Join us for “Appalachian Spring”, the 2012 ARS-ASAInternational Convention in beautiful Asheville, NorthCarolina, in the heart of the picturesque Blue RidgeMountains, where native azaleas and rhododendronsburst into bloom every spring!

We welcome you to be a part of this exciting jointconvention. First, fill out the convention registrationform and mail it before March 1, 2012 , to get theearly registration discount. Be sure to let us knowany special dietary needs, and be sure to note bothyour ARS membership and ASA membership if youbelong to both societies.

Welcome Reception Our welcome reception Friday afternoon will includeseveral fabulous food stations, cash bar and liveMountain Music, all adjacent to the gigantic PlantSale! Meet and greet old and new friends, mingleand have delicious heavy appetizers, more thanenough to call it dinner. This social event is not to bemissed!

Flower Show We hope you willbring some of yourtrusses and spraysto enter in theSoutheasternChapter’s 53rd

Annual FlowerShow. Entries will be receivedThursday or Friday. The flower show will be open tothe public on Saturday, while you’re out on tour. Theshow entry rules with categories listed is on theconvention web site, or we can mail them to you.

Photo Print ContestYou can also show off your best flowers, plants,gardens and natural landscapes through yourphotography talents. There are four categories, andof course, they all feature rhododendrons and/orazaleas. The entry form is on the convention website, or we can mail it to you.

Plant SaleCome join us for our enormous plant sale. Thanks tothe efforts of local chapter members and goodfriends in eight states, well over 3,000 plants arebeing brought along for the Plant Sale in which thecollecting and hybridizing efforts of local area plantsmen will be highlighted. We have sought and arecollecting the works of such notables as Gene Aromi,George Beasley, Tom Dodd, Velma Haag, JamesHarris, Don Johnson, Augie Kehr, Ben Morrison,Lonnie Player, Kelly Strickland, Earl Sommerville,James Todd and others. There are some Dexterhybrids as well. Most of the plants will be in 3-1/2"pots, making it convenient to carry more home withyou.

Sold out of the one youwant? Each day after thetours, check back again, asthey will be replenishedfrequently. If you areflying home, we will have aservice to provide packingmaterials and to ship yourplants. A list of plants withpictures is on theconvention web site.

The American Rhododendron Societyand

The Azalea Society of America

invite you to

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Asheville, North CarolinaIn the Heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Hosted by Southeastern Chapter, ARS

Vaseyi Chapter, ASA

R. vaseyi at Southern HighlandsReserve - John TurnerR. catawbiense on Roan Mountain -

Marilyn Haynes

Southeastern Chapter 2008 Flower Show -Marilyn Haynes

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Book SaleWe will have an assortment of both old, used andnew garden related books for sale. All will be offeredat a discount from the list price, many by quite a bit.We will have only one or two of most of the titles, soit will be first come, first served.

Garden ToursWe have four fabulous days of tours planned foryour enjoyment and wonder. We will be visiting avariety of beautiful gardens in Asheville andHendersonville, North Carolina, and just acrossthe border in Travelers Rest, South Carolina.

Breakfasts and lunches are included in the prices forthe Saturday, Sunday and Monday tours. Plus, wehave provided, on the 2012 convention web site, descriptions, directions and maps of even moregardens, nurseries and other attractions fordo-it-yourself tours both before and after the regularconvention days.

Friday - Early Bird Tour

Biltmore Estate and Gardens The Biltmore Estate gardens have a long anddistinguished horticultural heritage that began with

the construction ofthe BiltmoreHouse, built in1889 for GeorgeWashingtonVanderbilt. It isthe largest singlefamily home inAmerica at175,000 squarefeet, 250 rooms,surrounded by thenatural beauty of

the mountains. The grounds of the 8,000 acre estatewere designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.

