Floral Design

Tavern on the Green

Class 2

An exhibition table staged on a 30” round x 29” high table draped in a floor-length cloth supplied by the exhibitor. Overlays permitted. The exhibit should be placed in front of a white panel of exhibitor’s choosing and photographed from three sides.

Four Entries

Victoria Howard & Hanna Robinson

North Country Garden Club of Long Island

Statement of Intent

“The Central Park Conservancy hosted a summer ‘Jungle Party’ at Tavern on the Green. Funds raised will help restore, manage and enhance Central Park.”

Judges' Comments

“The designer repeats a striking, vivid color palette, which creates an energetic rhythm throughout the design.”

“The color value and pattern of the tablecloth dominate the design.”

List of Plants Used

  • Philodendron ‘Winterbourn’ XANADU 

  • Leucospermum sp., pincushion

  • Ranunculus asiaticus, Persian buttercup

  • Strelitzia reginae, bird of paradise

  • Cymbidium acuminatum, cymbidium orchid

  • Ananas comosus, pineapple

Alternate View

Kristin Brown & Debbie Stockstill

The Monroe Garden Study League

Statement of Intent

“Whether inside under the crystal chandeliers or outside under the courtyard umbrellas, dining at the Tavern is an elevated experience.”

Judges' Comments

“The clever pattern of glassware and plates, and the effective use of color, add rhythm and echo the intent.”

“The proportion of placemats dominates the overall design.”

List of Plants Used

  • Buxus sempervirens, boxwood

  • Amaranthus caudatus, hanging amaranthus

  • Anthurium andraeanum, anthurium

  • Zantedeschia aethiopica, calla lily

  • Cymbidium sp., cymbidium orchid

  • Rosa 'Lemonade', rose

  • Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Kermit', Kermit mum

Alternate View

Molly Stephan & Weezie Monroe

Winnetka Garden Club

Statement of Intent

“Raising the ‘Bar’ at Tavern on the Green”

Judges' Comments

“The strong contrasting components communicate the intent.”

“The abundance of containers is disproportionate to the size of the tablecloth.”

List of Plants Used

  • Hedera helix, English ivy

  • Tulipa, tulip

  • Citrus limon, lemon

Alternate View

Debby Melnyk

Late Bloomers Garden Club

Statement of Intent

“A visit to the tavern has left me in a spin, twisting and turning and blowing in the wind.”

Judges' Comments

“The inspiring use of man-made and natural elements creates outstanding color harmonies.”

List of Plants Used

  • Zantedeschia sp., calla lily 

  • Actinidia arguta, kiwi vine

Alternate View

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