Re: [OGD] Dendrobiums

Thanks to those of you who so kindly replied to my query about the yellow Dendrobiums with maroon blotches in the lip. A book that I found helpful that I do not think any of you mentioned is : Vaddhanaphuti, N : A Field Guide to the Wild Orchids of Thailand 3rd Edition Published by Silkworm Books

[OGD] books in Quebec City

Michael O'Connor wrote : my query about the yellow Dendrobiums with maroon blotches in the lip. A book that I found helpful that I do not think any of you mentioned is : Vaddhanaphuti, N : A Field Guide to the Wild Orchids of Thailand 3rd Edition Published by Silkworm Books 2001. Someone did

Re: [OGD] global warming or cooling (yes)

Stephen wrote: Global cooling could develop on Earth in 50 years. What's the third word along - could? So it's as least as much an unproven hypothesis as the current global warming one is. And given that this info is over a year old, I don't see much publicity about it, Surely if this is true,

[OGD] weather

I am not trying to drop a hand grenade on the list with my post. Just being my usual wise guy. Seriously if you want to discuss this by private post I would be more than happy to talk about the subject. What really bothers me is the folks that seem to blindly follow the yellow press and the

[OGD] Agdia test kits

With all of the discussions on virus, I was curious if anyone has had experience with the Agdia test kits. They are roughly the same price as sending a sample out, but the kits appear to be simple and easy to use. I like the idea of testing a suspect plant before re-potting. Neil

[OGD] T5

I have just became aware of the existence of T5 fluorescent tubes, there are diferent lenghs but the 48 inches is suposed to produce (acording to the company selling them) 4860 lumens ( aproximately 486 foot candles ??), light at 6400 K and consume 54 W. They can bought in set ups of 4 with a

[OGD] T5 / very high output fluorescent tubes

Baldomero Presser wrote : I have just became aware of the existence of T5 fluorescent tubes Try to obtain a copy of the article written by Charles E. Bracker, published in the Lafayette Orchid Society Newsletter in the February / March 2006 issue (pages 11-15). The article, titled 'A New

[OGD] Taiwan International Show / March 8...

the 2008 Taiwan International Orchid Show... slated for March 8-17 at the Taiwan Orchid Plantation in the southern county of Tainan... sponsored by TAITRA, the Tainan County government and the Taiwan Orchid Growers Association... to attend the event must sign up by Jan. 18. ... Taiwan is