[OGD] More about Orchid Labels

What a frustration when you can't ID your orchd! For me if it is a hybrid, it goes off to the raffle table. But that is rare now. I have continued to use pencil (HB lead if handy) on a stake type tag. But those do fall out. I also double tag with a flexible strap type around the pseudobulb or atta

[OGD] Yet more illegal stuff

The indefatigable Paul Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> spaketh thusly: On Sep 28, 2007, at 1:53 PM, Aaron J. Hicks wrote: > > The exemption for flasked seedlings is not recognized by > > the United States. Europe and other countries may recognize the > > "washing" > > of "illegal"

Re: [OGD] More illegal stuff... plus... How do we submit changes?

Paul, Thank you for your posting. As someone who does travel for orchids, I appreciate the specific references you list. One needs an education to sort through the regulations. Such would be an excellent topic for a seminar at a conference. If a traveler is hand carrying perhaps a few flasks, one n

Re: [OGD] Sterilizing Pots

In a message dated 10/17/07 6:01:49 AM, Schnitz writes: > Does anyone have definitive info on boiling pots to sterilize them? > I attended a lecture on virus years ago, in which the speaker (now deceased, don't remember his name) explained that boiling does not kill TMV (ORV). The tools, pots, e

[OGD] 4. Sterilizing pots (Schnitz)

Cynthia How about microwaving your pots??? ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com