GIFFORD HORTlCULTURAL SOCIETYINSTITUTED 1848

Affiliated to The Royal Horticultural SocietyMember of The Scottish Gardeners’ Forum

Reg. Scottish Charity No. SC006996

SCHEDULE - 2016

Gifford Flower ShowON

Gifford Green

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August 2016

SATURDAY: 2.00 p.m. till 8.00 p.m. SUNDAY: 9.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m.

e e ePRESENTATION OF PRIZES ON SUNDAY AT 3.30 p.m.

BY

The Reverend Anikó Schuetz Bradwell

Schedule: FREE

Website: https://giffordhorticultural.wordpress.com/

CONTENTSPage

Office Bearers, Committees and Other Information 1-2Welcome 3Index of Advertisers 4Guide for Exhibitors 6-7Show Rules and Prize Fund Acknowledgements 8-9Section 1 - Open Classes for Flowers, Plants, Vegetables and Fruit 10-12Section 2 - Novice Classes for Flowers 13Section 3 - Floral Arrangements 14Section 4 - Industrial, Preserves, Baking and Handicrafts 15-16Entry Forms - Centre Page pull outSection 5 - Children and Young People 17-18New for 2016, Scarecrow Competition 19Special Awards and Previous Winners for 2016 32-33Local Show Dates 35

SHOW TIMETABLEHand in Entry Forms and collect Staging Cards Thurs. 7.00p.m. - 8.00 p.m.at Village Hall Todrick Room

As above plus Staging of Exhibits (Marquee) Fri. 1.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.Sat. 7.00 a.m. - 9.45 a.m.

Judging & Evaluation of Results & Prize Money Sat. 10.00 a.m. onwards

Show Opens Sat. 2.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.

Payment of Prize Money Sat. 4.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.Sun. until 3.30 p.m.

Show Re-opens Sun. 9.00 a.m.

Presentation of Prizes by Rev. Anikó Schuetz Bradwell Sun. 3.30 p.m.

Raffle Draw & Birthday Cake Sun. 4.00 p.m.

Removal of Exhibits Sun. After Raffle Draw only

TEAS IN VILLAGE HALLSATURDAY 2.30 – 4.30 p.m.SUNDAY 1.00 – 3.30 p.m.

GIFFORD HORTlCULTURAL SOCIETY

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Office-Bearers 2016President

SARAH CURTISTelephone 07746 739740

Show ManagerANN PIRIE

Telephone: 0131 445 2654

Secretary and Show SecretaryMICHAEL TRAYNOR

Symmars Cottage, Old WindymainsHumbie EH36 5PA

Telephone 01875 833738

Hon. TreasurerSANDY BUCHAN

Larchwood, Edinburgh Road, Gifford EH41 4JETelephone 01620 811058

Members of CommitteeJoy BarnardSandy BoggonRita BuchanJeanie ClarkMaxine CadzowJames Gibson

Liz StewartMichael TraynorJane Will

Andrew GobournRuth KerrKathy SethiAnthea SkeaFiona SheldonJohn Sheldon

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HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIPFull Annual Membership is £5.00. This provides all the benefits of the win-

ter programme of talks, the Bulk Buy Scheme, subsidised summer outings, ShowSchedule, the entry of Show Exhibits, entrance to the Flower Show on bothdays and three Newsletters.

Annual Show Membership is £2.50. This covers the entry of Show Exhibitsand entrance to the Show on both days.

Children may exhibit without becoming members.

PRIZE FUNDIt is hoped that members will contribute to the prize fund.

Please send your donations to the Honorary Treasurer.

ADMISSION TO SHOWMembers FREENon Members £1.00Children (16 years and under) FREE

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Alick BirseSir Sandy BoswellWillie Duncan

Yvonne HendersonMary Renton

Hermione FalconerBeryl McNaughton

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President’s WelcomeWith the festive period behind us we can look forward to lengtheningdays and the emergence of spring. It’s been a mild but very wet winterso far and this often means that pests and diseases are not killed off bythe cold so keep a vigilant eye on your horticultural efforts! The earlymonths of the year are a great time to clear out greenhouses, startprepping raised beds and look out seed catalogues to decide what’s tobe grown this year. If you find you grow more than you can use, pleasebring your surplus along to the Society’s plant sale on Saturday the 21stMay where they’ll be gladly received and sold on to those of us who’venot been quite so organised at growing our own.

Despite last year’s cool, dull summer conditions the Flower show was agreat success. Visitor number and entries were up on previous years. Theroses had a particularly good year with lots of entries giving a real blastof colour and scent to the show aisles. New for this year’s show is aScarecrow competition open to all ages. We’d really like to encouragefamily entries so keep that old holey jumper for your Scarecrow!

Every year the show is only a success due to the people who support it.By taking part, entering produce, visiting the show, buying tea & cake ora raffle ticket you ensure that the show can live another year. We havetried to simplify the schedule this year to make it more approachable topeople who may not have entered before. Please don’t be shy, give it ago and encourage your friends. Every entry makes the show a little bitbetter and it’s a lot of fun to go back on the Saturday afternoon afterjudging to see how your items have fared amongst the competition.

Good luck with all you grow this year! I look forward to seeing the fruitsof your labour filling the benches of the show this August 20th & 21st.

