Nt:WSLl:TTt:R FOR Mt:MBt:RS • VOLUMt: 6 NO . 2 • SUM,lt:R 1997

Water Lilies: 1 s ExoticAquatics 13LJVIRG INIAHAVt:S

WHEN YOU MENTION water or ponds, an image of the most often planted aquatic - the water lily (!Jymphaeaspecies) - usually comes to mind. No illustration of a fictional pond is complete without a few lily pads floating on the surface (usually with a frog sitting on one) accom­ panied by the perfect symmetry of a water lily or two . Less well­ known than are Nuphar, Euryale,and . All four genera are grown at Lotusland and displayed ·n the main water . Nuphar, or Spatterdock, species are distributed throughout the tem­ perate world . The hardy rhizomes can be found in lakes at elevations Lotusland'swater garden displays both hardy and tropicalNymphaea as wellas specimens over 10,000 feet as well as fresh­ of Victoria {picturedabove), Euryale , and N uphar. water ponds at sea level. Euryale(one species) and Victoria(two species) created by horticulturists . They can be removed and potted and that are grow in the tropics. Euryaleferox is be subdivided into two types: hardy usually large enough to flower in native to China and southeast Asia, or tropical. Hardies are found on their first season. Tropicals grow while both Victoriaamazonica and V every major continent in temperate from corms, types of bulbs similar to cruzianaare from . All zones. Tropicals also circle the globe onion or tulip bulbs . They produce three species produce large closer to the equa tor. small cormlets from the crown that that are covered with prickles. The Hardy types grow from horizon­ also can be removed and potted common name of Euryalei s Gorgon tal rhizomes that creep across the separately. These juvenile may Lily and the genus Victoria is, of muddy bottom of the pond or planter. bloom the first season, if the warm course, named for Queen Victoria, They produce side shoots that can WATERL/LTES continued on page2 who reigned over Great Britain in 1837 when the giant water lily was discovered and named. IN THIS ISSUE HorticulturalHappen ings 3 MembersSample San Francisco Gardens 7 NYMPHAEASARE Rare Aloe Blooms 4 Interprettile Exolic:Doc ent Training 7 EVERYWHERE A FreshL ook at 4 Begins September3 CollectionsU pdate:M ini-Conservaton.1 4 IntegratedDest Management in the Garden3 ( JHELARGEST GROUP of water lilies­ for Tender(lJCads GardenShop Offerings 9 at Lotusland and in their native GannaWalska's LegaClJ featured ;) CamerataPa cifica in the Gorden 9 ranges-is the genus Nymphaea. bl.ISmithsonian Magazine TheTowbes foundation Funds II Worldwide there are about 50 species, Virginia HatJesSteps Out ;) HorticulturalClock Renovation and hundreds of have been EduCationalEvents al the Garden 6 Calendarof Events 12 TI!E LOTIJSLANDNEWSLE1TER FOR MEMBERS is published by Ganna Walska Lotusland Foundation 695 Ashley Road Santa Barbara, California93108 (805) 969-3767 Boardo(Trustees Carol L. Valentine,President Merry!Brown • ElizabethW. Dake Robert Emmons• Arthur R. Gaudi Anne W Jones • Sranya Owen Pamela B. Pesenti • David Potter Michael Towbes Steven Ttmbrook, Ph.D., ExecmiveDireaor Anne Dewey, AssistantDireaor VirginiaHayes, Cura1orof rheLiving Collecrion Mike Iven, GroundsSuperinte11den1 Janet Easonan, Editor Llndse'sLetter PerfectGraphics, Design Printed by J&S Graphix _;. ' \"X Printedon recycled and recyclablepaper ,y Nymphaea cv.Albert Greenberg has 5erraredleaves and brilliantflowers held highabove the surfaceof the warertypical of tropicalwater lilies .

