Benfleet Horticultural Society

Show Entry Form

You can use this page to enter into the 2026 Autumn show.

Just use the box entitled "No. of entries" to tell us how many entries you wish to make in each class. You only need to put a number against any class you wish to enter — leave the others blank. Once that's done please enter your name, email address and telephone number at the bottom of the form.

There are some rules & guides which you may wish to look at to make sure your entry(s) will be accepted. They're all .pdf documents which will open in new pages. Along with the Show regulations, we have the rules relating to the 'Benfleet Best Vase' and 'Benfleet Best Tray' classes, plus 'A guide for exhibitors' and recipes for 2026. Also available - awards to be presented at the Show. You can download any of these if you wish.

Once you've completed the entry form, click/tap the button entitled "Send Show entry form" to send your entry to the Show Secretary.

You can use the quick links below to take you to your desired category, or just scroll down the page.

Owing to the show's popularity, entrants may enter a maximum of 2 entries per class. Furthermore, we may need to refuse entries made after 8pm the Thursday before the show.

• DISPLAY
• DAHLIAS
• CHRYSANTHEMUMS
• MISCELLANEOUS FLOWERS
• POT PLANT SECTION
• NOVICE SECTION
• FLOWERS ARRANGED FOR DECORATIVE EFFECT
• VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
• MIXTURE SECTION
• PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION
• HANDICRAFT SECTION
• COOKERY SECTION
• WINE SECTION
• CHILDREN'S SECTION
• FLORAL ART

DISPLAY

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
1	A display of anything grown by the exhibitor	Must fill space
2	A display of Dahlias - cut or in a container	Must fill space
Please note - both items are NOT judged as Floral Art. Space allowed 30"

DAHLIAS

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
5	5 blooms	1 variety - may be vased seperately
6	2 vases of Dahlias	3 blooms per vase - 2 varieties
7	Giant decorative	1 bloom
8	Giant cactus or semi-cactus	1 bloom
9	Large decorative	1 bloom
10	Large cactus or semi-cactus	1 bloom
11	Medium decorative	1 bloom
12	Medium cactus or semi-cactus	1 bloom
13	Small decorative	1 bloom
14	Small cactus or semi-cactus	1 bloom
15	Miniature decorative	1 bloom
16	Medium decorative	3 blooms - one or more varieties
17	Medium cactus or semi-cactus	3 blooms - one or more varieties
18	Small decorative	3 blooms - one or more varieties
19	Small cactus or semi-cactus	3 blooms - one or more varieties
20	Miniature decorative	3 blooms - one or more varieties
21	Any variety	1 specimen bloom
22	Ball type	3 blooms - one or more varieties
23	Large decorative, cactus or semi-cactus	2 blooms - one or more varieties
24	Pompom	5 blooms - one or more varieties
25	Pompom	3 blooms - 1 variety
26	Collarette	3 blooms - one or more varieties
27	Water Lily type	3 blooms - 1 variety
28	Any other Dahlia	1 bloom
29	Orange or yellow	1 specimen bloom
30	Pink, red or purple	1 specimen bloom
31	White or cream	1 specimen bloom
32	2 vases of Dahlias: 1 large decorative, 1 large cactus or semi-cactus
In memory of Alan Jones, who was a leading grower and breeder of Dahlias, and also a National Dahlia Judge and winner of Chelsea Medals for matching hanging baskets and troughs. His wife is kindly donating prizes of £5 for the winners of the following Classes: 1, 7, 16, 66, 107 & 111.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
35	3 medium blooms - three distinct varieties
36	1 stem naturally grown spray
37	1 specimen bloom - any variety

MISCELLANEOUS FLOWERS

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
51	Annuals - one vase	One or more varieties - 3 stems
52	Perennials - one vase	One or more varieties - 3 stems
53	Michaelmas daisies	One variety - 3 stems
54	Gaillardias	3 blooms
55	Roses	3 blooms
56	Carnations	3 blooms
57	Rose	1 HT bloom
58	Rose - any other	1 stem
59	Asters, single	5 blooms
60	Asters, double	5 blooms
61	Gladioli	1 spike
62	Gladioli	2 spikes
63	Pinks	3 stems
64	Any other flowers	1 stem
65	Pansies	6 stems displayed in a box.
66	Fuchsias	6 blooms displayed in a box.
67	A vase of grasses
68	Benfleet Best Vase - see rules for Benfleet Best Vase	Class sponsored by Benfleet Horticultural Society
69	Largest Sunflower

POT PLANT SECTION

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
72	Begonias	1 plant
73	Saintpaulia (African Violet)	1 plant
74	Streptocarpus	1 plant
75	Fuchsia	1 plant
76	Orchid	1 plant
77	Flowering plant - small (up to 5" pot)	Excluding those above
78	Flowering plant - (over 5" pot)	Excluding those above
79	Foliage pot plant	1 plant
80	Cacti or Succulent	1 plant
81	Hanging basket	Maximum size 16"
82	Bonsai	1 specimen
83	Fern	1 pot

NOVICE SECTION

A member can exhibit in the Novice classes if he/she has never won a prize in any previous Show of the Society

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
88	Dahlia	1 specimen bloom
89	Chrysanthemum	1 spray
90	Any other flowers	1 vase
91	Any vegetable	For quantity see regulations

FLOWERS ARRANGED FOR DECORATIVE EFFECT

Any kind of flowers arranged for decorative effect - NOT FLORAL ART. Self foliage may be used (natural means foliage from any plant, free from artificial treatment such as dyeing, etc.). Any container may be used.

