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Show Bench Triphyllas
At the Judges Workshop held at Stafford on 7th October 2001, the perennial problem of show bench Triphyllas was again discussed at some length. The discussions had been prompted by the problems of plants like "Sparky" being exhibited in both the Triphylla and "Catch all Classes". This was causing problems for both the Judges and exhibitors. (Sparky is a Triphylla)
From these discussions it was thought that maybe the solution would be to have a Triphylla list. Understandably, not everyone is happy to have another "list". However, every one present at the Judges Workshop, believed that this was the only course open to stop the current confusion.
The Show People's Group, using Leo's checklists and Nursery catalogues, have drawn up a list of Triphyllas totalling some 133 different cultivars. All the Judges present at the meeting were asked to tick those that they thought to be "Show Bench" Triphyllas. This gave a list of 82 varieties. The list had been circulated to all Judges prior to the meeting and they were returned at the meeting with the option of sending in any later thoughts for recommendations for this list. (A further amended list is on the BFS web site for your perusal)
If you would like to add any suggestions of Triphyllas for inclusion onto this list, please forward any suggestions on to myself. I would hope as many suggestions as possible can be obtained and put before the BFS Show Sub Committee when they meet in November. If such a list is deemed the only possible solution to these problems then everyone who has an interest can have made a contribution. The list being a general consensus and not imposed on exhibitors. ARTHUR PHILLIPS
Marker pens: A further experiment!
Over the last twelve months we have tried a number of different marker pens to see which was the longest lasting so we set out the following test:-
We took a large diameter seed pan, it was large enough to accommodate the required number of labels for the markers being tested and we filled it with the same potting mix as we regularly use. We then wrote the name of each pen on to the labels, and inserted the label into the potting mix as you would when potting a plant. All of the labels were put facing the same way into the sun.
At the end of the first month each label looked the same, at three months two were beginning to fade and by the end of six months were unreadable. All of the others were still as when set out. At the end of the twelve months only three were still readable. They were Pilot. Wide Sharpie and Marker pencil.
From this test we can conclude that for the best results these three pens should be used for writing labels. If you use any other markers, then be prepared to either lose the name of your plant or go around and rewrite all of your labels every six months. ARTHUR PHILLIPS
Courtesy of the British Fuchsia Society CAD's Fuchsia News
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THE SOCIETY LIBRARY
As you will have noticed over the last few editions of our Newsletter, our own offerings have been greatly complimented by contributions acquired from other sources, fellow fuchsia enthusiasts from all over the world. Made so much easier nowadays because of the Internet access, but also because we have managed to set up exchanges with a good number of other Fuchsia Societies and the introduction of the CAD's Fuchsia News, the BFS publication specifically set up to aid affiliated Society editors.
These magazines, including the New Zealand National Link, are placed in our Society library for your perusal. During our monthly meetings you can see our Librarian, Carol Tindall, who can show you the books and assist you.
The library also contains the periodical publications of the BFS and the RHS, to which we are affiliated, back issues of our own Newsletters and a good range of books covering many aspects of fuchsia growing.
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THE SOCIETY LIBRARY
As you will have noticed over the last few editions of our Newsletter, our own offerings have been greatly complimented by contributions acquired from other sources, fellow fuchsia enthusiasts from all over the world. Made so much easier nowadays because of the Internet access, but also because we have managed to set up exchanges with a good number of other Fuchsia Societies and the introduction of the CAD's Fuchsia News, the BFS publication specifically set up to aid affiliated Society editors.
These magazines, including the New Zealand National Link, are placed in our Society library for your perusal. During our monthly meetings you can see our Librarian, Carol Tindall, who can show you the books and assist you.
The library also contains the periodical publications of the BFS and the RHS, to which we are affiliated, back issues of our own Newsletters and a good range of books covering many aspects of fuchsia growing.
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THE SOCIETY LIBRARY
As you will have noticed over the last few editions of our Newsletter, our own offerings have been greatly complimented by contributions acquired from other sources, fellow fuchsia enthusiasts from all over the world. Made so much easier nowadays because of the Internet access, but also because we have managed to set up exchanges with a good number of other Fuchsia Societies and the introduction of the CAD's Fuchsia News, the BFS publication specifically set up to aid affiliated Society editors.
These magazines, including the New Zealand National Link, are placed in our Society library for your perusal. During our monthly meetings you can see our Librarian, Carol Tindall, who can show you the books and assist you.
The library also contains the periodical publications of the BFS and the RHS, to which we are affiliated, back issues of our own Newsletters and a good range of books covering many aspects of fuchsia growing.
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