WATERLILIES continued from page 1 their spring growth in February, and crown . The dormant plants are left wea ther lasts long enough, or the the first blossoms appear in early in place in the ponds through the cormlets may be left on the mothe r March. As soon as growth is ob ­ winter months . plant until the end of the season and served, they are removed and divided Hardy water lily species and held over wi nter in damp sand in a and once again placed in the pond . hybrids come in most of the colors ) cool place. Blooming continues through the of the rainbow, although they tend spring, summer, and early autumn . toward the pastel instead of the HARDIESIN SOUTHERN In October, when the nights begin to vibrant. White, yellow, pink, and red cool, hardy water lilies will stop can be found in sizes and blooming and put out smaller leaves, shapes from the tiny and starry to the IN THE COASTAL AREAS of Southern usually retreating to a rosette of inch­ robust and doub le-flowered. There is California, hardy water lilies begin sized leaves just above the wa ter lily even a group oE flowers known as "changeable" whose blossoms open in pale shades of yellow or and age to coppery orange and red . TROPICALSARE TRULY ELECTRIC Tropical water lilies will not begin to grow until late May or early June, when the night water temperature nears 70 degrees. They grow very rapidly, blooming in the first month, increasing in size and number of blossoms until October. They can even bloom at Christmas, given a mild autumn . Then they usually become totally dormant, and n<( ~ ~ leaves are seen until the following % spring. At Lotusland, the plants are ~ moved to a heated tank for the J-!ardywater lily blossomsof Nymphaea cv. BabyRed floatamid smooth,glossy leaves. WATERLILIES continued 011 page 12 Ho1ticulturalHapp e11i11gs n With1'1 1KI: IVl:f\1 CACTUSRENOVATION amendments, and rocks PROJECT were used to create the planting beds . The garden flourished AN EXTENSIVETHREE-MONTH renova­ for many years . However, as organic tion of the cactus plant ing beds amendme nts broke down, and indi­ along the main drive and in front of vidual plants and their root systems the main house began on the first of grew, soil conditions changed. The April. An observed decline in the soil stayed very wet for long periods appearance of many individual plants after winter rains, thereby creating in the collection over the past several conditions ideal for Fusariumroot years, the increased loss of plants to rots. When the soil finally dried, a root rot, and the deterioration of soil hydrophobic condition existed, mak­ conditions in the growing beds pre­ ing it difficult to wa ter and provide cipitated the renovation. Lotusland nutrients. Most components of the staff reviewed records and observa­ 1997 renovation plan are intended to tions during the renovation planning improve and maintain better soil stages . After staff discussions and conditions for the cactus collection . consultations with The removal of all trees specialists, University of California (Olea europa)and the lava rock top Olive treeremoval along rhe main drive. Extension farm advisors, plant dressing might be the most notice­ pathologists, and other colleagues, a able changes in the appearance of used as top dressing insulated the comprehensive plan to improve the . The trees have soil surface from heat and kept it ( growing conditions for the cactus grown tremendously over the past from drying out during wetter, cool­ collection was approved by the 20 years and provided too much er times of the year, thereby slowing Foundation's Board of Directors . shade to the cactus under their the desirable wet/dry cycle during The cactus garden was last reno­ canopy. litter contr ibuted to rot, the growing season. After removal vated more than 20 years ago by and olive tree roots competed with of the olive trees and lava rock, a Charlie Glass and Bob Foster. At the cacti. Additionally, the thick layer subsurface drainage system was that time topsoil, sand, organic of¾" red cinders and black lava rock installed throughout the main drive planting bed . The basic design of the cactus plantings, including the placement of different species and combinations thereof, remains the same . Some re­ contouring of the raised-bed planting areas to improve surface drainage and general thinning of plants throughout the cactus garden have improved cul­ tural conditions . Paul Mills, Lotusland staff responsib le for the cactus and succulent gardens, is the project manage r for the renovation and directs the efforts of two tempo ­ rary helpers and other staff. Records of maintenance practices and obser­ vations kept by John Lafleur,Assistant "?:: Grounds Superintendent and Inte­ ;:! ~ grated Pest Management Coordinator, PaulMills and ChrisHolland work hard at instaJlinga new irrigationline in the cactusbeds have contributed greatly to the devel­ currentlvundergoing renovation along the main drive. opment of the renovation plan. Rare AloeBlooms

REl.OCATION,AMENDEDSO~,andsunny wea ther have allowed one of Lotusland's rarest aloes to bloom for the first time. Look for Aloe buhriion the east bank of the aloe garden, just above the shell pond where all six plants are blooming . Native to the low-rainfall area of South Africa's Northern Cape Province, this aloe is easily recognized by its narrow, upright, yellowish-green leaves and an inflorescence divided into several small racemes . The scientific name commemorates Elias Buhr, a farmer from the Nieuwoudtville district who first collected the species, which is regarded as rare due to its small world population. The A. buhriishould flower through June.

