Well, another Cal Orchid barbecue and picnic is “in the can.”

Lauris and James Rose were excellent hosts making sure the barbecue smells of the cooking tri-tip and chicken wafted through the greenhouses as Lauris showed off the Cal Orchid products. So not only were our olfactory senses besieged with sensory overload, our eyes were treated to beautiful and extraordinary plants. These included orchids, potted and mounted, succulents, cacti, and so many others that I could not begin to name or describe!

This year, nature was a bit stingy with its usual bounty of avocados that Lauris and James used to make their signature guacamole. In its place, the Roses made extra baked beans for our enjoyment.

Members also brought a vast array of side dishes from potato and macaroni salads to coleslaw replete with nuts. They brought grilled veggies, soft drinks, iced tea, and water. Did I mention that there was enough dessert to satisfy the largest sweet tooth of any in attendance? There was carrot cake, chocolate cake, cupcakes, cookie bars, and

brownies—also mini bundt cakes in multiple flavors. I hope that I have enticed those who couldn’t attend this year to make every effort to come next year! And this was just one aspect of the event!

Members also had great fun with the plant raffle, hoping to snag a particularly intriguing plant. The Roses put out a wide variety of plants from miniature orchids to mounted specimens. These weren’t your run of the mill TJ’s or big box Phalaenopsis. The Roses are growers and propagators of unique and “exotic” plants and they also didn’t hold back on special plants made available for sale to our members.

The event also provided a venue to really talk to and get to know more about members that we often don’t get at the monthly meetings. Ilene and I met Peter and Patti Finie, and found out that one of Peter’s career projects was to purchase natural gas in industrial quantities for asphalt production plants from The Gas Company (where I previously worked)!

A special thanks to Alan, Joe and Judy, Bill and Joan, Al and Glenda, Verna and Kevin, Marian, Lucy, Bob and Barbara, Alice and Ken, Susan, Chiyoko and Howard, Bobbi and Barry, Chad, and all who worked hard to bring great food and offer assistance to keep this event on track!

Conejo Orchid SocietyVol. 39 No. 9 www.conejoorchidsociety.org September 2019Conejo

Orchid Society

The President’s Message By Kathy Boals

Hello Orchid Lovers!Well, wasn’t that a great Cal

Orchid picnic? It’s so nice to be able to take some time to actually visit with each other. It’s always really nice of James and Lauris to come in on their only day off and work like crazy for us but this year was especially good of them since James got home from Columbia at 1:30 a.m. that day! Another million thanks to them!

As you probably already know, this month brings another special event that your Society is putting on for you. Not only will we be having our regular meeting on the 9th, but on the preceding Saturday the 7th we will be having our greenhouse/backyard tour. Hope to see you at both!

COS Annual Picnic Was Held Sunday, August 11, at Cal-Orchid in Santa Barbara By Steve Miele

Kathy

Yard and Greenhouse Tour On for Saturday, Sept 7 On Saturday, September 7, we will be having our, back by popular demand,

occasional annual yard and greenhouse tour. We will visit four members’ gardens (Gayle Brodie, Bill Gunning, Marcia Wingard, and Kathy Boals) to see how they have come up with different solutions to growing orchids, and how to include them in your landscaping plans. Our last stop will be at Kathy and Brian Boals’ home in Newbury Park for a tour and a picnic lunch. Be watching your e-mail for additional information. The tour typically begins at 9:00 a.m.

Bill Gunning sent maps and schedules by email so that the participants can circulate between the three locations without everyone showing up at the same time at each address. There is no cost to participate in this event.

As an added bonus, the Board has decided to include a plant “raffle” where every person will receive an orchid (no entry fee). The raffle will be conducted at the Boals’ residence as part of our picnic.

The Tour The Barbecue The RafflePhotos by Bob SchoenburgPhotos by Bill Gunning Photos by Bill Gunning

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Picnic Pics

COS Members Enjoyed the DayPhotos by Chiyoko Tanger

The Huntington Orchid Show is right around the corner, Friday through Sunday, October 18-20, and there are many opportunities to participate and help give our society broad exposure.

As in past years, we will be entering an exhibit in the show, which this year has the theme “Orchid Safari.” In past years we have won exhibit awards and individual plant awards including prestigious AOS awards and 2nd place in the Best Orchid in Show category. But our exhibit can’t happen without you.

