Hydrangea macrophylla
The American Hydrangea Society was formed in 1994 for people who love hydrangeas and want to "study and learn about the genus Hydrangea, its species and cultivars, as well as its culture, habits, hardiness, and performance."* A fascination with the hydrangea in all of its forms is the common thread that unites the members of the AHS.
Membership in the AHS entitles you to a newsletter containing educational information from meetings, announcements on hydrangea events, and information about books and articles that deal with hydrangeas.
Each year since its inception, the society has sponsored a garden tour in Atlanta, Georgia, for its members. The tour features gardens filled with hydrangeas of every type. It is always an inspiration and an educational experience.
*From the AHS Mission Statement
Officers, Board of Directors, Committee Chairs
Genia Ryan, President
genia@georgiaalfa.org
Ozzie Johnson, Vice-President and Programs Chair
ozzieplants@mindspring.com
Lisa Bartlett, Secretary
lisaul1@yahoo.com
Harriet Kirkpatrick, Treasurer & Publicity Chair
hwkirkpatrick@hotmail.com
Tara Dillard, Immediate Past President
taradillard@mindspring.com
Penny McHenry, Founder
1925-2006
DIRECTORS
Joe Baumgartner, Membership Co-chair
colesgrandparents@yahoo.com
Lisa Bartlett, Garden Tour Chair
lisaul1@yahoo.com
Scott Grosse, Plant Raffle Chair
scottgrosse@bellsouth.net
Gloria Ward, Board Member
Beth Wielage, Volunteers Chair
bwielage@bellsouth.net
COMMITTEE CHAIRS & CO-CHAIRS
George Nash, Plant Raffle Co-chair
gandjnash@comcast.net
Marianne Baumgartner, Membership Chair
colesgrandparents@yahoo.com
Paul Ryan, Newsletter Chair
paul@georgiaalfa.org
Sandy Jones, Hospitality Chair
pearlworks@bellsouth.net
NOTE: As a volunteer organization, the American Hydrangea Society is unable to answer specific questions about hydrangeas. We have found that many local botanical gardens, county extension offices and local nurseries are excellent resources. In addition, there is an abundance of information available on the Internet. One very good source is the website of Judith King, an AHS member - All About Hydrangeas.
Post Office Box 986
Grayson, GA 30017
www.americanhydrangeasociety.org