Australian Society Yarra Yarra Group Inc (Incorporation No. A0039676Y) Newsletter September 2018 General Meeting September 7 Speaker: Katie Holmes Title: The Mallee Landscapes -from a “howling This talk will look at the changing ways in which wilderness” to a “beguiling landscape”: the changing settlers and non-Indigenous Australians saw and ways of seeing and living with the Mallee. interacted with the Victorian Mallee landscape and explore some of the complexities of the ways In the nineteenth century explorers and many in which ‘Mallee-ites’ both love and loath the land settlers thought of the mallee landscape and they live in. vegetation with disdain. It was covered in ‘dismal scrub’ that hardly deserved the dignity of being Biography: Katie Holmes is Professor of History at called trees, and for which the best treatment was La Trobe University and Director of the Centre for to roll it down and burn it, making way for more the Study of the Inland. She is an environmental productive fields. Gradually however settlers came historian and has been working on an environmental to love this challenging landscape, to appreciate the history of the Mallee with colleagues from La diversity of its flora, the beauty and distinctiveness Trobe and the University of Western Australia. of some of its fauna, especially its birds. They Katie’s books include Between the Leaves: Stories campaigned for preservation of large sections of the of Australian women, writing and gardens (2011) Mallee and celebrated the establishment of some and, co-authored with Susan Martin and Kylie of the largest national parks in the country. At the Mirmohanadi, Reading the Garden: the settlement same time however farming practices continued to of Australia (2009) destroy the fragile mallee ecosystems and threaten the flora and fauna which gave such distinctiveness Image: Typical Mallee country near Narung (Courtesy to the landscape. of Katie Holmes)

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Email: [email protected] | 1 APS Yarra Yarra Particulars

APS YY EXPO these jobs/times then please let us know. Sept 7 (set-up day), When you are on the Front Ticket Desk, please 8 & 9 (weekend) make the public welcome and try to have the line moving quickly. If there are any chatty When you come to help on any of the 3 days, customers with questions, politely pass them please sign in at the front desk, and collect / on to the person who is on the floor welcoming wear your name badge. Members have free people, rather than holding up the queue. entry, so do not take a ticket. Also when you are on any service point try Please bring flowers, labelled where possible, not to have lengthy conversations with friends on Friday anytime to the Eltham Community and YY members while customers wait. We & Reception Centre. Leave in your buckets all know how it feels as a customer in a shop (named) or YY buckets, outside kitchen on to be ignored while the staff chat amongst verandah against wall, so trolleys can get past. themselves, or 2 people are tied up talking to 1 If you are parking in car spaces near the person. kitchen, please just unload and move your car out of that area and up to top carpark as On Saturday and Sunday if you are unsure quickly as possible, so you are not taking up what the jobs are, you can check at the space that another stallholder needs. The Information desk for a list of things to do carpark at the childcare centre opposite is not in each area. But most of all, come along available to us on Friday. and enjoy the event. It’s always fun working together, and so much to learn and admire The roster will go out as soon as possible, so about our plants too. When you see the flower please check your emails every day if possible. display, you wish your garden had them all!

We still need people to fill spaces on the roster Future APS YY Speakers: on 4-Oct David & Barbara Pye Melton Botanic Saturday 2-4pm Front ticket desk, Gardens Sunday 12-2pm Front ticket desk, and 1-Nov APS YY Grand Flower Table Sunday 12-2pm Book stall 6-Dec APS YY Christmas Party & Slide Show. So if you haven’t already filled in your Google 6 to 10 images per person, you are welcome to Form, or you have and are happy to help with submit on USB or via Dropbox anytime

The APS Yarra Yarra Committee: Contributions to the 2018 October APS YY News to Miriam by September please •Miriam Ford (President, Newsletter Editor, COM delegate) M 0409 600 644 Email: [email protected] OR post to Newsletter editor APS Yarra YarraPO Box 298, •Mike Ridley (Treasurer & Multi-media Tech guy) Eltham 3095 0418 322 969 •Joanne Cairns (Secretary & Co-editor of website & Thank you to Jill Lulham, Joanne Cairns, Mike Ridley, Facebook page) 0425 760 325 Peter Smith, David Redfern & Michael Cincotta for articles, Jill and Joanne for proof reading, Ben Eaton, •Carmen Cooper (Membership Officer) David Redfern, Mike Williams, Jill Lulham, & Joanne 0413 012 045 Cairns for images. Editor (MF) for all other images & articles. •Adrian Seckold (Minutes Secretary & meeting sales) 0431 071 503 We wish to acknowledge the major sponsorship of *Peter Smith ( Garden Visits) 0425 798 275. our Expo by Hume Bricks & Pavers Pty Ltd.

