School Children’s Flower and Vegetable Association (SCFVA)
The School Children’s Flower and Vegetable Association (SCFVA) webpage www.fortwayneparks.org/programs/youth-programs/school-children-s-flower-vegetable-association.html states: In the early 1920’s, Park Superintendent, Adolf Jaenicke, organized a program with the Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce which would provide school children with potted plants. On October 5, 1923 the Board of Park Commissioners instructed Mr. Jaenicke that “plants be propagated in our greenhouse and later be distributed among school children throughout the city.” Actual distribution began four years later. Plants are grown at the Lawton Greenhouse by the City of Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation.
Newspaper articles such as a 1912 Flower Show indicate children flower shows were occuring before the city started offering free plants in the 1920s.
The School Children’s Flower and Vegetable Association (SCFVA) shows will be held mid-August until early September. We...
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The School Children’s Flower and Vegetable Association (SCFVA) shows will be held mid-August until early September. We are thankful for the many chairpersons and judges sharing their time to make this a very successful program.
Over 17,000 plants were delivered to schools this spring by the Lawton staff.
We are looking for SCFVA Judges for the 2024 show. Please plan to attend a meeting on Wednesday, July 24 at 10:00 am or 1:00 pm at the Botanical Conservatory (1100 S. Calhoun Street) and you will be instructed on how to become a judge! If you are a Chairperson, please plan to attend one of the following meetings: Thursday, August 8 at 10:00 am or at 7:00 pm at the Botanical Conservatory.
This is the 98th year of the SCFVA Shows and we are very excited to see what the children have been growing this summer! Those students receiving Blue Ribbons at their school shows are invited to the Blue Ribbon Show on September 14th at McMillen Park Community Center.
Questions? Call Lynda Heavrin, 260-427-6424