2012 Year in Review - The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College

2012At the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore CollegeANNUAL REPORTHIGHLIGHTS• The Associates of the Scott Arboretumsupported the Arboretum with 1,114 membershipsin their 41st year of activities.• On March 11, William Cullina received the 58th Scott Medaland Award of $13,000 at the Spring Festival.• 126 educational programs and special events drew 7,762 participants.• Volunteer hours from Arboretum Assistants and event volunteers totaled9,871, valued at $218,544 using the Independent Sector figure of $22.14/hour.• 220 donors contributed $55,882 to the annual appeal to benefit the Wister Center buildingfund, an increase in participation of 35% and increase in dollars raised of 8% over last year.• 3,167 kinds of woody plants were displayed in the accessioned collections.• The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust awarded the Scott Arboretum $20,000 inNovember to help fund the production and printing of 13 types of visitor brochures.

PLANT COLLECTIONSIn 2012 we exhibited plants in the Arboretum representing 97 botanical families, 3,167 distinct taxawith a total of 5,019 accessions of woody plants. An additional estimated 2,000 types of herbaceousplants grow on campus. In 2012 three collections – hollies, magnolias and oaks – were part of theNorth American Plant Collections Consortium (NAPCC). Curator Andrew Bunting served as presidentof Magnolia Society International and chair of the NAPCC Magnolia Group in 2012. Two collectionswere evaluated as part of nation-wide programs: hollies and boxwood.Other notable woody collections include: rhododendrons, tree peonies, hydrangeas, maples, viburnums,cherries, crabapples, witchhazels, conifers, lilacs and vines. Collections of interest developed in 2012include camellia and clematis cultivars.COLLECTIONS, GARDENS, AND LANDSCAPESThe Magnolia CollectionGARDENS, AND LANDSCAPESFeatured distinct gardens and landscape areas of theArboretum through 2012 included: the BioStream,Cherry Border, Crum Woods, Dean Bond Rose Garden,Glade Garden, Gold Medal Plant Garden, Isabelle CosbyCourtyard, John W. Nason Garden, Metasequoia Allée,Magill Walk, Pollinator Garden, Entrance Garden, ScottOutdoor Amphitheater, Terry Shane Teaching Garden,Theresa Lang Garden of Fragrance, Winter Garden,and Wister Garden.PLANT RECORDSIn 2012, 243 woody plants were accessioned; 150 weredeaccessioned; 658 display labels were engraved.MASTER PLANNING ANDMAJOR PROJECTSIn 2012 Swarthmore College retained thearchitectural and planning firm Ayers Saint Grossto assess needs and design a campus master plan,a process initiated upon the approval of theStrategic Directions in 2011. The plan is to becompleted in 2013. Director Claire Sawyersserved on the Advisory Committee for the plan.Development of “Town Center West,” the planto add a boutique hotel to the South Campuscontinued through 2012. Utilities relocations andathletic field changes were made in 2012 inanticipation of the development. Claire Sawyersalso served on this planning committee.

PROGRAMSHere’s an alphabetical parade of the programswe offered in 2012 and a synopsis of the results.ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION: On April 26 we celebrated Arbor Day with over 500 elementarystudents at the Swarthmore Rutledge School, providing red oak seedlings free to all.ARBORETUM ASSISTANTS: A new class of 17 volunteers was trained in the winter of 2012,joining volunteers from previous years’ classes to assist the Arboretum staff in all its activities.In 2012 a total of 9,871 volunteer hours were recorded by volunteers. Using the IndependentSector estimated value of $22.14/hour, this represented a contribution of manpower worth$218,544. On August 15, 84 of our Arboretum Assistants attended the annually held VolunteerThank You. This year the event was a luncheon held in Clothier Hall with a thank you giftof embossed shirts for volunteers.ARBORETUM ASSISTANT UPDATES: In 2012 continuing educational sessions for volunteersincluded, “Cherries for the Home Garden” (April 12); “Water Quality and Watersheds”(July 18); and “Choosing Hardy Camillias for Spring and Fall” (Oct. 15).ASSOCIATES OF THE SCOTT ARBORETUM: Established in 1971, the membership programmarked its 41st anniversary in 2012. At year end there were 1,114 active memberships.At the close of fiscal year 2011-2012, June 30, dues provided $83,276 of support to theorganization.AT HOME SERIES: This travel program concentrates on home properties typically relying onparticipants to provide their own transportation. In 2012 these included: the private garden ofJenny Rose Carey on June 15; the private garden of Liz and Ralph Schumacher on September21; 48 participated.CELL PHONE TOURS: In 2012 we had 45 items offered on smart phone applications ormobile phone audio tours. We had 297 uses representing 80 individuals.COMMUNITY GARDENS: Twenty-three garden plots (10’ x 12’) were utilized by 15 ScottAssociates for vegetable and fruit growing along Harvard Avenue in 2012.CRUM CREEK CLEAN-UP: The whole communitywas invited to join the Arboretum staffto provide care for the Crum Woods, with aclean-up event staged on May 1. With boots,canoes, and bags, trash was removed fromthe stream and banks of the College-ownedsection of the Crum.DAY TRIPS: Local opportunities to learnthrough travel by bus or vans included theseadventures:January 25 – The private greenhouses of Mrs.Hamilton; May 22 – Gardens in Chestertown,Maryland; June 28 – Charming ChesterCounty; September 13 – Grounds for Sculpture and Princeton University;October 3 – U. S. Botanic Garden, Kreeger Museum, and Hillwood; October 10 – Nemours.A total of 128 Scott Associates participated; an average of 21 per trip.Staff andvolunteersenjoyingpizza inthe holliesfollowingthe CrumWoodsClean-upon May 1.3

