Janis Ruksans Speaks
To rock gardeners, daffodil lovers, and other bulb growers:
Several times in the last few years, the Washington Daffodil Society has been privileged to offer daffodils originated by Janis Ruksans of Latvia in the WDS bulb order. However, now we have the opportunity to meet him and hear him speak. This has come about as a result of a program sponsored by the North American Rock Garden Society to bring internationally known speakers to all local chapters of NARGS, thus giving all chapters, regardless of size, the opportunity to hear world-class speakers on alpine gardening and various other horticultural topics.
Mr. Ruksan's talks in
Washington, DC will be on the topics “Bulb
Belt of Former USSR” and
“Growing
Bulbous Iris”. They will be held at the
U. S. Botanic Garden Conservatory on Sunday, October 7.
Refreshments will be served at 9:30 AM and the first of the two talks
will begin at 10:00 AM. On completion of the first talk, and after a
short break, the second talk will start. Admission is free but
seating is limited to about 50 attendees, so unless you don't mind
standing, plan to arrive early. Parking is totally available on
weekends in front of the conservatory and the reflecting pool. It is
not restricted in any way although it does fill quickly. There are
over 250 spots on the weekend.
Because not all local chapters of NARGS have scheduled a talk by Mr. Ruksans, I am inviting any members of NARGS chapters who are interested, to attend. Furthermore, daffodil lovers and other bulb growers are also invited. Please let those you think might be interested know about this opportunity.
I hope to see you on October 7.
Paul Botting, Chairman
Potomac Valley Chapter, NARGS