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Symposium Speakers
Education and sharing of knowledge is a major part of the 72nd Annual International Lily Show & Symposium. Our exciting educational symposiums, will be composed of expert speakers, from across North America, addressing their areas of comprehensive knowledge.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
- Kathyrn Andersen is an accredited Lily Judge, a Judges’ Training Instructor, and Chair of Judges Accreditation. Warren Summers is an accredited lily judge, a judges’ instructor, and is a past President of both NALS and the New England Lily Society. Ms. Andersen and Mr. Summers will conduct a Judges Symposium at the Arnold Arboretum Weld Hill Patio, on July 11, 2019, read more...
- Lisa Pearson is the Head of Horticulture Library and Archives at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Ms. Pearson will give a tour of the Library and Archives at The Arboretum on July 11, 2019, at 2 pm read more...
Friday, July 12, 2019
- Dr Michael Dosmann is the Keeper of the Living Collections at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Dr. Dosmann will speak on E H Wilson’s connection to the Lily Regale on July 12, 2019, at 2 pm read more...
- Pontus Wallstén is the proprietor of Pontus Wallstén Plants, a nursery which specializes in rare and unusual bulbs and plants from all around the world, with a special focus on lilium (lily) species and hybrids. Mr. Wallstén will speak about "Six months of Blooms using Lilium Species" on July 12, 2019, at 3:30 pm read more...
Saturday, July 13, 2019
- Dr. Richard Casagrande retired last July after 41 years at the University of Rhode Island where he focused on biological control of invasive plants and insect pests. In addition to discussing lily leaf beetle in his presentation at the Sheraton Needham Hotel on July 13, 2019, he will comment on URI research on Phragmites australis, swallow-worts and other programs of regional interest. read more...
Sunday, July 14, 2019
- Jim Daniel is a mechanical engineer by trade but loves to spend his spare time gardening with his wife Mary. Jim and Mary have been growing lilies in their gardens for over twenty years. Jim’s presentation at the Arnold Arboretum Weld Research Center on July 14, 2019, will concentrate on their current organic gardening methods and emphasize the importance of minimizing the use of harmful chemicals. read more...
As final confirmations are received from our symposium speakers, this page will be updated with links to speaker biographies, and expansion of each Symposium Session.
Please continue to check back as we near closer to the start of the 72nd Annual International Lily Show & Symposium.
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The mission of the North American Lily Society, is to promote interest in the genus Lilium, scientific research in its breeding and culture; standardization of its varietal names; the dissemination of information concerning the above and promotion of such other purposes as may advance the culture of lilies.
