(The FRIENDLY Society)

18th AOC CONFERENCE
AND ORCHID SHOW

September 8th - 13th 2009

To be proudly presented on behalf of the AOC by the

MARIBYRNONG
ORCHID SOCIETY


It will be staged at Werribee, Victoria, Australia. more...

MARIBYRNONG ORCHID SOCIETY AUTUMN SHOW FOR 2008

We had a fantastic turnout to see our 2008 Autumn Orchid Show. There were various demonstrations, floral art, food, refreshments, and the sale of orchids and plant accessories adding to the interest. We also had a raffle.

Here are some photos that were taken at the show.


Grand Champion of the Maribyrnong Orchid Society Autumn 2008 Show

Oncidium Lava Flow
grown by J Crawford

The Show Tables display a wide range of orchids in bloom

Members show both native and exotic orchids

Individual plants and basket groups are on show

Orchids can be grown cool, intermediate or warm

There is a huge variety in size and colour

A lovely display of Bromeliads

Display of plants from one grower

Another display from members

The winning entry in the Floral Art, Novice Section

A potting demonstration held by the club president

Many plants were available for sale

Plant sales were held all weekend

The AOC Conference 2009 is to be hosted by Maribyrnong Orchid Society

Club information and cultural notes are available

Potting media and accessories are on sale all weekend

Botanical artist, Helene Wild, displays and sells her beautiful artwork