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NSLS Calendar
NSLS GardenTours
Jun 15th
NSLS Show
July 12th - 14th
Fall Bulb Sale
Oct 4 - Bulb Wrap
Oct 5 - Bulb Sale
See details inside!
In This IssuePresident'sMessage p. 2
Calendar p. 3
Showinglilies p. 4
J. Freemanat NSLS p. 4
Make yourown lilies p. 5
Mar Mtg Notes p. 6
Register yourlilies p. 7
Garden Tours p. 8
NORTH STAR LILY NEWSThe Quarterly Publication of the North Star Lily Society, Inc.
www.northstarlilysociety.com
June 2019| Volume M, Number 2
50 Shades of Color2019 NSLS Lily Show
By Peggy Nerdhal
Don’t miss the upcoming lily show July 12 – 14 at Bachman’s. Attendthe public hours on Saturday, 1-5, and Sunday 10 -3 and bring yourfriends. Are you new at bringing stems to the show? Learn how tochoose and prep stems forcompetition at a hands-onworkshop July 1 at ArnesonAcres Lily Garden in Edina.See the article on how to signup inside the newsletter. Earnbulb bucks for entering stemsand floral designs. Join us for afree (for members) FloralDesign class on Sundaymorning and bring non-member friends for $15. Pre-registration is required. Enjoya discounted awards dinner(pre-registration required, useform included with the showschedule) on Saturday, July 13, 2019 and the venue is Poor Richard'sCommonhouse. Celebrate with the winners and get to know othermembers. Share your love of lilies by volunteering during the openhours to chat with visitors, for set-up on Friday afternoon and eveningand help with tear down from 3-4 PM (or until done) on Sunday.Contact Ann Ruehling, Volunteer Coordinator,[email protected] or Rita Gindt-Marvig, Show Chair,[email protected] if you can help out with the show. Moreinformation can be found throughout the newsletter and on the ShowSchedule insert / attachment.
Ms. Libby lily; Courtesy of Judith Freeman
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEby Susan Bloyer
Dear North Star Lily Society Members,
It’s an exciting time of year for me. My lilies and other plants arepeaking thru the ground and there are signs of life in the test tubes fromour March 30th embryo rescue program. In addition, I am taking over thereins of our lily society. If I wasn’t busy before I am now.
A few things to note about me.
I first fell in love with Oriental lilies, though I had trouble growing them.No wonder! I have a lot of shade and they just don’t like that. I’vefound a few places to grow them, but the problem introduced me to mylatest obsession: martagon lilies. I have several varieties. It’s just toobad that I’m terrible at promptly marking what variety is located where.
So, when I have seeds from Mother Nature pollinating them, I have NOidea what I will end up with. I’m beginning to start them indoors to increase the chance I will see somethingeventually.
I’d like to talk to you today, though, about increasing our membership’s attendance at our programs and meetings.Eventually, we would like to encourage you to take on leadership roles. I would like to know generally* Why did you join?* Is there something that we can do to make it easier to participate?
As our membership changes, I would like us to meet your changing needs. If you are so inclined, please leave amessage on my home phone (in case I’m not there) and leave your thoughts at 952-926-7351.
I hope to see you at a future meeting or event!
Susan Bloyer
NSLS Executive Committee and DirectorsPresident— Susan Bloyer (952-926-7351)Past President— Peggy Nerdahl (651-436-5881)Vice President— Rita Gindt-Marvig (952-239-4385)Secretary— Carole Kulak (952-831-4847)Treasurer— Barbara Ronningen (571)Director— Tracey Nelson ( )Director— Ann Ruehling (612-720-9413)Director— Jennifer Knutson (218-963-0561)Newsletter Editor — Luminita Vollmer (651-790-1250)
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Calendar for 2019The NorthStar Lily Society events take place in Bachman’s Heritage Room, 60th & Lyndale inMinneapolis or as stated.June-July, 2019: Lily Gardens Tour, see insert for details and map
Saturday June 15th Peggy and Rod NerdhalRick RodichBarbara and John SautnerJenn McGee Lanz
July 1, 2019: Learning how to prep lilies for showing, Arneson Acres. Details on page 4.
