Spring Show Schedule

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    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.

  1. NATIONAL DAFFODIL SOCIETY RIBBON CLASS

    2. 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

  2. THE DAVID ADAMS MEDAL CLASS

    3. 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.

  3. TRUMPET DAFFODILS Division 1 (Trophy)

    4. 6 blooms, 2 vases, not more than 3 of any one variety.

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

    5. 6 blooms, 2 vases, not more than 3 of any one variety.

  5. DOUBLE DAFFODILS Division 4 (Trophy)

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

  6. OTHER DIVISIONS (Trophy)

    7. 6 blooms from Divisions 5 - 13, 2 vases, not more than 3 of any one variety

    SEEDLING DAFFODIL CLASSES (Raised by exhibitor)

  7. 1 Trumpet

  8. 1 Large Cup

  9. 1 Small Cup

  10. 1 Narcissus, other than specified.

    11. OPEN SECTION

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

    SINGLE BLOOM DAFFODIL CLASSES

  12. 1 Trumpet, all yellow, sulphur or deep cream

  13. 1 Trumpet, yellow perianth coloured corona

  14. 1 Trumpet, all white

  15. 1 Trumpet, white perianth coloured corona

  16. 1 Large Cup, all yellow, sulphur or deep cream

  17. 1 Large Cup, yellow perianth coloured corona

  18. 1 Large Cup, all white

  19. 1 Large Cup, white perianth coloured corona

  20. 1 Small Cup, all yellow

  21. 1 Small Cup, yellow perianth coloured corona

  22. 1 Small Cup, all white

  23. 1 Small Cup, white perianth coloured corona

  24. 1 Double, all yellow

  25. 1 Double, yellow perianth coloured corona

  26. 1 Double, all white

  27. 1 Double, white perianth coloured corona

  28. 1 Triandrus

  29. 1 Cyclamineus

  30. 1 Jonquilla

  31. 1 Tazetta

  32. 1 Poeticus

  33. 1 Bulbocodium

  34. 1 Split Corona Daffodil, yellow perianth

  35. 1 Split Corona Daffodil, white perianth

    36. INTERMEDIATE DAFFODILS Between 50mm-80mm

  36. 1 Trumpet Intermediate

  37. 1 Large/small cup Intermediate

  38. 1 Double (Division 4) Intermediate

  39. 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)

  40. 3 Blooms, all yellow, one or more varieties

  41. 3 Blooms, yellow perianth coloured corona

  42. 3 Blooms, all white, one or more varieties

  43. 3 Blooms, white perianth coloured corona, one or more varieties.

  44. 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)

  45. 3 Blooms, yellow perianth, one or more varieties

  46. 3 Blooms, white perianth, one or more varieties

  47. 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).

  48. 3 Blooms, yellow perianth, one or more varieties

  49. 3 Blooms, white perianth, one or more varieties

  50. 3 Blooms, 3 varieties

    51. 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.

  51. 3 Blooms, yellow perianth, one or more varieties

  52. 3 Blooms, white perianth, one or more varieties

  53. 3 Blooms, 3 varieties

    54. Division 5 - TRIANDRUS DAFFODILS

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

  54. 3 Blooms, 1 or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

    55. 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).

  55. 3 Blooms, 1 or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

    56. 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.

  56. 3 Blooms,1 or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

    57. 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.

  57. 3 Blooms, 1 or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

    58. 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.

  58. 3 Blooms, one or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

    59. 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.

  59. 3 Blooms, one or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

    60. Division 11 - SPLIT-CORONA DAFFODILS

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

  60. 3 Blooms, one or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

    61. 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.

