Oxford Show 16th Sept

Post by **Curtis** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:15 pm

In all the excitement today nobody has mentioned the show at Oxford yesterday.

It was about a 60 mile trip, but there was a stunning display of plants that made it well worth the effort.

One exhibitor in particular (I won't mention names) had their plants in such perfect condition one could not help but be in awe of their cultivation skills.

There was a separate section devoted to Haworthias with classes eligible for just one or two species in many cases.

I'm sure there will be far more leaned accounts and more accomplished photography in the days to come, however, two plants in particular caught my eye.....both 1st prize winners, of course!

Arrojadoa dinae

[IMG]http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd17 ... MG1879.jpg[/IMG]

Gasteria...I did ask the name but can't now recall, I'd love to know what it is....and get one too!!

[IMG]http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd17 ... MG1857.jpg[/IMG]

and needless to say I managed to offer a new home to a few plants on the sales bench too.

Post by **Geoff Lovell** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:30 pm

Any other photos Curtis

Post by **Geoff Lovell** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:30 pm

Any other photos Curtis?

Post by **Bill** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:31 pm

Hi Curtis

Gasteria rawlinsonii I believe, It was the National Haworthia Society Show as well as the Oxford show, hence the Haworthia. Disappointed I couldn't go this year, need pictures.

Post by **Vic** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:35 pm

I took some pics and will post them soon. Sorry Bill don't think I took any of the Haworthias!

Post by **Phil White** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:37 pm

Hi Curtis,
Yes very enjoyable & wonderful plants as always.
Bill is correct with the Gasteria rawlinsonii it is owned by our former Chairman & zone rep. I am not a big fan of Gasterias (in comparison with haworthias) but when this was in full flower it was amazing.

Post by **Bill** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:37 pm

That's it you're off my Christmas list

Post by **Vic** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:54 pm

I don't do cabbages Bill!!:D Saying that I did take a few pics of those weird Pseudolithos thingies!

Post by **Curtis** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:26 pm

Sorry Geoff, only these few are viewable, my 9 year old took them and the rest are all a bit blured.

[IMG]http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd17 ... MG1860.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd17 ... MG1868.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd17 ... MG1863.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd17 ... MG1862.jpg[/IMG]

regards, Curtis

Post by **Vic** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:50 pm

You don't see many of these about - Ferobergia (in this case Ferocactus acanthodes x Leuchtenbergia principis) owned by John Watmough:

[attachment 6948 IMG_1183.jpg]

Oxford Show 16th Sept

Oxford Show 16th Sept

Re: Oxford Show 16th Sept

Re: Oxford Show 16th Sept

Re: Oxford Show 16th Sept

Re: Oxford Show 16th Sept

Re: Oxford Show 16th Sept

Re: Oxford Show 16th Sept

Re: Oxford Show 16th Sept

Re: Oxford Show 16th Sept

Re: Oxford Show 16th Sept