Get your plant shelves cleared and your wallets ready!

Our yearly Fall Auction is happening in person on September 21, right after some brief general business information from our President, Linda Mittel. Everyone will receive a letter to raise when they’re ready to bid on their next plant room addition. This is always an exciting event, with many of the plants getting bid up fast – so get ready to engage in some friendly competition!

This is not just a chance to grow your collection – it’s also a fun way to support the Southern Tier Orchid Society, as all funds raised will go toward our future events, guest speakers, and many other society activities.

What to expect:
• A beautiful selection of rare, hybrid, and classic orchids, including donations from several
members including Carol Bayles, Luis Matienzo, Jean Mint, and others!

• No Shipping Fees! Forget the hassle of ordering online. This auction will give you the
opportunity to bring home orchids without the added cost of shipping, the need to visit far-off orchid nurseries, or the worry of purchasing a plant that doesn’t live up to your expectations. Just bid, win, and enjoy!

• Plant Previews – See what to expect in the special edition of this newsletter! An abridged list of auction plants with descriptions and photos sourced from online can be found here: That way, you can better scope out your favorites ahead of time.

Be sure to bring your enthusiasm, bidding strategy, and a friend or two. This event is sure to be one for the books! Cash, Personal Check, Paypal, & Credit Card are the accepted forms of payment for this auction.

A special thanks goes out to those for their donations of some of these plants and also to current society members, Jeff Hackett, Anitra Murphy, Luanne Meyers, & Jean Mint, for acquiring plants and preparing this auction catalogue.