The five days (March 27-31, 2013) Annual Spring Flower Show, organized by Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) commenced at University campus on Wednesday with an aim to provide the residents of twin cities a fascinating opportunity to have glimpses of charming colours and fragrance of spring season.

 Mr. Tariq Javeid Malik, Director General , Agency for Barani Area Development (ABAD) Govt of Punjab along with Prof. Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, PMAS-AAUR formally inaugurated the event, which will continue till March 31, 2013. Different institutes, companies, universities, schools , flower nurseries etc. are among the participants of the Flower Show. The show included potted plants as per theme, cut flowers and artistic arrangements.

Chief Guest, Mr. Tariq Javeid Malik, Director General , ABAD in his address, said that that it is a healthy activity to promote horticulture among the nature lovers and such exhibitions are helpful in bringing people closer to the beauty of nature. He was of the view that the young generation could learn about the importance of plants and environment and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Earlier, Prof. Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, PMAS-AAUR, in his address said that that Pakistan’s land is suitable for a variety of plants and flowers but very little attention is paid to this sector. “If we pay more emphasis to the floral and horticulture industry we can earn huge money through export,” he said. He was of the view that there is a strong relation between plants and environment. “Our environment can only stay clean and healthy if there are more plants,” he added.  He appreciated the efforts of organizer for organizing a such a wonderful event and hoped that such kind of activity will be carried in future as well.

Floriculture lovers from across the city visited the University to see a good variety of foreign and local flowers and plants that had been put on display. The venue of the show presented an exquisite view of colour and beauty with fragrance of flowers adding to the ambience of the scene. The large and vibrant show features dozens of different exhibits and stalls and is busting with colors and creative ideas, making it a pleasant and lively attraction as well as a fitting celebration of the spring season.

In the show, spring and seasonal flowers of more than 200 types are displayed. The variety of flowers included daffodils, oxeye daisies, dianthuses, thymes oxeye daisies, daylilies, dianthuses, pink evening primroses, irises, rose mallows, shamrocks, hyacinths, snowflakes, violets, cornflowers, columbine, marigold, rose, bougainvillea, orchid, pansy, phalaenopsis, rudbeckia fulgida, grape hyancyth, cernedia, butter cup, daisy and many others. Besides the flower, different types of plants are also placed includig ferns, palms, dracenas, ficus, asparagus, euanymus and schelfera. They included Palms, Ferns, Dracaena, Ficus, Junipers, Leafy Indoors, Vines, Asparagus, Schefflera, Kalanchoe, Euonymus, Flowering Shrubs 7 Begonia, Geranium, Scented Leaf Geranium, Pelargonium and Gerbera. Winter seasonal flowers, pansies, petumias, antirrhinum, stock, nasturtium, cineraria, allysum, etc. and deseret plants, cacti, euphorbias, bucculents etc are also displayed in the show.

Chief Guest, Mr. Tariq Javeid Malik, Director General , ABAD in his address, said that that it is a healthy activity to promote horticulture among the nature lovers and such exhibitions are helpful in bringing people closer to the beauty of nature. He was of the view that the young generation could learn about the importance of plants and environment and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Earlier, Prof. Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, PMAS-AAUR, in his address said that that Pakistan’s land is suitable for a variety of plants and flowers but very little attention is paid to this sector. “If we pay more emphasis to the floral and horticulture industry we can earn huge money through export,” he said. He was of the view that there is a strong relation between plants and environment. “Our environment can only stay clean and healthy if there are more plants,” he added.  He appreciated the efforts of organizer for organizing a such a wonderful event and hoped that such kind of activity will be carried in future as well.