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Fred Spicer ........................................ Executive Director & CEOStephanie Banks ............................................Director of FinanceDawn Coleman .......................... Education Activities SpecialistRagan Cox Stone ..............................Special Events CoordinatorElizabeth Drewry .............................................................Librarian Ellen Hardy ........................... Education Program CoordinatorBlake Ells.................................... Public Relations CoordinatorJean Frey ............................................. Director of DevelopmentHenry Hughes ......................................... Director of Education Jason Kirby ....................................Library Assistant & ArchivistAndrew B. Krebbs .......... Director of Marketing & MembershipHope Long ......................................Director of Library ServicesJohn Manion ...........................Kaul Wildflower Garden Curator Pam McLeod ..................................Donor Services CoordinatorBrooke McMinn.............. Plant Adventures Program SpecialistDrew Rickel .........................................Donor Relations OfficerTaylor Steele ............................................Volunteer CoordinatorRona Walters ...............................................Membership Assistant

Our MissiOnFriends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens promotes

public knowledge of plants, gardens & the environment; & receives, raises & administers resources for these purposes.

Our VisiOnThe vision of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is to be one of

the nation’s preeminent botanical gardens.

Friends OF birMinghaM bOtaniCal gardens

The Garden Dirt is the newsletter of Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The Garden Dirt is published six times a year to foster awareness & support events, services, & significant programs of Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. We welcome your comments & address corrections. Please contact:

Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Editor, Andrew B. Krebbs, director of marketing & membership2612 Lane Park RoadBirmingham, AL 35223205.414.3959 or [email protected]

Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens practices a policy of equal opportunity & equal access to services for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, orientation or sex. Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a facility of Birmingham Park & Recreation Board. The deadline for the Mar/Apr issue is January 15.

2015 bOard OF direCtOrs

Brian Barr ................................................ PresidentBeverley Hoyt ................................ President-ElectHanson Slaughter .............................Past PresidentScott Walton .............................................TreasurerPaul Jones ................................................ SecretaryBeverley Hoyt ...............................VP DevelopmentElizabeth Broughton ........ VP Gardens & BuildingsCharles Goodrich ......................Governance ChairWally Evans ................................................. OfficerHouston Gillespy......................................... Officer

At Large:Cathy AdamsCraig BeattyMary BoehmChris Boles

Emily BowronMaggie BrookeClarke GillespyJohn HudsonJohn Hurst

Turner InscoeBill Ireland

Elizabeth JerniganNatalie Kelly

Carl JonesKaty Baker Lasker

John MillerJohn Smith T

Amanda Foshee, Junior Board President

There is always something blooming

at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Plan your next visit soon!

Visit bbgardens.org & check out what’s new

at The Gardens.

JanuaryCamellias

Hollies

Orchids

Pansies

Tea Olives

Winter Annuals

Winter Hazels

Winter Honeysuckles

Wintersweets

FebruaryAsian Magnolias

Camellias

Fringe Flowers

Lenten Roses

Mahonias

Pansies

Quinces

Winter Annuals

On the COVerServis1st Bank presented the Dirt Dash 5K Fun Run/Family Walk at Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Saturday, November 15. More than 225 runners and casual walkers ran the scenic trails of Alabama’s most visited free attraction while supporting its educational mission. Funds raised benefit educational programs at The Gardens including its flagship, Discovery Field Trips, which has provided a free, curriculum-based science education to nearly 100,000 Birmingham children over the last decade.

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eDear Friends,

Happy New Year! After a full year of celebrating our 50th year in partnership with the City of Birmingham, all of us here are looking forward to kicking off our second half-century. As 2015 unfolds, please stay tuned to the Garden Dirt and watch your email’s inbox for the Dirt E-lert for...well...all the dirt on what’s happening.

Change is coming to the Garden Center as part of the city’s recent bond referendum. We expect work to begin in late February or early March on renovations to eight restrooms, a full makeover for the Strange Auditorium, and improvements to the Ireland Room, truly the workhorses of our facility. While making these areas much more attractive was a major goal, sustainable materials and technologies (including bamboo flooring and LED lighting) are woven throughout and much of the work is related to universal access for all of our guests.

If you’ve visited in the last year, you know change is also afoot outside our gates. Long-term work across Lane Park Road is continuing and we’ll have a new, elegant neighbor, the Grand Bohemian Hotel, opening up across the street later in the year. The Cahaba Road work should be completed in late winter. We envision both projects as positives for our area and opportunities to improve pedestrian access to The Gardens. You’ll also see internal improvements to enhance that connectivity, which ties in line to the long-term vision of the Red Rock Ridge & Valley Trail system.

Finally, I’ll add a word of personal thanks to our outgoing and incoming board members. While often working quietly behind the scenes, our skilled, strategically-minded and all-volunteer board has provided me with unwavering support that has had a visible (and, to me, visceral) impact. As I begin my fourteenth year here – and those years have simply flown by – my appreciation and respect for all who have served has only deepened.

See you in The Gardens,

Fred Spicer Executive Director & CEO

Just over 50 years ago local community leaders had a vision for Birmingham Botanical Gardens. I’m glad they did. It started fairly simple – there were to be sectors of the 67 acres dedicated to different plant families and other features, all accessible by automobile! Many of the originally planned gardens and features still exist: The Fern Glade, Rose Gardens, native flora, the Japanese Gardens and, of course, the recently renovated Conservatory. A lecture hall was proposed, and we have several locations that are used for this purpose and other events and programs. It is safe to say that things have changed a great deal, though thankfully much is still the same.

One item that is unquestionably the same is our mission. Our mission then, as it is now, is simply to educate people about plants, gardens, and the environment. And fortunately for the many that share interest in this mission, we have one of the most beautiful places in Alabama to stage our show. Our accomplishments to this end are something about which you should be very proud. Last year we had over 350,000 visitors and every single one of them visited for free. Our five miles of paths and trails were open 365 days. These paths and trails offer access to over 30 gardens in both naturalistic and interpretative styles. These gardens coupled with our indoor facilities provided educational opportunities for over 15,000 school-age children. In today’s age of iPhones and Xbox, I believe you’ll agree this is a good thing.

