The National Chrysanthemum Society was founded in 1846 at Stoke Newington in England. The aim of the Society is to "Promote the cultivation of Chrysanthemums and to encourage this to the highest standard". The Society website gives information about the benefits and cost of membership, details of forthcoming events, Society merchandise, publications and much more. Visit them at:

http://www.nationalchrysanthemumsociety.org.uk