Flower Shows

REPORT OF VIRTUAL ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW 2022

115th ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW 2021, 45th Dahlia & Gladioli Show, 37th Cacti and Succulent Show and Annual Garden Competition of Nagpur Garden Club was held virtually on Wednesday 26th January, 2022 at 12.30pm. This was held in memory of Leelatai Subhedar, Past President and founder member of the club. Mr. Vinod Verma, Past District Governor of Lions was the Chief Guest for the inaugural function. Manisha Thakar, President welcomed the Chief Guest. Participants displayed about 700 exhibits in various sections like Annual Garden competition, Dahlia, Gladioli, Cacti & Succulents, Pots of Seasonals, Annuals, Hanging Baskets, Adenium, Bonsai, Roses, Cut Flowers, Flower Arrangement and decoration, Aquatic Plants, Lotus and Water Lilly etc. Since, it was a virtual show; people from outside Nagpur also participated in the competition.

Judges of the show were – Anupama Gijre, Dr Sumedha Puranik, Dr Mousumi Bhowal, Md Abdul Muqtadin, Prof Arun Waranashiwar, Dr N.V Shastri, Dr. Sangeeta Sharma, Dr Megha Bhamri, Smita Bhargava and Somvardhan Pandey

The chief guest admired efforts of the club, the participants and the judges and congratulated the prize winners. Kedar Gokhale, Chairman, Flower Show Committee and CA Dhananjay Gokhale provided technical support of digitally stamping prizes on exhibits and presenting album on Facebook page of the club. The show is available for viewers on Facebook.

Prize Distribution Ceremony of the show was held in physical format on Sunday, 6th February, 2022 at 4 pm at Senior Bhonsala Palace, Mahal, Nagpur. Dr. Raje Mudhuji Bhonsale, was the Chief Guest of the ceremony. Rani Yashoda Raje Bhonsale also graced the occasion. Mr. Ramesh Satpute, a renowned name in the field of medicinal and masala plants and a dedicated worker in the field of organ and body donation was the special invitee.

The function started by offering a tribute to Late Lata Mangeshkar. Then, the President Manisha Thakar welcomed the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honor. A booklet on care of Roses plants written by Dr. N.V Shastri was released at the hands of the Chief Guest. Dr. Shastri in his speech explained his idea behind the booklet. The Chief Guest, in his speech welcomed all the prize winners to the palace. He said that he had a long desire to hold a function of Nagpur Garden Club in Senior Bhonsala Palace and thanked Nagpur Garden Club for providing him the opportunity. He also donated a trophy to the club. This running trophy is to be awarded to the winner of highest aggregate points in Annual Garden Competitions, Annual Flower Show, Cacti & Succulents Show & Dahlias & Gladioli Show.

Kedar Gokhale – Chairman of Flower Show Committee presented a brief report of the virtual flower show. He informed that in spite of the pandemic and lock downs Nagpur Garden club did not break the tradition of holding flower shows on their time and has held continuous four flower shows in digital formats in last two years. He also, announced the names of prizes and trophies.

Nadeem Rehman, Treasurer proposed vote of thanks.

Following club members were present for the Prize Distribution Ceremony – Dr. Sunita Shrma- Vice President, Swati Gokhale, Dr. Yagnesh Thakar, Aarti Rajkondawar, Padma Deshraj, Dr. Pratima Shastri.

Mr. Ganesh Garud and his team of Senior Bhonsala Palace had made excellent arrangement of the prize distribution ceremony.

Ms. Rekha Deshmukh emerged as winner of maximum points in the show and was followed by Mansoora Zahoor Hasan. Mr. Prashant Telang won maximum points in the section of Roses. Following is the list of winners of running trophies.

Rekha Deshmukh –

• NAGPUR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION SILVER JUBILEE (1978) CHALLENGE CUP (open to all) and DR. RAJE MUDHUJI BHONSALE TROPHY for winning the highest aggregate combined points in Nagpur Garden Club Annual Garden Competitions, Flower Show, Cacti & Succulents Show & Dahlias & Gladioli Show.
• SMT. LAXMIBAI CHITNAVIS CHALLENGE CUP (open to private individuals only) for winning the highest aggregate combined points in 113rd Flower Show, & Private Garden Competitions of Nagpur Garden Club.
• LIONS CLUB OF NAGPUR (Central) (1956-86) (open to all) for winning the maximum aggregate points in Dahlias (Division I).
• LATE SHRI ARUN GIJRE MEMORIAL TROPHY (Open to all) the winner of maximum points in the group of 'Dahlia'.
• Nagpur Garden Club Trophy for Ikebna.