But this isn’t all. We’re quite serious about our mission. Through our Plant Adventures programs we provided appropriately-adapted botanical education to over a thousand participants from Children’s Hospital, United Cerebral Palsy and many other Birmingham community organizations that help people with special situations. This program is housed in its very own learning area near our library, which by the way is the only public horticulture library in the USA. Just upstairs from the library we maintain our plant information center and regional horticulture hotline, all staffed by the Alabama Cooperative Education System and by Master Gardeners. Got a question? Call, email or stop by.

We’ve got a great thing going at your Gardens. I invite you to learn more. We have terrific events all year long, many ways to educate yourself, help educate others, volunteer for this or that…all of which are great ways to learn more. The best way, though, is just to be here. Please come take a stroll and you’ll see just what I mean.

Our Gardens, YOur GardensMessage from Brian Barr, Board President

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Fall transforms Birmingham Botanical Gardens into a rich palette of colors, and for Dr. John Durr Elmore, who walked frequently in The Gardens, it was his favorite season to enjoy long walks among the vibrant foliage. Even when his walks became more difficult over the years, Dr. Elmore would bring friends from Kirkwood for golf cart tours, and enjoy “showing off ” and sharing the beauty of The Gardens.

Dr. Elmore was born in Montgomery and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama before pursuing his doctorate at Tulane. A decorated Army veteran, Dr. Elmore eventually moved to Birmingham where he worked as a private practitioner of Psychiatry at Frank Kay Clinic of Birmingham from 1951 until his retirement in 1989. He also served part-time on the faculty at the University of Alabama-Birmingham in the Department of Psychiatry during his distinguished medical career.

During his lifetime, Dr. Elmore was a generous supporter of The Gardens. He was a long-time member and donor since 2001, and made financial contributions that funded major improvements to the paths in the Hulsey Woods and the Arrington Plant Adventure Zone.

However, it was Dr. Elmore’s foresight and inclusion of The Gardens in his estate planning that created his lasting legacy of giving and generosity. When Dr. Elmore died in February 2014 at the age of 91, The Gardens became the beneficiary of almost $70,000 in proceeds from his charitable trust. In accordance with Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens policy, these funds were placed in the endowment, where they will grow and help ensure the future of The Gardens, and the beautiful fall foliage Dr. Elmore enjoyed so much, for years to come.

We are deeply honored that Dr. Elmore chose to remember The Gardens with a planned gift, and gratefully recognize his philanthropy and legacy of giving and generosity.

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Membership Tax InformationYour membership, less the fair market value of the benefits you receive, is deductible for income tax purposes. You can waive your benefits and receive full tax-deductibility. Please indicate this on your membership form. Under Internal Revenue Services guidelines, the tax-deductibility of the membership levels are listed to the right.

Visit www.bbgardens.org/benefits to learn more about your benefits. Your thank-you letter that included your membership card at the time you joined or renewed is considered your tax receipt. If you need a replacement letter please contact Rona Walters, membership assistant, at 205.414.3950 or [email protected].

Student ................................................ $25Young Professional ........................$40/$55Individual ..............................................$45 Family ...................................................$60 Magnolia .............................................$100 Oak .................................................... $225 Ambassador .........................................$475 President’s Circle .................................$875

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Are you interested in including The Gardens in your will or estate planning? For more information about how you can create a legacy of giving, contact Jean Frey, director of development, at 205.414.3961 or [email protected].

http://www.bbgardens.org/benefits

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Good Things Growing…In The Gardens Fred Spicer, executive director & CEO

Native to Japan and southwestern China, Rohdea japonica is tough, small in stature (<24” tall), well-behaved and, with bold texture and dark evergreen leaves, it adds a tidy architectural splash as a stand-alone plant or small-space groundcover. Commonly known as rohdea, Nippon lily or sacred lily, it’s currently placed in the asparagus family, Asparagaceae.

Rohdea needs shade and it will thrive in the densest imaginable, under the drought-like root competition of any tree [bottom left]. Dappled shade is fine but in locations with too much sun, leaves will yellow. Soils should be on the acid side, and not too moist. Although long-lived, large ones are very difficult (impossible) to find in garden shops because they are slow growing: mature clumps would be too pricey for the average retailer. Even small sizes (if found at all) are relatively expensive because you pay for the time it takes the grower to nurse the plant along until it reaches saleable size. Consider yourself fortunate, indeed, if a gardening friend has a bunch of rohdea and will let you divide and conquer!

Flowers are small and yellow-green in color, borne in summer, clustered on a short (5-8”) stalk at the base of the plant, often concealed by the dense, arching leaves. Interesting, not ornamentally significant. The fruit is a shiny orange-red berry, maturing in fall and often persisting through the winter; they are attractive but also pretty well-hidden [top left]. Many cultivars have been developed in Japan, along the themes of dwarfness, leaf shape and variegation. Typically container grown and displayed at eye level for close appreciation, some are beautiful monsters, with leaves grotesquely twisted and curled, or oddly striped, streaked and splashed with cream, white or yellow. A few are available from specialty nurseries in the US, but may cause sticker shock.

Rohdeas will not quickly outstrip their location like many other evergreen groundcovers. They essentially stay put, gradually expanding their dense clumps without running. They can also be used as accent plants, contrasting nicely with ferns, for instance, or combining well with hostas. You get winter interest too, when surrounding companions go dormant during the cold season. In my non-irrigated home garden, their form and texture echo throughout, creating strong visual repetition in all seasons [top right]. As a bonus, they also function as living hose guides along paths. (I told you they were tough.)

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Taylor Steele, volunteer coordinatorvolunteer spotlight

On Friday, December 5, Birmingham Botanical Gardens held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, recognizing the time donated and achievements made by those who assist in The Gardens achievements.

Close to 200 volunteers, community partners, Birmingham City staff, Alabama Cooperative Extension System staff and The Friends’ staff gathered in Strange Auditorium to celebrate the accomplishments of our volunteers and recall the group’s pasion about The Gardens’ mission.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is grateful for the committed effort of volunteer and community partners who make our work possible. This year, The Gardens honored a few of those people and partners, who are certainly representative of our larger collaborative. Janice Williams was presented the Ida C. Burns Volunteer of the Year award for her continual service in many areas of the organization and her significant impact on The Gardens. Cathy O’Sheal was awarded the A. Brand Walton, Jr. Unsung Hero of the Year for her independent and “behind the scenes” contributions. Fresh Air Family was recognized as the Birmingham Botanical Gardens Partner of the Year for helping The Gardens multiply its effort and achieve its mission. Martha Ellis was awarded Birmingham Botanical Gardens Plantperson of the Year for sharing her plant knowledge and skills with other individuals who volunteer. Dr. Marilyn Niemann was awarded Educator of the Year for her educational efforts promoting public knowledge and appreciation of plants, gardens and the environment.

