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Schedule of Perpetual Trophies

These are the awards up for grabs during Rose Week at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Upper Malone Road, in South Belfast:

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The Rose Society of Northern Ireland Championship – The Craig Wallace (The Founder’s) Trophy, presented by President of the Rose Society, Craig Wallace, and awarded annually to the exhibitor accumulating most points in the Open classes at the Society’s Summer and Autumn Shows provided that person has gained at least six first prizes in the process and exhibited at both shows.
The Craig Wallace Salver. Miniature Rose Championship, awarded annually to exhibitor accumulating most points in the miniature rose classes in the society’s summer and autumn shows, providing that the person has gained at least four first prizes in the process and exhibited at both shows.
The Plaque. Presented by Samuel McGredy and Son Ltd. Best Large Flowered Bloom in the Show.
The President’s Cup. Presented by Molly Frizzelle. Best exhibit in Class 1.
The Perpetual Challenge Cup. Presented by Alex Dickson and Sons Ltd. Best exhibit in Classes 1 – 34.
The Friendship Plate. Presented by Mr. A. H. Pearson. Exhibitor gaining most points in Classes 1 – 34.
The Rotomar Trophy. Best exhibit in Class 16.
The John Creighton Trophy. Exhibitor gaining most points in
Classes 17 – 21.
The James H. Jess Memorial Trophy. Best exhibit in Classes 17 – 21.
The Abraham Rose Bowl. Presented by Miss E. K. Abraham. Exhibitor gaining most points in Classes 22 – 30.
The Lady O’Neill Cup. Best exhibit in Classes 31 – 34.
The RSNI Miniature Cup. Exhibitor gaining most points in
Classes 35 – 40.
The Australian Prize. Best exhibit in Classes 41 – 46.
The Alison Henry Cup, presented by the Cregagh and District Gardening Society. Best exhibit in Classes 47 – 52.
The Aubrey and Doreen Kincaid Cup. Best exhibit in Classes 53 – 61.
The Cregagh Cup. Best exhibit in Classes 62 – 70.
The Bromage Silver Rose Bowl. Best Bonsai exhibit in Classes 71 – 78.
The Jubilee Cup. Best exhibit in Classes 79 – 86.

Belfast Rose Week Photo: © Michael Fisher

Schedule of Classes
Large Flowered Roses (H.T.)
Class 1
The President’s Cup.
One Box. Six specimen blooms. One variety or mixed.
Class 2
One Vase. Five blooms. One variety or mixed.
Class 3
One Vase. Three blooms. One variety.
Class 4
One Vase. Three blooms. Three varieties.
Class 5
One Vase. Two Blooms. One variety. To be judged as a matching pair.
Class 6
One Vase. One bloom. Main colour Red/Pink.
Class 7
One Vase. One bloom. Main colour Yellow/White.
Class 8
One Vase. One bloom. Any other colour.
Class 9
One Vase. Three blooms. One variety. To show the various stages of development – one opening bud, one specimen bloom and one in the blown stage.
Class 10
Bowl up to 9 in. (229 mm) containing six or more large flowered (H.T.) stems. To be displayed for effect and interest. Bowl to be supplied by the exhibitor.

Molly McGredy rose Photo: © Michael Fisher

Class 11
One Vase. One fragrant bloom. Half marks will be given for quality and half for fragrance.
Class 12
One Vase. Three blown blooms. One variety or mixed. Stamens should be showing.
Class 13
One stem inflorescence bearing a number of blooms.
Class 14
Three stems inflorescence each stem bearing a number of blooms. One variety or mixed.
Class 15
Bowl (supplied by exhibitor). Large flowered (H.T.). One bloom (up to and including blown stage) floating in water.
Large Flowered (H.T.) and Cluster Flowered (Floribunda) Roses
Class 16
Rotomar Trophy.
One Vase. Three Large Flowered (H.T.) specimen blooms.
One Vase. Three stems Cluster Flowered (Floribunda).
Cluster Flowered (Floribunda) Roses
Class 17
One Vase. Five stems. One variety or mixed.
Class 18
One Vase. Three stems. Three varieties.
Class 19
One Vase. Three stems. One variety.
Class 20
One Vase. One stem.
Class 21
One Vase. One fragrant stem. The stem should be typical of the variety. Judged as class 11.

Pride of Scotland rose Photo: © Michael Fisher

Miniature Roses
(Exhibitors may supply own containers in Classes 22-28)
Class 22
One Box. Six miniature roses. One variety.
Class 23
One Box. Six miniature roses. Mixed.
Class 24
One Vase. Three stems. One variety.
Class 25
One Vase. Three stems. Mixed.
Class 26
One Vase. One stem.
Class 27
Six stems arranged in a bowl not exceeding four inches in diameter (102 mm). One variety or mixed.
Class 28
One small container. Three blooms. One variety. To show the various stages of development — one opening bud, one perfect flower and one in the blown stage.
Class 29
Bowl (small, supplied by exhibitor) one miniature bloom (up to and including blown stage) floating in water.
Class 30
Artist’s palette. Seven blooms in seven distinct colours. (Palette supplied).
Shrubs and Climbing Roses
Class 31
One Vase. Three stems. Old Garden Roses. One variety or mixed.
Class 32
One Vase. Three stems. Modern Shrub Roses. One variety or mixed.
Class 33
One Vase. Three stems. Climber or Rambler Roses. One variety or mixed.
Class 34
One Bowl 9 in. (229 mm) containing four or more stems. Old Garden and/or Modern Shrub Roses. One variety or mixed. (Can be staged irrespective of Rules for Exhibition).
Novice Classes
Confined to less experienced exhibitors and beginners, who have never won a prize in the open rose classes. Following winning three first prizes in the Novice Classes, such exhibitors shall only be permitted to exhibit in the Open Classes.
Class 35
One Vase. One stem. Cluster Flowered (Floribunda).
Class 36
One Vase. Three stems. Cluster Flowered (Floribunda). One variety or mixed.
Class 37
One Vase. One stem. Large Flowered (H.T.)
Class 38
One Vase. Three stems. Large Flowered (H.T.). One variety or mixed.
Class 39
One Vase. One stem. Miniature.