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2 | APS Yarra Yarra News - September 2018 AGM Summary - Mike Ridley

Our AGM this year had a sudden change of ‘Keeper The 2018/19 Committee elected is: of the Chair’ – Kevin Ley had a medical problem and we hope he has recovered and back on his feet Miriam Ford President again. All the very best Kevin. Vacant Vice President Joanne Cairns Secretary Rob Cooper stepped into the breach and did a Mike Ridley Treasurer great job filling in the gap, especially at such short Carmen Cooper Membership Officer notice. Many thanks to Rob. Adrian Seckold Minutes Secretary Peter Smith Garden Visits Briefly the AGM covered the following: Rob Cooper thanked Rob Dunlop for his time as The President’s report and Financial report – these Vice President. were sent with the August newsletter. The Financial situation is healthy the assets at 30th June 2018 The ‘Special Motion’ put to members was, ‘that were $25,955.29; however, there could be some the Australian Plant Society Yarra Yarra group be costs involved in the repair of the Brougham St. renamed to simplify and reflect the group’s general shed – these costs are unknown at present. The location and be renamed Australian Plant Society Autumn plant sale and 2017 Expo turned a profit Eltham’. This was put to members who voted with with good sales from the Propagation Group’s ballot papers or proxy forms. The results of the efforts. ‘Special Motion’ before the meeting were: 5 votes for the motion; 35 against and 3 informal – so, the Membership is down a few members from 92 to motion was unsuccessful. 85. The membership comprises 48 single and 37 household. The Autumn and Spring plant sales are Rob Cooper thanked everyone for their attendance an ideal time to recruit new members so this is an and the meeting closed. opportunity to practice your sales pitch.

Flower Table sselection (see page 5) ‘Jelly Belly’, Gastrolobium celsianum, multilineata & Email: [email protected] | 3 Meeting Report Aug 2, menziesii by David Redfern ‘Firewood Banksia’ is a beautifully illustrated book the muted blue green foliage has an amazing, by Philippa Nikulinsky which shows the progress of chaotic appearance which adds to the character of a single flower from floral bud to flowering, fruiting, the plant. The foliage colour changes as the plant seed release & germination. ages. David’s presentation was a tribute to the book using The colour of the buds change as they grow, starting photographs taken on the one day of three shrubs from white, then soft pink to a darker pink, then a of at Royal Botanic Gardens rich crimson as the orange styles start to appear. Cranbourne.. The flower styles arise from the buds, again starting from the base & spiralling upwards (3). The emerging flowering spike grows from the Finally, the dead flowers begin to fall away & seed top of a stem, with the buds spiralling upwards follicles begin to emerge & distort the shape of the (in a Fibonacci spiral) around the spike until it is cone. Once the seed follicles open & seed dispersed completely covered. The buds start to enlarge, by the wind, the follicles provide more colour of growing in pairs – there are 5 to 6 thousand flowers yellow to add to the overall picture of the plant. (4) per spike (1 & 2). Banksia menziesii is a true artistic masterpiece of Compared to the virtually perfect flowering spike, nature. 1 2

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4 | APS Yarra Yarra News - September 2018 JulyFlower Table : Jill Lulham , Images Ben Eaton