Martha ellis, Janice Williams, verna Gates (fresh air family)

Holiday volunteer appreciation Luncheon

growing our legacy

dr. Marilyn niemann

cathy O’sheal (center)

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Annual Members celebrationJanuary 22

birmingham camellia showFebruary 21-22

spencer lectureMarch 5, 6:30 p.m.

sakura cherry blossom festivalMarch 21

early bird Violet club - show & saleApril 11

spring plant sale preview party & Members sale

April 9

spring plant saleApril 10-12

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PHOTO-TALKInstructor: Hank Siegel

Location: Birmingham Botanical GardensEvery 3rd Sunday | 3 - 5 p.m.Free, $5 donation suggested

Ages 12 and up

A Few of My Favorite ThingsInstructor: Bradley Gilbert

Location: Birmingham Botanical Garden – Adventure ClassroomSunday, January 11 | 2 – 4 p.m.

$15 Members | $20 Non-Members

Giving “Weeds” a ChanceInstructor: Antonia Viteri & Cameron Strouss

Location: Birmingham Botanical GardensSaturday, January 10 | 2 - 4 p.m.


Herbs: From the Ground to Medicine Cabinet - Part IInstructor: Antonia Viteri & Cameron Strouss

Location: Birmingham Botanical GardensSaturday, February 14 | 2 - 4 p.m.$15 Members | $20 Non-Members

Herbs: From the Ground to Medicine Cabinet -Part IIInstructor: Antonia Viteri & Cameron Strouss

Location: Birmingham Botanical GardensSaturday, March 14 | 2 - 4 p.m.


Pruning of the Dunn Formal Rose Garden

Instructor: Birmingham Rose SocietyLocation: Dunn Formal Rose Garden

February 28 | 8 - noonFREE

classesadult&familyclasses

To register or to read class descriptions visit www.bbgardens.org/classes

or call 205.414.3950.

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Library Hours of operation

Monday - Friday | 9 - 4 p.m.Saturday | 10 - 4 p.m.Sunday | 2 - 5 p.m.

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Join us in The Library at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss a fun book pertaining to gardening, plants or the environment. Contact Director of Library Services Hope

Long at 205.414.3931 or [email protected] for more information or to get involved.

◄ February 3: Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History by Bill Laws

March 3: ►Delicious! by Ruth Reichl

Gerlach plant Information center display inside the Garden center

for the months of January & february:

backyard beekeeping

Children’s Summer Camps C o m i n g S o o n

Make The Gardens part of your child’s memorable, fun & educational summer. We will be announcing our summer

camp schedule in February. Please visit www.bbgardens.org/summercamps for details & online registration.

205.877.3030 leafnpetal.com

The gift shop at Birmingham Botanical Gardens features a great selection of décor and gifts for the home & garden. Selections

include: stationery, jewelry, botanical arrangements, garden items, containers, children’s toys, furniture and home décor.

All members of The Gardens receive a 10% discount off of purchases.

HOURSMonday –Saturday

9:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

Discovery Field Trips: Field Notes

You are invited to experience The Gardens’ flagship program, Discovery Field Trips, through our Field Notes. Free Discovery Field Trips are curriculum-based experiences, focused on science, for kindergarten-seventh grade. For more information, contact Education Program Coordinator Ellen Hardy at

205.414.3953 or [email protected].

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Classes, Field Trips& Volunteer Opportunities

Registration & further information about the program, including course

descriptions & certificate requirements, can be found at

www.bbgardens.org/plantstudies or call 205.414.3950.

all are welcome to register for any of the classes.

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Introduction to Plant Taxonomy/Classification (core)Instructor: Tom Diggs, Ph.D.

Location: Birmingham Botanical GardensSaturday, January 17 | 8:30 - 4:30 p.m.


Plant-Soil Relationships (core)Instructor: Henry Hughes

Location: Birmingham Botanical GardensSaturday, February 7 | 8:30 - 4:30 p.m.

$80 Member | $90 Non-Member

Native Woody Plants: The Basics and Beyond (elective) Instructor: Fred Spicer



Making New Plants - Plant Propagation (elective)Instructor: Gail Barton



Introduction to the Study of Native Plants (core) Instructor: John Manion

Location: Birmingham Botanical GardensSaturday, March 7 | 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. $80 Members | $90 Non-Members

Solon Dixon & Splinter Hill (fieldtrip)Leaders: Curtis Hansen, Fred Nation, Fred Spicer, John Manion

Location: Andalusia, ALFriday - Sunday, March 27- 29


Spring-flowering Native Plants (elective)Instructor: John Manion

Location: Birmingham Botanical GardensSaturday, April 4 | 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.$40 Members | $45 Non-Members

Almond Rock - A Piedmont Granite Dome (field trip)Trip Leaders: Tom Diggs & John Manion

Saturday, May 16 | 9 - 3 p.m.Location: Randolph County, AL


Spencer Lecture presents

dan hinkley“The Life and Times of a

Modern Day Plant Hunter”Thursday, March 5 | 6:30 p.m.

The annual Spencer Lecture will be held on Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Linn-Henley Lecture Hall, it will feature a reception prior to the evening lecture from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

This free annual event brings noted botanist Dan Hinkley to Birmingham Botanical Gardens for an intriguing talk.

Seattle-based horticulturist and plant explorer Dan Hinkley leads his audience into mountainous regions of the world in search of plants for the gardens of North America and beyond. From his experiences in China, Vietnam, Myanmar, New Zealand, Chile and others, Hinkley will illustrate the process of plant collection, the reasons why it remains important and the end product of good plants growing in his 6.5 acre, zone 8 garden.

Hinkley works as a consultant, author, lecturer and is director of Heronswood Garden in Kingston, Washington. Learn more about Hinkley by visiting his site at www.danieljhinkley.com.

The Spencer Lecture Series is made possible by the Virginia Beeland Spencer Lecture Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. The fund was started by the late William M. Spencer, III in honor of his wife, the late Virginia Beeland Spencer.

Visit www.bbgardens.org/spencerlecture or call 205.414.3950 for more information and to register.

