The Palmateer

Volume 39, Number 4 Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society December 2017

It’s a Jungle Out There. . .

By Libby Luedeke make new signature cards before On Saturday, December 9, 2017, our get-together. As you can we had the good fortune to be imagine, nothing ever goes ac- invited to Rob Branch’s home and cording to plan and we ran a little gardens for our winter meeting. late, but we eventually got every- December 9th—a Our officers had to meet earlier thing wrapped up. Since the rainy day at “Rob due to the loss of Keith Santner weather wasn’t very co-operative Branch Botanical as our treasurer due to work that day, being a little late didn’t Garden” in Sarasota commitments, but we were so hurt a thing. for the CFPACS meet- happy he helped as long as he Our amazing host, Rob Branch, is ing. Above, damp could, and the addition of Tracy an avid gardener with many in- enthusiasts listen to Hines as our new treasurer. We terests. He has owned this prop- Rob (at far left) on thank her so much for stepping erty for 20 years and had only a the tour. up and taking on this daunting few oak trees in the beginning. (Photo by Maryann task. Now it’s covered with palms, cy- Krisovitch) Maryann Krisovitch, as most of cads, bromeliads and aroids. Be- Left, a shot of his us know, did such a wonderful fore the tour proceeded, Rob was garden by owner job in this position for years, got presented with a gift from the Rob. to spend some time with Tracy Central Florida Palm & Cycad So- during our meeting to show her ciety from Mike Evans’ nursery, a the ropes. We met at the bank to (Continued on page 3) December 2017 2 The Palmateer

March 24th Meeting, Lutz

By Ted Langley Please join us at the Garden milis with 3 small trunks, a large of Ted and Nancy Langley. clump can be seen on the tour. Our garden site is on 1.7 We look forward to your visit on mo- acres, it was started in 1988. March 24th at 10.30. Vintage torcycles will be also on display . Palms and cycads are the Meeting location at 17205 main feature in the garden Renew your CFPACS Gunlock Rd. Lutz, Florida 33558. membership for with other tropicals mixed in. We have hosted two meet- 2018. See page 17 Right, new Treasurer Tracy Hines at Rob ings in the past , the last be- Branch’s. (Photo by Dave Hall) for details. ing in 2001. After lunch we will have a guided tour and a group dis- cussion will take place with a The Palmateer palm sale and auction to fol- CONTENTS low. We will have door prize December meeting report 1 tickets for an Arenga tremula, The Palmateer is published four times a year: March, June, September, March meeting preview 2 and December by Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society, a chapter of the Chamaedorea stolonifera, International Palm Society and of The Cycad Society. Sunken Gardens meeting report 4 and a Zamia erosa. We will The views expressed are not the official positions of the society nor of its Reflections on Rob Branch’s 6 Board. No material may be re-printed or reproduced without permission. also be auctioning off 2 Faith Bishock returns 7 Rhapis excelsa (Taiheiden) ©2017 Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society Holiday greetings 8 “King of Kannonchiku” from The closing date for submission of material for the next issue is the 1st of IPS 2018 Biennial 9 the late Dr U.A. Young’s col- the month preceding publication. From the Editor’s Desk 13 The Palmateer lection . Do your research on Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society 3rd quarter Seed Bank report 14 this one, a great Rhapis as 3225 13th Street President’s Message 16 Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3825 you will see on your visit. Also (772) 567-9587 Membership information 17 to be auctioned a Rhapis hu- Editor: John D. Kennedy CFPACS Board list 18 [email protected] December 2017 3 The Palmateer

