[OGD] Other "Dockrillia" Species

Dear Dalton and readers, I don't believe that Dendrobium lichenastrum or Dendrobium toressae have ever been formally transferred within the genus Dockrillia. However, the genus Davejonesia was created in 2002 (described in "The Orchadian") by Mark A. Clements, to accommodate three species - D. lic

[OGD] Addendum to Leo's remarks

While hiking Ken and Dawn Mettlers' property (Hocking Hills area, Ohio) in early May, we were in time to find Galearis spectabilis and Cyp. acaule in bloom. A week too early for the Isotria verticillata and still earlier for the other five or six species found on their land (cf., http://www.iosoc.

[OGD] 50/50 OK (Dr. Braem)

Sometimes (rarely) in a F1 cross between two species, some of the chromosome maybe "lossed" resulting in a unbalance ratio of 50/50. Again, this doesn't happen too often, but when it does, it creates a mess for the plant breeder. Will Rehrig University of Hawaii, Tropical Plants and Soil Scien

[OGD] Telling Aerides species apart

Short of becoming a professional botanist (taxonomist?), is there any reliable way to differentiate one species of Aerides from another? I have a plant labeled Aerides crassifolium, but I'm not sure that it is, in fact, that species. Everything I've read so far about crassifolium indicates that it

[OGD] Leo's comment / a note of appreciation

Thanks Leo [Schordje] for sharing your experiences in observing and photographing native species. You wrote what I consider one of the most interesting posts I have read on this list for a long time. Such a text should be published in orchid societies newsletters. Viateur ___

[OGD] Platanthera praeclara & leucophaea & loving orchids to death

Viateur's note brought to mind a pleasant memory, as "Schlepper in Chief" I carried camera bags and gear for a good friend on a trip into Manitoba just to photograph Platanthera praeclara. The trip was a success and we were rewarded with the sight of hundreds of these beauties in bloom. And yes, th

[OGD] Stafleu & Cowan

Recently, I posted the following query about Xenia Orchidacea : 1) how many fascicules were published and on what dates ; 2) how many volumes of Xenia Orchidacea were published between 1858 and 1900. Guido provided the following reference : "Edition 2 of the Stafleu and Cowan... volume 4... page

Re[2]: [OGD] Paphiopedilum roots - Dockrillia again

Screwed again! http://us.st5.yimg.com/store1.yimg.com/I/demotivators_1849_12624277 ST Dalton> Wow, Steve, taxonomic issues and phylogeny are much more interesting than Dalton> Paph roots morphology! Dalton> You will have to excuse me on this one but I still have one question about Dalton> two

Re: [OGD] Paphiopedilum roots - Dockrillia again

Wow, Steve, taxonomic issues and phylogeny are much more interesting than Paph roots morphology! You will have to excuse me on this one but I still have one question about two species of Dockrillia to clearify, sorry. We generally accepted Dockrilla in Brazil, but I see there is a doubt conc

[OGD] 50/50 OK

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [OGD] re: 50/50 and Mendel To: orchids@orchidguide.com Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Guido wrote; Nick, I am afraid you are mistaken. It is only 50/50 if and when you postulate a single gene and if

[OGD] Paph. roots

Thank you Steve - I look forward to reading the replies to your questions! Heather McDonald Manager Slipper Orchid Forum www.rainbowcomputers.net/forum ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinf