[OGD] Heating bills

tering and generally in the mid 60s but the rest of the house is lower and winter condensation is minimal. Watering is a challenge and I have worked up some solutions but that is another topic. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OG

[OGD] Greater Omaha Orchid Society show and sale

orchid show. For additional information contact Jim Pyrzynski, show chair, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Photos of orchids in the field, Orchids Digest, Vol 10, Issue 61

orida natives only or US in general? Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Global warming/cooling

Gee Buzz I guess you must be anxious for the global cooling to start seeing that today (January 7, 2008 ) there are tornadoes and tornado warnings for your part of the country (northern Illinois). As for Charles Ufford - thanks for your voice of reason and logic - no pejorative name calling here.

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 10, Issue 6

Well that's the way it was predicted to go back in the 70's. A global warming period followed by a global cooling. What's new! Jim ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] OGD changes

The carnivorous plant discussion group runs off omnisterra.com and has a format similar to OGD. All I see on that website are carnivorous plant and parasitic plant lists but perhaps something could be worked out with them. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the

Re: [OGD] Missing digests

Since I received issue 183 but I not 182, I have posted 183 below Jim Pyrzynski Subject: Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 183 Date: Saturday, June 2, 2007 5:00 AM From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: orchids@orchidguide.com To: Send Orchids mailing list submissions to orchids@orchidguide.com To

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 131, micropropagation at Kew

The Lady's Slipper orchid should be the Cypripedium calceolus. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 47, Andy Easton

Mr. Easton's comments portray more about him than the people he comments on. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Pecteilis sagarikii culture

I just got one (P. sagarikii), too good of a buy to pass up. It's in bloom now. Now, what's the culture? Thanks in advance. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailma

[OGD] Stenoglottis woodii

Does anybody have any cultural info for Stenoglottis woodii? I just bought one in bloom. It should be going dormant soon (it's deciduous). One source said to keep it moist; another to let it dry out. Thanks in advance. Jim Pyrzynski __

[OGD] Phrag kovachii

I thought Orchids Limited was among this group too. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] global warming, etc.

vincible. But the laws of nature apply to us as they do the rest of the world's inhabitants. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Omaha Orchid Show

The Greater Omaha Orchid Society will hold its 19th annual orchid show and sale in conjunction with the Spring 2006 meeting of the Mid-America Orchid Congress on March 25 - 26, 2006 at the Omaha Marriott, 10220 Regency Circle in Omaha. Orchid societies displaying include, Illinois, Batavia, Iowa Ci

Re: [OGD] What is a Mtssa.?

Mtssa is the abbrebiation for Miltassia - an intergeneric cross between a Brassia and a Miltonia. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Name calliing

There is an old saying "it takes one to know one". Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] orchid growing out habits

tay in place at an angle. Any thoughts? Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Genetic transfer

s served as a conduit for the jumping genes." Given the close association orchids have with fungi, this, to me, would raise the question as to whether orchids have acquired genetic material from other (non-orchid) sources. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the Or

[OGD] RE: Cypripedium

authorities). In the South there is another yellow ladyslipper with a very large and quite uniquely shaped lip, C. kentuckiense. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo

[OGD] Omaha Orchid Show

The Greater Omaha Orchid Society will hold its 18th annual orchid show and sale at the Crossroads Mall, 72nd and Dodge St. in Omaha this weekend (Feb 26 - 27). Times are 10 am to 9 pm Saturday and noon to 6 pm Sunday. Admission is free. Jim Pyrzynski

[OGD] Florida orchids

lly making much progress. Any ideas? Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Phrag kovachii

aware that plants are already available in Australia. We will not be trading them while they remain at current prices. However they are exciting beyond belief." Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguid

[OGD] RE:cultural information

or warm conditions, broad range of tolerance to light (hihger levels than A. citrata to flower well). may be potted in medium fir or mounted on a slab. Angraecum elephantinum - Eastern Madagascar but no specific location. best mounted on a slab, given daily drenchings, and bright light (2,00

[OGD] RE: IPA

IPA membership applications can be obtained from hte secretary, Mary Beth Clarke, 1540 Anne Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Membership rates are still $28 per year ($53 for 2 years) jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest

[OGD] RE:Doritis or Phalaenopsis

Eric Christenson, in his monograph, reclassifies Doritis ppulcherrima as Phalaenopsis pulcherrima in section Esmeralda. He also separates out var. buyssoniana as a separate species. He also includes in the section, P. regnieriana, apparently known only from the type collection. Jim Pyrzynski

[OGD] RE: Wood for mounting

Cottonwood bark is reputed to be quite good. I've used it with some success and it is readily available for free. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids

[OGD] Re: Aerangis

is way for some reason or other but the A. modesta that I have in the basket is doing fine but the mounted one is doing poorly. Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids

[OGD] Re: Asymbiotic germination and mycorrhiza introduction

You might try contacting Dr. Lawrence Zettler of The Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL, USA. I believe he has done studies along this line. His email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Pyrzynski ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

[OGD] Re: Orchids Digest, Vol 6, Issue 236, Lime

I don't know how effective it is but I add some crushed oyster shells (about the diameter of a pea) to the potting mix. They should take a lot longer than powdered lime to wash out. they are available at animal feed stores. Jim Pyrzynski __

[OGD] orchid article

The June issue of Natural History has a rather extensive article on orchids by Kenneth M. Cameron (he's an associate curator at the New York Botanical Gardens). The title of the article is "Age and Beauty". I'll let the more knowledgeable among us comment on it fur

[OGD] Re: Cicadas and Orchids

ey are active too late in the season for the 17-year species) which they take to their burrow and (after they sting it) and lay their eggs with it). And of course birds feed on them. So there you have a portion of the web of life. Jim Pyrzynski ___ th