Thanks to Miriam, Mike R, and Mike W for Gastrolobium celsianum (Swan River Pea, sw WA, presenting the specimens, and members who prostrate or low shrub, bright red flowers, reliable if brought in labelled specimens and contributed to well-drained) the discussion. This is just a small selection of those brought to the meeting. RUTACEAE Leionema lamprophyllum (Shiny Phebalium, endemic to Aust, NSW and Vic, <2m), L. elatius ssp. Grevillea acropogon (endemic to sw WA, 1m x 2m, beckleri (Tall Phebalium, NSW and Qld, to 5m) rare and endangered), G. ‘Lady O’ (long flowering, G. rhyolitica x G. victoriae hybrid, 1m x 2m), G. SCROPHULARIACEAE lanigera (Woolly Grevillea, endemic to NSW and Eremophila oppositifolia (WA, SA, NSW, Qld, to 10m, Vic, from 0.3 to 1.5m), G. chrysophaea (Brisbane Ra also other colours pink, white, yellow), E. glabra (Tar form, endemic to Vic, gold colour), G. ‘Knock out’ bush, occurs in dry areas of all mainland States, up (PBR, G. ‘Fireworks’ x G. ‘New Blood’, 1m x 1m), G. to 1.5m, variable forms and colours), E. maculata treueriana (Mt Finke Grevillea, SA, < 1.5m, prickly), (Spotted Emu bush, occurs in inland areas of all G. ‘Jelly Baby’ (PBR, G. lavandulaceae x G. alpina), G. mainland States and NT, usually to 1m, variable bronwenae (endemic to sw WA, <1.8m) colours, prefers full sun), E. deserti (endemic to (Grass leaf hakea, WA, <5m, Aust, common in all States except NT, from 0.5m- doesn’t like summer humidity) 4m, leaves sticky and shiny when young, arranged alternately along stem, flowers honey-scented) FABACEAE GOODENIACEAE Acacia farinosa (Mealy wattle, SA and Vic, 1-2m, golden balls), A. lasiocarpa (shrub form, <0.5m, Lechenaultia biloba (WA, prostrate herbaceous yellow flowers), A. brownii or brownie (Heath plant, difficult to grow in ground, better in pot, treat Wattle, <1m, similar to A. ulicifolia, golden balls), as an annual, easy to strike cuttings, vivid blue) A. lanigera (indigenous, 1-2m, small golden ball Dampiera stenophylla (WA, low growing, suckering, flowers), A. baileyana (Cootamundra wattle, flowers July-Nov) 5-8m, weedy outside its natural habitat in NSW), A. boormanii (Snowy River wattle, NSW & Vic, <4m, spreads by suckers, rain doesn’t damage the Images: This page Acacia farinosa, Lechenaultia blooms) biloba, Leionema lamprophyllum (for other images see page 3). Hardenbergia violacea ‘Regent’ (deep purple flowers, to 1.5m), H. violaceae (white form)

Email: [email protected] | 5 Garden Visit 1, August 12 : Kevin Hoffman Walk, Lara

e all really loved this site and yet hardly anyone from the group knew about it. The Kevin Hoffman Walk is an 800m scenic linear trail running parallel with Hovell’s Creek and easily accessible to Wlocals and visitors for a walk in beautiful and inspiring surrounds. Matt Leach, the gardening supervisor, and Beverley of how Kevin was out there working away every day, Hoffman (Kevin’s wife) explained the history and before work, after work and section by section to generously walked and talked with us as we made fulfill his dream. our way along, surprised at the wonderful growth Now run by the Friends of Hoffman Walk with and wide range of many favourite plants. We support from the City of Greater Geelong and walked in dappled light amongst groundcovers, low Barwon Water, there is enthusiastic community grasses and herbs, medium and tall shrubs, many in support which ensures that the garden is going to be flower, and a wonderful cover of Eucalypts including maintained into the future for all to enjoy. Put this River red Gums planted by Kevin. The 4m on your list of special places if you haven’t been. It is were amazing. Landscaping include sculptures and interesting installations. well worth the effort. (Report: Joanne Cairns) Images: New Holland Honey Eater on Grasstree spike at It represents over 40 years of landscaping and the entrance to the walk (Gordon Barfield) , section of the planting of Australian natives by an inspired and wetlanks near the River, a stunning (Jill hard working person, Kevin Hoffman. Beverley spoke Lulham)