Mansoora Zahoor Hasan –

• NAGPUR GARDEN CLUB Trophy donated by a well wisher of the club for securing highest aggregate points in Annual Garden competition.
• SHRI BURJORJEE MEMORIAL TROPHY for HT Queen of Roses for variety – Kronenbourg Peace Family.
• DR.MRS. USHA THATTE TROPHY for HT Prince of Roses for variety – White Success.
• DR.Y.B. MANGRULKAR MEMORIAL TROPHY for HT Princess of Rose for variety Just Joey – Aprocot colour
• Samradini of roses for variety Manas – Indian Breed.
• KING OF FLORIBUNDAS for variety Sadabahar.
• QUEEN OF FLORIBUNDA for variety Summer Snow.
• KING OF MINIATURE ROSES for variety Sanjith.
• QUEEN OF MINITURE ROSES for variety – Petite Folie.

Prashant Telang –

• PRAMOD (BACCHU) KUNTE MEMORIAL TROPHY (open to all) the winner of maximum aggregate points in Roses.
• I.A.F. MAINTENANCE COMMAND TROPHY and Shri K.K. Thakur Memorial Cash Prize of Rs. 500/- for HT King of Roses for the variety – Esther Geldenhuys – Orange Scarlet
• SAMRAT OF INDIAN VARIETY for variety Sahasradhara Indian - Breed.

Nadeem Rehman –

• M/S CENTRAL BOOK STALL CHALLENGE TROPHY (open to all) for winning the maximum aggregate points in the Cacti & Succulents Show.

Mangesh Thawre

• LATE MRS. KHADIJA HUSSAIN MEMORIAL TROPHY (open to all) the winner of maximum aggregate points in the group of Bonsai Plants.

Surekha Zoting –

• Smt Ramkali Devi Sharma Trophy for Flower Arrangement General

Vyankatesh Raut –

• Nagpur Garden Club Trophy for Flower Arrangement – Children.

Ricky Sharma

• Nagpur Garden Club Trophy for Flower arrangement more than 2 Ft.

Summary of Prizes won by each winner is given below –

REPORT ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW 2021

113th ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW 2021, 44th Dahlia and Gladioli Show, 36th Cacti and Succulent Show and Annual Garden Competition of Nagpur Garden Club was held virtually on Sunday 10th January, 2021. This was held in memory of Leelatai Subhedar, Past President and founder member of the club. Since, there is still some fear of COVID19 around, the club authorities decided not to take unnecessary risk for self, participants and the viewers and decided to hold the Annual Flower show also in the virtual format. Dr. Kuldeepsingh Darshansingh Thakur, Associate Dean, Vasantrao Naik College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, Yavatmal was the Chief Guest for the inaugural function. President Kedar Gokhale welcomed the Chief Guest and Manisha Thakar digitally presented lighting of traditional lamp, presentation of bouquet along with details of the program and few pictures of the competition. Anuradha Gokhale introduced the Chief Guest. 30 persons participated in the show and displayed about 600 exhibits in various sections like Annual Garden competition, Dahlia, Gladioli, Cacti & Succulents, Pots of Seasonals, Annuals, Hanging Baskets, Adenium, Bonsai, Roses, Cut Flowers, Flower Arrangement and decoration, Aquatic Plants, Lotus and Water Lilly etc. Since, it was a virtual show, people from outside Nagpur also participated in the competition. Participants had acquainted themselves with the technology required for displaying exhibits in digital format and show cased their exhibits with beautiful photography. Judges also did a very difficult task of judging exhibits presented in digital format.

Judges of the show were – Shailendra Sahu, Dr. Sumedha Puranik, Neha Chopde, Sarita Agrawal, Mousumi Bhowal, Sharad Paliwal, Om Jajodia, Dr. N.V. Shastri, (all from Nagpur) Sheel Yadav (Delhi), Archana Vaidya & Arun Waranashiwar (Pune).

