All-America Selections Introduces Eight New AAS Winners

January 2017: All-America Selections, the only non-profit trialing organization for plants that demonstrate great garden performance throughout North America, presents 8 more exciting new AAS Winners. Each of the following varieties was trialed in North America by professional, independent, volunteer judges who grew them next to comparisons that are considered best-in-class.

This new group of AAS Winners for 2017/2018 includes:

Bean, Pole Seychelles (National)
Pepper Aji Rico F1 (National)
Pepper Chili Pie F1  (National)
Pepper Sweetie Pie F1 (Regional-Heartland, Northeast, Southeast)
Petunia Evening Scentsation F1 (Regional-Heartland, Greatlakes, West/Northwest)
Squash Sugaretti F1  (Regional-Southeast)
Tomato Midnight Snack F1 (National)
Watermelon Gold in Gold F1  (National)

The previously announced AAS Winners for 2017 are:

Celosia Asian Garden (National)
Dianthus Supra Pink F1 (National)
Fennel Antares F1 (National)
Geranium Calliope® Medium Dark Red  (National)
Okra Candle Fire F1  (National)
Pea Patio Pride  (Regional-Southeast)
Penstemon Twizzle Purple (Regional-Heartland and Southeast)
Pepper Mad Hatter F1  (National)
Squash Honeybaby F1  (Regional-Heartland)
Tomato Chef’s Choice Yellow F1 (Regional-Southeast)
Tomato Patio Choice Yellow F1  (National)
Verbena EnduraScape™ Pink Bicolor (National)
Vinca Mega Bloom Orchid Halo F1  (National)
Vinca Mega Bloom Pink Halo F1  (National)
Watermelon Mini Love F1  (National)
Zinnia Profusion Red  (National)

Each breeding company has these winners available for immediate order and delivery. Retailers and consumers will find these AAS Winners for sale as supply becomes available through the distribution chain. Each AAS Winner will be marketed through an extensive Social Media and public relations campaign.

• A list of AAS trial judges can be found here. AAS Display gardens can be found here.
• PowerPoint presentations are available on SlideShare or on the AAS website.
• Bench cards and variety markers can be downloaded from the AAS website; posters can be ordered from com.