Ernie Barham is a nationally recognized Homestead orchid hobbyist specializing in the growing of Paphiopedilums -�Lady Slipper� orchids - a genera which for many years it was said to be impossible to successfully grow in South Florida. However, after having specialized in Vandas and Ascocendas for over 10 years, he has for the past 29 years specialized almost solely in Paphs - which he has found to grow and flower very well and easily here. His collection, which now contains several thousand plants, is a combination of mottled-leafed species/hybrids and multi-floral or strap-leafed types. Ernie has received, thus far, more than 65 awards from The American Orchid Society and many trophies and awards from local societies and shows and has published articles on paphylopedliums and their culture in the AOS Bulletin and other publications. His program will highlight Single Flower Paphiopedilums species, some of their primary hybrids, and their culture here in South Florida.

He will share photos of some of his stunning awarded orchids and may be bringing some of his orchids for sale. Gwen Margolis Community Center, 1590 NE 123rd Street, North Miami, FL. Free admission, free parking, refreshments, Everyone Welcome! Info: 305-687-0860 (Joyce)