澳大利亚芙蓉协会（Australian Hibiscus Society Inc.，简称AHS）成立于1967年，是澳洲历史最悠久的芙蓉（朱槿）爱好者组织。协会由Jim Howie、Les Beers等资深爱好者发起创立，旨在分享和交流芙蓉种植信息，培养公众对芙蓉的共同热爱。协会隶属于美国芙蓉协会（American Hibiscus Society）及国际芙蓉协会（International Hibiscus Society），与西澳芙蓉协会（Hibiscus Society of Western Australia Inc.）等各地分会保持密切合作。协会会员年会费为30澳元/家庭，即可获得一年四期的专业杂志。
协会历史与出版物
1980年，时任会长Jim Howie编撰出版了两册品种目录。1985年，Jim Howie与Les Beers再次合作推出了新的目录。这两套目录均收录于”The World of Hibiscus”网站（www.hibiscusworld.com）。此后协会陆续出版了多版更小型的指南手册，均包含详尽的种植建议。此外，协会还提供《芙蓉种植指南》第七版（Growing Guide Edition 7），售价10澳元，澳洲境内邮费1澳元，海外邮寄需额外支付2.4澳元（亚洲）或3.6澳元（其他地区）。
协会活动与会员福利
澳大利亚芙蓉协会通常每月举行例会，并穿插组织各类交流活动。即使非会员也可以自由参加协会活动，但加入协会可享受更多专属福利。协会还运营Facebook主页，供会员和芙蓉爱好者在线交流分享种植经验。
协会附属机构与合作网络
协会与多个相关组织保持合作关系：西澳芙蓉协会（Hibiscus Society of Western Australia Inc.）为合作分会；美国芙蓉协会（American Hibiscus Society）为主导的全球芙蓉协会网络成员；昆士兰园艺协会理事会（Queensland Council of Garden Clubs Inc.）为行业协调机构；国际芙蓉协会（International Hibiscus Society）致力于全球芙蓉品种的登记与保护工作。
History and Publications
The Australian Hibiscus Society Inc. was formed in 1967 with the aim to share and exchange hibiscus information and to nurture the love of a common interest. In 1980, then President Jim Howie produced a comprehensive two-book catalogue. In 1985, another catalogue was published by Jim Howie and Les Beers. Both catalogues are featured on “The World of Hibiscus” at www.hibiscusworld.com. Several smaller catalogues have been published since, all containing excellent growing advice, along with the Cultural Notes section of this website.
Activities and Membership Benefits
The Australian Hibiscus Society Inc. meets usually monthly, with alternative activities from time to time. You don’t have to be a member to attend, but there are benefits in joining. For only $30 per family, you receive four magazines a year. The Society also maintains a Facebook page for members and hibiscus enthusiasts to share growing experiences online.
Affiliated Organizations and Network
The Society maintains partnerships with several related organizations: the Hibiscus Society of Western Australia Inc. as an affiliated chapter; the American Hibiscus Society as the leading global hibiscus organization; the Queensland Council of Garden Clubs Inc. as an industry coordination body; and the International Hibiscus Society, dedicated to global hibiscus variety registration and conservation efforts.
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