Competitors not complying with these rules will be subject
to disqualification and the Show Committee's decision shall be
final in all matters not specified.
1. Only members of the Scottish National Chrysanthemum and Dahlia
Society may exhibit at the Show. Entries will be accepted from
new members enrolled prior to closing time for entries. All cut
flower exhibits become the property of the Society and may be
sold at close of Show to defray expenses.
2. Competitors shall, if required, be bound to satisfy the Show
Committee that Exhibits for competition have been grown by them
as declared on their Entry Form. Any competitor so failing to
satisfy the Show Committee, or being proved in their opinion to
have violated the rules, shall forfeit all prizes.
3. ENTRY FORMS: Each competitor must lodge with the Secretary
an Entry Form indicating classes in which they intend to compete.
Entries will be accepted up to 8 a.m. on the first day of the
Show.
4. The Hall will be open from 5 p.m. on the day prior to the Show
and all Exhibits must be staged before 9 a.m. on the first day
of the Show.
5 . All exhibits shall be named in a distinct manner, using the
cards provided by the Society. No other cards will be permitted.
6. Only one entry per Class is permitted (except Seedling and
Sport classes).
7. Exhibitors Cards containing particulars of the entries made
by the Exhibitors in the Competitive Classes shall be placed at
their Exhibits on completion of staging. Exhibitors must obtain
these cards from the Secretary's Table prior to staging.
8. Successful competitors shall lodge at the Secretary's Table
a list of prizes gained by them. Prize money will be paid at the
Show.
9. The judges are authorised to withold prizes if the Exhibits
are considered unworthy of the award. Highly Commended cards may
be awarded at the discretion of the judges.
10. The decision of the judges, in respect of the relative merits
of the Exhibits, shall be final. Protests on any other matter
concerning an Exhibit must be made in writing, stating reasons
for the protest, and handed in to the Secretary's table before
7 p.m. on the first day of the show, accompanied by a deposit
of £1.00, which will be forfeited if the protest is not
sustained.
11. Winners of trophies will hold them for one year only and must
give the Secretary a written guarantee for the safe return of
the trophy to him during August of the following year. Trophies
will be on display at the secretary’s table throughout the
show and will be available for collection by winners after they
have been engraved.
12. A "Novice" is one who has not won a first prize
at any National Show. Chrysanthemum and Dahlias to be treated
as seperate entities.
13. Vases will be provided by the Society. N.B. The large Tub
Vases are for use only for chrysanthemums where five blooms or
stems are staged in a vase.
To be judged under National Chrysanthemum Society Current Register
& Rules
SPECIAL CHRYSANTHEMUM AWARDS
The Stirling Trophy will be awarded to the Most Meritorious exhibit
of chrysanthemums in Show
S.N.C. & D. Society Gold Medal will be awarded to the Best
Vase of chrysanthemums in Show.
S.N.C. & D. Society Silver Medal will be awarded to the Second
Best Vase of chrysanthemums in Show.
The Norman Sheed Trophy will be awarded to the Best Vase of chrysanthemums
in the Novice Section.
Special Rosettes will be awarded to all trophy winners.
A Special Rosette will be awarded to the Best Vase of Large flowered
chrysanthemums in Show, to the Best Vase of Medium flowered chrysanthemums
in Show and to the Best Vase of Spray chrysanthemums in Show excluding
Class 38.
Exhibitors please note: All Rosettes and other Prize Cards relating
to Special Awards must remain with the exhibits throughout the
duration of the Show. These will be forwarded to successful exhibitors
after the Show. The display of Rosettes and cards adds greatly
to the interest of the Show for members of the public particularly
on the second day of the Show.
1) ALEX MASON CHALLENGE TROPHY. The Scottish National Large
Flowered Championship 6 Vases, at least four distinct cultivars,
5 blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Not more than 2 vases of
the same cultivar.
2) THE CORPORATION OF GLASGOW TROPHY. 3 Vases, three cultivars,
5 blooms of one cultivar in each vase.
3) WM. McROBERTS CHALLENGE TROPHY. 6 Vases, at least four distinct
cultivars, 3 blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Not more than
2 vases of the same cultivar.
4) JOHN McMILLAN CHALLENGE TROPHY. 3 Vases, three cultivars, 3
blooms of one cultivar in each vase.
5) 1 Vase, incurved or intermediate, 5 blooms of one cultivar.
6) 1 Vase, reflexed, 5 blooms of one cultivar.
7) 1 Vase, 5 blooms, three or more cultivars.
8) 1 Vase Novelties, 3 blooms, 1st and/or 2nd year releases.
