SONOMA COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY

April 2015

A California Non-Profit 501 (c) (3) Corporation

Our April meeting is on April 14, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. IN THIS ISSUE at the Veteran's Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Avenue, SR GUESTS WELCOME

Cisco Dietz Bio; 1: "RESCUE, A passion that became Orquideas Speaker Dinner; Moxviquil Botanical Garden." Opportunity Table 2: Presidents Corner A talk to share the wonders of the flora of Chiapas. How a passion became a love, life 3: Membership changer and eventually an emerging botanical Column; Classifieds garden. 4: Refreshment List; Thank You; New Craig "Cisco" Dietz was born in Hollywood, SCOS Website California in 1952 to Swiss and German parents. 5: AOS Corner He studied at the University of Los Angeles as a fellow in the prestigious UCLA FILM SCHOOL, "EEwwwww" graduating in 1974. While working in Los Angeles 6: Cultural Notes - as an art, editorial and commercial photographer Spring from 1975 until 1983, he discovered the Polaroid Emulsion Transfer process (PET) and 7: Pictures of Show- was subsequently awarded several grants from the Polaroid Corporation to pursue his And-Tell ; experimentation in this medium. In 1983 Cisco moved to New Orleans where his work 8: "Brainstorm of shifted to advertising photography. In September 1993 Cisco visited San Cristóbal de Angelique Fry" by: las Casas, Chiapas Mexico and said, "this is where I want to live." He immediately bought a home and began a more relaxed and centered life, opening Apertours, a Josie Lee photography workshop program. 9: 2015 Show Awards 10: Events Calendar In November of 1994 Cisco began to rescue plants, mainly orchids that were being destroyed by illegal cutting of trees in many of the forests in Chiapas. These plants 11: Bus Trip Flyer formed the basis of his new life passion, to protect these wonders for the future children and grandchildren of the world. The collection of rescued material is now housed at Orquideas Moxviquil in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas Mexico. The plants rescued number over 25,000 with 600 species and a data base of over 5,500 entries.

Please feel free to post PLEASE JOIN US FOR DINNER WITH THE SPEAKER comments and share pictures AT SEA THAI BISTRO, 2323 Sonoma Avenue at the of your blooming orchids on corner of Farmers Lane, at 5:00 p.m. RSVP to Angelique Facebook or share orchid Fry at 291-6029 or [email protected]. articles. It's an opportunity to show off your orchids We are excited that Cynthia Battershall will provide the April and/or orchid growing Opportunity Table. Those of you who have purchased orchids conditions. Press the Control from Cynthia know the quality and great condition of her button on your keyboard and click on the above Facebook orchids. Thank you Cynthia! link.

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President’s Corner

Dear Orchid Friends,

By the time this edition of the SCOS newsletter arrives in your mailbox, albeit electronically or via mail carrier, our Spring Show will be over. I know that so many of you have contributed countless hours to make it a wonderful event. There are so many people to thank.

Second Greenhouse, Orquideas Moxviquil Topping my list is our illustrious Show Chair, Lynne Murrell. Without her hard work this show would not run so smoothly. All of the Show chairs have also contributed many, many hours of hard work to make sure their part of the show was handled well. The SCOS Board members have also worked on many planning activities prior to this big event. And to all of you SCOS members, including friends and family, thank you for volunteering to help with the show. I truly appreciate everything that you did to help - even the small contibutions make a difference.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

We have a lot of events coming up in the next few months. The annual SCOS bus trip is scheduled for May 30 th. Ann Conger and Angelique Fry have a busy and fun filled day

Coelia bella planned. See the flyer in this newsletter with all the details.The cost is only $37 per person. The price includes transportation to at least three amazing stops in Northern California. It is a not to be missed event! Mark your calendars and sign up! I hope that many of you have started repotting your orchids. They always look so happy once they have been repotted in fresh new medium. Speaking of repotting, be sure to mark the date for our fun repotting day on June 27th. It will be at Jeanne Van Blarcom’s home. New orchid growers can bring their orchids and get advice and help from other members on repotting. Members can bring orchids to divide and share. We have a terrific speaker scheduled for our April 14th Overview, Orquideas Moxviquil meeting. Cisco Dietz of Orquideas Moxviquil Botanical Garden in Mexico will be here to talk about his amazing life and the orchids that he has saved through his foundation. See you at our next meeting April 14th!

