Alpine Garden Society

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Plants and bulbs cultivated by our own members are available for sale

Any stand member would be pleased to talk to you and advise you on any of the

For further information about the Derby, Leicester and Nottingham groups, check out our East Midlands Groups website, accessible via any of these e-addresses: Loughborough

www.alpinegardensocietyderby.co.nr www.alpinegardensocietyleicester.co.nr Shows www.alpinegardensocietynottingham.co.nr 2012 28 LOCAL AREA INFORMATION AGS Shows and Events 2012 March 10 † LOUGHBOROUGH SHOW, Burleigh Community College, Thorpe Hill, 12 noon to 4.00 pm Loughborough, LE11 4SQ. For local information about the surrounding areas, facili- March 17 JR BLACKPOOL SHOW AGS/SRGC, Collegiate High School, Blackpool ties and places of interest, please see the display board in 12 noon to 4.00 pm Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LS. March 17 † KENT SHOW, Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, the Main Foyer Area where you will also find leaflets and 12 noon to 4.00 pm Gillingham, ME8 0BX. maps. March 24 EAST LANCASHIRE SHOW, The Riverside, Whitworth Civic Hall, 12 noon to 4.00 pm Market St, Whitworth Lancs OL12 8DP.

March 31 NORTHUMBERLAND SHOW AGS/SRGC, The Wentworth Leisure Local places of interest include: 12 noon to 4.00 pm Centre, Hexham, NE46 3PN. March 31 JR † SOUTH WEST SHOW, St Luke's Science & Sports College, Harts Loughborough Queen’s Park and Carillon—the Carillon tower does 12 noon to 4.00 pm Lane, Exeter, EX1 3RD. not open to visitors until Good Friday, but is still worth a visit to see March 31 † ULSTER SHOW, Greenmount Agricultural and Horticultural College, 12 noon to 4.00 pm Muckamore, Co. Antrim, BT41 4PU. the tower itself and the beautiful formal park setting of Queen’s April 7 CLEVELAND SHOW, Ian Ramsey Church of England School, Green’s Park. Adjacent to the park is the Charnwood Museum which fea- 12 noon to 4.00 pm Lane/Fairfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 5AJ. April 10 JR † tures a wide range of exhibits reflecting local history and industries. 11.00 am to 7.00 pm LONDON SHOW, RHS Lindley Hall, Vincent Square, London, SW1P Open 10—4.30pm April 11 2PE. 10.00 am to 5.00 pm April 14 NORTH MIDLAND SHOW, Brookfield School, Chatsworth Road, The Main Line Steam Trust, which runs regular 12 noon to 4.00 pm Chesterfield, S40 3NS. services at weekends between Loughborough and Birstall April 21 MIDLAND SHOW, Arden School, Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, 12 noon to 4.00 pm West Midlands, B93 0PT. April 28 † DUBLIN SHOW, Cabinteely Community School, Cabinteely, Co. Bradgate Park - in which is to be found ruins of the 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm Dublin. May 5 JR EAST ANGLIA SHOW, Wymondham High School, Folly Road, Wy- ancestral home of Lady Jane Grey, with it’s famous deer park. 12 noon to 4.00 pm mondham, South Norfolk, NR18 0QT. May 12 MALVERN SHOW, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcester- Mount Saint Bernard Abbey - a Trappist Monastery selling pottery 9.00 am to 6.00 pm shire May 19 JR SOUTHPORT SHOW, Stanley High School, Fleetwood Road, South- made in the Abbey Pottery, as well as a range of other items, in their 12 noon to 4.00 pm port, PR9 9TF. gift shop including dairy produce from the working dairy farm. May 26 † SUMMER SHOW – SOUTH, Queen Elizabeth School, Pamphill, Wim- Open 2.30-5pm on Saturdays . 12 noon to 4.00 pm borne, Dorset, BH21 4DT. June 16 * SUMMER SHOW – NORTH, The Chesneys Centre, Regent Street, 12 noon to 4.00 pm Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5EW. Donington le Heath museum is based in a Medieval Manor House July 14 JR * SUMMER SHOW – MID WEST, Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch Road, 12 noon to 4.00 pm Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8DF. dating back to 1280. The house is set in recently recreated 17th September 29 † AUTUMN SHOW - SOUTH, Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, century style gardens with gardens, an orchard, herb gardens 12 noon to 4.00 pm Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0BX. and a maze. October 6 LOUGHBOROUGH AUTUMN SHOW, Burleigh Community College, 12 noon to 4.00 pm Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ. October 13 JR NEWCASTLE SHOW AGS/SRGC, The Memorial Hall, Darras Road, Other outdoor places of interest include: The Outwoods, 12 noon to 4.00 pm Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9NX. Beacon Hill, Swithland Wood and Reservoir and Groby Pool. November 10 Annual General Meeting

In Loughborough Town Centre you will find a large street KEY: † Artistic Sections included * New Venue JR Joint Rock market selling fresh and non2- perishable goods 27 AGS Local Groups

The Alpine Garden Society is an organisation devoted to the growing, raising AUTUMN SHOW 2012 and preservation of Alpine plants and their hybrids. That is, plants including; alpine and rock garden plants; small hardy herbaceous plants; hardy and half- TIMETABLE FOR THE DAY hardy bulbs; hardy ferns and small shrubs.

