Naul Gardening & Flower Club SPRING FLOWER SHOW.
Naul Gardening & Flower Club
6th Annual

SPRING
FLOWER
SHOW
SUNDAY 2nd April 2017
venue
Clann Mhuire GAA Hall
Naul Village
2 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
PRESENTATION of TROPHIES at 4.30 p.m
ADMISSION: €3
STAGING OF EXHIBITS ON:
SATURDAY 1st April 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
SUNDAY 2nd April 8.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
For further information contact:
CHRISTOPHER WHITE,
TEL: (01) 8419927 086 2850561
PRIZE LIST 2017
PIECE OF CRYSTAL FOR BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW
SECTION A NOVICE CLASSES
Piece of Crystal for Best Exhibit in this Section
SECTION B OPEN
Piece of Crystal for Best Exhibit in this Section
SECTION C CUT FLOWERS
Aggie White Perpetual Trophy for Best Exhibit in Section
SECTION D POT PLANTS
Christopher White Perpetual Trophy for Best Exhibit in Section
SECTION E VEGETABLES OPEN
Piece of Crystal for Best Exhibit in this Section
SECTION F HANDCRAFTS OPEN
A Prize for Best Exhibit
SECTION G COOKERY OPEN
A Prize for Highest points
SECTION H PHOTOGRAPHY OPEN
Piece of crystal for Best Exhibit in Section
SECTION I FLOWER ARRANGING
Piece of crystal for Best Exhibit
Piece of crystal for Highest Points
Special prize for Best Exhibit Novice
Special prize for Best Exhibit Intermedia
SECTION J CHILDREN’S SECTION
Naul replica cup for Best Exhibit
SECTION A -- NOVICE CLASSES
For exhibitors who have not previously won a 1st prize
DAFFODILS (Narcissi) 1 vase 3 blooms may be mixed
DAFFODILS (Narcissi) 1 vase 2 blooms may be mixed
DAFFODILS (Narcissi) 1 vase 1 bloom
DAFFODILS Miniature 1 vase 3 blooms
DAFFODILS Multi-head 1 vase 3 stems
TULIPS 1 vase 2 blooms maybe mixed
TULIPS 1 vase 1 bloom
HYACINTHS 1 vase 1 bloom
POLYANTHUS/PRIMROSE 1 vase 3 stems may be mixed
10 FLOWERING SHRUBS 1 vase 3 stems may be mixed
SECTION B -- NARCISSI (OPEN TO ALL)
Narcissi Classification
Division 1, Trumpet: Corona (“cup”) is as long as, or longer than the perianth segments (“petals”)
Division 2, Large Cupped: Corona (“cup”) is more than one third of, but less than equal to the length of the perianth segments (“petals”)
Division 3, Small Cupped: Corona (“cup”) is not more than one third of the length of the perianth segments (“petals”)
Division 4, Double: One or more flowers to a stem with doubling of the perianth (“petals”) or the corona (“cup”) or both
Bunch Flowered: Two or more flowers on the stem
Colour abbreviation is as follows:
W = WHITE Y = YELLOW
P = PINK O = ORANGE
R = RED EXAMPLE: 1W – Y is White Perianth, Yellow Cup
11 Division 1, any trumpet variety,1 bloom
12 Division 2, any large cupped variety,1 bloom
13 Division 3, any small cupped variety, 1 bloom
14 Division 4, any double variety, 1 bloom
15 Any other Division, 1 stem
16 Division 1, 3 blooms, may be mixed, 1 vase
17 Division 2, 3 blooms, may be mixed, 1 vase
18 Division 3, 3 blooms, may be mixed, 1 vase
19 Division 4, 3 blooms, may be mixed, 1 vase
20 Any other Division, 3 stems, may be mixed, 1 vase
21 Bunch flowered, 3 stems, may be mixed, 1 vase
22 1 pot, any size, miniature, one variety
23 1 pot, any size, other than miniature, one variety
24 Naul Narcissi Championship
Any Division 1 bloom per vase, 6 vases maybe be mixed
25 Naul Triple vase Championship .
Any Division 3 bloom per vase, 3 vases maybe be mixed
SECTION C CUT FLOWERS (OPEN TO ALL)
26 PRIMULA POLYANTHUS, 1 stem, with own foliage.
27 PRIMULA POLYANTHUS, 1 vase, 6 stems, with own foliage.
28 PRIMROSE, 1 vase, 6 stems, with own foliage.
29 PANSIES, 6 blooms,
30 VIOLA, 6 blooms,
31 HELLEBORES, 5 blooms floating in a bowl or dish to be supplied by exhibitor.
32 HYACINTHS, 1 vase of 3 blooms, may be mixed.
33 MUSCARI (GRAPE HYACII\ITH), 1 vase, 5 stems.
34 TULIPS, 1 vase of 5, may be mixed.
35 TULIPS, 1 vase of 3, one colour.
36 CAMELIA, 1 vase, 3 stems, may be mixed, 1 vase.
37 MIXED FLOWERING SHRUBS, excluding CAMELIA,1 vase,
38 FLOWERING SHRUB, excluding CAMELIA, 1 vase, 1 variety.
39 VASE of CUT FLOWERS may be mixed.
40 BEDDING WALLFLOWERS, 1 vase, 3 stems, may be mixed.
SECTION D – POT PLANTS (OPEN TO ALL)
