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
“The Central Park Conservancy hosted a summer ‘Jungle Party’ at Tavern on the Green. Funds raised will help restore, manage and enhance Central Park.”
“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.”
Philodendron ‘Winterbourn’ XANADU
Leucospermum sp., pincushion
Ranunculus asiaticus, Persian buttercup
Strelitzia reginae, bird of paradise
Cymbidium acuminatum, cymbidium orchid
Ananas comosus, pineapple
Kristin Brown & Debbie Stockstill
The Monroe Garden Study League
“Whether inside under the crystal chandeliers or outside under the courtyard umbrellas, dining at the Tavern is an elevated experience.”
“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.”
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
Molly Stephan & Weezie Monroe
Winnetka Garden Club
“Raising the ‘Bar’ at Tavern on the Green”
“The strong contrasting components communicate the intent.”
“The abundance of containers is disproportionate to the size of the tablecloth.”
Hedera helix, English ivy
Tulipa, tulip
Citrus limon, lemon
Debby Melnyk
Late Bloomers Garden Club
“A visit to the tavern has left me in a spin, twisting and turning and blowing in the wind.”
“The inspiring use of man-made and natural elements creates outstanding color harmonies.”
Zantedeschia sp., calla lily
Actinidia arguta, kiwi vine