Spring Show Schedule | Brightwater Horticultural Society

Seeding daffodils should have the division noted on entry card.

Premier Blooms only to be chosen if they are outstanding examples of their division or sub-division

CHAMPION ROSETTE & TROPHY

Awarded to the champion daffodil.

PREMIER

Awarded to the best bloom in each of the following:

Division 1 - Trumpet:

1Y-Y, 1Y-Coloured

1W-W, 1W-Coloured

Division 2 - Large Cup:

2Y-Y, 2Y-Coloured

2W-W, 2W-Coloured

Division 3 - Small Cup:

3 Yellow Perianth

3 White Perianth

Division 4 - Double:

4 Yellow Perianth

4 White Perianth

Intermediate Daffodils 50mm to 80mm

Division 5 - Triandrus daffodils

Division 6 - Cyclamineus daffodils

Division 7 - Jonquilla daffodils

Division 8 - Tazetta daffodils

Division 9 - Poeticus daffodils

Division 10 - Bulbocodium daffodils

Division 11 - Split corona daffodils

Seedling

Amateur

First Time Entrant

School Children

Camellia

Rhododendron

Cut Flower Vase

NARCISSI - Special Classes

All Narcissi to be named. Seedlings to be numbered.

NATIONAL DAFFODIL SOCIETY RIBBON CLASS

6 Varieties, 1 bloom of each from not less than 3 divisions, staged in 6 vases. Open only to members of the National Daffodil Society.

The following classes open to all exhibitors

THE DAVID ADAMS MEDAL CLASS

12 Varieties, one bloom of each from not less than 6 R.H.S. Horticultural Divisions to be represented in the entry, staged in 12 vases.

TRUMPET DAFFODILS Division 1 (Trophy)

6 blooms, 2 vases, not more than 3 of any one variety.

LARGE OR SMALL CUP DAFFODILS Divisions 2 or 3 (Trophy)

6 blooms, 2 vases, not more than 3 of any one variety.

DOUBLE DAFFODILS Division 4 (Trophy)

6 blooms, 2 vases, not more than 3 of any one variety.

OTHER DIVISIONS (Trophy)

6 blooms from Divisions 5 - 13, 2 vases, not more than 3 of any one variety

SEEDLING DAFFODIL CLASSES (Raised by exhibitor)

1 Trumpet
1 Large Cup
1 Small Cup
1 Narcissus, other than specified.

OPEN SECTION

The J & M Hunter Class, 1 stem, pink or pink toned corona, any division, no restrictions.

SINGLE BLOOM DAFFODIL CLASSES
1 Trumpet, all yellow, sulphur or deep cream
1 Trumpet, yellow perianth coloured corona
1 Trumpet, all white
1 Trumpet, white perianth coloured corona
1 Large Cup, all yellow, sulphur or deep cream
1 Large Cup, yellow perianth coloured corona
1 Large Cup, all white
1 Large Cup, white perianth coloured corona
1 Small Cup, all yellow
1 Small Cup, yellow perianth coloured corona
1 Small Cup, all white
1 Small Cup, white perianth coloured corona
1 Double, all yellow
1 Double, yellow perianth coloured corona
1 Double, all white
1 Double, white perianth coloured corona
1 Triandrus
1 Cyclamineus
1 Jonquilla
1 Tazetta
1 Poeticus
1 Bulbocodium
1 Split Corona Daffodil, yellow perianth
1 Split Corona Daffodil, white perianth

INTERMEDIATE DAFFODILS Between 50mm-80mm

1 Trumpet Intermediate
1 Large/small cup Intermediate
1 Double (Division 4) Intermediate
1 Split Corona (Division 11) Intermediate
Division 1 - TRUMPET DAFFODILS

Entries Staged 3 blooms in 1 vase

Distinguishing characters: One flower to a stem, corona (trumpet) as long as or longer than the perianth segments (petals)
3 Blooms, all yellow, one or more varieties
3 Blooms, yellow perianth coloured corona
3 Blooms, all white, one or more varieties
3 Blooms, white perianth coloured corona, one or more varieties.
3 Blooms, 3 varieties
Division 2 - LARGE CUP DAFFODILS

Entries Staged 3 blooms in 1 vase
Distinguishing characters: One flower to a stem, corona (cup) more than one-third but less than equal to the length of the perianth segments (petals)
3 Blooms, yellow perianth, one or more varieties
3 Blooms, white perianth, one or more varieties
3 Blooms, 3 varieties
Division 3 - SMALL CUP DAFFODILS

Entries Staged 3 blooms in 1 vase

Distinguishing characters: One flower to a stem, corona (cup) not more than one-third the length of the perianth segments (petals).
3 Blooms, yellow perianth, one or more varieties
3 Blooms, white perianth, one or more varieties
3 Blooms, 3 varieties

Division 4 - DOUBLE DAFFODILS

Entries Staged 3 blooms in 1 vase

Distinguishing characters: One or more flowers to a stem, with doubling of the perianth segments or the corona or both.

