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with all kinds of exhibits that seemingly have noth- What a selection we have in photos 13 to 20—these
ing in common aside from being a great eye catch- are all from Royal Horticultural Society displays in the
ing spectacle for the general public to admire in their U.K. and both of the bonsai stands won a Gold Award.
thousands. What do you make of this Bonsai in a display gar-
Why do we compete in this strange competitive den? Photo 21. What do you judge, the bonsai or the
field? Well in the U.K. and many other countries, oriental garden? They are not good bonsai, are they?
horticultural shows are a huge part of the Summer You will surely be pleased to know they only got a
Season, visited and admired by millions. Bonsai bronze award.
in most countries lacks public exposure; in many Judging takes so many forms it would be useful
instances it is ignored by the media, so how do we get to have basic ground rules, something to steer your
public acclaim by exhibiting at these events where, if judgements in the right direction. Long lists of check-
we reach the right standard, we can win Gold Awards, points with marks out of 5, 10 or even 20, takes hour
worth at least £500.00 each, monies not acquired upon hour to complete; you could still be judging two
easily elsewhere. It is well worthwhile learning the days after the Show is over! We have to practise; exper-
skills of not just displaying trees, but displaying them tise has to be learned and decisions made quickly, even
to their greatest advantage. when we have to judge each bonsai exhibit of single

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