The Malta Horticultural Show

SECTION “A”

(AMATEURS)

 

CUT FLOWERS

 

Classes 1 to 11 -1st Prize Cup

2nd Prize Certificate

 

 

ROSES

CLASS 1. Ten H.T. Roses (all different cultivars).

CLASS 2. Ten Floribundas Roses (all different cultivars).

CLASS 3. Vase of Ten Stems .T. Roses (of one cultivars).

CLASS 4. Ten Miniature Roses (all different cultivars).

CLASS 5. Best Collection of Roses (all different cultivars).

 

 

CARNATIONS

CLASS 6. Ten Carnations (all different varieties/cultivars).

CLASS 7. Ten Carnations (all the same varieties/cultivars).

CLASS 8. Collections of 25 Carnations (at least 10 different varieties).

 

 

SWEET PEAS

CLASS 9. Five bunches Sweet Peas (all different cultivars).

CLASS 10. Ten bunches Sweet Peas (all different cultivars).

CLASS 11. The Best Bunch of Sweet Peas).

 

NOTE: Each bunch to consist of a least ten stems.

 

 

GLADIOLI

CLASS 12 to 14 - 1st AND 2nd Prize Certificate.

Cup for overall best exhibit in these cases.

CLASS 15 - 1st Prize Cup

2nd Prize Certificate

 

CLASS 12. Five Gladioli (all in one colour).

CLASS 13. Five Butterfly Gladioli.

CLASS 14. Five Gladioli (all different cultivars).

CLASS 15. Ten Gladioli (all different cultivarsculttivars).

ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS

 

Classes 16 to 23 - 1st and 2nd Prize Certificate.

Cup for overall best exhibit in these classes.

 

Class 24 - 1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Certificate.

 

CLASS 16. Five Gerberas (same variety).

CLASS 16a. Ten Gerberas (all different varieties).

CLASS 17. Five Arum Lillie’s.

CLASS 18. Five Chrysanthemums (all different varieties).

CLASS 19. Three Sterilities Regina.

CLASS 20. Five different kinds of Annuals.

CLASS 21. Five different cultivars of Annuals of one kind.

CLASS 22. Five different kinds of Perennials.

CLASS 23. Five different cultivars of Perennials of one kind.

CLASS 24. Collection of 25 Cut Flowers in separate vases.

 

(at least 10 different variety).

 

 

SECTION “B”

CUT FLOWERS ARRANGED

(Flowers in this Section need not have been grown by the Exhibitor)

 

Classes 25 to 30 - 1st Prize Cup

2nd Prize Certificate

 

Class 31 - 1st and 2nd prize Cup

 

CLASS 25. Basket of Roses.

CLASS 26. Vase of Roses.

CLASS 27. Basket of Carnations.

CLASS 28. Basket of Flowers (other than Roses and Carnations).

CLASS 29. Vase of Flowers (other than Roses and Carnations).

CLASS 30. Basket of Gladioli.

CLASS 31. Arrangement made by the competitors themselves on the spot -

(Saturday morning between 06.00am till 09.30am).

 

THEME:

EJJEW NIĊĊELEBRAW – LET’S CELEBRATE

 

SECTION “C”

(OPEN CLASS)

 

FLOWERS GROWN IN POTS

 

Classes 32 to 36 - 1st and 2nd Certificate.

Cup for Best Entry in these Classes.

 

CLASS 32. Three Carnations (all different cultivars).

CLASS 33. Three Single Zonal Pelargonium (all different cultivars).

CLASS 34. Three Double Zonal Pelargonium) (all different cultivars).

CLASS 35. Three Regal Pelargonium (all different cultivates).

CLASS 36. Three Ivy Pelargonium (all different cultivars).

 

Class 37 to 40 - 1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Certificate.

 

CLASS 37. Group of 3 Mixed Zonal Pelargonium (all different cultivars).

CLASS 38. Group of 3 Regal Pelargonium (all different cultivars).