Right, a hybrid It’s a Jungle Out There Renew your CFPACS Hyophorbe, cross between a Spin- (Continued from page 1) membership for dle and a Bottle Dypsis madagascariensis. And, 2018. See page 17 Palm. from what I understand, one of for details. (Photo by Libby the few palms he didn’t already Luedeke) own. Below: a garden Among the collection were: Carpoxylon macrospermum feature at Rob Archontophoenix maxima Syagrus schizophylla Branch’s, a pond Archontophoenix tuckerii excelsa from Jamaica with koi. Caryota obtusa Thrinax radiata from the Florida (Photo by Rob) Chambeyronia macrocarpa Keys. alta Plus a little Zombie ( antil- Coccothrinax cupularis larum)in the far corner. I had the Coccothrinax fragrans good fortune to purchase a new Coccothrinax montana bromeliad from Rob, a Pitcarnia Copernicia hospita smithiorum. Very excited to have Copernicia vespertilionum from it my garden. Cuba There was a wonderful presenta- warscewiczii from tion by Robert Blenker for the Costa Rica International Palm Society about Dictyosperma album their Biennial meeting which is Dypsis lanceolata slated to be from May 26th to Dypsis ‘Mahajanga’ from Mada- June 2nd, 2018. It sounded like a gascar wonderful trip. Speaking of trips, Gaussia triaya we look forward to seeing our Hyophorbe (Spindle x Bottle) friends and fellow palm enthusi- Kentiopsis oliviformis asts next year. Kerriodoxa elegans from Thailand Livistona sp. from Queensland Pseudophoenix sargentii December 2017 4 The Palmateer

Phil Stager starts the A Visit to Sunken Gardens tour at On October 28th the chapter met at Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg. Sunken Gar- The day was sunny and beautiful for the stalwart 40 members and dens. guests. Sunken Gardens is owned by the City of St. Petersburg. It is 100 years old this year. While relatively small—at 6 acres—the visitor (Photo by isn’t conscious of this, for the botanical garden’s winding, paved path- Mike Evans) ways are packed, seemingly to the square inch, with . Palms, of course, but virtually every tropical that can be grown on the Sun- coast. And everything looks GOOD, cared-for, loved. Not a weed is a p p a r e n t . Perhaps the most evident plant is Strelitzia nicolai, the giant white bird of paradise, which is all around the garden. For those who hadn’t been to St. Pete in a long time, the funky shops and small restaurants on Central Avenue, the main drag, were a revela- tion. Some visitors also stopped at the long-established Haslam’s Bookstore, filled with used and new books. —John Kennedy

Palms, Strelitzia nicolai, flamingos at Sunken Gardens. (Photos by Matthew Kennedy) December 2017 5 The Palmateer

Rob’s Palms: From His Own Camera

Above, from left to right: Caryota obtusa leaf, Ar- chontophoenix tuckerii (Libby Luedeke), Copernicia baileyana Right, bottom: Dypsis lanceolata

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Satakentia liukiuensis December 2017 6 The Palmateer

Reflections on Visiting Rob Branch’s Estancia Rob Branch, prez Dave Hall, gift Dypsis madagascariensis. (Photo by Maryann Krisovitch) Would you believe that 40 peo- vines. In short, just about every- ple would show up on the first, thing that might be grown in the some mature palms, including a coldest day of the new winter at lowest end of Central Florida on Bismarckia, so there would be Rob Branch’s personal botanical the west coast. Rob says he has more sunlight. garden in Sarasota? Not only “126 varieties of palms.” Phil Stager was the auctioneer chilly--in the 30s in much of Cen- Touring the 1.5-acre garden, with after lunch. Then came the plant tral Florida early in the morning— its 700-feet of walkways, is an sale, with three vendors present. but also heavily overcast, with exhilarating experience on a typi- The chapter presented Rob with spells of heavy rain. Folks could cal sunny day. So, not seen at its a thank-you gift of a 15-gallon just as easily stayed home, comfy best when very wet and dripping. Dypsis madagacariensis . in bed, on a Saturday morning At one visitor’s moan about this, President Dave Hall gathered the where there would be no good the editor pointed out that all and bottled water. Members attendees in a circle at the end, reason for any sensible person to that moisture was good for the brought side dishes, including pointed out the CFPACS Board do other than sleep in. But, yes, plants in the garden. To be sure, desserts and ‘adult’ beverages. members and asked if anyone that many folks did appear, which the day grudgingly accommo- Despite serious, heroic efforts we wished to make any announce- is about the number for most dated CFPACS by raining less as didn’t manage to eat it all, ments. IPS Director Bob Blenker meetings. the clock moved toward noon: a though the main dish items were spoke on the forthcoming Bien- Maybe palm (and cycad) enthusi- couple of brief showers, not all pretty much gone by time of de- nial in Colombia in May/June. asts are just a mite crazy. Or, that heavy. Some of the serious parture. Rob’s friend, Joanne, Among the visitors was David could it be, that they are de- visitors put up their umbrellas, worked the kitchen duties. Casella from the First Coast chap- voted? Or a little of both, per- undaunted in their progress Of course, Rob led a tour through ter, centered around Jacksonville. haps? Another possibility: some through all the foliage. Others his collection of many Cuban, Also a CFPACS member, he is ac- or many may have visited Rob’s scurried into the house until the Australian, and New Caledonian tive in reviving the nearly dead in the past and know what a glo- shower ended. palms. For those wondering how chapter. IPS directors Cindy rious garden it is. Not only palms We must not forget all the food. all those sun-needing palms were Adair, Susan Hubbell, and our and cycads, but also bromeliads, The chapter provided the entrée doing so well with so much grow- very own Faith Bishock (all are bamboos, tropical fruit trees, suc- of lasagna (two versions, one for ing around them (inches away?), CFPACS members) attended. culents. Hmm. There are also vegetarians, the other for non- he said that he had cut down —John Kennedy crotons and aroids and various vegetarians) plus salads, bread, December 2017 7 The Palmateer