GREENS SALE:The 9th GreensSale led by BeckyRobert was held inthe Wister CenterDecember 1 andbrought 232 toshop, an increasein attendance of56% from last year.$4,455 was raisedand 12 joinedduring the event,an increase of 18%over 2011. Thisevent was free andopen to the public.DEDICATED TREES AND BENCHES: With donations of $1,000 and $2,000 dedicated treesand benches respectively may be established on campus. In 2012 we added two dedicated trees(see donor list on page 14).EXTENDED TRIPS: From January 7-29, 19 traveled with Claire Sawyers to New Zealand visitinggardens, natural areas, and cultural destinations on an itinerary titled “From Far North to DeepSouth: A Voyage of Discovery, Adventure and Pleasure.” Such travel opportunities are offeredonce every two years.FALL FESTIVAL: “The Layered Garden” was presented by David Culp at the Fall Festival heldOctober 21 in the Lang Music Building. Following the lecture, David signed books, refreshmentswere enjoyed, and the fall bulb dividend of snowdrops (Galanthusworonowii) was distributed. This event was free and open to the public;341 attended.FIVE EVENTS FOR FIVE YEARS: A marketing plan developed by BeckyRobert, PR and Volunteers Program Coordinator with Scott Associatesfunding was initiated in 2012 and outlines promotional activities toincrease awareness and attendance at five annually held events:Fall Festival, Greens Sale, Winter Celebration, Spring Festival andthe Unusual Tropicals and Annuals Sale.GARDEN DAY: On October 7, seven private gardens in theMain Line area were open to Scott Associates for self-guidedtouring. The stormy weather discouraged participation; only112 braved it. They were richly rewarded with the gardensof Paul and Lis Braun (Narberth); Susanna Lochs andSue Clendenin servingrefreshments at theGarden Day reception.Dean Adler (Gladwyn); Kim Olthoff and David Van Houten(Merion Station); Ann and Michael Rhoades (Bryn Mawr);Lorraine and Peter Wallace (Bryn Mawr); Dr. and Mrs. JoelWalsey (Gladwyn); and a reception hosted at HarritonHouse, a historic property with gardens.GREATER PHILADELPHIA GARDENS (GPG): The ScottArboretum partners with 30 other gardens in the Philadelphiaregion to promote visitation to the “Nation’s GardeningCapital.” In 2012 the GPG Facebook page had 1,270followers, (an increase of 31% over 2011), and had over3,000 views of YouTube videos. The focus in 2012 was“With Art Philadelphia” tying the art of gardens intoa broad partnership of the region’s many institutionsdevoted to visual art forms. Claire Sawyers served onthe executive committee for GPG.4 ProgramsPhoto by D. MattisVolunteers making wreathsfor the Greens Sale

