Albert Halls, Albert Place, Stirling.

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Schedule of Dahlia Classes (1998 Results)

Sections 1 through 4 are allocated to chrysanthemums.


DAHLIAS - To be judged under current National Dahlia Society Classified Directory and Judging Rules

SPECIAL DAHLIA AWARDS
The Sir John Reid Trophy will be awarded to the Most Meritorious exhibit of dahlias in the Show.
The Sandy Brown Trophy will be awarded to the Most Meritorious exhibit Section 6.
The Neville Weekes Trophy will be awarded to the Most Meritorious exhibit Section 7.
The Monklands Trophy will be awarded to the Best Vase in Section 8 classes 81 - 97.
The Paterson Trophy will be awarded to the best seedling or sport in classes 98 or 99.
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 runner-up to 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.

The term cactus to include semi-cactus.

SECTION 5
51) THE FRED OSCROFT TROPHY.   Individual Championship - Any 5 classes from the following:- 3 blooms Giant and/or Large 1 or 3 vases.
1 Vase, 3 blooms Medium Decorative, one cultivar.
1 Vase, 3 blooms Medium Cactus, one cultivar.
1 Vase, 5 blooms Small Decorative or Small Ball, one cultivar.
1 Vase, 5 blooms Small Cactus, one cultivar.
1 Vase, 5 blooms Miniature Flowered, one cultivar.
1 Vase, 5 blooms Pompon, one cultivar.
No variety to be used for more than one classification.

52) THE W. McFARLANE TROPHY.  The Scottish National Giant/Large Decorative Championship. 6 Vases Giant and/or Large Decorative, at least three distinct cultivars, 1 bloom in each vase.

53) THE STRATHMAR TROPHY.  The Scottish National Medium Decorative Championship. 2 Vases, 2 distinct cultivars, 3 blooms of one cultivar in each vase.

54) TOM ROBBIE TROPHY.  The Scottish National Small Decorative Championship. 3 Vases, 3 distinct cultivars, 5 blooms of one cultivar in each vase.

55) ROBERT McCONNELL TROPHY. The Scottish National Miniature Flowered Championship. 3 vases, 3 distinct cultivars, 5 blooms of one cultivar in each vase.

56) GIGHA TROPHY The Scottish National Giant Cactus Championship. 6 Vases Giant Cactus, at least 3 distinct cultivars, 1 bloom in each vase.

57) GLASGOW HERALD TROPHY. The Scottish National Large Cactus Championship.  2 Vases, 2 distinct cultivars, 3 blooms in each vase.

58) Mrs.TALBOT - CROSBIE TROPHY. The Scottish National Medium Cactus Championship. 6 vases, 3 blooms of one cultivar in each vase. At least four distinct cultivars. Not more than 2 vases of the same cultivar.

59) THE YEWSHILL TROPHY. The Scottish National Small Cactus Championship. 3 Vases, 3 distinct cultivars, 5 blooms of one cultivar in each vase.

60) THE ZANINI TROPHY. The Scottish National Pompon Championship. 3 Vases, 3 distinct cultivars, 5 blooms of one cultivar in each vase.

SECTION 6 - MULTI VASE CLASSES
61) 3 Vases Giant and/or Large Decorative, one bloom in each vase.
62) 3 Vases Giant Cactus, one bloom in each vase.
63) 3 Vases Medium Flowered, three blooms in each vase, one classification per vase.
64) 3 Vases Small Flowered, three blooms in each vase, one classification per vase.
65) 3 Vases, one vase Medium Flowered, one vase Small Cactus and one vase Small Decorative. Five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. No variety to be used for more than one classification.
66) 3 Vases one vase Medium Flowered, one vase Small Flowered and one vase Miniature Flowered. Three blooms of one cultivar in each vase. No variety to be used for more than one classification.
67) 2 Vases, 2 distinct in either group or size classifications, three blooms of one classification in each vase. No variety to be used for more than one classification.
SECTION 7 - INTERMEDIATE SECTION
Restricted to exhibitors who have not won any Trophy in the open section of any National Show.
71) 3 Vases, three blooms of one size classification in each vase.
72) 2 Vases, three blooms of one size classification in each vase.
73) 1 Vase, three blooms of one size classification in each vase.
SECTION 8 - SINGLE VASE
81) 1 Vase Giant Decorative, 1 bloom
82) 1 Vase Large Decorative, 3 blooms.
83) 1 Vase Medium Decorative, 3 blooms.
84) 1 Vase Small Decorative, 5 blooms.
85) 1 Vase Miniature Decorative, 5 blooms.
86) 1 Vase Giant Cactus, 1 bloom.
87) 1 Vase Large Cactus, 3 blooms.
88) 1 Vase Medium Cactus, 5 blooms.
89) 1 Vase Medium Cactus, 3 blooms.
90) 1 Vase Small Cactus, 5 blooms.
91) 1 Vase Miniature Cactus, 5 blooms.
92) 1 Vase Small Ball, 5 blooms.
93) 1 Vase Miniature Ball, 5 blooms.
94) 1 Vase Pompon, 6 blooms.
95) 1 Vase Collerette, 5 blooms.
96) 1 Vase Waterlily, 5 blooms.
97) 1 Vase any other classification 3 blooms.
MISCELLANEOUS
98) 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.
99) 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.
100) 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.
101) 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.
NOVICE CLASSES (See Rule 12)
The Novice Section is sponsored by Halls of Heddon

N1) 1 Giant or Large bloom.
N2) 1 Vase Medium Decorative, 3 blooms.
N3) 1 Vase Medium Cactus, 3 blooms.
N4) 1 Vase Small Decorative, 3 blooms.
N5) 1 Vase Small Cactus, 3 blooms.
N6) 1 Vase Miniatures, 3 blooms.
N7) 1 Vase Pompons, 5 blooms.