Chrysanthemums To The Fore

Unlike many of us, Tom Cooper doesn't leave much to chance when he's about his favourite (indeed, he says, his only) hobby, and that is the growing of chrysanthemums. And that's why, for the second successive year, Tom not only took the premier bloom award at the Nelson Horticultural Society's autumn show but collected prizes left, right and centre, with his blooms.

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Frank Hockey, who has been exhibiting since 1910 and is probably the oldest exhibitor today, casts a critical eye over a stand of chrysanths.

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Tom Cooper, looking very happy, with his premier bloom, "Connie Mayhew".

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This marrow Kiwi, created by Heather Barnett, took first prize in the animal made from vegetables.

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The outstanding decorative display was that of Mrs P. Rodley.