Southern Suburbs Orchid Society Inc.

There were 44 entries to choose from when members placed their votes in the October virtual voting competition. There were 19 entries in Novice, 15 in Intermediate and 10 in the Open Section. The winners are:

Zygopetalum Kiwi Choice [Grower: J Derham]

Dendrobium Sweetheart [Grower: L Bunning]

Cattleya Intermedia Aquinii [Grower: E Kelly]

• Novice Section: Zygopetalum Kiwi Choice [Grower: J Derham]
• Intermediate Section: Dendrobium Sweetheart  [Grower: L Bunning] and
•  Open Section: Cattleya Intermedia Aquinii [Grower: E Kelly]

Congratulations to all!

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There were 65 entries to choose from when members placed their votes in the September virtual voting competition. There were 25 entries in Novice, 15 in Intermediate and 25 in the Open Section. The winners are:

Coelogyne Unchained Melody [Grower: H Jeffery]

Cym Intense Gold ‘Devon’ x Mem ‘John Harris’ [Grower: M Caruana]

Dendrochilum tenellum [Grower: H Aberl]

• Novice Section: Coelogyne Unchained Melody [Grower: H Jeffery]
• Intermediate Section: Cymbidium Gold ‘Devon’ x Mem ‘John Harris’  [Grower: M Caruana] and
•  Dendrochilum tenellum [Grower: H Aberl]

Congratulations to all!

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Zygo. Artur Elle ‘Stonehurst’ [Grower: T Liston]

Dendrobium Blushing Star x Hilda Poxon ‘Hercules’ [Grower: E Kelly]

Cymbid Stargazer ‘Mary’ [Grower: M Caruana]

Dendrobium gracillium x falcorostrum [Grower: J Derham]

Our October meeting will be held on Wednesday, 5th October, 2022

Although it is our Annual General Meeting (AGM), we know how to make it exciting and ensure our members and potential new members have a great night. After the AGM (we keep it quick and simple), we know how to enliven the meeting.

• We hold an in-house auction for our members, to purchase some interesting, versatile and different orchids, which can both challenge and enhance existing collections.
• For those who wish to donate plants for the auction, please ensure that they are of a high quality and standard and of a named variety of orchid (i.e. no ‘unknowns’)
• Both credit card and cash sales are welcome!

When:  Wednesday 5th October, 2022– 7.30 p.m. start
Where: N.G.Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin. (Melways Ref. Map 77: D6)

• Visitors and interested guests are always welcome, so remember to bring a friend – bring many!

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There were 69 entries to choose from when members placed their votes in the August virtual voting competition. There were 30 entries in the Novice Section, 15 in Intermediate and 24 in the Open Section. The winners are:

Cymbidium Foxfire Mini Lyric [Grower: S Hill]

Den Tathra ‘White Glow’ AM/AOC x Brimbank Gold ‘Joey’ [Grower: M Caruana]

Cym Dural Snow ‘Purity’ [Grower: C Scerri]

• Novice Section: Cymbidium Foxfire Mini Lyric [Grower: S Hill]
• Intermediate Section: Dendrobium Tathra ‘White Glow’ AM/AOC x Brimbank Gold ‘Joey’, [Grower: M Caruana] and
• Cymbidium Dural Snow ‘Purity’ [Grower: C Scerri]

Congratulations to all!

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The Southern Suburbs Orchid Society Annual Spring Show is coming up and you can’t afford to miss this special event.

Saturday 17th September – Sunday 18th September, 2022

Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway (cnr. Exley Drive) Moorabbin (Mel: 77/D6) – Ample free car parking close by.

• Public transport: short walk from Moorabbin Railway Station (Frankston line)
• Public Bus services to/from Moorabbin Train Station: 811/812 (Dandenong-Brighton), 823 (North Brighton-Southland via Moorabbin), 824 (Moorabbin-Keysborough via Clayton), and the 825 (Moorabbin-Southland via Black Rock & Mentone).

Entry admission: ONLY $5.00

• Australian and Exotic Orchids on display
• Flowering orchids for sale
• Orchid growing accessories for sale
• Credit card facilities available
• Free guided tours and demonstrations
• Learn growing tips and hints
• Wheelchair access available.

See you there

Download our 2022 SSOS Spring Show Flyer (PDF 339 KB)

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There were 67 entries in the July Virtual Voting Competition. Novice Section had the most entries – 27. Intermediate Section had 20 entries and Open Section also had 20 entries. Despite the cold weather and occasional frosts, the cymbidiums are starting to bloom, along with other wonderful orchid varieties.

