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Eastern Region Newsletter          

January 2012    
In This Issue
IPPS 2012
Osmanthus propagation
Dues renewal reminder
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Chris Graham
In Memoriam 
Chris Graham

Past President, Fellow and Award of Merit Recipient Chris Graham died suddenly on January 14th.  Our condolences to his family and friends.
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IPPS in Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley
Save the dates:  October 10-13, 2012  

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Winterthur
Come to the rolling hills of the horticulturally rich Brandywine Valley, PA, from Philadelphia to Lancaster and everywhere in between for an IPPS conference unlike any other!    Be prepared to make some tough decisions between tour options that will visit leading area production nurseries as well as world class botanical gardens.   You may well want to set aside some additional days to take in the richness of what has been referred to as "Chlorophyll Valley"! 
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Osmanthus
Osthmanthus Propagation Tips
Research done at North Carolina State University has determined how to achieve the most consistent rooting of stem cuttings of Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' collected in late May to early June. To learn how best to propagate this outstanding landscape plant click here.   

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Dues invoice buried in your Inbox?
Your 2012 dues renewal invoice was sent via e-mail in late December.  If you missed it,  click here to access a version you can print. 

NEW this year:  online dues payment!  Click here to access our easy and secure online renewal. 

Renew for 2012 and continue to be a part of
 an organization that fosters interactions with those
who share your passion for plants! 

 
Upcoming Events
2012 Annual Conference
October 10-13, 2012
Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania
Our Mission 
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,  1700 North Parish Drive, Southold, NY  11971  USA
Tel: 631.765.9638     Fax: 631-765-9648     E-mail: ippser@gmail.com  Website:  www.ippseastern.org