ÿþ<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2 Final//EN"> <HTML> <HEAD> <META name="description" content="Home Page of the Cryptanthus Society"> <META name="keywords" content="Cryptanthus,Cryptanthus Society,CryptanthusSociety.org,CryptanthusSociety.com,Cryptanthus.org,CryptanthusSocietyJournal.org,CryptanthusSocietyJournal.com,bromeliad,bromeliads,pineapple,airplant,epiphyte,FCBS,Bromeliaceae,Pitcairnioideae,Bromelioideae,Tillandsioideae,Acanthostachys,Aechmea,Alcantarea,Ananas,Androlepis,Araeococcus,Ayensua,Billbergia,Brewcaria,Brocchinia,Bromelia,Canistropsis,Canistrum,Catopsis,Connellia,Cottendorfia,Deinacanthon,Deuterocohnia,Disteganthus,Dyckia,Edmundoa,Encholirium,Fascicularia,Fernseea,Fosterella,Glomeropitcairnia,Greigia,Guzmania,Hechtia,Hohenbergia,Hohenbergiopsis,Lindmania,Lymania,Mezobromelia,Navia,Neoglaziovia,Neoregelia,Nidularium,Ochagavia,Orthophytum,Pepinia,Pitcairnia,Portea,Pseudaechmea,Pseudananas,Puya,Quesnelia,Racinaea,Ronnbergia,Steyerbromelia,Tillandsia,Ursulaea,Vriesea,Werauhia,Wittrockia"></meta> <TITLE> Cryptanthus Society - Home </TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY TEXT="#000000" LINK="#0000FF" VLINK="#008000" ALINK="#FF0000" BGCOLOR="996633"> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH="750" BORDER="0" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" BGCOLOR="FFFFFF"> <TR> <TD> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0"> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" WIDTH="250"> <IMG SRC="Cryptlogo.gif" ALT="Cryptanthus Society Logo" WIDTH="240" HEIGHT="150" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="5" BORDER="0" ALIGN="middle"> </TD> <TD BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="250"> <FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica" SIZE="+1" FACE="arial,helvetica"> <BR><BR><BR><B>Cryptanthus Society<FONT COLOR="#339933"><BR> <FONT SIZE="+2" FACE="arial,helvetica">Home</B> </TD> <TD WIDTH="250" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM"> <TABLE WIDTH="200" BORDER="0" CELLSPACING="1"> <TR> <TD CELLPADDING="1" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM"> <FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica" SIZE="-1+">Find Us<BR>On Facebook</FONT> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="BOTTOM"> <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cryptanthus-Society/242435732464158" TARGET="_blank" > <IMG SRC="images/FacebookFollowUsbutton.jpg" HEIGHT="30" WIDTH="30" BORDER="0"></A> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD COLSPAN="3"> <CENTER> <TABLE BORDER="0" WIDTH="100%" BGCOLOR="#99FF99" CELLSPACING="2"> <TR> <TD> <CENTER> <FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica" SIZE="-1" COLOR="#000000"> <A HREF="index1.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Home</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="membership.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Membership</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="news.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>News</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="contacts.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Contacts</B></A> - <A HREF="csjournal.html"><FONT COLOR="000000"><B>CS Journal</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="publications.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Publications</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="culturalinfo.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Culture</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="shows.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Shows</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="about.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>About</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="links.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Links</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="http://www.CryptanthusSocietyShop.com" TARGET="_blank"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Shop</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="http://www.Cryptanthus.org" TARGET="_blank"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Photos</FONT></B></A> </FONT> </CENTER> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <TABLE WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#99FFCC"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#33CCCC"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#339933"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#996633"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#FF6600"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#FFFF66"> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" CELLSPACING="5" CELLPADDING="20"> <TR> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="410"> <FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica" SIZE="-1">The Cryptanthus Society promotes educational and scientific interest in bromeliads as well as serves Cryptanthus enthusiasts throughout the world. Membership in The Cryptanthus Society unites bromeliad growers with an interest in Cryptanthus through a quarterly journal as well as at World Conference and Cryptanthus Society events.