Connoisseur Plants
Connoisseur
Plants are rare new plants or hard to find old favorites, and they are part
of the annual appeal and membership drive to benefit the Arboretum's many
fine programs and its day-to-day operational expenses. These wonderful plants
are sent to those who join the Friends
of JC Raulston Arboretum at the Sponsor, Patron, Founder, Benefactor,
or Philanthropist levels.
Membership Level and Connoisseur Plants Given
- Sponsor ($250.00) - 2 Connoisseur Plants
- Patron ($500.00) - 5 Connoisseur Plants
- Founder ($1,000.00) - 8 Connoisseur Plants
- Benefactor ($2,500.00) - 12 Connoisseur Plants
- Philanthropist ($5,000) - 18 Connoisseur Plants
- Other membership levels (Student, Individual, and Family/Dual) can be upgraded to receive Connoisseur Plants.
Connoisseur Plants Availability List
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
- 1989 – The first year.
Connoisseur Plants Program History
Do you want to know the history behind the Connoisseur Plants Program? If you do, please read what J. C. Raulston wrote about the program in 1995.