It is with sadness that we note the passing of Dr. Eugene Fox on January 14,2007 in Edmonton, Alberta. Although he was better known in horticultural circles as a lily collector and hybridizer, and as a past president of the North American Lily Society, Gene was also a peony aficionado and a long-time member of the Canadian Peony Society, and he provided much advice about setting up the Alberta chapter of the CPS. His enthusiasm, generosity, and expertise will be missed.