Galanthus Gala 2013

[mark smyth]

Alan do you mean there is a species of tree?

[Alan_b]

Specifically I mean that the snowdrop called 'Alan's Treat' ('Alan' being Alan Street of Avon Bulbs) came from the vicinity of a particular tree in a particular wood where several other named snowdrops have also been found.  It's my construction on the story that it must be a magic tree; Matt did not say what sort of tree it was.

We missed you at the Gala, Mark.   

[mark smyth]

THanks Alan.

I missed the Gala in two ways and all those who know me.

I'll be able to spend more money on dormant bulbs

[Gail]

Had a really good time at the gala; excellent lectures, beautiful plants and lovely people. Emma and her mum stayed here and it was great having someone to drive up with but was rather embarrassing showing them my scruffy garden this morning after looking round the glories of Rainbow Farm and Gable House yesterday...
Was amused to see that they take their composting seriously at Gable House and add all forms of organic matter to the heap.

[Gail]

Favourite snowdrop at Gable House was Bill Clark and at Rainbow Farm the pale form of G. woronowii attracted attention.
Emma and Cherry sold some hats which will be off to Germany. Pictured is Iris Ney (on right) and friend modelling theirs.

[David King]

Sunday morning and here are a few more from the sales hall.  Good to see the garden pictures too.

1.  Matt Bishop's stand. 
2.  Hagen Engleman talking to Road and Jane Leeds
3.  John Morley.
4.  John McNeil-Wilson (Chesnut Farm, Norfolk)
5.  General view.

[David King]

And more.....

1.  Sales table.  Iris Ney (with scarf) buying and rather nice snowdrop waistcoat on sales lady.
2.  From left.  Ann and Mike Broadhurst and David MacLennan.
3.  Hagen Engleman plus his hat.
4.  Wol Staines.
5.  Rita Thomsen who found Galanthus Hörup in her garden in the village of the same name on the Danish border.

[David King]

Now a few hats!

1.  Emma T and her Mum.
2.  This lady must be into roses.
3.  Another style or pen holder.

4.  After the rush on Glen Chantry stand.
5.  Rudi Bauer.

[David King]

Now to the memorabilia:  Pictures 1 to 3.

4.  From left.  Chas, Ann Wright and Janet having their picnic after the sale.

You might wonder who Chas is talking to.

The answer is:-

5.  No I haven't bought much!



 

[Thomas Seiler]

Thank you so much for all these photographs, David and Gail.
It is wonderful, sitting comfortably at home, seeing all theses familiar faces nevertheless and thinking: same procedure as every year.

The name of the German lady who found 'Hörup' in her garden is Rita Thomsen. A very good elwesii which is named after the village where she lives in next to the Danish border.

[David King]

The name of the German lady who found 'Hörup' in her garden is Rita Thomsen. A very good elwesii which is named after the village where she lives in next to the Danish border.

Thank you for that Thomas.  I can now alter it.

[Roma]

Some very attractive people portraits there, David.
The sales lady with the snowdrop waistcoat is Anita Thorp with husband Andrew.  I had the pleasure of their company on the AGS trip to Gothenburg last May in much warmer weather.

[kentish_lass]

Sunday morning and here are a few more from the sales hall.  Good to see the garden pictures too.

1.  Matt Bishop's stand. 

Is that Andy Byfield helping on Matt's stand?

[Melvyn Jope]

Is that Andy Byfield helping on Matt's stand?

Yes Jennie it is Andy Byfield. I thought it was a great day yesterday and was pleased to meet several forumists, even more glad that it was held yesterday rather than today with the prospect of driving home in this lousy weather.

[johnw]

He doesn't do that well does he?  I'll have to give him some pointers.johnw

Brian  - Shall we start here with: never be seen at a sale carrying more than 5 bags.