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GUIDELINES FOR THE EXHIBITION OF | |
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PRIMULAS
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a)
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The plant should be fresh, healthy, floriferous and in pristine condition.
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b)
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The plant should be pleasingly symmetrical and compact,
presented in a central position in its pot with evenly distributed flowers
that are all the same character and with the great majority fully open.
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c)
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Cushion forming plants should have flowers held above the foliage and present a regular uniform dome.
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d)
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Species of minute form, such as Primula Scotica, mat be shown in groups.
Where separate plants are shown in the same pan they should be seen to be distinct.
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e)
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Species Primulas should be grown in character.
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Farina, where present, should be even and unmarked.
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Peduncles, where evident, should be strong and of reasonably uniform height
in proportion to the plant.
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h)
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Prior to exhibition the plant should be rigorously inspected.
All faded or dead flowers, dead or marked leaves should be neatly removed.
Plants with evidence of pests or diseases should not be shown.
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i)
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Soft lush growth, occasioned by the use of heat or overfeeding and etiolation
will seriously downgrade the exhibit.
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Top dressing should be fresh, clean and in keeping with the usual habitat of the plant.
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The pots must adhere to any size limitation required by the schedule.
They should be clean and free from major chips or cracks, terracotta colour is normally preferred.
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l)
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As Primulas are shown for effect, the pot should be carefully chosen to compliment the plant.
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m)
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Any required labelling should be accurate and legible.
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n)
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Care must be exercised in staging the plant/s in the correct class, according to the schedules.
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o)
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Help may be sought from the Show officials if the exhibitor is unsure of any aspect of classification or labelling.
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