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Junior Master Gardener: Soils and WaterTeacher: Julie Danley

Saturday, January 24 | 9 - noonLocation: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom

$45 per class

Junior Master Gardener 2: Plant Growth and DevelopmentTeacher: Julie Danley

Saturday, February 21 | 9 - noonLocation: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom

$45 per class

Junior Master Gardener 3: Ecology and EnvironmentTeacher: Julie Danley

Saturday, March 21 | 9 - noonLocation: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom

$45 per class

Junior Master Gardener 4: Landscape HorticultureTeacher: Julie Danley

Saturday, June 20 | 9 - noonLocation: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom

$45 per class

Junior Master Gardener 5: Vegetables & HerbsTeacher: Julie Danley

Saturday, July 18 | 9 - noonLocation: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom

$45 per class

Junior Master Gardener 6: Insects & DiseasesTeacher: Julie Danley

Saturday, August 15 | 9 - noonLocation: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom

$45 per class

Junior Master Gardener 7: Life Skills and CareerTeacher: Julie Danley

Saturday, September 19 | 9 - noonLocation: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom

$45 per class

Junior Master Gardener 8: Fruits & NutsTeacher: Julie Danley

Saturday, October 17 | 9 - noonLocation: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom

$45 per class

Junior Master Gardener 9: Make-up sessionTeacher: Julie Danley

Saturday, November 21 | 9 - noonLocation: Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Exploration Classroom

$45 per class

To register visit www.bbgardens.org/classes or call 205.414.3950.

annuaL MeMBers ceLeBratiOn

RSVP by January 16 at www.bbgardens.org/celebrate

or call 205.414.3950


thursday, January 22, 2015

5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Garden Center at

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

$20 per person

The Junior Master Gardener( JMG) program is an international youth gardening program of the university Cooperative Extension network. JMG engages children in novel, hands-on group and individual learning experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an

appreciation for the environment and cultivate the mind.

JMG also inspires youths to be of service to others through service learning and leadership development projects and rewards them with certification and recognition.

Children can get involved in exploring their world through meaningful activities that encourage leadership development, personal pride and responsibility, and community

involvement. Youth involved in the program develop critical thinking skills and the ability to identify community concerns and take action to address them through individual

group projects.

Classes may be purchased as a package for $320. Ages 6-12 years old.

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Courtesy of For more information, see www.aces.edu or

call the Plant Hotline at 800.644.4458.

GARDENING “TIPS”

CALENDAR “Can You Dig It?” is a partnership between Junior League of Birmingham and Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens that began 15 years ago. This foundation has enabled The Gardens to build its flagship program, Free Discovery Field Trips. Can You Dig It provides trained volunteers and funding including free bus transportation for Birmingham’s youth and beyond. Did you know that Junior League of Birmingham awards each classroom with books related to their field trip topic, providing new books each year to Birmingham’s classrooms?

For many, Junior League docents are students’ first connection with The Gardens. Schools are greeted by enthusiastic, trained volunteer teams who guide them on their science-based curriculum experience at The Gardens. Many teachers believe the experience that docents provide is the most meaningful portion of the field trip. The welcoming nature and Junior League’s volunteer spirit travels miles and creates lasting memories.

Opportunites for growth have made the project meaningful to returning volunteers. All returning volunteers become leader mentors to new volunteers while some will grow further in leadership positions such as project chair.

The 2014-2015 welcomes volunteers Lucy Anderson (“Can You Dig It?” Project Chair), Rebecca Hanson, Staci Hatcher, Caroline Hottle, Courtney Kelly, Jobie Lynch, Amy McCoy, Tamara Sansbury, Sara Schilleci, Dory Serotsky, Kate Short, Graham Smith, Beth Underwood and Susan Weingarten

The Gardens would like to thank Junior League of Birmingham for all that they have done, and all that they continue to do for Birmingham Botanical Gardens and our missions for education. We look forward to the new year and all we can accomplish together!

Junior League of Birmingham continues to Build a volunteer Legacy at the Gardens

January• SHRUBS -- Plant shrubs and trees, including

broadleaf, narrowleaf, and deciduous. Spray all deciduous shrubbery with a dormant spray to control diseases and insects. Spray when weather is on warming trend.

• LAWNS -- Soil test before setting up fertility program.

• ROSES -- Start planting.

• ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS-Plant hardy annuals.

• BULBS-Late plantings of Dutch bulbs will flower if planted now. Lilies of all types, except Madonna, may be planted. Check stored bulbs and discard rotten ones. Make indoor plantings of amaryllis, callas, and gloxinias.

• Give houseplants a bath in lukewarm water to remove dust. To keep poinsettias that have finished flowering, turn pots on their sides and let them dry completely Cut them back lightly Keep in a temperature of 55 to 60 °.

• VEGETABLE PLANTS-Set out cabbage plants.

february• SHRUBS-Planting season continues. Visit

camellia shows to learn of hardy varieties in your area. Graft camellias in Central Alabama. Spray all shrubs with a fungicide before new growth starts.

• ROSES- Continue planting.

• ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS- Prepare beds for summer annuals.

• MISCELLANEOUS-Fertilize houseplants with liquid or soluble fertilizer according to manufacturer’s directions.

• VEGETABLE SEED-Plant some vegetables listed for January in Central Alabama plus collards, salsify, and Swiss chard. Add tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts to coldframes.

• VEGETABLE PLANTS-Plant cabbage, onions, lettuce, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.

Taylor Steele, volunteer coordinator

n e w s from the Archives & Rare Book Room

By Jason Kirby, library assistant & archivist

Attention all foodies! Sick of eating the same old meals for dinner? Tired of your family saying, “not that again” at the supper table? Need to spice up your repertoire? Recently, The Library acquired a very rare and old cookbook from the late Dr. Hughes Kennedy III. titled: New American cookery or, Female companion: 1805. Come see this and other cookbooks in The Archives and see how our ancestors cooked and conquered the kitchen, back in the old days.

sample recipe: diet Bread

One pound sugar, 9 eggs, beat for an hour, add to 14 ounces flour, spoonful rose water, one do. cinnamon or coriander, bake quick.

