An open class for commercially produced hanging pots (although I prefer to replace the plastic hangers with chains). As stated in rule 13, hanging pots and baskets may contain more than one plant.

The maximum size is 8.5"(216mm) and hanging pots up to that size are permissible.

Class. 17
Description: One full basket - diameter of basket not to exceed 16”
1st - £2.00 - 2nd - £1.50 - £1.00

Another in the open class this time for a full hanging basket which the BFS state is to be top planted only and again in accordance with the BFS and rule 13 (in out mock rules) may contain more than one plant.

A full basket must be commercially manufactured as a hanging basket and be of open mesh construction. The top of the basket must be circular in shape and not exceed the diameter stated in the schedule (in this class that is 16”)

The BFS now state that full baskets may have flat bottoms, solid bases and straight sides.

Class. 18
Description: One wall or half basket – rear of basket not to exceed 16”
1st - £2.00 - 2nd - £1.50 - £1.00

This is an open class for a wall or half basket which the BFS state is to be top planted only and again in accordance with the BFS and rule 13 (in our mock rules) may contain more than one plant.

Half baskets must be commercially manufactured as a half basket and be of open mesh construction.

The top must be semi-circular in shape with the rear not exceeding that stated in the schedule (in this class 16”) with the maximum depth allowed is 9” (229mm).

Class. 19
Description: Three plants any cultivars
Size: 3.5"(90mm)
1st - £2.00 - 2nd - £1.50 - £1.00

An open class, but this class calls for three pots of any cultivars, no species, a very popular class and included in most show schedules.

Standard pots and a specified pot size of 3.5"(90mm) with no exceptions.

Class. 20
Description: Three plants any cultivars
Size: 5.5"(140mm)
1st - £2.00 - 2nd - £1.50 - £1.00

Another open class calling for three pots of any cultivars, no species, a very popular class and included in most show schedules.

Standard pots and a specified pot size of 5.5"(140mm) once again with no exceptions.

Class. 21
Description: Six fuchsia blooms exhibited on a board supplied by the society
1st - £2.00 - 2nd - £1.50 - £1.00

Even if you feel that your plants are not up to exhibition standard there is no excuse for not supporting your local show. You can exhibit six open flower blooms, these can be single, semi-double or double and be all of one cultivar or mixed. A board with six evenly spaced holes is supplied by the society.

Your blooms need to be fresh, clean and undamaged, ideally they should be at the stage where they are just breaking into pollen and make sure they have all the parts and in the correct numbers.

MEMBERS CLASS

Class. 22
Description: One plant grown from a cutting supplied by the society at the April meeting
Size: 5.5"(140mm)
1st - £2.00 - 2nd - £1.50 - £1.00

This is a member’s only class for the members who obtained a cutting at the April meeting of the society to exhibit this plant. It is usual for the members not to know the name of the cultivar only whether it is a single, semi-double or double. The maximum pot size is 5.5"(140mm)

We have now been through the complete schedule of classes and rules, there may also be some guidance as well as stating the date, time and venue within the schedule and you should read it thoroughly.

The 'Show Schedule' looks different when it is broken down this way and it doesn’t look as daunting now you understand it.