GREEN GOODS 1 Winners' Circle These 15 varieties have earned recognition from various industry associations for their strong performance, bold colors and resilience. Compiled by Abby McGarry E ach year, L&GR compiles a list of award-winning varieties that have impressed judges throughout the country and abroad. Every organization has a slightly different method of choosing its standout performers, but one thing all these varieties have in common is success in numerous trials. This snapshot can help you choose what varieties to add to your benches. 18 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 All-America Selections www.all-americaselections.org 1. Celosia 'Flamma Orange' Clover Seed Co. Ltd./Sakata This compact variety has numerous branches, each with a strong flower plume, as well as secondary blooms, which give a long show of color in the garden. AAS judges were impressed with the superior garden performance and how well it stood up to hot, humid and rainy conditions during the trial season. Its early flowers won't fade. 2. Sunflower 'Concert Bell' Tohoku Seed Co. Ltd. 'Concert Bell' puts on quite a performance with a unique flower presentation of multiple clusters of 10 to 12 flowers on an erect columnar stem. Beautiful goldenhttp://www.all-americaselections.org