Sandpiper Orchid Society JULY 2009 Sandpiper Meetings Location
Galloway Branch of the Atlantic County Library system located at 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road Galloway, NJ Phone 609-652-2352
Summer Orchid Fest Parkside Orchid Nursery Ottsville, PA
Map of Meeting Location
Upcoming Meeting July 23rd 7:30 PM At our July meeting, Ron Ference will give a digital presentation on ways to better understand and appreciate the various aspects of your Monthly Newsletter and Sandpiper’s website, so that readers can better navigate through the various pages and the ‘active links’ that are present. Come to the July meeting and discover some of the ‘hidden gems’ of your Newsletter and website, that many readers have not yet discovered and didn’t realize even existed.
July ’09 Newsletter in a
MAGAZINE FORMAT
Welcome New Member As President of the Sandpiper OS, I would like to welcome Craig Connolly of Marlton, NJ, to the Sandpiper Orchid Family as a New Member and we are looking forward to seeing him at our future meetings.
Ron Ference
12th Annual Summer Orchid Fest Dates: July 24, 25 & 26 Telephone: 610-847-8039 Schedule of Orchid Fest Events
Participants
Arcadia Glass Greenhouses Blue Moon Pottery Brennans Orchids Cal-Orchid Celebrate Orchids Creative Hydoponics Fishing Creek Orchids Just Pat Orchids J&L Orchids Kelly's Korner Orchid Supplies Little Brook Orchids
Lois Duffin Orchids Main Street Orchids Marlow Orchids Oak Hill Gardens Orchidphile Parkside Orchid Nursery Piping Rock Orchids Plantio La Orquidea Stony Brook Orchids Waldor Orchids Woodstream Orchids
Website: http://www.parksideorchids.com/fest.htm
Website: http://www.SandpiperOrchidSociety.com
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Email: SandpiperOS@comcast.net
Showing and Displaying Orchids
At Sandpiper’s last meeting Andy Fontaine and David Off gave a presentation and demonstration of numerous ways to pre-stake an orchid as it begins to produce new growth. Methods were discussed of training newly established growth, to produce a pleasant looking and structurally sound growing orchid, before it begins its flowering cycle. When your orchid begins to set buds and then flower, numerous techniques were demonstrated on how to position and attractively display and present your flowers, in order to obtain your own personal satisfaction or to present them as an option for being judged. Andy and David also showed and demonstrated all of the tools and devices that are necessary to be used in the form of a ‘Staking Kit’ that all orchid growers should be encouraged to accumulate and have in their possession.
New Jersey Pine Barren Orchids ….. by Chrissy Schairer, a charter member of the Sandpiper Orchid Society, who is well known as an expert on the native orchids of the New Jersey Pine Barrens.
July is another great month for locating types of Pine Barren Orchids. Toward the end of July and to the beginning of August, you may see the Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera pubescens). This orchid is
similar to the Jewel Orchid. The leaves are white and green. The flowers start out green and then change over time to white. The Rattlesnake Plantain orchid thrives where you can find Lycopodium and near old foundations of houses. I have only found this orchid on Nature Conservancy property in Galloway Township.
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SHOW TABLE & Orchid Shows Point Standings thru
June 2009 Benedict, B.
16
Bollenbach, G.
77
Bruno, P.
8
Cascioli, C.
19
Cascioli, P.
42
Class, B.
61
DelGuercio, M&S
3
Ellingson, B.
139
Errickson, B.
14
Fontaine, A.
160
Kruckner, R.
23
Jankowski, L&R
107
McClellan, J&M
72
Michalenko, R.
124
Montgomery, A&B
76
Schairer, C.
30
Trease, R.
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Tusone, R.
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How the Points are Earned Rosette Award ....…... 10 pts 1st Place ...................... 5 pts 2nd Place .................... 4 pts 3rd Place ..................... 3 pts Honorable Mention .. 1 pt Joe Myers Award - Awarded to the member that accumulates the highest point total for the year as determined from Society Displays and the monthly Show Table results. Lisa O’Neal Award - This award was established in 2006 upon the untimely death of then president Lisa O’Neal. Lisa was renowned for displaying her finest orchids on the monthly Show Table. The winner of this award is acknowledged as having grown the most outstanding orchid of the year which is chosen from those plants that received the 10 point Rosette Award.
SANDPIPER’S ANNUAL ORCHID AUCTION will be coming up at our October 22nd meeting. Now is a good time to begin setting aside those plants, divisions, or duplicate items that you would consider parting with and could donate to our Annual Orchid Auction.
Cattleya dowiana var. Rosita Cattleya dowiana var. Rosita is native to the Atlantic coastal mountain areas in Costa Rica. This plant is considered extinct in nature and we know of only one clone that exists today as a mature plant. We have tried selfing this clone for 11 years. Finally, we were successful and now have seedlings available. What distinguishes this dowiana from others is the suffusion of scarlet veins in the petals, mimicking the lip.
Light
rain, distilled, or reverse osmosis water. Water as the plant approaches dryness during the growing season. During winter, dry out well between watering.
David’s Monthly Orchid Tips David Off is a 3rd generation member of the highly respected WALDOR ORCHIDS family.
Fertilizer Fertilize with GrowMore 20-10-20 at the rate of ½ teaspoon per gallon. We also highly recommend Green Jungle Orchid Food, especially formulated to work with rain, distilled, reverse osmosis water or water low in alkalinity. Fertilize with Green Jungle every time you water.