GROUP TOURS: Guided special tours may be arranged by outsidegroups for a small fee or, in many cases, professional groups arewelcomed to tour with no charge. In 2012 we had 12 such tours.Special visitors included participants in the International PlantPropagators Annual Meeting, board members of the Philadelphia Zoo,and the horticulture department of Auburn University.Scott Medaland AwardHORTICULTURAL SEMINARS: These in-depth sessions focus onparticular plant groups and cover field identification, culture and landscapeuses, with handbooks provided. In March, unusual broadleavedevergreens were covered; in April, magnolias; 47 attended.INTERNSHIPS: In 2012 we offered one year-long educationinternship position and one summer intern position in our efforts toprovide hands-on learning opportunities for young professionalspursuing ornamental horticultural and public horticulture as careerchoices (see staff list on page 12).LECTURES: Illustrated lecturers hosted at the Scott Arboretum in2012 included: Jerry Fritz on perennials (1/22); Claudia West andCarrie Wiles on the landscape’s color spectrum (3/23); and W. GarySmith on “Beauty and Decay” (11/15).LIBRARY: The Scott Arboretum’s library of horticultural resourcesincluded over 1,300 books, numerous magazines and newslettersdevoted to gardens and ornamental horticulture. Members haveborrowing privileges; it was maintained by volunteers through 2012,who gave 533 hours.MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAM: These merchants and organizationsprovided discounts to members of the Scott Associates in 2012to help us provide valuable membership incentives: 320 Market andCafé (Swarthmore), Bartlett Tree Expert Company (Bala Cynwyd),Chanticleer (Wayne), Gateway Garden Center (Hockessin, DE),Main Line Gardens (Malvern), Mostardi Nursery (Newtown Square),National Gardening Association, Redbud Native Plant Nursery (GlenMills), Swarthmore Flower and Gift Shop (Swarthmore), SwarthmoreTrue Value Hardware (Swarthmore), Triple Oaks Nursery and HerbGarden (Franklinville, NJ), and Wedgewood Gardens, Inc. (Glen Mills).MEMBERS PLANT EXCHANGE AND SALE: On May 11-12,volunteers organized this popular plant swap and bargain sale in its17th year, bringing 102 Scott Associates to the Wister Center andnetting $1,990 from plant and soil sales related to the event.presented toPhoto by M. JonesWilliam CullinaAt the Spring Festival on March 11,Swarthmore College President RebeccaChopp presented the 58thScott Medal and Award of $13,000to William Cullina in the Lang PerformingArts Center. Scott Medalrecipients are selected in recognitionof their outstanding contributions tothe science and art of gardening by aneight-member selection committee.The 2012 Selection Committee included:Antonia Adezio (The GardenConservancy); Rick Colbert (TylerArboretum); Tom Fischer (TimberPress); Sharon Loving (LongwoodGardens); W. Gary Smith (W. GarySmith Design); Dan Stark (AmericanPublic Garden Association); GwenStauffer (Lotusland); and WilliamThomas (Chanticleer).Pictured above (l to r): Claire Sawyers,William Cullina, Swarthmore CollegePresident Rebecca Chopp, VicePresident of Facilities Stu Hain.NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDEN DAY:Now established on the Friday beforeMother’s Day, we celebrated the 4thannual national day of celebration recognizingthe important role public gardensplay in promoting education, conservation,and environmental preservationwith a “Blooming Bash” in the WisterCenter. Refreshments, bloom displays,and horticultural give-aways were offered;this event was free and open tothe public; 49 attended.Potting up plantsfor the MembersPlant Exchange(l to r): Cindy Kerr,Chris Lindstrom,Julie Vrooman,Chris Gradel,Lynn Palmer-Gee.5

NATURE’S NARRATIVES: In its 4th year, this book discussion group met five times in 2012to discuss these titles: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard; The $64 Tomato by WilliamAlexander; The Covenant of the Wild by Steven Budiansky; The Unsettling of America: Cultureand Agriculture by Wendell Berry; New and Selected Poems by Mary Oliver; and The Botany ofDesire by Michael Pollan.ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBER PROGRAMS: Organizationmembers of the Scott Associates have the benefit of one freeprogram each year as a part of their membership. In 2012 theseincluded lectures and tours as requested by the group. Morethan a dozen such programs were conducted in 2012.OVERNIGHT TRIPS: For four days in August, 22 ventured toChicago with Educational Programs Coordinator Julie Jenney for“Gardens of Chicago: World Class Wonders” visiting both privateand public gardens while enjoying the architecture of downtown.The 2012 Special Members Event washosted by Eve (r) and Per (l) Thyrum.In thanks we presented a bowl turnedfrom a Scott Arboretum tree.PERENNIALS CONFERENCE: On October 19, the 28th conferencedrew 536. Speakers brought Neil Diboll, Noel Kingsbury,Kelly D. Norris, Ken Smith, and Christine Ten Eyck to the Arboretumto share their wisdom. The planning committee was chairedby Julie Jenney with five co-sponsoring organizations represented.PUBLICATIONS: The Arboretum published four issues of the Hybrid, our quarterly newsletterand two schedules of events edited by Julie Jenney. Both were mailed to all Scott Associatesin 2012. Swarthmore College’s 2012 calendar was titled “Swarthmore Engages Nature” andfeatured the Arboretum’s landscapes for 11 months of the year. This was mailed to all alumniand was offered as a Scott Arboretum annual appeal donor gift.SCOTT SCOOP ON GARDENING WITH VISITOR AMBASSADORS: Volunteers providedweekend visitor services for 19 weekends in the spring and fall of 2012, answering horticulturalquestions and introducing them to the Scott Arboretum. Volunteers assisted 350 visitors andfive memberships were garnered.SPECIAL MEMBERS EVENT: Once a year a special program is offered to Scott Associates inmembership categories of Sponsor and above. In 2012 these generous supporters were invitedto the wonderful garden known as Frog Hollow of much-loved members and volunteers,Eve and Per Thyrum. Ninety-one attended.SPRING FESTIVAL: On March 11, we held our annual celebration of spring in the LangPerforming Arts Center for the presentation of the Scott Medal and Award, reception, andspring plant dividend distribution. This event was free and open to the public; 208 attended.SWARTHMORE STUDENT WORK PROGRAM: In 2012, 25 students worked in paid positionswith Arboretum staff ranging from gardening to greenhouse to office and event work (for a listof students, see page 12).TOURS: Free guided Arboretum tours were offered and advertised each month in 2012providing 20 opportunities to see seasonal highlights, special collections, or green roofs;235 participated.TRAVELS AT TWELVE: This garden-travelogue series included seven lectures/destinationsin 2012. A total of 690 attended; an average of 99 per lecture. We vicariously trekked inTasmania and Nepal, botanized in Honduras, saw flowers in Flanders, explored Egypt’slandscapes, glimpsed at gardens in Chicago, and learned about European rails turned intogreenways. These programs were free and open to the public.7

