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The Victoria
Lily Society has
approximately 71 members with the majority of
them residing in the Greater Victoria, BC region.
A few are overseas residents. The Victoria
Lily Society was formed in 1989 to bring together
people with a common interest in the genus
Lilium, who wanted to learn how to grow
lilies in their gardens, or had a passion
for growing lilies either in their gardens,
or as a specialty. It is a nonprofit
organization which promotes fellowship and
sharing of interest in the genus lilium. Accordingly,
the objectives of the society are
To encourage
interest in and the dissemination of information
and knowledge about the genus lilium
To provide a medium through which all persons
interested in the genus lilium may communicate
Cooperate with others of the like interest
through
educational and scientific studies, meetings,
publications and similar activity.
To gather and issue by means of a bulletin, to
all members,
information compiled in the scientific studies of
the genus lilium and allied botanical
information,
Issue special
publications from time to time,
Conduct
scientific and educational activities,
Supervise test
gardens,
and enter into
joint undertakings with other botanical and
horticultural groups
and to carry on
the activity usually associated with the Any Lily
Society.
To affiliate with any other society or body of
cognate or allied interests for the enhancement
of the objectives above described.
The society is
affiliated with the North American Lily Society
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