9) 1 Vase Incurved or Intermediate 3 blooms of one cultivar.
10) 1 Vase Reflexed, 3 blooms of one cultivar.
11) 1 Vase three blooms, three distinct cultivars.
20) FLO COOPER TROPHY. The Scottish National Medium Flowered
Championship 6 vases at least four cultivars, 5 blooms of one
culitvar in each vase. Not more than 2 vases of the same cultivar.
21) St. ANDREWS CHALLENGE TROPHY. 3 vases, three cultivars, 5
blooms of one cultivar in each vase.
22) SANDY McNEIL TROPHY. 6 vases, at least four cultivars, 3 blooms
of one cultivar in each vase. Not more than 2 vases of the same
cultivar.
23) CANADIAN CENTENARY TROPHY. 3 vases, three cultivars, 3 blooms
of one cultivar in each vase.
24) 1 Vase, Incurved or Intermediate, 5 blooms of one cultivar.
25) 1 Vase, Reflexed, 5 blooms of one cultivar.
26) 1 Vase, 5 blooms, three or more cultivars.
27) 1 Vase, Novelties, 3 blooms, 1st and/or 2nd year releases.
28) 1 Vase, Incurved or Intermediate, 3 blooms of one cultivar.
29) 1 Vase, Reflexed, 3 blooms of one cultivar.
30) 1 Vase 3 blooms, three distinct cultivars.
31) IRENE TORRANCE TROPHY. Scottish National Spray Flowered
Championship. 6 Vases, at least four cultivars, exhibition sprays,
5 stems of one cultivar in each vase. Not more than 2 vases of
the same cultivar.
32) D.A.TORRANCE TROPHY. 3 Vases, three cultivars, exhibition
sprays 5 stems of one cultivar in each vase.
33) 2 Vases, exhibition sprays, two distinct types, five stems
in each vase, one cultivar per vase.
34) 1 Vase exhibition sprays, 5 stems, single, one cultivar.
35) 1 Vase exhibition sprays, 5 stems, double, one cultivar.
36) 1 Vase exhibition sprays, 5 stems mixed.
37) 1 Vase exhibition sprays, Anemone, 5 stems of one cultivar.
38) DICKSON TRAY TROPHY. 1 Vase exhibition and/or natural sprays
arranged for effect to be viewed from the front, any number of
stems. No other foliage allowed.
39) JOHN McWILLIAM TROPHY. 3 Vase Chrysanthemums. 1 Vase large flowered, 3 blooms of one cultivar 1 Vase medium flowered, 3 blooms of one cultivar 1 Vase exhibition sprays, 5 stems of one cultivar.
40) 1 Vase large flowered, 3 blooms.
41) 1 Vase medium flowered, 3 blooms.
42) 1 Vase sprays, 3 stems.
SPECIAL DAHLIA AWARDS
The Stirling Trophy will be awarded to the Most Meritorious
exhibit of dahlias in the Show.
S.N.C. & D. Society Gold Medal will be awarded to the Best
Vase of dahlias in the Show.
S.N.C. & D. Society Silver Medal will be awarded to the Second
best Vase of dahlias in the show.
The W. Johnstone Trophy will be awarded to the Best Vase of dahlias
in the Novice Classes.
Special Rosettes will be awarded to all trophy winners.
A Special Rosette will be awarded to the following:- Best giant
bloom; Best Vase large; Best Vase medium; Best Vase small; Best
Vase miniature and Best Vase pompon.
Exhibitors please note: All Rosettes and other prize cards relating
to Special Awards must remain with the exhibits throughout the
duration of the Show. These will be forwarded to successful exhibitors
after the Show.. The display of rosettes and cards adds greatly
to the interest of the Show for members of the public particularly
on the second day of the Show.
47) THE FRED OSCROFT TROPHY.
Individual Championship - 3 Blooms Giant and/or Large, 1 Vase,
3 blooms Medium Decorative. 1 Vase, 3 blooms Medium Cactus and/or
Semi Cactus 1 Vase, 3 blooms Small Decorative 1 Vase, 3 blooms
Small Cactus and/or Semi Cactus.
48) Mrs.TALBOT - CROSBIE TROPHY. The Scottish National Medium
Flowered Championship 6 vases of medium flowered, 3 blooms of
one cultivar in each vase. At least four distinct cultivars. Not
more than 2 vases of the same cultivar.
49) THE CALIFORNIA TROPHY. 3 Vases, 1 vase medium flowered, 1
vase Small Cactus or Semi Cactus and 1 vase Small Decorative,
5 blooms of one cultivar in each vase.
50) SANDY BROWN TROPHY. 3 Vases, 1 vase medium, 1 vase small and
1 vase miniature, 3 blooms in each vase.
