2009 CHAPTER CALENDAR 2010
FEBRUARY 11
WILBUR BLUHM........................."THE KALMIOPSIS WILDERNESS"
MARCH 11
KEITH WHITE..........................................."PLANT HUNTING IN SICHUAN"
APRIL 10
EARLY FLOWER SHOW AND PLANT AUCTION at the ELECTRIC STATION
GUEST SPEAKER: MIKE STEWART...................................."HYBRIDS AND
HYBRIDIZERS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST"
MAY 1 & 2
MAY FLOWER SHOW
JUNE
PICNIC
HISTORY
The American Rhododendron Society was first formed in Portland, Oregon in 1945 and included among its organizers were Del and Ray James and other members of the Eugene Men’s Camellia and Rhododendron Society.
Eugene soon established its own chapter, making it one of the first chapters of the ARS. Chapter members have created a number of fine private collections in the area, one of which, that of the late Dr. Milton Walker, was to form the basis for the remarkable species collection presently maintained by the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden of Federal Way, Washington.
Our mild climate and adequate rainfall enable gardeners to grow many varieties of rhododendrons and related species that are difficult in other parts of the country.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
" Join the Eugene Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society"
If you’re already a member of the American Rhododendron Society, you know that information such as this and much more is available through our regular monthly chapter meetings, regional and international conferences, chapter newsletter, the informative quarterly Journal, ARS and, probably best of all, friends you make among fellow members. You’re welcome to attend our chapter meetings at no charge but for a better return, purchase a membership to enjoy the full spectrum of benefits. Annual dues are a modest $40 (individual or family). A small investment indeed for a hobby that has brought endless and lifetime enjoyment to those who leave cares behind in the tranquility of their gardens of every size.
Eugene Chapter meetings are the second Thursday of October, November and January through March, are held at Campbell Senior Center, 155 High Street, Eugene, and begin with a hospitality hour at 7 p.m. Picnics are generally scheduled at member gardens in June and September, and December finds us enjoying a holiday potluck at the Campbell Center. April brings an early truss show, dinner, speaker and special plant auction and then we have a large public truss show at the Oakway Center the first weekend in May.