The green roof on theWister Center in 2012VISITOR BROCHURES: Given the multiple ways and reasons visitors come to the campus-arboretum,we provide free brochures in brochure boxes in many gardens and collections. The 25 titlesoffered included: Hydrangea Collection, Cherry Border, Peonies, The Isabelle Cosby Courtyard,Dean Bond Rose Garden, Historic Trees, Holly Collection, Pollinator Garden, Crum Woods, TheOrganic Lawn Initiative, Introductory Tour, Green Design, The Winter Garden, Art in the Garden,Scott Outdoor Amphitheater, The Wister Education Center and Greenhouse, The James R. FrorerHolly Collection, Ornamental Grasses, A Cast of Conifers, Native Trees for the Home Landscape,and Crum Woods Trails. An estimated 3,000-4,000 brochures were distributed in 2012.8 ProgramsWINTER CELEBRATION: The 31st Winter Celebration was held on January 14 in the ScienceCenter. Following Michael Petrie’s presentation, the 125 who attended enjoyed the donation baraccompanied by hors d’oeuvres. This event is designed to educate while providing a social gatheringand is not designed as a fund-raising event.WISTER EDUCATION CENTER: Since the Wister Center opened in the fall of 2009, volunteershave used it 5-6 half days a week: Mondays – flower arrangers, Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons– Greenhouse volunteers; and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings by gardeningvolunteers. Reviewing the calendar for the Gillespie Room for the year, 170 events, meetings,classes, and workshops were scheduled during the year – 55 of these were in support of Collegefunctions and departmental meetings. At the close of FY 11-12, the debt on the building fund stoodat $127,327, with the remainder due by June 2014.WOODY PLANT CONFERENCE: On July 25 the 16th Woody Plant Conference drew 420 forthe day-long event, which was held at Villanova University due to ongoing renovations in the LangPerforming Arts Center. Speakers included: Heidi Hesselein, Greg Hoover, Andrea Jones, DarylKobesky, Tom Ranney, and Scott Weidensaul. The planning committee was chaired by Julie Jenney,and involved six co-sponsoring organizations.WORKSHOPS: Hands-on opportunities to learn are a mainstay of our educational efforts. In 2012,nine workshop sessions were held covering topics of chocolate with Nancy Stiebitz; pruning withThomas Hawkins; the botany of beer with Dan Shaw and Julie Jenney; the botany of gin withMeredith Maciolek; cultivating cool-season edible containers with Josh Coceano; and greenwreaths. Altogether 204 participated in these workshops.WWW.SCOTTARBORETUM.ORG: In 2012 the Scott Arboretum website had a total of 1,905,228hits (compared to 1,187,532 in 2011), representing 127,409 visits. The Woody Plant Conferencewebsite (www.woodyplantconference.org) had 48,641 hits representing 13,317 visits, and thePerennial Plant Conference website had 68,810 hits representing 16,946 visits. Blogs, “GardenSeeds,” were viewed 132,556 times in 2012 (compared to 99,281 in 2011).

COMMENCEMENT: Upholding a long-standing tradition,graduating seniors in The Class of 2012 were pinnedwith a rose from the Dean Bond Rose Garden beforeproceeding into the Scott Outdoor Amphitheater forcommencement. Staff and volunteers then gave graduatesa small rooted cutting of Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica‘Henry’s Garnet’), propagated in the Wister Center, asa graduation gift and memento of the Scott Arboretum.There were 340 in the Class of 2012.FIRST YEAR STUDENT PLANT GIVEAWAY:On August 30 we welcomed members of the Classof 2016 with a chance to pick out a free houseplant.Volunteers assisted 236 re-pot their plants in theWister Center, so in their first week at Swarthmorethey jumped in and got their “hands dirty.”FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS: In September 2012we launched a new program by which flower arrangementsmade from Arboretum grown plants could berequested for college community events with a donationto the Scott Associates. Our talented corps of volunteerflower arrangers eagerly embraced the chance to addbeauty and a sense of place to college events. (Seewww.scottarboretum.org/special/flowerarrange.htmlfor full details).NEW STAFF & FACULTY ORIENTATION: OnAugust 30, new faculty were welcomed to the Arboretumwith free plants and a chance to learn about the ScottArboretum. Throughout the year, monthly new stafforientation sessions were held in the Wister Center;a number of these included a 30-minute session on theArboretum.In the Harry WoodCourtyard Garden, wallsof the Science Centeralso work as blackboards.TOURS LED: Garnet Weekend (October), ArtsWeekend (April), Junior Visit Day (May), and AlumniWeekend (June) all offered Arboretum staff-led tours tospecial visitors on campus during these events. A totalof 148 participated.ForSwarthmoreCollegePatti Post (l) assisting Swarthmore College freshmen at the“First-Year Student Plant Give-Away” on August 30.9

