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FallPlantSaleDon’t Miss

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our mission

Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens promotes public knowledge of plants, gardens & the environment; & receives, raises & administers

resources for these purposes�

our Vision

The vision of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is to be one of the nation’s preeminent botanical gardens�

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Laurie AllenMiller Allen, Junior Board President

Shane BoatrightMena Brock

Maggie BrookeElizabeth Broughton

Richard E� DavisClarke GillespyMargi Ingram

Carl JonesSheryl Kimerling

Mike MaloneFred Murray

Reese Murrary IIIKathryn Porter

Hanson SlaughterLouise A� Wrinkle

© 2010 Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens� All rights reserved� Reproduction in whole or part of any material in this publication without written permission of FBBG is expressly prohibited� The Garden Dirt is the newsletter of Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens� The Garden Dirt is published six times a year to foster awareness and support events, services, and significant programs of Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens� We welcome your comments and address corrections� Please contact:

Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Editor, Andrew Krebbs2612 Lane Park RoadBirmingham, AL 35223205.414.3959 or akrebbs@bbgardens.orgwww.bbgardens.org

Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens practices a policy of equal opportunity and 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 and Recreation Board� The deadline for the November/December issue is September 15, 2010�

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Carolyn Perkins, from Dora, Alabama, often visits The Gardens with her son Jase� Jase is two years old� “Our family visits The Gardens several times a year� This summer we made a Sunday afternoon trip to see the rose garden and water feature� However, we can’t leave without seeing the fish in the pond�” Jase loves the sunshine and making new friends, so Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the perfect place to spend the day� It’s one of the most beautiful spots in Birmingham to take photos� “Since he’s growing up so fast, I look forward to capturing these special moments in The Gardens�”

It isn’t too late to submit your own photograph to be considered for an upcoming issue�

Please visit www�bbgardens�org

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Fall Plant Sale - Don’t Miss A Great Time To Plant page ?

Don’t Miss Miles Redd & DeJuan Stroud at Antiques at The Gar-dens page 3

The Gardens Launches Junior Board page ?

September:

October:

Purple okra- brunO vegetable garden

Peppers- brunO vegetable garden

Camellias

Fall Annuals

Herbs

Perennials

Azaleas (rebloom)

Beautyberries

Camellias

Fall Annuals

Fall Wildflowers

Herbs

Roses

Salvias

Tropicals (peak)

Vegetables

Hollies

Ornamental Grasses

Salvias

Tea Olives

Roses

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The kids are back in school and the days are getting irreversibly shorter� Autumn, our “second season” in the southeast, is on the way, and I find many reasons to be happy about that�

For plants, this is a much kinder season than the long scorching brutal days and sultry nights of summer� Your plants may not look terrific (most of my hostas look like they’ve been through a shredder) but if they could feel, they would feel absolutely great� We’re getting into prime planting season: fall installation means that plants have all winter to acclimate to their new locations, begin root growth and establishment, and are better prepared for spring activity� For trees and shrubs, it’s the best time to plant� Our two-day Fall Plant Sale (page 8) will have a great selection of these to choose from, and will also include many other kinds of plants� Fall planting is a good investment�

As it turns out, so is buying fine art, furniture and accessories� Not only will they last for generations (as in “heirlooms”) but they are emblems of your personal style, and they increase in value – seen “Antiques Roadshow” lately? So don’t miss your chance to add to your collection (or start one) at our fifth annual Antiques at The Gardens (page 3).

You can increase your collection of friends, too, here at The Gardens, when you join us for Cocktails in The Gardens (page 8)� Cool evenings, cooler music, signature drinks and food await� Make a new friend and increase your gardening knowledge by attending one of our adult classes (page 10)� An investment in information multiplies your gardening efforts and ensures more success�

Proceeds from all these events and activities support our mission of educating people about plants, gardens and the environment� This past year, we delivered more free, hands-on, science-based programming than in any previous year� Like a healthy plant, we’re growing� Our many supporters –

members, donors, volunteers (and shoppers) – are our sunshine and rain� Thank you�

See You in The Gardens,

Fred SpicerExecutive Director

Cocktails in The GardensSeptember 9

Orchid Society Show/Sale

September 18-19

First Look PartySeptember 30

Antiques at The GardensOctober 1-3

Cocktails in The GardensOctober 14

Fall Plant SaleOctober 16-17

Garden Club of America Horticulture

ConferenceOctober 24-26

Southern Turkey TalesNovember 7

Fine Crafts ClassicNovember 13-14

2010 meneice conference

Garden Clubs of America will host their ninth annual

GCA Horticulture Conference: 2010 Shirley Meneice at

Birmingham Botanical Gardens on October 24-26, 2010�

For more information contact Deane Cook at 205�871�2004

or dpcook@charter�net�

Friday, September 24

6 p�m� | Wine and Cheese

7 p�m� | Lecture

8 p�m� | Book Signing

Tickets: $10

An Evening with Vince Dooley

Vince Dooley’s Garden: A Horticultural Journey of a

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Bill Baskett of Connecticut relaxes on the bench in the Southern Living Garden honoring his late wife Clara Hall Baskett� Her new bench sits opposite one that the couple gave together in memory of her parents Glenn and Frances Hall� If you would like to give a bench or a tree to commemorate a loved one or a special occasion, please contact Donor Relations Officer Savannah Lanier at 205.414.3955 or slanier@bbgardens.org. Soon you will be able to view the tribute trees and benches available on our website�

Happy travelers from the Brandywine Valley Donor Tour: (Left to Right)Jarry and Janet Taylor, Sallie Johnson, Executive Director Fred Spicer, Celia Alison, Tour Leader Tom Savage of Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Kate DeGaris, Director of Development Olivia Alison, Alleen Cater, Beth Stukes and Lydia Pursell� Come and see the spectacular gardens you missed on September 18 at Fred’s Salon Talk on the Gardens of the Brandywine�

On June 22, 55 guests joined us for a day trip to Nashville’s Cheekwood Museum and Gardens, enjoying striking glass installations by artist Dale Chihuly and the colorful canvases by American Impressionist painters� We are planning more member day trips for 2011, so stay tuned to the website and The Garden Dirt for more details!

