She was also interested in flowers in her later life, chairing the Norwegian Orchid Society from 1989 to 1998.

The American Orchid Society (www.americanorchidsociety.com) is another excellent source of information, as is the Web site www.orchidmall.com, which offers many plant sources.

The American Orchid Society labeled this genus a "dumping ground."

And membership in the American Orchid Society, founded by a few enthusiasts in 1921, has swelled to just over 30,000.

You can discuss orchids with the star growers from the American Orchid Society.

In 2012, Fairchild also became the home of the American Orchid Society.

The Philippine Orchid Society, which incorporates an image of the flower in its logo, states that the species has three varieties:

And the Orchid Society (www.orchidweb.org) has links to suppliers all over the country.

Pollinia is also the name of the quarterly publication of the Irish Orchid Society.

In 2011, the show will be held 21-25 September and will include international judging by the American Orchid Society.