The oldest Orchid Club in Australia - Established 1923

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The Victorian Orchid Club Inc. was founded in 1923 and is the oldest orchid club in Australia.

The aims of the Club are: to promote an interest in growing, cultivation, hybridization, preservation and history of orchids to all fellow enthusiasts, in an environment that will develop friendships and the exchange of information within the orchid growing community.

The Victorian Orchid Club Inc. is a foundation member of the Australian Orchid Council Inc.

The Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month (except January) at St. Mary's Church Hall, 90 Bowen Street (cnr. Toorak Road), South Camberwell, commencing at 8.00pm.  Visitors from local, interstate or overseas are extended a warm welcome to attend.  Guest speakers are invited to attend meetings to give informative talks and/or slide presentations on all aspects of growing orchids.  Plants are benched at each meeting for judging by the regional AOC Judging Panel and AOC Awards are issued if applicable.

The Victorian Orchid Club holds two shows per year, one in July (Winter Show) and the other in September (Spring Show) where generally a large display of different genera are shown.

Further information may be obtained from the Secretary at any of the following:

Telephone (Australia):

03-9478 9764

Post:

1 Tynan Street,West Preston,

Victoria, Australia  3072

Email:

ef.wilde@bigpond.com

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