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NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY© 

LATE SHOW SCHEDULE 2008 

THE EXHIBITION OF LATE CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
PRESTWOOD CENTRE, COUNTY SHOWGROUND 
Stafford 
on FRIDAY and SATURDAY 31st October and 1st NOVEMBER 2008 

Open from 12.00 noon to 5.00 pm on 31st October, 
and from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm on 1st November 

ENTRIES CLOSE ON SUNDAY 26th OCTOBER 2008 

PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES 
2.30 pm on FRIDAY 31st October

SPONSORSHIP FOR THE  SHOWS 
The Officers and Committee of the National Chrysanthemum Society tender their cordial thanks and sincere appreciation to Patrons, Fellows, Members, Affiliated Societies and Trade Firms who have kindly agreed to sponsor our shows. 

Thanks are particularly due to Stafford Borough Council for their generous grants towards staging the Early Show at Stafford, and to Tutbury Crystal Glass Ltd for the donation of cut glass trophies for the Bentley winners at both the Early and Late Nationals. 

Southways Nurseries, Cottingham, Humberside. 
Grow Organic. 
Dr. D. Spencer. 
Tony Walters. 
John Powell. 
N.C.S. Western Group. 
N.C.S. Midland Group. 
N.C.S. Scottish Group. 
North Western Counties Chrysanthemum Society & League. 

CHRYSANTHEMUM GROWERS OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 

The competition to find the National Chrysanthemum Society's 'Chrysanthemum Growers of the Year' will be based on exhibits staged at the Early and Late National Shows, respectively. 
At the Early Show, first prize exhibits in classes 15 - 50 including second and third prize exhibits in multi-vase classes, and the Late Show, classes 13 - 66 including second and third prize exhibits in multi-vase classes, will be awarded points based on the requirements of the class. 

Points are awarded: 
Early Show - each winning vase of 5 blooms carries 2 points. Five vases of 3 blooms equals 3 vases of 5 blooms. 
Late Show - All winning large and medium Exhibition blooms carry 1 point. Each winning vase of 5 blooms carries 3 points. Five vases of 3 blooms equals 3 vases of 5 blooms. Winning vases of 3 sprays carry 2 points and single stems 1 point. Winning Charms and Specimen plants carry 6 points, second and third prize exhibits in these classes carry 3 and 1 ½ points respectively. 
Both Shows - Second prize winners in Multi-Vase classes carry half the points awarded to the winner and third prize winners a quarter. 

Bonus points are awarded to the Bentley Trophy winner (6 points) and Best Vases in Show (4 points). At each show the top five points winners will be considered for grower of the year. A small panel of growers will select the Grower of the year from these five candidates presented to them. This will allow all factors relative to the award to be considered. 

LATE CHRYSANTHEMUMS SPECIAL AWARDS 

The Bentley Trophy and a Solid Silver medal will be awarded to the exhibit of most merit in the show, together with a cut glass trophy kindly donated by Tutbury Crystal Glass Ltd. 
The Stanley Gosling Memorial Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the Best Vase of chrysanthemums in the show. 
A Solid Silver Medal will be awarded to the best Large Exhibition bloom in the Show. 
A Solid Silver Medal will be awarded to the best Medium Exhibition bloom in the Show. 
A Solid Silver Medal will be awarded to the best vase of Incurved blooms in the Show. 
The Wallace Brook Trophy will be awarded to the best Large or Medium Exhibition bloom in the Show.  
The Darren Pugh Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the Best Vase of Incurved blooms in Show.
The Elsie & Larry Barlow Memorial trophy will be awarded to the best Medium Exhibition bloom in the show. 
The Arthur Munday Trophy will be awarded to the Best Fantasy bloom in Show. 
A Solid Silver Salver will be awarded to the best vase of Reflexed or Intermediate blooms in the Show. 
A Solid Silver Medal will be awarded to the best vase of Reflexed blooms in the Show. 
A Solid Silver Medal will be awarded to the best vase of Intermediate blooms in the Show. 
A Solid Silver Medal will be awarded to the best vase of Singles in the Show. 
A Solid Silver Medal will be awarded to the best vase of Anemones in the Show. 
A Solid Silver Medal will be awarded to the best vase of Fantasies in the Show. 

