CACTI & SUCCULENT SOCIETY OF TULSA
Organized May 11, 1975 |
| PURPOSE: |
An organization of people from Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma interested in Cacti and Succulents; to exchange ideas and experiences; to foster greater
knowledge about plant development and cultivation; to encouage use of succulent type plants in public and private gardens through active support and
participation; to promote plant conservation, protection and propagation of endangered species. |
| SUCCULENTS: |
Well known members of the Succulent Plant Family besides Cacti are: Agave, Aloe, Crassula, Echeveria, Euphorbia, Haworthia, Hoya, Kalanchoe, Sedum,
Stapelia, and Yucca. Some are called by comman names of Climbing Onion, Hen & Chicks, Ice Plant, Living Stones, Jade, Mother-in-law's Tongue and
Mother of Millions. Most of these are easily grown. |
| MEETINGS: |
TULSA GARDEN CENTER 2435 S. Peoria
FIRST THURSDAY of each month 7 pm
Programs about cacti and other succulents. Free seed bank. Plant exchanges. Discussions of common plant problems. Refreshments and "plant talk". |
| NEWSLETTER: |
STUCK-UP NEWS
Monthly news about club and member activities including next meeting, show dates and news from other Cactus and Succulent societies around the country. |
| SHOWS: |
Annual show in spring. Members compete for ribbons and trophies. |
| SALES: |
Members sell plants at the annual show in the spring and again in the fall. Cacti and Succulent related crafts are also available. |
| LIBRARY: |
Specialty books about succulent type plants are maintained by the club and available to members. |
| PROJECTS: |
The south wing of the Tulsa Garden Center Conservatory is "home" for labeled cacti and succulents. Members water and maintain the exhibit
which is open to the public. |
| FIELD TRIPS: |
Group trips with expenses shared when interest warrants. Reports from members on their individual trips. Tours of member greenhouses. |
| AFFILIATION: |
Cactus and Succulent Society of America and Tulsa Garden Center. |
| ANNUAL DUES: |
| Active Members Individual | $10 |
| Family | $15 |
| Associate | $6 | |
| All memberships include receipt of Stuck-Up News. Individual and Family memberships include Basic Membership to the Tulsa Garden Center. |
| OFFICERS: |
| President | Janet Huckaby |
| Vice President | Paul Shannon |
| Secretary | Ruby Parnell |
| Treasurer | LoWilla Wilson |
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| FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT ANY MEMBER OR: |
Lynn Wilson
(918) 357-2401 | Lawanda Keeling
(918) 321-3133 |
| Email: Dr Martin Stone |
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