ILS Member Benefits

Membership in the International Lilac Society provides access to a wide range of resources, publications, events, and opportunities for lilac enthusiasts around the world.

• Quarterly journal, LILACS — Receive the ILS quarterly journal, a high-quality, full-color digital publication featuring information and articles about lilacs.

• Journal archive — Access a sortable index of all past quarterly journals, along with online versions of the publications.

• Annual member directory — Receive the annual ILS member directory.

• Annual ILS Convention — Attend the annual ILS Convention, held at different gardens and arboreta featuring established lilac collections in bloom. (Additional fees apply for convention activities.)

• New member publications — New members receive PDF copies of two lilac booklets: Lilacs by John Alexander and Lilacs: A New Hampshire Perspective by John Bentley. These publications provide guidance on proper lilac culture and maintenance.

• Rare and hard-to-find lilacs — Enjoy opportunities to obtain rare and hard-to-find lilac cultivars for your garden.

• Lilac photo database — Access the world's largest lilac color photo database, featuring more than 22,000 photographs representing more than 1,600 cultivars.

• Lilac cultivar register — Access a sortable spreadsheet version of the ILS Register of Lilac Cultivar Names, allowing you to search for detailed cultivar information.

• Discounted publications — Purchase available lilac publications at discounted member prices.

• ILS Robin email chat — Participate in the ILS Robin email discussion group and connect with fellow lilac enthusiasts.

• Educational resources — Access articles about lilacs published by other organizations.

• Lilac events worldwide — Explore a list of lilac-related events taking place around the world.

• Lilac collections and gardens — Discover lilac collections and gardens around the world.

• Specialty sellers — Access links to lilac specialty growers and sellers.

• Commercial member listings — Commercial members may be listed on the ILS Retail and Wholesale website pages.

• Voting rights — Eligible members may vote for ILS Board of Directors candidates and on matters of annual business.

• Research results — Receive results from ILS-funded research and other authorized member benefits.