Very sad news that Tony Morris passed away on 5th May. Sincere condolences to his widow Margaret.
Preliminary details of the impending sale of Tony's plants will follow shortly.
Tony Morris RIP
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Tony Morris RIP
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Re: Tony Morris RIP
Terrible news. Best wishes to Tony's family and friends.
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In the greenhouse: ariocarpus, astrophytum, aztekium, copiapoa, lophophora...
In the outdoor arid bed: hardy agave, aloe, dasylirion, hesperaloe, opuntia, yucca...
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Re: Tony Morris RIP
I didn't know Tony personally, but have memories of many of his superb plants, seen at National shows over the years. Definitely one of the great growers of our plants. RIP.
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Re: Tony Morris RIP
In addition to what Tony did for the society as detailed in the advance notice of the auction of his plants, he was a very kind and helpful person and was keen to support people new to the plants. He will certainly be greatly missed.
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Re: Tony Morris RIP
When I joined the Leicester branch of the BCSS Tony took me under his wing, he taught me so much, gave me plants, invited me out with Margaret and himself, to shows and auctions and was generally a very good friend. He will not only be a huge loss to the society but as a friend to many.I will certainly miss him greatly.
RIP Tony and condolences to Margaret
Heather
RIP Tony and condolences to Margaret
Heather
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Re: Tony Morris RIP
Very sorry to hear this sad news about Tony, I've known him since the early 70's and always found him to very friendly and helpful, he will be very much missed.
Rest in peace, Tony and sincere condolences to Margaret.
Ray
Rest in peace, Tony and sincere condolences to Margaret.
Ray
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Re: Tony Morris RIP
Very sad news. A lovely man, and a knowledgeable grower who did so much for the society.
R.I.P. Tony
R.I.P. Tony
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Have a large balanced collection of both cacti and succulents but enjoy growing cristate, monstrose and generally anything a bit weird!
Have a large balanced collection of both cacti and succulents but enjoy growing cristate, monstrose and generally anything a bit weird!
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Re: Tony Morris RIP
A lovely man with a wonderful sense of humour. Such a loss to the Society. I shall miss him terribly.
Re: Tony Morris RIP
That photograph says it all. I was standing next to him when it was taken , that smile ,that plant and the man himself. A great loss RIP Tony.
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Cacti only collection mainly grown from seed.
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Re: Tony Morris RIP
So sorry to hear about Tony, as mentioned he was always so friendly & approachable, I always got a nice reply from him whenever I dropped him an email.
Really Sad loss to his family & the cactus world
Really Sad loss to his family & the cactus world
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varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.
Bucks, UK
Branch co-ordinator, Northants & MK BCSS https://northants.bcss.org.uk
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