Most areas have their own local group which organizes meetings, lectures and visits for their members throughout the year; some also hold their own shows. — Tea and toast available free to 7.30 9.45am Major National Shows, such as Loughborough Show, draw exhibitors from all exhibitors, judges and helpers over the country, some of whom travel well over two hundred miles to exhibit their best plants. 7.45am Staging of plants commences The Loughborough area is unusually fortunate, having three large cities within a twenty mile radius, each of which has its own local group. The organization of Stewards to commence duties today’s show has involved help drawn from members all over the East Midlands. 9.30am Information concerning membership of the local groups is available from the secretaries as listed below, or go to our websites. Leicester Hon.Sec.: Eric Webster, 9.45am Hall closes for judging 25, Highfields Drive, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3JS Coffee served to judges as re- Tel: 0771 340 9743 Meetings: Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, quired Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PP Fourth Wednesday in the month, Sept-May, 7.30pm 10.00am Plant sales open to the public Annual subscription £5.00 Refreshments available www.alpinegardensocietyleicester.co.nr throughout day Derby Hon.Sec.: David Charlton , 41 Cole Lane, Ockbrook, Derby, DE73 3RD Tel. 01332 668915 or 07810 354267 10.30am Wheelchair access available at Meetings: Breadsall Memorial Hall, Brookside Road, the discretion of the show sec- Breadsall, Derby, DE21 5LF First Wednesday in the month, Sept-May, 7.30pm retaries Annual Subscription £5.00 12 noon Hall opens to the public and www.alpinegardensocietyderby.co.nr Nottingham Hon.Sec.: Christine Foster, exhibitors 4, Hillcrest Gardens, Burton Joyce, NG14 5DD Tel: 0788 086 0739 3.45pm Trophy presentation Meetings: Woolaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Road, Woolaton Park, Nottingham, NG8 1FG Second Wednesday in the month, Sept-May, 7.30pm Annual Subscription : Individual £6.00, Family £9.00, plus a 4.00pm Show closes meeting charge of 50p per attendee. Visitors £1 per meeting, includes raffle ticket. 26 3 www.alpinegardensocietynottingham.co.nr

Loughborough Autumn October 6

only access access Disabled (2) PAN SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 19 cm OUTSIDE DIAMETER 38 6 pans rock plants, distinct, not more than three of 60 3 pans rock plants for foliage effect. Silver or grey any one genus. AGS MEDAL foliage 39 3 pans rock plants, distinct genera 61 1 pan rock plant. Silver or grey foliage 40 1 pan rock plant in flower 62 1 pan rock plant for foliage effect, excl. silver or 41 1 pan rock plant in flower, excl. & grey Gentiana 63 1 pan dwarf conifer 42 3 pans rock plants, distinct, any one genus 64 3 pans rock plants, distinct, new or rare in cultiva- 43 3 pans Cyclamen, distinct tion. Botanical notes to be supplied. 44 1 pan Cyclamen Note 23(d) 45 1 pan 'group'. 65 1 pan rock plant, new in cultivation. Note 33 Botanical notes to be supplied. Note 23(d) 46 1 pan Cyclamen excl. hederifolium 'group'. 66 1 pan rock plant, rare in cultivation. Note 33 Botanical notes to be supplied. Note 23(d) 47 1 pan Cyclamen graecum 67 3 pans rock plants, distinct, raised from seed by the 48 3 pans Gentiana, distinct exhibitor. Date of sowing to be stated. 49 1 pan Gentiana Botanical notes allowed 50 3 pans bulbous plants, distinct. Note 27 68 1 pan non bulbous rock plant, grown from seed by 51 1 pan bulbous plant. Note 27 the exhibitor. Date of sowing to be stated. 52 1 pan Iridaceae Botanical notes allowed 53 3 pans hardy ferns, distinct 69 1 pan bulbous rock plant, grown from seed by the 54 1 pan hardy fern exhibitor. Date of sowing to be stated. 55 3 pans cushion plants, distinct genera Botanical notes allowed 56 1 pan cushion plant 70 3 pans rock plants, distinct, all requiring 57 1 pan rock plant native to Asia similar cultural conditions. Educational 58 1 pan rock plant native to the Southern Hemisphere information about 'How and Where to 59 1 pan dwarf shrub Grow' to be provided. Note 32

INTERMEDIATE (B) Open to Amateur AGS Members who have not qualified for the Gold Merit Medal and who have not won 5 Silver Bars (1) PAN SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 26 cm OUTSIDE DIAMETER 72 3 pans rock plants, distinct 82 1 pan dwarf conifer 73 1 pan rock plant in flower 83 1 pan rock plant showing autumn colour 74 1 pan rock plant in flower, excl. Cyclamen & 84 1 pan rock plant in fruit, cone or seed Gentiana 85 3 pans rock plants for foliage and group effect 75 3 pans Cyclamen, distinct 86 1 pan rock plant with silver or grey foliage 76 1 pan Cyclamen hederifolium 'group'. Note 33 87 1 pan rock plant for foliage effect, excl. silver or 77 1 pan Cyclamen excl. hederifolium 'group'. Note 33 grey 78 1 pan Gentiana 88 1 pan hardy fern 79 3 pans bulbous plants, distinct. Note 27 89 1 pan Sempervivum or Jovibarba 80 1 pan bulbous plant. Note 27 90 1 pan hardy Sedum 81 1 pan dwarf shrub exc. Coniferae 91 1 pan cushion plant

(2) PAN SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 19 cm OUTSIDE DIAMETER 96 3 pans rock plants, distinct 102 1 pan rock plant new in cultivation. 97 1 pan rock plant in flower Botanical notes to be supplied 98 3 pans rock plants, distinct, any one genus 103 1 pan rock plant rare in cultivation. 99 1 pan Cyclamen Botanical notes to be supplied 100 1 pan bulbous plant. Note 27 104 1 pan cushion plant 101 1 pan rock plant raised from seed by the exhibitor. Date of sowing to be stated. Botanical notes allowed

