Orchiflora April 2015

Volume 5, Issue 7 Orchiflora April 2015

Announcements: Monthly General Meetings: 4th Wednes- day of each month (except July, August Speaker Series: 8:30-9:30 Floral Hall, VanDusen Gardens & December) at Van Dusen Floral Hall April 22: Alexey Tretyakov—Key Factors for Successful Growing on a Windowsill, Under Lights or in a Greenhouse Doors Open 6:30pm, Meeting starts at May 27: Patricia Harding, Huntleyas and their relatives (Pescatoreas, Kerfestiana) 7:30pm June 24: Roy Tokunaga from H&R (Hawaii), Growing Specimen Plants

Culture Class, held in the Cedar room, VanDusen Gardens from 6:30 to 8: 30 pm, all orchid Inside this issue: related questions welcome - culture class is a members’ only benefit May 11 - What is that pest in my orchid? -led by Grant Rampton June 8 - Orchids for small spaces and balconies: Choices and management Message From the President Pg 2

Upcoming Events PNWJC Monthly Show Table—25 Mar 2015 Pg 4 The Pacific Northwest Judging Center (PNWJC) meets every 2nd Saturday of the month at Sea Island Community Center, 7140 Miller Road, Richmond, B.C. at noon. Everyone is welcome to bring their orchids for consideration by the American Orchid Society judges. Why attend? This PNWJC—VicOS Show—14 Mar 2015 Pg 7 is an opportunity to see more orchids, and many orchids of award quality. Small, friendly atmosphere. 2015 calendar: May 9 VicOS Show—Mar 13—15, 2015 Pg 8 June 13 July 11 August 8 PNWJC—SOS Show—27 Mar 2015 Pg 11 September 12 October 10 November 14 December 12 PNWJC—VOS Show 28 Mar 2015 Pg 12

Upcoming Shows & Sales VOS Show—Mar 27—29, 2015 Pg 13 Shows No local shows till the Fraser Valley Orchid Show in October

Nominations committee: Meeting Minutes—Mar 25, 2015 Pg 17 Don Harquail Margaret Prat Marina Lok What’s Blooming At The Muttart? Pg 19 The nominations committee is looking for our future President, and a 2nd Vice President (Culture Class). Any member of the nominations committee will be pleased to answer any questions you might have about being on the executive. Events Calendar Pg 23

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Message from the Past President:

Dear fellow orchid growers,

So much has happened since the last newsletter that I hardly know where to begin! We have had our annual show and sale, and then there was the Nanaimo orchid show (officially known as the CVIOS show and sale). And on Monday there was culture class! An orchid filled month! So many people contributed to the success of our show that I hesitate to start with naming particular individu- als. I want to extend a big thank you to all members who gave generously of their time. A big welcome to all the new Society members, because our show is a place where orchid lovers discover there is a society that is there to help them. After many years in an executive position of the Society, I do indeed reflect on what the Society will do in the future. After 40 + years of existence, the Vancouver Orchid Society has proven resilient. But it is easy to get complacent. I strongly believe that if we support new growers and help succeed with their new found passion, they will be able to enjoy the hobby. So many people throw up their arms and say that orchids are impossible to grow in the home. It is true that some orchids are very hard to grow in a home environment, unless one is willing to create an enclosed area with a favourable climate. On the other hand, there are orchids that are less demanding of light, humidity and even attention! And modern hybrids have been created with the hobbyist in mind, as they are often easier to grow than the species. A new trend in hybridization is the miniaturization of favourite genera. There are the mini-Catts (Cattleyas that are small in size but the flowers are proportionally big), and they are also making mini Phragmipediums. And we all know there are mini Phalaenopsis (which are very popular). All this to say that we should collectively help steer budding enthusiasts to what is most likely to be rewarding for them. Of course, we all know that orchid lovers can be very determined and are willing to modify their homes just to get that beloved orchid to bloom - some of us have even turned down the thermostat to get that day/night tem- perature differential. The flourishment of the Society will also depend on the willingness of its members to promote it, and help it accomplish its goals. I have seen many a new member who has enthusiastically volunteered for a task, and this is heartening. In this vein, I will be doing repotting demonstrations at Bloedel Conservatory on Mother’s day, as they are pro- moting special events on that particular day, orchids being one of them. I hope to get the message out that a “Moth Orchid” can be rebloomed, and that there is so much more than Phalaenopsis in the Orchid family. And every time I am in Bloedel, in that wonderful moist and buoyant tropical environment, with the lovely birds fly- ing about, I imagine that some epiphytic orchids in the trees would add so much charm to this jewel of a gar- den. See you at the April 22 meeting, and remember to bring your H&R order! Sincerely, Margaret Prat Past President