Green and Growing… Olivia Alison, Director of Development

Here at The Gardens, fall is jam-packed with special events, many of which raise funds to help us fulfill our mission. When you purchase a ticket for Cocktails in The Gardens, Antiques at The Gardens or Southern Turkey Tales, you are helping to keep The Gardens green and growing� And when you make a purchase at the Fall Plant Sale, you get something green and growing to take home! Special events generate around one third of The Friends’ operating budget each year, and we thank all of you who attend or support our events�

While membership and grants help, it is your personal donations that really keep Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens afloat. Whether it is a $25 tribute gift or a $5,000 Garden Sustainer Club contribution, every gift counts and makes an impact� One family makes a monthly gift to The Gardens “just because we love it�” Thanks to your generosity, we have not had to lay off staff or cut programs (many have actually seen growth!), even in these difficult times� Given the City’s tightened budget in 2010-11, support through The Friends is even more critical� Please help us out if you can, and keep The Gardens flourishing.

Visit www.bbgardens.org/supportus or call Olivia at 205.414.3961 for more information on how you can help.

Go Fish! Leo Kayser and his daughter Debbie Straus were joined by Executive Director, Fred Spicer and Central Alabama Koi and Water Garden Society members Buck Williams, Al and Nancy Stancil, and Barbara and Joe Maple at the Kayser Lily Pool in the Hill Garden for the July release of 14 white Comet goldfish into the pool. Thanks to Leo for funding the recent renovations to the pool, which he and his late wife Simmie gave in 1989, and to Tami and Mike Smith who raised and donated the fish for the Kayser Lily Pool, as well as other water features throughout The Gardens�

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The fifth annual Antiques at The Gardens is slated for Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3. Continental and American furniture, antique silver, jewelry, paintings, lighting, china, oriental rugs and more will fill the Garden Center at Birmingham Botanical Gardens� The glamorous First Look Party, presented by Sterne Agee, commences the weekend’s events on Thursday, September 30 from 7-10 p.m. The exclusive black tie party gives guests a chance to shop before the sale opens to the public Friday morning�

Native Alabamian DeJuan Stroud takes the stage Friday, October 1 at 10:30 a�m� with a lecture titled “Fearless Flowers and Effortless Entertaining�” Born in Andalusia, Alabama, Stroud is a well-known floral arranger and event planner who now calls New York City home. His event design firm, DeJuan Stroud, Inc�, is in Manhattan’s Tribeca district� His work has been the subject of articles published in The New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern

Accents, Modern Bride, House Beautiful, House & Garden, Grace Ormond Wedding Style, New York, Elegant Bride and People�

Miles Redd, a rising star in interior design, follows DeJuan Stroud with a lecture at 1 p�m� His talk, “Decorating in a Cold Climate: A Field Guide for Showing Yankees How It’s Done,” draws on his Southern heritage and his design experiences in New York� Miles describes his style as “cozy grandeur,” a blend of traditional elements, Southern hospitality and modern flair. As a speaker, Redd is famous for his quick wit and charm� His work has been showcased in a plethora of publications that include New York, Vogue, House Beautiful, Elle Décor, House & Garden, W and Country Life�

sc h e d u l e o f eV e n t sSterne Agee First Look Party

Thursday, September 30 | 7-10 p.m.

Tickets: $125 (includes show admission)

Show Hours

Friday, October 1 | 10-5 p�m�Saturday, October 2 | 10-5 p�m�Sunday, October 3 | 1-5 p.m.

General Admission: $10

flower Designer Preview

Friday, October 1 | 9-10 a�m�

Tickets: $25 (includes up to two clients)

Red Diamond Lectures SeriesFriday, October 1

DeJuan Stroud - 10:30 a.m.

Miles Redd - 1 p�m�

Tickets: $25 (includes show admission)

Lecture Combo Tickets: $40 thru September 17

For tickets or more information contact Shelly McCarty, Special Events Coordinator, at smccarty@bbgardens.org, 205.414.3965

or visit www�bbgardens�org/antiques�

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Junior BoardEarlier this year, Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens started its inaugural Junior Board� The group held a meet-and-greet with staff and the Board of Directors for their first meeting at Jackson’s Bistro in Homewood on February 23. More than 150 guests attended YPBirmingham’s Monthly Mingle on July 7 at The Gardens Café, billed as a Junior Board Launch Party� If you didn’t catch it, Over the Mountain Journal ran a story in their August 12 issue (you can still read it on their website at www�otmj�com)� The Junior Board already has a Facebook© fan page for getting the word out about future events� (If you’re not a fan, it’s easy, just go to: www�facebook�com/JuniorBoard!)� Members of the 2010 Junior Board are Miller Allen (President), Dionne Burks (Secretary), Jason Crunk, Michie Duke, Leah Fuller, Ashley Gassner (Vice-President), Courtney Green, Elizabeth Hard, Laurie Kramer, David Lorberbaum, Abe Odrezin, Doug O’Toole, Julie Price, Troy Rhone, and Jennifer Shelor�

Since then, the group has been meeting on a monthly basis, getting acquainted with The Gardens’ events and programs, and planning for their future� The Junior Board is charged with the job of creating their own signature event to serve as a fundraiser for The Gardens and an awareness campaign for young professionals in the Birmingham area� The Junior Board is now seeking nominees for their 2011 board, so if you, or anyone you know, are interested in learning more, contact Public Relations Coordinator Michael Hansen at 205.414.3960 or mhansen@bbgardens.org.

Please Accept our Apology:On page 10 of the July/August issue, we listed supporters of Discovery Field Trips� We regret that The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation was omitted and the Robert R� Meyer Foundation was misspelled� We would like to apologize to these foundation partners and again thank the supporters of our award-winning Discovery Field Trips: Junior League of Birmingham, Vulcan Materials Foundation, Regions Financial Corporation, Robert R� Meyer Foundation, Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation, Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust, Hugh Kaul Foundation, City of Mountain Brook and City of Vestavia Hills�

Current Volunteer NewsService is an investment� All of our volunteers, from Junior Board members to Cocktails cashiers to plant loaders at the Fall Plant Sale, devote their time, energy, and enthusiasm to helping The Gardens fulfill its mission. The rewards of this investment can be seen in the wide eyes and smiles of our visitors each and every day of the year� Join this amazing group of diverse talents who keep The Gardens growing and reap the abundant rewards of giving back� Dive right in at any of our upcoming fall events! Cocktails in The Gardens is September 9 and October 14, and the Fall Plant Sale is October 16-17� Contact Volunteer Coordinator Mary-Bestor at 205.414.3962 or mtickle@bbgardens.org to get plugged in.

YPBirmingham Board Members co-hosted their Monthly Mingle with The Gardens’ Junior Board Launch Party on July 7. From left to right: David Carn, Michael Hansen (BBG Public Relations Coordinator), Anna Nelson, Krista Conlin and Erin Melaney.

