Monthly Bloom Competition
The Monthly Bloom Competition is held in conjunction with our Monthly meetings from March to October except for July, when our annual show takes place. It’s a great way to see what’s growing in our members gardens and to find more Camellias that we just must have. After the meeting we spend time looking through the display then move to the winners table to choose an overall winner. The judges also choose a winner and sometimes we get it right. Any special blooms are collected by their owners and the rest may be taken home by anyone who wants them. I have often brought home enough to fill a bowl and enjoy all week. Occasionally the blooms are needed for a display or Judging School.
If you wish to show blooms in the Monthly Bloom Competition you need to be at the meeting no later than 12pm. All the blooms need to be in place by 1pm when the meeting starts. The judges and stewards quietly do their jobs while the meeting progresses and at the end of the meeting a few words are said about the quality and number of blooms for that month. Don’t be afraid to show your blooms. If you are uncertain about where to put them just ask for help and someone will guide you.
Each bloom needs to have a card with the name of the bloom on the front and your name on the back. The cards are available from the committee at the main table.
We display our blooms by Species: Sasanqua, Japonica, Non-Retic Hybrid and Retic-Retic Hybrid.
Form: Single, Semi Double, Irregular Semi Double, Informal Double, Formal Double, Elegans and Spray.
Size: Measured across the diameter of the bloom.
Miniature = up to 70mm
Small = over 70 - 90mm
Medium = over 90 -110mm
Large = over 110 - 130mm
Very Large = over 130mm.
If you wish to show blooms in the Monthly Bloom Competition you need to be at the meeting no later than 12pm. All the blooms need to be in place by 1pm when the meeting starts. The judges and stewards quietly do their jobs while the meeting progresses and at the end of the meeting a few words are said about the quality and number of blooms for that month. Don’t be afraid to show your blooms. If you are uncertain about where to put them just ask for help and someone will guide you.
Each bloom needs to have a card with the name of the bloom on the front and your name on the back. The cards are available from the committee at the main table.
We display our blooms by Species: Sasanqua, Japonica, Non-Retic Hybrid and Retic-Retic Hybrid.
Form: Single, Semi Double, Irregular Semi Double, Informal Double, Formal Double, Elegans and Spray.
Size: Measured across the diameter of the bloom.
Miniature = up to 70mm
Small = over 70 - 90mm
Medium = over 90 -110mm
Large = over 110 - 130mm
Very Large = over 130mm.
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Camellia Bloom Forms
Single Bloom has a single row of petals and a solid cluster of stamens. Camellias Australia definition is as follows: A maximum of 8 petals in a single row, with an uninterrupted cluster of stamens. Semi-Double has two or more rows of petals with an uninterrupted cluster of stamens. Irregular Semi-Double is a Semi-Double with an interrupted cluster of stamens. Informal Double has a mass of wavy petals with the stamens either visible or obscured between them. Camellias Australia definition is as follows: A double with any number of petals and petaloids. Stamens may or may not be visible. Formal Double has many rows of overlapping petals and no visible stamens. Camellias Australia definition is as follows: Any number of petals, regularly disposed, tiered or imbricated, but no visible stamens. Elegans has one or more outer row of petals and a mass of petaloids and stamens in the centre. Camellias Australia definition is as follows: An informal double with one or more rows of large outer petals lying flat or undulating, the centre being a convex mass of intermingled petaloids and stamens. |
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MONTHLY BLOOM COMPETITION RULES 2015
1. The Monthly Bloom Competition will be conducted during the months March to September.
2. Judges may select 1st, 2nd and 3rd places from blooms in each class, if quality warrants.
3. All first place blooms to be transferred to the Popular Choice Table.
There must be three or more blooms on display before Popular Choice voting can take place.
4. Blooms must be benched by 1.pm.
5. Each bloom should be accompanied by a card indicating the name of bloom on the front and the Exhibitor’s
name on the back.
6. Blooms should be entered according to Size and Form. The size and form as they appear on the day.
7. Number of blooms permitted-Maximum of two of the same cultivar in each class. If Three Blooms NND- two
entries of three in all relevant classes.
8. When an exhibitor has completed benching their blooms, they are requested to clear the display area of all their
boxes, baskets etc. and all of their gear.
9. Care should be taken when benching blooms so that they do not interfere with blooms already displayed.
10. Stewards to be asked to make room in any class if more space is needed.
11. Once benched, blooms to be handled only by the Stewards.
12. Judges are permitted to place two blooms (of different species) on the Popular Choice Table .
Points will be allocated for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and a progressive tally kept.
Rosters for Judges will be set down early each year.
Non-Exhibitors are requested to keep clear of the benching area whilst blooms are being displayed.
1. The Monthly Bloom Competition will be conducted during the months March to September.
2. Judges may select 1st, 2nd and 3rd places from blooms in each class, if quality warrants.
3. All first place blooms to be transferred to the Popular Choice Table.
There must be three or more blooms on display before Popular Choice voting can take place.
4. Blooms must be benched by 1.pm.
5. Each bloom should be accompanied by a card indicating the name of bloom on the front and the Exhibitor’s
name on the back.
6. Blooms should be entered according to Size and Form. The size and form as they appear on the day.
7. Number of blooms permitted-Maximum of two of the same cultivar in each class. If Three Blooms NND- two
entries of three in all relevant classes.
8. When an exhibitor has completed benching their blooms, they are requested to clear the display area of all their
boxes, baskets etc. and all of their gear.
9. Care should be taken when benching blooms so that they do not interfere with blooms already displayed.
10. Stewards to be asked to make room in any class if more space is needed.
11. Once benched, blooms to be handled only by the Stewards.
12. Judges are permitted to place two blooms (of different species) on the Popular Choice Table .
Points will be allocated for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and a progressive tally kept.
Rosters for Judges will be set down early each year.
Non-Exhibitors are requested to keep clear of the benching area whilst blooms are being displayed.