Volunteers Needed People will be needed to help with exhibit set-up

on Wednesday, October 16 and tear down on Sunday, October 20 (followed by dinner at a local restaurant). We will also need your plants (duh!). It would be great if you can bring your plants to the show Wednesday morning for set-up. If not, arrangements can be made to get them there for you and return them afterwards.

So be looking through your collections and nurturing the plants that are looking to bloom at show time. The full names of your plants will need to be submitted no later than Friday, October 11 so labels can be made. The ability to make last minute labels at the show cannot be done. Please send the full names of your plants to Gayle Brodie (see her e-mail address in the COS directory).

As an added bonus for our society entering an exhibit, all members are entitled to free admission to the Huntington and the Orchid Show, Friday through Sunday. Just wear your COS membership badge or show a membership card (available at our October meeting) at the entrance.

Ribbon Judging Another opportunity is to participate in the ribbon

judging on Thursday, October. 17, the day before the show opens to the public. Join a group, led by an

AOS judge, and participate in the selection of the 1st through 3rd place plant winners and see the exhibits in pristine condition. NOEXPERIENCENECESSARY and a great way to learn about what makes for a quality orchid from experts. More information will be coming on this.

The Huntington will also need volunteers to monitor the exhibits, staff the plant hotel, or provide general support. If you wish to sign up for one of these tasks, please use this web site:https://signup.com/go/tzgstab .Please also use this web site to sign up for ribbon judging.

If you are interested in helping with our exhibit or have any questions, please contact Bill Gunning (805) 279-0334.

Peter Lin To Speak On Favorite Fragrant Orchids Peter Lin will be presenting his talk on:

Favorite Fragrant Orchids at the COS meeting Monday, September 14. Along with the beauty of the flowers, many orchids have an alluring fragrance that is hard to beat in the plant world. This fast paced PowerPoint presentation will show you some of his favorite orchids with truly fragrant flowers, and how to grow them.

Peter started growing orchids over 30 years ago, but then stopped due to school and starting a career. It wasn't until about 14 years ago that the orchid “bug” came back and he is now heavily involved once again. He is an

accredited judge with the American Orchid Society and a hybridizer of mini-catts. Peter enjoys meeting with other orchid enthusiasts, and can often be found at various orchid shows and

societies around the country. He also has hundreds of photos of his orchids that he maintains on Flickr. You can view them by clicking this link Peter Lin's Photos or https://www.flickr.com/people/minicatt/Due to limited growing space, Peter likes to specialize in miniature orchids, both species and hybrids, and has received numerous AOS awards. His other interests in orchids include Dendrobiums, Angraecoids, and Neofinetias. He maintains a

collection of a thousand or more orchids at his home in Southern California in three small greenhouses, as well as an offsite greenhouse.

Huntington Orchid Show Coming In October

George Hatfield is leading the Ventura County Orchid Society (VCOS) Orchid Workshops. They will be held on the Saturday after regular VCOS meetings which are held the 4th Tuesday of the month. The next workshop will be Saturday, September 28, 9 a.m. to Noon, at Dudley House, 197 N. Ashwood Ave, Ventura.

Included in the workshops will be hands on learning experiences on

how to repot orchids, identify good plants and how to successfully grow beautiful orchids. All are welcome, so spread the word.

Members will be able to buy orchid supplies at wholesale costs including orchid bark, fertilizer, various size pots, etc.

At noon, VCOS plans to have picnic lunch to socialize, so please bring a box lunch.

Classified Ads Contact information available in the COS Membership directory.

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Apply once a year (during vegetative growth) at 1 tablespoon for a one gallon size pot $1.61 per Pound (Includes Sales Tax) Contact Bill Gunning With Questions

Calcium Nitrate Supplement Apply With Regular Orchid Fertilizer at ¼ Teaspoon per

Gallon of Fertilizer Solution Promotes Strong Cell Walls/Prevents Black Leaf Tips

Use When Plant Is Actively Growing $.75 for 2 Pounds (Including Sales Tax) Contact Bill Gunning With Questions

Classified ads are for the sale of plants or related items only. Ads must be 50 words or less. To protect your privacy we will not include a phone number or email address. Members can look you up in the directory. Please click this link, COS Classified Ad, to send an ad by the 21st of each month. Ads will be removed monthly. Contact COS Classified Ad if you wish to resubmitted your ad. ONLY two ads per member per month! 

Beautiful, Dwarf, Compact, Two Gallon Plumeria(white flowered with yellow center)

$30 Contact Denis Lybe

Slightly Used Temperature Sensor Slightly Used Humidity Sensor

Greenhouse Quality, 20' cord pre-installed on each for easy plug-in.