NOVICE (C) Open to Amateur AGS Members who have not qualified for the Bronze Merit Medal prior to 1st January 2012 PAN SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 19 cm OUTSIDE DIAMETER 108 3 pans rock plants, distinct 116 1 pan rock plant in fruit, cone, seed, or showing 109 1 pan rock plant in flower autumn coloured foliage 110 1 pan Cyclamen 117 1 pan hardy fern 111 1 pan Gentiana 118 1 pan Sempervivum or Jovibarba 112 1 pan bulbous plant. Note 27 119 1 pan Sedum 113 1 pan dwarf shrub, excl. Coniferae 120 1 pan cushion plant 114 1 pan conifer 121 1 pan rock plant, raised from seed by the exhibitor. 4 115 1 pan rock plant for foliage effect 25 Date of sowing to be stated LOUGHBOROUGH AUTUMN OCTOBER 6 FROM 12 NOON TO 4.00PM INFORMATION FOR

EXHIBITORS AND VISTORS BURLEIGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, THORPE HILL, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 4SQ Exit J23, M1 and follow A512 towards Loughborough. Look for signs after first roundabout. SHOW SECRETARIES: Doreen & Eric Webster, 25 Highfields Drive, Loughborough, LE11 3JS Welcome to the Loughborough Shows, we hope you have Tel: 07713409743, email: [email protected] an enjoyable and successful day! ENTRIES TO: Show Secretaries by Tuesday before the show (evenings only). (Novice Section Entries at any time, but advance notice of large entry appreciated) At our shows you will have access to the main display hall and Artis- STAGING: 7.45am to 9.45am on Saturday only. tic Area, which will not be open until judging has taken place. You JUDGING: begins at 10.00am TROPHY PRESENTATION: 3.45am are, however, free to wander through the sales areas throughout the day, where you may take the opportunity to buy top quality plants Trophies and bulbs from specialist nurseries in the main sales area, and also Derby Group Trophy: most first prize points in Open Section Marjorie Dudfield Cup: most first prize points in Section B gardening books, raffle tickets, terracotta pots and other sundry items Wirral Trophy: most first prize points in Section C Crosshall Goblet: best plant in Section C in various areas around the building. Minera Trophy: best bulbous plant in Sections B and C

Leicester Group Trophy: best pan in cone seed or fruit or autumn coloured foliage Nottingham Group Trophy: best Cyclamen Refreshments will be available from 10am onwards in the Main Foy- er area, serving drinks, snacks and lunches at very reasonable prices.

OPEN SECTION Please refer to the plan on the opposite page for specific information

(1) PAN SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 36 cm OUTSIDE DIAMETER on where to find all other facilities. CLASS

1 3 pans rock plants, distinct genera 21 1 pan rock plant for foliage effect, exc. silver or grey. 2 1 pan rock plant in flower 22 3 pans rock plants, distinct, silver or grey foliage Disabled visitors will have easy access to all areas, except the Artistic 3 1 pan rock plant in flower, excl. Cyclamen & 23 1 pan rock plant, silver or grey foliage Display areas (March only), this is not a problem, as assistance can be Gentiana 24 3 pans rock plants, distinct, in cone, seed, fruit or 4 3 pans Cyclamen, distinct showing autumn foliage provided on request. 5 1 pan Cyclamen 25 1 pan rock plant, in cone, seed or fruit Wheelchair users can have access to the Main Exhibition 6 1 pan Cyclamen hederifolium 'group'. Note 33 26 1 pan Sempervivum or Jovibarba 7 1 pan Cyclamen graecum 27 3 pans Crassulaceae Hall during judging by contacting the Show Secretary on your 8 3 pans Gentiana, distinct 28 1 pan Crassulaceae, excl. Sempervivum and Jovi- arrival. 9 1 pan Gentiana barba 10 3 pans bulbous plants, distinct. Note 27 29 1 pan hardy Sedum Disabled toilet facilities are available off the main foyer area (please 11 1 pan bulbous plant. Note 27 30 3 pans cushion plants, distinct see plan opposite). 12 1 pan Iridaceae 31 1 pan cushion plant 13 3 pans rock plants, distinct, from any one 32 1 pan rock plant raised from seed by the exhibitor to continent. Continent to be stated. show variation. Date of sowing to be stated 14 3 pans dwarf shrubs 33 Arrangement of cut alpine incl. dwarf The First Aid Post, manned by The St. John’s Ambulance 15 1 pan dwarf shrub shrubs, grown by the exhibitor, judged for 16 1 pan rock plant, showing autumn colour quality, delicacy and artistic arrangement. No Brigade, is located off Corridor A, in the Shahi Studio. 17 1 pan dwarf conifer accessories or base. Varieties to be named 18 3 pans hardy ferns, distinct 34 1 pan planted as a miniature garden. Note 22 19 1 pan hardy fern 35 Arrangement of alpine plant foliage and shrubs If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to ask 20 3 pans rock plants for foliage and group effect. Not grown by the exhibitor. No flowers allowed. one of our Stewards or helpers, or speak to one of our Show Secre- more than one to be silver or grey. Accessories and bases may be used. Varieties to be named taries, Doreen or Eric Webster, who will be around throughout the 24 day. You may also, in an emergency,5 ring Doreen on 0771 340 9743. TRADESTANDS IN ATTENDANCE 2012