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Executive/Board of Directors President : vacant Flash news:

1st VP: Eugene Banziger Nominations committee: Margaret Prat, Don Har- 2nd VP: Ryan Young quail, Marina Lok - they will be talking to members to fill the spots on the executive for the upcoming Secretary: Barbara Cable elections in June 2015 for the fiscal year of 2015- Treasurer: Judy Buttress 2016. If you are interested in being on the executive, please give your name to any of the above. Past President: Margaret Prat Director 1 : Calvin Wong Director 2 : Jennifer Fabre Director 3 : Keith Willett Director 4 : Grant Rampton Director 5 : Ray Sword Director 6 : Patrick Milligen Volunteer/Committees Membership Committee: Grant Rampton, Keith Willett, & Jennifer Fabre Prize Draws: Margaret Elvidge

Kitchen: Marilyn Lew & Maureen Burke BCCoGC Rep: vacant Library: Monica Stefansson COC/AOS Rep: Calvin Wong Web Master: Mailing Address: PO BOX 42025, Marpole PRO, Vancouver, BC, V6P 6S6 Repotting Demonstrations! Newsletter: Holly Martin Just a reminder that Margaret Prat will be hosting 4 Please send your contributions to: repotting demonstrations at Bloedel Conservatory this coming Mother’s Day (May 10, 2015). If you know any- [email protected] one that would interested in attending a repotting www.vancouverorchidsociety.ca demonstration, this is an excellent venue for it. Nestled in the heart of Queen Elizabeth Park, the conservatory Article/Photo Submission Deadline: is a tropical oasis with lush plants and exotic birds. The perfect setting for a Mother’s Day visit! The 10th of each month. Anything sub- mitted after the 10th will appear in the newsletter of the following month.

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Monthly Show Table 25 March 2015

All Photographs by: Judith E. Higham

If you would like a picture of your plant, please email Judy and she will gladly email you the file Clowesia Grace Dunn 'Chadds Ford' AM/AOS Hybrid Exhibitor Calvin Wong, Tropical Gardens [email protected]

Epidendrum stamfordianum Species Exhibitor Calvin Wong, Tropical Gardens

Odontioda Hot Pants 'Hot to Trot Hybrid Laelia flava Exhibitor Eugene Banziger Species Exhibitor Eugene Banziger

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Monthly Show Table 25 March 2015 (cont’d)

Dendrobium Nora Tokunaga Hybrid Exhibitor Melanie Gallacher

Epidendrum melanoporphyreum Unusual Species Exhibitor Calvin Wong, Tropical Gardens Orchids

Paphiopedilum Wossner Kolarmi Hybrid Exhibitor Ryan Young

Laelia harpophylum Species Exhibitor Melanie Gallacher

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Monthly Show Table 25 March 2015 (cont’d)

Ansellia africana Unusual species Exhibitor Cecilia Lee

Cymbidium goeringii Flower Quality Exhibitor Daniel Kwok

Every month show off your Orchids at our meeting! If you would like to volunteer on the monthly judging team, just ask !

