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Looking Forward and Backwards. Pat Greenfield .................. 4 Masdevallias in Cool Temperate Australia. Ray Thompson ......... 6 Let the Sun Cool Your Greenhouse. Bob Gordon ................-- 11 Sequel to 12th World Orchid Conference. Karen McFarlane ........ 13 A Table of Orchid Seed-Capsule Ages. Alan Englert .............. 14 Orchid Names, where do they come from? R.W. Nicolle ........... 19 Orchid Expo 88 — A Show and Conference by the Sea. D.M. Mitchell... 23 Cymbidium Flowering Logic. Alvin Bryant ....................... 25 Australian Orchid Foundation News. Ronald Kerr................. 30 Angle @: CeAwardedibysthe@.O: Steerer teletre trite: 32 JrayButlerglrophyaeaeer rere nC econ ein tired fees 33 ShowsDateseeeeriay tier beri 1.5 cata ea eeetrate
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This orchid Phalaenopsis Cardinal ‘Zuma Canyon’ was awarded an AD/AOC at the 10th AOC Conference in Adelaide in 1986.
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C. Zuma Boyd ‘Hohn’s Pride’ x C. Puppylove ‘Jubilee’ First flowering seedling, July 1987 off a tiny plant. Carried 4 full sized blooms — top two were damaged and removed. Unusual feature — the two red lip markings do not meet in the centre of the lip. (Hybridiser — Hightae Plant Nursery).
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By: Mrs Pat L Greenfield of The Hightae Plant Nursery, 16 Coronation Street,
Takapuna, Auckland 9, New Zealand.
I read with interest the article written by Mr Robert W. Nicolle of Valley Orchids on “What makes a good stud?”, which appeared in the Spring 1987 issue of this magazine.
I was concerned to hear the Mr Nicolle does not advocate the use of Cymbidium Rincon ‘Clarisse’ and the like because they are old varieties and had been discarded for their various faults. All orchids have faults whether old or new. I
do agree however, that the same cross shouldn’t be made twice. If superior progeny are produced, then by all means, they should be used to further the quality of cymbidiums. I do not agree that the parents should not be re-used; to remake the same cross — no, to use with other parents — yes.
Some parents have well and truly stood the test of time, such as Cymbidium Wallara ‘Gold Nugget’ and Cymbidium
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Borough Green ‘Conference’. Not new orchids but in combination they pro- duced the outstanding Cymbidium Jubilation cross. I believe that superior new seedlings should be crossed with some of the older varieties — for all their inherent faults, because their obvious outstanding features can be re-introduced and enhanced in later generations.
I agree that if a new seedling displays an exaggerated feature such as extreme vigour of growth or above average spiking ability, then providing other features are not grossly bad, it should be used in further breeding work.
I have two new seedlings that I have crossed together. one is Cymbidium Fanfare ‘St Francis’ x Cymbidium Wallara ‘Gold Nugget’ (Lambert Orchids cross), which was awarded an HCC on its first blooming in 1986. This is a large plant with a massive spike carrying up to 20 large, yellow blooms. It is vigorous in growth. An outstanding plant, but not free with its spikes. Another seedling, Cymbidium Chcolada ‘Takapuna’ (Lambert orchids cross), is not a very vigorous grower but it can Carry up to 4 large spikes per bulb and up to 20 flowers per spike over 2 years. here we have a marriage of four top parents, C Fanfare ‘St Francis’, C Wallara ‘Gold Nugget’, C Zuma Boyd and C Hamsey ‘The Globe’.
Not the most modern parentage but proven with the test of time. Fanfare does not seem to throw free blooming plants in most of its crosses but in conjunction with the free blooming properties of the C. Chocolada, it is to be hoped that some of the seedlings will combine the best of the mixed parentage and a quality result will ensue. This cross was done for exhibition type orchids. The wide lip of C. Hamsey should correct the rather pinched lip of C. Fanfare.
I have done some like crosses with parents which have similar traits. One
such cross was C. Puppylove ‘Jubilee’ x C. Zuma Boyd ‘John’s Pride’ and reversed. Both parents multi-spike over a 2 year period. Both have well spaced blooms on the spike and both are vigorous growers. I wasn’t looking for an exaggerated feature on this occasion, but rather a reinforcing of several good points which could be used as a dominant feature in future crosses, such as good spikes, good bloom placement and similar multi-spiking habits.
It is also important in special crosses to reverse the mating. It does make a definite difference as to which is the seed parent. In the abovementioned cross, C. Puppylove ‘Jubilee’ used as the seed parent, yielded more vigorous seedlings than when C. Zuma Boyd was used as the seed parent. Used as the seed parent, C. Puppylove ‘Jubilee’ leaves vigorous
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growing seedlings with good spikes and well spaced blooms as a dominant feature.
One of the seedlings of the above mating had two spikes on first flowering, was yellow in colour and had well spaced, well shaped blooms with a huge, wide, well marked lip. This in turn has been put across the ‘old’ C. Wallara ‘Gold Nugget’, thus combining the best of the old with the new.
Another excellent seedling, not of my crossing, but that of McBeans, is C. Western Rose ‘Perfection’ x C. Etta Barlow ‘Opalescent’. The Etta quality of the seedling illustrated is outstanding, apart from the slightly narrow lip. Both parents are very old but cdn still yield excellent progeny. I will now be making careful matings of this with some of the latest varieties.
I also work with liliums and roses and have found that in selected instances, going back to just beyond the species stage, can re-infuse great vigour and good health.
Not all of the older varieties are still suitable for continued use. However, C. Rincon ‘Clarisse’, of which the author of your aforementioned article has dis- continued using, is one of the parents of
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the C. Te Puna cross which is yielding superbly shaped progeny which are vigorous growers. C. Wallara ‘Gold Nugget’ too with its deep, unfading yellow colour, still has a lot to offer in the generaitons to come. Therefore, some older well tried parents do still have a place in a carefully planned breeding program and despite their faults, have proven themselves over the years to yield excellent new plant material. They can continue to produce exciting new orchids when crossed onto the top new seedlings of today and tomorrow ®
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Great was my pleasure on discovering that the genus Masdevallia, both species and hybrids could be grown with much success in the cool temperate regions of Australia. Such regions include southern Victoria, Tasmania and certain highland areas to the north such as Dural NSW and Toowoomba Queensland, lowland tropical areas and even Brisbane and parts of Sydney are not satisfactory because of the combined effects of Summer time high heat and humidity, both factors which can be controlled albeit at some considerable cost and effort.
We seek for the successful culture of these charming orchids; a cool atmos- phere with high humidity but with visible air movement through the plants at all times, the word cool does however need qualification as many growers consider cold and cool to be synonymous, not so! In Australia the only true cold growers within the Orchidaceae would be the group of terrestrials emanating mainly from Australia’s southern regions, we seek for our Masdevallias a temperature range ideally in the mid 20’s Celcious with a fall at night to a mild 8° to 10°C,
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however most of the species within the genus will grow and respound to a much wider range, excursions into the low 30s and down as low as 5° to 6°C. Both extremes causing no apparent harm when not a permanent nature. It is amazing how both temperature and humidity can be controlled with sensible movement of the plants from place to place depending on the season.
I have my greatest success benching the collection on racks close to the floor, in fact just 6 inches from a covering of crushed rock which is kept moist. For those keen to specialise and grow to per- fection their Masdevallias, to Winter them on a mildly heated bed of moist sand is the ideal and I suggest a minimum sand temperature of 12°C, this will also be an ideal temperature for year round growth as enough warmth rises to surround the plants on the coldest of Winter days to keep the plants happy, during a normal Summer the bed can be switched off but being thermostatically controlled it may be left permanently on. The great enemy of good Masdevallia culture is heat and I have had plants in flask of Masdevallia militaris drop their
leaves when cultured in vitro at a normal 25°C in the flask growing room, on premature removaland planting into community pots grown outside in an unheated enclosure but with the mild bottom heat previously described; the leafless stubbs soon produced new leads with an air temperature mid Winter of around 4° to 5°C overnight.
Masdevallia militaris originates from altitudes around 10,000ft in the Colombian Andes and this experience
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with leaf drop demonstrates how impor- tant a knowledge of origin and environ- ment is. Much has also been written and
_ postulated regarding light intensity, most growers of any genus link light and heat generation together and as a combination of high light and heat generation together and as a combination of high light and heat will burn Masdevallias, Paphio- pedilum, and other so called low light orchids 70 per cent shade over glass is usually applied along with a coat of glass house paint just to be on the safe side. For the genera mentioned we will then definitely have a low light situation, growth will be lush and prolific but flowering sparse. What we seek is to duplicate the natural intensity of light which can be quite high, with low levels of the heat which can be very stressing to the plants and normally causes all growth to cease, an example of high light low heat may be found at any ski resort during a fine cloudless day!
During the warmer months I grow Masdevallias with glass house paint only; on the enclosures; but 6 inches above the moist ground and with fans; as any as 5 per enclosure and with frequent damping down and fine misting i find temperatures are kept at 25° to 28°C on the hottest of mid Summer days. Given these conditions of good light and mild temperature Masdevallias have no
Masdeyallia coccinea var. harryana Arguably the most spectacular of them all, the Queen of Masdevallias from Colombia and very easy to grow.
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Masdevallia strobelii
My favourite and a charming and vigorous species if grown under cool conditions. a native of Ecuador.
dormant period and may be fed 12
months of the year, during the Summer months they just slow down. Autumn sees an increase in activity as new leads develop and mature at a rapid rate. Itis a fact that under my conditions I can and do flower many seedlings just 12 months out of flask!
Other important aspects of my culture must also be taken into consideration, growing mixture and pots are the next most important factor after environment.
Through observation of top growth, root health and growth I have settled on a mixture possibly a little unconventional for orchids but for Masdevallias; a large number of species being Lithophytic; a medium based on stone seems appro- priate, because of the large surface area to volume of volcanic lava rock or scoria, this forms 50 per cent of the mix, for seedlings we use pea size stone increas- ing size to the next grade for mature
plants, the bark component is USA. Sequoia seedling grade for small plants and seedlings and well composted Cymbidium grade bark for larger plants, in all cases scoria is well washed and bark well seived otherwise a dusty mud will effectively seal drainage holes in pots. The bark percentage is 40 per cent and to this we add 10 per cent rubbed or chopped sphagnum moss and I do like to have it finely graded without big lumps which would cause soggy areas inside the pots.
With the mix just described; overwater- ing should not be a problem, common sense should prevail, obviously plants do not need water if temperatures are low and humidity high, take care though, if a warm sand bed is being used as the bed can dry out if in operation; within 24 hours; even during a cold snap! We mist frequently rather than water thoroughly during the Winter months and with the
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air movement which is an important part of the cultural requirement, drying will occur even on the coldest of Winter nights, thus; fungal and bacterial attacks are limited if not completely avoided.
I believe there are no good orchid pots being made in Australia, a few terra cotta containers approaching the old designs are available from time to time but on the whole the plastic mass produced pot is totally unsatisfactory, so you must adapt your own, air with most genera, is a very important component of culture and especially at the root zone, this is partly achieved with the mix as described but I find this not enough, Masdevallias require a constantly moist but never wet Toot zone so with a combination of pot and mix this can be achieved. We adapt all our pots to suit, not only adding more holes to the pot base but we increase side slots by slitting vertically up to a third of pot depth. This treatment combined with the open stoney mix gives superb aeration, the net result is manifested in beautiful white roots without the usual central rotted brown component which is an all too common feature of cymbidium culture as we in Australia know it.