Susan

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A Note from Your Editor: The public needs to understand that orchids are not a frivolous hobby. An appreciation of orchids will hopefully continue to encourage their preservation in the wild. Orchids are an abundant treasure of alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, carbohydrates and other phytochemicals. Unfortunately, although orchids are being evaluated for their pharmacological properties, scientific studies on the medicinal properties of orchids are still on the bottom of the research agenda. Orchids are being lost through clear-cutting of forests and jungles. If not preserved, who knows what cures might also be lost. We owe a debt of gratitude to our speaker, Cisco Dietz, for his work in preserving orchid species in Chiapas, Mexico. MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFIEDS COLUMN We had 99 paid members Don't forget you can get orchid supplies from Kris and as of the March meeting. Jim Foster: [email protected] or 707-762-7124 Thank you to all who have brought their memberships Small and medium Rexius bark, Perlite, Sphagnum current. Moss, Orchid labels, Stakes, Charcoal

We want to welcome as new members: CHRISTINE BIRCH ORCHIATA BARK ($17 includes tax) AND NUTRICOTE ($3 for 1# bag) FOR SALE BY YOUR and SOCIETY! CINDY BERTINO & BEN SNOW Thank you for joining! Please feel free to contact Orchiata: any board member with questions. You may email board members by going to our Society's website at Classic #9 1//4" – 3/8" chips www.sonomaorchids.com, Power #5 3/8" – 1/2" chips Power #5a 1/2" – 3/4" chips Super #7 3/4" – 1" chips We had over 50 people at our March meeting! Thank you to everyone who came. Email Angelique [email protected] to order and Those members who joined at our Show will be arrange for pick-up welcomed in the May issue of the SCOS Newsletter. DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING FOR SALE Don't forget to wear your name badge and sign in! ADVERTISE HERE – FOR FREE!! Wear your name badge or make a paper name-tag at the membership table when you enter the meeting room. Then, sign the list at the membership table. At each meeting, one name will be drawn and that person will receive a free strip of 3 raffle tickets.

Those who would like to order a name badge should email Jeanne at [email protected]

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO MARNI TURKEL

Marni was a guest on the Garden Talk show on KSRO on March 14. She did a wonderful job, staying cool and calm under pressure. She handled the interview with style and clarity. Thank you also to our members who called the show to ask Marni orchid questions. Great job Marni! Thank you so much! What a great opportunity to let the public know about our orchid society, its meetings and our Show. And Happy Birthday Marni (March 28)

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PLEASE CHECK THE SCHEDULE BELOW TO SEE IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED TO BRING A FINGER FOOD TO THE APRIL MEETING. Thank you

(Anyone can bring a refreshment at any time.) A Thank You isn't REMEMBER, if you bring a refreshment, you enough to express receive a raffle ticket to be placed in a special our gratitude to drawing, for only those bringing refreshments that everyone who evening. Winner gets first choice from the worked to make "A opportunity table! Symphony of Orchids" a great Show. Our Show Chair, LYNNE MURRELL, worked Refreshments tirelessly on many aspects of the Show, Please bring a refreshment if the first letter of your last name including the Silent Auction, which made corresponds with the monthly meeting. the Society $1,760. Thank you to all members who donated or solicited items T – Z January, 2015 A – B February for the table. C – De March Di – Fo April Thank you to all Show Chairs and Co- Fr – H May Chairs , who did a great job to make sure J – Le June their part of the event went smoothly. Ice Cream Social July Li – M August Although you can't all be named, you Bar-B-Q & Auction September know who you are. And thank you to all No Meeting in September members who volunteered – it wouldn't be N – R October S November a show without YOU! Holiday Dinner December No Meeting in December Thank you to everyone who brought a dish THANK YOU! for the Pasta Party and/or brought food for the hospitality room. WOW! TAKE A LOOK AT OUR NEW WEBSITE www.sonomaorchids.com Thank you NIXY RICKLES for providing the beautiful piano music on both Saturday Our web mistress, Robyn Chosy has done a wonderful and Sunday. You are amazing! job of creating a new website for our Society. The site will continue to grow, with a photo gallery, articles and other items useful to orchid growers. If you have a And last but not least, a huge Thank You suggestion for the website, email Robyn at to ANGELIQUE and BILL FRY. Angelique [email protected]. created and Bill helped build our award winning (AOS Trophy) Display. Thank you Thank You Robyn! to ANGELIQUE for prepared the judges' lunch as well.

