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Orchids in
their Natural Habitat
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Dedicated
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Summer Workshop
The 2010 Houston Orchid Society
31st Consecutive Summer Workshop
August 6 and 7, 2010
Lectures and workshops about Orchids
The Crooker Center, 3900 Graustark
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX 77006 [Montrose area]
Fr. Ted Baenziger Co-Chair (713) 525-3146
ejb@stthom.edu
John Stubbings Co-Chair (832) 693-8140
JDStubbings@comcast.net
This Workshop will address timely topics and much more in a series of
lectures and breakout sessions. Mark your calendar now, and send your
registration to attend this extraordinary weekend dedicated to orchids.
Street parking is free. Covered parking garage next to Crooker is EXACT
CHANGE $2.00. Hotel list will be provided upon enquiry.
Whether you are a novice, intermediate or advanced grower, here is why
the Workshop is a must:
Learn the future trends in Orchid hybridizing
Discover how to use science to produce higher quality plants
Get the answers to all your Orchid culture questions
Have the opportunity to see and purchase the newest and best in Orchid
breeding from top commercial vendors
Come and hear the lectures Saturday August 7:
Roy Tokunaga H&R Nurseries, Inc., Waimanalo, Hawaii - Dendrobiums
Graham Wood Lehua Orchids, Mountain View, Hawaii - warm tolerant and
blooming Masdevallias
Meir Moses The Orchid Konnection, Dallas, Texas - Phalaenopsis
Plus your Choice of Breakout Sessions:
Roy Tokunaga Growing Dendrobiums
Graham Wood Growing Angraecum sesquipedale
Meir Moses Growing Phalaenopsis
To be announced Chose your own topic (chosen during the workshop by
the participants)
Roy Tokunaga Fertilizer secrets and Blossom Boosters
To be announced growing indoors
View a display of some of the newest and best Orchids:
You will see a myriad of colors and much more in our orchid display area
as well as in vendors booths. Everyone attending the Workshop is
invited to enter plants for AOS judging. Plant entry is on Friday, with
judging to take place starting at 6:30 PM.
Attend the Preview Reception Friday Night August 6 with Silent Auction
of Orchid Items:
Attend the Friday evening reception and have the first opportunity to
meet our speakers and to purchase plants. Mingle with all the
participants in a festive atmosphere with Hors d' Oeuvres, bid on a
variety of Silent Auction items generously donated by local orchid
enthusiasts and vendors. Then enjoy dinner at any of many nearby fine
restaurants.
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