Bugs be gone With the splendid weather we've had the past few weeks, those of us who have plants outside can almost hear them purring. But, we need to remember the dreadful thought of bringing bugs back into our houses this fall. The easiest, and first step is to keep them up off the ground. They can be hung in trees or placed on benches. 20 inches above the ground is the minimum recommended height. Diazanon can be used around the area where your plants are located to further protect your babies from ants and sal bugs. Slug bait should also be periodically applied on and around the plants. For those who still have their plants inside, this is a good opportunity to take any plants that have a bug problem and get them outside into an area that is protected from the sun, so natural predators can take care of the pests.
Flowering Flowering season is usually late June to early July. The flowers are large,
This Cattleya requires 1500-2000 footcandles to do well. As seedlings they should be kept shadier, almost in Phalaenopsis conditions, to promote larger leaf growth. When mature, this plant does not want high light like other Cattleyas. If the plant receives too much light, the flowers will be distorted. well shaped with a lemony Temperature fragrance. The colors are C. dowiana var. Rosita is yellow with scarlet veins in a warm growing Cattleya, the lip and petals. and should be grown at Repotting Phalaenopsis temperatures Repot this plant only at all times. Nighttime temps during periods of growth, should be between 60 - 65 when you see new growths degrees Fahrenheit and beginning at the base of the daytime temps at 75-85 plant. Do not repot this plant degrees F. in midwinter or in Humidity midsummer, as this will 50-60% or higher is ideal. cause the plant great stress and you may lose the clone. Water We highly recommend ...thanks to the Orchid Web website. using clean water, such as
The Orchid Help Guys
Dr. Cary Stone
Bergie Ellingsen
Before the Meeting 7:15 PM
Ask the Orchid Help Guys before any Sandpiper Orchid Society meeting for advice on any culture problems you may be having with your orchids.
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Sandpiper Orchid Society Officers President Vice Pres. Secretary Treasurer AOS Rep. Past Pres.
Committee Chairs
Ron Ference Andy Fontaine Alice Montgomery Henry Zona Walter Off John McClellan
Membership Program Dir. Publicity Newsletter Show Table Hospitality Website Show Exhibits Historian Photography Refreshments Raffle Auction DVOC Rep.
Trustees at Large Trustee 2009 Trustee 2010 Trustee 2011 Trustee 2012
George Bollenbach Bergie Ellingson Dr. Cary Stone Pam Cascioli
George Bollenbach Andy Fontaine Gail Zona Ron Ference Cary Stone Alice Montgomery Ron Ference Andy Fontaine Chrissy Schairer Ron Ference Pam Cascioli Bruce Montgomery Ron Ference Bruce Montgomery
The Sandpiper OS is an Affiliated Member of the American Orchid Society
The Benefits Of Membership Whether a beginner or an expert orchid grower, you will find membership in the American Orchid Society a truly rewarding experience. You’ll join 18,000 others worldwide who share a passion for orchids, as well as furthering conservation and research efforts for these wondrous plants. And you’ll enjoy a wealth of membership benefits. ...membership to the American Orchid Society
American Orchid Society
Calendar of Events August 2009
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Mid-Atlantic Judging Center Philadelphia Horticultural Center Phila, Pa. website: http://www.orchidjudging.com/
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Sandpiper Orchid Society Meeting 7:30 PM Galloway Branch of the Atlantic County Library system Galloway, N.J.
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Sandpiper Orchid Society MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Membership Benefits Monthly Meetings Member’s Orchid Greenhouse Tours A Monthly Newsletter is sent to all Members Orchid Raffles Experienced Orchid Growers to Answer your Questions Snacks, Beverages, Desserts Educational Orchid Workshops An Annual Membership Picnic Guest Speakers Participation in Annual Orchid Shows Slide or Digital Presentations An Annual Membership Awards Banquet Member’s Orchids displayed at Meetings An Annual Orchid Auction
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Please bring this completed Membership Form and your check made out to: ʻSandpiper Orchid Societyʼ to your next Society meeting. Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of the month at the Galloway Branch of the Atlantic County Library system located at 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ. Map of Meeting Location or Mail this form and check to:
MEMBERSHIP 239 E. Upland Avenue Galloway, NJ 08205
Website: http://www.SandpiperOrchidSociety.com
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Email: SandpiperOS@comcast.net
June 2009
Show Table 1st Place Winners SHOW TABLE DETAILS
Paph. liemianum Grown by R. Michalenko
C. Summer Spot 'Carmela' Grown by A. Fontaine
V. Pat Delight Grown by B. Ellingsen
Pyp. Mariposa var. alba ‘Green Valley’ Grown by A. Fontaine
Den. Hybrid Grown by L&R Jankowski
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Blc. Amy Wakasugi ‘Yamanashi’ Grown by B. Class
Sarcoglottis sceptrodes Grown by R. Michalenko
Paph. Pinocchio Grown by R. Michalenko
Phal. Hybrid Grown by J&M McClellan
SHOW TABLE DETAILS Epi. Fresh Valley ‘Lemon Tree’ Grown by A&B Montgomery
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Orchids August Preview
Waldor Orchids The largest supplier of orchid plants and supplies in the Delaware Valley. 10 E. Poplar Ave. Linwood, N.J. 08221-2526 Phone: 609-927-4126 Fax: 609-926-0615 Fridays and Saturdays 9AM - 5:30 PM
Ascocenda Udomchai Beauty 'Katherine Randall' HCC/AOS (V. Kasem's Delight x Peggy Foo) Grower: Tom Coffey
Photo Š Greg Allikas
How to Score with Vandas in Any Climate How to Grow Dendrobium jenkinii Captivating Coelogynes Orchid of the Month: Aeranthes
Website: http://waldor.com
...thanks to the American Orchid Society
Sandpiper Orchid Society Secretary 23 Alexander Dr. Hammonton, NJ 08037
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