Thank you to everyone who participated!!

Change of address, email or to unsubscribe to newsletter?

To send an address or email change, or to unsubscribe from our newsletter, go to our Society website at www.sonomaorchids.com and use the "contacts" link to send an email to the membership chair.

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AOS CORNER

EEwwwww!

You don't know it yet, but this morning will be like no other morning. You stumble downstairs to your Keurig, as usual, to receive your straight shot of stimulation, raw energy in its purest form. This is the prelude to the best part of your day. You are not really a morning person, so coffee in hand, you pad out to the greenhouse in your jammies and slippers with your favorite brew to commune quietly with your orchids as you slowly wake up. You are relaxed and have a little skip in your step as you anticipate seeing your friends. You smile a little as you realize you are happier than you've been in a long time. You realize, finally, that you are an "Orchid Person". The early days of lingering 'failure to thrive' and unknown reasons for untimely 'ultimate death' seem to be over. Your spouse hasn't given you grief in a long time for money spent on plants that die the minute you touch them. You observe your lovelies and see a new spike here, a new flower there, some new growth on that one. You realize you might even be able to take a to share at the next meeting! You'll get to talk about your orchid to the group and maybe win the "three month plant"! Everyone will be envious of your undefinable ability to commune with your orchids. Life is marvelous in your personal orchid heaven.

Then suddenly, you can't breathe. You've seen....an unidentifiable BUG! You know all the good bugs. This is horrific! You look rapidly from plant to plant and discover to your dismay that not only is a bug chewing on one of your precious darlings, but you see something else on another plant that seems like, well, a possibly unexplained disease. Your expensive coffee sours in your mouth and you feel like, you're going to fall down on the greenhouse floor and vomit your special caramel blend into one of the drains. You run to your greenhouse phone extension and call every orchid person you know, but their voicemail picks up as they are either night persons themselves, or as morning people, are out running or something similarly foolish. How messed up is this? You purposefully became a member of the Sonoma County Orchid Society just so you'd have instant access to people in the know when you need them. You are completely let down. What now?

In your misery, you realize the drain you've just thrown up in is pressing into your cheek. It is cold and hard and is no doubt leaving an unexplainable mark on your face that will cause you unending problems when you get to work later; if indeed you are able to drive to work today given this tragic turn of events. As you lie pathetically whimpering on the cold concrete, somewhere in the dark recesses of your mind, that place you go when everything is collapsing, you recognize a virtual spark of illumination. You remember something. What is it? Something about a website. Then you remember! You remember someone droning on at the last meeting about the American Orchid Society website having a section devoted to bugs and diseases. You know you've been meaning to join the AOS for-EVER. It figures now that you need information so desperately you're still not a member. But wait, didn't that speaker say something about this particular information being free? To everyone? Even non-members?! http://www.aos.org/Default.aspx?id=117 (Use the control key and click on the link).

You get up off the floor, make another cup of special coffee and realize as you research your problem, no one need know of your pathetic collapse in the safety and security of your greenhouse. The orchids won't tell anyone, will they?

Finally, don't forget to check out the AOS awards for March, by going to http://www.csnjc.org/.

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Cultural Notes – Spring

Now that summer is on the way we are entering what is probably the busiest period of the orchid growing year, just when everything else is demanding attention too. It is still early for some orchids to flower, but there are a few: Cymbidium madidum, some Epidendrums and Encyclias, some Coelogynes, Oncidium sphacelatum, the splendid Calanthe triplicata or Christmas Orchid, and soon the magnificent Stanhopeas.

However, all plants are going into their main growth period and need regular, and probably more frequent, water and a higher nitrogen fertilizer. With the longer, hotter days and higher light levels there is a possibility of leaf burn, so you must consider extra shading or repositioning plants to give them less severe light. Make an effort to water early in the day and keep water out of the tops of new growths and the papery sheaths that persist on many and some Dendrobiums.

While attending to all this, do not forget that this is when much of your repotting should be done when the flowering is over and before there are too many tender new shoots.

In spring/summer watch out for chewing pests and for fungus problems. You have to be vigilant, since by the time you see the signs it is often too late.