You will be dropped off at the entrance to the ShrubGarden to wander through the Shrub Garden,Spring Garden, Walled Garden, and Conservatory,ultimately arriving at the Azalea Garden to admire theextensive collection of azaleas and other uniqueplants. The lower part of this garden containsmagnificent examples of Dawn Redwood(Metasequoia glyptostroboides), China Fir(Cunninghamia lanceolata), Katsura tree(Cercidiphyllum japonicum), and Bigleaf Magnolia(Magnolia macrophylla). Planted under the trees isan equally interesting shrub layer. Look for the rareDisanthus cercidifolius peeking out from under the

Hydrangeas and tree-like Cephalotaxus. Otherplants of interest are the large Stinking Cedars(Torreya taxifolia), a very large Persian Ironwood(Parrotia persica), and Cut leaf European Beech(Fagus sylvatica ‘Asplenifolia’).

You will want to allow about 90 minutes to tour the magnificent house, then lunch at one of their finerestaurants.

BILTMORE ON YOUR OWN - If you cannot join thegroup tour on Friday, you can easily tour the BiltmoreEstate (just 7 miles from the Crowne Plaza Resort)on your own. You can save $10 by buying yourticket online at least seven days in advance. Go tothe Biltmore Estate web site, www.biltmore.com.

Saturday - Asheville Gardens & Parkway Tour

Blue Ridge Parkway Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia andNorth Carolina, the Parkway is a 469-milerecreational motor road that connects Shenandoahand Great SmokyMountainsNational Parkswhile protectingthe cultural andnatural featuresof the region.Visitors are drawnto this area toexperience thestunning sceneryand close-uplooks at thenatural and cultural history of the mountains.

We will head south on the Blue Ridge Parkway fromAsheville, from Rt. 191 (milepost 393), to Devil'sCourthouse near Rt. 215 (milepost 423) to view somewildflowers, azaleas and rhododendrons in the wild.Although some of the native azalea andrhododendron species will not be in bloom in earlyMay, we hope to see R. vaseyi and R. minus var.

carolinianum. Checkout the “BloomSchedule” at http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/, and lookagain at Don Hyatt'sdelightful andinformative “Chasing theBloom” article withpictures and locations inthe Fall 2011 issue ofJARS.

Azalea Garden at Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC– Marilyn Haynes

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trees, 1,600 plant species,54 mammal species, and159 species of birds.

R. minus var. carolinianum and R. vaseyi bloomingnear milepost 417 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, May2002 – Bob Stelloh

Charles Dexter Owen Garden This 3 1/2 acre property is a collection of over 40varieties of rhododendrons, one of the largestcollections ofDexter hybridsin the south.Many areoriginal plantsfrom his grandfather'snephew,Charles OwenDexter. Thehouse issituated on theback third ofthe property with a full wall of rhododendronscascading over a 50 foot long brick wall on theparking area. The front terrace of the house looksout onto a huge outdoor "room” surrounded by a fivefoot holly hedge. Perennial beds in each cornersoften the view. Beyond the hedge are newerplantings of native azaleas, a recent interest of thecurrent owner, 'Charlie' Owen. Total privacy ismaintained in the garden by 60 foot trees aroundthree sides of the property. On the street side,scattered trees remain with rhododendronsthroughout.

North Carolina Arboretum Nestled in one of the most botanically diverse andbeautiful natural settings in America, the NorthCarolina Arboretum’s 434 acres provide manyopportunities for all ages to connect with nature andlearn how plantsare important toour world. TheArboretum’s 65acres ofcultivatedgardens, delightthe senses, paytribute to theregion's richcultural heritage,and reinforcethe importanceof plants in our lives. Gardens include: the QuiltGarden with colorful raised beds designed aftertraditional quilt patterns; the Heritage Gardenfeaturing plants used in traditional Appalachian folkmedicine and crafts and one of the finest, mostunique bonsai collections in the United States.

The National Native Azalea Collection is a woodlandgarden located along the banks of Bent Creek. It

contains azaleas representing 16 of the 17 speciesnative to the US, along with natural hybrids andselections. Canopy Walk is the initial planting areafor an Arboretum tree collection placing specialemphasis on autumn foliage color and trees withunusual characteristics, within which a Dexter hybridrhododendron collection was established in 2008 aspart of a future ericaceous collection.