FINANCESThe Scott Arboretum Endowment Funds as of June 30, 2012Fund Name Date Market 2012Established Value (Distribution)Group A* Plate Memorial 1998 $355,063 $11,915Gertrude Wister 2001 669,545 22,468Scott Associates 1992 629,507 21,124Scott Prize & Medal 1929 1,093,508 36,694West Garden 2006 279,960 9,395Wister Education Center 2007 280,552 9,414Maynard Cherry Border 2009 30,842 1,035Group B* Scott Foundation 1929 15,117,930 507,307Scott Centennial 1964 4,783,934 160,533Group C* James R. Frorer Holly Collection 1973 463,951 15,569Theresa Lang Fragrance Garden 1986 337,750 11,334James M. McIlvain Tree Care 1938 1,188,096 39,869Robert Pyle Rose Garden 1953 1,971,696 66,164Terry Shane Teaching Garden 1989 152,010 5,101Total $27,354,345 $917,920**Compared to June 30, 2011 27,051,746 863,508Compared to June 30, 2010 22,988,920 873,109Compared to June 30, 2009 20,698,451 1,079,734Notes*Group A funds were treated as separate accounts in 2012, with directcharges made to accounts for their specific purposes. Any monies remainingat the close of the year were carried forward; no college overhead chargeswere levied to those restricted funds.*Group B funds were dedicated to supporting general operating costs of theScott Arboretum.*Group B and C funds are charged overhead expenses based on the college’s regulated rate of58% (which included 30.7% for employee benefits). This rate was effective 7/1/08 to 6/30/12.**Spending rate of endowment funds is determined by Swarthmore College’s Finance Committee.In 2011-12 it was 3.3%; 2010-11 it was 3.8%; and in 2009-10 it was 4.2%.The Scott Outdoor Amphitheater10

Consolidated Statement of Scott Arboretumand Scott Associates Operating Accountsexclusive of Wister Center (7/1/11-6/30/12)The WisterCentergreenhousesin fullproductionBeginning Balance $377,745.74RevenueEndowment distribution $908,504.84Income/membership, registrations 189,293.41Special Events (Plant Sale) 84,851.05Recovered expenses 31,298.64Gift income 22,260.001,236,107.04ExpensesStaff salaries and wages 442,688.34Staff benefits 148,201.91Allocation for grounds 155,584.72Overhead charge from College 115,150.81Plants 73,228.34Professional services 54,007.65Postage/telephone 15,512.60Supplies 67,778.19Equipment 3,538.85Food/catering 70,193.12Transportation 42,045.06All other expenses 37,212.45Net transfers 19,850.001,245,992.04Balance June 30, 2012 $367,861.64The Scott offices (Cunningham House) and Entrance Garden11

The Tree PeonyGardenPERSONNEL12ARBORETUM STAFFCunningham House Offices:Jessica Ahrweiler* – Summer InternAndrew Bunting – CuratorJosh Coceano – HorticulturistJody Downer – Special Projects CoordinatorMackenzie Fochs* – Scott InternJulie Jenney – Education Programs CoordinatorBecky Robert – PR and Volunteer Programs CoordinatorLaura Stiebitz+ – Scott InternJacqui West – Administrative CoordinatorFacilities Service Building:Dan Blanton – GardenerBill Costello – Gardener and IPM CoordinatorDwight Darkow – Gardener and Volunteer CoordinatorSteve Donnelly – Athletic Crew SupervisorGus (Paul) Eriksen – Garden SupervisorWill Evans – GardenerAdam Glas* – GardenerChuck Hinkle – Garden SupervisorJeff Jabco – Horticulture Coordinator/Director of GroundsHudson Kalble* – GardenerSheila Magee – GardenerSusan McGinley – GardenerDale Nemec – GardenerLars Rasmussen – GardenerWalt Reagin+ – Crum Woods Project TechnicianPaul Rowe – Motor Pool ForemanNicole Selby – Gardener2012 Swarthmore College Student Workers:Sara Blalzenic ’15 – Crew Gardener AssistantHannah Brown ’15 – Garden AssistantEstefania Brambila-Olmedo ’15 – Garden AssistantCorey Carmichael ’14 – Garden AssistantZoe Cina-Sklar ’15 – Garden AssistantTaryn Colonnese ’13 – Crew Gardener AssistantPhoebe Cook ’15 – Garden AssistantCally Deppen ’14 – Garden AssistantJamal Dillman-Hasso ’15 – Garden AssistantAlden Dirks ’16 – Crew Gardener AssistantAhirban Ganguly ’15 – Garden AssistantRachel Giovannello ’14 – Crew Gardener AssistantBen Goossen ’13 – Crew Gardener AssistantHanna Jones ’12 – Crew Gardener AssistantMargaret Lenfest ’12 – Garden AssistantGrace Leonard ’14 – Wister Greenhouse AssistantZack Martin ’13 – Educational Programs AssistantJoshua McLucas ’15 – Educational Programs AssistantAmelia Mitter-Burke ’12 – Garden AssistantJusselia Molina ’13 – Garden AssistantKaty Montoya ’15 – Crew Gardener AssistantCamille Robertson ’13 – Crew Gardener AssistantMajandra Rodriguez ’12 – Garden AssistantPeter Weck ’15 – Plant Records AssistantJo Wong ’14 – Crew Gardener Assistant*Started employment in 2012+Ended employment in 2012

