4th February, 2016:The diversity of horticulture is captured in hundreds of Seasonal flowers, perennial flowers, fruits and vegetables, medicinal plants, wide range of foliage plants, cacti and succulents, Bonsai etc. grown in pots. That is not all, cut flowers uprooted vegetables, feature garden. It is no longer restricted to the state of West Bengal; some of the North Eastern States also participate with their exotic cut flowers and outstanding horticultural products. Floral artists and photographer’sexcellence have added flavour to this popular Kolkata event. Visitors are assured that in spite of such wide diversity they should not miss the magnificence of plethora of flowers led by dahlias, roses and many winter annuals like Acrolinum, Arctotis, Gazania, Rudbeckia. Cyclamen, Molucella, Mimulus etc.
This year we shall put on sale paintings made by eminent Artists in Art Workshop during previous Annual Flower Show. Well known Bonsai experts Mr. Nikunj Parekh & Mrs. Jyoti Parekh will display their Bonsai pots and also hold a Seminar on the Main Lawn on Saturday, 6th February, 2016.
Specific details will be provided in the Press Conference.
What makes the Annual Flower Show of the Society so unique:
The Agri-Horticultural Society possesses a traditional garden laid out on a plot over 21 acres having a wealth of valuable plants / trees most of which are very old, some of them have crossed a century. The garden is well maintained even today. Some of the notable plants are Elephant Foot Tree whose base stem looks like elephant’s foot, Mad tree whose all leaves are dissimilar either in shape, size, structure, etc; Monodora a beautiful rare plant of West African origin bears highly ornamental orchid like flower and it is very rare in India. Like these plants there are many more uncommon plants which attract all nature lovers. The Society’s own grown annuals in pots and beds are in bloom making the garden beautiful. The garden itself is a spectacle when added with the Annual Flower Show, it becomes a great extravaganza which attracts huge number of visitors for feast of their eyes including photographers, botanists, artists to enrich their professional excellence.
A Certificate from the Society helps growers, breeders, nurserymen etc to earn stamp of their quality / standard. This enables the growers, breeders, nurserymen to enhance their business.The footfall is increasing every year. It has become one of the most popular event in Winter season.
Show Timings:
4th February, 2016 – 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm
5th to 7th February, 2016 – 7.00 am to 7.00 pm
The Inauguration ceremony will be held on 4th February, 2016 at 3.00 pm
And will be graced by the following dignitaries:
Lt. General Praveen Bakshi, AVSM, VSM, GOC-in C, Eastern Command Chief Guest, Smt. Alokananda Roy, eminent classical dancer Guest of Honour and many other Guests.
Prize distribution will be held on 7th February, 2016 at 4.00 pm
Following dignitaries have been invited to grace the said occasion:
Janab Firhad Hakim, MIC – Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Govt. of West Bengal Chief Guest, Mr. Olaf Iversen, Consulate General of Germany, Mr. Tarun Gagoi, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Govt. of Assam, Dr. Mukul Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Govt. of Meghalaya, Mr. Nabam Tuki, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradesh Guests of Honour and many other Guests.
The Annual Flower Show consists of more than 20 different classes and nearly 200 sections covering palms, ferns, ornamental plants, cacti, succulents, vegetables, fruits, herbal plants, roses, gladioli, bonsai etc. It is arguably the largest flower show of the country even today.
HISTORY
The Agri-Horticultural Society of India was founded in 1820 by Rev. Dr. William Carey, with the objective of developing and promoting agriculture & horticulture in India. Its first Agriculture & Horticulture exhibition was held as early as 1828 and the Society meanwhile catered to the needs of the agri-horticultural
The AHSI has a unique history of achievements. It has played a pioneering role in the introduction of a wide array of cereals, cash crops, cinchona, many fruits, vegetables, flowering plants and trees and ornamental plants etc.
In the past, Governor General, Viceroys had been the chief patrons of the Society.
It is traditional and informal garden. Although it is of 196 years old vintage, it is impeccably clean and well maintained. It is populated by varieties of rare plants.
The AHSI today captures the passionate love for plant life and takes Indian agri-horticulture to new realms.
The show has a real mixture, something for everyone, host of competitions, displays the latest gardening products etc. Combined with the comfortable weather/climate, it is no wonder theshow is enjoyed by a large number of visitors. The ASHI Annual flower Show is certainly keeping up the tradition along with contemporary changes.
ACTIVITIES
The Agri –Horticultural
This apart, the AHSI is known for its development and preservation of Medicinal and Herbal plants. It also works with a laboratory for Research and Development now engaged in Tissue Culture. In fact, the AHSI works with “Ipecac”, a special kind of plant with multi-purpose uses, including treatment of dysentery.
Educational activities include holding International Seminars, conducting Short Courses Training Programme on Mushroom Culture, Bonsai Culture, Home Gardening etc. This Society holds one year Certificate course on Horticulture at the Society’s Carey Institute for Boys, affiliated to Calcutta University. Besides this, it also organizes exhibitions and conferences on Agri-Horticultural subjects.
The AHSI is actively engaged in designing, developing and implementing various landscape projects including their maintenance in and around Kolkata. Besides this, AHSI also offers consultancy and advisory services.
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