More than 200 visitors flocked to the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences for the Long Beach Island Garden Club’s Flower Show May 5. It was the first time the event was open to the public in more than 50 years

“The show was a treat to the senses, with the scent of roses, delphiniums, orchids and lilies, a background of lilting piano music topped off by plates of delicious desserts,” said Gillian Rozicer, publicity director.

“When the club first formed in the 1950s, it was a public event,” said Julie Eller, who co-chaired the event with Cindy…