Sarah CurtisPresident

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Index of AdvertisersPage

A. M. Hogg - Newsagent & Post Office 20

Andrew Johnston - Fruiterer 26

Anselm Fraser Furniture BC

Bonnie Vintage - Vintage Furniture, Gifts, Cards etc. 29

Bryan Hogg - Plumbing & Heating Services 28

Colin’s Cabs 28

Davy Hood - Electrician 24

Erica’s - Florists 26

Gifford Garage 29

Haddington Wines and Whiskies 27

Hilary’s Deli - Delicatessens 5

John Dunton - Valuations and house clearances 31

J. S. Main & Sons - Saddlers & Agricultural Merchants 20

Kevin Watt - Butcher 18

Macplants - Perennials, grasses, ferns, alpines, etc. 30

Merryhatton - Garden Centre 34

Norman T. Craig - Upholsterer & House Furnisher 25

Poldrate Arts & Crafts Centre - day & evening classes 30

R. W. Gordon - Painter & Decorator 14

The Tearoom - in the Peter Potter Gallery, Haddington 24

Tweeddale Arms Hotel 22

Yester Farm Dairies 27

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Why not visit our WebsiteGifford Horticultural Society

Reg. Charity No.SC006996

Come and join our society. We have activities to suit all ages and all levels ofgardening experience, with an exciting and varied programme for 2016.

Activities include Talks related to gardening and horticulture, Plant Sales, ourannual Outings programme and our two-day Flower Show.

The Society was formed in 1848, to “encourage gardening through competition.”This was expanded, first in 1937 to “encourage horticulture in all its branches”then in 1990 to “advance gardening and horticulture for the publicbenefit…[and] improve the environmental fabric of the Village and itsneighbourhood.”

Now in the 21st century we welcome new members who share our love ofplants and gardens, whether edible or just beautiful.

You can download show entry forms.

Visit us at https://giffordhorticultural.wordpress.com/

Hilary’s DeliCheese, coffee, condiments and more…

Opening hours:Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit us and enjoy a delicious coffee, home-made scone or cake, orlight-lunch. Fresh salads are made daily and a good variety of savoury

quiches and pastries are on offer – ideal for an easy supper. We stock arange of cheeses, oatcakes, anti-pasti and olives. We can provide a

selection of sandwiches, savoury bites and cakes for office lunches orsmall parties.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Deli!

Hilary’s Deli, 7 Court Street, Haddington EH41 3JD Tel: 01620 824220

Quick Guide for Exhibitors

If you have not entered before, don’t worry! Show Stewards will be on hand to help you.We value each and every entry as without entries we wouldn’t have a show.

Hand in entry forms and collect staging cards - Thursday 7pm - 8pm Village Hall(Tedric Room), Friday 1pm - 8pm Marquee, Saturday 8am - 9.45am Marquee.

Staging of Exhibits (Show Stewards available to assist you). Friday 1pm - 8pm, Saturday7am - 9.45am.

l Ensure you have filled in the entry form correctly and please check the small printin the classes and Show rules. (Ask a Show Steward if unsure)

l Pay attention to the definition of the class e.g. number of stems, type of flower,type of jam, container to be used.

l Give yourself time to stage the exhibit and display it to its best advantage.l Sticker-dots: When staging your exhibits in the industrial classes please attachtwo sticker dots. One dot on your exhibit and one dot on your card. These shouldbe numbered (same number both stickers). This stops the cards and exhibits get-ting mixed up during judging.

l See guidelines below

Flowers and Plantsl Flowers should be fresh, in good condition and free from damage due to theweather, pests and disease, as far as possible. Exhibits with minor problems will stillbe considered but the judges will mark accordingly.

l The Flowers should be arranged to display the exhibit to the best advantage. Ifnecessary flowers may be trimmed.

l Foliage should be clean, healthy and undamaged. Ensure that you clean debrisfrom under plants in pots and any dead parts around the exhibit.

l Dahlias should be clean, perfectly circular with closed firm centres and all floretsintact, without blemish. Check the type of bloom fits the class description.

l Gladioli should ideally have an erect spike with one third in full flower, one thirdin colour, and one third in green bud.

l Roses should have petals regularly arranged in a circular outline with a wellformed centre.

l Sweet Peas should have strong stems with, ideally, 4 well spaced blooms on each,although less can be accepted.

l Lilies should have anthers removed to prevent marking clothes.l The Top Vase Class 38a is for a vase of mixed flowering stems containing a totalof between 5 and 10 stems, taken from a minimum of two different species ofplants. Two varieties of the same plant are NOT two species.Only fresh HOME GROWN flowers can be used in the vase.

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The display will be judged for the colour, form, condition, quality and freshness ofthe flowers on display, and the overall presentation and effect of the flowers in thevase. The vase will be viewed from all directions.

Definitionsl Perennial refers to a plant that flowers every year, and is not a shrub, bulb, cormor tuber.

l Border means any plant. except a shrub.l Shrub means a woody perennial, often many stemmed, of smaller structure thana tree and having no distinct bole or trunk.

Vegetablesl Potatoes should be medium sized, generally not more than 170g each, clearskinned with shallow eyes and all the same size and shape.

l Beetroot to have an undamaged tap root, and fangless with a smooth, clean, uni-formly dark skin. Cut off the tops to leave 75mm of stalk, which is tied.

l Carrots should be of good shape, colour and equal size, with a clean skin and noside roots. Treat the tops as the beetroot.

l Tomatoes should be of even size and rich colour and firm with fresh calyxesattached.

l Onions to be of even size with thin necks. Trim off rootlets and remove the thinlayer of outer skin. Tie tops at the thinnest part of the neck and cut immediatelyabove.

l Turnips should be as beetroots except slightly larger, with a small tap root and75mm of stalk and tied.

l Peas. Choose large, fresh, deep green pods with bloom intact and well filled withtender seeds, Leave part of the stem attached to the pod.

l Courgettes should be young, tender, shapely, 100-150mm in length and well-matched with a small piece of stem attached.

l French Beans should be straight, fresh with tender snap pods and stalks. Podsshould be a good green colour and no outward sign of seeds.

l Runner Beans should be long, slender, straight, fresh pods with small attachedstems and have a good colour and no outward sign of seeds.

l Rhubarb. Pull from crown. Ensure fresh, straight, tender stalks with well devel-oped red colour and leaf blades trimmed back to approx 50mm.

l Lettuce. Ensure firm, tender, crisp hearts of good colour. Remove any damagedleaves and cut off roots close to leaves.

l Cucumber should be fresh, young, green, tender, straight fruits of uniform thick-ness with short handles.

