[OGD] Vietnamese orchid story

2005-03-31 Thread Sandy Gillians
I came across this page, and wonder if anyone on the list knows the story behind it. I can't quite make out why their land was confiscated -- was it because their CITES application was rejected? Does anyone know what's happened to the business -- was it bulldozed? http://pages.zdnet.com/saigonmedi

[OGD] Vietnamese orchid story

2005-03-31 Thread Peter O'Byrne
In OGD V7 #166, Sandy Gillians asked about Saigon Orchids and Flora, following a posting on their website. Sandy, I visited the Saigon Orchids and Flora "nursery" on 18th December 2004 ... almost exactly one month before the date of their website posting, and spent several hours talking to Mr.Trán

Re: [OGD] Vietnamese orchid story

2005-03-31 Thread Stuart Henry
My sister who lives in Vietnam did tell me a similar story on the weekend but had few details or who was involved.I asked her to find out if she could some more information.Just waiting on a reply. STUART ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidg