Zone 9 Convention

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Zone 9 Convention - Sunday 22nd April 2012
Hardwicke Village Hall, Hardwicke, near Gloucester

Talks:
Wiebe Bosma
Notocacti and Fraileas in Southern Brazil
Brazil, one of the largest countries in the world, is the home for many cacti. Two popular genera for collectors have their main distribution in southern Brazil; Frailea and Notocactus/Parodia. But there is more to see than just these hidden treasures in the field!
Derek Tribble
Conos and other Mini-Mesembs
Using the species-rich genus Conophytum as an example, we will take a look at how miniaturised Mesembs have successfully spread across Southern Africa. By visiting their often spectacular rocky habitats, we will see what lessons can be learnt for their cultivation, which many people find challenging.
Tony Roberts
The Smaller Opuntioideae: A Grower's Perspective
Tony will be sharing with us his experiences of the last 20 years of cultivating and propagating these plants, illustrating his talk mainly with his plants in culture but also some in habitat. He will also update us on the very latest thinking on the classification of opuntioideae.

Plant Sales:
as well as the speakers, the following will be selling plants, pots and books:
Toobees
Tony Irons
Alan Phipps
Philip Barker
Phil White
Ralph Northcot
Geoff Bowman
John White
Keith Larkin
Plant Lovers

Tickets: £15 to include coffee, lunch, tea
Please contact
ANNE HILL
10 Downfield Close, Llandough, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 2PY
Telephone: 029 2070 1500
Email: anne.hill807@btinternet.com

http://www.zone9.bcss.org.uk/#convention