CLASS 39. Group of 3 Ivy Pelargonium (all different cultivars).

CLASS 40. Group of 3 Orchids.

 

CLASS 41 to 46 - 1st and 2nd Prize Certificate

Cup for Best Entry in these Classes.

 

CLASS 41. Group of 10 Sweet Peas (all different Cultivars).

CLASS 42. Three Single Petunias (all different cultivars).

CLASS 43. Three Double Petunias (all different cultivars).

CLASS 44. Three Impatiens-Busy Lizze.

CLASS 45. Three Annuals of one kind (not otherwise classified in this Section).

CLASS 46. Three Perennials of one kind (not otherwise classified in this Section).

 

Classes 47 to 53 - 1st Prize Cup/Gift.

2nd Prize Certificate

 

CLASS 47. Collection of 5 Flowering Plants in Pots (all different varieties).

CLASS 48. Group of 3 African Violets –Saintpaulia.

CLASS 49. Three Amaryllis.

CLASS 50. Three Begonia rex.

CLASS 51. Three Begonia semperflorens.

CLASS 52. Three Cyclamen.

CLASS 53. Three different Flowering Plants (not otherwise classified in this-

Section requiring glass protection).

SECTION “D”

OPEN CLASS

 

OLD MALTESE HOUSE PLANTS

 

Classes 54 to 56a - 1st prize Cup/Gift

2nd prize Certificate

 

 

CLASS 54. Three Asparagus plumosys (same variety).

CLASS 55. Three Aspidistras (same variety).

CLASS 56. Three Ferfugium/Galletti.

CLASS 56a. Three Ruscus/Belladonna (same variety).

 

 

ORNAMENTAL PLANTS IN POTS

 

Classes 57 to 78 - 1st prize Cup or Medal.

2nd prize Certificate.

CLASS 57. Three Ficus (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 58. Three Palms (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 59. Three Ferns (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 60. Three Croton (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 61. Three Coleus (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 62. Three Pepperonis (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 63. Three Bromeliads (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 64. Three Calatheas (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 65. Three Dieffenbachias (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 66. Three Dracaenas (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 67. Three Yuccas (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 68. Three Euonymus (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 69. Three Sanseverias (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 70. Three Hederas (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 71. Three Hibiscuses (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 72. Three Hydrangeas (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 73. Three Kalanchoes (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 74. Three Philodendrons (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 75. Three Azaleas (3 types or varieties).

CLASS 76. Three Different foliage Indoor Plants.

CLASS 77. One Bonsai Speciman.

 

SECTION “E”

(OPEN SECTIONS)

 

CACTI AND SUCCULENTS

 

Classes 78 to 83 -1st Prize Cup

2nd Prize Certificate

 

CLASS 78. Best Cactus Garden in Container.

CLASS 79. Cereanae, Hyclocereanae, Echinocereanae (any 6 plants from genera

included in these 3 sub-Tribes).

CLASS 80. Echinocatanae (any 5 plants from this genus).

CLASS 81. Coryphanthanae (any 5 plants from this genus).

CLASS 82. General Cacti (any collection of 5 different Cacti).

CLASS 83. Succulents other than Cacti (any 5 plants which are not Cacti).

 

 

 

SECTION “F”

SCHOOLS

 

CLASS 84. Best Bottle Garden/Terrarium.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

CLASS 85. Best Poster promoting the Preservation of local Flora (up to

11 years-of age).

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

CLASS 86. Vase of Flowers.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

 

CLASS 87. Basket of Flowers.

1st Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

CLASS 88. Ornament made of Flowers and/or Plant Material fresh-

and/or dry.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

CLASS 89. Basketry, Raffia Weaving. Collages made with plant-

material etc.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

CLASS 90. The Best Flowering Plant in Pot.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

CLASS 91. The Best Foliage Plant in Pot.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

CLASS 92. The Best Cactus or Succulent in Pot.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

CLASS 93. The Best Model of Miniature Garden.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

CLASS 94. Window Boxes.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

These four classes are also open to Scouts and other Children Association members.