$20 Each Contact Denis Lybe

61st Annual Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

Fall Open House November 2 and 3, 2019:

Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Held at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, 1250 Orchid Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Mexican Laelias and Cymbidiums in bloom and bud.

Orchid Society of Santa Barbara Fall Show and

Sale Fleischman Auditorium at

the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is being renovated during the usual mid-November time of the show. As of now, no new venue has been found.

Updates will be provided in future e-mails.75th Annualforce paragraph returnSanta Barbara International Orchid Show

Friday March 13 through Sunday March 15, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

There is always something new and unusual at this longest-running show in the USA. The show is so grateful to all orchid societies that put in displays, whose members volunteer, or both.

Thank you so much for your time. Hope to see you in July or anytime!

Alice, Parry, and Wayne

Events In Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Orchid Estate Established 19571250 Orchid Drive

Santa Barbara, California 93111Telephone: (805) 967-1284, (800) 553-3387

Facsimile: (805) 683-3405Email: sboe@sborchid.com

Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

Ventura County Orchid Society Workshops

COS Membership Notes By Alice Smith

Hi All, The COS Picnic on Sunday, August 11 drew a “whopping” 62

people. By way of comparison, last year we had 47 people at the picnic! We must be doing a good job with this great outing! The wonderful weather this year (as usual), the great tri-tip and barbecued chicken, the salads, the soft drinks, and the desserts were wonderful. I made a great Rice Salad to bring to the picnic, however, I forgot to take the salad out of my refrigerator when my husband and I left our house for Goleta! So, when we got home I had to have my family and friends at home help Ken and I eat the whole bowl of the salad! I promise I will do better next year!!

We missed the great fresh guacamole that is usually on the table as a gift from Cal Orchid Nursery! Maybe it will be back for our COS picnic next year. Of course, the orchids were wonderful. Lauris and James Rose were great hosts as always.

I am hoping that the many of our guests were impressed enough that they will become COS members!

Alice

Member Meetings, Activities, (Refreshments)September 7 — Garden Greenhouse Tour and Picnic Lunch September 9—Peter Lin,—Fragrant Orchids, (Ellie Staight, Lucy Saito) October 14—TBA, (Bobbi Yablow) October 18-20—The Huntington International Orchid Show November—Holiday Party December—No Meeting—Happy Holidays

Meeting Place and Directions General meetings are usually held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at: Westlake Village Town Hall (Google Maps)31200 East Oak Crest Drive Westlake Village, CA 91361

Neighboring Societies

Santa Barbara Orchid Society Meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Santa Barbara at 7:30 p.m. For information call — 805-965-2536

Ventura Orchid Society Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Ventura Townhouse at 6:50 p.m. 4900 Telegraph Rd (7th floor), Ventura Call Jean—805-642-4815

San Fernando Valley Orchid Society Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. Call (805) 532-0080 and ask for Mike.

DirectionsFrom the West: Take the 101 South and exit Lindero CanyonTurn Right. Turn left on Agoura Rd.Turn right on East Oak Crest Drive(the third street on the right)

From the East:Take the 101 North and exit Reyes Adobe Rd.Turn Left. Turn Right on Agoura Rd.Turn Left on East Oak Crest Drive(the fifth driveway on the left)

The Town Hall is the first drive on the left

Conejo Orchid Society 2019 Membership Application

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(Note: Please write the name(s) and email(s) of additional members on back) Make Check payable to COS and mail to:

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Membership Questions? Please contact Alice Smith (805) 777-1075

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Useful Links For Culture Information St. Augustine Orchid Society

American Orchid Society

Members Birthdays and Anniversaries

Editor’s Note: Members birthdays and anniversaries will be published each month as a “shout out” to those celebrating. If you wish to be included, please send me an email to Bob Schoenburg.

Birthdays Chiyoko Tanger, September 21

Brian Boals, September 29

Celebrate!

Chad Lee mounting Phalaenopsis species in the Huntington Botanical Gardens public conservatory and a photo of the finished product. Chad is one of the Conejo volunteers at the Huntington.

