CT Chapter TalkTalk at Eastern Regional
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H: Sunday, November 29, 2009
Reminder: CT Chapter Talk @ Tue Dec 1 7pm - 9pm (ARS Massachusetts Chapter Calendar)
H: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Reminder: CT Chapter Talk @ Tue Dec 1 7pm - 9pm (ARS Massachusetts Chapter Calendar)
CT Chapter TalkTalk at Eastern Regional
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H: Sunday, November 22, 2009
Mass Chapter ARS Newsletter - Nov, 2009
Attached you will find the November Newsletter for the Mass Chapter ARS, which I'm forwarding to you on behalf of Susan Clark our Newsletter editor.
Note that you receive the newsletter much sooner via this method.
Everyone will also receive hard copy again this month, and for a few months to come.
I have names of some people who have told me they are willing to receive only this electronic form and forgo the hard copy, thus saving the chapter considerable expense.
If you are also willing to receive only the electronic version, please send me an email to let me know. Include your full name, as email addresses are sometimes rather cryptic.
Thanks!
Joe Bruso
Van Veen and RareFind Order
Van Veen & RareFind Order 2010
Please print this note, as it contains instructions for ordering.
It's time to submit your Van Veen & RareFind order for delivery in April, 2010.
SEND ME YOUR ORDER BY December 25 AT THE LATEST.
Attached you will find 2 Word documents:
- Van Veen plants order form
- RareFind plants order form
Use these to order your plants.
As with last year, there are many plants that have never before been available from Van Veen. To obtain information for plants with which you are unfamiliar, I recommend the following information sources:
1. Greer's Guidebook to Available Rhododendrons – a must have book that includes entries on the majority of the plants listed.
2. Rhododendron Hybrids by Sally & Greer
3. Google search for the name, and you are likely to find one or more references to that plant.
Program Overview
· Each year, the Massachusetts Chapter submits a group order to Van Veen Nurseries of Portland Oregon, a wholesale grower, to take advantage of a volume discount.
· These plants are mostly yearlings from rooted cuttings. These are high quality plants at an excellent price. They arrive un-potted and need to be simply potted up or planted into a "nursery" area for ease of watering the first 1-2 years.
· Many plants will have a limited supply and will be distributed on a first-ordered first-served basis, so there is an advantage to mailing your order early (the postmark date governs).
RareFind Plants
· Beginning last year we added an order of 1 gallon RareFind plants. This continues this year. Many/most of these plants are not listed on RareFind's website, as they are considered connoisseur or collectors plants and are available in very limited quantities. Though the prices went up this year, they are still a bargain. We are selling them for less than retail, especially once shipping is considered. These plants were hand-selected by the Perkins and are thus the "picks of the litters". So they are superb examples of superb plants. All plant types were selected based on outstanding or unusual foliage and/or bloom. All should be hardy to at least -10F. Some are much hardier.
Instructions
· Submit your order to me via E-mail to jpbruso@aol.com. List the plants you want and the quantity of each. You can combine the RareFind and Van Veen plant order in one email to me, but indicate which are RareFind plants, in case of duplicates.
· Include the following information:
o Your Name
o Full Mailing Address
o Phone Number
o Whether you would like to help with the sorting & distribution.
· Prices: See the attached Van Veen and RareFind order forms.
· Shipping & packing materials: $1.50 per plant in addition to plant cost for both Van Veen and RareFind plants.
· Return the Order to me by 12/25. Send no money until you receive the order confirmation & invoice from me. The invoices will be sent sometime after the first of the year based on confirmation of plant availability from Van Veen. The plants will be available for pickup in April. Notification of the pickup date will be provided with the invoices and in the Newsletter. Distribution will once again be at the Hunnewell barn in
· For Van Veen plants, there is a 2 plant minimum order per plant type for the group order as a whole. You don't necessarily have to order 2 per type yourself in order to receive the plant, since if others order the same type, the minimum will be met. However, to increase your chances of getting a particular type you really desire, especially if it isn't one of the more "popular" varieties, you may want to order two yourself.
Notes to newer members:
· For lists of plants that will do exceptionally well in our area, I suggest you refer to our chapter's "Proven Performers" list and also the list of the late Dick Brooks' favorite plants published in the Spring/Summer 2003 issue of The Rosebay.