Spray Awards 
There will be a best vase of Sprays chosen from sub-sections (a), (d) or (f). 
There will be a best vase of Sprays chosen from sub-section (b), (c) or (e). 
The overall best vase of Sprays will be awarded the Philip Rowe Solid Silver Medal, the other vase will be awarded a N.C.S. Solid Silver Medal. 

Nidum League Trophy will be awarded to the Society gaining the highest overall points from the League Class at both Shows.

AFFILIATED SOCIETY CLASSES 

1. AFFILIATED SOCIETIES' CHAMPIONSHIP OF GREAT BRITAIN The winner of this class will be acknowledged NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY AFFILIATED SOCIETIES CHAMPIONS and will be awarded: THE UNIQUE CHALLENGE TROPHY Presented to the National Chrysanthemum Society by J. J. Ward, former President of the Society.

An Exhibit of Late Chrysanthemums (Seven Vases). 
Three vases of Large Exhibition (Section 1) and/or Medium Exhibition (Section 2) one bloom in each vase, any cultivar or cultivars. 
Four vases from the following. Note four different sections must be shown. A distinct cultivar per vase. 
One vase of five blooms Incurved (Sections 3, disbudded). 
One vase of five blooms Reflexed (Sections 4 disbudded). 
One vase of five blooms Intermediate (Sections 5 disbudded). 
One vase of five blooms Anemone (Section 6 disbudded). 
One vase of five blooms Singles (Sections 7 disbudded). One vase of three stems Sprays (Section 9 Exhibition). 
Judging Note: 
Intermediate, Incurved, Reflexed, Anemone and Singles to be valued at a maximum of 100 points per vase. 
3 Large Exhibition and/or Medium Exhibition blooms in single vases treat as one unit, maximum of 100 points. Trophy, 2 Silver Medals 

2. FRANCIS PARRY SOLID SILVER SALVER  
An Exhibit of Late Chrysanthemums (Five vases). 
One vase Large Exhibition (Section 1) or one vase Medium Exhibition (Section 2), and Four vases from the following . Note four different sections must be shown. One distinct cultivar to a vase. One vase of three blooms Incurved (Section 3 disbudded). One vase of three blooms Reflexed (Section 4 disbudded). One vase of three blooms Intermediate (Section 5 disbudded). One vase of three blooms Anemone (Section 6 disbudded). One vase of three blooms Singles (Section 7 disbudded). One vase of three stems Sprays (Section 9 Exhibition). Salver, Silver Medal 

Class 1 & 2 See rule 14 re Additional Silver medals. 

3. THE CLARENCE CHALLENGE TROPHY Presented by Weston Chrysanthemum Society  
Three Vases of Late Chrysanthemums. To consist of (1) One vase of Incurved (Sections 3). (2) One vase of Reflexed (Sections 4) or Intermediate (Sections 5). (3) One vase of Anemones (Sections 6) or Singles (Sections 7). Five blooms in each vase, disbudded, any cultivar or cultivars. Trophy 

4. Three Large Exhibitions Blooms. (Section 1). One bloom in each vase, any cultivar or cultivars. 

5. Three Medium Exhibition Blooms. (Section 2). One bloom in each vase, any cultivar or cultivars. 

6. Three Vases of Late Spray Chrysanthemums. (Section 9). Three distinct cultivars, three 'Exhibition' Sprays of one cultivar in each vase. 

7. One Large or Medium Exhibition Bloom. (Section 1 or 2). Any cultivar. 

8. One Vase of Late Chrysanthemums. Five blooms, disbudded; any cultivar or cultivars from any one of Sections 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7. 

