Re: [OGD] Ansellia africana full sun
Leslie asked about whether or not she could grow Ansellia africana in full sun in south Florida. I have grown these in full sun in Houston, and it gets both hot and humid here. Just make sure that you acclimate the plants to the light. We saw Ansellias growing fully exposed on cacti in Swaziland, with not one bit of shade. Nina Rach ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] Rod Rice and Gongoras
Kathy Barrett wrote: "I see that Rod Rice has written some articles fleshing out portions of Jenny's publication, but don't know which Aussie magazine published them." Rod has his own magazine. It's called OASIS, the journal. He has also published in Orchids Australia and Australian Orchid Review, as well as Britain's Orchid Review, and Infragen. Rev. Gen. Gongora (Orchidac.). Note that Jenny has also published on gongoras subsequent to publishing that somewhat expensive book 11 years ago ($175 hardcover, US). His latest review of the genus Gongora (that I know of) was in the second issue of Caesiana from 2003, published around December (there are only 2 issues/year). Caesiana is a great journal, by the way, in Italian and English, good quality paper. See the list of Gongora literature which I try to keep up-to-date at: http://houstonorchidsociety.org/Stanhopea/Gongora.html Nina Rach Houston Several gongoras blooming now, including Gga. scaphephorus with 55 flowers. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] re: "Orchid Lore"
In Vol. 6, Issue 336, Kenneth asked about a publication called "Orchid Lore," ostensibly published by the Houston Orchid Society. Well... there may be a mistake as to which organization published this. We don't think it came from Houston. Our newsletter, since 1973, has been called "Houston Happenings." Donna Craig started it, and she told me that there had not been a newsletter for many years before that. Our monthly newsletter is posted on our website, and archives are available online for issues beginning with January 2003. The Houston Orchid Society was founded in 1945 and was the second society in the US to affiliate with the American Orchid Society (http://www.houstonorchidsociety.org/HOS/Who_are_we.html). It's possible that a very early newsletter may have had the name "Orchid Lore." Kenneth, please let me know where you found a reference to it, or if you have a copy, send me a scan. If it only says "HOS," perhaps it refers to the Honolulu OS or some other organization. Meanwhile, I will continue asking around. Nina Rach HOS Webmistress Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 17:10:58 +0200 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [OGD] "Orchid Lore" Message: 8 Hello all, Can anybody tell me something more about the following magazine: "Orchid Lore" published by the Houston Orchid Society ? I had a look at the webpage of the Houston Orchid Society, but their magazine is now called Houston Happenings (at least since 1970). How long did "Orchid Lore" run ? kind regards, Kenneth. -- ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] George Norris sentenced
I just read in the Houston Chronicle that George Norris was sentenced yesterday (Oct. 6) to 17 months in federal prison for orchid smuggling. Story: http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/2834702 Printable version: http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/printstory.mpl/metropolitan/2834702 What is interesting is that this very short article includes the following: "Norris told Arias to ship the plants through Florida because federal inspectors at Miami International Airport were more lax than those in Houston, according to court documents." You know, the laxness of Miami inspectors is a known fact, and I wonder why the newspaper reports it as if making such a statement is a crime. I import occasionally, and I use the Houston PPQ because I live here and it is more convenient. But the Houston inspectors are tough as nails, and they keep plants for 1-2 weeks, then insist on dipping, double-dipping and sometimes smoking. Truly horrible. Whereas people talk about boxes of plants sailing through Miami without even being opened. Nina Rach Houston ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] Eriopsis conditions
Sue Golan in Chicago asked: I've just purchased two Eriopsis (Eriopses?) and would appreciate some guidance re their culture. They are biloba and psentrum and I have a vague remembrance of bilobas that I killed in my Orchid past. I have never seen psentrum and am about to research it. I have a greenhouse with intermediate and cool conditions. Thanks in advance --- Sue, Did you mean E. "sceptrum," rather than "psentrum?" I saw Eriopsis biloba Lindley growing as a terrestrial in full sun, in very sandy, well-draining savannah soils in the Gran Sabana of SE Venezuela. For a photo of the very colorful flowers, see http://www.autrevie.com/Articles/SWROGA_GS1.html It seemed to be able to tolerate both warm temps and zero shade, baking in the sun. Nights were cooler, with some dew in the mornings. Based on what I