October 2024 Supplementary issue

Fragrant Orchids!

A fragrant orchid collection is a great way to start any day. Sometimes described as a symphony of scents, there are fragrant orchids to satisfy the tastes of any collector. Honey, nutmeg, citrus, chocolate and mint are common descriptors of pleasant orchid fragrances but there are also those that have pungent to even decaying scents. Our 2024 annual supplement delves into this fascinating facet of our hobby. 

You won't want to miss this collection of articles by

Claire Garrett - Building a Fragrant Orchid Collection

Jim Cootes - Pleasantly Fragrant Bulbophyllums

Jean Allen–Ikeson - Judging Fragrance at Orchid Shows

James McCully - Breeding for Fragrance in the Oncidium Alliance

Peter Boches - Development of Oncidium 21st Scentury

Carol Klonowski - Fragrance in Paphiopedilums

Robert Fuchs - A Nose for Vandas

Joyce Medcalf - Promenaea stapelioides and its Hybrids

Jean Hollebone - Zygopetalums and Their Hybrids