On 24 Oct 2004 14:27:39 GMT, (Elpaninaro)
wrote:

In any event, I like the fact the door is wide open for ribbon judging since I
think the one criterion is the right one- the plant that strikes judges as the
most impressive in that time and place.

And the team process keeps it honest!

Take care,

Tom.

It is often just that - the most popular with the judges and
clerks. Sometimes there are not many qualified judges and the
head judge may take a vote of the clerks and judges present.
And of course, sometimes the plant previously awarded, was
awarded years and years ago for another grower who had great luck
with the plant and now it looks ratty.
SuE
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