(June 30, 2012)SCOTT ASSOCIATESCouncilOfficers:Dorothy Philipson –PresidentLaura Fetterman –Vice PresidentJulie Vrooman – TreasurerJanean Clare – SecretaryCommittee Chairs:Arboretum Assistants –Anne PapaEducation – Jan GorenFestivals – Cindy Kerr,Beth RubyGarden Day – BeverlySchwartz, Rita FieldsLibrary – Sally DowMembership – Cindy KerrMembers PlantExchange – Chris Gradel,Chris LindstromPlant Sale – BetteOrtoleva, Kate SevenskyWinter Celebration –Paula Wallach, LynnWalton2012 ArboretumAssistants(Who recorded 10 or morevolunteer hours in 2012;class year of training noted)Gerald Adams ’11Ann Ainsworth ’05Sharon Anderson ’11Richard Baca ’05Eleanor Barr ’95Robert Barr ’96Sheila Bell ’12Marge Bowler ’95Ruth Boyle ’07Diana Breen ’04Terry Britt ’07Klara Britt ’95Elisabeth Brown ’11James Calkins ’92Barbara Calkins ’87Susan Clendenin ’07Pat Conn ’09Bob Conn ’05Ralph Day ’11Dawn DeGrouchy ’12Marianne DiPaulo ’09Jean Dorrian ’12Sally Dow ’98Donna Edwards ’87McIver Edwards ’01Gerri Eunson ‘04Laura Fetterman ’09Rita Fields ’11Marge Firn ’09Richard Garverich ’07Ronald Gatto ’00Ed Geiger ’02Maralyn Gillespie ’92Jan Goren ’07Laura Grant ’12Margo Coffin Groff ’95Gail Hale ’11Miriam Hall ’11Geraldine Hamilton ’11Marshall Hamilton ’01Betsy Hamilton ’01Susan Harrington ’12Jim Hausman ’95Sudie Herdman ’07Maria Hingley ’04Jean Ianotti ’11Jane Johnson ’00Sadhana Kapur ’11Bev Kostek ’07Alan Kruza ’07Bernadette Kubasko ’12Anita Lawson ’04Marilyn Leonard ’12Elsa Lichtenberg ’98Helen Lightcap ’00Christine Lindstrom ’05Terry Lytle ’12Carol Maher ’12Marcia Martin ’92Carol Mattheiss ’11Diane Mattis ’99Ursula Maul ’09Erma McEwen ’11Cindy Mead ’02Chuck Mills ’12Susan Mintun ’12Harriet Monshaw ’99Robert Munson ’11Charline Neigh ’04Jack Neigh ’01Elizabeth Nork ’12Bette Ortoleva ’01Lynn Palmer-Gee ’09Ted Patterson ’09Dorothy Philipson ’05Patti Post ’05Louisa Ridgway ’07Doug Robinson ’98Helen Robinson ’02Beth Ruby ’11Rande Saxe ’09Gena Scanlan ’12Beverly Schwartz ’07Kathleen Sevensky ’05Eunice Silver ’00Deb Soutar ’09Barbara St. John ’87Carolyn Stephens ’04Les Swartley ’05Verdie Thomas ’02Bob Thomas ’02Mary Thompson ’92Eve Thyrum ’96Jacqueline Trolley ’09Julie Vrooman ’96Paula Wallach ’09Lynn Walton ’11John Wenderoth ’12Kitty White ’12Wendy White ’07Brenda Wolfer ’12George Wolfer ’12Other Volunteers(who recorded 10 or morehours in 2012)Janean ClareKayAnne DayCarole ForsytheChris GradelColin HingleyCindy KerrBruce MarshallBarbara SmitArboretum Assistants at the annual “Volunteer Thank You”event, August 15 (l to r): Helen Robinson, Diane Mattis,Sally Dow, Gerri Eunson, Diana Breen13