MARCH OCTOBER

Aberconwy Nursery Aberconwy Nursery A.G.S.Books A.G.S.Books A.G.S.Members Plants A.G.S.Members Plants Choice Landscapes Buried Treasure Edrom Nurseries Cambridge Bulbs Field House Alpines Choice Landscapes Foxgrove Desirable Plants Graham’s Hardy Plants Edrom Nurseries Hartside Nursery Hartside Nursery LOUGHBOROUGH Laneside Hardy Orchids Laneside Hardy Orchids Little Heath Farm Little Heath Farm AUTUMN Long Acre Plants Long Acre Plants Parham Bungalow Miniature Bulbs SHOW Pottertons Nursery Pottertons Nursery Simon Bond Simon Bond Tale Valley Nursery Tale Valley Nursery Terrapot Terrapot Westonbirt Plants Westonbirt Plants OCTOBER 6th, 2012

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AGS CENTRE, AVON BANK PERSHORE WORCESTERSHIRE WR10 3JP TEL: 01386 554790 FAX: 01386 554801 MARCH 10th, 2012 Email: [email protected] web:www.alpinegardensociety.net Reg. Charity No. 207478 22 7 MARCH SHOW 2012 TIMETABLE FOR THE DAY

7.30 — 9.45am Tea and toast available free to exhibitors, judges and helpers 7.45am Staging of plants commences

9.30am Stewards to commence duties

9.45am Hall closes for judging Coffee served to judges as re- quired 10.00am Plant sales open to the public Refreshments available throughout day 10.30am Wheelchair access available at the discretion of the show sec- retaries 12 noon Hall opens to the public and exhibitors 3.45pm Trophy presentation

4.00pm Show closes

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Loughborough Show Secretaries:

Hi Folks!

Thank you for visiting the 2012 Loughborough Show. We hope you will have an enjoyable day, seeing a marvellous display of alpine plants Priory Farm Nursery and artistic exhibits, all of which have been provided by Members of the Alpine Garden Society, to whom we give thanks for their hard 101 Salts Road, West Walton, work and immense skill in growing and exhibiting them here today. Wisbech, Cambs PE14 7EF Hopefully, you will be as successful cultivating the plants you purchase Tel: 01945 585051 Fax: 01945 580053 today! The tradesmen, many of whom have travelled considerable www.choicelandscapes.org email: [email protected] distances, from all over the mainland, to join us and provide you with a

diverse and quality selection of plants, terracotta pots, books and seeds, We offer a new extended and exciting range of alpines, to satisfy all tastes. We hope you will take full advantage of this wonderful opportunity to buy at such reasonable prices. rock plants and dwarf bulbs. Many are rare and unusu- al, ideally suited for rock gardens, screes, troughs, al- We would like to say a big thank you to all the helpers who have pine houses and cold frames and will be of interest to contributed to the smooth running of the show. We appreciate the fact that they have given up their time, not only today, but throughout the both the beginner and the plantsman. year, to help put on the Loughborough shows.

Following your enjoyment today, we feel sure you will want to visit the We now stock a large selection of South African bulbs Loughborough Autumn Show on Saturday, 6th October. We look and bulb seed. forward to seeing you there, when we know you will enjoy an equally attractive display of Autumn flowering plants. Do look at the We also grow a wide range of rhododendron and azal- trademens’ adverts in the middle of this booklet, and consider ordering your plants, in advance, having them delivered to the show in October, eas. at no extra cost.

The Nursery is open by appointment only Best wishes for a successful growing season.

apart from Show dates— please see catalogue. See you in October!

Doreen and Eric Please collect our latest list at shows Visa and Mastercard accepted Show Secretaries 20 9 LOUGHBOROUGH MARCH 10 Where choice and quality are important: FROM 12 NOON TO 4.00PM LOUGHBOROUGH RD BURLEIGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, THORPE HILL, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 4SQ Six Acre Nurseries Exit J23, M1 and follow A512 towards Loughborough. Look for signs after first roundabout. Loughborough Road, Costock (A60), SHOW SECRETARIES: Doreen & Eric Webster, 25 Highfields Drive, Loughborough, LE11 3JS Tel: 07713409743, email: [email protected] Loughborough, LE12 6XB Tel: 01509 856079 URSERY ENTRIES TO: Show Secretaries by Tuesday before the show (evenings only). ● Alpines ● Heathers ● Herbaceous NA wide range of seasonal bedding (Novice Section Entries at any time, but advance notice of large entry appreciated) ● Ornamental Trees ● Fruit Trees ● plants available, as well as a large Garden Sundries ● Hedging ● Bedding ARTISTIC See page 18 Plants in Season stock of Alpine Plants SECTION: Entries to th Show Secretaries one week before the show, posted exhibits to be received one week before the show Open 7 days a week Spring/Summer Bulbs 9.00am to 5.00pm Perennials and Shrubs STAGING: 7.45am to 9.45am on Saturday only. Mon to Sat 10.00am to 5.00pm We also stock a full range of JUDGING: begins at 10.00am TROPHY PRESENTATION: 3.45am Sun and Bank Holidays

Trophies 2011 Winners composts And now try our

Charnwood Forest Trophy: most first prize points in Open Section Paul & Gill Ranson Outwoods Trophy: most first prize points in Intermediate Section Tony Hale Loughborough Road Nurseries Beacon Trophy: most first prize points in Novice Section John Fitzpatrick Garden Deli and Coffee Shop 103 Loughborough Road Thorpe Acre Trophy: most first prize points in Artistic Sections Kathleen Baker Local & Continental Cheeses ● Olives (Off old A6 now the A6004) Art & Craft Trophy: best painting, drawing or needlework New Award ● Cooked Meats ● Delicious Local Ham American Trophy: best plant native to the Americas Graham Nicholls ● Salamis ● Jams & Preserves ● Local Next to Quorn Football Club Royal Bank of Scotland Award: best pan of bulbous plants Geoff Rollinson Wine ● Local Beer & Cider and much, Quorn Saxifraga Group Salver: best pan of Saxifraga Mark Childerhouse much more… LE12 8DU Richard Regan Trophy: best plant in a 19cm pot Geoff Rollinson [not open Mondays!] Greenfield Spoon: Class 90 Kent—Not Awarded Tel: 01509 416680

