[OGD] Reed-stems crossed with "bulbous"

Big Red" seems to come to mind.(It was many years ago--plus it was pre-K (pre-Katrina)) Hope this helps! Dan S. P.S. I wonder if I could get a gratis DNA paternity test if I submitted this hybird to Jerry Springer? ___ the O

[OGD] Trying to contact: Steve Topletz at [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Steve Topletz, or someone knowing a better email address for him, please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've been having trouble getting thru to Steve at the email address listed at the subject line above. Thanks. Dan S. ___ the Orchid

[OGD] Lc. "Mandarin"

Iris, Could it be Lc. GoldDigger, an aurantiaca cross? I think there's a cultivar by the name of 'Mandarin Orange'. Dan S. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Nancy's "Now you see it, now you don't" peloric Phal.

t;. Her mother plant, however, continued peloric, and I beleive it is still peloric to this day. So, all I can conclude is that there is something in my particualr environment, or in my cultural methods, that makes it revert to normal flowers. H

[OGD] Orchid pot weed-killer

at is the Western Hemisphere's name for the chemical used in Australia. Who can help me out with this? Thanks much! Dan S. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Hemicryptophyte

Let's hope that neither Clark Kent, nor Superman, get exposed to Iris's hemicryptophyte! ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Exporter's questions--VietNam tot he U.S.

ction? Please feel free to reply either on-list, or off-list to me. Thanks! Dan S. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] "Warmth-tolerant" pendulous/cascading cymbidiums

have had a repeated lack of success with, for that matter. Thanks much! Dan S. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Mexico, so close, but so far away....

much farther away in South America being much better represented as orchid exporters to the U.S.A., but why? I'm guessing it has to do with trade restrictions on either side, or both sides, of the border. Thanks in advance for your input, either on-list, or off-list.

[OGD] Famous Orchid folks

Raymond Burr Possibly Jill St. John--at the very least, I had read where she did a video about orchids. There was also some sort of White House postcard that showed some First Lady's collection. Mamie Eisenhower, maybe? ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OG

[OGD] Taiwanese Orchid growers--the Good, the Bad, and "the Harlequin!"

Howdy, Folks. I'd like to get some opinions from the readers, both hobbyist and commercial, as to orchid vendors from Taiwan. I have seen some re-seller vendors on eBay and other places post disclaimers such as "We do not sell orchids from Taiwan", as if it's self-explanatory as to what is mea

[OGD] Professional speaker "bait"

rs are happy since they can share expenses, and it seems to be a win/win situation all around! When all the societies had monthly meetings weeks away from eachother, this win/win situation wasn't an option. Hope this helps someone's society get better speakers! Dan S. __

[OGD] Very VIVID edible orchid flowers.......

Howdy. I've seen it written a few places that Onc. ceboletta has halucinogenic properties.  Which part of the plant?  I dunno.  How the Indians got it into the bloodstream--eating, smoking?  I dunno. Yeah, like I needed yet another reason for all these "flashbacks".  ;>

[OGD] "Fragrance-slaying" Sophronitis

onitis was introduced? Thanks! Dan S. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] WildCatt search, please? Re: Onc. Gold Medal 'Dion' or perhaps Onc. Gold Meadow 'Dion'

ers are identical to mine, but the photo, unfortunately, doesn't give much of a hint as to the size of the flowers--3 inches or so--since there are no size references in the background. I'm not an orchid judge, but I can't see how this cultivar could not be awarded,

[OGD] STOLEN PLANTS really put a dent in the Holiday Spirit--plz keep an eye out and notify the Palmers of any suspicious plants spotted

Howdy, Folks and Happy Holidays. Plz let's see if we can help these nice folks put their Holiday back together after what has unfortunately happened to them this Christmas Eve morning. These are the Palmers in Texas. Their e-mail address is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Merry Christmas to everyone W

[OGD] Heat packs for shipping....

Howdy. Anybody know of a good (read as "cheap") source for heat packs for shipping orchids? (Both long-term U.S. national sources, and a short term source or two in the Los Angeles area?) Thanks! Dan S. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (O

[OGD] Orchids not parasitic???--HOGWASH !!!

Orchids not parasitic???--HOGWASH !!! I have 35+ years with orchids, and at the tender young age of 17, the first one became epiphytically attached to my wallet. Since then, over 3000 more have managed to parasitize both my wallet and my time to near the death of this reluctantly-persuaded "hos