Cattleyas (and their hybrids with Brassavolas, Laelias and Sophronitis): Most of these have finished flowering and have new shoots. Many of these plants will be scorched by full sun on hot afternoons, so require more shade. Repotting is probably the main task, especially if your plant is starting to “climb out” of the pot. Cattleyas “enjoy” repotting. Consider dividing the plant and potting the back bulbs to share.

Dendrobiums (Hard cane types, Australian natives & their hybrids, including Intermediate types): These plants love this time of the year. Give them plenty of light and water, but do not let them overheat. Dendrobiums (Soft cane types & their hybrids): These are used to a hot, wet, monsoon type summer so it is impossible to overwater or overfeed them in the summer months. Depending on the sort of summer we have you may have to shade them.

Oncidiums (As well as Miltonias, Brassias & their hybrids): In summer, the main requirements are not to let their leaves burn and to keep them moist. Give the longer spikes strong support as many can bloom with up to 200 flowers. Fertilize with high nitrogen fertilizer for new plant growth. Repot if necessary, probably because the plant has out grown the pot. Most of them were not designed to live in pots. Be adventurous and try mounting them but remember they will then need more frequent watering.

Vandas (and their related species and hybrids): These plants need humidity, so they should be watered every second day, and humidity levels can be kept up by extra, light misting or by damping down the floor below them. A few may already be showing flower spikes. Give them high phosphorus fertilizer alternating with a high nitrogen fertilizer.

Phalaenopsis: Like the Vandas, they must not be left to dry out, nor should they be left with water in the crown of the plant. During the summer months they also appreciate a high nitrogen fertilizer. If they are developing a ’trunk’ they may have to be repotted lower in a pot.

Paphiopedilum: These plants also lack pseudobulbs and need regular watering, probably every third day. Again, water sitting in the crown of the plant can rot newly emerging flower bulbs. Remove old dead leaves.

Phragmipedium: These terrestrial type orchids like lots of water. Many growers keep them sitting in a tray of water. But take care with the type of water. Use a pure water, like rainwater, or reverse osmosis water or your plant will soak up too much mineral content.

Ian McLaren 21-10-2008

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GREAT SHOW-AND-TELL PLANTS AT OUR MARCH MEETING! Thank you to all who brought plants and thank you Ann Possinger for the photos (I'm sorry we can't display pictures of all the show-and-tell plants. I try to print at least 1 picture from each person who displayed in any particular month).

Blc. Golden Jade - Earl Rathbun Blc. Green Gem x Trick or Treat – lueddemanniana coerulea – Bob Richardson Earl Rathbun

Paph. godefroyae - Susan Anderson Paph. Fumi's Delight – Dale Martin Trichoglottis wenzellii - Dale Martin

Sarcochilus hartmannii-Ann Possinger Paph. Mamie Wilson - Ann Possinger Masdevallia Bay Breeze - Lynne Murrell

Blc. Sylvia Fry x Lc. Drumbeat Heritage -

Bob Richardson Iwanagara Apple Blossom 'Golden Elf' - Paph. rothschildianum - Susan Anderson Ann Possinger

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A Symphony of Orchids, Brainstorm of Angelique Fry by Josie Lee

Wasn’t our society show display awesome! I was not only impressed with the overall effect with the many beautiful orchid plants filling the space, but with the innovative work processes that went into the formation of bones of the display. The judges were equally impressed. Who would’ve thought that delightful pastries like petit fours, faux music instruments and faux stone pavers would have anything in common? Leave it to the imagi- nation and ingenuity of Angelique Fry. I can picture her sculpting Styrofoam and insulation foam sheets into pavers and musical instruments (not just the cello and violas – even the piano), coating the pieces with a thin “cement” layer, then mixing stains and artfully applying the stains to the sculpted pieces for that realistic appearance – somewhat like cutting cake into animal or heart shapes, covering them with fondant and decorating with a bow or a flower. Did you notice the finishing touch of our society orchid logo over the gate?

Angelique was always passionate about gardening. Her passion for orchids began 25 years ago when Bill presented her with her first orchid for Mother’s Day, a cymbidium that she still has. With the excitement of that cymbidium re-blooming the following year, she attended her first orchid show at P.O.E. There she acquired several mini-Cats and Miltoniopsis’. She soon visited other orchid society shows – adding more orchids to her collection. She has found favor with the Cattleyas and white flowers. Bill is supportive of her orchid hobby – he even sat through one of our show planning meetings. He was instrumental in the construction of the “wrought iron” gate, pergola and fences out of PVC pipes and other plastic parts. Smitty, our past creative show display designer and builder extraordinaire, continued to help by constructing the base of the piano and repurposing an upholstered bench into the piano bench.

