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SRGC Shows and Events => Events => Topic started by: ranunculus on April 28, 2007, 09:01:53 PM
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The AGS held a national show on the Saturday of a four day event in Harrogate and it proved a wonderful day in every respect. The sun shone for much of the day and huge crowds flocked to the enormous show ground.
I managed to capture a large number of images from the AGS marquee and of other diverse stalls and displays throughout the show. I will divide my postings into three sub-sections....a) prior to judging, b) during judging when I managed to cover many of the other marquees and c) after judging when the crowds poured into the halls and the floors, tables and plants started to bounce!!!
Many thanks to everyone involved with the staging of this excellent event.
AGS STAND1
AGS STAND2
AGS STAND3
AGS STAND 4.
AGS STAND 5
BENCH DURING STAGING
CORNUS CANADENSIS
ARISAEMA SIKOKIANUM
CALANTHE SIEBOLDII
DIANTHUS CONWY STAR.
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Still featuring images captured prior to judging....
CYPRIPEDIUM GISELA
CELMISIA PHILOCREMNA
DURING STAGING 1
DURING STAGING 2
DURING STAGING 3
HAASTIA PULVINARIS
HIMANTOGLOSSUM DETAIL
IRIS KIRKWOODII.
IRIS KIRKWOODII AND DIANE CLEMENT
LAMIUM ARMENUM
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Are those first images displays? We have nothing like that and they look wonderful. As a photographer I know all about bounce! I find taking photos of plants in situ is best done during judging.
Looking forward to more pictures.
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You are quick off the mark there Cliff, haven't even downloaded any of my pics yet. Looking at the quality of yours, I'll have to blame mine on the bounce!
It was nice to meeting you and Dianne face to face.
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....And a few more prior to judging.
It was a pleasure meeting you both Mick.....and yes Heather, the first few images are of a superb display garden constructed by members of the West Yorkshire and Cleveland Groups. Gained a well deserved medal from the main Society.
PHLOX BRYOIDES
PRIOR TO JUDGING 1
PRIOR TO JUDGING 2
PRIOR TO JUDGING 3
RHODODENDRON x KOTSCHYI
SIX PAN FEATURING TRILLIUM.
TRILLIUM IN A SIX PAN
TRILLIUM (CERT. OF MERIT).
TROLLIUS EUROPEAUS DWARF FORM
STAGING AND IVOR BETTERIDGE
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Batch Two - During judging.
I wandered off around the show ground and found some displays that seemed worthy of a shot or two (but the dreaded 'bounce' ruined many images in such badly lit marquees). Here are the remnants of my efforts....apologies for the poor quality....you MAY get a general impression of the delights to be found?
AGAPANTHUS.
ALPINE BARROW
AQUILEGIAS
AQUILEGIAS DETAIL.
CACTI
CLEMATIS
CLIANTHUS
CYPRIPEDIUMS ON AMAND'S SUPERB STAND
CYPS ON AMAND'S STAND
HOSTAS.
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...And just a few more before we get back to the main event....(and apologies to Amands for adding an aberrant 'r' into their name)....
FRITILLARIA IMPERIALIS
VIOLAS
SWEET PEAS
PELARGONIUM
NARCISSUS
HARDY ORCHIDS
FROM THE HARDY ORCHID STAND
LILIUM NEPALENSE ON ARMANDS STAND
EVEN AUTHENTIC ARCTIC HOMES!!!!!
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We will return to the AGS Show hall tomorrow after a wink or two of sleep, but we can't let the evening go without congratulating Ian Leslie from North Wales on his magnificent Farrer Medal winning Cassiope.
....And perhaps I can provide a splash of colour to whet your appetites for the morning?
IAN LESLIE WITH HIS MAGNIFICENT FARRER MEDAL WINNING CASSIOPE
BENCHES FULL OF COLOUR
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Well, a little bit of shut-eye later and a group garden open day to prepare for (an East Lancashire Group visit to a member's lovely cottage garden in Tottington), I had better continue this long and (tortuously) varied posting about Harrogate AGS Show....on with the batch of images taken after the judging....
ARRANGEMENT OF ALPINE FLOWERS
CYPRIPEDIUM GERD KOALS 2
CYPRIPEDIUM GERD KOALS.
DAPHNE ROLLSDORFII ARNOLD CIHLARZ
CUT ALPINE FLOWERS ONE.
