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Holly Society of America Annual Meetings
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64th ANNUAL MEETING
HOLLY SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC.
October 19 - 23, 2011
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, (PFA)
Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York
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The Oyster Bay area of Long Island is where several glorious Gold Coast estates are located, and where, this year, holly growers from far and wide will come together in a casual atmosphere to take advantage the holly auction, the latest Test holly cultivars, and to be educated and entertained. This annual fall event, hosted by the Holly Society of America (HSA), has proved to be a surefire winner with holly growers and professionals alike, no matter what their ages or where they hail form. A warm welcome is extended to you by hosts Bud and Ruth Gehnrich and the Planting Fields Arboretum.
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Location
The Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park is a swell locale for this popular conference and exposition. Situated on Long Island’s North Shore, Planting Fields offers woodland trails, a bird sanctuary, and a beautifully landscaped five-acre synoptic garden, created in the 1960s, featuring an overview of plants that thrive in Long Island area gardens. Planting Fields Arboretum also is home to the Robertson Coe Estate. On Thursday, October 20, the Early Arrival group is scheduled to tour the estate.
On Friday, October 21, the morning tour schedule includes a visit to Bayard Cutting Arboretum, which was created to provide an oasis of beauty and quiet for the pleasure, rest and refreshment for those who delight in outdoor beauty. In the afternoon we’ll ferry over to Sailor’s Haven on Fire Island to experience Sunken Forest and area freshwater bogs.
When you arrive at the Planting Fields Arboretum, pick up your registration packet at the registration table in the Visitor Center.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Atlantic Nurseries, Dix Hills, NY
Joe and Mary Broyles
The Espoma Company
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Planting Fields Foundation
Plant Auction Contributors
John Bieber
Dr. Jonathan Lehrer
Thank you to all who contributed to the success of this years auctions.
Speaker Line-Up
You will find our mix of interesting and informative speakers right for you:
Vincent A. Simeone, PFA Director
An experienced lecturer, instructor and Horticultural consultant, Vincent has written various gardening articles and has published several gardening books.
Bruce Crawford, “Rutgers Gardens” Director, and adjunct professor in Landscape Architecture at Rutgers U. Crawford over- sees a 180 acre outdoor teaching classroom, horticultural research facility and arboretum.
Michael Pontti, HSA President and member of the Chesapeake and Colonial Virginia Chapters. Mike is Superintendent of Landscaping at Georgetown University. He will present “Hollies for the Planted Landscape” and will give a brief review of HSA’s Holly Registration.
James F. Resch, Ph.D. and Ann Farnham, are HSA members who currently serve on the Board of Trustees. On Saturday, Jim will discuss propagation and introduce new cultivars, and Ann, a Landscape Architect who uses hollies extensively in her work, will assist Dr. Resch and introduce test hollies.
Test Holly for 2011, Ilex 'Dapat' Miss Patricia TM
A complex hybrid. It’s a medium-sized, female hybrid with small glossy leaves and red berries. This will be distributed at the annual meeting on Long Island.
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Auctions/Contest
Holly Auction: Your support of the auction both as a donor and participant helps finance the Holly Society’s Research and Development Program. Please bring holly donations (or other plants of horticultural merit), to the Holly Auction. Please label in advance all plant material with species, cultivar name and USDA hardiness zone.
Silent Auction: Please donate handcrafted items with a holly motif, or other items of special interest. Remember to price your donations before they are displayed.
Holly Sprig Contest: Everyone is encouraged to participate in this event. Please see page six for more information on entering the sprig contest.
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For questions about the meeting: Contact Meeting Coordinator: Herman “Bud” Gehnrich, 164 Chichester Road, Huntington, NY 11743-6525, Telephone: (631) 692-6320, e-mail: rhodobud@optonline.net.
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