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September/October

Jamie Kirkell, Silk Painter

‘Orchids and Iris in the Garden’

Join us in The Library the first Tuesday of each month

to discuss a new book!

September 7 | 6 p�m�

The Orchid Thief: A true story of beauty and obsession by Susan Orlean

October 5 | 6 p�m�

Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard

November 2 | 6 p�m�

Tulipomania: The story of the world’s most coveted flower and the extraordinary passions it aroused by Mike Dash

For more information or to get on

the email list, contact Hope Long, Director of Library, at 205.414.3931 or

hlong@bbgardens�org

Visit the Gerlach Plant Information Center

inside the Garden Center during September and October for the

exhibit

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In The Gardens Fred Spicer, Executive Director

At this time of year, many Alabama woodlands (including those here at The Gardens) offer a nifty purple treat: the fruit of Callicarpa americana, American beautyberry (right)� Aside from other species of Callicarpa – the name means “beautiful fruit” – this is a color seldom glimpsed in the fruit of other hardy plants� These multi-stemmed deciduous shrubs are kind of quiet most of the year, but begin to shine as the glossy magenta-to-lavender berries ripen� For me, it’s a sign that autumn, and the promise of cooler weather, aren’t far off� Around here, the fruit starts coloring up in September but October is peak� Frost and animals (including many birds, and mammals small and large) quickly take their toll and by mid-November any remaining fruits will have lost their rich color�

American beautyberry is also called French-mulberry, a name likely acquired during early French colonization of the West Indies, which is at the southern extreme of its native range� On the North American continent, it is native from Maryland south to Florida, west to east Texas and Oklahoma, and north to Missouri (barely) and Arkansas; with the greatest concentrations found in the Gulf and Atlantic Coastal Plains and Piedmont� Range maps indicate spotty nativity in Alabama, but I have seen it virtually everywhere in the state, especially in mesic (moist, not dry, definitely not wet), rocky soils regardless of the pH. Partial

The cultivar ‘Lactea’ (var. lactea) will brighten up shady locations with its white berries.

The sunlit side of the fruit of ‘Welch’s Pink’ are typically paler than the shaded side.

shade is always a given (more sun=more flowers and fruit) and successful cultivation is very easy in these kinds of locations� It is seldom troubled by insect or disease pests�

Callicarpa americana has the largest fruit of the hardy Callicarpa, and among the largest leaves� It can grow easily to 6-8’ (10’) tall and slightly less in width� I would call the texture medium-coarse in summer and coarse in winter; the habit is loose and rounded (above)� Fall color is a weak green-yellow; I keep looking for strong yellow fall color but have not seen one contender (out of thousands)� The small, pale purple flowers are borne in the axils of the leaves as new stems elongate� They start blooming in June and, if on a vigorous stem, continue through September, when the berries begin their show� ‘Lactea’ (var� lactea) has white flowers and fruit (top left); ‘Welch’s Pink’ has pink-lavender flowers and fruit (below left).

Dense fruit set completely encircles the stems and can weigh down branches.

American beautyberry at the edge of the Barber Alabama Woodlands at The Gardens.

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SEPTEMBERSHRUBS-Study landscape to determine plant needs. Check early varieties of camellias. You may want to replace those damaged in spring by late freezes. After fall growth is completed, spray all shrubs with a fungicide.

LAWNS-Plant seed of winter grasses where situation prevents planting permanent grasses. Winter seeds will appear soon. Stop fertilization three weeks before frost.

ROSES--Protect fall crops of blossoms from aphids and thrips. Keep plants healthy.

ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS-Last chance for planting perennials and biennials. Old clumps of perennials may be divided. Plant peonies.

BULBS-Spring-flowering bulbs may be planted late this month in North Alabama. Delay planting in South Alabama.

MISCELLANEOUS--Clean up infestations of insects on azaleas, camellias, boxwoods, gardenias, hollies, etc. If oil spray is needed, don’t use in freezing weather. Build compost bin or box;. leaves will be falling soon. Move houseplants indoors.

VEGETABLE SEED-Plant hardy vegetables and root crops.

VEGETABLE PLANTS-Plant cabbage, collards, cauliflower, celery, Brussels sprouts, and onion sets.

OCTOBERSHRUBS-Shrub plantings can be made. Water when needed. Note varieties of camellias in bloom. Start mulching all shrubs that do not have a mulch.

LAWNS--Continue to mow lawns until no new growth is noticeable.

ROSES-Continue insect and disease control practices. New rose catalogs will be coming in. Study closely; add some new varieties to your list.

ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS-Visit flower shows and gardens. List desirable varieties of mums. Clean up flower beds immediately after first killing frost.

BULBS--Plant tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, crocuses, Dutch irises, anemones, and ranunculuses. Watch planting depth. Dig caladiums; clean and store in warm place.

MISCELLANEOUS-Renew mulch around shrubs and rose beds. Loosen mulches that have packed down. Spray with oils before freezing weather to kill scale, mites, etc. Remove all dead stems and trash from flower beds. Transplant into small pots any cuttings taken earlier.

VEGETABLE SEED-Plant turnips, mustard, kale, rape, spinach, and onion sets.

Wonderful Lunches • Extraordinary Events

The Beauty of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Box Lunches • Event Menus • Patio Seating

Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday, 11-2 • Host your next social or corporate event at The Gardens Café

2612 Lane Park Road • Birmingham • 205.871.1000 • thegardenscafe@kathyg.com

The Art of Kathy G

The GardensCafeby Kathy G

Catering • Event Planning • Design

BirminghamBotanical GardensMembers receive10% discount onlunch at the cafe

*please show membercard when ordering

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containers . garden items . floral designs

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Show & SaleSaturday, September 18 | 10-5 p�m�

Sunday, September 19 | 10-4 p�m�

The Alabama Orchid Society hosts its annual show & sale September 18-19 in the Garden Center at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, featuring dozens of unique and beautiful orchids from local and national vendors� Orchids submitted by growers and orchid societies will be judged by the Alabama Orchid Society� The show/sale is free and open to the public�

Join us for rounds two and three of Cocktails in The Gardens on the second Thursdays in September and October from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Hill Garden. Tickets are just $15, but members of The Gardens get in free! The series continues on September 9 with the theme “Down Home Delights,” with Southern rocker Hunter Lawley entertaining the crowd and Spiked Lemonade as the cocktail du jour� Hunter is renowned for his energetic stage presence and unmatched sense of humor� Whether it’s an original country song or an acoustic rap cover, Hunter will have you entertained from the moment he steps on stage�

