not otherwise.

6. The Council shall not be held responsible for any accident, damage or loss, however caused, that may occur to the Show or whilst entering or leaving or being carried into or out

of the Show. Each exhibitor shall be responsible for any loss, injury or damage done or occasioned by article or property exhibited on or brought by them to the Show and shall indemnify the Council from and against all actions and claimswhatsoever in respect of any such loss, injury or damage. (The word ‘Council’ relates to Hartlepool Borough Council).

7. Exhibitors are not allowed in the main hall while judging – except in an official capacity.

8. Cash prizes will be paid during the day of the Show onapplication to the Show Secretary. Exhibitor’s prize money cards must be produced when claiming. Any claim for prize money after the show must be made in writing to Stephen McGrother, Show Co-ordinator, Sir William Gray House, Clarence Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8BT, accompanied by the prize money card on Monday 19th August 2019 after which date no prize money will be paid.

9. The responsibility for engraving trophies and the cost incurred lies with the exhibitor and not Hartlepool Borough Council.

From the North: A19 SouthTake exit A179 to HartlepoolFollow signs to Town CentreContinue on A179/A689 until TescosTake 3rd exit at roundabout onto Burn RoadFollow road to Kingsley Avenue

From the South: A19 NorthTake exit A689 to HartlepoolFollow road until “The Stag and Monkey” pubTake 1st exit on roundabout to B1277/Brenda RdTurn left onto Oxford Road (at “Tones garage”)At roundabout take 1st exit onto Kingsley Avenue.

Rift House Recreation Ground, Kingsley Avenue, Hartlepool, TS25 5JQ

General Exhibition Rules

Hartlepool Horticultural Show 2019

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Pelargoniums41. Ivy Leaf Pelargonium 6” pot maximum42. Zonal, single flower 6” pot maximum43. Zonal, semi or double 6” pot maximum44. Dwarf, zonal variety 4.5” pot maximum45. Scented leaf, any size pot46. Zonal, Fancy and variegated and gold leaf 6”

pot maximum47. Miniature variety, 3.5” maximum48. Stellar Pelargonium, 6” pot maximum49. Regal Pelargonium, 6” pot maximum50. Angel Pelargonium, 6” pot maximum

The Buxted Cup – Most points in Show.Best Display £10.00

Other Flowering Classes51. 1 container of Perennials52. 1 Ladies spray53. 1 pot plant in bloom – any size pot54. 1 pot plant, foliage – any size pot55. 1 container of Mixed Flowers

The Don Masterman Trophy – Best Exhibit in Show.Best Display £10.00

Pinks56. 1 vase any variety or varieties

Carnations57. 1 vase of 9 Perpetual Carnations, any variety or

varieties58. 1 vase of 5 Perpetual Carnations, self59. 1 vase of 5 Perpetual Carnations, fancy60. 1 vase of 3 Perpetual Carnations, self61. 1 vase of 3 Perpetual Carnations, fancy62. 1 single Perpetual Carnation, red, pink, crimson

or purple, self63. 1 single Perpetual Carnation, white, cream or

yellow, self64. 1 single Perpetual Carnation, white, ground fancy65. 1 single Perpetual Carnation, yellow or apricot,

ground fancy66. 1 single Perpetual Carnation, any other fancy

The British National Carnation Society Silver Medal Card – Best Exhibit in ShowThe Silver Fox Trophy – Most points in Dianthus classes. Best Display £10.00

