Blooms Flourish in FFA Floriculture Competition at State Fair
September 9, 2011
Exhibitors entered 624 flowers in the FFA Floriculture competition judged August 11 at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Beth Lett of Wilton received the Award of Excellence for her Gladiola entry. Brett Cranston of Deep River won first place in the showing contest as well as the Sweepstakes trophy.
Complete results follow:
Dahlia
Champion: Sarah Striegel, What Cheer
Reserve Champion: Lynn Koenigsfeld, Reinbeck
Rose
Champion: Katrina Van Ringelstein, Fremont
Reserve Champion: Brett Cranston, Deep River
Gladiola
Champion: Beth Lett, Wilton
Reserve Champion: Calise Hammes, Wilton
Marigold
Champion: Brett Cranston, Deep River
Reserve Champion: Brett Cranston, Deep River
Zinnia
Champion: Brett Cranston, Deep River
Reserve Champion: Mike Meisheid, Walker
Petunia
Champion: Brett Cranston, Deep River
Reserve Champion: Cassie Corbin, Barnes City
Other
Champion: Brett Cranston, Deep River
Reserve Champion: Brandi Murley, Rockwell City
The 2011 Iowa State Fair “Nothing Compares” ended August 21. The 2012 Iowa State Fair is set August 9-19. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
