Since 1859, orchids have been closely associated with the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The products of the Gardens' orchid breeding programme, which began in 1928, deserve a place where they can be displayed in their full splendour. Over 1000 species and 2,000 hybrids are now found in the Gardens' collection, with about 600 species and hybrids on display. The National Orchid Garden now offers a permanent showcase, the largest display of tropical orchids in the world. http://www.sbg.org.sg/centralcore/nog.asp