9. AFFILIATED SOCIETIES' LEAGUE CLASS NORTH WEST COUNTIES TROPHY  
Back row, 2 blooms, Large and/or Medium Exhibition (Sections 1 and/or 2) 
Middle row, 2 blooms, Large and/or Medium-flowering, Reflexed and/or Intermediate (Sections 4, 5 ) 
Front row, 2 blooms, Large and/or Medium-flowering, Incurved (Section 3). 
EACH BLOOM STAGED IN A SEPARATE VASE WITH 660 mm MAXIMUM HEIGHT FROM STAGING TO TOP OF BLOOM. These classes will be judged on a strict points system, each bloom individually pointed SEE RULE 15. A rosette will be awarded to the best bloom in each row. If a sufficient number of societies enter, then this class will be divided into a League 1 and a League 2 in future years, with promotion and relegation. Trophy 

North Western Counties Chrysanthemum Society and League will award Medals as follows: for the Best Large/Medium Exhibition Bloom, the Best Intermediate or Reflex Bloom, and the Best Incurve Bloom. 

Raisers' Classes 

Competitive Classes for Seedling Chrysanthemums 
SPORTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE 

Classes 10 and 11 are open to all raisers to stage exhibits of cultivars which have been registered and classified and which have not yet been released for sale to the public. There is no limit to the number of entries made by each exhibitor in either class. No exhibitor may stage more than one entry of any cultivar, and no cultivar may win the Trophy more than once. 

CHRYSANTHEMUM RAISERS' ASSOCIATION PERPETUAL TROPHY
FOR THE BEST EXHIBIT IN CLASSES 10 & 11 

10. One Vase of October or Late Chrysanthemums. (Sections 1 - 8 , 10 - 11 and 13 - 18). Sections 1, 2 and 16 to be staged one bloom to a vase. Sections 3 - 8, 10, 11, 13 - 15 and 17, 18, three blooms of one cultivar, staged in one vase. Silver Medal 

11. One Vase of Late Chrysanthemums in Spray form. (Sections 9 or 19). Three 'Exhibition' sprays of one cultivar. Silver Medal 

 Class for 2008 Novelties 

The following class is for Novelties available for the first time to the general public in the 2008 season. An exhibitor may stage more than one entry from each section provided each vase contains a distinct cultivar. 

12. One Vase of Late Chrysanthemums any 2008 release (as listed in the Society's Spring and Summer Bulletins) from any of the following sections: 
One Large Exhibition bloom, or 
One Medium Exhibition bloom, 
Three Incurved blooms, one cultivar, disbudded, staged in one vase, 
Three Reflexed blooms, one cultivar, disbudded, staged in one vase, 
Three Intermediate blooms, one cultivar, disbudded, staged in one vase, 
Three Anemone blooms, one cultivar, disbudded, staged in one vase, 
Three Single blooms, one cultivar, disbudded, staged in one vase, 
Three 'Exhibition' Sprays, one cultivar, staged in one vase. 

THE NORFOLK SUNRISE CLASSES

In memory of the late David Cottrell, National Champion for Medium Exhibition Chrysanthemums in 1981. He was a founder member of the Norfolk Chrysanthemum Association, who by fixing the sport of Yellow Majestic in 1990, re introduced this to popular cultivation. 

Generously sponsored by R E Hammond (King’s Lynn) 
FOR INTER SOCIETY COMPETITION 
Open to any Society affiliated to the National Chrysanthemum Society

S1. Three blooms YELLOW MAJESTIC to be staged in separate vases

Prizes National Garden Centre Vouchers to the value of 1st £80, 2nd £40, 3rd £20 plus Rosettes

Generously sponsored by Paul Cornelius and 
the NORFOLK CHRYSANTHEMUM ASSOCIATION 
FOR INDIVIDUAL GROWER COMPETITION 
Open to any Society affiliated to the National Chrysanthemum Society

S2 Three blooms YELLOW MAJESTIC to be staged in separate vases

Prizes 1st Cut Crystal decanter & Wine glasses 2nd & 3rd Cut crystal wine glasses plus rosettes

FOR AFFILIATED SOCIETIES & INDIVIDUAL GROWER COMPETITION

S3 One bloom YELLOW MAJESTIC

Prizes 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Crystal wine glasses plus rosettes

In addition to the above prizes a set of six cut crystal wine glasses will be awarded for the best overall bloom from the three classes.

