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AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC.
The Society meets every third Thursday in the month (except December) at 10.00 am at:- The Western Youth Centre. 79 Marion Road, COWANDILLA.
Visitors are always welcome to come along.
THEIR MEETINGS INCLUDE.
Monthly Show Bench. Talks on Culture of African Violets.
Sale of plants, sales of potting mix, fertiliser, pots and other related growing aids for African Violets.
Meeting their Violet Friendly Members.
If you require more information on the society or are interested in joining the Society and becoming involved in a very interesting hobby, their secretary can be contacted on (08) 8337 9274.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AFRICAN SOCIETY WAS FOUNDED IN AUGUST 1964 AND HAS BEEN HOLDING MEETINGS EVER SINCE
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CACTUS & SUCCULENT SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC.
ADELAIDE BRANCH
P.O. Box 10104, Gouger Street, Adelaide. S.A. 5000
WEBSITE http://csssa.cacti.com.au/index.htm
CONTACT-Meryl Davis (President)
Phone 08 82602069 (after 5 pm)
This is a friendly dedicated society made up with a group of people of all ages.
Visitors of all ages are always welcome to come and see exhibition plants and plants for sale.
Have a look at their library books and meet people who have a passion for Cactus and Succulents.
MEETINGS- are held on the third Friday of the month. 7.45 pm to 9.30 pm, at The Western Youth Centre. 79 Marion Rd, COWANDILLA. Door prize. Coffee or tea (and a biscuit)is available for twenty cents, served in the kitchen.
Membership:- enquiries to the secretary at the above address.
ANNUAL FEES.
ADULT (1 Person) $25.00 PENSIONER (1 Person) $20.00
HOUSEHOLD (2 or more at the one address) $30.00
CHILD/STUDENT (Child not yet at school or student attending educational institution full - time where not included in a household membership $15.00
SOUTH EASTERN BRANCH
"ATTAMURRA COTTAGE"
Attamurra Road, Mt Gambier. S.A. 5290
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FERN SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC.
CONTACT- Postal, GPO Box 711, Adelaide South Australia, 5001
Maria and Bert Eerden, 08 8322 8563
Email: saufern@chariot.net.au
MEETINGS- on the fourth Friday of each month except December at the Adelaide High School on West Terrace(Cnr Hilton Road)Adelaide.
Fern sales begin at 7.20 pm, raffle tickets, new books and spore sales and an extensive fern library are available free to members. A microscope is available with a sample of fern fronds to view, or you can bring your own. The display table of members ferns is for all to see. Meetings start at 8.00pm. They include, a guest speaker or a fern work shop plus the display table commentary. Supper is provided. Visitors are most welcome to the meetings where our Host/Hostess will meet you at the entrance to explain our meeting.
Membership:- for 2001/2002 A$ 7.50 Newsletter + Membership: A$17.50 Junior Membership: (under 18 years) A$ 3.00 Overseas - Newsletter + Membership:- Postage A$27.50
A newsletter is issued eight times per year. These Newsletters are not printed, May, July, September and December. During these rest months for the editor, the "Fern Flier" will be dispatched to local members except December.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BEGONIA SOCIETY INC.
MEETINGS
Meetings are held at "The Cosy Nook", corner of Wellington and Victoria Streets, Klemzig on the first Monday of each month commencing at 7.45 pm. (EXCEPT FOR JANUARY)
Meetings Include:-Informative speakers
Cultural information
Workshops / demonstrations
Discussion on Begonia types / identification
Displays
Plant Competitions
MEMBER PARTICIPATION
Members are encouraged to join in meeting discussions about Begonia growing and culture problems and to display their best Begonias on the display table.
Speakers. A variety of speakers attend our monthly meetings to talk about specific plants, Begonia maintenance and other issues of interest.
Autumn Show. The Society stages and Annual Autumn Show. Members are encouraged to compete in several categories.
Study Group. There is an active group which meets regularly at members' homes.
Garden Visits. Visits to members' gardens and other places of interest are arranged from time to time.
Trading Table. Members may buy and sell plants at the trading table in the half hour prior to the meeting.
Newsletter. An informative newsletter is mailed out prior to meetings to all financial members.
Library. A comprehensive library of Begonia books is available to members. Books and articles held in the library may be borrowed by members at no cost.
Visitors. Visitors are welcome to attend meetings on a casual basis to observe or hear a particular speaker.
Aims of the Society. To stimulate and promote interest in Begonias. To gather and publish information in regard to varieties, propagation and culture of Begonias.
To assist in the production of a Journal which is distributed to all members of the Society. To bring into friendly contact all who grow and enjoy Begonias.
Affiliation. The SA Begonia Society is affiliated with the Association of Australian Begonia Societies. This association publishes a quarterly journal Begonia Australis which is posted direct to all members
Membership. $25 per annum (Family or individual)
CONTACT SA Begonia Society Inc, P.O.Box 118, Highbury, SA 5089 The Honorary Secretary (Mrs Myrnie Jennings) may be contacted on (08) 8264 6490
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GERANIUM AND PELARGONIUM SOCIETY INC
The South Australian and Pelargonium Society is a non-profit organisation that meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, in the Community Hall at the rear of the Prospect Town Hall, 128 Prospect Road, Prospect. SA 5082. Membership Subscriptions per annum are $8.00 for a single and $10.00 for a double.
CONTACT:- Hon.Secretary Ph:(08)8267 1038
POSTAL ADDRESS:- P.O.Box 303, Prospect, SA 5082
WEBSITE:- www.southaussiepellies.org
EMAIL:- webmaster@southaussiepellies.org
Their Annual Show is held over the third weekend in October from 10 am until 4 pm.
Please contact the Secretary for further details.
A magnificent display in a picturesque setting, plant sales, culture notes, refreshments and raffles. Members will be available to answer your questions. Admission $2.50.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN IRIS SOCIETY
MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month (February - November inclusive) at Goodwood Community Centre, 32-34 Rosa St, Goodwood at 7:00pm.
Meetings include guest speakers, trading table, access to the society's library of books and videos, raffle, flower displays, and supper. Visitors are welcome.
ANNUAL SHOW:
The 2007 show will be held at the Goodwood Community Centre, 32-34 Rosa St, Goodwood on the 3rd and 4th November (Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm)
MEMBERSHIP: $20 family, $15 single, $5 youth (if not covered by family membership) per annum. Send cheque / money order and your contact details to:
The Treasurer, SA Iris Society, PO Box 355, Highgate, SA 5063
CONTACT:
Secretary (Rosemary) Ph: (08) 8387 4647 Email: irises@sairises.org.au
Correspondence: SA Iris Society, PO Box 355, Highgate, SA 5063
WEBSITE: www.sairises.org.au
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IF YOU LIVE IN ANOTHER STATE OR COUNTRY.
For more information, contact the "Garden Society" in your state and they can give you more accurate information of your area.
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MORE GARDEN CLUBS TO BE LISTED.