Exhibitions and Exhibiting - With Chapters on Staging Flowers and Exhibiting Vegetables

By Arthur J. Cobb

“Exhibitions and Exhibiting” is a complete guide to participating in flower competitions and exhibitions, including information for both competitors and judges. It aims to guide the reader through the various aspects of the subject, providing helpful tips and information coupled with clear illustrations and handy tables. This vintage book contains timeless information and will be of considerable utility to modern gardeners and those with an interest in floriculture. Contents include: “Exhibiting and Judging”, “Suggestions for Schedule Makers”, “Suggestions to Exhibitors”, “Suggestions to Judges”, “Staging Flowers”, “Roses”, “Hardy Plants”, “Recommended Pointing Values for Hardy Flowers”, “Annuals”, “Sweat Peas”, “Chrysanthemums”, “Delphiniums”, “Exhibiting Fruit”, “Exhibiting Vegetables”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
• Release date: Aug 26, 2016
• ISBN: 9781473353442

Book preview

CHAPTER I

Exhibiting and Judging

Exhibiting at horticultural shows is both fascinating and educational. It means hard work, but the keen gardener hardly notices that in the excitement and pleasure derived therefrom. Exhibiting provides an opportunity for developing the sporting spirit and friendly rivalry amongst growers, giving added zest and interest to their work. Further, at shows the gardener meets kindred spirits and he is also able to revel in a wealth of garden products at their best. To the trade horticulturist shows afford an opportunity for advertisement and for personal contact with old and new customers.

A good grower is not necessarily a good exhibitor; and it is the object of this section to assist the grower of good produce to exhibit his products to the best advantage. Little or no reference has been made to cultural details as these will be found elsewhere in this