Four different classes of dahlias selected from the following :
Three Giant and/or Large Decorative, may be staged in one or three vases
Three Giant and/or Large Semi-Cactus, may be staged in one or three vases
One vase of Three Medium Decorative, one cultivar
One vase of three Medium Cactus/Semi-cactus, one cultivar
One vase of Five Small decorative, one cultivar
One vase of five Miniature Decorative, one cultivar
One vase of Five Small Cactus or Semi-Cactus, one cultivar
One vase of Five Miniature Cactus or Semi-Cactus, one cultivar
One vase of five Small ball, one cultivar
One vase of five Miniature Ball, one cultivar
One vase of Five Large Poms, one cultivar
One vase of Nine Poms, one cultivar
One vase of Five Waterlillies, one cultivar
One vase of Five Collerettes, one cultivar
Multi Vase Classes
1st. 2nd 3rd
£8. £6. £4 . Entry fee £0..20
2. Six giant blooms
3. Six Large blooms
4. Two vases medium Decorative , 3 blooms per vase, one cultivar per vase
5. Two vases medium cactus/semi cactus, 3 blooms per vase, one cultivar per vase
6. Two vases small Decorative, 5 blooms per vase, one cultivar per vase
7. Two vases small Cactus/semi cactus, 5 blooms per vase, one cultivar per vase
8. Two vases Ball, 5 blooms per vase, one cultivar per vase.
9. Two vases miniatureDecorative 5 blooms per vase, one cultivar per vase.
10. Two vases miniature Cactus/semi cactus,5 blooms per vase, one cultivar per vase.
11. Two vases Waterlillies , 5 blooms per vase, one cultivar per vase.
12. Two vases Collerettes, 5 blooms per vase, one cultivar per vase.
13. Three vases Poms, (52mm) 6 blooms per vase, one cultivar per vase.
Class 14 to class 33
1st. 2nd 3rd
£6. £4. £2. Entry fee £0..20
14. 3 blooms any seedling or sport not classified.
15. Three giant blooms
16. Three large blooms
17. One vase of three medium Decorative
18. One vase of three medium Cactus/semi-cactus
19. One vase of five small Decorative
20. One vase of five small Cactus/semi-cactus
21. One vase of five small Ball
22. One vase of five miniature Decorative
23. One vase of five miniature Ball
24. One vase of five miniature Cactus/semi-cactus
25. One vase of five Waterlillies.
26. One vase of Five Collerettes
27 One vase of Five Large Poms
28. One vase of Six Poms
29. One vase of five blooms any classification not mentioned above
30. Novice 3 Dahlia Blooms in one vase.
Floral Section (not judged under NDS rules)
31. A container, vase or bowl of dahlias to contain not less than 12 blooms, staged for all-round effect. Any foliage may be used. To be judged on the basis of quality, freshness, floral effect and col-our vibrancy. The oversize rule does not apply in this class. Space allowed 3 ft.
32. Basket of dahlias. To contain not less than 18 blooms to be staged for frontal effect. Any foliage may be used. Space allowed 3ft.To be judged on the basis of quality and freshness, floral effect and colour vibrancy.
The oversize rule does not apply in this section. (due to the possible use of oversized blooms in the Floral section no medals will be awarded )
33 One Waterlilly Dahlia bloom floating in a bowl To be judged under floral section rules .
SPECIMEN BLOOM CLASS
34. One bloom, Giant
35. One Bloom Large
36. One bloom, Medium
37. One bloom, Small
38. One bloom, Miniature
39. One bloom, Pompon 83mm or 52mm
40. One bloom, Waterlily
41. One bloom, Collerette
42. One bloom, Bi-coloured dahlia
43. One Bloom any other classification other than above
No Entry fee, for specimen bloom class
Snohomish medal awarded for best bloom in this
Section.
Ivor Kitchener Seedling Class
Only for blooms produced from seed supplied by Mr I Kitchener and purchased from Welsh Dahlia Society.
44. Best specimen bloom for be judged both for exhibition and garden qualities. (entry free this class)
45. Photograph of seedling. Due to the nature of this section photographs of blooms not available for show will be judged for potential. (entry free this class)
Prize money classes 44. 45.
1st. £10.00, 2nd £6.00 3rd. £4.00
Seed and instructions can be obtained while stock lasts from the Welsh Dahlia Society.
Photographs may be sent by Post or E-Mail to be received by the Welsh Dahlia Society by 10.00am Saturday 28th August.
E mail mikekingshill@btinternet.com
Snail post to Show Manager Mr Ken lewis
All Entries to :-
Dahlia Show Secretary Mr Ken Lewis
6 Cwmclais Road,
Cwmavon,
Port Talbot,
West Glam ,
SA12 9LU .
Tel 01639 774597
The Welsh Dahlia Society would like to thank the following sponsors.
Mr Eric Payne—Mr Mark Aston. — Mr Graham Fry. — Mr R & Mr L Evans — Mr Monty Price. — Mr Mike Davies —Mr Nick & Mrs Linda Lewis —Mr Ivor Kitchener —Mr Ivor Kitchener. —J R G Dahlias — Wrenvale Nurseries — Mr Gwilym Fry USK — Mr Robert Hughes — Ice as Nice — Port Talbot horticultural Society
The Welsh Dahlia Society would be delighted if any one would like to sponsor or help at the Show.
RULES
1. All entries for class1 must be in the Show Secretary’s hand by 10-00pm on Friday 27th. of August. Additional entries from those who have already entered, will be accepted in classes available. other than Championship (class 1) on the morning of the show between 9:00am – 10:00 am provided room is All exhibitors must leave the hall by 10:00am. Judging starts at 10.15 am.
2. Entries will be accepted on the day if enough room is available at the discre-tion of the Show Manager.
3. The hall will be open for staging of exhibits from 10.00pm on Sunday 29th. August to 10.00am on Monday 30th August.
4. All exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor.(except floral section)
5. Exhibits must not be removed until instructed to do so by the Show Manager,
6. All exhibits shown at owners risk.
7. All objections must be made in writing to the Show Manager by 2-30pm on the day of the show, accompanied by a £5-00 deposit, this will be forfeited if the objection is not sustained. The decision of the Show Committee will be final. All trophies are perpetual and remain the property of the Welsh Dahlia Society, all trophies must be signed for, and must be returned by the 31of July. Until returned all trophies are the responsibility of the exhibitor, and any cost incurred by the society to repair and/or replace any trophy will be sought from the exhibitor.
8. All exhibits (except for Floral Section )will be judged to the current NDS rules, in the latest edition of the classified directory.
9. The presentation of trophies will take place as early as possible, on the day of the show in the Dahlia hall.
10. The Society will not be responsible for any loss of property, or injury sustained whilst exhibiting or visiting the show. "This does not affect your statutory rights".
11. The prize money will be paid out by the Treasurer within 21 days
12. Only Society vases to be used within this show. For Container,Bowl or Basket classes the exhibitor must provide their own.( limited number available to visitors outside the region.)
13. Class cards will be issued and must be placed face down under the vase,Only Society cards for naming varieties to be used.
14. The Welsh Dahlia Executive Council reserve the right to decide on any point of dispute not covered by these rules their decision shall be final
15. By submitting, any entry form the exhibitor must agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the society, and must sign the entry form. All Cheques payable to the Welsh Dahlia Society.
16. Multiple entries can be made in all classes Except class 1
