Maryland Orchid Society

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The Maryland Orchid Society meets the third Thursday of the month beginning at 7 p.m. See the Meetings page for a full timetable.

Inclement Weather Policy:

If a snow emergency is declared or in effect in either Baltimore City or Baltimore County as of noon or later on the day of our meeting, the scheduled meeting will be Zoom-only. Snow emergencies lifted before noon will not change a meeting. Refer to the Maryland Coordinated Highway Action Response Team (CHART) website for the latest snow emergency information.
We will distribute an email message to members confirming a change to Zoom-only as soon as it is known. Information may also be posted on the MOS website.

The next MOS board meeting will be Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm. by ZOOM. Any member of the Maryland Orchid Society is welcome to attend the board meetings.

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Maryland Orchid Society
Thursday, June 19, 2025 Meeting, 7 pm
In person and Zoom
Helen Hersh, Mount Prospect Orchids
‘Paphiopedilum anitum and its Hybrids’

Helen Hersh, Maryland Orchid Society June 19, 2025
Helen Hersh and Paphiopedilum anitum.

     Helen will be bringing many large blooming or near-blooming plants, most with Paphiopedilum anitum in the background.
     You can wait and see what she brings or go to her website and order ahead.
     Helen can accept cash, checks and may be able to accept credit cards.

http://www.mountprospectorchids.com/index.htm
Helen’s email address albinoni@rcn.com

Helen’s phone (908) 753-4846

From Helen: I have been growing orchids since 1990. I got hooked very quickly, and the collection grew rapidly to hundreds of plants, then thousands, as flasks of Paphiopedilums and Phragmipediums were being purchased. The eventual goal was to start an orchid business, which about 25 years ago became a reality with a move to New Jersey to put up a large greenhouse. The result is Mount Prospect Orchids, specializing in fine Paphiopedilums, Phragmipediums, and Bulbophyllums, as well as unusual species. I have never forgotten my windowsill days and do carry a line of plants that are both unusual and easy for home growers.
     For more than 20 years, I was a Trustee of the Greater New York Orchid Society. I have written regularly since 1992 for their newsletter on home growing culture. I had been in charge of the floral exhibitions at the New York International Orchid Show for 15 years, which I expanded to more than 40 floral exhibitors.
     I was one of the few amateur exhibitors ever granted individual exhibition space at the New York International Orchid Show. After four years of amateur exhibits, I started Mount Prospect Orchids. I exhibit at shows in the New York area. I have been giving beginner workshops at shows for over 20 years.
     I volunteered for the American Orchid Society and served on their Outreach Committee.
     I have written six articles that have been published in Orchids, including one on Paph Parviflorum and one on Phragmipediums. I write with a slant towards windowsill growers.
      Currently I have five lectures that I have given to orchid societies around the country including Milwaukee, Seattle, Minneapolis, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Las Vegas, Tidewater in Virginia, Pittsburgh, Nutmeg, and Delaware, to name a few. I have been lecturing for more than 25 years.

Helen is a poster artist. See below.
☞ The Art of Rock and Roll ☜

Photos for the virtual show table must be submitted by Wednesday, June 19, to Mai Conaway conawaymai@yahoo.com.

Maryland Orchid Society Membership Form
New Members and Renewal Members

Maryland Orchid Society Membership form fillable
Click on image to download form.

Maryland Orchid Society Membership Flyer The MOS brings together people interested in orchids to promote and encourage orchid culture, preservation, education propagation, hybridization, and all other orchid-related activities of interest to its members. Benefits of membership include a subscription to the Newsletter (email and web), voting rights, borrowing privileges from the MOS Library, monthly guest speakers, local judging, valuable door prizes, and much, much, more!

Click here to download a copy of the Maryland Orchid Society Membership Flyer, a beautiful full color poster to place wherever there are people needing the benefits of our fellowship!

If you are interested in orchid culture and would like to meet others with similar interests, we cordially invite you to join the ranks of Marylanders already enjoying the benefits of membership in the Maryland Orchid Society.

We invite articles, notices, etc. for inclusion in our monthly newsletter, deadline for inclusion is first Sunday of the month.

The Missions Statement of The Maryland Orchid Society

Mission Statement of the Maryland Orchid Society

Maryland Orchid Society ByLaws available ☞ HERE ☜!

Officers
President		Robert Travers
Vice President		Marc Kiriou
Treasurer		Brenda Logan
Secretary		Diane Elam
Past President		John Heinbokel
Directors
Joy Marlowe
Robin Neukam

Committee Chairs
Activities		John Heinbokel
Auction		Aaron Webb
Away Shows		Valerie Lowe
Education/Activities		Chris Zajac
Hospitality		Vincent Russo
House		Clark Riley
Library		Wanda Kuhn
Membership		Jill Allen
Newsletter		Laura Sobelman
Program		Fay Citerone
Refreshments		Kathi Jackson
Show		Marc Kiriou
Show Table		Joel Graham
Sunshine		Pat Schiavi
Website		Clark Riley
Representatives
AOS/ODC Rep.		Valerie Lowe
Social Media		Joel Graham

Member Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association (MNLGA)

MNLGA Maryland Nursery Landscape and Greenhouse Association

If you have MOS expenses, a blank reimbursement form is available ⇨here⇦.

If you have MOS expenses, a fillable PDF reimbursement form is available ⇨here⇦.

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