HARROGATE AGS SHOW 28TH APRIL 2007

[Maggi Young]

Congratulations to the AGS gang  who put on that fine display, a super showcase for the Society.
A great array of good and, in many cases, extremely LARGE plants! A few hernias gained there, I would have thought, never mind certificates! Well done everyone and in particular to Cliff for his efforts. Great fun to see some other aspects of the show, too.  We look forward to seeing Mick's "take" on the day next!

[Anthony Darby]

What a fantastic show the Harrogate show must be. Some amazing plants. The orchid labelled 'Himatoglossum' looks more like Comperia comperiana?

[Diane Clement]

What a fantastic show the Harrogate show must be. Some amazing plants. The orchid labelled 'Himatoglossum' looks more like Comperia comperiana?

Following DNA work on orchids by Richard Bateman and others, he reclassified Comperia comperiana (and Barlia robertiana) into the genus Himantoglossum, so now we have Himantoglossum comperianum and Himantoglossum robertianum.

 

[Mick McLoughlin]

Here goes with my 'take on the day' as Maggi says.
The first time both myself and Mandy had been to any sort of garden show. We were both keen to make a full day of it and buy far too many plants, (What would we do without a plant creche?).
Enough of the ramble and on to the pictures.
First a general picture of the crowds, including a brass band member, well tis yorkshire tha 'nows.
Next a view of the AGS show hall.
Then a picture of the Farrer winning Cassiope with a close up as well.

[Mick McLoughlin]

We headed straight to the AGS hall as this was the main reason for going. The standard and variety of plants was very revealing to us. Thanks must go to the organisers and exhibitors for putting on such a good display.
So much so that Mandy is now talking about when can we enter something in a show. Not sure we're that far down the line yet though.
Now back to the pictures you're really wanting to see rather than my words.
I'll try not to duplicate any already shown.
First is Fritillaria graeca.
Leucojum trichophyllum.
Orchis simia.
Primula aureata.
Primula 'Netta Dennis'.
A Rhodo specially for Maggi. Rhododendron Keiskii var. cordifolia.
Finally a target for Mandy to aim at with her Sempervivums. Sempervivum laggeri.

[ranunculus]

Super images Mick...many thanks for posting and welcome to the clan of the show junkies!

[Mick McLoughlin]

Thanks for that Cliff. Mandy is already checking for future show dates.

We enjoyed the AGS show very much, but the added bonus was the rest of the flower show, well worth a visit and very well organised.
To finish off a few other stands outside of the alpine show that you may be interested in.
The first 2 are from the Primula and Auricula society (I think thats what its called).
Then one from the daffodil society. Tulip society.
And finally as a treat for Maggi and Lesley Cakes and Ice Cream from the flower arranging hall.

[David Nicholson]

Well done Mick great pictures.

[ranunculus]

By the way Mick, please don't worry about duplicating images, everyone gets a little something from each new vantage point (and some people prefer to spot the famous faces in the backgrounds anyway).

Section 'C' at East Cheshire Show next Saturday would be a WONDERFUL place to enter your first exhibit (and there will be plenty of friendly advice on hand should you want to try).....And there is always the added attraction of an open invitation to the mass pub lunch with the East Lancashire light infantry brigade and honorary hangers-on (though some of the most avid members may be enjoying a beer or two in a bar in Prague on that particular day....eh Diane)?

[Mick McLoughlin]

Unfortunately Cliff I've other commitments next saturday. Not a fully addicted 'junkie' yet. Not sure if I'd have anything suitable for showing anyhow.

[ranunculus]

Give it time sir...Give it time!!!!

[Paddy Tobin]

Cliff & Mick,

Great photographs, many thanks.

There were some remarkable plants on display. It's always great to see some new plants so many thanks for posting.

Paddy

[Lesley Cox]

Boy oh Boy!!! Was that some Show!!!

Congratulations to Cliff and Mick for bringing the real feeling of the event to the would-be-show-junkies- but-not-in-the-right-place-at-the-right-timers.

And congrats too, to all the first, second and third hernia winners, while the Farrer hernia went to an outstanding specimen.

It was great to see some NZers and Aussies there too, and at Dublin. In spite of all those fabulous lewisias, our subtle, down-under charms still attract.

Can anyone tell me the name of the gorgeous creamy yellow verbascum in Cliff's 3rd batch, prior to judging, (a six pan entry I think) so I can proceed to die for it?

[ranunculus]

Hi Lesley et al,
Sorry Lesley but I didn't take a close-up of the verbascum, perhaps another of the paparazzi got a closer shot?
 Many thanks for the kind comments everyone, you are all SO welcome.... and isn't it great to induct another camera-toting junkie onto the forum....Mick, please make yourself at home; put your feet up and try one of Lesley's or Otto's WONDERFUL pastries!

Ian....special thanks for the lyrical reply....but as Chic Murray might have remarked; "Life is too short for sleep....too few letters and only one looks remotely similar".  (Oh god Chic, how we miss you)!!

[Paddy Tobin]

Lesley,

Third photograph in third batch, plant at the rear left?

It might be Verbascum 'Letitia'.

If it is, it is an excellent example as V. 'Letitia' can be a bit of a nuisance to grow as it seriously dislikes winter wet.

Paddy