Jazzy Bonus Round and Black Cherry Rum Punch round out the year on October 14 for the “Autumn Harvest Feastival�” Their diverse set lists include everything from southern rock to hip-hop, making them one of Birmingham’s most popular local acts; they’ll surprise you with their off-beat set lists, jazz-inspired renditions and charisma�

Nearly 500 guests filled the Hill Garden on August 12 to kick off the 2010 season of Cocktails� FisherGreen, a relatively new band made up of local music stars Chad Fisher and Heath Green, captivated the audience with their Southern soul and classic covers� Occasions by Wynfrey is catering all three events, offering an selection of complementary hors d’oeuvres for guests to enjoy along with the cocktails and entertainment�

For more information, visit www�bbgardens�org/cocktails�

Fall Plant SaleSaturday, October 16 | 9-5 p�m�

Sunday, October 17 | Noon-4 p�m�

Admission: FREE

Blount Plaza at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Fall is the best time to plant, so stock up on everything you need for your garden at our annual Fall Plant Sale! Hours are set for Saturday, October 16 from 9-5p�m� and Sunday, October 17 from noon-4p�m in Blount Plaza at The Gardens� You don’t want to miss out on our huge selections of annuals, biannuals, climbers, fall lettuces, bedding plants, camellias, herbs, hostas, irises, natives, perennials, trees, shrubs, ferns and more� And don’t forget about all the free expert advice you get from our wonderful volunteers! Admission is absolutely free, and proceeds from the sale help support the educational mission of Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens� For more information visit www�bbgardens�org or contact Special Events Coordinator, Shelly McCarty at 205.414.3965 or smccarty@bbgardens�org�

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Native oak seedlings propagated and grown at Birmingham Botanical Gardens for planting in George Ward Park in October 2010 were displayed at the Garden Club of America’s (GCA’s) annual Zone VIII Flower Show in Atlanta, GA this past April� Member clubs were required to submit an entry in the class, “Urban Canopy… Root for Your City,” inspired by GCA’s 2013 Centennial theme, “Trees, Our Living Legacy.”

Members of Red Mountain and Little Garden Club jointly submitted an entry of a native seedling hickory, grown from seed at The Gardens; they collected the seeds in George Ward Park in 2009 and propagated them at The Gardens in 2010� The hickory won first place! It will be planted in George Ward Park this fall, in the second year of a five-year program to reforest the park, the clubs’ joint project leading up to the GCA centennial�

The clubs also jointly submitted a five-seedling entry in the class, “All in the Family…Kissing Cousins” (for the propagation of five tree species from one genus or family)� This entry also brought home a blue ribbon and won the prestigious Clarissa Willemsen Horticulture Propagation Award, for an entry “distinguished by its prime condition, flawless grooming and difficulty of propagation�” Congratulations to both the Little Garden Club and Red Mountain Garden Club!

George Ward Park Seedlings Win Top Honors Henry Hughes , Director of Education

Above: Members of the Little Garden Club (LGC) and Red Mountain Garden Club (RMGC) holding the five oak seedlings for which they won the Clarissa Willemsen Horticulture Propagation Award. Pictured are, from left to right are: Sally Worthen, LGC, with a blackjack oak; Hallie Rawls, RMGC, with a white oak; Trudy Evans, LGC, with a chestnut oak; Babbie Shelton, LGC, with a post oak and Mary Evelyn McKee, RMGC, with a black oak.

Left: Katie King, Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Rotary Club of Shades Valley 2010 Summer Intern, inspects a red oak sapling planted in George Ward Park in 2009.

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For more information or to register visit www.bbgardens.org or call 205.414.3958

Floral Design 101Instructor: Hank PonderThursdays: September 9, 16, 23 & October 7 | 6-8 p.m.$130 Members / $156 Non-members

Making a Down Under Pot IIInstructor: Hope LongSaturday, September 11 | 10 a.m.-Noon$30 Members / $36 Non-members

Salon Talk: Brandywine Valley TourInstructor: Fred SpicerThursday, September 16 | 6-8 p.m.Free for Members / $15 Non-members

Glass Fused JewelryYou design it, we fire itInstructor: Deborah BallogSaturday, September 25 | 9 a.m.-Noon$60 Members / $75 Non-members

Lawn Care: Fall Maintenance for HomeownersInstructor: Fred KappThursday, October 7 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$12 Members / $15 Non-members

Growing Native Trees from SeedInstructor: Henry HughesSaturday, October 9 | 9 a.m.-NoonFree Member Class

Grow, Create and Eat: Herbal Vinegars & ButtersInstructor: Wendy UlrichSaturday, October 9 | 10 a.m.-Noon$20 Members / $25 Non-members

From Plastic Wrap to FabulousCreating floral arrangements from the grocery storeInstructor: Hank PonderThursday, October 21 | 6-8 p.m.$20 Members / $25 Non-members

Raising Urban ChickensInstructor: Barbara SaurerSaturday, October 23 | 10 a.m.-Noon$15 Members / $18 Non-members

Come Again...What Was That?Translating botanical names for great resultsInstructor: John ManionSaturday, October 23 | 1-4 p.m.$25 Members / $32 Non-members

Class with Glass: Holiday Fused OrnamentsInstructor: Deborah BallogSaturday, November 6 | 9 a.m.-Noon$60 Members / $75 Non-members

Southern Turkey TalesKathryn Tucker Windham & Dolores HydockSunday, November 7 | 2-4 p.m.$25

HOLLYDAY MAGIC 2010For children ages 5 – 11 years

Thursday, December 9 or Friday, December 104-6 p�m�

$25 Members/$30 Non-Members

HollyDay Magic is coming soon; mark your calendars for December 9 and 10� Young craftsmen, ages 5-11, will have the opportunity to fashion their own gifts and ornaments, many from natural materials� Children will decorate cookies for a light snack� Since all the crafts are hands-on, be sure your child wears play clothes for an afternoon of fun�

Each day’s participation is limited to 100 children and is always a sell-out with a waiting list; make your reservations early� Advance registration is required� For reservations or more information please contact Phyllis Sutton, Education Activities Specialist, at psutton@bbgardens�org or 205.414.3958.

