Roses are a delight in Walberton

JUDGES at Walberton Horticultural Society's annual rose show commended the entrants on their high standards.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Jun 2013, 14:00 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 20:22 BST
C130805-3 Bog Jun20 Walberton phot kate Judge Peter Collett with the Millenium cup winning exhibit of mixed cut flowers.Picture by Kate Shemilt.C130805-3C130805-3 Bog Jun20 Walberton phot kate Judge Peter Collett with the Millenium cup winning exhibit of mixed cut flowers.Picture by Kate Shemilt.C130805-3
C130805-3 Bog Jun20 Walberton phot kate Judge Peter Collett with the Millenium cup winning exhibit of mixed cut flowers.Picture by Kate Shemilt.C130805-3

The attractive entries were achieved in spite of the bad growing weather.

Some categories like soft fruit had few exhibits but floral art was well supported and the rose classes were strongly represented.

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The winners of the show held in the village hall last Saturday were – The George Drummond Trophy for the best rose exhibit: Irene Howell; The Floral Art Salver: Janet Heasman; The Ines Brown Memorial Trophy for the highest number of points for roses: Ann Cannings; The Fred Ireland Cup for the best sweet peas: Jeffrey Haine; Millennium Cup winner for the best mixed cut flowers: Brenda 
Bailey.