While on the subject of pots let me say that if one should not tend to overpot a Cymbidium; then that goes doubly for Masdevallias, I flower the seedlings in 2” tubes and then; when through distorition of the pot I can see it’s time to pot on; I go up only one size, so; from a 2” toa 244” and 24%” to 3”, for most species or hybrids 3” will be the maximum before division unless M. veitchiana or M. coccinea blood is present, if so careful increments in pot size ultimately result in a fine specimen. Research your plants thoroughly however as some species within the alliance will require basket or slab culture because of the pendulous nature of their flower spikes.
Masdevallias and their relations are not gross feeders, possibly because they are never completely dormant, their natural habitat suggests “little often” and we feed constantly but mildly, on potting up from 2” to 24” or 3” pots a pinch of Hoof and Horn is gving excellent response, however, both seedlings and mature plants are fed weak liquid fertilizers every second or third day depending on the weather. This liquid feed is administered through a propor- ner and is based on the Campbells or Aquasol system with the added chelated iron and magnesium sulphate, I should emphasise that the solution so adminis- tered 1S' weak, this approximates the nightly damping down by either dews or rain which is a feature of the natural habitat of this genus, gentle rain or dew washing down organic matter into cracks or fissures in rocks or a mild nutrient broth trickling down the branches and trunk of a host tree.
I have experienced little trouble with pests and diseases within the genus, seedlings putting up new growth can be troubled by small slugs or snails which
relish the delicate young shoots, baits or °
sprays can be applied without damaging the young shoots, with the constant air movement that is an absolute necessity, little trouble should be experienced from fungal or bacterial rots, however, a twice
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proportions, Red Spider; can not get a hold. I have never seen this pest on any of my Masdevallias but that is not to say they would not attack if conditions were more to their liking, regular close examination is a good routine to follow.
Yes we are indeed fortunate living in the cool temperate zones of Australia, for if our climate; like most of the country; was warm temperate or tropical; the delights and fascination of growing and flowering this truly hypnotic and captivating genus would be lost to us all @
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Let the Sun Cool
Your Greenhouse
(Ventilating with solar energy)
The energy of the sun can be used to ventilate orchid greenhouses at no recur- ring cost to the grower. The more sun you have, the more ventilation you can have.
Moreover, the method we’re going to discuss has the sterling benefit of operating even when nothing else does. It costs nothing to operate and works even in a power outage. And it’s easy to build. You're skeptical? Read on.
The principle of the chimney effect is an elegantly simple one: warm, rising air that is contained will draw replacement air into the bottom of the container... in this case a vertical pipe. That ‘draw’ is our means of removing unwanted hot air from the greenhouse. The chimney or stack will boost natural convection cur- rents and if the air is heated in the chimney, the process can go on as long as the heating continues. It only works when sun is shining. . . but then, that’s the time you need the ventilation most, isn’t it?
How to heat air in a chimney? That’s where the solar energy comes in. We will heat air in a chimney with the sun’s rays and sustain the vertical movement of air in the chimney . . . and the suction at the bottom . . . which is going to provide extraction of the hot air... which is what we want. Neat. The whole greenhouse or solarium is, in effect, a solar chimney. We take in cool air, heat it and convect it out through the stack.
What that means to us as orchid growers is that a simple structure called a solar chimney is going to cool our green- houses with no outside help. It turns itself on as the greenhouse heats up... and turns itself off when the greenhouse cools down. The hotter it gets in the green- house, the harder it works. Sound too good to be true? I know it does, but it works. And, although it has for a couple of thousand years, some of us have developed the habit of looking on any- thing that is cheap as being unworthy. Not so.
Now don’t turn the page and say I can’t build things, so this is not for me. If you really can’t build things, find someone who can and have them make you one. It will be worth the small expense. The payback on the investment, incidentally, is fastest in the hot, sunny regions.
Solar chimneys can be used to ventilate greenhouses, sun porches, homes, shops,
_ exhaust
and spring...
barns, and almost any other structure
they can be bolted to and where the sun shines.
BUILDING THE SOLAR
The structure is basically a box, a foot square and 8 feet long. The four 2x2’s, which are the skeleton, are attrached toa base and covered on three sides with clear, corrugated fibreglass reinforced plastic. The fourth side faces away from the sun and can be covered with %”’ exterior plywood. The base provides rigidity and a means of attaching the chimney firmly to the greenhouse structure. The guy wires are optional, but recommended in windy areas.
Hung inside the wood and fibreglass box is a 7 4-foot (three 30-inch sections) length of 12” stovepipe, painted flat black. (High temperature, flat black paint suitable for our purposes is available in auto supply stores. It’s used for painting manifolds and_ barbecues, among other things. 3-M Black Velvet is good.)
This stovepipe is the source of the magic the solar chimney produces. Sun shines on the pipe, warming it and causing the air inside to begin rising. The hotter the sun, the more heat produced and the greater the chimney effect. The stove- pipe is topped with a 12” attic vent turbine to improve the air extraction and to keep rain out of the chimney. The plastic ‘skin’ keeps the heat from being dissipated by the wind.
A small door at its base .. . to isolate the chimney during the cool evenings of fall will prevent unwanted loss
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of accumulated heat. When nighttime temperatures stay above 60°F the chimney can be left open or ‘on’. Cabinet hinges and a magnetic catch will work just fine. I use a 3’ long piece of stiff wire, attached to the door, to open and close it; long reach.
An opening in the greenhouse wall must be provided to allow a source of fresh air from the outside to replace warm air exiting through the chimney. One and one-half to two squre feet of opening will do if the opening is unscreened. Double that area if insect screening is used... as it should be in most areas. Several dis- tributed small openings are better than
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one large one. (See detail for a neat energy-saving gadget.) Do not count the area of input from an evaporative cooler in this required opening.
Locate the cool air inlets low and at the end opposite the chimney for best cir- culation of air inside. Effectiveness of the chimney is going to depend in large measure on the vertical distance between the cool air inlet and the top of the chimney. Greater difference means greater effectiveness. Intake low and exhaust high for best results.
INSTALLING THE CHIMNEY
Attach the completed chimney with its bottom opening at the highest point pos- sible on the end of the greenhouse. The reason is simple: we want to draw off the hottest air in the house and that means the highest.
A ceiling or turbulator fan which mixes air in the greenhouse probably will reduce the efficiency of the chimney somewhat, but we’ve got to have them, so don’t worry about the loss. A gee-whiz feature of the system comes into opera- tion if power goes off in hot weather. The heated air in the house stratifies with the hottest air at the highest point in the greenhouse . . . and this gives the best possible performance of the chimney.
The ‘feet’ of the chimney must be
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strong enough to support the weight of the
whole structure, so don’t skimp on material dimensions here. The ‘‘feet”’ stand on a solid greenhouse member and should be firmly attached with either bolts or lag screws or both. Vertical height of the base is not critical and can be adjusted for best attachment to a solid greenhouse part. If none is available to mount the chimney to, make and install one.
A lower external brace from bottom of the chimney to either the ground or a hip moulding on the house will relieve strain from other parts of and promote longer life.
For the macho men out there: get some help raising the chimney in place. It’s awkward and dangerous, particularly if there is a breeze blowing when you put it in place. (I know, but the scars from the hernia operation have almost faded now.)
OPERATING THE CHIMNEY
Open the hatch when you want venti- lation. Close it when you don’t. That’s it.
Note: pipe and plastic.
Film plastic
Cool air enters
Hip mounting plate (2"x4") (Adjust angle to match greenhouse rafters)
Do not close space between It is functional.
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Chimney on; Cooler on; No cool air loss
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Chimney on; Cooler off;
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AFTERTHOUGHTS:
The chimney has three note-worthy effects: first, the running time of your cooler (if you use one) will be shortened; second, you can probably unplug your wall ventilating fan (if you use one); and third, if used in conjunction with a heat- motor vent and an emergency overhead sprinkling system . . . it could save your collection in the event of a power outage or cooler malfunction on a hot summer day. (For more information on these latter features, see Coping With a Power Outage, P. 11, AOS Bulletin, January 1982 or the book, Culture of the Phalaenopsis Orchid, by this author.
This system, using a 12-inch stovepipe and an 8-foot high box, probably won’t provide all the ventilation needed for many greenhouses, but it will skim the hottest air from any structure in which it is used. For that purpose it is an inexpensive, cost-effective and reliable option worthy of an orchid hobbyist’s consideration @
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AUSTRALIAN ORCHID REVIEW, AUTUMN 1988
SEQUEL TO 12TH WORLD ORCHID CONFERENCE ARTICLE A.O.R.
SU M M ER 1 987 Karen McFarlane
How ironical the Australian Orchid Review with our article from the 12th World Orchid Conference should arrive in Cairns the same day as the proceed- ings of the 12th W.O.C. was delivered to us.
A quick glance through the proceedings, I couldn’t believe my eyes or contain my excitement. I just had to phone Dad and tell him of my discovery.
Apart from the ‘Best Vanda of the Show’ and a blue ribbon for Ascda. Aribarg details of which were published on page 10 of the A.O.R. summer 1987, on page 97 of the proceedings of the W.O.C. was a photo of our delightful little species Doritis pulcherrima ‘Yew’ with a blue ribbon — Ist place. On page 121 was a blue ribbon for Den Lily ‘Yang’ x Den. Tomie “Iloyd’, a blue ribbon for Den Halo x D. Golden Halo ‘Lloyd’, a blue ribbon for D. White Wine ‘Lana’, a
blue ribbon for D. Halo x D. Golden Halo ‘Bronze’. A red Ribbon — 2nd Prize for D. Summit Gold x D. Lady Charm ‘Darkie’ plus on page 113 was a red ribbon — 2nd Prize for our display in its section. Venuzuela won Ist and Albert and Merkel USA won 3rd place.
Even though most of the dendrobiums had not travelled well as mentioned in Dad’s previous article, when we made the rounds of the show we couldn’t find any better blooms than ours in the same category, we were somewhat surprised they weren’t considered prize winners. Like other cut blooms they deteriorated the longer the show went on.
It appears one of the short comings of the show was not placing cards or ribbons on the winners in the displays apart from the major winners. No one had any idea if they won a prize and like us assumed they didn’t with no ribbons.
At the judges forum there was a dis- cussion on the subject. It was recom- mend at future shows winning blooms should be identifed by different coloured tags i.e. blue/red/white so that clerks have no difficulty in finding them to place prize winners on them. ““HU-RR-AH! for the recommendation. One other recommendation from the judges forum I like quote ‘judges must be instructed to make allowances for slight damage on flowers flown in from overseas’ unquote.
All in all the final results show our display won 7 firsts, 1 second and a second for the display. Best Vanda of the show and a silver medal. A personal gratifying result for us and Australia especially when all the Dendrobium prize winners were bred by us in Cairns.
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As aresult of this exasperation, I started keeping records a number of years ago of my own efforts at hybridizing — as I do my own flasking this enabled me to do both ripe and immature seed-sowing. There are a number of convictions and conclusions I have reached through examining such data: firstly, capsules which ripen on the plant during cooler months are less likely to abort and fall of than ones which develop during hot weather. I believe the weather conditions occurring during the maturation of a capsule can significantly affect its life- span and the fertility of the seed. Fast- maturing genera are particularly prone to this, as can be seen with Australian native Dendrobiums — a variation of 10- 15 per cent in the ripening — time of the capsule being possible from season to season with the same parent — plant.
Secondly, problems in getting crosses to “hold” in the first place can be due to many factors beyond the scope of this article — however, one tip I feel is worth passing in concerns orchids’ scent. Species such as Dendrobium falcoros- trum have a powerful perfume which they “turn on and off’. I have greatly improved my chances of crosses “‘tak- ing” by doing my hybridizing when the flowers are producing this scent, at which time they are presumably announcing to prospective pollinating agents that they are receptive and ready to be fertilized.
