On January 11, 2024, the Monroeville Garden Club attended their meeting at the Monroeville Presbyterian Church. Ree Smith was hostess along with co-hostesses, Elba Bonham and Bev Colquett.
A very informative program on the history of camellias in Greenville was presented by Jan Newton, Helena Shirley, and Barbara Middleton. These ladies also gave us a sensational overview of the upcoming Camellia Show which will be held January 27-28 in Greenville and its importance to the town of Greenville, “The Camellia City” as it was known since the 1930’s. It was noted that Greenville did officially become “The Camellia City” and was responsible for the Camellia Japonica being named the Alabama State flower.
Club members were invited and encouraged to attend the Camellia Show sponsored by the American Camellia Society, January 27-28, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Beeland Park in Greenville, Al. Admission is free.
After the program, members and guests were served a delicious array of food: Ham Sliders, Fruit Kabobs, Brownies, Banana Muffins, Salted Cameral Shortbread Bars, coffee and spiced tea.
Two new members were welcomed and introduced to the Club: Kay Wilson and June Herring. We are all very excited to welcome these new participants and look forward to the February meeting at Charlotte Lambert’s home in Uriah. (Submitted by Sammye Long)
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