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Pacific Northwest Judging Centre On Site at the Victoria Orchid Society Show Monthly Judging—14 March 2015

Laelia superbiens ‘Paramount’s Judy Atkins’ AM/AOS 85pts Exhibitor: Paramount Orchids

Cattleytonia Sacramento Splash ‘Sweet Emma’ AM/AOS 82pts (Cattleya Little Dipper x Cattleytonia Peggy San) Exhibitor: Catherine Frutiger

Pleurothallis angustipetala ‘Clone 1’ CHM/AOS 81pts (syn. Anathallis acuminata) Exhibitor: Richard Pearson Judges in attendance: Abigail Chang Monic Dewit Paul Hansen Wayne Louie Ingrid Ostrander Ben Rostron Abu Salleh Deborah Ward Calvin Wong Betty Berthiaume Russ Volker Margaret Prat (student) Ryan Young (student)

Photographer: Judith Higham

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Victoria Orchid Show March 13 to 15, 2015

BC Orchid Classes—Ribbon Awards

Best in Pleurothallis Group - The Lynn Cassidy Memorial Trophy Best in Coelogyne Grouping - Coelogyne cristata, Award & Provisional AOS Award - Pleurothallis angustipetala, Exhibitor: Wayne Riggs, VOS Exhibitor: Richard Pearson, VOS

Show Photographer: Judith Higham

Best of Other in Dendrobium Alliance - Eria obesa, Best Orchid Grown Exclusively Under Artificial Light - Den Exhibitor: Calvin Wong, Tropical Gardens Orchids, VOS Aussie's Chip, Exhibitor: Chris Abel, VOS

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Victoria Orchid Show March 13 to 15, 2015

Best of Show

Best Cattleya species or hybrid & Grand Champion - The Best Specimen Best Plant, Made, Grown & Flowered by a Victoria Orchid Society member & Plant in Show Laeliocattleya Drumbeat 'Heritage' HCC/AOS, Reserve Champion Plant, Next Best Specimen Plant in Show - Phal Kingfisher Exhibitor: Paramount Orchids Sands 'Sunrise' AM/AOS, Exhibitor: Pat van Adrichem, Kingfisher Orchids,

VOS Show Table

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Victoria Orchid Show March 13 to 15, 2015

AOS Nominations—not Scored

Den Kultana 'Fancy' Epidendrum melanoporphyrium Exhibitor: Calvin Wong, Tropical Gardens Orchids, VOS Exhibitor: Calvin Wong, Tropical Gardens Orchids

Epidendrum marmoratum Exhibitor: Calvin Wong, Tropical Gardens Orchids, VOS

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AOS PNWJC Judging On Site at Saskatchewan Orchid Society Show 27 March 2015

Phragmipedium Full Sail ‘Prairie Wind’ AM/ AOS 80pts (Phrag. Grande x Phrag. Demetria) Exhibitor: Tracey Thue

Paphiopedilum Deperle ‘Sammie Sunnyside Up’ HCC/AOS 76pts

(Paph. primulinum x Paph. delenatii) Exhibitor: Phylliss Campbell

Exhibitor:Orchid Species Preservation ShowTrophy ST/AOS 81pts Foundation

Judges in attendance:

Monic DeWit Ross Otto

Inge Poot Peter Poot Ben Rostron Abu Salleh Calvin Wong

Photographer:

Pat Randall

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AOS PNWJC Judging On Site at Vancouver Orchid Society Show 28 March 2015

Judges in attendance: Diana Dunn Poul Hansen Wayne Louie Ingrid Ostrander Deborah Ward Betty Berthiaume Russ Volker Bev Hansen (student) Margaret Prat (student)

Photographer: Judith Higham

Masdevallia ingridiana ‘Darrell’s Hope’ CBR/AOS Exhibitor: Alexey Tretyakov Note: award is provisional pending species identification

The following vendors donated plants and other orchid related ma- terials to the Prize Draw held at our recent show:

Forestview Gardens (Charlotte) Kitty’s Orchids (Kitty) BestCo Management (Marlene) Paramount Orchids (Chuck) Richard Pearson Rob Elvidge Calvin Wong

Their generosity is much appreciated by the Society and the winners were delighted with their prizes.

