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Article: Orchids everywhere; Tower Hill show explores flower's diversity.(PEOPLE)
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- Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
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- October 26, 2007
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Byline: Nancy Sheehan
Quick, which state has more types of native orchids, Hawaii or Massachusetts?
Surprise! Massachusetts wins. The score: Tropical Hawaii, 5 native orchids; chilly, wintry Massachusetts, 50, according to orchid expert Philip E. Keenan, author of "Wild Orchids Across America."
Take a back seat, lush, beautiful Hawaii as the Massachusetts Orchid Society struts its stuff.
Hundreds of blooming orchids will be on view today through Sunday at the society's annual Orchid Show & Sale at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston. Alas, you will not likely see many of our native orchids, which often are small, inconspicuous and ...