AGS East Lancs Show 2024 Trophies

Photos by Don Peace Grainger Trophy Open Section aggregateDon Peace, YarmPRIZE POINTS: first:12 second:1 third:2 Mona Knowles Trophy Intermediate Section aggregate Anita & Mike Acton, Wolverhampton PRIZE POINTS: first:5 second:2 third:0 Eileen Lever Memorial Trophy Novice Section aggregate Ellen Davies, Brierfield PRIZE POINTS: first:7 second:1 third:0 Leander Trophy best 3 ...(more below)
May 5, 2024
AGS Editor
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Photos by Don Peace

Grainger Trophy

Open Section aggregate
Don Peace, Yarm
PRIZE POINTS: first:12 second:1 third:2

Cypripedium Emil grex exhibited by Don Peace
Cypripedium Emil grex exhibited by Don Peace

Mona Knowles Trophy

Intermediate Section aggregate
Anita & Mike Acton, Wolverhampton
PRIZE POINTS: first:5 second:2 third:0

Trillium kurabayashi exhibited by Mike and Anita Acton
Trillium kurabayashi exhibited by Mike and Anita Acton

Eileen Lever Memorial Trophy

Novice Section aggregate
Ellen Davies, Brierfield
PRIZE POINTS: first:7 second:1 third:0

Lewisia cotyledon hybrid exhibited by Ellen Davies
Lewisia cotyledon hybrid exhibited by Ellen Davies

Leander Trophy

best 3 pan exhibit in Open2, Intermediate2 and Novice Sections
Mark Childerhouse, Brigg

3 pans rock plants (Saxifraga pubescens var iratiana, Androsace hirtella, Dianthus microlepis)

Leander Trophy winning exhibit by Mark Childerhouse

Merlewood Trophy

best plant in Intermediate Section
Vivien Self, Maiden Law
Pterostylis curta

Booker Trophy

best exhibit in Novice Section
Ellen Davies, Brierfield
Miniature Garden

miniature garden exhibited by Ellen Davies

Jeanne Finch Memorial Trophy

most first prize points by an East Lancashire Local Group Member
Ellen Davies, Brierfield

Jim Lever Memorial Trophy

best pan of Ranunculaceae
Don Peace, Yarm
Anemonella thalictroides ‘Kikuzaki Pink’

Bill Tubbs Trophy

best pan of Ericaceae
John & Clare Dower, Frodsham
Rhododendron ‘Arctic Tern’

Farrer Medal

Best plant in the Show
Frank & Barbara Hoyle, Chipping
Primula henrici

Primula malacoides in a terracotta pot, vibrant purple flowers with yellow centres, popular for alpine gardens and container planting, showcased at Alpine Garden Society event.
Vibrant purple and yellow flowering plant in a terracotta pot with man smiling in the background, celebrating alpine gardening at the Alpine Garden Society.

Allanson Trophy

Class 33 – 1 pan containing 3 rock plants for colour effect
Michael Wilson, Wakefield
[Calluna vulgaris ‘Kirstin’, Erica arborea ‘Estrella Gold’, Calluna vulgaris ‘Easter Bonfire’ ]

Heath plants in a terracotta planter showcasing vibrant colours and hardy nature. Perfect for alpine gardening enthusiasts interested in low-maintenance, drought-resistant plants suitable for rocky gardens and containers.

East Lancashire Trophy

Class 142 – 1 pan rock plant shown by a new exhibitor
NOT AWARDED

AGS Medal

Class 1 – 6 pans rock plants
NOT AWARDED

AGS Medal

Class 51 – 6 pans rock plants (not more than two of any one genus)
NOT AWARDED

Certificate of Merit

plant or exhibit of outstanding merit
Frank & Barbara Hoyle, Chipping
Eriogonum douglasii

Eriogonum douglasii exhibited by Frank & Barbara Hoyle
Vibrant purple primula and yellow flowering alpine plants in terracotta pots, showcasing alpine gardening and plant collection for Alpine Garden Society enthusiasts.

Certificate of Merit

plant or exhibit of outstanding merit
Chris Lilley, North Anston
Phlox bifida alba

Phlox bifida alba exhibited by Chris Lilley

Certificate of Merit

plant or exhibit of outstanding merit
Geoff Rollinson, Holmfirth
Dionysia involucrata

Dionysia involucrata exhibited by Geoff Rollinson

Large Gold Award

exhibit of outstanding merit
Anne Vale, Braintree
Miniature Gardens with Accessories

'Miniature garden with accessories' exhibit by Anne Vale
'Miniature garden with accessories' exhibit by Anne Vale
'Miniature garden with accessories' exhibit by Anne Vale
'Miniature garden with accessories' exhibit by Anne Vale
Alpine Garden Society display showcasing miniature gardens, plant arrangements, and garden accessories at an exhibition. Featuring creative garden models and informative boards to inspire garden enthusiasts.
'Miniature garden with accessories' exhibit by Anne Vale
'Miniature garden with accessories' exhibit by Anne Vale

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