saw, I would not classify it as a cool-growing species. However, I realize that there might be many different populations, since E. biloba is found in many countries. The inflorescences of E. biloba were tall and upright, not arching, as depicted in Jean Jules Linden's Pescatorea, 1860: http://www.autrevie.com/Images/Eriopsis_biloba_Linden1860.jpg See Dunsterville & Garay Vol. 3, pp. 126-129 for a more detailed discussion of these species. - I found an interesting reference to the pharmacological use of E. sceptrum in an Acta Pharmacologica Sinica paper by KONG Jin-Ming, GOH Ngoh-Khang, CHIA Lian-Sai, CHIA Tet-Fatt, "Recent advances in traditional plant drugs and orchids." Amongst the Indians of the Rio Apaporis, the basal stems of this clumped epiphyte are boiled in water to extract the copious mucilage which is applied to sores of the gums and mucous membranes of the mouth for relief from discomfort. This orchid is abundantly supplied with mucilage which swells upon uptake of water. The Makuna name means "mouth herb." Nina Rach, Houston ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] Seeking David Landau (Sumatra)
I would like to locate David Landau, former Houston Orchid Society member who wrote a book on the Orchids of Sumatra - http://www.ricksoft.com/orchids/ His phone was listed in the most recent Houston directory (March 2004), but has been disconnected. If he's out there and has joined another society, perhaps we will find him. Someone in Scotland is looking for a copy of his book. I would have posted this on the AOS Forum instead of bothering folks here, but the Forum is apparently not working today. Nina Rach HOS Webmistress *** Ecuadoran Cattleya maxima still blooming after two months, still growing outside despite temps that have reached been down to the high 30's. I love this species.___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Re: Vanda name - Mevr.
Mike, Yes, you guessed correctly. In Nederlands (the Dutch language) the abbreviation for Mevrouw (Mrs.) is Mevr. The hybrid has been used a lot, but I don't know the origin of the woman it was named for. Nina Rach - From: "Mike O'Connor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: [OGD] Fw: Vanda name... In Barbados I saw orchids labelled as "Vanda Mervyn Velthuis". Does anybody know if this is a valid name or if somebody has just transcribed the wrong name from Vanda Mevr L Velthuis? Incidentally what is the origin of the name "Mevr L Velthuis"? I would guess that it is the Nederlands/Dutch for Mrs L Velthuis which in South Africa would be abbreviated Mev (no "r") L Velthuis.Any ideasThanks in advanceMike ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] re: AOS judging at WOC2005 - Not
Edmund, This is correct. AOS judging is not conducted at the World Orchid Conference because WOC has its own judging system. They award gold, silver, and bronze medals to plants and exhibits, and designate a Grand Champion and Reserve Champion (apparently akin to the Tokyo Dome show). Check the proceedings volumes of past WOC's for records of these medals. As far as I know, the WOC awards are not summarized anywhere, although a few years ago I proposed putting such a historical list on a WOC website. Link to WOC Trust webpage on judging: http://www.woctrust.com/WhatWOC.html [has photo of a gold medal from the WOC in Auckland] Additionally, the judging seems to differ at each WOC, influenced by the country hosting it. In Auckland, for instance, all judges were invited to participate in ribbon judging, but the medal judging teams were by invitation only. In Vancouver, medal judging was open to any judges who were interested. Most of the time, all plants in all exhibits are eligible. At the Vancouver WOC, only plants specifically entered and left in a special area were eligible for judging. I did not like this system, because we could not judge any indivdual plants in the exhibits. You never know what to expect. At the last WOC, in Malaysia, they established the new ACE award - award to/for commercial excellence. This will be continued in France. And there is to be a new award for judging orchid websites at Dijon, but only websites created by persons who are registered for the conference are eligible Seems like a dubious requirement to me. Certified judges from recognized judging systems are allowed to participate in different aspects of WOC judging. On the registration forms, we are usually allowed to preselect the types of genera we would most like to judge, and are assigned to teams before the judging day. Sometimes (not always) AOS student judges are allowed to clerk. Link to page about judging at the WOC in Dijon: http://afjo.free.fr/WOC2005/docs/expl_en.html Nina Rach Houston Judging Center of the AOS --- "Edmund Rucker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I see in the January issue of "Orchids" an indication that the WOC 2005 in Dijon will *not* be judged by the AOS. Surely this is in error? Does anyone have any information on this?___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] stanhopeas with trash roots??