3 Blooms, yellow perianth, one or more varieties
3 Blooms, white perianth, one or more varieties
3 Blooms, 3 varieties

Division 5 - TRIANDRUS DAFFODILS

Distinguishing characters: Characteristics of N. triandrus clearly evident: usually two or more pendent flowers to a stem; perianth segments reflexed.

3 Blooms, 1 or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

Division 6 - CYCLAMINEUS DAFFODILS

Distinguishing characters: Characteristics of N. cyclamineus clearly evident: usually one flower to a stem; perianth segments reflexed; Flower at an acute angle to the stem, with a very short pedicel (neck).

3 Blooms, 1 or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

Division 7 - JONQUILLA AND APODANTHUS DAFFODILS

Characteristics of sections Jonquilla or Apodanthi clearly evident: one to five (rarely eight) flowers to a rounded or somewhat compressed stem; leaves narrow, semi-cylindrical or channelled, green or glaucous; flowers yellow or white (exceptionally green), but other colours are accepted in cultivars in this division; perianth segments spreading or reflexed; corona cup-shaped, funnel-shaped, or flared, usually wider than long; flowers strongly or faintly fragrant.

3 Blooms,1 or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

Division 8 - TAZETTA DAFFODILS

Characteristics of sections N.tazetta clearly evident: usually three to twenty flowers to a stout stem; leaves broad; perianth segments spreading not reflexed; flowers fragrant.

3 Blooms, 1 or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

Division 9 - POETICUS DAFFODILS

Characteristics of N.poeticus group: usually one flower to a stem; perianth segments purewhite; corona very short or disc-shaped, usually with a green or yellow centre and a red rim, but sometimes of a single colour; flowers fragrant.

3 Blooms, one or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

Division 10 - BULBOCODIUM DAFFODILS

Characteristics of section Bulbocodium clearly evident: one flower to a stem; perianth segments insignificant compared with the dominant corona; leaves narrow; anthers dorsifixed (ie attached more or less centrally to the filament); filament and style usually curved.

3 Blooms, one or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

Division 11 - SPLIT-CORONA DAFFODILS

Distinguishing characters: Corona split - usually for more than half its length

3 Blooms, one or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

INTERMEDIATE DAFFODILS 50mm-80mm

An Intermediate daffodil must clearly show characteristics that rend it too large to be classed as a miniature and too small to compete as a standard daffodil. As a guideline, flowers are expected to measure between 50 and 80mm in diameter with the perianth spread out. Entries must be identified by either their registered name or by the raisers seedling number. Exhibitors are advised that if uncertain, advice and confirmation can be obtained from any National Daffodil Society of New Zealand member.

3 Blooms intermediate, one or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

MINIATURE DAFFODILS UNDER 50mm

No daffodils may be shown in this class unless they clearly show the characteristics of miniature daffodils

3 Blooms, one or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

AMATEUR SECTION

Exhibitors in this section are also eligible to enter special classes 2 - 10. Blooms to be named where possible.

• Premier award for the best entry

• Trophy for most points

• Denny Marshal Cup for Champion Bloom

Division 1 - TRUMPET DAFFODILS

1 Bloom, all yellow
1 Bloom, yellow perianth coloured corona
1 Bloom, all white
1 Bloom, white perianth coloured corona
3 Blooms, yellow perianth, one or more varieties 1 vase
3 Blooms, white perianth, one or more varieties 1 vase

Division 2 & 3 - LARGE & SMALL CUP DAFFODILS

1 Bloom, all yellow
1 Bloom, yellow perianth coloured corona
1 Bloom, all white
1 Bloom, white perianth coloured corona
3 Blooms, yellow perianth, one or more varieties 1 vase
3 Blooms, white perianth, one or more varieties 1 vase
Division 4 - DOUBLE DAFFODILS
1 Bloom, yellow perianth
1 Bloom, white perianth
3 Blooms one or more varieties 1 vase

INTERMEDIATE DAFFODILS 50mm-80mm

1 Bloom, Division 1 – 4
3 Blooms, Division 1 – 4, one or more varieties / vase
1 Bloom, Division 11

OTHER DIVISIONS

1 Triandrus
1 Cyclamineus
3 Blooms, Cyclamineus 1 or more varieties, 1vase
1 Jonquilla
3 Blooms Jonquilla, one or more varieties, 1 vase
1 Tazetta
3 Blooms Tazetta, one or more varieties, 1 vase
1 Split Corona
3 Blooms Split Corona, one or more varieties, 1 vase
3 stems miniature, one or more varieties, 1 vase
1 other than specified

FIRST TIME DAFFODIL ENTRANT

• Rosette Class

This section is open to anyone who has never entered daffodils in a show before. Enter your favourite daffodil flower(s) from your garden.