 

CLASS 94a. Model of a local Maltese Farm.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

CLASS 94b. Container of mixed Fresh Fruit.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

CLASS 94c. Container of mixed Fresh Vegetables.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

CLASS 94d. Plants growing in a Hanging basket.

1st Prize Cup.

2nd Prize Two Prizes – Books.

3rd Prize Three Prizes –Books.

+ Certificate of Merit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION “G”

VEGETABLES

 

Classes 95 to 119 - 1st and 2nd Certificate

Cup for Best Exhibit in each Group (i) to (vi)

Minimum Qty per Exhibit

GROUP (i)

CLASS 95. Peas – Piżelli Ħadra 200grs

CLASS 96. French beans – Fażola Ħadra 200grs

CLASS 97. Broad Beans – Ful Aħdar fil-miżwed 10

 

GROUP (ii)

CLASS 98. Lettuce (Cos) – Ħass Twil 3

CLASS 99. Lettuce (Cabbage) – Ħass Ikkabboċċjat 3

CLASS 100. Endive – Indivja Bunch

CLASS 101. Spinach (local) – Spinaċi (lokali) Bunch

CLASS 102. Spinach (other) – Spinaċi (oħra) Bunch

 

GROUP (iii)

CLASS 103. Chicory – Ċikwejra Bunch

CLASS 104. Celery – Karfus Bunch

CLASS 105. Fennel – Busbies Bunch

CLASS 106. Shallots – Xallotti 10

CLASS 107. Parsley – Tursin Bunch

CLASS 108. Leeks – Kurrat 5

 

GROUP (iv)

CLASS 109. Tomatoes (Flat) – Tadam ċatt 5

CLASS 110. Tomatoes (Oval) – Tadam żenguli 5

CLASS 111. Tomatoes (Round) – Tadam tond 5

CLASS 112. Tomatoes (Yellow fleshed)–Tadam isfar 5

CLASS 112a. Cherry Tomatoes 10

 

GROUP (v)

CLASS 113. Eggplants – Brunġiel 3

CLASS 114. Sweet Bell Pepper (Green) – Bżar ħelu Aħdar 3

CLASS 115. Sweet Bell Pepper (Other) – Bżar ħelu ta’ kuluri oħrajn 3

CLASS 116. Okra – Bamja 10

 

GROUP (vi)

CLASS 117. Mushrooms (Buttons) – Faqqiegħ żgħir 200grs

CLASS 118. Mushrooms (Flats) – Faqqiegħ miftuħ 200grs

CLASS 119. Asparagus – Asparagi Bunch

 

SECTION “H”

 

BRASSICAS

Classes 120 to 128 - 1st Prize Gift

2nd Prize Certificate

Cup for best Exhibit in 129-137

 

CLASS 120. Broccoli (Violet) – Brokkoli vjola 3

CLASS 121. Broccoli (Green) – Brokkoli Ħadra 3

CLASS 122. Kohlrabi (White) – Ġidra Bajda 3

CLASS 123. Kohlrabi (Purple) – Ġidra Kaħla 3

CLASS 124. Cabbages – Kaboċċi tar-raħal 3

CLASS 125. Cabbages (Purple) – Kaboċċi Vjola/Aħmar 3

CLASS 126. Cauliflower – Pastard 3

CLASS 127. Cauliflower (Purple) – Pastard Vjola 3

CLASS 128. Brussels Sprouts – Kaboċċi taz-zokk 500grs

 

SECTION “I”

 

ROOTS CORMS AND TUBERS

Classes 129 to 143 - 1st & 2nd Prizes Certificate

Cup for best Exhibit in each group (i) to (iii)

Cup for Collections Classes

 

GROUP (i)

