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A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 6. From Here to Eternity
award
3rd
show No.
BA29
Exhibitor(s)
Becky Martin 317,
,
Statement of Intent

A charming neoclassical vase of delicate flowers, blooming alluringly amongst an array of leaf creations. This should bloom until the end of time.
Plant(s)
Eucalyptus globulus — EucalyptusLagerstroemia indica 'Natchez' — Crape MyrtleRaphia farinifera — RaffiaCoriandrum sativum — CorianderJacobaea maritima — Dusty MillerDianella ensifolia — Flax LilyCallistemon citrinus — Crimson Bottle BrushCalliandra haematocephala — Red Powder-PuffCyclamen persicum — CyclamenChamaedorea elegans — Parlor PalmCornus florida — Flowering DogwoodPistacia chinesis — Chinese PistacheGelsemium sempervirens — Yellow JessamineAbuliton fruticosum — Indian MallowHydrangea quercifolia — Oak Leaf HydrangeaHydrangea arborescens — Hydrangea
 
Judges' comments

A beautiful Neoclassical palette. The dominance of the base and craftsmanship affect the overall design.

A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 6. From Here to Eternity
award
1st
show No.
BA30
Exhibitor(s)
Cathy Tosetti 353, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

After the Rains Wildflowers Spring Eternal Arroyo Lupine, California Poppies and cheerful yellow Tidy Tips gathered in a rustic handwoven basket to be treasured forever.
Plant(s)
Avens — GeumCallistemon — BottlebrushCedrus deodara — Deodar CedarChrysanthemum x morifolium — Hardy chrysanthemumCorymbia citriodora — Lemon EucalyptusCynara cardunculus var. scolymus — ArtichokeExochorda racemosa — PearlbushGeranium 'Rozanne' — Hardy Geranium 'Rozanne'Hebe 'Amy' — Hebe 'Amy'Hydrangea quercifolia — Oakleaf HydrangeaPlatenus racemosa — Western SycamoreQuercus agrifolia — Coast Live OakRaphia farinifera — Raffia Palm
 
Judges' comments

An exquisite design to be treasured forever incorporating extraordinary craftsmanship.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 6. From Here to Eternity
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
BA31
Exhibitor(s)
Nancy Abendshein 313, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

This Fleurs des Siècles reminds me of my mother, who had a collection of strawberries, mainly that my dad bought her. It will last forever.
Plant(s)
Phragmites — ReedBambusoideae — BambooPhaseolusrulgans — Flageolet beanHelichrusum brecteatum — StrawflowerCapparis cynophallophora — Mustard SeedPiper alba — White PeppercornHedera helix — English IvySolanum lycopericum — Tomato PlantPrunus avium — CherrySalix — WillowHumulus lupulus — Common hopEucalyptus — Eucalyptus
 
Judges' comments

The delicately crafted white flowers draw your eye through the design creating a lovely remembrance of your parents. The scale of the basket and bee affect the overall design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 6. From Here to Eternity
award
2nd
show No.
BA32
Exhibitor(s)
Gina Crenshaw 310, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

My favorite summer garden is kept in perpetual view With a golden trellis & vibrant flowers in pot of cobalt blue!
Plant(s)
Pinus palustris  — Long pine strawHydrangea macrophylla — Hydrangea Humulus Lupulus — Hops flowerScabiosa stellata — Scabiosa PodPapaver somniferum — Miniature Poppy PodSyzygium aromaticum — ClovesSiraitia grosvenorii — Monk FruitBuxus sempervirens — BoxwoodQuercus nigra — Water Oak Tree LeafCycas revolurta — Sago PalmPhleum pratense — Timothy grassRosa chinensis minima — Mini rose budRaphia farinifera — RaffiaWisteria frutescens — Wisteria branchesLagestroemia indica — Crepe Myrtle podLeucadendron Laureolum — Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunstrike’Hydrangea paniculata — Limelight Hydrangea
 
Judges' comments

A delightful cobalt container featuring repetition of pattern. The placement and color of the Timothy grass and floral components affect balance.