On April 14, 2012, the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College and the Magnolia Society International hosted a Magnolia Study Day.

While the Philadelphia area had been experiencing unseasonably warm weather and many of the magnolias had finished blooming, we were treated to many of the late yellow magnolias still in flower such as 'Lois', 'Judy Zuk' and 'Hattie Carthan', as well as some finishing flowers on 'Spectrum' and a beautiful display on 'Coral Lake'.

The talk, "Magnolias for the Home Garden" and a related tour showed participants what could be possible in their own gardens.