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IPPS Eastern Region Newsletter 

April 2010
In This Issue
Jump Start Your Production!
Clivia Breeding at Longwood
Robotic Grading Machine
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Abelia

IPPS Longwood 


Sixty attendees enjoyed talks & tours at the IPPS Area Meeting on February 18th at Longwood Gardens.
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QUICK LINKS:

60th Annual Meeting


Lighthouse
Jump Start Your Production!

Come to the Eastern Region annual meeting for your chance to hear where the industry is going, according to prominent industry professionals.  Learn new ways to maximize propagation and nursery production and limit risks from pests and diseases.  See new cultivars and learn how to prevent the release of invasives.  Enjoy New England in the fall, great nursery tours, seafood and connecting with other growers and researchers.  This year, IPPS - Eastern Region will be celebrating our 60th anniversary and hosting the IPPS International Board of Directors.  Come to Warwick, Rhode Island for the IPPS meeting September 29 - October 2, 2010. Click here for more!

Clivia Breeding at Longwood Gardens
                                 
A brick red Clivia that produces purple berries?  A Brick red  Clivia
Clivia with keeling petals? Click here for more on Longwood Gardens 24-year Clivia breeding program, including past achievements and future goals. Production pointers included.....


Abelia
Robotic Grading Machine

Most nursery growers know that the more uniform the liner, the more uniform the resulting crop will be. So starting with liners that all look the same is an important advantage. See how Spring Meadow Nursery grades liners with a robotic grading machine. Click here to watch an amazing video of this machine in action.  


2010 Annual Meeting
September 29-October 2, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Warwick/Providence, Rhode Island

The mission of the IPPS Eastern Region is to provide a forum for education and
information exchange among plant professionals. 

Contact Info
IPPS Eastern Region, Margot Bridgen, Executive Secretary/Treasurer
Tel: 631-765-963; Fax: 631-765-9648; E-mail: ippser@gmail.com