Orchid Society of Nova Scotia Orchid Shows

Last updated on August 7, 2010

The Orchid Society of Nova Scotia is a hobby organization dedicated to the cultivation, study, conservation and enjoyment of orchids in Nova Scotia, Canada. The Society is a member of the Canadian Orchid Congress, the American Orchid Society and the Nova Scotia Association of Garden Clubs. The society is incorporated in 1981 under The Nova Scotia Societies Act.

Come and enjoy orchids with us!  

See the show schedule click here

See the latest issue of our newsletter click here

Library:  Click here for the current list (PDF format) of books available to members.  Contact John MacDonald

See Show Entry/Registration Information


Awarded plants:

Rumrillara Sugar Baby 'Memoria Mary Schwarz' CCM/AOS

This plant recently received a CCM (Certificate of Cultural Merit) from the American Orchid Society with a score of 86

Grown by OSNS members Gail and Bob Schwarz

Ornithocephalus gladiatus

Ornithocephalus iridifolius 'Gail's pride' CCM/AOS

Awarded a CCM (Certificate of Cultural Merit) from the American Orchid Society with a score of 85

First Cultural Merit awarded in the Maritime region by the AOS

Grown by OSNS members Gail and Bob Schwarz

Species identified by John Beckner at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Florida

Find out more about this plant in our December 2003 newsletter by clicking here.

Laelia purpurata 'Corcovado' HCC/AOS

Awarded HCC (Highly Commended Certificate) from the American Orchid Society in July/04 with a score of 75

First HCC awarded in the Martime region

Grown by OSNS member Jean Allen-Ikeson

Miltonia Spectabilis var moreliana 'Gail's Beauty' HCC/AOS

Awarded HCC (Highly Commended Certificate) from the American Orchid Society with a score of 78

Grown by Gail and Bob Schwarz


Additional information is available on the following subjects:

Upcoming Meetings  **updated **
Upcoming Orchid Shows   **updated **
Virtual Orchid Show - see photos of previous shows
Orchid Society of Nova Scotia Newsletters  **updated **
Native Orchids In Nova Scotia
Joining the Society  
Orchid Supplies from our society
Frequently Asked Orchid Questions
Links to other Web Orchid sites
Orchid Vendors in Canada

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