Glasgow SRGC Show 2nd May 2015

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onto the second side of the second bench with trilliums then bulbs in variety and arisaemas

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Lewisias and another view of the giant gentian then onto the third bench with plants from specific parts of the world and ericaceous plants

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more ericaceous then orchids and then first plant in the catch all categories

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more of the catch all category then mini gardens then section 2 which did not have may entries but still had some very nice exhibits

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more on the RBGE Primula sherriffiae and also three forms of what is now Primula bullata  staged by David and Stella Rankin.

[mark smyth]

so many well grown plants in that show!

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judging -two teames of three is the usual system briefed by  the show secretary who is also   available to deal with any queries. Some find it hard to leave the Jaffa cakes; all were soon eaten. The show secretary and assistant total points, write   certificates  and organise  the trophies,

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as the show opens to the public the club plant stall is soon attracting  purchasers as do the nurseries-these events allow people to buy plants not available in most garden centres

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The catering team at the Glasgow show is rightly  famous for their delicious eats  so deserve a section all to themselves.

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people among the plants

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more

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and more

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Merriment as Peter calculates  that as his last  best in show was  30 years ago  he will  need to keep showing  until aged 180 to catch up with Cyril's  tally of Forrest medals

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within  half an hour the exhibitors have put their plants back into their vehicles and local group members have nearly cleared the hall

[Ian Y]

Thank you Stan, yet again you show a brilliant series of pictures giving  those not able attend a real impression of the day with plants, people, and cakes.