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The Horticulture tent at the Orsett County Show in Essex - first Saturday in September
 

Stewards
  Mr. C. Carrett (Chief Steward)
   
 

Honorary Secretary
  Mr C Carrett,
  2b Rosebery Road,
  Grays Essex.
  RM17 5YT
  Tel: 01375 391024
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REGULATIONS APPLYING TO ALL EXHIBITS IN THE HORTICULTURAL CLASSES

1. The exact number and kind of articles mentioned in the list must be sent, otherwise the exhibit will be disqualified.

2. Cards bearing the number should be placed face downwards with each exhibit. These cards can be collected from the horticultural tent on the Show Ground.

3. The decision of the Judges shall be final, and they shall have a discretionary power in cases where the productions are of doubtful quality or where there are not more than three competitors to diminish or withhold any of the prizes offered.

4. The Stewards reserve the right to refuse any entry in any class should it be deemed necessary.

5. The Stewards will not be answerable for any damage or loss that may occur to any exhibit.

6. In the event of any doubt or dispute by any exhibitor, arising as to the interpretation of these regulations, the decision of the Stewards shall be final.

7. All persons intending to exhibit or compete must obtain an entry form, which must be filled up and sent to the secretary. See entry form for closing date.

8. All articles shown for prizes, except where stated in schedule, shall be the property of the exhibitors or their employers, and all vegetables, fruit and flowers shall have been growing in their own employer’s homes, gardens or allotments at least two months previous to the date of the exhibition. Two persons are allowed to show produce from one garden if they both cultivate the same garden. The Stewards reserve the right to visit the garden or allotments of any exhibitor before or after the show. Any exhibitor who is proved to have exhibited produce that is not his own or his employer’s shall be disqualified, as determined by the stewards.

9. No exhibitor will be allowed to enter or stage more than one exhibit in each class. Except Classes 15.23.

10. Exhibitors should show, where practicable, their vegetables on plates or in boxes or open baskets. It is expected that all exhibits shall be clean and neatly arranged in as small a receptacle as possible (NOTE: “Space” as in schedule)

11. Exhibits may be staged on Friday from 2.30pm to 10.00pm and on show day up to 9.30am. Any arriving after that time may be marked “too late” and not entitled to any prize, (see rule 14).

12. The judging will take place at 10.00am. The horticultural show will be open on conclusion of judging and close at 5.30pm. Under no circumstances can any specimen or exhibit be removed from the Show Bench before 5.30pm. Stewards in charge are asked to see that this rule is carried out.

13. Tent flaps to be fastened while judging is in progress. No persons except responsible officials shall be allowed in the show tents during the time the judges are making their awards, if they decline they may be disqualified.

14. Any exhibitor feeling himself aggrieved by any decision or mistake whatsoever, on entering a protest shall give notice in writing to the secretary before 2.30pm. in the afternoon on the day of the show and shall, at the same time, deposit with the secretary the sum of £10.00 which shall be forfeited to the Stewards if such objection or protest be deemed frivolous by the Judges or Stewards.

15. THE SOCIETY’S GENERAL BY-LAWS AND GENERAL REGULATIONS SHALL APPLY TO ALL ENTRIES EXHIBITORS AND PERSONS ENTERING THE SHOW. CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
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CLASSES FOR 2010
HORTICULTURAL CLASSES 
 
Vegetable   |   Fruit   |   Flowers   |   Children's   |   Dahlia Section   |   Gladioli   |    Chrysanthemums   |   Wine   |   Orsett local  

VEGETABLE  - JUDGE: P Morris - Sponsored by Orchard Garden Centre

Class
1. 5 Potatoes, White, shown on a plate. 1 variety.
2. 5 Potatoes, Coloured, shown on a plate. 1 variety.
3. 9 Potatoes, 3 sets of 3 distinct varieties.
4. 5 Onions, under 250 grms.
5. 3 Onions, over 250 grms.
6. 5 Carrots, long variety, with 3” tops.
7. 5 Carrots, other than long variety, with 3” tops.
8. 9 Runner Beans.
9. 3 Leeks.
10. 3 Beetroot, with 3” tops.
11. 3 Parsnips, with 3” tops.
12. 2 Cabbages with root cut to 3”.
13. 9 Pickling Shallots, not to exceed 30mm in diameter.
14. 9 Shallots, large.
15. 5 Tomatoes, shown on a plate.
16. 9 Tomatoes, small variety.
17. 2 Table Marrow, approx. 380mm long.
18. Any other vegetable not catered for above.
19. Collection of 5 kinds of vegetable.
20. Heaviest Marrow.
21. Heaviest Pumpkin.

FRUIT  - JUDGE: C. Emberson
22. 5 Dessert Apples, one variety shown on a plate, unpolished.
23. 5 Cooking Apples, one variety shown on a plate, unpolished.
24. 5 Pears, one variety shown on a plate, unpolished.
25. Stoned Fruit, 5 of a fruit, shown on a plate, unpolished.
26. Any other fruit not catered for above (Peaches can be shown with or without stalk)
27. Collection of fruit, 3 kinds.

FLOWER SECTION  - JUDGE: C. Emberson  - Sponsored by Thurrock Garden Centre
28. 1 Vase flowers for all round effect (only exhibited with flower foliage)
29. 1 vase Asters, 5 stems, single or double flowers.
30. 1 Vase Flowers, 5 stems or more, 1 dish of fruit, 1 kind.
31. 1 Vase Flowers, 5 stems or more, 1 dish of vegetables – see list.
32. 1 Fuchsia, single flower.
33. 1 Fuchsia, double flower.
34. 1 Fuchsia not catered for above.
35. 1 Pot Geranium. (Pot not to exceed 8”).
36. 1 Pot Plant Foliage. (Pot not to exceed 8”).
37. 1 Pot plant flowering, excluding classes 32-35. (Pot not to exceed 8”).
38. 1 Pot Cacti/Succulent. (Pot not to exceed 8”).
39. Collection of Cacti/Succulents (3 Pots). (Pots not to exceed 8”).

