president's message

February 2025

Dear OSSC Members,

I hope you are well and have been safe from the fires. This month we will feature Arthur Pinkers speaking on Coelogyne orchids. This beautiful genus of orchids features many beautiful and fragrant plants that have a lot to offer. Arthur is an accredited AOS judge and serves as a photographer for the Pacific South Judging Center. He is a true expert and is not to be missed! Additionally, I will be bringing in a plant table with plants that were donated from the Huntington that will include several Coelogyne and other genera that would be otherwise difficult to obtain. Don't miss out!

I would also like to congratulate our member Kevin Chen who recently received his second AOS award with his Brassocattleya Morning Glory that received an HCC (78 points). Congrats, Kevin! I encourage all members to participate in orchid judging.

Have a great week and we will see you all in February. Happy growing!

James