For several years, a standard feature of every issue of The Palmateer was a picture of Faith Bishock, usually bent over to inspect a palm of some kind. Eventually there were no recent pictures of her to include. Fans asked why she was missing. Faith came to the meeting at Rob Branch’s and was kind enough to permit her pic- ture to be taken once more. (Photo by Dave Hall) December 2017 8 The Palmateer

OK, which of these greetings/ symbols accompanied your holi- day? (Hey, it is still December for a few days more.) December 2017 9 The Palmateer

Check in at Hotel Campestre The IPS 2018 Biennial in Colombia Las Camelias – a beautiful, country inn featuring ex- BIENNIAL 2018 - Colombia - world’s tallest palm. DBL - $1,490 per person posed bamboo beams on May 26 - June 2, 2018 We have focused on variety – A Pre-tour, May 21-25 is also the ceilings, a state-of-the- striving to offer something ap- The IPS Biennials are open to being offered: "Meet the art health and fitness center, pealing for all tastes. This op- all CURRENT IPS MEM- Spectacular Sabinaria mag- pool and two restaurants tion allows you to extend your BERS.REGISTRATION nifica with Dr. Rodrigo serving Colombian and inter- time in the palm-rich jungle in CLOSES MARCH 31, 2018 Bernal and Botanist Saul national cuisines. Bahia Malaga by spending the Hoyos". There are also other Visit www.palms.org for more night in rustic accommodations Day 2 – Armenia: A Walk pre- and post- tours where par- information. on the island of Ladrilleros. In in a Garden ticipants will have the opportu- exchange for an evening of nity to visit biologically diverse This will be a full day to ex- This eight-day journey will take shared accommodations and regions of Colombia including plore the Quindio Botanical us through Colombia’s Quindío no AC or WiFi, these hardy ex- Santander, Cartagena, Bo- Garden. Located just out- Region with stops in Armenia, plorers will have an extra day gota, Tayrona National Park, side of Armenia, Quindio Bo- Tochecito and the Cocora Val- to explore the Jungle and its Medellin and the Amazon and tanical Garden is one of the ley on the slopes of the An- 40+ palm species. Given lim- Ecuador. finest botanical gardens in des. We then drop to the port ited availability of lodging, this Colombia. Featuring a wide of Buenaventura and the palm- Option is limited to the first 90 variety of plant varieties, in- rich archipelago of Bahia BIENNIAL ITINERARY participants to register. cluding examples of all palm Malaga, ending in the cosmo- species found in Colom- politan city of Cali. This is a There are two exciting pro- Those seeking soft beds, air- bia, the gardens are most unique opportunity to see an gram options. conditioning and fine food famous for the stunning array of palm species such as should consider the itinerary The Jungle Adventure and mariposario – a butterfly- Ceroxylon quindiuense, Co- for the Cali Comfort Option. Cali Comfort. shaped greenhouse featur- lombia’s national tree and the Day 1 - Arrival to Armenia SGL - $1,840 per person (Continued on page 10) December 2017 10 The Palmateer

