New Orleans Show Results - 2026

New Orleans Show Results - 2026

 
American Camellia Society

CAMELLIA CLUB OF NEW ORLEANS
Show Results
New Orleans, LA
January 24, 2026

Evensong
C. Japonica 'Ferris Wheel'
 
Camellia Club of New Orleans
January 24, 2026
University of New Orleans-University Center
2000 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, Louisiana 70148


Show Chairman - Nick Piazza
Head Judge - Paul Huerkamp

Certified Judges Jane Benson, Mack Thetford, Jason Dean, Jane Halley, Edward Estrada, Linda Estrada, Stella Allen, Victoria Allen, Hunter Charbonnet, Meg Charbonnet, Bruce Clement, Joe Holmes, Gordon Rabalais, Blake Schexnayder, Candy Schexnayder, Cynthia Steele, Christi Hankins

Novice Judges - George Davis, Jane Davis, John Walker, Melinda Walker, Larry Mauffray, Dana Truxillo, Terry Truxillo, Dianne Whiddon

1311 Blooms Exhibited
119 Attendees
41 Exhibitors
0 ACS Membershipos Sold
 
CERTIFICATES

Gold Certificate: 79 Blue Ribbons, John & Sandra Grimm
Silver Certificate: 38 Blue Ribbons, Paul Huerkamp

OUTSTANDING BLOOM CERTIFICATES

C. japonica unprotected, untreated:
VLg: 'Tomorrow Var.', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet
RU: 'Charlene Whiddon', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet
Lg: 'John Rumbach', George & Jane Davis
RU: 'Lillian's Shining Star', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet
Md/Lg: 'Nuccio's Carousel', Ronnie & Diane Whiddon
RU: 'Grand Marshal', Blake & Candy Schexnayder
Md: 'Bella Jinhua', Mack Thetford
RU: 'Magic City', George & Jane Davis
Sm: 'Grace Albritton Starfire', Blake & Candy Schexnayder
RU: 'Miss Lillian', Ronnie & Diane Whiddon
Mn: 'Little Slam Pink', John & Sandra Grimm
RU: 'Pearl's Pet', John & Sandra Grimm

C. japonica unprotected, treated:
VLg: 'Sweetie Pie', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet
RU: No Entry
Lg: No Entry
RU: No Entry
Md/Lg: No Entry
RU: No Entry
Md: 'Governor Mouton', Jane Benson
RU: No Entry
Sm: No Entry
RU: No Entry
Mn: No Entry
RU: No Entry

C. reticulata (Inc. hybrids w/retic parent) unprotected, untreated:
VLg: 'Frank Houser Var.', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet
RU: 'Ray Gentry Var.', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet
Sm/Lg 'Pristine', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet
RU: 'Nita McRae', Paul Huerkamp

C. reticulata (Inc. hybrids w/retic parent) unprotected, treated:
VLg: No Entry
RU: No Entry
Sm/Lg 'Frank Houser', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet
RU: 'Pleasant Memories', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet

C. hybrid (w/no retic parent) unprotected, untreated:
Lg/VLg: 'Taylor's Perfection', Ronnie & Diane Whiddon
RU: 'Tom Perkins', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet
Sm/Md: 'Dancing Blaze', John Walker
RU: 'Night Rider', Dana Truxillo

C. hybrid (w/no retic parent) unprotected, treated:
Lg/VLg: No Entry
RU: No Entry
Sm/Md: No Entry
RU: No Entry

Best Sasanqua and Other species unprotected: 'Dalu Jiuqu', Jane Benson

Best White Bloom unprotected, treated or untreated: 'Maui', George & Jane Davis

SEEDLINGS & SPORTS

Best untreated seedling: 'Sasangua ML', John & Sandra Grimm
Best treated seedling:

Best Sport: 'Honeyglow', John & Sandra Grimm

TRAYS

Best Tray of Three japonica – same variety unprotected, untreated: 'Royal Velvet', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet

Best Tray of Three japonica – same variety unprotected, treated: No Entry

Best Tray of Three japonica – different varieties unprotected, untreated: 'Ecclefield; Sea Foam; Margret Davis', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet

Best Tray of Three japonica – different varieties unprotected, treated: No Entry

Best Tray of Three Hybrids, Reticulata or Non-reticulata hybrid same or different varieties, unprotected, untreated: 'Sir Robert Muldoon; Sharilyn Green; Frank Houser', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet

Best Tray of Three Hybrids, Reticulata or Non-reticulata hybrid same or different varieties, unprotected, treated: No Entry

Best Tray of Five – any combination unprotected, untreated: 'Pleasant Memories', Hunter & Meg Charbonnet

Best Tray of Five – any combination unprotected, treated: No Entry

COURT OF HONOR

COH: 'Betty Sheffield Supreme', Blake & Candy Schexnayder
COH: 'Tama Vino', George & Jane Davis
COH: 'High Fragrance', Mack Thetford
COH: 'Willard Scott', Blake & Candy Schexnayder
COH: 'Charlie Bettes', Paul Huerkamp
COH: 'Crimson Crown', Ronnie & Diane Whiddon
COH: 'Ruby Irene', John Walker
COH: 'Buttons 'n Bows', Christi Hankins
COH: 'Harold L. Paige Var.', Paul Huerkamp
COH: 'Dr. Clifford Parks', Jim Campbell

NOVICE

Novice Blooms: Lg/VLg: 'Simeon', Fred Hortwick
Md/Md-Lg: 'Paul Haskee Var.', Jackie Meriwether
Mn/Sm: 'Pink Snow', Susan Bradley

OTHER AWARD

Pre 1900 Historical treated or untreated
BB: 'Herme', Paul Huerkamp
RU: 'Donckelarii', George & Jane Davis