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A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 3. Three-Tiered Transformation
award
1st
show No.
HD09
Exhibitor(s)
Winifred Riser 315, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

A tribute to Langston Hughes’ poem, “In Time of Silver Rain,” springtime growth spirals up and cascades down in the joy and wonder of spring.
Plant(s)
Dichondra argentea — Silver Falls DichondraOlea europaea 'Montra' — Dwarf OliveLavandula x ginginsii 'Goodwin Creek Gray — Lavender 'Goodwin Creek'Centaurea cineraria — Dusty Miller, SilverdustCentaurea Cineraria — Dusty Miller, Cirrus
Judges' comments

Lush, flowing, exceptional plant material result in a distinguished silver design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 3. Three-Tiered Transformation
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
HD10
Exhibitor(s)
Mary Sommers Pyne 315,
Bonny Burger 315,
Statement of Intent

Edibles nurtured by pollinators reflect the enchantment and revitalization of Mother Nature.

Plant(s)
Ageratum houstonianum — Floss flowerVerbena tenuisecta — Moss vebenaFoeniculum vulgare 'Nigra' — Bronzed FennelOcimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum 'Dark Opal' — African blue basilDolichos lablab — Hyacinth bean 'Ruby Moon' vinePhyladulcis — Aztec sweet herbViola odorata — Wood violet Salix caprea 'Perdula' — Tree of Enchantment
Judges' comments

Scale, balance and healthy plants create a commendable design. Accessories and embellishment not permitted in this class.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 3. Three-Tiered Transformation
award
2nd
show No.
HD11
Exhibitor(s)
Emily Wilde 315,
Susan Lummis 315,
Statement of Intent

Flitter and hover with us at this pretty pollinator party . . .
Plant(s)
Achillea millefolium sp. — yarrowCatharanthus sp. — vincaEuphorbia hypericifolia ‘Inneuphe’ — spurgeFuchsia magellanica — lady’s eardropsVerbena bonariensis sp. — verbena
Judges' comments

Color and condition of plant material honors your intent. Overall design lacks central height.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 3. Three-Tiered Transformation
award
3rd
show No.
HD12
Exhibitor(s)
Ellen Donnelly 315, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

Butterfly Birthday Cake. This colorful, delicious mixture should keep the butterflies and bees coming back for more!
Plant(s)
Lavendula dentata — Lavender - ImperialPhlox paniculata — Phlox - Bright EyesPhlox paniculata — Phlox - LauraLantana camara — Lantana - Bandana Cherry SunriseZinnia — ZinniaZinnia elegans — ZinniaHypericum calycinum — St. John's WortLantana montevidensis — Lantana - Lucious GrapeMonarda hybrid — Bee BalmLysimachia — Creeping JennyMentha suaveolens "variegated" — Pineapple Mint
Judges' comments

Statement of Intent showcases this hort design. Lack of relation among plant material affects flow of design.