  61. 3 Blooms intermediate, one or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

    62. MINIATURE DAFFODILS UNDER 50mm

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

  62. 3 Blooms, one or more varieties, staged in 1 vase

    63. 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

  63. 1 Bloom, all yellow

  64. 1 Bloom, yellow perianth coloured corona

  65. 1 Bloom, all white

  66. 1 Bloom, white perianth coloured corona

  67. 3 Blooms, yellow perianth, one or more varieties 1 vase

  68. 3 Blooms, white perianth, one or more varieties 1 vase

    69. Division 2 & 3 - LARGE & SMALL CUP DAFFODILS

  69. 1 Bloom, all yellow

  70. 1 Bloom, yellow perianth coloured corona

  71. 1 Bloom, all white

  72. 1 Bloom, white perianth coloured corona

  73. 3 Blooms, yellow perianth, one or more varieties 1 vase

  74. 3 Blooms, white perianth, one or more varieties 1 vase

    Division 4 - DOUBLE DAFFODILS

  75. 1 Bloom, yellow perianth

  76. 1 Bloom, white perianth

  77. 3 Blooms one or more varieties 1 vase

    78. INTERMEDIATE DAFFODILS 50mm-80mm

  78. 1 Bloom, Division 1 – 4

  79. 3 Blooms, Division 1 – 4, one or more varieties / vase

  80. 1 Bloom, Division 11

    81. OTHER DIVISIONS

  81. 1 Triandrus

  82. 1 Cyclamineus

  83. 3 Blooms, Cyclamineus 1 or more varieties, 1vase

  84. 1 Jonquilla

  85. 3 Blooms Jonquilla, one or more varieties, 1 vase

  86. 1 Tazetta

  87. 3 Blooms Tazetta, one or more varieties, 1 vase

  88. 1 Split Corona

  89. 3 Blooms Split Corona, one or more varieties, 1 vase

  90. 3 stems miniature, one or more varieties, 1 vase

  91. 1 other than specified

    92. 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.

  92. 1 Trumpet daffodil any colour

  93. 1 Large or small cup daffodil any colour

  94. 1 Double daffodil any colour

  95. 1 Split Corona daffodil any colour

  96. 1 Miniature daffodil any colour, under 50mm

  97. 1 Multi headed daffodil, any colour

  98. Vase of daffodils 3 or more, 1 or more varieties

    99. SCHOOL CHILDREN’S SECTION

    • Premier Award for best entry

    • Cash Prize for most points

  99. 1 Trumpet daffodil

  100. 3 Trumpet daffodils, 1 vase

  101. 1 Large or Small Cup daffodil, yellow perianth

  102. 1 Large or Small Cup daffodil, white perianth

  103. 3 Large or Small Cup daffodils, 1 vase

  104. 1 Double daffodil

  105. 3 Double daffodils, 1 vase

  106. 1 Multi-headed daffodil

  107. Pot grown daffodil

  108. 1 Other than specified

    109. 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

  109. Design to Include Daffodils

  110. Simplistic Beauty

  111. Pot Et Fleur (combination of house plants and cut flowers)

  112. NZ Native Design, using foliage, flowers, Berries etc

  113. 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.

  114. COLLECTION OF CUT FLOWERS - Rosette class

    115. 6 kinds, 6 vases, 1 kind per vase. Flowering shrubs excluded.

    • Trophies for the most points in the following classes:

  115. Anemones

  116. Calendulas

  117. 1 vase Sparaxias

  118. 1 vase Ixias

  119. Tritonias

  120. Cyclamen

  121. Dianthus

  122. Freesias, cream

  123. Freesias, white or coloured

  124. Grape hyacinths

  125. 1 Hyacinth

  126. Iceland poppies

  127. Iris, bulbous (Dutch)

  128. Iris, dwarf bearded, under 38cm

  129. Iris, other than specified

  130. Daisies, small flowers, under 50mm

  131. Daisies, large flowers, 50mm and over

  132. Narcissi

  133. Narcissi, miniature

  134. 1 Stem orchid

  135. Pleione

  136. 3 Pansies, in 3 small vases

  137. Polyanthus

  138. Primroses, single

  139. Primroses, double

  140. Ranunculi

  141. Sweet Williams

  142. Tulips

  143. 3 Violas, in 3 vases

  144. Violets

  145. Wallflowers

  146. Rock garden plant, low growing, 1 variety

  147. Rock garden plant, low growing, 3 or more varieties, 1 vase.

  148. Annuals, other than specified, 1 variety

  149. Perennials, other than specified, 1 variety

  150. Azaleas

  151. Rhododendron, 1 stem, small flowered

  152. Rhododendron, 1 stem, large flowered

  153. Flowering shrub or tree, other than specified

  154. Flowering shrubs or trees, 3 varieties other than specified, 3 vases

  155. 1 flowering climber

  156. Native trees and/or native shrubs, flowering or foliage

  157. 1 vase ferns

    158. 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

  158. 1 Bloom Very large over 12.5cm

  159. 3 Blooms Very large over 12.5cm variegated or striped.

