1891 AGM Minutes

KING’S LYNN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

3^rd Annual Chrysanthemum Show, Corn Exchange, 12^th November 1891

1st

2nd

3rd

OPEN CLASSES, (Chrysanthemums)

1

Group of 24 single Plants in Pots

15sh 0d

7sh 6d

5sh 0d

2

24 Cut Blooms, 12 Incurved, 12 Japanese

10sh 0d

5sh 0d

2sh 6d

3

12 Cut Blooms, 12 varieties

5sh 0d

3sh 0d

2sh 0d

4

One Specimen Bloom

3sh 0d

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

CLASSES OPEN to all MEMBERS OF SOCIETY

5

Group of 12 single Plants in Pots

5sh 0d

2sh 6d

6

12 Cut Blooms, 12 varieties

4sh 0d

2sh 0d

MEMBERS CLASSES

7

Group of 6 single plants in pots

5sh 0d

2sh 6d

1sh 0d

8

One specimen plant

3sh 0d

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

9

12 cut blooms, any variety

5sh 0d

2sh 6d

1sh 0d

10

One specimen bloom

3sh 0d

2sh 0d

FRUIT

11

Apples, cooking, plate of 6

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

12

Apples, dessert, plate of 6

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

13

Pears, plate of 6

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

VEGETABLES

14

Collection of Vegetables in a basket not exceeding 2ft 6ins across

5sh 0d

2sh 6d

1sh 0d

15

Plate of Potatoes, 3 varieties, 6 tubers of each

3sh 0d

2sh 0d

16

Plate of Potatoes, 6 tubers, any one variety

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

17

Parsnips, bunch of 6

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

18

Turnips, bunch of 6

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

19

Celery, 3 heads

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

20

Sprouts, 3 heads

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

21

Savoys, 2

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

22

Pumpkin or Gourd

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

23

Leeks, bunch of 6

2sh 0d

1sh 0d

Members will be charged 3d each exhibit up to 4, and for the payment of 1sh they can enter as many member classes as they desire.

Entries closed on November 9^th (Monday)

Show open at 2pm and close at 10pm.

Admission 2 to 5 - 1sh, 5 to close - 6d. Members free on production of membership card.

A Promenade Concert will be held at 7.30 pm

KING’S LYNN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW AT CORN EXCHANGE, NOVEMBER 16^TH & 17^TH 1894 OPEN CLASSES (Chrysanthemums)
	1st	2nd	3rd
1. Group of Plants arranged for effect, composed of CHRYSANTHEMUMS and any other flowering and foliage plants at the will of the competitor, to occupy a space of 60 superficial feet	30sh 0d	15sh 0d	7sh 6d
2. 24 Cut Blooms, 12 Incurved, 12 Japanese	50sh 0d	25sh 0d	10sh 0d
3. 12 Cut Blooms, 12 varieties	15sh 0d	10sh 0d	5sh 0d
4. One Specimen Bloom, Incurved	5sh 0d
5. One Specimen Bloom, Japanese	5sh 0d
CLASSES OPEN TO ALL SOCIETY MEMBERS
6. Group of 12 single Plants in Pots	12sh 6d	7sh 6d	5sh 0d
7. 12 Cut Blooms, 12 varieties	7sh 6d	5sh 0d	2sh 6d
MEMBERS CLASSES
8. Group of 12 Single Plants in Pots (3^rd Prize given by Mr. Showler)	10sh 0d	7sh 6d	5sh 0d
9. Group of 6 Single Plants in Pots (Prizes given by Mr C. Skipper)	5sh 0d	2sh 6d
10. One Specimen Plant	4sh 0d	2sh 0d
11. 12 Cut Blooms, not less than 6 varieties	6sh 0d	3sh 0d	1sh 0d
12. 6 Cut Blooms, 6 varieties	3sh 0d	2sh 0d
13. One Specimen Bloom (1^st Prize given by Mr. F. Hampton)	3sh 0d	2sh 0d
14. Collection of Plants, any variety (1^st Prize given by Mr. I. Batch)	5sh 0d	2sh 0d
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES (OPEN CLASSES)
15. Tomatoes, dish of 12, any variety	4sh 0d	3sh 0d
16. Grapes, a bunch of black	6sh 0d	3sh 0d
17. Grapes, a bunch of white	4sh 0d	2sh 0d
18. Onions, collection of 6 bulbs, each variety	5sh 0d	3sh 0d
19. Potatoes, kidney, 12 varieties, 6 tubers of each	5sh 0d	3sh 0d
20. Potatoes, round, 12 varieties, 6 tubers of each	5sh 0d	3sh 0d
21. Vegetables, collection of, in a basket	10sh 0d	5sh 0d
22. Collection of Vegetables, 6 distinct kinds (given by Sutton & Sons, Reading, from seed supplied by them, to include at least 2 sorts bearing their name)	12sh 0d	5sh 0d	3sh 0d
23. Collection of Vegetables, 6 distinct kinds (given by Webb & Sons, Stourbridge, to include 2 varieties grown from seed supplied by them. If less than 3 entries prizes may be withheld)	10sh 0d	5sh 0d	2sh 6d
24. Collection of Vegetables, 6 distinct kinds (Given by Carter & Co, London, all to have been purchased from them direct in 1894 and grown by the exhibitor)	10sh 0d	7sh 0d	3sh 0d
25. The largest and best collection of Vegetables arranged for effect on the tables, on a space not exceeding 3feet in length, to be fringed all round with parsley. Given by Mr. John Green F.R.H.S., Norfolk Nurseries, Dereham. Value to be selected from his catalogue	15sh 0d	5sh 0d
26. Collection of Vegetables, 6 distinct kinds (Given by Mr. J.E. Barnes, Norwich, the produce of seed supplied direct)	5sh 0d	3sh 0d	2sh 0d
27. Collection of Vegetables in a basket or tray, not less than 6 varieties. (Given by Mr. C. Townsend, Norfolk Street ,from seed supplied by him.)	7sh 0d	5sh 0d	2sh 6d
28. Leeks, Lyon, Bunch of 6	3sh 0d	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
29. Carrot, St. Valery, a bunch of 6	3sh 0d	2sh 0d	1sh 0d

