>I am forwarding this message posted to the Native Plant Society of >Oregon Discussion List, regarding a prominent bulb enthusiast on the >Pacific Coast. > >FWD: > >The long time lily enthusiast, Marvin Cox, of Roseburg, Oregon passed away >last Friday. > >Marvin grew up near Bandon, Oregon, and was fascinated with the colorful >lilies that inhabited the coast, one of which was the endangered western >lily. Marvin's interest led to his joining the American Lily Society >and he became its youngest member. He spent much time growing and >researching lilies. He grew many varieties and species of unique lilies in >his garden for much of his life. Marvin grew many other unusual, >exotic, and native plants in his garden and it was a delight for anyone who >visited one of his homes. > >Marvin also had a strong interest in Calochortus species. While out in the >field one day in Douglas County he spotted an unusual flower. This turned >out to be a new species of Calochortus and was given the name C. coxii after >him. > >As of late Marvin had been struggling with Parkinson's disease. His wife >Julie took wonderful care of him. > >Marvin has been a long time member of the Native Plant Society of Oregon and >will be sorely missed. > >Sam Friedman