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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryMedia Relations Administrative Offices11-25-2003MEDIA ADVISORY UNH to unveil 12 foot highpoinsettia tree at LOBSharon KeelerFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/newsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For moreinformation, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationKeeler, Sharon, "MEDIA ADVISORY UNH to unveil 12 foot high poinsettia tree at LOB" (2003). UNH Today. 2078.https://scholars.unh.edu/news/207810/18/17, 10(47 AMMEDIA ADVISORY: UNH to unveil 12-foot-high "poinsettia tree" at LOBPage 1 of 1http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2003/november/sk_20031125poinsettia.htmlRelated LinksAssistant ProfessorPaul Fisher, UNHHorticultureMEDIA ADVISORY: UNH to unveil 12-foot-high"poinsettia tree" at LOBLegislative leaders to present joint declaration recognizing UNH Environmental Horticulturestudents Contact: Sharon Keeler, UNH Media Relations, 603-862-1566Paul Fisher, UNH associate professor of plant biology and Cooperative Extension, 603-862-4525November 25, 2003What: A press conference will be held to unveil a 12-foot-high "poinsettia tree " and to promotethe horticulture industry in New Hampshire – poinsettia is the most popular potted floweringplant in the U.S., with more than $250 million in annual sales. The press conference will alsohighlight the working relationship among members of the horticulture industry, the University ofNew Hampshire horticulture program, the Cooperative Extension, and members of the statelegislature.Where: N.H. Legislative Office Building, Concord, N.H.When: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at 10 a.m.Details: Speakers include Ann Weaver Hart, president of the University of New Hampshire;state Sen. Thomas R. Eaton, president of the N.H. Senate; state Rep. Michael Whalley, deputyspeaker of the House of Representatives and surrogate for House Speaker Gene G. Chandler;and, Rick Simpson, president of the N.H. Plant Growers Association. Sen. Eaton and Rep.Whalley will present a declaration to a UNH student who is part of the class responsible forgrowing the poinsettia plants.Background: A 12-foot-high “tree” with 40 varieties of potted poinsettia and 175 plants will bedisplayed in the N.H. Legislative Office Building through the holiday season. These cultivars,grown by UNH students and staff, show a range of colors including red, pink, white and purple.UNH is a leader in poinsettia research and its Cooperative Extension provides services togrowers in New Hampshire to improve crop quality and increase profit.Sponsors of the display include the UNH Anna and Raymond Tuttle Environmental HorticultureFund and the N.H. Plant Growers Association. A press packet of information about the projectand UNH partnerships with the horticulture industry, and a fact sheet on poinsettias for thehomeowner, will be available at the event. Flowers will also be provided.

MEDIA ADVISORY UNH to unveil 12 foot high poinsettia tree at LOB

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MEDIA ADVISORY UNH to unveil 12 foot high poinsettia tree at LOB

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