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A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 1. Resplendence of the Human Form
award
2nd
show No.
FD01
Exhibitor(s)
Natalie Huffaker Garden Club of Lookout Mountain, Zone IX
Statement of Intent

Not in armor, but in bloom.
The hero rises in SPLENDOR, wearing the GRANDEUR of nature's enduring honor.
Plant(s)
variegated pittosporum — Pittosporum variegataspray rose — Rosa rugosatulip — Tulipa gesnerianaarborvitae — Thuja standishiiSt. John's Wort — Hypericum berrycala lily — Zantedeschiaranunculus — Ranunculus asiaticusrose — Rosasnapdragon — Antirrhinum majusveronica — Veronicatrumpet vine — Campsis radicanspods — Eucalyptus globulusBells of Ireland — Moluccella laeviscast iron plant — Aspidistramoss — Pseuderernia furfuracea
Topic
 
Heroic Figure

Imperial Roman
Heroic Figure, c. 200–225 AD
Bronze
82 x 49 3/4 x 17 1/2 in.
Gift of D. and J. de Menil in memory of Conrad Schlumberger, 62.19
Judges' comments

A strong sinuous line creates rhythm in a well composed interpretation. The Bells of Ireland are out of proportion to the rest of the design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 1. Resplendence of the Human Form
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
FD02
Exhibitor(s)
Gail Hendryx The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent

Our Centurion salutes Flora, Goddess of flowers, submitting his tough form to the soft delights of spring.
Plant(s)
Salix matsudana — Curly willowZantedeschia rehmannii — Mini-callaCymbidium — Boat orchidAnthurium andraeanum — AnthuriumCladonia rangiderina — Reindeer mossSorghastrum nutans — Steel grass
Topic
 
Heroic Figure

Imperial Roman
Heroic Figure, c. 200–225 AD
Bronze
82 x 49 3/4 x 17 1/2 in.
Gift of D. and J. de Menil in memory of Conrad Schlumberger, 62.19
Judges' comments

Harmonious colors and the combination of contrasting materials creates an interesting composition. The multiple components create confusing lines.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 1. Resplendence of the Human Form
award
1st
show No.
FD03
Exhibitor(s)
Wendy Askew The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IXJan Bres The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent

Tall, Dark & Handsome
Plant(s)
Alstonia scholaris — natrajCordyline fruticosa — ti leavesMusa genus — banana stick Brahea armata — palm bluteAnthurium andraeanum — anthuriumZantedeschia aethiopica — calla lily
Topic
 
Heroic Figure

Imperial Roman
Heroic Figure, c. 200–225 AD
Bronze
82 x 49 3/4 x 17 1/2 in.
Gift of D. and J. de Menil in memory of Conrad Schlumberger, 62.19
Judges' comments

This powerful interpretation encompasses all of the principles and elements of design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 1. Resplendence of the Human Form
award
3rd
show No.
FD04
Exhibitor(s)
Jana Dowds Glenview Garden Club, Zone VII
Statement of Intent

Diana, goddess of the hunt and the moon, reveals her celestial nature through light, strength and inaccessibility, dwelling in sacred woods and high mountains.
Plant(s)
Zanthedeschia aethiopica — calla lilyLimonium sinuatum — staticeGypsophila — baby’s breath
Topic
 
Goddess

Unknown Roman
Goddess, 1st century AD
Marble
74 1/4 x 20 1/2 x 18 in.
Gift of Rose and John J. Moran, 74.253
Judges' comments

The clever choice of material creates a lovely repetition of line echoing the flowing drape of the artwork. The floral material is not in proportion to the design.