July 1, 2019: Make Your Own Lilies! Learning how to hybridize, Arneson Acres. Details on page 5.
July 5th, 1:00 - 6:00 pm Larry Smith "Lilium Walks." Details on page 8.
July 13 - 14, 2019: NSLS annual lily show at Bachman’s; open to the public Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Member volunteers needed to greet at the show for about 2 hours.Help needed for set-up, clerking, etc. All members invited to help with cleanup at the end of the showon Sunday. Members can RSVP to Ann Ruehling at [email protected] 4, 2019: Bulb Wrap, pre-registration required to volunteer
October 5, 2019: Fall Bulb Sale, volunteers needed, contact Ann Ruehling [email protected]:00 am - 10:00 Members only pre-sale10:00 am - untill sold out Open to the Public
November 9, 2019: Educational Speaker and Fall Meeting
Minnesota Garden Events: http://crosspollination.weebly.com.
New Treasurer Position Filled
On April 30th, 2019 Barbara Ronningen accepted the Treasurer's Position on the NSLS Board.Transition from Bill Baurer, Past Treasurer to Barbara will take place in July, 2019.Let's welcome Barbara to her new assignment, she is a great addition!
Newsletter Editor
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Judith Freeman at North Star Lily SocietyBy Peggy Nerdhal
Learn how to cut and prepare a lily stem for a show. Example stems from the NSLS Hybridizers’ Gardenin Arneson Acres will be used to demonstrate which stems to cut and how to prepare them for theshow. Forrest Peiper will discuss how lilies are judged and some tips and tricks that can be used togive your stem the best chance for a “First Place” or even a “Best in Show” award. There is no fee forthis session.
When: July 1, 2019 4:30 - 6:00 pmWhere: Lily Garden, Arneson Acres, EdinaContact: Forrest Peiper ([email protected] or (952) 541-7800 with questions or to reserve yourspot.
Showing Lilies - Learn How to Prep Lilies for a ShowBy Forrest Peiper
Judith Freeman’s visit to us at North Star Lily Society was trulyamazing. I was so pleased that we had 35 people at the tissue cultureclass! Judith was in in her element, sharing her skill and enthusiasmwith us all. We had 65 people at the afternoon session aboutOrienpets. Twenty of us went out to eat with Judith at the end ofthe day.
Something new that I learned was that Judith not only producedmany new garden lilies for the market, but she also developed andrefined the methods of tissue culture for Oriental Trumpets. I wentback through the Spring 2018 Lily Garden Catalogue and found 14Asiatics, 8 trumpets and 16 orienpets that Judith has developed -lilies that many of us have and love.
An especially intriguing story that Judith shared with us was about the lily ‘Miss Libby’. Judith worked witha woman named Sharon for many years at the Lily Garden. Her daughter, Libby got lymphoma while in highschool and went through chemo. The lymphoma returned 4 years later and she had to repeat the chemo. Shehas now been cancer free for 18 years. About the time of Libby’s wedding, Judith named a lily ‘Miss Libby’after the woman who had been through so much. A trellis for Libby’s wedding was decorated with ‘Miss Libby’flowers. Libby is a tireless fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Judith wanted to make an ongoing giftto the American Cancer Society in Libby’s name, so every dollar (not just the profits) received by the LilyGarden for ‘Miss Libby’ bulbs goes to the American Cancer Society.
I don’t know about the rest of you, but now, after my 3rd class on tissue culture, I have all my supplies gatheredand am prepared to give it a go. My Dad and my husband cut my box out for me, I visited Axman in person, andPhytotech and Amazon on line. I am ready!! Thank you, Judith for helping to fulfill my dream of doing tissueculture.
2018 NSLS Show; Photo by R. Nerdahl
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The fourth annual NSLS Hybridizing Workshop will be held as before at the NSLS Hybridizers’ Garden inArneson Acres in Edina. Forrest Peiper will lead the workshop. Participation is open to NSLS membersonly and is limited to 12 participants. There is no cost for participation and materials will be providedby NSLS.
