Annual Review
We were reminded of last
year’s activities and events and the accounts were made available to us. Judith and the committee were thanked on
behalf of the members for organising these, as was Janella, who is standing down
after her years as Treasurer. Caroline
has offered to take this role.
Display Table
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Gill’s vase contains
Snowdrops, Pulmonaria, Chrysosplenium macrophyllum
and Hepatica
nobilis
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| Carol brought a plant which is ready to flower from the Aloe family. When she last split the plant, there were few takers but I think they will be snapped up next time |
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| Ann’s pot of Iris Painted Lady |
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Ann’s container contains Iris
Kathryn Hodgkin, Iris Unguicularis, Hamamelis
mollis (Yellow)(orange) and the orange Aphrodite
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| Ann also brought examples of shrubs bearing berries: the climber Bomarea Caldasii, Pernettya mucronata (now Gaultheria), Gaultheria Procumbens and Ruscus Aculeatus known as Butcher’s Broom which is traditionally used to improve blood circulation with varicose veins and piles (not to be tried at home) |
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| Jenny’s Snowdrops: Brenda Troyle and Gordon Cooper, named after the head gardener at The Hollies |
Notice Board
Janella has booked
another wonderful day trip for 16th June. For more details see the Visits page or
request a booking form. Information on
our local garden trips will be available soon.
Peter asked us to select
which of his art pieces should be printed as a card for Paxton. Difficult choice!
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| Each starling in the murmuration was painted separately |
The company The Dalesman is offering
trips to various gardens. http://www.dalesmancoaches.co.uk/day-excursions/
RHS Harlow Carr is currently holding an exhibition in the Bath House and library showing how gardening helped prisoners endure internment at the Ruhlebeb camp during WWI, when the internees grew fruit and vegetables and held flower shows.
Here are the details for
the Paxton Spring Show. For full
programme see https://sites.google.com/site/paxtonhorticulturalsocietycouk/
SPRING SHOW - SATURDAY 1 APRIL 2017
STAGING SATURDAY 1 April 8.30am - 11.45am. JUDGING AT 12 noon
STAGING SATURDAY 1 April 8.30am - 11.45am. JUDGING AT 12 noon
CUT
DAFFODILS AND TULIPS
All
daffodil classes come under the Daffodil Classification
CLASS
1
12
blooms, 1 bloom per vase, any cultivar or cultivars from at least 3 divisions.
2
6 blooms,
1 bloom per vase, from at least 3 divisions
3
One vase,
three blooms from separate divisions
4
One
bloom, division 1 (trumpet)
5
One vase,
three blooms, division 1
6
One
bloom, division 2 (large cupped)
7
One vase,
three blooms, division 2
8
One
bloom, division 3 (small cupped)
9
One vase,
three blooms, division 3
10
One
bloom, division 4 (double)
11
One vase,
three blooms, division 4
12
One stem,
division 5 (Triandrus)
13
One vase,
three stems, division 5
14
One stem,
division 6 (Cyclamineus)
15
One vase,
three stems, division 6
16
One stem,
division 7 (Jonquilla and Apodanthus)
17
One vase,
three stems, division 7
18
One stem,
division 8 (Tazetta)
19
One vase,
three stems, division 8
20
One stem,
division 9 (Poeticus)
21
One vase,
three stems, division 9
22
One
bloom, division 11 (split corona
23
One vase,
three blooms, division 11
24
One stem,
division 12 (other daffodil cultivars)
25
One stem,
division 13 (daffodils distinguished solely by botanical name)
26
One vase
of three miniatures (must be on Daffodil Society's current list of approved
miniatures sections A & B)
27 One vase of three cut
tulips, any variety or varieties
LEEDS
PAXTON MEMBERS ONLY (CLASSES 28 – 33)
CLASS
28
One bloom, division 1
29
One bloom, division 2
30
One bloom, division 3
31
One bloom, division 4
32
One bloom/stem, any other division not specified in classes 28 – 31
33
One vase 3 blooms/stems any variety or varieties
PRIZES
Class
1
1st: £10.00
2nd: £5.00
3rd: £3.00
Class 2
1st: £
5.00
2nd: £3.00
3rd: £2.00
Class 3 -
33 1st: £ 3.00
2nd:
£2.00
3rd: £1.00
POTS, BOWLS & STEMS
CLASS
34
One pot Primrose or Polyanthus
35
One pot or bowl of
Hyacinths
36
One pot plant, foliage
37
One pot or bowl of Tulips, as grown
38
One pot Orchid
39
One pot Cacti
40
One pot or bowl of Daffodils – one variety
41
One pot or bowl of Daffodils – more than one variety
42
One pot Succulent
43
One pot Auricula
44
One pot/ bowl of flowering bulbs/corms, not already specified
45
Flowering plant not already specified
PRIZES
Classes 34 - 45 1st:
£3.00
2nd:
£2.00
3rd: £1.00
COOKERY AND
CRAFTS
CLASS
46
One Savoury Quiche
47
One Savoury Pasty
48
Baking with Chocolate (exhibitor’s own choice)
49
One Simnel cake
50
One Fruit Pie
51
3 Fruit Scones
52
One photograph “Spring Flowers”
PRIZES
Classes 46 -
52 1st:
£3.00 2nd:
£2.00 3rd:
£1.00
JUDGES
DAFFODILS AND
CUT
FLOWERS: STEVE
RYAN
COOKERY &
CRAFTS:
ROSEMARY CURRY
Show Secretary:
Graham Wheatley, 7 Ganners Close, Bramley, Leeds LS13 2NL
Telephone No: 0113
2563055
Next Meeting
17th February –
We welcome back Tracey Foster who is giving a presentation entitled
Taking a bit of Yorkshire
to Chelsea Flower Show
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