Collectiof\SUpdate: A FreshLOOR ') Mif\i-Cof\ServatorwforTef\der c wcads at Gardef\if\g BLJVIRGINIA HAV t:S SAI\ITABARBARA STVLI: NESTLEDIN A CORNERof the succulent The latest use for this green ­ FORMEMBERS ONLY ! You are invited garden is a unique structure variously house, built sometime in the 1960s, to join Lotusland Curator Virginia referred to as the Round House or the is as a permanent home to several Hayes for a visit to a few of Santa Round . Its actual shape species of of tropical origin. Barbara's newest gardens. This is sixteen-sided with a pitched roof. These cycads are either too tender to inaugural garden tour will feature Atop the small cupola that serves to withstand our cold tempera tures or landsca pes by several designers simply do so much better with a -all dedicated plantsmen whose vent the greenhouse is one of the little more warmth that they cannot work reflects a devotion to using remaining glass gazing globes that be planted out into the garden the immense variety of plants formerly dotted some of Madame beds. Specimens of Zamiafairchildiana, that our uniqu e climate supports. Walska's garden beds. Z. ~oridana,and two mature Zamia These eclectic, exciting gardens Until this year, the Round House species from Mexico that are yet to will inspire and delight. Space is held a group of orchid plants, most be described and named are several limited to ensure a memo rable of which had long since lost their day filled with flowers, a catered of the largest plants. Also housed identifying tags and many of which there is a specimen of the rare, mono­ picnic at Lotusland, and a chance were no longer in good health or to converse with the creators. typic Microcycascalocoma from Cuba . vigor. After weeding through the When: Saturday, June 28, from Lotusland may never be able to pots and discarding diseased plants, 9:15 AM to 4:30 PM. Cost:$60 .00 grow many of the most tropical per person- includes a picnic some of the more handsome, bloom ­ species that are being collected fro~ ) lunch at Lotusland and coach ing specimens were sold in the Asia and Mexico, but these repre­ transportation. To register,please garden shop. A few others remain sentative plants serve to remind us use the coupon on page 11. and rotate out into the garden when ofall the diverse habitats in which they are at their peak bloom . cycads grow. CJanna\XlalsRa's Legacw Featured bLJ Smithsonian

( A GLOWINGCOLOR PHOTOGRAPHof the Robert Glenn Ketchum accompa ­ received considerable interest in the sacred Indian Lotus (Nelumbonucifera) nied the eight-page story by Edwin garden from readers since its publi­

by Wm . B. Dewey shone on the Keister Jr.1 wh ich gives a lively cation . The issue may be viewed cover of the March 1997 issue of account of Ganna Walska's life and electronically at http://www.smith­ Smithsonianmagaz ine, inviting read­ endeavors at , drawing sonianmag .si.edu or reprints of the ers to discover "a garden of strange repeated parallels between her pen­ article may be obtained by contact­ delights" within. The monthly publi­ chant for the exotic and dramatic in ing Anne Dewey, Assistant Director, cation of the Smithsonian Institution both her personal life and her hor­ at (805) 969-3767 ext. 225. in Washington, D .C.- with a circu­ ticultural pursuits. The writer made lation of 200,000 worldwide-fea­ ample use of the Lotusland archives, tured an article on Lotusland and its Madame Walska's memoirs, and creator, Ganna Walska, who "pursued interviews with those who knew her. life with a passion, from husbands to Lotusland is proud to be featured Virginia1-lawes opera to plants ." in such a well-respected and widely­ Photographs by Dewey and distributed publication and has StepsOut

LOTlJSiAND CURATOR VIRGINIA HAYES, pictured with Roger Milliken, CEO of Milliken & Co., and Barbara Seeber of the National Geographic Society, participated in a gathering of the world 's top botanists in South Carolina this past April. More than 40 people representing some of the world's most renowned botanical gardens and environmental organiza­ tions gathered at Milliken Research and Customer Center at a three-day conference that explored ways for , , and computer technology to come together for the good of the environment. Ms . Hayes also taught an intro­ ductory class on water gardening, which is her area of expertise , at the second Home Gardening Symposium held at Ventura College on April 12. Speakers at the day-long symposium , which included a trade show and plant sale, covered 26 different topics, among them California natives, shade gardening, insect and disease control, propagation, and flower photography. Dr. PeterRaven (at right)in the garden with ExecutiveDirector Steven Timbrookand Mrs. John Pritzfaf(;Dr. Raven1s host while he was in Santa Barbara.

