Mrs. Herbert H. Greger

Mrs. Herbert H. Greger

1978 Katharine Thomas Cary Medal

In recognition of her outstanding success in teaching and application of the art of flower arrangement.


The Katharine Thomas Cary Medal is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of floral design education.

The Katharine Thomas Cary Medal was endowed by New Canaan Garden Club, Zone II, in memory of member Katherine Babcock Thomas Cary (Mrs. William Harris Cary: 1874–1953). She served as a GCA director, floral design judge, and GCA librarian. The medal was designed in 1955 by Karl Gruppe and first awarded in 1956.

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Eloise Payne Luquer Medal

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Mrs. Corydon Wagner

Amy Angell Collier Montague Medal

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John and Katheryne Marr

Distinguished Service Medal

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