Early bulb day at Dunblane

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Iris flowers can compete with any exotic orchid and are hardy. They do not, however, last very long so enjoy them while they are with us. A general view of the Iris section and some close ups.   Two Iris  were awarded prelim. certificates.

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Narcissus Don Stead and Snowdrop Victoria also went to the committee. Finally a few more snowdrops and a Cyclamen persicum in its natural state.

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The nursery stalls and their clients provide  interesting  photo opportunities

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more

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The kitchen volunteers provide a steady supply of  enjoyable eats  and on this occasion the basis for a  caption competition.

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and another??

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the café plays a big part in making Dunblane such an enjoyable day - good food and conversation with friends.

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Ian setting up the projector  means the talks are about to start. Someone else   will have to describe  these as I was helping the TV people take close ups of the plants. I hope the snaps give a flavour of the day and look forward  to contributions from others.

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Ian setting up the projector  means the talks are about to start. Someone else   will have to describe  these as I was helping the TV people take close ups of the plants. I hope the snaps give a flavour of the day and look forward  to contributions from others.

Thanks, Stan,
It's great for those of us who can't attend to "catch up" with other SRGC members via your pics.
Great plant pics, too
cheers
fermi

[Maggi Young]

Stan, what a wonderful flavour of the day - and this in spite ofthe fact that you had so much else to do with the TV crew etc.
Unfortunate that such duties prevent some from hearing the talks.
Sadly, the "ancillary" workers at any event  tend to miss out on some of the best bits   

[ChrisB]

Thanks everyone for another super day at Dunblane!  If anyone can identify RF from the 50-50 plant table I'd be grateful.  I bought a cyclamen from them and when I got home I had the price tag in the pot instead of the plant label.  I cannot remember the name and am keen to find out... It does have a flower coming and nice shiny marked leaves.   Any help will be most gratefully received...

[Maggi Young]

My guess would be that RF is our own Roma Fiddes, Christine.

[ChrisB]

I bet you're right Maggie I'll pm her to see... Tks

[angie]

Great day once again, thanks to everyone that organised this event. Both talks from the ladies were brilliant. I just have to get some of those wonderful Hepaticas to brighten up my greenhouse now.

Maggi missed your laughter on the bus.

Angie 

[annew]

We had a great day, and Barry even got to try out the car's snow chains to get up the hill to the hotel!
No dafflets made it back to Yorkshire, will expect postcards..
The food was excellent and it was lovely to meet some more forumists in person.