Bill's main program will be a slide presentation of some of the more fantastic bulbophylums along with tips on how to grow and flower them better. The mini-class will be a cultural program that covers growing in general.

Bill got his first orchids in 1969 when he rescued plants of Enc. tampensis in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He moved to the Tampa area in the early 70's where he had an orchid nursery for 20 years called Hilltop House. Retiring from the retail business, Bill and his wife Doris took several thousand of their favorite plants and built their own greenhouses at home. Since then their plants have grown back up to 10,000 and the awards have grown too: 56 Awards for Culture in over 20 genera; First Class Certificates for Cirrhopetalums, Paphiopedilums and Phragmipediums; and about 150 total awards in all categories.

Bill gives talks all over the country on a wide range of topics. He helps the beginner with good and specific advice about fixing problems and has a wealth of accumulated information for the more advanced grower too!

Don't miss it!