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Benefactor LevelMr. Richard M. AdamsMs. Elna R. BrendelDr. & Mrs. John A. Floyd, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. T. Michael GoodrichMr. & Mrs. Wilmer S. Poynor, IIIMr. & Mrs. Murray W. SmithMr. & Mrs. Joseph C. South, IIISouthern Progress CorporationMr. & Mrs. Rick StukesMr. & Mrs. John A. Williamson, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Edgar G. AldridgeMr. & Mrs. Michael BallietMs. Camille A. BeckerMrs. Lucille S. Beeson *Peggy Bonfield & Orrin FordD. Joseph & Ida C. Burns *Mary Carolyn Gibbs ClevelandSuzanne G. ClisbyMrs. Martha Stone Cobb Daniel *The Daniel Foundation of AlabamaThe Dunn-French FamilyDr. John D. Elmore*Mrs. Claire H. Fairley*Mr. F. Lewter Ferrell, Jr. *Mr. R.R. Herbst *

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Patron LevelMr. & Mrs. Brian BarrMr. & Mrs. John G. BrockMrs. Camille H. ButrusMr. & Mrs. Daniel B. ColemanMr. & Mrs. Bob de BuysMr. & Mrs. Houston GillespyMr. & Mrs. Jon KimerlingMr. & Mrs. Fred W. Murray, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Noble, IIIMr. & Mrs. Charles S. Northen, IIIRucker & Margaret Agee FundMr. & Mrs. B. Hanson SlaughterMr. & Mrs. John N. WrinkleAnonymous

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Mr. & Mrs. MiCHael Balliet

Mrs. franCes d. Blount

dr. & Mrs. Merrill Bradley

Bradley, arant, Boult, CuMMinGs llPMr. & Mrs. edwin C. BridGes

Mr. & Mrs. frank H. BroMBerG, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. f. dixon Brooke, Jr.dr. & Mrs. Peter d. BuntinG, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. stanley d. BynuM

Mr. & Mrs. williaM J. CaBaniss, Jr.dr. & Mrs. JaMes e. Cantrell, Jr.

JudGe & Mrs. JaCk d. Carl

Ms. MarGaret w. CarrutHers

Ms. virGinia k. CarrutHers

dr. & Mrs. Britton Carter

Mrs. lee B. CHaPMan

Mr. & Mrs. stePHen H. CHazen

Ms. donna CHristie


Ms. katHleen H. Cole

Mr. & Mrs. a. PHiliP Cook, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. donald Cook

Mr. & Mrs. n. lee l. CooPer

Mr. & Mrs. JoHn t. Cotton

Mr. & Mrs. roBert M. CouCH

Mr. & Mrs. franCis H. CroCkard, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. r. e. CruM

Ms. Joanne deartH

Mr. & Mrs. Mark s. dray

dr. & Mrs. JoHn t. eaGan, sr.Mr. roBert d. eCkinGer & Ms. MaiBetH J. Porter

Mike & Carolyn edwards

Mr. & Mrs. BruCe P. ely

Mrs. JaMes H. eMaCk

tHe HonoraBle & Mrs. BenJaMin erdreiCH

Mr. & Mrs. stanley M. erdreiCH, Jr.Mrs. williaM w. featHerinGill

Mr. & Mrs. david M. fields

Ms susan foran

Mr. & Mrs. J.s.M. frenCH

Mr. JosePH G. GaMBle Gateway

Mr. & Mrs. stePHen f. GertzMan

Mr. lawrenCe GiBBs

Mr. & Mrs. HuBert w. GoinGs, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. M. w. Goodwyn, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Miller Gorrie

Mr. & Mrs. Morris HaCkney

Ms. Mitzie Hall

JudGe & Mrs. JaMes H. HanCoCk

Mr. & Mrs. viCtor H. Hanson, iiiMr. & Mrs. CHristoPHer B. HarMon

dr. & Mrs. lawrenCe s. Hawley

Ms. ann B. HiCks

Mr. Ben ivey i. JaCkson, Jr.Mr. JosePH H. JoHnson, Jr.

Mr. roBert JoHnson

JoHnson sterlinG, inC.Mr. & Mrs. JaMes kinG, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. roBert r. kraCke

Mr. & Mrs. warren B. liGHtfoot, sr.tHe little Garden CluB

Mr. GeorGe G. lynn, sr.Mr. Henry sHarPe lynn, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. JoHn H. Martin

Mr. & Mrs. edGar B. Marx

Mr. & Mrs. williaM e. MattHews vMr. & Mrs. JosePH B. Mays, Jr.

dr. CHarles a. MCCalluM

Mrs. MarGaret H. MCGowan

Mr. & Mrs. HoBart a. MCwHorter, Jr.CHarles & elizaBetH Miller

Mr. & Mrs. JaMes d. Mills

Mr. & Mrs. HuGH J. MorGan, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. JoHn H. Morrow

Ms. linda C. Moseley

Mr. & Mrs. fred w. Murray, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. alBert s. nauGHton

oak street Garden sHoP

tHe HonoraBle & Mrs. terry oden

Mr. & Mrs. JaMes v. Park

Mr. & Mrs. fred Powell

Mr. williaM s. PritCHard, iiiMrs. MarGaret G. raGland

Mrs. elizaBetH ratliff

Mrs. elBerta G. reid

Mr. & Mrs. CHarles l. roBinson, Jr.rev. & Mrs. roMaine s. sCott

Mr. & Mrs. JaMes w. sHePHerd

Mrs. elna sHuGerMan

Mr. Hatton C.v. sMitH

Mr. & Mrs. Mell G. sMitH

Mr. & Mrs. GeorGe sMitH

Mr. & Mrs. JosePH C. soutH, iiiMr. arnold l. steiner

Mr. & Mrs. lee J. styslinGer, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Crawford l. taylor, Jr.tHe sMoCkinG Bird, inC.

tHe title GrouP

Mr. & Mrs. saMuel M. torrenCe

tHe uaB eduCational foundation

Ms. franCes verstandiG

Mr. & Mrs. Jesse s. voGtle, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. MaCBetH waGnon, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. ColluM walker, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. roBert s. weatHerly, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. GeorGe f. wHeeloCk, iii

Mr. & Mrs. Meade wHitaker, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. williaM B. wHite, iii

dr. & Mrs. JaMes r. williaMs

Mr. roBert C. williaMs

Mr. & Mrs. JoHn wilson

dr. & Mrs. tHoMas a.s. wilson

Mr. & Mrs. fritz woeHle, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Peter t. wortHen

