AGS Kent Show

[art600]

Did you spot Luc Gilgemyn in David's photos.  In the second one the person on his left is Luc Scheldeman.

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Forumists from Belgium and The Netherlands may be posting later.

Still no sign of pictures of them yet  . Probably still rowing back on the Channel?? 

Thanks for worrying about us Luit !!
We did manage the crossing, thank you very much 

I can tell you one thing though this show was well worth the "Hop" !!
Marvelous plants of tremendous quality and quantity - truly amazing !  Well deserved congratulations to David Hoare and his team for this beautifully staged show... and for the Farrer Medal of course !
 
And obviously it was great to meet some fellow forumists once again...

Did you spot Luc Gilgemyn in David's photos.  In the second one the person on his left is Luc Scheldeman.

Art,
You have the eyesight of a trained bird watcher !! 



Sorry there was no time to post pictures yet, I do have some.  I hope to sort out and post tehm tonight and the next days !

I did see you handling a camera also Art ?? 

[art600]

Did you spot Luc Gilgemyn in David's photos.  In the second one the person on his left is Luc Scheldeman.

Art,
You have the eyesight of a trained bird watcher !! 

I did see you handling a camera also Art ?? 
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Luc

You also have the eyes of a trained bird watcher 

A really wonderful Show.  Here are a few views of the Show and the plants that took my fancy.

Kent Show 1 - Chris Gifford and in the background Tony Hale.  Tony won the prize for most points in Section C - this followed his triumph at Loughborough.  14 Firsts in only two shows 

Fritillaria carica 'Brun'
Fritillaria crassifolia kurdica
Narcissus cyclamineus
Fritillaria poluninii - sorry for poor photo.  This shows original collection
Fritillaria poluninii - sorry for poor photo.  This shows recent collection - hope I have them round the right way 
Fritillaria striata
Tulipa humilis var alba oculo caerulea

[art600]

More from the Show

Fritillaria karelinii
Fritillaria gibbosa
Iris mandschurica
Crocus vernus albiflorus
Corydalis schanginii ssp. schanginii
Trillium rivale
Romulea requinii

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Great job Arthur !

Here are some of mine (photo's that is...  )  - I hope there aren't too many duplications...

First some views of the benches crammed with plants - a sight I can never get enough of... 

Then the 6 pans entry containing the Farrer medal winner ! (David Hoare)

Impressive prize winning 3 pan entries !

More later... I hope.. 

[art600]

Luc

Great shots and not a duplication in sight 

[Maggi Young]

I have been enjoying another "walk" among the super plants  at this show  ...again I am struck by the feat achieved by David Hoare in both being the Show Secretary and managing to stage so many fine plants and win the Farrer Medal.... true dedication to the show from every direction, David!
I say again,  Well Done !

[SAXIFRAGE at LYMINGE]

Hi Maggi
Thank you for your good wishes, It is a job to enjoy the moment as there is so much to do after judging is compleated. We had Ger & Mariet Van Bauken staying over and we managed a small dram to celebrate.
I have just seen our old Kent Show Secretary and my mentor Eric Jarrett win the Farrer at Exeter. Well done Eric.
Saxifrage just about finished now, look forward to the Silvers flowering.
Best Wishes David