OPEN SECTION

(1) PAN SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 36 cm OUTSIDE DIAMETER CLASS 1 6 pans rock plants, distinct. AGS MEDAL 26 1 pan miniature/dwarf Narcissus, garden hybrid 2 3 pans rock plants, distinct genera 27 3 pans Fritillaria, distinct 3 1 pan rock plant in flower 28 1 pan Fritillaria 4 3 pans , distinct 29 1 pan Iridaceae 5 3 pans Primula, distinct 30 1 pan rock plant native to the Americas 6 1 pan Primula (excl. Asiatic, allionii and allionii 31 1 pan rock plant native to Australasia hybrids) 32 1 pan rock plant native to China 7 1 pan Primula, Asiatic 33 1 pan rock plant native to Europe 8 3 pans Primula allionii, distinct, incl. hybrids 34 1 pan rock plant native to Asia, excl China 9 1 pan Primula allionii, incl. hybrids 35 3 pans dwarf shrubs, distinct, excl. conifers, at least 10 3 pans Cyclamen, distinct two to be in flower 11 1 pan Cyclamen 36 1 pan dwarf shrub in flower 12 1 pan Dionysia, species 37 1 pan Ericaceae 13 1 pan Dionysia, hybrid 38 1 pan dwarf conifer 14 3 pans Corydalis, distinct 39 3 pans rock plants for foliage and group effect 15 1 pan Corydalis 40 1 pan rock plant with silver or grey foliage 16 1 pan Brassicaceae 41 3 pans cushion plants, distinct 17 1 pan Fumariaceae, Papaveraceae or 42 1 pan cushion plant Ranunculaceae 43 1 pan Sempervivum or Jovibarba 18 3 pans Saxifraga, distinct 44 1 pan hardy fern 19 1 pan Saxifraga 45 Arrangement of cut alpine flowers incl. dwarf shrubs, 20 3 pans Orchidaceae, distinct grown by the exhibitor, judged for 21 1 pan Orchidaceae quality, delicacy and artistic arrangement. 22 3 pans bulbous plants, distinct. Note 27 No accessories or base. Varieties to be named 23 1 pan bulbous plant excl. Fritillaria & 46 1 pan planted as a miniature garden. Note 22 Narcissus. Note 27 24 3 pans miniature/dwarf Narcissus, distinct 25 1 pan miniature/dwarf Narcissus. Species or 10 natural hybrid 19 Loughborough March 10 (2) PAN SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 19 cm OUTSIDE DIAMETER 50 6 pans rock plants, distinct, not more than two of any 73 1 pan miniature/dwarf Narcissus, species or one genus. AGS MEDAL natural hybrid Terrapot Ltd 51 3 pans rock plants, distinct genera 74 1 pan miniature/dwarf Narcissus, garden hybrid Westlands 52 1 pan rock plant in flower 75 3 pans Fritillaria, distinct 53 3 pans Primula, distinct 76 1 pan Fritillaria Frolesworth Road 54 1 pan Primula (excl. Asiatic, allionii and allionii hybrids) 77 3 pans Iridaceae, distinct 55 1 pan Primula, Asiatic 78 1 pan Iridaceae Ullesthorpe 56 3 pans Primula allionii, distinct, incl. hybrids 79 1 pan dwarf conifer 57 1 pan Primula allionii, incl. hybrids 80 1 pan cushion plant Lutterworth 58 3 pans Cyclamen, distinct 81 3 pans rock plants, distinct, new or rare in Leics 59 1 pan Cyclamen cultivation. Botanical notes to be supplied- 60 3 pans Dionysia, species, distinct Note 23(d) LE17 5BY 61 1 pan Dionysia, species 82 1 pan rock plant, new in cultivation. Note 23(d) 62 3 pans Dionysia, hybrid, distinct 83 1 pan rock plant, rare in cultivation. Note 23(d) 63 1 pan Dionysia, hybrid 84 6 pans rock plants, distinct, raised from seed by Tel/Fax: 01455 202643 64 1 pan Primulaceae (excl. Primula, Cyclamen and the exhibitor. Date of sowing to be stated. Dionysia) Botanical notes allowed. 65 1 pan Corydalis 85 3 pans rock plants, distinct, raised from seed by 66 3 pans Saxifraga, distinct the exhibitor. Date of sowing to be stated. 67 1 pan Saxifraga species Botanical notes allowed distinctive terracotta pots at affordable prices 68 1 pan Saxifraga hybrid 86 1 pan rock plant, raised from seed by the 69 1 pan Orchidaceae exhibitor. Date of sowing to be stated. please phone for details 70 3 pans bulbous plants, distinct genera. Note 27 Botanical notes allowed 71 1 pan bulbous plant. Note 27 87 3 pans rock plants, distinct, all requiring similar 72 3 pans miniature/dwarf Narcissus, species or natural cultural conditions. hybrids, distinct Educational information about 'How and E-mail: enquiries@ terrapot.co.uk Website: www.terrapot.co.uk Where to Grow' to be provided. Note 32 Open to Amateur AGS Members who have not qualified for the Gold Merit Medal and who have INTERMEDIATE (B) not won 5 Silver Bars (1) PAN SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 26 cm OUTSIDE DIAMETER 90 6 pans rock plants, distinct. GREENFIELD SPOON 102 3 pans bulbous plant, distinct. Note 27 91 3 pans rock plants, distinct genera 103 1 pan bulbous plant excl. Fritillaria and Narcissus. 92 1 pan rock plant in flower Note 27 HARTSIDE NURSERY 93 3 pans Primula, distinct 104 1 pan Fritillaria 94 1 pan Primula 105 1 pan miniature/dwarf Narcissus near Alston, Cumbria. CA9 3BL 95 1 pan Primulaceae excl. Primula 106 1 pan dwarf shrub in flower excl. conifers and 96 1 pan Cyclamen Ericaceae Neil and Sue Huntley invite you to visit their Hardy Plant Nursery high in the 97 1 pan Dionysia 107 1 pan dwarf conifer North Pennines 98 1 pan Corydalis 108 1 pan Ericaceae 99 3 pans Saxifraga, distinct 109 3 pans rock plants for foliage and group effect A family-run nursery, established in 1975, specialising in growing and selling some of 100 1 pan Saxifraga 110 1 pan rock plant for foliage effect the rarely offered hardy plants from around the world. Our wide range includes Al- 101 1 pan Orchidaceae 111 1 pan Sempervivum or Jovibarba pines, Primulas, Spring and Autumn flowering Gentians, Woodland Plants, Dwarf Co- 112 1 pan cushion plant nifers, Dwarf Rhododendrons and Hardy Ferns. (2) PAN SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 19 cm OUTSIDE DIAMETER 115 3 pans rock plants, distinct 123 1 pan bulbous plant excl. Fritillaria & Narcissus WE ARE NORMALLY OPEN DURING THE FOLLOWING OPENING HOURS 116 1 pan rock plant in flower 124 1 pan Fritillaria MARCH - APRIL - MAY AND JUNE Monday to Friday (not including Bank Holidays) 117 1 pan Primula 125 1 pan miniature/dwarf Narcissus 118 1 pan Primula allionii or P. allionii hybrid 126 1 pan rock plant grown from seed by the exhibitor. 11.30am - 4.30pm. Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 12.30pm - 4.00pm. 119 1 pan Primulaceae excl. Primula Date of sowing to be stated.

