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Some Benefits of Membership of
CHINGFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
TRADING STORES
4 ANNUAL SHOWS
Chingford
Horticultural Society
SOCIAL EVENTS
HORTICULTURAL ADVICE
FOUNDED 1889
FREE TICKETS TO NATIONAL SOCIETIES SHOWS
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION £4.00
To join, contact any Officer of the Society,
call at any Trading Stores or visit our Shows.
THE SOCIETY’S WEB SITE
WWW.CHINGHORTSOC.ORG.UK
Regularly updated containing information about the Society
including goods available at the Store as well as a full report
and pictures from each show plus Show Schedules.
Handbook 2017
OTHER LOCAL HORTICULTURAL
SHOWS
CHINGFORD HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY
Is affiliated to:
THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THE NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY
THE NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY
THE NATIONAL SWEET PEA SOCIETY
THE NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY
THE BRITISH FUCHSIA SOCIETY
THE BRITISH DELPHINIUM SOCIETY
THE AIMS OF THE SOCIETY
To further the cause of, and interest in horticulture
throughout its sphere of influence
President
British Cactus and Succulent Society Waltham
Forest Branch 8th July C.H.S. Hall. Commencing 10.30
a.m. Plant Sales from 9 am
Details:- Mr J Jackson 020 8529 5518
BUCKHURST HILL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Spring Show
8th April
Summer Show
8th July
Autumn Show
9th September
St John’s Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill
Details:- Mrs J.Jones 020 8257 8996
HIGHAMS PARK HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Annual Show 5th August
Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Highams Park
Details:- Mr D Spicer 020 8531 3178
Honorary Vice Presidents
Mr G.R. Baker
Mrs A. Potts
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CHAIRMAN
Mr M Watson
12, Queens Grove Road, Chingford, E47BT
020 8524 4472
TRADING STORE
Larkshall Road
HORTICULTURAL SUNDRIES
(opposite Dale View Crescent)
Open Sundays 9.00a.m.-12 Noon
A WIDE RANGE OF FERTILIZERS, COMPOSTS & SUNDRIES ARE
STOCKED AT COMPETITVE PRICES, INCLUDING:
SOLID FERTILISERS
Weighed to the amount you require
No expensive packaging
JOHN INNES & MULTI PURPOSE COMPOST
Purchase exactly what you require,
Any amount,however small
MANURE
The Society has a supply of horse manure available at the Trading Store. No
charge is made but members are requested to make a donation of their choice
instead.
POTS, SAUCERS AND SEED TRAYS
The Society has a number of these which, although used, are in good condition.
In most cases no specific charge is made but a donation is requested.
PLANTS
VEGETABLE SEEDS
Plants are sold at bargain prices at the Store throughout the year and at all the
Shows. Members with surplus plants are kindly asked to bring them to the Store
or to the Shows.
POTATOES,ONIONS AND BULBS
Available at the appropriate times
MEMBERSHIP
CANES & STAKES,INSECTICIDES
& LIQUID FERTILISERS
Most top brands available
The Society always needs more volunteers to collect Membership
Subscriptions. This is a once a year task and any member able to help should
contact the Membership Secretary Mrs L.Mclellan (020 8529 6998)
PLANTS
Often available especially in Spring at bargain prices
Manager:Mr T.Steed (020 8529 6311)
PLANT OF THE YEAR 2017
LEUCANETHEMUM SHAPCOTT SUMMER CLOUDS
Closed for three weeks around Christmas
An improved Shasta daisy with an abundance of creamy white flowers
Vigorous in growth,very hardy & good for cutting flowering in July 3’ tall..
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NEW EXHIBITORS
The society always has a ready welcome for new exhibitors & it is essential that
fresh faces come forward to maintain the shows.Help & advice is readily
available & a friendly atmosphere prevails.There is a particular need for new
vegetable & cookery exhibitors as entries in these categories have fallen
recently.Have a go in 2017. .
PRUNING ROSES
It is essential to prune roses to keep them vigorous & healthy & February is the
best time to carry it out using sharp secateurs & for thicker stems a pruning saw.
Begin by removing any dead or diseased wood & to open up the plant any
crossing branches.Different types of roses require different treatment.Old
fashioned & shrub types should be cut back by a third whilst hybrid teas should
be pruned hard to about 6”.Floribundas require more lenient treatment being
reduced to about 15”.When pruning make the cuts a quarter of an inch above an
outward facing bud to allow new growth to develop on the outer edges of the
plant creating an open shape.Slant the cuts downwards away from the buds to
allow rain to drain away
GROWING IN CONTAINERS
It is better to use John Innes compost rather than multi purpose in all containers
including hanging baskets because it retains moisture better & delivers plant
food more slowly.Once plants are growing away it is important to feed with an
high ratio potash liquid fertiliser on a weekly basis & to keep the plants well
watered.To prolong the flowering period remove all dead flowers.If vine weevils
are likely to be a problem top the container with sharp gravel..
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APHIDS
Aphids include black fly & green fly but can also be other colours.They are up to
a quarter of an inch long with long legs & antennae.They live in groups & feed
by sucking sap from stems,leaves,flower buds & roots.Once feeding they tend to
stay put & reproduce very rapidly.The growth of the plant can be effected & they
spread viral disease particularly on annual plants such as petunias &
nicotianas.Whilst black fly are all too easily seen the other coloured aphids are
less obvious & care should be taken to spot them.Once apparent a systemic
insecticide should be used & repeated if necessary until they are killed.
