1. RULES OF THE COMPETITION STOW BRAE KIRK 5 TH ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW SATURDAY 15 TH AUGUST 2015 PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES AT 2.30pm BY Rev. Robert Craig The competition is for fun. Please take part and enter as many exhibits as you can. 1.The competition is open to Church members, their family members and friends of the family, the Sunday School and affiliated organisations. 2.The hall will be open on Friday 14 th August between 7pm and 8pm and on Saturday 15 th August between 9.30am and 11.30am so that exhibits can be staged. Staging of exhibits MUST be completed by 11.30am on Saturday 15 th. 3.Competition numbers will be issued. 4.Judging will be by points system and the JUDGES’ DECISION WILL BE FINAL 5.A trophy will be awarded to the person gaining the most points in each section. Competitors will be allowed to exhibit 2 lots in all classes but will receive points for only their highest placed exhibit. 3 points for 1 st place, 2 points for 2 nd place and 1 point for 3 rd place. 6.The winner will hold the trophy for one year and guarantee safe return. 7.Vases will be supplied for cut flowers and cards for pansies. 8.All flowers in Section B and vegetables in Section C MUST be home-grown. 9.Competitors who wish to retain their exhibits should indicate this at the time of entry. Any exhibits not identified will be sold for church funds at the end of the show. Any enquires regarding this years show should be brought to the attention of INA YOUNG, Fundraising Convenor. The fundraising committee would like to thank INCHINNAN GARDEN ASSOCIATION and PAISLEY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY for the judging Stow Brae Kirk 82 Causeyside Street, Paisley Scottish Charity Number : SC006437

2. SECTION A – Pot Plants – CULTIVAR CUP 1.One foliage pot plant 2.One begonia in bloom 3.One geranium plant 4.One fuchsia plant 5.One orchard plant 6.One pot plant not specified in this section Pot sizes in this section MUST NOT exceed 7” SECTION B – Cut Flowers – BARSHAW CUP 7.Three dahlias 8.Six pansies or violas 9.Five marigolds 10.Eight sweet peas 11.Three H/T roses 12.One H/T rose 13.One vase from open garden SECTION C - Vegetables - JAMES F.H. BURNS MEMORIAL CUP 14.Three leeks 15.One pot parsley 16.One pot any other herb 17.Three stalks rhubarb 18.Five potatoes, round 19.Five tomatoes on a plate 20.Any other vegetables not specified in this section 21.Any other fruit not specified in this section SECTION D – Flower Decorations – WILMAR BOWL 22.Vase of flowers of one colour 23.Basket of flowers for new baby 24.Happy Birthday 25.Paisley Pattern SECTION E – Handcraft – CHINGLEPUT TROPHY 26.Hand knitted item 27.Hand knitted item for a child 28.Dressmaking or sewn item 29.Dressmaking or sewn item for a child 30.Cross stitch item 31.Quilting 32.Crochet item 33.Embroidered item 34.Soft toy 35.Picture (drawn or painted) 36.Decoupage item 37.A card 38.A craft item not specified in this section SECTION F – Home Baking – BEADLE SALVER 39.Three oven scones 40.Three pancakes 41.One fruit loaf, 2lb weight 42.One cheesecake decorated (do not cut) 43.One apple tart 44.Three truffles 45.Three chocolate brownies 46.Three pieces shortbread 47.Three pieces millionaire shortbread 48.Three meringue shells 49.Three decorated cupcakes 50.One gingerbread loaf, 2lbs weight SECTION G – Preserves and Confections – SUGAR ‘N’ SPICE TROPHY 51.Six pieces tablet approx. 1” 52.Six pieces toffee approx. 1” 53.Six pieces of any other confectionery 54.One jar chutney 55.One jar marmalade 56.One jar raspberry jam 57.One jar strawberry jam 58.One jar any other jam 59.One jar any curd SECTION H - Children Up to 6 YEARS – CORRIE CHALLENGE CUP 60.Picture of flower made with paper plate 61.Collage of small flowers on paper/card, max A4 size 62.“I grew this” (plant, vegetable, flower etc.) 63.Model of animal made from vegetable and/or fruit 64.Handcraft item 7 – 10 YEARS STOW BRAE CUP *New* 65.Collection of six named pressed tree leaves mounted on card 66.Miniature garden in seed box, not exceeding 15” x 10” 67.Model of animal made from vegetable and/or fruit 68.Posy of flowers in mug 69.Handcraft item 11-15 YEARS – GEORGE SHIELD 70.A4 poster to advertise next year’s flower show – computer use allowed 71.Miniature garden in seed box, not exceeding 15” x 10” 72.Posy of flowers in mug 73.Model of animal made from vegetable and/or fruit 74.Handcraft item SECTION J - Photography *New* 75.Photograph of flower or plant 76.Photograph of local building 77.Photograph of single person or group of people Photographs should be mounted on card, no glass, min 6” x 4” to max of 10” x 8” STOW BRAE KIRK FLOWER SHOW CLASSIFICATION