Orchids Magazine Supplements

Treat yourself to a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of colors, patterns and forms, most of which have been developed by Dr. Peter Adams and his wife, Sheryl Lawson, over nearly 40 years of line breeding this easy-to-grow species, Dendrobium kingianum.

A fragrant orchid collection is a great way to start any day. Sometimes described as a symphony of scents, there are fragrant orchids to satisfy the tastes of any collector. Honey, nutmeg, citrus, chocolate and mint are common descriptors of pleasant orchid fragrances but there are also those that have pungent to even decaying scents. Our 2024 annual supplement delves into this fascinating facet of our hobby.

"Sarcochilus Species and Hybrids" by Jean Allen-Ikeson provides a detailed look at the major and minor species and their use in hybridization, current hybridizing trends and intergeneric hybrids. Also includes "How to Grow Sarcochilus."

"The Genus Cycnoches: Species and Hybrids" by George F. Carr Jr. is a manuscript from his research paper Cycnoches - One Hundred Sixty-Five Years of Confusion which was awarded the first AOS Education Certificate of Appreciation. Suggestions by Fred Clarke on growing the plants are also included.

"Select Paintings from the Ben Singer Collection". An educational look at the art of botanical illustration. Including eight inspiring articles.

"The Genus Stanphopea: Species and Hybrids" is a comprehensive look at the genus Stanhopea. Writen by a world-renown expert on these orchids, Rudolph Jenny. Plus suggestions on breeding Stanhopeas by Douglas B. Pulley, MD.