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FloraHolland Trade Fair Aalsmeer 2010
04-11-2010
Second trade judgment by VKC became a big hit
After the first successful judging by buyers and sellers of large trade firms in the Westland in the spring of this year now the Trade Fair in Aalsmeer took place on November 2. For the second time contestants could offer their flowering and foliage potplants for judgment by a specially selected trade jury. Also for roses a special jury was gathered. Contrary to the normal VKC judgments trade judgments deal with the presentation and quality for trade purposes. A wide assortment of products was shown.
The winners were: Bladplanten Elstgeest Potplanten, Nieuwe Wetering showed Dieffenbachia 'Green Magic'. The trade jury was impressed! A beautiful Dieffenbachia with a good colour and especially the contrasts with the dark green colour and the striking coloured white vein gave the plant an extra dimension. A sturdy, pure plant, which can be used for many purposes: the first prize was awarded with 9.50 points.
Flowering Potplants
More than 50 entries were offered for judgment. Strong contestants were seen with Bromeliads, Anthurium and Cyclamen. In this competition a close finish: Stofbergen Plantcompany from Bergschenhoek gained the first prize with the rather new Bromeliad Guzmania ‘Hope’, a Guzmania with a striking red-white colour. This trendy product received 9.50 points.
Roses exclusive bud quality
The most important representants here were the roses Avalanche+, Naomi!, Grand Prix. The jury judged on equality of bud and flower, the correct colour of flower, ripeness, stem and leaf. Scholtes Roses from Kwintsheul. They present the Red Naomi in perfecte condition. The 1st Prize was good for 9.50 points.
Roses standard bud quality
More than 20 entries, where Aqua! was well represented. The entry by Flower Update Aqua! was awarded the 1st Prize. The presentation received 9.50 points.
Finally various stands competed for the originality prize. The light and airy Decorum stand appeared to be the best contender. Flower Update became second and Wooning Orchids third.
