PLS Events

Lily Shows

The Potomac Lily Society sponsors an annual show in June. In addition to the horticulture section where members display stems from their gardens, there is also an Artistic Design section. You do not need to be a member of the Society to enter a stem or a design. Horticulture categories include best in section awards as well as an overall Best in Show design. The AD section has a different theme every year and generally consists of three or four classes of designs. Any amateur designer is welcome to submit a design. Both the horticulture and artistic design sections are judged by accredited judges.

2024 Lily Show Results

This year's show was held on Saturday, June 29, at Merrifield Gardens in Fairfax. Results were as follows:

Horticulture

Artistic Design

This year's theme was 'A Night at the Opera,' classes were as follows:

1. Class 1 – 'Don Giovanni' – A Parallel Design. Based on the legend of Don Juan, Don Giovanni is a young arrogant nobleman reported to seduce hundreds of women across Europe. His fate awaits in the last act when he is dragged down to Hell. Winner: Connie Richards
2. Class 2 – 'The Magic Flute' – A Creative Design with Water. Mozart's characters Tamino and Pamina must face the trials of water and fire but are helped along by a magic flute. Winner: Justine Harris
3. Class 3 – 'Madam Butterfly' – A Creative Design. Puccini's story of love and heartbreak takes place in Nagasaki, Japan at the start of the 20th century. Cio-Cio-Saan chooses to take her own life rather than live a life of shame. Winner: Patsie Uchello

Best In Show Design, Winner Of Harlin Turner Perpetual Trophy: Connie Richards for 'Don Giovanni'

Annual Bulb Sale

The Society sponsors an annual bulb sale. Our sale list is published in the September newsletter and bulbs handed out at our annual picnic, generally in November at a local winery. For an additional charge, bulbs may be mailed. The bulbs come from a grower in the Pacific Northwest and are well-priced. Our availability list will be published as soon as it is available.

National Affiliation

PLS is affiliated with the national organization, North American Lily Society (NALS), which includes regional societies from all over the United States and Canada. There is a wealth of additional information about lilies on the NALS site.