Results for the Show 2016 Show.

299     The Washingpool Top Vase Competititon Results
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st
  		591  Davidson, Mrs R S   
2nd
  		583  Knight, Mrs Vena   
3rd
  		588  Dulake, Mrs Robin   
WASHINGPOOL TOP VASE COMPETITION
The Washingpool Top Vase Class is for a vase of mixed flowering stems containing a total of between five and 10 stems, taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants. Please note that it is two different KINDS of plants; two varieties of the same plants are NOT two kinds.
· Only fresh, HOME-GROWN flowers can be used in the vase. No dried or silk flowers are allowed.
· The display will be judged out of a total of 35 points, split into: 25 points for the colour, condition, quality and freshness of the flowers on display, and 10 marks for the overall presentation and effect of the flowers in the vase. The vase will be viewed from all directions. Judging of the flowers should be to the normal rules used for other classes.
· Stems used in the display must be showing flowers only. No seed heads or berries will be allowed.
· The vase can be any shape and size and made from any material, but must be in proportion to the display. No marks are awarded for the vase itself.
· No accessories whatsoever - such as bows and additional foliage - will be allowed. Foliage which is growing naturally from the flowering stem, and still attached to that stem, is allowed. Packing material - including floral foam - to keep the stems in place is allowed.
· The Winner of the Washingpool Top Vase class will receive £15, 2nd £10 and 3rd £5 in vouchers from Washingpool Farm Shop.
NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES
· Flowering stems can be taken from ANY flowering plant.
· The different kinds of plants need to be taken from different genera. Eg. Pinks, carnations and sweet William, which are all dianthus - would not be classed as different kinds.
· Only fresh, home-grown flowers can be used in the vase. No dried or silk flowers are allowed.
· A vase, by definition, is any vessel that can be used to hold cut flowers and which is taller than it is wide at its widest point.
· The Washingpool Top Vase class is open for anyone to enter and is not intended purely for growers who regularly display single species classes at shows.
· Judges should note that the display has to be viewed all round.
· The Points awarded should be clearly marked by judges on exhibitors' cards.
· Any queries that may arise, regarding anything other than the above rules, should be referred to, and decided by, the Show officials.
· Failure to abide by any of these rules will lead to disqualification.