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Vancouver Orchid Society Show March 27 to 29, 2015

Best Phalaenopsis- Phal Sogo Gotris ‘Sogo’, Sandy Larsen, Best Paphiopedilum & Reserve Champion - Paph

Vancouver Orchid Society micranthum, Carla Bischoff, Vancouver Orchid Society

Macrophylla, Richard Pearson,VOS Richard Macrophylla, BestMaxillaria

Ribbon Trophies, Best in Class

Lycaste Lycaste

Best Dendrobium in honour of Dr. Carl Withner - Dendrobium trigonopus, Calvin Wong, Tropical Gardens

Best of Cymbidium, Coelogyne, Stanhopea, Catasetum & Show Grand Champion - Stanhopea oculata, Wayne Riggs, Vancouver Orchid Society

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Vancouver Orchid Society Show March 27 to 29, 2015 (cont’d)

Best Plant made, grown & flowered by an exhibitor - Lc White Best orchid grown exclusively under artificial light - Paph Judge Island, Calvin Wong, Tropical Gardens Orchids, Vancouver Phillips, Grant Rampton, Vancouver Orchid Society

Ribbon Trophies, Best in Class

Best Orchid mounted (slab, branch, etc.) - Best Miniature Display - Basket of Phalaenopsis, Sophronitis cernua sophronitella, Carla Jennifer Pell, Vancouver Orchid Society Bischoff, Vancouver Orchid Society

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Vancouver Orchid Society Show

March 27 to 29, 2015 (cont’d)

Gardens Orchids, Vancouver Orchid Soc. Orchid Vancouver Gardens Orchids, AOS, Exhibitor Calvin Wong, Tropical Tropical Calvin Wong, Exhibitor AOS, AM/ Ford' 'Chadds GraceDunn Clowesia

Laelia flava, Eugene Banziger, Vancouver Orchid Society Orchid Vancouver EugeneBanziger, flava, Laelia

Paph insigne. Carla Bischoff, Vancouver Orchid Society Orchid Vancouver Bischoff, Carla insigne. Paph

AOS

Nominations—

not Scored

Paph appletonianum, Exhibitor appletonianum, Rick Paph Campbell

Show Photographer: Judith Higham

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Vancouver Orchid Society Show March 27 to 29 2015 (cont’d)

Vancouver Orchid Society Show Table

Tropical Gardens Orchids Show Table

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VANCOUVER ORCHID SOCIETY VAN DUSEN FLORAL HALL MINUTES March 25, 2015

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm and chaired by Margaret Prat.

Margaret welcomed 1 new member. Library Monica S. has volunteered to be our new librarian. Thank you Monica. She also asks that, if you found her pen, could you please return it as it has great sentimental value to her. Website We are still looking for someone to take on the website. The outside people now doing it are lovely but have no knowledge of orchids or our society. An inside source would help considerably. Membership Report Membership Renewal is going well. The new name tags can be ordered at the membership desk. There was a reminder that if you wear your name tag you get a free ticket at the raffle table. Treasurer's Report Eric Nilsen is standing in for Judy Buttress during her absence. There is no change in the Treasurer's Report. GIC $17,542.81 Bank $ 8,578.67 Nomination Committee It is time again to think about your commitment to the Society. We are in need of new members for the Board of Directors. Needed are 1st & 2nd Vice Presidents and other Members at large. Our Nominating Committee are Margaret Prat, Don Harquail and Marina Lok. Please see one of them if you are interested in joining the Board. It's a very rewarding experience. Culture Class April 13 – Taking your Orchids Outside May 11 – Grant Ramson will talk about pests & What's Bugging Your Orchids June 8 – Orchids for Small Spaces & Balconies Please remember – Culture Class is for Members Only. Speakers April 22 – Alexey Tretyakov “Key Factor for Successful Growing on Windowsill Under Lights or in a Greenhouse” May 27 – Patricia Harding “Cattleyas & Relatives” June 24 – Roy Tokunaga from H & R in Hawaii “Growing Specimen Plants” Pre- orders will be handled by Eugene and must be to him by April 30 along with payment. Prices are quoted in Cdn $. Plants will arrive bare root. The plant list will be out to members shortly.

