The Defence Service Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington retained the prestigious Governor’s Rolling Cup for “Garden of the Year” in the 119th edition of the three-day Ooty Flower show, which concluded on Sunday.
The Nilgiris District Collector P. Sankar gave away the trophy during the valedictory function.
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Ever Rolling Gold Cup for 'Bloom of the Show' went to Sterling Biotech in Sandynallah, Ooty.
The A.V.Thomas Ever Rolling Cup for Most Outstanding Plantation went to Krithya Jayaraman of Havukal Estate in Kotagiri.
The DSSC Ever Rolling Cup for large private garden (above 10,000 sq.m.) went to Elissamma Thomas of The Abode, Kappathorai.
As many as 237 participants took part in the Showday Competition besides 185 for the garden competition. A special prize for stall arrangements was also given.
Delivering the presidential address, Mr. Sankar said that more than 1.25 lakh roses were used to construct the model of Taj Mahal for the flower show.
Two flower models of angry birds were also erected.
It also featured the national flowers of 106 countries besides 20 varieties of flowers imported from Kenya, the Netherlands, South Africa and South American countries.
Over 15,000 potted plants were also kept on display this year.
