A strong field of entrants – including lots of new exhibitors – ensured another successful flower show in Huntly.
Strathbogie Horticultural Society held its annual flower show at The Gordon Schools on Saturday, August 30.
Ian Scott beside best pot begonia in show.
Treasurer Kathleen Raeburn said: “Entries remain strong and with a lot of new exhibitors taking part which is very encouraging to see.
“Spectator numbers were also well up creating a great atmosphere at the show.”
Former committee member and long-time supporter of the Society Mrs Fiona Sim was called on to present the trophies.
Trophy winners were as follows
Most points Plants in Pots, Best Exhibit of pansies – D L Simpson, Huntly
D L Simpson won the most points in the pot plans section.
Best pot plant, best begonia, best exhibit in fuschia classes, best exhibit and best three vases of Dahlias – Ian Scott, Huntly
Most points in cut flowers , sweet peas, best exhibit of shallots – NeiL Bain, Rhynie
Best six vases of sweet peas, best exhibit of cut flowers – W A Copland, Banff
Best three vases of Chrysanthemums, best exhibit in Chrysanthemums, silver and bronze medal in Chrysanthemums – W Angus, Huntly
Most points Miscellaneous cut flowers, most points and best exhibit of roses – Rosie Wattie, Turriff
Rosie Wattie with her entries of cut flowers and winner in section.
Most points in Fruit section, Best exhibit of Herbaceous flowers – Scotts Hospital, Huntly
Most points and best exhibit in Vegetables, Best box of vegetables, onion sets, best exhibit of potatoes – Graeme Clark, Macduff
Best plate of potatoes – Henry Milne, Whitehills
Most points for pupils nine and under – George Cadger, Huntly
Best Model Garden – Enid Cruickshank, Huntly
W Angus with his entries of ChrysanthemumsGraeme Clark with his vegetable entries.
Most points pupils 10 and over, most points baking confined to children under 16 years, best lego model, best vegetable box – Cait Milne, Huntly
Most point and Best exhibit in Floral Art, most points Jams and Jellies and wine, best exhibit in home baking – Wendy Walker, Gartly
Runner up to most points in Floral Art Section – Elaine Watt, Huntly
Most points in Home Baking – Kathleen Raeburn, Huntly
Most points in Industrial Section – Sylvia Grant, Huntly
Wendy Walker with Floral Art Entries.Neil Bain was the winner of the Most points in the sweet peas section and the sweet pea rosetteYoungsters with their trophies.
Best exhibit in industrial, Best cross stitch picture – Fiona Pert, Huntly
Most points senior citizens – Anne Cadger, Huntly, Eddie Harvey , Keith
Most points in Woodturning – George Thow, Portgordon and John McTavish, Huntly
Best exhibit in Woodturning – John McTavish, Huntly
Most points in Plot Holders – Michael Ingram, Huntly
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