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I tend to favour leaving the capsule on the plant as long as possible — (put an empty teabag over it to catch the seed should it split) — if it does split and you take note of its age you can repeat it next year and get it in time. Note that the pollen parent is irrelevant when com- puting lifespans — no matter how much the spans of the two parent plants differ, only the female parent governs the life- span of the capsule.
The following table is the result of several years of data — gathering, in whcih task I have been greatly aided by many North Coast growers, who have unselfishly shared the results of their hybridizing programs. All germination results were obtained using both Vacin and Went and Thomale GD media — both media germinate very well, although Thomale is better for replating native Australian hybrids. They were sown in polycarbonate flasks, and kept under a 16 hour “day” cycle under Gro-Lux type fluorescent tubes.
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Den. Alan Printer x falcorostrum
Den. Alan Printer x fleckeri
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Den. Aussie Hero x falcorostrum
Den. Bardo Rose x kingianum
Den. beckleri x beckleri
Den. beckleri x falcorostrum
Den. beckleri x lichenastrum
Den. beckleri x tenuissimum
Den. beckleri x teretifolium
Den. bigibbum x self 120-150 Den. (Debbie McFarlane x tetragonum) x kingianum. = Den. Delicatum x Alan Printer
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Den. Delicatum x falcorostrum
Den. Delicatum x kingianum
Den. Delicatum x kingianum alba
Den. Delicatum x speciosum y. hillii Den. Ella Victoria Leaney x Alan Printer Den. Ella Victoria Leaney x kingianum Den. Ella Victoria Leaney x tetragonum Den. Ellen x Hastings
Den. Ellen x tetragonum (Nth. Coast form) Den. Ellen x tetragonum giganteum
Den. falcorostrum x Andrew Persson Den. falcorostrum x Aussie Hero
Den. falcorostrum x Bardo Rose
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Den. gracilicaule x Gracillimum
Den. gracilicaule x kingianum
Den. gracilicaule x kingianum
Den. gracilicaule x lichenastrum
Den. gracilicaule x monophyllum
Den. gracilicaule x rigidum
Den. gracilicaule y howeanum x self Den. gracilicaule vy howeanum x self Den. gracilicaule vy howeanum x speciosum Den. Gracillimum x falcorostrum
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A TABLE OF ORCHID SEED — CAPSULE AGES
Part One — Australian species and hybrids
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GERMINATION| CE PAYS
IMMATURE SEED-RIPE (SPLIT) CAPSULES CAPSULES
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Den. kingianum x tetragonum giganteum
Den. kingianum x Zip
Den. kingianum alba x speciosum
Den. Kith Murdoch x fetragonum giganteum
Den. lichenastrum x self
Den. linguiforme x teretifolium v. fasciculatum ....
Den. Lynette Banks x fetragonum giganteum
Den. monophyllum x monophyllum
Den. Peewee x Hilda Poxon
Den. ruppianum x self
Den. speciosum v. hillii x falcorostrum
Den. speciosum v. speciosum x letragonum
Den. (Star Imp x kingianum ) x Zip
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Den. suffusum x fleckert
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Den. suffusum x “Green Mist” x gracicaule
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Den. tenuissimum x falcorostrum
Den. teretifolium fasc. x linguiforme
Den. teretifolium fasc. x striolatum
Den. tetragonum (Nth. Coast form) x speciosum ... 64 Den. tetragonum (Nth. Coat form) x same 82 Den. tetragonum (Nth. Coat form) x same. 73 Den. tetragonum (Nth. Coat form) x same 74 Den. Yondi x speciosum pendunculatum Peristeranthus hillti x self
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Orchid Names,
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Have you ever thought that you would like to name an orchid after your husband or your wife, your mother or your father, your favourite aunt or uncle, the man next door or your favourite pet. You can, thanks to a system that has developed over the last 100 years.
Orchids have the most complete pedigrees of any living thing on earth. All orchids, excepting just one or two excep- tions, can be traced back to the species using Sanders Complete List of Orchid Hybrids.
About 1885-1889 some hybrid orchid flowers were displayed in England which Caused a sensation and from then on there was a rush to see what crosses could be made. At this time the House of Sander in England had been long interested in all phases of Orchidology and was a leader in sending collectors to the four corners of the tropical world looking for new species. So it was to be expected that when they published the
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orchid guide in 1901 some attention would be given to orchid hybrids and 32 pages were used to list in alphabetical order the known named varieties of hybrids. There were also additional tables showing the pollen and seed parents.
It is interesting to note that while only four Cymbidium parents were listed, over 1,000 Cypripediums (Paphiopedi- lums) appeared in the list. However, a casual glance disclosed endless dupli- cation due to the fact that at that time hybrids were given names regardless of whether the cross had been previously made and named. Of course, this was to be expected as there was no place where hybrids could be registered as is the case today. There was even one duplication among the six Cymbidium hybrids. To bring order out of such a chaotic state was the life’s work of Mr Fred K. Sander and he earned the profound and im- measurable gratitude of orchid growers
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the world over by his contribution of many thousands hours work devoted to straightening out the nomenclature and organizing the record of parentage. Since the first 1946 edition of Sanders List of Orchid Hybrids, orchid growers have enjoyed the fruits of Mr Sander’s labour. Today this work is carried on by the Registrar of Orchid Hybrids at the Royal Horticultural Society in England. Today to have the complete list of orchid hybrids you need 6 volumes. The last volume 1981-1985 has just been released and can be purchased from the Royal Horticultural Society in England or through distributors in Australia.
If you have a copy of Sanders you can trace the parentage of an orchid such as Cymbidium Sensation, registered as the name for the cross between Cym. Spartan Queen and Cym. Fascination by
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Sensation x Bethlehem = Memoria Ken Blackman, Sensation x Khyber Pass = Panama Red. If you want to trace the parentage of Sensation back further you can look up its parents i.e. Spartan Queen, see figure 1. The parentage of Spartan Queen is Regina x Sparta registered by S in 1946. Who is S you may ask? If you turn to the front of Sanders List of Orchid Hybrids there is a list of abbreviations, and if you look down you will find S which was formerly Sanders of St. Albans Limited, Royal Orchid Nurseries, St. Albans, Hertz, Great Britain, later D.F. Sander of Lavender Cottage.
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Cym. Valley Goddess ‘Rajah’ (4N) (Sleeping Castle x Desiree ‘A’Logann’).
You do not have to buy the complete list of orchid hybrids to be able to trace parentage. For many years Frank Slattery of Sydney has put out a small book called Cymbidium Names and Parentage which costs under $10. It doesn’t have the cross references of Sanders List of Orchid Hybrids, how- ever, it is possible to trace a Cym- bidium’s parentage using the book. Also all new registrations are published in the English orchid Review and American Orchid Bulletin. Most of the larger orchid clubs within Australian receive copies of the Orchid Review and the American Orchid Society Bulleting and the major
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You are invited to call and inspect a large selection of various genera, including first class Cattleyas, Cymbidiums, odontoglossums, Paphiopedilums, and all tvpes of orchids suitable for bush and glasshouse.
We publish regular listings of stock on hand — (Please enclose 60c for listings).
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state bodies have one or more sets of the complete Sanders List of Orchid Hybrids for members to peruse.
If you decide that you want to register a name for a new orchid hybrid, you will have to obtain a registration form from the Registrar of Orchid Hybrids, The Royal Horticultural Society, Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE, England. There is no charge for the form, however, if you application is successful, the fee is US$15 (approx. Australian $25). You must give a first and second choice for the new name (proposed grex epithet), you must show the genus e.g. Cymbidium and the parentage. Once the cross is registered it doesn’t matter whether the cross was made Sensation X Valley Sprite or whether the cross was the reverse Valley Sprite x Sensation. It doesn’t matter which varieties of Sensation or Valley Sprite are used, all progeny using the two parents Valley Sprite and Sensation are called Cauldron.
You must fill out the applicant’s dec- laration as to originator. The originator is the owner of the parent plant, that is the plant that carried the seed pod at the time of pollination. If the originator is unknown to you, you must explain why, and if, e.g. you cannot remember where you purchased the seedling and the seedling has been around for years with no-one bothering to register the plant and
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A new orchid hybrid, Cym. Valley Hearth ‘Embers’ (4N) (Sensation X Kiata). Embers is the varietal name and is never registered.
you have made subsequent crosses with the plant, an application for registration will probably be successful. If you are not | the originator, but you know who was, | you can seek their permission and these days with the costs around $25 per Tegistration the originator will almost | certainly give you permission to register the plant. To complete the form you need to know the date that the cross was made, the date of first flowering and a descrip- tion of the first flowers or a colour photograph.
Because of the high incidence of rejected applications, due to prior regis- ° 7 tration or prior use of proposed name ora line and we will be pleased to Similar sounding or looking name, only colour slides will be returned in the case of a rejected application. Large pictures, etc. will not be returned due to cost. Also ° ° applications must be made in English. If seedling fla sk li St. your application is successful you will Teceive an account from the Registrar of Orchid Hybrids for the amount out- Standing which must be paid forthwith, otherwise you will be unable to register orchids in the future. In due course your new name will appear in magazines, PET ER ROCH FORT orchid catalogues and eventually in the latest volume of Sanders List of Orchid Hybrids. _Inorder to prevent rejected applications it is important to search all volumes of Sanders List of Orchid Hybrids and re- cent registration lists in magazines, for the
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cross and name, prior to application. We keep a list of all recent Cymbidium registrations from the lates Sanders List to the present time. This way we can search for names on our computer to see if various crosses have already been registered and what names have been
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ebernum used. Between 1980 and 1986 when the lowianum most recent volume became available ansonii there were approximately 1637 new it Cymbidium hybrids registered. By usng insigne Ae r the computer it is possible to see that 127 eg of these registrations were from Adelaide schroederi Orchids. We can also call up our own grandiflorum registrations, or any other information parishii sanderii we need on registrations. Between 1980 and 1986 Adelaide * registered in 1911 by Fowler, Orchids and Valley orchids together also described as a natural hybrid registered nearly 25% of all the new
in 1914. Cymbidium hybrids in the world.
This year at Valley Orchids we have over 50 new hybrids to register, so if you have flowered one of our seedlings and would like to see it named after dear Aunt Annie, contact us, tell us the name of the cross, we will be pleased to supply you with a registration form and grant permission for you to register the orchid in the name of your choice @
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ORCHID EXPO 88
A SHOW AND CONFERENCE BY THE SEA
Can you imagine an Orchid Show only 5 minutes walking distance from the ocean; in a relaxed holiday atmosphere; at a beautiful Cultural Centre; with a World-class Lecture Theatre?
This will be Orchid Expo ’88 to be held from the 8th to 12th September 1988, at the City of Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast just 45 minutes by road north of Brisbane — a Show and Conference which will be a most enjoyable cele- bration of orchid growing, and a tribute by the Sub-Tropical Orchid Council, Queensland, to Australia’s Bicentennial celebrations. Timed also to coincide with World Expo 88 (our Show and Con- ference has been endorsed as an official function) registrants and visitors can take the opportunity to visit this event in Brisbane at the same time.
The Sunshine Coast can boast of some of Australia’s premier tourist attractions and areas of natural beauty and Con- ference tours ar available to the most interesting of these attractions.
The opening night on Thursday, Sep- tember 8, 1988 (for those who register early) will be held at the Civic Cultural Centre. From 6.30pm registrants will be able to preview the Show and enjoy a “first look” at all the winners. Quality at the Show will be high, and the very wide range of genera grown in the “Sub- Tropical” area, will ensure a variety of orchids second to none.
The large and beautiful foyer of the Civic Centre will feature some unique displays, including a wall map of Aus- tralia, displaying the badges of all Australian Societies, together with a card outlining their meeting dates, times and venues. Incidentally, if your Society has not yet forwarded their badge to us, please do so to enable recognition to be given to your Society.
