2018 Convention – Auctions

Gesneriads POP in New England!
July 3 to July 7, 2018

The success of the Framingham silent and live convention auctions depends on exciting donations. Attending convention is a wonderful way to acquire new gesneriad plant introductions. Some members generously donate their winning plants to the live auction. Others donate a cutting or leaves from their show plants through the live auction. The New England area has many experienced gesneriad growers so this should be a wonderful gesneriad convention. The proceeds from the two auctions at convention will be going to the Conservation Fund.

At the 2017 Omaha Convention two leaves of a new Chinese species of Primulina sold for $100 at the live auction. As you prepare to travel to the convention consider sharing some plants, leaves, tubers, or rhizomes from your favorite plants for the Silent or Live Auctions. These treasures will be greatly appreciated and will be available at the silent auction unless they are rare, in which case they will be offered at the live auction. Horticulturally related supplies are always welcome. If you are unable to attend convention but would like to donate, you may mail your donations to Phyllis Savage at 7 Coach Road , North Billerica, MA 01862. Please mail your donations prior to June 15th to allow time for safe delivery. Donation forms for those attending convention will be included in your confirmation packet. Feel free to contact Betsy Gottshall with any questions.

Betsy Gottshall, Development Chair
Doris Brownlie & Tom Bruning, Auction Co-Chairs