IPS 2018 Biennial largest natural stands of Cer-

(Continued from page 9) oxylon quindiuense in the world, as well as Ceroxylon ing over 1,500 different spe- alpinum. cies. An included box lunch will be Participants will tour the gar- served where you will enjoy den in groups of approximately the view overlooking hundreds 20, and will be accompanied of thousands of wax palms. by a bilingual guide. An in- From there you will travel a cluded boxed lunch will be short distance to visit what is served in the garden. thought to be the tallest palm You will wrap up the day with a in the world. Welcome Dinner at Las Came- Following a day in the valley of lias with a typical Colombian Spectacular Wax Palms (Ceroxylon quindiuense) in Colombia will be wax palms, our jeeps will re- meal included. visited by Biennial participants. (Photo by Bob Blenker) turn you to Salento where you IPS Member and renowned will take a short break for cof- palm specialist Dr. Rodrigo the newly created forest re- You will then hop aboard fee and restrooms before Bernal will present “The Palms serve and hundreds of thou- World War II era Willys Jeeps, boarding busses back to Las of Colombia.” sands of Ceroxylons in habi- on which you will climb through Camelias Hotel for dinner in- tat. the lush cloud forests of the cluded. Day 3 – Tochecito: A Day of steep Andean foothills to the We will enjoy a brief stop in Tall Palms heart of the newly-created Na- Day 4 - Valle de Cocora & Salento, a typical coffee town tional Forest Reserve (so new, Buenaventura: A Dramatic After a typical breakfast, we located in the heart of Colom- in fact, that the name has not Change of Habitat will board buses for the hour- bia’s coffee producing region. long trip to Salento – jumping- been finalized). The Forest Re- serve is home to one of the off point for Tochecito, home to (Continued on page 11) December 2017 11 The Palmateer

IPS 2018 Biennial other than the wax palms, it This palm-rich day will offer which swim every year from (Continued from page 10) affords an up-close view of the participants the opportunity to Antarctica to the warm waters palms in a garden-like setting. see as many as 40 species of the Pacific, where they re- We will start the day experi- native to Colombia. The day main between July and Octo- encing again Colombia’s ma- Following the visit to Valle de will begin with an early depar- ber. The bay itself is sur- jestic wax palms. Our first Cocora, you will travel to the ture following breakfast at the rounded by a pristine rain for- stop is the Cocora Valley. This port city of Buenaventura by hotel. You will then enjoy a 90- est, where 40 species of palms cloud forest was designated as bus and receive an included minute boat ride to La Plata can be found. Among them we a National Park and Protected boxed lunch. Like most port (see maps for more detail). will see some rare species, like Area by the Colombian gov- cities, Buenaventura is not From La Plata we leave in four the unusual Ammandra decas- ernment in 1985 to protect the known for its picturesque groups. This is a unique oppor- perma, the endemic Chelyo- wax palm from deforestation, views or spotless streets. tunity to experience a wide va- carpus dianeurus and the un- cattle grazing and urbaniza- Rather, this bustling, un- riety of palms while travelling common Aiphanes tricuspi- tion. Beyond its famed palms, polished stop is the jumping-off through the dense Colombian data. We might even bump Valle de Cocora is also home point for the Day 5 exploration coastal rainforest via boats into the extremely rare to numerous other interesting of the Pacific lowlands at Ba- and on foot. Socratea hecatonandra. flora – including the hia Malaga, located north of pino romeron, puyas the port of Buenaventura. The Pacific lowlands of Colom- The group will be divided into (bromeliads), frailejónes bia are among the world’s four routes. Each route will You will enjoy a well-prepared (espeletias), and encenillos rainiest places. With annual offer a wide variety of species included dinner followed by an (Weinmannia tormentosa), as rainfall of up to 12,000 mm – some new and some unique IPS presentation, with time for well as a host of endangered (472 inches), this area is a on each route. And, each route a swim in the hotel’s roof-top or rare animals, including paradise for rainforest palms. will vary according to level of pool. mountain tapirs, spectacled This bay, recently established fitness required. The routes bears, and sloths. While the Day 5 – Bahia Malaga: A Full as the Uramba Bahia Malaga will include: lower reaches of the park have day on Palm Islands National Park, is the breeding Group A: El Morro (boat and been affected by cattle grazing place of the humpback whales hike) and deforestation of all species (Megaptera novaeangliae), (Continued on page 12) December 2017 12 The Palmateer