Overseas visitors are always intrigued with the Epidendrum (reed-type) orchids grown in Southern Queensland, and the Foyer will feature them ‘en masse’.
Lecture sessions begin on Friday September 9, and are open to registrants only. The line-up of speakers both from overseas and Australia is an impressive one. Mr Syd Wray from New Zealand will be talking on the Oncidium Alliance — a subject which holds much interest for orchid growers. Two American speakers who derive their fame from their work with Phalaenopsis — Mr John Miller and Mr George Vasquez — are
very knowledgeable in the areas of hybridising and cultivation. A subject which is sure to be popular is the section on miniature orchids, to be covered by mr Jack Woltmon of Hawaii. Australian speakers include Mr Don Gallagher, Mr Len Lawler, Dr Noel Grundon and Mrs Marj Purnell who will cover the topics of Cymbidiums, Australian natives, orchid fungi and Ceratobium Dendrobiums respectively. The Lecture Theatre is situated within the Show complex so there will be no travelling involved between venues.
Saturday night is the Gala Tropical Banquet at the Sunshine Plantation (‘Big Pineapple’) — one of Australia’s premier tourist attractions. This will be an event in keeping with the Conference — relaxed, happy in a superb venue with tropical food such as you have never experienced. International Speaker, Mr Bob Gordon, will be the dinner speaker. Bob is an author of many Phalaenopsis books, and, at the Conference, will be launching his very latest publication. Bob is noted for his with and “laid back” style and this will be an enjoyable and infor- mative interlude. Have you ever been on a train ride through a moonlit rainforest, at night? This is part of your night out at the Sunshine Plantation.
A change of atmosphere is planned for Sunday with a day in the open at a park on the top of the Blackall Range. ““On a clear day you can see forever’ from Mary Cairncross Park to the spectacular Glasshouse Mountains and the Coast. Tranport to and from Caloundra will be provided. An Australian Bar-B-Que and a rainforest walk will be just the thing to
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Monday night, September 12, is the night for farewells, with — well we aren’t going to tell you. It’s a Mystery Night ata mystery venue, with a mystery dinner and mystery entertainment. Intrigued?? The only way to find out will be to join in the fun — value is guaranteed!
There is much international interest in the Conference, and group exhibits from overseas will add to this spectacular show. Australian societies have been most supportive with their participation. Think about joining us for this exciting experience.
For full details on the Conference, tours, functions and accommodation drop a line to Mrs D. Mitchell, MS 956, Flaxton, QLD. 4560 or phone (071) 45 7334 ®@
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C. Cronulla ‘The Khan’.
(C>, Winter Fair ‘Honey’ x C. Wallara. These Cymbidiums were bred to give high productivity but to
ensure reliable cropping and a more precise understanding of their cultural requirements was necessary.
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Alvin Bryant
There is a logic to the flowering of cymbidiums if we take the facts we have in our possession and put them together. This logic points to the type of changes we should make in our present cultural practices both for improved production and the possible elimination of that bad flowering year. The ability to know in advance the size of the next season’s crop is a goal well worthy of serious thought by all of us.
As each season approaches the usual conversation will hinge around specu- lation as to whether it is a good flowering year or not and we see growers varying heavily from one year to the next with their crop yields. In fact there is an acceptance that some years will be good flowering years and others not so good and it here the danger lies for it can stop us from looking further. The clue to look further is reinforced when it can be Observed that other growers maintain consistent yields. Perhaps it is a special location but then again it might be some- thing else. Whether it be season or location which can account for variations in production the question should be asked as to whether our cultural methods
Cymbidium Sleeping Dream x C. Yamba.
can be improved so that the crop and its quality is stable in spite of the influences of season or reasonable location.
Let us look at what we have been told. Most will be familiar with basic flowering requirements such as (1) the plant should have sufficient light to bring about a change ffrom a vegetative growth cycle to a flowering cycle and the reason is variously given as either breaking down a particular hormone or shifting its concen-
C. Winter Wonder ‘Josephine’.
tration from leaves to roots (2). the phosphate level should be above a certain minimum (3) there should be a drop in temperature and this is given as a need for it to fall below 12°C or, according to others, a relative drop but no word as to how often (4) the nitrogen level is recommended as being 2.25 per cent of the dry weight of the leaf but a number of large and experienced growers feel this should be just under 2 per cent.
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To this we can add some observations. (1) Young seedlings grow most rapidly in the January to May interval (2) flower spikes are visible in January (3) plants divided in September usually do not flower as well as if they had been left unbroken (4) it is a common practice to start watering and fertilising as the weather warms in September (5) the growing rhythm of a plant should be such that the new growths are on the verge of bulbing in January and this growth should flower (6) plants which are given insufficient water do not make up their new growths in time and lose their productivity (7) plants drop leaves from their older bulbs in March (8) watering before bulbs and foliage have dried from previous watering can cause plants to rot (9) the leaves on well cultured plants stand up and this is an important instant appraisal guide (10) plants grown too close together do not flower well and may not dry between waterings so plants should be a pot space away from each other (11) light levels should be good with a slight yellow tinge to the green of the leaf being a good guide (12) plants grown in a glass house all year do not flower as well but this can be corrected by controlling the glasshouse environment, or seasonally changing the roof cover or moving the plants out.
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In 1983 the nursery was changed over to trickele irrigation. For a number of seasons prior to this sausfactory results had been obtained by using Nitraphoska with an N.P.K. ratio of 13:6:17. The measure of satisfaction was the result of examining the new growths each January and if those about to bulb showed flower initiation then all would be deemed to be well.
With the advent of trickle irrigation the need to have fully soluble fertilisers required a change in fertiliser and as a leaf analysis was to be instituted the nitrogen levels were lifted in anticipation. Subsequent leaf analysis results in April 1984 showed the nutrient levels were in the “good” range with nitrogen at 2.25 per cent and potassium just on 2 per cent. The 1984 cut flower crop however dropped by some 10,000 blooms. Subsequent leaf analysis results showed the levels remained good but the 1985 crop dropped by a further 10,000 blooms. Now this was not unexpected for others who had gone to guided leaf analysis methods had experienced similar results. The plants however, never looked better for the watering was now much more efficient and the nitrogen level was higher. As other conditions were unchanged, nitrogen level was the prime suspect.
Throughout 1984 I kept looking through the information mentioned above but it was not fitting together. It was not until early 1985 I decided to see what was happening in the species environment and the flowering logic ensued.
My reading tells me that a number of the cymbidium species grow in the foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of about 1000 metres. They are to be found at the edges of the forest areas and are watered by the monsoons. If we dwell on this we can envisage the warm air under the foliage cooling and falling so that we could expect to find cooler air flowing out the side of the forest and over the cym- bidiums. At the edge of the forest good air movement could also be expected which would dry the plants off between water- ings. Also, because of the altitude there would be a reasonable difference in day and night temperature. The monsoons are summer rains with dry conditions for the rest of the year. This suggests that the plant may be gradually moving into a stress situation in the spring when flowering initiates and once this has happened the cycle repeats with the copious watering, high temperatures and longer summer days.
This yielded the first difference. The cymbidium in its natural state was growing to a cyclic pattern and my fertiliser programs had ignored this and
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If we look at the cycle for the year (southern hemisphere months used from now on) by taking the beginning of January (southern hemisphere second summer month) as a starting point we have a position where the plant is growing actively and the flower spikes can be detected as a swelling at the base of the new bulbing growths. This con- tinues through the summer, followed by flowering ranging through autumn, winter and into the spring with growth slowing in the winter and increasing again as the weather warms. It is reasonable to take October to December as initiation time for if a block of cym- bidiums are broken and propagated in September the flowering is not as good the following season so initiation must occur sometime after September. As the flower spikes are present by the end of December then initiation must occur sometime in these months.
The significance of this cycle did not strike me for some time for I did not immediately consider it against the cycle for plants in general. For plants in general the cycle was growth, initiation and flowering but with cybidiums initiation, was in the early part of the growth cycle and if it was thought of as an initiation, growth and flowering cycle
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levels would be indicated and yet for cymbidiums this and the early summer is the time of flower initiation when lower nitrogen levels are indicated. This apparent contradiction suggested that the plant must have a mechanism for resolving this which points-directly to the role of the pseudobulb. In order to begin the growth cycle before the monsoons start a storage device would be needed to hold nutrients from the time of plenty for release in the spring. If this is the role of the pseudobulb then it is also reasonable to expect that a correct nutritional balance would be translocated for both new growth and flower initiation. As a
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result there is no need to rush into increased nitrogen levels until itis known initiation has occurred (end of Decem- ber). Only then should it be given to cater for the heavy growth and storage uptake phase. This reasoning preserves the lower nitrogen for initiation maxim and goes against the present practice of applying high nitrogen levels in the spring to push the new growth which clearly contradicts initiation requirements. This gave the third difference.
This logic now offers an explanation as to why a number of growers can have good cropping for several seasons and then have a poor year while others do not seem to be affected. The puzzle was that the season apeared to have some bearing upon:it and yet all growers were not affected. However it all fits together if we think of higher nitrogen levels being applied in the spring and the nitrogen level rising to a point where initiation is inhibited. If iniiation occurs before this point then all is well but if a seasonal variation delays initiation then a reduced flowering occurs.
From this a simple profile was indicated. From January to May 1985 (I now feel this should have been only until leaf drop time in March/April) the plants were given a nitrogen to potassium ratio of 2.25 to 2 to bring the plants into their optimum levels in their time of plenty, the summer. For the rest of the year when
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flowering and initiation occur, nitrogen was reduced so that the average over 12 months was one where nitrogen should be slightly less than two per cent and potassium two per cent on leaf analysis. This was repeated in 1986 and again in 1987. The 1986 crop was almost double any previous best and the 1987 crop just as good.
This yearly average of the potassium to nitrogen ratio was chosen as the result of discussions with international growers who seemed to agree that a nitrogen slightly less than potassium figure was best. There was another alternative and that was to constantly fertilise to give a leaf analysis of just under two per cent for nitrogen and two per cent for potassium all the year around but a faith in the plant’s mechanism for storage in its time of plenty for use in leaner times seemed to have an advantage. The question of just how much higher the nitrogen level to potassium in the summer should be and how much less the nitrogen level to potassium can be in the flowering and initiation times is one which will have to be answered in the future.
It should also be noted that the watering and fertilising rate was always based on keeping the roots moist but seeing that bulbs and foliage dried before the next watering. Allowance was made for the watering and fertilising rates to increase in the spring as the weather warmed but
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the nitrogen to potassium ratio was not altered.
A point which has gradually become more significant to me is the further consideration of the rate of leaf loss on the older bulbs in March/April. This may be our most important clue as to how much nitrogen should be given in the summer in relation to a balanced lesser rate for the rest of the year. It may also be the signal to drop nitrogen levels as the plant is making decisions in accordance with its existing uptake. (For these tests I carried the higher nitrogen level into May Still being hesitant to fully follow the logic messages but now the higher nitrogen level is ending with leaf drop time in March/April).
I assume the large growers know how to calculate their fertiliser ratios. Mine were adapted from the Matkin recommenda- tions. I was interested to note that the chemicals recommended were “‘old hat” stemming back to those used in the 1890s. Throughout the year potassium nitrate with diammonium phosphate was alternated every three or four weeks with potassium nitrate and magnesium Sulphate. From the beginning of January through to May (corrected now to leaf drop in March/April) ammonium nitrate was added to increase the nitrogen level. Calcium and other nutrients were sup- plied as a result of top dressing with poultry manure at the beginning of January. The location deficiencies of boron and molybdenum were added unchanged according to Matkin recom- mendations.
During the course of these tests I refrained from leaf analysis in order that I would not be deterred by some adverse readings for my workout was one of logic and hypothetical calculation. Only now will I be returning to leaf analysis to better interpret what has resulted. I expect to look at leaf analysis results differently in future for it will take into account the probable effects of seasonal Storage and translocation of nutrients on the readings.
