Categories: Show Results, Shows
Hello Friends
The Convention was held in the Hilton Minneapolis Bloomington. Since it was so late, there seemed to have been a perception that it would be a very small show, but over 1600 stems was quite respectable for this convention, I think.
The Gold Ribbon was awarded to a 2YYW-Y seedling of the Havens which was also the intermediate single stem winner. The subtle colors of this flower are challenging to capture.
I included quite a few photos of flowers that are not often noted in shows around the country. Also, you’ll see some awards that might be missing here. I was called to assist in a humanitarian effort that required enough time to keep me away from the rest of the show. So my apologies for missing some of the award photos. Especially the purple ribbon which was the 5 stem intermediate award winner. Also, a new exhibitor won the Dutch award (that looks like I also missed) and was a student in the judging school before convention. She made quite an extraordinary effort to attend this show with flowers in tow over a 2 day period across the country.
This sadly concludes my photos of the 9 shows that I visited this show season. I wish you all the greatest pleasure in your gardening experiences and may you receive amazing blessings of flowers and plants in your endeavors this year and next.
Until next time, enjoy these final photos of the season.
Tom

Mini RW and Blue Diane Mrak. Flowers of: Shaws Gift, Kokopeli, Little Kibler, Itsy Bitsy Splitsy & Shaws Legacy.

NZ Winner, exhibited by Dianne Mrak., Flowers of Flying High, Egmont Star, Star Cluster, Narell & Fencourt Jewel.

Carncairn award winner. Flowers are: Tamar Fire, Whispering Pink, Rockin Goose, Fragrant Rose & Hot Lava. Exhibited by Rose Bradly

Maroon Ribbon, exhibited by Rose Bradley. Flowers of: Animal Crackers, Advance Party, Trumpet Warrior, Easter Chick & Lemon Desire.
Great photos, Tom! Thank you!
Jackie
Many thanks to Tom and Kirby and others who posted photos of show winners. The great photos really show off the flowers. It takes a lot of time and effort to take the photos, and then get them posted–a real labor of love. So, many, many thanks.
Mary Lou