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Symposium Speakers
Education and sharing of knowledge is a major part of the 73rd Annual International Lily Show & Symposium. Our exciting educational symposiums, will be composed of expert speakers, from across North America, addressing their areas of comprehensive knowledge.
Thursday, July 9, 2020
- Jim Ault, Ph. D. is the Director of Ornamental Plant Research at the Chicago Botanic Garden . Dr. Ault will speak about “Continuing the Legacy of Trumpet and Orienpet Breeding in The Midwestern U.S.” on July 9, 2020, at 1:30 pm read more...
- Pontus Wallstén is the proprietor of Pontus Wallstén Plants, a nursery which specializes in rare and unusual bulbs and plants from all around the world, with a special focus on lilium (lily) species and hybrids. Mr. Wallstén will speak about "Touring the World in search of Lilies in the Wild" on July 9, 2020, at 2:45 pm read more...
Friday, July 10, 2020
- Ursula Eley is a wonderful designer and is so open to sharing her design secrets. Ms Eley is scheduled to give a Floral Design Demonstration on Friday, July 10, 2020 from 10:30am – 11:30am read more...
- Judith Freeman began hybridizing lilies more than 30 years ago. Judith's academic background in genetics and botany has led to many years of delight in studying lilies. Ms. Freeman is scheduled to speak on on July 10, 2020, at 1:30 pm read more...
- Terry Willoughby grows and hybridizes lilies in central Alberta, near Stony Plain, AB. He is a founding member of the Alberta Regional Lily Society (ARLS). Terry's first love in Lilium are Martagons, and he has an astounding amount bred to date. Mr. Willoughby is scheduled to speak on July 10, 2020, at 2:45 pm read more...
Sunday, July 12, 2020
- Currently Under Development
As final confirmations are received from our symposium speakers, this page will be updated with links to speaker biographies, and expansion of each Symposium Session.
Please continue to check back as we near closer to the start of the 73rd Annual International Lily Show & Symposium.
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The mission of the North American Lily Society, is to promote interest in the genus Lilium, scientific research in its breeding and culture; standardization of its varietal names; the dissemination of information concerning the above and promotion of such other purposes as may advance the culture of lilies.
