The Georgia Native Plant Society’s bimonthly meeting is scheduled
for Tuesday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s
Day Hall, 1345 Piedmont Avenue. The public is invited to attend.
David Mellard, Ph.D. will speak on “Trillium for the Garden.” He
will show slides of Trillium from his own extensive collection, talk
about their habitat, and describe their cultural needs in the garden.
The July meeting will overlap the Chihuly exhibit at the Atlanta
Botanical Garden. Please plan to arrive early to insure a parking
space, and to view the exhibit. For further information, call 770-343-6000,
or check for details at www.gnps.org.
Many native plant enthusiasts know Dr. Mellard because of his work
rescuing Cypripedium acaule, the pink lady’s slipper orchid.
You may be surprised to learn that he also has one of the most extensive
Trillium collections in the United States.