Fruit - as fresh as possible with stalks on the apples.

Drinks - Use clean, clear bottles, well filled; sealed with flanged cork stoppers.

Jams - See Section 4 - Industrial Preserves for information on containers and display.

Show RulesRegistration and Entry

1. Competitors should complete and return Entry Form to the Secretary up until the Thursdayprior to the Show, or on that date, in the Village Hall, from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Late entrieswill be accepted up to 9.45 a.m. on the Saturday of the Show.

2. By completing an entry form an exhibitor agrees to observe and conform to all the ShowRules and to submit willingly to any decision of the Committee.

3. The Showground will be open the afternoon and evening before and the morning of the Showto receive exhibits. Only exhibitors and necessary assistants will be admitted to theShowground.

4. All Competitors are held as declaring that their exhibits in Sections 1-2 inclusive are of theirown growing and have been in their possession at least 3 months. Any infractions of this Ruledisqualify and infer forfeiture of prizes. The gardens of exhibitors may be inspected by or onbehalf of the Committee at any time.

5. No competitor can stage more than one entry in each Class.

6. Any person who has been awarded the Gifford Horticultural Society’s 150th AnniversaryTrophy (most points in the Novice Flowers Section) will not be eligible to enter that part again.

Staging of Entries

9. Entries may be staged from 1.00 p.m. Friday before the Show. All exhibits must be staged by9.45 a.m. on Saturday morning of the Show. All persons, except officials, must leave themarquee at that time.

10. The Show Stewards will assist the placing of all exhibits and Exhibitors should follow theirguidance. Exhibitors must not handle any exhibit not owned by them, except undersupervision of a Show Steward.

11. Paper plates will be available on request. The vases supplied by The Society must be used inthe Open and Novice Sections for Flowers.

12. Exhibits of two vases of Flowers will be staged one above the other.

13. All vegetables must be clean, sound and properly dressed.

14. To make the Show more interesting, Exhibitors are asked to name varieties of exhibitswherever possible.

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Judging and Protests

16. The exhibits will be judged from 10.00 a.m. on the Saturday of the Show.

17. The decision of the judges will be final. They have special powers to withhold trophies orprizes where, in their opinion, exhibits are not worthy.

18. Any protests must be lodged with the Show Manager before closure on the Saturday of the Show,and the decision of the President and Show Manager on all matters arising shall be final.

Loss or Damage

19. The Committee will not be responsible for damage to or loss of any exhibits before, duringor after the Show, but all ordinary care will be exercised

Prizes and Uplifts

20. Trophy Winners are encouraged to attend the prize giving, which is held on the Sunday of theShow at 3.30 p.m. in the Marquee.

21. Prize money will be paid during the Show between 4.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. on the Saturdayand until 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

22. All Trophies that require engraving must be left in the marquee immediately after thepresentation ceremony.

23. Exhibits must NOT be cleared from the marquee before the end of the Raffle Draw on theSunday of the Show. Any exhibit remaining will be available to the public for a donation.

PLANT SALEThere is a Plant Sale running in the marquee throughout the Flower Show. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to donate plants or seeds to this sale, please contact Joe Clark on01620 810217. Plants should be in good condition, in clean pots or containers and clearly labelled.Plant donations gladly accepted on show days in pots only please (no carrier bags). All proceedsfrom this sale go to the Gifford Horticultural Society.

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We record our thanks to those who have generouslydonated to our Prize Fund.

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SECTION 1 - OPENFLOWERS

(No staging before 12.00 noon Friday and flowers to be named where known)PRIZES: 1st £1; 2nd 60p; 3rd 40p - unless otherwise stated

Class1. 2 vases Perennials, 2 kinds2. 1 vase Perennials, 1 kind see definition3. 1 vase Flowering Shrub, 3 stems on page 74. 1 vase Flowers, cut from border, 3 distinct kinds5. 2 vases Annuals, 2 kinds6. 2 vases Sweet Peas, 2 distinct varieties, 9 stems in each7. 1 vase Sweet Peas, 5 stems8. 1 vase Antirrhinums, 5 stems9. 1 vase Agapanthus, 5 stems10. 1 vase mixed Annuals11. 1 vase Phlox mixed colours12. 1 vase Pompon Dahlias, 3 blooms13. 1 vase Medium Decorative Dahlias, 3 blooms14. 1 vase Small Decorative Dahlias, 3 blooms15. 1 vase Medium Cactus Dahlias, 3 blooms16. 1 vase Small Cactus Dahlias, 3 blooms17. 2 vases Dahlias, 1 bloom in each18. 1 vase Large or Giant Dahlia, single bloom19. 1 vase Lilies, 3 stems20. 1 vase Gladioli, 3 spikes21. 1 vase Gladioli, 1 spike22. 1 vase Crocosmia, 5 stems23. 1 vase HT Roses, 3 blooms24. 1 vase Hydrangea Paniculata, 3 stems24a. 1 vase Hydrangeas any other variety, 3 stems25. 1 vase HT Rose, 1 bloom26. 2 vases Floribunda Roses, 3 stems in each27. 1 vase Floribunda Rose, 1 stem28. 1 vase Phlox, 6 stems, I colour29. 1 vase Phlox, 3 stems, 1 colour30. 1 vase Sunflowers, 3 blooms31. 1 vase Asters, 6 blooms, double32. 1 vase African Marigolds, 6 blooms33. 1 vase Mixed Foliage Shrub, 3 stems, one of each34. 1 vase Spray Chrysanthemums, not disbudded35. 1 vase mixed Roses, 4 stems36. 1 stem Pelargonium (Geranium)37. 6 Pansies displayed on black board38. 6 Blooms Fuchsias displayed on black board38a. Gifford Top Vase - see description on page 6

