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Meetings
Monthly meetings are  held between March through  November.  These meetings usually feature a guest speaker on appropriate topics.  The meetings also feature a free door raffle, plant sale table of contributions from member's gardens, a raffle of companion  plants, and a parlor show where members can display seasonal flowers.  The proceeds from some of these activities contribute to the hall rent. The meeting is followed by a social hour where tea and sweets are served.

 Workshops
Members at workshop on propagation by seeds and scales

From time to time workshops are conducted at the meetings in order that members may experience first hand techniques on growing lilies.


 Library
The society has a growing collection of important books on lily culture by Jan de Graaf, Edward McRae, Patrick Syinge, Michael Jefferson-Brown, Stephen Haw and others.

It also has a complete bound collection of the North American Lily Society's Quarterly Bulletins.  Members are encourage to make use of these resources. For more information on some of these books visit the bookshelf
 

Annual Show
In early July the society holds an annual show.  Members are encouraged to show their lilies in a formal setting for public viewing.


 

Garden Tours
At the peak of lily blooming season the members tour gardens which feature lilies.






 Field Trips
At other times members participate in field trips to gardens or events beyond the normal confines of the local area.   Here the group is visiting the U.B.C. Botanical and Japanese Gardens


 Display Garden
The society maintains a small lily display garden at the Horticulture Center of The Pacific in Victoria, BC.  One may find examples of Asiatic, Trumpet and Oriental lilies in this garden.


 Pot Luck Supper
Once a year the meeting features a pot luck supper where everybody is invited to participate and attend.
 

Annual Bulb Sale
Similarly, once a year an annual lily bulb sale is conducted.  Members are invited to order bulbs from a selected list or catalog.  The bulbs are purchased in bulk and packaged according to  the orders.  The bulbs are picked up at the next meeting.  The members receive a discount on their purchases.  Sale of surplus bulbs to the community at the annual show contribute to the finances of the society.


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