CUT ALPINE FLOWERS 2.
CYPRIPEDIUM GISELA DETAIL.
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT 2.
TULIPA LINIFOLIA.
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'After the goldrush'....as the wonderful Neil Young would sing....
SILENE ACAULIS FRANCES
SAXIFRAGA PUBESCENS SNOWCAP
SAXIFRAGA LONGIFOLIA
RHODODENDRON x KOTSCHYI
RAMONDA NATHALIAE
PRIMULA POLYNEURA
PRIMULA ALBENENSIS
PLEIONE AUREATA
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....And there's more....as Jimmy Cricket would remark......
CALOCHORTUS ALBUS DETAIL
ARISAEMA DETAIL
GENTIANA ACAULIS
GENTIANA ICEBERG DETAIL
HESPEROCHIRON CALFORNICUS
PICNIC TIME AT HARROGATE
PICNIC TIME AT HARROGATE 2.
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....And, as a VERY brief finale to Harrogate 2007, can I finish with a flourish of cacti seen at one of the stalls in the plant marquee....three pan cacti, now there's an interesting thought! I know they aren't 'alpine' but they may please one or two of you?
CALOCHORTUS ALBUS DETAIL
ARISAEMA DETAIL
GENTIANA ACAULIS
GENTIANA ICEBERG DETAIL
HESPEROCHIRON CALFORNICUS
PICNIC TIME AT HARROGATE
PICNIC TIME AT HARROGATE 2
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Tell Me Why, Southern Man, you wait Till The Morning Comes.
Do you not need sleep?
Your After The Gold Rush is a magnificent post.
I Believe In You, Oh, Lonesome Me.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
From another Neil Young fan.
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Here's another Neil Young fan bowing in admiration and speechless in front of all these works of art.
Thanks again Cliff for your steady hand.... ;D
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Very nice pictures so thanks a lot.
I think the name of the one of the cypripediums are wrong. I Should be "Memoria Gerd Kohls".
Nice to see the huge varity of the flowers thanks for showing that as well as the typical alpines.
Kind regards
Joakim
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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!
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What a fantastic show the Harrogate show must be. Some amazing plants. The orchid labelled 'Himatoglossum' looks more like Comperia comperiana?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Super images Mick...many thanks for posting and welcome to the clan of the show junkies!
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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.
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Well done Mick great pictures.
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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)?
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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.
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Give it time sir...Give it time!!!!
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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
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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?
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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)!!
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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
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Thanks Paddy, but no, it's not `Letitia.' It looks very like my pink `Altree Hybrid' verbascum except for colour, which is all the more reason for needing to know. Urgently!
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Paddy, Lesley,
I grew Verbascum "Jackie" at one stage which looked very simmilar - maybe with a slightly more pinkish shade... lost it in a wet winter though... :'(
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Thanks Luc. I'll go with that for now and I think `Jackie' has been in NZ at some stage recently. So far as the colour is concerned, the pinks at least do change and develop according to age and weather conditions. My own pink is sometimes a biscuit colour and others it's pure raspberries and cream :)
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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.
I'm not convinced that comparing DNA should be the only criterion for determining genera, which are man-made categories anyway. Where do you draw the line. We share 99% of our DNA with chimps. In the end it comes down to whether you are a 'lumper' or a 'splitter'? Flower structure between these orchids that have been lumped into Himantoglossum is so different, which would indicate quite a gulf in evolutionary terms? It is interesting that two other genera, Orchis and Anacamptis, have had species being moved from one to the other. I have a friend who did a PhD on the genus Maniola (meadow brown butterflies). He used electrophoresis on enzymes and discovered two new European species using this method.
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Glad to be of Help Lesley !
Raspberries and cream ??? Do I smell cake in the oven ?? ;D
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:-\Oh dear Cliff, after those pictures of the traditional Harrogate picnic I have definitely got to diet. Either that or you must give me fair warning so I can breathe in very firmly.
Shelagh
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Firstly, a big welcome to lurker Shelagh and we hope to hear more from her in the future.
I find it hard to compete with Mr Bookercup's fantastic offering, either in terms of quality or in terms of quick off the mark. So a few measly ones of mine, there may be a few already shown, for which I apologise.