Sunday - Hendersonville & a SC Garden Tour

Bob and Audrey Stelloh Garden This wonderful woodland tapestry was begun in 1996by Bob and his late wife Denise. They moved 600favorite plants from their old garden near WashingtonDC to a hilly two acre site with many nativewildflowers,mountain laurels, R.maximum and a fewnative azaleas, allunder mature oaks,tulip poplars, pinesand sourwoods.Now, 16 years later,thousands ofchoice azaleas andrhododendrons willbe in full glory, along with trillium, lady slipper,bloodroot, anemone, tiarella, primrose, fern varieties,hellebore, hosta, astilbe, Arisaema, Solomon's Seal,pulmonaria, Saxifraga, Virginia bluebell, wood poppyand other companion plants. There is also a varietyof Japanese maples, camellias, stewartias, conifersand other ornamental trees. Bob and his new wifeAudrey welcome you to share and enjoy theirenchanting woodland garden, named Kairaku(Japanese, "Joint Pleasure"), as you wander along itsmany paths.

Ed and Mary Collins (Larus) Garden Six years ago the Collins purchased the Charlie andEthel Larus property in Flat Rock, North Carolina.This beautifullyestablished garden islocated on 7 plus acreswith two streams. Charliehad eclectic tastes with aspecial interest in dwarfplants. As a result, thegarden had a large anddensely planted collectionof dwarf indumentedrhododendrons,evergreen azaleas,deciduous azaleas, dwarfconifers and a large

Home of Charles Owen, Jr., in Biltmore Forest,Asheville, NC, spring 2008 -- Anne Armfield

Sign at the entrance to the Native Azalea Collectionat the North Carolina Arboretum – Courtesy NCArboretum

Azaleas in the Stelloh Garden – Bob Stelloh

Rhododendron border near theentrance of Ed and Mary CollinsGarden – Marilyn Haynes

number of perennials, wildflowers, and unusual treesand shrubs. The Collins' are still in the process ofincorporating the thousand plus plants brought fromtheir previous garden into the landscape, opening upan additional two acres to display their many Cowleshybrids and deciduous azaleas, and revamping theexisting dense plantings by selective transplanting tothe new area.

James and Mary Ann Stewart (Kehr) Garden Eight years ago the Stewarts obtained the fabulousgarden developed over the previous twenty four

years, by Dr.August "Augie"Kehr. Notentirely bychance, it islocatedadjacent to theCollins garden,giving us twogardens at onestop. Theproperty

encompasses some 10 plus acres with 2 streams.The back part of the property was used by Augie forhis later magnolia hybridization work and has what isbelieved to be the largest collection of magnolias inthe US. The upper garden has a very largecollection of azalea and rhododendron hybrids, manydeveloped by Augie, along with many other rare andunusual plants. One of his goals was thedevelopment of a good yellow evergreen azaleausing various propagation methods. Although henever reached this goal, about a dozen plants in thegarden are the result of this effort.

Dr. Marilyn Grist Garden A Tout le Monde (For All the World) The Grist Gardens have served as a refuge and petproject since 1979 for Dr. Marilyn Grist, who hasbeen a practicing veterinarian for more than 30

years. Hernine acregarden isnestledbetweenGreenville,SouthCarolina andAsheville,North Carolinain a sleepylittle town

calledTravelers Rest.

Dr. Grist chose to convey her love for her family bydesigning gardens in their honor. Even when herchildren and grandchildren are not with herphysically, they will always be with her in spiritbecause her four children and two grandchildreneach have a special, individualized garden based ontheir personality and dedicated to them.

Dr. Grist also created a Japanese Garden,Charleston Garden, formal orchard, and VictorianRose Garden. The Japanese Garden featuresconifers, waterfalls, and a pagoda. The CharlestonGarden contains a gazebo, hollies, and roses.Throughout the property are varieties of azaleas,rhododendrons, shrubs, and trees -- a truly uniqueand stunning collection. The North Saluda riverbubbles by on the northern portion of the property,providing a calming place to rest and reflect.