Paul Johnson wrote: > Any upward directed roots are more likely following a potential nutrient > source; species of Stanhopea will do similar growths, even in cultivation > (at least mine do so). Interesting. I've never seen any stanhopeas do this, at least not more than an inch or so, and even that's rare. If Paul or anyone else would like to send a photo, I'd be happy to post it on The Stanhopea Pages. Nina Rach Houston ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] re: Perry Mason's orchids...
I don't know what's in the Raymond Burr collection these days, but I visited his gardens in Fiji in 1990, en route to the WOC in Auckland. They're on the main island, same as the Nadi/Nandi airport, not too hard to find with a rental car. I took a lot of slides, which I came across just last year. Kodachrome emulsion is tops! To answer your question, there were a LOT of hybrids at that time, yes. But I also remember some very nice dendrobium species. Nina Rach Houston --- Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 16:29:56 -0400From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [OGD] Perry Mason's orchids... To: orchids@orchidguide.comMessage-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowedFYI and enjoyment"In the foothills of Sabeto mountains, 6km north of Nadi airport, is a permanent reminder of US actor Raymond Burr's love affair with Fiji and orchids. Burr, best known for his Perry Mason and Ironside roles, died in 1993, but his 20ha garden flourishes with 2000 orchid species..."source : http://escape.news.com.au/story/0,9142,12626438-27989,00.htmlAny hybrid in the collection ?Best regards,Viateur ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] orchid epigenetics?
Does anyone on this list happen to be in the field of orchid epigenetics? There's a new book out by Blackwell on "PLANT EPIGENETICS," by Peter Meyer . It seems to me that this sort of research would wreak havoc with our judging systems. "Epigenetic modifications are stable but potentially reversible alterations in gene _expression that occur without permanent changes in DNA sequence. Recent years have seen a dramatic increase of research activity in this area. This is the first volume to provide an overview of our current knowledge of epigenetic mechanisms in plants. It is directed at researchers and professionals working in plant molecular genetics, developmental biology and biochemistry, and will provide a point of entry to the detailed literature." Nina Rach Houston___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] re: awards to species
Not sure who wrote this, either Peter O'Byrne, or Max <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: [OGD] awards to species "Also I believe the AOS has required reference books to be in each center's library for use by the judges, and in each judge's personal library." Absolutely not true. There are no requirements for any judge's personal library or any judging center library. At shows, there are often NO research materials at all, except for AOS award descriptions (no photos) on Wildcatt. Different judging centers make up their own rules. When I started at the Atlanta JC, I was told that all judges were expected to spend at least $1,000/year upgrading their library (and that's EASY to do if you want to have a decent library). Houston JC has no such requirement. All JC libraries would/ought to have copies of all Awards Quarterlies and the Register of Awards, if possible, as well as copies of award slides as far back as possible. Beyond that, it's up to the funding available. Remember this system is staffed by volunteers and funded by those same volunteers and other donations. Judges pay for their own travel expenses, are expected to maintain membership in the AOS, keep a subscription to the AQ, and help maintain their affiliated judging center. The judging centers have to pay rent (several hundred $/month), have to build and maintain a library, and staff local orchid shows. Very few of the