6 | APS Yarra Yarra News - September 2018 Garden Visit 2, August 12 : The Bells, Torquay

ollowing on from Lara, we toured to Torquay. On finding John and Barbara Bell’s property, we were again greeted by a large at the front gate, stunning in full flower. This garden, primarily set Fup for and Leucodendrons for the flower trade, also has a large collection of Australian plants. After a pleasant lunch and John making us welcome, we launched forth to explore. Set on 5 acres and alive with birdlife, we gained eye catchers. Some of the Eremophilas were some idea of the size that some of our plants can glandulifera, mackinlayi and punicea (small, compact attain. Some of the Eucalypts were not too large. 1x.8m), ‘excellent shrub for a small garden or unit Eucalyptus preissiana, 1-3.5m (rarely to 7m), where space is limited’ (Australian Eremophila, Eucalyptus tetraptera 1.5-4m, both responding Boschen, Goods & Wait). Another plant of note well to pruning. Some of the reaching was a Doryanthes palmeri with the unopened spike an impressive full size here - G. intricata, preissii arching down. subsp glabrilimba (Seaspray), halmaturina subsp laevis. Other Grevilleas of note were ‘Bush We rounded off the day with lovely cuppa with Lemon’, petrophiloides (white flowered form) and a range of delectable cakes, thanking John and subtiliflora. Acacia acinacea was full of flower, Barbara for a wonderful afternoon. We thank Hardenbergia ‘Happy Wanderer’ and Acacia Michael for driving the bus and Lyhn for arranging aphylla together showing off flower, foliage and the visit. form. Chamelaucium uncinatum - various forms- Report: Peter Smith, Images: Miriam Ford and a double flowered form of Philotheca were

Banksia praemorsa, wine coloured form, Hakea cineria, John Bell, Lyhn, Peter & Sheila, Cousin IT aka Casuarina glauca Email: [email protected] | 7 Kew Garden Club Talk: Australian Plants for Containers by David Redfern, Michael Cincotta & Miriam Ford

n July 23 Miriam & I were invited to do a talk on Australian Native Plants in Containers. We felt that the garden club members would be reasonably familiar with the better-known container plants such Oas kangaroo paws, dwarf banksias & brachyscomes, so we used the opportunity to demonstrate a range of plants that they would be less familiar with, & at the same time highlight the beauty of Australian native plants. A quick check of ‘Grow What Where’ (Peate,Macdonald,Talbot ,2006) showed that there are around 400 plants listed. This provided us with a diverse range to choose from, showing a beautiful array of flower colours, foliage colour & texture. Some of these also had fragrant flowers or foliage, & cut flower ability. The following plants were purchased from Nillumbik in pots than in the ground), Pterostylis curta – Nursery in Diamond Creek & Kuranga at Mt Evelyn & (good for growing indoors or low light situations used for demonstration purposes at the talk:- under cover or in shaded areas outside), Tasmannia lanceolata (great pot plant for large pots such cuneatus ‘Coral Drift’, Chamelaucium as half wine barrels on balconies and verandas uncinatum ‘Moonlight Delight’, Chorizema or a similar protected area. Foliage and berries cordatum, Cryptandara amara, Diploleana are used in cooking), Xerochrysum viscosum and grandiflora (grey foliage form), Eremophila Chrysocephalum spp.(produces masses of flowers in containers, good as feature plant in a pot). The feedback & interest shown in our native plants by this group was most encouraging. Many of them indicated they would be coming to our Plants Expo in September. Quite a few of the plants we took were purchased on the strength of our recommendations including the Greenhoods (Pterostylis curta).

The image below is of the patch of Greenhoods in David Watts garden, courtesy of David. Image opposite shows Barbara Buttery, President of Kew Garden Club on the left with David on the right. I am holding a basket of flowers that I created from my garden that morning - , Acacia beckleri, Chamelaucium uncinatum, Kunzea baxteri, Templetonia retusa & Xerochrysum bracteatum, hygrophana, Eremophila nivea, Eucalyptus latens Dargan Hill Monarch. The Kew people thought they ‘Moon Lagoon’, Hibbertia dentata, Lechenaultia were fabulous - it was a real hit!. formosa ‘Eldorado’, Ozothamnus diosmifolius, Platytheca galioides, Verticordia plumosa, More growing info on the chosen plants is available. Westringia ‘Deep Purple’. After David, I then talked about a group of Indigenous Plants from La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary & Nursery that were suitable for growing in containers. I had asked Michael Cincotta for his advice and he and Scott put together a rack of 50 tubestock plants for sale which included the following :– (great as a feature in a large pot such as a half wine barrel), Brachyscome multifida (hanging baskets) ; Craspedia paludicola , Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil), Leucochrysum albicans, Microseris sp. (Yam Daisy, good container plants, tubers can be harvested), Rhodanthe anthemoides, Isotoma axillaris (grows very well in pots, flowers profusely), Stylidium armeria, Tetratheca ciliata (grows better and more reliably 8 | APS Yarra Yarra News - September 2018 The Foothills Quarterly Weekend, Aug 18 & 19

