The National Show was held at Kings Heath Birmingham on 1^st. and 2^nd. September and was generally accepted as the best for many years, both in quality and quantity of exhibits.

The National Society Championship for 12 Cut-blooms
1st - Jack Larter

British Championship
 7 Pot Class
1st - Bob Bryce

Jack Larter
with his Championship winning entry.

6 Cut-blooms
1st - Ken Gallagher

Best Cut-bloom  Ken Gallagher
with Nichola Coates

"Anniversary" one of Lakin Earl's
prize winning 3 pot entry.

The National Society Championship for 12 Cut-blooms
1st. - Jack Larter

Bulletin Editor & Judge Derek Telford
Chairman Len Gill right

The National Society Championship for 12 Cut-blooms
2nd. - Ken Gallagher

The National Society Championship for 12 Cut-blooms
3rd. - Ian Rhys Williams

The National Society Championship for 12 Cut-blooms
4th. - Ralph Trinder

Class 13 -3 blooms pink or salmon.
1st. - Ian Rhys Williams - left
2nd. - John Chiswell - right

Best Cut-bloom  Nichola Coates
Ken Gallagher

Yellow Sport
Ian Rhys Williams on his 12 board.

Golden Hind
Ralph Trinder on his 12 board

The Allan Clark Trophy
6 pots restricted
1st. - Ian Yeardley.

 Class 4 - 3 Pots 
1st. - Lakin Earl.

The Sydney Longshaw Trophy
Group of Begonias 8ft x 4ft
1st. - Wallace Farr

The Eric Catterall Trophy
for a group of Mixed Begonias
1st. - Dave Hall & Tony Reynolds

The Fred Benson Trophy
Best Non-tuberous exhibit
Vincent Potts

Class 21 - 3 pots cane or shrub
1st. - Vincent Potts.
Kellermanii, Coccinea, Aconitifolia.

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