orchid societies we serve contribute financially to the judging centers. Judges buy books for their own libraires as well as contribute books to their judging centers. We are fortunate that Timber Press publishes several useful titles each year and offers substantial discounts to us for group orders. Despite the fact that judging centers offer not-for-profit service to the orchid community, most orchid reference books are not available to us at a discount. Compounding the issues with regard to JC libraries is that books disappear. Most are out-of-print, and very expensive to replace, if copies can even be found to purchase. We don't know how or when it happens, but we all suffer from the unethical and selfish actions of a few. It would be beneficial if more out-of-print titles were scanned and available online. Project Gutenberg, for instance (http://www.gutenberg.org/), makes many titles available digitally through volunteer efforts. Primarily, these are works in the public domain in the US. Surely we would all like to see older ochid texts republished electronically. Nina Rach Houston___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Gongora maculata info
Philip Norton [EMAIL PROTECTED] asked for a description of Gongora maculata. Rudolf Jenny just published a new survey of the genus in Caesiana 20 (2003). This came out this summer. His new checklist of species runs from pp 25-33, and oddly enough, there are more single line entries (35) for Gga. maculata than any other species; they begin on p.29 and continue to p.31! He accepts the description published in 1833 by John Lindley in Edward's Botanical Register vol. 19, p. 1616 as a legitimate separate species, as well as a number of different varieties, published elsewhere. Apparently the species is found in Mexico; Central America; Guyana; Trinidad & Tobago, and it's known as the "Jack Spaniard" orchid. Given the name, expect it to be "maculated" (spotted). Here are some references from my webpage, the genus Gongora, http://www.houstonorchidsociety.org/Stanhopea/Gongora.html: Paul H. Allen 1953. "Pollination in Gongora maculata," in: Ceiba 4(2): 121-125. The late Dr. Allen, a banana expert, spent much time in the tropics collecting and observing orchids. This is an excellent account of a first hand observation by a gifted naturalist. Drawings by Mrs. Dorothy O. Allen, the author's wife. [annotation by Dr. Josephy Arditti] Oakes Ames and Donovan Stewart Correll (1985) Orchids of Guatemala and Belize. Dover Publications, Inc., New York. 779p. - reprint [Gga. cassidea; maculata; quinquenervis] Line drawing of Gga. maculata on p. 541 by Dorothy O. Allen. Walter Elias Broadway (1926) Orchid Review 34: 171. Rudolf Jenny (1987) "Gongorinae, 6. Gongora, Teil XVIII - Gongora maculata und Gongora leucochila," in: Die Orchidee 38:140. Rudolf Jenny (1993g) Monograph of the genus Gongora Ruiz & Pavón (transl. M. Sommer & C. d'Heureuse). Koeltz Scientific Books, Champaign, IL, U. S. A./Königstein, Germany. Rudolf Jenny (1996) "The genus Gongora," in: Orchids 65 (11): 1164-1169. [Gga. maculata is mentioned on the list of "Gongora species in cultivation"] Rudolf Jenny (2003) "Gongora, a status recognized since 1993 and a current checklist," in: Caesiana 20: 1-34. [36 figures; none of Gga. maculata, although it is listed on checklist] Richard Evans Schultes 1960. Native Orchids of Trindad and Tobago. Pergamon Pres Inc., Oxford. 