Convention 2006 Photo Gallery

On this page we present photos of just some of the many award winners at "Ottawa in Bloom", our 2006 Convention and Show held in Ottawa, Ontario.

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Enjoy the photos of these wonderful plants!

Aca's Coral Beauty and the two plants following immediately on the right were the best Group of Three in the AVSC Collection Class (Class 1) for Standard African Violets. Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Aca's Red Delight, Class 1. Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Aca's Wewonchu, Class 1. Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler, one of the three plants in the Best AVSA Collection of Standard African Violets, Class 3. Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Frozen in Time, Best in Show, Best Variegated and one of the three plants in the Best AVSA Collection of Standard African Violets, Class 3. Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Saintpaulia tongwensis #3397, Runner-Up to Best in Show, Best in Class 54. Exhibited by Bill Price.

Rainbow's Quiet Riot, Best Standard Up To 12 Inches. Exhibited by Pat Renaud.
 

Rob's Boogie Woogie, one of the three plants in the Best AVSA Collection of Semiminiature African Violets, Class 4. Exhibited by Lorna Russell.

Rob's Slap Happy, Second Best Semiminiature and one of the three plants in the Best AVSA Collection of Semiminiature African Violets, Class 4. Exhibited by Lorna Russell.

Von's Mariner, one of the three plants in the Best AVSA Collection of Semiminiature African Violets, Class 4. Exhibited by Lorna Russell.

Persian Prince, Best Miniature African Violet, from the Second Best AVSA Collection of Miniatures. Exhibited by Anne Brown.

Optimara Little Moonstone, from the Second Best AVSA Collection of Miniatures. Exhibited by Anne Brown.

Orchard's Bumble Magnet, from the Second Best AVSA Collection of Miniatures. Exhibited by Anne Brown.

Rob's Sailor Bill, Best African Violet Trailer, Best in Class 50. Exhibited by Pat Renaud.

 

Fancy Trail,  Second Best Trailer, Second Best Variegated, Best in Class 51,. Exhibited by Pat Renaud.

Optimara Ontario, Best in Class 8. Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Bud's Lite, Best in Class 9. Exhibited by Bob McCabe.

Harbor Blue, Best in Class 11. Exhibited by Pat Renaud.

Optimara Van Gogh, shown in Class 12, not the best in class, but a nice plant.

Guelph's Christmas, Best in Class 13A. Exhibited by Lorna Russell.

Optimara Jamaica, also shown in Class 13A.

Blue Dragon, Best in Class 13C. Exhibited by Pat Renaud.

The Alps, Best in Class 14. Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Thérèse, Best in Class 16. Exhibited by Pat Renaud.

Aca's Red Ember, Best in Class 17. Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Aca's Summer Parfait, not a winner in its class, but a nice specimen of a popular variety.

Tony's Bridal Gown, Best in Class 20. Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Buckeye Enchantment, Best in Class 21, Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Christening Gown, Best in Class 22. Exhibited by Anne Brown.

Rob's Little Butterfly, Best in Class 23. Exhibited by Ivy Sayers.

Red Bandito, Best in Class 24. Exhibited by Ivy Sayers.

Tipped Honey, Best in Class 26. Exhibited by Sherin Boyd.

Little Chatterbox, Best in Class 28. Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Morgan's Miss Manners, Best in Class 29. Exhibited by Lorna Russell.

Precious Pink, Best in Class 30. Exhibited by Eileen McGrath.

Bogeyman, Best in Class 32. Exhibited by Anne Brown.

Plumberry Glow, Best in Class 33. Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Ness' Pixie Grin, Best in Class 34. Exhibited by Tony Hulleman.

Aca's Pink Pet, Best in Class 37. Exhibited by Jacques Bourassa.

Persian Lullaby, Best in Class 39. Exhibited by Anne Brown.

Frosted Denim, Best in Class 41. Exhibited by Sherin Boyd.

Rob's Vanilla Pink, Best in Class 44. Exhibited by Lorna Russell.

Rob's Love Bite, Best in Class 45. Exhibited by Eileen McGrath.

Lil Ballerina, Best in Class 47. Exhibited by Anne Brown.

Chanta Spring, Best in Class 49. Exhibited by Anne Brown. A miniature trailing African violet with yellow blossoms!

 

Kohleria 'Strawberry Fields', not an award winner in this show, but a nice specimen of this popular rhizomatous gesneriad.

 

Chirita sinensis, Best in Class 67. Exhibited by Eileen McGrath. 

Streptocarpus 'Iced Artistry', Best in Class 70A. An example of the unusual variegated streptocarpus. Exhibited by Paul Kroll. 

Streptocarpus 'Kim', Best in Class 70B. Exhibited by Eileen McGrath.

 

Streptocarpus 'Crystal Ice', Best in Class 71. Exhibited by Eileen McGrath.

 

Streptocarpus 'Bristol's Luv It', Best in Class 72A. Exhibited by Irit Guttman.

 

Alsobia dianthiflora, Best in Class 74. Exhibited by Eileen McGrath.

Chirita 'Ako Sky', Best in Class 76B. Exhibited by Ray Morrison.

Episcia 'Ember Lace', exhibited by Lorna Russell.