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Title: Sub Groups
Post by: ChrisB on October 01, 2008, 12:57:39 PM
Hi everyone,  I have just read that there is a sub group of croconuts and I knew from Sue that there is a group of S. African bulb lovers too.  I wonder if there are any more?  Would it be possible to list them somewhere so SRGC members know more about them, even if they are very informal?
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Maggi Young on October 01, 2008, 01:11:27 PM
Christine,  the "Crocus Group" can be accessed through this link:
http://www.thealpinehouse.fsnet.co.uk/crocus%20pages/ 

for some other societies I can only suggest a look at this links page: http://www.srgc.org.uk/smf/index.php?action=links;cat=4


As to other informal groups, I suspect that many are like the so-called "Dwarf Bulb Group" of the SRGC..... a band of happy bulb-obsessed souls whose only collective act is their bulbous ehthusiasm.... and the chance to gather at the likes of the Early and Late Bulb Days!

If other Forumists can be more helpful.... please do let us know!!
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Lesley Cox on October 02, 2008, 01:40:29 AM
There is a very good Trillium Group in NZ which welcomes overseas members and also a Fritillaria Group. This is less active but our intentions are to up the ante very soon.
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: tonyg on October 02, 2008, 08:36:30 AM
Christine,  the "Crocus Group" can be accessed through this link:
http://www.thealpinehouse.fsnet.co.uk/crocus%20pages/ 
Or send me a PM :)
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Giles on October 02, 2008, 09:13:20 AM
...and I would like there to be a 'Primula Group' that wasn't an AURICULA  and Primula Society, if you get my meaning.
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Lesley Cox on October 02, 2008, 10:04:11 AM
Well Giles, it only takes one person (and perhaps a couple of friends) to start one. Great oaks and all that.....?
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Giles on October 02, 2008, 09:27:07 PM
If there was sufficient interest, I'd give it a go.

Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Lesley Cox on October 03, 2008, 12:15:33 AM
If there was sufficient interest, I'd give it a go.



You'd certainly have a member here.
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: David Nicholson on October 03, 2008, 10:03:17 AM
...... and another here. Giles, when I get a minute I will scan and Email to you a copy of the Crocus Group Fact Sheet which will give information on that Group's structure and purpose.
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Michael J Campbell on October 03, 2008, 05:54:52 PM
You can count me in.
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Giles on October 03, 2008, 06:31:47 PM
I would be very keen not to be upsetting people, so will contact Maggi after the Discussion Weekend, as to the best way to procede.
I don't want to be seen as abusing the generosity of the kind folk who provide this forum for us.
Watch this space.....
Giles
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Anthony Darby on October 03, 2008, 09:15:16 PM
Don't forget that the Crocus Group is not a sub-group of the SRGC Forum.
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Maggi Young on October 07, 2008, 02:00:31 PM
Don't forget that the Crocus Group is not a sub-group of the SRGC Forum.
A good ( Goode)  point, Anthony, though I don't recall anyone saying that that was the case ???
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Maggi Young on October 07, 2008, 02:03:06 PM
I would be very keen not to be upsetting people, so will contact Maggi after the Discussion Weekend, as to the best way to proceed.
I don't want to be seen as abusing the generosity of the kind folk who provide this forum for us.
Watch this space.....
Giles


Well, Giles, you have distressed quite a few of us by NOT being able to come to the Discussion Weekend, as  had been expected!! ::) ;)
There will be no problem in  the Forum hosting a Primula Group here, Giles, if you want to head that up. :) 8)
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Giles on October 07, 2008, 07:51:17 PM
Sorry for not being able to come, but thankyou for 'permission' to put out a 'shout' for primula growers.
I'll start a new topic on the primula section.
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Lesley Cox on October 07, 2008, 10:51:05 PM
Don't forget that the Crocus Group is not a sub-group of the SRGC Forum.
A good ( Goode)  point, Anthony, though I don't recall anyone saying that that was the case ???
I believe the Crocus Group started as an offshoot of the British Iris Society?
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Anthony Darby on October 09, 2008, 10:17:11 AM
Surely not an offshoot Lesley, as that would be a clone! ::) Would have to be a seedling. ;D
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Lesley Cox on October 09, 2008, 08:55:01 PM
Let's say a sport then. :)
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Anthony Darby on October 09, 2008, 10:02:21 PM
Excellent. I like it. ;D
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Paul T on October 10, 2008, 10:05:14 AM
I rather like the "sport" description.  Works well.  Although one could be a bit harsher and call it a mutated offshoot?  ;) :o

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sub Groups
Post by: Jim McKenney on October 17, 2008, 03:20:38 PM
 ;)
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