13-15 / OPEN FLORICULTURE
Merle Daniels of Morrison, IL, took the Premier Exhibitor Honor for the 6th year in a row and also received the Gift Certificate for the Most Blue Ribbons for the 7th year in the Open Floriculture Show. Todd Mickley submitted the following show results in Open Horticulture and Open Rabbits. All towns are in Illinois unless indicated.
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor Award: Merle Daniels, Morrison
Runner-up Award: Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Gift Certificate for Most Blue Ribbons: Merle Daniels, Morrison, with 23 Blue Ribbons
DIVISION I TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, SHOW
Best of Show Rosette Awards in Division I
Best Mantel: Brenda S. Oosterhouse, Morrison, for “Christmas Mantel”
Best Arrangement: Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison, for “My Favorite Arrangement”
Best Table Setting: Brenda S. Oosterhouse, Morrison, for “Christmas Dinner”
Best Door: Carol Jacobs, Sterling, for “Welcome Home”
Judges Choice Award: Denise Temple, Fulton, for “Arrangement Of Hosta Leaves”
TABLE SETTINGS I
Dinner For Two
1. Brenda S. Oosterhouse, Morrison
Christmas Dinner – 4 Place Settings
1. Brenda S Oosterhouse, Morrison
Holiday Dinner-Any Other Holiday
1. Brenda S. Oosterhouse, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Katie Selburg, Lyndon
Kentucky Derby Day Party (Buffet For 4)
1. Linda Pasvogel, Fenton
COLLECTION OF POTTED PLANTS I
Collection Of Cactus And/Or Succulents (4)
1. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison; 2. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison
Collection Of House Plants (4)
1. Shelly Dennison, Morrison; 2. Sandy K Deutscher, Fulton; 3. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison
Single Entry Of Unusual House Plant In Bloom
1. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls; 2. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison
Hanging Planter-Foliage
1. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton; 2. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls
Hanging Planter-Blooming
1. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls; 2. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls
Miniature Theme Garden
1. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison; 2. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton
Terrarium
1. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison; 2. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton
COLLECTION OF CUT FLOWERS I
Collection Of Coleus Leaves
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Collection Of Gladiolas
1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Collection Of Marigolds
1. Valerie Shierry, Morrison; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Zinnias, Large
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. Sue Devers, Morrison
Zinnias, Tom Thumb
1. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Sue Devers, Morrison
Three Gladiola In Vase
1. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Hosta Leaves, Large
1. Howard Scott, Cordova; 2. Deborah Foreman, Sterling; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Three Hosta Leaves, Small
1. Howard Scott, Cordova; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Lorna Temple, Morrison
Collection Of Sunflowers (6)
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison (shown below); 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
ARRANGEMENT OF CUT FLOWERS I
Asters
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Geraniums
1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Gladiola
1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Lilies
1. Donna Young, Sterling
African Marigolds
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
French Marigolds
1. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Zinnias
1. Deborah Foreman, Sterling; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Pansies
1. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Petunias
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Roses
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick
Snapdragons
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick
Daisies
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS I
Arrangement By Person Never Entered
1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
Arrangement By The Man Who Loves Flowers
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick
Arrangement Of Mixed Flowers
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
Arrangement Of One Kind
1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Arrangement For Small Table
1. Brenda S. Oosterhouse, Morrison
All Yellow Arrangement In Metal Container
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
My Favorite Arrangement
1. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison; 2. Shannon Jacobs, Sterling; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Reflections
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison; 3. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
“Just In From The Garden”
1. Brenda S. Oosterhouse, Morrison; 2. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Michelle Shears, Rock Falls
Arrangement Using Birdhouse As Container
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Denise Temple, Fulton; 3. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Arrangement For The Kitchen
1. Deborah Foreman, Sterling; 2. Denise Temple, Fulton; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement Of Wild Flowers
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Angela Eagle, Fulton
NOVELTY ARRANGEMENTS I
South Of The Border
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
St. Patrick’s Day
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Memories Are Made Of This
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Mantel For Christmas
1. Brenda S. Oosterhouse, Morrison; 2. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Mantel For Harvest Time
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling; 2. Brenda S. Oosterhouse, Morrison; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Door Decoration-Welcome Home Party
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling; 2. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Door Decoration-Valentine’s
1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 2. Denise Temple, Fulton; 3. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Door Decoration-4th Of July
1. Denise Temple, Fulton; 2. Carol Jacobs, Sterling; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Door Decoration-Thanksgiving
1. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls; 2. Carol Jacobs, Sterling; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Door Decoration-Christmas
1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 2. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Decorate A Chair For The Garden
1. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Dried Plant Material Wall Hanging
1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Dried Plant Material Not Wall Hanging
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Miniature Dried Arrangement
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
SPECIAL OCCASION ARRANGEMENTS I
Tea Time Arrangement
1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 2. Valerie Shierry, Morrison; 3. Denise Temple, Fulton
Christmas Centerpiece Arrangement
1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 2. Carol Jacobs, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Patriotic Arrangement For 4th Of July
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Arrangement Of Hosta Leaves-Flower Of 1 Color
1. Denise Temple, Fulton; 2. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Thanksgiving Arrangement
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Arrangement – New Baby
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison
DIVISION II THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, SHOW
Best of Show Rosette Awards in Division II
Best Arrangement: Merle Daniels, Morrison for All White Flowers In A White Container
Judges Choice Award: Merle Daniels, Morrison In “In Great-Great-Grandma’s Day” for “A Victorian Arrangement”
ARRANGEMENTS OF CUT FLOWERS II
Chrysanthemums
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Gloriosa Daisies
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Roses
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Marigolds
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. Valerie Shierry, Morrison
Dahlias
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Gladiolas
1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Sunflowers
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick
Cosmos
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick
BEST SPECIMEN II
Best Specimen Rose
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Best Specimen Cockscomb
1. Howard Scott, Cordova
Best Specimen Of A New Flower
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Best Specimen Large Gladiola
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Best Specimen Miniature Gladiola
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS II
Arrangement For A Sick Friend
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Arrangement Using One Kind Of Flower
1. Lorna Temple, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Miniature Arrangement Of Cut Flowers
1. Denise Temple, Fulton; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Arrangement Of Flowers For A Dining Table
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement Of White In White
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Denise Temple, Fulton
Arrangement Of Green In Green
1. Denise Temple, Fulton; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Arrangement In A Small Wicker Bask
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling; 2. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement Using Tropical Theme
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Celestial
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Arrangement Of Flowers Using Childs Toy As Container Or Accessory
1. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 2. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison; 3. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Arrangement For Porch Or Patio
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Arrangement Of Queen Anne’s Lace
1. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Sherry Venhuizen, Morrison
Arrangement Of Coleus
1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Arrangement-Western Theme
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
“In Great-Great-Grandma’s Day”
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Arrangement Of All White Flowers In White
1. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Arrangement Of Shades Of Green In Green
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison
Arrangement Of Hydrangeas
1. Denise Temple, Fulton; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Arrangement Of Mixed Flowers
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick
Arrangement-Oriental
1. Carol Jacobs, Sterling
Arrangement-Sports Theme
1. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 2. Carol Jacobs, Sterling