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Posted by davidrt28 7 (My Page) on Thu, Sep 17, 09 at 17:46
| Hank Schannen, owner of Rarefind Nursery, has died.
I'll cherish the memory of riding around in one of his golf carts, viewing his massive collection of rhododendrons in awe-inspiring bloom, as he spoke with such enthusiasm and authority. We were lucky to have him.
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| Although my personal contact with Mr. Schannen was limited to a few telephone conversations, his passing is a tremendous loss to not only rhododendron enthusiasts, but also everyone with an interest in extremely high quality rare and unusual plants available through mail order. East coast gardeners especially can only hope that Rarefind Nursery continues on as his legacy. |
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- Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 22, 09 at 12:01
| Anyone have any biographical information? |
RE: tragic news for Rhododendron enthusiasts
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| the website has been updated |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.rarefindnursery.com/
also
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| an article in the NY Times http://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/11/style/cuttings-born-of-bonsai-it-got-really-big.html |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/trenton/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=133151384
RE: tragic news for Rhododendron enthusiasts
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| Hank was cremated and they had a service yesterday, but the staff is having a memorial at Rarefind on Saturday, October 10th. rarefindnursery.com doesn't reflect that yet. They do have this: RareFind Nursery grew out of Hank's passion for Rhododendron's. His focus was on growing and producing rhododendrons that would survive and thrive in the challenging eastern U.S. climate. Hank introduced plants he bred, such as his signature R.'Solidarity', now grown worldwide, R.'Hank's Mellow Yellow', Golden Globe, and Purple Elf'. He also introduced plants bred by others, such as R.'Jurassic Fantasy' and R.'Visiting Angels'. Hank was a long time, active member of the 'rhodie'/plant community:
American Rhododendron Society (ARS) Member (Princeton Chapter since 1965)
ARS National as well as Princeton Chapter Board of Directors
Chairman of Rhododendron Research Foundation
ARS Gold and Bronze Medal recipient
Rhododendron Species Foundation Board of Directors
Member of Magnolia Society, Holly Society, and The Hardy Plant Society
An informative and entertaining speaker, often officiated as auctioneer and program chair at ARS events Hank is survived by his wife, Virginia Schannen; three daughters, Karen Schannen, Lisa Schannen and husband Howard Kohler, Dawn Schannen and husband Darren Kindred; and two cherished grandchildren--Lexi and Josie Kindred. |
RE: tragic news for Rhododendron enthusiasts
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| I just returned from Maine and found this message in my email: Rhodyman, It is our understanding that you have posted a notice saying "there will be a memorial for Hank Schannen at the nursery on Oct 10 - this Saturday". I do not know where you got that information but it is incorrect and we would appreciate it if you would now include a note stating that information is not correct. No memorial has been scheduled at the nursery and when we do we will publish the date and time. Should you have any questions, please email or call us at 732-833-0613. Thanks, Irv Paulus |
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