75th annual Sacramento Mum Show this weekend

The Sacramento Chrysanthemum Show ranks as one of the oldest and most popular horticultural events in Sacramento. This year’s theme: “Autumn’s Delight.”

See hundreds of spectacular mums in dozens of varieties. In addition, carefully crafted flower arrangements featuring mums will be on display, thanks to the Sacramento Floral Design Guild.

Open to the public, the show also features a wealth of information. Learn how to grow and care for mums, one of the best plants for fall color in Sacramento. In 13 distinct flower forms, mums come in virtually every color except blue and true black plus many combinations.

Show hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. Admission and parking are free.

Shepard Center is located at 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, in McKinley Park.

Details and directions: www.sgaac.org. Questions about the show? Email SacramentoMums@gmail.com.