Monday - Bonus Tour, More Special Gardens

Hazel and Byron Richards Garden The Richards began building their home in 1988,and later their three acre garden. Fascinationwith conifers led to 30 years’ membership and anational directorship in The American ConiferSociety. Initially they enjoyed the many nativeplants on theirpropertyincludingmountainlaurel, flameazaleas,rhododendronsand large oaksand pines.They havecomplemented those plants with 200-300conifers, their signature plant, plus 23 cultivars ofbeech (Fagus) from A to Z, and many hostas andJapanese maples. Certain plants such asMicrobiota decussata (Russian juniper), Abies,Chamaecyparis, Cryptomeria, Tsuga, Taxus,Pinus along with berries and fruit trees helpmake an eclectic garden. The 70 x 90 ft. linedkoi pond, which they built in 1998, is up to 12feet deep and supports a submerged Taxodiumascendens (pond cypress) and an Acerpalmatum 'Waterfall'. Everything on theproperty has been accomplished by the two ofthem. Gardens are always changing--as Hazelhas said "We move our plants like we move ourfurniture".

Home and garden of James and Mary Ann Stewart,formerly owned by the late Augie Kehr– M. Haynes

The Japanese Garden with the Charleston Garden inthe background at the Dr. Marilyn Grist Garden –Marilyn Haynes

Near the Fish Pond at the Hazel and Byron RichardsGarden – Byron Richards

Doley and Melody Bell Garden The Bell garden was begun in the 1970s by formereducators David and Naoma Dean and improved byNaoma and Dr. Allen Clague until Doley and MelodyBell became itsstewards in2000. Thisremarkablegarden hasformal andwoodlandareas, with anestimated3000rhododendronsand azaleasincludingDexter, Haag, Leach, Kehr, Gilkey, Delp, Van Veen,Richardson, and Lee hybrid rhododendrons, andGlenn Dale, Back Acre, Exbury, and Girard hybridazaleas, along with many native azaleas. Specialplants include flowering peaches, crab apples, hybriddogwoods, hybrid laurels, Franklinia, Cunninghamia,Camellias, Dawn Redwood, Enkianthus, Pieris andJapanese Maples.

The Bullington Horticultural Center Once the home and nursery of Bob Bullington, theBullington Center is a public botanical garden on 12acres of rolling land in Henderson County, NC. Itincludes a therapy garden, shade garden, butterflyand perennial border gardens, native woodlandgarden, mountain habitat, pumpkin patch, herb

garden anda children’sgarden. Thegardensincorporatesome of themanyunusualmature treesthat Mr.Bullingtoncollected andintroduced tothe area,along with a

large collection of deciduous azaleas, including anumber of Gregory Bald natural hybrid azaleas.During our visit, Bullington Center volunteers will beour guides, and tell us what they do for children, theirpartnership with the school system, and how specialneeds children plan and plant their own gardens.

WhiteGate Inn & Cottage The owner and gardener, Ralph Coffey, will give us ashort introductory talk, then take questions after wehave looked around the award-winning gardens ofthis 1889 Asheville Inn. The garden rooms have anextensive collection of unusual small trees, shrubsand conifers, which include 18 varieties of Japanesemaples and over 300 different varieties of perennials,hostas, roses, and herbs. The greenhouse featuresa collection of more than 800 orchids and tropicals.Stone paths and sitting areas throughout the gardensand along the waterfalls make the grounds a perfectplace to wander through the three-quarter acreproperty and enjoy nature’s beauty and abundance.

Speakers and Workshops

Friday Opening Program - Keynote: Don Hyatt - Will set the tone for our AppalachianSpring theme with his presentation on “Chasingthe Bloom.” He will focus on the rich botanicaldiversity of the Southern Appalachian Mountains,and show us the beauty of the flowers, describingthem as only he can. As is Don’s typical presentationstyle, expect an entertaining and fast-paced programfilled with many beautiful images, occasional touchesof humor, and a few digital tricks. With a Bachelor ofScience degree in Horticulture anda Master of Science degree inComputer Science, both fromVirginia Tech, Don has maintaineda keen interest in gardening andplants since he was a toddler. Donis retired from his position as aninstructor of award-winningcomputer science students atThomas Jefferson High School forScience and Technology inAlexandria, VA, which ranked #1 inthe nation. His students won a supercomputer in aNational competition! Since then, Don hasextensively explored the Blue Ridge Mountains andelsewhere.

