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Archive for February, 2011
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Orchid Photo of the Day
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Orchid Photo of the Day
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Orchid Photo of the Day
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Orchid Growers Manual – Williams B.S.
B. S. Williams published the first edition of “The Orchid Grower’s Manual” in 1851. The book still holds both entertaining and educational value. Below is a vivid illustration from this wonderful book. -
Orchidelirium
Orchidelirium is the name given to the 19th century phenomenon of orchid collection mania that started in England. New exotic orchid species were sold at auctions in London, fetching exorbitant prices. Rich orchid collectors of the Victorian era sent agents to far parts of the world in search of exotic varieties of orchids. Two important […] -
The 59th Pacific Orchid Exposition, March 3-6, 2011, San Francisco
The 59th Pacific Orchid Exposition will be held March 3-6, 2011 in San Francisco. More than 150,000 orchids literally from all over the world will fill the festival pavilion at Fort Mason Center overlooking San Francisco Bay. The exposition is sponsored annually by the San Francisco Orchid Society.