Angelique joined SCOS eight years ago. She never got involved – not even attending one meeting – until three years ago. When Angelique decides to be involved – she gets involved! Angelique has found our orchid society meetings very helpful and comforting – with great access to information, and support and encouragement from members (“even if the plant dies, it’s okay, just try again”).

I bet there are other members in our society who have untapped talents. What is your vision of a beautiful show display? Then think about some aspect of the details of projects in your life and how that might apply to some detail of your vision. I look forward to seeing that creativity from other members in future shows!

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2015 Show Awards -- Congratulations to all who were awarded trophies and ribbons! Adam Anderson took the lion’s share of awards! Many many thanks to society member sponsors! The generosity and support of all member sponsors are greatly appreciated! Josie Lee, Show Trophies Chair

Exhibitors/Awarded Plants Awards/Trophies Sponsors

Adam Anderson – Epi stamfordianum Best Entry by SCOS Member SCOS Adam Anderson – Epi stamfordianum Best of Show SCOS Larry Mead – Rhyncholaelia Aristocrat (glaucaxdigbyana) Best Intermediate SCOS Josie Lee – Renanthera citrina Best Novice SCOS Adam Anderson – Epi stamfordianum Best Cattleya Alliance Kathy & Earl Rathbun Fiori d’Amore – Cym Mitzi Mable Best Cymbidium Alliance Bob Richardson Napa Valley Orchids – Den Ise Pearl AM/AOS Best Dendrobium Alliance Patty Connick Kathy & Earl Rathbun – Rodrumnia 'Spunky Spots' AM/AOS Best Oncidium Alliance Austin Creek Orchids Adam Anderson – Phal parishii Best Alliance Lynne Murrell Adam Anderson – Pleurothallis wagneri Best Pleurothallid Alliance Bill Poe & Sue Hayes Susan Anderson – Paph rothschildianumXpaph phillipinense Best Slipper Orchid Alliance Linda & Daryl Eggleston Adam Anderson – Ascocentrum garayi Best Vanda Alliance Gerry & Jerry Smith Judy Carney – Aerangis fastuosa Best Other Genera Angelique & Bill Fry Adam Anderson – Pleurothallis wagneri Best Miniature Orchid Linda Pisenti Adam Anderson – Epi stamfordianum Best Species Kris & Jim Foster Adam Anderson – Epi stamfordianum Best Specimen Plant Kathie & Joe Hile Best Basket of Orchids Charlie & Ninie Smith Orchids Fiori d’Amore Best Table Display Orchids & Gardens SCOS AOS Award for Best Display SCOS

American Orchid Society Awards Judy Carney – Aerangis fastuosa AM/AOS (81 pts) and CCM AOS (85 pts) Larry Mead -- Rhyncholaelia Aristocrat (glaucaXdigbyana) HCC/AOS (77 pts)

AOS Awards Notations First Class Certificate (FCC) Certificate of Cultural Excellence (CCE) Award of Merit (AM) Certificate of Cultural Merit (CCM) Highly Commended Certificate (HCC) Certificate of Horticultural Merit (CHM) Judges’ Commendation (JC) Certificate of Botanical Recognition (CBR) Award of Distinction (AD) Award of Quality (AQ)

CSA Awards Notations Gold (89.51 – 100 pts) Silver (79.51 – 89.5 pts) Bronze (74.51 – 89.5 pts)

Picture of our Society Logo, reproduced by Angelique Fry

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UPCOMING EVENTS April

4/14 SCOS MEETING. Craig "Cisco" Dietz will speak on his efforts to save the flora of Chiapas, Mexico and his creation of Orquideas Moxviquil Botanical Garden."

4/18 Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers Orchid Show & Sale, 10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m., Redwood City Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City. www.GoldCoastCymbidiumGrowers.com

4/18 – 4/19 Sacramento Orchid Society "Orchid Mystique'. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Scottish Rite Temple, 6151 H Street, Sacramento. $5 in advance; $7 at the door.