JULY - AUGUST - SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER Tuesday to Friday 11.30am - 4.30pm. 120 1 pan Cyclamen Botanical notes allowed 121 1 pan Corydalis 127 1 pan cushion plant Saturdays and Sundays - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Bank Holidays 12.30pm - 4.00pm. 122 1 pan Saxifraga

DURING THE WINTER MONTHS AND AT ALL OTHER TIMES - BY APPOINTMENT NOVICE (C) Open to Amateur AGS Members who have not qualified for the Bronze Merit During busy periods and when we are at Shows etc. the Nursery may not be open every Medal prior to 1st January 2012 day. If you are coming specially during our busy season or during the winter months, PAN SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 19 cm OUTSIDE DIAMETER we advise a phone call to check someone will be here to assist you. 130 3 pans rock plants, distinct 137 1 pan bulbous plant 131 1 pan rock plant in flower 138 1 pan dwarf conifer 132 1 pan Primulaceae excl. Primula 139 1 pan Sempervivum or Jovibarba Tel: 01434 381372 email: [email protected] 133 1 pan Primula 140 1 pan rock plant grown for foliage 134 1 pan Cyclamen 141 1 pan cushion plant www.plantswithaltitude.co.uk18 135 1 pan Dionysia 11142 1 pan rock plant grown from seed by the exhibitor. 136 1 pan Saxifraga Date of sowing to be stated

Artistic Section Long Acre Plants LITTLE HEATH FARM Specialists in unusual A standard schedule applies. The full schedule will be used at the London show only. Artistic Sections at other SPECIALIST woodland perennials Shows DO NOT use those Classes marked ‘(London only)'. HARDY PLANT NURSERY & ferns In 2012, Summer South will have the Intermediate Section Photography only; classes 238 and 239 only appear there. Dublin and Ulster will not include classes 205 or 216. We are open in 2012 on Members may stage their own exhibits at the same time as plant staging, or send them by post. Unless other- For the widest range of Perennials, wise specified, the Show Secretary should be notified of entries two weeks before the Show. Entries after this Herbs, Alpines, Ferns, Shrubs and Thursdays and Fridays date may be accepted at the discretion of the Show Secretary, and subject to space constraints. Postal entries February to October must be sent at least one week before the Show and sufficient postage for the return of the exhibit should Trees be included. 9am—4pm

Open to all Members. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK OPEN SECTION 3 x 1st Class stamps please for our (1) PHOTOGRAPHS (Not at Summer South) 10am—5pm comprehensive catalogue 200 6 colour photographs of 2 alpine plants, 207 1 colour photograph – as Class 205 For unusual plants in a beautiful setting distinct, taken in the wild illustrating: (a) the 208 3 close-up photographs of alpine plants, in the wild or visit us at Little Heath Farm Long Acre Plants, South Marsh, plant in its habitat; (b) portrait of the plant; in cultivation, in colour or monochrome. (London & Browse at your leisure or chat with our Charlton Musgrove, nr Wincanton, Somerset (c) the flower. (London only) South-West only) knowledgeable and friendly staff BA9 8EX 201 3 colour photographs of an alpine plant, as 209 3 monochrome photographs of alpine plants, distinct, in Tel: 01963 32802 Class 200 the wild or in cultivation 202 6 colour photographs of alpine plants, dis- 210 1 monochrome photograph as Class 209 Little Heath Lane, Potten End, Berkhamsted, email [email protected] tinct, showing the characteristic habit of the 211 3 photographs of alpine plants, distinct – colour or Herts. HP4 2RY

