BRITISH CACTUSAND

SUCCULENT SOCIETYPORTSMOUTH & DISTRICT BRANCH

SUMMER SHOWSATURDAY 2ND JUNE 2018

AT

CHRIST CHURCH HALLLondon Road, Widley, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 5AT

ENTRANCE FEE £1

(Light refreshments available throughout the day)

*********************************************************************************PROGRAMME

Staging of plants - 8am to 10am

Judging - 10.15am to 1pm

Show open to the public - 11am to 4pm

Prize-giving & Close-down - 3.45pm to 5pm

Any queries contact Branch/Show Secretary, secports@outlook.com

OFFICIALSJudge(s) GARETH DARBON

Show Committee

Chairman – M. Maddock / Vice-chairman – C. Thompson

Branch/Show Secretary – C. Hands / Show Treasurer – L. Palmer

Show Organisers – Show Committee / Plant Sales – S. Wooller

Stewards – M. Maddock, A. Money, C. Thompson, J. Bridgman

Points/Prize Collator – C. Hands / Trophies Officer – G. Daniels

TROPHIES AND AWARDSRON GINNS AWARD For the entrant gaining the most points in the show.

BCSS DIPLOMAS One each for the Best Cactus & Best Other Succulent In The Show.

BCSS Silver Award Cards For the winners of Classes 21 & 79.

BCSS Bronze Award CardsTwo to be awarded. For the winner of Class 77, and for the entrant gaining the most points in the Gymnocalycium Group Classes 32 & 33.

BCSS Awards of MeritUp to four may be awarded for horticultural excellence, at the discretion of the Judge(s), to any entry (single or multiple plants) that, in the opinion of the Judge(s), is/are deemed worthy of such an award.

President’s TrophyThis Trophy is awarded to the Portsmouth member gaining the most points in total from both the Annual Summer and Autumn Shows. This Summer Show is thus the first qualifying show of the year.

Bob Bucket Trophy For the most points gained in Section 1

Southsea Bowl For the most points gained in Section 2

Leonard A Chaddock Trophy For the most points gained in Section 3

Joan James Trophy For the most points gained in Section 4

Jason Cup For the most points gained in Section 5

Junior Trophy For the most points gained in Section 6

Photographic Cup For the most points gained in the Photographic Classes 95 & 96

The Cereus Award For the most points gained in the Cereus Group Classes 5, 15, 27 & 51

Charles Evans TrophyFor the most points gained in the Mammillaria Group classes 1, 22, 23 and 24

Copiapoa Award For the most points gained in the Copiapoa Classes 41 & 42

Echeveria AwardFor the Portsmouth member gaining the most points in the Echeveria Subgroup Classes 63 & 80

Visitor’s Shield For the most points gained by a visiting BCSS member

Chairman’s Award

(Whitefield Shield)

For the best exhibit or most points in classes of the Chairman’s choice.

For the most points gained in the Rebutia Group Classes 30 & 31

The Euphorbia Award For the most points gained in the Euphorbia Group Classes 72, 85 & 86The Haworthia Award For the most points gained in the Haworthia Group Classes 65 & 83

Hutchinson Cup For the competitor gaining the most points without having won a trophy

NOTES/REMINDERS FOR THIS SUMMER SHOW 2018 SCHEDULE(1) The previous single class Strombocactus Group or Pediocactus Group now has two limited pot size classes 45 & 46. (2) Turbinicarpus Group Classes 59 and 60 were previously added to SECTION 2. (3) Crassula Subgroup (Class 68) replaces Adromischus Subgroup in SECTION 3; however Adromischus Subgroup (Class 84) is retained in SECTION 4. (4) Crassula Subgroup (Class 88) was previously added to SECTION 4.

Please ensure your entries comply with the “BCSS Handbook of Shows”,10th Edition 2014. It is highly recommended that competitors acquire a

copy of this Handbook.

SHOW RULES

1

Definitions:(a) Open Classes (Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7) open to the BCSS Members and Non-Members of any age.(b) Novice Classes (Section 5) are open to BCSS Members only who have never won a first prize in a BCSS National or Zone Show, or a National Trophy in any show. A previous winner of a novice class may not enter that particular class again. The previous winner of a Portsmouth Branch Novices Trophy for Cactus and/or Succulents Other Than Cacti Classes may not enter the Novices Classes.(c) Junior Classes (Section 6) open to BCSS Members, and Non-Members, under 18 years of age.

2 Nomenclature will be as shown in the “BCSS HANDBOOK OF SHOWS”, 10th Edition 2014.

3 Sponsorship, Fees & Prizes. There will be no entry fee to classes nor class prize money at this show, however sponsorship for all classes will be much appreciated.

4

Judging will be carried out in accordance with the definitions and rules in the “BCSS HANDBOOK OF SHOWS”, 10th Edition 2014. For the purposes of this Schedule, classes asking for two or more “different species” or “different genera” shall be deemed to imply that they should be in separate pots. The Judge(s) reserve the right to withhold any award or prize ticket if in their opinion no exhibit in a particular class merits such an award. Similarly, the Judge(s) may award “Highly Commended” in addition to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at their discretion.