TOP TIPS
Never cut back lupin foliage after flowering,,allow to die naturally
NON FLOWERING BULBS
Sometimes bulbs produce plenty of foliage but bear few or no blooms.This
maybe because the soil is starved of nutrients & a balanced liquid feed should
be applied after flowering.Never cut off foliage or tie it up but allow to die off
naturally clearing away when dead.Non flowering may also be because of
overcrowding & it is advisable to lift the bulbs removing any small ones &
replanting to give more room .
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Remove the first bud that appears on dahlias to allow plant to develop
Never handle small seedlings by the stem but by the leaf
Add a dash of washing up liquid to spray to help it spread
SELECTING & PREPARING
VEGETABLES FOR THE SHOW
Uniformity is important for all exhibits which should be clean & free from
pests.
BEETROOT Smooth skins are desirable & retain full length of the tap
root.Foliage should be trimmed to approx. 75mm long
CABBAGE Select good shape with fresh,solid heart.Remove outer
discoloured leaves.Stage with 50mm of stalk
CARROTS Good shape & colour.Foliage trimmed to approx. 75mm long
CAULIFLOWER Solid white curds free from stain.Stage with 50mm of stalk
with foliage trimmed back to the level of the curd.
COURGETTE Young & tender fruits required approx. 150mm in length with
flower still attached,if possible.
CUCUMBER Straight & retain waxy bloom
FRENCH/ RUNNER BEANS Straight pods of even length & good colour
with no sign of seeds.Exhibit with stalk intact.
LEEKS Skins as free from blemishes as possible with no bulbing.Avoid
excessive tripping of outer leaves
MARROWS Young tender fruits which should be less than 350mm long
ONIONS Well ripened with good colour.Necks should be firm & thin.Do not
remove too many skins.Tops should be tied & roots trimmed to the base
POTATOES Medium size & as free from skin blemishes as possible
RHUBARB Fresh,straight & long stalks
SHALLOTS Well ripened with thin necks.Remove loose skins & roots.Tie
tops.Stage in dry sand in a saucer.
TOMATOES Ripe firm fruits of good colour with fresh calyces
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Vice Chairman
Mr G.W.Goddard,25,MorningtonRoad,Chingford E4 5DT
020 8529 7736
Hon Secretary
Mr A.J.Gillingwater,91,Beresford Road,Chingford,E4 6EF
020 8529 2910
Hon Asst Secretary
Mr G W Goddard. 25 Mornington Road, Chingford, E4 5DT 020 8529 7736
Hon Show Secretary
Mrs L Smethurst, 28 Buxton Road, Chingford E4 7DP.
020 8529 2277
Hon Trading Manager
Mr T Steed, 97 Manor Farm Drive, Chingford E4 6HJ
020 8529 6311
Hon Membership Secretary
Mrs L.Mclellan.82,Mornington Road,Chingford,E4 7DT
020 8529 6998
Hon Social Secretary
Mrs D.L Ling,2,Onslow Close,Chingford E4 6QD
020 8524 0839
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mrs S Joseph,Mrs G Killian,, Ms D Telfer
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SECRETARY’S REPORT 2017
Society membership is now 389 which is six less than last year,the smallest
reduction for many years.Volunteers continue to be required for collecting of
subscriptions.
As usual four shows were staged with entries overall the same as 2016.Judges
commented favourably on the quality of exhibits particularly in the flower
classes.It was pleasing to see an increase in entries in the floral art but we
would like more participants in the cookery section.Cookery classes are to be
introduced in the early summer show next year & no entry fees will be charged
for all exhibitors next year.We were pleased to welcome the Mayor of Waltham
Forest,Cllr.Herrington & his wife to the late autumn show
Trading sales were down on the previous year,no doubt partly due to the poor
spring weather.Nevertheless a significant proportion of the membership use the
store & every effort is made to keep prices competitive
The ladies group continues to hold monthly meetings which are well supported.
Ten community groups use the hall on a regular basis & all appear satisfied
with the facilities available.
During the year we have lost five stalwarts of the society.Tony Potts,former
chairman,Wally Kilmartin,long serving committee member,June Pyne,former
membership secretary & then show secretary,Sue Appleton who donated many
plants & collected subscriptions & Len Pye,one of the leading carnation
growers in the country who never forgot his local show & exhibited for many
years even after he reached the age of ninety.In their different ways they each
gave dedicated support to the society & we miss them all.
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ALLOTMENTS & GARDEN COMPETITIONS
THE GARDEN LOVERS CUP
Awarded for the best garden.Size is not important & the competition is
about ordinary gardens,not show places
MCGLADDERY CUP
Awarded for the best allotment.Vegetables only will be judged
LOVEGROVE CUP
Awarded for the second best allotment
FRANCIS & FRANCES HALL CUP
Awarded for the best bed of onions in allotment or garden.Not
exceeding 100’ run
ENTRIES FOR THESE COMPETITIONS TO BE MADE BY 12TH JULY
TO MRS L SMETHURST – 020 8529 227
DID YOU KNOW?
Annuals are the most attractive flowers of all for bees because they
ooze nectar. .
Peonies contain toxic chemicals which deter most pests .
Daffodils produce their flower spikes by Christmas & the bud waits for
warmer temperatures before emerging.