51) THE W. McFARLANE TROPHY. The Scottish National Giant Decorative
Championship. 6 Vases Giant Decorative, at least three cultivars,
1 bloom in each vase.
52) GIGHA TROPHY The Scottish National Giant Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus
Championship. 6 Vases Giant Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, at least
3 cultivars, 1 bloom in each vase.
53) GLASGOW HERALD TROPHY. The Scottish National Large Flowered
Championship 2 Vases Large, 3 blooms in each vase.
54) THE STRATHMAR TROPHY. The Scottish National Medium Decorative
Championship. 2 Vases, 2 cultivars, 3 blooms of one cultivar in
each vase.
55) CALEDONIAN PEAT PRODUCTS TROPHY. The Scottish National Medium
Flowered Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus Championship. 3 Vases, 3 cultivars,
3 blooms of one cultivar in each vase.
56) TOM ROBBIE TROPHY. The Scottish National Small Decorative
Championship. 3 Vases, 3 cultivars, 3 blooms of one cultivar in
each vase.
57) THE YEWSHILL TROPHY. The Scottish National Small Cactus and/or
Semi-Cactus Championship. 3 Vases, 3 cultivars, 5 blooms of one
cultivar in each vase.
58) ROBERT McCONNELL TROPHY. The Scottish National Miniature Championship.
3 vases, 3 cultivars, 5 blooms of one cultivar in each vase.
59) THE ZANINI TROPHY. The Scottish National Pompon Championship.
3 Vases, 3 cultivars, 5 blooms of one cultivar in each vase.
60) SIR JOHN REID TROPHY. 3 Vases, small flowered, 3 cultivars,
3 blooms of one cultivar in each vase.
61) NEVILLE WEEKES TROPHY. 3 Vases, Giant Decoratives, 1 bloom
in each vase.
62) MONKLANDS DAHLIA TROPHY. 3 Vases, Giant Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus
1 bloom in each vase.
63) 1 Vase Giant Decorative, 1 bloom
64) 1 Vase Large Decorative, 3 blooms.
65) 1 Vase Medium Decorative, 3 blooms.
66) 1 Vase Small Decorative, 5 blooms.
67) 1 Vase Miniature Decorative, 5 blooms.
68) 1 Vase Giant Cactus or Semi-Cactus, 1 bloom.
69) 1 Vase Large Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, 3 blooms.
70) 1 Vase Medium Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus 5 blooms.
71) 1 Vase Medium Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus 3 blooms.
72) 1 Vase Small Cactus, 5 blooms.
73) 1 Vase Small Semi-Cactus, 5 blooms.
74) 1 Vase Miniature Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, 5 blooms.
75) 1 Vase Small Ball, 5 blooms.
76) 1 Vase Miniature Ball, 5 blooms.
77) 1 Vase Pompon, one cultivar, 7 blooms.
78) 1 Vase Pompon, 9 blooms.
79) 1 Vase Collerette, 5 blooms.
80) 1 Vase Medium Flowered, two or more cultivars, 3 blooms.
81) 1 Vase Small Flowered, two or more cultivars, 5 blooms.
82) 1 Vase Water Lily.
83) 1 Vase Bi-Coloured, 3 blooms.
84) 1 Vase Fimbriated, 3 blooms.
85) 1 Vase Seedling, any type, 3 blooms of any cultivar not in
commerce to be exhibited by or for the raiser. Number of entries
not restricted. Seedlings should not be named prior to judging.
86) 1 Vase Sport, any type, 3 blooms of any cultivar not in commerce,
two blooms of the sport and one bloom of the parent variety.
87) 6 distinct cultivars of medium blooms in two vases, 3 blooms
in each vase.
88) 6 distinct cultivars of small blooms in two vases 3 blooms
in each vase.
89) 1 Vase of Dahlias for effect, not more than 7 blooms, to be
judged 60% quality and 40% for effect. Oversize rule not to apply.
Only dahlia foliage allowed.
90) 1 Basket of Dahlias arranged for effect by the exhibitor on
the premises, to be viewed from the front. Basket and oasis supplied
by the Show Secretary. No other foliage allowed.
The Novice Section is sponsored by Halls of Heddon
91) 1 Giant or Large bloom.
92) 1 Vase Medium Decorative, 3 blooms.
93) 1 Vase Medium Cactus and/or Semi Cactus, 3 blooms.
94) 1 Vase Small Decorative, 3 blooms.
95) 1 Vase Small Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, 3 blooms.
96) 1 Vase Miniatures, 3 blooms.
97) 1 Vase Pompons, 5 blooms.