· Best reference: Greer's Guidebook to Available Rhododendrons, available from our book table at chapter meetings.
· A primer on how to successfully raise small plants to landscape size will be available during the distribution.
As in previous years, volunteers will be needed to assist in distributing the plants. This involves spending a few hours on Saturday morning of the distribution weekend. If you are able to help, please let me know when you send your order.
If you have any questions please call me at 508-435-8217 (evenings and weekends) or E-Mail me at jpbruso@aol.com
Joe Bruso
H: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Reminder: P4M Workday: Planeview Nursery @ Sat Nov 21 10am – 12pm (ARS Massachusetts Chapter Calendar)
P4M Workday: Planeview NurseryPot cuttings
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H: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Reminder: P4M Workday: Planeview Nursery @ Sat Nov 21 10am – 12pm (ARS Massachusetts Chapter Calendar)
P4M Workday: Planeview NurseryPot cuttings
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H: Friday, November 13, 2009
Reminder: Founder's Day Brunch @ Sun Nov 15 10am – 2pm (ARS Massachusetts Chapter Calendar)
Founder's Day BrunchBrunch, Seed Exchange
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H: Monday, November 09, 2009
Reminder: Board Meeting @ Wed Nov 11 7:30pm – 9pm (ARS Massachusetts Chapter Calendar)
Board Meeting
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H: Sunday, November 08, 2009
Reminder: Founder's Day Brunch @ Sun Nov 15 10am – 2pm (ARS Massachusetts Chapter Calendar)
Founder's Day BrunchBrunch, Seed Exchange
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H: Saturday, November 07, 2009
Founders Day Lunch Correction - once again
As several of you pointed out, my "correction" to the name of the hotel hosting our Founders Day brunch was incorrect. The correct name of the hotel is: Best Western Hotel, 380 Winter St. , Waltham
All info on this event in both the paper version and identical electronic version of the last Newsletter is correct. Please refer to the Newsletter for details.
If you plan to attend, please get your reservation to Pete Littlefield ASAP (see below).
Joe Bruso
On
Correction, the location will be the Best Weston Hotel in Waltham, not the Weston Hotel.
In a message dated
The deadline for sending your check to reserve a place at this year's Founders Day Brunch is this Friday, November 6. Your check made out to ARSMC should be sent to:
Pete Littlefield
or reserve via calling him at 508.429.6470 or email to woodland.gardener@verizon.net
This year our Dick Brooks speaker will be Leo Blanchett
Note the major changes this year:
- Lunch not Brunch (starts at
- New Location: Weston Hotel in
- Lower Price ($25)
- Wider Selection of Food
See the last Newsletter for details on our speaker, directions, etc.
H: Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Reminder: Board Meeting @ Wed Nov 11 7:30pm – 9pm (ARS Massachusetts Chapter Calendar)
Board Meeting
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H: Sunday, November 01, 2009
Founders Day Lunch Correction
Correction, the location will be the Best Weston Hotel in Waltham, not the Weston Hotel.
In a message dated 11/1/2009 10:06:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Jpbruso@aol.com writes:
The deadline for sending your check to reserve a place at this year's Founders Day Brunch is this Friday, November 6. Your check made out to ARSMC should be sent to:Pete Littlefield75 Oak St.Holliston, MA 01746or reserve via calling him at 508.429.6470 or email to woodland.gardener@verizon.netThis year our Dick Brooks speaker will be Leo BlanchettNote the major changes this year:- Lunch not Brunch (starts at 12:00) noon- New Location: Weston Hotel in Waltham- Lower Price ($25)- Wider Selection of FoodSee the last Newsletter for details on our speaker, directions, etc.
Founders Day Lunch Reminder
The deadline for sending your check to reserve a place at this year's Founders Day Brunch is this Friday, November 6. Your check made out to ARSMC should be sent to:
Pete Littlefield
75 Oak St.
Holliston, MA 01746
or reserve via calling him at 508.429.6470 or email to woodland.gardener@verizon.net
This year our Dick Brooks speaker will be Leo Blanchett
Note the major changes this year:
- Lunch not Brunch (starts at 12:00) noon
- New Location: Weston Hotel in Waltham
- Lower Price ($25)
- Wider Selection of Food
See the last Newsletter for details on our speaker, directions, etc.
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