Illinois Bulb Auction

The Illinois Gladiolus Society would like to thank to all the exhibitors that have shown Gladiolus this past year and extend a invitation to join the Illinois Gladiolus Society and come to our Annual Spring Bulb Auction, March 29, 2009 at the Illinois FFA Center in Springfield, Illinois at noon. If you need more information contact Joe Steffen.

Washburn Show, Washburn, Illinois August 16 & 17, 2008

Grand Champion Spike--Perth Pearl--Jeff Licht

Reserve Grand Champion Spike--American Dream-- Ed Frederick

Grand Champion 3 Spike--American Dream--Ed Frederick

Reserve Champion 3 Spike--Perth Pearl-- Jeff Licht

Best Recent Introduction Large-- Aaralyn--Ed Frederick

Best Recent Introduction 300--Antiopa-- Al Gruber

Bect Recent Introduction Small--Cherry Berry--Ed Frederick

Small Seedling Champion-#0023--Al Gruber

Seedling Champion 3 spike--6F-- Al Gruber

Amatuer Champion-- Perth Pearl--Jeff Licht

5-spike Champion--Creamy Yellow--Jeff Licht

All American Champion--New Parfait-- Al Gruber

Best Old Timer--Parade--Jeff Licht

6 exhibitors

241 spikes

Illinois State Fair, Springfield, Illinois August 12 &13 2008

Grand Champion Spike-- Ice Cap---Jeff Licht
Reserve--13-12---Al Gruber
Miniature Champion--American Dream---Ed Frederick
Open Champion-- 13-12---Al Gruber
Champion 3 Spike-- Starry Night---Merle Schweineke
Reserve 3 spike--American Dream---Ed Frederick
Rest Recent Introduction--Pink Paradise- Ed Frederick
Best Seedling-- o5-2--- Ed Frederick
Amatuer Champion--Ice Cap---Jeff Licht
5 Spike Champiom-- Drama---Jeff Licht
Best Basket-- Kings Gold---Joe Steffen
Best Corsage--Seedling- Aden Family

8 Exhibitors
595 Spikes

Marshall Putnam Fair, Henry Illinois July 12 & 13, 2008

Grand Champion--Blue Sky--- Joe Steffen
Reserve Champion --Majestic Star ---Jim Steffen
Open Champion --Blue Sky--- Joe Steffen
Champion 3 spike --Blue Sky--- Joe Steffen
Best Recent --Romance--- Jim Steffen
Novice Champion --Joyeous Entre' ---Linda Booth
Amateur Champion --Majestic Star ---Jim Steffen
Champion 5 spike --Early Display--- Joe Steffen
Best Old Timer --Blue Sky ---Joe Steffen
Best Basket Mixed ---Joe Steffen

Illinois Galdiolus Shows for 2008

The Illinois Gladiolus shows announces the shows for 2008.
Most shows have a start judging time of 12 noon. Any questions contact Joe Steffen at joesteffen@hotmail.com.

Marshall-Putnam Fair, Henry, Illinois July 12 & 13
Mississippi Valley Fair, Davenport, Iowa August 3
Illinois State Fair, Springfield, Illinois August 12 & 13
Washburn Festival, Washburn, Illinois August 16 & 17

Illinois Gladiolus Society Spring Bulb Auction

The Illinois Gladiolus Society Spring Meeting and Bulb Auction will be March 30th at the Illinois FFA Center in Springfield, IL. The building will be open at 10:30 am, we will then meet at Ryan's for lunch (on your own) at 11:00 am and plan on meeting at noon with a short meeting followed by the auction. If you have any questions call Joe Steffen at 815-695-5273.

Washburn Show, Washburn, IL

Illinois State Fair, Springfield, Illinois

Central International Show, Urbana, Illinois