KOS lost a founding member and wonderful friend on February 28, 2021, with the death of Gwen Hartmann. KOS members recently remembered Gwen with these comments: -She was a warm friendly lady who absolutely loved orchids. In fact, her email began “orchidlady.” I was always amazed at her knowledge about orchids of all sorts. During…
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Special Awards TOPMILLER (Miniatures) 1st: Dtps. Lioulin Sparrow ‘Taida’ Violet Buttterfly Jan Smith 2nd: Pot. Young-Min Orange ‘Golden Satisfaction’ AM/AOS x (Pot Viola Nugget x Lc. Trick or Treat) Jim Lardner FANELLI (Standard plants) Ties!!1st: Cym. unknown Phaius tankervilleae Phaius tankervilleae Linda Solley-KanipeAnne-Marie BlancquaertJan Smith 2nd: Phrag. Inca Treasure Phal unknown (pink) Paph. appletonianum Dick HumkeLim LardnerAnn-Marie…
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Special Awards TOPMILLER (Miniatures) 1st: Phal no name (white) Heidi Boel 2nd: Tolu. Jairak Flyer ‘Coco Drop’ Jan Smith FANELLI (Standard plants) 1st: Den. Poper Red Larry Atwood 2nd: Coel. cristata Jan Smith 3rd: Brassavola Litle Stars Larry Atwood
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Special Awards TOPMILLER (Miniatures) 1st: Phal no name (burgundy/white) Heidi Boel 2nd: Den. Buttercup Jan Smith FANELLI (Standard plants) 1st: Paph. Mele Moon Anne-Marie Blancquaert-Bruyninckx 2nd: Paph. Spicerianum Anne-Marie Blancquaert-Bruyninckx
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Many of you will remember Terry, Walters, a long time member of the KOS, who passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day 2020 at her home in Florida. Terry and her husband, Mark, were quite active in the society until they moved to Florida a few years ago. Terry organized the clerks for the judging at…
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These pictures were submitted by KOS members who put together orchid displays from their own orchids and other non-blooming plants. The displays were judged by a panel of judges and winners were announced at the December meeting. Thank you to everyone who submitted a display! Congratulations to the winners: 1st Place – Ann-Marie Blancquaert 2nd…
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The Kentucky Orchid Society lost a long term and active member recently. It was with great sadness that we learned of Ann Hildreth’s passing on October 29, 2020. Ann was president of KOS in 2012 and introduced KOS to social media with its’ first website and Facebook page. She helped me make some administrative changes…
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Special Awards TOPMILLER (Miniatures) 1st: Bulbophylum rothschildianum ‘A-doribil’ FCC/AOS Gloria Teague 2nd: Paph. Wõssner Ministar (helenae ‘Windy Hill’ x henryanum ’Superspots’ Dick Humke FANELLI (Standard plants) 1st: Pot. Regal Red ‘Paradise’ Blc. Jerri Ann Richard ‘Ruby Lips’ Gloria TeagueKaren Bloom 2nd: Phal. unknown (Burgundy/white two tone) Paphinia Majestic (Gwen Hartman) Janet CraftsGwen Hartman
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