[OGD] First orchid hybrid

Hi Does anyone perhaps know which species were used to make the first orchid hybrid. According to the Hortus Veitchii Calanthe x Dominii was the first hybrid orchid to bloom, although not the first seedling to be raised by hand. Does anybody know the name or parentage of the first hybrid

Re: [OGD] First orchid hybrid

Frikkie, The first hybrid to flower was Calanthe Dominii (sometimes spelled Dominyi), however, Rolfe says He (Mr. Dominy) is said to have commenced with the genus Cattleya, but the first hybrid which reached the flowering stage was Calanthe Dominii This is the plant, that upon viewing it,

[OGD] Ant bombs

James Brasch [EMAIL PROTECTED] spaketh thusly: We find a good way to control ants in the greenhouse, rock garden, around the house generally is to add borax ,available in large supermarkets--at least here in Canada-- to Carnation millk until a stiff paste is produced. We add a little

[OGD] Ant Control

Safer has come out with a powder product which is for Ant and Roach control which contains boric acid, sugar (to attract the ants) and pheromes also to attract the insects. It is quite safe and can be sprinkled around the perimeter of your greenhouse and in your greenhouse. Bev