Southern Institute of Photography Prepares Fall Slate of ClassesBirmingham Botanical Gardens will again host a full complement of photography classes this fall, as the Southern Institute of Photography offers popular favorites such as “Basic Digital Photography,” “Wedding and Bridal Photography,” Sports Photography,” “Introduction to Adobe Photoshop,” “Beyond the Basics (Intermediate Digital Photography), “The Art of Photographic Composition, “High Dynamic Range and Panoramic Photography,” “Infrared Photography,” “Build Your Own Photo Website, “Photo Editing with Photoshop Elements - Level 1,” and “Basic Studio Lighting Techniques�” Innovation has been a hallmark of the Institute since its inception, and the Fall term should be no exception� New titles include “Classic Hollywood Glamour Photography,” “Paint With Your Camera,” and “Movie-Making with Your DSLR�”

Most classes will meet one weekday evening each week for 6 weeks, although we have several special courses that will be taught in a single weekend� The fees for the classes vary due to content and class length, but all are very affordable and offer great value� The full schedule is available online at www�bbgardens�org with full descriptions and registration� Contact Henry Hughes, Director of Education at 205.414.3951 or hhughes@bbgardens.org with questions or suggestions.

Additionally, The Gardens anticipates the return of Birding classes this fall – a special treat for all those who love and appreciate nature and the outdoors� What better place to learn about the birds around us than here at the Gardens? Look for details at www�bbgardens�org�

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Mr. & Mrs. Edgar G. Aldridge

Mrs. Ruby S. Ansley

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Balliet

Mrs. Lucille S. Beeson

Mrs. Tom Tartt Brown

D. Joseph & Ida C. Burns

Mrs. Suzanne Clisby

Mrs. Martha Stone Cobb Daniel

The Dunn-French Family

Mr. F. Lewter Ferrell, Jr.

Mr. R.R. Herbst

Mr. J. Ernest & Mrs. Ora Lee Hill

Mr. George L. Jenkins

Hugh & Bobbe Kaul

Members of The Perennial Society have made a planned gift, a bequest, or an endowment gift of $10,000 or more to The Gardens.

mr. & mrs. John adamsMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. ed allenMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. Jack allisonMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

russell BlackwellMr. & Mrs. Charles D. Stewart

larry BurgessMr. Robert Waudby & Ms. Anne C. Waudby

lynn BurgessMr. Robert Waudby & Ms. Anne C. Waudby

karen chapmanMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

stephen f. cookMs. Janet Sharpe

mr. & mrs. henry crommelinMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. richard daVisWin MillerElla Kate Miller

mr. & mrs. Bill dismukesMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. Bitsy doss, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

Virgie elkourieMrs. Wanda Elkourie

mrs. trudy eVansMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

fBi perennial societyMr. & Mrs. Don Lowden

mr. & mrs. Bill featheringillMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

James o. finneyMr. & Mrs. Michael BallietMr. & Mrs. Harold Doss

mary p. formanMr. & Mrs. J. Ross Forman, III

mr. & mrs. key foster, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. Jamie frenchMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. Jimmy gewinMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. clarke gillespyMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

carlie Beth gipsonMr. David Jordan

mr. & mrs. harold goingsMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. mike goodrichMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. will goodwynMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

Joanna gotlieBMr. & Mrs. Ronald Espstein

mr. & mrs. Joe grahamMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. wyatt haskellMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. tom hindsMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. Jim hughey, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. don JamesMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

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mr. & mrs. norman JetmundsenMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. leo karpeles, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

susan kisselMrs. Claude C. White

mr. & mrs. John klyceMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. warren lightfootMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. art maloneMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mary lowreyMr. & Mrs. Vitaly Charny

ruBy l. mcardleMrs. Anita Mazer Cord

miriam mcclungMr. & Mrs. Charles A. Bundy

mr. & mrs. frank moodMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. fred murray, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds

mr. & mrs. drayton naBersMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. charles nicrosiMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. scott phelpsMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. kip porterMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. fred renneker iiiMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. tommy roBertsMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. maBry rogersMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

Julia popeMrs. Marian B. Lewis

rachel rosenthalMr. & Mrs. Ronald Espstein

mr. & mrs. BoB schleusnerMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

kay shackelfordMr. Jason Turner

irma st. JohnMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

Joan thomasMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. alBert thomassonMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. BoBBy VannMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. Billy VannMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. roBert walthallMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. george wheelock iiiMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

mr. & mrs. peter worthenMr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.

Billy woodDr. & Mrs. Robert E. Roth

CHAIRMANMrs. Louise D. JohnsonDIRECTORMrs. Claire H. FairleyADVISORMrs. Fay B. IrelandMr. & Mrs. Carl E. Jones, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Taylor PursellMrs. William M. Spencer, IIIBENEFACTORMr. & Mrs. A.J. AllisonMrs. Tom Tartt BrownMr. Stewart M. DansbyDr. & Mrs. John A. Floyd, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Arant StockhamSouthern Progress Foundation

Garden Sustainers are our top annual donors, who in the words of the late charter member Bill Spencer, “give more to support a garden that’s free for everyone else.”

PATRONMr. & Mrs. W. Frank Cobb, III Mr. & Mrs. Walter S. FletcherMr. & Mrs. James M. JohnsonMayer Electric Supply Company, IncMr. & Mrs.Guy K. Mitchell, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Murray, Jr. Dr. James L. NewsomeMr. & Mrs. Charles S. Northen IIIMr. & Mrs. Henry B. Ray, Jr.Mrs. Dorothy L. Renneker Mr. & Mrs. B. Hanson SlaughterMr. & Mrs. Jarred O. TaylorMr. & Mrs. W. Hall Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd WilsonMr. & Mrs. John N. Wrinkle

Dr. Bodil Lindin-Lamon

Fran Lawlor

Dr. Michael E. Malone

Ms. Louise T. McAvoy

Mrs. Mary Jean Morawetz

Mr. Philip Morris

Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Murray, Jr.

Dr. & Mrs. A. I. Perley

Steve & LeAnne Porter

Mr. & Mrs. William M. Spencer, III

Mr. Frederick R. Spicer, Jr.