  160. 1 Bloom Large over 10.5 under 12.5cm

  161. 3 Blooms Large over 10.5 under 12.5cm two or more varieties.

  162. 1 Bloom Medium over 8.5 under 10.5cm

  163. 3 Blooms Medium over 8.5 under 10.5cm two or more varieties.

  164. 1 Bloom Small over 7 under 8.5cm

  165. 3 Blooms Small over 7 under 8.5cm two or more varieties.

  166. 1 Bloom Miniature

  167. 3 Blooms Miniature two or more varieties

  168. 1 Branch of Camellia Miniature

    169. RHODODENDRONS

    Named if possible

    • Premier Bloom

  169. 1 large, any colour

  170. 1 medium stem, any colour

  171. 1 Miniature stem, any colour

  172. 1 bloom, judged on fragrance

    173. 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

  173. Container of Spring Flowers in Bloom – not Daffodils

  174. 1 Cymbidium orchid, small flowered

  175. 1 Dendrobium orchid

  176. 1 Orchid of any other type

  177. African violet

  178. Succulent, 1 or more varieties, 1 container

  179. Cactus, 1 or more varieties, 1 container

  180. Plant with variegated or mottled leaf

  181. Foliage plant/s, other than specified

  182. Plant/s in bloom, other than specified

  183. Container of Daffodils

  184. Container of Cyclamen

    185. HOBBIES AND CRAFTS

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

    • Rosette for best entry

  185. Any article - hand knitted or crochet

  186. Any article - cross stitch or embroidery

  187. Any article of patchwork

  188. Any other fabric article

  189. Painting (no larger than A3)

  190. Drawing (no larger than A3)

  191. Greeting card - handmade

  192. Photograph* - Spring in the Garden

  193. Jewellery - handmade

  194. Other hobby or craft item not listed above

    195. *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

  195. Machine or hand sewn article

  196. Something made from wool

  197. A toy, any medium

  198. Hand made card

  199. Woodwork

  200. Metalwork

  201. Posy bowl for table centre

  202. Bulb growing in a glass

  203. Flowers in a vase

  204. Cacti and/or succulent garden in a dish

    205. CHILDREN Ages 8, 9 and 10 years old

    • Special Award Ribbon at judge’s discretion

    • Cash Prize for most points in section

  205. A toy made by you

  206. Article from junk

  207. Decorated hard boiled egg

  208. Paint a picture or computer art

  209. Sand saucer

  210. Vase of flowers

  211. Potted plant

  212. Cacti and/or succulent garden in a dish

  213. Bulb growing in a glass

  214. Hand made Card

    215. CHILDREN Ages 5, 6, 7 years old

    • Special Award at judge’s discretion

    • Cash Prize for most points in section

  215. Model using vegetables and/or fruit - to be named

  216. Spring flowers in a vase

  217. A sand saucer

  218. Dinosaurs not to exceed 45cm

  219. A miniature Garden not to exceed 45cm

  220. A miniature farmyard not to exceed 45cm

  221. A model, Duplo, Lego etc

  222. Decorated hard boiled egg

  223. Bulb growing in a glass

  224. Spring bulbs grown by you in a pot

    225. PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN Under 5 years old

    • Special Award Ribbon at Judges discretion

    • Cash Prize for most points in section

  225. Spring flowers in a vase

  226. Junk construction

  227. A model, Duplo, Lego, Torro etc

  228. Sand saucer

  229. Spring Bulb growing in a glass

  230. A miniature farmyard under 45cm

  231. A miniature Garden not to exceed 45cm