Classes 28 & 29 prizes given by Messrs Scott & Baxter, High Street, King’s Lynn, grown from seed supplied by them.

MEMBERS CLASSES
30. Hand bouquet of Everlasting Flowers & Grasses	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
31. Apples, a plate of cooking, any one variety	3sh 0d	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
32. Apples, a plate of 6 dessert, any one variety	3sh 0d	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
33. Pears, a plate of 6 any one variety	3sh 0d	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
34. Beet, 3 with tops	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
35. Carrots, a bunch of 6 with tops	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
36. Celery, 3 heads, with roots	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
37. Cabbage, red 2	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
38. Gourd	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
39. Onions, bunch of 6 sown in open ground	4sh 0d	3sh 0d	1sh 0d
40. Parsnips, bunch of 6 with tops	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
41. Potatoes, kidney, plate of 12, named, any one variety	4sh 0d	3sh 0d	2sh 0d
41. Potatoes, kidney, plate of 12, named, any one variety	4^th prize 1sh 0d
42. Potatoes, round, plate of 12, named, any one variety	4sh 0d	3sh 0d	2sh 0d
42. Potatoes, round, plate of 12, named, any one variety	4^th prize 1sh 0d
43. Shallots, a plate of 12 English	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
44. Shallots, a plate of 12 Russian	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
45. Sprouts, 2 heads with roots	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
46. Savoys, 2 with roots	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
47. Turnips, a bunch of 6 with tops	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
48. Vegetable Marrows, 2	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
49. Potatoes, a plate of 6 cooked, named, to be brought in hot at 12.30pm	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
50. Collection of Vegetables in a basket	5sh 0d	3sh 0d	2sh 0d
52 (sic) Leeks, bunch of 6, spring sown	3sh 0d	2sh 0d
53 (sic) Collection of Vegetables, 12 varieties, each variety to be shown on plates or dishes	5sh 0d	3sh 0d

A Bronze Medal will be given to the Member who takes most first prizes.

Class 8: 1^st prize a Silver-plated Tea-pot given by a Friend instead of amount shown.

Members pay 3d each exhibit up to 4, and for the payment of 1sh. they can enter in as many of the Members’ Classes as they desire. Entry fees for Open Classes varies from 6d (4, 5, 15, 28,& 29)), 1sh (3,6, 7, & 16 to 27), and 2sh 6d (1 & 2).