his particular weekend was billed as a weekend of exploration and discovery of the plants and garden of the Dandenongs and Foothills. It was just that despite the extreme weather – it rained, hailed, and Tthen some more. It was also very cold and windy. However in between showers we were able to see a variety of gardens and tour some reserves which included a particularly notable school ground planted and managed by some Foothills members in combination with the students and staff– the images tell the story. The weekend also included two meetings, the APS Vic Committee of Management meeting on the Sunday morning at Karwarra which was closely followed, after lunch, by the AGM where office bearers were elected for the next year. Chris Long is once again President. Most other officers are as before. The positions vacant include a second Vice President, Secretary & Publicity Officer. Chris Long will be acting secretary as well as President until a secretary is found. On the Saturday evening there was a dinner and an emergency speaker obtained to replace Sam Cox who could not attend due to ill health. Trevor Edwards gave the most fascinating and interesting talk on the Legumes, the Pea Plants, particularly Acacia and the reasons for their success all around the world with the focus on Australia. It was all to do with relationships and ecology, adaptability. I think this talk is a must for APS YY next year. I would like to congratulate APS Foothills for a splendid gathering which despite the very difficult weather was enjoyed enormously by those present. The raffle prizes deserve a special mention. They were fabulous and I won one! I spent $20 on tickets across 7 different choices which included Felco secateurs and my prize was worth 4 times that. These weekends are also a great opportunity to meet up with friends from other DGs and I did just that. Report & Images: Miriam Ford (Ed)

Top Image: Plaque at the Knox Park Primary in honour of FJC Rogers who was the first principal there and initiated the planting of native gardens all around that are still maintained by the Foothills group. Middle: Shirley Smith, left hand side of the walking group amongst the beautiful heritage trees Eucalyptus cephalocarpa (Mealy Stringybark) that grow all around the school grounds. Shirley leads the group at the school & Bottom: Hovea lanceolata, Bev Fox Garden, Boronia.

Email: [email protected] | 9 Vale: Memories of Betty Denton

Betty passed away peacefully in her sleep on the 2nd August, 2018. Just a bit over 101 years. Several of us attended her funeral which was held at the Lilydale Memorial Park on Thursday 9th August. It was a beautiful service where children (John and Suzanne Stott nee Denton), grandchildren and great grandchildren spoke. The coffin had a beautiful arrangement of Australian flowers on top. We all received a flower from her garden on our arrival. Afterwards we gathered at John Denton’s winery. Betty was a member of three DGs – APS Yarra Yarra, Maroondah and Foothills. She is fondly remembered by all. Miriam Ford (APS YY, Leader)

Her love of life and enthusiasm for participating in the excursions of the Australian Plants Society and APS Yarra Yarra Group was legendary, as was her knowledge of native plants and willingness to share it, in particular Eremophilas. She is sadly missed. Jill Lulham, APS YY, Eltham, Victoria

Images : Top:Betty’s 100th birthday party, Middle: At Darvid Redfern’s garden, Bottom: Karwarra (from Jill lulham & Joanne Cairns)

Betty had wonderful personal qualities that made it a pleasure to be in her company. Her memory was terrific.I remember many trips from Eltham to Kuranga Nursery where Betty was the only one in the car that remembered the whole way. Always a tricky trip as there is no direct route. Her plant knowledge was wonderful and she always knew the specimens at hand. She loved to be involved. She came to monthly group meetings no matter what. She came to quarterly weekends in her 90’s. I remember sharing with her at the Wangaratta Quarterly Weekend. She went to all the activities and even climbed a section of the track to the summit of the Warby ranges with Jill and I. Betty was passionate about Australian Native plants and created a lovely garden full of treasures in a naturalistic setting, including many of her favourites, Eremophilas. She lived a long and productive life and will be sorely missed by her Yarra Yarra family. Joanne Cairns, APS YY. 10 | APS Yarra Yarra News - September 2018 Memories of Betty Denton : Vale