1 Trumpet daffodil any colour
1 Large or small cup daffodil any colour
1 Double daffodil any colour
1 Split Corona daffodil any colour
1 Miniature daffodil any colour, under 50mm
1 Multi headed daffodil, any colour
Vase of daffodils 3 or more, 1 or more varieties

SCHOOL CHILDREN’S SECTION

• Premier Award for best entry

• Cash Prize for most points

1 Trumpet daffodil
3 Trumpet daffodils, 1 vase
1 Large or Small Cup daffodil, yellow perianth
1 Large or Small Cup daffodil, white perianth
3 Large or Small Cup daffodils, 1 vase
1 Double daffodil
3 Double daffodils, 1 vase
1 Multi-headed daffodil
Pot grown daffodil
1 Other than specified

FLORAL ART – Display Classes

Open to all exhibitors - may use any containers unless stated. Exhibitors encouraged to use environmentally friendly mechanics eg. Kenzan pinholders, moss, sand, muehlenbeckia, stick grids.

• ROSETTE for the best entry

• TROPHY for most points

Design to Include Daffodils
Simplistic Beauty
Pot Et Fleur (combination of house plants and cut flowers)
NZ Native Design, using foliage, flowers, Berries etc
Spring Bouquet
CUT FLOWERS

Where not specified, the number of stems per vase is left to the discretion of the exhibitor, but not less than three. Leaves optional, but must be of the plant specified. Buds acceptable. Names of exhibits, where possible, are appreciated.

• Premier for the best vase of cut flowers.
COLLECTION OF CUT FLOWERS - Rosette class

6 kinds, 6 vases, 1 kind per vase. Flowering shrubs excluded.

• Trophies for the most points in the following classes:

Anemones
Calendulas
1 vase Sparaxias
1 vase Ixias
Tritonias
Cyclamen
Dianthus
Freesias, cream
Freesias, white or coloured
Grape hyacinths
1 Hyacinth
Iceland poppies
Iris, bulbous (Dutch)
Iris, dwarf bearded, under 38cm
Iris, other than specified
Daisies, small flowers, under 50mm
Daisies, large flowers, 50mm and over
Narcissi
Narcissi, miniature
1 Stem orchid
Pleione
3 Pansies, in 3 small vases
Polyanthus
Primroses, single
Primroses, double
Ranunculi
Sweet Williams
Tulips
3 Violas, in 3 vases
Violets
Wallflowers
Rock garden plant, low growing, 1 variety
Rock garden plant, low growing, 3 or more varieties, 1 vase.
Annuals, other than specified, 1 variety
Perennials, other than specified, 1 variety
Azaleas
Rhododendron, 1 stem, small flowered
Rhododendron, 1 stem, large flowered
Flowering shrub or tree, other than specified
Flowering shrubs or trees, 3 varieties other than specified, 3 vases
1 flowering climber
Native trees and/or native shrubs, flowering or foliage
1 vase ferns

CAMELLIAS

Camellias should be named if possible and be from the varieties named in Camellia Nomenclature published by the Camellia Society of New Zealand.

• Premier bloom

1 Bloom Very large over 12.5cm
3 Blooms Very large over 12.5cm variegated or striped.
1 Bloom Large over 10.5 under 12.5cm
3 Blooms Large over 10.5 under 12.5cm two or more varieties.
1 Bloom Medium over 8.5 under 10.5cm
3 Blooms Medium over 8.5 under 10.5cm two or more varieties.
1 Bloom Small over 7 under 8.5cm
3 Blooms Small over 7 under 8.5cm two or more varieties.
1 Bloom Miniature
3 Blooms Miniature two or more varieties
1 Branch of Camellia Miniature

RHODODENDRONS

Named if possible

• Premier Bloom

1 large, any colour
1 medium stem, any colour
1 Miniature stem, any colour
1 bloom, judged on fragrance

CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS

Containers may have more than one plant of the specified variety. Remember to remove dead flowers and leaves - presentation counts.

• Special Award Ribbon for best in section

• Cash for most points

Container of Spring Flowers in Bloom – not Daffodils
1 Cymbidium orchid, small flowered
1 Dendrobium orchid
1 Orchid of any other type
African violet
Succulent, 1 or more varieties, 1 container
Cactus, 1 or more varieties, 1 container
Plant with variegated or mottled leaf
Foliage plant/s, other than specified
Plant/s in bloom, other than specified
Container of Daffodils
Container of Cyclamen

HOBBIES AND CRAFTS

Items that have previously won 1st prize twice are not to be entered in this show.

