Michigan State Orchid show pictures ...

[nikkik]

Originally Posted by MattWoelfsen

My society had a display. I was there at 3PM to take it down. There were a lot of people. I had a chance to talk to several vendors and they were pleased with the turn out. It did look like they sold a lot of plants. They speculated that there was a lot of pent up demand. Even though the wind was blowing hard, it was warmer and sunnier.

Good to hear! I normally order orchids for my birthday in January; this year I held off because of the weather. I understand what you mean about pent up demand because my preorder for Ecuagenera is a bit extreme.

Will you be attending the Palm Sunday Show in April or be heading over to the SEPOS show? You can't go wrong with either since both shows will have neo vendors.

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by nikkik

Will you be attending the Palm Sunday Show in April or be heading over to the SEPOS show? You can't go wrong with either since both shows will have neo vendors.

Our society got an invitation to show at your society's show for Palm Sunday--which does conflict with my plans to attend SEPOS. We're going to decide next weekend if we will participate.

[Paul]

Originally Posted by katrina

There is a little purple...well very pale lavender....one in the slide show (no name listed)...you wouldn't happen to recall what that one was, would you?

You'd have to tell me which slide for me to be sure which one you are referring to Katrina, but I suspect the one you are pondering is the Barkeria. All the ones for which a name tag was prominently posted I did name. Unfortunately, some of the tags were hidden amongst the foliage. Had it just been me there, I would have checked into moving a leaf out of the way or getting "up close and personal" with the display. But being that there were a fair number of people there, I did not wish to set a "bad example" for the masses -- especially as many had bulky coats or large handbags.

Originally Posted by nikkik

Beautiful photos! Sorry we had to miss the show! Was Sunday a better turn out?

Several vendors said they did very well. But others said it was "okay". I suspect that location was a factor -- as the vendors closest to the show entrance (with the chill drafts when people entered or exited) were the majority of the "okay" crowd. Another factor, I'm sure, was simply having the "right" plants at the right time.

Overall, it was good for a Sunday.

Originally Posted by nikkik

I put my preorder in for the MOS show.

So whatcha buying me?

Originally Posted by MattWoelfsen

My society had a display. I was there at 3PM to take it down.

We likely passed each other at some point, Matt. I was there that day as well.

[NYCorchidman]

love the intense red on that phrag!

[katrina]

Originally Posted by Paul

You'd have to tell me which slide for me to be sure which one you are referring to Katrina, but I suspect the one you are pondering is the Barkeria.

#20 in the slide show. Just after the Phrag and before the Psychopsis...cutest little thing. Is it Barkeria whartonia? I have one but haven't bloomed it yet.

[nikkik]

"So whatcha buying me? "

I was going to ask you the same thing!!!

[phragguy]

great shots

[WhiteRabbit]

Fabulous!

[fotofashion]

Thanks for the info on the red Catt. I tried to zoom in on the tag but it remained blurry for me.
Beverly A.

[The Orchid Boy]

Nice!

How do you take such good shots at a show???