[OGD] Paph. venustum var. measuresianum

2006-01-11 Thread Prof. Dr. Braem
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Re: [OGD] off-shore nursery operations

2006-01-11 Thread Stuart Henry
Title: Stuart Henry's question. Hello Andy, and others. Well it seems that Thailand would be the easiest place bureaucracy wise to start a nursery.Initial investigations into Vietnam did not progress well at all, so i told my sister not to investigate that avenue further. .I have a Thai

[OGD] Orchid QYTV 3D images

2006-01-11 Thread Peter O'Byrne
Chong Yee, i'd like to view your images but when I attempt to download Quicktime 7, the site insists that I install iTunes as well. I neither need nor want iTunes. How can I install the Quicktime player without cluttering-up my computer with iTunes ? Peter O'Byrne Singapore

Re: [OGD] Orchid QYTV 3D images

2006-01-11 Thread Steve Topletz
Peter, Try Quicktime Alternative. Make sure Apple Quicktime is totally uninstalled first. http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm Steve Peter Chong Yee, Peter i'd like to view your images but when I attempt to download Quicktime Peter 7, the site insists that I install

[OGD] Fw: Let's be careful

2006-01-11 Thread Juli
DEAR FOLKS! As a reminder for the new year I am taking the liberty to post on the OGD this e-mail received from my other "LIST"and passion, water plants. HAPPY GROWING and lots of flowers for 2006 julie, caracas, venezuela - Original Message - From: Kit Knotts To: Adventure Sent:

Re: [OGD] Bush Snails/Bark

2006-01-11 Thread K Barrett
Are you going to bake the bark? I understand it kills weed seed too. Process batches in 13x9 inch pans at 325 for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yum! You probably don't have to go as high as 325, anything over 212 (boiling) would kill a snail egg. K Barrett N Calif, USA I

[OGD] re Blooming Heavily-Pigmented Miltoniopsis

2006-01-11 Thread Orchids Limited
We have grown Miltoniopsis Echo Bay and others and have found that light is one of the key factors for getting correct flower presentation. Keep the plant fairly shady as buds develop and open and they will come out correct. Temperature may also be a consideration so be sure the night temps

Re: [OGD] Bush Snails/Bark

2006-01-11 Thread Blue Moon Exotics
You can also look into "Solarization" rather than baking or steaming to kill snail eggs, and a multitude of other unwanted things. All it takes is a week of bright sunshine and some clear plastic. Should be easy in CAPaul and Diane LeBlanc Species Orchids http://www.bluemoonexotics.com

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 8, Issue 17. Quick Time.

2006-01-11 Thread Colin Avery
Peter Allow the download then go into add remove programs in control panel and take out ITunes. It is a separate program. Colin Avery -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.16/225 - Release Date: 09/01/2006

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 8, Issue 17. Quick Time.

2006-01-11 Thread Keith Sanders
You can also get QT sans iTunes by using a link in the fine print that points to their standalone installer: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/standalone.html thanks, Keith Colin Avery wrote: Peter Allow the download then go into add remove programs in control panel and take out

[OGD] Re Bush Snail

2006-01-11 Thread Wayne Turville
For such a small amount of bark a simple method of sterilising is to microwave the bark Add a small amount of water and cover in a microwavable container. Glad or cling wrap is a suitable cover. Simply microwave it until the water boils and steams any beasties dead! It will smell a little

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 8, Issue 17

2006-01-11 Thread Olaf Gruß
1. Paph. venustum var. measuresianum (Prof. Dr. Braem) 'Paphiopedilum venustum var. measuresianum I wonder why the hell I go through the trouble of writing books regards Guido' Dear Guido, you should really read your books. The correct name is Paph. venustum forma measuresoianum (hort.)Braem

[OGD] orchids in Ohio (US)

2006-01-11 Thread viateur . boutot
Orchids will decorate the Franklin Park Conservatory [Colombus, Ohio] ... ''Jewels of the Jungle exhibit, running Saturday [January 14] through March 26. More than 500 blooming orchids will be brought in from Hawaii and California for the show. They will be displayed in the rain-forest

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 8, Issue 17

2006-01-11 Thread Steve Topletz
Olaf, You really should read your emails. The correct name is Paphiopedilum venustum fma. measuresianum. Best Regards, Steve Olaf1. Paph. venustum var. measuresianum (Prof. Dr. Braem) Olaf 'Paphiopedilum venustum var. measuresianum Olaf I wonder why the hell I go through the trouble of

[OGD] Fordyce Orchids / will close (Livermore, California, US)

2006-01-11 Thread viateur . boutot
Fordyce Orchids a victim of Livermore's rising land prices MADGE, FRANK AND SUE FORDYCE ... have spent their lives in the orchid business... After more than 26 years as part of the Orchid Ranch co-op in Livermore, Fordyce is closing, probably in February or March, making it another in the

[OGD] orchid production in Hawaii

2006-01-11 Thread viateur . boutot
Last year James McCully, owner of Mauna Kea Orchids in Hilo, patented a new variety of orchid called Oncidium Sweet Ears The Orchid Works. The new orchid is characterized by canary-yellow and deep-chocolate coloring, with larger-than-usual flower segments. McCully estimates that he's already

[OGD] biologist at work / Collier County (Florida, US)

2006-01-11 Thread viateur . boutot
Biologist takes extra care to protect orchids from cold ... COLLIER COUNTY ­ With the bitter temperatures making their way to Southwest Florida, one biologist is taking measures to protect precious orchids. ... Larry Richardson, a biologist... of US Fish and Wildlife... records the temperature

Re: [OGD] Wasted Breath

2006-01-11 Thread IrisCohen
In a message dated 1/11/06 12:49:00 PM, Guido writes: I wonder why the hell I go through the trouble of writing books My sympathy. I wrote what I thought was a pretty clear article about how to use the RHS web site, people are still clueless. Carry on, Iris

Re: [OGD] off-shore nursery operations

2006-01-11 Thread mercies
Be cautious and do your homework regarding Thailand. Agricultural activities are generally restricted to Thai Nationals only, although not vigorously enforced in most cases. I personally enjoy the benefits of the US-Thai Amity Treaty which allows total foreign (US) ownership of my company

[OGD] fma / var / alba /measuresianum

2006-01-11 Thread Prof. Dr. Braem
I don't particularly care whether anyone uses the var. or the forma ... I have given up on that, and it is really a matter of view anyway, but what makes me mad is that people still haven't understood the question measuresianum vs. album/alba yet and most never will because they don't want to

[OGD] My take on bush snails

2006-01-11 Thread Schnitz
Bush snails MAY have come in to your growing area in your mix. But, unless you have a very static collection, bush snails will come in with new plants, commercial or otherwise. I collect about a 150 orchids a year, about 90% being bareroot. That means that with 15 plants per year coming in