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Divisions in Tuesday’s judging included Cut
Flowers, Gladiolus, Arrangements for Artistic Effects, Roses, and
Small Plants.
The top four in each category received a ribbon and a cash prize
with championships also awarded in each division.
Cut Flowers featured both annuals and perennials with favorites such
as marigolds, petunias, zinnias, and sunflowers plus 21 other
categories and four types of Gladiolus vying for ribbons.
Flower arrangers had the option of ten different themes for artistic
arrangements within this year’s theme of “Sunny Summer Days.” These
creations were set up in triptychs lining the walls of the showroom.
Nineteen separate categories of roses sorted by color
and size filled one third of the show space with shades of red,
pink, yellow, and white and also their glorious fragrance.
Small plants no taller than 12 inches, in pots no larger than seven
inches by seven inches, rounded out the contest with examples of
cactus, succulents, and small flowering plants and herbs.
Tuesday’s Challenge Classes– Illinois Challenge, Pat LaForge
Memorial Challenge, and Edith Wibben Memorial Challenge– offered
special awards for winners of these three classes.
Grand Champion Cut Flower– Jim Wessbecher
Reserve Champion Cut Flower– Jim Wessbecher
Illinois Challenge– Jim Wessbecher
Grand Champion Arrangement– Verdeen Ingram
Grand Champion Gladiolus– Daniel Crider
Grand Champion Rose– Reagan Wessbecher
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Grand Champion Small Plant– Cindy Gleason
Pat LaForge Memorial Challenge– Cindy Gleason
Reserve Champion Arrangement– Cindy Gleason
Reserve Champion Rose– Thomas Mann
Reserve Champion Small Plant– Jenna Conrady (not available for
photo)
Edith Wibben Memorial Challenge– Jason Wrage ( not available for
photo)
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