275p. [Gga. atropurpurea; maculata] Here is part of the description from Schultes, p.180, accompanied by a line-drawing of plant, inflorescence, and flower on p. 181:"Inflorescence... laxly many-flowered, up to 80 cm long...Flowers very fragrant, brownish red or reddish with yellow or white spots or bands; pedicels (with ovary) 3-4 cm long. Sepals membranaceous, acuminate; dorsal sepals lanceolate to elliptic-lanceolate, margins revolute, adnate to middle of column, 15-23 cm long, 4-6mm wide; lateral sepals reflexed, obliquely ovate-lanceolate, margins revolute, 20-30mm long, about 15 mm wide. Petals adnate to side of column, linear-lanceolate, acuminate, apically recurved, 7-10 mm long, 1-2 mm wide. Lip subsessile, fleshy, basal claw adnate to foot of column, up to about 25 mm long, 2 lateral, basal, horn-like projections relatively minute, at least never more than half as long as awns.Column erect, arcuate, up to about 20-25 mm long." Now, what's interesting about the line-drawing in Schultes, is that it was done by Dunsterville, and is published in at least three other places (under different names!): (1) Dunsterville & Garay (1959) Venezuelan Orchids Illustrated, Vol. 1, pp. 156-157, as Gga. quinquenervis.(2) Dunsterville & Garay (Sept. 1979) Orchids of Venezuela, An illustrated Field Guide, Vol. 1, p. 330, as Gga. quinquenervis.(3) Romero & Carnevali (July 2000) Orchids of Venezuela, An Illustrated Field Guide, Second Ed., Vol. 1, p. 349, as Gga. atropurpurea Hook. No doubt you will find many more references if you subscribe to Jenny's Litbul orchid reference service. There are at least five AOS awards (CBM, CHM, JC, & 2 CCM's) granted under the name "Gongora maculata," including one to "var. lactea," but there is no guarantee that any of them are taxonomically correct, as positive ID of species was not required until last year. Nina Rach, HoustonThe Stanhopea Pages ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] David E. Bennett
Anyone have news of David E. Bennett, in Lima? Nina Rach Houston ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Reed-stems crossed with "bulbous"
Bonaventura wrote: >I like seeing wierd hybrids. A while back I asked if reed-stem Epidendrums >were ever crossed with bulbous Encyclias and got no reply. Short answer - yes, reed stem epidendrums have been crossed with bulbous encyclias. I put together a large amount of research on Epi. pseudepidendrum and its hybrids two years ago and gave it as a talk for several judging groups and orchid societies. Here are some examples of straight Epicyclias: Epca Catherine Wilson (Epi. pseudepidendrum x Encyclia adenocaula) Registered in 1968 by Moir Epca Kinich Ahau (Epi. pseudepidendrum x Encyclia tampensis) Registered in 1972 by Withers Other hybrids were made with parents were registered as epidendrums, some now considered encyclias: Epidendrum Beautiful Birgit (pseudepidendrum x parkinsonianum) Registered in 1983 by Schaal Epidendrum Candy Dandy(pseudepidendrum x janeirense) – made by Marilyn Light, reg. Q1 2001. Epidendrum Claus Hiort Lorenzen (pseudepidendrum x fastigatum) Registered in 2001 by Burzlaff Epidendrum Jean (nutans x pseudepidendrum) Registered in 1974 by Osment Epidendrum Kinich Ahau (pseudepidendrum x tampense) Registered in 1972 by Withers Epidendrum Rudolph (conopseum [magnoliae] x pseudepidendrum) Registered in 1973 by Rumrill Epidendrum Rum Nose (pseudepidendrum x stamfordianum) Registered in 1978 by Rumrill Epidendrum SUEAN (pseudepidendrum x anceps) Registered in 1971 by W.W.G. Moir Epidendrum Thomas Ott (pseudepidendrum x melanoporphyreum) Registered in 2003 by T. Ott (Tropical Orchid Farm) Reverse cross, (melanopophreum x pseudoepidendrum); Photo: http://www.woodstreamorchids.com/epimxp1.html ” Compact-growing hybrid with dark purple foliage and very dark purple-olive flowers with fuchsia-marked columns. Quite unusual and very easy." And here are some reed-stems crossed with other pseudobulbous Cattleya alliance species and hybrids: Epc. Angel Gold (Epi. pseudepidendrum x B. glauca) ‘Marion’ HCC/76 pts in 1/81; AQ 12/262 P ’Mt. Vernon’ HCC/75 pts in 9/81; AQ 14/41 P ’Drenthe’ AM/80 pts in 3/83; AQ 14/142. Epc. René Marqués (Epi. pseudepidendrum x C. Claesiana) ‘Dona’ AM/80 pts in 4/81; AQ 13/42 ’Roman Holiday’ HCC/79 pts in 4/81; AQ 13/48 ’Virginia Marie’ HCC/79 pts in 1/84; AQ 15/105 P ’Happy Jack’ HCC/78 pts in 4/93; AQ 25/18 P ’Flame Thrower’ HCC/76 pts in 1/96; AQ 27/201 C Epc. Fuchs Sunglow (Epi. Jean x C. aurantiaca) ‘Naranja’ HCC/ 79pts; 3/2/95; AQ 26/191 P Epc. Aster McMillan (Epi. pseudepidendrum x