plant growing in the wild. (London only) monochrome. UNMOUNTED. (London only, over- Tel: 01442 864 951 Mail Order available all Year 203 3 colour photographs – as Class 202 seas members only) Please see our on-line shop at 204 1 colour photograph – as Class 202 212 3 digitally enhanced photographs of alpine plants www.littleheathfarmnursery.co.uk www.plantsforshade.co.uk 205 6 colour photographs of alpine plants, dis- showing enhancement of single original images. email: [email protected] tinct, showing the the characteristic habit of Note 5 the plant in cultivation. (Not Dublin, Not 213 3 computer manipulated images of alpine plant(s) Ulster) combining elements from multiple photographs. 206 3 colour photographs – as Class 205 Note 5 INTERMEDIATE (B) Open to Amateur AGS Members who have not qualified for the Gold Merit Medal (Art) and who have not won 5 Silver Bars (Art) Graham’s Hardy Plants (2) PHOTOGRAPHS

230 3 colour photographs of alpine plants, dis- 235 1 colour photograph of an alpine landscape or habitat SPECIALISING IN CHOICE NORTH AMERICAN ALPINES tinct, showing the characteristic habit of the 236 1 colour photograph of a plant on the show bench plant growing in the wild 237 1 computer manipulated image of alpine plant(s) – as Astralagus, Eriogonum, Kelseya, Penstemon, Phlox, etc. 231 1 colour photograph – as Class 230 Class 212 or 213. Note 5 Many other European plants also available, 232 3 colour photographs of alpine plants, dis- 238 3 colour photographs of an alpine plant, as Class 200 including a wide range of Primula allionii tinct, showing the characteristic habit of the (Summer South only) plant in cultivation 239 1 close-up photograph of an alpine plant as Class 208 233 1 colour photograph – as Class 232 (Summer South only) Graham Nicholls, ‘Southcroft’, North Road, Timsbury, Bath, BA2 0JN 234 1 monochrome photograph of an alpine plant Tel: 01761 472 187 email:[email protected] www.graplant.co.uk in the wild or in cultivation 1. Images printed digitally using a computer, with MINOR adjustments to improve print quality, are allowed in

ALL classes. Digital conversion to monochrome is allowed. Photographs will be judged on both technical and artistic qualities including focus and depth of field, exposure, accuracy of colour, and composition. 2. Photographs must have been taken by the exhibitor; processing may be done professionally. PARHAM BUNGALOW PLANTS 3. Photographs must be mounted and must measure at least 15cm × 10cm excluding mount, and at most 40cm × 30cm including mount. No glass or framing please. We offer a variety of alpines, including many less common varieties suitable 4. The name and address of the exhibitor should appear on the reverse side, the name of the plant and the for expert and beginner place where the picture was taken should appear on the front. 5. Computer manipulated images exhibiting MAJOR adjustments should be exhibited in classes SAE for mail order list and opening hours 212/213/237. Class 212 is intended for e.g. removal of undesired elements, addition / cloning of flow- ers, adjustment of backgrounds, and the use of digital filters and effects; class 213 is intended for images Parham Lane Market Lavington Devizes Wiltshire SN10 4QA combining elements from multiple photographs. Photographs will be judged for artistic effect, including the

quality, but not the difficulty, of any manipulation performed. All manipulation carried out should be stated Tel: 01380 812 605 clearly 12 17 email: [email protected]

Laneside S. W. BOND Artistic Section Hardy Orchid OPEN SECTION

Unusual Alpines (1) PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND NEEDLEWORK (Not at Summer South) Nursery CLASS Trees & Shrubs 214 3 pictures in colour of alpine plants, distinct, 221 1 botanically accurate study of an alpine For a full list of available growing in their natural habitat. Character- plant – as Class 219 Thuya Alpine Nursery istic habit, with associated plants, if any, to 222 3 monochrome drawings of alpine plants, hardy orchids; event dates be shown. distinct (e.g. pen, scraperboard, pencil) 215 1 picture in colour of an alpine plant – as 223 3 monochrome drawing of an alpine plant Glebelands Class 214 (e.g. pen, scraperboard, pencil) and nursery opening visit 216 6 portraits of alpine plants, in color, distinct, 224 3 designs inspired by alpine plants, support- Hartpury showing characteristic habit, in the wild or ed by brief notes on the purposes for www.lanesidehardyorchids.com in cultivation. (Not Dublin, Not Ulster) which they are intended 217 3 portraits of alpine plants, as Class 216 225 1 design inspired by alpine plants – as Class