Mr. tHoMas k. yardley

Frank w. daVis


ann e. drew

Ms. Jean s. frey

John d. elMore


Joseph harris


Milton w. hodges

Mr. & Mrs. frank H. BroMBerG, Jr.

stan hoVater

HerB arMy

tHe HerB soCiety of alaBaMa

wildflowers Garden CluB

ViVian a. hutto


w. C. ingraM

Creative study

Faye d. kidd

dr. & Mrs. Guy M. HiCks, Jr.

gordon d. Martin

Mr. & Mrs. williaM Jones

Mrs. taBetHa leMonds

JaMes l. north



Mrs. a. Brand walton

dorothy roden

Mr. & Mrs. Harold doss

Mrs. suzanne luCas

eugenia g. sChanBaCher

Mr. & Mrs. n. lee l. CooPer


Mrs. MiCHael H. Poe

ruth sChatz


Mary a. starke


reBel steiner

Mr. & Mrs. roBert Crook

allen J. tutwiler


Carolyn d. tynes

Mr. & Mrs. williaM t. MCdouGald

doris walton

Mr. williaM BirCHfield

Mr. & Mrs. williaM d. Cannon

Ms. ann CarotHers

Ms. sHaun a. CHavis

Ms. kris CHilds

Mr. todd CHilds

Ms. karen downs

Ms. donna florio

Get More CurB aPPeal, llCMr. JosHua s. GiBson

Ms. Julia s. HaMilton

Mrs. elizaBetH d. HarGett

JaPanese Garden soCiety of alaBaMa

Mr. JoHn Jones

Mr. Mike Jones

Ms. sylvia Martin

Ms. lynn nesMitH

Mr. JoHn o’HaGan

Ms. lori oswald & Mr. Hans Paul

Ms. Melissa sPrinGer & Mr. david Morrison

Ms. deB watts & Mr. JoHn ward

dr. & Mrs. roBert wendorf

anonyMous

katherine wiCkstroM

Mrs. anita fowler

Jane C. wilson

Mr. ray HeatH

Mr. & Mrs. stePHen s. MitCHell

Ms. katHleen Moore & Mr. GeorGe frank

williaM l. yeilding

dr. & Mrs. tHoMas a.s. wilson

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If we have inadvertently left your name out or incorrectly listed you, please accept our apologies and contact

Drew Rickel, donor relations officer, at 205.414.3955 or [email protected].

Mr. Richard M. AdamsDr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Amason, Jr.

Architectureworks, LLPLucille S. Beeson Charitable Trust

Bradley, Arant, Boult, Cummings LLPMr. & Mrs. Joe H. Brady, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. John G. BrockMr. Charles G. Brown III

Dr. & Mrs. Tom Tartt Brown, Jr.Ms. Barbara L. Burton

Mrs. Paul R. ButrusDr. & Mrs. James E. Cantrell, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. ClarkMr. & Mrs. Joe Cleage

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel B. ColemanMr. & Mrs. N. Lee L. Cooper

Diamond Tours, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Alan J. DreherMr. Daniel E. Drennen III

Estate of Gene AddorMr. & Mrs. Clarke H. GillespyMr. & Mrs. M. W. Goodwyn, Jr.

Mrs. Stella K. GrenierDr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Hawley

HealthSpringDr. & Mrs. Guy M. Hicks, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. William C. HulseyIBERIABANK

Mrs. William R. IrelandMr. & Mrs. William R. Ireland, Jr.

Japanese Garden Society of AlabamaJim Cooper Construction Company, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Jon KimerlingLeaf & Petal

Mr. & Mrs. William A. Legg, Jr.Little Garden Club of BirminghamLorol Roden Bowron Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. John Lyon

9.1.14-10.31.14Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. MacKenzie, III

Ms. Betsy MackinMs. Patricia McLean

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Noble, IIIMr. & Mrs. G. Ruffner Page

Mrs. Allene P. ParnellPennoyer Newman Distinctive Garden Pots

Mr. & Mrs. Richard I. Pigford, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James W. Porter, II

Portraits, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. James L. Priester

Mr. & Mrs. Conrad W. Rafield, IIIRed Diamond

Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael RedikerMr. & Mrs. Bruce F. RogersMrs. Carolyn G. Satterfield

Mr. & Mrs. William H. SatterfieldShades Valley Rotary Club

Mr. & Mrs. B. Hanson SlaughterMrs. Ellen J. Smith

Mr. Hatton C.V. SmithDr. & Mrs. J. Roger Smith

Mr. Frederick R. Spicer, Jr. & Ms. Kim McBrideMr. & Mrs. Robert Keeling Spotswood

Mrs. Lucille R. ThompsonDr. & Mrs. Albert J. Tully, Jr.

Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority

Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. VannWells Fargo Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. John N. Wrinkle

giFts tO the library at

birMinghaM bOtaniCal gardens

October-November 2014

oak street Garden sHop empLoyees

in memory of frank Wesley Davies Jr.in memory of Dale Jones Carruthers

mitzie HaLL in memory of Dale Jones Carruthers

biLLy anGeLL – in memory of eugenia g. sChanbaCher

in memory of Joseph harrison Conzelman iii

Jefferson County master Gardener assoCiation

in honor of freD spiCer, kerry smith anD mayor William bell

Gardens of inverness

in honor of Jason kirby

tHe Lazy daisy Garden CLub


federated Garden CLubs distriCt 3in honor of Jason kirby

east end CounCiL of Garden CLubs


mary evans

eLizabetH drewry

Joe w. andrews

fay brandon

honorshonors9.1.14-10.31.14

GIFTS RECEIVED BETWEEN

13th BlaCk & white Birthday Bash

Ms. asHley Powell

Ms. kate rentz

BarBara l. Burton

Mr. & Mrs. roBert P. MaCkenzie, iiiMr. & Mrs. JaMes l. Priester

Charles w. daniel


Ms. Cynnie sHook sProull

FletCher d. harVey

sPriG o’Holly Garden CluB

helene hunt

JudGe riCHard Bentley

Margi ingraM

Mr. & Mrs. troy rHone

Jason kirBy

federated Garden CluBs, distriCt 111Gardens of inverness Garden CluB

lazy daisy Garden CluB

Ms. virGinia G. Moore

kathryn B. lasker

Carolyn & Bill satterfield

Virginia h. lusk


John Manion

new Horizons - uaB

lois Mash

GraPevine Garden CluB

June Mays

Mr. & Mrs. dylan BlaCk

patriCia J. noBle

Mr. & Mrs. Joe CleaGe

Carol p. poynor

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Byars


diana r. slaughter

Ms. Carol slauGHter

FrederiCk r. spiCer, Jr.Blount County Master Gardeners

Bayard s. tynes

in Honor of His 85tH BirtHday

dr. & Mrs. JoHn a. floyd, Jr.

