Welcome
The members of the MOS wish all our orchid loving friends a warm welcome.
We are ready to share our interest in orchids with the world. Our Society is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Here you will find information on many orchids grown in the Canadian Prairies.
Discover the joy of growing, nurturing and protecting the enchanting orchid.
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You've come to the right place! Although we are located in
Winnipeg we have members from all over
Manitoba that can
help you with information about growing orchids. Our
meetings and annual show
are also a great chance to purchase
those hard to find orchid treasures.
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The orchid family contains more than 25,000 species, with many still
being
discovered today. Orchids grow on every continent except
Antarctica, in an amazing
range of environments. In spite of their
exotic appearance, many orchids are no more
difficult to grow
than other houseplants.
Excellent beginners' plants are sold in stores and garden centers,
and a windowsill
makes a suitable home for hundreds of species
and hybrids. Once a few basic
principles have been mastered, the
choices for growing are endless.
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We'd love to help you get started on your orchid adventure. Our monthly
meetings feature slide
shows, plant sales, culture sessions and
workshops, a monthly raffle and a yearly silent
auction. There's
the excitement of our annual Orchid Show, which attracts thousands
of
visitors every year. And members get the monthly MOS newsletter,
plus access to an
extensive library of orchid books, videos and
magazines. All this and friendship, fun and good
times.
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specialorders@manitobaorchidsociety.ca
Supplies from Paramount Orchids May 18 order deadline
If there is enough demand, an order of bark and sponge rock will be made with Paramount Orchids. Check your supplies
and order enough to meet your needs for a while.
The society will pay for shipping. Prices are as follows:
Rexius Fir Bark fine 2 cubic feet $35
Rexius Fir Bark medium 2 cubic feet $35
Sponge Rock 3 cubic Feet $45
Charcoal 50 lbs $45
There are photos on the Paramount Orchid website to show the bark size.
http://www.paramountorchids.com/Supplies.htm
The deadline is May 18. Contact Darlene Stack at the special orders address above or call 895-3670 to place an order.
Some members at the meeting on April 18 wished to divide a bag of bark or sponge rock. So if you would like only a
part bag an attempt will be made to order some to be shared. Some indicated have already indicated their interest by
signing up at the April meeting. Please indicate if you would like to be added to the list.
In addition charcoal will be ordered in 50 lb bags ($45) and divided. Please indicate if you are interested in 5 or
10 pounds or just a large sized Ziploc bag.
A late May arrival in Winnipeg is planned.
MORE ORDERS!
Orchids Limited
The deadline for ordering from Orchids Limited is Friday, May 28th for Appendix II Orchids. The closing date for the
Appendix I orchids has passed. The MOS will pay the 10% processing fee and orders can be made through Darlene Stack
or
directly with Orchids Limited by phone 1-800-669-6006 or on line. Mention delivery to the MOS to have the fee waived.
Jason Fischer will bring the orchids to our June 20 meeting.
September Order from Carter and Holmes
Watch for details in the June Newsletter for our order information for Carter and Holmes Orchids. These orchids will be
ordered through Orchids in Our Tropics and brought to Winnipeg for the September meeting by our speaker Doug Kennedy.
Unfortunately no Appendix 1 plants can be ordered, so the Paphs and Phrags will not be available to us. There will be more
catalogs at the May meeting but check out their website at:
http://www.carterandholmes.com/
In addition a list of new plants available from Orchids in Our Tropics will be attached to the next newsletter or emailed
out when available.
The deadline for the Carter and Holmes order will be September 3.
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How do I get to a meeting? |
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NEW!
Franco-Manitobain Cultural Centre
340 Provencher Boulevard
(at Des Meurons),
Winnipeg,Manitoba
This will be in the newsletter. It's quite close to our former
location--about 2 blocks away, to the northeast.
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