The Orchadian
The cover photo is of Dendrobium Cosmic Gold 'D3' the winner of the prestigious Ira Butler Award for 2011, owned by Don Cruickshank. The full Ira Butler Awards are featured along with some excellent photos. The Bill Murdoch Award winners report on their prize winner. Observations on Plectorrhiza by Lloyd Edwards. AW Dockrill Orchid Herbarium by Ashley Field. For your interest is an advertisement on the ANOS Conference & Show in 2013, an event not to be missed. The ANOS Conservation Officer, Alan Stephenson's quaint article titled 'Orchids don't read books'.. Once again I encourage ALL ANOS Groups to utilise the ANOS Website to advertise their yearly Shows, news and Offcie Holders. If you require assistance, please contact Rick Winch, and I will upload any information, photos or news for your Group.

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We are dedicated to the cultivation, conservation and scientific study of native orchids in the Australasian region. The many native orchid societies found throughout Australia and New Zealand are represented by there own regional bodies. Become involved with our native orchids by joining our society by subscribing to our journal The Orchadian and joining one of our many groups that can be found throughout Australia and New Zealand. This site is provided by ANOS INC.

  • The Ira Bulter Trophy Committee has just updated their Nomination Form For 2012, Nomination Forms must be in by the 2nd Monday of January 2013.

  • Download the just updated Judges Handbook (February 2010)

  • Orchid Species of the Shoalhaven by Alan Stephenson. The book contains colour photos of 138 orchid species within the Shoalhaven region, and includes all of the 14 Shoalhaven threatened species.

    Orchids of Western Australia by A. Brown, K. Dixon, S. Hopper & P. Dundas has been added to the shop listings. Also added is A Guide to Native Orchids of South Western Australia by Bob Liddelow. This is a must have book for field trips in this region.

  • The Hybrid List 2011 is now available.
    Cost is $10.00 AUD plus postage.

  • Native Orchids of Australia by David Jones and Wild Orchids of Victoria by Jeffrey Jeanes & Garry Backhouse are now available from our shop.



Site last updated 15th May, 2012
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