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Post by Tel on Jan 30, 2011 15:01:26 GMT
I thought i would start this thread, with a couple of exhibits from a Show i did in Knaresborough in 1995. This is the Show where i picked up my first dahlia medal a bronze. The pics are not very good. A vase of Peach Cupid miniature ball.  The same vase of Peach Cupid on the bench  One you do not see on the show bench now. Hillcrest Albino, medium semi cactus.  Kenora Challenger, bred in 1991 and still the No1 in its class  Hamari Gold.  |
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Post by richardr on Jan 30, 2011 16:11:01 GMT
For anyone interested a little piece of history, the first time the Brockenhurst Trophy at Southport Show (best in show for trade exhibitors) - a splendid gold cup - was awarded to a flower grower, Stuart Ogg's Grove Nursery, in 1963. Here it is displayed at a NGS open day at the nursery.
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Post by (DahliaMan) Cornish Paul on Jan 30, 2011 16:27:31 GMT
Interesting and always great to see pics.
The cupids have been in my opinion ideal starter dahlias for the novice grower because they are easy with rewarding results. I havent grown for a few years, since the Jomanda's came about. I always preferred Wootton Cupid and Peach Cupid (I tried several others), grown single stop, 10up, no size problems.
Take care, Paul
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 30, 2011 17:06:19 GMT
For anyone interested a little piece of history, the first time the Brockenhurst Trophy at Southport Show (best in show for trade exhibitors) - a splendid gold cup - was awarded to a flower grower, Stuart Ogg's Grove Nursery, in 1963. Here it is displayed at a NGS open day at the nursery. Wow!!....thats a bit on the ornate side...Quite a coup for the Nursery  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2011 17:45:24 GMT
I thought i would start this topic, with a couple of exhibits from a Show i did in Knaresborough in 1995. This is the Show where i picked up my first dahlia medal a bronze. The pics are not very good. A vase of Peach Cupid miniature ball. Yes and check out Tel's jumper, I knew this board wouldn't escape one of those trend setting tops from yesteryear. Excellent stuff our Tel. Mark |
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Post by Tel on Jan 30, 2011 17:57:44 GMT
I thought i would start this topic, with a couple of exhibits from a Show i did in Knaresborough in 1995. This is the Show where i picked up my first dahlia medal a bronze. The pics are not very good. A vase of Peach Cupid miniature ball. Yes and check out Tel's jumper, I knew this board wouldn't escape one of those trend setting tops from yesteryear. Excellent stuff our Tel. Mark I had more jumpers than Val Doonican in those days, I just want his rocking chair nowadays |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2011 18:16:45 GMT
I remember when I was a young lad, my mum used to dress me and my 2 younger brothers in identical clobber.
One of her favourates was a yellow and black jumper, yes we looked like 3 wasps buzzing about in our street.
Oh those were the days !!
Mark
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Post by Tel on Feb 1, 2011 10:59:25 GMT
a few more of my exhibits. Bracken Ballerina.  Winholme Diane.  Brenda T.  |
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Post by sweetpea on Feb 1, 2011 11:34:39 GMT
a few more of my exhibits. seem to remember that this was first called Bracken hill ballerina. At least it was when I grew it. A very nice waterlily. Bracken Ballerina. |
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Post by Tel on Feb 1, 2011 12:06:42 GMT
Whoops sorry sweetpea, senior moment, i will correct it.  Whoops i had better change it back, it was right the first time. ;D |
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Post by Rosie on Feb 1, 2011 12:30:36 GMT
a few more of my exhibits. seem to remember that this was first called Bracken hill ballerina. At least it was when I grew it. A very nice waterlily. Bracken Ballerina.Thats very pretty Tel, Love the colour of it  |
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Post by Tel on Feb 1, 2011 19:42:51 GMT
Kenora Challenger, not a bad vase this.   Kiwi Gloria.  |
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Post by Lou78W on Feb 1, 2011 20:34:16 GMT
Lovely !! ;D ;D
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Post by Geranium on Feb 1, 2011 21:23:52 GMT
They all are, but I especially like the last one. |
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Post by scrumpy on Feb 3, 2011 21:15:48 GMT
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