It is to mark the 25th anniversary of the annual  flower and fruit show

More than one lakh varieties of flower and fruit from across the country are on display at the 25th edition of the annual flower and fruit show being held on the premises of the Horticulture Department here. It has been organised by the Department of Horticulture and the District Horticulture Association.

According to official sources, the association was formed in 1981 to create awareness among the people on different varieties of flower and fruit grown in the State.

The show also focuses on the steps that growers should take to get more yield by utilising the available resources in the district.

The major attractions at the show are flower arrangements depicting Shravan Kumar, who devoted his life for serving his parents and Gautham Buddha.

Different varieties of flower such as orchids, carnation plants, cockscomb, celosia, lilies, salvia, cosmos and pentas are on display.

More than 10,000 saplings of each variety have been exhibited. Farmers from six taluks of the district have been given the opportunity to exhibit the best quality fruits and flowers grown on their land. “It took five months for the authorities to make preparations for the show and develop the garden on the premises of the Horticulture Department,” sources said.

The authorities have also organised competitions such as rangoli, essay writing, drawing, singing, and preparation of fancy dresses by using flowers and fruits.

Prizes would be given to winners of these competitions on the concluding day.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / by Pradeepkumar Kadkol / Chitradurga – January 31st, 2016