Although the venue for this show was the Griffin Inn, the location for the previous year’s show, there was serious…
In 1848 the Midland Florist published a report which showed on one page the results from four shows of the…
Although the flower/s at this show is not identified the lateness of the year suggests that it was for dahlias.…
It is very clear from the exhibitors mentioned that this was a special show indeed and immediately brings to mind…
For many years no report had been found for this show, although it was advertised in the West Riding Herald…
No venue is given for this show, or the Society name, but it is thought that there were two shows…
This Dahlia show was held on 22 September 1845. Surprisingly none of the Gill family were present even though at…
This Carnation show was held on Monday 11 August. Abraham Holmes was once more the most successful exhibitor. John Gill…
This was a Pink show, though Geraniums and Pansies were also exhibited. Abraham Holmes exhibited and there were a couple…
The Report in the Gardeners’ Gazette 14 June 1845 does not give a show date. The report was sent to…