Potting Medium Information And Moisture Holding Chart

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President Kathy Boals(805) 377-5539

Refreshments Chiyoko Tanger(805) 529-6536

Raffle Phil Peck(818) 324-0382

1st VP—Programs Bill Gunning (805) 279-0334

Newsletter Bob Schoenburg(818) 445-0450

Newsletter Barbara Schoenburg(818) 445-0470

1st VP—Programs Leslie Naines-Brown (805) 551-6699

Judging Chairperson Ewa Gago(805) 744-1561

Library Ewa Gago(805) 744-1561

2nd Vp—Culture Sessions Gayle Brodie(805) 551-8620

Orchid Potting Help Marian McWilliams(818) 421-0024

Publicity Ellie Staight(805) 497-8187

Treasurer Vicky Price(805) 233-2258

Director at Large Susan Dubin(805) 497-6700

Director at Large Joe Grodell (805) 492-1569

Membership Alice Smith(805) 777-1075

Director at Large Barry Yablow(818) 645-3807

Director at Large Bobbi Yablow(818) 645-4592

Recording Secretary Brenda Rule(805) 492-6563

Director at Large Alan Dorfman(818) 298-5676

AFFILIATED SOCIETIES As you may have heard, membership rates are

increasing on Jan 1, 2020. If your renewal date is before July 1, 2020, you can renew early at today’s rates. Renewing early removes the risk of missing the January 1, 2020 date and allows the society to save a few dollars. The inclusion of Orchids Pro as part of membership also applies to societies and will be available on October 1. Having an authorized society member designated to use this tool at a society show makes plant classifications easier, especially when the show is AOS judged. This is just one example of the award tool applied for affiliate use.

If you have additional questions, please send an email to affiliated_societies@aos.org. A member of our committee will reply to your inquiry.

The Trustees of the AOS and its Standing Committees meet twice each year in the spring and fall. This fall’s meeting, which is hosted by the East Everglades Orchid Society, is being held October 16–20, 2019 in Homestead, Florida. The Affiliated Societies Committee will meet Thursday morning, October 17, so make sure to let your members know that they are welcome to join us. We would love to hear about your society and how we can support you. The web page is up, and registration is open so get signed up for the meeting and make your hotel reservation while space is available. It’s not too late to join us but rooms are going fast! Here’s the link: http://www.aos.org/news-and-events/members-meetings.aspx

The AOS Board of Trustees is seeking nominations for members of

the Board of Trustees of the American Orchid Society, for all

six officers (for 2020-2022) and four trustees (for 2020-2023). Members may

nominate any member in good standing, including themselves, and shall provide a rationale as to why they should be considered. All nominations will be evaluated by the Nominating Committee and a slate will be mailed, in accordance with the by-laws, prior to the election at the Members Meeting in the spring of 2020. You can look at the competencies Board Members are evaluated on at the link below. If someone in your society, or you, can provide guidance to the future of the AOS and is interested in serving on the Board, please send your nominations to Alan Koch at nominating_committee@aos.org. Nominations will be accepted up to close of business September 25, 2019.

Here’s the link: http://www.aos.org/featured-content/call-for-nominations.aspx

Make sure not to miss the President’s message in the September issue of ORCHIDS magazine. Susan Wedegaertner tells us that one of the highlights of her position is the delivery of awards of appreciation. Recently, long time committee members of the AOS were recognized. The contributions and efforts of these individuals have helped to make the AOS into the organization we know today.

We’re always looking for ideas to bring kids into the world of orchids. While planning your next orchid show don’t forget to check out the AOS Kids Corner for ideas. Here’s the link to the main page: http://www.aos.org/orchids/kids-corner.aspx. See other articles for instructions on how to create activities we’ve tested out or make

up your own great activities. Please share your ideas and experiences with the Education Committee at education_committee@aos.org.

Thanks again for all the pics that you are sending in for the Instagram feed. Our Instagram Administrator, Candace Hollinger, sends her appreciation to you all. It’s wonderful to see such a variety of everything orchid that’s enjoyed around the globe. Please remind your members that we would love pics of how they grow, what’s blooming now or anything they love about orchids. Please continue to send your photos and short videos to: americanorchidsociety@gmail.com. Be sure to send a short caption explaining your photo. Also, if you are bilingual and can include your caption in English plus your other language(s)—it will help with our universal outreach.

Remember to check-in on our Facebook Group Page for Affiliated Societies of the American Orchid Society. The response has been great, many thanks to all of you who added pics of show banners. We can all learn from what has been successful for other societies. Let us know how your show went, and what was successful for you, or what didn’t quite make the mark. Our administrator, Chad Brinkerhuff, monitors the feed and is a great resource for all that the AOS has to offer. Keep us up to date on what’s going on at your local society and let us know how we can help you.

