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The Stanley Saxton Seedling Award was first proposed by the Hudson-Adirondack Daylily Society as a means of focusing increased attention on Region 4 hybridizing. Many AHS members of Region 4 actively hybridize and have produced some high quality seedlings deserving of the Region’s attention. This award will place emphasis on plants that not only survive in Region 4, but also bloom and increase well. Specifications: The award is for the best unregistered seedling seen at a yearly regional meeting. It will be awarded each year there is a bloom-season meeting, and will not be awarded from photographs. Region 4 hybridizers are asked to submit a maximum of three (3) unregistered seedlings with a maximum of three-to-five fans the year previous to the judging to allow the seedlings to settle in and grow. All seedlings will be planted in one location in one tour garden for easy evaluation. This will insure that all seedlings receive equal treatment. Seedlings from purchased seed are not eligible, nor are purchased seedlings. All seedlings will be grown under number with no hybridizer or name identified on the label. Absolutely no pollen will be taken, nor will pods be set during the plant's stay in the guest garden. Flower scapes will be removed the season previous to bloom to encourage increase. Plants will, after the meeting, be returned to the hybridizer, auctioned, or donated as the hybridizer wishes. |
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