Santa Barbara Orchid Estate Sale March 11-13 - Orchid Board

peeweelovesbooks · #1 03-08-2011, 08:04 PM

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SBOE will have a show March 11-13 and has a 7.50 orchid sale going on too!!!

I bought 10 seedlings for 85.00 (this included shipping) in November and the quality was awesome. I chose Laelias and Schomburgkia crosses.

This time I chose general Catt alliance divisions or crosses!!

Although I got some heirs and and spare with the November shipment, I still think it's worth the price.

I think you can specify which genus you wish, or have them choose it.

Becca · #2 03-08-2011, 09:56 PM

That's awesome! I wish I had more room for more orchids!

alsorchids · #3 03-08-2011, 10:10 PM

Me thinks that Spring has sprung (well almost) and its time to end my orchid fast and buy a new orchid or two! Thanks for posting this information.

AL

Call_Me_Bob · #4 03-08-2011, 11:31 PM

do you have a link maria? i didnt see anything at the sboe website.

peeweelovesbooks · #5 03-08-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by help

do you have a link maria? i didnt see anything at the sboe website.

Mr. Bob,

just type in "spring open house" in the search box and it will pop up.

lenny · #6 03-08-2011, 11:43 PM

spring open house

Call_Me_Bob · #7 03-08-2011, 11:49 PM

thanks ms maria!!

lambelkip · #8 03-09-2011, 12:21 AM

here's the link.
SBOE always has a spring open house at the same time as the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show. unfortunately, that's the same weekend as our local show, so I've never been able to go.

stefpix · #9 03-09-2011, 08:50 AM

seems good, but not being able to choose what you get is a dealbreaker for me... I would rather buy from Oakhill and know I am not getting duplicates or hybrids I am not interested in. My space is limited!

But it seems great if you can attend and pick and choose.

bullsie · #10 03-09-2011, 11:54 AM

I have purchased the special from them for several years now. I normally request species but his year asked for some hybrids too. I do from time to time get duplicates. Some I will put in s/h to try growing that way and others I will use to trade with.

What I like most is if I don't have success growing the plant, I've only lost $7.50. If all goes well with the species/hybrid, then I am confident to venture into the higher cost bracket for others.

For 20 years I chose my orchids and was content. Now I let someone else do it and the surprises I get are priceless. For me, its been great!