South Wales AGS Show-Saturday 13 February

[Rob]

The last lot of photos.

My favourite plant at the show was Galanthus corrin.

Uli thanks for the nursery link, it doesn't look to have an English language option but it is easy to navigate.

Daphne jezoensis
Dionysia afghanica
Galanthus corrin
Galanthus John Gray
Galanthus Reginae Olgae vernalis
Galanthus Rosemary Burnham
Galanthus wasp
Hyacinthella glabrescens
Iris reticulata Harmony
Novice Section Galanthus Elwesii

[Maggi Young]

'Corrin' is one that would be easy to spot again.... pretty shape to it.

That pot of 'Rosemary Burnham' will be setting the drop fiends' hearts a-racing..... can't think why, it's just a snowdrop....

[Lesley Cox]

Many fabulous plants there, especially, for me the yellow Daphne and the deeper blue/purple Dionysias. Unlike some shows, this one seems to have been held in a venue with pretty good lighting, making the pots of colour rather better and more visible than is ofen the case.

I like the be-aproned lady in Reply#5, obviously deciding on a new set of earrings.

[Brian Ellis]

Beware Lesley, you'll have a couple of Corrins for earrings instead before too long 

[Kingfisher]

Thanks for the photos of Caerleon, Rob.  Sorry you don't know anyone in the AGS - there were a number of the Cotswold & Malvern mob there yesterday - we'd love to see you at one of the meetings, next one is Wednesday 3 March at Redmarley 7.15 ish - Peter Sheasby talking on 'Spring in South Africa'. 

I'll be the one holding a book of raffle tickets - 'come and say 'hi' - you don't have to buy!' and I'll introduce you to some folk, so that you'll have someone to talk to at future AGS shows!   

[Maggi Young]

Hello, Kingfisher, how nice to have you join the Forum.  

Where would any Group be without the person with the raffle tickets, eh? Vital work, not to be overlooked, in my opinion.
I'd come and enjoy the Talk and buy a ticket myself, if it weren't so far to get home for supper!

[Rob]

Hi Kingfisher, thanks for the invitation.

When I went to Chris Pattisons nursery a couple of years ago, he said the meetings were local. Did he used to be secretary?

I should have gone to last months talk on photography, it would have been interesting.

I might make the Pershore show so will introduce myself if I do.

[Kingfisher]

Hi Rob - I think Chris was secretary but before I knew anything about the AGS.  The Cotswold & Malvern are holding a show at Pershore on Easter Monday, 5 April.  If you'd like a schedule or any more info, please ask.  The AGS garden will be open for visitors, too.

[Rob]

The results are now on the AGS site.

Unfortunately they only mention the plants names in the trophies & awards section and not the individual classes, so I can't find the name of the narcissus Anne enquired about.

[daveyp1970]

that narcissus was exhibited by Jim Archibald i'm sure a quick polite email would sort out the query.

[Kingfisher]

Hello, Kingfisher, how nice to have you join the Forum.  

Where would any Group be without the person with the raffle tickets, eh? Vital work, not to be overlooked, in my opinion.
I'd come and enjoy the Talk and buy a ticket myself, if it weren't so far to get home for supper!

Thank you for your welcome, Maggi.   

[Maggi Young]

That's an interesting white narcissus - don't suppose you know which one do you?

 Jon Evans gives the info on the AGS Site: Narcissus cantabricus ex Djebel Tazzeka Morocco..... lovely thing!

[annew]

Ah, what teamwork - thank you all 

[Maggi Young]

Ah, what teamwork - thank you all 

Have you seen Jon's close up shots , Anne? They really show how the stamens are not only exerted but also spread ..... lovely, really lovely!

[Mavers]

Wow, Corrin is beautiful!

Wonderful new snowdrops coming along all the time.

Thanks for giving us an insight