The Society’s first meeting was held on May 3, 1963, at the Voodoo Orchid Range. Twenty-one people attended the meeting. The first order of business was to form a nominating committee. Its slate of officers and trustees was elected unanimously, … Continue reading →
The year 1992 marked the 30th Anniversary year of the Naples Orchid Society. The occasion was recognized with a Celebration Dinner and Award Banquet held at the Windstar Country Club on Thursday May 14, 1992—prime rib or baked red snapper … Continue reading →
The Naples Orchid Society’s monthly meeting was held May 4, 2017. The best hybrid and the best species orchid were given gold ribbons. The best hybrid award was given to Vanda Redland Black Magic ‘Oxblood’ AM/AOS owned by Jim Longwell … Continue reading →
Cattleya Nigritian x Blc. (Brassolaeliocattleya) Bryce Canyon This orchid with beautiful deep raspberry-lavender 5-inch flowers, with a couple of “yellow patches in the throat, is an unregistered cross. That means that the plant was never given a name and registered … Continue reading →
Blc. (Brassolaeliocattleya) Booth Lee Blc. Booth Lee is a cross between Bc. Maikai and Lc. Jalapa. It is a “new kid on the block,” created by T. W. Moore of Endangered Jewels Nursery of Bakersfield, CA and registered in 2001. … Continue reading →
Lc. (Laeliocattleya) Nancie Thomas Nancie Thomas is a beautiful, large, “corsage-type” orchid. The flowers are white with a purple lip, with 3-4 produced on each spike and are about five inches across. The plant blooms once a year in the … Continue reading →
Bl. (Brassolaelia) Yellow Bird Yellow Bird is a “brighten your day” orchid. The flower petals start out kind of darkish orange or maroon but after a few days they turn yellow. The flowers are about 3 inches across and usually … Continue reading →
The Naples Orchid Society’s monthly meeting was held April 6, 2017. The best hybrid and the best species orchid were given gold ribbons. The best hybrid award was given to Jackfowlieara Apple Blossom ‘Eunice’ owned by Eunice Walker. The best … Continue reading →
The Naples Orchid Society’s monthly meeting was held March 2, 2017. The best hybrid and the best species orchid were given gold ribbons. The best hybrid award was given to Den Adastra ‘Jim Longwell’ owned by David Genovese. The best … Continue reading →
