Local Florists Wow Judges in Floriculture Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Iowa florists competed in the Special Classes contests in the Floriculture department at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Patricia Reeves of West Des Moines claimed first place in the Ultimate Flowers class judged on Monday. This contest was open to any flower design using a container of the entrant's choice.

Clif and Marge Godfrey of Urbandale won first place in the Iowa Flowers class judged on Friday. This contest required entrants to display five Iowa flowers in a clear container.

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. The 2015 Iowa State Fair is set August 13-23. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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