
Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society
The Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society, a garden club, has been busy growing Heirloom mums - those cultivars are no longer available, anywhere

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There are 14 heritage mums in the slide show looping to the right
listing the name, cultivar, classification, color, beginning with the bi-color
1 Mt Rainier Chimera, 2A, Reflex
2. Coral Reef, 11A, Bronze, Spider
3 William Sydney, 2AA, Pink, Reflex
4 Vegas Showgirl, 11A, Pink, Spider
5 Susan Freestone, 2B, Yellow, Reflex
6 Sengousuisyou, 11A, White, Spider
7 Rose Venice, 2B, Pink, Reflex
8 Lavender Ostrich, 13, Purple, Exotic
9 Garden State, 1A, Yellow, Irregular Curve
10 Frolic, 6A, Purple, Pompom
11 Fluffy, 12, Yellow, Thistle, or Brush
12 Dolphin, 2A, White, Reflex
13 Amateur J .F. Fournier, 2A Red/Bronze, Reflex
14Shizu,Aki, 13C exotic
2023 Fall Event

save the date November 4 & 5

Just in case you haven't received the December issue of THE CHRYSANTHEMUM yet, I want to share Margie Case's gorgeous photo of her Raleigh garden. Congrats, Margie!

CCCS member Margie Case decorated her backyard with more than six different classes of chrysanthemums, used a full moon as a backdrop, made a classic photograph NCS displayed on their December magazine cover
Extraordinary Benefits of Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society Membership
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Membership in the National Chrysanthemum Society
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The NCS Beginners Handbook (contains complete information on growing chrysanthemums ($10 publication)
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The Chrysanthemum, the Journal of the National Chrysanthemum Society (4 annual issues March, June, September, December)
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Three free mum plants (available for local pickup for only $12 value)
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Able to join the Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society group order (plant cuttings) to Kingsmums.org in December 2022 (delivery in April - May 2023)
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Discount on mum growing supplies
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A Chrysanthemum Reference Binder contains mum growing information handouts ($10 value)
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Invitation to join the private members-only Facebook page
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Monthly Zoom/In-person meetings featuring guest speakers and current relevant pearls (hints and tips)
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monthly raffle prizes
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Notification of the annual National Chrysanthemum Society Convention and Juried Floral Show
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monogram CCCS shirts (available for member purchase)
CCCS membership application click here

Goals of the Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society
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Assist the National Chrysanthemum Society to educate the public, advance gardening techniques in both public and home gardens and incorporate procedural advances for the propagation and cultivation of chrysanthemums
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Help promote a greater interest in the cultivation of all thirteen classes of chrysanthemums
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Encourage amateur, professional and commercial growers to grow and display chrysanthemums
Mission Statement
Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society's mission is to encourage, foster, and maintain the continued growth and appreciation of all thirteen classes of chrysanthemums.