Voice: Jim CocosResource: Talking Orchid script, Bulletin articles, 2005 and 2006 Orchid Show brochures, Public Relations fact sheet I’m Jim Cocos, Vice President of Horticulture. Orchids are the largest family of flower plants in the world,

7# – Where can I learn how to grow orchids?

Feb 15th, 2008 1m 2s

Voice: Chip TynanResources: Kemper Center fact sheets, Plant DoctorI’m Chip Tynan of the Horticulture Answer Service. The Garden offers a number of sources for plant care advice. You can call us on weekday mornings at (314) 577-5143. For fac

4# – Orchid collection moved, due to pollution

Feb 15th, 2008 1m 12s

Voice: Jennifer WolffI’m Jennifer Wolff. Our orchids have a long and proud history at the Garden, but they didn’t always grow here. Back in 1926, the orchids were threatened by dirty city air from coal smoke and industrial pollution. So, the G

3# – "Darwin's Orchid," the Madagascar Star Orchid

Feb 15th, 2008 1m 37s

Voice: Deb SpringerI’m Deborah Springer and I’d like to tell you about an unusual and fascinating orchid. The Madagascar Star Orchid, also known as “Darwin’s orchid,” blooms only once a year. Charles Darwin suggested that this species and its

5# – Orchids in the Veiled Prophet Parade

Feb 15th, 2008 1m 25s

Voice: Babs WagnerResources: Public Relations fact sheet, Bulletin articles, Kemper Center handoutI’m Peter Raven. The Garden’s orchid collection has a historic connection with one of St. Louis’s longest standing traditions. The Veiled Prop

6# – How is the display created?

Feb 15th, 2008 56s

Voice: Pat ScaceI’m Pat Scace, the exhibit designer. Our exhibit begins as a concept between my assistant and me more than a year before its installation. We change themes each year. Props are designed by us and built by volunteers specific t

1# – About MBG's collection

Feb 15th, 2008 1m 27s

voice: Babs WagnerResource: Kemper Center fact sheetI’m Babs Wagner and I take care of the Garden’s orchid collection. It’s one of the largest and finest in the country. We grow more than 8,000 orchid plants behind the scenes, in our greenhou

8# – Evaluation/Feedback

Feb 15th, 2008 24s

Voice: Lisa BrandonWe hope you have enjoyed visiting the Garden today. Your feedback helps guide us as we improve ways to connect to our visitors. When you’re ready, press 5-0-0, then the pound key, to record comments about your experience or

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