Donn Fischer Memorial Cup
Small But Mighty
This is awarded to the most outstanding miniature daylily (registered under 3″). The Donn Fischer Memorial Cup, donated in his memory by his parents, was a rotating silver cup introduced to the Board of Directors in the Fall of 1961. It is voted on annually by Garden Judges.
Award Winners
Lillian’s Pretty and Prissy
Award Year: 2025
Votes: 29
Hybridizer: Manning
Bedbug
Award Year: 2024
Votes: 28
Hybridizer: Williams-S.
Chickens on the Porch
Award Year: 2023
Votes: 59
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Wayne and Coral’s Love
Award Year: 2022
Votes: 40
Hybridizer: Netherton
Too Cute
Award Year: 2021
Votes: 35
Hybridizer: Williams-S.
Grandpa’s Little Sweetheart
Award Year: 2020
Votes: 58
Hybridizer: Katisue Herrington
Raspberry Ripple Cupcake
Award Year: 2019
Votes: 111
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Lil’ Black Buds
Award Year: 2018
Votes: 185
Hybridizer: Kenneth W. Begnaud
Toy Trumpets
Award Year: 2017
Votes: 106
Hybridizer: Sobek
Micro Chip
Award Year: 2016
Votes: 212
Hybridizer: Trimmer-J.
Mayor of Munchkinland
Award Year: 2015
Votes: 222
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Her Little Bloomers
Award Year: 2014
Votes: 125
Hybridizer: Dr. Donald M. Herr
Plum Cupcake
Award Year: 2013
Votes: 120
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Everybody Loves Earnest
Award Year: 2012
Votes: 158
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Little Gold Nugget
Award Year: 2011
Votes: 138
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Madeline Nettles Eyes
Award Year: 2010
Votes: 162
Hybridizer: John L. Kinnebrew Jr.
Micro Dots
Award Year: 2009
Votes: 184
Hybridizer: Trimmer-J.
Tiny Morsel
Award Year: 2008
Votes: 85
Hybridizer: Tim Bell
Iddy Biddy Gal
Award Year: 2007
Votes: 126
Hybridizer: Grace Stamile
Crystal Blue Persuasion
Award Year: 2006
Votes: 97
Hybridizer: Salter-E.H.
Brookwood Ojo Poco
Award Year: 2005
Votes: 149
Hybridizer: Sharp
You Angel You
Award Year: 2004
Hybridizer: Grace Stamile
Spacecoast Tiny Perfection
Award Year: 2003
Hybridizer: John L. Kinnebrew Jr.
Morrie Otte
Award Year: 2002
Hybridizer: Salter-E.H.
Bubbly
Award Year: 2001
Hybridizer: Jan Joiner
Mary Ethel Anderson
Award Year: 2000
Hybridizer: Salter-E.H.
Baby Blues
Award Year: 1999
Hybridizer: Grace Stamile
Bibbity Bobbity Boo
Award Year: 1998
Hybridizer: Salter-E.H.
Dark Avenger
Award Year: 1997
Hybridizer: Salter-E.H.
After the Fall
Award Year: 1996
Hybridizer: David Kirchhoff
Patchwork Puzzle
Award Year: 1995
Hybridizer: Salter-E.H.
Dragon’s Orb
Award Year: 1994
Hybridizer: Salter-E.H.
Jason Salter
Award Year: 1993
Hybridizer: Salter-E.H.
Witch’s Thimble
Award Year: 1992
Hybridizer: Elizabeth M. Hudson
Siloam Grace Stamile
Award Year: 1991
Hybridizer: Pauline Henry
Texas Sunlight
Award Year: 1990
Hybridizer: Lewis-J.
Siloam Bertie Ferris
Award Year: 1989
Hybridizer: Pauline Henry
Yellow Lollipop
Award Year: 1988
Hybridizer: Clarence J. Crochet
Siloam Tee Tiny
Award Year: 1987
Hybridizer: Pauline Henry
Little Zinger
Award Year: 1986
Hybridizer: Lankart
Pardon Me
Award Year: 1985
Hybridizer: Darrel A. Apps
Peach Fairy
Award Year: 1984
Hybridizer: Viette-A.
Siloam Red Toy
Award Year: 1983
Hybridizer: Pauline Henry
Siloam June Bug
Award Year: 1982
Hybridizer: Pauline Henry
Fox Grape
Award Year: 1981
Hybridizer: John Mason Allgood
Little Celena
Award Year: 1980
Hybridizer: Williamson
Stella de Oro
Award Year: 1979
Hybridizer: Walter Jablonski
Raindrop
Award Year: 1978
Hybridizer: Robert M. Kennedy III
Butterpat
Award Year: 1977
Hybridizer: Robert M. Kennedy III
Puddin
Award Year: 1976
Hybridizer: Robert M. Kennedy III
Little Grapette
Award Year: 1975
Hybridizer: Williamson
Squeaky
Award Year: 1974
Hybridizer: Winniford-H.
Bertie Ferris
Award Year: 1973
Hybridizer: Winniford
Apricot Angel
Award Year: 1972
Hybridizer: Charlotte Holman
Toyland
Award Year: 1971
Hybridizer: Reckamp
Red Mittens
Award Year: 1970
Hybridizer: Mrs. J. H. (Virginia) Heinemann
Lona Eaton Miller
Award Year: 1969
Hybridizer: Kraus-Shilling
Bitsy
Award Year: 1968
Hybridizer: Warner
Corky
Award Year: 1967
Hybridizer: Hubert A. Fischer
Lula Mae Purnell
Award Year: 1966
Hybridizer: Kraus-Shilling
Thumbelina
Award Year: 1965
Hybridizer: Hubert A. Fischer
Curls
Award Year: 1964
Hybridizer: Ezra J. Kraus
Tinker Bell
Award Year: 1963
Hybridizer: Stevens-J.C.
Golden Chimes
Award Year: 1962
Hybridizer: Hubert A. Fischer