2014 Illinois Gladiolus Spring Meeting and Bulb Auction

Spring is almost here I just seen crocus blooming this morning in northern IL.  I am reminding you of the Spring meeting and bulb auction April 6th, 2014 at the Illinois FFA Center, 3221 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL.  We will start the meeting at 11 am and we must be out of the building at 2:15 pm.

2011 Illinois State Fair

Amatuer Champion Pillow Talk Wayne and Casey Long

Larry Shultz Memorial
Three Spike Champion Terry Ed Fredrick
5 Spike Champion Ultimate Aden Family
Best Basket Purple Dynamo Joe Steffen
Open Champion Star Performer Ed Frederick
Reserve Grand Champion Bernice Aden Family
Grand Champion Spike and Recent Introduction Champ Showbound Ed Fredrick

Reserve 3 spike Pink Elf Aden Family

Peoples Choice Legacy Ed Fredrick

Best Corsage Pink Elf Aden Family

Gladiolus grower raises champion flowers

An article about Ed Fredricks that was in the Daily Herald 8/22/11

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110820/news/708209881/print/

Larry Shultz's Funeral Arrangements

Long time Gladiolus grower Larry Shultz passed away Wednesday March 28th. Larry Showed flowers at the Illinois State Fair continously for over 50 years.
Arrangements are vistation Sunday 3-7 pm at the Baier Funeral Home in Watseka, IL.
Visitation will be Monday 10:30-12:30 at the United Methodist Church in Washburn, IL, with Funeral to follow.

Illinois Gladiolus Society Spring Meeting and Bulb Auction

It is that time of year again. The Illinois Gladiolus Society Annual Spring Meeting and Bulb Auction will be held Sunday March 27th, 2011 at the Illinois FFA Center, 3221 Northfield Drive, Springfiled, Illinois. If you plan on eating before the meeting Ryan's restaurant is down the road in front of Wal-Mart. Lets plan on having the meeting at 11:30 am with auction to follow. We will have bulbs from Bud Bullard, Peeters and Gruber on the auction.

Remember that the auction is our way of supporting the glad shows during the year. You can bring anything you like to donate to the auction.

Illinois State Fair

Illinois Gladiolus Society Spring Bulb Auction

It is that time of year again. The Illinois Gladiolus Society Annual Spring Meeting and Bulb Auction will be held Sunday March 21st, 2010 at the Illinois FFA Center, 3221 Northfield Drive, Springfiled, Illinois. If you plan on eating before the meeting Ryan's restaurant is down the road in front of Wal-Mart. Lets plan on having the meeting at 11:30 am with auction to follow. We will have bulbs from Summerville, Peeters and Gruber on the auction.

Remember that the auction is our way of supporting the glad shows during the year. You can bring anything you like to donate to the auction.

Two Rural Men bring commitment and gladiolus to Floriculture exhibit at 2009 Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – For some fairgoers, like H. Edward Frederick and Larry Shultz, the Illinois State Fair is a time honored tradition that requires months of preparation combined with the gift of a green thumb.
Frederick, an Elgin native, was the winner of the 2009 Grand Champion in the Gladiolus division of the Floriculture exhibit being held at the Emmerson Building Annex, which is located directly behind the Emmerson building on Main Street. Frederick’s victory marks his fourth win in the gladiolus division in the past five years, which he credits to the five hours a day that he spends working on his yard and garden.
Frederick, 76, began his floriculture career in 1951 and was quick to win his first Grand Championship in 1954. The 2009 Illinois State Fair marks the 55th year that Frederick has been involved in competitions at the Illinois State Fair and over the years he has developed a certain admiration for the Illinois State Fair and its competitions.
“We are very lucky to have the fair. I hope it continues for a long time,” Frederick said. “I really enjoy all of the competitions. Competing really gets in your blood.”
Similar to Frederick, is the dedication that Larry Shultz has demonstrated to the Illinois State Fair. The 2009 Illinois State Fair marks the 50th consecutive year that Shultz has attended and competed in floriculture competitions. Shultz first attended the Illinois State Fair in 1960 where he displayed his gladiolus’.
Shultz, 68, credits his start in floriculture to his father who also enjoyed spending time in the garden. Shultz, a life long St. Louis Cardinal’s fan, agreed with Frederick that tradition is a strong factor in why he comes back each year.
“Tradition always brings me back. These displays (gladiolus) bring smiles to people’s faces and more than anything I enjoy sharing the flowers with everyone more than the actual showings and awards,” Shultz said.
Shultz contributed over 200 gladiolus bulbs to the 2009 floriculture exhibit.
The Emmerson Building Annex is open Monday through Friday from Noon to 7:30 p.m. and from Noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday (Aug.22) The Illinois State Fair will be held through Sunday, Aug. 23.

Illinois State Fair August 15th & 16th 2009

Grand Champion- Cool White - Ed Fredericks
Reserve Grand Champion- Ringmaster- Ed Fredericks
Grand Champion 3-Spike- Parade- Jeff Licht
Reserve Champion 3-Spike- Queen's Blush- Jeff Licht
Best Open- Ring Master- Ed Fredericks
Best Amatuer- Creamy Yellow- Adens Family
Peoples Choice- Star Performer- Jeff Licht
Champion 5-spike- Crown Jewel- Jeff Licht
Best Basket- Mr. Fox- Joe Steffen
Best Recent- Cool White- Ed Fredericks
Best Seedling- F8-06 - Ed Fredericks
Illinois Seedling- F8-06- Ed Fredericks
Best Minature- Cool White- Ed Fredericks
Best Corasage- Nicholas- Adens Family

Best Corsage

Champion 5 spike

Best Basket

Best Amatuer

Reserve 3 spike

Champion 3 Spike

Reserve Spike

Grand Champ Spike

Mississippi Valley Fair, August 9th, 2009

Grand Champion- Ringmaster 364- Ed Frederick
Reserve Grand Champion-Enchanted Evening 435- Al Gruber
Three Spike Champion- Ice Cap 400- Andy Tygrett
Reserve Three Spike Champion- Crown Jewel 455- Jeff Licht
Seedling Champion- Ed Frederick
Novice Champion- Star Performer 377- Joe Wasler