2018 Annual Show
for a copy of the 2018 show catalog cover contact Anton (it’s too big to attach here)
Cathy presenting to Paul Mckittrick, Trophy for Best Single Flower of the 2018 Show.
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2022 Show Poster
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Tuber and Plant Sale Maps
Day One will be from 9:30am to 2:00pm Saturday April 21st 2018 at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 2964 Richmond Rd. map