Mr. Douglas Arant Stockham

Dr. Wendell H. Taylor

Mrs. Carolyn D. Tynes

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John BradfordMr. & Mrs. William M. GreshamMr. & Mrs. J. Fred Ingram

edith BroughtonAnonymous

Betty f. ByarsMrs. John Forney

flos coleMs. Martha L. Riddle

mark corrMrs. Lee B. Chapman

walter w. dismukesMs. Carole Barton

ed dixonMs. Mary Carolyn G. Boothby

BeVerley w. dunnMr. & Mrs. William F. Denson, III

eVa w. gamBrellMs. Dianne Ellis

Joshua e. hadraBaMrs. Jenifer Hadraba

scott hadraBaMrs. Jenifer Hadraba

helen hagestratouMrs. Toula Fulford

alfred J. harrisMs. Rosemary Strouss

J. c. hastingsMrs. Karla Vevle

daVid d. JohnsonMr. & Mrs. William F. Denson, III

ann longshoreMr. & Mrs. Richard Latimer

anne m. magnusMrs. Lexa L. Magnus & Dr. Jonathan Waddell

christine e. mathisMrs. Mary Frances Wallace

alice l. mccallumDr. Charles A. McCallum

ken mckenzieMs. Sara R. Sistrunk

tom mcwilliamsMr. & Mrs. Gene McWilliams

Jesse e. millerMr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Bean

mallie morrisonMs. Martha L. Riddle

annie mae B. nickellMr. & Mrs. Earl Trafton

mary frances peeplesMr. & Mrs. Charles H. Molliston

alice e. pigmanMs. Dorothea A. Klip

max popeMrs. Lee B. Chapman

laurel h. porterfieldMr. & Mrs. Jack B. Porterfield, Jr.

katherine B. roBertsonMr. & Mrs. Wilmer S. Poynor, III

walter g. rueBeckMr. Frederick R. Spicer, Jr. & Ms. Kim McBride

gertrude r. sherrodMr. & Mrs. J. Reese Murray

earle h. shugermanDr. & Mrs. Joe Hughes

Betty p. spencerDr. J. Terrell Spencer

william m. spencerDr. Yarlagadda BabuMr. & Mrs. William F. Denson, IIIMr. & Mrs. Alan J. DreherMrs. Walter B. EvansMr. Robert FittsFriends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens StaffMr. Eddie Mac HinesMr. & Mrs. J. Reese MurrayMr. & Mrs. Knud Nielsen, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Noble, IIIMr. Frederick R. Spicer, Jr. & Ms. Kim McBrideMr. & Mrs. Jarred O. Taylor, IIDr. & Mrs. James R. WilliamsMr. & Mrs. James A. Woods, Sr.

charles s. spicerMr. Frederick R. Spicer, Jr. & Ms. Kim McBride

frederick spicerMr. Frederick R. Spicer, Jr. & Ms. Kim McBride

george peach taylorMr. & Mrs. Jarred O. Taylor, II

antoinette l. tullyMrs. Lee B. ChapmanMr. & Mrs. William M. Gresham

dan wagnerMr. Frank A. Wagner

louise watkinsMs. Barbara Hyde

harriet l. waxMr. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Eckberg

louis h. wilsonMr. & Mrs. Jarred O. Taylor, II

frances wiygulMr. & Mrs. Richard Kiell

dr. & mrs. h. eVan zeigerMr. & Mrs. John T. Oliver, III

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irVin c. kinneyMrs. Richard G. Bastar, Jr.Ms. Joan BullockMr. & Mrs. A. Philip Cook, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. David S. HassingerMs. Nancy McCollumMrs. Betty K. PoellnitzMr. & Mrs. Lathrop W. Smith, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. William E. SmithMr. & Mrs. Stuart X. Stephenson, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Alex Vare

ruth knopfMrs. Georgia Osborne

alexander s. lacyMrs. John Forney

mary louise lamkinMs. Mary Carolyn G. BoothbyMr. & Mrs. Herbert Stockham

helen & frank lawlorMs. Frances H. Lawlor

towana lichtyMr. & Mrs. Jim A. Tucker

nell hurley,devoted volunteer

Mrs. Fay B. IrelandMr. & Mrs. Jarred O. Taylor, IIMs. Jane Thomason

Gifts to The LibraryMay/July 2010

Flora Dora Garden Clubin memory of Kathryn Latta

Ron & Olive Harlanin memory of Dr. Earl Shugerman

Caroline Smithin memory of Mrs. Jeanne M. Lollar

Susan S� Elliottin honor of Clarissa Harms and Diana Slaughter

Camellia Garden ClubJohn D� BeardenBarbara Simpsonflower Magazine

Virginia BarrJohn Floyd

Terry A� BeckhamPat Dormuth

Barbara LampkinStan Moss

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Ann & Angelo Bruno FoundationMr. & Mrs. William H. BarnesMs. Margi IngramMr. & Mrs. Herbert E. Smith, Jr.

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Collier’s NurseryMr. & Mrs. Fred C. CrumMr. & Mrs. Charles W. DanielMr. & Mrs. Henry GlennMr. & Mrs. Richard T. HarleyMr. & Mrs. Henry F. HughesMr. & Mrs. James F. Hughey, Jr.Mr. Dan HutchsonMr. George L. JenkinsMr. G.T. LaBordeMs. Lucy McCownMr. & Mrs. John L. RhoadsMr. & Mrs. & Mrs. Troy RhoneDr. Merle M. Salter & Dr. Paul P. SalterMr. & Mrs. Lathrop W. Smith, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Walton

M A G N O L I A$ 1 2 5

Interiorscapes, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. James A. Abele, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. James F. Alison, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Darrell ArnoldMr. & Mrs. Morris C. Benners, Jr.Mrs. Glenda BoudreauxMr. & Mrs. Barto L. Brown, IIIDr. Loretta G. BrownMr. & Mrs. Michael G. ByrneMr. & Mrs. David CampMr. & Mrs. Ehney A. Camp, IIIMrs. Augusta Cash

M. Clagett CollinsMr. & Mrs. James DelkMrs. Shawn DunawayMr. & Mrs. Paul ElkourieMrs. Ann R. ElliottDr. & Mrs. Richard FeistDr. & Mrs. James O. Finney, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Winston Gillum, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. M. James GorrieMr. & Mrs. Michael S. GrossDr. & Mrs. Leland Hull, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Elbert S. Jemison, Jr.Ms. Patricia JohnsonMrs. Beverly KimesMrs. Sandra LawlerMr. & Mrs. Frank E. Lindstrom, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Wade A. MahlkeMr. John ManionMrs. Cindy MatthewsMr. & Mrs. Thomas McGoughMr. & Mrs. James D. MillsMrs. Charlotte S. MurdockDr. & Mrs. Alexander M. Nading, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Will Phillips, Jr.Dr. Firoz RahemtullaDr. & Mrs. Harry B. Register, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. R. Waid Shelton, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. A. Wendall SimmonsMrs. Kathy M. SmithMr. & Mrs. Robert K. SpotswoodMr. & Mrs. Frank StittMr. & Mrs. Stephen StrongDr. & Mrs. Wendell H. Taylor, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Albert F. ThomassonMr. & Mrs. Gregory VitalisDr. & Mrs. Peter WeinheimerMr. & Mrs. George F. Wheelock, IIIDr. & Mrs. James R. WilliamsDr. & Mrs. George L. Zorn, Jr.