IPS 2018 Biennial Dr. Rodrigo Bernal (left), noted Day 7 – Cali: Optional Day (Continued from page 11) palm scientist , with Bob Blenker, Activities, Board Meeting organizer of the itinerary. Group B: Sendero de Las Pal- and Farewell Dinner mas (boat and hike) This is a day to enjoy Cali and Day 6 – Bahia Malaga: See- Group C: Sierpe (boat and optional activities (see descrip- ing What You Missed the hike) tions), do a little shopping, visit Day Before the local botanical garden or Group D: Boat tour of the Ar- Participants will be divided into simply rest. chipelago (no hiking) three groups to visit the por- Note: Lunch is on your own. In late afternoon, we board tions of the Day 5 itinerary they boats which will transport you did not visit the day be- We will conclude the 2018 Bi- to your hotel. The Jungle Is- fore. (Note: Those choosing ennial with a Farewell included land Adventure Group will be the Cali Comfort group have Dinner for the whole group in- divided between two hotels already traveled to Cali the af- cluding a few awards, and typi- due to limitation on ternoon of Day 5) cal salsa dancing for which space. Those in the Cali Com- Cali is so renowned. Note - Each person will receive fort group will return to Bue- —Bob Blenker an included boxed lunch upon naventura where they will meet departure. For more information, contact a bus that will transport them the travel agent below. to Cali. We will depart in the late after- shared (no singles). To re- noon for Buenaventura where Leno Mendonca | Chief Those in the Jungle Adventure quest a specific roommate we will board buses to head to Communications Officer Group will enjoy a typical please email us Cali. Weary but having spent ESA Latin America, Meetings, “islander” evening, including a at colombia@esalatinamerica. the day in a palm habitat, you Congresses, Incentives & Tours dinner prepared by local com. will check in and enjoy an in- cooks. All rooms will be leno.mendonca@esalatinameric cluded dinner. a.com | esalatinamerica.com December 2017 13 The Palmateer

Rob was asked how often he fer- planted a Chamaerops humilis in tilized. (I was thinking that he Italy around 1810 that is still alive From the Editor’s Desk must be richer than I thought, now. Maybe flimsier palms don’t given the size and number of his live so long? plants to be fertilized.) Oh, said * * * * he, I only fertilize young palms Are palm and cycad lovers inde- If you noticed, Rob isn’t all fat. that look as if they could do with Palm debris--myfour big piles-- fatigable? (Among other quali- His exercise regimen is obvious. some encouragement to grow. still bothers me. Waste Manage- ties.) The answer would appear Did I hear somewhere that Rob’s What about the others, the big- ment, the contractor for Indian to be Yes. I would have thought spread is for sale? Can it be that ger ones? No, don’t bother with River County, will not pick up that a rainy cool day would he is contemplating retiring to a them. Guess his philosophy is piles laid along the street, but will dampen more than the garden. condo somewhere in his advanc- Survival of the Fittest. In a sense, take fronds and stuff no longer But enthusiasts are not so easily ing years with (maybe) a couple perhaps that’s what we all do, than 6 feet that must be placed in daunted. We counted 40 peo- of potted palms? As one grows what it comes down to, when we a container. If I had 18 garbage ple, which is about the usual older—as I have seen and can’t arrest the decline of some cans, maybe, just maybe, this number when the sun is shining know—enthusiasm for palms prized specimen, often for no would be possible. And another and maybe the day and the hu- doesn’t decline but energy for clear reasons we can see. I good soul at the meeting told me midity are unkind in the opposite upkeep does. Hey, maybe that’s bought from a vendor a small that power equipment doesn’t do direction. a possibility for a future feature. Chamaedorea cataractarum, ex- well with actual palm trunks be- * * * * Surely, we have enough codgers plained this to someone as being cause of all the fiber and that by now to be able to give point- a replacement for an individual of chippers don’t work all that effi- I was struck, as before, with the ers on greater efficiency with less that species that was beautiful ciently with dead fronds. Some- staggering variety of Rob expenditure of energy on for at least 15 years before slowly body else said he burned every- Branch’s collection. Even more cleanup. Perhaps one way might turning brown, to die in the thing—which isn’t always an op- staggering was the fact that eve- be to let the fussy species take course of a month. The knowl- tion, depending on the size of the rything looked good. A reproach themselves off to Palm Heaven? edgeable member said, maybe property and, potentially, home- to me? The Castle Kennedy col- (No, that can’t be!) Then concen- that’s as long as the species lives, owners’ association rules. But if lection doesn’t all look superb, trate on the stalwart species that maybe a natural death. you are in homeowners’ associa- though the weeds are flourishing. have carried through all the vari- When it’s palm longevity, I tend tion, probably you can’t collect Hey, didn’t see no weeds, either. ous problems. to remember that Goethe, the palms that aren’t on a list of Hey, and no piles of palm debris * * * * th rotting too visibly and too slowly. 19 -century German poet (Continued on page 14) December 2017 14 The Palmateer

