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In deepest darkest Dorset, here's some cross pollination in action!
A little bit of sunshine, in between the late April showers bought out this magnificent bumble bee. This Bee will be totally unaware of the mischief its creating - in open pollinating some of our webmaster's Primula Auricula collection! Imagine the possibilities of an Argus (deep magenta) x Pastures New (fancy yellow with a green edge). Trouble is, we don't know where our friend the bee has been already, maybe it was to the Skylark or the Dreamcatcher on its route round the collection!
Meanwhile, here's a seedling sown in 2022 that has only just flowered. The stripes look a little like Angel Eye's or even Jilting Jessie. However, the top pip is a double and the doubles are stored a distance away from the stripes! Who knows what the plant may develop into in future years - such is the lottery of open pollination! Genetics are fascinating! That's why we all love Primula Auriculas.
New for 2025 - Plant Display Tables
For the first time we will have a display table at each of our three shows this year. The idea is that anyone who has a Primula or Auricula that is not up to Show Standards can display their plant.
These plants will not be judged but are for everyone to enjoy. Plants may only have two pips, unopened pips or it can be the best plant you have at that time. The more plants the better, so do bring a plant along to put on the table.
AGM 12th Oct Guest Speaker Profile: Les Cheeseman
A successful grower in his own right of Alpines, Primula and Auricula, Les also helped his wife Jan
Cheeseman to grow prize winning Auriculas before she sadly passed away at the end of 2023.
In his talk ‘Living with an Auricula Addict’ Les will recount stories of his life living with Jan, the importance of
having a focus in life and will also reveal their secrets to benching so many quality plants at our Shows.
We all look forward to seeing Les again.
And whilst we are talking about the AGM - Hillview Hardy Plants will once again be attending our October meeting. Take advantage of a 10% discount at the AGM or by ordering online quoting code NAPSS24, on orders placed up to 48 hours before the meeting.
Here's a few images from the Early Primula show 2024
It was great to welcome new members on the 9th March. Thanks Roger Norgate for sending in these delightful images.
See the winning exhibits in our latest gallery.