DAHLIA SECTION
40. 1 Vase Dahlias,  3 blooms, Giant/Large.
41. 1 Vase Dahlias, 3 blooms, medium.
42. 1 Vase Dahlias, 3 stems, small.
43. 1 Vase Dahlias, 3 stems, Miniature.
44. 1 Vase Dahlias, 6 poms, not exceeding 5cm.

GLADIOLI SECTION
45. 1 Spike Gladioli.
46. 3 Spikes Gladioli.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS - JUDGE: C. Emberson
47. 1 Vase 3 Blooms, Incurve 23 A/B/C, 1 cultivar.
48. 1 Vase 3 Blooms, Intermediate 25 A/B/C, 1 cultivar.
49. 1 Vase 3 Blooms, Reflex 24 A/B/C, 1 cultivar.
50. 1 Vase, 3 Blooms, from sections 23, 24 & 25
51. 1 Vase, 3 stems of sprays, section 29.

ORSETT AND SURROUNDING AREA (All exhibitors to live within 8 miles of Orsett Village) Sponsored by Orchard Garden Centre
- JUDGE: P. Morris and C. Emberson

52. 5 Potatoes, White - 1 variety.
53.

5 Potatoes, Coloured - 1 variety.
54.

5 Onions under 250 grams.
55. 3 Onions over 250 grams.
56. 5 Carrots, long or stump rooted.
57. 9 Runner beans.
58. 3 Beetroot, with 3" tops.
59. 5 Tomatoes.
60. 2 Table marrows, not to exceed 15".
61. Any other vegetable not catered for above.
62. 5 Dessert apples, unpolished.
63. 5 Culinary apples, unpolished.
64. 5 Pears, unpolished.
65. 5 Stoned fruit, unpolished.
66. Any other fruit not catered for above.
67. 1 Vase for all-round effect.
68. 1 Vase of Asters, 5 stems.
69. 1 Vase of Dahlias, 5 stems, same variety.
70. 1 Pot plant, flowering. (Pot not to exceed 8").
71. i Pot plant, foliage. (Pot not to exceed 8").
72. 1 Pot Cacti/Succulents. (Pot not to exceed 8").
73. Collection of Cacti/Succulents, 3 pots. (Pots not to exceed 8")

CHILDREN'S CLASSES   Sponsored by the Whitmore Arms, Rectory Road, Orsett.
74.

1 Pot Plant, Foliage or Flowering.
75. Vegetable Man or Animal.

WINE SECTION - JUDGE: Mr A Mower    Sponsored by the Whitmore Arms, Rectory Road, Orsett.
76.

1 bottle home made wine, dry red.
77. 1 bottle home made wine, sweet red.
78. 1 bottle home made wine, dry white/golden.
79. 1 bottle home made wine, sweet white/golden.

GUIDANCE

For the guidance of exhibitors in the vegetable sections, the tables given below show the number of specimens required to constitute a dish both in the single dish classes and in the collections, and the maximum number of points allowed if point Judging is adopted.

Dish   Points
2 Celery 20
2 Cucumber 18
2 Stalks Rhubarb 12
3 Leeks 20
2 Lettuce 15
2  Marrows 15
5 Onions – under 250grms 15
3 Onions - over 250 grms 20
3 Parsnips 20

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 Pods of Peas 20
5   Potatoes 20
5 Radishes 10
2 Savoys 15
9 Shallots 18
5 Tomatoes 18
9 Cherry Tomatoes 12
5 Beefsteak Tomatoes 16
5 Turnips 15
6 Leaves of Spinach 12   
12 Spring Onions 15
6   Beans, Broad 15
9  Beans, Runner 18
9 Beans, Dwarf 15
3  Beetroot 15
2   Broccoli 15
2 Brussels Sprouts 15
2 Cabbage 15
5  Carrots, long rooted 20
5 Carrots - all other types 18
2 Cauliflower 20
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PERPETUAL SILVER CHALLENGE CUP, MEDALS, AWARDS, Etc.

HORTICULTURAL CLASSES

A Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, presented by the late Mr Hew Watt J.P. will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points and who has never won a cup in the Horticultural Section.

A Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, presented by the late Mr. H.A.Whisson, will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points.
A Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, presented by the late Mr. H.A.Whisson, to be known as the “Offord Cup” will be awarded for the Best Onion Exhibit.
A Perpetual Challenge Shield to be known as the “Whisson Memorial Shield” will be awarded for the best vegetable exhibit in the Show.
A Perpetual Shield for the Heaviest Marrow.
A Perpetual Shield for the Heaviest Pumpkin.

FRUIT

A Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, presented by the late Mr.H.A.Whisson, will be awarded to the Best Fruit Exhibit.
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Dear Exhibitors,

Thank you for supporting your local Orsett Show.

May I wish you all a successful and enjoyable day.

C. Carrett 2010 Honorary Secretary

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ENTRY FORM

Please click the button on the right to download an entry form, which you can print out and send off. If you have never downloaded a PDF file before you may need to download some software first by clicking the Adobe Reader link on the right.

Alternatively, entry forms are available in the Orsett County Show schedule, free in local shops and libraries.

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