The workshop is informal and only an interest in the subject is required. The session will begin with ashort discussion on hybridization – Why and how? Participants will then choose among severalMinnesota hybrids for their hybrid crosses and will make and document the crosses themselves. In thefall, seed pods from these crosses will be gathered and given to the participants for growing or, ifdesired, grown for them. On the average, these seeds will require two years to flower.
Before July 1, Forrest will communicate with workshop members regarding any preparation for thesession.
When: July 1, 2019 6:00 - 8:00 pmWhere: Lily Garden, Arneson Acres, EdinaContact: Forrest Peiper ([email protected] or (952) 541-7800 with questions or to reserve yourspot.
Make Your Own Lilies - Hybridizing Lilies WorkshopBy Forrest Peiper
Art in Bloom - by Kathryn Malody
For several years, Denese Erickson, Phyllis Andrews and Kathryn Malodyhave taken turns representing the North Star Lily Society at the MIA’s Art InBloom. Set up day came as a late season winter storm was descendingupon the Twin Cities. Nevertheless, spirits were bright and spring was in fullbloom inside the MIA.
This year was Denese’s turn to represent the Lily Society. Denese chose towork with the large candlestick holders in gallery 303. The lily buds andblossoms resembled the candles and the crown and other ornamentation.Working with lilies in an art museum always takes special care. The pollen isespecially sticky and can damage the artwork so we are always diligent toremove anthers as soon as they are visible. The results are well worth theattention to such details. Denese’s lily design commanded the gallery!
Photo courtesy of Denese Erickson
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March 30, 2019 Meeting NotesSubmitted by Carole Kulak
The meeting was called to order at 1:02 p.m. by Peggy Nerdahl, President.
Secretary”s ReportThe President called for motion to approve the minutes from November meeting. SusanBloyer did so and Luminita Vollmer seconded the motion.
Membership ReportBill Bauer’s reported not all renewals are in yet but so far 282 members have renewed and there arefive new members.
Treasurer’s ReportThe current NSLS bank balance is $17,814.95
Budget PresentationBill Bauer presented the 2019 budget. Peggy Nerdahl called for a motion to accept the budget.Susan Bloyer made the motion and Kathryn Malody seconded the motion.
RecognitionRecognition and thanks were given to Bill Bauer for his hard work simultaneously as treasurer andmembership chair and to Esther Graney for serving on the board. Also, to Nancy Rand for providingrefreshments at NSLS meetings.
Nomination Committee ReportBarbara Ronningen presented the new board members and called for nominations from the floor forVice President and Treasurer.
• President - Susan Bloyer• Membership - Bill Bauer• Newsletter Editor - Luminita Vollmer• Director - Tracey Nelson (Motion to accept made by Luminita Vollmer and seconded by
Stephanie Brady)• Vice President - Rita Gindt-Marvig (Motion to accept made by Susan Bloyer and seconded
by Esther Graney)• Treasurer - open
VolunteeringAnn Ruehling encouraged members to volunteer for various opportunities to help NSLS by signing upon any of the various activity sheets on the tables in the back of the room.
Registering LiliesSue Kaul briefly reminded members to register any lilies they hybridized.
July Flower ShowThis will mark the societies 50th annual flower show and will be chaired by Rita Gindt-Marvig.
Vote on Title for ShowFour names were submitted and voted on; Flower Power, 50 Shades of Color, Summer Snowflake,
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Recently I had communication between Mr. Duncan Donald, Royal Horticultural Society'sRegistrar, about another matter. Included in Mr. Donald's response was his concern that sofew Lilium seedlings from the USA and Canada had been registered between September2012 and August 2014. He urged us to exert and encourage growers to register their lilies.
The Summary of Registrations per country speak volumes: The Netherlands had 152,Russia 71, China 47, Canada 15, Australia 7, Germany 7, USA 7, Czech Republic 4, UK 2,Korea 1, Latvia 1, and New Zealand 1.
