Tropicals & Tender Perennials: and another "Skotak Masterpiece" - Neo. "Castigado", 1 by Johntique

Johntique wrote:
Greetings Sue ........ et al ..............

The show was wonderful, sales were brisk, and there were some very beautiful plants to be seen. I entered 5 plants, took 3 blues, one red, and an A.M. - which was promptly passed since it had no blossoms during judging. Ah well ......... you can't always win!

I thought the Judges were very "out of line" this year; I don't know WHAT they were thinking. Many of us are quite irritated by their choices .......... especially Best in Show - which is a commercial plant - in poor and dirty condition - and leaning like the Tower of Piza! It should never have even been considered for anything!!!

At any rate ..... there were some very rare and beautiful plants. Here are a list of most of the winners - with photos and commentary:

Best of Division II
Special Award
Cryptanthus Microglaziova ........... This is an outstanding specimen - beautifully
grown and cared for.