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All-America Selections for Flowers and Edibles
Jessie Liebenguth Reiman Gardens
Jessie LiebenguthHorticulturist, Reiman GardensISU Hort GradProfessional interests include roses, high-consequence pests and pathogens, & annual productionAAS, American Garden Rose Selections judge
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Reiman GardensOpened in 199517 acres south of campus (1.1 miles from the Hansen Ag Learning Center)Plant Collections Network collection holder Buck RosesFocus on education, butterflies, and natural beauty
2017 Theme: WATER!All annual plantings and programming themed around waterWashed Ashore Art to Save the Sea9 large sculptures and one large jelly bloom, late April through October
What is All-America Selections?
A non-profit organization, founded in 1932 by Ray Hastings, that promotes new garden varieties judged to have superior garden performance in impartial trials throughout North America.
AAS is the oldest, and most trusted national trialing organization in North America, supported by breeding companies.
EntriesBreeders enter new, never-before-sold cultivars to be judged in one of four categories:
Seed Ornamentals (flowers & foliage grown from seed)Vegetative Ornamentals (flowers & foliage grown from cuttings)Edible/Vegetables from Seed (self-explanatory!)Herbaceous Perennials (perennials that die back each fall/winter) (trial lasts three winters)
Entry Description example
AAS Trials Sites in U.S. and CanadaSeed Ornamentals 40 sitesEdible/Vegetable 28 sitesVegetative Ornamentals 18 sitesHerbaceous Perennials 24 sites
Total of 80 AAS Trial Judges!
AAS Trial Site: Dallas Arboretum
AAS Trial Site: Rotary Botanical Gardens
AAS Trial Site: Green Bay Botanical Garden
AAS Trial Site: Reiman Gardens
AAS Trial Site: Reiman Gardens
AAS Trial Site: Reiman GardensOrnamental trials since 2012Edible trials since 2014Perennials added in 2016
Horticulture professionals Seasoned trialing experts Unpaid they volunteer their time Unbiased - cannot judge their own entries The core of our success
AAS Trial Judges
Score Sheet example
What qualities make an AAS Winner?Better tasting vegetablesLonger blooming annualsSuperior disease resistanceUnique colors or qualitiesMore flowers or fruits per plant
AAS Winners must out-perform other similar varieties on the market in order to win the AAS Winner designation
After the Trial;Introduction CriteriaBreeder gives the variety a marketing nameBreeder submits publicity photosSeed/Cuttings in inventoryGermination tests results are submittedProduct is priced and ready to ship
Now it can be declared an AAS Winner
Publicity After IntroductionTo: Seed Companies Distribution chain Growers Retailers Garden Writers Bloggers Consumers
Announcement of the 1934 AAS Annuals Winners
1934 AAS Winners announced by Ray Hastings32 Flower Winners including 6 Gold12 Vegetable Winners including 3 Gold
Originally there were 3 types of AAS Awards Bronze, Silver, and Gold. In 1984 the AAS Board of Directors, deciding the award types were too confusing, eliminated the bronze and silver awards. There are now two awards, an AAS Award and a Gold Medal AAS Award which is reserved for a breeding breakthrough.
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Publicity ProgramRobust website:
Publicity ProgramImplementing Social Media: Pinterest Facebook Instagram Twitter Slide Share Etc.
Publicity ProgramDisplay Gardens
Almost 200 public gardens grow and display the past five years of AAS Winners.
Display Garden: Dallas Arboretum
Display Garden: Denver Botanic Gardens
Display Garden: Michigan State University
Display Garden: Miami University, Hamilton Conservatory
Display Garden: University of Saskatchewan
Display Garden: University of Delaware
Display Garden: MSU South Mississippi State University
1950AAS Gold Medal Petunia Firechief
1950 AAS Gold Medal Winner Petunia Firechief bred by Bodger Seed Company set the standard for red petunias, being rich red and fading to asoft red color; unlike modern petunias, these are fragrant and is still available from a few sources in 2013.
1950 AAS Vegetable Winners all are still available in 2013Snap Bean Top Crop Gold Medal WinnerSquash Uconn Gold Medal WinnerWatermelon Congo
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Firechief still available today!
Old favorites?
Old favorites?
Arizona Apricot Gaillardia (2012)
PowWow Wild Berry Echinancea (2010)
Old favorites?
Black Pearl ornamental pepper (2006)
Golden Jubilee Agastache (2003)
Old favorites?
