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By John Richard
The stems should be firmly wedged in the vase to hold them in position with suitable packing material. Moss is probably the best material to use for most blooms of fair size as this does not disintegrate in water, but paper or other material, including the cut off portions of stem, may be used quite effectively.
In close competition little points like these are often the deciding factors. Iis essential, if it is desired to exhibit well, to have a sound Iknowledge of the usually accepted standards by which blooms are judged.
Reeds, privet or even straw stalks are excellent for this purpose, but the material should be trimmed off at vase level for the sake of neatness.
It is comparatively easy to grow excellent blooms, but not always so simple to select the best from those available. If only it were possible to lay down accurately a scale of points to which blooms could be judged, with so many points for stern, condition, size and so on, the task of the judge and the exhibitor would not be so hard.
If only the tips of the florets are bruised, it is possible to trim off the damaged portion with a very sharp pair of scissors, but this should be done very carefully, following the natural shape of the petal closely. Do this trimming, if possible, just before the hall is vacated for judging, as the surface may turn black in an hour or so and thus detract from the appearance of the bloom. It is also possible to dress a few misplaced petals back into line with their fellows, rather than take the extreme course of removing them.
After the judging has been completed, and the results made known, never hesitate to hold an inquest. If your exhibits have not taken prizes or have only been awarded seconds and thirds, examine the prizewinning exhibits to see why they were adjudged superior. If you are doubtful or cannot see why you lost, try to contact the judge, and ask him. It is an old saying that one benefits from mistakes, but it is only true if you first find out what the mistakes were, and then resolve never to make them again.
In close competition little points like these are often the deciding factors. Iis essential, if it is desired to exhibit well, to have a sound Iknowledge of the usually accepted standards by which blooms are judged.
Reeds, privet or even straw stalks are excellent for this purpose, but the material should be trimmed off at vase level for the sake of neatness.
It is comparatively easy to grow excellent blooms, but not always so simple to select the best from those available. If only it were possible to lay down accurately a scale of points to which blooms could be judged, with so many points for stern, condition, size and so on, the task of the judge and the exhibitor would not be so hard.
If only the tips of the florets are bruised, it is possible to trim off the damaged portion with a very sharp pair of scissors, but this should be done very carefully, following the natural shape of the petal closely. Do this trimming, if possible, just before the hall is vacated for judging, as the surface may turn black in an hour or so and thus detract from the appearance of the bloom. It is also possible to dress a few misplaced petals back into line with their fellows, rather than take the extreme course of removing them.
After the judging has been completed, and the results made known, never hesitate to hold an inquest. If your exhibits have not taken prizes or have only been awarded seconds and thirds, examine the prizewinning exhibits to see why they were adjudged superior. If you are doubtful or cannot see why you lost, try to contact the judge, and ask him. It is an old saying that one benefits from mistakes, but it is only true if you first find out what the mistakes were, and then resolve never to make them again.
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