Chiswick Horticultural Society Autumn Show

Strong entries despite varied weather conditions 'enjoyed' by gardeners over bbq summer!

Despite the varied weather conditions “enjoyed” by gardeners over the alleged “barbecue summer” there was a very strong entry from CHS Members - particularly in the fruit and vegetable classes in their Autumn Show held on Sunday 6th September.

Long-standing member Kurt Berger won seven awards - including an impressive amount of silverware.

Newcomers Margaret Miles and Cathy Meisels were thrilled to be awarded the Novice Dahlia Cup at their first attempt after only deciding to enter this class at the last minute. Good for them that they did.

Koula Louki enjoyed success in the domestic classes - winning first prizes with her fruit jelly, wholemeal bread and cherry cake. She also won the Mrs Johnson Bowl and Carol Weale Memorial Cup for her efforts - clearly earning her the title of Queen of Puddings!

Daisy Ireland won first prize in the Children’s “Freak Vegetable” class while her sister Molly Ireland won “Longest Runner Bean” and “Tallest Sunflower” classes which gave her the Rose Fuller Cup (Highest total points in the Children’s Classes).

The CHS were delighted that Fiona Crumley, Head Gardener at Chiswick House was able to take time out of her busy schedule to come and present the prizes.

The full list of winners is :-

THE HENNIKER CUP For the highest total of points in the Vegetable Classes - Kurt Berger

THE SHAILER CUP For the second highest total of points in the Vegetable Classes - Andrew & Catherine Steele

THE CHISWICK PRODUCTS CUP For the highest total of points in the Autumn Show excluding the Domestic and Floral Art Classes - Kurt Berger

THE JOCK LINDSAY CUP For the second highest total of points in the Autumn Show excluding the Domestic and Floral Art Classes - No. 1 Allotment

THE JOHNSON CUP For the highest total of points in the Flower Classes - Lorraine Taylor

THE STAVELEY CUP For the second highest total of points in the Flower Classes - Kurt Berger

THE WAVENDON CUP For the highest total of points in the Dahlia Classes - John Hudson

THE NOVICE CUP Awarded to the First Prize Winner of the Novice Dahlia Class - Margaret Miles & Cathy Meisels

THE BRERETON-HILL CUP For the highest total of points in the Fruit Classes in the Summer and Autumn Shows - Kurt Berger

THE CHISWICK ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION CUP For the best exhibit in the Vegetable Classes - Kurt Berger

THE JUBILEE CUP For the highest total of points for a Bowl of Garden Flowers in the Summer and Autumn Shows - Kurt Berger

THE LGS CERTIFICATE AND MEDAL For the best exhibit in the Floral Classes - Kurt Berger

THE MRS JOHNSON BOWL For the highest total of points in the Domestic Classes in the Summer and Autumn Shows - Koula Louki

THE CAROLE WEALE MEMORIAL CUP (Formerly the Domestic Cup) For the highest total of points in the Domestic Classes in the Autumn Show - Koula Louki

THE ROSE FULLER CUP For the highest total of points in the Children's Classes - Molly Ireland

THE R.H.S. BANKSIAN MEDAL For the winner of the highest total amount of points in the whole of the Horticultural Classes in the Autumn Show. Open to all except those who won the medal in the previous two years - Andrew & Catherine Steele

THE STEPHEN JAMES MEMORIAL TROPHY Awarded to the allotment holder gaining the highest number of points in the Society's Annual Competition - Plot 41, Burial Ground

For more information about the Chiswick Horticultural Society, please see www.chsw4.org.

September 8, 2009