Friends of the Arboretum Annual Plant Distribution

October 6, 2001 (Saturday)

Bring containers or carts to carry all your new plants.

Please bring your membership card. If you can't find it, we can check you in that morning using our membership roster. Family memberships and above are entitled to two membership cards. Check in begins at 7:30 AM. Please arrive before 9:00 AM (preferably before 8:45 AM) to allow enough time to check-in.

If your membership has lapsed or you want to join for the first time, we will be selling memberships starting at 7:30 AM. The give away begins at 9:00 AM sharp. Please do not be late! In previous years, all plants have been given away in a matter of minutes. New members who sign up that morning are eligable for the plant give away.

Please contact Elizabeth Abrams at (919) 515-3132 or <elizabeth_abrams@ncsu.edu> if you need directions or information about this event or any of our other programs.

Commonly Asked Questions about the JCRA Annual Plant Distribution

• What plants are being given away?
  • Answer - Plant List
• Is a description of the plants available?
  • Answer - Yes, the descriptions are in the plant list.
• What time are the plants being given away?
  • Answer - 9:00 AM (All plants are given away in a matter of minutes, do not be late.)
• When does check-in begin?
  • Answer - Check-in begin at 7:30 AM. Please arrive early enough to check-in, preferably before 8:45 AM.
• Will I need something to carry my plants in?
  • Answer - Yes, and also bring something to line your trunk.
• Who can attend this event?
  • Answer - This event is for JC Raulston Arboretum members only, however, we will be happy to sign non-members up before the giveaway.
• I am coming from out of town, is it worth the drive?
  • Answer - We think so, however, the answer is an opinion that only you can determine.
• Can I see the plants ahead of time?
  • Answer - Yes and no. The actual plants being given away cannot be seen ahead of time, however, you can look at the plants they were propagated from in the Arboretum. You can search the Current Plantings database to determine the location of the plants in the Arboretum.
• Is there are rain date?
  • Answer - No, we are holding this event rain or shine.
• When is the Annual Plant Distribution in 2002?
  • Answer - The date is not scheduled yet, however, it will probably be the first Saturday in October.
    
    

  The line forms early. These people were in line at 7:30 AM. By 8:30 AM, the line is long and stretches to the entrance sign.

JC Raulston Arboretum
Department of Horticultural Science
NC State University
Campus Box 7522
Raleigh, NC 27695-7522
(919) 515-3132

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