Furthering the improvement of the grade, variety, and availability of horticultural
products to the general public.
The Louisiana Society For Horticultural Research (LSHR) began with a plant collecting trip to search for new plant materials that would be adaptable to Louisiana. Ms. U.B. Evans of Ferriday, Louisiana was instrumental in bringing together the first members that composed the LSHR.
In June and July of 1954, Ms. Evans called on persons who she felt would be interested in sending a plant collector to Bolivia. The response was enthusiastic and the Louisiana Society For Horticultural Research was officially organized at that July 1954 meeting with Professor Ira S. Nelson setting out for Bolivia in August.
This trip became the first of many and the society has grown ever since. There are presently 261 members, with more than 77,000 individual plants having been released.
About
History
Scholarship Opportunities
Since 1954, LSHR has offered scholarships to promising horticulture students, to advance the field of horticulture. Scholarship applicants are reviewed annually at the LSHR Spring Board meeting.
Applications must be received by March 6, 2024.
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LSHR is pleased to announce the availability of two $2,000 scholarships ($1,000 per semester) to be awarded annually, to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a Louisiana college or university.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a Louisiana College and/or University at the Junior, Senior or postgraduate level.
• U.S. residency required.
• Full-time student in good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Horticulture, plant science, or closely related field of study.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from a current or former faculty member or professional in the major field of study.
• Submission of applicant’s official transcript.
• Annual application required.
Plant Releases
2024 Plant Releases
2023 Plant Evaluation
Comprehensive List
Plant Release Archives
Research
Funding Requirements
Archives
The Compost Pile
Current Year - 2024
Archives
Member Information
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President Robert Barry
337-277-9825 | suncoteau@yahoo.com1st Vice President Albert Durio
337-654-6351 | aplantman@bellsouth.net2nd Vice President Sarah Schoeffler
337-288-0462 | cadistyle@aol.comRecording Secretary Maxine Ducrest
337-380-4373 | lpsni@att.netTreasurer JoAnn Pugh
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Scholarships & Grants
Roxanna Champagne | roxannachamp@cox.net
Rebecca Moss | rebeccafmoss@gmail.comMembership Chair
Dee Piazza | dee.piazza@yahoo.comNewsletter Editor
Dr. Michael Maher | tmmaher@gmail.com—
Billy Welsh | welsh@louisiana.edu
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Dee Piazza | 2022 - 2025
Brenda Gautreaux | 2023 – 2026
Glenda Balliviero | 2024 – 2027 -
Albert Durio | 2013-2017
Margo Racca | 2009-2013
Dr. Dennis Wollard | 2002-2005
Dr. Jim Racca | 1998-2002
Dalton Durio | 1994-1998
Mary Courville | 1986-1992
Annual Meeting
March 15, 2025
Schedule of Events
TBA