There are two points which arise from this exercise in logic namely (1) regard it as a beginning from which an eventual fine tuning of cultural requirements will emerge. At present I am not attempting to present a precise end result. (2) use itas a base to test the cultural requirements of other genera. For instance we can look at Phalaenopsis and observe that these do not have pseudobulbs which suggests that their cycle might be growth, initia- tion and flowering. We can look at Paphs and make the same observation. When we look at Dendrobiums however we can observe that they have pseudobulbs and ask the question as to whether their cycle might be initiation growth then flowering. If the different genera are examined from this point of view then a more precise
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pointer to their cultural requirements might also emerge.
The following is included for the small grower (Sydney area) who has to buy the fertiliser from the shelf.
For those who use Aquasol my obser- vations show that if used all the year around a less than optimum crop is obtained as it is a formula for growing with a nitrogen level higher than potas- sium level. As a result I would suggest using it from January to leafdrop in March/April and then changing to, say, Phostrogen for the rest of the year. This would give a lower nitrogen level on a yearly averaging than my tests but only time will tell if the amount of nitrogen the cymbidium stores in the time of plenty is adequate to cover this.
For those who use the Campbell blue and yellow formulations I disagree with part of the instructions and feel they may have been the result of using the growth, initiation, flowering cycle instead of the cymbidium’s initiation, growth and flowering cycle. As a result I would suggest the blue (higher nitrogen) formula from January to leaf drop in March/ April and the yellow (lower nitro- gen) for the rest of the year although it is possible the blue formula while good for smaller plants may be too high for plants at flowering size.
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It should be kept in mind that there are difficulties in formulating one complete fully soluble chemical fertiliser as certain chemicals are anagonistic to others.. For instance, of too much magnesium is present in some forms with phosphorous the phosphorous will precipitate out. It is for this reason that growers will have seen odd articles over the past 20 years advocating the use of a separately applied magnesium supplement to Aquasol. Also there can be problems with calcium presence and some formulae may not have it in at all. For this reason I advise the addition of an organic fraction such as poultry manure at the beginning of January, as a topping (if possible do not let it come in contact with the plant) @
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Mr Bill Murdoch has been nominated by Mr George Hillman, and supported by Mr Leonard Field and Mr Richard Hall.
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Mr Hermon Slade has been nominated by Mr Ronald Kerr, supported by Mr Gerald McCraith and Dr William R. Rigg.
Mr Slade was a founding member of the Orchid Society of NSW. Also founding editor of the Australian Orchid Review. His interest in species orchids resulted in many fine articles in AOR which greatly increased increased general interest in growing them.
His interest in Papua New Guinea Orchids is immense and has been very influencial. He founded the New Guinea Biological Foundation for the purpose of introducing new food crops into that country and improving village culture. A secondary objective was to aid the conservation of New Guinea orchids.
He was a co-founder of the AOF and has supported it strongly financially.
Mr Slade now lives in Vanuatu and was for some years in New Guinea. He has been a patron of botanists visiting Australia, New Guinea and Vanuatu, assisting them in many practical ways. Recently he donated half a million dollars towards the building of a glass- house complex in Sydney Botanical Gardens which will be one of the finest glasshouse complexes in the world.
The third nominee is Mr Gerald McCraith, founding and still Director of the Australian Orchid Foundation. Nominator is Mr T. William Paddock, Supported by Mr Frank Slattery and Dr Arthur Parkin.
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For the first time since its inception the Queensland Orchid Society at its November 1987 meeting awarded an
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To stimulate and encourage the advancement of Australian Native Orchid Hybrids.
This year entries were received from the following Societies and A.N.O.S. Groups:
A.N.O.S. SYDNEY: Autumn Show, R. Wheeldon, Den. bigibbum var. compactum x D. Tangerine. Spring Show, R. Wheeldon, Sarc. Weinhart. Sarcanthanae Show, S. Batchelor, Sarc. Melba.
A.N.O.S. WARRINGAH: _ Spring Show, T. Carter, Pterostylis Cutie ‘Harold’s Pride’.
A.N.O.S. FAR NORTH COAST: Spring Show, D. Lynch, Den. Lynnette Banks.
WOLLONGONG & DISTRICT N.O.S.: Spring Show, R. Wheeldon, Sarc. Weinhart.
N.O.S.S.A.: Spring Show, Mrs M. Fuller, Den. Bardo Rose ‘Pink Delight’.
O.S.N.S.W.: Winter Show, B. J. Fletcher, Den. (Sun Glow x Hilda Poxon) ‘Evelyn’. Spring Show, G. Errington, Sarconopsis Lavinia ‘Dorothy’.
NORTH MORETON, Qld. O.S.: Winter Charity Show, M. & J. Rivers Den. Gloucester Sands.
ORCHID SOCIETY OF W.A. Winter Show, Mrs L. Rowe, Den. Hilda Poxon. Spring Show, J. Fleming, Den. delicatum.
ORCHID CLUB OF S.A.: Winter Show, R. & P. Rankin, Den. Aussie Child. Spring Show, Hills Family, Den. Aussie Bonanza.
TASMANIAN O.S.: Spring Show, M. Mitchell, Den. Bardo Rose.
Champion Australian Native Orchid Hybrid 1987: Sid Batchelor — Sar- cochilus Melba — This was a beautifully grown plant, presenting several scapes of well presented fresh, crystalline flowers Measuring 32mm across. The overall beauty of this plant demonstrates the perfection that is being sought and accomplished in our native hybrids.
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Thank you for your participation in our efforts to popularise our Native Orchid Hybrids and so help to preserve our orchid species in the wild.
Ruth Rudkin, Hon. Secretary Ira Butler Trophy Committee
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The Spring 1987 issue of the AOR referred to the recent appointment by the Orchid Society of NSW of four Emeritus Judges.
For the purpose of correctness of historical records it should be noted that the original OSNSW Judging Panel was formed on September 21, 1944 and comprised the following:
Messrs. E. A. Hamilton, Dr J. A. Vote, C. C. Hildebrandt, Trevor James, John Bisset, W. Fahey, P. A. Gilbert, L. F. Hawley, W. Palmer, W. Worth, S. C. James and Eric Hayes.
Alan Begg was appointed to the Panel subsequently, Alan Birdsall became an Associate Judge in 1947 and a Judge in 1949. Flank Slattery and Reg Trenerry were both appointed Associate Judges in 1951 and Judges in 1954.
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HASTINGS RIVER ORCHID SOCIETY FORMED 1964 AND STILL GOING STRONG IN 1988
In this year of 1988 when our country is Celebrating 200 years as a nation, it might be an appropriate time for our Hastings River Orchid Society to look back over the years at our own begin- Nings as a society. On doing a bit of research I find that an inaugural meeting was held in the Oxley County Council’s auditorium at 8 pm on Saturday, July 4, 1964 and approximately 70 people attended to form an orchid society — the Meeting was sponsored by the Wauchope Garden Club and_ the Manning River Orchid Society (both clubs still active and doing well). The late Jack Penny was our first president with treasurer, J. Hinton and secretary, Norm Barlin. Norm Barlin served the society as a secretary efficiently for many, many years and, on retiring, was awarded life membership of Hastings. Mr and Mrs Barlin still reside in Wauchope.
Two of our most ‘notable’ and well- remembered members were Bill and Jean Cannons of Wayside Nursery who worked willingly and constructively for the young society, often filling the gaps in Show benches with plants from their nursery. They later pioneered their now- famous sarcanopsis H.C.C. as an emblem for our badges, teaspoons, letter- heads, etc. It is elegantly designed in blue enamel on silver. I understand Bill and Jean also did some successful hybridising Of miniature and splash petal cattleyas but no one was interested and they were not accepted by the judging standards pre- Vailing at that time. However, times change and these lovely miniatures with plenty of colour are now gaining popu- larity and are much sought after. Bill and Jean Cannons have now left the district and are enjoying their retirement — they Were awarded life membership of Hastings.
It is interesting to note the gradual change in our show schedules reflecting the changing tastes of the growers. in the early years there was much emphasis on cymbidiums but this has now switched to Natives, more classes of cattleyas, soft- cane dendrobiums, paphiopedilums and
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many others — there is also a great interest in growing species orchids. On reading the 1975 president’s annual report it is noted that “the Australian Orchid Council adopted standards for judging native species and hybrids, a move that was initiated by your Society three or four years back”.
Hastings claims many native species growers of note — one in particular who takes all the prizes at shows with his marvellous kingianums, Alwyn Flanagan (hold that hat, Flanagan!!) and Harry Klose who, for years, have worked towards improving colour, shape and size of Dendrobium kingianum.
Rod Graham of Wauchope, also works with native orchids and _ others. Occasionally, Ted and Barbara Gregory of Merellen Orchids come down from their mountain fastness of Tambourine with slides and remembrances of the early days of orchid growing.
As with most societies the years vary and have their ‘highs and lows’ but
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1982 was the year Hastings committee and members organised and staged the 6th NEW Regional Conference with many well known speakers from the orchid world including, S. Clemesha, B. and J. Cannons, H. Klose, Dr Andrea Millar, Ted Gregory and others. This conference was held at Wauchope High School in conjunction with the annual spring show of that year and was well attended.
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who, over the years, kept the society viable by simply being there with orchids, adding their support by pur- chasing raffle tickets, ladies who donated food for and prepared suppers, both men and women who gladly gave their time and effort to the setting up and dismantl- ing of shows — without these members the society would have faded many years ago. However, one of the old brigade still with us is our present treasurer, Alan Garrett who was elected in 1966 (con- grats Alan on your many years of service to the society).
Our constitution emphasises friendship and growing and promoting orchids as a common goal and Hastings River Orchid Society is certainly a friendly, sociable country society. Thanks to our regular members the monthly meetings are colourful affairs with numerous orchids being benched for display and judging — one month was particularly spectacular, having at least 99 plants. Of course, we have our months of scarcity when not too many flowers are available but always manage a reasonably good display and our judges for the night are constantly confounded by the diversity of orchids they are expected to judge.
We have guest speakers when someone is available or, alternatively, slide programs on orchids borrowed from the Orchid Council — these are most infor- mative and entertaining as they often depict orchids in their natural habitat in various countries of origin.
Weraise all our funds within the society by selling plants to members and raffles at our monthly meetings. These monies pay our annual expenses for the hire of the hall for meetings and the annual show, insurance, etc. Some of our member voluntarily sponsor prizemoney at our spring show and these donations
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2ND WA REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Many months of hard work and Organising came to fruition on the weekend of September 25, 26, 27 in 1987. The 2nd W.A. Regional Con- ference was hosted by the Bunbury Orchid Society and held in conjunction with their annual Spring Show.
The conference began on Friday evening with a cocktail evening and regis- trants show preview. Several private parties carried on until the early hours of Saturday morning. 40 Years of Orchids in W.A. was the title of the first paper presented by the Mr Harry Lodge, Chairman of the O.S.W.A. Judging panel and Life Member of the O.S.W.A.
Following a short morning tea break, Mr Bill Johnson of Glenwood Orchids, Vic, who readers will remember for his fertilising program, spoke on Optimising Fertiliser Efficiency. Saturday afternoon
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The presentation dinner on Saturday evening allowed registrants to make new and renew old acquaintances. Sunday was another full day with Dr Kingsley Dixon speaking on Terrestrial Native Orchids. Mr Alvin Bryant presented a paper on Cymbidium Flowering Logic and Mr Mark Wheatley of Chelsea Exotics showed slides of Orchids in the UK.
To our guest speakers we are grateful to you for giving W.A. orchid growers the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience. The time taken off from your respective nurseries to offer us infor- mation will well be remembered. Thank you.
