BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS

The Movietone report by Lionel Gamlin highlights the Olympia flower show, which has grown from a local event to an international exhibition. It features professional and amateur classes, with entries from overseas, including wildflowers from Australia. Notable attendees include the Home Secretary and Lady Maxwell Fyfe. The judges faced a challenging task due to the high quality of entries.

What is the main focus of the Movietone report introduced by Lionel Gamlin?

• The importance of winter blooms

• The charm of late summer flowers

• The beauty of spring flowers

• The history of gardening

What was the original purpose of the flower show at Olympia?

• To serve as a friendly event for local gardeners

• To promote winter gardening

• To attract international exhibitors

• To showcase professional gardening techniques

Which of the following is NOT a class mentioned in the flower show?

• Botanical

• Metropolitan

• Amateur

• Professional

Who were the notable spectators at the flower show?

• The Prime Minister and his wife

• The Mayor of London and his family

• The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh

• The Home Secretary and Lady Maxwell Fyfe

What challenge did the judges face at the flower show?

• Lack of entries

• Difficulty in choosing winners due to excellent entries

• Poor quality of flowers

• Weather conditions affecting the show