GIFTS AND DONORS in 201214Andrew BuntingRussell de Burlo ’47Marilyn Orbison Gillespie ’49 andGeorge GillespieThomas Henderer ’60Joan Landis and Kendall Landis ’48Marjorie MorganGeorgette Most ’38Jack Potter ’78 and David LebePatricia Rose ’46Donald and Margaret SandersCarol Stewart and Robert Stewart ’53Nancy Weiss ’65Gertrude Wister SocietyOur planned giving program recognizes individuals (above)who have included the Scott Arboretum in their estate plans.Named for Gertrude Wister, who served the Arboretumas Assistant Director, and bequeathed $480,000 to theArboretum in 1999, this fund generated over $22,000 insupport in 2012. To request information about legacy giving,please visit our website (www.scottarboretum.org) orcontact the office to request literature.Clematis‘Rooguchi’These individualsare recognized forsupporting the Arboretumthrough planned givingJune Beal (d. 2011)Vera Bruestle (d. 2006)John Carlson ’38 (d. 2008)Susan Coslett (d. 1998)Edith Thatcher de Burlo ’50 (d. 2008)Ann Hargreaves ’40 (d. 2000)Carolien Maynard ’48 (d. 2009)John Stokes (d. 2012)Robert Thompson NV (d. 2011)Gertrude Wister (d. 1999)Grants$20,000 awarded November 2012 fromthe Stanley Smith Horticultural TrustOther Gifts andContributionsAnonymous for Intern Travel FundKathy and Terry AdamsonJeanne Blum for bench maintenanceMark and Joan BrownJanean ClareBill and Sandy ConwellDoug and Laurel CostaLee and Jane DinsmoreGloria and Steven EllersLynn Etheredge ’68 for tulipsJames FawcettGarden Club of Bala CynwydGarden Club of Philadelphia for thecamellia collectionJulie JenneyMary K. KenneyHans Kersten for maintenance ofJonathan Larson treeCharles KofmanLora LavinJulia Leisenring for the camellia collectionProvidence Garden ClubRedbud Native Plant NurseryWill RichanAndrew SaulDeb SoutarDiana Condon TroutThongchai VorasinghaPaula WallachDedicated TreesQuercus bicolor in memory ofMordena Anne Babich ’82Given by Jo and Walt Babich, family and friendsQuercus bicolor in memory ofJon LarsonGiven by Hans Kersten

In memory ofElizabeth DunlopDr. and Mrs. James. W.Snively, Jr.Andrea and Charles KofmanIn memory ofTara SchubertSarah AtkinsJessica KraftIn memory ofJoel Segal ’82Cat CarrisMargaret GillespieRuth HaasGordon KushnerHirsh and Ruth SegalHenry YaffeJoseph ZuchowskiIn memory ofHelen and Mary NorthMargaret P. Allen ’50Joseph H. Battin ’50Mary Teale Battin ’50Willem E. Boom ’39Leslie L. Feidler, Jr. NVAlice Higley Gilbert ’48Philip L. Gilbert ’48Maralyn Orbison Gillespie ’49Dorothy Lucking Hagerty ’45Nancy Louise Hengen ’73David L. Hewitt ’44Louise Robertson Hodgson ’56Adalyn Purdy Jones ’40Edmund Jones ’39Kendall Landis ’48Janet B. Lockard ’60Helen Blankenagel Miller ’48M. Jane Hooper Mullins ’50Frank Henry Mustin ’44Janet Stanley Mustin ’45Betty Nathan ’50Wendy Palmer ’72Carol Brunner Pearson ’53Ellen Ash Peters ’51Elizabeth Harlow Phillips ’53Steven J. Phillips ’55Dorothy V. Ramm ’58Nancy Burnholz Rawson ’48Barbara Haddad Ryan ’59Barbara Wolff Searle ’52William T. Spock ’51Barbara E. Swarthout ’57Terry ArmstrongThompson ’57William N. TurpinDavid S. White ’65Kay Ropp Zimmerman ’49ANNUAL APPEAL$1,864 to $3,000Anonymous (3)Russell de Burlo ’47Howard Hallowell ’56Cynthia KerrLongwood Gardens, Inc.Claire Sharpless and ThomasW. Sharpless ’61Eve and Per Thyrum$1,000 to $1,863Anonymous (1)Vince and Julie AulettaJanean ClareRalph C. Eagle, Jr., M.D.Mac and Donna EdwardsKnight Brothers, Inc.Philip and Elsa LichtenbergMarcia MartinSusanna and DennisMorikawaAlice ReillyJulia Vrooman andTom Vienneau$500 to $999James and Janet AverillWilliam and Sandra ConwellHarriet Cornell ’54Lynn EtheredgeAustin and Darlene GeorgeIsabel Vreeland Hoverman ’67Melissa and Bill LaffertyRobert LyonsDorothy and Bob PhilipsonProvidence Garden Club of PAJames White ’57 andDorothy WhiteBob Yungman andVince Pompo$100 to $499Anonymous (6)Gerald F. AdamsSam and Marie AndersonDavid AndrewsLaura Haines BelmanMr. and Mrs. Robert W.BernhardtJeanne Blum ’40 and John BlumErick and Nancy BondMr. and Mrs. Nathaniel R.Bowditch15