SPECIAL PRIZESThe John Tait Memorial Trophy for most points in classes 1-38a

The Royal Bank Trophy for Best Flower in ShowThe Hector Campbell Rose Bowl for the Best Exhibit of Floribunda Roses in the Open SectionThe Sir Peter Reid Memorial Trophy for the Best Exhibit of Sweet Peas in the Open Section

The Royal British Legion Scotland Gifford Branch Trophy forThe Best Exhibit of HT Roses in the Show

Class 4 - 1st £5 voucher donated by Macplants; 2nd £2; 3rd £1Class 3 - 1st £5 voucher donated by Macplants; 2nd £2; 3rd £1Class 36 - 1st £5 voucher donated by Macplants; 2nd £2; 3rd £1

Gifford Top Vase - 1st £5; 2nd £3; 3rd £2

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Exhibits of two vases offlowers must be stagedone above the other

PLANTS(Paper plates must be placed under all pot plants

and plants to be named where known)PRIZES: 1st £1; 2nd 60p; 3rd 40p - unless otherwise stated

39. 1 Pot Cactus40. 1 Pot Succulent Plant41. 1 Pot Rock Garden Plant42. 1 Pot Foliage Plant - including ferns42a. 1 Pot Coleus43. 1 Pot Flowering Pot Plant44. 2 Pot Plants, 1 flowering, 1 foliage45. 1 Fuchsia standard46. 1 Fuchsia Bush47. 1 Fern (excluding Asparagus)48. 1 Flowering Begonia49. 1 Pelargonium (Geranium)50. 1 African Violet50a. 1 Orchid50b. 1 Streptocarpus50c. 1 Citrus51. 1 Hanging Basket (container not exceeding 40cm diameter)51a. A group of Indoor Plants

SPECIAL PRIZESThe East Lothian Council Trophy will be awarded for the most points in classes 39 - 50c

The Duchess Kay Trophy will be awarded for the Best Fuchsia in ShowClass 39 - 50c - Best Foliage Pot Plant - £5Class 39 - 50c Best Flowering Pot Plant - £5

Class 50b - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1 Class 51 - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1

VEGETABLES(Varieties to be named where known)

PRIZES: 1st £1; 2nd 60p; 3rd 40p - unless otherwise stated52. 2 Kohl Rabi53. 3 Cylindrical Beetroot54. 15 Potatoes, 3 distinct varieties, 5 of each55. 5 Potatoes, coloured, 1 variety56. 5 Potatoes, white, 1 variety56a. 3 Potatoes, 1 variety57. 6 Onions grown from seed58. 4 Onions, not exceeding 30cm circumference, grown from seed59. 9 Tomatoes60. 6 Tomatoes60a. 3 Tomatoes61. 1 Truss Tomatoes62. 2 Cauliflowers62a. 1 Cauliflower63. 2 Garlic64. 3 Carrots, stump64a. 2 Peppers65. 4 Onions grown from seed66. 6 Onions grown from sets67. 12 Shallots, red, grown from sets68. 6 Shallots, red, grown from sets69. 3 yellow and 3 red shallots grown from sets

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70. 6 Shallots, yellow, grown from sets71. 6 Pickling Shallots, grown from sets. Diameter not to exceed 30mm (11/4”)72. 6 Shallots, pear-shaped, grown from sets73. 2 Leeks, blanched74. 2 Swedes75. 2 Celery76. 3 Turnips, any colour77. 3 Onions grown from sets77a. 4 Red Onions grown from seed77b. 2 Red Onions grown from sets78. 1 pod of Peas, Broad Beans and French Bean 79. 12 pods French Beans80. 6 pods French Beans 81. 6 pods Broad Beans 81a. 3 pods Broad Beans82. 6 pods Runner Beans 82a. 3 pods Runner Beans 83. 12 pods Peas 84. 6 pods Peas 85. Half-pint, Shelled Peas 85a. Most Peas in a pod - 1 pod 86. 3 Round Beetroot87. 2 Cabbages 87a. 1 Cabbage 88. 1 Vegetable Marrow, Quality 89. 2 Courgettes, Quality90. 1 Cucumber 91. Basket of Mixed Vegetables, basket not to exceed 40cm in any direction 92. Collection of Vegetables 5 kinds, 1 of each92a. Mini Collection - 3 kinds of vegetable, 2 of each, shown on a tray, board or cloth not more

than 45cm x 30cm.92b Mini Collection - 3 kinds of vegetable, 1 each shown on a board or cloth not more than

