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April 22 & 23, 2000:Oakland
Rhododendron Show and Sale

This year's giant rhododendron show and sale of the Cal Chapter of the
American Rhododendron Society will be in Oakland.  This annual show is
the largest display of rhododendron flowers on the west coast. There is
a judged flower show, with hundreds of flower trusses as well as foliage
selections.  Many kinds of rhododendrons will be displayed and for sale,
from small tropical Vireyas to shrubs with very large fragrant flowers,
including rare, hard to find,  and unusual varieties. There will be some
new Bob Scott hybrids for sale (Bob hybridized many of the fragrant
rhododendrons that are now sold commercially.) There will be a experts
on hand to answer anyone's questions about rhodos and their culture.

We are so fortunate in the bay area to be able to grow the tropical
(vireya) rhododendrons outside. While at the show, take this opportunity
to also visit the lath house vireya garden adjacent to the sale area.
This garden was constructed by local hybridizer Bill Moyles with funds
donated by the Rhododendron Society.  Bay Area gardeners are also
fortunate to be able to grow the fragrant Madenii rhododendrons - from
the lower elevations of China and the Himalayas, which cannot survive
the cold winters of the northeast or northwest US.

Our cool and wet January and February are producing unusually
spectacular rhododendron blooms.

Saturday, April 22, 1999, 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday, April 23, 1999, 12 noon to 4 pm
Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland (in the park, off
Grand Avenue, 1 block east of
Harrison Street, on the north side of Lake Merritt).  Exit 580 at
Harrison and go south to Grand,
or exit 580 at Grand and go west on Grand.  Admission free.

Further information: 510-841-5402



Richard Starkeson