16 Gifts and Donors in 2012$100 to $499 (cont.)Ruth B. BoyleAndrew BuntingRebecca Chopp andFred ThibodeauBill and Sue ClendeninJosh CoceanoTris CoffinPat and Bob ConnCharles and Sabine CranmerMiriam DahlkeLee and Jane DinsmoreBob and Jody DownerMark and Carol DresdenSandy Grogan DresserPage W. DwyerNorman and Polly EdmonsonGerri EunsonAllison EvansFine Garden Creations, Inc.Debbie and James Fooskas, Jr.Garden Adventures, Ltd.Elizabeth GarnettMaralyn Orbison Gillespie ’49and George GillespieJan and Bob GorenThomas and GeraldineHamiltonMichele HanssGecole HarleyVincent and Donna HartnettAnn HazardColin and Maria HingleyJeff Jabco and Joe HendersonJulie JenneyDavid and Jane JohnsonValerie M. Jones AssociatesKing’s AutomotivePaul and Dorothy KoehrsenMrs. Henry H. KohlFrederick W. Kyle ’54 andElena Kyle ’54Mrs. Tomi LandisKendall and Joan Landis ’48Frances Leland ’54Marilyn LeonardBruce MarshallPaul and Carol MattheissCarol McConomyDennis C. McGlade, FASLAAndrea Morrissey andJames StambaughElizabeth MeuserSally Pullman-Mooar andPekka Mooar ’75Georgette M. Most ’38Charline and Jack NeighEdward P. Neuburg ’48 andHelen G. Neuburg ’48Ted and Anne PattersonJane PepperCharles and Rosemary PhilipsJack Potter ’73 and David LebeRobin Potter ’72 andPeter Gould ’73Ronald RicchezzaDr. Lawrence RosenBeth RubyClaire SawyersSchreiner Tree CareSpecialists, Inc.Elizabeth and RalphSchumacherKathleen SeidmanKate and Ed SevenskyLawrence Shane ’56 andMartha Shane ’57Geoff and Saundra ShepardEunice SilverDavid W. Singleton ’68 andElaine SingletonVera and Margret SkitarelicElizabeth C. SluderBarbara SmitStephen P. Smith ’83 andRobin A. SmithElvin R. Souder ’39Mary Lou SteptoeRobert Stewart ’53 andCarol StewartJohn and Alloe StokesElizabeth A. Sun ’72Les Swartley and Patti PostElizabeth SwingThe Country Gardenersof LimaBob and Verdie ThomasSusan ThorbahnEleanor TicknerHelene and WilliamVan HoevenSandra and Jerome VernickJennifer and Michael VincentLarry and Paula WallachNancy Weiss, M.D. ’65John H. Wenderoth andAnnette HearingEllen WilkinsonEmily Howe WilsonGeorge and Brenda WolferLida WrightSusan L. Wright andMark KuperbergW S Cumby, IncClarence and Patricia Wurts

The Dean BondRose GardenBrenda E. Perkins ’79 andMark TaylorKathleen and Tim PlummerEsther E. QuinnMicheline Rice-MaximinDoug and Helen RobinsonSarah and Gerald RosenPamela SapkoAllen and Naomi SchneiderThomas Shaffer andVirginia ThompsonLowell and Nancy SchuetzeRobert and Mary Ellen ScottJim SellJoann Sparks ’49Mr. and Mrs. Landon SpilmanUp to $99Anonymous (4)Kathy and Marvin AndersenJoseph F. BakerEleanor M. Barr andRobert A. Barr, Jr. ’56Sheila Maginniss Bell ’61Laurie BernsteinDan BlantonWayne G. and Elisabeth BrownJim and Barbara CalkinsMargo Coffin Groff andThomas CallaghyRalph and Janice CiampaCharles O. CressonHarold and Mary DavisArmon DiedrichSally and Walter DowShari EdelsonMargaret EmersonJames FawcettDavid and Lisa FfrenchRita FieldsMarge and David FirnMargaret and Ed GeigerKaren Hansen and Geoff LewisAnne and Elaine HanzelJohn and Joan HarveyJohn HollenJosephine HopkinsTom and Grace HughesBruce Everett HuntPaul and Helen JabcoMarilyn JonesMr. and Mrs. Husnu KalkanogluMary K. KenneyFranklin and Vivian LaneDavid and Carolyn LangdonAndrea McFaddenElizabeth McLeanPat MorlokOakley and Donna RichardsRachel OnufBarbara R. OstroffWilliam Spock ’51 andPatricia SpockJames and Judith StaleyBarbara SunnerLaura TalbotJeanne F. ThompsonMary ThompsonJohn Thurman ’63 andClaire ThurmanJoan O. TrottaLibby TruittGail H. TurnerBetsy UrfferJay and Lisa VaccarelliJohn and Lynn WaltonPaula Dale and Martin WarnerJean WehryEugenia WestbrookKathleen G. and CharlesE. WillSandra and Harold WilkinsonDebra WilsonMary Lou Wolfe ’46Grace WrightDramaticfoxglove(Digitalisferruginea)spikes greetvisitors nearthe Collegeentrance.17

Looking into the Cherry BorderTHE SCOTT ARBORETUMOF SWARTHMORE COLLEGE500 College AvenueSwarthmore, PA 19081www.scottarboretum.org610-328-8025Photo credits: all by C. Sawyersunless otherwise markedDesign by Blackhorse GraphicsFront cover photos:Winter: looking out Parrish Halldown Magill Walk through swampwhite oaks (Quercus bicolor);Summer: with shade in theMetasequoia Allée andhydrangeas in bloom.Fall: A stewartia glows near theGarden of Fragrance.