45cm x 30cm93. 1 Lettuce 94. 3 stalks Rhubarb 95. 1 pot Parsley (not more than 2 litre pot) 96. 1 Vase Culinary Herbs of 5 kinds97. Any Vegetable not listed in this section 98. Heaviest Tomato 99. Heaviest Potato100. Heaviest Onion101. Heaviest Vegetable Marrow102. Heaviest Cabbage102a. Longest Runner Bean

SPECIAL PRIZESThe David Grindlay Trophy for classes 92, 92a or 92b

The Skea Trophy for the Best Exhibit of Tomatoes in the ShowThe Saltoun Trophy for the Best Vegetable Exhibit in the Show, other than

Tomatoes, Onions and excluding classes 91-92bThe Watson Trophy for the Best Onion exhibit in the Show

Class 62a - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1Class 90 - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1Class 94 - 1st £5; 2nd £3; 3rd £2

FRUIT(Varieties to be named where known)

PRIZES: 1st £1; 2nd 60; 3rd 40p - unless otherwise stated103. 1 plate of 4 Culinary Apples, 1 variety104. 1 plate of 4 Dessert Apples, 1 variety104a. 1 plate of 1 culinary and 1 dessert apple105. 2 plates of Fruit, 2 kinds106. 1 plate of Fruit, 1 kind

The David Bell Centenary Rose Bowl will be awarded for the most points in classes 52 - 106

Gifford Quaich for the Best Plate of Fruit

SECTION 2 - NOVICE(Please see Rule 6 on page 8)

FLOWERSPRIZES: 1st £1; 2nd 60p; 3rd 40p - unless otherwise stated

201. 1 vase Perennials, mixed See definition202. 1 vase mixed Flowers from the Border on page 6203. 1 vase Sweet Peas, 5 spikes204. 1 vase Annuals, 1 kind, 5 stems205. 1 vase HT Roses, 3 blooms205a. 1 vase HT Rose, 1 bloom206. 1 vase Floribunda Roses, 1 stem207. 1 vase Mixed Annuals208. 1 vase Decorative Dahlias, 3 blooms209. 1 vase Sunflowers, 3 blooms210. 1 vase Antirrhinums, 3 stems211. 1 vase Gladioli, 2 spikes212. 1 vase, 1 sunflower213. 1 vase, 1 perennial, 5 stems214. 1 vase Flowering Shrubs, 3 stems, 1 variety See definition215. 1 vase Mixed Flowering Shrubs, 3 stems on page 6216. 1 vase Gladioli, 1 spike

SPECIAL PRIZESGifford Horticultural Society 150th Anniversary Trophy (see rule 6) will

be awarded for the most points in classes 201-216The Duncan Fairbairn Trophy for the Best Exhibit of Sweet Peas in Class 203

The Royal British Legion Scotland Gifford Branch Trophy forThe Best Exhibit of HT Roses in the Show

Class 213 - 1st £5 Voucher donated by Macplants; 2nd £2; 3rd £1Class 214 - 1st £5 Voucher donated by Macplants; 2nd £2; 3rd £1

Class 209 - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1

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SECTION 3FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

PRIZES: 1st £1; 2nd 60p; 3rd 40p - unless otherwise stated

301. Exhibit of foliage and berries in any container (No accessories allowed)302. An arrangement of flowers and foliage in an unusual container (No accessories)303. A miniature garden not exceeding 50 x 50cm304. “Sunset” - An arrangement of flowers and foliage (accessories allowed)305. Arrangement of flowers of two colours and foliage in a tea pot (no accessories allowed). Open

to anyone who has not previously won a trophy in section 3.306. “Pretty Petite”. A petite exhibit not exceeding 15cm in height, width or depth.307. A basket of Fresh flowers, minimum foliage, basket with handle not to exceed 25cm

in width

Note: Flowers need not be grown personally by the Exhibitor.Exhibitors must try to hide the oasis

SPECIAL PRIZESVale Trophy - Best Exhibit in Classes 301 - 307

Charles K Murphy Trophy - most points in Classes 301 - 307Class 307 - The Willie Bathgate Cup

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SECTION 4 - INDUSTRIALPRESERVES

PRIZES: 1st £1; 2nd 60p; 3rd 40p - unless otherwise stated

401. 1 Bottle Home-made ready-to-drink Lemonade402. 1 Bottle Elderflower Cordial403. 1 Bottle Home-made Sloe Gin404. 1 Bottle Ginger Beer405. Glass Jar Bramble Jelly406. Glass Jar Blackcurrant Jam407. Small Glass Jar Redcurrant Jelly408. Glass Jar Raspberry Jam409. Glass Jar Strawberry Jam410. Glass Jar Marmalade411. Small Glass Jar Citrus Curd412. Glass Jar Gooseberry Jam413. Glass Jar of Chutney413a. Glass Jar Vegetable Pickle

Classes 401 - 404 to be in clear glass bottles.

All Preserves must be in clear glass jam jarsJAM JARS MUST BE COVERED WITH CELLOPHANE AND NOT CLING-FILM OR LIDS.

SPECIAL PRIZESClass 407 - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1Class 413 - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1

Yvonne Henderson Trophy - Class 409

BAKING, ETC. PRIZES: 1st £1; 2nd 60p; 3rd 40p - unless otherwise stated

414. 450g Hand-made White Loaf (any recipe)415. Four Treacle Scones 416. Loaf of Brown Bread, may be made in Bread Maker417. Cherry Almond Loaf (recipe given)

200g Glace Cherries 3 Large eggs, beaten250g SR Flour 2-3 drops Almond Essence225g Butter, softened 100g Ground Almonds175g Caster Sugar 6tbs Milk

Line and butter a loaf ton 23 x 13 x 7cms. Presheat oven to 170c / Gas mark 3Halve cherries, then wash them, dry and toss in flour. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Gradually add beaten egg and almond essence. Fold in flour, almonds, cherries and milk. Add mixtureto loaf tin and bake for 45 minutes or until skewer comes out clean. Leave in tin to cool.

