Margherita
Symes Foster was born in Concepcion del Oro, in the
Mexican province of Zacatecas. She was the daughter of H. S. Foster and Selina (Symes)
Foster. Her father managed silver mines in Mexico.Margherita
Symes Foster was born in Concepcion del Oro, in the
Mexican province of Zacatecas. She was the daughter of H. S. Foster and Selina (Symes)
Foster. Her father managed silver mines in Mexico.
Margaret emigrated to the United States, July 27, 1921. She married Paul A. Kane, October 12, 1931. In 1941, she became a naturalized United States citizen.
She was a charter member of the American Hemerocallis Society, as well as a charter member of the San Antonio Daylily Society. Margaret's daylily "addiction" always left little time for activities that were not garden-oriented. She was a charter member of the San Antonio Council of Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judges and judged national and international flower shows.
Margaret wrote a column on gardening for twelve years in the North San Antonio Times. She was a member of the Garden Writers Association of America, and she was also honored as a Fellow in the Royal Horticultural Society of England. Her wonderful yard was featured in the book, American Cottage Gardens, published in the 1970's.
In the 1980's, Jerry Parsons, a professor and horticulture specialist for the Texas Cooperative Extension Service was asked, "Who is the most knowledgeable authority on perennials in the San Antonio Area?" He quickly answered, "That's the easiest question of the year and indisputable as well. Margaret Kane is the foremost Texas expert and one of America's most knowledgeable perennial plant experts."
Mrs. Kane's garden contained a profusion of daylilies. She was active and a legend in the San Antonio Daylily Society. As a charter member of the American Hemerocallis Society she helped to write its constitution.
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