The chief guest admired efforts of the club, the participants and the judges and congratulated the prize winners. Ms. Manisha Thakar, Secretary & Chairman Flower Show Committee of the club and CA Dhananjay Gokhale provided technical support of digitally stamping prizes on exhibits and presenting album on Facebook page of the club. The show is available for viewers on Facebook. Present for the function in zoom meeting were – Past Presidents, Vice Presidents etc to name a few Shrikant Doifode, Atul Mendhekar, Gulab Mahant, Arti Rajkondawar, Nitin Date etc and many participants along with family and friends.

Mansoora Zahoor Hasan bagged maximum prizes. Following trophies were won by various prize winners -

1. NAGPUR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION SILVER JUBILEE (1978) CHALLENGE TROPHY (open to all) for winning the highest aggregate combined points in Nagpur Garden Club Annual Garden Competitions, Flower Show, Cacti & Succulents Show & Dahlias & Gladioli Show awarded to – Mansoora Zahoor Hasan

2. SMT. LAXMIBAI CHITNAVIS CHALLENGE CUP (open to private individuals only) for winning the highest aggregate combined points in 113rd Flower Show, & Private Garden Competitions of Nagpur Garden Club awarded to Mansoora Zahoor Hasan.

3. M/S CENTRAL BOOK STALL CHALLENGE TROPHY (open to all) for winning the maximum aggregate points in the Cacti & Succulents Show. awarded to – Mansoora Zahoor Hasan.

4. LIONS CLUB OF NAGPUR (Central) (1956-86) (open to all) for winning the maximum aggregate points in Dahlias (Division I). awarded to : Mansoora Zahoor Hasan.

5. PRAMOD (BACCHU) KUNTE MEMORIAL TROPHY (open to all) the winner of maximum aggregate points in Roses awarded to Mansoora Zahoor Hasan.

6. LATE SHRI ARUN GIJRE MEMORIAL TROPHY (Open to all) the winner of maximum points in the group of 'Dahlia' awarded to – Mansoora Zahoor Hasan.

7. LATE MRS. KHADIJA HUSSAIN MEMORIAL TROPHY (open to all) the winner of maximum aggregate points in the group of Bonsai Plants. awarded to Mangesh Thawre.

8. I.A.F. MAINTENANCE COMMAND TROPHY and Shri K.K. Thakur Memorial Cash Prize of Rs. 500/- for HT King of Roses awarded to Mr. Prashant Telang for the variety – DOLLY PARTON (Orange Scarlet).

9. SHRI BURJORJEE MEMORIAL TROPHY for HT Queen of Roses awarded to Prashant Telang for variety – “BAHURUPI” (Deep Pink).

10. DR.MRS. USHA THATTE SHIELD for HT Prince of Roses awarded to Mansoora Zahoor Hasan for variety – “FALLING IN LOVE” (Red-B)

11. DR.Y.B. MANGRULKAR MEMORIAL TROPHY for HT Princess of Rose awarded to Prashant Telang for variety – “HONOUR” (White)

12. SAMRAT OF INDIAN VARIETY awarded to Prashant Telang for variety “BAHURUPI”

13. KING OF FLORIBUNDAS awarded to Mansoora Zahoor Hasan for variety “SUMMER SHOW”.

14. QUEEN OF FLORIBUNDA awarded to Mansoora Zahoor Hasan for variety “MARMIADE SKIES”.

15. KING OF MINIATURE ROSES awarded to Mansoora Zahoor Hasan for variety “MISTY DAWN”.

16. QUEEN OF MINITURE ROSES awarded to Mansoora Zahoor Hasan for variety – “SANJITH”.

17. Smt Ramkali Devi Sharma Trophy for Flower Arrangement General - awarded to Mansoora Zahoor Hasan

18. Nagpur Garden Club Trophy for Flower Arrangement – Children awarded to Vakatesh Rt

19. Nagpur Garden Club Trophy for Ikebna awarded to Mansoora Zahoor Hasan

20. Nagpur Garden Club Trophy for Flower arrangement more than 2 Ft awarded to Mansoora Zahoor Hasan