From the Editor’s Desk 3rd Quarter Seed Bank Report locals clear for more pasture to raise beef for McDonald’s. (Continued from page 13) * * * * plants available at Lowe’s, Home Things are looking up. We tions about the seeds we are of- Depot, or Walmart. Anyone with Rob, thank you for having us. A had sales of $219.00 without the fering at theseed- good ideas on debris disposal lot of work, much prep, hap- postage. Anne Michael, Rob [email protected]. We just had a (beyond loading it all on a trailer pened before we arrived. We Branch, Steve Farnsworth, David fantastic meeting at Rob Branch’s destined for the landfill) kindly had a delightful time that the Martin, Neil Yorio and John Ken- and we are really looking forward feel free to contact me overcast day and rain didn’t nedy gave us great donations. to next year’s meetings. Be sure * * * * dampen. And it’s good to be Thanks to all whom have donated to update your memberships for around folks who don’t look and purchased. Please feel free next year so that you will be con- I realized the other day that I did- amazed if you mention you have to contact us if you have some- tacted on places and dates. Have n’t know what was the New Palm a palm collection. a Happy and healthy New Year! This Year that Everybody Has to thing to donate or have any ques- Have. So I contacted the Head Jerry and Libby Luedeke Honcho of the IPS, our very own Ray Hernandez, president of this 117 East Connecticut Ave august organization and, once Edgewater, FL 32132 upon a time (15 years ago?) was CFPACS president. OK, Ray, [email protected] maybe I’ve not been pay atten- tion. What is it? And all he could come up with was Copernicia— but no species. I was expecting to learn of a shy palm lurking is a remote valley in the Andes, so beautiful that the palm botanists Editor makes pitch for members’ contributions were stunned after stumbling to the newsletter at December 9th meeting. across it and hurry to find seeds (When will he retire that old stained hat?) and possibly seedlings before the (Photo by Tracy Hines) December 2017 15 The Palmateer

Know your Seedbank coordinators! Libby Luedeke at left, Jerry Two palms on my property in Oak Hill that are planted side by side that Luedeke at right. The pause that refreshes at the Sarasota meet- compares frost damage . The low temperature last week [week of Dec ing. (Photo by Tracy Hines) 11] was 36 with moderate to heavy frost. The palm with the frost dam- age is a Hyphaene sp., maybe H. thebaica, and the other is Beccario- phoenix alfredii. It just goes to show how much more the alfredii is frost resistant compared to a lot of other tropical palms . I believe that the alfredii is going to be the new and upcoming Palm for Central Florida . (Photos by Dave Hall)