41 CACTI, 3, each different, pots or pans 6" or over.
42 CACTI, 3, each different, pots or pans not exceeding 6".
43 CACTI, 3, each different, pots or pans not exceeding 5"
44 CACTUS, 1, in pot or pan.
45 SUCCULENTS, 3, each different, pots or pans 6" or over.
46 SUCCULENTS, 3, each different, pots or pans not exceeding 6"
47 SUCCULENTS, 3, each different, pots or pans not exceeding 5"
48 SUCCULENT, 1, in pot or pan.
49 ROCK GARDEN PLANTS., 1 pot or pan
50 PRIMULA, in pot or pan.
51 HARDY BULBOUS PLANTS, 1 pot .
52 TULIPS, one pot, any size
53 ANY OTHER FLOWERING POT PLANT.
54 ANY FOLIAGE POT PLANT
SECTION E – VEGETABLES (OPEN TO ALL)
55 CABBAGE.1 head.
56 LETTUCE. 1 head.
57 PARSLEY.6 stems.
58 SPINACH.6 stems.
59 HERBS.3 stems.
60 SCALLIONS OR SPRING ONIONS. Bunch of 6
61 RHUBARB. 5 Sticks.
62 ANY OTHER VEGETABLE, Not more than 3 of a type.
SECTION F – HANDCRAFTS (OPEN TO ALL)
63 KNITTED/CROCHET ARTICLE
64 KNITTED TOY
65 HANDCRAFTED ARTICLE
66 PAINTING
67 HANDMADE GREETING CARD
SECTION G -- COOKERY (OPEN TO ALL)
68 BROWN BREAD
69 TEA BRACK.
70 APPLE / RHUBARB TART.
71 VICTORIA SANDWICH.
72 SCONES 6
73 JAM, 1 pot any variety
SECTION H – Photography (OPEN TO ALL)
74 PHOTOGRAPH OF A SPRING FLOWER OR FLOWERS.
75 PHOTOGRAPH OF AN ANIMAL OR BIRD
76 PHOTOGRAPH OF A CHILD OR CHILDREN
All photographs unframed and un-mounted – max size 6”x 8”
SECTION I – FLOWER ARRANGING
1st Prize - €8, 2nd Prize - €5, 3rd Prize - €3 in the Flower Arranging Classes.
Entry Fee; €2 per Class. Judge; Monica Redmond
NOVICE CLASS
77 "Easter Arrangement in a Basket". An exhibit to include a basket. Space allowed 90cm. Wide.
Confined to those who have not won a 1st prize at any show.
INTERMEDIATE
78 "Sensational Spring" . An exhibit. Space allowed 90 cm wide.
Confined to those who have not won more than three 1st prizes at any show.
OPEN CLASSES
79 "Spring Garden". A Landscape exhibit. Space allowed 90 cm wide.
80 "Earth Awakens". A Contemporary exhibit. Space allowed 90cm wide.
81 "Easter Celebration". An exhibit. Space allowed 90cm wide.
82 "Spring Time". A petite exhibit. Space allowed, not exceeding
25 cm in width & depth, 37cm height.
Flower Arranging Rules
Measurements are approximate.
The decision of the judge is final.
An exhibit is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories, contained within a space as specified in the show schedule.
NAFAS Rules state that disqualification will take place for the following reasons:
Failure to comply with any specified requirements of a class as stated in this show schedule, e.g. the measurements or the components.
Inclusion of fresh material that does not have roots or the cut ends of stems in water or water -retaining material. (Exceptions: Air plants, cacti, fruits, fungi, grass turf, lichen, moss, succulents, and vegetables and long lasting plant material WHICH WILL REMAIN TURGID FOR THE DURATION OF THE SHOW. (Definition of ‘turgid’ – the state of firmness of plant tissue resulting from adequate moisture, causing the plant cells to be fully expanded)
Inclusion of artificial plant material, (unless specifically allowed by this show schedule)
For further details and definitions, please refer to the NAFAS ‘Competitions Manual’, Third Edition 2015, in accordance with which, all classes will be judged.
SECTION J – CHILDREN SECTION
(Must be child’s own work within last 12 months)
84 MINIATURE GARDEN in a biscuit tin. (Under 16)
85 SPRING FLOWER ARRANGEMENT in a basket. (Under 16)
86 DAFFODILS, 1 vase of 3. (Under 16)
Show Rules
Entries are to be staged between, Saturday 7 30pm - 10pm and Sunday 8am – 11 30am.
A competitor may not enter more than one exhibit in any one class.
The decision of the judge is final.
All exhibits must have been grown in the garden of the exhibitor, excluding flower arranging classes.
Exhibits are accepted at owners’ risk only.
No exhibitor may be in the hall at the time of judging.
A novice is someone who has never won a first prize.
Entry Fee: 50c per class, except Flower Arranging Classes entry fee €2.
All exhibits to be left until after presentation of Trophies on Sunday.
1st price €2 and 2nd prize €1 will be awarded in each class except Flower Arranging classes. See Flower Arranging section for prize money.
NAUL & DISTRICT GARDENING & FLOWER CLUB 2017
Easter Flower Arranging
Thursday 6th April at 8pm with Christopher White, Adrienne Flood, Dody Hand, Maura Quirke & Louise Bolger- Seamus Ennis Centre
Summer Outing
July-TBC
29th Annual Show
Sat. 9th & Sun. 10th September Clann Mhuire GAA Hall
Teaching Demonstration
Thursday 21st September on competition work by Marie Dodrill-Seamus Ennis Centre
Club Dinner
Friday 17th November at Whyte’s Bar & Restaurant, Stamullen.
Christmas Flower Arranging
Wednesday 7th December, 8pm with Richard Haslam-Seamus Ennis Centre
For further information Contact Christopher White (086)2850561