AGS East Lancs Show 2025 Trophies

Photos by JON EVANS Grainger Trophy Open Section aggregate Don Peace, Yarm PRIZE POINTS: first:17 second:2 third:0 Mona Knowles Trophy Intermediate Section aggregate Frank Dobson, Scarisbrick PRIZE POINTS: first:9 second:2 third:2 Eileen Lever Memorial Trophy Novice Section aggregate NO RESULTS Leander Trophy best 3 pan exhibit in Open2, Intermediate2 and ...(more below)
April 28, 2025
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Photos by JON EVANS

Grainger Trophy

Open Section aggregate
Don Peace, Yarm
PRIZE POINTS: first:17 second:2 third:0

Pleione El Pico exhibited by Don Peace

Mona Knowles Trophy

Intermediate Section aggregate
Frank Dobson, Scarisbrick
PRIZE POINTS: first:9 second:2 third:2

Verbascum dumulosum exhibited by Frank Dobson

Eileen Lever Memorial Trophy

Novice Section aggregate
NO RESULTS

Leander Trophy

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

CLASS 72: 3 pans rock plants from any one continent (Saxifraga spruneri, Androsace hirtella, Saxifraga pubescens var iratiana)

Three small pans of rock plants native to one continent exhibited by Mark Childerhouse
Saxifraga spruneri exhibited by Mark Childerhouse
Androsace hirtella exhibited by Mark Childerhouse
Saxifraga pubescens subsp iratiana exhibited by Mark Childerhouse

Merlewood Trophy

best plant in Intermediate Section
Frank Dobson, Scarisbrick
Soldanella hungaricum

Soldanella hungarica exhibited by Frank Dobson

Booker Trophy

best exhibit in Novice Section
NOT AWARDED

Jeanne Finch Memorial Trophy

most first prize points by an East Lancashire Local Group Member
Carol Kellett, Chorley

Haberlea rhodopensis virginalis exhibited by Carol Kellett

Jim Lever Memorial Trophy

best pan of Ranunculaceae
Chris Lilley, North Anston
Ranunculus amplexicaulis

White flowering rock jasmine for alpine gardening and rock gardens, ideal for hardy, drought-tolerant plants, perfect for alpine garden society enthusiasts and low-maintenance landscapes.

Farrer Medal

Best plant in the Show
Frank & Barbara Hoyle, Chipping
Androsace villosa group
Photo of Frank with his plant by Don Peace

Androsace villosa group exhibited by Frank & Barbara Hoyle
Bright white flowering alpines in a decorative pot, representing the Alpine Garden Society's focus on hardy plants for alpine and mountain gardens.

Allanson Trophy

Class 33 – 1 pan containing 3 rock plants for colour effect
NOT AWARDED

East Lancashire Trophy

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

Roger Smith Cup

Class 84 – 6 pans rock plants grown from seed.
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)
Don Peace, Yarm

Six small pans of rock plants exhibited by Don Peace
Androsace cylindrica x hirtella exhibited by Don Peace

Certificate of Merit

plant or exhibit of outstanding merit
Peter Hood, Hetton-le-Hole
Paris quadrifolia

Paris quadrifolia exhibited by Peter Hood

Certificate of Merit

plant or exhibit of outstanding merit
Brenda Nickels, Malvern
Saxifraga ‘Snowcap’

Saxifraga pubescens 'Snowcap' exhibited by Brenda Nickels

Certificate of Merit

plant or exhibit of outstanding merit
Frank & Barbara Hoyle, Chipping
Androsace studiosorum

Androsace studiosorum exhibited by Frank & Barbara Hoyle

Certificate of Merit

plant or exhibit of outstanding merit
Frank & Barbara Hoyle, Chipping
Hymenoxys acaulis hybrid

Hymenoxys acaulis hybrid exhibited by Frank & Barbara Hoyle

Certificate of Merit

plant or exhibit of outstanding merit
Frank & Barbara Hoyle, Chipping
Draba ‘John Saxton’

Draba 'John Saxton' exhibited by Frank & Barbara Hoyle

Gold Award

exhibit of outstanding merit
East Lancs AGS Group,
Promotional exhibit

Promotional exhibit by East Lancs AGS Group

Bronze Award

exhibit of outstanding merit
Tony Tickle, Ramsbottom
Display of Bonsai

Bonsai trees displayed on black-covered tables at an Alpine Garden Society event, showcasing miniature plant art and gardening skills.
Display of Bonsai exhibited by Tony Tickle

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