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A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 2. Magnificence
award
1st
show No.
FD05
Exhibitor(s)
Sally Merz Green Spring Valley Garden Club, Zone VI
Statement of Intent

A distinguished royal blue ribbon of color fit for a King or Queen.
Plant(s)
Anigozanthos — kangaroo pawAnthurium andraeanum — midoriCtenanthe — prayer plantThaumatophyllum — xanaduZantedeschia aethiopica — calla lilyCaryota mitis inflorescence — fishtail palm seed
Judges' comments

Contrasting use of components creates a strong visual path through this rhythmic design. The craftsmanship of the felt in the center of design distracts from distinction.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 2. Magnificence
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
FD06
Exhibitor(s)
Tasha Tobin Albemarle Garden Club, Zone VII
Statement of Intent

THE MAGNIFICENCE OF AGE
"Age cannot wither her, nor custom state her infinite variety"
Plant(s)
Allium 'Schuberti' — 1 year old dried Allium blossomsHosta sieboldiana 'Elegans' — 3 year old dried Hosta leavesActindia arguta  — 35 year old dried kiwi vineCorylus avellana 'Contorta' — 32 year old dried Harry Lauder Walking StickMettalum ferrugine  — 40 year old junkyard rusted metal piecesArca lignea — 45 year old wooden miter box Rasa retangulus — 25 year old slate slabExcogitatoris senior  — 67 year old exhibitor!Filum oxidatum gallico — 35 year old rusted wire french tube holder
Judges' comments

The thoughtful choice of contrasting forms creates a provocative design. The design lacks strength in its interpretation of magnificence.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 2. Magnificence
award
3rd
show No.
FD07
Exhibitor(s)
Janice Gardner Green Fingers Garden Club, Zone II
Statement of Intent

The treasures of King Tut, the Golden Pharaoh.
Plant(s)
Strelitzia nicolai — White bird of paradiseAnthurium CV new — Anthurium Anthurium Calisto — AnthuriumAnthurium Imputz — Anthruium
Judges' comments

The skillful placement of anthuriums creates a striking form. Reflective gold leaf dominates the design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 2. Magnificence
award
2nd
show No.
FD08
Exhibitor(s)
Amy Wilbanks Cherokee Garden Club, Zone VIII
Statement of Intent

Each of us is a masterpiece, like a magnificent peacock, adorned with unique, vibrant colors and patterns that reflect passion, purpose and poise.
Plant(s)
Cycas circinalis — dried queen sago palmSabal palmetto — dried palmetto palmLagurus ovatus — dried bunny tailProtea cynaroides — king proteaLeucadendron 'Safari Goldestrike' — yellow conebushEucalyptus cinerea — silver dollar eucalyptusAnthurium adreanum 'Midori' — green anthuriumAnthurium adreanum 'Pistache' — anthuriumCraspedia globose — billy ballLeucospermum cordifolium 'Shannon' — pincushion
Judges' comments

The creative use of colorful, textural materials evokes a magnificent design. The placement of the white protea inhibits the overall rhythm of the composition.