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Members start gathering about 1:30 PM for setting up plant displays, looking at each others'
plants and socializing over light refreshments, with the formal meeting beginning at 2 PM.
Most meetings include an illustrated lecture given by an expert invited from around the country.
The talks are generally broad enough for everyone, with a sprinkling of items of particular interest
for the specialist.
Our meeting have included talks on these topics: - Selecting Orchids for the Beginner
- Growing Orchids under Lights
- Choice Orchids for the Windowsill
- The Best of the Bulbophyllums
- Bifoliate Cattleyas
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The meetings also include a beginner's forum where beginners can ask specific questions of the more
experienced growers in the club.
At each meeting, we have show tables set up to display our members' blooming plants for all to enjoy.
Dozens of plants are on display each month, from species to complex hybrids, all in magnificent bloom.
Plants range in size from miniatures to large plants with 2'-3' sprays of blooms. At the end of the
formal meeting, an experienced grower will discuss each plant and some of the culture.
At most meetings, there is a sales table where members offer plants for sale, many times at bargain
prices. You'll find seedlings and divisions as well as mature plants. Sometimes visiting guest
speakers may have plants and growing supplies for sale.
Special activities include an annual auction, a holiday party, a mid-winter luncheon, a picnic, as
well as sponsored bus trips to orchid shows in New York and Boston.
Calendar of Events 2008
APRIL 25-27: Southern Tier Orchid Society Show, Oakdale Mall, Center Court, Reynolds Rd. & Harry L. Dr., Johnson City, NY.
MAY 3rd: Regular Monthly meeting at the William K. Sanford Library, 1:30PM. Show table,
member led orchid practicum, business meeting, program.
JUNE 7th: Regular Monthly meeting at the William K. Sanford Library, 1:30PM. Show table,
member led orchid practicum, business meeting, program.
Please Note: Although the above information was gathered from a
variety of sources, much of the information posted above was obtained through the
AOS monthly magazine “ORCHIDS”. The magazine subscription comes with your AOS membership.
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