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Local Orchid Auction Set For Today

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Special To Highlands Today

The Tampa Tribune

Published: February 7, 2009

SEBRING - The Orchid Society of Highlands County will host its 9th annual auction at 10 a.m. today at the Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center 4509 George Blvd., Sebring.

There will be blooming and non-blooming orchid plants of all varieties auctioned. All plants will be from quality growers in Florida and Hawaii. The top two buyers will receive bonus plants. The society will accept cash and local checks only.
Refreshments will be served to participants. A raffle also will be held for a blooming orchid plant and orchid-related items. This is a good place to get started in orchids, as there will be reasonably priced orchid plants.

This is the main fundraiser for the society and the proceeds are used to provide speakers at the monthly meetings that give presentations on a variety of orchid-related subjects. The society offers a scholarship to a Highlands County student that will pursue an education in horticulture or botany.

The society meets the fourth Monday of each month at the Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center. Guests are always welcome and you don't have to be knowledgeable of orchids to attend.

For information about the auction or meetings contact Ed Fabik at 863-465-2830 or orchidman124@yahoo.com. or visit our web site http://orchidsocietyhighlands.org/.

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