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
95	Bowl of Dahlias arranged for all round effect (can included other foliage)
96	An arrangement of flowers and foliage in a jug
97	Any berries and/or foliage arranged for frontal effect in one vase
98	A bowl of floating flowers

VEGETABLES AND FRUIT

All dishes to be of one variety. Please see Regulations for Exhibitors (opens in new page)

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
105	Benfleet Best Tray - see rules for Benfleet Best Tray	Class sponsored by Benfleet Horticultural Society
106	One of each of 4 kinds of vegetables, salading and/or fruit
107	An arrangement of vegetables/fruit in a basket or trug
108	Runner beans	7 with stalk
109	Dwarf beans	7 with stalk
110	Carrots	3 with 4" foliage
111	Tomatoes	5 with calyces left on
112	A truss of Tomatoes
113	Cherry tomatoes	5 with calyces left on
114	Beetroot	3 with 4" foliage
115	Cabbages	2 with 4" stem
116	Marrow	1 maximum length 15"
117	Courgette	3 size between 4" & 6"
118	Pumpkin	Up to 15" diameter
119	Parsnips	3
120	Onions (up to 8oz)	3
121	Onions (over 8oz)	3
122	Potatoes - white	3
123	Potatoes - coloured	3
124	Shallots - large	9
125	Shallots - pickling	9 maximum 30mm diameter
126	Leeks	2
127	Celery	2
128	Cucumber	1
129	Peppers (sweet)	2
130	Chillies	5
131	Lettuce	2 with roots
132	Sweetcorn	2
133	Rhubarb	3 sticks (3" leaf blade to be left on)
134	Any salading not named above	For quantity see regulations
135	Any vegetable not named above	For quantity see regulations
136	A comical vegetable (unusual shape)
137	Apples - dessert	3
138	Apples - culinary	3
139	Pears	3
140	Gooseberries	9
141	Raspberries	9
142	Blackberries	9
143	Plums	3
144	Strawberries	6
145	Grapes	1 bunch
146	Any other fruit not named above
147	Heaviest tomato
148	Heaviest onion
149	Heaviest marrow
150	Heaviest pumpkin
151	Heaviest potato
152	Heaviest Apple
153	Longest runner bean
154	Longest carrot
155	Longest cucumber
156	Six different herbs in individual small vases (supplied)

MIXTURE SECTION

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
158	Flower(s) & Veg	1 Vases of any type of flower(s) 1 or more varieties & 1 dish of vegetables (from classes 108 – 135)

PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
160	Photograph - "Green"	Maximum overall size A4
161	Photograph - "Snow"	Maximum overall size A4
162	Photograph - "Flower Power"	Maximum overall size A4

HANDICRAFT SECTION

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
163	Painting or drawing on any medium
164	An exhibit of soft craft - knitting, patchwork, macrame, etc.
165	An exhibit of hard craft - metalwork, pottery, etc.
166	An exhibit of artwork - painting, drawing, pressed flowers, etc.
167	A handmade Christmas card
168	An exhibit of woodwork
169	An exhibit of jewellery

COOKERY SECTION

One entry per person per class
Recipes can be found here (opens in new page)

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
171	1 Jar stone fruit jam
172	1 Jar chutney
173	4 Fancy Bread Rolls
174	Moist Apple Cake	For recipe see Recipes 2026
175	6 pieces of Chocolate Fudge
176	6 Shortcrust Apple Pie	Maximum size 8"

WINE SECTION

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
177	Flower wine - medium sweet
178	Dessert wine - red
179	Dessert wine - white
180	Grape wine - table dry	Can be made from a kit
181	Liqueur (Sloe Gin, etc.)
182	1 bottle of Cider

CHILDREN'S SECTION

Recipes can be found here (opens in new page)

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
185A	Full Seed Tray Garden	School Year 2 and under
185B	Any flower in a vase	School Year 2 and under
185C	Any fruit or vegetable	School Year 2 and under
185D	Collage of a flower (any material(s))	School Year 2 and under
186A	Full Seed Tray Garden	School Year 3-6
186B	Any flower in a vase	School Year 3-6
186C	Any fruit or vegetable	School Year 3-6
186D	Collage of a flower (any material(s))	School Year 3-6
187A	Full Seed Tray Garden	School Year 7-11
187B	Any flower in a vase	School Year 7-11
187C	Any fruit or vegetable	School Year 7-11
187D	Collage of a flower (any material(s))	School Year 7-11

FLORAL ART

To be arranged at the show unless otherwise stated

Class No.	Class	Further Information	No. of entries
190	An Arrangement	"Golden Sunset"
191	Table Arrangement	"Light The Fire"
For both of the above, a space of 24" is allowed with fresh materials and accessories being allowed

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