Belfast Rose Week Photo: © Michael Fisher

Class 40
One Vase. Three stems. Miniature. One variety or mixed.
General Flowers
Class 41
Carnations or Pinks. One Vase. Three stems.
Class 42
Annuals and/or Biennials (Sweet Pea excluded). One Vase. One variety or mixed.
Class 43
Shrubs. One Vase. One Kind (roses excluded). Displayed for effect and interest.
Class 44
Shrubs. One Vase. Mixed. (roses excluded). Displayed for effect and interest.
Class 45
Herbaceous Perennials. One Vase. One Kind.
Class 46
Herbaceous Perennials. One Vase. Mixed.
Sweet Pea
Class 47
Sweet Pea. One Vase. Nine stems. Pink/Red shades.
Class 48
Sweet Pea. One Vase. Nine stems. Blue/Mauve shades.
Class 49
Sweet Pea. One Vase. Nine stems. Any other colour.
Class 50
Sweet Pea. One Vase. Twelve stems. Mixed.
Class 51
Bowl of Sweet Pea. Twenty stems. Mixed. Own foliage.
Class 52
Basket of Sweet Pea. Any number of stems and any foliage allowed (exhibitors must provide own basket).
N.B. Sweet Pea used in Classes 51 and 52 only are not required to have been grown by the exhibitor.
Pot Plants
Class 53
Flowering Plant. (Pelargoniums excluded). Up to and including 6 in. pot. (152 mm).
Class 54
Flowering Plant. (Pelargoniums excluded). Over 6 in. pot (152 mm).
Class 55
Foliage Plant. Up to and including 6 in. pot (152 mm).
Class 56
Foliage Plant. Over 6 in. pot (152 mm).
Class 57
Fern. Pot size unrestricted.
Class 58
Collection of three different house plants. Up to and including 6 in. pots (152 mm). (The plants must be suitable for all-year round growing in a house room).

Bright n’ Breezy rose by Dickson (NI) from trials 2013/14 Photo: © Michael Fisher

Class 59
Orchid. Pot size unrestricted.
Class 60
One box Begonias. Three blooms.
Class 61
One box Begonia. One bloom.
Class 62
Basic Regal Pelargonium. Up to and including 6 in. (152 mm) pot.
Class 63
Basic Zonal Pelargonium single flowered. Up to and including 6 in. (152 mm) pot.
Class 64
Basic Zonal Pelargonium. Double or semi double flowered. (excluding scented leaf). Up to and including 6 in. (152 mm) pot.
Class 65
Fancy Leaf Pelargonium. Up to and including 6.5 in. (165 mm) pot.
Class 66
Species and species Hybrid Pelargonium including scented leaf. Up to and including 6 in. (152mm) pot.
Class 67
Angel including miniature regal. Up to and including 6 in. (152 mm) pot.
Class 68
Stellar Pelargonium. Up to and including 6 in. (152 mm) pot.
Class 69
Dwarf Pelargonium. Up to and including 4.5 in.
(114 mm) pot.
Class 70
Miniature Pelargonium. Up to and including 3.5 in. (89 mm) pot.
Bonsai
A tree which won a First Prize in any class last year may not be exhibited for competition this year but will be eligible for re-entry next year.
Class 71 Bonsai. Evergreen.
Class 72 Bonsai. Deciduous.
Class 73 Bonsai. Forest plantings and landscapes.
Class 74 Bonsai. Mame up to 6 in. (152 mm). Any variety.
Class 75 Bonsai. Coniferous.
Class 76 Bonsai. Indoor.
Class 77 Bonsai. Fruiting, Flowering, Berried.
Class 78 Bonsai. Novice.
Cacti and Succulents
Class 79
Mammillaria. One Plant. Pot size up to and including 6 in. (152 mm).
Class 80
Three Cacti. Pot size up to and including 7 in.
(178 mm).
Class 81
One Cactus. Pot size up to and including 5 in.
(127 mm).
Class 82
One Cactus. Pot size unrestricted
Class 83
Stemless Mesembryanthemaceae. One Plant. Pot size up to and including 4 in. (102 mm).
Class 84
One succulent (Cactus excluded). Pot size up to and including 3.5 in. (89 mm)
Class 85
One Succulent (Cactus excluded). Pot size up to and including 5 in. (127 mm).
Class 86
One Succulent (Cactus excluded). Pot size unrestricted.

Athlone rose Photo: © Michael Fisher