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September – December 2013 TROPICALDISPATCH SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2013 INSIDE: Creating a Man-made Rainforest Fall Displays of Color Garden Paintings with Unique Perspectives Research Thinks Locally; Impacts Globally The Tropical Dispatch September - December 2013 1 MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS TROPICAL DISPATCH • VOLUME 40 • ISSUE 3 News from the Gardens BOARD OF TRUSTEES A Message from the CEO Christopher N. Romine, Chair Cathy Layton, 1st Vice Chair A Touch of Ancient Rome in the Gardens A garden can provide ongoing contentment, Emily Walsh, 2nd Vice Chair but there are two distinct moments when Sandy Rederer, Secretary A visit to Selby Gardens convinced Daniel and a gardener is filled with palpable, joyful Stephen van C. Wilberding, Treasurer Charlotte Ward from Classic Garden Ornaments Ltd. anticipation. The first is during planning Dr. Laurey T. Stryker, Immediate Past Chair in Illinois that “a botanical garden as lovely as Selby Dr. Kelvin Cooper for a new garden and the second is after the Gardens deserved some elegant garden ornaments.” Stephen Hazeltine garden is planted, but before it has begun to Nora Johnson So the Wards bestowed a gift of exquisite grow. Thomas B. Luzier, Esq Longshadow planters to the Gardens. Two large After years of careful planning and gift cultivation, we at Selby Gardens Alica Rau planters are installed on either side of the stairs Wayne Rollins are in the second state of joyful anticipation. In November, we will leading from the back of the Payne Mansion while three bowls have found a home Michael Saunders near the Selby Memorial just south of the Selby House. Using a process developed We Never Stop Learning officially open the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden and Arthur M. Wood, Jr in ancient Rome, Longshadow dry cast limestone planters and garden ornaments a new era in family-friendly, mission-led programs will begin here at Carlyle Luer, MD, Trustee Emeritus Over the summer Selby’s education are designed and hand crafted in Illinois, but are available locally through an Selby Gardens. Carmen Baskind, Associates President (ex-Officio) department enjoyed hands-on Thomas Buchter, CEO and President exclusive network of landscape professionals. For more information, visit www. tours of the Young at Art Museum, Although the Selbys did not have children of their own, youth and longshadow.com. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden education were causes they cared about. The new children’s rainforest MISSION and the Golisano Children’s Museum, garden sends a strong signal that Selby Gardens is committed to the To provide an oasis of inspiration and Selby Welcomes The Year of the Rainforest! all located in south Florida. The future well-being of children and their families. tranquility, while furthering the understanding and appreciation of plants, especially epiphytes. tours afforded the education team In anticipation of the fall opening of the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest There are many individuals and organizations who are to be commended the opportunity to exchange best Garden, Selby Gardens presents “The Year of the Rainforest.” Featuring a variety for their tireless work and spirited generosity. I would like to acknowledge VISION practice ideas and glean inspiration To touch as many people as possible through our of entertaining and informative diversions, the series will begin in November and just a few. Alfred Goldstein and his wife, Jean, led the charge, financially. for new student programs at Selby urban waterfront garden that is the world leader continue through next summer. The new garden will honor the memory of Al’s late wife, Ann. Beverly in conservation and display of epiphytes. Visitors Gardens. When the Ann Goldstein Koski has consistently demonstrated her support for educational and volunteers alike experience the Gardens’ Thanks to support from community partners, Sarasota County Tourist Children’s Rainforest Garden opens beauty, gaining a better understanding and this fall, it will feature an outdoor programs. Her gift is a testament to a generous heart. Partners such as greater appreciation of the natural world. Development Tax (TDT) and The Woman’s Exchange, Selby Gardens’ guests will Gulf Coast Community Foundation have enthusiastically endorsed the be the ultimate beneficiaries of two grants underwriting several initiatives. With classroom where children can learn value the new garden will bring to the greater community. PROGRAM SPONSORS a $90,000 award, the TDT will underwrite garden and conservatory displays, the to use research equipment and work Selby Gardens programs are sponsored in part by as field botanists. With assistance In this issue you will read more about Tandem Construction and a the State of Florida, Department of State, Division annual holiday spectacle, Lights