LARGE EXHIBITION 

13. The Member winning this class will be acknowledged 
"NATIONAL CHAMPION FOR LARGE EXHIBITION CHRYSANTHEMUMS" 
and will be awarded: 
THE CENTENARY TROPHY Presented to the National Chrysanthemum Society by late Frank Doodson, former President of the Society 

Eighteen Large Exhibition Blooms. (Section 1). Not fewer than nine distinct cultivars and not more than four blooms of one cultivar, eighteen vases, one bloom in each vase. Trophy, Solid Silver Medal 

14. THE HOLMES MEMORIAL TROPHY CHALLENGE CUP 
Twelve Large Exhibition Blooms. (Section 1). Not fewer than seven distinct cultivars and not more than four blooms of one cultivar, twelve vases, one bloom in each vase. Cup, Silver Medal NOVEMBER SHOW 

15. THE KEITH LUXFORD CHALLENGE CUP 
Nine Large Exhibition Blooms. (Section 1). Not fewer than six distinct cultivars, nine vases, one bloom in each vase. Cup, Silver Medal 

16. THE J. H. GODDARD CHALLENGE CUP 
Six Large Exhibition Blooms. (Section 1). Not fewer than four distinct cultivars, six vases, one bloom in each vase. Cup, Silver Medal 

17. THE RICHARDSON CHALLENGE CUP 
Three Large Exhibition Blooms. (Section 1). Any cultivar or cultivars, three vases, one bloom in each vase. Cup, Silver Medal 

18. One Large Exhibition Bloom. (Section 1). Any cultivar. 

MEDIUM EXHIBITION 

19. The Member winning this class will be acknowledged 
"NATIONAL CHAMPION FOR MEDIUM EXHIBITION CHRYSANTHEMUMS" 
and will be awarded: 
THE T. F. PATTISON PERPETUAL TROPHY 
Eighteen Medium Exhibition Blooms. (Section 2). Not fewer than nine distinct cultivars and not more than four blooms of one cultivar, eighteen vases, one bloom in each vase. Trophy, Solid Silver Medal 

20. THE W. H. JARRATT TROPHY Presented by Leicester Chrysanthemum Society  Twelve Medium Exhibition Blooms. (Section 2). Not fewer than seven distinct cultivars and not more than four blooms of one cultivar, twelve vases, one bloom in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

21. THE MEDIUM EXHIBITION PERPETUAL TROPHY Presented by Dorothy and Stanley Gosling 
Nine Medium Exhibition Blooms. (Section 2). Not fewer than six distinct cultivars, nine vases, one bloom in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal NOVEMBER SHOW 

22. THE NEAL PERPETUAL TROPHY 
Six Medium Exhibition Blooms. (Section 2). Not fewer than four distinct cultivars, six vases, one bloom in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

23. Three Medium Exhibitions Blooms. (Section2). Any cultivar or cultivars, three vases, one bloom in each vase. 

24. One Medium Exhibition Bloom. (Section 2). Any cultivar. 

LARGE and MEDIUM EXHIBITION 

25 JAP Glass Trophy Presented by Andy Wickham & Howard Minns 
Nine Large and Medium Exhibition Blooms 
Not more than five Blooms of Large or five Blooms of Medium Exhibition Blooms. At least two cultivars Large and two cultivars Medium Exhibition blooms. Trophy and Silver Medal 

INCURVED 

26. The Member winning this class will be acknowledged 
"NATIONAL CHAMPION FOR LATE INCURVED CHRYSANTHEMUMS" 
and will be awarded: 
THE HOLMES MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP 
Five Vases of Incurved Chrysanthemums. (Section 3). Large- and/or Medium-flowered, five distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Cup, Solid Silver Medal 