4/21 SCOS BOARD MEETING at 6:30 p.m. Ann Conger will be our hostess at the home of Jeanne VanBlarcom, 897 Matsuda Lane, Sebastopol. All members welcome. IMPORTANT: RSVP to Ann at [email protected]

4/29 – 5/3 THE SPRING 2015 AOS ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING IN PORTLAND. Don't miss this chance to hear world-class speakers and shop for orchids from around the world. Vendors include: Floralia Orchids (Brazil), Gold Country Orchids, Hatfield Orchids, Hillsview Gardens (Oregon), Ingram's Better Orchid Books, New World Orchids (Indiana), Norman's Orchids, the Orchid Zone, Seattle Orchids, Yih Cheng Orchids (Taiwan), Aitkens Salmon Creek Garden (Washington), Aloha Orchids (Oregon), Terry Thompson Orchids (Oregon) and more to follow. Register Now at http://www.portlandorchidsociety.org/calendar/2015AOS.php

May

5/2 – 5/3 D&D Flowers Open House 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the new location on 169 1st Avenue, Daly City (D&D Flowers is not open to the public except during the spring and fall scheduled open houses). The Greenhouse is on the right hand side of the 3rd house with the red garage and a sign reading "Demattei Nursery". Enter the gate of the chain link fence with red lattice on the left hand side of the red garage. Please drive safely. Limited street parking so please car pool. Do not park within the chain link fence. Mahalo for your cooperation.

5/2 – 5/3 The Tiny Jungle Open House. Chris Mende told me that she shares space with Dennis Olivas at D&D Flowers and will be open for visitors as well!

5/9 – 5/10 Orchid Society of California, Mother's Day Show & Sale 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland. I believe the event is free but Lakeside Park charges an entrance fee.

5/12 SCOS MEETING. May's speaker will be Janet Lamborn from Agdia,Inc./Adgia Testing Services. Janet's presentation will be on orchid viruses and how to test for them. Members are encouraged to bring in plants with suspected symptoms to be tested.

5/30 SCOS BUS TRIP. "Gold and Wine Country Tour". We will first travel to Lodi for a tour of I-Hsin Nursery and then visit Michael-David Winery where we will have a private wine tasting and enjoy lunch.Then we'll visit Alan Koch's Gold Country Orchids in Lincoln. Jeff Tyler of Insitu Orchids and Dave Sorokowski of Paph Paradise will also be meeting with us at Alan's Nursery. This will be a great trip – not to be missed. See the flyer on the following page. You must get your check or cash to Ann Conger to secure your seat on the bus.

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Sonoma County Orchid Society Annual Bus Trip - Saturday, May 30, 2015

$37.00 per person, available to Members, Guests and All Orchid Enthusiasts

The bus will leave promptly at 7:45 AM from the parking lot under Highway 12, across from the Santa Rosa Vet’s Bldg. Please arrive early. If you are a single passenger, please double up to allow couples to sit together. Due to our schedule we cannot wait for late arrivals. Please bring an empty box to store orchids that you buy. Pack a lunch. SCOS will supply bottled water and snacks. Note: Times are approximate and may vary based on traffic conditions.

7:45 AM Bus leaves from Santa Rosa

8:05 AM Pick-up from Petaluma Fairgrounds Park and Ride adjacent to the Petaluma Library on Washington Street.

8:25 AM Pick-up from Novato, Roland Blvd. Park and Ride

9:20AM Pick-up in Suisun City, Main St. at Hwy 12 Park and Ride

I-Hsin, Lodi - Tour a large commercial phalaenopsis grower

Lunch – Michael-David Winery with private tasting

Gold Country Orchids, Lincoln – Alan Koch

Insitu Orchids - Jeffery Tyler (at Gold Country)

Paph Paradise – Dave Sorokowsky (at Gold Country)

6:00 PM? Suisun City

6:50PM Novato

7:10PM Petaluma Fairgrounds

7:30 PM? Santa Rosa

Payment reserves your place on the bus. Make checks payable to SCOS.

State your pick-up location (Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Novato or Suisun City) Mail checks to: Ann Conger, 2002 Coffee Lane, Sebastopol, CA 95472

(707)888-3637 [email protected]

Full refunds for cancellations will only be allowed prior to two weeks before the bus trip, May 15th

Due to limited space at greenhouses, the tours listed above are limited to the people that have paid.

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