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April 2008
Volume 61, Issue 10


MAY MEETING

May 12, 2008
7:00 p.m.
University of Washington
Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st Street
Seattle, WA 98105

The Annual Orchid Auction: Bring your plants!

Members may bring up to five plants to have auctioned off (NWOS takes a 20% commission) and as many more as you wish to donate for the Society’s benefit. 

When you arrive at the meeting you will need to register at the table in the back of the room and get your bidder number. All of the plants to be auctioned should be placed on the tables that are against the North wall, make sure to leave the paperwork (Auction Form) with your plants.

After the auction you will pay for your purchases at the table in the back of the room. We can now accept credit cards at the auction.

Please complete both sides of the enclosed Auction Form and bring it with you to the meeting. 

Display Table:
There will not be a orchid display due to the auction.

Sales Table:
There will not be a separate orchid sales area due to the auction

Raffle:
There will not be a raffle due to the auction.


SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS

June 9, 2008
Rachel L Sewell Nesteruk, on her research project of orchids at the Estación Biológica Monteverde in Costa Rica.

July 14, 2008
Abigail Chang on the 2007 AOS Quality Awards from the Pacific Northwest Judging Center.

August 2008
The annual picnic.

September 8, 2008
Bill Goldener on Phragmipedium culture.

October 13, 2008
Orchid Culture Clinic.


TIMBER PRESS BOOK SALE

NWOS will host a members only book sale with Timber Press on Monday May 12th (same night as the Annual Auction). There will be a 40% discount offered with shipping of $2.00 per book.  Catalogs will be available at the April 14th meeting or look online at http://www.timberpress.com for a complete list of titles.  All orders must be pre-paid with check (payable to NWOS) or cash before or at the 5/12/2008 meeting.  The Annual Auction will be the same evening and these events will be cashiered separately so bring a separate check for your order.  To make other arrangements, call Chris Peterson at 206-525-2217