Front lawn of the Doley and Melody Bell Garden,Hendersonville, NC – Doley Bell

Azaleas in ‘Sally's Garden’ (named after Mrs. Bullington)at the Bullington Center, Hendersonville, NC – JohnMurphy

Waterfall at WhiteGate Inn, Asheville – Courtesy Jumping Rocks Photography

Don Hyatt

Saturday ARS Banquet Presentation: Christina Woodward and Nicholas Yarmoshuk:“From Mountain to Plain: Niagara's Program forEvaluating Cold-Hardy Rhodies in DiverseLocales.” - Christina, daughterof hybridizer, Joseph Brueckner,will review her father’s workincluding significant outcomesfrom his hybridization program.Then, past president and currentSecretary of the Niagara RegionChapter, ARS, and PastPresident of the RhododendronSociety of Canada, Nick, willdescribe the development of theBrueckner Evaluation Projectwithin the context of the NiagaraChapter’s Plants for Membersprogram.

In this presentation, they will (1)share, for the first time, thedetails of the NRC EvaluationProgram, (2) sketch the story ofthe Brueckner hybrids through anextensive slide show, and (3)explain how these hybrids bothstimulated and support the NRCprogram. They will discuss thepotential of the program andinvite your questions andcomments.

Sunday ASA Banquet Presentation: “Trekking Through Swarms of Azaleas andDouble Helices” is the title, with Dr. ThomasRanney , Professor of Horticultural Science for NorthCarolina State University, and two of his graduate

students, Kimberly Shearer andJason Lattier. They will reviewtwo research projects that studythe role of hybridization andpolyploidy (multiple sets ofchromosomes) in plant evolution:� How the unique azaleas foundon Gregory and Wayah Balds inthe Appalachian Mountainsevolved from complexhybridization among multiplenative species; and

� Is R. canadense really a tetraploid species ascommonly thought? A new survey suggestsotherwise. Science aside, many of these speciesand their hybrids provide fantastic garden plants.Enjoy the diversity!

Flower Show Judging Workshop: To those contemplating a future role as a flowershow judge, as well as exhibitors who want to learnwhat a judge looks for when awarding ribbons, joinMarianne and Bruce Feller ona “walk through discussion” ofthe Flower Show after entrieshave been judged. Subjectsdiscussed will include theselection, grooming andpreparation of trusses andsprays, their presentation andother factors bearing on theprocess of evaluating entries. The Fellers haveorganized and conducted the Flower Shows for theNew York Chapter for the past 10 years. In addition,they have participated as exhibitors, with numerousawards to their credit, in flower shows held by manyARS Chapters – including Greater Philadelphia,Massachusetts, Middle Atlantic and Princeton.

Hybridizers Roundtable :Attend this popular discussion group if you have anyinterest at all in hybridizing. It may be formal orinformal, with prepared remarks or free-flowingdiscussion of topics related to hybridizing, dependingupon who is in attendance.

ARS Executive Director’s ForumThis is your chance to interact withLaura Grant , ARS ExecutiveDirector. She will lead an opendiscussion with a primary focus onARS membership recruitment andretention ideas. All members,especially Chapter officers areencouraged to attend to share ideasfor society growth.

Boards of Directors’MeetingsThe ARS Board meets Friday at 9:00 and the ASABoard meets at 1:00, with lunch for everyone atnoon. Be sure to check in at the registration deskbefore attending either Board meeting or the lunch.

BanquetsAs you fill out your registration form, you might wantto know what the banquet menu choices will be. Forthe ARS Banquet on Saturday night:

Trout with Crab Stuffing Accented with Lemon AioliSautéed in Lemon Butter Sauce

Caribbean Pork Tenderloin Sweet & Spicy Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Sweet

Mango Glaze

Christina Woodwardrecording details ofBrueckner cuttings in potsafter one year of growing on– Nick Yarmoshuk

Nicholas Yarmoshuk in theirgarden in St. Catharines,ON – Wanda Yarmoshuk

Tom Ranney from GrassyRidge near Roan Mountain– Rakia Ranney

Marianne and Bruce Feller

Laura Grant

Cheese ManicottiCheese Stuffed Manicotti with Herb Infused Tomato

Sauce

...and for the ASA Banquet on Sunday night:

Grilled Choice Crowne Ribeye with Dark Ale &Caramelized Onion Demi-Glaze

Tuscan ChickenBreast of Chicken with Capicola Ham & Mozzarella

Cheese in Buttery Golden Puff Pastry, Accented withRoasted Garlic Tomato Sauce

Portabella Mushroom NapoleonGrilled Marinated Portabella with Roasted Tomatoes

& Provolone Cheese

Although our hotel is only one mile from downtownAsheville, there’s an Interstate between and thereare no restaurants within walking distance, so mealsare best taken with our whole group, to be sure youdon’t miss any of the exciting activities and fabulousspeakers that will follow.

