Successful flower show

The Warwick Horticultural Society held a successful flower show in St Mary’s Hall on Wednesday, March 2, and Thursday, March 3, with good results in all sections of the schedule.
The show itself was excellent, with exhibits well presented for judging and the exhibits were of a very high standard. The entries were up in all classes of the schedule, making it a very successful Autumn Flower Show.
The judges’ comments were very favourable considered the weather and storms, which were in the district early in the week.
The Champion Rose was exhibited by Brian and Mary Burnell of Stanthorpe, which was a beautiful display for all to see. The Reserve Champion Rose was also won by Brian and Mary Burnell.
The Champion Cut Flower was exhibited by Merle Bamberry and the Reserve Champion was exhibited by Bev Mitchell, both of Warwick.
The Champion Cut Tree, Shrub and Australian Flora was shown by Brian and Mary Burnell and the Reserve Champion was exhibited by Bev Mitchell.
The Champion Dahlia was a splendid exhibit and well displayed by Malcolm and Betty Balch of Stanthorpe; and the Reserve Champion Dahlia of Show was also exhibited by Malcolm and Betty Balch.
The Champion Container Plant was shown by Lola Crookey and Reserve Champion was by Merle Bamberry.
In the Floral Art section, the Champion was exhibited by Margaret Armstrong, Warwick; and Reserve Champion was exhibited by Kerri Springborg, Wallangarra.
In the Vegetables section the Champion vegetable and Reserve Champion vegetable were won by Shirley Olive.