Gloucester 218 1 portrait of an alpine plant, as Class 216 224 219 6 botanically accurate studies of alpine 226 3 pieces of needlework inspired by alpine where you can now order on plants, in colour. All morphological struc- plants, distinct GL19 3BW tures relevant to identification to be shown, 227 1 piece of needlework inspired by alpine line. i.e. flower, stem, , or bulb, fruit, plants etc. Botanical notes allowed. (London 228 3 pieces of needlework inspired by alpine only) plants, distinct, excluding cross or half Tel: 01452 700 548 220 3 botanically accurate studies of alpine cross stitched items Alternatively, contact Jeff on plants – as Class 219 229 1 piece of needlework as Class 228 Please ring after dark Open to Amateur AGS Members who have not qualified for the Gold Merit Medal (Art) and who 01995 605537 INTERMEDIATE (B) have not won 5 Silver Bars (Art) (2) PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND NEEDLEWORK (Not at Summer South) 240 3 pictures in colour of alpine plants, as structures to be shown, i.e. flower, stem, POTTERTON’S Class 241 or Class 242 or Class 243. leaf, root or bulb, fruit, etc. 241 1 picture in colour of alpine plant, growing 244 3 monochrome drawings of alpine plants, in its natural habitat. Characteristic distinct (e.g. pen, scraperboard, pencil) NURSERY AND GARDEN habit, with associated plants, if any, to be 245 1 monochrome drawing of an alpine plant shown. (e.g. pen, scraperboard, pencil) Open daily 10am to 4pm, except Mondays, February to October 242 1 portrait of an alpine plant, in color, show- 246 1 design inspired by alpine plants, supported ing characteristic habit, in the wild or in by notes on the purpose for which it is Our display garden features a large landscaped rockery with streams, cultivation intended 243 1 botanically accurate study of an alpine 247 1 piece of needlework inspired by alpine waterfall and pool, raised island beds, troughs, woodland and peat plant, in colour. All morphological plants beds with extensive plantings of alpines, dwarf bulbs, conifers and 1. All paintings and drawings must be original – not photocopies. 2. Paintings and drawings will be judged on strict adherence to the schedule and thereafter by artistic shrubs for year-round interest. quality. 3. Paintings, drawings and needlework pictures must not exceed 42 cm × 29 cm or, if mounted 50 cm

Special Open Nursery Weekends 2012: including guided tours on × 35 cm. No glass or framing please. 4. The name and address of the exhibitor should appear on the reverse of each entry, and the name Saturday & Sunday 15th/16th September AND A LECTURE BY Ron of the plant(s) on the front. McBeath at 11.00am on Saturday 15th. Exhibits in the Artistic Section that have won a first prize at AGS shows in previous years are not ALL WELCOME eligible. Prize winning material may be used for subsequent shows in the current year’s Shows Hand- book. Exhibits which cannot be collected at the end of the show will be returned to the sender as soon as Mail order service available possible. fully descriptive and colour bulb catalogue available The Society may reproduce in the Alpine Gardener any photograph or art work, subject to clearance of Potterton’s Nursery Moortown Road Nettleton Caistor Lincs LN7 6HX any existing copyright. 15 miles north of Lincoln along B1205 off A46 at Nettleton The Society cannot be responsible for breakage, damage or loss. 16 An Alpine Plant is defined in Rule 14, page 11; details13 of Merit Medals, page 5; points system, page 10. http://www.pottertons.co.uk

EDROM NURSERIES ABERCONWY FOXGROVE PLANTS ENBOURNE, NEWBURY, BERKS AND GARDENS RG14 6RE NURSERY Tel: 01635 40554 The Welsh Alpine Edrom offers a wide range Plant Specialists The AGS Seed Distributiontakes Nursery Opening Times of unusual plants for all Large range of interesting alpines (including gentians, place every year in December. Thursday, Friday, Saturday garden situations. dwarf ericaceous subjects and woodland plants) grown on From 10.00am til 4.00pm our attractive hillside nursery in the Conwy Valley, over- Over 6000 varieties of seed are Closed through lunchtime 1.00pm til 2.pm Woodland garden looking Snowdonia. collected and donated by members open to visitors Many of our alpines are displayed on raised beds, some in Closed the shelter of a purpose-built, net-sided alpine tunnel, to from around the world. From the end of October to mid-January

protect both our plants and our visitors from ‘occasional’ Check out our 3 x 2nd class stamps wind and rain. If you wish to visit during the period when the

or mail order We are situated on a minor road just off the A470, on-line list and ordering facility at nursery is closed, please ring to make an catalogue about 2 miles north of Bodnant Gardens. www.alpinegardensociety.net appointment. (Directions available on request) or alternatively -e mail Edrom Nurseries Visitors are welcome March-Sept. At ‘Foxgrove Plants’ we grow a range of more unusual plants. Coldingham Tues-Sun inclusive 10.00am—5.00pm [email protected] Strictly no mail order. At the start of the year we grow many different Eyemouth Snowdrops. Berwick TD14 5TZ KEITH AND RACHEL LEVER, Look out for the AGS At this time also a good colour selection of Helle- ABERCONWY NURSERY, bores and throughout the year many different Tel: 018907 71386 GRAIG, Seed Distribution stand at the GLAN CONWY grasses as well as other Hardy Plants

LL28 5TL Loughborough Shows We supply Quartzite grit and Tufa www.edromnurseries.co.uk Telephone: (01492) 580 875

FIELD HOUSE NURSERY

VAL WOOLLEY and BOB TAYLOR AURICULAS and PRIMULAS Holder of a National Collection of Auriculas

Around 400 varieties of Auricula always available also Primula marginata, Primula allionii cultivars and hybrids National Collection Holders of Rhodohypoxis & X Rhodoxis Primula x pubescens, bog garden primulas, double primroses and many others RHS GOLD MEDAL WINNERS We offer a wide selection of – Good selection of Primula and Auricula seed Alpines, Woodland herbaceous plants and South African bulbs. View our website – www.talevalleynursery.co.uk for our online Open every day, except Thursdays, 9am to 4pm Rhodohypoxis catalogue or please send 3 x 1st class stamps for a from February1st to September 30th general catalogue which will include the Rhodoypoxis list to: Excellent Mail Order service available all year round

Barratt’s Cottage, Clyst Hydon, Cullompton, Devon. Please send 4x 1st Class stamps for a catalogue EX15 2NQ Leake Road, Gotham, Nottinghamshire NG11 0JN UK Tel: 0188414 277614 Tel: 0115 9830 278 e mail:15 [email protected]