Spring Show Schedule

                                  SPRING SHOW SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 5 April 2025

DIVISION “A” – FLOWERS

Note: For the size details of daffodils/narcissi please refer also to the Notes below

Class

1       1 trumpet daffodil/narcissus (single bloom)

2       3 trumpet daffodils/narcissi, three varieties (single blooms)

3                    3 double daffodils/narcissi (single head or multi head)

4                    3 multi-headed daffodils/narcissi, one variety

5       3 multi-headed daffodils/narcissi, three varieties

6       1 large cup daffodil/narcissus (single bloom)

7                    3 large cup daffodils/narcissi, three varieties (single bloom)

8                    3 large cup daffodils/narcissi, one variety (single bloom)

9                    3 small cup daffodils/narcissi, one variety (single or multi head)

10                5 small cup daffodils/narcissi, minimum three varieties (single or multi head)

11                5 miniature daffodils/narcissi (single or multi head)

12                5 daffodils/narcissi, three varieties

13                1 single small cup daffodil/narcissus

14                3 tulips, one variety

15                3 tulips, three varieties

16                3 stems of a Flowering Shrub (No longer than 24”) (610mm)

17                5 hellebore heads – displayed on a black topped container (max size 8 x 6” (200mm x 150mm)

18                Cactus or succulent plant

19                Spring bulbs grown in a container, inside rim diameter not to be larger than 12” (305mm)

20                A flowering orchid plant, pot max 8’’dia

21                Flowering plant, not an orchid or from bulbs, in a pot, inside rim diameter not larger than 8” (200mm)

22                Mixed cut spring flowers in a bowl/vase inside rim diameter not larger than 12” (305mm) (No flowering shrubs allowed)

23                The best flower in my garden.

24                Pansies/violas displayed in a bowl not larger than 6” (15 cm)

IMPORTANT NOTES :

Classes 1 & 2 - trumpet daffodils/narcissi - Single bloom on stem, trumpet not shorter than petals.

Classes 6 - 8 - large cup daffodils/narcissi - Single bloom on stem, cup more than one third length of petals, but less than length of petal.

Classes 9 & 10 – small cup daffodils/narcissi – cup not more than one third length of petals.

Class 11 – miniature daffodils – Up to 52mm in diameter. Single or multi head

A vase is taller than its width and a bowl is wider than its height.

For general added interest, when possible, please name the variety.

The term “bulb” is to be interpreted to include corms, tubers and other storage organs.

DIVISION “B” – COOKERY

Class

30                A Victoria Sandwich Cake with raspberry jam filling

31                5 Cheese Scones.

32                3 Decorated Cup Cakes

33       5 Sausage Rolls

34       5 Jam Tarts

35       5 Rock Cakes

36       MEN ONLY - An Apple Lattice Tart 

(All cooked food should be displayed on an appropriate plate or white doyley, and where practical covered with cling film – Plastic cake covers will be provided by WDHS.  All pastry to be home-made)

DIVISION “C” – PHOTOGRAPHY

By Traditional Films or Digital cameras

Class

40    Travelling by Air

41    Feathers

42 Vintage

43    On the Move

44    Church Windows

45    Sea Life

NOTE for Photography

             Classes 40 to 45 open to all members

Any digital enhancement or alteration to be declared when displaying the photograph/s

Reproductions should be acknowledged.

All work may be mounted but must be unglazed.

Photographs not to exceed 8” x 10” (200mm x 250mm)

If mounted overall size not to exceed 10” x 12” (250mm x 305mm)

Photographs will be displayed on a stand provided by the Society.

NB For Spring Show 2026  : - Class 40 -A Room with a view, Class 41 - Sport Action, Class 42 - Puddles, 

Class 43 -Engines, Class 44 - Whatever the Weather, and finally Class 45 - My Favourite Photo and Why? (a photo of any subject)

DIVISION “D” – ART

Class                              You may use the medium of your choice for any class

50                            A view in Salisbury (to be identified/named),

51                            Shadows

52                            A wheelbarrow and or garden tools

53                            Still Life

          NOTE for Artwork

             Reproductions should be acknowledged.

             All work may be un-mounted, mounted only, or mounted glazed and framed

             Un-mounted artwork must not exceed A3 12” x 17” (305mm x 430mm)

             Mounted artwork overall size not to exceed 14” x 19” (350mm x 475mm)

             Framed artwork overall size not to exceed 15” x 20” (380mm x 510mm)

             Artwork will be displayed on a stand supplied by the Society.

             Artwork excludes sculptures

NB For Spring Show 2026 :-  Class 50 – A Sunset,  Class 51 – A Lighthouse,  Class 52 – A garden feature,   Class 53 – An ink or charcoal drawing, (subject of your choice).

DIVISION “E” – FLOWER ARRANGING

(Material used need not be grown by exhibitor)

60                            Just Foliage

61                            A Bridesmaid’s Posy

62                            Fun with Bamboo.

63                            By Candlelight

NOTE 

Entries in classes 60 to 63 to be displayed in a white niche 21” wide x 29” high, table depth 24” (525mm x 725mm x 600mm), table covering black.  An arrangement is composed of natural plant material with or without accessories, unless otherwise stated in the Schedule.