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The <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>Chapter</strong> ARS meeting was held at Bill and Julie Millers tropical home and garden in Paradise Park on August 19th, 2012. It was amazing to see what two avid gardeners could do to reclaim a neglected garden and home and make it their own. Following a very abundant potluck our president Sherla Bertlemann brought the meeting to order around 1:00 pm. The members were asked to vote for Vireya of the Year for 2013 and 2014. After tallying the ballots ‘Cephas’ came in first and will be 2013 Vireya of the year. and ‘Haloed Gold’ came in second and will be 2014 Vireya of the year. Our speaker was Michelle Montgomery from the UH Hilo CTAHR Ant Lab. Her presentation renewed our fears that the current infestation of little red fire ants would continue to be an ongoing battle for the foreseeable future. After a tour of the impressive garden, members participated in our Vireya plant auction led by past President Joyce Gay and the ever popular truss exchange led by our President Sherla Bertlemann. Thanks to everyone who stayed over for the clean up, and an especial mahalo to Bill and Julie for opening their home and garden and being such wonderful hosts. Mahalo nui loa, Richard Secretary’s Report by Richard Rhodes Treasurer’s Report by Richard Miller There is no Treasurer’s Report this month as Richard is traveling. In addition, due to his work load, he is resigning as Treasurer as of September 1. Please step forward to fill this urgently-needed vacancy! What’s in bloom! by Jane Adams On the left: Anacapa. This is one of our favorite red vireyas. It’s got a beautifully domed truss, and is very florific. From what we’ve read, it is much prized for hybridizing purposes, and one can easily see why that is so. Shrub is nice and bushy, and is about 3-4’ high in 5 years. Above: St. Cecelia. Need I say more Always lovely, but this time I caught her with several trusses open at once. Short plant right now, but then I’ve been raiding it for cutting material. Destined to be a large one. Above: Borneo Bright. A new for this year. Extremely rich, deep red-orange flowers on an upright shrub. It’s had little difficulty adapting to a full sun location. What’s in bloom for you!!!! Send a list or photo to me, and I’ll gladly use them in the newsletter. Viva Vireya Page 2 September 2012
Vireya and Red Leaves by Sherla Bertelmann We’ve all seen the “autumn” colored leaves on our vireya. These are usually the older leaves that turn color just before falling with hues of yellow, orange, and red. Here are photos of other varieties whose leaves show various other colors in their new growth or as “color breaks”. The color break does not seem to interfere in growth or in blooming and makes an interesting color splash on the leaves. The color break can appear in new growth but usually comes out later. The first two photos above are of ‘Ring of Fire’. The red color break can be seen on the lower leaves in the first photo and the second shows the whole plant and the new growth w/no color break. The third photo on the right is of a leaf on ‘John West’ showing the underside with the color break. New growth on many varieties may start off with fawn colored leaves that turn redder with age such as ‘Pink Jazz’. Even more dramatic in their red colored new growth are varieties such ‘Painted Lady’, ‘Richard Marques’, and ‘Margaret Lorraine’ shown above. Editor’s note: This email was received from Bill Moyles in response to the Get Well card sent to his wife, Lois by the chapter. Bill has been a long time Vireya hybridizer, and very much a supporter of our chapter since the very beginning. Received the "communal" card!!!! all those folks we just have never met.. Thank you much for the kind words. Pass along our appreciation: right word But you know what I mean. Lois is recovering from leg surgery now in the very fine Rehab Center near Kaiser (our provider) here in Oakland. Shell be coming home soon minus a left foot! Kaiser gives so much support .We’re amazed and grateful. We’re working through the recovery process. What to say It happens. I am hobbling about and my gardener is keeping the place intact. Vireya stuff not much, just keeping a small "collection", but no more big time gardening . Thank everyone again for the kind thoughts ..... Bill Note received from Bill Moyles Viva Vireya Page 3 September 2012
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