Oct 21, 2020

Poinsettia, wreath sale to benefit Smoky Hill Museum

Posted Oct 21, 2020 12:02 PM

As the holidays approach, take advantage of the cheer that the Friends of the Smoky Hill Museum’s colorful poinsettias and greenery wreaths bring.

The museum’s poinsettias are long-lasting, nursery-grown plants, available in six vibrant shades for 2020. The flowering plants will brighten home, office or church, to encourage loved ones or shut-ins and to reduce holiday stress for yourself and others. Also available for pre-order are fresh-smelling greenery wreaths made locally at BEL Tree Farm.

<b>The Marble poinsettia. </b>Photo courtesy Smoky Hill Museum
The Marble poinsettia. Photo courtesy Smoky Hill Museum

Score big points with family and friends by giving gorgeous poinsettias as a living holiday gift. The full, 18-inch Small plants are $14. The luxurious, 24-inch Medium plants are $29. Both options are multi-stem plants available in solid red, pink or white, plus three special shades for 2020: Marble (cream leaves with bold pink stripes or striations; pictured), Superba Glitter (red leaves with cream striation) and Christmas Mouse (rounded solid-red petals). Also available is the stunning 36-inch Large, only in Christmas red for $40, ideal for fireplace, foyer or doorway use.

<b>One of the wreaths being offered. </b>Photo courtesy Smoky Hill Museum
One of the wreaths being offered. Photo courtesy Smoky Hill Museum

Fresh greenery wreaths are available in three sizes, priced from $25 to $55 and come with a red bow attached. The 12” Memorial Wreath is ideal for holiday-season use graveside or for those living in smaller homes or apartments.

Order 30 or more plants and take $2 off per plant. Members of the Friends of the Smoky Hill Museum receive a special discount of $1 off each plant or wreath. Pick up your plants and wreaths on Dec. 5 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Or, doorstep delivery to your home, office, church or to someone you know, is just $15 per stop in the Salina metro area.

The annual Poinsettia & Wreath Sale helps make possible the Smoky Hill Museum’s educational programs and events that benefit many students, children and families. Pre-order your plants or wreaths through Nov. 16. To order, please call 785-309-5776, scan your order form to [email protected], or order online at www.smokyhillmuseum.org.