CLASS 129. Jerusalem Artichokes – Artiċokks 10

CLASS 130. Parsnips – Pastinakka 3

CLASS 131. Radish – Ravanell Bunch

CLASS 132. Turnip – Nevew 3

CLASS 133. Beetroot – Pitravi 5

CLASS 134. Carrots – Zunnarija/Zfunnarija 10

 

GROUP (ii)

CLASS 135. Red Onions – Basal Aħmar 10

CLASS 136. Yellow Onions – Basal Isfar 10

CLASS 137. White Onions – Basal Abjad 10

CLASS 138. Pickling Onions – Basal tal-Pikless 20

CLASS 139. Garlic (local) – Tewm Lokali 5

CLASS 140. Garlic (others) – Tewm ta’ Barra 5

 

GROUP (iii)

CLASS 141. Potatoes (White flesh) - Patata Bajda 1kg

CLASS 142. Potatoes (Yellow flesh) – Patata Safra 1kg

CLASS 143. Potatoes (other) – Patata oħra 1kg

GROUP (iv)

CLASS 144. Collection of Potatoes – Kollezzjoni ta’ Patata (minimum 6 varieties)

CLASS 145. Collection of Fresh Herbs – Kollezzjoni ta’ Ħwawar Friski (minimum

10 varieties).

Il-Ħwawar friski (Klassi 153) iridu jkunu ppreżentati fil-qsari li fihom

ikunu qed jikbru. L-ghan tas-Soċjeta huwa li tiżdied id-drawwa tat-

tkabbir tal-ħwawar anke fid-djar.

CLASS 146. Collection of Dried Herbs – Kollezzjoni ta’ Ħwawar Niexfa (minimum

15 varieties).

CLASS 147. Collection of Vegetables – Kollezzjoni ta’ Ħxejjex (minimum 15

varieties).

 

SECTION “J”

MARROWS CUCUMBERS PUMPKINS

 

Classes 148 to 155 - 1st Prize gift & 2nd Prize Certificate

 

CLASS 148. Vegetable Marrows - Qarabagħli 6

CLASS 149. Courgettes – Qarabagħli (Gurġett/Zucchini) 6

CLASS 150. Long Marrows – Qara Twil 3

CLASS 151. Other Vegetable – Ħaxix ieħor

CLASS 152. Greenhouse Cucumber – Ħjar tas-serra 3

CLASS 153. Pumpkins (round) – Qara Ħamra (tonda) 1

CLASS 154. Pumpkins (other shapes) – Qara Ħamra (forom oħra) 1

CLASS 155. Exhibit of other vegetables grown under cover

 

SECTION “K’’

PICKLES PRESERVES (homemade) AND SEEDS

 

Classes 156 to 165 - 1st Prize Cup/Gift & 2nd Prize Certificate

 

CLASS 156. Preserved Tomatoes – Tadam Priservat

CLASS 157. Preserved Capers – Kappar Priservat

CLASS 158. Preserved Vegetables - Ġardiniera

CLASS 159. Jams and Marmalades

CLASS 159a Carob Syrup – Ġulepp tal-Ħarrub

CLASS 160. Preserved Olives – Żebbuġ Priservat

CLASS 161. Preserved Fruit – Frott Priservat

CLASS 162. Tomato Paste – Kunserva tat-Tadam

CLASS 162a. Sun-Dried Tomatoes – Tadam Imqadded

CLASS 163. Dried Figs – Tin taċ-Ċappa

CLASS 164. Collection of Vegetable Seeds – Kollezzjoni ta’ Żerriegħa tal-Ħaxxix

CLASS 165. Collection of Cereal Seeds – Kollezzjoni ta’ Żerriegħa taċ-Ċereali

SECTION “L”

CITRUS FRUITS

 

Classes 166 to 176 - 1st Prize Cup/Gift

2nd Prize Certificate

 