Set a personal goal after reading this to grow your lilies of hybridizing worth, and plan toregister lily seedlings with the Royal Horticultural Society. Lilium registration forms arefound on the RHS website and there’s no charge to register. For seedlings that you'regrowing and are not your own, request permission from the hybridizer, if possible. Inreturn you'll receive a pretty classy and distinguished looking certificate for each lilyregistered. It really is a painless process. Contact Mr. Duncan Donald with your questions.Download the form from the website (included below) making a few extra for each lilyseedling and use one to collect asked-for data.
Register Your Lily SeedlingsBy Sue Kaul
and Golden Celebration of Lilies. 50 Shades of Color received the most votes. The title was submittedby Ann Ruehling who received 25 Bulb Bucks as the prize.
OLD BUSINESS1. Change in By-laws - the minute changes to the society’s by-laws were explained, discussed, and
voted on with a majority approving the change.2. Reiterated the approval of $750 already donated towards a speaker at NALS 2019.
NEW BUSINESS1. Proposal for July 8-11, 2021 lily show in Madison, Wisconsin
* Tracey Nelson and David Whaley presented a written proposal asking NSLS’s help
(volunteers, financial contribution, and materials) organizing a show.
* A lengthly discussion of background information and a detailed explanation of the abovewas held and a majority agreed to help support the endeavor.* With the NSLS’s support, they will now take this proposal to NALS to demonstrate thesupport. Forward movement will only happen if NALS agrees to be !00% financiallyresponsible.
2. The President asked for a move to adjourn the meeting. David Beckman did so andthe meeting was adjourned at 1:51 p.m.
There was a brief intermission before guest speaker Dr. Judith Freeman from “The Lily Garden”
Meeting Notes (Continued from previous Page)
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This summer we continue to highlight members’ gardens large and small for us to show off ourbeauties and hard work. I encourage you to gather your friends, lily members or not, and make aday of enjoying gardens and meeting your fellow members.
Saturday, June 15th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm to highlight martagons. Rain or Shine!
They may be visited in any order! Invite your friends, family, and other garden clubs!
Peggy & Rod Nerdahl: 112017 Faber Lane, Chaska, MN 55318, 952-479-7478Rick Rodich: 8880 Hilltop Drive, St. Bonifacius, MN 55375, 952-446-9272Barbara & John Sautner: 2100 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN 55431, 763-568-9724Jenn McGee Lanz: Wonderland Gardens 648 7th Ave, Newport, MN 55055, 651-270-0281(you may text me), [email protected] open on Saturday, June 15th from 9:00 am –6:00 pm (and June 17-20th by appointment, just call or text as should be home) I’mlooking to break last year’s record of 85 open on one day!!!
Friday, July 5th, 1:00 - 6:00 PM, member Larry Smith will be having "Lilium walks" through in his gardens."Rocking Woody" has some time that weekend and will play hits from the 80's as well. Kind of a block party.Woody was originally in the Rocking Hollywoods back then. “Since my theme has been Minnesota Hybridizers,most of my Minnesota Hybridized (39) are Asiatic and tend to bloom about that time (early July) and I've gotabout three dozen "LS Minnesota Collection" hybrids that I've crossed using the 39 and have bloomed so far and itlooks like this year could be fantastic the way they have shot up.” 745 Aldine Street, St. Paul, MN 55104,651-645-1318
Saturday, July 20th will be the date for the open gardens. I have only heard from one person and would like tohave a few more available so please let me know asap so I can add you to the list. Handouts will be available atthe NSLS show July 13th and 14th as well as emailed out to members.
A map is included for both sets of gardens are represented on one map.The June gardens have GREEN stars,Larry’s garden has a PURPLE starJenn’s garden has ORANGE star.Please consider opening your garden for a future garden tour. You’ve put in the time and money, why not shareit with fellow gardeners who would appreciate your efforts?!? Please email or call Jenn McGee [email protected] 651-270-0281 as I am already planning for 2020! There is a $25 in bulb bucks as aThank You to all who open their gardens for a tour.
NSLS Summer Open Garden Tours