Renowned orchid grower, world traveler and internationally recognized speaker Bill will be presenting a talk on bulbophyllums (the largest genus in the orchid world!). Be prepared to learn more about this fascinating group of plants than you ever dreamed!
Bill and his wife, Doris Dukes, have been growing orchids around Central Florida for more than 40 years and have received almost every award granted by the AOS as well as more Awards for Culture than anyone else in the world. Bill is the only person to receive Awards of Quality for Bulbophyllum hybrids as well as receiving the hybridizer’s dream; an Award of Distinction for a new avenue of breeding (a Trias hybrid).
The talks are spiced with funny stories and funny associations so whether you grow thousands of orchids, only a few, or none at all, you will have a wonderfully entertaining time and be able to grow anything better. Many of the most important requirements for growing world class plants are made easy to understand and remember. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn how to grow these fascinating plants and to hear one of the most knowledgeable, interesting and funny speakers in the orchid world.
Bill will be bringing copies of his book Bulbophyllums: the incomplete guide from A to Why (price £25) and flasks (£20-£40). Each flask contains six plants of the latest crosses and many of them are Colchicine treated to induce tetraploids - which produce larger and more colourful flowers.
Members of societies affiliated to the OSGB are welcome to attend this meeting, even if they are not OSGB members themselves.
Bill will also be speaking to the Croydon Group on Tuesday 8th April - all are welcome.
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