Don’t forget to check out the List of Speakers to help you plan society meeting programs.  You will now find the Affiliated Societies link on the home page under the “About Us” heading. 

And…Here’s a link to check it all out - http://www.aos.org/

THE SEPTEMBER 2019 AOS CORNER– From the desk of Denise Lucero, Vice-Chair, American Orchid Society Affiliated Societies Committee (Affiliated_Societies@AOS.org).).

Let’s Grow Together, Denise Lucero

Your Society Can Earn Free AOS Membership

Extensions Upcoming shows are a good time to

encourage new membership to AOS.  Affiliated societies can now earn a one-month extension of their AOS society membership for each new AOS member that they refer (note: membership renewals don’t count).  Make sure to note your Society Affiliation in the comments section of the application.

With 12 new AOS members, your affiliated society can have a FULL YEAR OF FREE AOS membership! Be sure to have membership applications with your society’s name already filled in and available at your club meetings!

Remember to let your members know, we want to sweeten the deal and give them every possible reason to join AOS today!  If they become an American Orchid Society member, they have considerably more resources at their disposal making growing orchids even more enjoyable and successful.

Digital Access to Over 350+past issues of Orchids magazine

extending back to 1932!

Culture Edema: What Are Those Strange Blisters?

Text by Sue Bottom / Pictures by Terry BottomWhen I first noticed those corky

blisters on the leaves of my orchids, I thought it was some kind of aberrant scale. I tried scratching them off and even tried excising them with an X-Acto knife, though of course it wasn’t scale at all. The culprit was edema, also known as oedema; swelling caused by excess fluids.

In orchids, this swelling is caused by improper watering, when the roots absorb more water than can be transpired by the leaves. Typically, this happens during the cooler months in late winter and early spring, especially during extended periods of cool, cloudy weather. If you water on a gray day when the plant is not actively growing or you water late in the day on a day when the nighttime temperatures turn cool, edema blisters may form. The excess water absorbed by the plant causes a swelling of plant cells that produces a blister on the leaf.

Proper watering is the key to preventing edema blisters from forming. During the warm growing season when plants are in active growth and the nighttime temperatures are warm, you

can water your plants with wild abandon. You can water in the morning, the afternoon or at night. In fact, when the humidity is very low, many orchid

growers find it difficult to properly hydrate their orchids because they dry out so quickly. Some selectively water in the evenings after the sun has set so their plants will stay wet overnight and soak up water. Fertilizer shouldn’t be applied in the evening hours. Darkness, plus water, plus nutrients is a formula for

fungal and bacterial growth. Most orchids grow in a nutrient-poor environment so even though the plants may be wet at night from heavy dews and rain, there is insufficient food to fuel roots and the like in nature. If you decide a nighttime watering regime is right for you, water at dusk and then apply your fertilizer in the early morning.

My go-to guy, Courtney Hackney, recommends nighttime watering during periods of low humidity and warm nighttime temperatures and notes some of the additional benefits from this approach. Your plants will be well hydrated so you will not have to worry

about fertilizer toxicity. The roots will be ready to take up fertilizer as their surface condition has changed from hard and stiff to soft and pliable. If you live in an area with hard water, salts that accumulate in the medium, pots and roots will become soluble overnight, allowing them to be flushed out the next morning while fertilizing. Once the humidity rises or nighttime temperatures drop below the 65–70 F (18–21 C) range, you should resume the more conventional morning watering regime.

Watering during the cooler months is quite different than during the main growing season. Many orchids go through a winter resting period and

some an outright dormancy, so the orchid’s need for water and fertilizer is at a minimum. Your frequency of watering will be perhaps a quarter or a half of your summertime watering frequency. Water early in the morning, finishing before noon or so. Do not water on gray or rainy days, even if it is your “scheduled” watering day.

Orchid growers spend a lot of time worrying about different pests and diseases that might be afflicting their plants. I have come to believe that there are more physiological and cultural issues that cause problems

with your orchids than those caused by pests and diseases. If you have access to the AOS Guide on Orchid Pests and Diseases, read or reread Tom Sheehan’s discussion on physiological disorders caused by improper watering, light, nutrition, potting faults and other conditions (Sheehan 2002). His comments are as true today as the day they were written.

