What does AHS mean in SOCIETIES

The American Hemerocallis Society (AHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of daylilies in the United States. It promotes education on the care, cultivation, and hybridization of daylilies to its members and affiliated organizations.

Becoming a member of AHS is easy - simply complete an online membership form or print out a form and submit it with payment. Members benefit from access to publications, educational materials, plant registries and other resources related to cultivating daylilies.

The AHS provides several publications for members including regional newsletters, annual yearbooks, hybridizing handbooks, culture guides and registration forms. Each publication contains information about different topics related to daylily care, cultivation, and hybridizing.

Joining AHS as a member brings many benefits including access to resources such as detailed descriptions about registered cultivars of daylilies, horticultural advice from experienced growers, discounts on plants at various nurseries and special offers from affiliate organizations.

There are many ways to get involved with AHS! You can join their local group meetings where you can share your knowledge with other interested parties or volunteer at events such as educational programs or plant sales. Members may also serve on committees which include National Directors and Regional Directors in charge of specific activities within the organization.

The Regionals Days are hosted by individual regions of AHS members throughout North America when they hold events for local daylily enthusiasts. These days may include presentations and workshops about various aspects related to growingdaylilies as well as competitions between gardeners vying for prizes like Best Bloom or Most Unusual Form.

Absolutely – anyone who has successfully created new seedlings or cultivars can register their own creations with the American Hemerocallis Society if they meet certain criteria outlined by its Hybridizer’s Code. All submissions must be accompanied by detailed photos that adequately depict the unique characteristics of each variety being registered.

Visit our website at www.dayliliesbyahs.org/contests_and_shows for more information regarding contests and shows sponsored by Amerian Hemerocallis Society We also have FAQs available which provide detailed instructions on how individuals can participate in these activities.

Yes! The International Daylily Registry recognizes daylilies grown outside North America through joint efforts between race registrars in Europe and South America working together with American registry personnel. Many breeders outside North America have submitted their varieties to be considered for inclusion into this registry maintained by BOD members working closely together.