THREEEMINENT EDUCATORS enlightened by Madame Walska during her life­ Lotusland volunteers and members time, Mr. Ehrenspeck had many in­ this spring when they spoke at the teresting tales to tell about the origin garden on their respective areas of and use of these particular rocks. He expertise. One of the world's lead­ also prepared a map with an identifi­ ing botanists and Director of the cation key for handy reference. Missouri , Dr. Peter Docents will incorporate the infor­ H. Raven, spoke on TheRole of Botanic mation into their tours, adding yet Gardens in PreservingBiodiversity to another dimension to their interpre­ a group of 50 members of Friends tation of the garden for visitors. The of Lotusland on February 28. His geology tour was also offered as a powerful message clearly outlined quarterly class to Lotusland members. the disproportionate use of global re­ On March 17, art historian Dr. ~ ~-< sources and the responsibility humans William Wu spoke to Lotusland ~ share to reverse the recent rapid volunteers about ------~,....:_ decline of biodiversity around the design at their monthly meeting. THIS YEAR1S EDUCATIONALexhibit fea­ planet. An effective activist, Dr. Raven Presenting a beautiful arrangement tures a 6-panel display on EarlySanta has been a major force in the con­ of slides illustrating classical design BarbaraPlantsmen. Above, Bruce Van servation of biodiversity around the elements of the Chinese garden, Dr. Dyke and Carolyn Koegler consider world for nearly 30 years. His talk was Wu examined philosophical and some of the amazing facts on these part of an ongoing effort to enhance symbolic meaning within the garden key players in making Santa Barbara public awareness of the ecological and the underlying relationship with the horticultural treasure we know crisis in the tropics and the need for nature in the art of Chinese land­ today. The display includes many preservation of plants and animals scaping. Dr. Wu later toured the historical photographs of people and throughout the world. Dr. Raven with Lotusland staff long-forgotten industries and events, also spoke to a capacity audience of pointing out design elements drawn such as the Santa Barbara Flower 140 at Santa Barbara City College from the Chinese tradition. Arrange­ Festivals of the 1890s. So far this year that evening on a related topic. ments for Dr. Wu's engagement were the exhibit has been to SBBG's Wild­ Local geologist Helmut Ehren­ made by Trustee Elizabeth Dake, flower Festival and Santa Barbara 1s speck led volunteers on a tour of who was his host while he was in Earth Day Celebration. It is scheduled discovery and identification of the town to speak at the annual to appear at Montecito Beautification 1• rocks and minerals found amid Springtimein the Gardenlecture series in the fall and is available for other Lotusland's flora, also in February. jointly sponsored by Lotusland, venues by request. Please contact After weeks of preparation by study­ Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, and Janet Eastman at (805) 969-3767 ext. ing the geological specimens amassed Santa Barbara Museum of Art. 227 for further information. MembersSample Sa11 Fra11cis co CJardeJLS ( NINE MEMBERSOF FRIENDSof Lotus­ The other pier was transformed land joined Lotusland President Carol into a wonderland of over 20 garden Valentine and Executive Director installations interpreting the year's Steven Timbrook on a four-day trip theme Gardens of the Silver Screen. to Sa~ Francisco in April. We stayed Cocteau's 1945 Beauty and the Beast at the White Swan Inn near Union inspired two large, haunting land­ Square and enjoyed an evening at scapes, while Rosemary'sBaby was the gala opening of the San Francisco contained within a classic black pram. Landscape Garden Show at Fort One full day was spent touring Mason Center. five private gardens in the city, One of two adjacent covered topped off by a farewell dinner at piers had been converted into a the Grand Cafe of the Hotel marketplace of interesting plants, Monaco. The weather was coopera­ gardening books, tools and supplies, tive, the group congenial, and we all as well as landscape design special­ came home with new ideas for our ties such as pools, sculpture, outdoor own gardening. furniture, fencing, and paving stones . - StevenTimbrook

