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Clean any pollen off the foliage. (Moist handkerchief!) Check all plants for any visible canes. Remove any missed damaged or spend flowers, damaged, yellowing or marked leaves and seedpods. Give one last check for debris that might have fallen onto the compost. Dress the plants by pulling out of the foliage any 'hidden' blooms and lay them on top of the leaves, covering the whole plant evenly. You may find a small cane or knitting needle handy for teasing out these blooms. (Some really brave souls get hold of the plant, and turn it upside down, gently shaking out the hidden flowers!!). When you are satisfied that you have fully prepared the plant, select the correct entry card and write the name of the variety in the space provided, then place the plant on a saucer on the show bench. The class/number card must be placed on the bench in front of your plant facedown. (If you do not know the name of the plant you are staging, the entry under 'name' should be marked, 'not known, judge please name'). Position your plant with its best side to the front and displayed to its best advantage. Check the plant is placed in the area for the correct class number. If there is insufficient room on the bench for your plant DO NOT move other exhibitor's entries, but find a Show steward who will make room and move any exhibits. Continue to do the same for each plant, keeping an eye on the clock to ensure you do not run out of time. If you have a basket or hanging pot, it should he placed on the hanging rail or wire and the entry card placed on the top of the foliage. Ensure it is in the correct area for the class number you have entered. Once again turn the basket so the best side is facing forward. Adapted from Malcolm Harris' article in the Coventry Fuchsia & Geranium Society Newsletter (Summer 1998) supplemented by additional information gathered up from the various speakers at our monthly meetings plus some of my own observations. CD |
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