CLASS 166. Blood Oranges – Larinġ tad-Demm 5

CLASS 167. Sweet Oranges – Lumi Larinġ 5

CLASS 168. Seedless Oranges – Larinġ bla żerriegħa 5

CLASS 169. Seville Oranges – Larinġ tal-Bakkaljam 5

CLASS 170. Other Oranges – Larinġ ieħor 5

CLASS 171. Lemons – Lumi 5

CLASS 172. Seedless Lemons – Lumi bla żerriegħa 5

CLASS 173. Lemons of Paradise – Lumiċell 7

CLASS 174. Grapefruit – Grejfruit komuni 3

CLASS 175. Pomolo – Tronġ 3

CLASS 176. Tangerines – Mandolin 5

 

SECTION “M”

OTHER FRUIT (FROTT IEĦOR)

 

Classes 177 to 182 – 1st Prize Cup/gift; 2nd Prize Certificate

Classes 183 to 189 – 1st and 2nd Prize Certificate

Classes 190 & 191 – 1st Prize Cup/Gift; 2nd Prize Certificate

 

Cup for overall Best Exhibit in Classes 183 to 187

 

CLASS 177. Peaches – Ħawħ 7

CLASS 178. Loquats – Naspli 15

CLASS 179. Strawberry-alpine (local) – Frawli ta’ Malta (razza ċkejkna) Panet

CLASS 180. Strawberry (other) – Frawli oħra (razza kbira) Panet

CLASS 181. Philodendron – Filodendru 2

CLASS 182. Banana Bunch – Għenqud tal-Banana 1

CLASS 183. Sweet Almonds – Lewż Ħelu Niexef 25

CLASS 184. Bitter Almonds – Lewż Morr Niexef 25

CLASS 185. Prickly Pears – Bajtar tax-Xewk 10

CLASS 186. Carobs – Ħarrub 10

CLASS 186a. Walnuts – Ġews 10

CLASS 187. Pecan Nuts – Pistaċċi 25

CLASS 188. Pistachio Nuts – Pistaċċi 25

CLASS 189. Peanuts – Karawett 25

CLASS 190. Other fruit – Frott ieħor

CLASS 191. Best Exhibit of Fruit grown under cover

SECTION “N”

HONEY AND MEDICINAL PLANTS

 

Classes 192 to 199 -1st Prize Cup/gift

2nd Prize Certificate

 

CLASS 192. Malta Honey (Clover) – Għasel tas-silla 200gr

CLASS 193. Malta Honey (Thyme) – Għasel tas-sagħtar 200gr

CLASS 194. Malta Honey (Other Flora) – Għasel ieħor 200gr

CLASS 195. Supers direct from Hive – Żidiet 2

CLASS 196. Bees Wax - Xemgħa 200gr

CLASS 197. Local Foundation

CLASS 198. Royal Jelly – Pappa Reale

CLASS 199. Medicinal Plants – Pjanti Mediċinali

(other than pressed) – (mhux imnixxfa) Not less than 5

 

SECTION “O”

HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE

PREPARED FOR EXPORT

 

Classes 200 to 207 – 1st Cup/Gift

2nd Prize Certificate

 

CLASS 200. Exhibit of Carnations 1 Box

CLASS 201. Exhibit of Gladioli 1 Box

CLASS 202. Exhibit of Spary Chrysanthemums 1 Box

CLASS 203. Exhibit of Flowers (not Carnations or Gladioli) 1 Box

CLASS 204. Exhibit of Potatoes 1 Bag

CLASS 205. Exhibit of Onions 1 Bag

CLASS 206. Exhibit of Tomatoes 1 Box

CLASS 207. Exhibit of any other Horticulture Produce for export 1 Container

 

SECTION “P”

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Classes 208 to 210 – 1st Cup/Gift

2nd Prize Cup

CLASS 208. Best Garden in Miniature

CLASS 209. Best Ornament made of Flowers and/or Plant Material (any Subject)

CLASS 210. An abnormal horticultural product (frotta, ħaxixa, fjura jew pjanta li

tkun skerz tan-natura)

Note: the Committee reserves the right to remove from the Show any ornament or entry whic

 

Done