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Affiliate News - September 2014


mike in kurtistown

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Palm Society of Southern California
JULY 19, 2014 PSSC MEETING
The PSSC’s July meeting was held at two gardens in Camarillo, Ventura County. One
was at the home and garden of Robert and Pam Solakian, and the other was at the
home and garden of PSSC Board Member John Rees and his wife, Clarissa Dong.
Both gardens were in the hills north of the 101 Freeway.
The Solakian garden contains many large Howea and Rhopalostylis that now encircle
the pool area, plus many new palm species rare to the Ventura/ Santa Barbara area.
Tropical palms are also growing in Robert’s new aluminum greenhouse. Robert is the
owner of Santa Barbara Greenhouses in Oxnard, and was full of tips on greenhouse
design, cost and maintenance. Pam is an artist, who had her work on display.
The Rees/Dong garden was recently upgraded by John; a number of paths and plants
were added. The highlights included his magnificent Hedyscepe, plus mature Howea
belmoreana and forsteriana, some with ropes of seeds forming. His spectacular
Hyophorbe indica is as beautiful as ever.
Approximately 30 members appeared. John got some herbal chicken for the meat
course, and it was devoured by all in attendance. There were some great deals at the
auction. Thanks to all who came and all who donated!
Dave Bleistein, PSSC President

Mike Merritt

Big Island of Hawaii, windward, rainy side, 740 feet (225 meters) elevation

165 inches (4,200 mm) of rain per year, 66 to 83 deg F (20 to 28 deg C) in summer, 62 to 80 deg F (16.7 to 26.7 Deg C) in winter.

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Hawaii Island Palm Society
Garden Tour of Hale Mohalu (Dalbok Garden)
July 13, 2014
Over 70 HIPS members braved a potential rain storm and attended the garden tour at Hale Mohalu. The
three hour window of dry weather provided by nature worked out perfectly. The garden was in such great condition, thanks to the efforts of garden director, Mike Stancliff. After introductory announcements and welcoming old and new members, the group split into two groups for the hour long tour of the garden. We saw stands of Veitchia, Iriartea, Roystonea, Caryota, Attalea, Bismarckia, Clinostigma, and smaller groupings of other outstanding palms. A highlight of the tour was the grouping of Bali structures used to house guest workers set high on the property with fantastic views toward the water. In addition to the many palms given to new members, the raffle palms, provided by Bill Austin, ended another successful HIPS event.
Mahalo everyone for attending and for helping staff the tour.
Tim Brian, HIPS President
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Part of the large crowd
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Members inspecting the Bali structures
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A peaceful road through the garden

Mike Merritt

Big Island of Hawaii, windward, rainy side, 740 feet (225 meters) elevation

165 inches (4,200 mm) of rain per year, 66 to 83 deg F (20 to 28 deg C) in summer, 62 to 80 deg F (16.7 to 26.7 Deg C) in winter.

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