The name
The name is composed of parts of the names of three of the most popular genera. ALoe gaSTERia haWORTHIA = Alsterworthia. International signifies the international nature of the journal.
Policy
To promote and facilitate the distribution of colour-illustrated information, primarily for haworthias, gasterias and aloes, but also occasionally for related genera (Asphodelaceae family), including hybrids and cultivars, without favour by:
- Publishing the journal Alsterworthia International, ISSN 1474-4635, in March, July and November each year. Available only to members.
- Publishing occasional Special Issues on specific subjects, including reprints of not-so-readily-available scientific papers. Available to the public direct or through booksellers. Discount for members only from Alsterworthia International.
- Making relevant books and the Japanese Society journal "Haworthia Study" available to the public and members. Discounts for members only on some books and Haworthia Study.
Honorary editor
Harry Mays BSc (Hons), BA (Hons)
Woodsleigh, Moss Lane, St Michaels on Wyre, Preston, PR3 0TY, UK.
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1995 679295
E-mail: hmays@freenetname.co.uk
Honorary Alsterworthia International representatives
Alsterworthia International has 12 representatives in eleven countries.
Seed list
A seed list is normally issued with the March journal.
Methods of payment
- In British pounds by cheque drawn on a UK bank.
- In local currency by cheque drawn on a bank in the country of residence of an Alsterworthia International representative.
- In British pounds by bank transfer using the on line money transmission service PayPal, a cost free service.
- British, Scottish, Euro and USA bank notes are accepted, but we do NOT advise sending money by this means because of the risk of loss in transit.
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