"The Chicago Botanic Garden will host the Mid-America Orchid Congress (MAOC)... on April 28 & 29...
the MAOC in 2002... approximately 15,000 visitors. MAOC conference registrants can attend lectures... The MAOC is an organization of orchid societies from 38 states and two Canadian provinces [Ontario ? and ?] dedicated to the preservation of orchids in their natural habitats, the propagation of orchids by seed and cuttings, the development of new and better plants through breeding, and providing information to growers who subscribe to their principles. The MAOC holds a meeting and show each spring and fall sponsored by one or more member societies." URL : http://www.huliq.com/13418/orchid-extravaganza-returns-to-chicago-botanic-garden **************** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
