‘Superb’ daffodils by Milburn grower

Alan Brown, of Milburn, with one of the vases of daffodils the judge called a ‘‘superb entry’’ at...
Alan Brown, of Milburn, with one of the vases of daffodils the judge called a ‘‘superb entry’’ at the recent Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show. PHOTO: GILLIAN VINE
The biggest number of entries since 2018 delighted organisers of the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show on September 20-21.

Daffodils dominated, but there was also an excellent lineup of other bulbs, cut flowers, bonsai and floral art, show manager Neil Judd said.

He and his wife, Julie, found time to enter their own flowers and won numerous prizes.

John Hollever, of Levin, judged at the show and was impressed with the fine daffodils of Alan Brown.

The Milburn man took several awards for his blooms.

Mr Hollever described Mr Brown’s entry of vases, each with seven daffodil stems, as "stunning" and a "superb entry".

Mr Brown was recently awarded life membership of the society for his 40 years of service.

The premier exhibit was a Eckedos daffodil, entered by Shirley Hollever, of Waitaki, who has moved many of her father John’s top-notch bulbs from the North Island where he had been a major grower.