27. THE GEORGE AND GLADYS HUGHES PERPETUAL TROPHY 
Five Vases of Incurved Chrysanthemums. (Section 3). Large- and/or Medium-flowered, not less than three distinct cultivars, disbudded, three blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

28. THE TED WHITTOCK MEMORIAL TROPHY Presented by Mrs D. Whittock
Three Vases of Incurved Chrysanthemums. (Sections 3). Large- and/or Medium-flowered, three distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

29. Two Vases of Incurved Chrysanthemums. (Section 3). Large- and/or Medium-flowered, two distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. 

30. One Vase of Incurved Chrysanthemums. (Section 3). One cultivar disbudded, five blooms. 

31. One Vase of Incurved Chrysanthemums. (Sections 3). No fewer than two distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms. 

REFLEXED AND INTERMEDIATE 

32. The Member winning this class will be acknowledged 
"NATIONAL CHAMPION FOR LATE-REFLEXED AND INTERMEDIATE LARGE CHRYSANTHEMUMS"
 And will be awarded: 
THE GEORGE PRICKETT CHALLENGE TROPHY 
Five Vases of Reflexed and/or Intermediate Chrysanthemums. (Sections 4, and/or 5). Large flowered, five distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Solid Silver Medal 

33. The Member winning this class will be acknowledged 
"NATIONAL CHAMPION FOR LATE-REFLEXED AND INTERMEDIATE MEDIUM  CHRYSANTHEMUMS"
 And will be awarded: 
THE DEREK BIRCUMSHAW TROPHY 
Five Vases of Reflexed and/or Intermediate Chrysanthemums. (Sections 4, and/or 5). Medium flowered, five distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Solid Silver Medal 

34. THE CHARLES LUCKIN CHALLENGE TROPHY 
Five Vases of Reflexed and/or Intermediate Chrysanthemums. (Sections 4, and/or 5). Large-and/or Medium-, and/or Small- flowered, five distinct cultivars, disbudded, three blooms of one cultivar in each vase Trophy, Silver Medal 

35. THE LEVINGTON TROPHY 
Three Vases of Large Reflexed and/or Large Intermediate Chrysanthemums. (Sections 4, and/or 5). Three distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

36. THE THOMAS WARRINGTON PERPETUAL TROPHY 
Three Vases of Medium Reflexed and/or Medium Intermediate Chrysanthemums. (Sections 4, and/or 5). Three distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

37. THE BILL HOLLAND TROPHY 
Three Vases of Reflexed and/or Intermediate Chrysanthemums. (Sections 4, and/or 5). Large- and/or Medium-flowered, three distinct cultivars, disbudded, three blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

38. One Vase of Reflexed Chrysanthemums. Large-flowered. (Section 4). Any cultivar or cultivars, disbudded five blooms. 

39. One Vase of Intermediate Chrysanthemums. Large-flowered. (Section 5). Any cultivar or cultivars, disbudded, five blooms. 

40. One Vase of Reflexed Chrysanthemums. Medium- or Small-flowered. (Sections 4). Any cultivar or cultivars, disbudded, five blooms. 

41. One Vase of Intermediate Chrysanthemums. Medium- or Small-flowered. (Sections 5). Any cultivar or cultivars, disbudded, five blooms. 

INCURVED AND REFLEXED OR INTERMEDIATE 

42. THE H. SHOESMITH TROPHY 
One Vase of Incurved Chrysanthemums. (Section 3). Large-or Medium- flowered, and One Vase of Reflexed or Intermediate Chrysanthemums. (Sections 4 or 5). Large- or Medium- flowered, Disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

SINGLES 

43. The Member winning this class will be acknowledged 
"NATIONAL CHAMPION FOR LATE LARGE SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS" 
and will be awarded 
THE GEORGE MONRO CHALLENGE CUP 
Five Vases of Singles, Large-flowered. (Section 7). Five distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Cup, Solid Silver Medal 

