Photos of 5 Stem Collections and the Bronze Ribbon (Tuggle)
Below is the Red, White and Blue Ribbon Winner for the Best 5 Stems of American Breeding. Exhibited by Theresa Fritchle. It featured (Back row l to r): Trumpet Warrior 1YYW-WWY (G. Mitsch, Night Hawk 2Y-O ( G. Mitsch), Phil’s Gift (J. Reed). Front (l to r): Pink China 2W-P (R & E Havens), Dayton Lake 2W-Y (J. Reed).
The Maroon Ribbon is awarded for the Best 5 Stem Collection of Reverse BiColors. Many believe that this is the most difficult ribbon to win in any show. The exhibitor must allow time on the plant for the reverse coloration to occur so there is much risk for weather damage.
The Maroon Ribbon was Exhibited by: Margaret Pansegrau with a lovely Collection of (back l to r): Wasco 2Y-WWY, Drumnabreeze 2Y-WWY, Daydream 2Y-W, (front l to r) Memoir 2Y-WWY, Altun Ha 2 YYW-W.
The Historic Collection of 5 Stems (Introduced Before 1940) was Exhibited by: Peggy Tigner and featured: Grand SoleilD’oro 8Y-O 1890, Actaea 9W-YYR 1927, Grand Primo Citronaire 8W-Y, 1780, Erlicheer 4W-Y 1934, Irene Copeland 4W-Y 1915
The Purple Ribbon for the Best 5 Stem Collection in the show was won by Margaret Pansegrau. Her fine exhibit featured: Arley Kings 2W-GWW, Hambledon 2YYW-Y, Misty Glen 2W-GWW, Craig Stiel 2O-O, Pink China 2W-P.
The Classic Ribbon is awarded for the Best Collection of 5 Stems introduced between 1940 through 1969. It was won by Peggy Tignor for: Pipit 7YYW-W 1963, Broomhill 2W-W 1965, Descanso 1W-Y 1965, Arish Mell 5W-W, 1961, Bantam 2Y-YOO 1950.
The Best 5 Stem Intermediate Collection was awarded to Steve Vinisky. The Collection included 4 of my own seedlings under number and Bob Spotts Rojo 2O-R.
The Tuggle or Bronze Ribbon Ribbon is awarded for 12 Vases of 3 stems. The exhibitor was Steve Vinisky and featured all flowers of his raising.
The Large Collection Classes will follow in Post #3
Steve