Upcoming Meeting Information:                                           

Michael Anders - Spreading the Pollen Around 

        On Thursday, January19th, Michael Anders will present an in-depth history of the beginning of the tetraploid daylily movement and how a simple, rather non-descript, 1960 diploid introduction became the 'mother plant' of so many award-winning tetraploid daylilies.  Such is the background of Lavender Parade (Fay-Moldovan, 1960).  Its genetics have been used by some of the most important hybridizers of today.  Michael's presentation will be via Zoom starting at 7 pm.. 

         Mike is a native of SE Texas and has lived in Findlay, OH for the past 42 years.  He taught public school and college for 45 years and, while officially retired, he continues to work part-time at the University of Findlay.  He has been gardening seriously for about 20 years and grows approximately 2600 daylily varieties on a half-acre urban lot.  He is constantly striving to complete his collection of Moldovan introductions so do let him know if you grow any of the older ones especially. 

         Be sure your membership is up to date to receive the Zoom link information.  Members are welcome to log in beginning at 6:30 pm to visit with each other before the program begins. 

 2023 Calendar of Events

               January 19                                Michael Anders                      Spreading the Pollen Around            Zoom Meeting   (6:30 log on) 7:00 pm     

February 9
Saundra Dunn
 Our Favorite Tried and True 90s Varieties   Zoom Meeting   (6:30 log on) 7:00 pm

March 2
                    Bev Cohen                     Seed Saving
Frederik Meijer Gardens  7:00 pm

                      April 6                                     Carole Hunter               Hybridizing Northern Hardy Daylilies
Frederik Meijer Gardens  7:00 pm

May 11 
             Spring Daylily Auction                          Cascade Christian Church             Arrival 6:30 pm   Auction 7:00 pm

                    June 15                         Walters Garden Display Garden Tour   Meeting at 6:30 pm

                  June 15-17                            AHS National Convention         Nashville,Tennessee

July 21-23
Region 2 Summer Meeting
Lansing, Michigan

July 29
           Jerri Schultz Open Garden               3 pm to 8 pm   

    September 7 
           Fall Daylily Auction                       Cascade Christian Church                  Arrival 6:30 pm   Auction 7:00 pm     

 September 9 
    Rockford Farmer's Market Daylily Sale          8 am to 1 pm    

October 5
             Jerry and Lisa Marlatt                         Ogden Station Daylilies, MI             Frederik Meijer Gardens  7:00 pm

                  November 2                                  Annual Club Party                 Cascade Christian Church   6:00 pm  

Daylilies coming up at the Spring 2023 Auction

          Barbara Nickel                     Lemon Strawberry Twist
     (Holmes-S, 2012)                (Holmes-S, 2011)                   Holmes photo                      Holmes photo

         See Me -Feel Me -Touch Me      Walt Lowry    
   (Holmes-M, 2005)                     (Holmes-S, 2011)          Holmes photo                          Holmes photo

       Spring Wine                         Second Horizon
   (Holmes-S, 2016)                 (Holmes-S, 2008)              Holmes photo                       Holmes photo







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