The International Phalaenopsis Alliance

Presents

The Twelfth Phalaenopsis Symposium
August 4th, 5th and 6th, 2006

At the

Doubletree Hotel
Sacramento, California


 Here is your invitation to join other members of the International Phalaenopsis Alliance in exploring the future of the genus Phalaenopsis at the Twelfth Phalaenopsis Symposium. The action takes place from August 4th, 5th and 6th, 2006, at the Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento, California.  The Doubletree is part of the Hilton Family and qualifies for Hilton Honors Points.

This Symposium will address timely topics and much more in a series of lectures and workshops. Mark your calendar now, and send your registration to attend this extraordinary weekend dedicated to the Phalaenopsis orchid.

Whether you are a novice, intermediate or advanced grower, here is why the Symposium is a must:
  • Learn the future trends in Phalaenopsis hybridizing
  • Discover how to use science to produce higher quality plants
  • See award winning growers select the “best for breeding” plants
  • Get the answers to all your phalaenopsis cultural questions
  • Have the opportunity to see and purchase the newest and best in Phalaenopsis breeding from top commercial vendors in our Symposium sales area.

Come and hear the lectures:

  • "The Development of Red Phalaenopsis"
    Tom Harper, past president of the IPA,
    owner of Stones River Orchids

  • "Integrated Pest Management for Phalaenopsis Culture"
    Dotty  Woodson, Agriculture Extension agent in the state of Texas for the Fort Worth area

  • "The Mini but Mighty Multifloral Phalaenospis"
    Carri Raven-Riemann, immediate past president of the IPA,
    owner of Orchidphile

  • "New Developments from Phalaenopsis Breeding in Taiwan"
    Marshall Ku, Southeast Asia IPA Regional Director,
    Chairman of the Judging Committee of the Orchid Society of the Republic of China

Plus your Choice of Workshops:

  • Growing Under Lights or on Windowsills
  • Judging Phalaenopsis, newer lines of breeding
  • Fertilizing for growth and flower production
  • Hybridizing techniques for prediction of results for specific parents
  • Create your own workshop - registrants will decide what to pursue for this session
  • Advanced growing or current state of the art techniques, especially for greenhouse culture

View a display of some of the newest and best in the genus Phalaenopsis:

You will see a myriad of colors and much more in a display of Phalaenopsis and other orchids. Everyone attending the Symposium is invited to enter plants for Ribbon Judging and IPA Trophies. Plant entry is on Friday morning and early afternoon, with judging to take place that afternoon.

Attend the Preview Reception Friday Night and Silent Auction of Orchid Products:

Attend the Friday evening reception and have the first opportunity to meet our speakers and to purchase plants from our vendors. Mingle with the participants in a festive atmosphere with hot and cold Hors d' Oeuvres and a cash bar, bid on a variety of Silent Auction items generously donated by local orchid enthusiasts and vendors. Then enjoy dinner at any of many nearby fine restaurants.

Plus IPA Auction:

The IPA will host a live auction of select plants, accompanied by a cash bar, after the Saturday Recognition luncheon. Proceeds will support key projects including the Color Fund for the IPA Journal "Phalaenopsis".