Many thanks to the members of the Bonsai Society of Victoria who put in a wonderful effort for the show this year. The weather was horrid in the week prior to the show and the trees somehow arrived in pristene condition for display. Thanks also to those who supported the effort by attending, I hope you enjoyed it.
For the first time we decided to have a special focus on Australian Native trees and also for the first time (in my memory) we had awards for the best in show.
AWARDS
Best in Show was no surprise going to this well known ulmus procera (English elm.)
The peoples choice was awarded to this acacia howitii (sticky wattle)
I remember the first time I saw this tree, (I just had to get one for myself)
NATIVES
Many other impressive native trees were on display and it did not go unnoticed that the Australian potters Pat Kennedy and Lorraine simpson were also prominent. I especially liked this lophostemon
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BSV Show review & photos
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Lovely trees too:-
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Thanks Ken
MORE NATIVES What is interesting with these shows is that we do not know what will arrive to be exhibited. It was a big surprise to see that nobody displayed a banksia this year.
MORE NATIVES What is interesting with these shows is that we do not know what will arrive to be exhibited. It was a big surprise to see that nobody displayed a banksia this year.
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FANTASTIC!! Very high quality natives 
my favourite would have to be the first nicholi 
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my favourite would have to be the first nicholi Cheers
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Thanks Matt, this was the tree we selected for the promotional brochuresmatty-j wrote:FANTASTIC!! Very high quality natives
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Some ColourLess flowers than usual, I suspect the high winds early in the week knocked them about quite a bit.
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Stunning display 
Thanks for posting the show up Gerard, for us people who have to work weekends to make ends meet. I know how long it takes to put up so many, Thank you.
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JUNIPERS[/b]
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I like the lift sign above the recently wired juniper, but I disagree
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Stunning tree's, particulary love the natives! That nicholi is beautiful, and I love that waterswept calli 
Thankyou for the pics Gerard, REALLY appreciate you taking the time to take them and post them for us that can't be there
Thankyou for the pics Gerard, REALLY appreciate you taking the time to take them and post them for us that can't be there
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Thanks for the pics Gerard. A great show as always.
Tran's huge Trident was the one for mine!
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The best allepo ive seen in Australia ive got one an getting another may of found a way to get them to back bud along older wood time will tell 
