Moorooduc Quarry site maintenance.
Visit to Badger Weir.
Visit to the Anglesea area.
"Early Hybridisation in Australian Epiphytes" by David Canon.
Find out how to grow orchids from seed.
Visit to the home of George and Fran Byrne-Dimos.
Search of the Anglesea area.
Search for Diuris basaltica.
Caladenia search in North-East Victoria.
Visit to Greens Bush.
Diuris fragrantissima site maintenance.
Red Spider orchid search in central Victoria.
Caladenia search at Greens Bush.
Mount Waverley Community Centre
47 Miller Crescent
Mount Waverley
Orchid Sales
Orchid Mounting Demonstrations
Below are some examples of the award winning orchids.
Dockrillia linguiformis
Winner of the Bill Murdoch Prize 2009
for best cultivated epiphyte. Cultivated by Alex Wild.
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Winner of the Phil Mims Prize 2009
for best cultivated terrestrial. Cultivated by Helen Richards.
Dendrobium
X gracillimum
Winner of the best cultivated
epiphyte hybrid 2009. Cultivated by Wayne Turville.
Thelymitra 'Kay Nesbitt' Winner of best cultivated terrestrial
hybrid 2009. Cultivated by Helen Richards.
Corybas diemenicus
Winner of the best photograph of a native
orchid photographed in the field 2009. Photographed by David
Piko.
ANNUAL SPRING SHOWEvery year ANOS Victoria holds its orchid show on the last weekend in September. Come along and join us. |
25-26 September 2010THE ORCHID SHOW FOR THE WHOLE FAMILYNative orchids in a massed display provide spectacular visual impact and the perfume is stunning. 
Come and join with us on 25 th -26 th September at the Mount Waverley Community Centre and experience first hand the wonders of these amazing plants. You will see the most diverse and largest collection of Australian terrestrial orchids including rare and endangered species. 
Learn about the advanced techniques developed by our members who are acknowledged as leading the world in the conservation of terrestrial orchids. We have an enviable depth of knowledge on all Australian native orchids and our members will be on hand to answer your questions. 
An extensive range of plants will be on sale from seedling to specimen size plants and all are reasonably priced. If botanical art or photography is your interest there is a section devoted to this pursuit and again works will be for sale. 
Need to learn how to care for native orchids? Our educational programme on culture, propagation and care of orchids will be available within the show venue at no cost. Hobby related merchandise will be available in the form of books plus our own publications and other growing materials. The Orchid Cafe serves excellent Devonshire teas and other light refreshments throughout the weekend, there is an area where you can relax and chat. 
We are a not for profit organization and are mindful of costs, so you can enjoy all of the above for $4.00 entry or $3.00 concession and children to 16 years accompanied by an adult will be admitted free of charge. Show opens at 9am and closes at 4pm on both days. We invite you and the family to come spend an hour or all day if you wish, it will truly be an experience you will remember. 
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