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mark smyth

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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #165 on: February 05, 2012, 02:21:48 PM »
Does Miss Willmott look special or is it simply know for the number of scapes? Has anyone seen Glechantress?
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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #166 on: February 05, 2012, 04:55:00 PM »
Does Miss Willmott look special or is it simply know for the number of scapes? Has anyone seen Glechantress?

It's a really nice little snowdrop an looked lovely when it arrived home last night.  Will take some close up pictures if I have time.
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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #167 on: February 06, 2012, 01:15:37 AM »
I was delighted to get 'Miss Willmott' - three scapes on the bulb I got, sometimes has four per bulb.  Many thanks to Sue and Wol.

By the time Sue told me about 'Miss Willmott' it had just sold out - looking forward to seeing photos of it.

I had a great day and would love to do it all over again in a more controlled manner and with more money!  I am very happy with the plants I bought and managed to cross many off my wish list.....but added twice as many back on it  :)  It was pretty cold but I was running a high 'fever' - have never seen so many beautiful snowdrops in one small space - it was torture  ???  I must have looked like a maniac running around !

It was lovely to see the members from the forum again - thanks for the lift Arthur  ;)

I was over the moon to pick up Cider with Rosie, Gloria, Homersfield and Gemini + quite a few others  ::)

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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #168 on: February 06, 2012, 09:13:56 AM »
must have looked like a maniac running around !

I'm just too much of a gentleman Jennie, I'm glad you entered into the swing of things with such gusto ;D ;D
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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #169 on: February 06, 2012, 11:02:27 AM »
I picked up many from my wish list and one that is absolutely delightful and has not been mentioned on the Forum before.

Galanthus 'Ruth Maclaren' from Wol & Sue - a very vigorous plant at an incredibly reasonable price.  I have a ready made clump all in one pot.  Will post a pic later.

The day was great - meeting fellow fans and looking at the work that is being done to rstore the garden - a very nice volunteer lady gave us an escorted guide to the snowdrop area.  Looking forward to seeing the snowdrops in full flower and standing proud when I return to Myddleton House on the 18th.
« Last Edit: February 06, 2012, 11:10:59 AM by art600 »
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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #170 on: February 06, 2012, 11:10:24 AM »
Did nobody go to the Republic of Ireland Galanthus and Hellebore day last Saturday?  I was hoping we would get a report on how it went.
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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #171 on: February 06, 2012, 11:15:59 AM »
I couldn't.  Nor did Paddy go as far as I know.
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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #172 on: February 06, 2012, 02:04:55 PM »
I got myself a 'clovis'  ;D

Lucky you Emma - I would love to get that one day.  Was it there for sale or had you ordered it?
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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #173 on: February 06, 2012, 04:20:04 PM »
it was on the Monksilver stand, just the one. So i snapped it up, and gave it a hug  ;D told it it was coming to live with me now  8)
Emma Thick Glasshouse horticulturalist And Galanthophile, keeper of 2 snowdrop crushing French bulldogs. I have small hands , makes my snowdrops look big :D

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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #174 on: February 06, 2012, 04:24:12 PM »
Emma, with a hat like yours I'm surprised the 'drops don't throw themselves off the tables into your arms, with little squeaks of joy.  8)
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mark smyth

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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #175 on: February 06, 2012, 06:36:23 PM »
The Irish event was attended by 125 people. I dont know if they were all Irish or if any crossed over from England. I heard Avon was in demand and lots of goodies were bought.
« Last Edit: February 06, 2012, 06:43:30 PM by Maggi Young »
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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #176 on: February 06, 2012, 07:03:11 PM »
Did nobody go to the Republic of Ireland Galanthus and Hellebore day last Saturday?  I was hoping we would get a report on how it went.

Alan, No I didn't attend and haven't heard any comment about it to date. Paddy
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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #177 on: February 07, 2012, 09:07:31 AM »
Emma, with a hat like yours I'm surprised the 'drops don't throw themselves off the tables into your arms, with little squeaks of joy.  8)

I am the one who squeaks with joy when i find a drop ive been after for ages  ;D
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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #178 on: February 07, 2012, 09:48:05 AM »
Here is the happy Emma proudly showing her mum two new plants that are going to live in Dorset.   :)

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Re: Snowdrop events 2012
« Reply #179 on: February 07, 2012, 10:02:35 AM »

Nice pic. :)
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