To our sponsors we owe a great deal for the total prize monies of $1,450 plus trophies. The larges amount to be offered to W.A. orchid growers. The public and exhibitors who braved the wet and windy conditions were rewarded with a truly spectacular display which will not be forgotten for a long long time. Grand Champion Orchid was owned by Mr Harry Lodge. This being his Paphiopedi- lum maliopence.
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It was my pleasure to attend the above excellently run conference. I had a most enjoyable weekend, as I am sure all regis- trants did. The hospitality of the Bunbury and OSWA growers was outstanding. If you missed attending, then don’t miss the next one
(whenever that may be?) Don Gallagher President, Australian Orchid Council
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aids the Cystic Fibrosis Association. This year the show will be set up at Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Audi- torium on June 30 and will be staged on the Ist, 2nd and 3rd of July.
Our inaugural secretary produced a booklet known as “The Best Of The Bulletins” which has sold over 1500 copies in Australia and America. An ideal book for the beginner, with articles by our own local growers, written in simple language, it is still available, suitably priced at $3.00 per copy but can be cheaper if ordered in bulk lots. Volume 2 is now in the pipe line and hopefully, will be on sale later this year ... Watch for it!
On March S this year we will be staging a “workshops” featuring five guest speakers some of whom are from inter- state. We are looking forward to a great day starting at 9am with morning tea followed by three guest speakers. After a break for a picnic lunch in the grounds of the TAFE College Norris Rd. Bald Hills two more guest speakers — we will close proceedings with afternoon tea.
We are looking forward to an exciting year in orchid growing and fellowship. We meet three times a year and each occasion is a picnic day hosted by a member society with morning and after- nnon teas and lunch provided by that Society at a cost of $4.00 to $4.50 each,
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for the day. A guest speaker and visits to orchid houses in their area ia an added bonus.
Jovee Smith Hon. Sec. N.M.Q.0.C.
GROUP OF ENTHUSIASTS FORM WHAT IS BELIEVED TO BE THE FIRST PAPHIOPEDILUM SOCIETY IN THE WORLD
A group fo paph growers including Harry Greaves, Errol Marshall, Barry Scriven and Phil Diamond have laid the foundations of T.A.P.S. — The Aus- tralian Paphiopedilum Society. This new Society will be devoted entirely to all paphs, species and hybrids, prags, etc.
One of the purposes of the society is to further cultural research in paphs for the Australian environment, and communi- cate with paph growers Australia wide. It is planned that an informative newsletter be circularised to all financial members, and membership will be worthwhile just for the newsletter alone.
If you are interested in becoming a foundation member of this new club and are a paph enthusiast write for further details to Mr H. Greaves C/- Box 378 Cleveland Qld, 4163.
NATURE COMES NATURALLY
Studying nature in minute photographic detail is a way of life for Ted Rotherham. Ted lectures in photography and takes photos for nature books as a sideline. He did the illustrations of Australian Native Orchids in Colour.
Ted recently gave a slide night at an ANOS Victoria meeting. Slides of terres- trial orchids were outstanding. A photo of Arthochilus huntiana included the pollinating agent, a Thynad wasp. Polli- nating agent, a Thynad wasp. Pollina- tion is effected by pseudo-copulation. A Native bee was observed on Spiranthes sinensis subsp. australis, a beetle on Prasophyllum elatum, and the male ichneumon wasp on Cryptostylis lepto- chila. A member of the audience was heard to comment “that wasp has a grin all over its face’.
A trick Ted has learnt about photo- graphing pollinating insects is to place a cheesecloth bag over the plant the day before he wishes to photograph it. “You would be surprised” he said, “how many insects, attracted by the perfume, hover expectantly around.” The next day he sets up his camera, focuses on the flower, and takes off the cheesecloth. Pollinators usually bombard the flower.
So now you know how to get those fantastic pollinator shots @
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SHOW DATES
QUEENSLAND
West Brisbane OS Inc. SPRING. Orchid and
Plant Spectacular. Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha
Gardens. Sat 24/9 to Sun 25/9. 9am-Spm, 9am- 30pm.
Brisbane OS. AUTUMN. Supporting Qld School for the Deaf. Comwall St (near P.A. Hosp.) Dutton Park. Sat 26/3 & Sun 27/3.
North Qid OS, Cairns. AUTUMN. Mothers Day Show. Westcourt Shopping Plaza, Mulgrave Rd. 3/5 to 7/5. 8.30am-5pm. WINTER. Caims Agricultural Show. Cairns Showground, Mulgrave Rd. 20/7 to 22/7. 9am-10pm. SPRING. Golden Jubilee Show. Cairns Australian Football League Hall, Mulgrave Rd. 8/10 & 9/10. 5pm-10pm. 1 conjunction with 50th Anniversary dinner.
Darling Downs Orchid Association Inc. AUTUMN. QCWA Hall, 263 Margaret St, Toowoomba. Thurs 28/4 to Sat 30/4 (during green week) Thurs 8.30am-9pm; Fri 8.30am-9pm. Sat 8.30am-4.30pm. SPRING. TAFE College, Neil St Toowoomba, Sat 17/9 to Sat 24/9. Sat to Mon 8.30am-9pm; Sun 18th 9am-5pm:; Sat 24th 8.30am- 4.30pm (Held during Carnival of Flowers).
Redcliffe District OS Inc. AUTUMN Kippa- Ring Shopping Village lower level. 26/4 to 30/4. Shopping hours. SPRING BBC Hardware Redcliffe 5/10 to 8/10. Shopping hours. SUMMER Kippa- Ring Shopping Village lower level. 2/11 to 5/11.
hopping hours. All shows are closed shows.
Maroochydore OS Inc. SPRING. Maroochy- dore, 11/8 to 13/8. 9am-Spm.
Hervey Bay OS Inc. AUTUMN. Hervey House, Pialba Qld. (RSE club) 29/4 & 30/4. 9am-8pm Fri; 9am-3pm Sat.
The Queensland OS Inc. AUTUMN. Mt. Coot- Tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium. 8/4 to 10/4. Qam-Spm. SPRING. Riverside Ballroom, 42 Oxlade Drive, New Farm. 20/8 to 21/8. 9am-Spm.
Atherton Tableland OS. WINTER. Marylands Hall — Show Grounds, Atherton, 4/7 & 5/7. 9am- 11pm & 9am-5pm.
West Moreton Orchid Group. AUTUMN. St. Pauls Cofe Hall, Limestone St, Ipswich. Fri 8/4 to Sun 10.4. Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10.30- 5.30pm. SPRING. Tafe College, Byrne Street, Bundamba, Ipswich. Thurs 15/9 to Sat 17/9. Thur & Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 9am-Spm (subject to amend- ment) (part of Ipswich’s Bi-Centennial Display.
Eastern District OS Inc. AUTUMN. Wondall Heights State School, Wondall Rd, Wynnum West. 19/3 to 20/3. 8.30am-Spm. SPRING. Venue as above. 3/9 to 4/9. 8.30am-5 pm.
Gympie & District OS Inc. AUTUMN. Gympie Civic Centre, Mellor Street, 22/4 & 23/4. 9am-9pm & Yam-4pm.
Mackay & District OS. AUTUMN. Caneland Shoppingtown, Mackay. 14/4 to 16/4. 9am-Spm (Thurs & Fri) 9am-1 1am (Sat). SPRING. Venue as above. 29/9 to 1/10. Times as above.
Townsville OS. AUTUMN. Townsville City Administration Centre, Cnr. Walker& Stokes St, Townsville. Fri 8/4 to Sun 10/4. 9am-9pm (Sat &
Fri) 9am-Spm (Sun). WINTER. Mothers Day Show. Sunvale Shopping Centre, Elizabeth St Altkenvale. 7/5. 8am-12 noon. SPRING. Towns- ville City Administration Centre. Fri 30/9 to Sun 2/10. 9am-9pm (Fri & Sat) 9am:5pm (Sun).
Sunshine Coast OS Inc. AUTUMN. Art Gallery of Civic Cultural Centre, Minchinton St, Caloundra. 7/4 to 9/4. 9am-8pm, 7/4 & 8/4. 9am-3pm 9/4. SPRING. No Spring Show as Orchid Expo in which STOCQ inc is involved, is on at Caolundra from 8/9 to 12/9.
Southport and District OS. AUTUMN. Nerang River Plaza, Station ST, Nerang. 14/4 to 16/4. 14th & 15th 8am-5.30pm, 16th 8.30am to noon.
North Brisbane OS. SPRING. Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium. 3/9 & 4/9.
Apsley OS Inc. AUTUMN. Community Hall, Wavell Heights, 7/5 & 8/5. SPRING. Community Hall Wavell Heights 17/9 to 28/9.
ANOS Gold Coast Group. WINTER. Gold Coast Show. 26/8 to 28/8. SPRING. Mudgeerabah Showground 8/10 & 9/10.
Ayr & District OS. AUTUMN. Coutts Hall, Queen St Ayr. First Week in May. SPRING. Venue as above. First Week in October.
Blackwater & District Orchid & Foliage Club. AUTUMN. Woolworths Shopping Centre. May.
Boyne Tannum Orchid & Foliage Society. AUTUMN. Professional R-E. Bldg. Tannum Sands 5/8 to 9/8.
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COFFS HARBOUR Banana Coast Orchids, (Sandy Andersen) Hearns Lake Road, Woolgoolga.
Ph (066) 54 1183.
BRISBANE Cabbage Tree Orchids, Bill Twine, 3 Hickson Road, Deagon. (07) 269 8108.
BRISBANE Graham & Mary Cook, 9 Eynsford St, Carina Ph (07) 398 6893.
GLADSTONE Hyne & Son Pty. Ltd, Cnr. Side & Yaroon Streets, Gladstone. Ph. (07) 972 1555.
TOOWOOMBA Florafest Nursery, John Woolf (Manager) Toowoomba Ph (076) 30 1102.
GYMPIE Berly Pedersen, 12 Widgee Crossing Road, Gympie, Ph (071) 82 2814.
NAMBOUR Graham& Beryl Robertson, MS 1096, Blackall Range Rd, Nambour Ph (071)421913
LISMORE Summerland Orchids & Foliage Plants, 13 Ellis Road, Alstonville. Ph (066) 28 0506.
GOLD COAST Sure Crop Nursery, Allan & Dorothy Kraschnefski, Nerang Broadbeach Rd,
Carrara. Ph (075) 58 1861. ; :
BE SBANE Viking Fence & Garden Supplies, (Alex & Barry) 108 Bailey Road, Deception Bay. (071) 28 1526.
BUNDABERG Nomes Orchid Nursery, 32 Esplanade, Elliots Heads 4670 Ph. (071) 79 6208.
SYDNEY Sydney Orchids 38 Engadine Avenue Engadine NSW Ph (02) 520 4830.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Barry Bailey, 5 Taunton Avenue Enfield SA 5085 Ph (08) 262 2620.
TAMBORINE Tamborine Mountain Orchids, 158 Long Road, Eagle Heights 4271
Ph (075) 45 1303.
IPSWICH Trevor Grewar, 27 Nolan Street, Raceview 4305. Ph (07) 281 9619.
GOODNA Bauhina Nursery, 10 Gamby St, Goodna, Qld. Ph (07) 814 4833.
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Bribie Island OS. SPRING. RSL Hall, Bongaree Bribie Is. October.
Bundaberg OS. Bourbong, 4/5 to 7/5.
Caboolture OS. WINTER. Civic Caboolture. 14/7 to 16/7.
Capricorn Orchid & Foliage Club. WINTER. Lawrence Showroom, Richardson Rd, Nth Rock- hampton. 25/3 to 27/3.
Childers & Isis District OS. SPRING. Isis Cultural Centre, Churchill St, Childers. 30/9 & 1/10.