Section B - Vegetables & FruitVegetables & Fruit*67. Any one flower plus any one vegetable68. 3 Onions, as grown69. 3 Onions, under 250g from sets dressed70. 4 White Potatoes71. 4 other than White Potatoes72. 6 Shallots up to 30mm diameter73. 6 Shallots over 30mm diameter74. 3 round Beet (with 3” tops)75. 2 Parsnips (with 3” tops)76. 2 long Carrots (with 3” tops)77. 2 stump Carrots (with 3” tops)78. 2 garden Turnips any colour (with 3” tops)79. 2 garden Swedes80. 6 pods Peas81. 6 pods Broad Beans82. 6 Tomatoes83. 1 truss of Tomatoes84. 6 pods French Beans85. 1 Cauliflower (min 2” stalk)86. 2 trench Leeks87. 2 pot Leeks, up to 6” tight button88. 1 Cucumber89. 2 heads Celery90. 1 Marrow91. 6 pods of Runner Beans92. 2 sticks Rhubarb (without tops)93. 1 head Lettuce94. Heaviest Onion – dressed95. Collection of vegetables 4 distinct kinds (1 of

each) space 3’ x 2’96. Display of flowers - tables provided 6’ x 4’

The Ellerker Trophy – Best Exhibit in class 97The Seaton Gardeners Trophy – Best Exhibit in classes 98-103 inclusiveThe National Vegetable Society Medal – Best Exhibit of VegetablesThe Round Table Trophy – Best Exhibit in Show, classes 1-103 inclusive

Dahlias1. 3 vases of 3 blooms2. Container of Dahlias arranged for frontal effect3. 2 giant or large Decorative Cactus or

Semi - Cactus Dahlias4. 3 medium Decorative Dahlias5. 3 medium Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias6. 3 small or miniature Cactus or Semi-Cactus

Dahlias7. 3 small Decorative or Ball Dahlias8. 3 blooms miniature Ball or miniature Decorative

Dahlias9. 5 Pom - Pom Dahlias10. 3 Water Lily Dahlias

The George Waugh Trophy – Best Exhibit in classes 3-10 inclusiveTheNational Dahlia Bronze Medal – Best VaseThe National Dahlia Society Silver Medal – Best Exhibit in Show. Best Display £10.00

Gladioli11. 2 vases, each to hold 2 Gladioli, each vase a

different variety12. 2 spikes of large Gladioli13. 2 spikes of Primulinus Gladioli14. 1 single spike large Gladioli

The National Gladioli Society Silver Medal Card – Best Gladioli in ShowThe RIDSDALE TROPHY – Best Vase in Show

Chrysanthemums15. 3 vases of Chrysanthemums, any variety or

varieties16. Vase of 3, 23a, incurve large Chrysanthemums17. Vase of 3, 23b, incurve medium Chrysanthemums18. Vase of 3, 24b, reflex medium Chrysanthemums19. Vase of 3, 24a, reflex large Chrysanthemums20. Vase of 3, 25a, intermediate large Chrysanthemums21. Vase of 3, 25b, intermediate medium

Chrysanthemums22. Vase of 3 stems sprays turnminal or compound

The National Chrysanthemum Society Silver Medal Card – Best Vase in Show

The F Peart & Company Salver – Best Exhibit in classes 15 – 22 inclusive Best Display £10.00

Roses23. Vase of 3 H.T. Roses24. Vase of 1 H.T. Rose25. Vase of 1 stem Floribunda Rose26. 1 Gent’s Buttonhole Rose only

The M.J. Allan Cup – Best Exhibit in class 26The Sam Mcreedy Plaque – Best in Show in classes 23-26 inclusive

Sweet Peas27. 3 containers of 6 stems, 3 distinct varieties28. 1 container of 6 stems, 1 variety per vase29. Container of 6 stems mixed colours30. Container of Sweet Peas for effect

The J.O. HEWLETT CUP – Best Exhibit in Show

Fuchsias31. 6 blooms to be showed on a board32. Bush or shrub 6” pot maximum – single or

semi-double blooms33. Catch all class. Any Fuchsia exhibit. Not

eligible for any other class.34. Bush or shrub 3.5” pot maximum – single or

semi-double blooms35. Bush or shrub any size pot single or

semi – double blooms36. One standard plant any size37. Matching pair, plants to be seen as one exhibit

maximum 6” pots38. One Hanging Basket 15” diameter maximum or

hanging pot39. Bush or shrub 6” maximum – double blooms40. Bush or shrub 6” maximum – Triphylia Cultivars