</FONT> <BR> <BR> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="10" BGCOLOR="99FF99"> <TR> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica" SIZE="-1"> <B>Volunteer</B></FONT> <BR> <FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica" SIZE="-2"> Do you have extra time available and a wish to help us succeed and grow our organization? Volunteer to serve on one of our committees, or projects, or if you have special talents - let us know! <BR><BR> Contact us at <A HREF="mailto:Volunteer@CryptanthusSociety.org?subject=I Would Like To Help The Cryptanthus Society"><B>Volunteer@CryptanthusSociety.org</B></A> and tell us how you would like to become involved. Please include your interest in volunteering and let us know about your volunteer skills, along with a daytime phone number and a preferred time to reach you, and/or to request further information. </FONT> <BR> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </TD> <TD VALIGN="TOP"> <BR> <A HREF="http://www.Cryptanthus.org#Ruby" BORDER="0"> <IMG SRC="images/photo24.JPG" ALT="Cryptanthus Ruby Star" WIDTH="300" HEIGHT="237" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="5" BORDER="0" ALIGN="middle" VALIGN="center"></A> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" BGCOLOR="FFFFFF"> <TR> <TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"> <BR> <A HREF="shows/IntlCryptanthusShow2011Poster2.pdf" BORDER="0" TARGET="_blank"> <IMG SRC="images/IntlCryptanthusShow2011Poster2md.jpg" ALT="Intl Cryptanthus Show 2011 Poster" WIDTH="200" HEIGHT="258" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="5" BORDER="0" ALIGN="middle" VALIGN="center"></A> <BR> <BR> </TD> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"> <BR> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="+1" FACE="arial,helvetica" COLOR="#000000"><B>Join Us For the</FONT><BR> <FONT SIZE="+1" FACE="arial,helvetica" COLOR="#FF0000"><FONT FACE="arial,helvetica">International<BR>Cryptanthus<BR>Show 2011</B></FONT><BR> <FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="arial,helvetica" COLOR="#000000"> <B>In Daytona Beach Florida <BR>November 4th and 5th!</B></FONT> <BR> <BR> <FONT SIZE="-1" COLOR="#000000">This show is being held in conjuction with the <BR> <A HREF="http://fcbs.org" BORDER="0" TARGET="_blank">Florida Council of Bromeliad Societies'</A><BR> <A HREF="http://theartofbromeliads.wordpress.com/open-call-for-art" BORDER="0" TARGET="_blank"><B>The Art of Bromeliads 2011 Extravaganza</B></A><BR> <BR> Entering plants for the show?<BR> <B>Download and complete the </B><BR> <A HREF="ICS2011EntryForm2.pdf" TARGET="_blank"><B>International Cryptanthus Show Entry Form</B></A><BR> and review the<BR> <A HREF="ICS2011_Total_Schedule_revised.pdf" TARGET="_blank"><B>ICS 2011 Complete Show Schedule</B></A> <BR> </FONT> </CENTER> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP"> <BR> <A HREF="http://theartofbromeliads.wordpress.com/open-call-for-art" BORDER="0" TARGET="_blank"> <IMG SRC="images/2011-TAOBE-bromeliad-dream.jpg" ALT="The Art of Bromeliads 2011 Extravaganza Poster" WIDTH="200" HEIGHT="200" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="5" BORDER="0" ALIGN="middle" VALIGN="center"></A> <BR> <BR> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER> <BR> <BR> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" BGCOLOR="FFFFFF"> <TR> <TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"> <A HREF="CSJournal/CSJ-XXVI-201103.pdf" BORDER="0" TARGET="_blank"> <IMG SRC="CSJournal/CSJ-XXVI-Cover.jpg" ALT="Cryptanthus Society Journal PDF Sample" WIDTH="200" HEIGHT="310" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="5" BORDER="0" ALIGN="middle" VALIGN="center"></A> <BR> <BR> <BR> </TD> <TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="MIDDLE"> <BR> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="+1" FACE="arial,helvetica" COLOR="#000000"><B>NOW AVAILABLE <BR>FOR YOUR REVIEW</FONT><BR> <FONT SIZE="+1" FACE="arial,helvetica" COLOR="#FF0000"><FONT FACE="arial,helvetica">The Cryptanthus Society Journal</B></FONT><BR> <FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="arial,helvetica" COLOR="#000000"> <B>In PDF Format!</B></FONT> <BR> <BR> Download a sample copy of <BR> <A HREF="CSJournal/CSJ-XXVI-201103.pdf" BORDER="0" TARGET="_blank"><B>Volume XXVI, Issue 1 NOW!