5 Objections must be presented to the Show Committee in writing by 2pm ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW. The decision of the Judge(s) on all matters will be final.

6 Ownership. All plants exhibited in the competitive classes must be the personal possession of the exhibitor named on the entry cards.

7 Entry to each class is limited to a maximum of TWO per person.

8Awards. Branch trophies remain the property of the Branch and, if retained, must be surrendered to the Trophies Officer at the April Branch Meeting in the year following that in whichthey were won. On Show day, the winner will also receive a trophy card to keep.

9Staging & Removal of Exhibits. The Show Programme must be adhered to and no exhibit may be removed from the show tables before completion of the Prize-giving without permission of the Show Organiser.

10Safety of Exhibits and Personal belongings. Although all reasonable precautions for the safety of exhibits and personal belongings will be taken, no responsibility will be accepted for anyloss or damage, nor for any claims arising from such loss or damage.

11

Pot Sizes. Where an upper size limit is imposed, measurements of pots or containers are to be considered in accordance with the “BCSS HANDBOOK OF SHOWS”, 10th Edition 2014, i.e.;Circular pots or containers - the diameter at the top inside the rim.Square pots or containers - the distance between opposite sides at the top inside the rim.PLEASE CHECK YOUR POT/CONTAINER SIZES AS THEY CAN VARY CONSIDERABLY FROM THE SIZE STATED ON THEM.

12 Moving of Exhibits. For aesthetics, ease of viewing and safety etc., exhibits may be moved on the staging at the discretion of the Show Committee and/or Appointed Show Stewards ONLY.

13 Rights of Admission. The Show Committee reserves the right to refuse admission.

14

Points shall be awarded as follows: 1st Prize – 4 points2nd Prize – 3 points3rd Prize – 2 pointsHigh Commended – 1 point

15 Entry Forms must be received by the Show Organiser not later than the THURSDAY prior to the Show Day regardless of submission method.

16 Conditions of Entry. Entry into any of the competitive classes in this Show implies acceptance of the rules printed above.

SPONSORSHIPIn order to defray the cost of running this show, sponsorship is respectfully requested at 50p per

class. Sponsorship money should be handed to the Branch Treasurer, Les Palmer.

SCHEDULE(Sections, Classes and their Description)

SECTION 1: CACTI (No pot size limit)1 MAMMILLARIA GROUP - One plant

2 ECHINOPSIS GROUP - One plant (Large group; check Handbook of Shows)

3 ECHINOCEREUS GROUP - One plant

4 PARODIA GROUP - One plant

5 CLEISTOCACTUS SUBGROUP OR ESPOSTOA SUBGROUP - One plant

6 ASTROPHYTUM GROUP - One plant

7 CACTUS - One plant

8 CRISTATE OR MONSTROUS CACTUS - One plant

9 THELOCACTUS GROUP - One plant

10 REBUTIA GROUP - One plant

11 GYMNOCALYCIUM GROUP - One plant

12 ARIOCARPUS GROUP OR OBREGONIA - One plant

13 ECHINOCACTUS GROUP - One plant

14 MATUCANA GROUP - One plant

15 CEREUS GROUP - (Excluding those Subgroups in Class 5) - One plant

16 MELOCACTUS GROUP - One plant

17 CORYPHANTHA GROUP - One plant

18 OPUNTIA GROUP - One plant

SECTION 2: CACTI (Limited pot size)19 CACTI - Two different genera, max. pot size 19cm (7.5”)

20 CACTI - Three different genera, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

21 CACTI - Six different genera, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

22 MAMMILLARIA GROUP - Two different species, max. pot size 19cm (7.5”)

23 MAMMILLARIA GROUP - Three different species, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

24 MAMMILLARIA GROUP - Two different species, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

25 PARODIA GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

26 PARODIA GROUP - Two different species, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

27CLEISTOCACTUS SUBGROUP OR ESPOSTOA SUBGROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

28 ASTROPHYTUM GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

29 ASTROPHYTUM GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

30REBUTIA GROUP (Excluding Sulcorebutia & Weingartia) - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

31REBUTIA GROUP (Excluding Sulcorebutia & Weingartia) - Two different species, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

32 GYMNOCALYCIUM GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

33 GYMNOCALYCIUM GROUP - Two different species, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

34 ERIOSYCE GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

35 ERIOSYCE GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

36 STENOCACTUS GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

37 STENOCACTUS GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

38 OPUNTIA GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

39 OPUNTIA GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

40 MATUCANA GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

41 COPIAPOA GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

42 COPIAPOA GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

43ECHINOPSIS GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”) (Large group; check Handbook of Shows)

44ECHINOPSIS GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”) (Large group; check Handbook of Shows)

45STROMBOCACTUS GROUP OR PEDIOCACTUS GROUP - One plant, max. potsize 12.75cm (5”)

