Peninsula Orchid Society

Peninsula Orchid Society Speakers Schedule: June 27, 2008

Fantasy Orchid Travels Through China

Paul Chim

Paul Chim has been growing orchids for over 40 years. His specialty is cool growing Cymbidiums; both species and hybrids. He is an accredited Cymbidium Society of America (CSA) judge and has served as head judge in the Pacific Central Judging area. Paul is also a former President and Vice President of the Orchid Society of California. He is also a founding member of the Golden Gate Cymbidium Society.

He and his wife, Phyllis, are the owners of May-On Orchids, located in San Leandro. They can be found at many Bay Area orchid shows. Paul has been, and still is, very generous with his support of the Bay Area orchid scene.

Paul's lecture will focus on his Orchid expeditions to his native homeland, China. He has returned too many times to count, and has led a number of orchid groups into China and other areas of the South Asian region.

June Skill Session - "Growing Better Cymbidiums, Both Species and Hybrids"

Paul Chim will also provide a very interesting talk on "Cymbidium Secrets", there will surely be information here that will perk your interest in Cymbidiums. Here is your chance to present any nagging Cymbidium questions to a seasoned "expert."

Raffle Table:

The raffle table will also be provided by Paul Chim and is sure to please.