Here are some examples of what members exhibited grew in July.

Lycaste Hamiglossa x Kooleana [Grower: M Fraraccio]

Laelia anceps Veitchiana Blue x Anceps Guerero [Grower: J Summers]

Cymbid Lancashire Khan ‘Elizabeth’ [Grower: H Aberl]

Paph Insigne Villosum [Grower: H Formica]

Zygo John Banks x Intermediate [Grower: V Hayes]

Cymbid Rosefieldense [Grower: T Hill]

Cymbid Mary Green ‘Peach Parfait’ [Grower: S Hill]

Cymbid Ken Siew [Grower: T Hill]

Laelia anceps ‘Apple Blossom’ [Grower: J Summers]

Cymbid Pharaoh’s Dream ‘Dural’ [Grower: T Liston]

Wilsonara Tan Treasures ‘Puppy Pleasure’ [Grower: S Craven]

Cymbid Tracyanum [Grower: M Fraraccio]

For the full list, see our What’s Growing in July page.

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There were 67 entries in the July Virtual Voting Competition. Novice Section had the most entries – 27. Intermediate Section had 20 entries and Open Section also had 20 entries. SSOS members voted for their favourite flowering orchids and the winners for July 2022 are:

Cymbid Strathdon ‘Cooksbridge Fantasy’ [Grower: J Derham]

Masdevallia Ada’s Delight ‘Kelly’ x Funky Leopard ‘Beenak’ [Grower: M Caruana]

Blc Hawaiian Wedding Song ‘Virgin’ x Blc Good News No1 [Grower: E Kelly]

Novice Section: Cymbidium Strathdon ‘Cooksbridge Fantasy’ [Grower: J Derham]
Intermediate Section: Masdevallia Ada’s Delight ‘Kelly’ x Funky Leopard ‘Beenak’ [Grower: M Caruana] and
Open Section: Blc Hawaiian Wedding Song ‘Virgin’ x Blc Good News No.1 [Grower: E Kelly]

Congratulations to all!

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There were 46 entries in the June Virtual Voting Competition. Novice section had the most entries – 20. Intermediate Section had 14 entries and Open Section had 12 entries. Here is a sample of what was shown:

Laelia anceps var. veitchiana [Grower: C Trainor]

Cymbid Morialta ‘Morialta Falls’ [Grower: T Liston]

Cymbid Mini Splendour ‘Easter Show’ [Grower: M Caruana]

Miltassia Purple Dragon ‘Spitfire’ [Grower: C Scerri]

Cymbidium Ken Siew [Grower: T Hill]

Lc Australian Frangipani [Grower: M Caruana]

Cymbidium Doris [Grower: T Hill]

Maxillaria cucullata [Grower: A Randle]

See the full list of entries in our What’s Flowering in June page.

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SSOS held its June Meeting on Wednesday 1^st June, 2022. The following are the winners from the Judges Results.

 Judges Vote, Best in Open and Laeliinae Species

Cattleya Percivalliana ‘Summit’ – Grower: C&G Trainor

Cattleya Percivalliana ‘Summit’ – Grower: C&G Trainor

Club Cultural Certificate and Winner Cymbidium Species

Cymbidium dayanum – Grower: C Scerri

Cymbidium dayanum – Grower: C Scerri

Best in Intermediate and Any Other Hybrid

Npp Memoria Jimmy Little ‘Pop’ x Kiwi Choice ‘Florafest’ – Grower: L Bunning

Npp Memoria Jimmy Little ‘Pop’ x Kiwi Choice ‘Florafest’ – Grower: L Bunning

Best in Novice and Oncidiinae Large

Miltassia Charles M Fitch – Grower: V Hayes

Miltassia Charles M Fitch – Grower: V Hayes

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There were 46 entries in the June Virtual Voting Competition. Novice Section had the most entries – 20. Intermediate Section had 14 entries and Open Section had 12 entries. SSOS members voted for their favourite flowering orchids and the winners for June 2022 are:

Coelogyne Mossiae [Grower: V Hayes]

Masdevallia Dazzler ‘Ruth’ [Grower: S Craven]

Cattleya Dal’s Tradition ‘Wow’ [Grower: C Trainor]

Paphiopedilum Gold Dollar [Grower: C Trainor]

Novice Section: Coelogyne mossiae [Grower: V Hayes]
Intermediate Section: Masdevallia Dazzler ‘Ruth’ [Grower: S Craven] and
Open Section: A two-way tie between Cattleya Dal’s Tradition ‘Wow’ and Paphiopedilum Gold Dollar both grown by C Trainor.

Congratulations to all!

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