DES MOINES, IA (08/12/2013)(readMedia)-- Exhibitors entered their prized flowers in the FFA Floriculture competition judged Thursday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.
Brett Cranston of Deep River received the Award of Excellence as well as the Sweepstakes trophy. Melanie Palmer of Griswold won first place in the showing contest.
Additional results follow:
Dahlia
Champion: Grant Hammes, Wilton
Reserve Champion: Brett Cranston, Deep River
Rose
Champion: Madison Mace, Elliott
Reserve Champion: Grant Hammes, Wilton
Gladiola
Champion: Calise Hammes, Wilton
Reserve Champion: Grant Hammes, Wilton
Marigold
Champion: Kendra Cranston, Deep River
Reserve Champion: Kelsi Gensley, South Amana
Zinnia
Champion: Grant Hammes, Wilton
Reserve Champion: Brett Cranston, Deep River
Petunia
Champion: Brett Cranston, Deep River
Reserve Champion: Brett Cranston, Deep River
Other
Champion: Brett Cranston, Deep River
Reserve Champion: Grant Hammes, Wilton
"Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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