Welcome to The American Hosta Society
 

 

 

Discover Hostas.........

An invitation to join.....

The American Hosta Society (AHS) is a not-for-profit organization. The AHS is organized exclusively for educational and scientific purposes, and especially to promote, encourage, and foster the development of the genus Hosta and public interest therein. These purposes are expressly limited so that the AHS qualifies as an exempt organization under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or the corresponding provision of any future U.S Internal Revenue Law.

Join the American Hosta Society and receive The Hosta Journal mailed twice a year and have access to a third issue online in the Members Only section of the AHS website. This publication offers the latest information on care, feeding, and hybridizing; pictures of new cultivars; and news of upcoming meetings and conventions.   (See "Sample Article")(pdf).

Other membership benefits:

  • An opportunity to attend national meetings and conventions which offer educational and scientific presentations, garden tours, judge's clinics, and a chance to see the latest and best hosta in the hosta show. 
  • A Biennial AHS Membership Directory  
  • The privilege of visiting display gardens throughout the country, many of which are only open to AHS members. 
  • An invitation to exhibit your favorite hostas and compete for recognition in various AHS national and regional cut-leaf shows.
  • Developing friendships with people who share an interest in growing hostas.
  • Access to Members Only section of the AHS website
AHS Voucher Program

Learn how to get YOUR voucher and
see a list of participating vendors here!

Membership Rates
(USA)
Individual $30 for one year
  Individual $57 for two years
    Individual $80 for three years
    Individual $900 Life Membership
Family $34 for one year
Family $62 for two years

 

Effective midnight EDT on August 18, 2011, all new and renewal membership registrations will be assigned to calendar year 2012. No 2011 memberships will be available after August 18, 2011. Individuals who join/renew after that time will receive the regular welcome letter advising them of the effective date of their membership (but providing them with the 2011 password) as well as a copy of The Hosta Adventure.

Membership Year is January 1 through December 31

Click here to Join the AHS or Renew your Membership Online

(We accept Discover, Mastercard, Visa and AmEx)

Printable Mail-in Form (pdf)

Regional Societies have their own membership, activities, and publications.
Visit the Local Societies section for more details.

Membership Secretary:
Sandie Markland
AHS Membership Secretary
Post Office Box 7539
Kill Devil Hills, NC   27948

 
 
 
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