Petal power loses out to super veg at Walberton summer show

The dismal weather of the preceding weeks enabled a large entry of

vegetables to form a highlight of the event at Walberton Village Hall.

David Campbell, the society's secretary, said: "The very high standard of many of the vegetable exhibits must at times have made the judges' job very difficult."

But the weather had taken its toll on the cut flowers. Their number of entries was down compared to previous summer shows. There was plenty of enthusiasm inside the hall, however, with about 240 exhibits in all.

Those who went along could marvel at the pot plant and floral art classes which attracted some excellent exhibits and added colour to the hall.

A large number of entries, from jam to Madeira cakes, was also a feature of the domestic section as examples of the culinary skills of the exhibitors.

Further high-quality pieces could be seen in the handicraft and art section to demonstrate the dedication and high standard of the exhibitors.

But the children's section was a disappointment. Just two exhibitors '“ Billy Chubb and Amelia-Rose Cox '“ took part, though both were to be commended.

Results

Cups and trophies: Supreme Challenge Cup for best exhibit in show: Mr J Haine. Bisset Rose Bowl for best exhibit in floral art classes: Mrs J Jackson. Silver Challenge Trophy for best exhibit in domestic classes: Mrs Hewson. Silver Challenge Cup for best exhibit in amateurs' fruit and vegetable classes: Mr R Heaume. Hans Kleine Silver Challenge Cup for best exhibit in pot plant classes: Mr V O'Neill. Glass tankard for best art exhibit: Mrs M Crook. Silver Challenge Cup for best exhibit in amateurs' flower classes: Mr J Haine. Glass tankard for best handicraft exhibit: Mrs Scutt.

Cut flowers: Large specimen rose: 1 Mr R Heaume, 2 Mrs M Ginman. Three HT roses, one variety: 1 Mr R Heaume. Three HT roses, mixed varieties:

1 Mr R Heaume. One stem floribunda rose: 1 Mrs I Howell, 2 Mrs M Ginman. Three dahlias, not exceeding 8in diameter: 1 Mr V O'Neill,

2 Mrs A Wells, 3 Mr J Heathcote. One specimen gladiolus: 1 Mr V O'Neill, 2 Mr D Campbell, 3 Mr J Heathcote. Three gladioli: 1 Mrs L Hewson. Three stems penstimons: 1 Mr R Heaume, 2 Mrs M Ginman, 3 Mrs B Legge. Five stems sweet peas: 1 Mr J Haine. Five blooms of pansies: 1 Mr R Heaume, 2 Mrs C Hickman, 3 Mr D Campbell. Five blooms violas: 1 Mrs B Bailey. Five fuchsia florets (single): 1 Mr V O'Neill, 2 Mrs L Hewson, 3 Mrs B Bailey. Five fuchsia florets (double): 1 Mr V O'Neill, 2 Mrs L Hewson 3 Mr R Heaume. Five stems of antirrhinums: 1 Mrs A Jacobson, 2 Mr J Heathcote. One specimen hydrangea flowerhead: 1 Mr J Heathcote, 2 Mr R Heaume, 3 Mrs S Crook.

Five stems of any cut flower not classed above, one variety: 1 Mr R Heaume, 2 Mr R Jackson, 3 Mr J Heathcote. Five stems of mixed annuals or biennials: 1 Mr V O'Neill, 2 Mr R Heaume, 3 Mrs L Hewson. Nine stems of mixed perennials: 1 Mr R Heaume. Five stems of mixed marigolds: 1 Mr R Heaume, 2 Mrs A Rollinson, 3 Mr V O'Neill.

Pot plants: Pot-grown fuchsia: 1 Mr J Haine, 2 Mr V O'Neill. Pot- grown begonia: 1 Mr J Haine. Pot-grown geranium: 1 Mrs M Ginman, 2 Mrs A Wells. Flowering pot plant other than above: 1 Mr V O'Neill, 2 Mrs M Ginman, 3 Mrs C Howell.

Foliage pot plant: 1 Mr V O'Neill, 2 Mrs L Howell, 3 Mrs C Hickman. Cactus or succulent: 1 Mr V O'Neill, 2 Mr D Donovan, 3 Mrs M Ginman.

Fruit: Plate of soft fruit, one variety: 1 Mr D Donovan, 2 Mr W Wells, 3 Mr M Woodcock.

Vegetables: Collection of vegetables, four distinct kinds: 1 Mr K Kessner. Nine runner beans: 1 Mr A Rollinson, 2 Mr R Jackson, 3 Mr B Bailey. Highly commended: Mr J Heathcote.

Nine French beans: 1 Mr B Rogers, 2 Mr W Wells, 3 Mr V O'Neill. Three beetroot, one variety, long or round: 1 Mr B Kendrick, 2 Mr J Heathcote, 3 Mr B Bailey. Three carrots, one variety: 1 Mr J Haine, 2 Mr W Wells. Two cabbages, on variety: 1 Mr A Rollinson.

