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A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 7. Evolution
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
FD42
Exhibitor(s)
Terry Harmon 313,
Dorothy Cuenod 313,
Statement of Intent

The structure of the 1950's evolved into the groovy and psychedelic 1960's with an explosion of color. (Pucci 1960s)
Plant(s)
Craspedia variabilis — Billy BallsDianthus caryophyllus — Mini Carnation Moon Pearl, light lavenderDianthus caryophyllus — Mini Carnation Moon Pearl, lavenderChrysanthemum sp. — Button Pompom, whiteChrysanthemum sp. — Button Pompom, greenLagurus ovatus — Preserved Bunny Tail, blackLunaria annua — Preserved Lunaria, white
Judges' comments

The following colors and textures successfully captures Pucci. The density of the flowers affects the form.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 7. Evolution
award
show No.
FD43
Statement of Intent

Plant(s)
Chrysanthemum — Cremon, whiteDianthus caryophyllus — Carnation, whiteGypsophila — Baby's BreathHydrangea — Hydrangea, whiteRosa hybrida "playa blanca" — Playa Blanca Rose Rosa hybrida "spray snowflake" — Snowflake Spray RoseRosa hybrida "tibet" — Tibet Rose Havea brasiliensis — Rubber Tree LeavesHelichrysum — StrawflowerHelipterum — Paper DaisyLinum usitatissimum — FlaxLunaría annua — Silver Dollar PlantMiscanthus sinensis — EulaliaRumohra adiantiformis — Leatherleaf FernRuscus aculeatus — Italian Ruscus
Judges' comments

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 7. Evolution
award
1st
show No.
FD44
Exhibitor(s)
Peyton Wells 279,
,
Statement of Intent

A late 1920's Coco Chanel evening dress, part of my grandmother's trouseau [on temporary loan], normally housed at the Metropolitian Museum of Art: Chanel Collection. (Coco Chanel 1920s)
Plant(s)
Aucuba japonica — Japanese laurelAcer saccharum — Sugar mapleAcacia fruit — AcaciaAspidistra elatior — Cast iron plantHelleborus orientalis — HelleborePhoenix robelenii — Robellini palmPiper nigrum — Peppercorn
Judges' comments

Exquisite design and skillful execution incorporating all of the principals and elements of design. Ready to wear to the speakeasy.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 7. Evolution
award
3rd
show No.
FD45
Exhibitor(s)
Sara Murphy 337,
Chace Wolff 342,
Statement of Intent

Bob Mackie, creator of the "nude illusion" pushed the limits of couture with his daring and risqué styles for Cher, Tina Turner & others. (Bob Mackie 1980s)
Plant(s)
Aspidistra elatior variegata — Cast iron plantLiriope muscari — Lily grassLeucadendron salignum — Common sunshine conebushCortaderia selloana — Bleached Pampas grassFicus religiosa — Skeleton Ficus leavesSchoenocephalium teretifolium — Inirida flowerBrunia noduliflora — BruniaCalathea rufibarba Fenzi — Furry feather CalatheaRuscus acaleatus — Italian ruscusPhalaenopis — Orchid
Judges' comments

Clever and skillful interpretation using contrasting textures and colors create rhythm in this evocative design. The visual weight of the pampas grass diminishes distinction.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division I: Floral Design
Evolution
Class 7. Evolution
award
2nd
show No.
FD46
Exhibitor(s)
Sara Ledbetter 315,
Ingrid Kelly 315,
Statement of Intent

Valentino Red sparkles in the nineties
Plant(s)
Aspidistra — AspidistraChamaerops humilis — Fan PalmAnthurium — Anthurium
Judges' comments

Extraordinary color choice combined with expertly executed detail makes for a stunning iconic Valentino.