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Dr. Dennis A GoldsmithMs. Terry P. AdamsMs. Marie AgeeMs. Janice AllenMs. Lisa AltamiranoMs. Linda C. AskeyCarol BallMrs. Becky BashinskyMr. & Mrs. Murray BeckAlison BelcherMr. & Mrs. Frederick H. Belden, IIIDr. & Mrs. Austen L. Bennett, IIIMr. & Mrs. C. Adrian Bewley

Mr. Robert BlachMrs. Kathryn BoswellMrs. Vicki BrowderMr. & Mrs. Wallace R. BunnMr. & Mrs. H. Denson Burnum, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. BurrowsMr. & Mrs. William L. CampMr. & Mrs. Thomas N. Carruthers, IIIMr. & Mrs. Marcus CassimusMr. & Mrs. Vitaly CharnyMr. & Mrs. Charles T. ClarkMs. Paula C. CosperMrs. Mollie W. CoxMr. & Mrs. Charley CoxMrs. Lyn DavisMr. & Mrs. Anthony DiPiazzaMr. & Mrs. Richard H. DrennenMr. & Mrs. Bruce C. Dunbar, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. John T. EaganMs. Terri EarnestMr. & Mrs. Charles H. EllisMr. & Mrs. Ronald EspsteinMs. Mary V. FarrarDr. Edwin Fineberg &

Dr. Naomi S. FinebergMr. & Mrs. Edward M. Friend, IIIMr. & Mrs. Jospeh G. GambleMr. Michael Geer &

Mrs. Melanie GeerMr. & Mrs. James W. GewinMr. & Mrs. James M. Gillespy, IIIMrs. Lalie GivenDr. & Mrs. Robert P. GlazeRev. Elizabeth Cole GoodrichMr. & Mrs. Mike HarfieldMrs. Shirley HaynesworthMr. & Mrs. Garland W. HeareDr. & Mrs. Lloyd L. HefnerMr. & Mrs. Danny HerrinMr. & Mrs. William R. HillMrs. Christine HillMr. & Mrs. William D. HolderDr. & Mrs. James C. JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Ralph JohnstonDr. & Mrs. William H. KesslerMrs. Patricia KingMs. Carol KirkpatrickMr. & Mrs. John LathamMr. & Mrs. Charlie LavenderMr. & Mrs. Robert H. LewisMs. Elanie O. LewisMs. Linda LittleMs. Dorothy LoftonMr. & Mrs. Curtis LongMs. Annie LooMr. & Mrs. James R. Lowery

Alabama Nursery Co.Alabama Power CompanyBlonde Salon and SpaBradley, Arant, Boult, Cummings LLPBrasfield & GorrieCovenant Woods of GardendaleHaskell, Slaughter, Young & Rediker LLCJohnson Sterling, Inc.Junior League of BirminghamKPMG LLPLucille S. Beeson Charitable TrustNew Horizons - UABRealtySouth Young Realtor’s CouncilRegions Financial CorporationRobert R. Meyer FoundationServisFirst BankSprig O’Holly Garden ClubSulligent First Baptist ChurchThomas E. Jernigan FoundationTremont Garden ClubWhole Foods MarketMr. Carl W. Albright IIIMr. J.R. AndrewsMr. & Mrs. Michael BallietMs. Carole BartonMr. & Mrs. Joseph S. BeanMr. & Mrs. Morris C. Benners, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Victor BeyMr. & Mrs. Harold E. BissellMs. Rebecca J. Blair

Mr. & Mrs. Truitt LuckieMs. Maryann ManningMrs. Virginia R. MayMrs. Amy McCainMrs. Dorothy H. McCueMs. Jeannine McElroyMr. & Mrs. Hobart A. McWhorter, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Richard MendelsohnMrs. Edwin MillerMrs. Sandra MillerMr. & Mrs. Robert F. MillerMr. Brian MilsterMr. & Mrs. Jim MitchellMr. & Mrs. Dan ModakMs. Amy MonroeMr. & Mrs. M.E. Moor, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. MouronMr. Mark NelsonMr. & Mrs. Bert NettlesMr. & Mrs. Patrick M. O’DonnellDr. & Mrs. Lamar S. OsmentMs. Mary T. PateMrs. Becky PateMr. & Mrs. Tom PearsonMr. Joey & Adele PetersMaureen PezzementiMs. Milner PhillipsMs. Laura D. PointerMs. Julie PriceMrs. Carol ReeseMs. Ruth ReichweinMs. Leah RiceMr. & Mrs. William E. RichardsonMr. & Mrs. Fred RogersMs. S. Lane RutledgeDr. & Mrs. Ed RutskyMs. Virginia ScruggsMr. & Mrs. Charlie ShahMs. Anne ShaughnessyMs. Elaine ShealyMs. Jennifer ShelorDr. & Mrs. Robert SherrillMrs. Lynne O. SimmonsMs. Donna SlovenskyMr. & Mrs. Jeffery SmithMr. & Mrs. Steve SmithMrs. Martha C. SnowMary Frances StaytonDr. & Mrs. Ernest M. StokelyDr. & Mrs. John P. StricklandMs. Rosemary StroussMrs. Betty J. SusinaDr. & Mrs. I. J. TortoriciMr. & Mrs. Bayard S. Tynes, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Marshall UristMrs. Libba Vaughan

Mr. William BroughtonMr. & Mrs. Tom Broughton IIIDr. James BryantMr. & Mrs. John BuchananMr. & Mrs. Charles A. BundyMr. & Mrs. Catlin Cade, IVMr. & Mrs. Ehney A. Camp, IIIMr. & Mrs. John D. Carney, IIIJudge & Mrs. John L. CarrollDr. Deborah ChargoisMr. & Mrs. Vitaly CharnyDr. & Mrs. Orville W. ClaytonMs. Carole H. CobbMr. & Mrs. Brian CoffeeMrs. Elizabeth ColemanMr. & Mrs. Jim CooperMr. Ernest CoryMr. & Mrs. Charley CoxMs. Elizabeth CrawfordMr. & Mrs. C. Hartwell Davis, Jr.Ms. Margaret DavisMs. Susan DominickMr. & Mrs. Harold DossMr. & Mrs. Edmund DossMr. & Mrs. Alan J. DreherMrs. Wanda ElkourieMs. Dianne EllisMr. & Mrs. Alvin V. FilerDr. & Mrs. John A. Floyd, Jr.Mrs. James R. Forman, Jr.