Chinchilla Orchid & Bush-house Assn SPRING Civic Centre, Heeney St, Chinchilla, 8/9 to 10/9.
Darling Downs Orchid Assn. AUTUMN CWA Hall, Margaret St, 28/4 to 30/4. SPRING. Tafe College, Neil St, Toowoomba. 17/9 to 24/9.
Emerald Orchid & Foliage Society. AUTUMN. Easter Show. Star Arcade, Emerald. SPRING. September Show. Village Shopping Centre, Emerald.
Gladstone Orchid & Foliage Society. AUTUMN. EasterShow. Anderson Motors, Yarrow St, Gladstone. SPRING. Gladstone Mall.
Glasshouse Country OS. SPRING. School of Arts, Simpson St, Beernah. 29/9 to 1/10.
Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plants Society. AUTUMN. Annual Field Day. 17/4. SPRING. 3rd week in October.
Innisfail OS. AUTUMN. Saturday before Mothers Day.
Ipswich OS. AUTUMN. RSL Hall Nicholas St. 9/4 & 10/4. SPRING. Tafe College, Bundamba, 15/9 to 17/9.
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John Oxley District OS. WINTER. Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium, 30/7 & 31/7.
Mareeba & District Orchid & Pot Plant Culture Society. AUTUMN. RSL Hall, Byrnes St, Mareeba, 7/5 & 8/5. SPRING. Coles Shopping Square.
Maroochydore OS Inc. WINTER. Venue to be decided. 11/8 to 13/8.
Maryborough District OS. SPRING. St Pauls memorial Hall, Adelaide St, Maryborough. 5/10 & 6/10.
Mt Isa Orchid & Foliage Plant Society SPRING Bingarra Festival Civic Centre, Ist weekend Sept.
Noosa District Orchid & Foliage Society. AUTUMN. May Display. CWA Hall, Cooroy. 20/5 & 21/5. WINTER. Venue to be decided 19/8 & 20/8.
North Coast OS Nambour Inc. AUTUMN. Ray Grace’s Mitsubishi Showrooms, Nambour. 12/5 to 14/5.
Orchid Species Society. SPRING. Mt Coot-Tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium. 17/9 & 18/9
North Moreton Queensland Orchid Council. WINTER. Charity Orchid Spectacular. Mt Coot- tha Auditorium. 30/6 to 3/7.
Pine Rivers OS. AUTUMN. Apsley Hyper- market. 28/4 to 30/4. WINTER. Kensington Shopping Village. 26/5 to 28/5.
Redlands OS. AUTUMN. CWA Hall, Shore St Cleveland. 23/4 & 24/4. SPRING. CWA Hall, Shore St, Cleveland, 10/9 & 11/9.
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Rockhampton OS. AUTUMN. St Paul's Hall, William St, Rockhampton. 15/4 to 17/4 SPRING. Venue as above. 23/9 to 25/9.
Sub-Tropical Orchid Council Qld. SPRING. Orchid Expo 88, Civic Cultural Centre, Caloundra. 8/9 to 12/9.
Townsville District Orchid & Allied Plant
Society. AUTUMN. Willows Shoppingtown,
ee 5/5 to 7/5. SPRING. Same venue. 1/9 to 9.
West Brisbane OS. SPRING. Mt Coot-Tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium’ 24/9 & 25/9.
Wynnum Manly District OS. SPRING. RSL Hall. Melville Tce, Manly. 24/9 & 25/9.
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Coffs Harbour OS. WINTER. Park Beach Shopping Plaza Wed 15/6 to Sat 18/6, shopping hours. SPRING Palm Centre Coffs Harbour City Mall. One week Sept. (Dates TBA) Shopping Centre Hours 9am-5.30pm, Thurs night 9pm.
Hastings River OS. AUTUMN. Bicentennial Ombined Societies’ Mid-Winter Show. Settlement City, Port Macquarie. 12/5 to 14/5 9am-6pm. In Conjunction with Manning River, Great Lakes &
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Port Macquarie Societies. SPRING, 23rd Annual.a CWA Hall, High Street, Wauchope, Fri 12-8pm. Sat 9am-6pm.
Casino and District OS Inc. AUTUMN. RSL Hall, Canterbury Street, Casino. 29/4 to 30/4. 9am- 6pm & Yam to 4.30pm. Trophies 4pm 30/4. SPRING. Venue same as above. 23/9 to 24/9, Sam-6pm & 9am-4.40pm. Features Champion Orchid of Summerland. Trophies 4pm 24/9.
Tamworth OS Inc. SPRING. K Mart Plaza, 22/9 to 24/9. 10am-9pm (22/9); 9am-9pm (23/9) 8am- 2.30pm (24/9).
Newcastle Combined OS. AUTUMN. Lake Macquarie Fair, Mount Hutton. 20/4 to 23/4. 8.30am-S5pm. WINTER. Stockland Mall, Jesmond Shopping Centre, 20/7 to 23/7, 8.30am-5pm. SPRING. Lake Macquarie Fair, Mount Hutton. 31/8 to 3/9 1988. 8.30am-Spm.
North Shore OS. WINTER. Lemon Grove, Chatswood Dates & Times TBA — No details on Spring Show.
Nambucca Valley OS. AUTUMN, Macksville Scouts Hall, Partridge St, Macksville. Fri 6/5 to Sat 7/5. 9am-8pm (Fri), 9am-4pm (Sat). SPRING, venue as above. Fri 2/9 to Sat 3/9. 9am-8pm (Fri) 9am-4pm (Sat).
Alstonville & District OS. SPRING. RSL Hall Bugden Ave, Alstonville 3/9.
Ballina & District OS. SPRING. The Player’s Theatre, Swift St, Ballina 11/9 to 12/9.
City of Lismore OS. AUTUMN, Lismore City Hall, 22/4 to 23/4. SPRING. venue as above. 8/9 to 11/9.
Far North Coast District Orchid Council. WINTER. Lismore Shopping Centre. 14/7 to 16/7.
Evans Head and District OS. SPRING. Wood- burn Memorial Hall. Pacific H’way, Woodbum 16/9 to 18/9.
Tweed District OS. Autumn. Tweed Heads Shopping Mall 5/5 to 7/5. During shopping hours. SPRING. Sunnyside Shopping Centre, October. During shopping hours.
OSNSW Ltd. WINTER. Roselands Shopping Centre. Mon 13/6 to Sat 18/6. Normal shopping Hours — 4pm Sat 16/6. SPRING. Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. 18/9 to 25/9. 9am-Spm daily. — 11th Aust Orchid Conference.
Blue Mountains & District OS. SPRING. Melrose Hall, Cnr, Park St & Great Western
Highway, Emu Plains. Sat 10/9 to Sun 11/9. 12-Spm & Yam-4pm.
Parramatta OS Inc. WINTER. Seven Hills Shopping Centre, Wed 27/7 to Sat 30/7. Shopping hours. SPRING. Carlingford Court Shopping Centre Monday 5/9 to Sat 10/9. Shopping hours. St George OS. WINTER. Uniting Church Hall, Bay Street, Rockdale. 2/2 7pm-10pm. SPRING Show & Trophy Night, venue as above, 6/9 7.30- 10pm. Visitors welcome.
Sydney OS. WINTER Rememberance Hall, 220 Lakemba Street, Lakemba 9/6 8-10pm. STRATH- FIELD PLAZA SHOW, Strathfield Plaza. The Boulevarde, Strathfield 22/8 to 27/8 normal shopping centre hours. SPRING. Remembrance Hall, 220 Lakemba Street, Lakemba 8/9 8-10pm.
The following plants will add that something different to your collection. They have been selected for year round flowering and easy cultural requirements.
Ctsm. Susan Fuchs ‘Burgundy Chips’ (100mm pots, $15 ea). Chartreuse with numerous burgundy spots.
Epi. Joseph Lii (100mm pots, $15 ea). Upright heads of bright red- orange.
Onc. Gower Ramsay (100mm pots, $15 ea). Numerous flowered spikes of bright concolour yellow.
Onc. Makalii ‘Gotoh’ (50mm tubes, $7 ea). Striking branched spikes of rich yellow with chocolate barring. :
Hknsa. Red Face ‘Takahashi’ Fir. size in 65mm tubes, $25 ea). Round deep reds with shiny texture from compact plants.
Bic. Empress Worsley ‘Roman Holiday’ (100mm pots, $15 ea). Unusual pink with splashed petals and all segments spotted maroon.
Ctsm. Susan Fuchs.
SPECIAL OFFER The above collection of 6 plants sent FREIGHT FREE for $85 (Other orders add $7 Despatch and Packing). ee a ee ee Priests Rd, (P.O. Box 96), Deception Bay, Brisbane, 4508. PHONE (07) 888 3637
Nursery Hours: Mon. to Sat, 8am-5pm. Closed Sundays.
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Please enclose payment when lodging your advertisement.
WANTED TO BUY IN REASONABLE CONDITION. Volume 1 and 2 of Sander’s List of Orchid Hybrids, 1946 to 1960. Enquiries, with price, toMrJ. A. Allenby, lla Holland Street, Mackay Q4740.
MAJOR MELBOURNE RETAIL NURSERY expanding their orchid depart- ment is currently accepting proposals for orchid agencies. Confidentiality assured. Pre- liminary enquiries to: “ORCHIDS” C/- J Anderson, 19 Altair Street, Springvale South, Vic 3172.
ORCHID CARE SERVICES for all types of orchids, hybrids and species. Miscellaneous deflasking, 30 years experience potting and repotting. Werner Deisel, 12 Amphitheatre Circuit Baulkham Hills 2153. PH 674 2642.
EXPO VISITORS are welcome to visit our Family Nursery at Redland Bay (between Brisbane and the Gold Coast). We specialise in Quality Cattleyas 50mm pots to flowering size. Limited other Genera. Visits are by appointment only. Please ’phone or write for list. G. P. & D. E. Mouatt, Serpentine Creek Road, Redland Bay, QQ 4165. Phone (07) 206 7698.
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CYMBIDIUM ORCHIDS. Named varieties from flask to flowering size. Flasks of 18 clones; $35.00. Flowering size $8.00. Freight extra. For complete list send stamp & S.A.E. Mayfield Orchids, 12 Mayfield Rd, Cran- bourne, 3977. PH (059) 98 5471.
ATTENTION SPECIE PAPHIO GROWERS don’t buy until you see our listing. Top quality Thai and Chinese plants. Realistic prices. Send stamp Nova Orchids Box 154 Adamstown 2289.
THE AUSTRALIAN PAPHIOPEDILUM SOCIETY. If you would like to be a foundation member of this new club devoted to species and hybrid Paphs contact: Mr H. Greaves T.A.P.S. C/- Box 378 Cleveland Q 4163.
FOR SALE. Australian Orchid Review 1938 to 1986, 99 volumes, $400. Cymbidium Society News and Orchid Advocate 1966 to 1986, 131 volumes $600. C. Backhouse, 40A Culworth Ave., Killara, N.S.W. 2071 — (02) 498 5092.