418. 4 Pieces of Shortbread419. Carrot Cake

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420. One Single Chocolate Sponge with Chocolate Butter Filling - not iced421. Plain Gingerbread - 450g loaf tin422. 4 Cupcakes - decorated423. Lemon Drizzle Cake424. 4 Pieces of Cooked Traybake425. One single Fatless Sponge, no Filling426. 4 Dropped Scones (Pancakes)427. 4 Savoury Muffins

SPECIAL PRIZESLady Tweeddale’s Trophy for most points in Classes 401 - 427

Class 418 - The Anna Wilson Trophy for ShortbreadClass 425 - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1

HANDICRAFTPRIZES: 1st £1; 2nd 60p; 3rd 40p - unless otherwise stated

428. Photography - A Photograph of Historic East Lothian, not exceeding 7” x 5”,not mounted

429. Photography - An Insect on a Flower, not exceeding 7” x 5”, not mounted430. Photography - An East Lothian Garden, not exceeding 7” x 5”, not mounted431. Photography - An Amusing Photograph, with Caption, not exceeding 7” x 5”, not mounted432. Photography - Unusual Pals - not exceeding 7” x 5” - not mounted433. A Machine Sewn Item including Patchwork434. Upcycled Something New from Old435. Christmas Decoration436. Hand Knitted or Crocheted Item437. Article made from wood and/or metal438. A Greetings Card using Pressed Flowers439. A Felt Item440. A handmade toy441. A painting any medium442. A Knitted or Crocheted Child’s Hat and Scarf for Blythswood Christmas Shoeboxes443. Any Hand-made useful and decorative Article, other than above

NOTE: Articles must not have been previously exhibited in Gifford.

All staging cards must be attached to exhibits

SPECIAL PRIZESBraidie Trophy - Most Points in Classes 428 - 443

Class 437 - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1

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SECTION 5CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

All Exhibits MUST be Child’s Own WorkAge, as at date of Show, to be put on each side of staging cardEach staging card must be attached to the relevant entry

PRE-SCHOOL CHILDRENPRIZES: 1st £2; 2nd £1; 3rd 50p - unless otherwise stated

501*. Paint a picture of a garden on A4 paper502. Make a robot from recycled material503. Decorate a pebble504*. A rainbow on a paper plate using any craft materials

SPECIAL PRIZESLamb Quaich for most points in Classes 501-504

Class 501* - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1Class 504* - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1

CHILDREN 5-7 YEARSPRIZES: 1st £2; 2nd £1; 3rd 50p - unless otherwise stated

505. Arrangement of wild flowers in a jam jar506. 2 decorated biscuits on a paper plate (biscuits need not be homemade)507*. Make a castle from recycled materials508. Design a piece of A4 wrapping paper509. Paint a picture of a circus510*. A photograph of an animal 12cm x 18cm511. Make a monster out of fruit and vegetables.

SPECIAL PRIZESCOMMUNITY COUNCIL CUP for most points in Classes 505-511

Class 507* - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1Class 510* - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1

CHILDREN 8-11 YEARSPRIZES: 1st £2; 2nd £1; 3rd 50p - unless otherwise stated

512. Make a Halloween mask (any materials)513*. A named plant grown by you from seed514*. Make and decorate a ginger bread man biscuit515. Make an arrangement of flowers (max 15cm height , width and depth)516*. Make a miniature garden (max 36cm x 36cm)517. Make a spaceship from recycled materials 518*. Write the following poem in pen in your normal handwriting and illustrate the poem all on

one sheet of A4 paper.A Cat Cam FiddlinA cat cam fiddlinOot o a barn,Wi a pair o bagpipesUnder her arm.She cud sing naethin but

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“Fiddle cum feeThe moose has mairritThe bumble bee “Pipe cat,Dance mooseWe’ll hae a waddinAt oor guid hoose.

SPECIAL PRIZESGifford Horticultural Society Trophy for most points in Classes 512-518

The Harley Plate for Class 518*Lady Maryoth Hay Trophy for Class 516*Class 513* - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1Class 514* - 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1

YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 12-16 YEARSPRIZES: 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1 - unless otherwise stated

519. An A4 collage on the theme of Halloween using any materials520. Photograph taken by you on holiday 12cm x 18cm521*. Make an amusing animal or bird out of fruit and vegetables.522*. Arrangement of flowers and foliage in a wellie boot.

SPECIAL PRIZESThe Harrison Trophy for most points in Classes 519-522

Class 521* - 1st £4; 2nd £3; 3rd £2Class 522* - 1st £4; 2nd £3; 3rd £2

Kevin WattButcher

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Breakfast PackGluten Free Products Available

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New for 2016! Gifford Flower Show Scarecrow

Competition

Categories:

Best dressed scarecrow

Most imaginative scarecrow

(visitors will vote during the Show weekend)

The rules: * Anyone can enter! All ages, individuals, groups & families welcome

* Scarecrows can be any size you like, small or large, but no larger than 2m x 2m & must be self supporting.

* Scarecrow will be left overnight on the Saturday at your own risk - or you can take it away and return it on Sunday morning.

* All scarecrows to be taken away at the end of the show

* All entries to be made out of recycled/recyclable materials.