44. THE ROBERTSON CHALLENGE TROPHY 
Three Vases of Singles, Large-flowered. (Section 7). Three distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

45. One Vase of Singles, Large-flowered. (Section 7). Any cultivar or cultivars, disbudded, five blooms. 

46. The Member winning this class will be acknowledged the 
"NATIONAL CHAMPION FOR LATE MEDIUM SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS" 
and will be awarded: 
THE GEORGE W. TARRY PERPETUAL TROPHY Presented by George W. Tarry 
Five Vases of Singles, Medium-flowered. (Section 7). Five distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Solid Silver Medal 

47. THE CATHEDRAL TROPHY Presented by South Wilts C & D Society 
Three Vases of Singles, Medium-flowered. (Section 7). Three distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

48. Two Vases of Singles. (Section 7). One Vase of Large-flowered 7a and one Vase of Medium-flowered 7b, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. 

49 One Vase of Singles, Medium- and/or Small-flowered. (Section 7). Any cultivar or cultivars, disbudded, five blooms. 

INCURVED, REFLEXED, INTERMEDIATE & SINGLES 

50. The Len Shoesmith Trophy Presented by Warrington C & D Society 
Three Vases of Late-flowering Chrysanthemums. (Section 3, and/or 4, and/or 5, and/or 7). Three distinct cultivars, disbudded, three blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP 

51. THE HARRY JOHNSON PERPETUAL TROPHY Presented by Messrs. Joseph Bentley 
Five Vases of Chrysanthemums from the following sections: one cultivar in each vase Five different sections must be shown. 
One bloom from section 1 or 2 
One vase of five blooms Incurved (Section 3), disbudded 
One vase of five blooms Reflexed (Section 4), disbudded 
One vase of five blooms Intermediate (Section 5), disbudded 
One vase of five blooms Anemone (Section 6), disbudded 
One vase of five blooms Singles (Section 7), disbudded 
One vase of three stems of sprays (Section 9) 
Trophy, Solid Silver Medal 

ANEMONE 

52. The member winning this class will be acknowledged 
"NATIONAL CHAMPION FOR LATE ANEMONE CHRYSANTHEMUMS" 
and will be awarded THE CORONATION BOWL 
Five Vases of Anemone Chrysanthemums. (Sections 6). Five distinct cultivars, disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Bowl, Solid Silver Medal NOVEMBER SHOW 

53. ANNIVERSARY CHALLENGE TROPHY Presented by Weston Chrysanthemum Society. 
Three Vases of Anemone Chrysanthemums. (Section 6). Three distinct cultivars disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

54. One Vase of Anemone Chrysanthemums. (Section 6). Any cultivar or cultivars, disbudded, five blooms. 

SPRAY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 

55. The Member winning this class will be acknowledged 
"NATIONAL CHAMPION FOR LATE SPRAY CHRYSANTHEMUMS" 
and will be awarded: 
THE FRANK ROWE CHALLENGE TROPHY Presented by Frank Rowe 
Six Vases of Late Spray Chrysanthemums. (Section 9). Six distinct cultivars, three 'Exhibition' sprays per vase, one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Solid Silver Medal 

56. EILEEN BARCLAY TROPHY 
Three Vases of Late Spray Chrysanthemums. (Section 9). Three distinct cultivars , three 'Exhibition' sprays, and/or 'Natural' sprays per vase, one cultivar in each vase. Trophy, Silver Medal 

57 Three Vases of Late Spray Chrysanthemums. (Section 9). Each vase to contain one 'Exhibition' spray only, any cultivar or cultivars. 

58. Three Vases of Late Double Spray Chrysanthemums. (Section 9, sub-sections b, c, e). Three distinct cultivars, three 'Exhibition' sprays of one cultivar in each vase. 

59. Three Vases of Late Single Spray Chrysanthemums. (Section 9, sub-sections a, d, f). Three distinct cultivars, three 'Exhibition' sprays of one cultivar in each vase. 

