As the holidays approach, take advantage of the cheer that the Friends of the Smoky Hill Museum’s colorful poinsettias. The Museum’s poinsettias are long-lasting, nursery-grown plants, available in six vibrant shades for 2024. 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.
The full, 18-inch Small plants are $15. The luxurious, 24-inch Medium plants are $30. Both options are multi-stem plants available in solid red, pink or white, plus three special varieties for 2024: Marble (cream leaves with bold pink stripes or striations; pictured); Jingle Bell (red leaves with cream speckles) and Christmas Mouse (red with rounded petals) which is only available in the small plant.. Also available is the stunning 36-inch Large, only in Christmas red for $45, ideal for fireplace, foyer or doorway use.
Order 30 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. Pick up your plants on Saturday, December 7 between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. 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 Sale helps make possible the Smoky Hill Museum’s educational programs and events that benefit many students, children and families. Pre-order your plants from now through November 15. To order, go to https://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/poinsettia_sale.html for information, a downloadable order form or you can order on line. For more information, please call 785-309-5776, or email rosa.delacruz@salina.org.
When picking up your poinsettias in early December, visit the Museum Store for creative holiday gift ideas. From gourmet Kansas food products to local artwork, including stunning wheat weaving, artist-made greeting cards and handmade pottery, the Museum Store has something for everyone on your list, including those who love or have lived in the Sunflower State.