Two lettuces, one variety: 1 Mr J Heathcote, 2 Mr B Bailey. Three courgettes, not more than 15cm in length: 1 Mr J Haine, 2 Mr B Rogers,

3 Mr W Wells. Five onions, under 227g: 1 Mr W Wells, 2 Mr B Rogers, 3 Mr R Heaume.

Five onions, over 227g: 1 Mr J Heathcote, 2 Mr R Heaume, 3 Mr W Wells. Nine pods of peas: 1 Mr A Jacobson Five potatoes, white: 1 Mr B Rogers, 2 Mrs C Hickman, 3 Mr P McChesney. Five potatoes, coloured: 1 Mr B Bailey, 2 Mr R Jackson, 3 Mr A Jacobson. Nine pickling shallots: 1 Mr R Jackson, 2 Mr B Rogers, 3 Mr B Bailey. Nine exhibition shallots: 1 Mr R Jackson, 2 Mr B Bailey, 3 Mr P McChesney.

Five tomatoes, indoor grown: 1 Mr R Heaume, 2 Mr J Haine, 3 Mrs L Hewson. Ten cherry tomatoes: 1 Mrs L Hewson, 2 Mr A Rollinson. Two marrows, matching pair: 1 Mr Rogers, 2 Mr A Jacobson, 3 Mr W Wells. Any other class of vegetable not classed above: 1 Mr M Woodcock, 2 Mr D Donovan, 3 Mr J Heathcote.

Domestic classes: Jar of mature chutney: 2 Mrs M. Kendrick. Jar of raspberry jam: 1 Mr D Donovan. Jar of gooseberry jam: 1 Mrs M Kendrick, 2 Mrs B Legge, 3 Mr D Donovan. Jar of blackberry jam: 1 Mr D Donovan, 2 Mrs B Legge. Jar of strawberry jam: 1 Mr P McChesney, 2 Mr V O'Neill, 3 Mrs B Bailey. Jar of any other jam: 1 Mr D Donovan, 2 Mrs M Kendrick. Jar of lemon curd: 1 Mrs B Bailey, 2 Mrs L Hewson, 3 Mr D Donovan.

Jar of jelly preserve: 1 Mrs M Kendrick, 2.Mr D Donovan, 3 Mrs C Hickman. Madeira cake: 1 Mrs M Kendrick, 2 Mrs L Hewson, 3 Mrs B Bailey. Brack (teabread): 1 Mr D Donovan, 2 Mrs M Kendrick, 3 Mrs L Hewson. Victoria sandwich: 1 Mrs B Bailey, 2 Mrs C Hickman, 3 Mrs L Hewson. Five butterfly cakes: 1 Mrs B Rogers, 2 Mrs C Hickman,

3 Mrs M Kendrick. Treacle tart: 1 Mrs B Bailey, 2 Mrs B Rogers, 3 Mrs L Hewson. Shortbread: 1 Mrs C Hickman, 2 Mrs M Kendrick, 3 Mrs S Crook. Five cheese scones: 1 Mrs L Hewson, 2 Mrs J Heasman, 3 Mr D Donovan.

Floral art: Flowers Foliage and Fun: 1 Mrs J Jackson, 2 Mrs J Heasman, 3 Mr K Kessner. My Favourite Book: 1 Mrs J Jackson, 2 Mr K Kessner. Flowers in an Unusual Container: 1 Mrs J Jackson, 2 Mrs J Heasman,

3 Mr K Kessner. Tiny Tots: 1 Mr K Kessner, 2 Mrs J Jackson, 3 Mrs C Hickman. It's my Pleasure: 1 Mrs J Jackson, 2 Mr K Kessner, 3 Mrs C Hickman.

Handicrafts and Art: New hand-knitted garment for an adult: 1 Mrs B Legge. New hand-knitted garment for child under five: 1 Mrs C Hickman,

2 Mrs V O'Neill, 3 Mrs M Ginman. Greeting card in cross stitch: 1 Mrs S Crook. Pair of gloves for an adult: 1 Mrs C Hickman. Knitted stuffed toy: 1 Mrs S Scutt, 2 Mrs B Chamberlain, 3 Mrs M Ginman. Stuffed toy in any other medium: 1 Mrs V O'Neill, 2 Mrs B Bailey. Mounted photograph of a garden flower taken by an exhibitor: 1 Mrs B Bailey, 2 Mrs V O'Neill, 3 Mr J Haine.

Highly commended: Mr B Kendrick. Pencil drawing '“ any subject: 1 Mr C Jacobsen. Water colour painting '“ any subject: 1 Mr C Jacobsen. Picture in any medium, not classed above: 1 Mrs S Crook, 2 Mr C Jacobsen.

Children's exhibits: Posy of flowers and foliage in all directions submitted by under-seven-year-olds: 1 Billy Chubb, 2 Amelia Rose. Something I have grown, under-seven-year-olds: 1 Billy Chubb.

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