EVERGREEN CHRYSANTHEMUM ASSOCIATION
Seattle, Washington
ECAmumclub.org
Jill Aldrich, Secretary
PARTY TIME
EVERGREEN CHRYSANTHEMUM ASSOCIATION 2007 AWARDS BANQUET
The annual awards banquet will be on Thursday Evening November 8th at The Golden Steer Steak ‘N Rib House 23826 104th Avenue S E, Kent, WA. 98031 (253) 852-1144.
Directions attached.
The evening will begin with a 6 PM Social Hour with dinner to follow at about 7 PM.
Menu choices are:
Prime Rib, Salmon or Chicken Cordon Bleu $25.00/person for either of the entrees.
There will be tables for the blooms and trophies; payment for the dinner will be collected at the door by the Treasurer, Claudia Attebery at the event.
The telephone committee canvassed the membership for their plans to attend and their choice of entrée. If you plan to attend the dinner, and did not previously sign up, please call Claudia Attebery.
ECA SHOW SUMMARY – The annual ECA Chrysanthemum Show was at Furney”s Nursery October 26 through 28. ECA added FIVE new members as a result of our annual show. There were many outstanding flower entries, potted plants, charms and 5 bowl/basket floral arrangements plus 2 novice bow/basket floral arrangement entries.
Among the show highlights Connie Mayhew figured in eight of the major awards with its inclusion in both the Medium Exhibition and Late Decorative Classes. Enjoying the most success with Connie Mayhew was Novice grower, Jean Smith, making the winner’s table with the Best Vase of 5 Open Classes and Best Entry in Show. Her vase of five included blooms that also won Best and Second Best Bloom for Novices. Mas Tamekuni used Connie Mayhew to claim Best Bloom Open Classes, Best Medium Cut Bloom, Best Bloom of Color, and Best Vase of 3 Late Decoratives.
Don Stark won the Grand Challenge, Medium Challenge, Late Decorative Challenge, and Early English Challenge. He also won Best Bloom in show with the cut bloom Athabasca plus Best Potted Plant with Mt Rainer and Best Specimen Plant with King George as well as Best Bloom of Color for Woolmans Glory, Mt Rainer and Duke of Kent. Bob Ewing won the overall Fantasy Challenge with his Section 10 entry, Mas Tamekuni won the Incurve Challenge and Best Bloom of Color with Lanchashire Fold, and Mark Ross the Section 6-8 portion of the Fantasy Challenge. Other award winners included Richard Pozniak for Best Vase of 3 non-member for his White City and Best Potted Plant non-member also with White City. Ed Pawlowski had the best incurve cut bloom with Len Hall. Bob Ewing had the Best Potted Plant Garden Varieties. Bob Walker had a Best Bloom of Color with Doreen Stratham. Jane Stark had the winning entry for the Best Bowl or Basket.
Special thanks to Ron Elliott, John Harden, Larry and Betty Mayer for their efforts at the show. Also, thanks to all the members who supported the set-up and tear down/clean up for the flower show. We can all congratulate ourselves for another outstanding flower show.
HAPPY TURKEY DAY
DECEMBER MEETING – Please note next month’s meeting will be on December 13th. The
December meeting will include election of club officers for the upcoming year.
NOMINEES:
President: Mark Ross Vice-President: Treasurer: Claudia Attebery, Secretary Jill Aldrich
Board member nominees:
1 year Mike Kubo
2-year Bob Ewing and Larry Mayer and Betty Mayer
3-year
We thank the nominating committee chaired by Bob Walker for their effort.
The officers of the E.C.A. attempt vigorously to involve newer members to take leadership positions. We encourage all members to actively get involved in the managing of the club.
ALL SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE WELCOME. SUCH AS:
HOW TO INCREASE ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND CLUB MEMBERSHIP.
MEMBER NEWS: JOE PETTIGREW is under the weather and could not participate in the flower show. I am happy to report he is improving daily. We wish him a speedy recovery to regain his strength
CULTURAL NOTES – Attached are a few notes to take care of your plant stools until we start to take new cuttings for Exhibition and Medium Exhibition cultivars for 2006 in December and January.
NOVEMBER TO DO LIST –
November is a month of the year with little activity in regard to chrysanthemum growing. It provides an opportunity to reflect on the recent growing season and to start planning for the next growing season. It is also a time to discard stools that will not be used for cuttings in the next growing cycle, while protecting those stools that will be retained. Next month, instructions will be provided to take new cuttings. Following are some tips to keep your stools viable until you are ready to take cuttings over the next few months.
Cleanup and cut back plant stalks in the pot to 12 – 18 inches as the plants complete blooming.
Discard plant stools now that are diseased or were poor performers. If you have not already done so, label your top performers while still relatively fresh in your mind.
Keep pots sheltered outside from the wind, cold rain, and slugs. It is important for the plant stool to chill and remain relatively dry during its dormant period until 2 weeks before you start to take cuttings. The chilling period will produce much stronger cuttings for the next growing cycle.
Protect stools from hard freezing (less than 28 degrees). Most plants can stand a night or more of freezing temperatures but three consecutive hard freezing nights will probably kill all but the hardiest cultivars. During severe cold snaps a garage, shed, greenhouse, or a tarp can be used temporarily to protect the plants until the cold subsides.
Two weeks before taking the desired cutting, bring pot stools into heated area (60 degrees for example) and feed with a nitrogen fertilizer such as Miracle-Grow to stimulate new growth.
Prepare to start cuttings from mid December through January for #1’s and #2’s. Cuttings for other classifications will be taken starting in January continuing on until spring.
Directions to the Golden Steer:
From I 5 /Pacific Hwy/99, take the Kent Des Moines Road (516) Exit
Towards Kent (East)
Follow down into the valley,
First Traffic Light turn left onto Meeker, follow Meeker across Green River
bridge along golf course past Valley FRWY (167) overpass follow the main
road and make a left turn and then right turn onto Smith St.
Follow Smith Street to Central Ave. intersection (Traffic Light)
Make a left turn onto Central Ave.
Follow Central Ave. for 1 block to James Street (Traffic Light), turn right onto
James Street, follow James Street up the East Hill (James Street becomes
SE 240th St. on top of hill) On top of hill make a left turn onto SE 104th Ave.
(Traffic Light) stay in the right lane drive approximately 300 ft. The Golden Steer Restaurant is on your right hand side (restaurant is located across from
McLendon’s Hardware) Banquet Hall Entrance is at the back of the restaurant,
there is plenty of parking.
See you there.