</B></A> <BR> <BR> </FONT> </CENTER> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <BR> <BR> <TABLE WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="10" BGCOLOR="FFFFFF"> </TR> <TD VALIGN="TOP"> <BR><BR> <A HREF="http://www.Cryptanthus.org#j1" BORDER="0"> <IMG SRC="images/photo42.JPG" ALT="Cryptanthus Jambalaya" WIDTH="200" HEIGHT="160" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="5" BORDER="0" ALIGN="middle" VALIGN="center"></A> <BR> <BR> <BR> <A HREF="http://www.Cryptanthus.org#warasii" BORDER="0"> <IMG SRC="images/photo02.JPG" ALT="Cryptanthus Warasii" WIDTH="200" HEIGHT="133" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="5" BORDER="0" ALIGN="middle" VALIGN="center"></A> <BR> <BR> <BR> <A HREF="http://www.Cryptanthus.org#Black Raspberry" BORDER="0"> <IMG SRC="images/photo34.JPG" ALT="Cryptanthus Bone Chiller" WIDTH="200" HEIGHT="143" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="5" BORDER="0" ALIGN="middle" VALIGN="center"></A> </TD> <TD VALIGN="TOP"> </CENTER> <FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica" SIZE="-1"> &nbsp; &nbsp; <B>THE CRYPTANTHUS SOCIETY &amp; YOU</B> <BR> <UL> <LI>We are a nonprofit, horticultural organization striving to promote and maintain public and scientific interest in research, preservation, development and distribution of Cryptanthus throughout the world. Members find new friends in Australia, North America, South America, Africa, Europe and Asia. Plant lovers like you are growing in windows, in greenhouses, in indoor light gardens and outside in temperate regions. We re working to make everyone aware of how much fun and how easy it is to grow Cryptanthus. You can help. </LI> <BR> <LI>We publish a color Quarterly Journal (<A HREF="http://www.CryptanthusSocietyJournal.org"><B>The Cryptanthus Society Journal</B></A>) ...for both the amateur and the professional; the explorer, the scientist, the hybridizer, the grower and the blue-ribbon winner. As a member you ll be among the first to find out about recently discovered species, the latest hybrid, the newest growing  secrets : Discover new friends who share your amazement, excitement and delight growing these wonderful plants. We look forward to you sharing your experiences. </LI> <BR> <LI>We are active in research ...to provide support for the identification of new species; to promote registration of worthy hybrids and to assist in the education of judges to accurate judging standards thorough clear documentation. </LI> <BR> <LI>We promote growing and showing ...with affiliate societies throughout the country who encourage their members to show and promote Cryptanthus locally. The Cryptanthus Society provides cultural sheets and two awards annually for best species and hybrid exhibit in each affiliate society s show. </LI> <BR> <LI>In conjunction with an affiliate society, an <B>International Cryptanthus Show</B> is hosted during the year between the <B><A HREF="http://www.bsi.org">BSI</A> World Bromeliad Conferences</B>. A separate Cryptanthus Auction is held annually at WBC and ICS events. Please join and support the Cryptanthus Society today.</LI> </UL> </FONT> </TD> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <BR> <BR> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH="750" BORDER="0" CELLSPACING="1"> <TR> <TD CELLPADDING="2"> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH="100%" BGCOLOR="#99FF99" CELLSPACING="2"> <TR> <TD> <CENTER> <TABLE BORDER="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD> <CENTER> <FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica" SIZE="-1" COLOR="#000000"> <A HREF="index1.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Home</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="membership.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Membership</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="news.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>News</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="contacts.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Contacts</B></A> - <A HREF="csjournal.html"><FONT COLOR="000000"><B>CS Journal</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="publications.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Publications</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="culturalinfo.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Culture</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="shows.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Shows</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="about.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>About</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="links.html"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Links</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="http://www.CryptanthusSocietyShop.com" TARGET="_blank"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Shop</B></FONT></A> - <A HREF="http://www.Cryptanthus.org" TARGET="_blank"><FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>Photos</FONT></B></A> </FONT> </CENTER> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <TABLE WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#99FFCC"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#33CCCC"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#339933"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#996633"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#FF6600"> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#FFFF66"> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER> <BR> <CENTER> <FONT FACE="Arial,Helvetica" SIZE="-2" FACE="Arial,Helvetica"> &copy; <I>Copyright 1986-2011 Cryptanthus Society, All Rights Reserved. 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