[OGD] Orchid as food source

2005-03-17 Thread Nepal Biotech
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[OGD] Enough, already

2005-03-17 Thread Harvey Brenneise
Again, I call for the elimination of political discussion on this forum. It is simply not appropriate, and I ask the listowner after appropriate warning to remove those individuals who persist in it. Like almost anyone else here, I have my political opinions and beliefs, but to respond here to

[OGD] Re:Masd. Imposter problems

2005-03-17 Thread Charles Ufford
on 3/17/05 6:10 PM, Sharon wrote: > Let me try this again. > > I am having a problem with Masd. Imposter in that the leaves are dropping. > They look fine, green and healthy until you get to the "stem" of the leaf and > then it turns yellow. I keep it in an orchidarium with the day time temps in

[OGD] WOC

2005-03-17 Thread Colin Avery
There is a Brazilian web site giving details of all the winners. It is http://www.delfinadearaujo.com/. Choose English and on the next page go to the bottom for details of WOC at Dijon.       Colin. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. V

[OGD] orchids as a food source

2005-03-17 Thread viateur . boutot
Aaron [J. Hicks] : Thanks for your comment about the vinelike habit of orchids of the Vanilleae tribe. I most appreciate that you provided a reference to Dressler's book on which you based your assertion. *** On the subject of Vanillae, you mentioned in a previous post : "the fruits are

[OGD] What is the secret of Long fiber New Zealand Sphagnum Moss as a rooting media???

2005-03-17 Thread Siegrid Stern
  Hello everyone:This Moss is a superior starter/growing media for difficult plants:I only add a few chunks of coconut fiber for better drainage and dip themin a bit of ordinary rooting hormone (the type you buy in a garden store)I have been able to root cuttings any time a year with astonishing s

[OGD] Orchids!

2005-03-17 Thread Alan Garner
I am afraid that I must run the risk of being drummed out of the Brownies and write about the care and growth of Orchids instead of becoming involved in the current pastime of character assassination and political correctness! A few days ago the questions were asked about light coloured blotches on

[OGD] A suitable spokesperson

2005-03-17 Thread Peter O'Byrne
Robert M Scully, of Sarasota, FL USA, wrote: >Mr O'Byrne, (snip) I shall wonder aloud this weekend, as I entertain a >distinguished group of Singaporeans, including Dr Kiat Tan and the Minister of >Development, whether they are aware of your misplaced political > pronouncements (snip). May I sugge

[OGD] Masd. Imposter

2005-03-17 Thread Sharon Theriault
  Let me try this again. I am having a problem with Masd. Imposter in that the leaves are dropping. They look fine, green and healthy until you get to the "stem" of the leaf and then it turns yellow. I keep it in an orchidarium with the day time temps in the high 70's and nights in the 60's.

[OGD] Brachiating Through the Orchids

2005-03-17 Thread IrisCohen
Max Redman writes: << I am now sure that it should be 'Brassia brachiata x Ada aurantiaca.'>> That cross has been registered as Brassada Mivada. Iris ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids

[OGD] Invigorating an OS

2005-03-17 Thread orchids
In addition to Peter's good suggestions, here are a couple of others: 1. Have a raffle table with donated plants that everyone can buy tickets for. 2. A silent auction for plants that members want to sell. 3. A discussion of the plants on the show table and cultural requirements for the specif

[OGD] from the mouths of fools

2005-03-17 Thread Peter O'Byrne
>From: Buzz Baxter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [OGD] Peter, Peter, Peter >Sometimes it is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than open >your mouth and leave no doubt. >Buzz Buzz, that's an uncharacteristically self-aware statement. Is it original or did you have help ? Peter O'Byrn

[OGD] Peter O'Byrne

2005-03-17 Thread R M Scully
Mr O'Byrne   While you have been helpful to many of us in your comments about orchids, your all too frequent lapse into pretentious self-promotion as Singapore's political pundit and your belligerent responses to challenge distinguish you as a most unsuitable spokesperson for the civil peop