Legacy Project

Current Situation• The Azalea Society of America in

general and the Northern Virginia Chapter have a large number of hybridizers who have made significant contributions to the existing variety of cultivars

Brenda Marie Klimavicz – Joe Klimavicz

Current Situation• The Azalea Society of America in

general and the Northern Virginia Chapter have a large number of hybridizers who have made significant contributions to the existing variety of cultivars

• Many of these hybrids have not been introduced commercially

‘James Stewart’

Amherst – Bob Stewart

Current Situation• The Azalea Society of America in

general and the Northern Virginia Chapter have a large number of hybridizers who have made significant contributions to the existing variety of cultivars

• Many of these hybrids have not been introduced commercially

• No formal process exists to maintain information on the hybridizers and their cultivars

Venus Baby – Sandra McDonald

Current Situation• The Azalea Society of America in

general and the Northern Virginia Chapter have a large number of hybridizers who have made significant contributions to the existing variety of cultivars

• Many of these hybrids have not been introduced commercially

• No formal process exists to maintain information on the hybridizers and their cultivars

• No formal process exists to maintain copies of the cultivars

Carolyn - Pete Vines

Proposed Solution• Institute the “Legacy Project” as a means of

maintaining information on selected hybridizers

Proposed Solution• Institute the “Legacy Project” as a means of

maintaining information on selected hybridizers

• Identify “Legacy Keepers” to manage the collection, storage and dissemination of information on the selected hybridizer

Legacy Project GoalHelp ensure the continuation of knowledge of azalea hybridizers and their plants and maintain true specimens of their cultivars.

Irish Cream - VinesMini-Carnations - McDonald

Suggested Output Products of the Project

• Biographical information on hybridizer

Suggested Output Products of the Project

• Biographical information on hybridizer• Plant lists to include pertinent information on

the hybrids

Suggested Output Products of the Project

• Biographical information on hybridizer• Plant lists to include pertinent information on

the hybrids• Dissemination of information on the hybridizers

and their hybrids

Suggested Output Products of the Project

• Biographical information on hybridizer• Plant lists to include pertinent information on

the hybrids• Dissemination of information on the hybridizers

and their hybrids– Presentations on the hybridizers and their cultivars

Suggested Output Products of the Project

• Biographical information on hybridizer• Plant lists to include pertinent information on

the hybrids• Dissemination of information on the hybridizers

and their hybrids– Presentations on the hybridizers and their cultivars. – Articles for publications such as “The Azalean”

Suggested Output Products of the Project

• Biographical information on hybridizer• Plant lists to include pertinent information on

the hybrids• Dissemination of information on the hybridizers

and their hybrids– Presentations on the hybridizers and their cultivars. – Articles for publications such as “The Azalean” – Website posting

Suggested Output Products of the Project

• Biographical information on hybridizer• Plant lists to include pertinent information on

the hybrids• Dissemination of information on the hybridizers

and their hybrids– Presentations on the hybridizers and their cultivars. – Articles for publications such as “The Azalean” – Website posting– Cultivars

Suggested Output Products of the Project

• Biographical information on hybridizer• Plant lists to include pertinent information on

the hybrids• Dissemination of information on the hybridizers

and their hybrids– Presentations on the hybridizers and their cultivars. – Articles for publications such as “The Azalean” – Website posting– Cultivars– Photos

Suggested Output Products of the Project

• Biographical information on hybridizer• Plant lists to include pertinent information on the

hybrids• Dissemination of information on the hybridizers and

their hybrids– Presentations on the hybridizers and their cultivars. – Articles for publications such as “The Azalean” – Website posting– Cultivars– Photos

• Lists of Legacy Keepers

Suggested Output Products of the Project

• Biographical information on hybridizer• Plant lists to include pertinent information on the

hybrids• Dissemination of information on the hybridizers and

their hybrids– Presentations on the hybridizers and their cultivars. – Articles for publications such as “The Azalean” – Website posting– Cultivars– Photos

• Lists of Legacy Keepers

Suggested Output Products of the Project –

continued• Lists of “best of breed” plants by the hybridizer

Suggested Output Products of the Project –

continued• Lists of “best of breed” plants by the hybridizer• Copies of all or “best of breed” cultivars of the

hybridizers

Suggested Output Products of the Project –

continued• Lists of “best of breed” plants by the hybridizer• Copies of all or “best of breed” cultivars of the

hybridizers • Identification of private and commercial sources of

plants

Suggested Output Products of the Project –

continued• Lists of “best of breed” plants by the hybridizer• Copies of all or “best of breed” cultivars of the

hybridizers • Identification of private and commercial sources of

plants• Introduction of cultivars into public gardens

Suggested Output Products of the Project –

continued• Lists of “best of breed” plants by the hybridizer• Copies of all or “best of breed” cultivars of the

hybridizers • Identification of private and commercial sources of

plants• Introduction of cultivars into public gardens• Featured hybrids in chapter plant sales and

auctions. Provide information on the hybridizers

Implementation• Implementation is best done as a team effort

headed by “Legacy Keepers” to capitalize on individual strengths (e.g., propagation of plants, public speaking, writing etc.)

Implementation• Implementation is best done as a team effort

headed by “Legacy Keepers” to capitalize on individual strengths (e.g., propagation of plants, public speaking, writing etc.)

• Any hybridizer can be included. All it requires is someone to volunteer to be a “Legacy Keeper”

Implementation• Implementation is best done as a team effort

headed by “Legacy Keepers” to capitalize on individual strengths (e.g., propagation of plants, public speaking, writing etc.)

• Any hybridizer can be included. All it requires is someone to volunteer to be a “Legacy Keeper”

• Output list is a suggested list. Not all elements need be done

Implementation• Implementation is best done as a team effort headed

by “Legacy Keepers” to capitalize on individual strengths (e.g., propagation of plants, public speaking, writing etc.)

• Any hybridizer can be included. All it requires is someone to volunteer to be a “Legacy Keeper”

• Output list is a suggested list. Not all elements need be done

• If you are interested in becoming a “Legacy Keeper” or assisting on a team, get with Rick or Carolyn.