46STROMBOCACTUS GROUP OR PEDIOCACTUS GROUP - One plant, max. potsize 9cm (3.5”)

47 CORYPHANTHA GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

48 CORYPHANTHA GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

49 ECHINOCEREUS GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

50 ECHINOCEREUS GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

51CEREUS GROUP (Excluding those Subgroups in Class 27) - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

52 THELOCACTUS GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

53 THELOCACTUS GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

54 RHIPSALIS GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

55 SULCOREBUTIA OR WEINGARTIA - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

56 SULCOREBUTIA OR WEINGARTIA - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

57 CRISTATE OR MONSTROUS CACTUS - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

58 LOPHOPHORA GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

59 TURBINICARPUS GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

60 TURBINICARPUS GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

SECTION 3: SUCCULENTS OTHER THAN CACTI (No pot size limit)61 SUCCULENTS OTHER THAN CACTI - Two different species

62 CRISTATE OR MONSTROUS SUCCULENT - One plant

63 ECHEVERIA SUBGROUP - One plant

64 LITHOPS SUBGROUP - One plant

65 HAWORTHIA GROUP - One plant

66 ALOE GROUP - One plant

67 GASTERIA GROUP - One plant

68 CRASSULA SUBGROUP - One plant

69 AEONIUM SUBGROUP - One plant

70 SEMPERVIVUM SUBGROUP - One plant

71 STAPELIA GROUP - One plant

72 EUPHORBIA GROUP - One plant

73 AGAVE GROUP - One plant

74 PACHYPODIUM GROUP - One plant

75 KEDROSTIS GROUP - One plant

76 CEROPEGIA GROUP - One plant

SECTION 4: SUCCULENTS OTHER THAN CACTI (Limited pot size)

77SUCCULENTS OTHER THAN CACTI - Six different species, max. pot size 7cm(2.75”)

78SUCCULENTS OTHER THAN CACTI - Two different species, max. pot size 11.5cm (4.5”)

79SUCCULENTS OTHER THAN CACTI - Six different genera, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

80 ECHEVERIA SUBGROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

81MESEMBRYANTHEMUM GROUP (Excluding Lithops subgroup) - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

82MESEMBRYANTHEMUM GROUP (Excluding Lithops subgroup) - Two different species, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

83 HAWORTHIA GROUP - Two different species, max. pot size 11.5cm (4.5”)

84 ADROMISCHUS SUBGROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

85 EUPHORBIA GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

86 EUPHORBIA GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

87 ANACAMPSEROS GROUP - One plant, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

88 CRASSULA SUBGROUP - One plant, max. pot size 12.75cm (5”)

SECTION 5: NOVICES CLASSES (See rule 1(b))89 SUCCULENTS OTHER THAN CACTI - One plant

90 CACTUS - One plant

SECTION 6: JUNIOR CLASSES (See rule 1(c)) 91 CACTI - Two different plants in separate pots, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

92SUCCULENTS OTHER THAN CACTI - Two different plants in separate pots, max. pot size 9cm (3.5”)

SECTION 7: ARTISTIC CLASSES

93ANY CONTAINER OF CACTI AND/OR SUCCULENT PLANTS - With use of stone, ornaments etc., permitted, to be judged on artistic merit

94NOVELTY EXHIBIT - Not exceeding 10cm (4”) square, to be judged on originality

95THREE PHOTOGRAPHS - Of any size, each depicting a different cactus or other succulent. Each photograph must be accompanied by the genus and species name of the plant depicted.

96TWO PHOTOGRAPHS - Of maximum size 5” by 7” (130mm by 180mm) showing a named theme for the cacti and/or other succulents illustrated.

BRITISH CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETYPORTSMOUTH & DISTRICT BRANCH SUMMER SHOW

SHOW ENTRY SHEET (for SATURDAY 2nd June 2018)Please complete the table below with the number of entries exhibiting per class (maximum is 2). Please send to: Carrie Hands, 11 The Keep, Fareham PO16 9PN. E-mail submissions will be accepted, secports@outlook.com No matter how you submityour entry it must be submitted by the THURSDAY prior to the Show date. Any queries please ring Branch Secretary on 07775 910303.NOTE: This form is fillable electronically if downloaded. Highlight and copy the table into a new file, then fill in your name and the number of entries per class. Send by e-mail to the above address as an embedded or attached file.

ENTRANT'S NAME:

1 25 49 732 26 50 743 27 51 754 28 52 765 29 53 776 30 54 787 31 55 798 32 56 809 33 57 81

10 34 58 8211 35 59 8312 36 60 8413 37 61 8514 38 62 8615 39 63 8716 40 64 8817 41 65 8918 42 66 9019 43 67 9120 44 68 9221 45 69 9322 46 70 9423 47 71 9524 48 72 96

N.B. 1.) Failure to submit a show entry in a timely manner could result in the entrant filling out their own show cards on the morning of the show.2.) By completing and submitting this form the entrant is confirming acceptance of the show rules quoted and referenced in the Show Schedule.

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