I have very fond memories of lady who never gave up as she proved when we trekked across the Nullarbor. This all came about when gardening for her I asked if she had ever drove the Nullarbor. She had not but always wanted to but thought she had left it to late in life to do. I thank Suzanne, Betty’s daughter, who made this all happen for Betty as I wouldn’t have been brave enough to attempt it on my own. Betty was ahead of her time. When I first joined the group she was the go-to person on Eremophilas before they came popular as they are now. If Betty had one vice it was buying plants - like two other members who shall remain nameless - [Jill & Ray] - at times I thought the three of them could start their own nursery. I feel sad that our new members will never have the opportunity to know such a great person as Betty. I suppose if there is a motto for Betty it is that you are never too old to try new adventures. If there isn’t a Eremophila collection in heaven there soon will be. Mike Williams (Ed: Mike was Betty’s gardener for many years). Images from Mike : Top - Roadstop on the Nullabor, Middle - both Mike and Sue helped Betty up to the top of this rock to view the small eremophila. Upon returning to the vehicle they all spied a better one next to the vehicle.

A lovely and distinguished lady. Betty was one of ‘three sisters’ who used to come on my bus tours to various APS gatherings in the 1990s. There was Pam, Betty’s sister, and Millicent Denton, Betty’s sister-in-law. These three ladies were a formidable combination with a wealth of knowledge and a great sense of humour. We were so fortunate that we have had Betty in our midst up till the last two years. A true lady and I’ll miss not bumping into her at APS Foothills or APS Maroondah meetings. Nicky Zanen, APS Foothills

I first met 96 year old Betty at a pricking out session at Mike Williams home. Instantly her beautiful personality shone through. On three garden visits with Betty her knowledge of native plants was outstanding. I referred to her as a walking encyclopaedia, which she found rather amusing. Betty always had a smile on her face, always positive and loved to have a laugh, such a role model to have in the plant group. I feel very privileged to have known Betty for 5 years. Sandra Robertson, APS YY. Montmorency. Image opposite: Sandra with Betty on a Garden Visit (from Joanne Cairns)

Rest in Peace Betty. Thank you for being with us for as long as you were.

Email: [email protected] | 11 APS YY & other Diary Dates

Images below: More from the Kevin Hoffman Walk, 1 September APS Wilson Park Australian Native Lara. The lovely entrance to the walk, the group on Plant Sale, Wilson Botanic Park, 668 Princes the walk beside the river, Philotheca verrucosa in the Highway, Berwick. From 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. No foreground. Images from Jill Lulham. entry fee.

8 & 9 September APS Yarra Yarra Australian Plants Expo, Eltham Community & Reception Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham. 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Check website https://apsyarrayarra.org.au for plant lists.

22 & 23 September Bendigo Native Plant Group Australian Flower Show, Kangaroo Flat Primary School, Freeman Drive (off Olympic Parade), Kangaroo Flat Bendigo. 9.30 am to 4.30 pm.

22 & 23 September Anglesea Wildflower Weekend and Art Show, celebrating the area’s remarkable biodiversity and wildflowers. Held at the Anglesea Memorial Hall, 3 McMillan Street, Anglesea 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.

6 and 7 of October APS Grampians Group Pomonal Native Flower Show, Pomonal Hall. 9.30 am to 5.00 pm on Saturday, 10.00 – 4.00 on Sunday.

13 & 14 October South Gippsland Native Plant Sale and Flower Show, South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club Pavilion, Leongatha Recreating Reserve. 10 am to 4 pm both days.

20 & 21 October FJC Rogers Seminar – Goodeniaceae, co-ordinated by Wimmera Growers of Australian Plants and APS Grampians. Contact email [email protected] or Royce Raleigh, Chairman of FJC Rogers Goodeniaceae Seminar 2018 Committee Phone 5383 6200. Registrations close 1 October 2018. Meeting Particulars: Visitors always welcome

When: 8 pm 1st Thursday each month (except January). Doors open 7.30 pm. Come early for plant sales. Venue: Orana building, Araluen Centre. 226 Old Eltham Rd,Lower Plenty. Guest Speaker:Learn more through talks and discussion by expert speakers Audience etiquette: No interruptions to the speaker during the talk, questions (one only per person) at the end when requested. Flower Table Specimens: Bring along your flowers, labelled if possible Plant Sales: Members may buy or sell their own plants, unusual varieties are often available Chairs: Members please help set up chairs from 7.30 onwards and put away again after the meeting.

12 | APS Yarra Yarra News - September 2018