"Alf Day... His contribution to horticulture - orchids in particular - has been recognised... He is now a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
... Day, 82, has been an active orchid grower and exhibitor for more than 55 years... He has more than 5000 of the plants on his property. ... His home is full of orchid books and pictures and a wall and a cabinet are full of certificates, ribbons and trophies. ... He has been a member of the New Zealand Orchid Society for more than 50 years, a member of the executive for more than 30 years and has served as a senior judge and president. He is now patron of the South Auckland Orchid Society'' source : http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3698667a11,00.html photo : http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/common/imageViewer/0,1445,240475,00.jpg ********** regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
