(more info at http://www.ncos.us/ncos/paph.htm)
LADYSLIPPER ENTHUSIASTS
2013 NATIONAL CAPITAL ORCHID SOCIETY
33RD ANNUAL
PAPHIOPEDILUM FORUM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2013
BEHNKE NURSERIES
11300 BALTIMORE AVE, BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
(301) 937-1100 WWW.BEHNKES.COM/WEBSITE/
The 33rd annual NCOS Paph Forum will feature internationally-renowned speakers, an unparalleled selection of Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium plants for sale by leading vendors, a show table featuring hundreds of slippers in bloom, ribbons and trophies for outstanding show plants, door prizes, American Orchid Society judging, and a silent auction to benefit the Slipper Orchid Alliance (SOA). SOA is a major sponsor of the Paph Forum along with Behnke Nurseries, NCOS, generous individual sponsors and volunteers, and the many fine vendors that participate in the event.
Sales begin at 8:00 am, the program begins at 9:45 am, and the event concludes at 4:30 pm.
Pre-registration is required.
The entry fee of $50.00 (if paid by check) $52 (if paid via Paypal)
Includes lunch and a door prize ticket.
Payment must be received by Monday, February 11, 2013
Space is limited to the first 150 registrants.
Click here for the 2013 Paph Forum registration form.
2013 PAPH FORUM SPEAKERS
Dr. Christopher Perver - Victoria Village, Trinity, Jersey, Channel Isles
Administrator, Eric Young Orchid Foundation (EYOF)
“Historical and Current Lines of Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium
Hybridizing at the EYOF”
Mr. Jerry Lee Fisher - Minnesota
Orchids Limited
"Phragmipedium kovachii and Its Hybrids"
Dr. Harold Koopowitz - California
Professor Emeritus, University of California, Irvine
"Understanding Color in Slipper Orchids"
Mr. Bryan Ramsay - Maryland
National Capital AOS Judging Center
"Overview of Recent Slipper Awards"
2013 PAPH FORUM VENDORS
Confirmed Plant Vendors: Centro de Jardinería Manrique, Peru; Cove Corporation, MD; Floradise Orchids, VA; Marriott Orchids, NC; Orchids Limited, MN; Orchidview Orchids, SC; Parkside Orchids, PA; Piping Rock Orchids, NY; Woodstream Orchids, MD.
Supply Vendor: Quarter Acre Orchids, VA
Plant Vendor (pending receipt of export permits): Chris Purver – EYOF.
NCOS Member Plant Sales: Members current on NCOS 2013 dues and pre-registered for the Forum may sell slipper orchids.
Click here for a copy of the 2013 Paph Forum Program
LADYSLIPPER ENTHUSIASTS
2013 NATIONAL CAPITAL ORCHID SOCIETY
33RD ANNUAL
PAPHIOPEDILUM FORUM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2013
BEHNKE NURSERIES
11300 BALTIMORE AVE, BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
(301) 937-1100 WWW.BEHNKES.COM/WEBSITE/
The 33rd annual NCOS Paph Forum will feature internationally-renowned speakers, an unparalleled selection of Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium plants for sale by leading vendors, a show table featuring hundreds of slippers in bloom, ribbons and trophies for outstanding show plants, door prizes, American Orchid Society judging, and a silent auction to benefit the Slipper Orchid Alliance (SOA). SOA is a major sponsor of the Paph Forum along with Behnke Nurseries, NCOS, generous individual sponsors and volunteers, and the many fine vendors that participate in the event.
Sales begin at 8:00 am, the program begins at 9:45 am, and the event concludes at 4:30 pm.
Pre-registration is required.
The entry fee of $50.00 (if paid by check) $52 (if paid via Paypal)
Includes lunch and a door prize ticket.
Payment must be received by Monday, February 11, 2013
Space is limited to the first 150 registrants.
Click here for the 2013 Paph Forum registration form.
2013 PAPH FORUM SPEAKERS
Dr. Christopher Perver - Victoria Village, Trinity, Jersey, Channel Isles
Administrator, Eric Young Orchid Foundation (EYOF)
“Historical and Current Lines of Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium
Hybridizing at the EYOF”
Mr. Jerry Lee Fisher - Minnesota
Orchids Limited
"Phragmipedium kovachii and Its Hybrids"
Dr. Harold Koopowitz - California
Professor Emeritus, University of California, Irvine
"Understanding Color in Slipper Orchids"
Mr. Bryan Ramsay - Maryland
National Capital AOS Judging Center
"Overview of Recent Slipper Awards"
2013 PAPH FORUM VENDORS
Confirmed Plant Vendors: Centro de Jardinería Manrique, Peru; Cove Corporation, MD; Floradise Orchids, VA; Marriott Orchids, NC; Orchids Limited, MN; Orchidview Orchids, SC; Parkside Orchids, PA; Piping Rock Orchids, NY; Woodstream Orchids, MD.
Supply Vendor: Quarter Acre Orchids, VA
Plant Vendor (pending receipt of export permits): Chris Purver – EYOF.
NCOS Member Plant Sales: Members current on NCOS 2013 dues and pre-registered for the Forum may sell slipper orchids.
Click here for a copy of the 2013 Paph Forum Program
