All-America Selections releases annual report

All-America Selections (AAS) recently released its 2010/2011 Annual Report, which provides a look into the activities of the organization, specifically over the past 12-18 months.

The report is in PDF format and can be downloaded at http://www.aaswinners.com/news.asp

In a new move, AAS has prepared a report of the organization’s activities, changes and progress, with this year setting the benchmark for future reports. “As we move into our 80th anniversary in 2012, we are eager to share with all AAS beneficiaries a summary of our activities, as we are an organization that is looking to the future and working for the betterment of all those involved in horticulture,” said AAS President Vicky Rupley.

Rupley said All-America Selections plans to make the next 80 years as good as, or even better than, its first 80 years, and is including the entire horticulture industry in that mission. The annuals, perennials and vegetables that are AAS Winners can help every segment of the distribution chain sell more product. The AAS Annual report is designed to bring new awareness to the organization’s activities and progress. All questions and/or comments can be directed to AAS Executive Director Diane Blazek at dblazek@aas-ngb.org.

All-America Selections was founded in 1932 and continues as the oldest independent plant testing organization in North America. Every year, never-before-sold varieties are trialed in our Trial Grounds where professional horticulturists determine which varieties will be deemed winners based on their garden performance. AAS relies upon a public relations program to inform gardeners about AAS Winners that are announced three times a year.