Details of the entry classes in Section 1: Flowers are:
1 Roses, 3 blooms, H.T. 1 vase
2 Roses, 1 bloom H.T.
3 Roses, 3 stems, Floribunda, 1 vase
4 Mixed Roses, any variety, 1 vase
5 Cut Flowers, one variety not mentioned in schedule, 1 vase
6 Mixed Annuals, 1 vase
7 Mixed Perennials, 1 vase
8 Asters, 6 blooms, double, 1 vase
9 Lily, 1 bloom, any variety 10 Gladioli, 1 bloom
11 Chrysanthemums, 1 bloom, any variety
12 Chrysanthemums, Garden Spray, 3 sprays
13 Hydrangea, 1 bloom
14 Fuchsia plant, pot not to exceed 9”
15 Succulent plant (no cactus)
16 Cactus
17 Delphinium, 1 bloom
18 African Marigolds, 3 blooms, 1 vase
19 French Marigolds, 3 blooms, 1 container
20 Vase of Herbs, 3 or more varieties. Space allowed 12” x 12”
21 Sunflower, largest head, any variety
22 Dahlias, 3 vases, any cultivar or cultivars, 3 blooms each vase
23 Dahlia, 1 bloom, large or giant decorative
24 Dahlias, 3 blooms, medium, decorative
25 Dahlias, 3 blooms, small, decorative
26 Dahlias, 3 blooms, miniature, decorative
27 Dahlias, 3 blooms, small ball
28 Dahlias, 3 blooms, miniature ball
29 Dahlias, 6 blooms, pompon
30 Dahlia, 1 bloom, large or giant cactus or semi-cactus
31 Dahlias, 3 blooms, medium cactus and/or semi-cactus
32 Dahlias, 3 blooms, small and/or miniature cactus and/or
semi-cactus
33 Dahlias, 1 vase or bowl of mixed Dahlias for all-round effect
Prizes and Trophies
Prize Money
First prize – 50p; Second prize – 30p; Third prize – 20p.
The Nancy Middleton Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the
resident of Brightlingsea or Thorrington obtaining the most points in
Sections 1 & 2
The Clifford Salmon Cup will be awarded for the best exhibit in
Class 2
The John Fowler Challenge Cup for most points in Section 1
The Lord Challenge Cup for most points in Classes 1 to 4 inclusive
The Adams Challenge Plate for most points in Classes 5 to 8
The Paul Jones Challenge Trophy for most points in Cl. 9 & 10
The Olive Ruddock Challenge Cup for most points in Cl. 11 & 12
The R D Angier Challenge Cup for most points in classes 13 to 21
The National Dahlia Society Silver Medal for best exhibit in
Classes 22 to 33
The F E Talbot Challenge Trophy for the most outstanding exhibit
in Section 1