C. luteola) reg. by McMillan 2001 Epc. Chinese Lantern(Epi. pseudepidendrum x C. aclandiae) reg. by Cheung 1998 Epc. Gerardus Staal (Epi. pseudepidendrum x C. schilleriana) reg. by Woodstream 2002 http://www.peninsulahybrids.com/flasklist-lael.htm Epc. Melon Surprise (Epi. pseudepidendrum x C. Cherry Chip) reg. by Marilyn Light 1993 Epc. Orange Glory (Epi. pseudepidendrum x C. aurantiaca) reg. by Staal 1985 1 AOS award: ‘Orange Crush’ HCC/76 pts; 7/27/98; AQ 30/17 C Epc. Sensuru (Epi. pseudepidendrum x C. Mem. Paul T. Yamada) Registered in 1988 by Moriyama Epc. Serendipity (C. Chocolate Drop x Epi pseudepidendrum) Registered in 1995 by T & M Rakow (Coll) Epc. Suzanne Dahlgard (Epi. pseudepidendrum x C. walkeriana) Registered in 1984 by C.G.O. Epc. (C. dormaniana x Epi. pseudepidendrum)- Photo: http://www.orchidssa.co.za/cattleyamisc.htm Carter and Holmes offers an Epi. conopseum hybrid that's been awarded by the AOS, called Eplc. Butterfly Kisses. It has received an AM and an AD (Award of Distinction; rarely given, for an unusual -and good- new line of breeding). And there are many, many more. Nina Rach "The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Trichopilia suavis
I have recently acquired Trichopilia suavis. Any suggestions on culture? It seems to me that the want to be kept constantly moist, yet they were in a very open medium bark mix when I received them. Do these ever make it to specimen size? I'd also like to know the length of time for seed capsule maturation, and suggestions for media. What about hybridizing? Any known intergenerics? Nina Rach Houston ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
Re: [OGD] Orchids for the Chelsea Flower Show / impounded in the
Wow. It seems to me that if the plants were legally exported with permission of the source country, and then not permitted entrance to the EU, then they should be returned to their rightful owners, rather than seized by authorities in The Netherlands. This does not seem like an appropriate seizure of property. Given that country's long-standing expertise in all things horticultural, no doubt they would be well-cared for and propagated for the European market in no time flat. ;<) Nina Rach Houston > "Organisers of the Cayman Islands' Heritage Garden had sought special > permission to take specimens for the ghost and banana orchids out of the > country. . . An export licence was granted by the Cayman authorities but > the rare plants now require an import licence under European rules. > > "Dutch Customs officials ordered the plants be impounded in the absence of > suitable paperwork and the orchids are now expected to end up in a botanic > garden in the Netherlands," said the article." > > URL : http://www.caycompass.com/cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=1030805 ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
Re: [OGD] cattleya names
Based on what I learned at AOS judging yesterday at the Parkside Orchid Fest in Ottsville, PA, we are not going to start using the newly "lumped" nomenclature until it has gone through the formal challenge, rebuttal, and final approval process. This is according to Cordelia Head, who attended/participated in the recent SSC/IUCN meetings. She has voluntarily served with this group for many years (decade? longer?). So AOS awards will continue to be filed as before, until further notice. Apparently the IUCN's decision to lump was published in the latest AQ, but I have not yet received my copy. Nina Rach Houston JC "Well-behaved women rarely make history." "Imagination is more important than knowledge..." - Albert Einstein "I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're going and hook up with them later." - Mitch Hedberg "The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust "God is not dead but alive and well and working on a much less ambitious project." - Anon. "The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth." - Niels Bohr ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