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President’s Circle $1,000Mr. and Mrs. John LyonMr. and Mrs. C. Dowd RitterMr. Arnold L. Steiner

Ambassador $500-999Dr. and Mrs. M. Clagett Collins, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. William F. Denson, IIIMr. and Mrs. James W. Porter, IIMr. and Mrs. Allen D. RushtonMr. and Mrs. John S. SteinerMr. and Mrs. Scott A. Walton

Oak $250-499Ms. Ann AshMr. and Mrs. Richard BrockmanMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. BroughtonDr. Kathy BuchanMr. and Mrs. Russell W. ChamblissMr. and Mrs. Richard F. CockfieldMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. CosbyMr. T. Randolph Gray, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Joel HillhouseMr. and Mrs. William T. KillianDr. and Mrs. Douglas Rollins, Jr.Ms. Marian SchoelDr. and Mrs. R. Waid Shelton, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jim SullivanMr. and Mrs. Albert F. ThomassonDr. and Mrs. Frederick Weber, Jr.

Magnolia $125-249Tammy Connor Interior DesignDr. and Mrs. James F. Alison, Jr.Ms. Anna Altz-StammDavid Baker & Lois A. GaetaMr. and Mrs. Michael BallietMr. and Mrs. Raymond BeanMr. and Mrs. Frank BuckJudge and Mrs. John L. CarrollLaRue CarterMs. Angie ChastainDr. and Mrs. Walter D. ClarkMrs. Robert S. Clayton, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Francis H. Crockard, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Russell DouglasMs. Helen DunnMrs. Clifford EmondDr. and Mrs. Richard FeistMr. and Mrs. Lawrence FordMrs. Romaine GaffneyAli and Charles GoodrichMr. Jim GordyTimothy and Allison GreggMrs. Stella K. GrenierJudge and Mrs. James H. HancockMr. and Mrs. Robin HarbinMr. and Mrs. John L. Hartman, IIIDr. and Mrs. Ronald E. HendersonMr. and Mrs. D.E. HinshawMrs. Elizabeth C. HoffmanMr. and Mrs. James F. Hughey, Jr.Mrs. Lynn B. JacksonDr. and Mrs. Peter JanderMr. Jerry JonesMr. and Mrs. Gerard J. KassoufMr. and Mrs. Michael C. KeelDr. and Mrs. Peter MannonDr. Charles A. McCallumMr. and Mrs. Ron McCoyDr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Mueninghoff

Mr. and Mrs. Don A. NewtonMr. and Mrs. Patrick M. O’DonnellDr. and Mrs. Steven O’ShealMs. Rebecca F. ParsonsMr. and Mrs. Guy PattersonMrs. Margaret G. RaglandMr. and Mrs. Steven P. RobertsDr. and Mrs. O. Gordon Robinson, Jr.Ms. Carol Rosenstiel and

Ms. Fran HoggDr. and Mrs. Howard SchieleMr. Jeff Shimizu and

Mr. Tommy RobinsonMrs. Sandra S. SimpsonMr. and Mrs. Neal J. SpanglerMr. and Mrs. Donald B. Sweeney, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William R. SylvesterMr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Taylor, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William A. TerryMr. and Mrs. William A. ThompsonDr. and Mrs. Ray ThweattMs. Wendy G. UlrichTinsley Van DurandDr. Beverly VonDerPool

and Dr. Phillip SmithMr. Elbert S. WalkerMr. and Mrs. Collum Walker, Jr.Ms. Lucile White

Hydrangea $60-124Ms. Terry P. AdamsMrs. Margaret AhearnMr. and Mrs. James F. Alison IIIMr. and Mrs. Robert AllenMr. and Mrs. David AnthonyMs. Linda B. ArnoldMr. and Mrs. Paul AshMr. and Mrs. Paul AucoinMr. and Mrs. Thomas BaileyMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. BakerMr. and Mrs. John R. Baker, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James P. BarnhartMs. Ann BatumMr. and Mrs. Allen BaynesMr. and Mrs. Harvey BeardenMr. and Mrs. Murray BeckMr. and Mrs. Michael BelfordMr. and Mrs. Benjamin BentonMr. & Mrs. Douglas BethayMr. and Mrs. Peyton D. Bibb, Jr.Ms. Sally BlackerbyMr. and Mrs. Archie L. BlackmonMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. BlackwellMr. and Mrs. J. William BlairDr. and Mrs. Kirby BlandMs. Jane BluestineMrs. Rebecca BraymanMs. Myra BrownMrs. Georgia BullmanMr. and Mrs. Winfield BurksMr. and Mrs. Jerry ByarsMs. Karin CallahanBill and Lynn CarterMrs. Laura ChapmanMr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Clark, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. David M. ClarkDr. Orville W. ClaytonMr. and Mrs. Andrew CoatsMr. Brad CookMs. Jennifer CopeMr. and Mrs. John K. CraigMr. and Mrs. Scott CrainDr. Myra CrawfordMr. and Mrs. Roy J. CrawfordMr. and Mrs. Roy CustredMrs. Judy DanielMr. and Mrs. William A. Davis, III

new&renewing new&renewing members 9.1.14-10.31.14

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Ms. Nancy DeVaney and Mr. Pete Maena

