| Head Steward | Julie Ireland 0427776469 prairiefields@bigpond.com Also Members of Walcha Garden Club |
Entries close Friday 13th March 2026, 9am
NO LATE ENTRIES TAKEN AFTER 9AM FRIDAY
Entries will also be accepted on
Thursday 12th March 2026 - 10am - 5.30pm
FIRST $2, SECOND $1 Entry fee (non members) 50c
Flowers and Plants must be home grown, Except for Decorative Classes
NM = Not Mentioned
NND = Not Necessary Distinct (3 the Same OR 3 Different)
Dahlia Stem to be at least 160mm clear of container
NOVICE DAHLIA CLASS (Containers provided)
This Class is restricted to exhibitors who have never won First Prize in a Dahlia Class at Walcha Show
1 Decorative Dahlia, 1 Bloom
2 Cactus Dahlia, 1 Bloom
3 Any other Dahlia, NM
4 Container of Dahlias, NND 6-12 Blooms
Champion Novice Dahlia – Champion Ribbon and Prize Money
DAHLIA CLASSES (Containers will be provided)
5
Growers Challenge: 5 Blooms, 5 different varieties, staged 1 to a Vase
6
Large Decorative, 1 Bloom 210 and under 260mm
7
Medium Decorative, 1 Bloom 160 and under 210mm
8
Small Decorative, 1 Bloom 120 and under 160mm
9
Small Decorative, 3 Blooms NND 120 and under 160mm, 1 vase
10
Miniature Decorative, 3 Blooms NND under 120mm, 1 vase
11
One Large Cactus, 1 Bloom 210 and under 260mm
12
Medium Cactus, 1 Bloom 160 and under 210mm
13
Small Cactus, 1 Bloom 120 and under 160mm
14
Small Cactus, 3 Blooms NND 120 and under 160, 1 vase
15
Miniature Cactus, 3 Blooms NND Under 120mm, 1 vase
16
Pompon, 3 Blooms NND Under 50mm, 1 vase
17
Waterlily, 1Bloom
18
Fimbriated, 1 Bloom
19
Ball, 1 Bloom
20
Collerette, 1 Bloom
21
Any Other Dahlia, 1 Bloom NM,
22
Container of Dahlia, 6-12 cuts NND
Open Champion Dahlia or Exhibit -
Darrel Burton Memorial Trophy, Prize Money and Ribbon
ROSES (Containers will be provided)
23
Red Specimen Rose
24
White Specimen Rose
25
Pink Specimen Rose
26
Yellow Specimen Rose
27
Specimen Rose any other colour NM
28
Three Roses, one variety, bud to full bloom (1-3 cuts)
29
One cut of Floribunda Rose
30
Container of Roses, one variety Up to 6 cuts
31
Container of miniature Roses Up to 6 cuts
32
Container of Old Fashion Roses Up to 6 cuts
33
Container of Single Roses Up to 6 cuts
34
Container of Mixed Roses, any variety Up to 6 cuts
35
Container of Roses. Up to 6 cuts. MEN ONLY
36
Most Perfumed Rose
Champion Rose or Exhibit - Champion Ribbon & Prize
Jan Koebel Perpetual Memorial Trophy for Most Outstanding Rose Exhibit (Walcha district only)
MISCELLANEOUS CUT BLOOMS (Containers will be provided)
40
One cut of Geranium
41
One cut of Ivy Geranium
42
One cut of Hydrangea
43
Three cuts of Hydrangea NND
44
Three cuts of Penstemon NND
45
Three cuts of Fuchsia NND
46
Three cuts of Salvia NND
47
One cut of Flower NM
48
Three cuts of Flower NM
49
One cut of Gladiolus
50
One Cut of Sedum
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 NND –Up to 6 cuts
55
Container of Cosmos – 6 to 12 cuts
56
Container of Flowers NND – Up to 6 cuts
57
One Cut of Flowering Shrub
58
One Cut of Foliage
59
One Cut of Australian Native Shrub
Champion Miscellaneous Bloom
or Exhibit – Champion Ribbon
Prize donated by Borthwick family
POT PLANTS Pot diameter NOT to exceed 30cm - tray optional
60 Potted Plant
61 Potted Fern
62 Pot of Succulent:
Can be ONE OR more varieties
Champion Potted Plant –
Champion Ribbon and Prize Money
DecorATivE
Guidelines for competitorsClasses 75-81
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 [i.e. 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 Julie Ireland of their entries for the Decorative Section by 5th March 2026either by phone OR Text 0427 776 469OR prairiefields@bigpond.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
75
I Love Layers (Horizontal design)
76 Wall Hanging; Creative Wreath
77 Submerged
78 Botanical Fascinator & matching Bag
79 Traditional – Topiary
DECORATIVE - RESTRICTED
80
Botanical Shoe
81 Design in a Pumpkin
Innovation Award Decorative Section Trophy Donated By Robyn Lyon
CHILDRENS SECTION
No Entry Fee
Pre School & Under
82
Small Bunch of Flowers
INFANTS - YEARS K-2
83
Mosaic/collage picture using leaves, seeds, paper, nuts, feathers, etc. 15cmX21cm
PRIMARY - YEAR 3 - 4
84
Hanging Decorated toilet roll
PRIMARY - YEAR 5 - 6
85
Fairy Garden, (30cm) OR Decorated Boot
Walcha Show 13/14 March 2026 ( program generated : 06/01/2026 07:23:36 )