60. One Vase Late Double Spray Chrysanthemums. (Section 9, sub-sections b, c, e). Three 'Exhibition' sprays, any cultivar or cultivars. 

61. One Vase Late Single Spray Chrysanthemums. (Section 9, sub-sections a, d, f). Three 'Exhibition' sprays, any cultivar or cultivars. 

62. One Vase of Late Spray Chrysanthemums. (Section 9). Three 'Natural' or 'Exhibition' sprays, any cultivar or cultivars. 

SPECIMEN PLANTS 

More than one entry allowed in class 62 

63. THE WRIGHT CHALLENGE CUP 
One Specimen Chrysanthemum Plant in any container - (in bloom). Any size allowed. Cup, Silver Medal 

CHARMS, CASCADES AND CUSHION MUMS 

More than one entry allowed in class 64, 65 

64. THE BILL COUCHMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY Presented by Mrs M. Couchman
One Charm Chrysanthemum Plant or Pot of Cushion Mums (in bloom) in a pot. Any size pot allowed. Trophy, Silver Medal 

65. One Cascade, standard or other chrysanthemum plant
Any size pot allowed.  Silver Medal

BOULOU CHRYSANTHEMUMS 

Sylvia and Martin Silver Salver
66 Three pots Boulou Chrysanthemums, any cultivar or cultivars. 1 plant per pot, max pot size 4 litre. Minimum 25mm stem above soil. Salver and Silver medal 

67. One Pot Boulou Chrysanthemums
Any Cultivar. One plant per pot, max pot size 4 litre. Minimum 25mm stem above soil.

FANTASIES 

Unobtrusive supports and rings may be used not exceeding 180 mm diam 

68. The Member winning this class will be acknowledged the 
"NATIONAL CHAMPION FOR LATE FANTASY CHRYSANTHEMUMS" 
and will be awarded: 
THE AMBERWAY SALVER Presented by Wallace Farr
Fifteen Fantasies. (Section 10). Fifteen blooms to be shown in fifteen vases, not less than four distinct cultivars, or more than six blooms of any one cultivar. Salver, Solid Silver Medal 

69. THE TROPHY Presented Anonymously 
Nine Fantasies. (Section 10). Nine blooms to be shown in nine vases, any cultivar or cultivars. Trophy, Silver Medal 

70. THE ALF RAYBOULD SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Presented by Stourbridge C & D Society 
Six Fantasies. (Section 10). Six blooms to be shown in six vases, any cultivar or cultivars. Cup, Silver Medal. 

71. Three Fantasies. (Section 10). Three blooms to be shown in three vases, any cultivar or cultivars. 

These classes are for those who employ no paid assistance in the culture of their Chrysanthemums and grow not more than 50 Late-flowering plants (excluding Sprays). 

72. Three Vases of Late Chrysanthemums, Large- and/or Medium-flowered (Sections 3, and/or 4, and/or 5, and/or 6, and/or 7). Three distinct cultivars, disbudded, three blooms of one cultivar in each vase. 

73. One Vase of Late Chrysanthemums, Large- and/or Medium- flowered. (Sections 3, or 4 or 5, or 6, or 7). Disbudded, five blooms of one cultivar. 

74. One Large Exhibition Bloom. (Section 1). Any cultivar. 

75. One Medium Exhibition Bloom. (Section 2). Any cultivar. 

76. One Vase containing three blooms Incurved. (Sections 3); or three blooms Reflexed, (Section 4) or three blooms Intermediate (Section 5) or three blooms Anemone (Section 6) or three blooms Single (Section 7). One cultivar. 

Class 77 is restricted to those who have not previously won a first prize in a multi-vase class at the November Show of the National Chrysanthemum Society. 

