Lone Star Chapter
American Hibiscus Society
Hibiscus Show and Sale, June 13, 2004
Bellaire Civic Center
Bellaire, TX
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Three judging tables handled the 489 blooms |
Hard-working Show Director Pat Merritt |
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Final Gold Seal Judging |
Janice McNatt and Bob Thompson with the blooms that didn't open in time for the show |
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AHS President Roz Merritt extolling the merits of hibiscus to visitors |
Cashiers await the show's opening. Tommy Thompson, Steve Rockwell, Jim Bookout |
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Don Florus with his winning seedling C. N. Stars |
Treasurer Bob Philips helps new member Bobbie Ratisseau and Rick & Diana Stone |
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Lone Star Web Geek Rick & Loretta Osgood celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary by winning a head table honor |
Treasurer Bob was everywhere at the show, here shown helping member Carol Johnson with Space City fertilizer |
SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS
Awarded to the exhibitors in each classification winning the most Gold
Seals,
and the blooms they chose to represent themselves
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Purple Magic |
Angel's Wings |
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Susan Schlueter |
Fantasy Charm |
Classification Winners
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Herm Geller |
Red Snapper |
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Northern Light |
Love Story |
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Burnished Gold |
New Idea |
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Willie Jane |
Good Times |
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Chocolate Mousse |
Exotic In Paradise |
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Old Wow |
Angel Lady |

Flashing Star
Best Regular Seedling Double
Don Florus
BEST OF SHOW
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Kiss & Tell |
Bob's Delight |
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Mini Ballerina |
C. N. Stars |