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A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 1. Conversion
award
3rd
show No.
FD01
Exhibitor(s)
Gail Hendryx 315,
,
Statement of Intent

The Love Connection
Plant(s)
Zantedeschia rehmannii, Z. spp.  — Mini calla lilyLeucadendron salignum — Leucadendron Safari SunsetGalax urceolata — GalaxVanda sp. — Vanda OrchidLeucosperum — Pin Cushion ProteaArecaceae spp. — Palm SpatheHypericum perforatum — St. John's Wort
 

Giovanni Bellini
Virgin and Child,
c. 1460–70
Size: 32 1/4” × 25 1/8”
Judges' comments

Palm spades create dynamic synergism in the design. Placement of the callas affects the rhythm of the overall design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 1. Conversion
award
1st
show No.
FD02
Exhibitor(s)
Kelty Crain 313,
Stephanie Fox 313,
Statement of Intent

Building a stairway to Heaven with her gift of gold, she transcends from the earthly to Life Eternal.
Plant(s)
Anthurium  — Anthurium "Candy"Anthurium — Anthurium "Charisma"Anthurium Sp. — Anthurium Sp. — Arachnis ascendra — Mokara Ochid "Red Gem"Galax — Galax leafGloriosa Lily — Gloriosa superbaAngozanthos flavidus — Kangaroo PawDianthus caryophyllus — Carnation sp.Equisetum sp. — Horsetail ReedJatropha podagrica — Buddha BellyCordyline fruticose — Ti LeafMusa acuminata — Banana StemsAuricularia auricula-judae — Wood Ear Mushroom
 

Unknown Italian
Saints Margaret and Catherine of Alexandria with a Donatrix,
c. 1485
Size: 64 1/2” × 22 1/2”
Judges' comments

Exquisite and masterfully creative synergistic design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 1. Conversion
award
2nd
show No.
FD03
Exhibitor(s)
Debbie Stockstill 319,
Kristin Brown 319,
Statement of Intent

This trinity of golden halos are rings of reverence that reflect the divine light enveloping Allegretto Nuzi’s “Saints and Angels.”
Plant(s)
Anthurium andreanum — Anthurium leavesCalamus rotang — MidillinoCordyline fruticosa — Black Ti leavesDianthus caryophyllus — CarnationDicranopteris linearis — Fern curlsGalax urceolata — Galax leavesRanunculus asiaticus — RanunculusRosa — RoseZantedeschia aethiopica — Calla lily
 

Allegretto Nuzi
Saints and Angels,
c. 1370
Size: 42 3/8” × 20 1/16”
Judges' comments

Clever and creative interpretation of a synergist design. Distinction is affected by the condition of the plant material.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 1. Conversion
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
FD04
Exhibitor(s)
Marianna Brewster 315,
Carole Bailey 313,
Statement of Intent

God is in the beauty of a creation; hopeful that serenity brings contemplation of wonder and grace.
Plant(s)
Anthurium 'Faaro' — AnthuriumRosa 'Pink Expression — Pink ExpressionPetrea volubilis — GrapevineCecropia pelata — CecropiaRosa 'Coffee Candy' — RoseAnthurium 'Pink Christina' — AnthuriumAnthurium 'White' — AnthuriumAnthurium 'Princess Aiko' — AnthuriumAnthurium 'Seefurth' — AnthuriumAnthurium 'Maui Bride' — AnthuriumCymbidium 'Jenifer Gail' — CymbidiumPhaleonopsis — PhaleonopsisGalax urceolata — Galax leafRosa 'Blushing Akito' — RoseRosa 'Ohara Light Pink' — RoseRosa 'Elba Light Pink' — RoseRosa 'Local Wabara lolli beige' — RoseRosa 'Majolika Light Pink' — RoseScabiosa atropurpurea — Scabiosa podFIcus elastica — Skeleton leafTulipa — Tulip sp.Hydrangea macroplylla — Hydrangea
 

Giovanni di Paolo
Saint John the Baptist,
c. 1435–40
Size: 41 1/8” × 18 1/2”
Judges' comments

The colors and textures bring serenity to the design. Placement of circular vines creates a static rhythm.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 2. Earthly Evolution
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
HD08
Exhibitor(s)
Charner Bolin 313, Novice
Amy Mueller 313,
Statement of Intent

From seeds to sprouts to mature plants, crystals perfect our mung bean garden. Quartz amethyst and citrine bring hope, growth and success to all lifeforms.
Plant(s)
Byophyta — MossVigna radiata — Mung beans* Plant material 1. and 2. repeated in all three containers.* — 
Judges' comments

Use of accessories adds interest to overall design. Plant material not in refined condition.