Mrs. John ForneyMr. Samuel H. FranklinMrs. Toula FulfordMr. & Mrs. Clarke H. GillespyMr. & Mrs. T. Michael GoodrichMr. & Mrs. Mark A. GregoryMr. & Mrs. Jay GrinneyMrs. Jenifer HadrabaMrs. Clarissa HarmsMr. Gregory H. HawleyDr. & Mrs. Joe HughesMs. Barbara HydeMr. & Mrs. J. Fred IngramMr. & Mrs. Thomas S. JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Carl E. Jones, Jr.Mr. David JordanMr. Leo Kayser, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Wayne W. Killion, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Price KloessMr. & Mrs. Richard LatimerMs. Frances H. LawlorMrs. Marian B. LewisMr. Dennis LimbaughMr. & Mrs. Walter LittleMr. & Mrs. Michael L. LucasMr. & Mrs. Michael LuceMr. George G. Lynn Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Rick MackayMrs. Lexa L. Magnus &

Dr. Jonathan Waddell

Dr. Charles A. McCallumMr. Mark Rosse &

Mrs. Kaye McWane-RosseMr. & Mrs. Gene McWilliamsWin MillerMr. William MillerMr. Edward F. MinnerMr. & Mrs. Charles H. MollistonMr. John D. MooreMr. Mac M. MoorerMr. & Mrs. Drayton Nabers, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Noble, IIIMrs. Jane OglesMr. & Mrs. John T. Oliver, IIIMr. & Mrs. William C. PattersonMrs. Tonya PayneMr. & Mrs. Charles D. Perry, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. John R. Phillips, IIIMr. & Mrs. Gray Plosser, Jr.Mrs. Betty K. PoellnitzMr. & Mrs. Jack B. Porterfield, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Harlan I. Prater, IVMr. & Mrs. Milton C. Ragsdale, IVMr. & Mrs. William T. Ratliff, IIIMs. Martha L. RiddleMr. & Mrs. Thomas A. RobertsMr. Gene RobinsonMr. E. Mabry RogersMr. & Mrs. Bruce F. RogersDr. & Mrs. Robert E. Roth

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. WaldropMs. Rhonda WaltersMs. Carol G. WashingtonMs. Lynn M. WatsonMr. & Mrs. Martin C. WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Walter W. WilsonMrs. Bess O. Yeilding

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Mr. & Mrs. Ralph H. Aldridge, Jr.Mrs. Pamela AllingMs Carol L. AlstonMr. & Mrs. Walter L. Baker, Jr.Michael BakerMrs. Betsy B. BancroftMs. Lynn BledsoeMr. & Ms. John BollandMs. Mimi BostonMrs. Jocelyn BradleyDr. Kathy BuchanMrs. Tiffany BuntMs. Mary Beth BurnerMrs. Joanne CarnesMs. Joy CarterDr. Deborah ChargoisMr. William H. ColeMrs. Robert Crumbaugh, Jr.Mrs. Denise DraceMs. Lynn DunnMrs. Helen DunnMs. Lauren EszesMr. & Mrs. Hugh S. GainerMs. Ann GarrettMs. Jeanne GibbsMr. Leon GodchauxMr. & Mrs. T. Michael GoodrichDr. & Mrs. John S. GouldMs. Debbie GravesMs. Gaines GrelierSusan HallMr. Tom HartNancy HartsfieldMs. Sharon HarvilleMrs. Patricia HawkinsMs. Jeremy B. HaydenMr. & Mrs. William B. HaysMrs. Caroline M. HeadMrs. Emil C. HessMrs. Sharon HixonMs. Beth Holland & Griffin

HollandMs. Benita HollisMs. Sandra HoltzclawMs. Mary S. Hooper

Ms. Susan IsbillMrs. Laurie KramerMr. & Mrs. Luther B. LanierMs. Joanna LiverantMr. Don B. Long &

Dr. Marianna LongMr. David LorberbaumMrs. Evelyn LucasMr. & Mrs. James MayMr. & Mrs. A. Stephen

MeadowsMrs. Nell S. MetzMr. & Mrs. Robert MooreMrs. Natasha MorrisMs. Marcia MouronMrs. Dona MusgraveMr. William NicholasMs. Brenda OakleyMr. Abraham OdrezinMs. Carol OgleMrs. Sondra S. OlmstedMs. Judith A. O’QuinnMrs. Susan OrrMrs. Peggy ParkerPonya ParksMrs. Gail ParrishMrs. Kay ParsonsMs. Mary Ann Pass, M.D.Mrs. Anita PowellMr. & Mrs. J.B. QuintanaMs. Gloria RandolphMr. T. Tydings Robin, Jr.Ms. Linda SandersTerry SchilderDr. Kim SchmittMr. John Schoppert, Jr.Ms. Kandis ScudderMs. Linda SherkMs. Charlotte SmithMs. Jenny L. SmithRebecca SmithMr. & Mrs. John H. StackDr. & Mrs. Philip Stalker, M.D.Mrs. Mary S. SteinerMrs. Ruby R. StruckMrs. Sidney ThompsonMrs. Pam TranMrs. & Mr. Ann VrocherMrs. Edith WaldropMrs. Sidney Q. WeatherlyMs. Alice Wilbanks JohnsonMs. Lee WoehleMrs. Suzanne H. WoodallMr. & Mrs. John C. ZieglerMs. Dorothy Ziff

Mrs. William J. Rushton, IIIDr. & Mrs. Richard B. ShepardMr. Allen SmallMr. & Mrs. Roland B. SmithMr. Sperry SnowDr. W. D. Sockwell &

Ms. Deborah J. LongDr. J. Terrell SpencerThe Late Mr. William M. Spencer, IIIMrs. Virginia B. SpencerMr. Frederick R. Spicer, Jr. &

Ms. Kim McBrideDr. & Mrs. Alfred Stanley, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. W. Stancil StarnesMary Frances StaytonMr. Michael SterlingMr. & Mrs. Charles D. StewartMr. & Mrs. Herbert StockhamMs. Rosemary StroussMr. & Mrs. Jarred O. Taylor, IIMr. Dennis TrammellMr. Jason TurnerMrs. Karla VevleMr. Frank A. WagnerMrs. Mary Frances WallaceMrs. Martha B. WelchMrs. Claude C. WhiteMr. & Mrs. Lloyd R. WilsonMr William C. WoodMr. & Mrs. John N. Wrinkle

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