Some woody things first
Pinus mugo Mops Midget
Pinus mugo Zwergkugel
Leiophyllum buxifolium and
Cornus canadensis
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And some orchids
Anacamptis morio
Cypripedium Gisella
and close up
Pleione aurita
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Arisaema angustatum peninsulare
Arisaema japonicum brachyspathum (I think this should now be called A heterophyllum)
Arisaema sikokianum (note missing spadix on right plant)
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Now some assorted bulbs and similar
Trillium kurabayashii
Trillium grandiflorum and close up
Iris kirkwoodiae and close up
Edit : to change kirkwoodii to Iris kirkwoodiae Chaudhary
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A super pot of Calochortus amabilis
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a couple of ferns
Athyrium felix femina Minutissimum
Cheilanthes fendleri
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And to finish
Corydalis cashmeriana Kailash
Crassula socialis
Dianthus Conwy Star
Haastia pulvinaris
Trollius europaeus dwarf form
And that's it, folks
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Great to have you about, Shelagh! I was just admiring the charming photo from you of a very youthful exhibitor perusing the show schedule on the AGS site.... if it hadn't been for the pic from Cliff of the picnickers, I'd have thought that Brian had been overdoing the multivitamin supplements!
Enjoying the photos, as ever, many thanks to all you camera-toting forumists out ! Interesting to see that many of the plants at Harrogate were also on show in Inverness, some in rather smaller versions, , such as Cassiope myosuroides, where the Inverness one was a fragment of the Harrogate plant. Others were remarkably similar, however.
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Having joked to Cliff and Diane at the show that it would be something of a race to post our pictures on the forum website, it would appear that I have comprehensively lost! However, I do seem to have been attracted to plants that no-one else has posted photographs of, so here are some extras:
Allium karataviense ssp henrickii
A form of Lewisa cotyledon
Primula minkwitziae
Calanthe sieboldii (detail)
...more to follow. By the way, I believe that the Verbascum that Lesley was asking about may be Verbascum dumulosum. Cecilia Coller had a large plant in one class by itself, and I'm sure that she also had a smaller one (yes, it's the smaller one!) in a three pan class. If you 'google' it, the first result is a photo at Cambridge botanic garden which has the same pinkish styles to the flowers.
Peter
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Hello, Peter! Nice to have more pix, you know we appreciate it.
About the Pleione, posted by both Cliff and Diane, surely this should be not P. aureata but Pleione aurita ?
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Further Harrogate plants:
Gentiana dinarica
Lewisia 'Ashwod Ruby' and detail (you will need dark glasses for these!)
Peter
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About the Pleione, posted by both Cliff and Diane, surely this should be not P. aureata but Pleione aurita ?
Of course it's Pleione aurita. Gone brain dead here, with an image and confusion of Primula aureata from elsewhere. I'll tweak mine to change it.
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A final plant from Harrogate (one of mine, so I photographed it at home yesterday). This is a picture of Aciphylla dissecta which I grew from Steve Newall seed sown in 1997. Each of my plants has flowered and then died, each in different years which prevents any possibltity of pollination, and this is the last one. As it is going out in a blaze of glory (it manged a third prize against stiff competition in the seed raised class), I thought I would share it with a wider audience.
Aciphylla dissecta (1997-2007, R.I.P.)
Peter
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A sad loss expected there, Peter. I do hope this is not a fate which befalls any of the other plants we have seen! Maybe you need a spare fridge to store pollen from these plants, so unobliging as to flower in different years?? Who out there knows how long pollen will remain viable?
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I wonder if Lesley has seen the "cakes " in this Harrogate posting yet? Very cleverly done indeed, but I confess to liking the real thing better... these fabulous flower arrangements are sure to be fewer in calories, though!
From another thread, with Lesley's Australian travels.... how interesting to find that the plantsman Otto Fauser is an accomplished patissier, also.... now there's a man with multiple useful talents!
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Beautiful shots Diane and Peter. Many thanks for your postings.
Diane, I can see from the image below why we were tempted to name it Pleione aureata.......!!
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And this from a former (nameless) show secretary too, he should know better.
Peter
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I can see from the image below why we were tempted to name it Pleione aureata
I do say there's always a clue but sometimes the clue is a red-herring!
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Thank you Peter for the suggestion about Verbascum dumulosum. But I'm pretty sure the one in Cliff's pic ISN'T that, which has thick, white to grey felted foliage. I have a couple of plants. In the pic the foliage appears green and also a bit scalloped at the edges, which dumulosum isn't. I wish there were a pic of CC's larger plant for comparison.