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Eastern Region Newsletter          

July 2012    
In This Issue
Pre-Tour Options
Ornamental Cherry Hybrids
Constitutional Amendments
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Tyler Arboretum
Tyler Arboretum
Pre-Conference Tours: 
Two great options! 

It will be tough for you to chose between the two great pre-tours set for Wednesday, October 10th to kick off this year's annual conference in the Brandywine Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania.  One pre-tour has an emphasis on botanic gardens and arboreta;  the other is focused on production operations.  Both tours will end the day at the Tyler Arboretum for our annual welcome reception.  Get all the details here. 
     
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P. maackii x P. campanulata

Interploid Hybridizations in Ornamental Cherries Using Prunus maackii   

 

Over one million flowering cherry plants are sold wholesale each year at a value of more than $22 million.  The most widely cultivated cherry trees planted in the U.S. represent only a few species.  The U.S. National Arboretum has an ongoing breeding program aimed at broadening this narrow genetic base by developing new cultivars with disease and pest resistance, tolerance to environmental stresses and superior ornamental characteristics.  Click here for more on research that created interspecific hybrid trees using Amur cherry.      

Vote logo Your Chance to Vote on the
IPPS Constitution: 
Saturday, October 13, 2012
 
The IPPS Eastern Region constitution is being updated to better reflect the current operation of the region.  Although most of the changes are simple housekeeping, it's important that members take a look at this 6-page notice with the changes highlighted.  Click on the link below to see it. Voting will occur on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Winterthur Gardens in Winterthur, DE, as part of our annual conference.  Votes may also be submitted by proxy.   
Plan to Attend:
2012 Annual Conference: October 10-13, 2012
Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania
Visit www.ippseastern.org to register. 
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