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The Philadelphia International Flower Show promises to be “Brilliant!” in 2013. Petal Pushers I 130 June 2012 n 1829, members of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) ﬁrst introduced the poinsettia and other exotic plant species to the American public, making a name for the society and the event. From that ﬁrst exhibition, the Philadelphia International Flower Show was on its way to becoming one of the top horticultural events. The annual springtime show spotlights the newest gardening trends and plant varieties, and the best in ﬂoral and landscape design. It’s now the largest indoor ﬂower show in the U.S., with 10 Visit theﬂowershow.com acres of exhibitions to learn more about the philadelphia international in the Pennsylvania flower show, brilliant!, Convention Center running the ﬁrst week of and a multisensory march 2013. experience full of for more information about the pennsylvania blooms, inspiring horticultural society, go art, music, dance, to PHSonline.org. and food. usairwaysmag.com The Flower Show hosts hundreds of gardening presentations, family activities, and a mammoth Marketplace. New features include the reality TV–styled Designer’s Studio, where professionals and amateurs cross stems in ﬂowerarranging competitions, and scores of other attractions, from the elegant Garden Tea to the laid-back Man Cave. Horticultural enthusiasts are already anticipating the 2013 Flower Show in early March, which will be, as its name suggests, Brilliant! A celebration of the gardens, landscapes, and the reﬁned design sense of Great Britain, the show will focus on the international cultural capital, London, and will showcase Britain’s historical and contemporary landscapes, emphasizing the passion the British have for gardening. All the culture and competition of the event is for a good cause. Proceeds from the Flower Show have a direct impact on Philadelphia communities. The show beneﬁts the urban greening programs of PHS, such as City Harvest, which creates green jobs and raises fresh produce for 1,000 families in need each week. What better deﬁnition of “ﬂowering” is there? photo courtesy of pennsylVania horticultural society http://www.PHSonline.org http://www.theflowershow.com http://www.PHSonline.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2012

US Airways - June 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots
Hub Crawl
Adventure: Zip-line junkie
Adventure: Virginia’s Skyline Drive
Wine & Dine
Great Escapes
Gear Up
Behind-the-Scenes Baja
International Itinerary
Charlotte in 2012
Discover Columbia
Welcome to Philadelphia
Must Read
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace™
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2012