The Colonial Virginia Chapter of the Holly Society of America had its first organizational meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia, in 1991 with twenty one persons present. The Holly Society of America granted us official chapter status in June, 1992. Since that time, we have met twice a year, spring and fall, in various locations in eastern Virginia, including Gloucester Point, Williamsburg, Newport News, Norfolk, Kilmarnock, and Gwynn’s Island.

Meetings usually last from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and include speakers, demonstrations, lunch, sales of holly plants, spring displays, and tours of either private or public gardens. Some of the topics presented include hollies in the landscape, pruning, propagation, new hollies, and holly collections.

A newsletter is published twice a year including information about holly, events of interest, and a list of current officers.

Membership consists of those interested in the plant genus Ilex, or hollies—homeowners, nurserymen, plantsmen, scientists, horticulturists, etc. Chapter dues are $5.00 a year. Two persons may share a membership at the same address. We currently have seventy-one memberships. If you are interested in joining, contact:

Saturday, November 22, 2008

• 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Kinston Parish
• 370 Main Street (Rt. 14)
• Mathews, Virginia

We look forward to seeing you at our meeting in Mathews, Virginia. Mike Andrucyzk, past president of the Chapter and horticulture extension agent at the Chesapeake Extension Office, will present a program on "Pollinators Other Than Bees and Butterflies." Mike has a wealth of information and is an excellent speaker. George Machen, head of the tree section of Mobjack Nursery and on its board, will present a program on the Nursery. In the afternoon, he will give us a tour of the Nursery at one of its many locations.

Following lunch, there will be a book sale and plant auction. Donations of hollies and other plants for the plant auction are welcome.

Lynn May Catering will provide a delicious buffet for lunch including lime-grilled chicken breast, taco salad, fruit salad, assorted baked desserts, and more. Do bring a friend or two!