The specimen blooms in Classes 4, 5, & 13 could be selected from stands in competition.

The Members Classes are open to all Members, holders of Allotments and Cottage Gardens who are neither Retired Gentlemen, Jobbing or Professional Gardeners.

KING’S LYNN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

4^th ANNUAL ROSE SHOW SCHEDULE

ST. JAMES’ SCHOOL GROUNDS - WED. 28^TH JUNE 1893

Open Classes
		1^st	2^nd	3^rd
1.	24 Roses, distinct, named	£1.1sh	12sh 6d	5sh 0d
2.	12 Roses, distinct, named	7sh 6d	5sh 0d	2sh 6d
3.	6 Roses, distinct, named	12sh 0d	7sh 0d	5sh 0d
4.	Collection of Pot Plants for effect occupying a space of not more than 50 superficial feet	Medal	10sh 0d	5sh 0d
5.	6 ferns, 6 varieties	5sh 0d	3sh 0d
6.	Collection of perennials, 12 bunches not more than 2 bunches of a kind	5sh 0d	3sh 0d	1sh 0d
7.	Strawberries on a plate of 20	3sh 0d	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
Classes Open to Members
8.	12 Roses, named not more than 2 of a kind	10sh 0d	7sh 6d	5sh 0d
9.	6 Roses, distinct varieties, named	5sh 0d	3sh 0d	2sh 0d
10.	6 Roses, Teas, named, not more than 2 of a kind	5sh 0d	3sh 0d
11.	1 Rose, specimen bloom, named	5sh 0d	3sh 0d
12.	Hand Bouquet of Roses, with Rose foliage only	3sh 0d	2sh 0d
13.	Collection of 12 outdoor cut blooms or trusses named not more than 2 specimens of same flower (no roses)	3sh 0d	2sh 0d	1sh 0d
14.	Pansies, collection of 24, not more than 2 of a kind	3sh 0d	2sh 0d
15.	Strawberries, a plate of 20	3sh 0d	2sh 0d	1sh 0d

KING’S LYNN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW, CORN EXCHANGE, 10TH NOVEMBER 1892 (Schedule)

Open classes (Chrysanthemums)
		1^st	2^nd	3^rd
1.	Group of 21 Single Plants in Pot	£1.1sh	15sh	10sh
2.	24 Cut Blooms, 12 Incurved, 12 Japanese	15sh	10sh	5sh
3.	12 Cut Blooms, 12 Varieties	7sh 6d	5sh	2sh 6d
4.	One Specimen Bloom	3sh	2sh	1sh
Classes open to all members of the society
5.	A Group of 12 Single Plants in Pots	7.6	5sh
6.	12 Cut Blooms, 12 Varieties	5sh	3sh
Classes open to members who are neither retired Gentlemen, Jobbing or Professional Gardeners, and all holders of Cottage Gardens
7.	Group of 12 single plants in pots	10sh	7sh	4sh
8.	Group of 6 single plats in pots	5sh	2sh 6d	1sh
9.	One Specimen plant	3sh	2sh	1sh
10.	12 Cut Blooms, not less than 6 varieties	5sh	2sh 6d	1sh
11.	One specimen Bloom	3sh	2sh
12.	Apples, Cooking, Plate of 6	2sh	1sh
13.	Apples, Dessert, Plate of 6	2sh	1sh
14.	Pears, Plate of 6	2sh	1sh
15.	Collection of Vegetables in a basket not exceeding 2ft 6in across	5sh	3sh	2sh
16.	Plate of Potatoes, 3 Varieties, 6 tubers of each	3sh	2sh
17.	Plate of Potatoes, 6 tubers, any one variety	2sh	1sh
18.	Parsnips, a bunch of 6	2sh	1sh
19.	Turnips, a bunch of 6	2sh	1sh
20.	Celery, 3 heads	2sh	1sh
21.	Sprouts, 3 heads	2sh	1sh
22.	Savoys, 2	2sh	1sh
23.	Pumpkin	2sh	1sh
24.	Gourd	2sh	1sh
25.	Leeks , a bunch of 6	2sh	1sh

Entry fee 3d per exhibit up to 4 and for payment of 1/- as many members classes as desired.

Historic Schedules

1890 annual general meeting (photographs of pages)