During its annual summer meeting, All-America Selections presented the 2010 Breeder Cup Award to flower breeder Todd Perkins. He has been a breeder for nearly 25 years at Syngenta Flowers, formerly Goldsmith Seeds. Varieties developed by Perkins include: Angelonia Carita; Aquilegia Origami; Cleome Sparkler; Coreopsis Cory; Pansy Mammoth; Rudbeckia TigerEye Gold; Salvia Velocity; Viola Penny and Zinnia Swizzle, Magellan and Zowie!.
The organization presented its Medallion of Honor to AAS emeritus executive director Nona Koivula. She had led AAS along with the National Garden Bureau for over 25 years.
Pictured: At the All-America Selections summer meeting Todd Perkins of Syngenta Flowers received the Breeders Cup Award. AAS emeritus executive director Nona Koivula was presented the Medallion of Honor by AAS president Jim Nau of Ball Horticultural Co.
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