43rd Annual Paphiopedilum Forum

North Chevy Chase Christian Church, Saturday, January 21, 2023

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The 43rd 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, and American Orchid Society judging.

Sales begin at 8:00 am, the program begins at 9:45 am, and the event concludes at 4:30 pm.

Registration information coming soon!

  • Slipper orchid show with ribbon judging, American Orchid Society awards, and review of plants
  • Slipper Orchid Alliance-sponsored People’s Choice Award and silent auction
  • World-class speakers and vendors
  • Special drawings and door prizes

Registration includes lunch; pre-registration is strongly recommended to ensure space and lunch availability.  The entry fee also includes a door prize ticket.

NCOS Member Plants Sales: Members current on NCOS 2019 dues and pre-registered for the Forum may sell slipper orchids.

 

Plant Exhibition Information

One of the Paphiopedilum Forum’s extraordinary features is the large variety of fine blooming slippers on the exhibit table.  Everyone is encouraged to bring in their blooming slipper orchids for display.  There are special drawings for prizes for registrants who bring show plants.

As the Paph Forum is an AOS-sanctioned event, all plants exhibited at the Forum will be considered for AOS judging.

Event Schedule

Registration 8:00am - 10:00am
  • Check-in, update e-mail address, pick up a name tag
  • Pick up Door Prize & Gift Certificate Drawing Tickets
  • Pick up the People’s Choice Award Ballot
  • SALES OPEN!
Opening Remarks 10:00am - 10:10am

Opening Remarks & Announcements

Roddy Gabel – Paph Forum Co-Chair

THE SALES AREA CLOSED TO ALL

William Goldner 10:10am - 11:10am

William Goldner – Woodstream Orchids – Maryland

“Phragmipedium Kovachii Hybrids: Think Pink”

Exhibitors Drawing 11:10am - 11:20am

DRAWING FOR EXHIBITORS’ GIFT CERTIFICATES

Ross Hella 11:20am - 12:10pm

Ross Hella – Deerwood Orchids – Minnesota

“Breeding Miniature Paphiopedilums: One Hobbyist’s Descent into Madness”

Lunch 12:10pm - 1:45pm

SALES OPEN!

RIBBON JUDGING and AOS JUDGING

Judges' Lunch 12:10pm - 12:30pm

Judges Lunch Begins

RIBBON JUDGING AND AOS JUDGING BEGIN

Sales Close - 2:00pm

SALES CLOSE AT 2:00 pm

Frank Cervera 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Frank Cervera – New York

“Phragmipedium Culture: What Can Mother Nature Teach Us?”

Exhibit Plants Discussion & Critique 3:00pm - 4:00pm

DISCUSSION AND CRITIQUE OF EXHIBIT PLANTS

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

Closing Remarks 4:00pm - 4:30pm

CLOSING REMARKS.  DOOR PRIZE DRAWING.

SALES WRAP-UP.  PACK-UP.  CLEAN-UP.  FORUM CONCLUDES.

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Why Membership

Our membership is made up of growers with a wide range of experience who share best practices and help each other. By becoming an active member of our community, you will have the opportunity to discuss how to grow these wonderful plants with other orchid growers, be provided access to plant stock from growers around the country and from the collections of other members, and receive regular communications about local events, activities, and orchid culture.    

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