l11terpret the rxotic: Doce11tTrai11i11g begif\S Sept ember o WOULDYOU LIKE TO BE PART of the Those interested should be sup­ docents will conduct one weekday ( exciting world of docenting at Santa portive of the Foundation's mission tour per week plus one Saturday Barbara's premiere exotic display and be comfortab le speaking to tour per month (mid-February to garden? Well, now is your chance. groups of 10 to 20 adults or children mid-November) for two years be­ This fall Lotusland will conduct a 10 years and older and be able to yond the training period. Attendance five-month docen t training to pre­ walk the two -mile tour route in less at monthly volunteer meetings, held pare volunteers to lead tours of the than two hou rs. A pleasant persona l­ the third Monday of every month, is garden in 1998- 99. ity and enthus iasm for plants, estate an opportunity for exchanging ideas Lotusland docents are volunteers gardens, and history is essential. and for further education. trained to lead groups of visitors Upon successful completion of To register, contac t Volunteer through the 37-acre estate garden of the training-14 classes plus indepen­ Coordinator Janet Eastman, at (805) the late Madame Ganna Walska, dent study and practice touring-all 969-3767 ext. 227 by September 1. owned and operated by the Carma Walska Lotusland Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to maintain and enhance the exotic plant collections contained in the gardens created by Mme . Walska &om 1941 until her death in 1984. Leading tours Wednesday through Saturday at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, from mid-February to mid-November, docen ts interpret the garden for visitors by teaching them the botany ( ;and horticulture of the plant collec­ tions at Lotusland and the history of the estate and Lotusland's creator, Mme. Walska, during a two-hour tour of the grounds . llltegrated Pest Mallagemellt ill the (Jardell WithJ OHN LAFLl:UR,As sistantG rou11ds Superi11te11dent

GREENLACEWING INSECTARYPLANTINGS RELEASE PROGRESSREPORT J\s YOU WALK IBROUGHLotusland, LOTUSLANDIS FORTUNATE to have the you will notice blue flags in various help of Everett J. Dietrick and his parts of the garden . These mark areas daughter, Jan, from Ri.ncon-Vitova where several thousand Insectaries, as biological control advi­ Green Lacewing larvae sors as we continue to move toward (Chrysoperlasp ., at right) a more biologically based Integrated have been released . Pest Management (1PM) practice. Lacewing larvae look Deak, as Mr. Dietrick prefers to like tiny alligators and are be called, is one of the early pioneers sometimes called "Aphid of biological control in California and Lions" because Aphids are one of is easily the most recognized name in their favorite foods. They also feed biological contro l today. He and his on a variety 0£ other insects, includ­ ing immature Thrips (Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis).Thrjps (at left) are a serious problem ~ -LJ ____"'"""" in many parts Dietrickco!lects insects in the Lotus/andfern -;...~ . · ; of the garden gardenas his daughterJan lookson. ·. _ · that usually ,<::·· require multiple daughter have graciously consented ) applications of insecticide to be two of the keynote speakers at to keep under control. This release of the up-coming American Association Green Lacewing (Chrysoperla sp., of Botan ic Gardens and Aboreta below right) larvae will, we hope, Pacific Regional conference, which keep the Thrips numbers in check will be held at Lotusland this fall. until our i.nsecta1y plantings mature Rincon-Vitova Insectaries pro­ and can provide the biological vided the Green Lacewing larvae for our most recent bio-control project, control needed to - · • ~1 keep the popula- • Everet!].11 Deak11 Dietrickinspects an insect as well as for numerous other suc­ tion of Thrips at ' afiercollect ing it fromone of Lotusland's cessful projects in the past. a reduced level. perimeterinsectary plantings . Photosby John La~eur

Left: "Deak"points out an insectto hisdaughter Jan and CoreyWelles, Lotus/and grounds staff member responsible for the project management of the insectaryplantings . Plantingsthat haveattracted beneficial insects to theproperty have grown quite a bit sinceplanted from several months ago. Right: Lotus/andstaff and folksfrom Rincon-Vitova lnsecraries gather amid plantings that currentlyattract beneficial insects to thegarden. r GardellShop Otf erings PLANTSFOR SALE LIKETHE P LANTS"AT L OTUSLAND?You can own one! The next time you visit the garden, check out the array of plants available for sale just-outside the shop. All plants are propagated from those in Lotusland's coll~ tions and will provide a living memory of your visit to the garden that you can enjoy for years to come.

