Mitchells Nursery & Greenhouse Inc. in King, N.C., recently conducted a
survey of 72 varieties of poinsettias at its consumer open house event in early
December. The nursery grew more than 9,000 poinsettias and labeled three plants
of each variety for judging in five categories: novelty, red, white, marble and
pink. Consumers voted for their top five favorites in each category, as well as
their three overall favorites.
To promote the open house and trials, the nursery placed ads in many local
publications, was featured in several news outlets, sent postcards to customers
and listed the event on its website and Facebook page.
About 250 people voted during the four-hour open house event, and voting
remained open an additional week for anyone stopping by. Here are the winners:
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