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A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 6. Pageantry, Pomp & Circumstance
award
2nd
show No.
FD21
Exhibitor(s)
Stephanie Shanks The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent

Queen Lili'uokalani, last monarch of Hawaii, dressed in understated yet refined regalia expressing deep connection to her land, lineage, and determination to preserve Hawaiian culture
Plant(s)
Leucospermum — pin cushion proteaCymbidium spp. — cymbidium orchidDendrobium spp. — dendrobium orchidAspidistra elatior — aspidistraMonstera deliciosa — monsteraDracaena reflexa 'Variegata' — song of IndiaGalax urceolata — galax leavesAmaranthus viridis — amaranthus
Judges' comments

This tropical monochromatic headdress is fit for a grand queen.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 6. Pageantry, Pomp & Circumstance
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
FD22
Exhibitor(s)
Elizabeth Winslow The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IX
Statement of Intent

A headdress fit for an African Queen!
Plant(s)
Phormium tenax — flaxLeucospermum — pin cushion Livistona chinensis — chinese fan palmAsparagus retrofractus — ming fernCrocosmia x crocosmiiflors — honey angelLilium auratum  — asiatic lilyDicranopteris pedata — forked fernAspidistra elatior — cast iron
Judges' comments

Gold components radiate royalty. The abundance of ming fern diminishes the impact of the bolder forms.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 6. Pageantry, Pomp & Circumstance
award
1st
show No.
FD23
Exhibitor(s)
Lee Easterly Garden Club of Lookout Mountain, Zone IX
Statement of Intent

The empress of Japan wears a traditional crown during enthronement ceremonies.
Plant(s)
Amaranthus viridis — amaranthus Rosa rubiginosa — RoseDianthus caryophyllus — carnationBerzelia abliflora — berzillia berryFritillary meleagris — snakehead alliumCrespedia — billy ball
Judges' comments

Composed, regal, masterful! Balanced, restrained. A stunningly creative crowning achievement.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 15-16, 2025
Division I: Floral Design
Grandeur
Class 6. Pageantry, Pomp & Circumstance
award
3rd
show No.
FD24
Exhibitor(s)
Susie Puckett The Garden Club of Jackson, Zone IX
Statement of Intent

"Qu'ils mangent de la brioche", is believed to have been spoken by Marie Antoinette upon being told that the peasants had no bread.
Plant(s)
Hyacinthus orientalis — hyacinthCymbidium orchidaceae — orchidEustoma grandiflorum — lisianthusAmaranthus spp — amaranthusHydrangea macrophylla — hydrangeaHypericum perforatum — st. john's wortHypnum curvifolium — mossVeronica officinalis — veronicaRosa spp — spray roseBegonia rex-cultorum — begonia rexAnigozanthos manglesii — kangaroo pawAstrantia major — astrantiaPieris japonica — japanese andromedaPhalaenopsis amabilis — orchid
Judges' comments

The color harmony and choice of plant material express a feeling of elegance and femininity of Marie Antoinette. The upright placement of the fork disturbs the line