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Outside Shows The Victoria Show was a success. Out of the 45 plants sent, there were 3 Best in Class, 2 AOS Nominations and numerous other awards. Congratulations to all.

We are now in need of plants for the Nanaimo show. They need to be at Margaret Prat's Wednesday April 8 as they are leaving for the Island on the 1st ferry Thurs. morning. Please call Margaret for the best time to drop off.

VOS Show & Sale March 28 & 29 Show set up starts early Friday March 27. Jennifer Pell will be sending an E-Mail to remind everyone of their volunteer duties. The Preview Party is March 27 and the tickets are $15.00 each. Pre-ordered tickets can be picked up at the front desk starting at 7 p.m. This includes 1 drink, appetizers & 1st dibs on the plants for sale. Sunday March 29 the show will be open from 8:30 to 10:00 am for photographers only. This is not an adver- tised event so tell your friends that are serious photographers.

As always, we need volunteers. Margaret pointed out that it takes an Orchid Village to put on a show. On the front table you will find:

1. The Volunteer sheets. Please sign up for as many shifts as you can comfortably manage. 2. Sponsor sheets for the Awards. We still need 13 sponsors for the awards. Please sign up. 3. Posters and $1 off coupons. Please pick up some to distribute in your area.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm and we had a fascinating show & tell from Calvin about the Tokyo Dome Show.

Many thanks to those members who contributed to the raffle table.

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What’s in bloom at the Muttart April 2015

Arpophyllum giganteum

The genus Arpophyllum is found from Mexico to Colombia and the Caribbean Islands and has four species that grow as epiphytes or terrestrials. The genus name is derived from the Greek “arpe” (sickle) and “phyllon” (leaf) and refers to the leaf shape

This specimen, commonly known as The Giant Arpophyllum as you would suspect is ranges from Mexico, Central America, Colombia to Venezuela and in Jamaica as a warm growing epiphyte in foothill forests, at elevations of 800 to 1500 meters

It is not known when this specimen was acquired by the OSPF, it is grown in intermediate house (min of 16 at night) on sunnier side but not exposed to direct sunlight.

Dendrobium [Den.] thyrsiflorum

The Common Name for this species is “The Pine Cone-Like Raceme Dendrobium”

This species of Dendrobium is found in the Himalayas, China, Assam, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam at elevations of 1200 to 2000 meters in the humid, mossy mixed and coniferous forests. The flowers are fragrant and the plant should be watered sparingly through the winter months with reduced fertilizer until the initiation of new growth in the spring. Then full on watering and fertilizer till fall. Air circulation and bright light are essential for blooming.

This specimen was part of the original donation from Lorne Stuart, it is grown in hot house (min of 20 at night) on west (sunnier) side but not exposed to direct sunlight.

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Dendrobium [Den.] mohlianum

This species was name after Hugo von Mohl, a 19th century German botanist

This medium to large sized, cool to cold growing species is from the Solomon Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Vanuatu in montane and cloud forests at altitudes from 450 to 3100 meters but are most common between 1500-2300 meters. The flowers appear on leafless canes with 4 to 6 flowers and are pollinated by birds.

The original of this specimen has been lost to the OSPF. The plant it is grown in hot house (min of 20 at night) on west (sunnier) side but not exposed to direct sunlight.

Kefersteinia sanguinolenta

This genus named after Wilhelm Moritz Keferstein, a 19th century German orchid collector. There are 73 species in this tropical genus and are mostly epiphytic, although there are some that are occasionally found terrestrially, and grow in very wet montane forests.

This species is common known as “The Blood-Stained Kefersteinia” due to it having blood coloured spots of veins.

It is native to the Ecuadorian, Colombian, Peruvian, Bolivian and Ven- ezuelan dense subtropical montane forests and grows in deep shade low down on slender trees at altitudes of 800 to 2400 meters..

