EPIPHYLLUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA 
The Epiphyllum Society of America was organ- 
ized May 5, 1940, to encourage interest in the 
hybrid Epiphyllums and to conduct research that 
would aid in the standardization of names. 
Because of your interest in these plants you 
have been proposed for membership. The By- 
laws will explain our organization and by sign- 
ing this application you agree to abide by them 
and to lend your aid in this fascinating work. 
The organization is non-profit and insofar as 
possible the non-commercial members will direct 
its work. The benefits will be in direct proportion 
to the active part you assume as a member. 
Please sign the application blank and remit 
your dues for the current year and you will be 
notified as soon as you have been accepted for 
membership. Be a part of this Society by mailing 
this application promptly. 
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By-Laws of the 
EPIPHYLLUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA 
NAME: The name of the Society shall be Epiphyllum Society of 
America. 
OBJECTS: The objects of the Society shall be: 
The interchange of ideas by Epiphyllum growers and collec- 
tors with emphasis on correspondence between members. 
The compilation of correct names and detailed descriptions of 
hybrids together with their synonyms. 
The issuance of a quarterly news-letter, including a yearly 
check list on Epiphyllums. 
The publication of a member’s handbook with a list of their 
names and addresses, shall be issued to encourage corres- 
pondence between members and to stimulate friendly local 
gatherings. 
The encouragement of the use of the names as first given to 
the hybrids by their originators. 
Where doubt exists as to the identity of a particular 
variety, an effort will be made to assist the member in 
determining the correct name. A member shall first file a 
complete description on a blank furnished by the Society 
accompanied by a picture or Kodaslide if possible. 
It is obviously the right of a member to name a plant he 
has raised from a seed and the Society will be glad to 
record such name after the member has filed his report in 
accordance with the rules governing the matter. It must be 
a new name. It must not be a color name. There must be 
definable points distinguishing it from similarly named 
varieties. A plant raised from seed requires several flower- 
ing seasons to determine its true worth and merit, there- 
fore it should not be named and propagated until its true 
value is established. 
MEMBERSHIP: Membership shall be open to any person genu- 
inely interested in Epiphyllums. New members may be pro- 
posed at any regular meeting of the Executive Board if they 
are sponsored by a member in good standing. A two-thirds 
majority vote of the Board members shall be required for 
election to membership. There shall be two classes of mem- 
bership: Active and Honorary. 
