Thousands of orchids of all colors, sizes and shapes will be featured at Deep Cut Orchid Society’s 15th annual orchid show to be held from Feb. 9-12 at the Dearborn Farm Market, Route 35, Holmdel. Admission and parking are free. Food will be available.

Show hours are Feb. 9 from 1-6 p.m., Feb. 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The show is sponsored by Deep Cut Orchid Society, a nonprofit organization devoted to the growing of orchids and to education about orchids.

With more than 25,000 named species, orchids are the most diverse flower on earth. There are also more than 250,000 hybrids. New strains are being developed all the time, according to a press release.

There will be exhibits from growers all over the eastern United States and vendors from all over the country, including Hawaii.

Certified American Orchid Society judges will select the best of the best on Feb. 9.

Orchid experts will give free lectures on Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. On Feb. 12, free lectures will be given at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Private guided tours will be available and must be arranged ahead of time.

Deep Cut Orchid Society meets the second Tuesday of every month at the Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls, at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call Faye Arnett, 732-786- 8583, or Carol Abaya, 732-536-6215.