77. THE GEORGE WILSON MEMORIAL TROPHY Presented by Mrs G. Wilson  
Five Vases of Chrysanthemums from the following sections: one cultivar in each vase Five different sections must be shown. One bloom from section 1 or 2 One vase of three blooms Incurved (Section 3), disbudded One vase of three blooms Reflexed (Section 4), disbudded One vase of three blooms Intermediate (Section 5), disbudded One vase of three blooms Anemone (Section 6), disbudded One vase of three blooms Singles (Section 7), disbudded One vase of three stems of sprays (Section 9) Trophy, Silver Medal 

Classes 78 to 87 are restricted to those who have not previously won a first prize at the Late show of the National Chrysanthemum Society. 

78. Three Large Exhibition Blooms. (Section 1). Three vases, one bloom in each vase, any cultivar or cultivars. 

79 One Large Exhibition Bloom. (Section 1). Any cultivar. 

80. Three Vases Medium Exhibition Blooms. (Section 2). Three vases, one bloom in each vase, any cultivar or cultivars. 

81. One Medium Exhibition Bloom. (Section 2). Any cultivar. 

82. One Vase of Incurved Chrysanthemums. Large- and/or Medium- and/or Small- flowered. (Section 3). Any cultivar or cultivars, disbudded, three blooms. 

83. One Vase of Reflexed Chrysanthemums. Large- and/or Medium- and/or Small- flowered. (Sections 4). Any cultivar or cultivars, disbudded, three blooms. 

84. One Vase of Intermediate Chrysanthemums. Large- and/or Medium- and/or Small- flowered. (Sections 5). Any cultivar or cultivars, disbudded, three blooms. 

85. One Vase of Anemone Chrysanthemums, Large- and/or Medium- and/or Small- flowered. (Sections 6). Any cultivar or cultivars, disbudded, three blooms. 

86. One Vase of Singles, Large- and/or Medium- and/or Small-flowered. (Sections 7). Any cultivar or cultivars, disbudded, three blooms. 

87. One Vase of Late Spray Chrysanthemums. (Spray forms of Sections 8 and/or 9). Three 'Natural' or 'Exhibition' sprays, any cultivar or cultivars. 

OLD CULTIVAR CLASS

88. Three vases, three blooms per vase from section 3 and/or 4 and/or 5
Any Cultivars, Cultivars eligible - those registered before 1975 and not exhibited at National Shows in the past five years. Also eligible - Beacon, Fair Lady and sports, Purple Glow and sports, Balcombe and sports. Trophy and Silver Medal

89. One Vase of Late Chrysanthemums from Section 3 and/or 4 and/or 5
Three blooms disbudded, any cultivar or cultivars. Eligibe as previous class.

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE BLOOM CHAMPIONSHIP 
Trophy awarded 

90. Six vases, one bloom per vase. Each vase to hold one bloom from sections 3, 4,5,6,7 or 9. Six distinct cultivars, from a minimum 3 sections. Maximum two blooms from any family, ie sports
Trophy, Silver Medal 

TRAVELLERS CLASS 

Entries in these classes will be accepted up to 09.30 am on morning of show. Obtain the appropriate class cards from the show manager. More than one entry allowed. 

91. One Vase of Late Spray Chrysanthemums. (Section 9). Three 'Natural' or'Exhibition' sprays, any cultivar or cultivars. 

92 One Vase of Late Chrysanthemums. Five blooms disbudded, any cultivar or cultivars. 

The County Showground is ideally situated for travellers arriving by road, rail and air. There is a fast by-pass linking the Showground to Junction 14 of the M6 Motorway, a distance of five miles. For visitors arriving by rail there is an express service from London-Euston to Stafford - approximate journey time, 100 minutes - and public transport serves the Showground from the town centre. 

Birmingham, Manchester and East Midlands airports are all within easy range and helicopter landing facilities are available at the showground. There is plenty of hotel accommodation within three miles of the Showground. 

There are unlimited caravan parking facilities on the Showground and exhibitors may bring caravans for a small charge. 

Show Manager: Terry Porter, Wood View, 15a Moorcroft Road, Hutton, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. BS24 9RW. 
Tel 01934 813399 
Mobile 07989 855339 
E Mail taporter11@aol.com

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