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SFSCS Annual Sale! June 13 & 14 The 23rd Annual Show and Sale of the San Francisco Succulent and Cactus Society (SFSCS) will feature hundreds of exotic and water thrifty succulents and cacti for display and purchase on June 13-14 at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park (Ninth Avenue at Lincoln Way, San Francisco). Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Admission is free. Program for June 16, 2009 Sansevieria in Habitat
with speaker Bob Webb For the June meeting, we will have a special presentation by Bob Webb on the genus Sansevieria. This group is best known for the "mother-in-law's tongue," Sansevieria trifasciata, which is commonly grown as a houseplant. Many variegated types with yellow of white streaking are in cultivation. A number of species have leaves that are cylindrical rather than flattened like S. trifasciata, usually with attractive markings in dark and light green. Sansevieria flowers open at night, when moths are active, and most species emit a sweey aroma. In nature, Sansevieria's occur from Southern Africa up to Arabia, and may also be found in India. East Africa is home to a rich assortment, and Bob has photographed many there. He has also photographed Sansevierias in South Africa and Yemen.
Bob is the owner of Arid Lands Greenhouses in Tucscon, a well-known mecca for succulent enthusiasts. He and his wife Toni have travelled extensively in search of particular plants growing in their habitats. Featured Growers: Bob Webb. Show and Tell: Our featured plants this month for the show-and-tell table will be Sansevierias, Haworthias and Brazilian Cacti (Melocactus, Paraodia, Discocactus, Uebelmannia, and many columnar species). Any particularly beautiful plant is also welcome at our table.
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The San Francisco Cactus and Succulent Society (SFSCS) is an affiliate of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America, a non-profit educational organization promoting the study and cultivation of succulent and xerophytic plants. We hold meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm in Golden Gate Park at The County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers) at 9th and Lincoln in San Francisco. The general meetings feature educational lectures, displays of plants, plant raffles, and featured grower plant sales. SFSCS publishes a monthly newsletter that comes with membership. Annual Individual Memberships dues are $15.00 per year plus $5.00 for each additional member of the household. Visitors and new members are always welcome. |
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