Our Winners from the Chrysthemum Show

"If you would be happy for a lifetime, grow Chrysanthemums."

(a Chinese philosopher)

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The Weekend of November 1 & 2, 2008 the

Descanso Chrysanthemum Society

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held their annual flower show at the

Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge

http://www.descansogardens.org/site/

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I think they are connected to the National Chrysanthemum Society

http://www.mums.org/

(If this is not correct, please someone let me know!! )

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"The chrysanthemum was first cultivated in China as a flowering herb and is described in writings as early as the 15th Century B.C. In fact, their pottery depicted the chrysanthemum much as we know it today. As an herb, it was believed to have the power of life. Legend has it that the boiled roots were used as a headache remedy; young sprouts and petals were eaten in salads; and leaves were brewed for a festive drink."

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This and a lot more information about Mums can be found on their Website.

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At our meetings Ron always brings in awesome Chrysthemums that he has grown. Last year he told us how he propagates his and showed us how to do it. I am very happy to say that two of the slips I took home from that meeting are now blooming!! Sherry brought one of her's in to show at the last meeting.

Joyce sent over some pictures from the show and the information that Ron and his wife had won the Top Prize for his flowers!!!!

Best of Show Award Winner: Ron and Georgene Hedin

Good Job Ron & Georgene!!!

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Camille also won prizes.

Designers Choice Award Winner:

Camille Van Ast

We have very talented people at our garden club!!


Here are some of the pictures of the show. Joyce wasn't sure if any of these were Ron's but they are all winners.

Award winners

Camille's Award winning place setting.

Camille's miniature

Joyce's 2nd place Winner! This was her first year to enter so she was very happy with her 2nd place!

They grow them large!! (as well as small)

More beautiful flowers.

From the pictures it looks like a great show to go to. Maybe next year we can take a group down there to see all the prize winners!

Congratulations to all our Garden Club Winners!!