Fiesta Del Sol Tithonia (2000)
Bright Lights Swiss chard (1998)
Old favorites?
Purple Ruffles basil (1987)
Buttercruch lettuce (1963)
All-America Selections 2017 Winners
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Celosia Asian Garden2017 Ornamental Seed Winner
Early to bloomBushy habit, great branchingSturdy stems support numerous bloomsBright pink colorPollinator magnet31-40 tall
Celosia Asian Garden
Dianthus Supra Pink2017 Ornamental Seed Winner
Easy-to-growInterspecificUnique mottled pink colored bloomsCompact, busy plant with prolific flowers that blooms for three seasonsNo deadheading needed
Dianthus Supra Pink
Fennel Antares F12017 Edible Winner
First fennel winner for AAS!Multiple uses: edible bulb, ornamental fronds, seed producer, pollinator favoriteUniform, pure white bulbsMuch improved, almost sweet flavor7-10 days slower to bolt
Geranium Calliope Medium Dark Red2017 Ornamental Vegetative Winner
Velvety, deep red flower colorZonal type flowers and leavesMounded, semi- spreading habitLoaded with blossomsWorks great in containers and hanging baskets as well as landscapes
Okra Candle Fire F12017 Edible Winner
Unique round pods. Can be used as an ornamental. Easy to grow.Crispy and slightly sweet in salads,Soft, tender when boiled.Fruit size: 4-5 long
Pea Patio Pride2017 Edible Winner
Compact form good for container gardens & small spaces Sweet, tender, uniform podsEarly to mature (40 days)Winner in Southeast
Penstemon barbatus Twizzle Purple F12017 Ornamental Seed Winner
Vibrant purple blooms, unique colorFirst-year flowering perennialUpright plant habitExcellent flowering performanceNorth American native (nativar)Pollinator-friendly
Pepper Mad Hatter F12017 Edible Winner
Unique, exotic pepperSouth American nativeNovel shapeDeliciously sweet taste with notes of citrus and floralLow to no heatVigorous, robust plantsEasy to grow
Squash, Winter Honey Baby2017 Edible Winner
Very productive, compact plant with shorter vines (2-3)Semi-bush habitPowdery mildew resistantSweet, nutty, meaty fleshSteam, bake or use in soups and stews8-9 fruits per plant
Tomato Chefs Choice Yellow F12017 Edible Winner
4th in series of Chefs Choice tomatoesLarge meaty fruitsSweet citrusy flavor, low acidity9-10 ounce fruitsDisease resistant5 indeterminate vines
Tomato Patio Choice Yellow F12017 Edible Winner
Compact determinate tomato specifically for small spaces and container gardensLarge yieldsBright yellow cherry tomatoesOver 100 fruits per plant!
Verbena EnduraScape Pink Bicolor2017 Ornamental Vegetative Winner
Tough as nails verbenaTolerates drought and heatAlso survives temps down to low teensLong bloomingUnique bicolor bloomsVigorous plants
Vinca MegaBloom Orchid Halo F12017 Ornamental Seed Winner
Exciting new series of vincaWithstands heat and humidity without diseaseBright, rich purple blooms with white eyeStriking landscape displayEarly to bloom, uniform and compact in the greenhouse
Vinca MegaBloom Pink Halo F12017 Ornamental Seed Winner
Exciting new series of vincaWithstands heat and humidity without diseaseHuge soft pink blooms with white eyeStriking landscape displayEarly to bloom, uniform and compact in the greenhouse
Watermelon Mini Love F12017 Edible Winner
Asian watermelon well adapted for small gardens & patio. Good choice for culinary gardeners.Sweet refreshing taste, few seeds7-9 pound melons3 vines with up to 6 fruits per plant
Zinnia Profusion Red2017 Ornamental Seed Winner
Fourth color in single flowered Profusion series to win AAS awardCompact formDiseases resistantContinuous blooms all season longPerfect, deep red flower color does not fadePollinator-friendlyUniform plants, outstanding greenhouse performance
Zinnia Profusion Red (compare with Profusion Cherry and Zahara Red!!)
Prizm Kale
Cornito Giallo Pepper
Escamillo Pepper
Pepitas Pumpkin
Delizz Strawberry
Candyland Red Tomato
Chefs Choice Green Tomato
Harvest Moon Watermelon
Black Olive Ornamental Pepper
NuMex Easter ornamental pepper
Jams N Jellies Blackberry Vinca
Thank [email protected]
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See you at the trials!!