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NCOS Annual Orchid Auction & Sale

North Chevy Chase Christian Church, Saturday, September 28, 2024

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NCOS 2024 Annual Orchid Auction Flyer

NCOS Annual Orchid Auction and Sale

The National Capital Orchid Society will host its Annual Orchid Auction and Sale on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway, Chevy Chase, Maryland.

A wide variety of orchids, including award-winning and best-of plants, will be available at the Auction – all grown with great care by NCOS members. Orchid plants and supplies will also be available for purchase. 

Timetable: The doors open at 10 a.m., the Auction Preview is at 10:30 a.m. and the Auction runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Orchid Sale is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Auction is open to the public and admission is free. Major credit cards, cash and personal checks are accepted. This auction is our biggest and most important fundraising event of the year and all proceeds support ongoing NCOS activities, events and member services.

Your participation is vital to the growth of our orchid community!

See you there! Thank you!

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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.    

Contact Us

Please let us know if you have any questions.  We look forward to hearing from you!

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Member Meeting Submissions

Bulbophyllum species - no name. A single inflorescence with over two dozen small yellow flowers. The inflorescence curves down from the bottom of a pseudobulb. The flowers are tightly packed along the length of the inflorescence.
Bulbophyllum no name, possibly grandiflorum. The three sepals are large and yellow. The sepals cover the lip from view. The two petals are small and yellow.
Phragmipedium Hannah-Popow type (no name). A single pink flower. The pouch is a dark pink color. The two petals are dark pink on the top half and a lighter pink on the bottom half. The dorsal sepal is also pink.
Phragnipedium Grande-type (no name). A single flower with two long dangling pink petals. The pouch is a light brown with a white center with brown spots. The dorsal sepal has ruffled edges and is a very light green color.
Brassia no name. A single inflorescence with over eight large spidery flowers. The lip is a light yellow with dark spots. The petals and sepals are long and skinny. They are a mid green with dark brown spots.
Phalaenopsis no name. A single flower. The lip is yellow and purple. The petals and sepals are yellow overlaid with an orange and purple blush.
Dendrobium no name. A single inflorescence with six flowers. The lip is mostly purple with a white center. The petals and sepals are purple.
Cattleya no name. A plant with four large semi-alba flowers. The lip is a steely purple with yellow markings in the throat. The two petals are ruffled. The petals and sepals are pure white.