MAIL ORDERITEMS and assorted plants to the Rehabilitation THESHOP ALS O 1s INSTITUTINGa new mail-order servicewith the assistance Institute at Santa Barbara of volunteers. A sampling of gaiden shop items, such as T-shirts, books, and notecards, will now be a,vailable by mail. Delivery time is approxi­ for their Horticultural mately two weeks for direct purchase or gift orders. If you would like to TherapLJpr ogram and be one of the first to make use of this offer, please contact Marguerite 50 bromeliads to the Garno, Human Resource Manager, at (805) 969-3767 ext. 229. Santa Barbara Zoo.

CamerataPa cifica ill the (Jardell Q SUNDAY SEPTt, lBER14 4:00 P1'1

SAVETHIS DATE for a special musical performance by one of the country's premier chamber music ensembles. Camerata Pacificawill perform Schubert's Trout Quintet in Lotusland's outdoor theatre, Sunday, September 14, 1997. Renowned for their artistic excellenceand accessibility, the Camerata has been called "Santa Barbara's freshest chamber ensemble" (Santa BarbaraNews -Press)and "one of the clear success stories... a group worth watching for" (Los Angeles Times). c.: They will bring their talented group ."'1111111&~~-~ o of musicians to Lotusland to per­ ~V> form this beautiful piece of the early ( 19th-century Austrian composer. 1.------=a::..:....=------""'---- ...J~ Invitations will be mailed to all Pro( Sir Chi/leanT Prance,Director of the RoyalBotanic Gardens, , England(cemer), members in late summer. We hope walked throughLotus/and on May 6 withExecutive Director Dr Steven Timbrook(lefr) and Dr EdwardSchneider, Executive Director of Santa BarbaraBotanic Carden . Dr Prancehad you will join us for an intimate after­ spokenthe eveningbefore at Santa BarbaraBotanic Carden on the roleof botanicalgardens in noon of music in the garden. the 21st century. Friendsof• Lotusland \Ve Welco,ne New Me,nbersWho Joined in FebruarLJ,Mar cl1,April 1997 (;

