Entries close Friday 8th March 2024, 9am
Entries will also be accepted on
Thursday 7th March, 10am - 5.30pm
NO LATE ENTRIES TAKEN
FIRST $2, SECOND $1 Entry fee (non members) 50c
DAHLIA SIZES: For Exhibitors
Large Dahlia: 210-260mm 1 bloom per vase
Medium Dahlia: 160-210mm 1 bloom per vase
Small Dahlia: 120- 160mm staged as unit
Miniature Dahlia: Under 120mm staged as unit Pompon Dahlia: Under 50mm staged as unit
Dahlia blooms should have a stem of 300 mm, 160mm clear of vase
Unit = three blooms of one variety
Container = 6 -12 Blooms
NND. Not necessary Distinct [3 the same OR 3 Different]
DAHLIA CLASSES (Containers will be provided)
1
Large Decorative Dahlia 1 bloom
2
Medium Decorative Dahlia 1 bloom
3
Medium Decorative Dahlia 3 blooms [1 to vase]
4
Small Decorative Dahlia 1 bloom
5
Unit Small Decorative Dahlias 3 blooms NND
6
Unit Miniature Dahlias 3 blooms NND
7
Medium Garden Cactus Dahlia 1 bloom
8
Medium Garden Cactus Dahlia 3 blooms NND [1 to vase]
9
Unit Small Cactus Dahlia 3 blooms NND
10
Unit Miniature Cactus Dahlia 3 blooms NND
11
Unit Pompon Dahlia 3 blooms NND
12
Unit Waterlily Dahlia 3 blooms NND
13
Container of Dahlias NND 6 -12 blooms
14
Fimbriated Dahlia 1 bloom
15
Fimbriated Dahlia 3 blooms NND [1 to vase]
16
Small Dahlia [3 blooms] NND
17
Unit Ball Dahlias 3 blooms NND
18
Unit Collerette Dahlias 3 blooms NND
19
Unit Single Dahlias 3 blooms NND
20
Any Other Dahlia Not Mentioned
Champion Dahlia OR Exhibit
Champion Ribbon and Prize Money
Darrel Burton Memorial Trophy for Most Outstanding Dahlia Exhibit
ROSES (Containers will be provided)
24
Specimen Rose any other colour not mentioned
25
Three Roses, one variety, bud to Full Bloom (1 to 3 cuts)
26
One Cut of Floribunda Rose
27
Container of Roses, one variety. Up to 6 cuts.
28
Container of miniature Roses. Up to 6 cuts.
29
Container of Old Fashioned Roses. Up to 6 cuts.
30
Container of Single Roses. Up to 6 cuts.
31
Container of Mixed Roses, any variety. Up to 6 cuts.
32
Container of Roses. Men Only. Up to 6 cuts.
Champion Rose or Exhibit - Champion Ribbon & Prize
Jan Koebel Memorial Trophy for Most Outstanding Rose Exhibit (Walcha district only)
Perpetual Trophy and Prize
MISCELLANEOUS CUT BLOOMS (Containers will be provided)
44
Three Cuts of Penstemon NND
45
Three Cuts of Fuschias NND
46
One Cut of Yellow Flower NM
47
Specimen Flower not mentioned
48
Three cuts of Flower not mentioned
51
Three Cuts of Alstromeria NND
52
Container of Petunias up to 6 cuts
53
Container of Japanese Anemone up to 6 cuts
54
Container of Daisies up to 6 cuts NND
55
Container of Cosmos up to 6 cuts
57
One Cut of Flowering Shrub
59
One Cut of Australian Native Shrub
60
Potted Plant [Pot diameter not to exceed 30cm] tray optional
61
Potted Fern [pot diameter not to exceed 30cm] tray optional
62
Pot of Succulents [Pot diameter not to exceed 30cm] tray optional
Champion Miscellaneous Bloom OR Exhibit Prize donated by BORTHWICK FAMILY
Decorative
Guidelines for competitors - Classes 74-81
1 Exhibits judged on interpretation of schedule, creativity, originality, principles and elements of design.
2 Plant material should predominate over all other components in a design.
3 Exhibits must be the individual exhibitor's own work.
4 No artificial plant material may be used [ie. made from manufactured or non plant material such as artificial flowers/foliage].
5 Fresh plant material must be in water or in water retaining material unless material remains turgid throughout the show.
6 A design must not be changed in any way after judging.
7 THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL
Competitors please notify Phyllis Hoy of their entries for the Decorative Section by 1st March 2024
either by phone OR Text 0439 310 844 OR phylhoy@gmail.com
BENCH SPACE is 60cm [display area] in width and height is optional unless stated otherwise.
Class 79 winner will receive the Olga Lisle Memorial Trophy
Open Champion Arrangement Champion Ribbon & Prize
DECORATIVE - OPEN
74
Wall Hanging- Collage to be staged on/in a frame to be hung
77
Miniature Design [7.5- 10 cm] To be staged on Black Material. [Supplied]
78
Botanical Lampshade [Fresh OR Dried]
79
Traditional Design on a Pedestal [70cm Bench Space]
DECORATIVE - RESTRICTED
For Exhibitors who have Not Won 2 Championship Ribbons
Innovation Award Decorative Section Trophy Donated By Robyn Lyon
Children Section - No Entry Fee
Pre School & Under
INFANTS - YEARS K-2
83
Design in a 10cm container
PRIMARY - YEAR 3
PRIMARY - YEAR 4
84
Miniature Garden [up to 40 cm]
PRIMARY - YEARS 5-6
85
Novelty Creature OR Animal
Walcha Show 8/9 March 2024 (16/01/2024 16:46:13 )