2018 Competition (last updated 30/12/17)

ENTRIES WILL BE RECEIVED ON FRI 9 MARCH 4-6pm, & SAT 10 MARCH, 7.15-9am.

Competition prizes valued over $2,000

SECTION A – ROSES
Class:
1.	GOULBURN ROSE COMMITTEE CHAMPIONSHIP
	3 Exhibition Roses - distinct, 3 vases; AND
	1 Vase of Bunch Roses - 5 stems, same cultivar; AND
	ONE of the following:
	(a) 1 Vase of Floribunda Roses, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms, all stages preferred;
	(b) 1 Vase of Floribunda Roses, up to 25 blooms, same cultivar, all stages preferred;
	(c) 1 Vase of Modern Decorative Roses, 4-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms, all stages preferred;
	(d) 1 Vase of Modern Decorative Roses, 3 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, all stages preferred;
	(e) 1 Vase of Roses, Bud to Full Bloom, 4 stages, same cultivar.
2.	1 Vase of the 'City of Goulburn' Rose, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, minimum of 10 blooms, all stages preferred. *[Jane Pockley Award]*
3.	1 Vase of 1 Exhibition Rose.
4.	1 Vase of Bunch Roses, 3 stems, same cultivar.
5.	1 Vase of Modern Decorative Roses, 3 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, all stages preferred.
6.	1 Vase of Full Bloom Roses, 3 stems, same cultivar.
7.	1 Vase of Roses, Bud to Full Bloom, 4 stages, same cultivar.
8.	1 Vase of Floribunda Roses, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, minimum of 10 blooms, all stages preferred.
9.	1 Vase of Floribunda Roses, up to 25 blooms, same cultivar, all stages preferred.
10.	1 Vase of Miniature Roses, 3 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar, all stages preferred.
11.	1 Vase of Old Fashioned Roses or David Austin Roses or Shrub Roses, 1-6 stems and/or cuts, same cultivar.
12.	1 Vase of a Single Rose, 5-8 petals, 1 stem or cut.
13.	Bowl of Roses, minimum of 10 blooms, hips, side buds allowed, viewed all round, NND, 15cm bowl.
14.	1 Vase of an Australian Bred Rose, Standard Unit *[Doug & Glynis Hayne Award]*

SECTION B – ROSES For Novices - entrants must not have previously won five or more 1st prizes at the Goulburn Rose Show
Class:
15.	1 Vase of the 'City of Goulburn' Rose, 1 stem and/or cut.
16.	1 Vase of 1 Red Rose.
17.	1 Vase of 1 Pink Rose.
18.	1 Vase of 1 Yellow Rose.
19.	1 Vase of 1 White or Buff Rose.
20.	1 Vase of 1 Rose, Any Other Colour.
21.	1 Vase of 1 Full Bloom Rose.
22.	1 Vase of Floribunda Roses, 3 stems and/or cuts, NND
23.	1 Vase of David Austin Roses, 3 stems and/or cuts, NND *[Kevin Walsh Memorial Prize]*

SECTION C – FLORAL ART *This section is not for professional florists. Any embellishments are accepted, unless otherwise stated. Artificial flowers and foliage are not permitted.*
Class:
24.	An Exhibit by a Club or an Organisation. Theme: The Mad Hatters Tea Party. Max 75 cm square. *[Barry O'Neill Trophy]*
25.	'Chessboard Checks' - featuring the City of Goulburn Rose [Graham Williams Trophy]
26.	'Queen of Hearts'
27.	'The Looking Glass'
28.	'Top Hats'
29.	'Anyone for Tea?'


SECTION D – JUNIORS
Class:
30.	1 Rose - *12 years & under*
31.	'Roses & Teapots' - *Floral Art - 12 years & under*
32.	3 Roses - *13 to 16 years*
33	'Roses & Clocks' - Floral Art - 13 to 16 years

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Exhibitor to leave displays in place until the end of the show.
Roses to be grown by the exhibitor, except for floral arrangements.
Roses to be named wherever possible.
Containers will be supplied, except for floral arrangements which must be completed prior to entry into auditorium.
Wiring is only permitted on exhibition roses.
Exhibition roses: a high-centered flower with a circular outline and petals that spiral outwards from the center in a symmetrical manner; blooms are to be shown singly, the presence of a bud or buds will disqualify.
Stem: Original new growth which carries a single bloom or bud.
Cut: A cut is a stem that carries more than one bloom and/or bud or buds.
Distinct: to be a different variety.
NND - Not Necessarily Distinct ie. they can be all of the same cultivar, all different cultivars, or a combination of same and different cultivars.
Full Bloom Roses: blooms should clearly show stamens and be free of blemish.
Bud to Full Bloom:
- 1st stage: Bud, to show colour, petals not starting to unfurl, and sepals to be disregarded.
- 2nd stage: Bunch, midway between 1st and 3rd stage.
- 3rd stage: Exhibition as in an Exhibition Rose.
- 4th stage: Full Bloom, either full or open according to the cultivar.

The Judges are:

Glynis Hayne - Roses
Cecily Rogers & Margaret Brice - Floral Art

Please click here for a downlaodable copy of the schedule Competition Schedule 2018.pdf

Please click here for a copy of 'A Guide for Novice Exhibitors' - general advice on preparing & exhibiting roses

by Doug & Glynis Hayne