Hotel Accommodations Our headquarters is the Crowne Plaza Tennis andGolf Resort, One Resort Drive, Asheville, NC 28806.It is locatedon 125 acresone mile westof downtownAsheville,with freeparking andfree shuttleservice todowntownAsheville.Reserve your room on line at https://resweb.passkey.com /go/ARS2012 or call888-233-9527 through April 30, 2012, and mention ARS-ASA Convention to get the reduced ratesstarting at $99.00 (plus taxes). Upgrades, suites andvillas are also available at reduced rates, in effectuntil April 30, or until the reserved room block isgone, whichever occurs first. After April 30, 2012,call 800-733-3211 for reservations assistance. TheCrowne Plaza is extending our special group ratesfor 5 days before and 5 days after the convention.

Asheville Regional Airport Check their web site at http://www.flyavl.com/ forservicing airlines and car rentals. Airport ShuttleService to the Crowne Plaza(11 miles) is available at adiscounted rate of $20.00per person, or $50.00 for upto 6 people, each way. Toavoid long waits, just submitto the hotel an AirportTransportation Requestform, found on the “2012Convention” web site atwww.rhododendron.org, atleast 7 days in advance ofyour arrival.

Driving directions are available on the CrownePlaza Resort web site, at http://www.ashevillecp.com/

Plan to arrive a few days early or stay a few dayslater to enjoy some of the many pre- andpost-convention do-it-yourself tours we havesuggested for you on the convention web site.

SponsorsWe sincerely thank a number of sponsors whohave helped with the convention.

...for sponsoring the Flower Show

...for partially sponsoringthe Welcome Reception

� Anonymous� BB Barnes Nursery� Gardens of the Blue Ridge� Jesse Israel & Sons Nursery

Others still are considering sponsorshipopportunities.

Entrance to the Asheville Crowne Plaza Tennis andGolf Resort – Courtesy Hulsing Hotels

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ASA+ARS Joint Convention • APPALACHIAN SPRING 2012 • Asheville NC • May 4-7, 2012

Thursday, May 3, 2012PLANT/BOOK SALE - open - Mitchell Room, Biltmore FoyerREGISTRATION - open - Laurel Registration DeskFLOWER/PHOTO SHOW - submit entries - Overlook Ballroom, Board RoomDINNER - on your own**

3:00-6:004:00-6:005:00-6:006:00-

Friday, May 4, 2012BREAKFAST - on your own* MEETING - ARS Board - Foxfire RoomEARLY BIRD TOUR - Biltmore House and GardensSIGHTSEEING - on your own**LUNCH - ARS Board, ASA Board, others - Roan RoomFLOWER/PHOTO SHOW - submit entries - Overlook Ballroom, Board RoomREGISTRATION - open - Laurel Registration DeskMEETING - ASA Board - Dogwood RoomPLANT/BOOK SALE - open - Mitchell Room, Biltmore FoyerWELCOME RECEPTION - heavy appetizers, cash bar - Roan, Pisgah, Pilot RoomsFLOWER/PHOTO SHOW - judging - Overlook BallroomOPENING PROGRAM - Keynote Speaker: Don Hyatt - Roan, Pisgah, PilotREGISTRATION - open - Laurel Registration DeskFLOWER/PHOTO SHOW - open - Overlook BallroomPLANT/BOOK SALE - open - Mitchell Room, Biltmore Foyer

