2024 Early Show Report

Yeovil & District Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society held their open early show the weekend of 21st &  22nd September.  The show was well supported by exhibitors and members of the public alike.  Although the weather had been somewhat unkind to exhibitors, it was good to see a decent entry in both the dahlia and chrysanthemum classes.  Although classes were down from previous years, the quality of all the blooms was excellent.  The society would like to thank all the exhibitors and the judges who made this a successful show.

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DAHLIA RESULTS

The Len Allen Memorial Trophy for the Southwest of England Dahlia Championship was supported by 3 entries.  The judges awarded the 1st prize to Roger Downting from Yeovil for his entry of Rogers Choice, Alf's Mascot and Kenora Valentine.  Roger was also awarded the NDS silver medal for this exhibit.

Congratulations to Brendan Curry who was exhibiting at the show for the first time.  Brendan won The Bond Novice Cup for his entry of Westerton Ella Grace.  He also went on to win The Chris Burnett Trophy for his exhibits of Embrace, Roger's Choice & Amy Cave.

The Shaston Pompon Cup for 3 vases of pompon, 3 distinct varieties was awarded to Graham Edwards from Cullompton for his entry of Moor Place, Gurtla Twighlight and Small World.  The exhibit of Small World was also awarded the NDS Bronze Medal.

The Travellers (single bloom) classes were well supported and the judges awarded the best exhibit to Neal Hatch for his entry of Kenora Valentine.

 

CHRYSANTHEMUM RESULTS

The Rous Cup was presented to Terry Vernoum for his entry in the Southwest of England Championship.  Terry's entry was Billy Bell, Primrose Billy Bell & Yellow Billy Bell.  The judges awarded this entry the NCS silver medal.

Terry Vernoum was also the winner of the Supreme Championship for the Anne & Mike Stephens Trophy.  Terrys entry of 3 vases of 3 large blooms was made up of Billy Bell, Primrose Billy Bell & Yellow Billy Bell.  The judges awarded this entry the NCS bronze medal.

Terry’s successful day also saw him awarded the NCS certificate of merit and The Hart Cup for the most points in the chrysanthemum classes.

The Medium Championship for The Cook Trophy was won by Brian People. Brians entry was made up of John Wingfield, Peach John Wingfield & Yellow John Wingfield.

The Lionel Park Trophy was awarded to Mark Hatcher for his vase of incurved chrysanthemums.

Harry Godden received the Westland Trophy for the best exhibit of sprays.  Harry entered vases of Florey Chivers, Rose Talbot Parade & South way Sheba

 

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