• Rosette for best entry

Any article - hand knitted or crochet
Any article - cross stitch or embroidery
Any article of patchwork
Any other fabric article
Painting (no larger than A3)
Drawing (no larger than A3)
Greeting card - handmade
Photograph* - Spring in the Garden
Jewellery - handmade
Other hobby or craft item not listed above

*Photography 6x4 print mounted on black A5 card

CHILDREN Ages 11 and 12 years old

• Special Award Ribbon for best in section

• Cash Prize for most points in section

Machine or hand sewn article
Something made from wool
A toy, any medium
Hand made card
Woodwork
Metalwork
Posy bowl for table centre
Bulb growing in a glass
Flowers in a vase
Cacti and/or succulent garden in a dish

CHILDREN Ages 8, 9 and 10 years old

• Special Award Ribbon at judge’s discretion

• Cash Prize for most points in section

A toy made by you
Article from junk
Decorated hard boiled egg
Paint a picture or computer art
Sand saucer
Vase of flowers
Potted plant
Cacti and/or succulent garden in a dish
Bulb growing in a glass
Hand made Card

CHILDREN Ages 5, 6, 7 years old

• Special Award at judge’s discretion

• Cash Prize for most points in section

Model using vegetables and/or fruit - to be named
Spring flowers in a vase
A sand saucer
Dinosaurs not to exceed 45cm
A miniature Garden not to exceed 45cm
A miniature farmyard not to exceed 45cm
A model, Duplo, Lego etc
Decorated hard boiled egg
Bulb growing in a glass
Spring bulbs grown by you in a pot

PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN Under 5 years old

• Special Award Ribbon at Judges discretion

• Cash Prize for most points in section

Spring flowers in a vase
Junk construction
A model, Duplo, Lego, Torro etc
Sand saucer
Spring Bulb growing in a glass
A miniature farmyard under 45cm
A miniature Garden not to exceed 45cm

2025 Spring Show: Saturday 20th September

STAGING
From 11am Friday 19th September

JUDGING
7pm Friday evening

SHOW DAY
Doors open 9am Saturday 20th September

PRIZE GIVING
4pm Saturday afternoon

Society Rules

1 All exhibits for competitions must be bona fide property of the competitor, and must have been in his (or her) possession for at least two calendar months previous to the exhibition except (a) in the case of an exhibitor who has just recently imported any new or rare plants; (b) flowers for decorative exhibits. All pot plants must have been in pots for a like period.

2In the main flower sections for all shows, the following will apply:
Open sections may be contested by ALL (includes commercial growers, professionals, home gardeners, instructors, etc).
Amateur sections Persons who grow flowers for enjoyment only, NOT for profit on a commercial scale. This does not exclude persons who sell surplus stock occasionally.

3NO exhibits may be removed without permission before closing time on the final day of the show (4pm). Prize giving is at 4pm.

4All protests against the awards of Judges must be made in writing and delivered to the secretary on the first day of the Show. Such protests shall be considered by the Committee or a duly appointed Sub-committee as soon as possible after the receipt and the decision of the Committee or Sub-committee shall be final.

5TROPHIES, ROSETTES, AWARDS, and CERTIFICATES will be awarded according to the schedule at the Judges discretion.

6Entries must be staged between the hours of 11am and 7pm.

Results Archive

2018 Summer Flower Show Results

2017 Spring Flower Show Results

2017 Summer Flower Show Results

2016 Spring Flower Show Results

2016 Summer Flower Show Results

2015 Spring Flower Show Results

Flower show results after 2017 can be found on the News | Results page, simply search using the ‘Show Results’ Category to locate the Show.

Become a Member

Memberships are offered at an annual cost of $10.00 for singles and $12.00 for couples/families.

Membership entitles you to free entry (normally $5*) to both the Spring and Summer Flower Shows. Please contact the Society Secretary for further information or to obtain your membership.

*Adult admission for a single visit.

Brightwater Hall

Brightwater Public Hall is located in Centennial Park off Lord Rutherford Road in Brightwater.

Useful Links

National Daffodil Society of New Zealand

National Dahlia Society of New Zealand

Daffnet

DaffSeek – Daffodil Database with Photos

More Information

For more Information about the Brightwater Horticultural Society – minute books, scrapbooks, member lists, awards, prize lists and annual show information is available at the Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao. Download details or click the link to visit the museums website www.nelsonmuseum.co.nz

In the News

Waimea Weekly – September 2019

Stuff.co.nz – January 19th 2017

Stuff.co.nz – September 8th 2016