This specimen was purchased by the OSPF from Ecuagenera in 2013, and is grown in hot house (min of 20 at night) on east (shade) side. This photograph is similar in color to the

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Dryadella edwallii

A widely spread genus of 54 species from Guatemala to Brazil created out of the genus Masdevallia in 1978 by Carlyle Luer. They are all epiphytes that grow into large clumps and are found as epiphytes in moist cloud forests at elevations of 400 to 2500 meters.

This species is named after Edwall, Gustaf (1862 - 1946) who was either a Danish or Swedish botanist (depending on which source you consult) who collected orchids in Brazil between 1885 and 1905. This miniature orchid grows on trees in the cool, moist mountains of the States of São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Minas Gerais in Brazil at elevations around 1300 meters

This plant was donated by Keith Day in 2004 and it is grown in the intermediate house (min of 16 at night) on east (shade) side.

Cattleya bicolour var brasilliensis

The plants were originally found at about 200 ft. (60 m) near Bananal, between the cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

They usually grow near rivers in dense forests and are most often found on nearly vertical branches of tall trees 50-75 ft. (15-23 m) above the ground. Although they occasionally grow on rocks, they are never found on limestone or volcanic rock.

This species, while now very rare in nature, is still found at 2300-3300 ft. (700-1000 m) along tributaries of the Paraiba River from Mogi das Cruzes near São Paulo in eastern São Paulo through the state of Rio de Janeiro to the southwest border of Espirito Santo

Commonly known as the Bi-colored Cattleya, this specimen is This specimen is grown in hot house (min of 20 at night) known as Cattleya bicolor ssp brasiliensis on west (sunnier) side but not exposed to direct sunlight. The plant is found in Brazil in three distinct areas, the coastal mountains between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, the area between Belo Horizonte and Formiga with another population found further north in the region of Brasilia. They species is now treated as 3 distinct morphologic groups, which are currently recognized as subspecies bicolor, subspecies minasgeraisensis, and subspecies brasiliensis

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Sources for the article were taken from Orchidwiz Orchidspecies.com The Plant List LANKESTERIANA 10(2-3), December 2010 Sources http://davesgarden.com Charles Baker All photographs by OSPF (Doug Bovee / Dave Nixon)

The AOS Pacific Northwest Judging Center (Richmond) meets every second Saturday of the month, at 12:00 noon, at the Sea Island Community Centre, 7140 Miller Road, Richmond B.C. (Chair: Abu Sal- leh, 604-328-5363, [email protected]) Everyone is welcome to bring in their orchids for consideration by the American Orchid Society Judges. Why attend? This an opportunity to see more orchids, and many orchids of award quality. The judging center serves the provinces of Western Canada, and orchids are brought in from far and wide. You will learn about how an orchid is evaluated for an award. Small, friendly atmosphere. If you love orchids, this is one more opportunity to indulge.

Next monthly meeting will be on Saturday May 9, 2015.

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Date Event April 11—12 Central Vancouver Island Annual Show (including PNWJC Monthly Judging on the 11th) April 11—12 Toronto Artistic Orchid Association Show April 13 Culture Class—Bringing your orchids outside for fresh air and sunshine - led by Margaret Prat April 17—19 Orchid Society of Alberta—Orchid Fair 2015 April 18—19 Ottawa Orchid Society Annual Show April 22 Monthly Meeting—Speaker: Alexey Tretyakov—Key Factors for Successful Growing on a Windowsill, Under Lights or in a Greenhouse

April 29—May 3 AOS Spring Meetings—hosted by Portland Orchid Society & Cherry City Orchid Society

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Date Event April 29—May 3 AOS Spring Meetings—hosted by Portland Orchid Society & Cherry City Orchid Society May 9 PNWJC—Monthly Judging May 10 Repotting Demonstrations at Bloedel Conservatory May 11 Culture Class—What is that pest in my orchid? -led by Grant Rampton May 18 Victoria Day

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Date Event July 1 Canada Day July 11 PNWJC—Monthly Judging - No Meeting or Culture Class this Month—Enjoy the Summer!