History

1950 - 1951

Accomplishments under President Mrs. Anna Bell Holm • Theme: “For brighter, fuller, living, grow your own flowers” • Federation Colors: Green and White • Garden Tour to Rio Grande Valley • Added movable stage steps at the Garden Center

1951 - 1953

Accomplishments Under President Mrs. Hazel (Sam) Boyd • Theme: “Put the best into your task that we may progress and build toward achievements and success that will endure” • Arrangement theme “Magic with Flowers” • International Flower Show, themed “Our Texas Then and Now,” was held at the Shamrock Hotel in Houston

1953 - 1954

Accomplishments under President Mrs. Juanita (John) Clark • Theme: “Believe and Succeed" • The Federation yearbook was published by Shamrock Publicity Company • A building expansion drive was started to fund a new wall-to-wall kitchen • Complimentary two-page newsletters were sent to all Club Presidents • The Garden Center was used as a voting location

1954 - 1955

Accomplishments under President Mrs. Ester (Clint) Black • Theme: “Believe and Succeed” • Announcements about club meetings, programs, and events were published in the newspaper • Projects included: o Plant and bulb mart o Yearbook directory pages

1955 - 1956

Accomplishments under President Mrs. Norma (E.O.) Barton • 1955 Theme: “Create and Preserve Beauty” • The Federation yearbook was published by Carl Green Printing Company o The yearbook included 100 advertisers o 4,300 copies were published at a cost of $2,700.00

1957 - 1959

Accomplishments under President Mrs. Mae (G.G.) Orr • 1957-1958 Theme: “Create and Conserve Beauty” • The club's first Engagement Calendar was launched for the 1958–1959 season, showcasing beautiful floral arrangements made by members o Calendars sold at $1.25 each o The project raised $600.00