The Fuchsia Society Bronze Medal – Best Exhibit in ShowCrested Spoon – Runner up to Best in ShowBlue Ribbon – Best Hanging ContainerThe Eric Benson Trophy – Most points in Show or Class. Best Display £10.00

Section A - Flowers

All classes to be judged to relevant society rules All classes to be judged to relevant society rules

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Class 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize1 12 5 32 6 4 2

3 – 10 4 2 1

11 6 3 1

12 – 13 4 2 1

14 2 1.50 1

15 12 5 3

16 – 22 4 2 1

23 - 26 2 1.50 1

27 6 3 1

28 - 29 4 2 1

30 6 3 1

31 - 55 4 2 1

56 2 1.50 1

Class 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize57 12 5 358 - 59 6 3 1

60 - 61 4 2 1

62 - 66 2 1.50 1

67 - 79 4 2 1

80 – 82 3 2 1

83 – 85 4 2 1

86 – 87 8 3 1

88 – 93 3 2 1

94 4 2 1

95 8 3 1

96 10 5 3

97 - 102 4 2 1

Allotment Section*97. 4 Cherry Tomatoes – judged by taste98. Longest Carrot – as pulled and washed99. Heaviest Tomato – as pulled and washed100. Heaviest Potato – as pulled and washed101. Longest Cucumber – as pulled and washed102.Misshapen Fruit or Vegetable*Confined to exhibitors who have not won a first prize in the Hartlepool Horticultural Show.Best Display £10.00

Home Crafts103. Cake made with a Vegetable104. Vegetable Quiche105. Any Scone x 3106. Jar of Preserves or Pickles in HomecraftsBest Display £10.00

Tom Hammond Special Award for Best Display in Show 2019 £20.00

Flower Arranging107. Subject: Over 50 Years of Flower Arranging108. Subject: Over 70 Years of PeaceThe Flower Arranging Classes are sponsored byHartlepool Town Hall Theatre. Class Winners will receive 2 complimentary tickets tothe theatre.

Children’s Classes7 Years And UnderCLASS 1 A picture of a garden (No Photographs)CLASS 2 A fruit or vegetable man or modelCLASS 3 3 Small cakes on a plate

8 - 16 Years CLASS 4 A picture of a garden (No Photographs)CLASS 5 A fruit or vegetable man or modelCLASS 6 3 Small Cakes on a PlateAll entries must be children’s own workNo names or anything identifying the exhibitormust be visibleWinners will receive a Family Ticket to the AutumnFamily Show of their choice at Hartlepool Town HallTheatre.The Children’s Classes are sponsored by HartlepoolTown Hall TheatreFor further information contact Phillip Orley, Show Secretary, 01429 289626

Entry FormAll postal entries must be received on the official entry form (photocopies accepted) and be accompanied by theentry fee to the Show Secretary, Mr Phillip Orley, 15 Macaulay Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4NQ. No later than Friday16th August 2019.Additional entries will accepted on the day of the Show between 6.00am - 9.00am prompt, where space permits.Judging will commence at 9.45am.

FOR ALL CLASSES (1 - 108) Exhibits to be staged from 3.00pm - 9.00pm on Friday 16th August and 6.00am - 9.00am on Saturday 17th August, 2018 All exhibits to be staged by 9.30am.

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All entries for Classes 1 - 108 must be received on the official entry form and accompanied by the entry fee andreturned to the Show Secretary no later than Friday 16th August, 2019. Cheques should be made payable toHartlepool Borough Council.

Hartlepool Horticultural Show 2019 Prize Money

8 best in Show Awards of £10.00 from the categories as stated in the schedule. The Tom Hammond Special Award £20.00

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Class No. No. of Entries. Class No. No. of Entries For Official Use

All classes to be judged to relevant society rules