Re: [OGD] Noviguard

If it sounds too good to be true... Just a quick review of the materials available from Noviguard shows some problems with the statements included in your post. The FDA approval is for use as a surface sterilant. The FDA approval for the product states that it was approved because it is not si

[OGD] Bulbophyllum catenulatum Kraenzl.

Susan [G Tragesser] wrote : "Bulbophyllum cadenulatum... anything about this tiny charmer? ... will appreciate any information." Bulbophyllum catenulatum Kraenzl was first described in Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis 17: 382. 1921. * Susan also wrote : "it is probably

[OGD] flowers for the Olympics (China)

"More than 10,000 branches of moth orchid have... been transported to hotels which host the foreign athletes and journalists to decorate rooms. The city's flower production bases will provide 30,000 more orchid during the Games for various uses in both hotels and Olympic venues." URL : http://n

[OGD] The continuing obsession with orchids and sex, uh, continues...

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/15/science/15wasp.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Sad news...Isaias Rolando

I have been saddened by the news that Isaias Rolando has passed. He was a respected ophthalmologist in Lima, Peru and active in his orchid society. I personally knew Isaias and considered him a friend. He will be missed by his family,? friends and the orchid community. __

[OGD] Bulbophyllum cadenulatum

Dear Gentlefolk, Does anyone know anything about this tiny charmer? The flower is on a 6 cm very thin stalk, 0.8cm horizontal and 0.5 cm vertical. Grown mounted on cork in a small orchidarium. Based on its similarity to elassoglossum, it is probably in Section Megaloglossum. Open only in the

[OGD] Failed heater

If it is electric, your heating element probably fatigued out from the 60 cycle vibrations that are set up in the element from the magnetic moments created in the typical spiral windings. I have repaired such heaters by opening them up and using a very small screw, nut and 2 washers to reconnec

[OGD] mowing / cycling path // Quebec (Canada)

"ballades en vélo... parcourir la Campagnarde [between Drummondville and Waterloo]... le vendredi 20 juin, on a... pris soin de faucher les deux bordures de la piste... sur une largeur de cinq à six pieds de chaque côté de la piste. ... Ces anciennes voies ferrés sont des corridors rectilignes su

Re: [OGD] nothogenus

Cynthia, in looking through OrchidWiz I don't see that there is one yet, but I bow to those more knowlegeable than me. Can I suggest Kbarrettara? Or maybe that would be xKbarrettara, *G*! K Barrett N Calif, USA > > Can someone tell me what the nothogenus name would be for the grex > > Odont

Re: [OGD] Nothogenus

In a message dated 7/16/08 6:18:20 AM, Cynthia writes: > Can someone tell me what the nothogenus name would be for the grex > Odontioda > (Cochlioda x Odontoglossum) by Cyrtochilum? > Apparently it is not listed yet. You'll have to ask the registrar. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Iris ** Get

[OGD] fooling wasps in Australia

"the species... entice pollinators with false promises of sex... the tongue orchids of Australia are such thoroughly convincing mimics of female wasps that males not only try to mate with them, but they actually do mate with them ­ to the point of ejaculation. “It’s always been described as pse

[OGD] New hybrid : 'Habana' (Thailand)

"La Embajadora de Cuba, Maria Luisa Fernández fue invitada... a un recorrido en la provincia Nakhonpathon... Durante la visita al orquideario de la provincia, surgió la idea de crear una nueva variedad de orquídea. La embajadora realizó la polinización, quedando registrado en la planta padre [p

[OGD] Orchis robusta / Greenpeace (Spain)

"La organización ecologista Greenpeace... destacó... puntos negros en Mallorca a nivel ecológico:... la construcción de un campo de golf en Son Bosc (Muro), que acabará con una especie de orquídea" URL : http://www.europapress.es/illes-balears/noticia-greenpeace-denuncia-pesca-ilegal-sobreexplo

[OGD] Feds Arrest Importer of Orchids

FEDS ARREST IMPORTER OF ORCHIDS - PLANTS ALLEGEDLY COLLECTED FROM THE PHILIPPINES == South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)-July 12, 2008 Author: Vanessa Blum Staff Writer Federal authorities arrested a Fort Lauderdale orchid dealer Frida

[OGD] telipogons / article published in Madrid

Michael Benedito wrote : "Ten new species of Telipogon... described on the Anales botanical magazine (Jardín Botánico de Madrid) Vol 65, No 1 (2008)." Any Colombian species ? Would you share a photocopy or PDF file of the article ? Thanks for sharing the info. Best regards, Viateur

[OGD] NoviGuard

Has anyone heard about this flagship product NoviGuard® which is a unique patented formula that creates a film which kills existing and newly introduced germs including viruses, ...   The product is being used world-wide as a disinfectant. Its being used in housing materials to prevent mold and

[OGD] New Telipogon species

Ten new species of Telipogon (Orchidaceae, Oncidiinae) were recently described on the Anales botanical magazine (Jardín Botánico de Madrid) Vol 65, No 1 (2008).   Regards Michael __ Not happy with your email address?. Get the one you