All entries to be registered and in place on Gifford Village

Green between 8 - 9.30am on the Saturday

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A. M. HOGGNewsagent, Stationer,

Confectioner and Tobacconist

Cards and Gifts

Post Office

HIGH STREET, GIFFORDPHONE GIFFORD 810 309

Open 7 Days

And Papers delivered 6 days per week

J.S. MAIN & SONSSADDLERS AND AGRICULTURAL MERCHANTS

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SCOTLAND’SGARDENS2016

Gifford Village andBroadwoodside

Sunday 10th July 1.00-5.00pm

The gardeners of Gifford are opening their gates forthe biannual village participation in Scotland’s

celebration of gardens. Over 10 gardens will be openacross the village. These will include some not openedbefore, those that have undergone make overs since

the last time and others that have not been opened forsome years. The gardens will represent a great varietyof age, styles and size with the designs reflecting arange of objectives, from the low maintenance to theambitious and from the cottage plot to the formal. All

providing a host of ideas and inspiration.

The village gardeners look forward to your visit.Teas will be served in the Village Hall throughout the

afternoon where tickets will also be for sale.

See page 258 of the 2016 edition of‘Scotland’s Gardens’ for further details.

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3 High Street, Gifford EH41 4QUTel: 01620 810 240

e: enquiries@tweeddalearmshotel.co.ukwww.tweeddalearmshotel.com

PIndependently Owned, Family Run Hotel

Thirteen En-suite BedroomsRestaurant Lounge BarFurther Dining Rooms

Friendly Public Bar (where Dogs are Welcome)Beer Garden

PMeals Service Times

Monday to Friday - 12 Noon to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.Saturday & Sunday - 12 Noon to 9 p.m.

Traditional Roast Dinner served on Sundays

We use only the freshest of ingredients, sourced locally where possible,and our Food is always freshly prepared and cooked to order –

including our Home-made Pizzas.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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Gifford Horticultural SocietyA Brief History

At a meeting on the 25th January 1848 it was agreed to establish theGifford Horticultural Society. The first show that followed was held inwhat is now the Village Hall on the evening of 5th December with just 7classes, silver medals being donated for the winners. In the following year2 shows were staged for vegetables with flower classes not being intro-duced until 1852. Later fruit and pot plants were added and in 1859there was a honey class.

The show continued to develop and expand until 1914 when it wasdecided to postpone it and it was not until 1919 that the Societyresumed its activities. In 1939 war again intervened and it was to be 10years before the Society reconvened with a show being held in 1950.

The show was first staged in a marquee in 1936 although because of theexpense the 1952 event was back in the Hall. However, this proved veryunsatisfactory and it has been held in a marquee ever since. Of course itis now a 2 day show- a change that occurred in 1983, and it has grownto become what is probably the largest tented 2 day village show inScotland.

But the Society is now much more than its show with summer outingsand a programme of winter talks for members. There is also a bulk pur-chasing of composts for members and its Spring plant sale is very pop-ular. In alternating years a member’s lunch is held and village gardens areopened as part of the Scotland’s Gardens programme. Membershipdetails are given on page 2.

Since 1848 the Society has changed a lot but its core purpose is still theholding of the annual show which we hope you will participate in or visitand certainly enjoy.

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DAVY HOODELECTRICAL ENGINEER Est. 1973

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The Tearoom@ Peter Potter Gallery

Open 10am - 4pm.

Small Functions Catered for

10 THE SANDS, HADDINGTON, EH41 3EYHELEN GRAY 07815 658 705

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NORMAN T. CRAIGUPHOLSTERER AND HOUSE FURNISHER

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You are invited to visit our Showroomsand see our wide range ofFurniture, Carpets, Rugs,Soft Furnishings, etc.

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TELEPHONE AND FAX 01620 822173E-mail: ntc.carpets@hotmail.co.uk

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Andrew JohnstonQuality Fruiterer

Home: 01620 860714Mobile: 07860 268208

Erica’sProp. E J. Muirhead I.C.S.F.

Flowers & Gifts for all Occasions

Weddings our Speciality

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East Lothian’s specialist wine and whisky store

God made water, but man made wine

We are passionate and proud to support local trade and source many of thecountry’s finest beers and ales from right here in East Lothian.

Our wine selection is also ethically sourced. We take Fairtrade seriously, butnever compromise on quality. Whether you want a quaffable white for a gettogether with friends, or a full bodied red to accompany a good meal, you canask our well trained staff who will be happy to help you.

We source an exclusive range of fine spirits and whiskies. As we do with ourbeers, we are proud to work with local suppliers in bringing the best Scottishspirits and whisky to your table.

Yes to fresh Yes to local

Yester FarmDairies

Yester Farm Dairies Ltd is a family dairy based at the McCreery family farm near Gifford.We supply top quality, locally produced dairy products to grocers, convenience stores,

cash and carry businesses, hotels, restaurants and households inEdinburgh, Lothians, Borders and Northumberland

Tel: (01620) 810 998E: sales@yesterfarmdairies.co.ukwww.yesterfarmdairies.co.uk

82 High StreetHaddington EH41 3ET

T: 01620 826851 E: cheateauin@yahoo.co.inwww.haddingtonwines.co.uk

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BRYAN HOGGPLUMBING AND HEATING SERVICES

fully qualified local plumber

Call01620 810349 or0781 258 7197

all plumbing and heating work,emergency repairs, burst pipes,

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the home, no job too small.

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MacplantsA treasure trove for plant lovers with one of the

best selections of perennials in Scotland.Old favourites & recent introductions,

grasses, ferns & alpines. Visit our retail shopor send for a free copy of our descriptive list.

Open 7 days, mid March - end Sept.