LEVEL I Mr. & Mrs . Bert Lane Ms . Sally Turvey Mr. & Mrs. David Laub Mr. Greg Van Sande Ms. Joan Adams Mr. & Mrs . Gary Leal Ms . Beth Wammack Ani Albers Ms. Beth Leddy Ms. Connie Wernet Ms. Deb Artz Ms. Esther Lederberg & Mr. & Mrs. Bernard White Mr. & Mrs. Greg Bartholomew Mr. Matt Simon Mrs . Leighton Wilkie Mr. & Mrs. Jeoff Benson Mr. & Mrs. Dan Lenz Mr. & Mrs. Howard Wilner Ms. Barbara Bernstein & Ms . Diana Mab1y Mr. & Mrs . Charles H. Wilson Ms. Lesa Peri Ms . Mary Maguire H. Winslow Ms . Doris Biersmith Mr. & Mrs. Donald Marsh Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wood Mr. Henry A. Bowis Ms. Lola Maskiewitz Mr. & Mrs. Michae l B. Wray Mr . & Mrs. Jeff Bridges Mr. & Mrs. Emmett McDonough Ms . Alice Zawadzki Ms . Gloria Buoncristiani Ms . Ruth E. McEachen Mr. & Mrs. Frank Carini Ms . Lorraine McNiece LEVEL II Ms. Beth Cataldo Mr. & Mrs . Charles Mead Mr. & Mrs . David Berklich Mr. & Mrs. Alain Clenet Mr. Paul Meltzer Mr. & Mrs . Harry E. 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Number attending Mail to: Ganna Walska Lotusland, Attn : Membe r Events, Total enclosed $ ______695 Ashley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 L------~ MembersWho Hav e Increased LotuslandGratefullLJ AcRnow ledgesDonatiof\5 Their Levelof Suppo1t FebruarLJ,Marett April 1997 Fcl)ruarLJ, 1'1arclt April 1997 GRANTS Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Lorin LEVELII The Towbes Foundation Mr. Dav id Myrick tvlr. Richard Daniels Mr. & Mrs . James Nonn 0 Ms. Dana Diehl Derick DOCENTAPPRECIATION Mr. & Mrs . Graham J. Scott Ms. Ingrid E. Hanzer Mr . & Mrs. William Scranton Mr. Richard Turner & Mr. Tom Urani Mr. & Mrs. Peter F.La Rosa in honor of Dana Kent Mrs. Edward R. Valentine Ms. Susan Montpas Vons of Montecito Ms. Deborah A. Richards Mr . & Mrs. Tho mas Tunney Ms . Lucke Thorensen in honor of Adi Brewer FURNISHINGS,ART, CLOTHING Mr. & Mrs . Ken Waxman MISCELLANEOUS Ms. Lynn Kirby LEVEL Ill Ani Albers Ms . Catherine McMa hon Ms . Jo M. Wagne r Ms . Ruth Bernhardt Mrs. Joseph R. Oshe renko Mr. & Mrs . 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MADAME WALSKA1S HORTICULTURAL the original signs on loan .Eromtheir designed and fabricated the original clock, a major feature of her topiary curren t owner, one sign purchased zodiac signs. The face of the clock will garden since 1955, will regain its for­ at a local antique shop and donated be planted in twelve sectors of three mer glory during the coming year to Lotusland by Karen and Harry contrasting succu lents, which are thanks to a generous $25,000 grant Kolb, and photographs and sketches being specially grown for this project. from The Tow bes Foundation . The of the other signs from Lotusland's It is exciting to see Lotusland's his­ long missing copper zodiac signs archives . The sketches were donated toric features restored, one by one, that marked each hour are being to the archives by Louisa Thielst, to their earlier beauty through the replicated by Sam Demachk.ie of widow of Madame Walska's longtime generosity of Lotusland's members Ironwood Design, guided by three of head gardener Gunnar Thielst, who and other friends. Nonprofit Org. GannaWa lsRa U.S. POSTAGE Lotuslandlou ndation P A I D Santa Barbara 695 Ashley Road California J Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Permit No. 163 Address Correction Requ ested Forwarding Postage Guaranteed

winter months, so that they skip this night, closing about mid-morning . period of dormancy, and repotted If you would like to know more before returning to the display pond about the biology and cultivation in early summer. of water lilies, please join Curator Look fordetails abour upcoming events in While hardy water lilies offer Virginia Hayes for a class focusing thisand subsequentnewsletters. Separate subtle color shades, tropicals are truly on these aquatic wonders. Learn invitationsto someevents w11/ be mailedto electric. In addition co yellows, pinks, about their economic uses, the basics all Friends.Questions about an event?Call Anne Deweyat {805)969-3767 extens ion and reds, there are species with blue of growth and propagation, who 225 forinformation . ) flowers. Many hybrids have been some of the major discoverers and developed to show off these spectac­ hybridizers were, and have a look at Junel6 ular colors. Mos t tropicals have a Lotusland's display at its peak of Volunteer Recognition picnic. regular daytime bloom period just as bloom on either Friday, August 15, June 26 the hardies do, but there is another or Saturday, August 16, at 10:00 AM. Perimeter Wall dedication for donors . group whose flowers open only as the Please use coupon on page 11 to sun is setting and remain open all sign up . June 27 Nordstrom fashion show and luncheon fundraiser for Lotus/and Celebrates. (lnvitations will be mailed to all members.) June 2Z5 Gardening Sama Barbara Style tour. (See page 4.) Jultj 20 Lotus/andCelebrates the Diva annual gala. Look for you r invitation in rhe mail. August IS & 16 Water lily class. (See page 11.) September 14 Came rara Pacifica in the Garden . Look for your invitation in rhe mail. Q October 4 Art at Lotus/and.(Inv itations will be mailed to all members .) Nymphaea cv. Pink Pumpkinis grownexperimentally at Lotus/and.