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I would like to thank everyone Speaking of Rob, our December who attended the October meet- meeting was at his wonderful ing at Sunken Gardens in St. Pe- place in Sarasota . I would like to Left, Copernicia hos- tersburg . We had about forty give special thanks to Rob for pita at Rob Branch’s. people in attendance which was hosting us. His yard is always Note the bromeliads great considering the weather amazing and everytime I go around the base. forecast which was for rain. I like there I always see and learn Below, a colorful bro- to give special thanks to Phil something new. I was really meliad in flower, Stager who did a fantastic job as never into bromeliads until I went Pitcarnia smithiorum. our guide. I would also thank our to Rob’s and saw how he incorpo- (Photos by Libby West Coast VP Mike Evans for rated them into his design of his Luedeke) arranging the event. yard. I especially like the way he Our second stop was supposed to put them into the oaks and other be Florida Botanical Gardens in trees. His yard has always been Largo. However, it was canceled one of my favorite places. due to a festival of some sort that I believe we had a good year in was taking place next door that 2017 (except for Hurricane Irma) made access and parking difficult. and 2018 will be even better. The Instead, we chose to go to the long range forecast for winter is Tropiflora Nursery’s big sale in warmer and drier than normal. Sarasota. I enjoyed going--first Let’s hope that comes true. Hope time for me--though that’s when to see everyone at the Langleys’ the rain hit. I bought two beauti- in March . ful bromeliads to add to my col- Happy New Year Everyone ! lection. We all know how won- derful bromeliads go with palms, Dave Hall just ask Rob Branch. December 2017 17 The Palmateer

The International Palm Society (IPS) PayPal Tutorial 9300 Sandstone Street Join CFPACS Please print Here is how to make a payment to CFPACS Austin, TX 78737-1135 using PayPal Regular membership, $55, Name______1) Log on to http://www.paypal.com quarterly journal Street______2) If you have a PayPal account, log into your http://palms.org City______account. If you do not have a PayPal account, State, County______click on the ‘Personal’ tab. Once on the Zip______‘Personal’ page go to ‘Send Money’ and then The Cycad Society Email______‘Send Money Online.’ 11701 Barchetta Drive Phone (area)______3) Once on the ‘Send Money’ page, type Austin, TX 78758 Wish to be added to Seed Bank E-mail list? ‘[email protected]’ in the ‘To’ field. Regular membership, $35, (Circle one) YES NO Willing to be listed publicly in roster? ‘ ’ quarterly newsletter Type in your email address in the From field (Circle one) YES NO http://cycad.org and the amount you wish to pay in the Mail check made out to CFPACS ‘Amount’ field. (domestic: $20 one year; $55 three years; 4) From there you will be taken to a secure foreign: US$20 one year) to: page where you can enter your name, ad- Maryann Krisovitch dress and credit card information. Membership Chair 5) When you are ready to finish up the pay- 1008 Little Fawn Court ment process, please indicate whether your Apopka, FL 32712 payment is for membership or seeds or t- [email protected] shirts in the message field. Membership also available at website:

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The Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society service area includes the follow- ing counties: Alachua, Brevard, Citrus, DeSoto, Flag- ler, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Levy, CFPACS Board Manatee, Marion, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, PRESIDENT SECRETARY David Hall Chuck Grieneisen Sarasota, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter, 250 North Causeway PO Box 621689 Suwannee, and Volusia. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 Oviedo FL 32762 [email protected] [email protected]

EAST VICE-PRESIDENT TREASURER Janice Broda Tracy Hines 12396 Hwy. A1A 250 North Causeway Vero Beach, FL 32963 New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 [email protected] [email protected]

CENTRAL VICE-PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP CHAIR/ Terrence Williams ASSISTANT TREASURER 420 La Paz Dr. Maryann Krisovitch Kissimmee, FL 34743 1008 Little Fawn Ct. [email protected] Apopka, FL32712 [email protected] WEST VICE-PRESIDENT Mike Evans PALMATEER EDITOR Dictyosperma 6015 - 100th Way N. John Kennedy St. Petersburg FL 33708 3225 - 13th St. album, in Rob [email protected] Vero Beach FL 32960 [email protected] Branch’s collec- IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT tion, Sarasota Ron Hart CFPACS SEED BANK 1008 Little Fawn Ct. Jerry & Libby Luedeke Dec. 9, 2017. Apopka, FL 32712 117 E. Connecticut Ave. [email protected] Edgewater, FL 32132 [email protected] (Photo by Libby

DIRECTOR Luedeke) Michael Ricigliano 11 Palm Dr. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 [email protected]