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A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 3. Twilight
award
3rd
show No.
BA11
Exhibitor(s)
Laura Levenson 315,
,
Statement of Intent

It's time for Rhonda and Wanda's Annual Pollinator Party! Come to the Flower Bower this evening and enjoy the open Nectar Bar; what a treat!
Plant(s)
Chasmanthium latifolium — Inland sea oatsBetula pendula — Silver birch Digitalis purpurea — FoxgloveFragaria x ananassa — StrawberryGaillardia pulchella — Indian blanketGypsophila paniculata — Baby's breathHelianthus annuus  — SunflowerLagerstroemia indica — Crape myrtleLavendula angustifolia — LavenderHydrangea arborescens — HydrangeaLobelia erinus — LobeliaCoreopsis lanceolata — CoreopsisMagnolia grandiflora — MagnoliaMascagnia macroptera — Butterfly vineMuhlenbergia capillaris — Gulf muhly grassPhaseolus vulgaris — Navy beanPistacia vera — PistachioQuercus palustris — Pin oakNarcissus tete-a-tete — Mini daffodilRubus alleghaniensis — BlackberrySinapis alba — Mustard seedThymus vulgaris — ThymeVaccinium corymbosum — BlueberryVitis mustangensis — Mustang grapevineAgaricus bisporus — MushroomTrachelospermum asiaticum — Asiatic jasmineViola odorata — Viola
 
Judges' comments

Exquisite variety of components and meticulous craftsmanship of all elements invite us to the party. Some components are out of scale to the overall design.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 3. Twilight
award
2nd
show No.
BA12
Exhibitor(s)
Phyllis Heerwagen 170,
,
Statement of Intent

The varying shades of color seen in twilight skies brings this beautiful palette of soft pinks, blues and violets, and grays to the comfort and serenity of home and new beginnings.
Plant(s)
Phaseolus — Navy BeanAspidistra — Cast iron plantBambusa vulgaris — BambooCenchrus cillians — BuffelgrassGlycine max — SoybeanSinapis alba — Mustard seedSee key card — 
 
Judges' comments

Pleasing color palette creates a serenity that evokes twilight. Lack of reconstructed components lessens the distinction.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 3. Twilight
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
BA13
Exhibitor(s)
Roberta DuBeshter 180,
,
Statement of Intent

From the egg(s), the caterpillar, and the chrysalis (hidden in the lantern top), the metamorphosis will be complete when the butterfly emerges.
Plant(s)
Allium ‘Globemaster’ — Ornamental onionAllium porrum — LeekBrassica junco — Mustard seedCorylus avellana ‘Contorta’ — Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick catkinsDelphinium ‘Cobalt Dreams’  — DelphiniumGrevillea longifolia — Spider Flower leafJuniperus communis — Juniper berryPaeonia lactiflora ‘Coral Sunset’  — Peony podPapaver somniferum — Poppy podProtea cynaroides — King ProteaScabiosa stellata — Pincushion flower seed podWhoopi ‘BoDerek’  — WhoopiCedrela sinensis  — Chinese Toon Tree pod
 
Judges' comments

Nice craftsmanship and use of color contrast is to be admired. More embellished elements would enhance the overall rhythm of design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 3. Twilight
award
1st
show No.
BA14
Exhibitor(s)
Jennifer O'Donnell 313, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

An old lantern found in a secret garden that has morphed into a lovely home for new life!
Plant(s)
Ophiopogon japonicas — Mondo grassLagenaria siceraria — Birdhouse gourdCorymbia citriodora — Lemon EucalyptusMagnolia grandiflora — Southern magnoliaBegonia cucullata — Wax BegoniaCurcuma longa — TumericAllium tuberosum — Garlic chiveHydrangea quercifolia — Oak leaf hydrangeaXanthorrhoea — Flexi grassBambusa vulgaris — BambooQuercus — OakCoccoloba uvifera — SeagrapeLiquidambar styraciflua — SweetgumEuonymus hamiltonianus — Hamilton's spindletreeBuxus — BoxwoodAllium stellatum — Onion seedNigella Sativa — Black SeedArthrospira platens — SpirulinaPodocarpus macrophyllus — Japanese YewFraxinus pennsylvanica — Green ashPrunus amygdalus — AlmondRuscus aculeatus — Israeli RuscusArgyrochosma dealbata — False Cloak FernMascagnia macroptera — Butterfly vine
 
Judges' comments

Enticing landing for pollinators created this rhythmic cohesive design.