This bifoliate cattleya has just developed edema. The blisters are always raised. Sunken spots would be suggestive of a bacterial infection causing a collapse of the cells. Sometimes edema is mistaken for scale, though scale can easily be rubbed off with alcohol and a cotton swab.

The raised blisters are clearly displayed on this phalaenopsis leaf. Some of them are translucent, and some have taken on a corky appearance (image sent to www.staugorchidsociety.org for diagnosis).

Additional Reading:Cating, R.A., Palmateer, A.J., Stiles, C.M., Harmon,

P.F. and Davison, D.A. 2014. Physiological Disorders of Orchids: Oedema. University of Florida, IFAS Extension, Plant Pathology Department, PP244, Revised April 2014. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp164. Accessed July 16, 2015.

Sheehan, T.J. 2002. Physiological Disorders of Orchids. p. 4-21. In: Orchid Pests and Diseases, Revised Edition, T.J. Watson editor. American Orchid Society, Delray Beach, Florida.

— Sue Bottom started growing orchids in Houston in the mid-1990s after her husband Terry built her first greenhouse. They settled into St. Augustine, Florida, Sue with her orchids and Terry with his camera are active in the St. Augustine Orchid Society, maintaining the society’s website and publishing its monthly newsletter. Sue is also a member of the AOS Editorial Board (sbottom15@hotmail.com).

Upcoming WebinarsIt’s easy to find all of the scheduled webinars and to register on the AOS website. You’ll find the link under the All About Orchids tab. If you check there, you will find any webinars that have been scheduled after the production of the monthly Corner.

American Orchid Society: Greenhouse Chat With Dr. Ron McHatton Thursday, September 5, 2019 @ 8:30-9:30 EDT            PublicPlease join Dr. Ron McHatton, AOS Chief Science Officer, as he answers your questions about all things orchid. He will discuss a variety of topics on orchid culture based on questions submitted by attendees. Please send your questions and pictures to Sandra Svoboba at greenhouse@aos.org by Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Please include pictures as well.Register now using this link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/147860524862361347

Orchid Gardens of Latin America With Tom Mirenda Wednesday, September 18, 2019 @ 8:30-9:30 EDT            Members onlyPlease join Tom Mirenda, noted conservationist, orchid expert, and AOS Accredited Judge, as he takes us on a tour of Latin America’s fabulous Orchid Gardens.Register now using this link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8567250965795696385

Note: After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the seminar.

Webinars are an Internet conference where you can hear the speaker and view his presentation, ask questions, and hear interactions from other members of the audience. You can join either on your computer or by phone. You can join from anywhere, via your Mac, PC or even your mobile device. Audio is included, so attendees can phone in or use VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). You will need a microphone for your computer to use VOIP.

Want to Learn, but Can’t Make the Date? The live webinars will be recorded and posted on the AOS website, where you will find a link allowing

you to view the webinars at your convenience.

What Are Webinars?

Recent Orchid Awards Pictures On The AOS Website: See fabulous pictures of the most breathtakingly beautiful orchids receiving awards from the AOS! Visit the new

“Latest Orchid Awards” page on the AOS website to enjoy these stunning photographs! Click on the thumbnails to see them in larger format. Free to members and nonmembers.

The September Issue of Orchids Magazine Will Feature Great Articles and Beautiful Pictures on New Refugium Botanicum - TBD

Orchids Illustrated - Masdevallia by Peggy Alrich and Wesley Higgins

Lindleyana - New Ecuadorian Species, Part 2 by Hugo Medina, José Portilla and Iván Portilla

Orchids of Bhutan - Diplomeris by Stig Dalström, et al.

Who Were These Guys, Part 9 - Charles Robert Darwin by David Rosenfeld, MD

Icelands Hidden - Dactylorhiza maculata subsp. islandica by Sergey and Elena Skoropad

Orchids Among the Thorns by Spiro Kasomenakis

Genus of the Month - Zootrophion by Thomas Mirenda and Wolfgang Rysy

ALSO FEATURED IN ORCHIDS MAGAZINE!16-Page Award Gallery of Breath Taking Pictures of Recently Awarded Orchids.

Zootrophion vulturiceps 'Windflower' AM/AOSPhotographer: Arnold Gum

Vanda Misty Pace 'Crownfox' FCC/AOSPhotographer: Willie Alleyne

Paphiopedilum Howard Martin 'Howard P. Martin' AM/AOS

Photographer: Jennifer Lang Margaret Folwell Stanhopea saccata 'Dude' AM/AOSPhotographer Wilton Guillory