SHOWING THE FLOWERS m 



the blooms will have every opportunity of looking their 

 best. If they have been cut fairly young they will grow 

 considerably after being put in water. 



Setting up the Flowers. It is assumed that more 

 blooms will be taken to the show than are actually required ; 

 but do not overdo this. Choose the cleanest sprays with 

 at least three flowers on a stem, and endeavour to place 

 each bloom so that it stands quite apart from its neighbour ; 

 a crowded vase generally gives the judge an impression 

 that there is something to hide. 



In arranging the vases on the table, try to give each 

 row a fall of about 6 inches from the one behind it, and 

 place the colours nearest together that form the most 

 pleasing combinations, not relying too much on harsh 

 contrasts, but at all times endeavouring to get as many 

 distinct shades into the collection as possible. 



See that each vase is correctly and legibly named, and 

 make a point of carefully looking over them to see that no 

 stray bloom has crept into a vase, or disqualification will 

 result. In the event of your exhibit not obtaining the 

 award looked for, do not forget that the judges have not 

 the biassed view of things you are likely to have ; they 

 invariably do their best. 



Varieties for Exhibition. Do not grow too many 

 varieties, and do not actually depend on a new variety for 

 exhibition until you have tried a clump or two to satisfy 



