This information was obtained from the Barham & District Horticultural Society website.

Neame Cup Quiz Category - General Questions.

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Q1. Dobies Garden Centres were founded in 1865 by James Dobie – where was this done?

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Q2. What did Dobie's start supplying direct to gardeners in the Chester area in 1880?

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Q3. What is the poisonous substance found in the stems and leaves of potatoes (and in the the tubers if they are green)?

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Q4. Foxgloves produce the poison digitalin which can be used in the treatment of what?

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Q5. Mustard belongs to which vegetable family?

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Q6. Which tall annual plant has huge yellow flowers and seeds which produce oil?

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Q7. What is the name of the tree on which cocoa seeds are grown?

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Next EventMarshborough
Farm Gardens Visit

Saturday, 16th June 1.3o p.m. Afternoon outing by car from Barham Village Hall to Marshborough Farm Gardens. This visit will be limited to 20 members.
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