5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian

Tel: 01875 341179 www.macplants.co.uk

Poldrate Arts & Crafts CentrePoldrate Granary, The Elizabeth Hamilton Buildings,

Haddington, East Lothian EH41 4DA

Poldrate Arts & Crafts Centre offers a wide variety ofarts and crafts classes. Classes take place in the Poldrate

Granary and Mill in Haddington.If you are interested in joing a class or group, please

take a look at our website which always has up to dateinformation about what is going on at PACC, plus news

of exhibitions and events further afield. Enrolmentforms can be downloaded from the website.

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1. The John Tait Memorial Trophy for most points in

Section 1, Open Flowers and Plants Classes 1-38a ANDREW BANKS

2. East Lothian Council Trophy for most points inSection 1, Open, Classes 39-50c STAN DA PRATO

3. Hector Campbell Rose Bowl for Best Exhibit ofFloribunda Roses in Section 1, Open JEANIE CLARK

4. Sir Peter Reid Memorial Trophy for Best Exhibit ofSweet Peas in Section 1, Open TOM MARTIN

5. Royal Bank Trophy for Best Flowerin Show. ANDREW BANKS

6. The David Bell Centenary Rose Bowl for mostpoints in Section 1, Open Veg & Fruit, Classes 52-106 ROGER VEITCH

7. The Duchess Kay Trophy for Best Fuchsia in Show WILLIAM PONTIN8. The Skea Trophy for Best Exhibit of Tomatoes

in Show ROGER VEITCH9. The Saltoun Trophy for Best Vegetable Exhibit in

Show, other than Onion ANDREW SCOTT10. The Watson Trophy for Best Onion in the Show JIM WILLIAMS11. The David Grindlay Trophy for Class 92/92a/92b

collection of vegetables. JIM WILLIAMS12. G.H.S. 150th Anniversary Trophy for most points in

Section 2, Novice Flowers, Classes 201 - 216 KATHY SETHI13. The Duncan Fairbairn Trophy for Best Exhibit of

Sweet Peas in Novice Section, Class 203 KATHY SETHI

14. The Gifford Quaich for Best Dish of Fruit in Section 1,Open Fruit, Vegetables MARY HEDDERWICK

15. The Charles K. Murphy Trophy for most points in

Section 3, Floral Arrangements, Classes 301 - 307 SARAH CURTIS

16. The Vale Trophy for Best Exhibit in Section 3,Floral Arrangements, Class 301 - 307 JOHN SHELDON

17. The Willie Bathgate Cup for Best Exhibit in Section 3,Floral Arrangements, Class 307, Basket of flowers SUE TAIT

18. Lady Tweeddale’s Trophy for most points inSection 4, Industrial Preserves, & BakingClasses 401 - 427 SALLY THOMAS

19. The Yvonne Henderson Trophy, Section 4, Handicraft Class 441 - A Painting any medium JOHN SHELDON

SPECIAL AWARDS 2015 Winners

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20. The Anna Wilson Trophy for Shortbread, Section 4,Baking, Class 418 GILL TAIT

21. The Braidie Trophy for most points in Section 4,Handicrafts, Classes 428 - 443 ANTHEA SKEA

22. Gifford Horticultural Society Trophy formost points in Section 6, Open Honey, Classes 601 - 615 MARK HEDDERWICK

23. George Turnbull Trophy for Beekeeping, forBest Exhibit in Section 6, Classes 601 - 612 GEORGE BARTON

24. The George Hood Memorial Trophy for most points inNovice Honey Classes 617 - 626

25. Lamb Quaich for most points in Section 7,Pre-School Children - Classes 701 - 704 WILF JANSON

26. Community Council Cup for most points inSection 7, Children aged 5-7 yrs. Classes 705 - 711 LIBBY BALLANTYNE

27. G.H.S. Trophy for most points in Section 7,Children aged 8-11 yrs. Class 712 - 718 HOLLY KERR

28. The Harley Plate for Handwriting, Section 7,Children aged 8-11. Class 713 HANNAH CAMERON

29. The Lady Maryoth Hay’s Trophy for Best Exhibit inSection 7 Class 717 - Miniature Garden CHARLIE WILL

30. The Harrison Trophy for most points in Section 7, Young people ages 12 -16 yrs. Classes 719 - 722 DAISY TAYLOR

31. G.H.S. 150th Anniversary Trophy for primary schoolpupils SALTOUN SCHOOL

SPECIAL AWARDS (continued)

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East Lothian’s familygarden centre

l Extensive range of plants, seeds & bulbsl All kinds of garden essentialsl Outdoor furniture and garden featuresl Home decor collections and cookshopl Children’s toys and gamesl Clothing and accessoriesl Cards, wrap and party warel Gifts and gift vouchersl Award-winning café serving home made foodl Friendly practical advicel Same day delivery servicel Regular events for children

Merryhatton Garden Centre & CaféEast Fortune EH39 5JS l 01620 880278

Open 7 days l Garden Centre: 9.00-5.30 l Cafe 9.00-5.00www.merryhatton.co.uk

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Local Flower Show Dates 2016(Please check for opening times and venues)

27th August – East Linton, Garvaldand Musselburgh

3rd September – East Lothian (Haddington)Pathhead, Penicuik and Stenton

10th & 11th September – Dalkeith

10th September – Dunbar

Other Dates

3rd - 5th June – Gardening Scotland, Ingliston

6th August – Innerwick

5th - 7th August – Ayr Flower Show

2nd - 4th September – Dundee Flower Show

17th - 18th September – Fife Flower ShowDunfermline

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