The Camellia Society of Sacramento - 2012

March 3-4, 2012
Memorial Auditorium
On "J" Street
Sacramento, California
Show Chairmen - Don Lesmeister, Bob Logan & Gary Schanz
2726 Blooms Exhibited
3200 Attendees
95 Exhibitors

CERTIFICATES

Gold Certificate: 138 Blue Ribbons, Don & Mary Bergamini
Silver Certificate: 47 Blue Ribbons, Don & Joan Lesmeister

OUTSTANDING BLOOM CERTIFICATES

Best Bloom in Show: 'Dawn's Early Light', Ron Morrison

C. japonica:
VLg: 'Dawn's Early Light', Ron Morrison
RU: 'Elaine's Betty', Don & Joan Lesmeister
Lg: 'Veiled Beauty', Don & Joan Lesmeister
RU: 'Fire Dance Var.', Anthony & Natalie Miranda
Md: 'Red Devil', Gary & Carol Schanz
RU: 'Toichi Domoto', Don & Joan Lesmeister

Best Bloom - any species
Sm: 'Carol Ann', Gary & Carol Schanz
RU: 'Allison Leigh Woodroof', Don & Joan Lesmeister
Mn: 'Fircone Var.', Helmuth & Leone Wildemann
RU: 'Sue Kendall Var.', Gary & Carol Schanz

Best White Japonica: 'Ragland Supreme', Don & Mary Bergamini

C. reticulata (Inc. hybrids w/retic parent):
VLg: 'Frank Houser Var.', Bob & Linda Ehrhart
RU: 'Phyllis Hunt', Gary & Carol Schanz
Lg: 'Valentine's Day Var.', Don & Joan Lesmeister
RU: 'Black Lace', Bob & Linda Ehrhart

C. hybrid (w/no retic parent):
Lg: 'Island Sunset', Gary & Carol Schanz
RU: 'First Blush', Gary & Carol Schanz
Md: 'Pink Dahlia', LuAnn Watkins
RU: 'Spring Daze', Bob & Joanne Logan

TRAYS OF THREE

Tray of Three, japonica-same variety:
VLg: 'Elegans Champagne', Art & Chris Gonos
Lg: 'Nuccio's Carousel', Helmuth & Leone Wildemann
Md: 'In the Pink', Art & Chris Gonos

Tray of Three-same variety:
Sm: 'Little Babe Var.', Art & Chris Gonos
Mn: 'Spring Festival', Bob & Linda Ehrhart

Tray of Three, reticulata-same variety: 'Frank Houser Var.', Don & Joan Lesmeister

Tray of Three, hybrid-same variety: 'Pink Dahlia', Don & Mary Bergamini

Best Collection of 3 Different Named Camellias: 'Frank Houser Var., First Blush, Allison Leigh Woodroof', Don & Joan Lesmeister

TRAYS OF FIVE

Best Five Japonicas, same varieties:
 
Over 4 1/2": 'Dixie Knight Supreme', Don & Mary Bergamini

Under 4 1/2": 'Yours Truly', Julie Vierra

Tray of Five, reticulata-same variety: 'Frank Houser Var.', Don & Joan Lesmeister

Tray of Five, hybrid-same variety: 'Waltz Time Var.', Don & Joan Lesmeister

Best Collection of 5 Different Named Camellias: 'Pleasant Memories, Crinoline, Lauretta Feathers, Hulyn Smith, Frank Houser', Don & Joan Lesmeister

Best 5 Boutonnieres: 'Pink Perfection', Julie Vierra

Best Collection of 5 Different Named Boutonnieres: 'Pink Perfection, Baby Pearl, Spring Daze, Hishi Karaito, Wickie', Art & Chris Gonos

TRAYS OF ELEVEN

Best 11 Japonicas: 'Red Hots', Jackie Randall

Best 11 Camellias Other Than Japonica: 'Frank Houser', Bob & Linda Ehrhart

OTHER CATEGORIES

Best Yellow or Cream Bloom: 'Dahlohnega', Don & Joan Lesmeister

Best Fragrant Bloom: 'High Fragrance', Ron Morrison

Best “Old Timer” Bloom (Japonica Prior to 1950): 'Purity', Julie Vierra

Best Spray or Stem Exhibit: 'Waltz Time Var.', Art & Chris Gonos

SEEDLINGS

Best Seedling:
BB: 'Seedling', Bob & Linda Ehrhart
RU: 'Seedling', Bob & Linda Ehrhart

JUNIOR CLASS - Best Four Blooms

'Elegans', Patterson
'Nuccio's Carousel', Patterson
'Maroon and Gold', Patterson
'Swan Lake', Declan Higgins

BEGINNERS
BB: 'Becky Nivolo', Nuccio's Bella Rosa
RU: 'Becky Nivolo', Royal Velvet

LOCAL

Best Japonica, Sacramento Members: 'Flynn Sans', Cindy Cook

PHOTO CONTEST

Best Single Camellia Bloom: Stephanie Duncan & Barbara Bort

Camellia Used in Landscaping: Barbara Bort

Camellia with Pets or Children: Cindy Cook

Camellia with Adult: Don Bergamini

Camellia-Humerous: Julie Vierra