John has been 
		growing begonias for 9 years. From the pictures it is evident that his 
		set-up is extensive, growing upwards of 300 plants for cut-bloom 
		exhibiting. 
   This year he swept the board at the Society's National Show 
		cut-bloom classes, winning the National Society Championship for 12 
		Cut-blooms and first prizes in the 6 and all six 3 cut-bloom classes.