Philippine Horticultural Society - “Horticulture 2008″

The Philippine Horticultural Society held “Horticulture 2008″ from January 26, 2008 to February 4, 2008 at the Manila Seedling Bank Foundation.

This year’s theme was “Tropical Convergence: Native Flora and Foreign Introductions”.

The exhibits showcased the best of Philippine flora and introduced species.

PHSI President Wendy Regalado, overall chairperson PJ Nepomuceno, and co-chairperson Dory Bernabe led the opening ceremonies held in the afternoon of January 25, 2008, with Ms. Imelda Marcos and Mr. Chito Bertol as guests of honor.

PHS “Horticulture 2008″ - Winners 1

Astrophytum asterias ‘Super Kabuto’ - Eric C. Purificacion Memorial Cup for Horticultural Excellence & Adoracion Bernabe Perpetual Cup for Best Cacti (Exhibitor: Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines; Grower: Dory Bernabe)

Astrophytum asterias ‘Super Kabuto’

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PHS “Horticulture 2008″ - Winners 2

Coleus hybrid - Fairway Extra Dwarf Mosaic - Monina Nepomuceno Perpetual Cup for Best Foliage Plant (Exhibitor: Allied Botanical Corporation)

Coleus hybrid

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PHS “Horticulture 2008″ - Winners 3

Agave sp. - Amanda Gayle Yao Perpetual Cup for Best Succulent & PJ Nepomuceno Perpetual Cup for Best Variegated Plant (Exhibitor: Godofredo Salud)

Agave sp.

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PHS “Horticulture 2008″ - Winners 4

Neoreglia ‘Miami’ - Edgardo Ladores Perpetual Cup for Best Bromeliad I: Neoreglia (Exhibitor: Godofredo Salud)

Neoreglia ‘Miami’

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