[OGD] Den kingianum var. silcockii
Title: Den kingianum var. silcockii Paul posted this: Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 07:28:25 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [OGD] SEC: UNCLASSIFIED:-Den. Kingianum var. silcockii This is question is one that is probably better answered by the Australians within the group, especially if they are AOC judges. I am particularly keen to hear David Banks' opinion on this given his experience. A disturbing rumour was passed to me earlier this week regarding Den. kingianum var. silcockii and its status for judging. As far as I was aware, the species in question was still a species and was to be benched for judging in the Den. kingianum class at shows etc. The rumour is that the AOC now refuses to judge the species in question as a Kingianum and consider it to be an Australian Native Hybrid and it should be benched as such. Is this true or unfounded and if true what is the basis or where is the evidence that supports this decision? For those that are dual AOC/ANOS judges does this also apply to ANOS? Before I get the personal hobby horse out of the stable I want to understand exactly what is rumour and what is fact. If indeed this rumour is substantiated then a few of us have wasted at least 10 years trying to produce the best of this species through hybridisation. I hope it is not. Paul * News to me. I checked with the AOC Registrar General of Judging and it is news to him too. However it is possible that a judging panel somewhere in Australia has come up with their own "rule" but it is definitely not from the Australian Orchid Council. Colin Hamilton Webmaster Australian Orchid Council/"OrchidsAustralia" Rockhampton, Qld. Australia www.orchidsaustralia.com A pessimist's blood type is always b-negative. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
Re: [OGD] Orchid Photo Theft
Just an update... I just received a reply from them apologising and they have removed my photos.Nik On 8/9/06, Nik Fahmi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all, I have just discovered a website based in Denmark (http://www.bc-orchideer.dk/phalaenopsis.html ) unlawfully using several of my orchid photos to sell their orchids. I won't be surprised if they are also using photos of others too. I have sent them a warning e-mail demanding that they removed the photos ASAP and I would suggest others that are also affected do the same. I'm really pi$$ed off when people stole my photos for commercial gain. I have given permission to various individuals and organisations for non-profit use of my photo collection but if they're making money out of it, I feel that I need to be compensated. Regards Nik Fahmi of Vortex's Orchids (http://zanaf.dyndns.biz) ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] John Francis, orchidophile [Washington, US]
"Joseph Francis... has a collection of 2,000... into the restored 100-year-old Victorian foursquare farmhouse in Herndon... 70-year-old Fairfax County Master Gardener and orchid hobbyist... 28 of his plants have won awards... treasurer of the National Capital Orchid Society" Article URL: http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20060808-104606-9085r.htm ** regards, VB ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] letter to the editor / conservation officer [Australia]
"threatened species still remaining within Shoalhaven boundaries. ... we are blessed with eight orchid species [names ?] recognised as threatened by the Commonwealth and a further three newly discovered species awaiting formal descriptions. However, at the rate of development within this area the children of today will never get to see any of them except as herbarium records in the form of uninspiring colourless pressings or alcohol-preserved specimens. Unfortunately these are species unsuited to pot culture, as they are quite specific in their habitat requirements... just a few struggling orchids awaiting execution by the developer's bulldozer. A. Stephenson, National Conservation Officer, Australasian Native Orchid Society." Article URL: http://nowra.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=your%20say&subclass=general&story_id=500622&category=Letters%20to%20the%20editor&m=8&y=2006 ** regards, VB ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Orchid Photo Theft
Hi all, I have just discovered a website based in Denmark (http://www.bc-orchideer.dk/phalaenopsis.html) unlawfully using several of my orchid photos to sell their orchids. I won't be surprised if they are also using photos of others too. I have sent them a warning e-mail demanding that they removed the photos ASAP and I would suggest others that are also affected do the same. I'm really pi$$ed off when people stole my photos for commercial gain. I have given permission to various individuals and organisations for non-profit use of my photo collection but if they're making money out of it, I feel that I need to be compensated. Regards Nik Fahmi of Vortex's Orchids (http://zanaf.dyndns.biz) ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Tim Wing YAM/NPARKS/SINGOV is out of the office.
I will be out of the office from 09/08/2006 to 10/08/2006. I will respond to your message when I return. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