Ms. Lynne DevorDr. and Mrs. William DismukesMr. David E. DoggettMrs. Rebecca A. DonaldsonMr. and Mrs. George DreherMs. Mary J. DudleyMs. Marsha DuellMs. Jeanne EleazerMr. and Mrs. George B. Elliott, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Brent FalkenhagenMrs. Nancy J. FerrellMs. Alberta FieldsMr. and Mrs. Ron FroehlichMr. and Mrs. James FrostMs. Tish FullerTom & Anne GarrettMrs. Lanier GartlandMs. Rhea GaryDr. Mia GeisingerMr. and Mrs. James W. GewinMs. Patricia GillDr. and Mrs. Walter D. GlassMrs. Holly GoodbodyMrs. Eve GrahamMr. and Mrs. William M. GravesMs. Catherine GrossMr. and Mrs. Victor H. Hanson, IIIMs. Rona HarperMr. and Mrs. James I. Harrison, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. HaysMr. and Mrs. Charles HeavilinMr. and Mrs. Richard HempsteadMr. and Mrs. William M. HidenDr. Cynthia HolmesMrs. Mary L. HoltMr. and Mrs. Rusty HughesDr. and Mrs. Leland Hull, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. David JenkinsMs. Nancy JenningsMs Tina JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Stanley W. JonesMr. and Mrs. Louis JosofMr. and Mrs. John KillianMr. and Mrs. Steve KincaidMrs. Dorothy G. KrusenMs. Charlotte E. LackeyMr. and Mrs. Richard LakinMr. Jimmy LightMr. and Mrs. Don LowdenMs. Mila A. LuketicDr. and Mrs. John M. LyonsDr. and Mrs. Michael E. MaloneDr. Stevan MarcusMr. and Mrs. Mike MartinMs. Sarah C. McClureMrs. Dorothy H. McCueDr. and Mrs. Thomas D. McKinnonMr. and Mrs. David McLaughlinDr. and Mrs. Thomas H. McNuttMs. Cynthia L. MillicanMs. Bettie MoralesMr. and Mrs. William S. MorganMr. Scott Barnum and Mrs. Meg

Mosteller-BarnumMr. and Mrs. Albert S. NaughtonSandra & Jackie NesmithMrs. Marjorie K. NixMr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Noble, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas PerrineMr. and Mrs. Bill PerryMs. Betty PewittMr. and Mrs. E. W. PhillipsMr. and Mrs. David P. PhillipsMs. Pat Poer and Ms. Renee SimsMr. and Mrs. Charles K. Porter

Mr. and Mrs. Donald PorterMr. and Mrs. Bill PrewittMr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Quinn IIIMr. Mike RandolphMs. Anna RobersonMr. and Mrs. Charles A. RossMr. and Mrs. Shay SamplesMr. and Mrs. McRoy SaulsMr. and Mrs. John H. SellersMrs. Elna ShugermanMrs. Babs SimpsonMr. and Mrs. Robert H. SmithMr. and Mrs. Frederick B. SmithMrs. Patricia SnowMr. and Mrs. Bruce SokolMs. Bari SokolMr. John St ClairMr. and Mrs. John StadtlanderMr. and Mrs. Larry StoneDr. Martha Thompson and Mr.

Richard ThompsonMr. and Mrs. John TingleyMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. TuckerMr. and Mrs. Thomas F. TuckerMr. and Mrs. Jim TullossDr. and Mrs. Scott TullyMs. Carolyn Van Laare and Mr. John

QuenelleMr. and Mrs. Laurence D. Vinson, Jr.Ms. Despina VodantisMr. and Mrs. Raymond W. WaddelowDr. Ann E. Wade and Ellen DossettMr. and Mrs. Jack WallaceMs. Jill WaltonMs. Catherine Wilson WarrenMr. and Mrs. William T. Warren, IIIMr. and Mrs. Terry WeberMs. Nan B. WhiteMr. and Mrs. William B. White, IIIMrs. Claude WhiteMrs. Kitty C. White and Mr. Tryg HoffMs. Lynn WilmothMr. and Mrs. Lloyd R. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Ronald WolffMr. and Mrs. Robert WoodwardMr. and Mrs. William WrightDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. WurstMr. and Mrs. Dusty YatesMr. & Mrs. John C. Ziegler

Trillium $45-59Mr. and Mrs. Jack R. ArmisteadMrs. Michele BaumMs. Barbara BellMs. Ann BentonMr. Michael BerndtMs. Elise BodenheimerMrs. Virgina B. BurnumMs. Donna ByrneMr. Ross CallawayMs. Rebecca CastleberryMrs. Eleanor ConnorMr. and Mrs. Wil CooperMr. and Mrs. Martin CrawfordMs. Carol J. DashiffMr. and Mrs. Whitney DeBardelebenMrs. Margaret DeBardelebenMs. Janet EaryMrs. Vivian Anne Bryson EasterlingMs. Bobbie EptingMs. Martha FaesiMr. and Mrs. Gil FergusonMrs. Sissy GallowayMs. Jessica GermanyMr. and Mrs. Emanuel GoldsteinMs. Mallory GrayMrs. Lynn D. GrimsleyMr. Gregory J. Harber

Ms. Olive HarlanMrs. John G. HarrellDr. and Mrs. Griff HarshMr. and Mrs. Victor L. HayslipMr. Jim A. Head, IIIMr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Holder IIMs. Barbara IngramMs. Karen Phillips IronsMs. Lydia R. JohnsonRev. Thomas JoynerMrs. Susan H. JusticeMrs. Leo M. Karpeles, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John KearneyMs. Kay KinnearMs. Carlisle LampmannMr. and Mrs. James R. LandMrs. Jane LevyMr. and Mrs. James D. LongMrs. Kit MacLeodMs. Louise MahonMr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Mays, Jr.Mrs. E.J. MeriwetherMrs. Evelyn MerrickMr. and Mrs. David M. MillhouseMs. Andrea MullinsMs. Barbara NewmanMs. Bonnie O’BannonDr. Mary Ann PassMr. and Mrs. T. Andy RectorMr. and Mrs. Troy RhoneMrs. Betsy RietzMrs. Frances B. RobinsonMs. Elizabeth RodgersMrs. Mary RooneyMr. and Mrs. Jeff SalbergMr. Roger L. SalterMrs. Henry G. SeibelsMr. and Mrs. J. K. SetonMr. and Mrs. Clay SimmonsMs. Ann SmithMrs. Rita A. SpringerMr. Arthur StephensMs. Frances StevensonMs. Mary StockardMs. Thuan TanMr. and Mrs. David TannerMr. and Mrs. Edward TaubMrs. Sidney ThompsonMrs. Mary K. TomasMs. JoAnn TurnerMr. Jason TurnerMs. Sara VaughnMs. Barbara WaltzMs. Melanie WattsMs. Ann WehbyMr. and Mrs. Charles WellmanMrs. Jere F. White, Jr.Ms. Madelyn WilsonMark Wood

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