Stalking the Not-So-Wild Orchid

For veteran or budding orchid enthusiasts, the San Fernando Valley Orchid Society meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Northridge Woman’s Club, 18401 Lassen St. Contact Donald Wong at (818) 368-0393.

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Useful publications for orchid collectors, growers and admirers:

* American Orchid Society Bulletin, 6000 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33405. Telephone (407) 585-8666.

* Orchid Digest. Write Mrs. Norman H. Atkinson, P.O. Box 916, Carmichael, CA 95609-0916.

These nurseries are good sources of orchids, supplies and advice:

* Truford Orchids, 26049 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas (818) 880-4050.

* Stewart Orchids, 3838 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City (310) 390-2576.

* Miskimens Orchids, 13420 Borden Ave., Sylmar (818) 367-8525.

* Orchids Etc., 3206 Oakley Drive, Hollywood (213) 851-4600.

* Daniger Orchids, 17351 Nordhoff St., Northridge (818) 349-6526.