6:30-9:009:00-5:009:00-3:009:00-4:00

12:00-1:0012:00-5:3012:00-6:001:00-3:003:00-6:004:00-7:006:00-7:007:00-8:30

8:30-10:008:30-10:008:30-10:30

Saturday, May 5, 2012HOT BREAKFAST BUFFET - included in tour - Roan, et al Rooms REGISTRATION - open - Laurel Registration DeskTOUR - Owen, North Carolina Arboretum, Blue Ridge ParkwayFLOWER/PHOTO SHOW - open - Overlook Ballroom PLANT/BOOK SALE - open - Mitchell Room, Biltmore FoyerWORKSHOP - Flower Show Judging - Overlook BallroomHYBRIDIZERS ROUNDTABLE - Foxfire RoomSOCIAL HOUR, CASH BAR - Roan, Pisgah, Pilot RoomsARS BANQUET - Roan, Pisgah, Pilot RoomsARS ANNUAL MEETING - Speaker: Christina Woodward and Nick Yarmoshuk - Roan, et al RoomsPLANT/BOOK SALE - open - Mitchell Room, Biltmore FoyerFLOWER/PHOTO SHOW - open - Overlook Ballroom

6:30-8:007:00-8:008:00-4:009:00-6:004:00-6:004:30-5:304:30-6:006:00-7:007:00-8:008:00-9:45

9:45-11:159:45-11:15

Sunday, May 6, 2012HOT BREAKFAST BUFFET - included in tour - Roan, et al Rooms TOUR - Hendersonville:Grist, Collins, Stewart, Stelloh GardensPLANT/BOOK SALE - open - Mitchell Room, Biltmore FoyerARS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FORUM - Dogwood RoomSOCIAL HOUR, CASH BAR - Roan, Pisgah, Pilot RoomsASA BANQUET - Roan, Pisgah, Pilot RoomsASA ANNUAL MEETING, AUCTION, Speaker: Tom Ranney-Roan, et alPLANT/BOOK SALE - open - Mitchell Room, Biltmore Foyer

6:30-8:008:00-4:004:00-6:004:30-6:006:00-6:306:30-7:307:30-9:45

9:45-11:15

Monday, May 7, 2012BREAKFAST - on your own* if not on tourHOT BREAKFAST BUFFET - included in tour - Roan, et al RoomsMEETING - ASA Board - Dogwood RoomPLANT/BOOK SALE - open - Mitchell Room, Biltmore FoyerBONUS TOUR - Bell, Richards, Bullington Center, WhiteGate Inn

6:30-9:006:30-9:00

8:00-10:008:00-11:009:00-5:00

*Breakfast on your ownis available in the Pro'sTable Restaurant at theCrowne Plaza.

**Complimentaryshuttle to downtownAsheville, 8:00 AM-10:00 PM only.

This Schedule, roomlocations and tourgardens are subject tochange. For up-to-the-minute information, seethe 2012 Conventionlink on the ARS or ASAweb site. 2011-11-17

ARS/ASA Joint Convention • Appalachian Spring 2012 • Asheville NC • May 4-7, 2012

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Registration Fee (if postmarked by March 1, 2012) $40

Registration Fee (if postmarked after March 1, 2012) $65

Fri May 4 Early-Bird Tour of Biltmore House + Gardens (first 100) $70

Fri May 4 Lunch at Hotel for Board Members, others welcome $20

Fri May 4 Welcome Reception (heavy appetizers, cash bar) $15

Sat May 5 Breakfast, Lunch, Asheville Area Garden Tours $65

Sat May 5 ARS Banquet: Enter F for Fish, P for Pork, V for Vegetarian $35

Sun May 6 Breakfast, Lunch, Hendersonville Area Garden Tours $65

Sun May 6 ASA Banquet: Enter B for Beef, C for Chicken, V for Vegetarian $35

Mon May 7 Breakfast, Lunch, Bonus Tour of Hendersonville Gardens $65

Send Me: Flower Show Rules ! Photo Show Rules ! D-I-Y Tours !

Join ARS (to join thru 2013 or to renew thru 2012) $40

Join ASA (to join thru 2013 or to renew thru 2012) $25

TOTAL ENCLOSED (check payable in US$ to 2012 Joint Convention)

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Hotel: Make your reservations early to get our special convention rates starting at $99. Call the Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville NC at 1-888-233-9527 and say your reservation is for the ARS-ASA Convention. 20111110