ADVERTISERS INDEX
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PN ORIN vcayeccocodssengosyousss: 16 Asia Agri-Business Corp. .............0- 11 REG) daatond eteooumdeeudsenponvd dope: 34 Bananat@oastOrchidstamensmeesetsetactsrsrcret tee 27 Bayview, Orchids aemermen te epee entre niers 11 Berrys Nursery Supplies .............. 16 ,32 Botany Bay Orchids ................... IFC Brooks} Eimhicetietiiee scatterer ter 27 BryantgAlvin Wort scccise.cae. fe seeyrees ae 3 Burleigh Park Orchid Nursery ............ 40 Burns, R. E. & M 33 Ceratobe Orchids 11 Chelsea Exotics 10 Crispins Nursery 38 GCrouch\WiBAterrenschotinne sentences 38 D’Bush Orchid Nursery ..............66- 23 Digital Audio Processing ...............+5+ 9 DingleygHern|Marketamerert nee 13 DINE GUIS OrchidSieeeers train eereren 40 Doublel Ul Orchids amen rrn ten veer 40 EastiCoastlOrchidstemsearnrra terete 30 Easy, Orchids sommes ne oe en ete remen re 29 Elliott Wholesale Nursery ...............- 10 Eyelinj Orchids ements pues tenner, 39 Hamel OrchidSBrpesnnercp rier rte: 44 RlorafestlOrchidSteets ete ene cnr: 2H) Flora Propogation Laboratories............ 16 HoxhrerOrchidspememtreneitertets terest 21 Gallup & Stribling Int. .................. 31 Glenwood! Orchids ens ceteris 7 Growing Point Nurserv ................+-- 8 Gite, IW cobb hu ocbcosucaonocooudonss 35 Hodginisi Orchids fermmrer aceon ciritisen nities: 37 Humpybong Orchid Nursery.............-- 9 Indiana Orchids Beeiee rita nt terres 6 Junglel GemSwecrerten titer ir teins 15 Keith’s Orchid Nursery .................. 31 PakesidelOrchidS ieee eer erte tener 44 Tonncis iN lisery semenietrr risen tenants 16 Mugamo)Orchid| Comseemesseetrse nents 15 IWETEINE 2) os okdaneuiuboohioo snubs one 46 MackinneyisiNursery,. 2 .2s ssc sree tes 39 Mandurang Orchid Nursery .............-- 8 Maya Pac OS Piet pes serentitiettsr a1. 15 MerellentOrchidsmeenserensette erie 14 Mooroolbark Ferns and Orchids .......... 26 MiiBeenaki Orchids iiiremnrmeet eter ete 36 MyalllOrchids Bteeereetsceeseeiesre ster rrsrrarrets 24 Nesbitt, L. T. & M. K by oe! Nevin’s Nursery . 32 Orchid Enterprises . a 24 Orchid Expo ....... ens Orchid Media aboratoriesmrmneme sme tr: 30 OrchidhV alle VBeeeremeeer ere cen nr 41 Orchideario Catarinense ................. 24 OrchidgleniNurseryaeeeetep on eririrncii 38 Orchids from Karen McFarlane ........... 19 Paradel Orchids peecemeer ners nterer cena 10,12 PetralOrchidseepecerermetcicr nett 20 Pindimar Horticultural Supplies ........... 38 Pokolbin\Orchid|/ harm ener eee at PJA Orchid Laboratories
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Ringwood OS Inc. WINTER Nth Blackbum Square Shopping Centre, Springfield Rd, Nth Blackbum. 9/8 to 13/8. 9am-6pm incl. late night shopping Friday. SPRING. Eastland Shopping Centre, Maroondah H/way, R/wood. Mon 3/10 to Sat 8/10. Open shopping hours, incl late night, Thurs & Fri nights.
Mornington Peninsular OS Inc. AUTUMN.
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Hamilton Orchid Club. SPRING. 7th October. tails — Secretary: B. Simonds, 78 King Street Hamilton 3300. (055) 72 2639.
Melbourne Eastern OS Inc. WNTER. St John’s Parish Centre, Burke Rd, Camberwell. Normal Monthly meeting, Mon 29/8. Featuring Paphio- Pedilum Championship. SPRING. World of Orchids 1988. Mechanics Institute, Drummond St, Oakleigh. Thurs 6/10 to Sun 9/10. 6/10, 7/10, 8/10 9am-9pm. Sun 9/10 9am-Spm.
Victorian Orchid Club. WINTER. Parkmore/ Keysborough Shopping Centre. 1 week - July. Shopping hours — late Thurs & Fri nights. SPRING festival. Venue & hours as above. 1 week - July. SPRING SHOW venue to be advised, 3 days 10am-7pm.
Midlands OS Inc. SPRING. Bicentennial Spring Orchid Show. Library Hall, Barker St, Castlemaine 3450. 21/10 to 23/10. 2Ist 12-9pm; 22nd 10am- 9pm; 23rd 10am-4.30pm.
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Orchid Club of S.A. AUTUMN. Catholic Hall, Portrush Rd, St Georges, SA. 28/5 to 29/5. 10am- 4pm — traditional table, Devonshire tea. WINTER. St Peters Town Hall, Payvenham Rd St Peters, SA. 9/7 to 10/7, 10am-4pm — traditional table, Devonshire tea. SPRING. Spring Show in Con- junction with Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Show, Showgrounds, Wayville. 2/9 to 10/9. 9am to 9pm & 10am to 6pm on 4/9 — traditional table, potting demonstrations $1,000 prize for grand champion.
The S.A. Orchidaceous Society Inc. AUTUMN. Royal Deaf Society Hall, 262 South Tce, Adelaide. 8pm to 10.30pm. WINTER Thebarton Community Hall, cnr South & George St, Thebarton. 30/7 to 31/7. Sat 10am-6pm Sun 10am-Spm. SPRING. Westfield Shoppingtown, Tea Tree Plaza Shopping Centre, Mobury. 5/9 to 10/9 9am to 5.30pm. Thurs till 9pm.
Whyalla Orchid Club AUTUMN. Westland Shopping Centre, Whyalla SA. 27/7 to 30/7. 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. Thurs & Fri till 9pm. WINTER. Whyalla Agricultural Show, Jubilee Park Show-
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Orchid Society of North Western Tasmania. SPRING. Civic Centre, Burnie, 7/10 to 9/10. 10am-9pm. Judging Fri morning, 7/10.
Launceston OS Inc. SPRING. Windmill Hill Memorial Hall, High St, Launceston. Fri 30/9 to
Sun 2/10 — Fri 2pm-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-5pm.
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FLASKS READY FOR JUNE, 1988
Margo 'Zuma Canyon! X Buena Flora 'Suzanne! AM/AOS
Dtps. Orglade's Puff 'Samuel Loeb! X (Malibu Carnival X Kauai Monarch) #1 (Dtps. Double Trouble X Dtps. Orglade's Blonde Belle) X Aubrac 'Q603! Florida Snow 'Frank's Choice! X Spitzberg 'Krull-Smith!
Florida Snow 'Frank's Choice! X (Donna Rigg X Jimmy Hall)
Florida Snow 'Frank's Choice! X Chamonix 'Ponkan's Big White!
WHITE/RED LIP
Quintana Roo Dunne 'Alice' X (Dtps. Alice Loeb X Phal. Zuma Firefly) ‘Poco Loco!
Dtps. Festivity 'B' X Glad Melinda 'Poco Loco! (miniature)
Bright Lights 'Vegas'! X Line Renaud 'B-32!
(Malibu Felicity X Malibu Lipstick) X Donna Sitton AM/AOS
Melinda Nan ‘Capitola! X Scaramouche 'Galaxie' AM/RHS (Pastel pinks, spots) Spring Silk 'Tropical Pink! X Tungku Afzan '2nd Best! AM/AOS (Medium pink, red lip)
Herbert Hager 'Sal Loeb' X Tungku Afzan '2nd Best! AM/AOS
Spring Silk 'Tropical Pink' X Rosy Flora 'Poco Loco!
Zuma Champion 'Home National! X Joline 'Lisa!
Enchantress 'Rusk' X Lippegruss ‘Rusk!
Abendrot 'Krull-Smith' X Abendrot 'Fantastic' AM/AOS
LIPPEGRUSS (Lippstadt 'Rosy! X Abendrot 'Fantastic! AM/AOS)
In the Pink 'Sunnybrook' X Joyau ‘Suzanne!
Zauberrose 'Drull-Smith' X Line Renaud 'Krull-Smith! (Pink, red lip)
Zuma Happiness 'Zuma Canyon! AM/AOS X Dtps. Orglade's Party Magic
‘Zuma Canyon!
Chickasaw 'Zuma Canyon! X (Proud America X Eva Kruze) 'Zuma Canyon! Zuma Chorus ‘Zuma Valley! HCC/AOS X Tungku Afzan 'Poco Perfection! %
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venosa ‘Zuma Creek! X Mary Vance 'Zuma Canyon!
Heart Beat 'Zumita! X venosa ‘Zuma Canyon!
Zuma Winter White 'Zuma Valley' X George Vasquez 'Green Meadow! AM/AOS Goldiana "Zuma Canyon! AM/AOS X Pretty Cute 'Zuma Canyon!
Goldiana 'Zuma' HCC/AOS X Abendrot 'Zuma Royal! (yellow-gola)
Miami Sunrise ‘Lemon Drop! X Pinwheel ! Poco Loco! HCC/AOS (yellow Stripe) stuartiana 'Sal's Choice! X Miami Sunrise 'Sunny Skies! (yellow novelty) Florida Snow 'Frank's Choice’ X Hausermann's Gold Cup 'Everlasting! (yellow-green)
Samba 'Zuma Canyon! X (Scherzo X Joline) 'Zuma Bonita! Carnival 'Bonsall'! AM/AOS X Summa ‘Zuma Canyon! HCC/AOS
Charisma 'Pinkie' X Glad Melinda 'Poco Loco! (miniature) Cassandra 'Santa Cruz! X stuartiana 'Sal's Choice! (miniature) Dtps. Alice Loeb 'Alice! X Phal. Scaramouche 'Galaxie' AM/RHS Elise de Valec #4 X Coquinette 'Krull-Smith'
Cassandra 'Woody! X Capeline 'Krull-Smith' (miniature)
Be Glad X Elise de Valec 'The King! (miniature)
stuartiana ‘Larkin Valley' AM/AOS X schillerana 'Poco Loco! (spots) Zuma Chorus 'Zuma Valley! HCC/AOS X Scaramouche 'Galaxie' AM/RHS (miniature - spots, stripes) ;
ALL PLANTS ARE FROM ZUMA CANYON ORCHIDS CALIFORNIA U.S.A.
The above listing is for seedlings taken from Flasks 6 months ago & all are in good growing condition with new roots established.
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ARTICLES hy LIBRARY
Orchid Hy bridising and LycasteDevelopment. Fredand Doris Alcom .. 4 Phalaenopsis Culture: flower induction. Bob Gordon ................ 9 NN SEMAN TRESTLE TTR Ss Shon oanSuonanonbonaeaeass 16 Paphiopedilums — The Subgenus Cochlopetalum R. D. Kramer ..... 19 OrchidfExpod88 Emartere Se: ivanets HL ey eee ean ROE Pye a) 26 11th Australian Orchid Conference Sydney ...................000- 31 4 thaw orldiOrchidiGonference erent errr tren ann nan ants none 35
Cover Story
Faphiopedilum primulinum. The most Istinctive, because of its colour, of the
Orchid Societies — Qld, Vic.
Sub-genus Cochlopelatum. Discovered y Liem Khe Wie on Gunung Leuser Mount Leuser) in 1972.
€ plant was grown by the author,
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EDITORIAL COMMITTEE:
G. Hansen, A.B. Porter, D. R. Wallace, A. Merriman. ADDRESS EDITORIAL TO: The Editor, Australian Orchid Review, 14 McGill Street, Lewisham NSW _ 2049 Australia. Phone: (02) 560 6166. EDITORIAL ASSOCIATES: QUEENSLAND:
Mr Frank Oelkers, 419 Robinson Road, Beebung 4034.
NORTH QUEENSLAND:
Mr Ray Robinson, P.O. Box 129, Townsville 4810.
VICTORIA: Mrs I. Hutchins, 37 Elliot Street, Mordialloc 3195.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA:
MrS. A. Monkhouse, P.O. Box 1 O’Halloran Hill 5155.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA:
Mr Rob Manning, 16 Cromer Road, Brentwood, Perth, 6153. TASMANIA: