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She's the perennial 'flower child'

Carolyn Plucknett, 92, has participated in the Festival of Trees for 19 years.

By MATT GLEASON World Scene Writer
Published: 11/21/2009 2:20 AM
Last Modified: 11/21/2009 8:25 AM

For the past 19 years, Carolyn Plucknett, 92, has decorated a Christmas tree made from dried flowers for Philbrook Museum of Art's annual Festival of Trees.

Some were big, others little. They were all, no doubt, beautiful.

"I'm a flower lover," Plucknett explained one afternoon at the Philbrook, "I just like to do it, and I feel like I've made a contribution."

This year's tree began, like always, in Plucknett's backyard garden. It includes dried lilies, daffodils and rosebuds. A friend grew the tree's cockscomb, which is a large red flower.

Of course, Plucknett's too humble to call her tree an art piece.

"It's more of a craft," she said, although her fans might disagree. "When you do things, you're inclined to think they're not very much."

However, Judy Ward, Philbrook's director of communications, said Plucknett's trees — this year's tree costs $100 — are always one of the first pieces sold during the festival.

Philbrook's Festival of Trees, now in its 25th year, begins Saturday and continues through Dec. 13.

The big tree’s in town

On Sunday, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Philbrook will host the Capitol Christmas Tree.

“People are invited to come sign a message on the truck that will go all the way to Washington D.C.,” according to Judy Ward, Philbrook’s director of communications. “Every year, a different state is selected to provide the massive Christmas tree that sits outside the U.S. capitol.

“This year, for the first time, the tree (a Blue spruce) is coming from Arizona. The 85-foot tall giant will be making its way across the country and will be making its only Oklahoma stop right here at Philbrook.”

During Festival of Trees, which continues through Dec. 13, general admission costs $8.50; $6.50 for seniors ages 62 and up, students and groups of 10 or more; 18 and under enter free.

The Garden Glow event on Nov. 28, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., is free.

For more information about the festival, 2727 S. Rockford Road, visit tulsaworld.com/philbrook or call 749-7941.

Matt Gleason 581-8473
matt.gleason@tulsaworld.com By MATT GLEASON World Scene Writer

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