in Bloom with a playful rainforest twist, as well of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts as the perennial fall and spring music series. A $17,500 grant from the Woman’s from Sarasota County teachers hired talented team of subcontractors who helped make our dream of a and Culture, and are paid for in part by Sarasota over the summer with a planning children’s rainforest garden a reality. We are indebted to our owner’s County Tourist Development Tax Revenue Exchange will help make family programs in the new amphitheater, a visit by author/illustrator Lynne Cherry, and a mural project in Kids Corner possible. grant from The Patterson Foundation, agent, Milton Shenk, who steadfastly worked on our behalf. I look the team will also be able to provide forward to celebrating our new arrival with many of you on November In addition, funding from the state’s Division of Cultural Affairs/Florida Council on a variety of curriculum choices to 9. Meanwhile, there is still time to play a valuable role contributing to Arts and Culture will help the Gardens’ education department produce lectures, area students after the first of the the new garden’s success. Please let me know if you would like additional ADDRESS CHANGES classes, tours, and exhibits focusing on rainforests. year in the new feature. Mail: Membership information: [email protected]. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236 Cordially, Email: [email protected] Read All About It Phone: (941) 366-5731, ext. 231 Tropical Dispatch ©2013 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens A new issue of Selbyana, the peer-reviewed journal of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Produced By Carlson Studio Marketing, containing original research findings, is available. Contents include descriptions of Serbin Printing and The Versatility Group Thomas Buchter, CEO, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens four new species for science and articles on the morphology of orchid pollen and the Hours & Admissions Cover: Encyclia Lee Ward grows wild in tree alarmingly rapid spread of an orchid species native to Asia (Eulophia graminea) in Florida. canopies throughout Selby Gardens. Photo by The Gardens are open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM every day except Scott Garritty. Bruce Holst co-authored with former Selby Gardens’ intern Yuribia Vivas of Venezuela Garden Hours Christmas Day. Please check the website for special event and weather closings. to describe a new bromeliad species of the genus Guzmania. They named it Guzmania loeflingiana to honor one of Carl Linnaeus’ most promising students, who died tragically Admission Members Free, Adults $17, Children 6-11 $6, 5 & under free in Venezuela in 1756 at the tender age of 27. www.selby.org Guzmania loeflingiana by Vern Sawyer, Facebook - facebook.com/selbygardens Find Us Online Twitter - twitter.com/selbygardens Published since 1975, Selbyana contains research by Selby Gardens’ staff and others about tropical plants, especially epiphytes Google + - plus.ly/selbygardens and their forest canopy habitats. Write to [email protected] for subscription and back issue information. 2 The Tropical Dispatch September - December 2013 3 Fall Music Series Distribution Sundays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 • 1:00 – 3:00pm Plants 2013 2013 Distribution Quantities Enjoy balmy fall breezes while drinking in a variety Solo or Duo – 2 Plants of musical fare during the annual Fall Music Series Contributing Members – 3 Plants under the banyans every Sunday in October. The First Sustaining Member – 5 Plants Brass kicks-off this year’s series with the “Red, White Sponsor level and above – 10 Plants Farfugium japonicum ‘Giganteum’ Alcantarea odorata Green Leopard Plant BROMELIACEAE and Brass: American Salute” concert October 6. Selby Quantities of certain plants are limited. ASTERACEAE 1301 1302 Gardens is pleased to honor veterans at this concert PLEASE NOTE: Found on stream banks and moist meadows A Brazilian beauty, this bromeliad produces a with a reduced admission price of $5. A variety of grilled Distribution of plants will take place in Japan, Farfugium is made for the shade and tall, fragrant inflorescence, but is best known only on November 9, 2013, from benefits from regular deep watering. Dark for its four-foot wide crown of thornless, entrees and beverages from Local Coffee + Tea will be 10:00am until 2:30pm. There are no green, glossy, dinner-plate sized foliage makes silver-blue foliage. It grows successfully under available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket rainchecks, and we are not able to hold this the perfect bold-textured accent in con- a variety of light conditions in a well-draining or ship plants. tainers or in a shady mixed border. medium, and makes a dramatic statement as and enjoy a day of botanical bliss, musical melodies and
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