The British Orchid Council Year Book 2018 A Guide for Orchid Enthusiasts 50p or more 50p or more Donation- 1 - Please The British Orchid Council Registered Charity 1002945 President Mr Max Hopkinson 5 Golf Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham NG12 2GA Tel: 0115 9123095 Email:
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[email protected] Handbook Contents 1.- 3 About BOC 6 - 12 Culture Sheets 13 - 16 Pests and diseases 20 - 22 British Orchid Nurseries 23 - 26 Diary of Events 31.– 27 BOC Judging Symposiums, RHS Orchid Committee meetings 30 - 37 Members of the BOC 31.– 38 National Collections of Orchid 39 - 40 BOC Photographic Competition 2016 /17. The winner is shown on the front cover, details below, and the runner up is on page 26. Editors: Chris Barker. Email:
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[email protected] Front cover Dactylorhiza incarnata , Ivar Edvinsen , Hardy Orchid Society. st 1 place in the BOC Photographic Competition - 2 - Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to this edition of the British Orchid Council Yearbook. I hope that you find it enjoyable and informative. If you have any suggestions for changes or improvements to future editions please let me know.