June 4, 2009 Mount Hawley Country was the setting for the Peoria Garden Club's Standard Flower Show " Summertime". Many members entered beautiful flowers, artful arrangements, and educational displays.
After admiring the displays, members and visitors could enjoy a lovely tea and the beautiful view of the Illinois River from the patio.
Four darling minature gardens were won by four lucky raffle ticket holders.
High Flower Show Awards:
The Arboreal Award- for dwarf juniper Lori Gangloff
Awards of Merit- Horticulture, hosta Claudia Buchanan, Lori Gangloff
The Collectors Showcase Reward- Display of succulents with red cloth Judith Ziemba
Award of Horticultural Excellence- Hosta Lori Gangloff
Designer's Choice Award- Pedestal Design Pinky Riffle
The Susan Davis Award- Small Design Judy Ziemba
The Judy Ziemba Award- Miniature Design Mary Houvenagle
The Table Artistry Award- Capsule Table Kathy Jump
The Award of Design Excellence- Pedestal Design Pinky Riffle
The Artistic Craft Award- Decorated hat Sandy Brown
Educational Top Exhibitor- The Hosta Color Wheel Ella Maxwell
Silver donated by H. Robert Burns
The H. Robert Burns Presidential Horticulture Award- Delphinium Lori Gangloff
The H. Robert Burns Presidential Design Award- Bed tray Lori Gangloff
The Designer in Depth Sweepstake Award- Most ribbons Lori Gangloff
" I would like to congratulate ALL who entered and to ALL who helped with the show, thanks for making it a beautiful day. I'm especially proud of first time entrants who won high awards!" Pinky Riffle
