American Hibiscus Society – Fall Membership Meeting
November 8-10, 2013 in Tampa, Florida USA
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Buying Tropical Hibiscus at Shows
Many new Hibiscus enthusiasts fall into their first “hibiscus frenzy” upon visiting a flower show & sale. Major hibiscus shows are run by local chapters of the American Hibiscus Society, generally in spring & summer. Hundreds of exotic hibiscus blooms are entered in competition, where they vie for the approval of AHS trained judges. Growers are usually on-hand to sell many varieties of potted Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plants, which are typically priced in the range of $10 to $40. The local chapters usually get a percentage of the sales, so these events are also major fund-raisers for the clubs.
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Bob Carran
Robert (Bob) Carran, long time member of the American Hibiscus Society and chairman of the AHS Seed Bank, passed away today after an extended illness. Bob was a great friend to many people in the hibiscus community, and spent countless hours promoting tropical hibiscus through his work with the Seed Bank. Continue reading Bob Carran